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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1898
Text: The [Maine] Vandalia [Ill.]85 C.M.Raymond Vol XIV 1728.4 From Bertha and Ruth. Christmas 1897.Brooklyn is now borough of Greater N.Y. Wea. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Ther. Mother seems a little better. I wrote to Joe McDonald & to Gertrude Burleigh. I also rec'd and answered Mrs. Backus's note inviting me to lunch next Tuesday. I read the Outlook, the Week & read some in Scottish Chiefs. Agnes Jones has rec'd telegrams & a letter from Merritt urging to come immediately to...
Show moreThe [Maine] Vandalia [Ill.]85 C.M.Raymond Vol XIV 1728.4 From Bertha and Ruth. Christmas 1897.Brooklyn is now borough of Greater N.Y. Wea. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Ther. Mother seems a little better. I wrote to Joe McDonald & to Gertrude Burleigh. I also rec'd and answered Mrs. Backus's note inviting me to lunch next Tuesday. I read the Outlook, the Week & read some in Scottish Chiefs. Agnes Jones has rec'd telegrams & a letter from Merritt urging to come immediately to Denver to nurse Sam. She hates to go, and Sadie is hurrying her off. Winifred, Ruth, Dr. John, little John and I took New Year's dinner with Mrs. Richardson. In the evening, I went alone to call at Cousin Hatties, to see Walter home from British Columbia. Found Fred & wife, Arthur & Nellie Tuttle, Mrs. Thurston and Standish. Came home with two last. Lost my silver purse on the way. Child's prayer "Make me absolutely pure-like Royal Baking Powder." Wea. Sun. Jan. 2, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Juo. 16:33. "Be of Good Cheer." We had communion. Mother did not go, but she is much better. Mr & Mrs. Kinney came to dinner. Harold goes to Camden to report Shay murder trial. He will probably stay through the week. Afternoon & evening I read to Frank, Russell, & Faison, "Bonnie Brier Bush", Abraham Lincoln etc. Agnes is packing to go tomorrow. She has heard that there is no immediate danger, but Sam is very weak. The boys are discussing their Abraham Lincoln club.Wea. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Ther. This morning we felt worried because Mary did not come, but she finally appeared. I went over to 34 Union Sq. to call on Jennie Hughes. They feel hopeful about Mrs. Booth. Coming home I stopped at Mrs. Stephens. (78 last). Bought a mackintosh for $3.25. Afternoon I helped girls with sewing. Agnes started for Denver. Win & Ruth left on 7.30 train. Bertha goes tomorrow. We had a flash-light picture, Will, Ralph, Frank, Russell, Faison, Bret. My new dress (green lady's cloth) came home tonight. Played crokinole with Ralph. He & Daisy took the girls to the train. I rec'd three "Black Cats" from Ella Russell. Ralph's photographs have come. Mrs. Stephen's bill is $15.65.Wea. Tues. Jan. 4, 1898 Ther. I spent the A.M. at the Packers. Went with Mip Wyckoff. Met Mip Schenck there & Susie Howard. Visited Lat. classes of Mrs. Collyer, Miss Meade & Prof. Winches & Prof. A. Went with Dr. Backus to his home to lunch. Met Hamilton now a [Tribune] reporter, but expecting to be an Epis Clergyman. Talked with Mrs. B. about Fellowship work & everything else. When I came back Bertha & Will had gone. Also Ralph. Mrs. Palmer was here sewing for me. Lovely card & letter from Emily Carrigan. This evening I played crokinole with Ruth & then read to Frank & Faison. Wrote to Rob Bliss. Wea. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Ther. I went shopping this A.M. Bought serge skirt, shoes, etc. At 3, went with Minnie to Missionary. Mr. & Mrs. [Doubis] [Julies] gave very interesting talk. Mrs. D. sang "90 & 9". Also [Julies] sings with the 4 chicks. He told about the witches, medicine men, condition of women, need of Christian homes etc. After coming home I wrote to Esther. Evening Committee of Mission Band met here. Talked of plans for Feb. We had chocolate & cake. Then Berta Neidlinger talked of her Kindergarten in Church of Epiphany, Joe Hutchinsons Church. She has children of the wealthy. Harold & I played crokinole. I told him I prayed every night. He said he knew three people did, his mother & sisters. Wea. Thur. Jan. 6, 1898 Ther. This A.M. Mother felt ill so I went out alone. First I had my picture taken at Gardner's. Then I went to Cousin Ross'. I was kept to lunch with Ros, Susie & little Alfred. He told about "the tar baby". It rained this evening. Ernest Sedman called this afternoon & stayed about 2 hrs. I darned stockings. I wrote for him to Dr. Will Braiden who is to treat his ears. This evening I played crokinole with Ruth and Harold. Harold interviewed me about Joe's Mission. Letter from Joe which I answered. Wea. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Ther. This A.M. I went to Mrs. Stevens expecting to meet Fannie there, but didn't. Ernest Sedman came three times today. He stayed to lunch. First he said Dr. Braiden visited to operate on his nose. 2nd he said his mother did not wish it, so he went to consult Dr. Juo. 3rd he said Dr. Juo. didn't approve of the operation. I slept & read Atlantic to Min. Eve. Remained from prayer-meeting. Played crokinole with Ruth, played on piano, & rec'd call from Stony. He came to bring "Uncle the Red Robe". Wea. Sat. Jan. 8, 1898 Ther. A.M. Tried to change serge skirt but did not succeed. Mrs. Palmer was here. Played crokinole. Harold's story about Joe is in the World. He paid me with a box of candy. The proof of my pictures came from Gardners. This evening Minnie went to Miss. meeting. I told stories to Jacobs boys. Sadie took me to [Nilsses]. She is evidently in love with Coxe. Wea. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Mordence] spoke on Home Missions until 11.30. Then Mr. Dixon preached a short sermon on 1 Cor. 9:22. Mr. Cox (of Englewood) came to diner with Sadie. Prof. Froelich called on me. I took Sadie's S.S. class. Then Mosely walked with me to Aunt Susan's. We did not have prayers as she is sick but we visited with Lucy, Susy, Alfred, Cousin Ros, [Rigie], Kittie, Mrs. Vaill. Saw Dorothy's doll house. While we were at supper, Henry Bliss walked in, queer as ever. After coming home I talked with Frank, Russell & Faison. I told them a story. Frank & Russell want to go to college in 2 yrs. Minnie talked seriously with Sadie about marrying one not a Christian. Wea. Mon. Jan. 10, 1898 Ther. This morning I bought my ticket etc. Then I went to Mr. Stern's Bible class. He has married his 3rd wife. Ruth has trimmed a hat, new with black & wine colored velvet etc. Cost $1.29. Ernest came this afternoon & I darned stockings & mended gloves. He was here about 2 hrs. This evening Ruth beat me in 3 games of crokinole. Then Russell came to see me. About 9.15 Stony and Mosely Faison came & staid till 11. Harold went this A.M. to a murder trial at Chatham. Wea. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Ther. A.M. Wrote letters. Ruth made me peanut cookies. P.M. Ruth came over the Bridge with me. Left Mother looking frail. Eliza Buffington & I came together. Found that Agnes was on train. We saw man & two children coming from grandmothers at Camden to New Britain. Mrs. Van Deusen & Clara Russell came tonight. Wea. Wed. Jan. 12, 1898 Ther. Bryan School. Orrman failure not bad. Ethel is to begin Latin over again. Ella Russell was out of her room when I rang the bell & later she talked. Letter from Sadie Jones. Wea. Thur. Jan. 13, 1898 Ther. Letter from Mother enclosed one from Marnie Todd. Went down town for Miss Porter & took bundle to Joe. He is having trouble with Mrs. Reed. Went to Kneisels instead of to Church. Joe suspects that Smith is drinking. Wea. Fri. Jan. 14, 1898 Ther. Mabel's little Virginia was born this morning. Marin is happy. Dr. Grolick began his lessons today. I took some of the lessons & he said I walked admirably. Call from Volunteer Capt's wife. She is discouraged. The officers left debt of about $60 & general mess. Wea. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook & periodicals nearly all day. Called on Mrs. Porter. She says that ten yrs. I was young and pretty. Now I just dress more. She went to Hartford. Led Joe's Mission. About 50 present. Smith drank last Saturday night & he confessed it in the meeting. After speaking he went out took another drink & came in and told me. I let him walk up to "The Elms". He seemed ashamed & sorry. He told me about the Volunteer officers. Says Capt. had a terrible temper. [Esan's] [birth] [right] Effort to get out of prison Devil makes us doubt.Wea. Sun. Jan. 16, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Mystery's of Providence. Ps. Aunt [Mary Irene] writes that Susy Bliss has pneumonia. I went to Volunteers. Only about thirteen some people there but I like Capt. & Mrs. Hurl. A man so drunk he rolled on the floor & Jim Fisher whose wife has left him staid & we prayed with them. Smith & Parsons prayed. Smith talked well with Jim & walked nearly home with me. Wea. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. Eliz. Clarke has strained her ankle (?). Gen Booth has arrived & he has met his son with Josiah Strong & [Cathbest] Hall. Wrote to Mrs. Paige Southbridge about [Murder] [trial] List. Wea. Tues. jan. 18, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. Letters from Gertrude Burleigh & Winifred. Bertha is nominated for Junior class Pres. Wea. Wed. Jan. 19, 1898 Ther. Annie Bosworth came to talk of her engagement to Hal Appleton. She staid to dinner. Wea. Thur. Jan. 20, 1898 Ther. Miserably rainy day. I went up to see Mrs. Reed about gyms. She was out. Fell down on wet ice. Eve. Went to prayer-meeting. Smith was there & said he told me a lie because he didn't speak. Mr. Barbie died about Christmas time. Joe has a bad cold. Wea. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Ther. Dr. [Gulick] (2). I think I will take gyms. He talked with Miss Gruyer & me afterwards about basket-ball etc. Marion has gone home. Wea. Sat. Jan. 22, 1898 Ther. A.M. Read for Outlook class. Clara Russell passed her 1st book in Geometry. P.M. Most of the girls played games as walking was bad. I took Clara Russell & Eliza Buffington down town. I bought gym dress. Then I rode to Mrs. Dana 55 Catherine St. Then I took Mothers meeting questions to Mrs. Briggs & Mrs. Harris. Eve. Miss Gruyer & I went to Joe's. I enjoyed the meeting. "Esan selling birthright". I reproved boys for eating peanuts etc. At close we prayed with man who has one temptation. Smith gave a good testimony. Ella Russell & Ray [Millmann] want me to tutor them this summer!Wea. Rain & slop. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Ther. Very bad day. We all went to Dr. Moxom. Reticence of Bible. Luke 13:23, 24. Slept after church. Letter from Will Todd. Discouraging Volunteer meeting. About 15 present. [...] on the platform. 3 young men acted disgracefully. Frances was discouraged about money etc. Called on Joe. Evening. Walked & sang hymns. I have begun a letter to Reeve. Wea. Mon. Jan. 24, 1898 Ther. This afternoon I have begun having a day out. I went up to see Mrs. Dana. Then I called on Mrs. Waite. Mary Whitlock has married Robins. This P.M. rec'd a strange letter from Smith. He was sick & so didn't go to Volunteers but is thinking a good deal! Mother's meeting. Paper by Mrs. Berman on Responsibility. Mrs. Porter said she liked my dress. Wea. Tues. Jan. 25, 1898 Ther. Beautiful letter from Esther. Still puzzled about Smiths note. Read Mrs. Browning all the evning in Miss Gruyer's room. Wea. Wed. Jan. 26, 1898 Ther. This afternoon I went to hear Mary Clarke speak in Church of Unity. Went to library & to try on bloomers at Mrs. Danas. Sadie Jones brother is dead. Wea. Thur. Jan. 27, 1898 Ther. We took a sleigh-ride this afternoon & had gt. fun telling jokes to Eliza. Smith, the other Smith & 2 others from Joe's Mission spoke tonight & I guess Smith's letter didn't mean anything. I found Joe leading a large meeting. Mr. Parsons tells me of a horrid slur on Joe's Mission in the Union. Wea. Fri. Jan. 28, 1898 Ther. Mr. O Laughlin sends me a ticket to Morning Pictures. Ruth Chapin & her mother called & Ruth is to spend the night. Dr. [Gulick] came (3). I began my lesson. Mrs. Dana brought my dress. Girls made candy. Wea. Cold. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook nearly all day. Mrs Brownings letters. Sallie Chapin took lunch on Dartmouth St. Clara Russell called on the Deweys. Evening. I went alone to Joe's. He told me first not to bring more food, then said I might. He doesn't wish to be a pauper. I spoke about "Starving". The meeting seemed cold, & my heart sank. Then Smith got up & told us that I had been drinking this evening. I felt sick. Smith, Joe & I had a little meeting afterwards. My photos came. Wea. Sun. Jan. 30, 1898 Ther. Mr. [Yong] a French man preached. Volunteers sweet meeting. Smith was there & I talked sternly. He promises! He walked with to S.A. It was Juniors meeting, but I went in & told about Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Ther. Almost a blizzard. Outlook class. I staid in parlor till 4.45. Miss Gruyer went to Bucks to supper. Wea. Tues. Feb. 1, 1898 Ther. An awful day & night. I have neglected Lat. Prose etc. neglected Ella etc. etc. Cried so I didn't want to attend Outlook class. Wea. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Ther. Another hard day. So blue & discouraged. I taught Ella 1 hr & 1/2 this afternoon. Winifred went to Cornell. Wea. Thur. Feb. 3, 1898 Ther. Feel much better today. Girls passed an easy Lat. Prose. At prayer-meeting, Smith, Young Bartell, his aunt, & another man from Joe's Miss. all spoke. Joe said "You look good", "How good" I said. Oh, red & fat. I went in with Dr. & Mrs. Sweet & they came home with me. Miss P. has gone to N.Y. Wea. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (4). He told Miss Gruyer & me about his work & his missionary family. Went down town. Girls danced. Ray & Clara dressed up. Sallie Chapin & I began Kinder Symphony. Wea. Sat. Feb. 5, 1898 Ther. Worked on examination etc. The walking tonight was dreadful. Miss Gruyer & I went down to Joe's. She went out to Johnson's, & got so wet she did not come back. Smith is all right. I read about Saul & talked about Obedience. Salvation Capt. came in. Wea. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom. "The Friend of Sinners". I went to Volunteers. Smith was very nice. He walked with me to Joe's. He thinks I [jained] myself too much last night. Joe says Capt. Carrigan is Irish as a pig. Mip Porter & Ella Russell came back from N.Y. I sang with girls. Wea. Wed. Feb. 9, 1898 Ther. Worked over reports. Retired at about 1. Bertha R. is to be [Vice] Pres. of Christians. Gert. Heywood Pres. & Clara Reed Sec. Wea. Thur. Feb. 10, 1898 Ther. Closing day of term. Mabel Cone the only girl who is 95. I took four girls to Gills. Met Lida Prescott (?). Beautiful prayer-meeting. Smith says he is improving every day. Mip Hastings & I came home together. Wea. Fri. Feb. 11, 1898 Ther. 1st day of term. Miss Gruyer conducted gym. class. Mrs. Jacobs. died this A.M. Eve. Practised Kinder Symp. Wea. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Ther. A.M. Took Ella Russell & Sallie Chapin down town. P.M. From 3 to 6.30 Chas. & I drove round delivering invitations. He told me how nice Smith looked. Another man tried to "Jolly" him but I stopped him. Eve. Lovely meeting. Peace. Afterwards a young man S.A. backslider [Wilson] converted. Smith came up to [School] St. Wea. Sun. Feb. 13, 1898 Ther. A.M. Ps. 73 Dr. of Somerville. Slept. Talked with Mip P. about Greek & Miss Gruyer. Read Mrs. Stowe. Mrs. Brooks brought me pussy-willows for Edith. At Volunteers saw the man to whom I gave Smith's whisky bottle. "Lizzie" a backslider converted. Told Smith I was going to see Capt. but I didn't go. Smith (2) told about my talk on Peace. I wonder whether he knew I was there. Wea. Rain. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Ther. Paper says that because of S.A. band, Mr. Hahn had to stop preaching. Rec'd notice of Harlan's divorce case. Read periodical in my own room. They are very anxious about Edith Bagg's spine. Wea. Tues. Feb. 15, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. Stormy so we did not go out. Wea. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Ther. Very cold again. Rec'd cards from the Holbrooks. Wea. Thur. Feb. 17, 1898 Ther. Rec'd an invitation from Capt. Eva to lead a Volunteer meeting in Holyoke. Miss P. says I [...]. Beautiful meeting. Smith said: This has been such a good week that I want to tell about it. Something has been pushing me on & two words have loomed up: "Do better". Took the girls for the 2nd time to Gills Art Gallery. Wea. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Ther. Rec'd note from J.G. Leavens, [Wiltraham] who found my umbrella. Dr. Gulick (6). We talked about Amusements for Christians etc. Frances Willard is dead. Wrote Mr. Leavens, Capt. Eve, Mother, Lottie Overacker. Played Kinder Symph. twice. Wea. Rain. Sat. Feb. 19, 1898 Ther. A.M. Read periodicals. P.M. Went down town. Marin is here. Eve. Prayer-meeting at Joe's. Read 2 Cor. XII. One man came forward afterward. Smith came up to School St. Bad news from Harold. Wea. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Shall Dissenters go or stay? Terrible weather. P.M. I went down to lead Volunteers. Only about 13 of us. Smith was there. Glover wanted me to take off shoes & stockings. I read from Father's Life. Wea. Mon. Feb. 21, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Carter & Mrs. Margaret came back from V.C. Beautiful concert. Mip Corser, Mr. Hyland, & Margaret Carter. Mrs. Webb came. Wea. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Ther. Letter from Reeve! He has nearly died with diptheria. Feels the same about church. I went over & played duetts with Edward. Mother pleased but wants him to hold his hands better. All but Aunt Carrie, Mip Gruyer & me gone to Meister singers. I wrote to Fred Reeve, Jennie Hughes & mother. Ash Wed. Wea. Wed. Feb. 23, 1898 Ther. Went down town & changed rubbers. Saw Mr. Eva. & arranged for next Sunday. Met Mip Hastings. Wea. Thur. Feb. 24, 1898 Ther. Heard Mr. Varley on Christ. Seemed Coming & did not like him. Miss Porter says I have no common [sense], don't wash hands, am careless about dress, don't finish sentences, ask silly questions, & talk fooleshly. I have no conscience on this things, & little moral influence. Gave Reeve's letter to Mr. Hahn. Wea. Fri. Feb. 25, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (7). I asked him about my French man's smoking. Mrs. Russell came tonight. Wea. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook & "Scottish Chiefs". P.M. Took Agnes down town. Eve. At Joe's read Matt 11: 20-30. Beautiful meeting except that Smith was very drunk & kept getting worse. Afterwards it was awful. He cried & cried. He wants to go to Holyoke tomorrow. Young man converted. He thought I was Mrs. Sweet. Joe says not to bring him more food. Save us from "puffed upedness". Wea. Sun. Feb. 27, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Elements of Religion. I went to Holyoke by 2 o'clock car returning by 7 o'clock car. Smith was drunk on car, but got off without seeing me. He came in & acted awful. Threw his whiskey bottle into stove. We went to 2nd Cong. Church & heard Mr. Hammond's choir sing Story of Cross by Dudly Buck. Wea. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Ther. Ella Russell, Agnes Munford, & Margaret Carter have had a kind of [rumpies]. I called on Mrs. Brooks but she was sick in bed. I called on Mrs. Chapin's mother, Mrs. [Caroles] & Mrs. Sweet. Went to hear Mr. Varley on Assurances. Mr. Hahn felt sad but not discouraged at seeing Smith. Smith wrote a blue letter to me & I had written to him. Letter from Reeve. No sign of christianity, but proud of his success. Chas. is 40. I deposited $5 for him. Miss Hubbard didn't come. Wea. Tues. March 1, 1898 Ther. Nice grateful letter from Smith. Interesting Outlook class. Talked about Mrs. [Stowe's] Life. Wea. Wed. March 2, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Burleigh came over to read Gertrude's letter about abolishing 10 o'clock rule. Wea. Thur. March 3, 1898 Ther. Mr. Varley on 2nd [A...]. I saw Smith a moment in the hall. Wea. Snow Fri. March 4, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (8). I almost beat Mip Gruyer in running. Mip Gruyer & I went to Smith Church fair and concert. Wea. Sat. March 5, 1898 Ther. Read & studied. "I & Mr. Varley" led at Joe's. Smith was there a little blue I think. Sat up till 12 over an example of Mip P's. Wea. Sun. March 6, 1898 Ther. Communion. Mr. Varley [Gen.] 32:24-32. Smith was at Church & at Volunteers. He has decided to join the church. I fought down a headache & got medicine at a drug store. Wea. Mon. March 7, 1898 Ther. Feel tired today. Mother writes that Harold & Mary are both away. Called on Mrs. King (out) but saw Carrie. Also on the Fisks. Called on Mip Emerson (out). Miss Gruyer & I went to Ian Vereen & sat in the box. Fathers 84th birthday. Wea. Tues. March 8, 1898 Ther. I have felt very tired all day, so Miss P. sent me to bed at 8 o'clock. Wea. Wed. March 9, 1898 Ther. Went down to Mr. [Besse's] building & taught Gertrude Greek & Lat. Still pretty tired. This is Mr. Porter's birthday. Wea. Thur. March 10, 1898 Ther. Had a "scare" this A.M. because the paper said that Edwin M. Smith when drunk had assaulted a man. Sat with Mrs. Webb & Mrs. Packard at Mr. Varley's last meeting. Very long. Smith there but left towards the close. Wea. Fri. March 11, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (9). I have a little cold. Letter from Brett Page. I am made honorary member of the Abr. Lincoln Club. Taught Gertrude Besse (2). Wea. Rain in A.M. Sat. March 12, 1898 Ther. Today I read Scottish Chiefs, Forum & studied. My feelings were hurt at table by what was said of my hats! It cut. Bessie Chapin has come to spend Sunday, as this is sallie's 18th birthday. She rec'd gold watch. At Joe's a young lady from Bible Normal College led & I played. Had a nice little talk with Mr. Francis & I lent him Daily Strength. Smith gave me Robbie's photo. He came to corner & told me Frank Morse has list 2nd baby & got a 3rd one week later. Wea. Sun. March 13, 1898 Ther. Felt blue this A.M. Mip P. told me she thought I was too old to change my habits. Then I asked her if the girls would respect me if she made fun of my hats. She acknowledged that they would not. Grand sermon by Dr. Moxom on Cuba war with Spain etc. I am writing to Reeve. Smith was of course at Volunteers. Mr. [Dwhith] told me about Capt. Eva. Smith came over to share my hymn book & later I went for a few minutes to Joe's [concerts] meeting. I got a young man at Volunteers to promise to settle the question. Called to see Mrs. Dean about singing the Shabat Mater. Wea. Mon. March 14, 1898 Ther. Gertrude Besse (3). Went to library & shopping. Wea. Tues. March 15, 1898 Ther. Clara Russell came to Outlook Class. Wea. Wed. March 16, 1898 Ther. Gertrude Besse (4). I am going to Vassar with Sallie Chapin. Bought gloves. Mip Porter wants me to be dignified at V.C. Wea. Thur. March 17, 1898 Ther. Mip Porter went to N.Y. I went down to get money & see Joe. He says not to worry about Smith. He has discussed Stella & taken a badge off a girl. Prayer-meeting. Wea. Fri. March 18, 1898 Ther. Sallie & I left Springf. at 2.18, Arrived N.Y. 5.40. Left N.Y. 6. P.M. Arrive Pok. at 7.55. Edith Tourtlelotte met us at lodge. Saw lots of girls etc. then went to Mrs. Careys. Wea. Sat. March 19, 1898 Ther. We saw Raymond House & Rockafeller Hall for first time. Mollie Stevens delighted to see me. Called on lots of people. Took lunch at quiet table & dinner at Faculty. Made them laugh at Old Joe. Hull-play. Disagreeable [member] with Mip Bate. Latin. Wea. Sun. March 20, 1898 Ther. Left Pok. 11.20. Arrive N.Y. 1.30. Left N.Y. 4. P.M. Arrive Spring. 7.23. Called on Mip [wood] who said I was needed at Faculty table. Lunch at [Purnells]. Walked up 5th Ave. Mip Porter came home with us. Wea. Mon. March 21, 1898 Ther. Went to library. Called on Joe. Mother's meeting. Papers by Mrs. Brooks & Mip Ayers. Gert. Besse has returned.Wea. Tues. March 22, 1898 Ther. Ella Russell can't recite Lat. on account of Algebra. She wants to confess to Carrie Abbot etc. Wea. Wed. March 23, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Sweet telephoned she would call but did not. Letter from Fred. He desires no religious controversy. Wea. Thur. March 24, 1898 Ther. Lovely letter from Capt. Carrigan, at [Tauntis]. Joe Raymond's wife is dead. I taught Gertrude Besse Greek for 2 3/4 hours & Miss Porter scolded me this evening. I can't stand much more of this scolding. Took Emily's letter to read to Joe. Smith expects to have his name read before church, but Joe's men have not been decided on yet. Wea. Fri. March 25, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick did not appear at gyms today. Wea. Sat. March 26, 1898 Ther. I finished Domestic Service. Miss Porter blames me for not inquiring for Ella at Vassar. I have written to Schermeshorn! Call from Gert. Burleigh. I am worried about my Latin teaching. Mip P. says Ella Russell must give up Lat. P. for this yr. Led at Joe's. Building on Christ. Mr. [Wat...] was there. Talked before meeting with a man who knows he should give up smoking. At close one man staid to pray with Mr. W. Smith walked up. [Miss] admires my letting Volunteers alone. Wea. Sun. March 27, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Phil. 4:3. Woman's Place in Life Today. Smith waited for me at Dwight St. & was going to sit with me. The new officers were there & Parsons got them to ask me to speak. So I exhounded Luke 10:38-42 & Juo. 15:1-8. This evening we talked about Europe, then walked.Wea. Rainy. Mon. March 28, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Whipple, Mrs. Coats (found Margery sick), Mrs. [Tillinghad], Mrs. Sweet (out), Mrs. Hahn (out), Miss Emerson (out), Miss Hill & then met a Mr. Richards learning to write with his left hand. Eve. Letter from Mrs. Paige. She will give $25 to Vassar Aid. Wea. Tues. March 29, 1898 Ther. I went over to W. Springfield to see why Isabelle Adams did not come & found she had just gone. Last Outlook class. Mrs. Burleigh & Gertrude came. Wea. Wed. March 30, 1898 Ther. Lovely warmish day. Isabelle Adams went away. Wea. Thur. March 31, 1898 Ther. Went to church this evening. The Joe Mission candidates not yet decided on. We are eating in the Music Room. Wea. Fri. April 1, 1898 Ther. Letter from Will Todd telling of his engagement to Elizabeth Pogue. Another blue letter from Mother. Sensational "Journal" account of Harlan. Last gym. class of Dr. Gulick. (11) I have written to Fred Reeve. Ray Willman & Clara Russell are giving an impromptu Dickens entertainment. Lena has gone to Fitchbury to address the Girls' Friendly. Wea. Rain. Sat. April 2, 1898 Ther. Wrote a great many letters. Wrote 2 Aid Ass. letters. Went down town & stopped to tell Joe I might not come tonight. He has moved up stairs. He tells me he has a son 25 yrs. old in Hartford. Gertrude & Mrs. Burleigh, Edith Brooks & Clara Reed came to dinner so I couldn't go to the Mission. Wea. Sun. April 3, 1898 Ther. Mr. Hahn. Rev. 3:11. Communion. Mrs. Hahn walked home with me and talked about quarrels at the Mission. Afternoon. Played at the Volunteers. A young man with his uncle seemed deeply affected. I hope he will be saved. Smith showed me his proofs. I went into the [converts] class studying [Geo.] with Mrs. Cohn. Eve. Read upstairs & then played hymns. Wea. Mon. April 4, 1898 Ther. Call from Mr. Baldwin & his nephew Dr. B. of Vassar. Didn't get my day out. I took Clara to Dr. Rice's & saw an appendix just removed. Then Eliz. called on Ruth Bean. Wea. Sunny. Tues. April 5, 1898 Ther. Went down town. Got money from Mr. Reed & found he knew Fannie Aldridge. Made a long long call on Miss Barnard. Such a talk as she gave me. Mother expects Harold home tonight. Capt. Eva wants me to come to Holyoke Sunday. Wea. Wed. April 6, 1898 Ther. Jennie Guyer & Bertha Robbins came tonight. We are packing to go home. Wea. Thur. April 7, 1898 Ther. Came on the train with Ella Russell & Ray Willmann (to N. Haven) and Agnes Munford & Eliza Buffington. Amused the girls with puzzles. Met Constance Jones on the L. Road. Found Mother, Minnie, Bertha (who has been kept here with bronchitis), Agnes, Miss Barrons, & Sadie. Ruth Raymond came tonight. Mary & H. are away & Mother has had a hard winter. Letter from Joe & from Reeve. Frank is at Chatham. Footman have legs Idle thoughts Amy Gillette Gow - Sweet manWea. Fri. April 8, 1898 Ther. Good-Friday. I went over to Dr. Rainsford's & walked to St. [Duirs] with Mip Porter & Lena. Came across bridge on the trolley for first time. Went to Water St. & Mr. Prentice sent me to Col. Hadley 288 Lexington Ave. A young man gave me Rescue Soup. Reeve met me at prayer-meeting. I saw him last on Jan. 1. He came home & staid till 11.30. He still [swears] & takes whiskey as a [...]. I [argued] with him that it was swelled head. He is coming again Tuesday. Frank & Russell came from Chatham. Wea. Sat. April 9, 1898 Ther. Harold came home in the night. Bertha returned to Vassar. Mrs. Palmer sewed for me. I spent the day with Lucy Skinner. Ethel & Edith Grubb are going to have babies. Lucy talked about Lou Hamilton. This evening I played crokinole with Ruth & told stories to Frank & Russell. A Mr. Cox (not Sadie's) is to occupy a room here tonight. Wea. Sun. April 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. 11 baptized. Mr. Dixon preached an Easter sermon. Winnie & Ruth had bad time at breakfast. Mr. Dixon called me Aunt Nellie. I went for Mr. Jacobs & taught Mr. Kinney's class. Mother & I went to prayers & to tea at Cousin Sallies. Met Jennie Franklin & her little Dwight. Wea. Mon. April 11, 1898 Ther. Rec'd Smith's picture & a letter with gueer beginning. Mrs. Morse sewed here. I went down town & returned Mrs. Vaill's umbrella & rubbers. Wea. Tues. April 12, 1898 Ther. This A.M. I met Fannie MacFarlane & we went shopping for tailor-made suit, hat, belt, etc. Mrs. Morse is here. I helped my Lilian. Reeve called & staid from 8 to 12. Then Mother got nervous & called me. Wea. Wed. April 13, 1898 Ther. Mother & I visited the Schenks at Englewood. Calls from Nellie [Farrar] & Kate Allen. Wea. Thur. April 14, 1898 Ther. We returned after driving to [Heliene] Hull cemetery, etc. Mother stopped to an old ladies lunch at Cousin Sallies. P.M. Slept. Eve. Rainy. We met Sadie & I with Mr. Jacobs & others to Mariners Harbor to C.E. Mr. J. scared Miss Strickland with a [cut].Wea. Fri. April 15, 1898 Ther. Wrote letters. Read American Notes aloud. Agnes went to Orange. I tried to call on Mrs. Hollis Gibson but they had left 12 Agate Court & I couldn't find them at 90 [M...] St. Eve. Played a long while to Mother & Harold. Read Sherlock Holmes to Frank & Russell. Wea. Sat. April 16, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Backus. Mrs. Palmer sewed. Wrote to Winifred. Got my new hat. Bought shirt waist, shoes, etc. Evening. Cousin Hattie and Fannie called. Wea. Sun. April 17, 1898 Ther. Mr. Dixon on Isaiah. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. After a nap we went to hear Indians Buffalo [...], Lone Wolf & A-Hu [...]. Eve. Stayed home with Mother & boys. Wea. Mon. April 18, 1898 Ther. Returned to Springfield on 4 o'clock train. Agnes Munford did not come but Eliza did. Mr. Russell came as far as N. Haven, then Ella & Ray Millmann got on. Constance Jones was on train. At [Merida] Fred Russell appeared. Mrs. Packards brother Albert is dying in Buffalo of [stone]-cancer. Mother & I came by bridge trolley & 4th on cable. Wea. Rain. Tues. April 19, 1898 Ther. All but me went to Holbrook Musicale. Agnes Munford came. We went to hear Dr. Moxom read [Clem] [Grammariais] Funeral & Rabbi Ben Ezra. Wea. Wed. April 20, 1898 Ther. Clara Russell came from Washington tonight. [War] will prob. begin on Sat. Marg. Carter wrote [notes] in school. Wea. Thur. April 21, 1898 Ther. On way to prayer-meeting I went to Joe's & he gave me a note from Smith. He wrote the most humble apology, & my heart aches for poor fellow. He has decided not to join the church & wants to join a show. I wrote him. Mr. Hahn & W. Springfield pastor exchanged. I went again to Joe's but did not find Smith. Mrs. Packard went to Buffalo. I went down for her ticket etc. today.Wea. Fri. April 22, 1898 Ther. Miss P. & Lena have gone to hear Stanley Hall in "Adolescence". My dress came from [Lisers] & I wore it with Mother's waist. Wea. Sat. April 23, 1898 Ther. A.M. Packed away clothes with camphor. Went down to see Joe. Smith was horribly drunk last night. Wrote him a note. Called on Jeannie Barrow's Cousin Jeannette who came over with Will J. Richardson. Wrote to Lucy Skinner & Mrs. Malcolm Smith. Called on Miss Emerson & she told me about going to her brother in Buffalo. As Lena & Miss P. went to hear about Junior Geo. Rep. I could not go to Mission. Wea. Sun. April 24, 1898 Ther. Note left at door by Reeve saying he was in town. After church I saw him a minute. Dr. Moxoms last sermon before going to Europe. He preached on Faith. Luke 22:23. Reeve took dinner at Mr. Hahn's. At Volunteers, Smith couldn't raise eyes. I played. Talked with man who smokes & has other besetting sins. Reeve came in & walked up with me. Last night Joe had to put Smith out. Wea. Mon. April 25, 1898 Ther. My day out. Called on Hodges whose father has died, but did not stop long as they had callers. Long call on Miss Hastings. Met Miss Barnum in street. Met Mr. Hahn & spoke of Reeve. Eve. We went to Art Museum & heard Dr. Gulick's paper on play instruct. etc. discussed by Dr. Moxom etc. Neely Bradley's mother dead. Wea. Tues. April 26, 1898 Ther. Lena went to Hudson & Mrs. Packard returned from Buffalo. While girls walked I worked in lab. Wea. Wed. April 27, 1898 Ther. Lena returned from Mrs. Bradley's funeral. Went to library tonight. Wea. Rain. Thur. April 28, 1898 Ther. Went to prayer-meeting tonight. Reeve sat with me till I had to play. Dr. Davis was there under influence of liquor. Cameron was there. Smith was not. Reeve went to Brewer's, then took me to get soda water & took me home. Mr. Hahn has talked to him & I think he is coming back to Christ!!Wea. Rain. Fri. April 29, 1898 Ther. Letter from Smith saying his foot kept him from church. Call from Capt. Rick & Lieut. We are to have Commander Booth & Col Davis(?) here Sunday night May 8.Wea. Sat. April 30, 1898 Ther. Studied Henry VIII. Began letter to Edith Grubbs. We went out to Forest Park. Marg. Carter rec'd letter from Dorothy Upham at McDuffie School. Eve. Rather hard meeting. Joe has almost backslidden. Smith looked miserable. Reeve was silent. Man from Bible Normal College helped me. Wea. Sun. May 1, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Silden. Job 3:1. Very helpful. I couldn't go to communion. Rec'd the lesson at Volunteers. Matt 16:21-8. Smith & Reeve came [too] late to hear. Parsons nomitated. Smith was evidently sober. He had been preaching. Wea. Mon. May 2, 1898 Ther. Called on Joe & Mrs. sweet. Joe told queer story about Mrs. [Mowbray's] past. Mr. Hahn came in & I told him about Reeve. Chas. has joined his regiment. Miss Hubbard out of town, so did not come for drawing. Wea. Tues. May 3, 1898 Ther. Miss P. sent rehearsal tickets to the Hodges. In Eve, Miss Gruyer, Mrs. Packard & I went to rehearsal. Rec'd $25 from Miss Alice Braidin for Prof. B's name. Wea. Wed. May 4, 1898 Ther. Went with girls up to the green house. Fairfield's Ethel Van Deusen brought me a pot of pansies. Ella Russell & Marg. Carter are not to speak to each other. 1st Concert. Miss Cummin's, Mrs. Gillette, Mr. Beresford, [Fre...], Smith. Chadwicks Phoenix [Experians] & Beethovens 9th (choral) Symphony. Wea. Thur. May 5, 1898 Ther. 2 Musical Festivals. P.M. Mme Hopekirk & Orchestra. Eve. Frangcon Davies & Miss Cummings. We came home in rain. Davies disappointed us by his Cantellatines. Wea. Fri. May 6, 1898 Ther. Last day of Festival. Fine. P.M. Schumann 4th Symphony, Schulz ([...]), & Mip [Maconda]. Eve. Mr. Davies, Miles Berchtald (poor) & Mip [Maconda]. Parker led St. Christopher. In afternoon we all weith [Marion] & Edward went to Barrs. Wea. Sat. May 7, 1898 Ther. Began Her Majesties [...]. We had 2 hrs. studyhour. P.M. Girls & Lena went to the woods. I called on Mrs. Rood, Mrs. Whiting, & Mrs. Underhill. Eve. Discouraging meeting at Joe's. Until 8.30 only about 1/2 dozen present. Then Smith came in & went out to drink. I feel worried about Joe. Florence Bradly & Robt. Ingersoll engaged. Wea. Sun. May 8, 1898 Ther. Sadie died 8 yrs ago. A.M. Prof Harris Eph. 4:24. "Put on the new man". Went to Sleep. P.M. I read the lesson at Volunteers, part of 7th & 8th of Romans. Smith was out till 3 this A.M. & was drunk today. I took his whisky bottle. Then Capt. Lieut. & I walked up to meet Commander Booth & Col. Davies on Holyoke car. Good meeting at 1st Cong. Church. Com. spoke on Living Faith. Later Mr. Porter came down & we discussed divine damnation, [Susan] [Swift] etc. till nearly 12. Lovely letter from Reeve in Copperfield. He is breaking off the swearing habit. Had an accident with his [bicycle]. Wea. Mon. May 9, 1898 Ther. Com. Booth & Lieut. Col. Davies staid till after lunch, then I took them to Volunteers. Com. B. wants me in the work. I shopped, & called on Mrs. Hahn & she was at church preparing [ties]. We had a long exciting talk Mrs. H., Mrs. Sweet, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Cone & I on Joe when Mrs. C. calls a Catholic hypocrite. He has been accused of having $450 in the bank. Then I went to see him & soothed him down a little. Finally he prayed saying "If I went [Chartering], give it to me, but if not, don't let me abused". Wea. Tues. May 10, 1898 Ther. Girls went to [waterstop] pond with Lena, Miss Gruyer, Sarah Monell & Marg. Carter took first bicycle ride. I staid in. Lots of letters. Hal Appleton has table board at the Skinners. Wea. Wed. May 11, 1898 Ther. Letter of thanks from Capt. Rick. Rainy so we stayed in.Wea. Thur. May 12, 1898 Ther. Miss Gruyer took children to woods. Emily Carrigan is [Ensign] & sent to Jersey City. Went to get Joe & he went to prayer-meeting. Rainy so very few there. Smith was there after his long absence. He told me he was in a show last summer. He is smoking. Wea. Fri. May 13, 1898 Ther. We went to Forest Park. After coming home first I then Miss P. went to Mrs. Dr. Emerson's tea. Met Miss [Roots] there. Marin is staying to dinner now. Girls made maple sugar cream then we told ghost stories. Mrs. Hahn set me a nice letter from Reeve. Wea. Sat. May 14, 1898 Ther. Eliz. Clark & Marjorie Coats came to make up Geom. & Chem. Letters from Mother, Mrs. Griffin and Edw. Smith. Smith wrote to say he would not come to Joes. However he did come for a while, to let me know he was sober. Daniels told me about wanting a Christian Companion. He prayed with us. About 20 came. Agnes Minford & Clara Russell spent the day at Smith. Miss Gruyer took supper with Eliz. Clark who is 13 today. My mission talk was on Matt. 14:22-33.Wea. Rain. Sun. May 15, 1898 Ther. A.M. Prof. Harris. Phil. 4:7. Slept. At Volunteers girls had on bonnets. I went home with them & tried [them] on. [Parsons] & [Davis] too. He wishes [I] [wore] [rimless] hat. He is called best dressed man in [Cor.]. He thinks I baby Smith. Smith seems sober & blue. [Parsons] says "All die for want of breath". Wea. Rain. Mon. May 16, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Brooks, Cousin Helen, & Miss Emerson & then staid to tea. Letter from Mrs. Malcolm Smith. Wea. Tues. May 17, 1898 Ther. Almost 5 sheets from fred Reeve. Good letter. This evening I went down with various others to see the standing committee about from old Joe and Mrs. [Mowberg]. Wea. Wed. May 18, 1898 Ther. Lena's friend Lucy Smith is here for the night. Mabel Cone not here & I wonder whether her mother is mad. Joe told Mrs. Sweet he was on top. Eve. Went to library. Wea. Thur. May 19, 1898 Ther. Did not walk today as girls played tennis. Eve. Went first to see Joe & he said I was a brave girl. Smith met me to say there was a union meeting in 1st Bapt. Church. Collection for City Mission. Davies was there. Mabel Cone came today. Wea. Fri. May 20, 1898 Ther. Anxious letter from Mrs. Hahn, who I answered. Wrote to Jenalta [Mead]. Read [Lonesome] Charley & Two Old Angels to Eliza & Clara. Wea. Sat. May 21, 1898 Ther. Winnie has been asked to be Marshal at Commencement. She will refuse. Wrote letters. Gave Ella Russell her second hist. exam. Went to library. Packed away clothes, worked in lab. Eve. Called at Mrs. Sweets & learned that Joe had gone to Hartford. Met Smith going down side street. He came in later, & says he drank at 6 o'clock. I told him I was about discouraged. At first I felt discouraged about the meeting, but it was a sweet spirit. I had to play & lead. 15 were there, & I read Heb. 12:1-11. We talked about chartering. Mr. Le Francis is mad about the church not taking him in. Wea. Sun. May 22, 1898 Ther. A.M. Prof. Tyler of Northampton. Matt. 13:31. Edw. Bellamy died this A.M. Wrote Smith a long letter & gave him at Volunteers. Had 2nd talk with young man from barber's shop. Smith had been drinking elderberry wine. Eve. Got nervous for fear I hadn't taken right letter to Republican. Could find no meeting at Joe's. Wea. Rain. Mon. May 23, 1898 Ther. I called on Mrs. Sweet & talked about Joe. Went to Mrs. Hare's & brought pie [tins]. Found Joe had come home & went there with girls $1.00. He has had good time with S.H. Hadley. Say's he'll leave church if they take in the Mowbergs. Left my purse there. Eve. Miss Bostwick & Miss Winters read papers on restlessness of children before Mothers & Teachers Club. Wea. Rain. Tues. May 24, 1898 Ther. Letter from Mabel Nassau. Will rec'd mention not prize in orating. P.M. Miss Gruyer & I read "Roden's Corner". Wea. Rain. Wed. May 25, 1898 Ther. Girls played ball. Mrs. Porter is having a dinner party for Mrs. Dutton. Wea. Rain. Thur. May 26, 1898 Ther. Smith spoke in meeting for first time since Easter. Mrs. Cone has cottage prayer-meetings at the Mowbergs. Smith threw away his pipe tonight. I am to go to Holyoke on Sunday, if it doesn't rain. Wea. Rain. Fri. May 27, 1898 Ther. This evening we had charades & I read Uncle Jack's Execution. Clara Russell went home. Wea. Little Rain. Sat. May 28, 1898 Ther. Worked on lessons form next week. Girls spent hours on algebra. Miss Gruyer & I went to Joe's Mission. Nearly 25 there. Miss Robbins led. Miss Gruyer was delighted with her. Smith was all right. He told Miss G. he was going off driving tomorrow. Miss Robbins gave me two things to think about, "Forgetting self & letting the message be God" & "Let the [unrighteous] [man] forsake his thoughts". Rec'd invitation to V.C. Commencement. May Clarke called. Wea. Sun. May 29, 1898 Ther. A.M. Prof. Stevens of Yale. Eph. 4:13. Jesus a Complete Man. May Clarke came to dinner. I went up to Holyoke & Mr. Parsons was on the car. Found that my audience had gone to the Y.M.C.A. We had a brief meeting. There were present Capt. Eva, the Lieut., Mrs. Jack, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. (?), & two children! Walked to Cresenct Hill. No singing. Wea. Mon. May 30, 1898 Ther. Memorial Day. A great many absent from school & Miss Hubbard did not come. We went to the cemetery. Clara came back from Gt. Barrington tonight. Wea. Tues. May 31, 1898 Ther. Took my day off. Got $45 for Minnie from the bank & sent Mother $200. Called on Miss Barnard & Mr. & Mrs. Hahn. Wea. Wed. June 1, 1898 Ther. Mother is 78. Rec'd Albert Davis's card. Miss Porter talked to me about my want of dignity & talking about my Vanity. She said she should think I would hate myself. Wea. Cloudy. Thur. June 2, 1898 Ther. We expected to go on our picnic, but it looked cloudy. Day scholars came to a play given my Margaret Carter, Eliza Buff., Ray Millmann & Clara Russell (stage-manager). Wea. Rain in eve. Fri. June 3, 1898 Ther. We went on our picnic to Mt. Tom. Miss Gruyer, Clara Russell, Ella Russell & I in one carriage. Agnes Minford came home with us. Rained coming home. Wea. Sat. June 4, 1898 Ther. Very busy day getting papers ready for next week. Ruth Chapin & little Mary called. Miss [Voerner] Smith came to take lunch with Ray Millmann. Joe's. Neither Reeve nor Smith appeared. Mr. Frances walked up & talked about his mother. About 20 in meeting. Wea. Sun. June 5, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Pan [Aeghiean] Alliance. Ros & Sallie there. I took dinner with them. Saw Reeve on my way at church. He got me to go to S.A. tent but I only stayed a few minutes. Then we came back to the Volunteers. Met Smith on the street. He came in later. Got interested talking to a red bearded man. Reeve spoke. He walked up to Miss Emerson's. She says Mr. Hahn says he is proud to be called my friend & I am one of the noblest women he ever knew. Miss P. says I was being undignified about Cousin Ros.Wea. Mon. June 6, 1898 Ther. Ray & I left for Pok. at 2.20 arriving at 9.06. Adele Merrian is Ray's hostess. I found Mother & Minnie. We got lunch at Albany. Missed debate. Wea. Tues. June 7, 1898 Ther. I took breakfast with Miss Wood. Basket ball. Alumnae luncheon. Class day. Met Mrs. Porter, [Sulpher] & Webb. Class Reunion. President's [reciple's]. Mrs. Booth is worse & she and Jennie want me. Wea. Wed. June 8, 1898 Ther. Commencement. Took 2.45 train. Mrs. Porter, Sadie Wentworth & Mr. Bagg on the train. Bridal party had red lights. [...] & they yelled in where they were. Wea. Thur. June 9, 1898 Ther. Miss Porter started for James' Porter's wedding. I have her 2 Alg. & 1 Arith. class. Prayer-meeting with Mrs. Sweet. Smith not there. Wea. Fri. June 10, 1898 Ther. Mother came tonight. I took girls in cars to India Orchard so Miss Gruyer met her. Bina Seymour came. Wea. Sat. June 11, 1898 Ther. Corrected papers all day. Joe's Mission Gal. 6:1-10. Smith walked to corner. He seemed indif., but says he will try. Prayed with recent convert who has drunk. Talked with Davie's. Wea. Rain. Sun. June 12, 1898 Ther. Very warm day. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom preached on "Home Church Country". P.M. I led the Volunteers all myself. Read parable of Sower. Matt 13: About 9 of us. E.M. Smith, Treasurer Smith, Glover, Frances, etc. Very tired. Wea. Mon. June 13, 1898 Ther. Hot & tired. I am working over Miss P's 3 math. classes. Studied till about midnight. Wea. Tues. June 14, 1898 Ther. Rec'd Dudley Lewis's invitation to his Phillips Academy graduation. Wea. Wed. June 15, 1898 Ther. I did not go to Edith Bagg's Song Recital. Mrs. Bugbee died today(?). Wea. Thur. June 16, 1898 Ther. The prayer-meeting was devoted to Mrs. Bugbee. Smith was there but did not speak. Wea. Fri. June 17, 1898 Ther. We went this evening on an electric car ride to Longmeadow. Wea. Sat. June 18, 1898 Ther. Mabel Nassau, Bertha Robins, Edith Tourtlelotte came. Miss Porter returned from James wedding. I about finished my papers. I have just dug this week. Didn't go to Joe's this evening. Wea. Sun. June 19, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom A.M. The Need of the Hour. Spoke at Volunteers on 1 Juo. 1st chap. Smith not there. I met him on the street. He had been drinking. We walked back to Joe's & I told him how I felt. Wea. Mon. June 20, 1898 Ther. Rec'd $25 from Mr. [Fros] for Mabel's name. Letter from Smith beginnig "My dear little sister". Rode over towards Chicopee for daises near Cath. cemetery. Eve. Clara Russell gave [co...] party. Wea. Tues. June 21, 1898 Ther. Worked on reports till 4.30 this A.M. Last regular school day. P.M. Vassar tea. Went to the wedding of Henry Bosworth & Grace Wright. Wea. Wed. June 22, 1898 Ther. Closing exercise & class-day. Clara Russell read address on motto, history, prophecy of school, & she cantillated class song. Ella Russell read Clara's prophecy. Afternoon. Went to write the professor. (Guillet) Went down town. Eve. Clara Russell rec'd certificate. Dr. Moxom'x address was "In School & After". Wea. Thur. June 23, 1898 Ther. Bessie Moore writes that she is going to be a Bapt. & expects to be a missionary to South America. Letter from Reeve. He had a cold reception from Dr. Judson. Mother & the Van Deusens & Bina went to Smith. I went three times to the train & to call on Dr. Buckingham but he was ill. Prayer-meeting led by Mr. Barnes. Smith spoke. He ran off because he was afraid I was mad, but came back & was very nice. Wea. Fri. June 24, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Van Deusen & daughter went home. Mother & I went to South Hadley. The [Pu...] kept us to dinner. Wea. Sat. June 25, 1898 Ther. Very hot. I wrote letters, slept, cleaned laboratory, etc. Mother took tea at Cousin Helens. I led at Joe's. Read 1 Juo. 3:1-3, 20-22. Smith all right. He must work at armory tomorrow. About 23 present. On the way I stopped to talk with Mr. Tapley. Wea. Sun. June 26, 1898 Ther. I displeased Miss Porter & Lena by leaving Dr. Moxom. Mr. Frolick Eph. 1:18. Taught S.S. class three little girls. Enjoyed Volunteers. Read 1 Cor. 13. (I needed it). They prayed for me, & sang "God be with us till we meet again." Eve. Stayed home & called on Mrs. Porter & Miss Emerson. Wea. Mon. June 27, 1898 Ther. Spent a long time this A.M. making peace between Mrs. [Moberg] & Joe. Miss P. told me my faults. She may not let me have a table. The Baggs & Sallie Russell & Mrs. Porter came to lunch. [Amazed] letters. Read in E.S. Phelps Chapters from a Life. Eve. Miss Barnum called. Wea. Tues. June 28, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Hahn to talk about the Mobergs. Mother & I left at 1.14 for Gt. Barrington. Reached Gt. B. at 4.14. Found the Russells & Marion Blake here. In the evening Lyman Gibson was here. Began "Carlotta's Intended". Letter from Fred Reeve. He has moved to 347 W. 22nd St. New York. Wea. Wed. June 29, 1898 Ther. Mr. Russell, Mother, Clara, & I in one carriage and Mary & Marion Blake in another drove to [...]. Took dinner at Curtiss Hotel. Eve. Mary & I played from [Pen Gyut Sinth]. Wea. Thur. June 30, 1898 Ther. Wrote to Winifred & to Emma [Mullrums], & Miss Porter. Began and finished Lilian Bell's "The Underside of Things". At noon I went with Mrs. Russell to Mip Humphrey's & Mr. Scott's wedding. Mr. Lyman married her. Bride was 20 minutes late. Called on Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Stanley called on us and Mrs. Palmer came to supper. In the evening I went with Mrs. Russell to Thursday [Morning] Club reception. Saw Bays' Golf-players read or played. Introduced to Mr. Lyman & to [Dalgill's] paint of a man in Cornell crew. Wea. Fri. July 1, 1898 Ther. Frank Richardson is 16. This A.M. we drove to Mr. Komers to see his horses exercised. Drove home by the Newells. P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Russell drove to Lee & I slept & read Knickerbocker. Lyman gibson came to supper. Harold Thompson called. I wrote Joe, Mrs. Hahn, Minnie, & Fred Reeve. Lena writes of the engagement of Dr. Balliet & Mip Stearns. Wea. Sat. July 2, 1898 Ther. Read Choir Invisible & liked it. Read aloud to Clara from "Gt. Expectations". Calls from Mrs. Stanley & Clara. Mrs. Geo. Russell came to dinner. Slept. We had tea out doors. Marion Blake left this A.M. A telegram came later telling her to stay. Eve. We went to watch a dance at the Inn. There has been a great battle near Santiago, about 1000 Americans killed & wounded. Wea. Very hot. Sun. July 3, 1898 Ther. Clara & I went to church. No sermon. 2 boys joined. Communion. Used individual cups for 1st time. Came home & slept. Began Patience Strongs' Outings. P.M. Clara & I talked. Mother drove with Mr. Russell. This evening Clara, Mary & I went barefoot & I wore my white underdress. Wea. Mon. July 4, 1898 Ther. Mother & I left Gt. B. at 9.14. Staid in Kent from 10.33 to 3.23. Saw Mrs. Hopson, Amy, Kate, Mary (the cousin) & Juo Hopson's 3 eldest daughters (17, 15, 13). Met Ed & Clara on the train. Cernia's fleet destroyed, & Santiago almost taken. Glad 4th. Found at home Minnie, Bertha, Ruth, Frank & two Jones. Wea. Tues. July 5, 1898 Ther. Will & Win. returned from Pok. They had been at the [trial] today. Slept. Read "Quo Vadis". Later in the afternoon I went down town ordered glasses. Eve. Call from Reeve. He & I walked in Fort Green Park & got Ice-cream. He went home at 10.30. Aunt Mary came & went with Minnie to Newark. Will is divorced from [Marne]. Bertha Backus has a [...]. Mike Ethel [...] D.Wea. Wed. July 6, 1898 Ther. Mother, Minnie, Winifred and I took lunch with Harold and Ruth, & so missed a call from James O. Griffin. Albert Davis is to call tomorrow night. This evening Will, Frank, Agnes, Winifred, & Bertha all helped me ride a wheel. (3rd lesson I think). French Steamer La Bourgogne sunk with over 500 passengers. Wea. Thur. July 7, 1898 Ther. Ruth is teaching me to make a shirt waist, blue striped. Call this evening from Albert Davis. We set on the steps & talked with nieces & nephews. Wea. Warm. Fri. July 8, 1898 Ther. Agnes & Ruth are helping with my shirt waist. I went down town. Eve. At prayer-meegting and American told about the masacres & execution of a friend because of one sentence in an essay against Muhammedanism. Wea. Sat. July 9, 1898 Ther. I am 37. Winnie gave me a mirror. Mother is to give me cologne. Paper from Lena announces the death of Hal Appleton. My heart aches for Annie Bosworth. Nearly finished my shirt waist. Stoney, Louise Cadmus, the Jones, Bertha, Miss Russell & Frank rode to Coney I. on their wheels. Stoney came to supper. Mrs. Morse is making my blue silk waist over. Wea. Sun. July 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Ezek. 7:4. P.M. Mr. Dixon. Daniel. I taught Dora Wilk's class, six nice young ladies. I expected Reeve at A.M. church but he didn't come. I guess Frank Morse kept him. Afternoon. Told stories to Harold & Ford Jacobs. Slept. Daisy told me that in C.E. meeting Mr. Jacobs spoke of my being nice to his boys. Went to Mr. Jacobs out-door meeting. After the meeting tonight, Mr. Dixon promised to pray for Harold at noon this week. Miss Dizendorf returned & I met her for first time. Wea. Mon. July 11, 1898 Ther. Finished shirt waist. Mrs. Palmer made button holes. Winnee went to help Mrs. Kinney cut out bathing suit. I went to Y.P.S.C.E. Kittie Elliott led. Consecrated Ability. Wea. Tues. July 12, 1898 Ther. Mother & I came to Addison by Erie. Left N.Y. at 9.00. Arrived at A. at 4.57. Belle Hart [Hinman] met us. Frank went with Aunt Mary to Conway. Calls from Mrs. Hinman & Bessie. Weight 126 1.4 lbs. Wea. Wed. July 13, 1898 Ther. Slept twice. Read a great part of Damnation of Their Name. Went to Epis. service. Call from Ada Hinman. Called on Mrs. Hinman. Wea. Thur.July 14, 1898 Ther. Left A. at 7.10. Arrived at Belvedere at 9.47. Ray met us. I have not been here for 19 yrs. Found Julia, Ida, Harrie, Walter, Miss Warren, Mr. Richardson & [Ransom] came tonight. Went to prayer-meeting led by candidate. Called on the Harts. Call from Cousin Hattie & Charlie Arnold. Wea. Hot & Dry. Fri. July 15, 1898 Ther. Began Martin Chuzzlewit. A.M. Wiped dishes, shelled peas, stoned raisins. Lovely letter from Ella Russell. P.M. Slept. Calls from Mrs. Hart, Sade, Mrs. Lightfoot, Mrs. Lizzie Lightfoot, Warren, Mrs. Blair & Mary. Ransom came home. Ray talked about the Social Problem. Eve. Mother, Ransom & I went over to Lily [Abivator] & met May D'Auhemot & Mrs. Reimer. Mrs. D. recited. Mrs. R. acts in The Ray Baby & Stranger from India. She is mother of Marie Reimer. Began "Martin Chuzzlewit". Wea. Sat. July 16, 1898 Ther. A.M. Walter seems blue about his strained leg. Letter from Lena. Miss P. has bilious fever. Mrs. Boothe has whooping cough. Mip Mattice is insane. Dr. Buckingham & Mr. Albert Gregory are dead. Annie Bosworth fainted on leaving the cemetery. P.M. Slept. Called on Libbie Brown & Mrs. Thornton. Eve. Calls from Jennie Gillies & May Gillies Homer. Walked with Ray nearly to the cemetery. Found Mr. Stuart ([immiterial] candidate) here. Julia fell asleep! Mother went to bed. Ransom ate candy & Dr. P. Richardson told yarns. Wea. Sun. July 17, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Stuart Joy of Sacrifice P.M. " " Prov. 22:1. A good name. Pres. Church all day. S.S. & C.E. Ransom took me to church. Harrie & I went home with Mother & returned to S.S. Harrie went in for the first time in 3 yrs. Ransom & I talked all the afternoon about marriah & kindred subjects. He brought me home in the eve. & we called on the Raymonds. Found [Abirator] family on our steps. We sang hymns. Wea. Mon. July 18, 1898 Ther. A.M. Went to see Libbie Brown and we went over to the Blairs. Began reading The Sowers to Ray & he read me "The Social Problem". He had talk with Alice Miner & Nellie last night. Minnie's Mip [Dezenboy] is sick & going away. P.M. Walter took me to Belmont 14 miles ride in dust. Bought chocolate drops. We had a very nice talk on all sorts of subjects. Eve. Walter talked with Mother & me till 9 P.M. Then I walked with Julia. Wea. Tues. July 19, 1898 Ther. A.M. Libbie Brown called to ask us all to ride. P.M. Ray can't decide between Alice Miner & Nettie Walker. Libbie took Mother, Julia & me driving all about Angelica. It rained. Eve. Calls from Mrs. & Jennie Allen, Cousin Hattie, Mrs. Iverson & Mrs. Atwater. Wea. Wed. July 20, 1898 Ther. A.M. We called on the d'Auhemont's & Mrs. Reiner. Harrie drove Mother & Cousin Hattie, Mrs. Iverson & I walked. Harrie & I walked home & the others rode. Then Harrie & I went to see Libbie Brown & then sat in Mrs. Atwater's hammock. P.M. Slept. W.C.T.U. of Allegany Co. Eve. Call from Raymonds. Ray & I went to W.C.T.U. in the Park. Then walked & talked about Alice. Came home & talked with Harrie & others. Wea. Thur. July 21, 1898 Ther. Delos & Sarah came. D. seems very lame. I did not attend W.C.T.U. Harrie & I went to see runaway horse & then took chicken-pie to the church. P.M. Slept. We called on the Hart's & I went down to Libbie's. I am invited to ride tomorrow evening. Eve. Ray has decided to stop talking of girls & go to work. We started for open air meeting but [walked] up to Harry Milagrow 91. I sent Ray for milk & stayed & talked. He showed me pictures, nearly sat on the dog etc. He lives alone. Wea. Fri. July 22, 1898 Ther. A.M. Ray drove me to his farm & we had about two hours to talk about Alice & Nettie. At the farm I saw Roney & Joe. P.M. Slept. Calls from Mrs. Thornton, Rita, Mrs. Pratt, Nellie Thomas, & Mr. & Mrs. Macguire. Called on Mrs. & Jennie Allen. Saw Edith Saunders in the carriage. Eve. Went driving with Libbie Brown, Sate Hart, and Alice Miner. Chas. Hitchcock ordered to Manila. Esther wants to board in Oxford. Wea. Sat. July 23, 1898 Ther. A.M. Walter, Delos, & I talked most of the A.M. Cousin Hattie was here & I went home with her. Letter from Fannie Beaman. Walter took me to hear the rattlesnake rattle. P.M. Slept. Went to library & laundry. Called on Libbie Brown. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Jackson, Minnie & Mrs. Eaton. (Katie) Ray away all day. At Buffalo(?). He has decided today not to marry Alice. Walter asked me to go with him with milk. Wea. Sun. July 24, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Billings Ecc. 10:19. P.M. " " Prov. Sin of Self. Rightiousness. We went to the Baptist Church. Then I went to Pres. S.S. In the afternoon Sarah & I read aloud from "In His Steps". Sang hymns. Eve. Went to C.E. with Ray & Walter. They went off with girls & I went to out door meeting & came home with Mother & Charlie Arnold. Found Ransom home. We all sang hymns, [...], Harrie & D.P. Wea. Mon. July 25, 1898 Ther. Harrie took our pictures & took me to his photo gallery. He & Walter have been very gallant all day. I spoke to H. about being a Christian. I am helping Walter with his play. This eve. he went for his first rehearsal. Harrie bought me candy. Ransom at home all day working in the office. Hard thunderstorm which used Ida up. Sarah took paint off from my waist & I cut her corns. Call from Mrs. Huntley. I called on Harts, twice on Libbie but she was sick. Eve. Went with Ray to see Nettie Walker. Wea. Tues. July 26, 1898 Ther. Went with Ray to laundry, Mrs. Match, Centre St. etc. Made calls in the afternoon. Nellie Raymond wants me to write to her. Eve. Rain prevented Cousin Hattie and me going to the D'Autremonts. We read conundrums. Ransom, Ray & Harrie all here part of the time. Helped Walter with his play. Wea. Wed. July 27, 1898 Ther. A.M. Wiped dishes, shelled peas etc. Stan & [Gaudfred] came. P.M. Tried to ride Nellie Thomas's bicycle. Slept. Took tea with Belle Herman (Mother, Ray & I). Richard Church calle.d "Put my foot in it" by saying it was better to begin poor & end rich than vice versa. Met "Lord" Hastings & Mr. Ian Densen. Came home & called on the Thomases. Harrie came in & I held his hand on my lap & fanned him. He & Walter kissed my good-night. Wea. Thur. July 28, 1898 Ther. A.M. After breakfast Ray, Mother, Delos & Sarah drove to cemetery. Stan staid home & cried. Walter & I took a long walk, were gone about three hours. Sat under a tree most of the time. Talked religion, morality, etc. P.M. Walter slept in the parlor, holding my hand. I called on Libbie, Harts, etc. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Dudly, Atwater, Belle & Sate. Sang hymns. Walter wants to sit up all night & let me put him to sleep. Great time hugging & kissing. Last night Ray became "practically engaged" to Nettie Walker. Mrs. [Tanner] expects a baby Dec. 1st. Wea. Fri. July 29, 1898 Ther. Left Angelica at 7. The 4 boys went to train. Mary Blair & her father took me to Hornettsville. We changed cars at Hornettsville Junction, Maryland & Bath. Reached Binghamton at 2.00. Stella met us. Very hot. After supper we had singing. Calls from Mrs. Smith & Cousin Kate. Wea. Sat. July 30, 1898 Ther. Rode on street car [about] Binghamton & to insane asylum. Talked with one old woman about Lee "babies". Left B. at 3.30. Reached Oxford at 4.32. Found [Prisoners] here. Wrote letters till after eleven. Wea. Sun. July 31, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Parsons (Bapt.) Luke 6:20. P.M. Mr. Sutherland (Cong.) Rom. 8:2. Staid to S.S. Used Blakelies Lessons. P.M. Read Ladies Home J. Eve. Cousin Marihah & I went to Union Church. Called on Ray & got ice-cream. Wea. Mon. Aug. 1, 1898 Ther. Felt a little mean today. Lay in the hammock a long while & read Quo Vadis. Shelled peas. Wiped dishes. Mr. Pierson sick; has piles. P.M. Wrote letters, loafed, read, bathed. Esther is coming Wed. Letters from Gertrude Burleigh & Bertha. Eve. Read the paper aloud. Wrote Dr. AmyWea. Tues. Aug. 2, 1898 Ther. Washed, wiped dishes, made beds. Shelled peas & ironed. Read Quo Vadis. Mother washed my head. Mrs. Warner came. I took her to Mrs. [Wolerters]. Mother, Marihah, Lois & I went driving this eve. with Mrs. Pierson. Went to Half-Way House. [So] a man fall out of carriage - drunk I guess. Came home read papers aloud & wrote to Ray & Stella. I had a letter from Ray today, & wrote Mrs. Porter. Wea. Wed. Aug. 3, 1898 Ther. Esther & Mrs. Merion came at 4.18. Mrs. Warner came to tea. It rained but I went to the Bakery with Mrs. Warner. The others played cards & I wrote letters. This A.M. drove with Alpha & he told me about detective work. Wea. Thur. Aug. 4, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Warner came to dinner & supper. I washed or wiped dishes 3 tmes. Rained this afternoon. I began Macgruder's "Heaven Kissing Hill". Letter from Reeve. He appreciates my interest but can't be religious. Capt. Rick writes that I am placed on the Board of Finance. Wea. Fri. Aug. 5, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mrs. Warner came to breakfast & dinner. Alpha took Esther, Mrs. Warner & me to the Soldier's home. Mr. Redmond took us around. P.M. After washing dishes, I slept and bathed. Mrs. Pierson took Mother, Mrs. Merion & Mareba driving. Mrs. [M...] Saunders Greene called on Esther. Later Esther & I went down to the bakery & then to Mrs. Greene's to say good-bye to Mrs. Warner. Eve. Met Rob Ecclestin. Finished Quo Vadis. Wrote Lafayette Mendel, E.M. Smith, & Mrs. Griffin. Wea. Sat. Aug. 6, 1898 Ther. Washed & wiped dishes three times. Fixed my waist, mended Ray's shirt. Carved roast beef. Rec'd Phyfe's cards. He was married Aug. 3. The Pierson's cousin E. Van Dorn came & we have moved in the big room. Began "The Monastery". Little hay-fever. Hymn 23. Wea. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Parsons (Bapt.) Phil. 3:14. P.M. Epis. Eve. Prayer. Mr. Collogne. Almost went to sleep in A.M. Church. Esther came to S.S. Lesson on Joseph taught by an old man. P.M. Laughed & talked poetry loudly for a Christian girl mother thought. Slept. Esther lay on bed & talked with Mother. Esther, Alice, Bertha & I went to Eve. Service. Eve. Young People called on the girls. The old folks sat on front porch & ate ice-cream. Hay-fever in the A.M. Washed dishes three times. Wea. Mon. Aug. 8, 1898 Ther. Letters from Will, Lena, Bina. Wrote Mrs. Gibson & Lena. Washed dishes 3 times. This evening the family played cards. I wrote & talked to Alpha. Wea. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Ther. Esther & I called on Mrs. Morton & Mrs. Greene (out). Mended Ed's trousers and Mrs. Woolerton's wrapper. Washed dishes 3 times. Very little hay-fever.Wea. Wed Aug. 10, 1898 Ther. Esther's birthday. We had a tray on the table containing a cookie with a candle, peanuts, mother's embroidery, candy pill (Mrs. Parson), pad (Alice), [...] (Bertha), [sucker] (Frank), whistle (Lois), gum (Ed. [Van Duizer]). Esther & I went down town. 2 young ladies were at dinner, Miss Gadsby from Norwich & Miss Quinby from Morris, N.Y. Mrs. Piersons, Mrs. Merwin, Mrs. Patchen drove to Norwich. I popped corn & wrote to Lena. Wea. Thur. Aug. 11, 1898 Ther. Helped with dishes three times. Hemmed part of dish-towel. Finished "The Monastery". Took a bath. Esther & Mrs. [Merwin] went home. Wea. Fri. Aug. 12, 1898 Ther. Wrote to Ed. woodruff, Belle Hart etc. Did most of the breakfast & dinner dishes. Jennie & Pearl went to the circus. Finished hemming towel. Mrs. Pierson drove Mother, Cousin Mariba & me to train. We left Oxford at 4.12. Reached Eaton at 5.16. Found Cousin Lizzie very well & Mrs. Ford is the servant. Rec'd doylie from Esther, Scarf trimmed with lace from Mrs. Rambant. Letter from Edith Holmes. Wea. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Ther. Talked. Mrs. [Ornester] called and we kept her to dinner. A paper from the Gibson's announces the death of Hillis's 3 yr. old boy Jasper. Call from Cousin Cara this evening. Wrote to Harry Richardson & Mrs. Rambant. Wea. Rain. Sun. Aug. 14, 1898 Ther. Father died 20 yrs. ago. A.M. Mr. Thorne Heb. 12:2. P.M. Mr. S.S. Pratt (Meth.) Act. 21:25. C.C. "Exalt Christ" led by Miss Donahue. P.M. I slept & Cousin L. read us her letters. Rained about evening.Wea. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Ther. Letter from M.A. Witmer who half [promises] some [recovery] from sheep ranch. Letters from Susan Swift & Fred Reeve. Fred says he is drifting away. I mended some drawers. We did a good deal of talking about the [Audobons] etc. Looked at Venus & Jupiter tonight. Began [P...] of the Peak. Wea. Tues. Aug. 16, 1898 Ther. Began "Kansas". Eve. Played "Artists". Wrote to Bessie Moore. Good letter from Smith. Pay for revenue stamps. Wea. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Ther. Began Aspasia with Cousin Celeste. Lovely prayer-meeting. I played. Wea. Thur. Aug. 18, 1898 Ther. Mr. Eaton came over this afternoon with crokinole board. He beat me three games & then taught Jessie & I beat her too. We went, J. & I to Ladies Aid at Country House. Good supper. Sat on steps & talked with Thornes etc. Minnie writes that she prob. will lose her $2000.Wea. Fri. Aug. 19, 1898 Ther. We read a good deal of "Kansas" and Jessie and I played Crokinole. In the evening she, Morsie, & I played "Artists". Mother tried to walk down hill & it seemed to hurt her side.Wea. Sat. Aug. 20, 1898 Ther. Ripped my dress & took it to Della Macomber. Cousin Celeste spent the afternoon reading Aspasia. Call from Mrs. & Anna [Burchard]. Letter from Ray. For several days I have had just a little hay-fever each A.M. Not enough to mention. Wea. Sun. Aug. 21, 1898 Ther. Very very little hay-fever. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Acts 27:25. P.M. Mr. Pratt (Meth.) Luke 11:27. [One] S.S. class went into Mr. Coates "Naaman Healed". I led C.E. Practical Use of the Bible. This afternoon we began "In the Days of Mohammed". Wea. Mon. Aug. 22, 1898 Ther. Lovely letter from Edwin Woodruff. Also from Mr. Buck (about sheep), Capt. Carrigan, Esther, Minnie & Ruth Chapins cards. Mother is to send for Dr. Gifford tomorrow. I have felt headachy & hay fevery. I have taken much Rhinitis. Wea. Rain. Tues. Aug. 23, 1898 Ther. Hay fever not bad but I haven't felt well in other ways. Dr. Gifford came. Mother's hip not hurt. She has had a strain. Her Kidney trouble is [menacing]. We read Tennyson. Wea. Wed. Aug. 24, 1898 Ther. Considerable hay-fever today. Letter from Bank. I have $109.97 more than I thought. I supposed I had [hit] our share in Iowa Build. Ass. Hard thunder & lightning storm. Joe Bayliss lost barn, hay & 140 chickens. We watched it burn after midnight. Another thunder storm this afternoon. Tried to sew velvet on dress but I had hay fever. Played organ in prayer-meeting. Took bath. Wea. Thur. Aug. 25, 1898 Ther. Hay-fever much better. Mother is better also. Cousin L. has read a great deal of "Tennyson". We are reading about "In Memoriam". I mended drawers & cleaned dress. After reading Tennyson, I feel common place. Open thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Is it wrong to love those who are not Christians & have them as friends. Minnie is to go to Mystic. Gt. suffering at Montauk Pt. Helen Guild has given $25000. Calls from Cousin Jane & Mrs. Franklin. Wea. Cold. Fri. Aug. 26, 1898 Ther. Very little hay fever. Carrie Sutton was married on Monday. Rec'd letter from Mr. Buck telling me had to amend the power of attorney that I gave Mr. [Witmer]. I did so & sent power to Mr. Buck. Cousin Celeste came over to read Aspasia. Mrs. Scram called. Jessie & I went to call at Mrs. [Corman's], Alice was out. Met Mr. & Mrs. Wood on cemetery steps. Harold wrote Ruth from Montauk Pt. I mended Cousin L's stocking & began to mend corsets. We have been reading Tennyson. Mrs. Ford's last day. Wea. Sat. Aug. 27, 1898 Ther. Hay fever very slight. I have been mending corsets & started to set up knitting for wash cloth. Mrs. Nevin's first day. We read Sun & Tennyson. Letter from Mrs. Gibson & Lena. Hollis's 4th boy was born a month after death of the second, Jasper. Almost no hay fever. Wea. Cool. Sun. Aug. 28, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Juo. 13:18. P.M. Mr. Strong. Matt. 5:11. "For my sake". In Mr. Caroles S.S. class. Juo. Thorne asked whether Elisha did regret in II Kings 6:18, 19. After S.S. we, Mr. Coles & I discussed "letting down the [barns]" in believing the Bible. Mr. Thorne thought we should seek truth whenever it led. He spoke of "Story of an African Farm". I was introduced to Mr. Bamford in the street. This afternoon Cousin Celeste came over & read "[S...]". Louise Lyndon & Eve Rich led beautiful C.E. Subj. was "With thy Might". [Union] Service. Good [sermon] by Mr. Strong. Mrs. Nevins is sleeping here tonight. Little more hay-fever. Wea. Mon. Aug. 29, 1898 Ther. I had my dress tried on. We read some Tennyson. I learned to set up knitting. Cousin Celeste came over & we read Aspasia. [G.] had headache from reading fine print - 5 minutes. Wea. Tues. Aug. 30, 1898 Ther. This p.m. drove with Cousin Walter, Celeste & Mr. Martin to Hamilton. Called on Mrs. McGregory & then met Mrs. [Stone] of Bklyn. She has [boarded] with the Kelseys & dislikes Mrs. K., Clara Howard & Ruth. We drove on the Hill into new cemetery. Got soda w., candy & crackers. Called to invite the Bosticks to dinner Monday. Saw Kate & her husband Mr. Allen. They think Mrs. Dr. S. dreads the future. Rec'd photos from Angelica. Wrote to thank Harrie & replied to Ruth Chapin's cards & wrote Fannie Swan. Wea. Hot. Wed. Aug. 31, 1898 Ther. Cousin Celeste came over & we read Aspasia. I consider the book immoral. Mrs. Rambant writes that she will come here tomorrow. I took a bath. Find my duck skirt has shrunk. Mrs Tucker is to fix it. Called on the Thomas', Mrs. [Mosher] & Davis, & Mrs. Scram. Mr. Juo. Thorne says he heard I was reading on the train, the World, Puck, Judge, and the "Bible". Well it shows that you may any time be seen. Short prayer-meeting. Afterward I asked Mr. Thorne about Romans VI. He thinks the Christian has 2 natures & the new nature cannot sin. The other cannot be good. The new man may almost stifle the old. Wea. Very hot. Thur. Sept. 1, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Rambant & Relbun came over stayed from 10 to 1.30. Mrs. R. had not bee here for 4 yrs. Mrs. K told me of her S.S. class of boys. I had worst hay fever so far. Carrie & Alice Wood came to tea. Letters from Walter Buck & Capt. Rock. Wea. Very hot & hard rain. Fri. Sept. 2, 1898 Ther. Letter from Reeve. He has been to church. One from Joe written [by] Smith. Della tried on my dress, so did Mrs. Tucker. Almost sick with heat. Hay fever some better. Jessie was headachy. Mr. Eaton returned. May Smith can't come to lunch. I wroter Minnie, Anna Lathrop Case, Adele Buffington & Capt. Carrigan. Very hot. Considerable hay-fever. Wea. Sat. Sept. 3, 1898 Ther. We suffered all day with the heat. Read Tennyson & I knit a good deal on my wash cloth. Eve. Called on Mrs. Richardson & Jennie [White]. Mrs. Tucker brought home my two dress skirts. Hot. Some hay-fever. Wea. Sun. Sept. 4, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Juo. 15:5. I expected to take Jessica's class, but no one stayed so we went into Deacon Cole's class. P.M. Reread Tennysons Life, chapter of "In Memoriam". Eve. Mrs. Tupper led C.E. Subj. Repentance & Conversion. Came home & read Tennyson. Rain in late afternoon. Almost no hay-fever. Wea. Mon. Sept. 5, 1898 Ther. Mr. Thorne called with books on Rom. VI. We read about ["Maud"] etc. Mr. & Mrs. Bostick & Lizzie came to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Corman, Alice Wood, & Mrs. Richardson. Carrie Wood called in the A.M. Eve. Called on the Lombard's in the evening. Cousin L. seems very tired. Letter from Fannie Swan, Ralph, Mrs. Jack, Gertrude Burleigh & Minnie. Bad attack of hay f. in night. Well all day. Wea. Tues. Sept. 6, 1898 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Morton & Grace Eaton. Prof. & Mrs. McGregory, Aunt Carrie & Mrs. Stacy drove over. Thunder-storm with strange yellow light all over the sky. Eve. I read aloud Maud. Almost no hay fever. Wea. Rain. Wed. Sept. 7, 1898 Ther. Lela Morse came up & read her poem & essay. Took dress to Mrs. Tucker. Rec'd Hendricks catalog. Call from Cousin Jane & Ellis. Played in prayer-meeting. Wea. Thur. Sept. 8, 1898 Ther. We called on Mrs. Darwin Morse, also on Cousin Hattie (out). In the A.M. we went over the stone house & saw Rob's treasures, old furniture, etc. Cousin Carrie has sold some property for $3000. This evening recited [our] poetry, read old letters, etc. Mr. Blanchard writes that he cannot give $25 to V.C. Aid. Comparatively little hay fever. Wea. Fri. Sept. 9, 1898 Ther. Left Eaton at 9.41 & we reached Wehawkin at 7. On train read [A...], "Tho. Jefferson", puzzles, Cosmopolitan, ate nuts. Visited with Agnes [A...]. She is teaching at Far Rockaway. Is engaged to Fred Ward. Quite a little hay fever. Wea. Sat. Sept. 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. Estelle filled two teeth. P.M. Troop C. passed up Lafayette Ave. about 5 P.M. Very nice call from Fred Reeve from 7.30 to 10.30. He earns $3.75 a day. He is attending 16th St. Baptist Church. Cannot come over to church tomorrow as he must work. Call on Mrs. [Le Row]. Hay f. in the evening. Wea. Cool. Sun. Sept. 11, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. [A...] 1:1. I taught in S.s. in the A.M. Fason, Geo. [Lain], & Frank, also Mosely. Harold is 41. He is at Montauk. Ruth came to dinner & the Sharps called. Eve. Played then read Noah Brooks "Abraham Lincoln" to Frank & Fason. Wea. Mon. Sept. 12, 1898 Ther. A.M. Went shopping. P.M. Slept, sewed (?), etc. Read to boys. Took dinner at Ruth's & took a bicycle lesson (5). Very little hay fever. Wea. Tues. Sept. 13, 1898 Ther. Tried bicycling with Will & Frank (1). Mrs. Morse here. My blue points came. Eve. Read Lincoln to Frank & Phason. Called on Sharps. Hay fever bad last night. [Very] little since. Wea. Wed. Sept. 14, 1898 Ther. Stiff from bicycle. Slept. Read in Thos. Jefferson. Wrote Lucy Skinner & Mr. Buck. P.M. Mr. Dobson took the 3 girls, Agnes & me to the Navy Yard. We saw the Oregon, Iowa, Texas, Mass, etc. Went all over the New York. Saw Capt. Chadwick, commander of N.Y. The chief quarter-mates showed & told us a gt. deal. Eve. Met Reeve at 23rd St. & we went up to Capt. Carrigan's meeting. I read. He spoke well. [2] [...]. Came back to her flat. Reeve stayed till 12. I stayed all night. Met Mr. [Arial] on the train. He is one of Ensign Carrigan's soldiers. Wea. Thur. Sept. 15, 1898 Ther. We talked & prayed about Joe. Came home in the rain. Found lovely letter from Joe & Mrs. [Mobrey]. Trouble all settled. I wrote Joe, Mrs. Jack & Mrs. Hahn. Sewed a little. Slept. Read to Frank. Played on piano. Eve. Crokinole. Played on piano. Read to Frank. Wea. Fri. Sept. 16, 1898 Ther. In the evening Fred Reeve called, too late for meeting. Mother is worried. I sewed for the girls. Wea. Sat. Sept. 17, 1898 Ther. Lucy Skinner came to lunch. Harold came & asked Mother & me to Sunday dinner. Harold has been very sick. I think Lou [Hornton] is in love with Lucy. I went to the park to hear the music to celebrate the battle of Antietam. Too late for Rough Riders, but I saw War Veterans & some of our present soldiers. Benjamin Smith called on the girls this eve. & Albert Davis on me. Albert & I went to get ice-cream. Wea. Sun. Sept. 18, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Amos. 7:7,8. God's Plumb-Line. Mother went. Then she & I took dinner with Harold & Ruth. Came home. Mother seems very feeble. Slept. Read Ghost Story to boys. Eve. Read Lincoln to Frank, Will, & Mother. Wea. Mon. Sept. 19, 1898 Ther. I left for Springfield at 4 P.M. Sewed for the girls. On the way I stopped to see Mrs. Booth & Jennie. They have a place for me. Saw also Capt. Eva & Maj. Gardiner. I came as far as N. Haven with Mr. Russell. Very nice! Asked me to stop off for dinner. When I reached here I found Ella Russell, Bina Seymour, & Abbie [Tillinghart]. Marion Tice is to spend the week here, & Lena to buy her clothes. Bina to sleep with her. I am expecting to take Ella to Vassar. Edith Ball's mother died in August. Hay-fever bad last night. Wea. Tues. Sept. 20, 1898 Ther. Gave Ella Russell an exam. in Cicero & Lat. P. (passed). Gertrude Besse passed in Eng. Hist. Ella did 2 examp. in Book 1 of Geometry. (poetry good not very). I went to bank for $290. Called on Joe. I found Mr. & Mrs. [Mobry] there. He made me sit down & drink a cup of tea. Gertrude White has come. I called on Mrs. Barrons. Met May Hodge in the street. She wants work. Edw. Porter has had bronchitis. Ella, Bina, & I took a long car ride. We had a Vassar-[Elms] tea party. Pauline Day, Clara Reed, Edith Brooks, Gertrude Burleigh, Gerturde Reeve, & Mabel [Cour]. Edith told me about speaking to the coachman & asking him to go to State St. church. Wea. Wed. Sept. 21, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Thomson is going to send her daughter to Mip Lockwood's. Mrs. Barker brought Florence & I took her to the station. Rec'd Will Todd's cards. Bought [cretonne] covered [chest]. Met Mip Gruyer, Agnes Munford & Eliza Buffington. Marg. Carter is here. Also Mary Cutler & Percy [Munch]. Showed girls blue [p...]. Considerable hay-fever. Wea. Thur. Sept. 22, 1898 Ther. 1st day of school. We have the following girls in the house. 1. Marg. Carter \ 2. Agnes Minford \ 3. Ray Willman \ Old. 4. Ethel Van Deusen / 5. Eliza Buffington / 6. Gertrude White 7. Abbie Tillinghart 8. Percy Minich 9. Florence Barker 10. Mary Cutler 11. Martin Mattice I called on Edith Brooks & went to Library. Miss P. started for Vassar to take Ella Russell. Eve. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Parsons led. Smith looked very well. He told me without being asked that he drank one day a month ago that was all. Went home with the Sweets. They worry about Joe.Wea. Sultry Fri. Sept. 23, 1898 Ther. Lovely letter from Will Todd asking me to his wedding. A letter from Ray about Nettie Walker. Reeve writes that he earned $62.81 in two weeks. Eve. We had to make hat with two sheets of tissue paper & 20 pins. Wea. Sat. Sept. 24, 1898 Ther. Wrote letters, staightened room & did very little studying. Miss P. came home this eve. I led Joe's Mission. Mrs. Sweet went with me. Horrible smell! Smith quoted a a Bible verse "The Lord help them that helps themselves". About 20 there. I talked on Heb. 12:1,2. Wea. Sun. Sept. 25, 1898 Ther. Dr. Schauffler "Slamin Population". Very unhappy day. I am not to go to Joe's [alone] at night & I must give up either Joe's or the Volunteers. Cried over it. I staid home all the afternoon. Wea. Mon. Sept. 26, 1898 Ther. Call from Mrs. Sweet. She wants me to continue the Sat. evening meetings. Mrs. Packard, Eliz. & I walked down to High School tonight but it was closed. Bina Seymour's engagement is broken off. Wea. Tues. Sept. 27, 1898 Ther. Tuesday is to be my day out. Gave Marion her 1st lesson in music. Called on Mip Hastings. She will go to Joe's Mission with me. Bought chem. things. Went to library. Letter from Stella. Mip Hubbard's 1st lesson. Wea. Wed. Sept. 28, 1898 Ther. Mother writes that Mip P. is right about the mission work. Mr. Strong's 1st lesson. This afternoon I walked up to see Dr. Moxom about Mrs. Booth. He was away & I called on Mip Winter. Mother has malaria. Wea. Thur. Sept. 29, 1898 Ther. Miss King's choral class (1). I had a letter from May Gardner & one from Harlan. Wrote to Will Todd. I went to prayer-meeting. Walked down with Eliz. & Bina. Mr. Hathaway led. Maud [Chauters] was there. Wea. Warm. Fri. Sept. 30, 1898 Ther. Letters from Mother and Anna Case. This afternoon we went to the woods for moss. I almost fell. Salmagundi party. Games were Hearts, Beans, Writing Alphabet backwards, Threading button, Spelling words, Threading needles. Three potato race. Eliz. persuaded me not to write to Fred Reeve. Wea. Sat. Oct 1, 1898 Ther. Plays which we might see for Thanksgiving. Lion among Ladies: Macy Which is Which: S. Theyre Smith An Economical Bommerang - Neall The Cool Collegian - Miles [Medie] They were acted at Vassar by the Chaplin Apr. 23, '98 Studied all the A.M. Elizabeth & I made 9 calls thie P.M. In the eve. Eliz. & I went to Joe's. Smith was there all straight. Heb. 12:5-11. About 12 were present. A young Mr. [Homer] talked to Mr. Daniels. Wea. Sun. Oct. 2, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Thomas. Luke 21:33. Communion. I told Joe I had decided to change to Sunday afternoon & he said All right for in [daling] with sinners it gets late for you. Stopped at Dr. Moxom's class. He asked [our] early idea of God. Slept & read Tennyson. Went to Jespers. Walked. Sang hymns. Wea. Mon. Oct. 3, 1898 Ther. Walked to Dr. Moxom's with Ethel & Gertrude. He was out. Saw him before a business meeting of his advisory committee. He called afterwards to see about Mrs. Booth. Went to library. Call from Mrs. Tillinghart. Miss Porter & 7 girls have gone to see Crane in a Virginia Courtship. Wea. Tues. Oct. 4, 1898 Ther. No letter from Mother & it worries me. My day out. Went to see Joe & then Mrs. Adams. Joe says he will ask for his letter. Called on Mip Barnard. They are moving. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss Hubbard (2). Mr. & Mrs. Porter came in & they, Mip P., Lena, Bina, Elizabeth & I discussed the strict rule of the school. I pitied Mip Porter. Wea. Wed. Oct. 5, 1898 Ther. Mr. Stoney came (2). Very rainy. Letter from Mother. She is very weak. Mary Jones (Jr.) has typhoid fever. Abby Tillinghart's brother called. Wea. Thur. Oct. 6, 1898 Ther. I went to prayer-meeting and played. Mr. led. Subject: Faith. Very good meeting. Smith said he was thankful God had kept him from his great temptation. Joe has destroyed his letter to the church after a talk with Mr. McKinnon. He was there & spoke well. Mr. McK. says he will "go for" Mrs. Cone. Willard Dean is dead. Mip Porter's birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a tea ball. Miss King came (2). Wea. Fri. Oct. 7, 1898 Ther. Today we took a long walk about 5 miles along the watershops pond. Eve. We had a party & each brought a geographical name. I had West Indies. West in D's. Florence Wood & Eleanor Holbrook came. Wea. Sat. Oct. 8, 1898 Ther. Long rainy day. I wrote Edwin Woodruff. Read periodical & studied. We walked over to Pine St. Court. My first Sat. evening at home. I carried my Atlantic up to bed. Call from Capt. Rock. Gave her a dollar. Minnie's silver wedding. Wea. Sun. Oct. 9, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom on the S.S. Attended his class. My first afternoon meeting at Joe's. Very lovely. About 21 there. I came forward. Sunshine. Jimmie among them. Daniels must give up his sins. Smith was there. Mr. Rod stayed to run down City Mission. Stopped in at Dr. Buckingham's Memorial. Heard Drs. [Selder] & Moxom. Mrs. Packard threatened with pleuro-pneumonia. Wea. Mon. Oct. 10, 1898 Ther. 1st periodical. About 30 came. Mrs. McGregory (Ham.) has lost use of her other limb. Wea. Tues. Oct. 11, 1898 Ther. Our 1st periodical. Drawing (3). I spent my "afternoon out" reading periodical in my room. Mary Lewis Jones has died, was a drunkard. Wea. Wed. Oct. 12, 1898 Ther. Mr. Strong (3). Letters from Edwin Woodruff & Lillian [Strenger]. Wea. Thur. Oct. 13, 1898 Ther. Mip King (3). Union meeting of Bapt. Churches. Mr. Quick led. I played. Mabel Cone has had bilious fever. Mrs. Hahn wrote about Mrs. [Moberg]. Capt. Eva wants me to come during harvest week. Capt. Carrigan sent me a letter for Joe. Wea. Fri. Oct. 14, 1898 Ther. Rainy evening. Miss Porter, Bina, & I went to hear Prof. Sloane of Columbia on Way of teaching Ethereal in History at new High School. Association of N.Eng. Colleges & Prep. Schools. Mrs. [Undwhite] of Lowell was [with] us. Met Mip Jordan, Mip Pilling, Mrs. [Norton], etc. Mrs. Booth, Jennie, & [...] came tonight, but I haven't seen them. Letter from Capt. Rock. The [old] Volunteers are [pestering] them. Wea. Sat. Oct. 15, 1898 Ther. I went to final meeting of Ass. of Colleges & Prep. Schools. Sec. Hill spoke on Public Tax for High Schools. Dr. Ballist opened discussion. He wants colleges abolished & the high schools to do first two yrs. work. Miss Jordan came home with me to lunch. Afternoon. Beautiful talk by Mrs. Booth. Mip Emerson staid to dinner. We talked through the evening. Wea. Sun. Oct. 16, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Acts 15:38. Essential Conditions for Success, Sincerity, Faith, Persistence. In S.S. Dr. Moxom read from Isaiah in Polychrome Bible. Jennie went to Vol. [nineteen]. 3 in audience & 7 on platform! I had a wonderful meeting, about 30. I talked upon the [...] James 3. Purity & Kind Speaking. Mr. [Dorn] said at Volunteers that he went down the street praying "Lord control my tongue". Mip Booth spoke in Smith Church. I became a Defender. Sat up till 11.30 with a sick headache writing report for Gazette. Wea. Mon. Oct. 17, 1898 Ther. Finished my report from 5.15 to 6.30. The Booths left at 7.55. Mip P. spoke very seriously to me about winking. I feel [bringed] up. Instead of walking I went to sleep. Nice letter from Reeve. Wea. Tues. Oct. 18, 1898 Ther. My day out. I called on Mrs. Sweet then Joe, then Mip Barnard. She upset me by telling me what the Police Capt. says of the Mission. Cute letter from Edwin Woodruff & note from Dr. Moxom enclosing Dr. Bridgeman's letters. Mip Hubbard (4). Mrs. Packard has raised blood. Wea. Wed. Oct. 19, 1898 Ther. Rainy. Give Edward his lesson at his home. Mrs. Webb came as her mother's lump seems affected. Lafayette Day. Mr. Story (4). Played games in gym. Wea. Thur. Oct. 20, 1898 Ther. Miss King (4). Mr. Hahn was back at prayer-meeting & told about [...] & their suffering & sins. Smith was there. Wea. Fri. Oct. 21, 1898 Ther. Margaret Carter & Eliza Buffington gave Mother Goose chase. Wea. Rain. Sat. Oct. 22, 1898 Ther. 2 hrs. call from Edwin Woodruff. Lena had talk with Bina. Miss Gruyer went to spend Sunday at the Reeds. [Y...] [R...] [Q...] [Th...]Wea. Sun. oct. 23, 1898 Ther. Wonderful sermon by Dr. Moxom. Matt. 10:37. Dr. Gulick said in S.S. he feared he didn't love Christ. Mrs. Webb rec'd my report in Volunteers Gazette at the table. At Joe's I talked with young man & his lame wife. Went up stairs & prayed with Joe. Then talked alone with Smith about joining church etc. Eve. Borrowed Dr. Moxom's sermon for Lena. Had a little talk with him about loving Christ. Wea. Mon. Oct. 24, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. So I did not walk. Wea. Tues. Oct. 25, 1898 Ther. Stayed home this afternoon & read periodical. We discussed Helbeck of Bannisdale tonight. Miss Hubbard (5). Wea. Wed. Oct. 26, 1898 Ther. Felt tired & cross. It rained & I have not walked since Sunday. Mr. Story (5). Wea. Thur. Oct. 27, 1898 Ther. Mip King (5). Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. Smith spoke in meeting. Mr. Russell led. He said there were 50 or 60 at Joe's Sunday night. Dr. Sweet brought library books home for me. Bina has gone to Brookline to visit schools, & Eliz. Gruyer to the Ludlin Church with the Reeds to a Chicken pie supper. Wea. Fri. Oct. 28, 1898 Ther. Miss Gruyer & I took the girls to Mt. [Fern]. We left at 2.10 reached home at 6.40 & had only about 20 minutes there. Ride to Holyoke 50 [mi] to Mt. Park about 80 to top 7. In the evening I read Jannis's Passing of Thomas. Harpers Aug. 92.Wea. Sat. Oct. 29, 1898 Ther. Rec'd a 19 page letter (enclosings making about 50 pages) from Edwin Stoddard, Trenton [P...]. He sends letters to his mother (Chicopee Falls). Home of Mr. Pepper to Ed Barr & to Mrs. Booth. He wants ready Stamps & prayers. Worked all day. Mip Gruyer has gone to the Reeds for good time. I sat this evening in her room. My hot water bag emptied itself in my bed last night, so I went in the Bina. Wea. Sun. Oct. 30, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Gospel for the Nation. S.S. class. Good meeting at Joe's. "Idol". Joe sick & unable to come. Mrs. [Grey] came. At close Smith told me he was not coming any more to Sunday P.M. meeting or prayer-meeting. Wouldn't tell the reason. Met Mr. Francis & he took me to Frank Hale's. I find that Edward Stoddard is a scoundrel. Read Ford, Maria, & Me to girls. Mip Porter came home late. Went to Sing Sing today. Wea. Mon. Oct. 31, 1898 Ther. A pathetic letter from Smith. He writes in a very manly way. Went to 1st High School Concert, the Kneisels. Wea. Tues. Nov. 1, 1898 Ther. I went out to Ludlow to spend night with the Reeds. Went on 4 oclock car. We had candy & grapes in car. Evening. Children slept before five. Mr. Reed & I drove. Miss Hubbard (6).Wea. Wed. Nov. 2, 1898 Ther. Came home reaching here at 8.15. Mrs. Packard & Mrs. Webb left for Madison & Hamilton. The girls are reading "Mr. Bob". Mr. Story (6). Wea. Thur. Nov. 3, 1898 Ther. Rec'd a note from Frank Bailey (?) saying my land was to be sold for taxes(?). Expected to go to prayer-meeting at South Church but went instead to my own & heard Mrs. Fowler of Amenia. Played. Smith not there. Saw Mrs. Hahn. Called on Cousin Charlotte Porter. Whole school went down to Mr. Reeds to see 2nd [Vol.] [mustered] out. I stayed to watch men. Miss King (6). Wea. Fri. Nov. 4, 1898 Ther. Halloween this evening. Day scholars came. Mr. Reed has invited the whole school to Ludlow tomorrow. Wea. Sat. Nov. 5, 1898 Ther. We all except Miss Porter & Gertrude White went to Ludlow. Took 11 A.M. car. Mr. Reed met us with his trap, a one-seated wagon, 2-seated wagon & straw wagon. First we played in the hay. Then dinner 2 turkeys, then rich & dance in old hall, with Mr. Hobson to play. Reached home at 7. I washed dishes. Read Forum. Wea. Sun. Nov. 6, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo 4:10. Did not stay to S.S. but slept. P.M. Joe's. Fruit bearing Juo. 15:1. Talked with Joe. S. was not there. He is saving up money to take care of me when I am old & broken down. Went to South Ch. communion. Ethel was sprinkled. Bina joined by letter. Wea. Mon. Nov. 7, 1898 Ther. Letter from E.M.S. How shal I answer. Went to library this eve & got into paint. Girls & Mip Gruyer played ball in the yard. Wea. Tue. Nov. 8, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Houghton came last night. I took her to the Hahn's & Goodfreeds. Outlook class. Roosevelt elected Gov. of N.Y. Mrs. Hubbard sick. Wea. Wed. Nov. 9, 1898 Ther. Burned hand with sulphuric acid. Mr. Story (7). Wea. Thur. Nov. 10, 1898 Ther. Very rainy. Only about 12 in meeting. Called later at Sweets. Burglars have stolen about $500 worth from the [Merians]. Mip King (7). Wea. Fri. Nov. 11, 1898 Ther. Girls practiced play this evening. I studied & played for Agnes. Miss Hubbard came but gave no lesson. Wea. Sat. Nov. 12, 1898 Ther. Spent day at N. Haven. Started at 9.35 train. Stopped to buy candy at Smith & M's & left a $. Got it in evening. Read Scribners on train. Reached N.H. at 11.50. Went to Will France's restaurant. He walked with me to Mrs. Hadley's, 93 Whitney Ave. Met Prof. H. Saw 2 children & 1/2 (?). Nice lunch. Saw Mrs. Herman etc. Then business meeting. Read report of Mrs. B. Then reception for A.C.A. Then Caroline Ransom & Jessie [Denill] & I called on Martha Sharpe. Talked of Susan. Met Mrs. Fisher & Edith. Came home on 5.52 train. Miss Hill here!!!Wea. Sun. Nov. 13, 1898 Ther. [Forgiving] day. Prof. [Long] of [Andover] (ex. Cuth.) preached on Ps. 46:10. Be still etc. Staid to Bible class. Mr. Day taught. Not interesting. Bina talked with me about Miss Porter's dictating to her. At Mission I talked about Soul-searching. Res. 3:1 & Ps. 139. Aunt Mary & Mary Randall appeared. Joe gave me a letter from Smith telling me not to feel bad. Joe says he is in a bad way. Thinks he is drinking. Jim's wife went to a Reformatory for ladies. He bought top & bottom teeth & cleaned her up. Wrote to Smith & to Dr. Judson. Met Mr. Francis & he walked up with me. Wea. Mon. Nov. 14, 1898 Ther. Richard Driscoll has begun school. I gave Edward his 1st piece & I gave one to Eunice [Strong]. Wea. Tues. Nov. 15, 1898 Ther. Another letter from Smith. Quite cheerful. In another month he will go before the church he says. Miss Hubbard (7). Lena & Miss Porter went to Mrs. Houghtins lecture (1). So I stayed in till 5.15. Then took tea at the Hahns. Met Mr. Pendleton. McKinnons called with baby. The Hahns had to go out early. Wea. Wed. Nov. 16, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Burleigh came this eve. to tell of her visit to Vassar. Eliza is 15. Mr. Story (8). Eliz. Gruyer has gone to a game dinner at the Reeds. Wea. Thur. Nov. 17, 1898 Ther. Rec'd lovely letter from Dr. Judson. Rained. Peculiar experience at prayer-meeting. Short meeting followed by Mutual Insurance meeting. Then Smith came in so drunk. I got him out & we had a talk on several subjects. Mr. Hahn brought out his [hat]. Miss King (8). Wea. Fri. Nov. 18, 1898 Ther. Unpleasant day so we did not go out. Girls rehearsal. They rehearsed this evening. Distracted letter from Mrs. Hahn. Prof. Van Ingen is dead. Wrote 5 letters this eve. while the girls were rehearsing. Wea. Sat. Nov. 19, 1898 Ther. Rainy. Read. Sewed. P.M. Called on Mrs. Hahn & Joe, & did shopping. Eve. Read. Played for Mip Hill (2).Wea. Sun. Nov. 20, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Long. Mark 5:7. Beautiful sermon. Mission. "The Church". Smith was there so ashamed. We went up to Joe's room & Smith told me what was the matter with him. Wea. Mon. Nov. 21, 1898 Ther. All went to Little Minister but Bina, Marion, Gertrude White and me. I wrote Mother & Mrs. Packard. Outlook class. Wea. Tues. Nov. 22, 1898 Ther. Mip Hubbard (8). Mrs. Houghton's 2nd lecture. I went to Grace Bradford's & Henrie Vining's wedding. Outlook class. Discussed The Gadfly's. Wea. Wed. Nov. 23, 1898 Ther. All but 5 girls went away. I took Marg. Carter & Mary Cutler to train. Eve. Took tea with Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss Porter at the Porters. James & Ruth arrived late. Letter from Mr. Buck. Hope for Meredith Co. Mr. Story (9). Wea. Thur. Nov. 24, 1898 Ther. Thanksgiving day. Went in rain to hear Mr. Brooks. He either does or does not believe in annexation of Phillipines. First snow storm. Mrs. Chamberlain, James & Ruth came to dinner. Eliz. Guyer went to Northampton. 5 girls were here. Wea. Fri. Nov. 25, 1898 Ther. We heard the play "Mr. Bob". I broke my ice-cream sauces afterward. Miss King (9). Mr. [Fannie's] boy born. Wea. Sat. Nov. 26, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook & Forum all day. Girls had Mr. Bob photos. Lena took Ed. Marin & doll to photog. I took Margaret Carter to chiropodist & Eliza to Dr. [Allis] dentist. They talk of Will Taft as Pres. of Yale. Miss Hill (3). Dr. Moxom & May Clark called. Wea. Sun. Nov. 27, 1898 Ther. Such severe storm that there was no church. We had church at home. I borrowed Lena's leggings & went down to Joes. We had a meeting around the stove, 6 of us. Smith has told Joe that he has another girl. We had a long sing this evening. I called on Mip Hastings who has had acute bilious attack. Telegram from Mr. [Fannie] Friday. A fine boy born this morning. All well. Wea. Mon. Nov. 28, 1898 Ther. Dr. Abbott has resigned from Plymouth Church. Girls played in the snow. Agnes Minford returned. Mrs. Houghton came. Dr. Moxom called. Alice Fraser called & I bought a book (.40). Spent evening in library. Wea. Tues. Nov. 29, 1898 Ther. My day out but I staid to keep house. Mrs. Houghton 3rd lecture. Mip Hubbard (9). Eve. Eliz. & I went to call on Mr. & Mrs. Frank Norton & then to drink . Wea. Wed. Nov. 30, 1898 Ther. I sat up till 1 o'clock. Wrote to Mother & Mrs. Packard. Mr. Story (10). Wea. Thur. Dec. 1, 1898 Ther. Frank - Hems of Nations Grant or Lee Mip King (10). I went to prayer-meeting. It was S.S. election so I left early. Wea. Fri. Dec. 2, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Booth & Jennie came to breakfast. Left for Bethel at 2.22. I took them to train. Dr. Gulick (1). I did not take. Eve. Read to girls Deacon [P...] & Marjorie Daw. Wea. Sat. Dec. 3, 1898 Ther. Studied all day. No I worked about 3 hrs. in the A.M. in lab. Mip Hill 4Wea. Sun. Dec. 4, 1898 Ther. Fine sermon by Dr. Moxom on Cheerfulness. Bina returned from Vassar. Joe left me to lead meeting alone. Col. III. Few there but beautiful spirit. Jim, a man who was drunk last night came forward. Wrote to Smith. Wea. Mon. Dec. 5, 1898 Ther. Reeve writes that he is quite sick. Outlook class. Went to library. Bina sick with cold. Wea. Tues. Dec. 6, 1898 Ther. Pathetic letter from Smith. Mrs. Brown & I went to hear Mrs. Houghton lecture on Epis of Bible. I couldn't get my periodical lesson but got along pretty well. Mip Hubbard (10). Wea. Wed. Dec. 7, 1898 Ther. Elizabeth taken sick with sort of grippe. Attended Liberty [...] lecture on [Ambidextrous] drawing. Mr. Story (11). Wea. Thur. Dec. 8, 1898 Ther. Prayer-meeting. Mr. [Fanne] has dictated a nice letter. Miss King (11). Wea. Fri. Dec. 9, 1898 Ther. Florence Barker & I went shopping. I read & played to girls this evening. Dr. Gulick didn't come. Wea. Sat. Dec. 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. Lunch. Call from Addison Foster. Rec'd Leila Dean's cards. Spent long time correcting Abby [Lillingharte's] Greek book. P.M. Studied. Went over to give Edward lesson. Miss P. told me about Frances Phillips. Eve. Studied till nearly midnight. Mip Hill 5Wea. Sun. Dec. 11, 1898 Ther. Awfully tired. Bina read a good paper in S.S. Dr. Gulick says I am unusual to work hard. Smith was at meeting. Full house & so blue. Smith not heard. Slept this eve. Some man led the mission. Wea. Mon. Dec. 12, 1898 Ther. Read Greek plays most all day. Snow prevents us attending Burton Holmes lecture. Eunice Barrows born. Wea. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Ther. Bitter cold. I got mad because Mip P. sent Bina out of girls room & would eat scarcely any breakfast. Gertrude White & I went down to buy drawing paper. Called to inquire for Woods girls. Worked on [Scribs] at home & in library. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Smith writes of one friend outside of church. Miss Hubbard (11).Wea. Wed. Dec. 14, 1898 Ther. Mr. Story (12). Read periodical all the afternoon. Miss Porter & Lena went to lecture on [Ouran Kajan]. Letter from Reeve. Wea. Thur. Dec. 15, 1898 Ther. Mr. Brigham died last night. Beautiful prayer-meeting. Capt. Carrigan my work outside army. Took Abbie [Lillingharte] to library. Mip King 12Wea. Fri. Dec. 16, 1898 Ther. Walked to Dr. Gulicks to say no lesson. Mip King (12). I read ten minutes from Pickwick. Did not read Conan Doyle. Wea. Sat. Dec. 17, 1898 Ther. Read most of Cyrano de Bergerac. Helped Marjorie Coats make up Latin. P.M. Took Eliza to Dr. Allis. Shopped & called on Mip Barnard. Mip Hill 6.Wea. Sun. Dec. 18, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Barnes of Longmeadow. Mark 8:36. Fine sermon. Didn't stay to S.S. Slept. [Thin] meeting at Joe's. Mrs. Francis came with blues. Smith was sober as judge told me of Sadie Burton. Joe blue. Mr. Foster showed [mips] picture. Met Mr. Hyde, blue. Miss Porter read Mrs. Houghton address on Song of Solomon. Wea. Mon. Dec. 19, 1898 Ther. Marg. Carter etc. bothered Miss Gruyer on walk. Sent to room. I took Eliza down town & did some shopping. Mrs. Houghton arrived with Grippe. Outlook class. Wea. Tues. Dec. 20, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Joe McDonald arrested for assault by Mrs. Connor (drunk). I hope it is all right. Mrs. Houghton's last lecture. Miss Hubbard (12). Stormed & no one came to periodical class. Rec'd my 6.93 [from] Walter buck. 8.47 goes to Cousin Lizzie. Stella Hitchcock's husband has malarial fever & she is in Honolulu. 2 [S...] " [A...] [E...] [E...] Wea. Wed. Dec. 21, 1898 Ther. I am anxious about Joe. It is after eleven & I have not begun to pack. Worked all day in [lessons] etc. Mr. Story 13Wea. Thur. Dec. 22, 1898 Ther. I began packing last night at 11.35. Retired at 2.35. This A.M. in [bed] had last lessons. Came to N.Y. at 2.22. Supposed to reach N.Y. at 5.40 but train was late. Reached home at about 7.30. Florence Barker, Agnes Minford & Percy Minich came too & Dr. Gulick came with us. Frank has grippe & Min. has come with it. Found Will & Ralph here. Wea. Fri. Dec. 23, 1898 Ther. This A.M. went shopping. Read Bangs "Mr. Bonapart" to boys. Mrs. Palmer here. Prayer-meeting. Wea. Sat. Dec. 24, 1898 Ther. Shopping. Went into Mary Sharpe's. Went to Lucy Skinner's 213 Lafayette to see their baby's 1st tree. Christmas party at Mary's. Bertha & Mother sick & Minnie did not go. Jacob Dixon's, Mr. [Parin], Mr. Williams & Mr. from [...] who sings in Lafayette Ave. church. Harold did not come. Wea. Sun. Dec. 25, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 2:20. Christmas Praises. I taught Geo. Lane and Frank. I have cold. Prof. Froelich came to supper. We played duetts. Arranged presents. Wea. Mon. Dec. 26, 1898 Ther. Rec'd presents. Mother had $50 from Ros & Sallie. Helped fill candy boxes at church. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to 3 o'clock dinner. Eve. Sat around & cut up. Will & I called on Grandma Richardson. Marg & Belle Richardson called. Wea. Tues. Dec. 27, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Morse sewed. Went again to fill candy boxes. Wrote Cousin L. Felt [sleepie] & half sick with cold. Went down to [Journeay's]. Win, Ruth, Frank, Sadie, & Russell went to S.S. entertainment. Agnes returned to Orange. Bertha in bed with asthma. Wrote letters. Wea. Wed. Dec. 28, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Morse is here. I went over to see Jennie Hughes & I wrote 11 letters for her. Went to Wanamakers & called on Mrs. Fannee. I saw Perry Edson. Saw his baby basket with gold safety pins from Mrs. Rockafeller. Wea. Thur. Dec. 29, 1898 Ther. Went down town twice to buy dress. Finally I got mixed cheriot 4 yds. for 2.75. Felt tired. Mother miserable. She has bronchitis. I suppose Jessica is now at Flushing. All but Bertha, Mother, Minnie & I went to Church sociable. Mrs. Morse & Mary Palmer here. Alfred Stone is charged with fraudulent enlistment & lying to an officer. May be confined in a military prison. Wea. Fri. Dec. 30, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Morse & Mrs. Palmer here. My blue trimmed with red & my cheriot skirt about finished. I acted cross & tired Mother. Mrs. Morse made my [...] & ripped up another hat. Lucy called & asked me to lunch. I went down town. Came home & scolded & went to Lucy's. Ruth called. Will came home excited by a talk with Mrs. Richardson about expenses. Mrs. M. staid till about 8. I went to meeting. Mother seems miserable. Wea. Sat. Dec. 31, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Palmer here. Reeve came this evening & staid till after 12. He came about 8. The girls & boys carried on, drank lemonade etc. He brought me caramels. He talked about not giving enough time to Bible reading etc. Then he told me that Dr. Shunk thinks he may have tuberculosis & he would have to go to Denver. Poor boy. He acknowledged that he was lonely. He earns about $100 a month. Memoranda Jan. 2 Mother owes me. 7.15 " 3 " " " 3.64 " 5 I owe Mother 13.36 " " " " " 18.21 " " " " " 18.37 18.62 " " " " " 19.12 " 6 " " " 23.08 " 8 " " " 35.33 " 11 " " " 50.00 " 21 " " " 50.35 Feb. 4 " " " 20.35 " " " " " 20.60 " 19 " " " 21.10 Mar. 1 " " " 21.45 Apr. 9 " " " 24.17 " 14 " " " 22.55 " " " " " 25.55 " 15 " " " 25.84 " 16 " " " 28.96 " " " " " 33.96 " " " " " 32.03 " 18 " " " 33.52 " 22 " " " 33.77 " 29 " " " 34.27 May 28 " " " 36.77 June25 " " " 37.18 " 27 " " " 37.77 " 28 " " " 35.60 July 3 " " " 35.70 " 5 " " " 32.36 Memoranda July 8 I owe Mother 34.31 " 9 " " " 38.54 " 10 " " " 38.69 " 11 " " " 33.14 " " " " " 32.54 " 12 " " " 32.42 12 " " " 32.07 14 " " " 30.02 29 " " " 46.02 30 " " " 39.07 31 " " " 39.52 12 " " " 37.52 " " " " 38.52 37.66 13 " " " 36.51 15 " " " 32.95 18 " " " 33.95 34.35 19 " " " 35.10 22 " " " 35.03 23 " " " 33.53 29 " " " 33.28 31 " " " 31.95 Sept.7 " " " 15.98 16.11 " 11 " " " 10.96 12 " " " 10.46 12 " " " 10.95 16 10.07 .06 Addresses Name Residence Sept. 17 I owe Mother 1.17 18 " " " 1.27 19 " " " 7.52 26 " " " 8.46 30 " " " 10.36 Oct. 8 " " " 11.40 " 11 " " " 12.13 14 " " " 13.13 Nov. " " " " 20.26 Dec. 23 Mother owes me 4.11 " " " " " 4.36 " 26 " " " 4.51 " 28 I owe Mother 8.40 " " " 9.19 " " " 11.58 " " " 1.58 I owe Mother 3.50 " " " 3.75 30 " " " 4.00 31 " " " 4.75Charity Memoranda Date Dolls.Cts. Jan. 1 16.28 2 Hauson Pl. .21 16.07 Board 1897-98 $20 5 Zulus .85 15.22 7 Studius Aid 1.00 14.22 9 Hauson Pl. .15 14.07 10 Foreign Miss. .71 13.36 1 Board 1897-98 $20 33.36 Joe's Mission .25 33.11 21 Loan & [B...].80 33.91 22 Joe's .25 33.66 23 Volunteer's .25 33.41 26 S.Army .25 33.16 29 Joe .30 32.86 30 Lunch Soc. .30 32.56 Volunteer's .30 32.26 3 Joe's .25 32.01 Helpful Hand .25 31.76 Joe .55 31.21 5 " .25 30.96 6 South Ch. .05 30.91 Volunteers .25 30.66 Potatoes for Val.30 30.36 5 S.A.Capt. .25 30.11 12 Joe .25 29.86 13 South Ch. .05 28.81 Volunteers .25 28.56 19 Joe .25 28.31 20 Church South .05 28.26 " Volunteers .25 28.01 Memoranda Date Dolls.Cts. Feb. 28.01 27 Holyoke Vol. .25 27.76 State St. Bapt. .25 27.51 Mar.5 Joe's .25 27.26 6 Church seat Jan. & Fe. 2.70 24.56 Church [p...] .30 24.32 Volunteers .25 24.06 10 State St. .05 24.01 12 Joe .25 23.76 13 Cuba .30 23.46 " Volunteers .25 23.21 16 Salary 2.50 25.70 26 Joe & cofee .05 25.20 27 Church Y.W.C.A. .25 24.95 Volunteers .25 24.70 Salary etc. 20.60 45.30 Apr.3 Benev. Oct-Apr. 15.00 30.30 Church seat Mar.Apr. 2.40 27.90 Church State St. .10 27.80 Volunteers .25 27.55 Joe .25 27.30 8 Hauson Pl. .05 27.25 0 " " .15 27.10 17 Church " .05 27.05 Indians .30 26.75 April 30Joes's Miss. .25 26.50 May 1 South Ch. .05 26.45 " " Volunteers .25 26.20 " 7 Joes .25 25.95 " 8 South Ch. .05 25.90Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. 25.90 May 8 Volunteers 1.25 23.65 " 9 " food .74 22.91 Joe's tea .25 22.66 14 " .25 22.41 19 Bapt. Ch. .25 22.16 21 Joe's .25 21.95 22 Church South .05 21.86 Volunteers .25 21.61 28 Joe's M. .25 21.36 Joe's ham .15 21.21 29 South Ch. .05 21.16 Holyoke Vol. .25 20.91 June 4 Joe .43 20.48 " Salary 2.50 22.98 5 Y.M.C.A. soldiers .30 22.58 " Volunteers .25 22.33 8 Class fine 1.00 21.33 11 Joe's .25 21.08 13 " .18 20.90 Church South .05 20.85 Volunteers .25 20.60 25 Joe .25 20.35 26 Benev. May-Sept 11.00 9.35 " " Bapt. pew May-Sept 6.60 2.75 " " Bapt. City Miss. 2.00 .75 " Christian Com. .75 .00 25 Salary 1.00 1.00 Volunteers .25 .75 27 Salary 20.00 20.75 " Church seat 10.00 10.75NOTES AND BILLS Date Drawers Time July 3 Gt.B. church .10 10.65 " 8 American .25 10.40 " 10 Hauson Pl. .15 10.25 " 11 Miss. " " .25 10.00 " 17 Ang. Pres. Church.& S.S. .15 9.85 " 20 W.C.S.U. .10 9.75 " 31 Oxford Church & S.S. .15 9.60 Aug. 4 Am. S.S. Un. 1.00 8.60 " 7 Oxford Church .22 7.38 14 Eaton " & S.S. .11 7.27 24 Interest 1.00 8.27 25 Needles .20 8.07 28 Eaton Ch. & S.S. .11 7.96 Sept.4 " " " .11 7.85 " 11 Hauson Pl. .15 7.70 14 S.Army .63 7.07 18 Colonel Orph. .10 6.97 Oct. 1 Joe .35 6.62 Bapt. Chur. 1.05 5.57 8 Volunteers 1.00 4.57 9 South Ch. .05 4.52 " Joe's .20 4.32 15 Mrs. Booth .25 4.07 " Joe's .25 3.82 16 Defender's 5.00 -1.18 23 Church .05 -1.23 Joe's .25 -1.48 30 " .25 -1.73 Church .05 -1.78 Nov. 6 " .05 -1.83RECEIVABLE No. Where Payable Due Amount Nov. 6 Joe's -2.08 " 10 Salary 1.00 -1.08 13 South Ch. .10 -1.18 19 Joe's letter .30 -1.48 20 Joes Miss .25 -1.73 South Ch. .05 -1.78 Dec.11 " " S.S. .10 -1.88 " 11 Joe's .25 -2.13 18 " .25 -2.38 5 Pts. .25 -2.63 Benev to Jan 6.50 -9.13 Church to Jan 2.90 -12.03 South Ch to June 1899 10.00 -22.03 Salary 21.50 - .53 25 Mission .25 - .78 Col. Orphan. .25 1.03 S.S.Hausen Pl. .25 1.28CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY Date Received Paid Leftover 170.86 1 Lost .70 Carfare .05 2 Church .21 Stamps .02 1 Organ guides .04 3 Carfare .25 Knife Sharpened .10 Win [peanut] addict. .26 Water proof. 3.25 Mrs. Stephen's 15.65 4 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Car fare .10 Materials for dress 17.00 5 Stamps .24 Rubber bag mended .10 Car fare .10 Shoes 1.95 Serge skirt 4.85 Atlantic .35 Hat pins .04 Sleeve protectors .12 Zulu land .85 Stocking supporters .25 Handkerchief .50 6 Photos 2.50 Carfare .10 7 Hairpins 2 doz. .24 Tooth powder .25 170.86 51.17CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY Date Received Paid 7 Bro't over 170.86 51.17 Student Aid 1.00 Board 5.00 8 Night gown .89 Library book .02 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 9 Church & S.S. .15 Car fare .05 10 Mission Foreign .71 Ticket to Spr. & trunk 3.25 Gloves 1.00 Car fare .05 Stamps .20 Ice cream .30 Library book .04 Peanuts .05 11 Envelopes .10 Board 5.00 Eggs .25 Stamps .16 Block .06 Car fare & carriage .50 13 Kneisels 1.00 15 Outlook 2.50 Joe's .25 13 Stamps .50 20 Candy .10 Pins .35 21 Iowa Building 8.00 178.86 75.75Jan. CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date Received Paid 178.86 75.75 22 Car fare .05 Gym dress & board 4.24 23 Volunteers .25 22 Joe's Mission .25 24 Car fare .05 26 " " .10 S.A. .25 27 Paper .02 28 Gym. dress made 3.50 29 Nail brush .20 30 Church .30 Volunteers .30 Joe's .30 1 Experss .40 3 Helping Hand .25 Joe's .25 4 Joe sugar & cof. .55 Tennis shoes .90 Rubbers .50 Envelopes .20 Candy .10 Corset cone .25 5 Joe .25 6 Smith Ch. .05 Volunteers .25 7 " potatoes .30 10 [Gills.] .50 5 S.A. capt. .25 90.56CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date Received Paid 178.86 90.56 12 Flowers - Mrs. Jacobs .75 Soap .10 Joe .25 13 Newspaper wrap .22 Church - South .05 Volunteers .25 14 Chur. .06 Stamps .15 Corset cover .50 Art gallery .25 19 Coat .15 Candy .10 Joe .25 Car fare .05 Ruth's book .95 20 Church .05 " Volunteers .25 23 Rubbers .10 26 Lincoln 1.15 Testament .53 27 St. Cars .20 Holyoke Vol. .25 28 State St. Bapt. .25 " Stamps .36 Express .35 4 Fair & frappe .20 5 Joe's .25 Church & Vol. 3.25 178.86 100.83CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH Date Received Paid 178.86 100.83 6 Medicine .05 7 Car fare .15 9 " .05 10 State St. .05 11 Car fare .10 12 " " .05 Joe's .25 13 Cuba .30 Volunteers .25 14 Car fare .05 Gloves .50 Hairpins .10 3 books .75 Ruching .10 16 Gloves 1.50 " Mip Porter 25.00 17 Candy .43 18 Stockings .37 N.A. [Review] .50 19 Delivery Stamp .10 20 Panel .20 21 Stamps etc. .50 26 Library .14 Curlers .08 3 prs. stockings 1.00 Coffee .25 Joe .25 27 Church .25 203.86 109.15 CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH & APR. Date Received Paid 203.86 109.15 28 Car fare .05 Knife .75 29 Car fare .10 Salary 205.00 Interest .82 Soap .10 Library .10 Knife .10 3 Church (through Apr.) 17.40 Volunteer .25 Joe .25 4 Stamps .50 Church .10 5 Car fare .10 Fillers (2) .10 Glasses .50 Buttons .05 Potassium .50 Mip Barnard .10 6 Spr. N.Y. 2.75 7 Carriage .50 Car fare & paper .18 Trunk .75 8 Car fare .30 Hausen Pl. .05 Reeve .10 9 Car fare .10 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 409.68 136.03CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL Date Received Paid 409.68 136.03 9 Building etc. .62 10 Church etc. .15 Car fare .10 11 " " .10 12 " " .05 Tailor-made dress 31.00 Hat 6.00 Tie 1.89 Steel belt 2.32 13,14 [Crip] to Englewood .82 Mrs. Morse 3.00 15 Mariners Harbor .29 " Car fare .20 Shirt waist 1.45 Belt .25 Candy .03 Hooks & eyes .10 2 skirts 1.29 Drawers 2.00 Magazine .05 Hairpins .05 16 Shirt waist 2.50 Board 9.00 Hat 2.50 Shoes 3.00 Paper .23 Tooth powder .13 Car fare .05 409.68 205.20 CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL Date Received Paid 409.68 205.20 16 Hat trimmed .75 [Springf.] & trunk 3.25 Mrs. Palmer 2.20 Unacct. 4.83 Mrs. Palmer .35 17 Church .05 Indians .30 18 Paid Agnes .05 Stamps .64 Hat [add...] 1.50 Candy .20 Belt .19 " fastenings .05 S.S. book .20 Car fare .10 Carriage .40 20 Dr. Moxom reading .50 Colleg. Alum. 1.00 Vass. 1.00 Camphor .30 21 Candy .10 Dress hangers .10 Car fare .05 22 Gloves cleaned .20 Stamps .05 Collars 4 .50 Hat pins .10 409.68 224.16CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL MAY Date Received Paid 409.68 224.16 24 Church .05 Volunteers .25 26 Maple S. .08 Stamps .50 28 Calcic chloride .05 29 Lime .05 Cards engraved .50 30 Joe's Mission .25 1 South Ch. .05 Volunteers .25 2 Gloves 1.25 " .50 Festival prog. .25 4 Festival 7.00 5 Cookies .15 6 Ice cream etc. .21 5 Waterproof check .05 7 Papers .07 Tie .20 Joe's Mission .25 8 Church etc. 1.30 St. car .05 9 Notions .42 Food for Volunteers .74 Tea for Joe .25 10 Car fare .10 Peanuts .05 Stamps etc. .30 239.33 CASH ACCOUNT - MAY & JUNE Date Received Paid 409.68 239.33 14 Stamp etc. .50 Joes .25 Car fare .10 16 " " .05 19 City Mission .25 20 Hairpins .15 21 Car fare .05 Joe's Mission .25 22 Church .05 Volunteers .25 23 Joe's picture .10 25 Stamps etc. .55 28 Coconut & sug. .15 Joe's Miss. .25 Ham. .15 [Minnie's] gift 2.50 29 Church .05 Volunteers .25 Car fare .20 June 1 Mothers gift 2.00 Candy & peanuts .20 3 Salary 25.00 4 Joe .43 Collars .50 Watch Chain .15 5 Church etc. .55 6 Spr - Pok 3.82 Gave Miss. 45.00 434.68 298.08CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE Date Received Paid 434.68 298.08 6 Paper .03 7 Alumnae lunch 1.00 Reunion 1.60 8 Class scholarling (?) 1.00 Pok to Spr. 3.82 9 [Ha.] .05 Soda .20 10 Carriage .75 11 Joe's .25 13 Clock .50 Facing .15 Car fare 1.15 Soda .10 Shoes 4.00 Collar .15 Carmalen .13 Cambric etc. .16 S.A. etc. .48 Buttons .05 Candy etc. .15 25 Salary 10.00 " Joe's .25 Bapt. Church 20.35 Volunteers .25 27 Church seat 10.00 Stationery 5.87 Salary 200.00 28 Stamps .20 644.68 350.72CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE & JULY Date Received Paid 28 644.68 350.32 Bank (from Iowa) 100.00 Hair pins .20 Collars 2 .25 Laundry .21 Coffee for Joe .25 Fee servants 1.00 Crackers .09 Carriage .40 Sp.- Gt. Barr. 1.86 [Munsey] .10 3 Gt. Barr. church .10 4 Paper .03 Mileage Gt. B.- N.Y. 2.62 N.Y. to Bklyn .10 5 Car fare .05 Glasses 1.00 Registry & stamps .11 4 McClure .10 Candy & Soda .25 5 Trunks .63 6 Car fare .25 Neck ties .25 [Cloth] for shirt waist .30 Stocking supporters .05 8 Soda .05 Car fare .05 [Duet] Skirt 2.50 744.68 363.32 CASH ACCOUNT - JULY Date Received Paid 744.68 363.32 8 American. .25 9 Mrs. Morse 2.50 Ribbon 1.12 Hooks & eyes .10 Tooth brush .15 Papers etc. .06 Gloves .50 Board 5.00 Unacct .35 10 Church .15 11 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Trunk .50 Bertha present 1.00 Stick pin .07 Missionary .25 Library .04 Board 1.50 N.Y. to Addison 6.45 Thimble .20 Apron .25 Curlers .10 Belt .25 12 Car fare .08 Banana & candy .20 Paper etc. .04 Lunch .35 14 Addis. - Belv. 2.05 387.93 CASH ACCOUNT - JULY Date Received Paid 744.68 387.93 15 Pad .05 17 Pres. church .15 20 W.C.T.U. .10 23 Laundry .36 29 [Ary.] to Oxford 5.65 Bananas .05 [P...] [...] .05 30 Car fare .05 Carriage .50 Trunk .20 Paper .05 31 Church & S.S. .15 2 Powder puff .25 Soda .05 4 Am. S.S. Union 1.00 5 Washing .70 7 Church .22 8 Check made .25 9 Peanuts .05 10 Embroidery Candy .15 Envelope .10 Laundry .08 12 Stamp 1.00 Oxford - Eaton .66 Gum etc. .03 Bus .20 13 Stamps .50 744.68 400.53 CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST Date Received Paid 744.68 400.53 14 Church & S.S. .11 15 Revenue stamp .10 Envelopes .16 Fresh Air 1.00 Embroidering .40 Unacct. .61 19 Washing .50 22 Stamp .50 Springfield Bank [Tower] & [...] 109.97 25 Needles .25 Express .10 26 Revenue stamp .10 Cotton .08 28 Eaton Ch & S.S. .11 29 Envelopes .08 Washing .25 Knitting needles .02 30 Envelopes .13 Washing .50 31 Thread & cloth .09 Ralph's gift 1.00 1 Sewing silk .10 Stamps .21 3 Mrs. Tucker .75 4 Church & S.S. .11 Washing .50 Mr. Burchard .50 Postals .10 854.65 408.89CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST Date Received Paid 854.65 408.89 7 Della 4.25 Board 15.00 Velvet .66 Photo .12 Blue prints 1.00 8 Mrs. Tucker .25 9 [Stamps] .20 Eaton to N.Y. 5.00 Papers & Soda .20 N.Y. to B. .10 11 Church .15 10 Trunk .75 Still Moments 2.00 10 Blank book .10 12 Soda .05 Car fare .05 Hose supporters .10 Tape .04 Hair pins .19 Silicca .30 Satin lining 1.56 Soap .08 Paper .36 Pins .03 Egg .03 Ghost stories .08 13 Dentist 1 gold, teeth cleaned 3.00 Mrs. Morse 1.50 854.65 446.04 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER Date Received Paid 854.65 446.04 13 Cambric .36 14 Mrs. Morse 1.50 " Car fare .10 " S.Army .63 15 Car fare .10 " Ribbon etc. .36 " Mrs. Palmer 1.10 16 Watch spring 1.50 " cord .25 Belt steel .05 Game .20 Twist .03 Unaccted 1.44 17 Car fare & paper .12 Stamps .04 Tape .05 Tooth powder .35 Stockings 3 .75 Ticket to Sp. & [...] 3.25 Game for Frank .25 18 Church .10 Car fare .10 19 Board 8.00 Gloves 1.25 Mother's board 15.00 Car fare .10 Carriage .40 Minnie's lock .25 854.65 483.67 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER & OCT. Date Received Paid 20 854.65 483.67 " Car fare .15 " Minnie/college 290.00 Stamps .50 21 " .25 Chest 2.25 22 Car fare .05 26 [Wedding] .35 Will's gift .59 Car fare .15 29 Postals .10 30 Embroidery 1.90 Oct.1 Car fare .05 Ice cream .20 Joe .35 2 Bapt. church 1.05 3 Colleg. Alum. 1.00 4 Soda .05 7 Stamps .30 Miscellany .80 Mrs. P's teaball 1/2 .62 Lena's fudge .20 Stamps .14 2 under vests .90 Volunteers 1.00 Pin mended .25 9 Church etc. .25 11 Candy .10 Linings .73 854.65 787.95 CASH ACCOUNT - OCTOBER & NOV. Date Received Paid 14 854.65 787.95 Neck tie .25 Minnie's gift 1.00 15 Mrs. Booth .25 16 Joe's .25 " Defender's League 5.00 18 Hairpins .10 21 Stamps .50 23 Church .05 Joe's .25 28 Int. [Loan] .55 5 Car fare .05 6 Church etc. .30 30 Church etc. .30 10 Miss P. 10.00 12 Candy .15 Sp. to N.Haven 1.25 NH. to Spr. 1.30 Cuffs .30 Curlers etc. .05 Outlook .10 13 South Ch .10 Stamps .50 6 yds cloth 85 5.00 [...] etc. 103 1.03 Tray .00 15 Candy .10 19 Tar soap .23 864.65 807.01CASH ACCOUNT - NOV. & DEC. Date Received Paid 864.65 807.01 19 Mittens 1.00 Mabie's book .95 Water bag .65 Shoes 4.00 Needles .05 Hooks & eyes .10 Car fare .05 Joe's letter .30 21 Stamps .80 20 Joe's Mission .25 Church .05 23 Bible Study .20 Candy .13 Ink .05 Paper .05 Car fare .05 26 Lime water .05 28 Book "Don't Worry" .40 1 Glycerine .15 2 Car fare .20 Hair pins .25 Marion gift .10 Leggins 1.00 Rubbers .50 12 Sunday Sch .10 Joe's .25 13 Candy .13 16 S.S. [...] .60 864.65 819.42CASH ACCOUNT - DEC. Date Received Paid 864.65 819.42 17 Glasses .50 Ed's game .23 3 handkerch. .75 Apron .25 Joe's shirt .50 Baby ribbon 20 yds .36 Frank's Grant 1.15 Writing paper .25 Tissue Paper .10 Republicans .09 Car fare .05 18 Benevolence to Jan 6.50 Church seat " " 2.90 Joe's .25 5 Pts .25 19 Shoe strings .10 Rev. of Rev. 2.25 Car fare .05 Stocking (vol) .50 Stocking (clear) .25 20 Spr. - N.Y. 3.75 South Ch seat 10.00 Aid Society 1.00 Salary 215.00 Sheep 21 The Workers 2 vol. 2.00 Carriage .40 Paper .05 1079.65 853.80CASH ACCOUNT - DEC. Date Received Paid 1079.65 853.80 22 BK from N.Y. .10 23 Candy .30 Workers .88 Alpaca .50 Stamps & exp. .73 " " .20 Handk. .25 Paper dolls .10 25 Cough drops .10 Church etc. .55 26 Oranges .20 27 Satin .78 Bandings .05 20 Sheep. 8.46 " 10.00 Towels .80 Cambric .32 Sofa pillow 2.75 Miss Patchen .75 Mrs. Porter .80 Bertha's pencil .49 Ruth's present .45 Winifred " .79 Mrs. Morse 3.00 Mrs. Palmer 2.20 Celery tray .98 Silk & thread .25 Spoon .79 1088.11 882.91CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER Date Received Paid 1088.11 882.91 Shoulder cape .50 Handkerchief .25 2 Aprons .50 Umbrella .69 Book .25 [Salve] box .20 28 Car fare .25 Volunteers pict .25 Mrs. Morse 2 days 3.00 Hat material .90 Stamps 1.00 Satin .40 Buttons & cord .10 Car fare .20 Hair cloth 1.17 Dress [goods] 4 yds 2.75 Thread .13 Mrs. Morse 1.50 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 30 " " 1.10 6 yds cambric .24 Velveteen [binding] .35 Hooks & eyes .06 [Billing] 3/4 yd .06 Mrs. Morse 2.25 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Velveteen .75 Car fare .05 1088.11 904.01 CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER Date Received Paid 1088.11 904.01 Board 1 wk. 5.00 Wash .50 Mrs. Morse 1.00 1088.11 910.51 Unacct. 3.05 1088.11 913.56 174.55 1088.11 Presents rec'd. Miss Porter 4 grs. paper Mrs. Porter Edward Watch case. Esther Patchen Agnes Mnford The Workers - East Ray Wellman Pen wiper Ethel Van Deusen Photo Marion PhotoSUMMARY Received Paid Cash on hand Jan. 1 170.86 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Total Balance to new accountPhotos 1. Mother 2. Sadie Jones 3. Ruth Raymond 4. Lena Boslinet 5. Ralph Raymond 6. Bertha Richardson 7. Will Todd 8. Ellie Russell 9. Brett Page 10. Mrs. Griffin 11. Esther Patchen 12.In bank. 195.40 21.62 217.02 21.62 21.62 225.00 334.97 246.62 356.59 Expenses at Eaton for Mother & me for 4 wks. Provisions $20.00 Wages 10.00 Washing 2.75 4/32.75 8.19 25.00 17.52 17.52 7.48 7.00 24.52 20.26 4.26Juo. 3/21 Juo. 16:9. Ps. 139.18. Ps. 45:11. Gal. 6:7. Don't expect to change on death bed Cousin G. Littleness of time; greatness of eternity. Ps. 139:23. Don't be afraid of a bank examiner. Ps. 66:18. Phil. 1:27. Ps. 37:10. 2 Cor 6:14-18(?) 182 35 217 2 [Ch...] 26:15,16. X [...] [A...] 92Mother Minnie Umbrella Bertha & Ruth Silver knife Will. Writing paper Winifred Chamois for glasses Frank Carved watch case. Nellie Review of Rev. 1/2 dozen oranges. Margurite Handkerchief case 5.00 Cousin Ros & Sallie 50.00 Fannie Swan Calendar [Sou...] of Pok. Susie Basket for [caps.] Miss Goodwin Phillip Brooks Sermon Mrs. Orlin Ask for Scissor (protector) Mamie Todd Calendar Agnes Salt cellar Sadie Dance Stocking [Da...] Harold Hand glass Ruth Knit socks Mrs. Packard Sachet Mothers giftsSwyman .05Ps. 65:11. Double gems= (1) prosperite & adversity. [p...] [...] is sometimes [c...]. Valleys [...]. Springs filled. [Monthly] [...]. To not [un...] by courage. (2) [app...] & disrup. Juo. [...] & hot water. (3) failure & success. High standard.[Dairyman] [D...] (4) pleasure & pain. Drowned in honey of pleasure (5) holiness & sin. (6) [...] & [d...] (7) gain & loss (8) [crown] & [cross]. Fred Reeve 347 West 22nd St., New York City.[up] you are ahead work so many [iss] Bostwick have
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Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Creator: Bromley, Frances M.
Transcriber(s): Hausam, Josephine
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1870-1877
Text: PLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted, and pages with text are presented in the order in which they were Written (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning, and upon reaching the end of the book, began working her way back, Writing upside down on pages that had been left blank). From "The Checkered Scene"-- Dansville, N.Y. 1878 "Mr. Little has been telling me how he went home last night, after our little talk up in Paradise Gate, and had a dream...
Show morePLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted, and pages with text are presented in the order in which they were Written (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning, and upon reaching the end of the book, began working her way back, Writing upside down on pages that had been left blank). From "The Checkered Scene"-- Dansville, N.Y. 1878 "Mr. Little has been telling me how he went home last night, after our little talk up in Paradise Gate, and had a dream about me. He did not dream that I got well, he said, but that I became helpless. That I was placed where scarcely anything about me was as I would like it to be - in a hard place - where nothing fitted - and the people about me were uncomfortable people - and little to my taste - but that amidst it all I was sucha happiness to others; which was so much better than getting well." "A little talk with Mrs. Evans tonight. I leave her feeling that there is a blessedness greater than any sadness in knowing that the Master is even now at the gate." "Dr. McLean said to me: 'My wife and I have remarked ever so many times that we would give anything if we could always look as bright as you do.' Blessed be the help that comes to do it! The Master remembers.""Pet's letter came today; and her "why nots" are so full of the unselfishness and heroism that I love so in her that I feel an uplifting. But, O, how it makes my heart ache!" "In due order breakfast. We might pass this over were it not that it gains in importance unspeakably the nearer one comes to not having any!"Sabbath evening- Oct. 9" 1870- A log-book! and mine! I said I'd have a log-book - said it long ago - said it every time I had a peep into Sue's upper, unstratified, bureau drawer, where hers lay nestled - comfortable and un-searchable. I'd like to be born such a night as this if I could be born to live and not grope. day times these mountains make us toil - climb - drag on! "To the heights" is what they say. Tonight they let us look at them and rest. "As the mountains are round about Jerusalem so the Lord is round about his people." Does that mean Hewouldn't miss us if we died? Not even a sparrow falleth to the ground without your Father__Christ said that. He came down from the singing and the glory to tell us that. He cried for us, too. Oct. 16"- Blue and black_all wool! Pretty thing to run in one's head when the minister's text is "consider the lilies". I know the prayers and the metre_Long and common! Doctor told the Lord that "yesterday the icy streams dissolved." I did not know it. Then came the intense heat of summer, and the growing crops, and now the fading leaf reminds us of ourfrailty. It doesn't me! When I see the royalty of everything I remember that I'm born a queen, and longing for my kingdom possesses me, and never a thought that 'tis frail to be royal, or sorrowful for " the king to come to his own." Oct. 23" 1870 "And while he was yet a great way off the Father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him." As long as those words read just so i shall never be afraid to die. i shall dream of the Father's house, .. as I dare dream of nothing else. I get so tired of myself. I want to run away from myself and be pleased andhappy just a little while. Nov. 4" 1870 - God can make a beautiful life even out of mine. I pray for it as I pray for nothing else. Twenty two years blossoming in frost flowers - only frost flowers - no pansies, no myrtle, no goldenrod. Nov.13" -- I want to see Paul - I want to know him. It is one of the dear dreams that are to be worked out in Heaven-and Heaven is a great many years long. I could sing tonight. I could talk to Christ. I can't always. Will there be any great blanks up there-can there be? Will I ever say when I have gone to Him and seen Him, "My vacant days go on-go on"?Dec.11"_ My thoughts tonight are organic & inorganic! The way of life is plain.._but tell me-Is there anything else that is plain? When do I pray & not feel the first heart throb those old words-"Friend of sinners! we are in the dark, and bewildered and sick at heart"? I've done a heap of thinking since Wednesday, or dreaming which is only prismatic thinking... A great deal of it is Castleton, but the space between and the way thither is full of shrinking and dread. It seems so hard to stop here - break off the little plans and comforts, and live through shrinking and desolation again! How I amlearning to love "being led" thoughts. Rain day-Jan. 15"_ Doleful! I kept away from myself all day. Blank verse - blank verse - will it ever be anything but blank verse? Aug 8- There's good natured little breeze frisking around here like curly-headed children in a hay mow._________ We touch lives at all angles that seem so satisfied, and I renounce such as I do the world, the flesh, and the devil. I grasp eagerly at any thought that makes the infinite distance between my life here and my life after some great change, called death, grow less and not so terrible. My child! my chicken! More help! more love! more light! .... Senior Editor has fled. The editorials, compositions, printing presses, type, ink, proof sheets, galvanic batteries, reviews, exchances, masculine tone, spurts, printing office, Willow St. & all the chicanery is left on my hands - two poor, bony hands! Life is span- I'm in a stew- Now will you help? Write an editorial-..I'll thank you someday. Prayer meetings may make some people think of tabernacles & Mt. Tabors and whatever's the pural of "good to be here" - but from some of them I couldrun and not be weary. That's the most orthodox way I can find to tell it. Blessed are they that ask for bread and do not receive a stone. The feeling of a great need is grateful to me for it is the precursor of a great pity and great fullness not far away. Castleton -- I feel to strange and lost for anything - I'm afraid to look in the glass for fear it isn't me.... I'm pretty well but tired. It doesn't pay to be tired but what's a man to do? Normal School - Mar-ch-ch-ch-sh-sh! +++ We have more prayers than provender. We have solemn roasts, solemn potatoes, serious pie, & a realizing sense of concocted rice. What will becomeof me in such a frame as this? Laughs are my vital breath.... Soon the bell will ring for supper - not to be eaten but served. Our conversatoin will be heaven, our bread emblematical, our digestion ritualistic. .... My doctor tell me..I must rest or die. Which is the biggest? I don't know which to take. .... These are days of heaven upon Earth, and I rejoice through & through. I'd blossom in purple & red if I knew how. Do you? - Mar. 14" 1871 - Patmos without the vision! Sunday, Mar. 19" 1871 - Mr. ___ is an exminister. I'vespanned him with Montgomery's measuring line wherewith he sounded the ocean's depths and pierced to either pole & his height is seventy six inches. His brain is the seat of sensation. ++++ He prays in minor scale-very minor-and is a very Jeremiah.++++ Mrs.___ you've read about. don't say you haven't for I know better. She abounds in S.S. books and religious memoirs. I never saw a live one before. ++++ I haven't made up my mind whether to be very much afraid of her or make a gasp or two toward "appreciating her worth"! The "Normals" here are awfully old. One of them has taught 37terms! but I find her docile+++ Imagine me before the old, the married, the big - to teach without a book! To be infallible, judicial, celestial, didactic four times a day! Sunday, April 16, 1871 -- I've written the date - anybody could do that. I wonder why we have to live such days. There is discipline in "so as by fire"- discipline even in vacancy - but to have no heart in anything and be simply stupid - where is the help in this? I don't believe I ever felt so utterly cut off from human help beforeAnything that makes me talk to Mr.___ is a terror to me - all his way are. But I believe God is going to help me through. +++ If I never why I was sent to Castleton God has known it all the time. If I could be necessary! - to you - to just a few as i would love to be - as I long to be just once and for always - it would not seem so often, "My vacant days go on - go on". +++I cannot be just a little to any one. I must be a great deal or nothing. "The heart to be all to" will not come to my life. It is one of thebeautiful things that is left out. Love calls to most. It called to me years ago and I Passed it by. It will not call again. ++++ Goodbye. I am very, very tired and only Fanny at that. "half of heaven is the not parting". Why the thought is half heaven! What won't it be to be there and say to each other "Always-always!" And Susie will let you come into her garden and mine where the glorified sumachs [sumacs] and firs are to be. There have been reasons for things, hours for things, andthings and things without hours for them. I used to wonder nights when I went for the milk, and used to [do] up much of my thinking, how it would seem to be twenty three. Now I wonder how it would seems to be a little girl and go for the milk. +++++++++ More than anything I am longing for the woods and hills. Does anyone love a wide stretch of sky and meadow more than I? +++ I thank God for anything that roots and grounds my faith in others. Living & working in thisworld is such a tearing down, pulling away process. My window opens on the grass-plot, which to be truthful must be further limited by the statement that some of it is brick plot! I am thankful for the little bit of green & the little bit of sky bending over it. All around is a high board fence +++ how much of my life lies before me in the pent up struggling grass. How it does fight! "Walled in", I say to myself, remembering how much of me is walled in. "All about ++ everything"! How very modest! Where shall Ibegin? When shall I stop? Would you have any objection to my taking a little bit of the time up in Heaven to finish? I'm afraid I shall hardly be able to get it all in this side. My experience has been that I never seem to get any father than Mr. W. in this world. Castleton--Jan. 18-1872. Something sent Miss H.__ up after school to kiss me & say somehow they all liked me very much. After she had gone one tho't was in my heart. It came rolling up from where the tears are, & the springs of life: "I don't believe I shall every be cross to my girls again."Sunday-Jan. 21--- Something must be done. I am all adrift. For days & days & days I have just gone on; and I must stop a little while & rest & think Tues. 23"- Spoiled another day for my girls, & wish-O yes-yes-yes- that there was help for it! Monday-29".--One thing I lay down for Frances-she must listen to me. "Don't let me hear one cross word this week! Love your girls too well-please do! My life opens into such large wide ways-&&the work makes me so happy && it is like giving the little ones the kingdom. Feb. 24"-- Our friend, philosopher & guide R.G.W. surprised everybody by rising to remark that he had nothing to say on the subject of grammar, butwould introduce to the association Miss Bromley. Nothing less than me - I might say "me less than nothing"! I remember one distinct thrill - from the rest I shall never rally. Monday, Feb. 26"-- What is macaroni? Who first harrowed mankind with it? Why must it be set before me & not desert [dessert] but gingersnaps? A gingersnap is a desert [dessert] but macaroni is dead men's bones. Tues. 27"-- The best thing we have set before our hungriness is rice pudding. How it came to be so good doth not appear but it possesses many saintly qualities. We always have it with beefsteak. Those days do not smile on butter. Thurs. 29-- Again the big noise in our house was me. 'Twasn't bringinga trunk down nor taking a trunk up, but talking Mr. Williams down & bringing life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness up. ++ You mustn't scold a man unless you want to ease your mind, or see what you can do, or show him you are not afraid, or give him an idea of his meanness - but to carry a point-never! Take a silken shuttle & silken thread & spin a man into anything you want - but don't scold him. Tues. March 5"-- Mr. Williams is on a perfect rampage. Stands primed & ready to go off any minute, usually: lately, he runs round to find things to go off about. hawk-like in his nature he looks for achicken & finds one. ++ I've heard of four-footed beasts, & creeping things, & fowls of the air: don't remember to have seen them combined before. +++ Do I get cross any? Not much. There is untold sunshine at the heart of things & it touches me. Thurs. 7"-- Annie A. looks like an untimely frost--bluely dreadful! Sat.9"-- The right proportion, said Miss G., is an ounce of serpent to a pound of love. She was in my room writing a cross letter - both of us cross everywhere but inside. Miss ___ wants to know. Do I tabulate food & clothing? Do I diagram what I don't tabulate? ++++ Mr. Williams prays with his eyes open & [L.] wonders if it isn'ttime his ... was multiplied! March 12"-- Another something that stopped: & I only stop once in a long times to think about it. "Time driveth onward fast, & in a little while our lips are dumb". +++ O for the quiet-calmed-down-toned-down, if need be! only let it reach me. "Friend of sinners! I am in the dark & bewildered & sick at heart!" March 15". O, if the breaths of spring would come faster, would do anything to make the leaves come out. We are cheered by prospects of snow! +++ All the poly things possible to e condensed within four walls take this howling wilderness as their business center. Sat. Mar.15"-- I have learned to fill my soul with a horror of Saturdays. I am in terror over the long dark hall, the sweeping around, above, below me, the orders from below, the inspection of drawers, the bells, the dinners, the harryings by R.G.W. But then I am not a ghoul. If I only had a nice sense of propriety all this would be vital breath - native air. March 27"-- In which I find time to pity myself.== The pivot on which the state turns appeared to us at the first class. We all came in in the afternoon without feathers - we had been picked clean!== The rest of it ishard++but I can bear it. "To distil the one elixir patience" - Must there be another crucible- & another- & another? Will I learn? March 30"-- spring is waiting be wooed-& so is somebody else. Well! March. 31"-- March dies in just such a storm as father died in. Such storms bring it back even over ten years. April 8"-- I am going to adopt Milton's style of address next time I talk to Mr. Williams, Like this: "Sole partner & sole part of all these joys, Earth's hallowed mould, O prince of men, off-spring of Heaven & Earth & all Earth's Lord, O sacred, wise & wisdom-giving Plant, my author & Disposer, what thou bidst unargued I obey"-- And he will answer (probably) "Fair Consort, my latest friend, associate sole"! April 13--Memorable for the contemplated talk with Mr. Williams. Are you sorry to hear that Milton's style was not ours? I know now - how things look different to us as we learn - I can that it is better for me to keep the assistant's place; even tho' conscious that upon me falls the principal's work & more than the principal's care. April 16"-- Winter has very fairly set in! "Come gentle spring! Etherial [Ethereal] mildness come." April 18-- I wish etherial [ethereal] mildness would come to me! I don't possess much. +++ Tt is such a relief to me to be busy setting myself right instead of other people. I know better where to begin! April 27"-- Mr. Williams asks t dinner would we have hot scotch or solid meat? We live to regret the hot scotch & long for solid meat. May2-- It is a sad & sorry thing when one is made to stand before one's self as I have today. +++ I have seen the good, the glory of living, & have fallen in the very presence of it. ++ I stand such a sorry wreck before myself. I have made shipwreck of a whole year. O how the words hurt! May 6"-- We ride down to see them go, & come back to put something in the vacant places so they won't look at us so. We can't see "flame & azure [b]indingeach other - we only see the moving & the places left. May 26" One of the kind of Sundays that I dread when I lie still all day. Thinking is so close to doing that it is hard to have to think when one cannot do. May 29"-- Annie is all in a maelstrom. She makes it a duty to be happy as little as possible, & stay so short a time as possible. +++++++ I will not worry. A pain to bear now that came near enough to be a pain would make me so miserable. I can lay "no plan for next year - not one. I can't see the way. May 30 Would I decorate? I saidnot. She was mistaken. Miss G. & I went ahead with a flag & an umbrella & a flower or two. +++ We came home for the loaves & fishes & found loaves but no fishes. may 31-- A. comes up & I do not spit out much of the hardness that is in my heart lately - the bitterness that comes over one when they have wrought much, loved much, & lost much. June 3-- And the mill goes round & round - & I - if not a hopper what am I? On to the day - the good time out doors - the gala time up in the trees - the rest up in the blue - the whirl in the mill - & the heartsick of it! And what did I do to drive awaythe heartsick for somebody else? Anything? How can I tell? ++ I come up stairs so whizzy & perplexed! June 4--Miss G. asks for tea at dinner. Mrs. Williams arises in presence of us all, unlocks emerald treasuries, wafting odors of Yaddo & Changcha fu chun passes to mysterious precincts eastward. Is gone a long time. We eat on. Reappears - gets a cup. Disappears. Is gone a long time. The door opens. Mrs. W. & the Tea! Someway I'll not ask for tea at dinner. June 6-- "the Lord knoweth them that are his"-- I'm glad for we have a hard time finding it out! The butter is abominable. Never mind - its intentions are all right -it meantto be good. June 7"-- I wish we could browse indiscriminately. We don't. We take "meals regularly". June 22-- My trials consist in getting hammer & nails. Mr. Williams deals out nails as he deals our matches - companionless. +++ We behold with our own eyes a bouncing shortcake in the kitchen window, but not for us. We go down to bread & butter & platitudes.. June 25-- I have had my talk with Dr. F. He made me see things & feel good & now I am coming back next year. June 26-- Pretty hard day, Frances - pretty hard day! June 29-- I do love a wide stretch of sky & meadow: it gives me sucha feeling of perfect freedom - especially when days stretch before me as wide & free as sky & meadow, as full of places for the sunshine to fall & soil for daisies to blossom. +++ How jolly it seems to be company-warranted to rest. July 19" Albany. Today has touched me where I ache & long-on my book side. It was gala-time to me up there in the State Library. I come back elevated seven pegs & a pole! Aug. 10"-- ++ O how glad I am that no one but me knows how I am longing for Broadfields! If only a little piece of it could come into this vacation! At home things are real & hard. We know not anything save "getting a school" & "earning money" & "paying it back".Aug. 17"-- The nicest thing in all day was sitting down by the window with Grandma to knit after the tea-dishes were washed & put away. i wish my life - the whole of it - could be washed & put away for a long time. Aug. 20"-- I cook a great while but not much! Aug. 22"-- It's "no not yet" day! Sept. 5--Castleton-- Things look better. Mother brings deliverance in her very eyes & we set to work cheerily. I never went to my first day with such a heartache & with so little to expect. ++ But I can challenge the promise of this word. I met Miss Bissell first & she throws her arms around my neck & bursts out crying.Sept. 15"-- The silent side - mine - is growing more & more silent as there is daily less to tell & more to bear. Sept. 21-- I wish these days would stay. Why need I when it isn't weather that keeps me fit to live but grace? Sometimes grace takes the form of weather! +++ Folks come & I see them: & they go & I'm properly thankful.... Sept. 29 - Sunday - ++ If religion consists in being pleasant to have about I might as well ask the dear Lord please can't I begin again! Oct. 7"-- When the base & rate are given how do find the percentage? that's what we talk about up at school. Can we afford a new oil-cloth for the dining-room? that's what we talk about at home. How can I come close 7 know - that's what I talk about all to myself. Oct. 18"-- Folks can live & still not have things as they want them. They can still live & not do as they have a mind to. These significant facts are chapter from my personal experience! Oct. 19-- The weather is like last hours with friends before they go. Oct. 28"--What makes me get so tired - so right down tired? I almost wish what I never wished before - that there not five days in a week - that there not forty weeks in a school year.Oct. 29"-- ++ I get up cross - so cross - so cross as never was. Nov. 1"-- ++ I go to school. Sometimes I teach school - other times I only go! Nov. 21"-- ++ I go upstairs to the hall to be alone. Things go so wretchedly I cannot teach. ++ A. comes up softly & puts her arms around me & says, "What do you want me to do about that?" I look about about as pleasant as the piano box & don't want anything. Poor A. goes down. I call myself a narrow neck of land, chiefly stone! Jan. 1" 1873-- Into Isaiah! What does that make you think of Fannie? Play that I asked the question a good ways from todaywhen I have grown up & out of & beyond! Today I only remember the words that have comforted me so & given me out of my storm a great calm - "For the mountains shall depart & the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from there, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed." O years! still let the promise hold me. Jan.6"/73 - Into a prayer meeting. +++I never did want God so much before. ++ The coming home part of the meeting was nice to me: it was like coming up thro' the pines into the world again.Jan 8"/73 - Into red bows & vanities. Did I wear a red bow? When my existence for a long time has been a protest against them. ++ Yes. I deliberately marched to the store, picked out a red bow, came home & tied it & donned the same. If I were the only one who advances on the lifeless bodies of her convictions! By & by I'll begin to resurrect! Jan. 11" - Into grinding processes. Jan. 13" - Into a Cumulo-stratus. I don't seek such places: but sometimes I wake & find myself there; sometimes I'm pushed thro' like a pneumatic railway! sometimes Mr. Williams holds one up for me to jump thro'.Jan. 29"/73 - Into the Promised Land. For what is it but a land of promise to me? ++ I've held it to my soul thro' thankless tasks and heavy happenings++ in days when he was more than usual Williams & I less than ever Frances. That she was there was all & everything to me. In that real land of promise when I glide thro' the open door into the first glow of the warmth & light will my first feeling be one of pain as I feel. My whole life for this? Feb. 3" - Into her eyes - & down deep. " 15" - Into the Spanish Inquisition. ++ One chairman to face & four gold-headed canes - I had never sighed for such bliss! Mr. Williams lookedlike the strongest fortress the Moors ever held in Spain. I only it is ended & Mother's room is the refuge whereunto I flee. Feb. 21"/73-- Into seas of it! Floods of it! ++++ But oh, how cosy [cozy] it looked at home when I came into a nice tea, & a big fire, & a Friday night spasm of content! Feb. 24"-- Into bliss for which I did not sigh. Mother say, "Never mind, it's your last term." The bliss is object lessons & Mr. Williams' face as he looks on "to see if I have the idea"! Feb. 26"-- Into a blue that is the most blue! and I got into it. No alternative is left me, not even that of the man who found hiseyes were out. +++ Poor Mother! how pale & sick she has looked all day. Mar. 2",/73 - Into losing the name of disciple. +++ Could I not have borne for Jesus' sake? I must impose on me sterner discipline, & heart pleadings for strength. Mar. 19" - Into a little more powder now, my boys! Mar. 28" - Into a long pull & a pull a good while. A day of gaspings in Arithmetic, of giant strides in grammar, of much ado about nothing in Eng. Lit., of clutching at & panting in Botany, of crawling Orthography, of leaping for joy in Natural history, of feeling along in other history& going at Algebra in gunboats! What does anything mean for me but school? Mar. 29"-'73-- Into Terra catena - in libera poena-desidero te - English cannot express it. I go reverently to Latin! How much drudgery can be squeezed into one day, & that a leaky, Scrooge-like A.M. - M. P.M. in March I shall know hereafter more definitely than hitherto. April 25"-- Into bein' & doin' & sufferin'. " 17"-- Into matronly perplexities. I do not entertain guests after the primitive style! To turn a cake or bake a kid is very different from nineteenth century breakfast getting. I am sadly inexpert in slicingham, or cutting cold pudding, or finding where Mother keeps things, & I forget to salt! But I do at last muddle a breakfast together. ++++ April 28"/73-- Into knowing how sublime it is to suffer 7 be snapped! I do not bear snaps with dignity. Gentleness & forbearance seems to have been left out of Mr. W.'s religion this morning. My religion was not expecting to be snapped-And so-! April 29"-- ++++ Then I went over to help Ella with her Latin saying sadly to myself, "O Fanny, you have a queer way of laying your life down". April 30"-- Into being a benefactor to Miss Bissell by giving advice which she does not follow!May 1"/73-- Into a night more dreaded than the day. There's no telling what a Board will do. I've always said that. So I was not surprised today when lofty honors were confered [conferred] upon me in the form of a call from Dr. Webber & Gen. G. to learn that it was the wish of everybody & everybody's friend that I should remain here another year & teach with Mr. Williams. I've just sat & held the dreaded thing in my heart until it seems too hard for me - & then the night came for me to toss in & wake every few minutes to think how near heaven was - & now how far. May 2"-- +++ I've worked two ways today. Outwardly - mechanically atthis & that: inwardly at the question "Shall I lay down myself next year that mother & Danny may still enjoy our home here, & the girls come back? or shall I go away?" There is no answer & the rain falls heavily - drearily. May 4"-'73-- Into holding out. ++++ I finish "Middlemarch" & lay it down saying over & over to myself its closing words: "That things are not so ill with you & me is half owing to those who lived faithfully a hidden life & sleep in unvisited graves".keep on asking in my blind discontented way, "What shall be done with me next year? Where can I go?" There's not an answer anywhere. May 9"/73 - Into a next- ++++++ "The one elixir, patience!" How often do I think of that when it seems as if all of me was being thus distilled. There will come a day when there will be a next - so I work hard & find a "forgetting" even in the life of a first assistant. +++ And grandma knits & knits-- May 11"-- Into wishing to be less miserable! May 13"-- Into the more I think I will the more I won't. +++ I know all the words in the Englishlanguage but rest. I rejoice to see the last skeleton of an examination paper dissected, compiled, & filed away. No wonder I never see sunsets any more! May 16"-73-- Into finding people to please & nothing to please them with - such experiences fall abundantly to my lot - they prove disciplinary. May 19"+++ I fish away with imaginary lines in imaginary water & fish up what might have been. ++++ May 22"-- Into feeling heart-bare, heart-hungry, very poor. I am glad to come & find rest in Jesus. Glad of anything that takes me near to Him. May 28"-- +++ Today in my half-decided, sadly tortured state comes a letter from Edward Conant. "Will I go to Randolph next year? "O, yest," I say in my gladness at the thought that anybody want me - that's there's any place for me but this. "O no," I say by & by as I think of Mother & the pretty new house. +++++ June 4"/73.-- Into the new home. We enter it joyfully. Who can know how very good it seems to us? not in ++ its comforts alone but in the happier thought that, if God will, it shall be ours some day. We want mother to have a home all her own again; & we have brave hearts to work for it for her. ++++++++++O Father, reveal to me my duty! direct my feet for I do acknowledge thee! +++ June 5"/73-- Into a deep hard question that I cannot answer. And it grows deeper & harder & makes a burden of my thought to weary me. I am helpless before my life-problem. An answer now & here - its result for all time. I can't stay here next year - how can I! It seems almost wicked when I feel as I do. I can't go away next year - it seems too selfish in me to think of it. O is the right choice always the one that involves the greater self-denial? ++++++ June 7"-- Into taking comfort in the new house with Mother. ++++++++June 9"/73. +++ A new plan possesses me, thought up in a twinkle, but taking may twinkles to work it out. That's one reason why I don't like this world! ++++ June 24"-- +++ All feeling has left me but passivity to accept the best that comes - to let Dr. F. decide. He say stay. +++ July 6 - Albany... There is an ache - a dread in my heart - I have no strength to face next year with Mr. Williams. July 10"-- That Mr. & Mrs. W. will not go to Troy is evident. Won't I live to see the earth open somewhere & gulp him down? Why doesn't somebody want him?July 23/73-- My Latin moves slowly. It is hard for me but I creep on. My hopes rise & fall as a distant college looms before me-- And what will Mother do? is the only pause. Aug. 12"-- ++ I have not knowingly touched terra firma today. I have moved in one most joyous dream of Michigan University, until the year I have so much dreaded seems only as door. Aug. 30"-- I feel restless & stirred up. Nothing rests me or brings free visions of that all enfolding peace; & so I chafe on. +++ It seems so easy to let the Normal School & its troubles swallow me up body & soul: & I lend myself so ready to be swallowed.Castleton Aug. 31"/73-- Into standing before myself. +++ I need greatly these days the strength that comes from the Cross - the look from the Master that humbles. ++ Night comes - & I walk the streets & toss & toss! O Jesus! other refuge have I none! sept. 8"-- Into finding the stuff that R.G.W. is made of! Sept 10"-- A man has been raised up to teach me Greek! Like everyone else raised up for me he wasn't made to order - but I'll make him do. Oct. 12"-- Into the return of blessing. The day had so many things that were restful Oct. 19"-- Into beds of dying leaves.How lovely the trees begin to look. ++ And I, in among the rustling leaves & the lovely places can only think how near I am to being 25. The desolate places would not look to bare to me if Mother, too, was not growing old. Oct. 20"/73-- A letter- +for me. It treats of a fall of 45 ft & no bones broken; of a boy who will study good next term; of money to pay for a slate; of a lamp chimney & four window-lights broken! Oct. 21"-- What I feel like tonight is better conceived by the members of my profession than developed & recorded. Oct 23"-- Dreams of Michiganare like cold water to parched lips, like rest to heavy lids. Oct. 24"-- Into "This is the way the mill goes round"! Oct. 30"--Into patching up today to make it do! Oct. 31"-- Into the Greek Testament. Nov. 1"-- At home this evening is long & cheery: but I want Mother. That isn't all i want. i chafe so under this year's cross - it grows hard to carry & spring looks like a far-off speck. Nov. 4"-- It is what goes out from us from a gathered richness within, more than what comes to us from without that makes us know we live. A bright day - Nov. 5"/73-- Into a little more Greek, at once, my boys! That's all there seems to be of anything except school. A little Greek to read - a little Greek to study - a little rule or two - jump up in my faced every tired minute. But I don't die. I am quite alive. I shall sit up there & feel my way thro' 150 more days, just as tired as this, & then come home to 150 more Greek lessons increasingly hard. Where shall I find something good? In my new garters? Possibly! In Mr. ___? Who can tell? In the original Greek of St John? Always! Nov. 15"-- I've set everythingto rights but me, & I'm all to wrongs! Nov. 20"/73-- Our boy at home. We think he has improved. If God would only give some of us wisdom, strength, influence to hold him back from the pit that is digged - from the snares that lie in wait! Nov. 23"-- Into feeling unfeignedly comfortable.! Nov. 27"-- Home is so full of cheer today - there is so much in it that I want to keep. Nov. 28"-- A boy set down in our family seems to have been an unprepared for event. It is almost sufficient to furnish matter for the Tragic Muse. My hopes lookforward - But, oh "Thou Friend of Sinners! I am bewildered, & in the dark, & sick at heart." Nov. 29"-- Into a cheery Saturday night. I revel in the cosy [cozy] evenings by the fire with Mother. Nov. 30"-- I felt so good this morning so well, so strong. +++ Mother & I walk & talk, & plan for our boy - & next year looks at us wistfully. Dec. 3"-- Mother sat up till three o'clock sewing for Dan. That worried me wide awake: & i thought, & thought & thought if I could give up Michigan next year & let Danny stay in school. Dec. 6"-- Into "[Bils] of Work" by F. B.! Don't look at me, or talk to me. I don't dare look at myself.Dec. 7"-73-- Into a rest spot. Days at home, lately, are so nice all of them! Dec. 11"-- Into whatever is the opposite of "outing": I suppose Patience Strong would call it inting! +++ I go into winter quarters in Greek! Sunday, Dec. 14"-- A day that came like a hope of heaven in a field of graves. Dec. 20"-- Into little done or thought, or dreamed. That last is much missed out of a day of mine. +++ I keep thinking of that pitiful little note from my boy - the sick. Dec. 22"-- I was mercifully spared from a dragging-on existence.Dec. 17"-- Mother has been gone three days. The fires have gone out only three times around. We have eaten starch for soda in our cakes only twice! Dec. 29"-- Into finding things to be glad about. Jan. 10 1874-- I live too fast - so much is certain. +++ i write Greek exercises, & get girls ready for examination & answer the door bell - & after my hands at last drop, & the light is out I want to think of our absent boy & pray & pray & pray for him - but I am too tired to lift my heart. This not the way I was made to live, & my release seems far-off.Jan. 11"-"74-- ++ I am glad of the Sunday - glad to be more & more ashamed "to speak of burdens to a Man on a Cross". O god! give me the life Thou didst give Thy Son! And home - all of it -makes me sorry. Jan. 15-- ++ A vacant day: not music, no dreams - no incense - only vague reality - a living on. +++ Jan. 19". +++ Dr French appears, armed & invincible. he says, "Don't stay here." My heart say "No - I won't." But I must wait. He only, of all others, says "Go to college." Every one else says no. Feb. 3"-- We have ups & downs since Dan's letter came. What he means isincomprehensible. We are left to worry about it - which we do in a manner never before attained. It was a mistake sending a boy down in our family. But we are learning so fast that the next generation may all be boys & we'll be ready for 'em. One can live & worry, too. the latter doesn't kill one - at least not me - any more than teaching with R,G.W.! Feb. 7"-'74-- A good word comes from the boy & our hearts take rest. It is a blessed giving from the King in answer to my feeble asking. He cannot fall away & be our disappointment - not as long as I bear him up to the everlasting Arms. Work makesme feel good today. It is so nice to work at home. Feb. 12" '74-- The bell rang a year ago this morning &, Fanny, do you remember that I promised never to make you walk up to answer its call another first day Feb. morning? This seems like one of the problems where the slate & pencil were taken away from me. The girls bring good cheer. There's a spirit of good times in Normal Hall. ++ I go home from it into a cloud that settles black & grim & sends tears to my eyes. Feb. 13"-- What can she do! I suppose this is one phase of the woman question! +++ The answer seems tobe to start a school, to be its first, its motive power, & its waste material. Feb. 19-'74 ++ I feel so unsatisfied & forlorn today. I can't find higher level & no pastures are green. +++ Feb. 20"-- What the final decision is. I don't know what the [number] of this final decison is. There have been so many since the first one I've lost track. Today proclaims we move. It makes me tired & sorry. +++ There have been cheery things today, & I have been in smoothe waters without much of any head wind. March 1"-- I take long looks at mother & the cosy [cozy] sitting room & envy & enjoy till I am dizzy withthe blessedness. Home never seemed as nice as it does this winter. Mar. 3"-'74-- +++ How proud I should be to have my boy turn out well! Now my heart calls for this as from the Father who had a son in this world & gave him power to overcome mar. 11"-- There are some of my girls that will never let life look very dark to me - some that are as priceless as these priceless days that are taking them from me. Mar. 12"-- I know one thing thro' the day-school. I know one thing thro' the night - Greek. +++ i can't erase mistakes & i am longing to right all things - to make myselffelt forever. ++ if I only could! I love my girls so! March 17"-'74-- I am in my martyr mood today: that is I go about kind o' pitiful & work with my teeth set & my hands holding on hard; but not a word do I utter! This well for those who learn of me. Mar. 19"-- I feel a good deal forlorn. I drag Fanny around. I make her teach & write & translate - & the child doesn't want to. Even Michigan is a terror to her. Mar. 20"-- I change my habits & become a guest. ++ E. has a pretty home. I envy girls with a father. ++ There is a plant here they call heartsease & I love it. Mar. 23"-'74-- ++ I'm tired of buying coats for a contrary naughty boy who will do what we don't want him to. Don't let me worry about it. ++ Let me grow patient & keep busy with living. Let me lay day - & lay down -& lay down - that I may take again. Deny - deny -deny- thyself. Mar. 24"-- In which I cannot face a frowning world. +++ Danny is head-strong & unreasonable, school stormy & discouraging, & my head fairly swims for want of rest - & all of these things move me. "Jesus - A Saviour" - I need nothing tonight so much as to be saved. Mar. 25"- There is a happiness in the bright morning when soul & body wake together strong for whatever comes.++ O if I can only keep tender, loving feelings & be patient nothing else shall worry me! Mar. 26"'74-- In which I am "pleasant to have about". The rarity of this accounts for its being recorded! The whole day has been like a hope of heaven. I love these new fresh days! Mar. 28"-- it seems so strange to feel the shackles of my work so unceasingly. I reproach myself for taking one moment to play. But rest is coming. April 1"-- In which i lift up mine eyes unto the hills & help cometh. There's spring enough to smell the sweet breath of pines, & see the water running, & watch the sunset glory on bare hill-tops. ++ I thought of Sue. She must bethe poetry of my life for there is no beautiful thing that does not bring me thoughts of her. All before this lay a day of hard work with a headache & thoughts roll & roll. April 7"-'74-- ++ School is such a treat to me when I feel like work - & I do today every inch of me. April 9"-- I go to prayermeeting & hear about living above the world. I know less about that than I once did. The work of this world - the hope of success draw me & chain me. ++ "Bringing every tho't into captivity to the obedience of Christ!" Ah, I have work to do-- There's mud & sow & spring is an ancient myth. April 10"-- ++ It's so nice with Mother today. What I shall do when I can'twork by her & talk to her next year I can't bring myself to think. April 14"-'74-- In which a wave of trouble rolls across my peaceful breast. It takes the form of a coal bill. I have been so in hopes those old bills could wait a little. I feel bound hand & foot this spring with Michigan before me. School partakes of the coal bill - so does the sitting-room & the coal stove! Not much "Broadfields" about me today! April 18"-- +++ Well - there's one thing - my salary is a comfort to other people! April 19"-- Heaven has sent us a reminder of itself in the day: a suggestion of what may be somewhere. I felt like resting my heart in thetenderness that is in the Almightiness. I asked for bread & he gave me a creed! never mind. The beauty of God & the glory are all about me. ++++ Mother & i have a nice visit. We talk of the time when Danny will be thro' school, & be a joy & comfort to us - when the old debts shall all be paid, & our new house shall be builded! April 23", '74-- +++ These are pleasant days to me after all; full of the work I live & the light of young faces & loving hearts. April 25"-- We are in another [woful] snow storm ++++ I suppose all we can do is to shovel paths & hope. +++ A letter from Cousin Mary lays hold of me: "You cannot do too much for your mother. If you could see things as Isee them now would love, trust & indulge her more than all the world." April 26"-'74-- The ninth regular snow-storm in the series was delivered today! ++ but there's cheer inside. I am very tender to Mother all day. Can anything ever take her from me? How weak I feel to keeps her! - & yet how strong! April 28"-- In which I don't know what to do with Fanny ++ If she had said anything today it would have been cross. ++ How thankful I am for the little sources of discipline. I wish I had enough more to make me behave. ++ O for power - for power to become a son of God! April 29"-- ++ I'm so cross I can'tstand it! +++ The mignonette, in the dear little bouquet that came yesterday, has helped. It holds me fast like soft hands touching mine in the dark. May3"-'74-- In which I consent to live. It begins to smile out of doors, & the desert places are going to blossom. +++ Mother & I chatter, chatter thro' the day. ++ I write to the boy, too: & I lie awake & think & pray that God will give his angels charge concerning him. He must ot break my Mother's heart. I think over & over what Mary wrote - "Trust her, love her, indulge her more than all the world." May 4"-- In which "heavy, heavy hangs over me." I go up the Monday steps slowly & not steadily. I ponder overin my heart the things R.G. said to me & I take fire. ++ I guess I shall stand it! I've had an extended course of standing it. +++ Comfort comes in the girls' prayermeeting. May 8"-'74-- ++ I think & think what we will all do & how we can get along: but nothing comes of it. In the meantime I write to Michigan & ask big questions. And so the days go. May 15"-- In which there is something new to be glad about - my copy of De Quincey. +++ There's an end to every trouble under the sun. Even examination papers will fade away. But there's no end to a joy. My books are durable riches. May 17"-- In which serene is thelight in the soft May weather." My heart rests & sings. ++ "O moment gone too soon & morning left behind!" The pale gray night comes down, & in the stillness I am left with God +++ He is nigh even at my doors. May 18"-'74-- In which one girl gets tired - too tired to think or be good. But as old Mr. ___ says: "It's a good deal to ask any body to be good all the time"! May 19"-- In which the things that make me tired are not less. "A lodge in some vast wilderness" has had a pleasant sound of late. +++ I am a living martyr to the present ideas of education: & I scold to myself about it which martyrs never do. May 24"-'74-- In which rest remaineth. ++ It has been a hard week. +++ My thoughts of heaven are alloyed with thoughts of work, & dreams that do not centre near the Throne. I never needed more a tidal wave to sweep over in my life & carry me out of myself. Will not God send it? Or must I always live this way? May 26"-- In which I am again in the crucible. === I go to bed but cannot sleep. Life touches me at so many points: & who is sufficient for these things? May 27"-- +++ My head fails me. Every little nerve sends up its feeble protest. But there is no help. I must workFanny still: & if she runs over & lets out cross things how shall we punish her? Ah, the punishment is swift & sure! There are nights of pain - unknown. June 2"-'74-- In which I find plenty to do. You may have heard something of this kind before! ++ This is Sir Launfal weather; & the nights are those in which Maud came into the garden. ++ Life is full of grammar & arithmetic & essays: but the blue is somewhere! June 6"-- In which my desires lie in the direction of a ride & not in the direction of Botany questions. But I do not take the ride & I do take the Botany. I can't set myself to work. I have to drag the child to it & pin her witha star. She has things on her mind & she is restless. June 9"-'74-- ++ School is pleasant. It's one of the days when I resolve to teach always. June 12"-- ++ I'm glad I'm just as I am - mostly. I'm so up when I am up & so down when I am down. But it's good to enjoy with all your might even tho' you suffer in the same way. June 29"-- In which our mode of life is primitive. ++ I wash windows & sweep, & contemplate my work as the gods eat ambrosia - in a fit of divine abstraction. ++ My greatest housewifely accomplishment consists in being able to be here washing windows, & being off somewhere else at the same time - in fingering & thinking at opposite ends. July 1"-'74-- In which chaos is no more. One only needs to move to be reminded of the creation. Cohoes-July 13"-- I am full of the summer pleasantness, & a quiet, restful content. I have a feeling as if I had just been converted: & what is that like but opening tired eyes & seeing the "place prepared" for the first time. July 17"-- In which I am in the middle of the pasture, & do not even put my head over the fence. July 21"-- In which courage predominates. She kind that works & will not stop - that dodges pain - &will not worry. Aug. 1"-'74-- In which August drips in. Greek & I are getting on very good terms now. +++ I don't jump around at my work & sing: I creep when I'm up & sit down pretty often. +++ The moment D. leaves me nights I worry & I worry until he comes in. It makes me feel better, little book, to tell you about it. If I could only look on & see him safe-! Aug. 5"-- In which my boy is good to me & shows me his best in our quiet talk. Almost every summer has had in it some intense longing which has been put into words only for God's ear. This time it is all for my boy - the pain & longing. God is God -"To doubt is still disloyalty". My neuralgia is assuming painful proportions. I am found pitying myself. Aug. 9"-'74-- In which it might have been glad & heartsome. That is hasn't been makes me toss & toss. buy why do I chronicle my tossings as if they were good things to keep? As if in God's world the aches & sorries did not perish & the bright things only live on? God tells us so much about blotting out. I sat up stairs a good while & the quiet made me over. Aug. 10"-- Everything at home has taken on the most uncomforting aspect. I do so want Mother to be at least a little happy: & I think &think & plan & plan - but the night takes it all up away from me. Aug. 15"-'74-- In which its time Sunday came. I love the Sundays - look, long, wait for them - most of all when I am with Mother. I keep in my heart most lovingly the memory of our Castleton Sundays. They'll be dearer than ever when the little mother is gone. What made me think of this? It must be because she is so pale & tired today. Aug. 17"-- In which I make great efforts to be a hero. My most desperate attempts have been in two directions - to study some, & to sit up straight & still & bear the toothache. I've a great desire to see someone who achieved heroism by this method. I'd like also to knowif two of their teeth ached. +++ The little Mother is better. Her face brightens & she is her own dear little self again - our everyday hero. Aug. 19"-'74-- After a wilderness I come upon a goodly heritage. I am requested to be in Castleton at one & "take charge of the Normal School". +++ I hasten to order me a hat, & walk as the head of a Normal School would be expected to walk: & I dream as girls dream. Forgive my weakness! Mother comes home springing. Castleton - Aug. 22"-- In which I am fully instructed as to the kind of charge I am to take of the Normal School. My reception at Castleton partakes of warmth: I am waited uponby the dignitaries of the town, & compose myself to a placid benignity in the hotel parlor. Developments are not slow: i soon see that taking charge does not mean taking charge at all. What I think of it will not now be recorded. In the meantime observe my benign placidity. Aug. 23"'74-- In which He strengthens my heart. I have so dreaded this Sunday without the little Mother. God has not let me miss Him, too. +++ I am ready to take the place I did not choose - to be subordinated & humiliated if it be His appointing. Aug. 24"-- I go to the task of filling up the Normal School with a vanishingcourage. Lilly C. comes & takes me to ride - carries me off to reverie & dreams. I do not come back as I went. I am so like a child about going into the deeps of a joy; & so not like a child in my efforts to rise above the heights a a sorrow. Aug. 25"-'74-- In which they sent Mr. Sherman to talk to me. It is the old story that is told to girls & women as they learn with every struggle that they contend with men. A college boy, because he is a boy, is preferred, without experience or years: & the woman is passed by. Ah! don't I know how it feels. A man, they tell me, "will give the school more of a name." Andso the letter is already on its way that recommends Mr. Hyde to the principalship of the Normal School; & I, who have loved it so, & worked for it so long am out of sight. The whole of me says, as I toss 7 toss, "I will not stay." Aug. 26"-74-- In which I look for God's answer in a calm that is strange & welcome. The drawing away of the profs in Castleton means, does it not? that I shall realized my dearly-loved purpose & see Michigan. Aug. 28"-- In which there is a high tide & low tide. ++ I find myself the joyful recipient of a letter or two stating the certain coming of a student or two;& in the same mail I find myself the woe-begone recipient of other letters stating the certain staying away of a student or two.! ++++ R.G. Williams is vanished from my horizon! I have lived to see this day! Aug. 30"-'74-- A day of peace in country places. +++ Tonight I could pray for my boy & it has seemed sure, so sure, that he should be preserved from evil, for my faith grows stronger & stronger. Sept. 1"-- In which the tendencies are domestic. I sit on the upper piazza & aspire to make good sheets! +++ The day is full of the thoughts that almost always come with stitches. Someof them are restless; but those that stay are calm & full of courage. I feel so sure that the best shall be for me & mine. Sept. 4"-74-- In which I am at the height of all dreariness. ++ Which means that the Normal School is not filling by tens & dozens. ++ How am I to get up any spirit? I must find a way out of this. Come-arouse! The generations are calling & you are not a hero! sept. 6"-- In which there comes a growing comfort & a Sabbath peace. I wish I could make myself feel something away down deep - as deep as I ever feel. What is going to come upon me to bring me out of this valley?Sept. 10"-'74-- +++ The Board has met & it is done. E.J. Hyde is principal. God is plainly calling me to do a hard thing - To stay here & take the lower place - to stand here in the dark & suffer! Sept. 13"-- In which I am quiet a few minutes. How well for me it is! Anybody like me ought to be quiet a great many minutes: but my life spins on ++ while all the time I am wishing so still to myself that I had a little home & my work could lie inside of it. +++ I take all my steps in a maze - for where do they lead? Sept. 21"-- +++ I come back from the dear little home-visit with the firm purpose of making all the peoplepossible glad that I am to live among them! Sept. 24"-'74-- In which my hands are unequal to their burdens. Oct. 3"-- In which the King comes to his own. ++ It seemed God's message when the doctor came & took us up to the lake & among the woods & hills. ++ Was I ever known to forget my rides -- they form epochs! Oct. 5"-- ++ This girl is a mystery unto herself. She might be always kind, tender-hearted, forgiving - but she is far from it. O-God help her! Oct. 7" +++ Work is a delightful solace tho' I can't talk & explain. I sit in a grim silence which means only sorrow.Oct. 9"-74-- In which the evening is long & quiet to myself alone - one of my lovely times when I can bear to look out upon things as they are & not lose heart Oct 11"-- In which the day is delighted in ++++ It is easy to be homesick but I won't let me. ++ Everything cosy [cozy], even a cosy [cozy] thought, is a comfort - & I find a few. Oct. 12"-- ++ My courage is slowly coming back, as the old work is taken up & the put-away things are taken out. How funny all my dreams see - I who was to have been at Michigan! Oct. 13"-- ++ A metamorphosis going on. A cross girl is to be fixed over into a sunny girl. Come & see!Oct. 14"-74 ++++ The girl wakes & clings - oh, how she clings! - to the hand held out to her - lest a cross word come - a heartless word - God help her! I think the struggle going on down here in the dark is part of the battle for Christ. I can feel Him so much nearer since the conflict began. Nov. 2"-- In which the leaves go & the comforts begin to take their place. Nov. 3"-- In which the girl wonders how so many happy things could come at once. Nov. 4"-- In which mine is the deep joy, the unspoken fervor the sacred fury of the fight! This is one of the days when the girl likes to talk to herself - & to God. What she says in those still moments,let us hope will make her what she finds it so hard to be. Nov. 11"-'74 +++ I am clasped in the cold arms of Duty! This is why I am not at Michigan. You find me a favorite phantom chased & not graceful Sophomore. I am learning - how slowly! - not to expect all things to move for one girl. Nov. 17" ++++ I've not watched this girl today & I feel - as if it would never be helped. Do I not know the sunless depths that come after such a day? Am I never to be helped? Or must I be shown & shown & shown that without Him I can do nothing? Nov. 24"-74-- +++ There's a girl here that's wanting to go home. Some days she never hears the cars : today every car-ring goes thro' her. +++ I don't believe she is sorry down in her heart for this hard day. The pain is so sweet - the help so precious. +++ The home letter teases the child to come. Danny, bless the loving boy-heart! - sends dear words to me. Nov. 25"-- In which this looks pretty hard. ++ The joy that I can do it makes my face bright as I kiss the girls off & watch the trains go. How good life is even such times! Dec. 2"-- In which I make the world a little brighter for some people. +++ I take some time tobewail that I have downs as well as ups. This is also a source of regret to those who have to do with me! I stand the girl up straight & say, "Are you comfortable to have about? Then I'll know how much of a Christian you are." +++ I tell you what you may believe it or not but I'm good today. I've embraced Miss W. 1 I try to radiate geography & make the highways of grammar & arithmetic glorious. Hard job! Dec. 5"-74-- in which it's about so! Dec. 16"-- in which I come to a standstill. Dec. 19"-- in which I embrace my Mother & enter into rest. +Dec. 27"-- In which I come to a great calm.Jan. 8-/75-- Gives me the idea! I comprehend at once about what I've got to come to. I can get a good deal in a taste! All the joy there is in holding a girl down tight & making her stay is mine to the full. How thankful I ought to be for blessings like these! Jan 26"-- Shows me prospects of continued discipline. I fight at the very thought. I raise up an armed insurrection in my heart : but there's nothing to do but quell it & meet my fate. Jan. 29"-- Has to go chasing about for endurance. It is a pitiable sight. One can't gaze upon martyrs every day. Jan. 30"-/75-- Gets where the Dark is. These are cheering pages. What an addition they would be to the literature of the desponding! Such chroniclings of love rising triumphant over frowning worlds - of a brave will conquering & defying fate - of a patience that is not afraid to walk alone! Let the heroic record stand for "some forlorn & shipwrecked brother," +++ I go sorrowing these days for appreciation. Isn't this high moral courage? Feb. 2"-- Brights & darks alternate. Anything like a bright even with a dark tied to it comes as hopeful as the sounding tread of a victorious army to the waiting prisoners in the city!Feb. 3"-75-- Floats me about - My catch words do not of late convey any idea of fixedness. I am a spar floating, or a spindle whirling, or a speck wherving, or a piece of endurance chasing about. Feb. 12"-- Pushes into worries. The way there is so plain that I never lose the path. Feb. 16-- The girl thinks that she will do a great deal but she doesn't - she worries. She sees herself in the midst of things she ought to help: & some of them she does help - & the rest torture her. Feb. 19-- Do take a chair! That's the way people talk to you when your back aches. People whose backs never ache lay out the straight & narrow path.Mar. 4-/75-- I was glad to creep under the shadow of a trouble greater than mine. Glad to think of the eternal peace into which another soul has drifted. Mar. 21"-- Sunday - strengthens my heart. I am always so glad to see the Sundays come: & the Sundays here this year have been particularly dear & holy to me. Mar. 28-- Sunday - makes me fitter to live. ++ At church the flowers told us of resurrection & the sunshine made us glad. Mr. __ had caught none of the Easter joy. He threw his sermon at us, fiercely. April 2"-- All the melancholy verses of the forlorn poetswould apply. Minor strains wail through the rain. I grow & increase in ability to worry. What becomes of my religion such days as these? Cohoes - April 3"-75-- Is ready for a hallelujah or two! Delectable mountains have risen between yesterday's rain & today's clear blue, as I rush towards home & the little mother waiting on the hill. April 4"-- Being allowed to wake up in a christian manner is an ecstasy I had almost forgotten. I have been rung up so long! I never felt so tired before.Castleton - April 26"-/75 It looks as if there were a demand just now for a heart for any fate! I'm not on a quest for the immortal glory part of anything. To see me mount heights (stairs especially) would give you the most painful sensations. +++ I crawl on - & doze & doze when I can - & call it getting along. "Lift up your eyes & see!" April 30" - So glad not to have a headache. So glad to go into the schoolroom & find so much work waiting for me. I had thought for a little while that I could never go into the schoolroom again.May 13"-75. Something lovely & new is being done out of doors every day. It rests me so - I can teach 7 teach & not get tired a bit. It makes me just as happy in my work as I can be. The poetry of the May weather steals in & makes rhyme even out being rung up, rung down, rung out, rung in. June 21"-- Dreams of a better world. Anybody could with a lap full of essays. I know of nothing more likely to awaken thought of a heaven for you & a heaven for me! "How do you do it?" says Ignorance. "Why, re-write them, stupid!"June 24"-/75-- You'd better be careful, Fannie. There's always somebody near enough to get a part of your shadows. June 29" - Cohoes - The home door swings wide for me. God keeps me still a mother to be glad I came! July 1"-- Many of the interesting details which have hitherto been all-absorbing to this journalist will appear no more. There will be no more mention of bells or of anything that may, can, must, might, could, would or should be done. There will be only resting & dreaming with no money in it anywhere! I want it under-stood that I want my dreams aerial, etherial [sic] - that kind. July 3-/75-- I delight to record a visit with my mother & her mother in the open door. This is a good world as long as the mothers stay in it. July 5"-- Mother's short cake roused all our slumbering patriotism. We sat & loved the country where such berries could grow. July 17"- Crawford - ++ I've left the hard part for this last little corner. A little place is big enough to fret in. I've come to a standstill. But the Lord knows what to do with me. I am trusting a little.July 18"-/75--Knows how His love went before me each day. It came with all its beauty giving no sign. Night ended in day while yet tired eyelids lay upon tired eyes. July 23"-- My early ride was perfection itself. Such an air as I have not breathed since I left heaven, long ago. July 25"--Sunday - Lives in sunlight. Aug. 3"-- Lives in a What shall I do? +++ Everyday it seems harder to go anywhere & leave Mother. Weak-hearted girl! But she does love Mother so! [O years]! speak tonight. Open just a little way & tell me things.Aug. 4"/75-- Things look better to me today - brighter. As if I could do things - sometime. As if mother should have a quiet, happy old age. Aug. 9"-- Brings so much. ++ I was so happy I woke up in the night to think about it. I felt so good all day. Nothing could mar it. Aug. 19"-- Cohoes - Horrifies me! This page is for the desponding. It starts out as if it might be so bracing. +++ Yes, it comes over me - the darkness & hopelessness of things. Looking forward makes my heart sink, & I seem not to touch the solid earth. Why I never can go & feel like this. I never felt so before.Aug. 22"-/75-- Has a hope in it - that the head will be better tomorrow. +++ Talks at home have been more cheerful. It looks a little as if it would not seem quite so dreadful to go away. Taking up a new life in a new place, among indifferent faces sets me to hunting up all my courage, just to think of it. Aug. 29"-- [Woos] me away from life's tangles & perversities. It seems easy for such things to heap up, & where the biggest heap is you'll see me standing round most generally!Aug. 30"-/75-- I got up with the spirit of the morning in me, & everything that came near me touched some happy spring. Sept. 7"--the part of me that tosses & dreads things finds this a shut-up summer. Sometimes it will not rest on the promises that lie like solid rock under my life. It wonders if the time for sacrifice is come - if the taking what I so wish & yet dread to take is God's will for me - It wonders if anybody at home must give up one little hope or joy to give me this. Sept. 8"-- Keeps me pondering. These are bright days. Whowould think that in such days anyone would flounder in the dark asking questions. But I know who does. Sept. 11"-- Waxes not valiant. ++ It took me way out of myself to watch the hills tonight. I realized then that there was a shadow to lift. Such a dreary miserable sickness these days. Next week I must be better. It can't last always. There's been good cheer at home today. Sept. 16"-- Looks forward too much - & back plenty enough. What I fail in is "lending a hand". I look enough to supply all the demands. +++ Why-how can I make you know how dreadful going away looks to me! Sept. 23"-- Fixes clouds in the sky. It seems as if they were fixed to stay - as if it would never be bright & glad in my world again. ++ I can't say, "Not as I will." I hold up defiant hands at fate. I can be a weak little girl & cry & cry & cry. I keep thinking "I will be well - I must go." Have I not asked God all summer to tell me what is best?Sept. 24"-75--Lets the sun shine in. I kept looking to the hills all day & thinking how lovely it was. ++ Today my heart doesn't say "I will go" - it just waits. sept. 25"-- Stands in the dark & suffers. +++ The doctor has been seen - we know now. The day was so bright it almost seemed as if I couldn't ask anything but what I should have. Not so. It gives not & it takes. It falls upon me. Be He knows - that God for that. Sept. 26" - Sunday - All alone with the day & the pain. Sept. 29"-- Has a little help in it. In any trouble howI dread the first waking thoughts - those that come before we are wholly ourselves to face things & get courage together. Oct. 3"-/75. I noticed how bright everything was this morning because I wanted it so. +++ A long ride up the hill & drearier thoughts than I shall ever tell you or any one. I go off to bed alone with them. Oct. 4"-- Anybody would think I might revolve a little even on a creaking axis : but there wasn't any such thing done. I decide to think today & achieve tomorrow. Oct. 9"-- Has a ring of triumph in it. ++ God's great sunrisehasn't found me out but one of the best little earthly ones has. Oct. 13"-/75-- I pray so to get better - to be well. I will be so careful of the child if she will only get so she can walk once more. It is so hard to sit still these days & wait. But His grace is near. Oct. 14"-- Looks out for courage. Do you think it failed to come. It did not - it is there - ready - sure. +++ I am really getting better - O am I not? Isn't something the least little bit better? I get so sure of it - I feel way up. Oct. 17"-/75. +++ It makes me wish for the work - some work - any work. O God! anything but this! Nov. 14"-- Tosses - as it did one day before. +++ There's nothing down-hearted in the talk & I keep where Mother & the children are a great deal. When I do go off by myself the white chrysanthemums make me cry. The little thoughts that come of mother are so dear & close. In my thought of what I am to do or be I find myself in a perfect struggle. I can feel my heart beat as I try to decide which way is best - as I try to know just what God means for me. I try to see His way -but, oh, I so want His way & mine to be the same. Mother doesn't say much - O if I only knew what to do! Oct. 15"-/74-- ++ I go down to River St for Agnes - my one sister. I feel kind of sorry for this child as she trudges along, choking back the tears, as she thinks how hard it is to plan to go to Smith College - & how much she wants to do for Mother & the children. Well - well - we won't feel sorry. We'll just work all we can & trust God for the rest. Nov. 16"-- It's a pull & haul day. +++ I hate to have Mother get tired. I would so love to have a home for herfree from all this - just as some mothers have it. Nov. 22"-/75-- I go down to the doctor's & come back on wings. He says I am better - that I may get well. What could I hear that would be like this to me? Nov. 25"-- Thanksgiving - "Rejoice in hope." The girl that was down yesterday, down at the bottom of the hill where it is lonely, lonely, is way up today. I was so glad all day just be at home. Nov. 27"-- Mr. Johnson's words to Gertie about Vassar for me seem like an answer straight from God. I have so prayed that if there was any other way He wouldmake it known. Nov. 28"-/75-- ++ I think of Vassar & think, & think, & wonder if it is for me. Wonder what God's answer will be. Dec. 2"-- Brings the answer! I believe it is from God -- I believe I shall go. I get all my Latin books out & begin to climb the mountain is before me. Dec. 3-- Associates itself with dark closets. This is where I get some days & peep out on life thro' chinks. Dec. 10"-- A little better - a little brighter - but so tired! How could she study with the pain & the restlessness? +++ I can't bear lately to think how much I love mymother. Oh how close they lie - the tenderness & the pain! Dec. 11"-75-- "Let me hide myself in Thee!" Dec. 12"-- Gives me rest - not because I am worthy, but because He is good. Dec. 18"-- Insists on being an anniversary! +++ I feel stronger today & very hopeful. 1876 Jan. 6"-- A day when the steps turn away from home & toward a new unknown. One of the solemn days when we touch reverently all the little things that we must leave. +++ The last rolling away - the space between & the beginning of the great loneliness that already threatens to swallow meup. The ride up the hill to Vassar - the first look at its walls in the moonlight! Jan. 8-'76-- Will I go & be Lady Principal of Waynesburg College? says my letter. We will see. Jan. 10"-- A day when things don't begin. It takes an interminable length of time to get planted here. One has to be laid above ground sever days. +++ Jan. 14"-- ++ When I think of where I am & how I came here & what I have the chance to do my heart grows so warm, so glad that I know I can bear anything. +++Jan. 19"/76-Vassar-- A day when I lived tho' it! ++++ I feel a little fresh & good with the first of things: but on into the day I get to wondering what is to become of me. Jan. 20"-- A day when I stand like one bewildered. As given below: I want that position on Waynesburg. I just do. I want the course here - I just do. I don't know what to do - I just don't. ++ Jane. 22"-- ++ For me, the hermit, there was plough boy's work without the plough-boy's whistle. ++ Five pages of Cicero's first Oration, interrupted with flashes of Waynesburg. A solitary walk with a storm threatening, & my perplexities also threatening. Never mind. When I am oppressed Hewill undertake for me. +++ Jan. 26"-/76-Vassar-- A day when my career continues to be spectre-like. To stop & think about it, which we never get time to do here, it is easy to appreciate the feelings of a phantom, gliding thro' these halls & sailing around these woods! Never to be thought about, or missed, or noticed! ++++ Jan 27"-- A day when I will be glad anyway! +++ Jan. 28"-- To remove my spectre habiliments & find somebody that wants to talk to me because they do & not because I am alone, or a stranger, or woe-begone, is now the desire of my heart! +++Feb. 1"-/76-V/C.-- A day when there's a great flutter of things. Things here means heart. Put in the plural because I have a great many of them & all fluttering. +++ Feb. 22"-- A day when I sould keep his memory green! +++ God help me to fulfill in my life the best, the noblest wishes of the dead father, & care always for the one boy he fain would have taken with him! ++++ Feb. 25"-- +++ Worst siege yet encountered in V.C. Miserable floundering in Greek, & another squelch in Horace. I do get up stairs at last. Cry it out! +++ A day without a smile from any human being: & a long stretch of hard work without a letter. Vassar - Mch 5-76 +++ had my everyday siege of homesickness - the awful sort. No dear little Mother to come in. ++ Why can't I have her a few minutes? +++ Mch 24"-- Not a day to be blue in. Everything above & around laughed & shouted or was just going to. +++ Greek & dinner - neither in any demand by yours truly. A feeble attempt to walk. Abandoned! No more attempts to chronicle except the scramble to live tho' the President's prayer. April 4"-- ++ A great many bodies are packing. Found Laura Skinner at it & ventured to say "What does this mean?" "It means 'Exit Skinner'", quoth she. ++++April 13" '76 - Cohoes-- Here's a girl no good to anybody, wriggling this way 7 that under excess of aches & ills +++ looking forward to day after day just like this, pitiless & grim. What a queer standstill I've come to! Let's talk about the lilies in the window How they grow; & the pin, how fast it is opening to the light-- & the baby at the neighbor's window-- & Grandma so safely past the din & the struggle-- & of a sure safe time past all this weariness. No - it isn't for nothing that we hope & dream. April 17"-- ++ How comfortable that big rocking chair is with the huge pillows. This is the bestlife & the world can do for me now. The best I can do for me now. The best I can do for myself is to wait in patience for the sunshine to come back. April 19",/76 - Cohoes-- A day when the story reads not a bit as I had written the plot! There's just about as much of the awfulness of living on as there was when I came home - & I ought to be in V.C. this very day. +++ The doctor leaves some miserable little concoctions, vile & ineffectual, & says I'm pretty bad off. No, I aint neither! There's fifty years in me yet - good solid ones too! Cohoes - April 20"-76-- A day when I have "hurries to go". There are all beginning down there, & I'm up here fenced in. +++++ Sunday-April 2[5]"-- +++ It seems a myth to me that I ever got up Sunday morning & walked down to church - ever got up at all in fact. Little snatches of minutes between the pain - these take the place of all larger ambitions. ++++ April 24"-- It's surprising how little I can get her to caring. Dying or coming back to life - it seems all one to me +++ April 25"-- ++ The nights are very long. The great thoughts - the thoughts that have carried methro' so many unfilled hours - will not come to help me. But God's promises come & lift my heart up into the blessed places. +++ April 26",/76-- +++ How could I love my home more than I do? If God will only let me be well again - well enough to work! But I lie here waiting. I may be taken & these left. ++ "O God our help in ages past - Our hope for years to come!" April 27"-- +++ I get more & more glad of little things: a little brightness - a little ease from pain - a scrap from out of doors - all these have it in them to bless me. As my horizon narrows - as Isee this denied on one hand, and that taken away on the other, I stop resisting, & cease to demand. ++ Just as if at first we should want all outdoors & should say at last, "If I can only have this one green plant in my window!" Vassar-May 17"-'76-- Given a problem to work upon: To want to do a great deal - wonderful things - to be set in a place where everybody is driving ahead & turning out wonders - & then be forbidden to exert yourself under penalty of forfeiting forever all you want to do & be - & then be patient & unworn & light-hearted! ++++Vassar - June 1"-76-- Light & beauty enough out doors to fill us, satisfy us - if we would be good & rest in it. ++ I feel stronger to do & bear, today. O, if I could only walk! June 5"-- Dug a little at Greek with Laura. The Greek words took it upon themselves to be clothed in unsearchable forms & Laura says, "Lets hang ourselves!" ++++ June 10"-- Sprang to my feet with a delicious sense of joy in the early morning - of being glad I'm here - of an assurrance [sic] in my heart that my steps are ordered by the Lord & a determination that I won't be troubled. ++++Cranford-July 8"'76-- ++ I just love Susie, & it makes me happy as I need to be. Her home is beautiful to me - & someway i seem to breathe only when she is looking at me. ++ Aug. 30" ++ I am in the delicious dream of a may-be college. Dare I try it? I am asking God. His plan for me is larger, nobler than mine. Vassar-Sept. 29'-- +++ I know what one week of Trig. is. Fifteen more come up from the statistical corner of me - don't say grimly! You can't afford to be grim - 15 weeks. It is Friday - a breathing-space let down. It's like prairie-land between Fri. 11:50, & Mon. 8:15 - a smoothgreen stretch all level! Huldah keeps up an intermittent dig - that is her measure of prairie-land & hill-regions. Polly's digs lie in the last five minutes before she goes to something. Sept. 30"-76-- ++ Don't know who is steeped in homesickness! Oct. 10"-- +++ I got up this morning wishing I didn't have to. More cold, more strain, more something to make me an exact misery. ++ Laura lets me lie still & says nonsense rhymes to me whereat I rejoice. Laura's new word is "whaeck"! Oct. 11"-- More to get up for - so it sort of somehow seemed. This suggests Prof. Hinkel's[Greek letters]- & also especially those! We have actually left Chap. I in Herodotus. There is every indication of our making a continuing city of Chap. II. "Come up & gaze upon the felicities of cot-beds". I go. "This was the out-cropping of our brains", explained Laura. Oct. 13"-/76-- I come to it aching - I got tired - the big kind - over my rally in cosines. ++ The little Greek man says, "I will explain & then we will go on". So we sit & are poured into. It's a way he has. Huldah get a letter & goes around saying, "Poor Aunt Mag! poor Aunt Mag isdead." Somebody's always dead in the letters Huldah gets. Polly's letter makes her shout. It comes pealing forth from the bed-room & I take a new lease of life. Blessed Polly! +++ Oct. 16"/76-- A sort of clear grit morning. It is not brilliancy I astonish people with in Trig. - nor brevity. My demonstration only covers one wing of the college! +++++ Oct. 20"-- I am tired out trying to make my girl attend to things today. I had to make her get up in the first place - tendencies all against me. Then she staid up, in a dreadful poking way,keeping me pushing her up to this & steeling her against that: but now I've comforted her with the assurance that today is a kind of exception & tomorrow she won't ache in so many places. ++ O - one of my low-down days! Nov. 3",/76 - Vassar-- A sort of uplifting all thro'. I pray for days like this - ready for anything - glad in what is. Nov. 4"-- My birthday & how bright it was! ++ I had to be glad - there must be no dark guesses, no restlessness. There was help to see "the real whole best." "God is known in her palaces for a refuge."Nov. 5"/76 - Vassar - Sunday & I have lots of time to think how many days it is before I go home. ++ I believe if there was only a day between me & Mother I should think that day would never end. I am sure I never wanted home so - or tossed so to see it. Nov. 9"-- Could I get up? could I stay up? Rather singular questions from a girl who has Senior Greek & Sophomore Latin on her hands! There was a great mustering of forces: every available one was summoned, & I did squeeze through the day some how. +++ I have seen Dr. Webster. She makes no mention of death's door, but speaks of a time when I shall be well - bless her!Nov. 15"/76 - V.C.-- Huldah says that in the Bates Mitchell's class they are all "revolving around the marks." Heaven help them! Dec. 19" - Cohoes-- A good deal to it that wasn't consoling. I come home to add to Mother's troubles &, as far as I can see, to be of not the slightest use to any body. +++ Miss -- comes in like a fresh morning breeze. I'm so devoutly thankful to be relieved of my thoughts for an hour or so. Dec. 23"-- +++ I wish very much for the use of my feet. Have longings for the pretty shop windows, & the people withbundles & pleasant secrets to keep; want to see the cutters skip along; want to get stirred up. Instead of that I am a city set on a hill. But Aggie brings some of the good cheer home : there's almost always a next best. +++ Dec. 27"/76-Cohoes +++ D. brings up two tickets for the concert. "Can Fanny go?" It has not yet got fully settled here that "Fanny" can't "go" - can't ever go. She say "No - ask Emma." +++ Go! isn't it one of the nights when she would scream if she could go!1877. Jan. 1"--- I've found out how the courage of one is the courage of the souls that live near it: that good cheer is nothing short of an atmosphere: and even of a little patience the world has need! ++++ The worries that we began last year with are most of them here to start out with us again. +++ But I am a little surer that the storms are in the lower strata. We shall get above them by and by. I have reason to be more sure of a few things than I was a year ago. "I tell you that One knocked while it was dark."Jan. 2",'77--- The spell of silence is broken at last. Somebody has sent me a written communication. Huldah is noted for breaking silences. It is her voice, grim and inauspicious, that comes summarily into dark mornings : her alarm is that it is six and something, and I am too far gone to contest the point - usually. ++++ Jan. 3" ++ My letter from __ makes me feel rich - well-to=do in the world. I won't say that there were any bluish tendencies for her to counteract, but still I view her eight pages in the light of a "marcy".Jan. 6:, '77--- D. says, he starts to go, "Oh, I forgot!" and hands me - why, it was one of the loveliest things - L.s letter! What a new face everything wears for me. Jan. 10"--- V.C. and no. 11,d once more enfold me. Polly and the girls come at me. And - well, there's an example in Trig. for tomorrow with two solutions and six answers! Ye fates! I spend silent time with L. - bless her! Jan. 14"-- A severe talk on the married state - Parlor 12 all there. L. comes in for the woful [sic] summing up -- "It's a wuzzly world!" L. thinks there area few happy marriages - not many, perhaps, but a few! H. sets her foot down - "None - whatever!" We feel the projection of the great circle of hopelessness crossing our celestial equator. We turn reverently to the Greek of Matthew. There's no hopelessness there - no dragging down sensations. "Come to me" it says. Well - we are tired children, and He knows. Jan. 15",'77-- Head streaks of disaster in it. But then - why should you sing, "Increase my courage, Lord" if there's never anything going to happen to make courage, and lots of it, the thing to have?You were torn up by the roots when you got out of bed this morning, and you lay around on top all day. +++ It's L. who packs up 82 and brings it down stairs for my present comfort. Jan. 16", '77-- We aren't going to have any mournfulness about this business. You've got it on hand and we see you wriggling it through. Trot right along. You stand up before Prof. B. gladiator-fashion, and impress her with the fact that you embraced a hot water bottle last night and not Trig.-aches, and not cosines. She doesn't act as if you were confessing incendiarism to her, and you sit down,meekly, as is your wont. You persevere through half a chapter of "thought-weighted Thucydides" with L. and then her good angel comes down and enlivens the world by Keeping you up from tea, spreading for you a famous little supper in 82, and making you feel the blessedness there is in love. Jan. 24","77-- To be sure you didn't have your Trig. but as L. says, "That's nothing!" "Same problem for tomorrow," says the sharp-eyed Professor in drab. "You may get it." Another little supper with L. in 82. You peep into "Sights & Insights" while she lays the cloth and brings out the cunninglittle cups. She buzzes about & you call it "being out to tea", and almost forget you are a Sophomore with aspirations. Jan. 15, 1877-- For steady help from outside give me a day of sunshine. It is impossible to feel that you are fighting single-handed as long as there is sunlight that will not forsake you. ++++ There are lots of things left over that you wanted to do. Left over for when? We shall see. Meantime we are glad - glad for life just as it is this minute. Jan. 27".-- Undermining forces are at work again. You've heard about such days before.this week, though it ends with full noon, has had its hard places : but which one would I have had left out if I could? "Until He says 'Come up higher', let us be content at the foot of the board." Feb. 2", 1877-- For one day freedom from that pain has not left you for weeks before, and that has made everything you did so hard. You almost know, for a little breath, what the better day will be. Feb. 4"--"It's a lovely day, Fanny. Wish you could go to walk." Have not yet attained to any such paradise. Yet nights I dream of walking. +++ "Edith isgoing to read some of Hale's Christmas stories - don't you want to come up?" Inclination wanted props. Supplied by the maiden who wanted to know - "a maiden who wanted to know - "a very young Freshman". Feb. 5", 1877.-- A review of Herodotus is about to be entered upon. I like this way of taking it - viz. me on the bed, pillowed. L. in a chair, with dic. "Curtins" and most of it in mind, gives me exact meanings and optatives "with and without ar". I, purely receptive. Then we have crackers, and beff-tea, and Jam up in her room, and I am spared the dining-room. ++ Great uncomfort-ableness today. If I only could feel better! "Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help me!" Feb. 8",/77-- Trig is over & gone. The examination did not bear as strong a resemblance to "the Assyrian" that "came down" as we had darkly pictured, though there was a slight disproportion between the number of questions and the number of minutes. ++++ How we've laughed today! but tonight we sit very still. To think that this was coming! Sunday, Feb. 11"-- The first thing was the breath of the flowers. Then the dawning sense that this wasthe last day - that the little Greek books lying in the window meant nothing any more. i got up with my trouble and went out where the girls were. Everything has been very sweet all day. My comfort has been thought of and thought of till I am strangely confused at being so cared for. ++ To see the day die over Sunset Hill and know it is the last time for weeks 7 weeks--! Feb. 12"-/77. +++ The sight of the little Greek books in the window, where we left them last Thursday, is more than I can bear. When I am bravest I can't look at that window. +++ It's all over now. I see them waving to mefrom the platform - my train moving slowly away. One of the hard times, Frances - one of the very hard times. "O Lord! only to be made like Thee in Thy great love!" Home - where are those who care also - who care most! Feb. 14", 1877-- Last night I woke in the night and heard Mother praying. It went to my heart and left the sorest kind of an ache there. How can I die when I know she wants me like this! If she were anywhere - anywhere in this wide earth and wanted me I would go. But how can I if it is that River I must cross? Bit it isGod she is talking to. Her cause is safe with Him. Feb. 15", 1877. "Faint yet pursuing" - to have this said of you because you washed a handful of dishes! Think of coming to this! Feb. 16"-- Yes'm. I keep very very still. These are not days for talking. I would not like to write what I am living. It is all too solemn, and I shall remember it all. It is not such days as these that we forget. Feb. 17".-- Saturday night - in the harbor, I. My boat rocks gently as the night comes down. There are cities full of busy people buying & selling; but I seemout of it all - with the feeling of one who is to be forever out of it. "Under His wings thou art come to trust!" Feb. 19", 1877.-- I feel as if I were following somebody over a thorny path between tall hedge-rows - and yet I know that it is not a stranger that I follow. Albany, Feb. 20"-- +++ I watched the little mother's gray shawl and black dress and little bonnet out of sight. I think after that I had the heartache. Tonight it seems as if there could be nothing grander than to have, like the Lord Jesus, power to heal such trouble as mine.
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1899
Text: ADDRESSES AND MEMORANDA. Name. Mrs. F.B.Sweet Residence. 197 State St. Springfield, Mass. Mem. Name. Walter Richardson Residence. Huestis St. Ithaca. N.Y. Mem. Name. Fred W. Reeve. Residence 443 W. 22nd St., Mem. New York City. Name. Susie B. Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway. Mem. New Y. Name. Wm. H. Francis Residence. Box 561 Mem. Springfield, Mass. Name. Cornelia Lloyd. Residence. 705 E. Capitol St. Mem. Washington, D.C. Name. Susy Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway Mem. N.Y. Name. Residence. Mem...
Show moreADDRESSES AND MEMORANDA. Name. Mrs. F.B.Sweet Residence. 197 State St. Springfield, Mass. Mem. Name. Walter Richardson Residence. Huestis St. Ithaca. N.Y. Mem. Name. Fred W. Reeve. Residence 443 W. 22nd St., Mem. New York City. Name. Susie B. Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway. Mem. New Y. Name. Wm. H. Francis Residence. Box 561 Mem. Springfield, Mass. Name. Cornelia Lloyd. Residence. 705 E. Capitol St. Mem. Washington, D.C. Name. Susy Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway Mem. N.Y. Name. Residence. Mem. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 1. Ther. Weather, DAILY MEMORANDA. Space is provided for recording the state of the Thermometer and Weather. The Moon's Changes, and Stated Church Days are also noticed as they occur. Signs: New Moon; First Quarter: Full Moon: Last Quarter. A.M. Mr. Dixon PS. 65:11. P.M. " " Felt blue about Reeve. Beautiful sermon in A.M. This yr. has double gems it its crown, prosperity & adversity, failure & success etc. I taught Miss Shannon's class. Little girls, rather dirty but quite interested. We talked about God & Christ. Juo. 1:1-14. Very sleepy in evening service. Mother not able to go to church. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 2. Ther. Weather, Reeve writes that he has no tuberculosis. Letters from Mrs. Porter & Lena. By mistake, Miss Porter got Mrs. P's present. Daisy came to dinner. Mother didn't come down. Mrs. Palmer here sewing for Will. Mother pays her. I wrote letters & studied "Scribs". Evening Fudge party. Ernest Sedman, Gastin, Dobson, 3 Kinneys, Kittie Elliot, Frank Davis, Russell, Ralph, Daisy, our folks. We had wedding. Agnes married Win & Will was killing maid of honor. Gibson pictures, games, & fudge. Harold came to call on Mother. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 3. Ther. Weather, Wrote letters. Made happy by letters from Joe, Smith, & Mrs. Sweet. Judge Lyford discussed Joe's case & called it a dirty trick. Went shopping & to dinner with Harold, Ruth & Mrs. Hudson. Worked on "Scribs". Will & Ralph returned this A.M. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Read "The Worker" to Mother. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 4. Ther. Weather, Worked on the "Scribs". Aunt Kate spent the day. Winnie "fixed up" best hat. She took supper at the Kinneys. Eve. Ruth & Harold called. JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 5. Ther. Weather, Rainy. Wrote all day on my "Scribs". In afternoon went to Union prayer-meeting in our church led by Mr. Stoddard of Strong Place. Mother is better. Telephoned to Jennie. She wants me to go with Miss P. & Lena to Hope Hall tomorrow night, but I refused. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 6. Ther. Weather, Rainy. Mrs. Palmer here. Marg. Benedict came over & staid to lunch. Talked about Will Todd & Ray. In the afternoon Winnie returned my toque. I went to prayer-meeting. Subject: What hinders prayer? Then we went to the Jacobs. It was their 14th anniversary. Met Dr. King Pres. of Cornell Iowa, Dr. [Famiglio], Emma Taylor. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 7. Ther. Weather, Finished my paper on the Scribs. Agnes went with me to try my Alpine hat corset waist etc. Mrs. Palmer here. Mrs. Hudson brought me cookies. Russell had the blues tonight. I went for Minnie to the Dixons & Jacobs. Reeve wrote that prob. he would not come to church as he ought to go to his own. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 8. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 15:1-7. Reeve did not come. I taught Miss Howard's class. 5 little boys. Mr. Dixon wants everyone to come every night to church either this or next week. Eve. Harrie & Ruth called & H. brought candy. Minnie stayed home with Daisy, Russell & Frank. Minnie thought Daisy was selfish. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 9. Ther. Weather, Went down town. Changed corset waist & got Minnie's horrid pictures from Dana's. Mother shampooed head. Came to Springfield on 4 o'clock train with Col. Buffington & Eliza, Abbie Tillingharte, Percy Minich & Florence Barker. Ray Wellman got on at New Haven. I stopped at 34 Union Square & saw Jennie Hughes & Gen. Booth. Told Corie's father has lost his position. Ethel Van Deusen's mother is very ill. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 10. Ther. Weather, Cold. Began school. Mr. Reed invited Miss Gruyer & me to go sleighing. We declined. I went out. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Her father is dead. So is Mrs. Dr. Pomering. Took Joe soup. He was out. Then called on Mrs. Barnard & she had in Police Captain Berkely. We talked of Joe. Missed call from Mrs. Briggs. Miss Hubbard. 13. Agnes came back tonight. She has had her [...] [heated]. Gertrude White has gone home. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 11. Ther. Weather, Bitter cold. Miss Gruyer & Bina have gone to Mrs. [Irwins] lecture. Mr. Story. 14JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 12. Ther. Weather, Went to prayer-meeting. Told Mr. Hahn about Reeve. Miss King, 13? Letter from Dr. Mosher. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 13, Ther. Weather, Gymnastics (2). Family except Lena, Ray & Percy have gone to [...] in [May Stuart]. I did not go. Letter from Russell Richardson. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 14. Ther. Weather, Read Atlantic most all day. No walking. Rainy & glare of ice. Miss Hill did not come. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 15. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom. Disadvantages & Advantages. of Miss. Organ. Expected to read paper. At Joe's I told Prodigal Son to [try] who had never heard it. We did not walk tonight. Wrote to Harold & Mr. Dixon. Jennie Aiken came to dinner. I called on the Hastings. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 16. Ther. Weather, Ethel Van D. writes that her mother may have pneumonia. I called on Mrs. Driscoll to tell [Mother] about change in drawing class. Outlook. Miss Hubbard. 14 Jennie Aiken came to Outlook. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 17. Ther. Weather, Called on Eunice Avery. Read periodical. Outlook class. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 18. Ther. Weather, Wore my dress with red silk & my toque. Admired. Lena & I took dinner at Mip Buckingham's. Saw Jennie Aiken, [Str...], Henry, & 2 sisters boarding there. Nice letter from Fred Reeve. Mr. Story 15. JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 19. Ther. Weather, Miss. meeting led by Mrs. Cone. Mrs. Bill gave a beautiful address. Sent my letter to Harold. Mip King 14. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 20. Ther. Weather, I wrote to Fred Reeve. Girls gave "Charity Ball". Day scholars came. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 21. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom. John 21: Recognition after death. Did not stay to S.S. Went home & had good sleep. Beautiful Mission. 21 there. Gave young man testament & he read. Man converted who had lost [horse]. Took Smith to church to get paper. He seems blue. Eve. Finished The Workers. East.JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 22. Ther. Wheather, Letter from Smith to say he [hated] drink. We went over the Thompson house. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 23. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse seems miserable. Wrote to Russell. Smith wrote rather blue letter & I replied. Clarke [Bryan] committed suicide. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 24. Ther. 32 Weather, Mip Hubbard 15. Poured. I called on Jennie Barrows & little Emmie & went down town. Gave Ed. his lesson. Fell down twice. Bought [Dooley] Papers. Ethel Van Deusen returned. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 25. Ther.28 Weather, Miss P. does not like my different waists. Mr. Reed telephone an aff. message to Eliz. Mrs. Reed called. Went to library this eve. Mr. Story 16. Miss Lucinda Howard died. JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 26. Ther. Weather, Eliz. Gruyer & I went to hear Mr. [Pent...] at South Church. Mip King 15. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 27. Ther. Weather, Dr. Gulick (3). Girls made candy. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 28. Ther. Weather, I went up to South Hadley to see about Abbie [Tillingharte]. Miss Hill did not come. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 29. Ther. Weather, Septuagesima Sunday. The teamster wanted to walk home with from me from Joe's! At S.S. Dr. Moxom said there was no tabernacle. I did not read paper. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 30. Ther. Weather, Had stiff neck a little. Outlook class. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 31. Ther. Weather, Outlook discussed "The Workers". Miss Hastings came. Dr. Gulick (4). Mip Hubbard did not come.FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 1. Ther. Weather, Went to hear Marg. Hall sing in the High School. [Numbness]. Mrs. Story (17)FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 2. Ther. Weather, Rec'd $25 from Anna Goodsell. Teamster & Joe came to meeting. I played. Miss King. 16. FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 3. Ther. Weather, Millie Stevens wants me to go to Rome & Athens with her. Stormy. No Gyms. Read & played to girls. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 4. Ther. Weather, Mr. Reed & Mad. took Mip Gruyer & me sleighing in the park. Ice scenery beautiful. Miss Gruyer took girls walking & then went to tea at Underhills. Miss P. thinks she ought to walk more. Bina has gone to her [boarding] place. Miss Hill did not come. FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 5. Ther. Weather, Sexagesima Sunday. A.M. Mr. Hahn. Grace of God that brought Salvation etc. Communion. Went to South Ch. S.S. Read "Origin of the Scribs" & it seemed to take Dr. Moxom. P.M. 25 at Mission. Rough fellows but I quieted them & read about Jesus [regreted] at Naz. Luke 4. Joe has curtained off the rim again. Mr. Tapley may stop paying rent. Smith came after meeting. Did not walk. Eliz. took supper with Bina. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 6. Ther. Weather, Mr. Reed wrote asking Mip Gruyer on a sleigh ride. Gt. battle with resurgents at Manila last night. 40 of our men killed. Treaty ratified with a majority of one. Miss Hubbard very ill with erysipelas.FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 7. Ther. Weather, My day out. Called on Mrs. Bowman & Mrs. Holbrook. Saw Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Prof. Terry. Talked of Lottie Russell. Sat up till midnight on reports. Miss Hubbard very ill. Went in to see Joe & Mr. Barker told about sleigh ride. Smith writes Joe that he must keep away from mission. FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 8. Ther. Weather, Worked all spare time on my reports & the Prof. Mr. Story 17. Letter to Miss Ola Raymond. Invitation to sleigh ride. Exciting letter from Morsie about Saugerties, Ballston Spa, & N.Y. W.M.C.A. Wore Eliz. shirt dress & had fun sliding in cemetery. FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 9. Ther. Weather, Closing exercise. In afternoon I played Concerto & played on piano. Mr. Hahn gave a fine talk on the missionaries. Pres. Taylor has been called to Brown!!! Miss King (17). FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 10. Ther. Weather, Bitter cold. Mary Cutler & Marg. Carter have gone to Boston. I took them to the train. Mip Hubbard much better. Dr. Gulick (5). Percy Minich is 15. She & Eliza gave party. Fortunes & Pillow. Dix. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 11. Ther. Weather, Bitter cold. Mip Hill did not come. FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 12. Ther. Weather, Quinquagesima Sunday. Hard snow storm. Eliz. & I went to church. Went to mission. Beautiful meeting. Mr. Daniels has been sick. Talked about his sin & prayed. Joe tells me of Smiths horrid drunk. He just cries about his trouble. Called on Mip Hastings. Then went to meet Marg. & Marg. not there. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 13. Ther. Weather, Blizzard. Mary & Marg. all day coming. Sleigh tipped over after they got out. FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 14. Ther. Weather, Shrove Tuesday. Both Outlook Classes came today & tonight. I spent most of my day out in parlor working Alg. for Mip P. I also called on Miss Emerson but she was in bath room. Miserable with a cold. FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 15. Ther. Weather, Ash Wednesday. Mr. Story (18). We walked to Crescent Hill. Wrote Fred Reeve. FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 16. Ther. Weather, Called on Mip Emerson. She has terrible swelling. Told of Dr. [Po...] grief & her call from Mr. Hahn. The family went to the McDowell concert. Mr. Hahn seems blue. May leave church. Mip King 18(?)FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 17. Ther. Weather, This eve. girls played & I called on the Porters. No gyms. I am to take Mip Gruyer's history. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 18. Ther. Weather, Read Alyn. this A.M. P.M. Went to library, Mip Masons, Mr. Hahns, Mrs. Brooks & Cousin Helens. Edith B. home. Mip Pendleton told me about Mr. H. salary reduced to [2500]. Eve. Read in Mip Gruyers. FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 19. Ther. Weather, Quadragesima Sunday. A.M. Dr. Moxom Jer. 2:19. Punishment of Sin. Slept instead of S.S. Large meeting at mission. Smith brought his [tooth]. Walked to corner. Stowe converted. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 20. Ther. Weather, Very tired tonight. V.C. Alumnae voted to raise $2000000 for V.C. FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 21. Ther. Weather, Felt wretchedly tired. I called on Carrie King in the new house. Edith Moxom has pneumonia. Came home & slept. Retired early. FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 22. Ther. Weather, Bertha has an honor! Eliz. & I went sleighing with Mr. Reed. Then to his house. Mrs. R. disagreeable. Then the girls, Mr. R, Eliz. & I went to Y.M.C.A. fair supper & basket ball. Eliz. talked to him coming home. Lena's mother has falled down stairs. Mr. Story (19).FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 23. Ther. Weather, Beautiful prayer-meeting. Little Englishman there. Lena went to her mother today. Miss King 19. FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 24. Ther. Weather, I am to have Greek in the A.M. on Friday. Dr. Grulick (6). Mrs. Grulick came. I had call from Volunteers which kept me from dressing. Children gave a play at Mrs. Porter's. Girls had games at home. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 25. Ther. Weather, Wrote to Mollie Stevens, Pres. Taylor & Mrs. Barker. Studied hard today. Went down town with silk waist. Mr. Reed met me & asked about going to the club. Lena came back tonight. [S...] [A...] Phil Socrates [E...] [...] [P...]FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 26. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom Gal. 5:2,5. The Individualness of Christian Life. Staid to S.S. At Joe's we had about 40. Warren Barney once of [Ilion] was in drunk. My little man gave good testamony. Smith came. Eve. Rained so did not go out. Began [Drummonds]. Mr. R. called on Eliz. at Bina's with chafing dish. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 27. Ther. Weather, Outlook Class. I have been reading Alwyn almost all the afternoon. Lovely letter from Fred Reeve. FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 28. Ther. Weather, Day out but I stayed in & read Outlook. We discussed Alynn tonight. Bina came to dinner. Letters from Mip [McCaleb] & Gertrude Burleigh. MARCH, 1899. WED. 1. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (20). Marg. Benedict engaged to Rupis Cowing. Eliz. Gryer went off & visited with Bina. Dr. Taylor is to stay at Vassar. MARCH, 1899. THUR. 2. Ther. Weather, At prayer-meeting Mr. Storm gave a testimony to Joe's Mission. I met Mr. Francis & he walked down with me. Marion went Charlie Wood's birthday party. He is 11. Mip King 20. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 3. Ther. Weather, Lena & I went down to Mr. Barnard's at the [Marsasit] & I bought red waist. Dr. Gulick did not appear. MARCH, 1899. SAT. 4. Ther. Weather, Worked in labratory from 8.45 A.M. to 1. P.M. Walked & read & studied all afternoon & eve. We must not read Proverbs in A.M. prayer. Reeve sent me his Port Rico paper. Fannie & Mr. Beaman are home. Girls gave party [hunting] papers till they reached prize. I found block with [marked] [back]. MARCH, 1899. SUN. 5. Ther. Weather, Happy day. Went to Bapt. communion. Mr. Stowe, Barry, & other man there. Came home & slept. P.M. About 20 in mission. Joe sick. I read about Christ before Sanhedrin. Mr. Stowe wants me to visit his paper works. Eve. Didn't go out. Read Drummond, slept, & played. Will has probably a 1200 position in N.Y. MARCH, 1899. MON. 6. Ther. Weather, Called on Mrs. Coats about Margery's Latin. Marin now well. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 7. Ther. Weather, Very snowy. My day. I went to library. Then to the Bimie Paper Mills to see Mr. Stowe. Then to Joe & then to Library. Met Mr. Dana. Joe was in bed. In a very serene state of mind. MARCH, 1899. WED. 8. Ther. Weather, Eliz. & I went to hear Mr. Hahn lecture on Babylon. Met Artist Bowers. Mr. Story 21. MARCH, 1899. THUR. 9. Ther. Weather, Mr. Stowe at prayer meeting. Mr. Russell led. I spoke of Joe's Mission. Mip P. went to Mr. P's birthday party. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss King 21. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 10. Ther. Weather, Girls had sugaring off. Mrs. Shepard will give Ruth Scholarship. Dr. Gulick (7). MARCH, 1899. SAT. 11. Ther. Weather, Read hard all day. Gave Esther music lesson. Went to library. Went to see Mr. Brower's pictures. Sallie Chapin called. She is visiting the Reeds. Miss Hill came. MARCH, 1899. SUN. 12. Ther. Weather, Mid-Lent Sunday. Dr. Moxom on Wealth. He went for Sp. Rep. Joe's & Mr. Weston's meeting to consider plans. A man from Dr. Gordon's church preached on Jonah. Miss P. talked about an hour tonight about learning verses & Bible lesson. MARCH, 1899. MON. 13. Ther. Weather, Outlook class. I read a good deal. Letter from Emma [Whittemire]. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 14. Ther. Weather, Hattie Alden married Mr. Spellman day after divorce. My day out. I read & studied till after 4. Then went down town to Taglers. Called on Mip Barnard soon to be married. Saw Mrs. Clark who told about the Baggs & Bosworths. Outlook class. Mip Hastings came. Chilly letter from Smith. MARCH, 1899. WED. 15. Ther. Weather, Did not feel very well today. Mr. Story (22)MARCH, 1899. THUR. 16. Ther. Weather, Mip King (22). At prayer-meeting Mr. Sheldon & Barney came. Young man got up & said he wanted to be a Christian. Mr. Hahn gave him money for food. Went to bed at 12.45. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 17. Ther. Weather, Dr. Gulick (8). Mrs. G. came down for him. Didn't take gym. Called on Mip Parsons. Out. Mip P. thought I didn't [amore] the girls. I played Halma & Parchesi till 10 then went off & cried. Mip [M...] took my waist off to fit. MARCH, 1899. SAT. 18. Ther. Weather, Read a good deal today. Restful afternoon. Washed. Tired, slept & read in my room. Mip hill. Windsor Hotel burned yesterday. Fearful loss of life. Cousin Anna was in it. MARCH, 1899. SUN. 19. Ther. Weather, Passion Sunday. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Ps. 116:11. "Transient Words not a Basis for Judgment". Staid to S.S. At Joe's we had trying meeting. I read about [Pilah] Boys. Sleepy & restless. Mr. Stowe & I prayed with Mr. Baker. Mr. S. was a teacher of boxing & in the tombs for breaking window. He asked about my ring. Rained so we didn't walk. MARCH, 1899. MON. 20. Ther. Weather, Letters from Mr. Stowe (tied with blue ribbon) & Smith. Will has brobably lost his position. I am wearing my waist, red, for first time. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 21. Ther. Weather, Went down town. Paid for waist. Eve. Miss Gruyer & I went to South Ch. supper & farces, H. False Note & Mrs. Millers Will. MARCH, 1899. WED. 22. Ther. Weather, Nice letter from Reeve. Read [Rutangal]. Didn't walk. Didn't go to Volunteers Anniversary. Mr. Story 23MARCH, 1899. THUR. 23. Ther. Weather, Edward is 8 today. Miss P., Miss P, Eliz. Guyer, Josie, Marion, Chas, & Eleanor Woods & I went to his birthday tea. I went to prayer-meeting after which Mr. Stowe told me of Baker's confession. Miss King 23. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 24. Ther. Weather, Dr. Gulick did not come. I went to hear Rosenthal the pianist. I never heard such playing. Adele Buffington came. MARCH, 1899. SAT. 25. Ther. Weather, Worked hard all day. Miss Hill came. Ella Russell came. JoshuaMARCH, 1899. SUN. 26. Ther. Weather, Palm Sunday Snowy. Went to Christ Church. Palm S. sermon. Small mission. Smith walked to church. Says he can't come to meetings. MARCH, 1899. MON. 27. Ther. Weather, Lent afternoon [penntical] pentecostal. Sat up till 1.20. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 28. Ther. Weather, Lst Outlook class. I am so tired. Retired at 2.30. MARCH, 1899. WED. 29. Ther. Weather, Came to Brooklyn at 2.22 with Florence Barker [at] and Percy Minich. Sat a little while with a McDuffey teacher. Found Mother very feeble. Will has returned to Cornell. He has secured his position. Teaches from 8.30 to 4 for $1000 to be raised later. He can get 400 if he teaches from 4-6. The Wyckoffs, Harold & Mip Bishop are here. MARCH, 1899. THUR. 30. Ther. Weather, Went down town twice. Minnie went with me & we bought my silk waist. Russell went with me to Mrs. Wise. Eve. Read "Workers". MARCH, 1899. FRI. 31. Ther. Weather, Good Friday. Went shopping once. Mr. Jacobs led prayer-meeting as Mr. Dixon is sick. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 1. Ther. Weather, Lunched with Lucy Skinner. Found Susy Raymond here on my return. Eve. Reeve came & Staid till after 12 P.M. Sadie, Minnie & he talked about Building Loan. He brought candy. Mr. Dobson took Winifred & Moseley took Ruth to Buffalo Bill. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 2. Ther. Weather, Easter Sunday. A.M. Mother didn't go to church. Mr. Dixon preached on death, childhood, youth, manhood, faith, & hope. Went to prayers. Met Woodruff leafing. Took supper with the Raymonds. Hattie & Lucy Bliss were there. I heard Mr. Dr. Hillis Lecture, not sermon, on Romola. All like the man. Came home with Mr. Van [Iderstine] & Mad. Skinner. APRIL, 1899. MON. 3. Ther. Weather, I went to try on my dress & I found Miss Wise [L...] [sent] sick with a headache. So I dragged my dress home to Mrs. Morse who sewed till eleven. Susie Ray, Alfred & Hattie Bliss came for the evening & Alfred sang his Hobson songs & read Mr. Dooley. We had Chocolate and cake. I bought the cake. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 4. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse with the help of Mrs. Wyckoff finished my waist (in a way) & Lucy & I went to the 5th Ave. luncheon. From there I went to see Cousin L. & Jessica in 322 West 55th . Mary Russell is engaged to Frank Pope. Anna Debervise is engaged. I sat between Gertrude Heywood & Lucy Humphrey. Winifred & Ruth went to V.C. Bertha too sick. APRIL, 1899. WED. 5. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse is working here. I had 3 teeth filled by Estelle Worcester & I looked for bicycle skirt. Helen Smith called. Nancy & Hattie have come without Walter. [Maurine], Marg. Belce & Frank Sharpe went to concert while Mr. Williams sang. Lottie Richardson died 2 yrs. ago. Harold said he was going to sit up with a man. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 6. Ther. Weather, Went shopping twice. Bought my short skirt. Mrs. Morse is here. Bertha went to V.C. Eve. Read "The Workers". Harold not home. APRIL, 1899. FRI. 7. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse is here. I wrote some letters. Read Workers aloud. Prayer-meeting. Harold not home. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 8. Ther. Weather, Harold not home. Mrs. Morse & Mrs. Palmer sewing all day. I got tired & we had fight about length of silk dress. I went out shopping with my short skirt. Went out twice. In the evening Mr. Dobson called. Rec'd Rufus Corning's photo from Marg. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 9. Ther. Weather, Low Sunday. Fred Reeve came over to church this A.M. I scolded him about dishonesty in business. Mr. Dixon's sermon beautiful. Didn't go to S.S. Prof. Frolich came to dinner. We learn that Miss Bishop was married on New Year's Day. I stayed home this eve. with mother, wrote & readAPRIL, 1899. MON. 10. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Palmer & Mrs. Morse sewed. I came back to Springfield with Eliza. Mr. Russell stood up & talked to me from N.Y. to New Haven. I am to tutor Dudley Lewis in Germ. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 11. Ther. Weather, Went down town to library & to call on Joe. Smith wishes he was a lord or from some great college. Dudley (1) 8-9. He hangs around till about 9.30. APRIL, 1899. WED. 12. Ther. Weather, Dudley Lewis (2) in the evening for more thatn an hour. Mr. Story (24) Rainy so didn't go out. Frank came. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 13. Ther. Weather, Miss King (24) Dudly 5.15 - 6.30 (3) Cookies came. Prayer-meeting. APRIL, 1899. FRI. 14. Ther. Weather, Dudley (4) 5.10 - 6.20. Long walk. Wore short skirt. Met Ashman & Smith. Read "Autocrat at Breakfast Table" to girls. Lena has gone to her mother. Florence Barker returned. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 15. Ther. Weather, Dudley (5) 4.40 - 6.10. Busy all day. Worked all A.M. on chemistry at desk. Called on Miss Emerson while Miss Gruyer walked. Studied all the rest of the time. Lena returned. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 16. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 12:24. "Except a cone of wheat" etc. I staid to S.S. Sat with Mrs. Fred Bill. As it was rainy, I did not expect to have mission, especially because there was Memorial in City Hall for soldiers of 2nd regiment, but we had a nice meeting. Stowe & Barker were nice. I asked whether Christ could help our daily life. After meeting W. Brown came in to get out of rain. We prayed with him & I hope he is saved. He said he was not sorry for gin but for result that he would like 2 lives one good & that he was not [hurt] his mother had hoped. Joe says I am clean & [fat]. Smith came in was talkative & nice. We neither walked nor sang hymns. APRIL, 1899. MON. 17. Ther. Weather, Dudley (6) evening about an hour, perhaps more. Sad letter from Mother. Harold Doesn't come. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 18. Ther. Weather, Happy for Harold has written. Called on Dr. Moxom with paper. Saw Mrs. Moxom. Called on Mrs. Rice & Laura (out). Can't call on Mrs. [Townsley]. Dudly arriving about an hour (7). Bertha has had very bad asthma. APRIL, 1899. WED. 19. Ther. Weather, Didn't have Dudly. Went to stupid lecture on liquid air. Bertha is to have a graduate scholarship. Mr. Story 25. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 20. Ther. Weather, Dudly 5.15 - 6.30 (8). Prayer-meeting Union at Highland Church. Met Mr. Hahn going away sick. Mip King 25. APRIL, 1899. FRI. 21. Ther. Weather, Dudley didn't come. I am home alone as girls & teachers have gone to Cyrano de Bergerac. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 22. Ther. Weather, Nice day of work. Studied all the A.M. Marion wished extra music lesson. Walked with girls. Took supper at Bina's with Elizabeth & Alice Lyman. Went to "Mr. Bob" by Teacher's Club. Took Miss Lyman to train. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 23. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Uses of Lay-men. Came home slept & studied for the Mission. Beautiful meeting. About 16 there. W. Brown all right. Tramp came in & asked to be prayed with. Said he was educated as an evangelist. Smith came late, seemed blue. Joe scolded him for "sneaking in late". Lovely walk & only a short sing. APRIL, 1899. MON. 24. Ther. Weather, Warm. Dudley 5.20 - 6.30 (9). I went to library. Harold went to Church with mother yesterday. Rupis Corning called & they liked him. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 25. Ther. Weather, Went down & called on Nell Irwin (just came) & Mip Hastings. Then went to see Joe. Brown was there still out of work. Threw away pipe. Joe told me about Smith. He has brought back my Bible. Met Mrs. Townsley & she advised Brown going to Mr. Lewis. Went down with Mip Gruyer with Marg [Longs] flowers. Went also to power-house. APRIL, 1899. WED. 26. Ther. Weather, Went this A.M. at 7.30 to Mary Longs wedding at cathedral. Took off combination flannels & took bath. Nell Irwin came to dinner & then went with Mip P. & girls to "The Princess". Percy has a sty. Mr. Story 26. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 27. Ther. Weather, Dudley 5.20 - 6.30 (10). At prayer-meeting W. Brown was there & spoke. Asked me about all the water & all the cattle of the [...]. Miss P. says I must stop studying at 10. Lucy. Carter took lunch here. Mip King 26.APRIL, 1899. FRI. 28. Ther. Weather, Letter from Smith [c...] about the effect of the [band]. We went out to Forest Park. Eve. Wrote Smith & Reeve & we played (Marg. & I) from Elijah. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 29. Ther. Weather, Ray Wellman took her history exam. (U.S.). I worked about 3 hrs. this A.M. on [Fernes & Ferrie] experiments (not in lab.) P.M. Called on Mrs. Sweet. She says Brown was begging & Stowe silly. Shopping. Bought shirt waist at Brighams. Eve. Dudly 7.45 - 9. (11). APRIL, 1899. SUN. 30. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Cooper and 4 Little Wanderers. Awful time at Joe's. He drove out Sheldon & Henry & declared he would go away. Smith & Baker were such a comfort. MAY, 1899. MON. 1. Ther. Weather, Just sick about Joe. Lovely letter from Smith saying Joe is all right. Refused Reed's invitation to May breakfast. Dudly 7.45 - 9.00 (12). MAY, 1899. TUES. 2. Ther. Weather, Rec'd letter from Wm. Brown. He is working at Holyoke. Doesn't accept Mr. Hahn in Exodus. Spent the evening with Miss Hastings & Nell Irwin. Met 2 Mips Pease. One teacher in Chinese S.S. the other at Hartford. Like Pluffe. Showed pictures. MAY, 1899. WED. 3. Ther. Weather, Letter from Reeve, he is out of work. 1st concert. Eve. Elijah Davies, Mrs Williams, Miss Stein, Dr. Jackson. Mr. Story 27 Mip King 27MAY, 1899. THUR. 4. Ther. Weather, 2nd Concert. Olive Mead. 3rd. Miss [Burna], Stein, Bernstein, Mockbridge MAY, 1899. FRI. 5. Ther. Weather, 4th Concert. Teresa [Carrun] [Fine]. 5th Concert. Lily Nymph by Chadwell & Thomas. Swan & Skylark. Miss Maconda [Jestride] Edwards. Mr. Mickridge Dr. Jackson Mr. Bernstein Afternoon we got ice cream. Will is to [...] for [Woodfred] prize tonight. MAY, 1899. SAT. 6. Ther. Weather, Gave music lessons to Marion & Edward. Studied. P.M. Call on Mrs. Sweet & went to library . MAY, 1899. SUN. 7. Ther. Weather, Rogation Sunday. Mr. Hahn Acts 2:17. Good meeting at Joe's. He sort of confessed. [Meth.] minister's son converted. Poor Smith. He wants to go away from church and mission. Came to meeting but says its like pulling teeth. Will did not get prize. Nell Irwin came to say good-bye. She has left her husband. MAY, 1899. MON. 8. Ther. Weather, Dudly came to say he had a headache & would not come tonight. Got $30 for mother from bank & called on Mrs. Sweet. MAY, 1899. TUES. 9. Ther. Weather, Dudley 4.55 - 5.14 (13). Miss Bostwich & Gruyer took girls & children to woods. I went down town. Rode to Mrs. Randall's (out) back to town. Called on Joe, talked of Stowe & wife, Mrs. Bartlett & Smith. MAY, 1899. WED. 10. Ther. Weather, Abbie Tillingharte's brother came. Abbie T. & Marg. Carter took 1st lessons in Collar & D's Greek Prose. Mrs. P. is jealous of Marin. Will is elected member of Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Story 28.MAY, 1899. THUR. 11. Ther. Weather, Rain. Ascension Thursday. We had no prayer-meeting but Mr. Russell gave car tickets to go to Miss. meeting at Highland. I went to South Ch. They talked about reading the Bible. Miss B. spoke at Working Girls Guild. Miss King 28. Thorpe & Muir [Planter]MAY, 1899. FRI. 12. Ther. Weather, I went on errand to Mrs. Curries & to library . I wrote to Reeve. Nice letter from Wm. Brown. Gertrude Besse has tonsilitis. Mothers 59th wedding day. Mr. Van Deusen called. MAY, 1899. SAT. 13. Ther. Weather, Ray Wellman & Ethel went with Mr. Van Deusen to Brattleboro. P.M. Went down town & to library. Eve. Went with Eliz. & bought brown straw toque. Went to Dr. [S...] about toe & tonic. Dr. [Carmedead] says Gertrude Besse has diptheria. Dudley (14)MAY, 1899. SUN. 14. Ther. Weather, Dr. Scott of Worcester preached on [More Room]. Staid to his Bible class. P.M. Small but good meeting. Mr. Warner prayed that I might be filled with Spirit. Wrote Mrs. Gibson & Nell Irwin. MAY, 1899. MON. 15. Ther. Weather, Went to Madeleine Bowman's wedding. MAY, 1899. TUES. 16. Ther. Weather, I went down town. Called on Mrs. Hancox, on Mrs. Hahn (out), Jennie Barrows, Miss Emerson, Mrs. Baldwin (out), Mrs. Bartholomew (out). MAY, 1899. WED. 17. Ther. Weather, Agnes has returned. Danger of diabetes. Dudley 7.50 - 9.00 (15). Meta Driscoll has brought 2 kittens. Eliz. has letters from Mr. McGaven. Mr. Story 29. MAY, 1899. THUR. 18. Ther. Weather, Lena & I went to Emma Holbrooks to talk about the formation of a college club. Rather sleepy prayer-meeting. Edward has a wheel. Miss King 29.MAY, 1899. FRI. 19. Ther. Weather, This evening I began Mrs. Leck to the girls. Studied most of the evening. MAY, 1899. SAT. 20. Ther. Weather, A.M. Studied. Rec'd Bessie Moore's picture. P.M. Called - Mrs. Reed Ray Jacobs (out) Mrs. Briggs Miss Amy (out) Miss [Wh...] Eve. Went to library. MAY, 1899. SUN. 21. Ther. Weather, Whit-Sunday. A.M. Dr. Judson 1 Cor. XIII. His daughter Margaret has typhoid fever. I sat with Mrs. Baldwin. Very small mission meeting. About 8. David & Francis there. Eve. Walked, read "Lady of [Shalott]" by E.S. Phelps & played. Girls wouldn't sing well. MAY, 1899. MON. 22. Ther. Weather, We walked to Mr. Millair [...] of the rally place. Miss P. & Lena went to hear Kipling read by Mr. [Whiting]. MAY, 1899. TUES. 23. Ther. Weather, Made calls on Mrs. Tillingharte, Mrs. Geo. Merriam, Miss Buckingham (out), Mrs. Rowley (out), Mrs. Appleton (out), Cousin Helen and Etta. MAY, 1899. WED. 24. Ther. Weather, Eliz. Gruyer went to Country Club. Mr. Story 30 came late & staid in the evening. MAY, 1899. THUR. 25. Ther. Weather, Bertha is elected to QBK. Miss King 30. Dudley 5.15. - 6.30 (16). At prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn impressed me by what he said of Col. 3:1-10. Can I leave off evil speaking? MAY, 1899. FRI. 26. Ther. Weather, All but Ray, Abbie, Miss Gruyer, Anna and I went to "Pirates of Penzance". Lillian Higgins wrote of her 3rd baby, Lloyd & Fannie Rooneys 2nd. Mrs. Webb came. Rosa Bouhens died. MAY, 1899. SAT. 27. Ther. Weather, Ray took V.C. Lab. ex & passed. Abby took Holyoke & didn't! I gave Dudley long lesson this evening 7.30 - 9. probably the last (17). Went down town. Miss Gruyer's dress came. Capt. Rock called to say good-bye. Capt. Carrigan has joined Volunteers & may come to [L.]. MAY, 1899. SUN. 28. Ther. Weather, Trinity Sunday. Mr. Ray of Cripple Creek preached. 15 at Joe's. Francis & David there. Baker says Daniels is love-cracked about his cousin & I will drive him away talking to him. Eliz. started to sleep with me but went back. MAY, 1899. MON. 29. Ther. Weather, Eve. Went to library. Mary Cutler's father & sister here on their way to Europe. MAY, 1899. TUES. 30. Ther. Weather, Memorial Day. We went to cemetery. Marion went to circus. MAY, 1899. WED. 31. Ther. Weather, Hot. Mr. Story (31). Wrote Fred Reeve & Mrs. Brown because I felt worried. Sent Mother [2.00] for birthday. Did not go to hear Dr. Strong at French Am. College Comm. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 1. Ther. Weather, Corpus Christi. Miss King (31). At prayer-meeting MR. Stowe & MRs. Bartlettes names were read. Mother is 79. I gave her $2.00 to take her to Vassar. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 2. Ther. Weather, Our picnic to Bear's Hole. Miss Porter did not go but Marion, Mrs. Webb, Mabel Cone and Leslie Chapin did. Mrs. Webb & I waded in brook. Agnes Minford, Marg. Carter, Marg. Cutler, & Ray Wellmann scared us by wandering off. After lunch I read Mrs. [Leeks] to some. This A.M. Abby took her Latin exam. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 3. Ther. Weather, Abby Tillingharte took exams in Greek (failed), & Virgil (passed). [Ray] passed in German. Afternoon. I called with Marg. Carter & Agnes Minford on Dorothy Uphan at the McDuffie's. Miss Cora Martha took me on the lawn. Then we went to Dorothy's room met Elsie Bollin & drank lemonade. Eve. Called on Dudley Lewis. He had gone to the boys circus. Talked with Mr. & Mrs. Lewis on drinking water. Then Elisha & James Marsh came in. Lafayette Mendel told Elisha I was one of the dearest girls he knew. Dudley brought me home. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 4. Ther. Weather, Went with Mrs. Packard to Bapt. communion. Mr. Hahn Acts 22:1. Came home to find a letter from Wm. Brown which made me very happy. It is 7 weeks today. Such a time at the Mission. Smith was in the back yard with cigar, some drink & oh in such a state. Went off & came back later. He thinks women have no feeling. Won't bow to me with my high-toned friends. Eve. Walked but girls did not sing. JUNE, 1899. MON. 5. Ther. Weather, Wend down town & Mr. Bughe exchanged waist for me. Bought a black silk one. JUNE, 1899. TUES. 6. Ther. Weather, Went with Abbie to South Hadley to take Eng. examination. JUNE, 1899. WED. 7. Ther. Weather, Went with Mrs. Packard to Mr. Lyford's wedding. Took Abbie to train for South Hadley. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 8. Ther. Weather, Stowe was examined before our church & Mr. Ash is to be re-baptized. Abbie came back from South Hadley. Mr. Story 32 Mip King 32 Carried around invitations. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 9. Ther. Weather, Fred Reeve is thinking of marrying an Irish Catholic. He has been overcome with heat. This evening I went with Mr. Reed to school entertainment at Ludlow. Gladys & Florence Wood came home with us. Agnes Minford is 19. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 10. Ther. Weather, Took Agnes Minford & Margaret Carter shopping. Let them buy Vichy etc!! Afternoon. Studied. Eve. Called on Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Webb & Eliz. Holden came. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 11. Ther. Weather, A.M. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom II. [L...] 2:3. In Bible class I asked about Satan. Brown didn't come to meeting. Joe thinks Smith when drunk may commit suicide! Daniels made a confession to me. Russia Germany LecksJUNE, 1899. MON. 12. Ther. Weather, Eliz. Gruyer, Gertrude Besse, Mrs. Reed and Gladys went to V.C. Mr. Tanner has accepted call to Brown. Ethel Van Deusen & I delivered invitations. Seneca [...] [Hare] & [Nieda] [...] [...] & [...] [...] JUNE, 1899. TUES. 13. Ther. Weather, Went to McDuffie graduation [Harnet] Chapin & Elsie Bolton. Mr. Cable spoke impromptu in Spiritual Possessives. Called on Dr. Moxom to ask him to pray. Out. Grace Gray came & we talked [stories]. Called with her on Mip Emerson. Abbie Tillingharte has failed at Holyoke in Lat. P., Cicero, [hist], passed in Caes. & Eng.JUNE, 1899. WED. 14. Ther. Weather, Hot! Lena & I are elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Adele Buffington came. Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Hahn came to Com. exercises one week early. Grace Gray & I took Vassarion to Jane Marsh, went to Rep. Office, to fire & met Miss Gruyer on car. Mrs. Hamblen & Julia called. Annie Howard's wedding day. Bertha Richardson graduates at Vassar. Mr. Story 33. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 15. Ther. Weather, Hard rain this afternoon. Small prayer-meeting. We talked about giving letters to members who wish to form [Belmont] Church. Grace Gray went away.JUNE, 1899. FRI. 16. Ther. Weather, Miss King 33. Mother came tonight. Dudley Lewis called. He goes to Andover tomorrow. Elizabeth Holden went home. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 17. Ther. Weather, Percy failed in her exam. in Geometry. I took Ray down town. Bernice Moore has just graduated at Boston Univ. & she came to lunch. Went calling with Abbie Tillingharte. Eve. Played to girls & made out reports. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 18. Ther. Weather, Dr. Long preached a grand sermon on Saving the world & losing your soul. He was fine in Bible class. Miss Emerson would ask me to dinner if he could come. A quite good meeting on Col. III. Eve. Bina Seymour and I were asked to call at Miss Emersons on Dr. Long. He was very sympathetic about my work and seemed deeply interested. Ella Russell came. JUNE, 1899. MON. 19. Ther. Weather, We had our school tea. Eve. Mr. Reed & Madeleine, Mrs. Webb and I drove in one carriage. Gladys & Ella Russell in another. JUNE, 1899. TUES. 20. Ther. Weather, Closing & Class Day exercises. Too long. Afternoon. I took the girls to the daisy field & Eliz. took others for ferns and they went to the Reeds & Reeds brought them home. Mrs. Barker came. Mr. & Mrs. Baldwings farewell reception. I met Mr. cooper of the Y.W.C.A. Russian Germ. [...] Germany [P...] [Judges] [Marlend] [Judges]JUNE, 1899. WED. 21. Ther. Weather, Mother & I went up to the [Brogce's] & saw McKinley. The first live Pres. I have seen. Afternoon. Girls went to Mr. Reeds office but I met Jacob Riis. P.M. Mabel Cone, graduated & Ray Wellman & Gertrude Besse rec'd certificate. Mr. Riis spoke finely. Miss King & choral class sang. Marg. Carter played, Dr. Moxom prayed & Mr. Hahn pronounced benediction. Nice letter about Mr. Brown from Mr. Stowe. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 22. Ther. Weather, All the girls left but Ethel Van Deusen. I went to the library. Clara Russell came on her way from Amherst. Union prayer-meeting at 1st Bapt. Church. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 23. Ther. Weather, Ethel Van Deusen left. Arranged letters all day. Called on Joe. Eve. Mother and I went driving with Mr. & Mrs. Reed. Gretty Hoblen left. The Mips Porters left the Porters. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 24. Ther. Weather, Finished arranging letters. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. Webb went to Pittsfield. Josephine [Sulphin] left Mrs. Porters. Quiet evening reading and playing. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 25. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Eph. 4:13. Sermon on Education. Too rainy for Mother to go. Mrs. [Litus] read fine paper in S.S. Lovely mission. Dugan (not Brown) was there. He says when tempted to drink he goes off into the country. Eve. Geo. Stowe, Ash. & Porter baptized. Dugan was there. Mr. Hahn brought me home. Text was Luke 16:10. Subject Baptism. JUNE, 1899. MON. 26. Ther. Weather, Began teaching Gertrude Besse, about 2 hrs. Afteroon. Called on Driscolls, Mrs. [Towsley] (out), Mrs. [Vining] (out) & Mr. Cooper of Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Baldwin has told me of Henry Chase Postmaster & I have written him about Mr. Dugan. [Kaighe] is Sec. of Holyoke Y.M.C.A. Eve. Mother & I went to Longmeadow, coming home called on Mip Emerson. JUNE, 1899. TUES. 27. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse for about 2 hrs. P.M. Went up to the Merrick reception. It took about 1 1/2 hrs to go by trolley. Met Gertrude Heywood and Mip Hubbard. Eve. Mr. Porter took Mother, Mip Porter and me driving. Washed my head. Marion Chapin is dead. JUNE, 1899. WED. 28. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse for nearly 2 hrs. Called to inquire for Annie Bailey. Met Gertrude Burleigh on Mr. Hahn's steps and brought her [home]. P.M. Took Miss Hastings to hear Lyman Abbott address High School. Mr. Hahn pronounced benediction. Introduced Miss Porter to Lyman Abbott. Came home & read to the children. Eve. Played and read David [Havens]. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 29. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse's lesson. Took Mother & Aunt Carrie to Chicopee Falls. P.M. Miss Porter went to Unionville for the night. Calls from Carrie King & Miss Hubbard of Holyoke. Vassar 69. Eve. We gave 56 members up to from Belmont Ave. Bapt. Church. Called on Joe & Mrs. Sweet. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 30. Ther. Weather, A.M. Went down town & saw Buffalo Bill parade with Lena & children from Dr. [Hurlbuts]. Came home to Gertrude Besse. P.M. Mother took lunch with Mrs. Bartholomew at [Na...] Club. I shopped. Mrs. [...] came from Pittsfield & went to Buffalo Bill, Edw., Marin, Lena, Mrs. Packard & Aunt Carrie. Mip Porter returned from Unionville. Eve. Mr. Porter drove Lena, children & me to Chicopee Falls. JULY, 1899. SAT. 1. Ther. Weather, Dudley telegraphs to his father. Rec'd diploma' [Everything] all right. Gertrude Besse passed VI Book of Virgil. I took Marin home. Find I can't stop at [Binghamton]. Celia called. P.M. Called on Miss Emerson. [Wayland] Smith coming out of [Salem]. He says I am 20 to him. Went down town. Eve. Mr. Reed took Mother, Mrs. Webb & me driving. P.M. Called on Mrs. Shipley & saw Margaret Irwin. Frank Richardson is 17. JULY, 1899. SUN. 2. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Hahn Matt. 17:20. Communion. Mr. Stowe rec'd right hand. Went into South Church S.S. Walked up with Gulicks. Prof. McGregory came to dinner. At Joe's I spoke on Heb. 12:1-11. About nine present. Joe feels blue about the summer. Miss Winter came by & we asked her in to tea. I walked home with her at 9 then called on Miss Emerson. Signed Gertrude Besse's Chemistry note books. "Looking into Jesus". My summer motto. JULY, 1899. MON. 3. Ther. Weather, Hot. Mother and I left Springfield 11.28. Reached Albany 2.43. Ate lunch. Went to D. & H. depot. Left at 4.25. Met Prof. Francke's little girl (of Harvard). She read [Heaworthe]. Reached Binghamton at 8.50. Maj. & Mrs. Hitchcock & Prof. & Mrs. Griffin met us. Also [young] Mr. Guyer. Decided to stay over. Couldn't telegraph. Enid Axtell is here. JULY, 1899. TUES. 4. Ther. Weather, Very hot. Visited all the morning. Left at 2.58(?). Reached [...] at 3.49. Met the Guyers, Harry Baldwin etc. Mr. Atwater called & took us to get soda. JULY, 1899. WED. 5. Ther. Weather, Drove to Grandma Atwaters. Called at library on Effie Scott. Left at 3.49. Reached Buffalo at 8. Found there was no 8.40 train on Lake Shore. We had to wait for the 10.45 train on Western N.Y. Went to restaurant came back in pouring rain. Reached Dunkirk at 12.05. No cars. Poured! Spent night in Erie House. JULY, 1899. THUR. 6. Ther. Weather, Reached Fredonia before breakfast. Surprised the family. Cousin Hattie, Maria, Mollie, Emma, Kincaid, Dora & Dorothy came tonight. Mother seems exhausted. Found letter from Wm. Dugan saying that he loved me but had no hope. JULY, 1899. FRI. 7. Ther. Weather, Mr. & Mrs. Van Buren of Omaha (Lill) & Letitia came this A.M. I wrote to Chautauqua and to Minnie. Began reading "The Workers" aloud. Eve. Took a bicycle lesson from the family. Went to library. JULY, 1899. SAT. 8. Ther. Weather, A.M. Rained in the night & today. Walked up town; slept. Read "Workers" aloud. Emma and I fixed my dress. Went to public library & read Chautauquan. Eve. Told funny stories & riddles. JULY, 1899. SUN. 9. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Morgan Gal. 5:16. "Walk in the Spirit". Fine sermon. Freedom of Spirit above letter is not because. Difference between feather escaping from bondage of duster and bird flying with purpose into free air. "I am tired of the word individuality". I am 38 today. Calls from Miss Lucy Hamilton of Batavia, Miss Denton & her niece Miss Atwood. JULY, 1899. TUES. 11. Ther. Weather, A.M. Cousin Hat, Emma & I walked down town. Bought things for cottage. Came home & slept. Letter from Minnie. P.M. Read "The Workers" [...]. Slept. Went to library & read Atlantic. Eve. We went to Miss Palmer's & Lucy Hamilton told our fortune from cards. [O] Rained at night. JULY, 1899. MON. 10. Ther. Weather, Spent the day at Oak Cottage. Bathed in the lake. Met a good many girls & Mr. & Mrs. Barnum. Cousin Hattie paid for carriage. JULY, 1899. WED. 12. Ther. Weather, Wrote to Fred Reeve. Emma & Marion sick. This afternoon we girls, all but Emma, went to the cottage to Mrs. Quinby's & Miss Frisbee's [euchre] party. Lucy Hamilton, Miss Olivier & I wandered on the beach. Eve. Letter from Lena. Edward, Mrs. Webb & Marion are all sick. Sat out doors all the evening. Came in & ate butternuts. Miss Hamilton repeated my prophecy, somewhat. My plans about staying here are to be broken up. I am to leave my work within 2 yrs. & go out into the world. I will marry without romance. JULY, 1899. THUR. 13. Ther. Weather, Mother, Cousins Hat, Maria, Emma, Mr. & Mrs. Van Buren & I went to Niagara. Took 10.20 train. Reached N. at 12. Lunched in Park. Crossed Steel Arch Bridge. Trolley to Chipper Trolley to Queensten Ferry to Lewiston. Grand Gorge Route back to Niagara. Horrid supper in restaurant. Emma stayed in Buffalo. We nearly forgot to get off at Fredonia. Rec'd a second l. [love] letter from Dugan!JULY, 1899. FRI. 14. Ther. Weather, I slept with Cousin Mary yesterday. Didn't feel well today. Emma didn't come back till night. Miss Atwood brought over lovely sweet peas. Cousin Hat rec'd funny letter from Fan. I read aloud. Slept. Mother left dinner table tonight to lie down. JULY, 1899. SAT. 15. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mother walked up town for first time. She weighs 77 lbs. Read The Workers morning & evening. Slept morning & afternoon. Finished Castle [Da...]. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. in library. Sarah Brown brought her colored 6 mo. old baby Lucile. EVe. Emma rubbed my head. Letters from Mrs. Sweet, Mr. & Mrs. Stowe. JULY, 1899. SUN. 16. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Smith Luke. 21:19. P.M. " " Eph. 3:19. Went to Bapt. Church all alone morning & evening. Miss Palmer was nice to me & took me to S.S. Mr. King had class. I also went to Christian Endeavor. Slept in afternoon. Read "The Workers". Began my blue shirt waist with help of family. Lillie & Mr. Van Buren came home. I couldn't find money & think I spent it. Sent blue prints to [Fan] Mac Farland. Monday. JULY, 1899. MON. 17. Ther. Weather, Went with Mame to examine a piano at Normal College. See July 16.JULY, 1899. TUES. 18. Ther. Weather, I was weighed today & they say I have gained 5 lbs. in 11 days & weigh 130 lbs. Sewed a little on shirt waist. Aunt Mary made Emma cry at breakfast. Cousin Hattie hears that Cousin Darwin Hule is not long for this world. We had a kind of picnic for children across creek. I learned to crack butternuts. Eve. Children danced & we played games. Called twice on Mrs. Atwood. Had two naps. Read The Workers a little. Wrote Mrs. Dugan. JULY, 1899. WED. 19. Ther. Weather, Rec'd lovely letter from Ray Wellman. Walked to bank etc. Home by way of Mip Palmer's. Worked on shirt waist. Slept. Had photo taken in group. Tried bicycle & fell. Had a letter from Mr. Chase Holyoke Post M. that Mr. Dugan was in sad condition & had enlisted for Philippines. I am so blue. Wrote him & the Stowes. Finished reading The Workers aloud. JULY, 1899. THUR. 20. Ther. Weather, Mother, Cousin Mollie, Hat, Ri, & I took the 11.20 train for Buffalo. Mr. Van Buren went home. We have met Will & Mate Olmstead. George, Lucy & Jack [Lucy] took me to see Lucy Smith & took me driving. In the evening I went with Jack on a tandem to the embankment. I think we rode 1 1/2 miles & I wasn't very scared. Then we ate ice cream. I saw Grace Goodyear in the street. JULY, 1899. FRI. 21. Ther. Weather, Called on blind Mr. [Modisette]. Had photos taken. Watched Buffalo Bill parade. Played duets with Lucy. Rec'd call from Mrs. Rogers. On our way to the station Lucy bought me "That affair, [next] door". We left Cousin Mary at the Smiths. JULY, 1899. SAT. 22. Ther. Weather, Rec'd nice letter from Mr. Francis. Emma [...] a shirt waist lawn party from 10.30 to 1. Slept. Tried to put [Lilitin] to sleep. Walked with Lill to bring Lilitin from birthday party. Aunt Mary came home. Mrs. [Kukone] invites me to a card party. Lucky I go to [cha...]. Sat up till midnight. [...] to Minford & to Eaton. JULY, 1899. SUN. 23. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Smith (Bapt.) Mat. 28:10. Difference between the Border Land of Christ & of Spiritism I. The former revelations marked one important epoch II. The revelations were made to worthy people. III. Revelations came not through a medium. IV. Revelations were worth something. I went with Dr. Kings class. Subj. Handwriting on Wall. Emma spent day at the cottage & other girls drove down. Eve. Bapt. Y.P.S.C.E Subj. Sabbath-keeping. Union service at Meth. church. Matt. 12:12. In the afternoon I slept & read [D...] & [Da...]. JULY, 1899. MON. 24. Ther. Weather, Read alound nearly all day That Affair Next Door. Mother washed my head. I slept. Wrote Lena. JULY, 1899. TUES. 25. Ther. Weather, Rain. Finished That Affair Next Door. Sent photos to Walter Aldridge. Refused invitations to Miss [Albras] picnic & Mrs. Kukone & Quinby's card party. Lucy Smith, Catharine Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Smith (?) called. JULY, 1899. WED. 26. Ther. Weather, Left Dunkirk at 9.08. Reached Chautauqua after 10.30. Came to Munich where I have board. Room in front parlor of Washington C. 11. Juo. Fiske Salem [...] 2.30. Grand Concert. Sherwood, etc. 5. Juo Fiske [Pocohontas] & Mr. Till. 7. Bapt. prayer meeting. 8. [D...]. Reading by Capt. [Lillenbland]. Met Dr. Gulick & [Larence] Skinner. Called at Mrs. Gulicks & saw 3 children. Will Todd writes of his boy born in May (2 mos. premature)JULY, 1899. THUR. 27. Ther. Weather, A.M. 8.30 - 9.30 Prof. Millers Beginning Lat. 10. Dean Hodges Church Social Mission. Met Rob Bliss & Mip [Muers] at College. 11.10 Beginning Greek by Prof. Scribner. P.M. 2.30 Mr. Fiske on Thos. Hutchinson. Encumbent Mr. & Mrs. Cooper. They want me to visit them. 4.00 Conference on Eng. Teachers. Will Todd invites me to Lakewood. Eve. Sat with Mip MacLaurie. Call from Dr. & Mrs. Gulick. Went with Rob to Jewitt House candy pull. Met Dr. Hervey, Prof. Street of Bible Normal College. JULY, 1899. FRI. 28. Ther. Weather, 8.30 - 9.30 Dr. Hervey Educator Problems. 9.30 - 10. Teaching Caesar. 10 - 11. Dr. Hodges Social Experiments. 11 - 12. Juo. Henry [Barnes] [Ch...] & [Brid...]. 2.30 Juo. Fiske. Chas. Lee Soldier of fortune. 4.00 Prof. Geo. Vincent C.L.C.C. Round Table. Eve. Rob & Miss Irwins called. Dr. Gulick's reception & paper on Anglo Saxon's boys religion. Met & surprised Grace Fairbanks. Met Mr. Hulls & Mrs. & Miss Cumming (Indian & V.C. 96) JULY, 1899. SAT. 29. Ther. Weather, 9.30 - 10.30. Conference of Lat. Teachers led by Prof. Miller. Talked about Prosody & Induction Method. 11. Judge Hutch of N.Y. Supreme Ct. on Christs Trial from Legal Standpt. Took 1 o'clock boat for Lakewood. Will Todd met me. Left me with Mrs. Aldrich & Miss Morrison. He soon brought over Eliz. & she said "Is this Aunt Nellie". Then in went to see Mr. & Mrs. Pogue & the Baby! Will took me to the 4.45 boat & told me of the baby's unexpected arrival & his own happiness. Kissed me good bye. Eve. Went with Mip Irwin & Mip [Meku] to the Concert. Rob went to door. JULY, 1899. SUN. 30. Ther. Weather, 9. Consecration Miss. Serm. Mr. [...] 11. Bishop Galloway Jer. 1:5. Nap. Dinner Nap. 4. Student Vol. Rally Mr. Lester (?). of Wesleyan. 5. Lovely C.L.S.C. Vespers. Bishop Galloway. Electric light can say For me to shine is Niagra Falls. Fine news the branch to have fruit. Eve. Rob called took me to Jewett H. Miss Irwin & I went to Song Service then visited in my room. Fine sermon by Hamilton of Englewood on Responsibility. Grand song service. JULY, 1899. MON. 31. Ther. Weather, 8.30 Prof. Jones. Faust. 9.30. Prof. Miller. Virgil. 11. Prof. A.B. Hart. Spaniard & American Conflict from 1752 - 1753. After dinner Prof. Miller talked to me. 2.30. Dr. Buckly. Judicial Estimate of [Gladstone]. 4. Mrs. Hervy. Club news Reading. 8. Prof. Clark. King Lear. Afterwards we told stories at Munice & I read Orphan Asylum letter. Letter from Mother, Carmen Dugan. D. is in Co. 7 26 Infantry at Plattsburgh. Barracks. He can't be good he says. Carmen 29 Warrall St. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 1. Ther. Weather, 8. College Chapel. Dr. Hervey. Read in library. 9.30 - 10.30 Jone's. [R...] & [Brok] 10.30 - 11 " In Memoriam 11 - 12. Prof. Hart. Am. & Spaniard. Slept. Bought Fiske's Hist. Rob called. 2 - 3. [Froebel] Self acting. Hervy Ran to boat landing with Grace Cooley's ticket. Took a bath & half packed. 5.00 Dr. Dunway. Nazareth. Wrote Mother. 7.30 Rob, Miss Innes, Mip Mickie & I went to 1st Vesper, [Service] "Old 1st Night" Fire works. Bishop Vincent Dr. [S...] [Vaker] Dr. Wallace Dr. Hurtburt Mrs. Frank Bear Soloists Dr. BucklyAUGUST, 1899. WED. 2. Ther. Weather, 8.00 College Chapel led by Prof. Miller. Rained hard but soon cleared. At 10.30. Rob took me to boat. Mr. Cooper met me aboard. I had good visit with family. Left at 4.30. Crowded boat. Thought I had left ticket behind. Bishop Vincent & Miss Frisbee on train. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 3. Ther. Weather, I have begun "Soldiers of Fortune" by Richard Hardy Davis. Three naps. Wrote to Mr. Dugan. While reading aloud this evening Walter Crosby appeared. AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 4. Ther. Weather, Hot. We began to read Soldiers of Fortune this A.M. but were interrupted by news of Cousin Darwin's Hulls death. Letitia seemed very sick today. We Wrote Dr. Avery. Slept a long while. Finished Six to Sixteen. Eve. Calls from Mr. & Mrs. Barnum etc. We talked of spiritualism hypnotism etc. Walter Crosby left tonight. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 5. Ther. Weather, Letitia is better today. Emma not well. I wrote to Cousin Sallie & Gertrude Burleigh. P.M. Slept. Went to library. Eve. Went to Library. We toasted marshmallows. AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 6. Ther. Weather, Mother, Cousin Maria, Dora & I went to Bapt. Church. & Cousin M. staid with us to communion. Mr. King preached Eph. 3:17-19. I acted very silly this A.M. about Mother's sewing. P.M. Slept & wrote Mr. Francis. Eve. My head felt tired so I remained home & we sang hymns. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 7. Ther. Weather, A.M. Wrote Emma Whittemore & Dr. [Fannee]. We finished Soldiers of Fortune. P.M. We girls all but Lill went to a thimble party at Mrs. Chatseys. I looked at her book-title book & heard phonographs. Eve. Began "Mary Anderson". AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 8. Ther. Weather, Felt sick all A.M. Read [Sonny] for few minutes then retired with hot bottle. P.M. Went to cottage, Lesters, Frisbees, etc. Sick headache. Better after tea. [Fire] on [beach] & water melon. Found letter from Mr. [Crow...].AUGUST, 1899. WED. 9. Ther. Weather, We finished "Sonny" & read in Mary Anderson. Wrote to Lena a love letter. Edith Ball invites me to visit her in Toronto. She has a three week old boy Allen. We all took our supper at the Episcopal Guild House. Called on Prof. Benedict's mother. Calls from Mrs. Jennie Cushing & Miss [Albert]. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 10. Ther. Weather, Very warm. We expected Mrs. Talcott (Lovely Lee) but she did not come. Writes she will come tomorrow. Got cross over my shirt waist & the machine. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. King led. "Dry Bones". AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 11. Ther. Weather, Lovely letter from Reeve. He made $135 one month. He led C.E. He is much in love with Mip Quinn but she is a Catholic & that bothers him. Wrote Ray Lloyd. Call from Mrs. Jacobs. Read Mary Anderson. Worked on Emma's fancy work. P.M. Slept. Again Lovely Lee did not come. Call from Nellie Cummings. She drove me to the library. Eve. Ri, Hat, & I walked. Sat on piazza. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 12. Ther. Weather, Hot. Letters from Lena & Clara Russell. Clara asks me to tutor her in Latin for about ten days. Emma went down to clean cottage. I finished Mary Anderson & began Betty Alden. Missed call from Mrs.AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 13. Ther. Weather, A.M. went alone to church. Young Wm. Barker a Colgate student from here preached good sermon on Mark 3:35. Relationship on our side; on God's side. Brother - oneness of purpose. Sister - sympathy. Mother - self-sacrifice. I taught two classes of girls very enjoyable. "Valley of dog bowls". Emma spent the day at cottage with Kate Frisbee's Buffalo friends. 2nd letter from Mr. Francis. Bad news from Stowe & Smith. We went to a meeting at Old Ladies Home. Eve. Sang hymns. Wrote to Smith. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 14. Ther. Weather, Cooler. A letter from Mr. Dugan in Plattsburg makes me very happy. He has started again. This is Letitia's 3rd birthday. We went to the Lake. Met Miss [McL...] & Mrs. Abbott there. Nellie [Clute] & I went in bathing. Dora & Mame went to a concert at Dunkirk. Kate Frisbee called. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 15. Ther. Weather, Cool. Had glasses mended & [Dom] broke them bringing them home. Read Betty Alden. Slept. Wrote to Capt. Eva, Mr. Buck & Josie Bartlett. Coming back from P.O. this evening I called on Mrs. Benedict. Very slight beginning of hay-fever. AUGUST, 1899. WED. 16. Ther. Weather, A little hay-fever. Finished Betty Alden. Began David [Harem]. Emma & Mame went to [Hidetown]. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 17. Ther. Weather, Read "David [Harem]". Left for Toronoto at 10.20. Lost 2 oclock boat so staid nearly 4 hrs. at Niag. Falls. Drove about Goat Island. Saw 3 Sister's Island. Stood right over America Fall. Reached Toronto about 9. Found Edith, Margaret, little Marg. nearly 4 & Allen nearly 1 mo. old. On boat talked with Eng. woman who had lived in Australia 19 yrs. & in India. AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 18. Ther. Weather, Hot. We visited [...] in the afternoon. Marg., little Marg., & I went to High Park & Lake Ontario. Eve. Edith & I rode around the Belt Line. Called on Mrs. Smith, Mr. Allen's sister, out. Sat on the steps. Pat Hutchenson did not call. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 19. Ther. Weather, A.M. Margaret & I went to Eatons & to Simpsons on [...]. Bought things for children & writing paper & candy. Started for home by 2 o'clock boat. Very crowded. Getting off the boat I turned ankle & could hardly get home. AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 20. Ther. Weather, Hot. Nursed my foot all day. Couldn't go to church. Hot & uncomfortable all day. Tried to read On Both Sides of the Sea. Slept a good deal. Wrote to Mr. Francis & Cameron. Rec'd Sadie Jone's picture. Eve. Played hymn tunes. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 21. Ther. Weather, Hot. Began to rain in A.M. but soon stopped. Mother walked to town & bought glasses. Dora & Lill took children to Dunkirk for photos. No hay-fever to mention. Foot better but couldn't get on shoe. Finished "David Harum". Slept. Wrote Mr. Dugan. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 22. Ther. Weather, Cannot get shoe on yet. Letters from Joe, (Mr. Francis), Y.P.S.E. of Eaton, Dr. Avery, & Smith will family pictures. Hoarse but no real hay-fever. Read all through aboard Auro Fullers "A Venetian June" a sweet story & Upper Berth. AUGUST, 1899. WED. 23. Ther. Weather, Today I put on shoe. In afternoon I took children to call at Old Ladies Home. Evening. I called on Mrs. Benedict & walked to the library. Began "Sign of the Four".AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 24. Ther. Weather, Exciting day. We have decided to leave next week Friday & go to Wyoming & on Monday or Tuesday go to Eaton. Letters from Coz. L. bank ($100) & Lena. Went driving with Nellie Palmer & a Mrs. Clark who has come here from [...] Penn. Prayer-meeting. Finished Sign of Four. AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 25. Ther. Weather, Letters from Mr. Francis & Dugan. Mr. Stowe wants to go to Eng. We went to a shirt waist party at Mip Lester's. Out lined our names for a quilt. Began "One Summer". Calls from Miss McLaury & Ella Lapham. Knit some this evening. Almost no hay-fever. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 26. Ther. Weather, Wrote long letter to Lena. Finished "One Summer". Cracked butternuts. Dora & Dorothy went to Buffalo. Mame was sick. Emma went to a card party. Calls from Mr. & Mrs. Morgan. Eve. Little rain. Went to library & called on Mrs. Benedict. Little more hay fever. AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 27. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. King Eph. 4:11-13. I.Necessity of growth. II. Means of growth. III. Measure of growth. Taught class of 3 girls. "Returning from Captivity" Ezra 1:1-11 This A.M. we had awful fight on Foreign [Ministries] P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Cousin Maria went to hear Mr. Balmer on Africa & his 5 African boys. Hay fever quite severe at night. Not much through the day. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 28. Ther. Weather, No hay fever all night but more than before through the day. Miss Talcott called. Wrote [Morsie] & Adele. Eve. [Called] on Miss McLancys. Began [Sane] Lunatic but did not like it. Began Beggars All. Lill, Letitia, Emma & Mame spent day in Buffalo. Sent [...] [address] to Cus L. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 29. Ther. Weather, Hay fever at night, very little today. Emma Brook came to lunch. Made loads of calls. Read Beggars All. [...] called. A.M. Took Letitia down town. AUGUST, 1899. WED. 30. Ther. Weather, More hay fever & some in the night. Dreamed about Mary Hubbard & wrote her. Read Beggars All. We went to Epicsopal tea. Ri & I went to South African concert. [Theodore] Crosby came. Dora & Dorothy returned. Letters from Ray & Ida. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 31. Ther. Weather, Most hay fever so far. Went down town. We all with Kate & Mrs. Frisbee & Jennie Cushing went to Lake. Bad hay fever. Went in bathing. Lost salts, fan, several handkerchiefs. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 1. Ther. Weather, Rained in night. We left Fredonia on 10.30 car. Wild time getting trunks off at 8. Emma, Letitia, & Dorothy came to Dunkirk. Left D. at 11.20 Reached Buffalo at 12.45. Mary Green Hubbard met us whom we had not seen in 20 yrs. Went to her home. Saw there her mother Mrs. Green, her grandmother Mrs. Smith, Mr. Hubbard & Helen eleven. Came away on 4 oclock train. Reached Dale at 5.45. Mrs. Avery & Pat Collins met us & we drove to Wyoming. Gt. big house. About 21 people in the house & more coming. Sat in parlor. I read aloud Tiverton Stories by Alice Brown & we told stories. Almost no hay fever. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 2. Ther. Weather, All hands washed dishes, prepared corn & beans etc. I began Fair Maid of Perth & Love in Old [Cloathes] Clothes, Bunner. Almost no hay-fever. We drove through gulf & to library. Eve. Played games. I had a sick headache & had to leave table but got better in eve. Mrs. Ward treated me. Mr. Boyden & [ ] came. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 3. Ther. Weather, Warm. Service in the parlor led by Mrs. Ward. Read a talk of Mr. Beecher's. Not interesting. P.M. Slept. Eve. The Hubbards called. Story telling & music. Not Sunday like. Almost no hay-fever. Read some of Mrs. [Slets] in [p...]. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 4. Ther. Weather, Cold. Almost no hay fever. Decided to stay till Wed. As Prof. Ward can't come today. Began Richard Carvel. Wrote letters. Slept. Eve. Played Dumb Crambo. Mrs. Arnold & Winifred called. SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 5. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mrs. Avery read her papers to me on Imperialism & Money. P.M. Slept. Read. Wrote letters. Eve. Drove in buck-bound 4 in hand. Prof. Ward didn't come. Mrs. Ward read to us. [B...] made candy. SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 6. Ther. Weather, Prof. Ward came this A.M. We took the following journey. Left Wyoming 11.18 Arr. Rochester 12.30 Left Rochester 2.24 Arr. Syracuse 3.54 Left Syracuse 4.30 Arr. Oneida Castle 5.20 Left Oneida Castle 5.27 Arr. Eaton 6.16 Trunks not put on at Rochester. I had some hay-fever not bad. Mother seems tired. [Lillie] is at home. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 7. Ther. Weather, Almost no hay-fever. Saw Walter [Moster] Mott. 4 1/2 mos. old. Called on Cousin Carrie & Cousin Jane. Call from Cousin Hattie. Mrs. [Durfie] working here. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 8. Ther. Weather, Almost no hay fever. Called on [Thomas], Cousin Hattie, Mrs. Richardson. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 9. Ther. Weather, Almost no hay fever. Chester [house] took us [four] on piazza. Miss Hastings & Mary Smith called. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 10. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Bamford Acts 27:21. The Ministering Angel. P.M. Slept. Talked. Cousin Jane & Geo. called. Led C.E. Subject "A Young Christian Endeavorer-[...]. I spoke of 'sowing wild oats" and "enduring hardness". Took off dresses & lay & talked. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 11. Ther. Weather, Calls from Mr. Thorne, & May Smith's mother. Mother seems much better. Ada brought her baby. Calls from Dr. Gifford, Prof. and Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. [Bisher], Rob, Katherine, Mr. Allen & Lizzie. SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 12. Ther. Weather, Left at 9.41. Train late. Reached Brooklyn about 9.30. Winifred has told me of her engagement to Harvey Dobson!SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 13. Ther. Weather, Worked on shirt waist. Bought my trunk (5.93). Aunt Lill came. Eve. Began "That Fortune" to Mother. Harvey came. Win is letting of her engagement except at V.C. There she will wait till Nov. when she has her ring. The family went down to congratulate him & he brought in ice-cream. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 14. Ther. Weather, Worked on blue shirt waist. Will & Ralph came. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Reeve called from 7.45 to 11.15. I fear he will marry Miss Quinn. He talked about steam pipes & little [dishonest] things. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 15. Ther. Weather, Finished blue shirt waist. Went over to Cooper Union but couldn't change dictionary. Called on Jennie Hughes - out. Mrs. Palmer here. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Dixon led. The members talked of what they would do this year. Mr. Jacobs goes the first of Oct. Winnie & Harvey rec'd many congratulations. More hay fever than I have had since leaving Fredonia. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 16. Ther. Weather, Winifred & Harvey went to Bay Shore & drove Mr. Hyde's horse home. They ate during their 40 mile drive glass of milk & plate of soup. I went to Military Concert in Park & heard Gov. Roosevelt. He said "No work is well done when done merely for wages". Called on Mrs. Skinner. Lucy was away. Mad. earned the Barnard Scholarship. The 1st Packer girl to do so. I began reading "That Affair Next Door". SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 17. Ther. Weather, Mr. Dixon Acts 1:1, 2:33. Mr. Dixon Eve. The New Birth. Harvey came to dinner & supper. We had heartshaped cakes & dinner cards with love [conundrums] & poems. Sang hymns. Went with Mr. Elliot's class. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 18. Ther. Weather, Call from Lucy Skinner. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Read Affair Next Door. Mrs. McLeans sewing for girls. SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 19. Ther. Weather, Finished Affair Next Door. Left N.Y. at 4 oclock. Found Warren Hill from Southbridge. Edw. is here. Ethel Van Deusen is to be sent to Mrs. Maltby-Meserole's school! Percy is not to return. Harvey sent me his photo. Letter from Stowe from Fork St. jail. He asks me to loan him $10! SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 20. Ther. Weather, Most of the girls came today. I took Edw. to his grandmas then called on Joe (out) & Mrs. Smith. She told me of Joe's goodness & Mr. Stowe's badness. P.M. Tried to help Miss P. receive [parents]. Rather hard when she won't introduce me! Met Eliza & then went down town again to intelligence office. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 21. Ther. Weather, I went to prayer-meeting but finding [...] I went to South Ch. & heard Capt. Cummings. Called on Miss Hastings. Began school. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 22. Ther. Weather, Mabel Cone is to help with teaching. Had some classes. P.M. we walked to [A...] pond. Slept. Eve. Played Peanut [ja...] (Miss Gruyer prize) & guessing tunes. Slept. Call from Mrs. Dr. Chapin. Mr. Story (1)SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 23. Ther. Weather, This A.M. Miss Gruyer, Marin & I went to Mt. [Firn]. Trip cost 55 cts. P.M. Went to library. Talked with "Willie" about Mr. Hubbell. Margorie Prentiss is not to come. Aunt Carrie came home. Marin said "I never expected to see you alive". Called on Joe. We discussed Stowe's drinking. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 24. Ther. Weather, Threatening. A.M. Mr. [Cong Kliss] of Bible Normal College. Luke 16:9. Dr. Moxom was ill. P.M. There were 16 of us at Joe's. Mr. Francis brought me marigolds & walked up to Hastings. Walked & sang but few minutes. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 25. Ther. Weather, Dreadfully blue over my work. Too many classes. Gave Florence Barker & Helen Keyser music lessons. Dudley Lewis called with Andover diploma & picture of Lafayette [M...]. Mr. Story (2). SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 26. Ther. Weather, My white gloves came. Mrs. Collins brought her daughter from Seattle. I drove down town with Mrs. Packard & then called on Mip Avery. Emma is ill. I may go to Vassar with Mrs. Collins. Mip King (1). SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 27. Ther. Weather, I am not to go to Vassar. Mrs. Collins went down town with me. They are Catholics. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 28. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (3). After prayer-meeting (Dean Hathaway led) Smith appeared in the hall. He looked and smelled awful. Says I ran away from him Sunday. Florence Barker went down for Dewey day. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 29. Ther. Weather, Ida Cox came today. She is a Baptist. Wouldn't play cards at the Old Maid party so we played Parchesi. I took the girls to Forest Park. We walked through to the Barney place. Mrs. Curtiss came to see about her niece. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 30. Ther. Weather, Rec'd Marg. Benedict's cards. Took Frances Booth to dressmakers then I went shopping. Brought Amy Gillette. Brought Virginia. Met Mr. Cooper on the street. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 1. Ther. Weather, Call on Mrs. Prof. Street of Bible Normal & the Coopers. Dr. Moxom. [Psuggestives] from International Council. No text. S.S. lesson on Gen.4. Joe's Mission Luke 16:19-31. Smith came afterwards & seems so weak. Has not drunk since Friday. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 2. Ther. Weather, Elizabeth Sherwood of N. Haven, Mrs. Curtiss's niece came today. I examined 9. [Knowlton] & Eliz. Sherwood in [Caes.]. They didn't pass. Mr. Story (4)OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 3. Ther. Weather, Examined Edana Collins in Caesar. She passed I think. I went down town. Sent my Defender's $5.00.OCTOBER, 1899. WED. 4. Ther. Weather, Miss Corser came here today. She is studying Grand Opera. Mip King (2)? I went down town. Called on Joe, Mrs. Cooper, Rose Dulton & Mip Emerson. I met a bride Mrs. Page of Orange whose husband is in Y.M.C.A. Helen [Files] expects a baby & has Kidney troubles. Edith is in Cuba teaching Cuban orphans. Letter from Mr. Dugan. He was to sail for Malibu the next Monday. He sent me a [...]. OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 5. Ther. Weather, [Geo.] Buffington & Mr. Cox in Springfield. Mr. Story (5). Chas. Rice led meeting. Read 1 Cor. XII. I played. Mr. Cameron there. I hear that Dr. Moxom's S.S. class is changed to Thursday night. Marg. Carter & Mary Cutler have gone to Boston to meet friends from Europe. OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 6. Ther. Weather, Slight rain. Miss Porter is 59. I gave her crokinole, the girls gave her [13] [doz] roses, Mr. P. gave her $50. This evening the girls had potatoes to dress in tissue paper. Rec'd Kate Frisbee's photo. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 7. Ther. Weather, Read periodicals. P.M. Went to park. Ruth Coe drove home with Mrs. Eames. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 8. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom Missionary Enterprise & Natural Expansion. Last Bible class as it is to be changed to Thursday night. At Mission two ministers helped lead. Stowe appeared just out of jail. Eve. Heard Dr. [Fannee] on Suggested Improvements of Scriptures. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 9. Ther. Weather, 1st Outlook class afternoon. Dr. Moxom came in. Mr. [Bosman] hovering between life & death. Mr. Story (6). OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 10. Ther. Weather, Florence Bradley & Robb. Ingersoll married. I did not go to the wedding. OCTOBER, 1899. WED. 11. Ther. Weather, Dr. Taylor called this [Monday]. He feared Winnie's [course] would suffer from her engagement. Called on Joe, [Mattie] Fiske & Carry King. Most of the girls went to [Barber] of [Seville]. I slept in Mrs. Packards room till they returned. Miss King (3). OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 12. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (7). Mrs. [Bosman] better. Meeting of Bapts. at 1st Church. Mr. Waterbury led Fellowship. OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 13. Ther. Weather, We went chestnutting this afternoon. Helen [Hundale] & Mip [Brayton] of Columbia S.C. called tonight. Girls danced in the gym. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 14. Ther. Weather, Sewed a good deal in my room. Mip Porter says I am noisy about the house. We went chestnutting. Got a good many chestnuts & apples. Marg. Carter and Mary Cutler came back from Boston. They went to see the people from Europe. Call from Mrs. Haskell Porter. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 15. Ther. Weather, Miss [Leitch] of [Ceylon] & Mrs. Helen [who] is going from South Church to [...] India spoke this A.M. Came home & slept. Felt effects of pills. Very few in mission. Stowe is again in jail. Frances acts stupid. Smith came to say he is going to Hartford. Mission talk Luke 3:1-15.OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 16. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (7). Eliz. got a horrid letter from Mr. U. OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 17. Ther. Weather, Letter from Hattie Bliss. OCTOBER, 1899. WED. 18. Ther. Weather, Marguerite Benedicts [wedding] day. Wish I could be there. Mrs. [Burman] died today. Took Eliza to Miss [M...] & went to [library]. Eve. Kneisel Concert at High School. Mip King 4. OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 19. Ther. Weather, Miss Gruyer's mother is to have an operation. Her grandfather is dead. Jennie Hughes wants me to speak at Hope Hall. Mr. Hyde led prayer-meeting. Mr. Story (9). OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 20. Ther. Weather, Elizabeth Gruyer went home. Mrs. Burman's funeral at 2. Mr. Baldwin spoke. Attie Lillingharts youngest brother was here to dinner. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 21. Ther. Weather, Studied most of the day. Eve. I went downtown on errands. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 22. Ther. Weather, This Will's birthday. He would be 50 years old. A.M. Dr. Moxom II Cor. 5:9. Christian Endeavor. We need Jesus. At Mission I talked on Mark 6:30-51. Joe says he is going to close Mission and leave church. I do not know how it will turn out. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 23. Ther. Weather, Rain. We have not heard from Miss Gruyer. Letter from Smith at Hartford. He went to Bapt. Church. Outlook class. Mr. Story (10). OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 24. Ther. Weather, Our Outlook class. We discussed "That Fortune". Miss Gruyer's operation was to be today. Letter from Marguerite Corning, Mrs. Gibson, & Ruth. October, 1899. WED. 25. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Gruyer's operation was successful. Miss King 5. OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 26. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (11). Mr. Stowe has been dropped from the church. Beautiful meeting. Mr. Hahn has come back. Mrs. [Hitchcock] came to lunch. OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 27. Ther. Weather, Girls read play tonight so I could study. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 28. Ther. Weather, This A.M. I took Ruth Coe, Marion Hill, Marg. Carter & Mary Cutler to train. They took Adanna & Helen Keyser to dressmakers, shopping etc. till 1.40. Did not walk. Gave two music lessons. Read. Eve. Worked in labratory. Miss Gruyer returned. October, 1899. Sun. 29. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Matt. 6:33. Father Mattice was in Church. Joe's Mission Rom. 8:28-39. Hopes that it won't be given up. Present only [Crownshield], Hunt, [D...], Porter, Smith. Afterward [Joe] made me examine the [plumbing]. Miss Gruyer walked tonight. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 30. Ther. Weather, Sent a letter to Mr. Dugan. Got up early to put Bible lesson on board. Miss Porter went to Northampton & dear old [Prof] is [coming] while Mr. Coenen is ill. Mr. Story (12). OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 31. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski (1) has come to supply Prof. Coenen's place. I took Eliza to Mip Mason. Then we went down town to Opera House, for umbrella, (looked) for my glasses etc. Came home in rain. Helped Florence & Eliza with Latin. Rec'd letter from Smith. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 1. Ther. Weather, Rainy day. Called on Rev. Mr. Quick. Saw Virginia. He proposed my getting ten people to pay 1.00 for 3 months. Went to Mrs. Lewis. Went to see Joe & he said I understood. Called on Celia (out) on [Comm.] Helen & found her. Etta, James, Helen & Celia. Mrs. Helen Bainfeld Jackson shot herself leaving 6 children. Miss King (6). NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 2. Ther. Weather, We took Marion home today. All went in & saw Virginia. They are talking of uniting 1st & State St. Churches. We [approved] a committee of 47. Mr. Hahn asked me to raise money for Joe. Mr. Tapley will give the $1.00 a month. Ruth Coe has given me $1.00. Mrs. Bennett of Ithaca came to dinner. Mr. Story (13). Madeleine Maxwell entered school. Miss Hitchcock 1.NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 3. Ther. Weather, We went to our first real meeting of College Club. Ray Jacobs present. Had tea & signed [cards], [letters].NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 4. Ther. Weather, I read Outlook. In the afteroon, I went walking & later down town for Mip Porter. Then Mrs. Gillette came. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 5. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mip Sara Wray spoke on [...] work in South Church. I did not like her. Some did. About 18 at the Mission. I gave Joe 2.54. He seems sick. The two nurses were there, a drunkard "Pierce", a new man who had been to East Indies. I spoke about ["Davids"]. I wanted to hear Mr. Hubbell, but had to take Mrs. Gillette to see Mrs. Porter. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 6. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Gillette went away. Juo [Ditler] writes he will pay me the money I owe him. Outlook class. Dr. [Slebbries] gave me $4.00 for the mission. Mr. Story 14. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 7. Ther. Weather, Spent the afternoon from 2.30 to 6.30 at Miss Mason's, connections & shopping. Interesting Outlook class. Prof. Podgorski 2.NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 8. Ther. Weather, My day out. I had head washed. Called on Joe & Miss Hastings. 5th Ave Church gave Dr. [Fannee] $1000. Miss King (7). NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 9. Ther. Weather, This evening I went over to 1st Bapt. Church to see Mr. Hubbell. His subject was "Little Faults". Miss Hitchcock 2. Mr. Story 15.NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 19. Ther. Weather, Meeting of College Club Elections. Pres. Miss Jacobs Vice P. Miss Price Rec. Sec. Miss Young Cor. Sec. Mrs. [Secleye] Treasurer Miss Ellerson Miss Porter went to N.Y. Abbie Tillingharte returned from her brother's funeral. NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 11. Ther. Weather, Miss Bostwick went to N.Y. & returned in the evening. Rained all day so Marion remained here. I went down town. Read a good deal. Eve. Read Century & Outlook to girls. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 12. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom II Cor. 5:10 Judgement Day. Beautiful Mission. 16 present. Mr. Diller brought my $2.00. Stowe there again. Converted last night! I told him what I thought of him. Smith good. A woman converted. Young man from Memorial church said he was interested. He was Mr. [Start]. Eve. Walked, read Fred, Maria & Me & sang hymns. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 13. Ther. Weather, Miss Porter came home tonight. Emma Holbrook's cousin's husband within a month of the marriage arrested for embezzling. Mr. Story 16. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 14. Ther. Weather, The girls went to the Little Minister. I went to bed early. Prof. Podgorski 3. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 15. Ther. Weather, Got up through the night to see meteors but it was cloudy. This evening Miss King & Miss Carr gave an entertainment. I slept with Miss McGregory. Went down town & to library. Felt cross & Mip Porter discovered it. Took bath. Miss King 8. Alcott Gardiner Eng. Buckly " NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 16. Ther. Weather, Dressed & went out to see meteors at 2.45. Felt dead all day. At prayer-meeting new electric lights. Joe and Mr. [Courrier] talked. Dropped watch in library. Mr. Story 17. Miss Hitchcock 3. NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 17. Ther. Weather, Miss Porter went to N.Y. for dress. I felt headachy. Dr. Moxom called & talked about my going to Bible class. Girls rehearsed & some made candy. NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 18. Ther. Weather, Miss Porter came home tonight. I finished [Women] in Economics. Marg finished Outlook reading. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 19. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Lovely meeting at Joe's. [Rev.] 21:1-11, 18-27. Mr. [Crowninshield's] brother hotel Keeper we prayed for. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 20. Ther. Weather, Outlook Class. Mr. Story 18. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 21. Ther. Weather, Outlook class in the evening. Discussed Women in Economics. Mrs. [Houghton] came & occupies my room. I sleep with Marion. Prof. Podgorski 4. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 22. Ther. Weather, I called on the Hahns. Heard Mr. Hahn & Mr. Quick speak of a letter that Dr. Fannee wrote congratulating either Mr. Grant or the church where Mr. Grant left. Called on Joe. Mr. [Crowninshield] there wants me to write to his brother. Miss King 9. NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 23. Ther. Weather, Miss Hitchcock 4. Mr. Story 19. Announced at prayer-meeting that we are not to unite with 1st Church.NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 24. Ther. Weather, This evening went to a reception for Mr. & Mrs. Page at the Coopers. Went with Rose Dutton. Called first on Mrs. Files. R. Helen 1st baby is 6 weeks old, a girl. Mrs. Webb is here. Mrs. Houghton went away. NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 25. Ther. Weather, Studied this A.M. I worked in labratory from 3.15 to 4.40. Went down town this evening. Mr. Schenck at Johnson's talked about Hamilton. He lives at 72 Northampton St. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 26. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Edw. Clark of Boston Eph. 1:3-6. Meaning of Life. I read Juo. 1: 1-18. Smith thinks Joe is too "plain" in his speech. Ruth Coe gave me $1.00 for Joe's Thanksgiving. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 27. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story 20. Had a little talk with Miss Gruyer about E.M.S. Went to Mrs. Porters without wrap. Mrs. Gillettes "Kilty" came. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 28. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski 5. Miss King 10. Girls had dress rehearsal. I went with invitations to the play to Eva Russell's, Mrs. [Crickers], Miss Emerson's & Miss Hill. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 29. Ther. Weather, Virginia Gillette left. I rec'd a peculiar letter provided by Joe. I took Margaret Carter, Mary Cutler & Gertrude Knowlton to train. Met the Mips Porter. Did shopping. Miss Gruyer, Mrs. Packard & Mrs. Webb took tea at the Porters. NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 30. Ther. Weather, Pleasant day. Marion Hill, Mary Cutler, Marg. Carter, Gertrude Knowlton, Ruth Coe away. Ida Cox went to her cousins & Eliza Buffington to Dr. Brooks. Mrs. Chamberlain, the Porters, Mr. Quincy Porter, Bessie & Lucy P. came to dinner. In afternoon Madeleine Maxwell had spread & then I read The Dusantes. Later we had ice-cream. A.M. Mr. Hahn. Good political sermon. Then I took Ida Cox, invited the Moxoms & carried pie to Mrs. Haskell's. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 1. Ther. Weather, This evening we had Economical Boomerang & Box of Monkeys. Dr. Moxom came early & we gave him dinner. Mrs. Webb went home. I dressed Marion. Mr. Hubbell's baby is dead. Agnes Minford came. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 2. Ther. Weather, Worked hard all day. Call from Mary Clarke. Went to library this evening to ask Mary Ashley to do typewriting. Mr. Stowe serious very ill. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 3. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Hahn Luke 22:10. Ida Cox went for first time. At mission Joe told God he had an awful headache for 3 wks. 15 present. Smith there. Spoke of my being [startled] by seeing Mr. Russell. Miss Gruyer walked with girls. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 4. Ther. Weather, Smith wrote me this A.M. Mr. Story 21. Outlook class. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 5. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski 6. Outlook class. I sat up very late. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 6. Ther. Weather, Went to Johnson's. Called on Mrs. Schenck 72 Northampton St & Carrie King. Went up to her room. She gave me her picture. Miss King 11. Called on Joe. We think it best to talk with E.M.S. DECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 7. Ther. Weather, Mip Hitchock 5. Mr. Story 22. S.S. elections. I collected 3.00 for Joe. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 8. Ther. Weather, Mip Gruyer's gymnastics began. Girls and I sang this eve. Edward has measles. Tomorrow is Marion's birthday & Eleanor Woods came to dinner.DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 9. Ther. Weather, Marion is 8. Ray is 28. I gave M. a butterfly. Went down town with Ruth Coe & Marion Hill. Miss Hubbard told me of Mary Merrick's taking my medicine. P.M. Walked & read. Eve. Library. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 10. Ther. Weather, Pres. Harris of Amherst. Eph. 3:20, 21. Smith didn't appear. Mrs. Stowe did. Joe prayed with me. Walked. Didn't sing. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 11. Ther. Weather, Went down town. Rec'd Mother's slippers. Mr. Story 23. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 12. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski (7) gave me a violin lesson. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 13. Ther. Weather, Today I went to corn-doctors with Edana, then I called on Joe, on Celia & Miss Emerson. Saw Cousin Helen Etta, Miss Whitman & Miss & Dr. Brewer. Miss E. kept me to tea & read her paper. Miss King 12. DECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 14. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story 24. Miss Hitchock 6. In prayer meeting Miss Hahn said they wanted Mr. H. to resign. Gardner BuckleyDECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 15. Ther. Weather, Miss Gruyer had gyms. This evening I read Red Rock to myself & girls served. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 16. Ther. Weather, A.M. Took Eliza Buffington & Abbie Tillingharte shopping. Abbie spoke of my liking to go to Johnsons. They had [H...] sent up from Walton for Miss P. & Lena. Miss P. thinks its for Lena & doesn't like it. Edana sent to her room to comb her hair. Mr. Reed telephoned to Eliz. about losing 192 lbs etc. Gladys invited me driving tonight. Eclipse of [sun] nearly [...]. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 17. Ther. Weather, Good sermon on prayer by Dr. Moxom. Smith had been drinking. Came to conver. Miss P. & Eliz. had a talk about walking. We both walked. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 18. Ther. Weather, Letter from Smith. Mr. Story 25. Outlook class. Took tea with Alice Wing & Ray Jacobs at Mrs. Tillingharts. Eliz. & Mr. Porter went to Thompson lecture after Eliz. had refused Mr. Reed. Eliz. had seen him & talked on street. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 10. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski (8). Outlook class. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 20. Ther. Weather, Eliz. & I had partridge supper at the Reeds. Miss King (13)? 3 PhysicsDECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 21. Ther. Weather, Last night I sat up until 3.30 packing. This was the last day of school. We left for N.Y. at 2.22. I went with Madeleine Maxwell. Found great trouble. Ruth was coming & Minnie had gone over to tell her that H. was gone. She went back to Rich. Harvey met Minifred. He gave her engagement ring. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 22. Ther. Weather, Went shopping. Mailed presents. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Dixon talked of [Mosby's] death. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 23. Ther. Weather, Finished Christmas preparations. Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Bertha went home before supper. Laura Breeze & the Jacobs were there. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 24. Ther. Weather, Mr. Dixon preached on Moods. Afternoon Agnes & I went to see Mrs. Palmer. I bathed her hands & head. I fear she is dying. Harvey came to tea. Almost went to sleep in church. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 25. Ther. Weather. Rec'd our presents. Will gave Minnie a gold watch & Frank $105. Harvey came to dinner. His present to Min was a sunburst pin with 84 pearls & a diamond. Minnie had terrible toothache & couldn't come to dinner. I called on Lucy Skinner. In the A.M. Helped fill candy boxes at church. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 25. Ther. Weather, Went to meet Fannie Aldridge at [Loesees] but didn't find her. Min's face all swollen. First I went to try to persuade Julia to return. I went over & saw Jennie Hughes Commander & Mrs. Booth. I am to spend Thursday night at Hope Hall. I went to [Wanamakers] got lunch & then bought my first (& last ?) pair of [Kalders]. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 27. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse was here. I rec'd a call from Henrietta Jessup. I bought the blue silk for my waist. Wrote letters, went shopping. I washed dishes for breakfast & dinner. Mrs. Morse & I went in the evening to Mr. Korn the tailors 432 DeKalb. DECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 28. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse is here. In the afternoon, I went over to Volunteers. Found that Mrs. Booth had a bad attack of angina pectoris last night. Jennie, May Allen, Mrs. Davis & I went up to Hope Hall No. 1. I addressed the boys on Paul's Conversion. 3 came forward & 3 raised their hands. we staid to supper. I went home to Orange with Jennie. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 29. Ther. Weather, Came back to meet Miss [Culting] and Thornton at Barnard Club. Then home to Mrs. Morse. Then Ruth & I went to Mrs. Palmer's funeral. Charlie acted drunk. Then I went to tailors & to Pratt to meet Miss [Culting] & [...]. Read a letter of Janice M. & retired early. Mother is willing I should go next yr. to Mrs. Booth. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 30. Ther. Weather, Washed breakfast and dinner dishes. Mrs. Morse is here. I wrote letters. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 31. Ther. Weather, Heard Mr. Dixon on Acts 8:8. 39. Augustus [Ch...] & the Professor came to dinner. Mother, Ruth, & I went to prayers & staid to tea at Aunt Susan's. I went about nine to watch night services. Fell down in street. Heard Dr. [Creyler], A.T. [Preisen], Stoddard, [Sears] etc on [Mundy]. MEMORANDA. Jan. 2. I owe Mother. 4.75 " 3. " " " 7.45 " 5 " " " 5.65 " 6 " " " 5.80 " 7 " " " 11.64 " " " 15.85 " " " 16.21 Apr. 1 " " " 36.29 " 3 " " " 36.67 " " " " " 40.90 " " " " " 43.93 42.07 49.02 54.50 54.75 56.74 56.54 57.34 59.38 64.38 42.38 42.73 43.23 43.53 44.63 May 8. 14.63 " 24 Mother owes me 5.37 June 16 " " " 5.11 " 28 " " " 2.11 MEMORANDA. Mother owes me 16.05 July 8 " " " 15.05 " 11 " " " 15.25 12 " " " 15.42 13 " " " 18.57 14 " " " 22.57 15 " " " 22.67 23 " " " 28.97 Aug 3 " " " 39.34 " 5 " " " 43.34 11 38.39 " 11 " " " 34.03 " 15 " " " 17.53 " 17 " " " 29.53 " " " 24.53 25 " " " 24.38 " " " " 23.81 " 26 " " " 27.66 29 " " " 27.83 28.13 30 " " " 27.68 27.93 Sept. 1 31.29 35.54 " 13 38.11 15 " " " 46.11 49.94 49.49 48.42 MEMORANDA. Nov. 11 Mother owes me 47.42 " 25 " " " 45.17 Dec. " " " 44.18 41.51 41.15 Dec. 23 " " " 73.33 72.94 Dec. 26 " " " 72.29 71.98 68.96 73.86 67.00 65.37 65.12CASH ACCOUNT. Date Received Paid Jan Left over 174.55 1 Church & S.S. .25 2 Mrs. Palmer .30 3 " " .35 Car fare .10 Batiste 2nd [h] .15 Shoe string .06 Millener's fold 1.66 Sleeve protectors .30 Belt fasteners .10 Buckle .49 5 Telegram .20 6 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Board 5.00 Haus. Pl. Ch. .05 7 Wire trimmed hat .25 [Ilpine] hat 1.20 Compromise Waist 1.75 Hairpieces 2 doz .24 N.Y.- Spring & trunk 3.25 Handkerchief .60 8 Church .15 9 Car fare .15 Board 3.00 Trunk .50 Minnie present .46 Mrs. Booth present .25 174.55 21.91 CASH ACCOUNT. Jan. & Feb. Date. Received. Paid. 174.55 21.91 Credit for gift .79 9 Shoe Strings .10 10 Soup for Joe .20 15 Joe .25 South Ch .15 18 Stamps 1.00 25 Tooth powder .20 Testament .27 Curlers .08 "Dooley" .85 Blacking .20 Rubbers rings .20 Envelope .04 Bottle .05 Candy .16 Car fare .05 28 South Hadley .40 29 Joe's .25 S.S. .05 22 Joe's .25 5 Pts. .20 Outlook 2.50 4 Salary 10.00 5 Church etc 4.10 7 Candy .15 Cheese Veil 185.34 33.61 CASH ACCOUNT. Feb. & Mar. Date. Received. Paid. 185.34 33.61 12 Church etc. .35 11 Stockings 3 pr. .36 Stamps .25 Veil .25 Cheese .10 Games .85 19 Church .05 Joe .25 24 Volunteers 1.00 Music .10 Telegram .20 26 Joe's .25 South Ch. .05 " S.S. .10 2 Library .06 Helping H. .25 3 Cravat .25 " Gypsum .05 5 Joes .25 Bapt. Chu. .05 Church seat 1.00 Benev. 2.00 6 Mutual Ass. 3.50 7 Car fare .10 Joe .25 8 For Miss 1.00 185.34 46.59CASH ACCOUNT. Mar. Date. Received. Paid. 1 185.34 46.59 11 Car fare .05 12 Church & Joe .25 14 Car fare .05 17 Ruth's gift .66 17 Stamps .34 18 Ass. Alum. 1.00 19 Joe .25 20 Miss [M...] .50 21 Red waist 6.00 Shoe string .05 Car fare .05 Rubbers .45 South Ch. sup. fare .70 22 Miss P. 215.00 Gloves 1.50 Pens .50 [PhenO] Caf. .23 Filler paper .35 Soup .20 27 Church etc. .80 Ticket 2.75 Kneisel 1.00 Marg. Hall .75 Rosenthal 1.50 29 Carriage .50 Paper .04 400.34 67.06CASH ACCOUNT. Mar. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 400.34 67.06 29 Trunk .75 30 Dress waist 3.40 " " 1.25 Spools .16 Lining .30 Soda water .20 Car fare .15 [bustle] .75 31 Braid .45 [...] .75 Silk dress 12.75 [Linings] .93 Mrs. Palmer .48 Church etc. .45 3 Velvet rib 1.10 3 1/2 flannel 3.15 Hooks & eyes .13 Seam binding .15 3 piece rib. 1.31 Telephone .10 Tooth powder .25 Cakes .50 Stamps .62 Buckles 1.06 Ribbon .34 Brush braid .40 400.34 98.94CASH ACCOUNT. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 400.34 98.94 Velveteen .28 3 Car fare .15 2 Mrs. Morse 3.00 Bank interest .86 5 Mrs. Morse 5.00 [Still Worcester] 3.00 6 Car fare .10 Library .10 Golf skirt 6.95 Silk .37 Shoes 2.40 Mrs. Wise 1.50 Ribbon white .45 Ribbon black .85 Belting .16 Hooks & eyes .12 Buttons .08 Mrs. Morse 1.00 Bertha's pic .25 Shirt waist 1.89 7 Mrs. Palmer .10 Mrs. Morse 2.00 Mission Church .10 8 Thread .08 Buttons .05 Shoe Laces .08 401.20 129.00 CASH ACCOUNT. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 401.20 129.00 8 Gloves 1.00 Soda Water .05 Visiting cards 1.00 Brush braid @ 7. .35 Ribbon .45 Mrs. Palmer .50 " " 1.20 9 Church .10 10 Board 7.50 Wash board .50 Mrs. Morse & Palmer 2.00 Car fare .10 Trunk & ticket 3.25 Peanuts .10 Oranges .25 Chemistry .50 Skirt .59 Mrs. Palmer 1.65 " Morse .75 Car fare .10 Carriage .25 11 Buttons .05 Filler .05 Dress shield .25 [Oregon] .90 401.20 154.94CASH ACCOUNT. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 401.20 154.94 11 Perry pict. .09 Wrestler of Phi .05 Clock .75 Expers .30 Trunk .25 Mrs. Palmer .60 16 Joe .25 18 Car fare .10 Candy etc. .20 20 City Bapt. .25 22 [Phiny] & Caf. .23 23 Church .05 Joe .25 25 " food .36 Drugs .70 Marys flowers .20 Soda W. .10 28 Forest Park .10 29 Shirt waist 3.00 Pins .12 Watch chain .15 Labels .07 Candy .12 St. car .05 30 Little Waist .75 Joe .25 401.20 164.28 CASH ACCOUNT. May Date. Received. Paid. 401.20 164.28 1 Geometry .75 Festival book .25 6 Music Fest. 7.00 7 Church 6.75 Joe .25 8 Stamps .35 Car fare .05 Church .05 9 Car fare .10 Stocking Sup. .10 11 Insurance .25 Stamps .50 13 Dr. [Stibbries] 1.00 Medicine .40 Cocoanut .05 Hat 3.87 14 Church .05 Joe .25 16 Umbrella mended .15 Pins .02 17 Candy .05 20 Car fare .05 21 Church .05 Joe .25 23 Car fare .15 24 Miss Porter 20.00 421.20 187.02CASH ACCOUNT. May & June Date. Received. Paid. 421.20 187.02 27 Supporters .19 Pins .05 Car fare .05 Paper .02 31 [Mechir.] gift 2.00 28 Church .05 Joe .25 29 Car fare .05 3 " " .05 4 Stamps .50 " Church 3.05 5 [Nells] book 2.25 [Bertha's] book 3.00 2 shirts .50 Waists 5.00 Stamps .47 6 Soda .05 7 Phosphate .05 Car fare .05 8 Soda .05 10 Gloves .50 Waist .50 Joe's Coffee .25 13 Car fare .25 Library .16 Candy .05 Stamps .50 421.20 206.46CASH ACCOUNT. Date. Received. Paid. 421.20 206.46 14 Car fare .10 16 Carriage .75 17 Trunk .25 Waist .50 Shoes 3.00 Sponge .10 Hat pins .05 18 Joe's .50 20 Car fare .10 21 " " .20 22 Dates .12 Library .66 24 Crackers .05 25 Church etc. .40 26 Car fare .30 Prunes .20 Tar paper .25 27 Car fare .25 29 " " .30 Candy .25 Compact .10 Salary 230.00 Postals .10 30 David [Harun] 1.00 Postage .14 Washing .21 651.20 216.341170 CASH ACCOUNT. June July Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 216.34 30 Car fare .05 Belt .38 Cravat .25 1 Car fare .05 Stamps etc .66 Stationery 5.67 [...] [air] .75 Unaccted 1.56 2 Church etc. 13.35 Express .35 Mission 1.00 Stamps .06 3 Servants .75 Carriage .50 Spr-Albany 2.34 Papers .13 Trunk .25 Albany-Waverly 4.95 Lunch .37 4 Waverly-Buff. 3.26 Figs .10 5 Trunk .25 Buffalo-Dunk. 1.15 Supper .30 6 Hotel .50 651.20 255.321035 CASH ACCOUNT. July Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 255.32 6 Car fare .10 Trunk .10 Man .05 Stamps .50 8 Board July 6:13 4.00 Pens, ink, glue .23 Peanuts .10 Dress skirt 5.00 9 Church .05 11 Cottage .10 Tray .10 12 Carriage .30 Washing .34 Niagara & ret. 1.15 Niag. to Chip .25 " " [Queerish] .35 Ferry .10 Gorge Route .50 Supper .20 14 [Board] 4.00 Clock .30 15 Shoes soled .50 " Pad .10 16 Church .05 17 Shirt waist .30 Belt supp. .05 651.20 274.14 195 CASH ACCOUNT. July Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 274.14 19 Glasses mended .15 Dress braid put on 1.00 Washing .32 Board 4.00 20 Buffalo & ret. 1.95 Car fare .10 21 " " .10 22 Candy & peanuts .15 Blacking .25 23 Church Bapt. .10 25 Photos .30 Wash .25 Library .02 Hamp & pins .10 Shoe shop .03 Paper .25 Sugar .08 26 Car fare .10 [Chand] & ret 1.25 Entrance 1 wek 1.50 Grape juice .05 Music .05 Note book .05 Paper .04 27 " .04 Cheese & crackers .14 Soap .04 651.20 286.55 8.00 CASH ACCOUNT. July & Aug. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 286.55 28 Paper .04 29 Soda W. .05 31 Picture & paper .09 [c...] .25 Childrens [...] .25 1 Board at mission 7.00 Fiske History 1.00 Paper .05 Soda .05 2 Midway & ret .25 Popcorn etc. .08 Car fare .10 Music .10 Bible [course] .50 Wash .65 5 Board 4.00 Marshmallows .10 6 Church .12 11 Lining .11 " Board 10-16 4.00 Collars .06 12 Wash .45 Toy .10 Stamps .50 Wash .35 13 Bapt. church .06 651.20 308.81 8.00 CASH ACCOUNT. Aug. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 308.81 15 Glasses 1.00 14 [...] exc. 2.15 15 Peanuts .10 16 Camphor ice .10 17 Salts .25 Tooth paste .25 Candy .25 Telegram .26 Baggage ch .10 Dinner & fee .45 Carriage .15 Baggage ch .10 Car fare .05 19 Books & game .53 Paper .15 Candy .12 Baggage ch .05 Car fare .10 Supper etc .30 Board, 17-23 4.00 [L...] .15 Watch 1.00 2 washes .57 26 Postals etc .15 Sugar .04 Board 4.00 651.20 325.18 5.00 CASH ACCOUNT. Aug. & Sept. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 325.18 27 Fredonian Ch. .11 African boys .25 Cheese cloth .15 Stationery .22 28 Collars .08 30 Stamps .15 South Af. .45 31 Carriage .25 Library .04 1 Washing .50 Trunks .93 Car fare .10 Dunk.-Buf. 1.15 Car fare .10 Trunks .50 Buf.-Dale 1.08 Candy & paper .15 06 Fines & Stamps .07 Wyoming-Rochester .65 Ellen .25 Trunk .25 Car fare .05 Dinner .30 Strap .75 Mc Clure .10 Roch.-Syra. 1.62 Trunk .20 651.20 335.635.88 CASH ACCOUNT. Sept. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 335.63 Syr-Eaton .88 Fruit .15 Bus .10 Trunk .15 10 Church .05 11 Grapes .12 12 Eaton-N.Y. 5.00 Bus .15 Car fare .10 13 Trunk .38 12 Paper .03 13 Trunk 5.93 Quills .29 Hooks & eyes .10 Writing paper .17 15 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Car fare .20 Bag .23 Handkerchiefs .75 16 Car fare .10 17 Church etc. .35 18 Ticket 2.75 Mrs. Palmer .85 Shirts .19 19 Board & wash 5.35 Trunk .50 361.60CASH ACCOUNT. Sept. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 361.60 19 Winifred's college 200.00 19 Car fare .10 Trunk .25 Stamps 20 Express .45 Stamps .21 Car fare .05 23 Trip to Mt. Fern .55 Tutored 3.20 24 Church .05 Mission .25 25 Gloves cleaned .07 Mip Porter gift 1.00 26 Pins & needles .13 Car fare .05 27 Miss Porter 25.00 Hairpins .25 Shoe string .05 2 collars .25 29 Peanuts etc. .06 Car fare .10 Stamps 1.00 30 [S...] pin 1.00 Testament .25 Glue .05 1 South ch & SS .10 679.40 567.87CASH ACCOUNT. Oct. Date. Received. Paid. 679.40 567.87 3 Mip Porter 5.00 Volunteers 5.00 Shoe Strings .10 Tin cup .05 4 Car fare .10 7 Forest Park .10 Peanuts .10 8 Joe's .25 South Ch .10 State St. 1.25 11 Car fare .10 Tin .05 Mrs. Browning 3.75 Robt. Bruce .15 Ruching .25 Tooth paste .25 Candy .15 Watch ch. .10 12 Bapt. Un. .15 15 Joe's .25 21 Necktie .25 4 collars .50 Crokinole 1.25 Mrs. Browning .75 [Muncy] .10 Car fare .10 684.40 583.07CASH ACCOUNT. Oct. & Nov. Date. Received. Paid. 684.40 583.07 21 3 prs. stockings 1.00 22 Church .05 Joe's .25 28 Watch [band] .50 [Beusine] .10 30 Express .31 " Stamp .50 29 South ch .05 Joe .35 31 " food .53 Glasses 1.00 Watch ch .15 1 Car fare .20 4 Paper .11 5 City Mission .25 8 Hair washed .50 Buttons .10 10 College Club 3.00 11 Gloves 1.00 12 South ch .05 Stamps .32 Hairpins etc .25 15 Car fare .05 18 Pheno Caf. .23 19 South Ch. .05 24 Car fare .10 684.40 594.07CASH ACCOUNT. Nov. & Dec. Date. Received. Paid. 684.40 594.07 24 3 prs drawers 2.25 25 Car fare .05 26 South Ch. .05 25 Candy .10 29 Car fare .15 Hair pins etc. .32 30 City Bapt. M. .25 3 State St. .10 Joe M. 1.25 Marions slip .64 Edw. " .35 6 Car fare .10 Rev. of R. 2.25 Salary 10.00 Chocolate .05 8 Mission .10 Church .10 9 Stamps .15 Stamp case .38 Gloves .50 Apron .25 Handkerch. .25 [bun] .50 Tooth brush .20 Table [cloth] 2.67 10 Church .05 694.40 607.10CASH ACCOUNT. Dec. Date. Received. Paid. 694.40 607.10 Express .36 [Repub.] Gess. 1.10 Car fare 15 190.00 16 Cabin & Field 1.10 Almanac .10 Paper .03 Cromwells [O...] .95 Ribbon .24 Red Rock .95 [H...] Writing 1.10 " " 1.10 Cromwells [O...] .95 Cravat .25 Handk. .25 Mittens .25 Picture .20 19 [H...] W. 1.10 Paper .10 Church 7.00 21 Ticket 2.75 Carriage .40 Trunk .75 Car fare .10 Paper .03 884.40 628.26 CASH ACCOUNT. Dec. Date. Received. Paid. 884.40 628.26 22 Carlyle .60 Camp & Field 1.08 Salt spoons (2) .50 [Wooly dry] .54 Car fare .05 Will's book 1.00 Slippers .70 Fishermans [Ink] -95 .55 Hat pin .50 Stamps .84 Purse .65 24 Church etc .35 Mrs Palmer 1.00 24 Car fare .10 26 " " .30 Lunch .40 [Kahlus] 5.00 Rubbers .60 Tooth powder .31 27 Car fare .05 Silk for waist 2.97 [Steels] .10 Pins .12 Sewing silk .09 Board etc. 5.75 Ruth's cahin 1/2 1.13 884.40 653.54CASH ACCOUNT. Date. Received. Paid. 884.40 658.54 Car fare .20 Dress goods 9.00 Car fare .25 Lining .30 Telephone .10 Mrs. Morse 4.00 Skirt lining 1.65 Cotton facing .23 Hooks & eyes .10 Nightgown .49 Seam [binding] .14 Handk. .30 Skirt .97 Car fare .10 Unacc't 19.00 Trimming .63 Mrs. Morse 4.00 30 Church .15 Car fare .25 884.40 685.40 Mother's sum. board 26.50 711.90 Traveling for Mother 26.88 738.78 EXPENSE FOR Charity Date. Amount. 1 -1.28 Hausen Pl Church & SS .25 -1.53 8 " " " " .15 -1.68 15 South Ch & SS .15 -1.83 Joe .25 -2.08 22 " .25 -2.33 29 " .25 -2.58 5 Pts .20 -2.38 Fe 4. Salary 1.00 -1.38 10 Joe .25 -1.63 5 " .25 -1.88 10 South Ch .10 -1.98 5 Bapt. " .10 -2.08 Jan. Pew & benev. 3.75 -5.83 19 South Ch .05 -5.88 Joe .25 -6.13 Miss [Hurdale] .85 -6.98 24 Volunteers 1.00 -7.98 26 South Ch .05 -8.03 " SS .10 -8.13 Joe .25 -8.38 Mar.5 " .25 -8.63 Church seat Feb 1.00 -9.63 Benev. Feb. 2.00 -11.63 Bapt. church .05 -11.68 7 Joe .25 -11.83 For Miss 1.00 -12.83 13 " " .20 -13.03 South Ch .05 -13.08EXPENSE FOR Date. Amount. Mar. -13.08 29 Joe .25 -13.33 22 Salary 21.50 8.17 25 Joe's soup .20 7.97 27 Joe .75 7.22 Christ Ch .05 7.17 Apr.2 Haus.Pl.Ch .40 6.77 Plymouth " .05 6.72 Interest .09 6.81 7 Miss church .10 6.71 9 Hauson Pl. .10 6.61 16 Joe .25 6.36 20 Bapt. City M. .25 6.11 23 South Ch .05 6.06 Joe .25 5.81 25 " .25 5.56 May 8 " .25 5.31 " " Bapt. Ch. .05 5.26 " " Benev. Mar & Apr.4.50 .76 Church seat " " 2.25 -1.49 14 South Ch .05 -1.54 Joes .25 -1.79 " .25 -2.04 1st Bapt. .05 -2.09 24 Salary 2.00 -.09 28 South Ch .05 -.14 " Joe .25 -.39 Jun 4 Bapt. benev.May 2.00 -2.39 " " " seat " 1.00 -3.39 EXPENSE FOR Date. Amount. 4 Bapt. church .05 -4.44 10 Joes coffee .25 -4.69 18 Joe's Miss. .50 -5.19 25 " " .25 -5.44 South Church .10 -5.54 State St. " .05 -5.59 29 Salary 23.00 17.41 July 2 South Ch. .05 17.36 Bapt.seat June-Sept.4.25 13.11 Bapt.benev " " 8.50 4.61 Poor friend .05 4.56 Missionary sick .25 4.31 Joe. .25 4.06 Bapt. City 1.00 3.06 9 Fredonia Epis. .05 3.01 16 " Bapt. .05 2.96 23 " " .10 2.86 31 Childrens vac. .25 2.61 Aug.6 Bapt. Church .12 2.49 " 13 " " .06 2.43 27 " " .11 2.32 African boys .25 2.07 Sept.10 Eaton Cong. Church .05 2.02 " 17 Hauson Pl .35 1.67 Interest .32 1.99 24 South Ch. .05 1.94 " Joe's M. .25 1.69EXPENSE FOR Date. Amount. Sept 1.69 27 Salary 2.50 4.19 Oct.1 South Ch. & SS .10 4.09 3 Salary .50 4.59 Volunteers 5.00 -.41 8 South Ch. .10 -.51 Joe's .25 -.76 State St. seat Oct. 1.25 -2.01 11 Bapt. Union .15 -2.16 15 Joes .25 -2.41 22 " .25 -2.66 " South Ch. .05 -2.71 29 " .05 -2.76 " Joe .35 -3.11 31 " food .53 -3.64 Nov.6 City mission .25 -3.89 12 South Ch. .05 -3.94 19 " " .05 -3.99 30 Bapt. City Miss. .25 -4.24 Dec.3 State St. .10 -4.34 Joe 1.25 -5.59 6 Salary 1.00 -4.59 Bapt. Ch. .20 -4.79 10 South Ch. .05 -4.84 15 Salary 19.00 14.16 20 Bapt. Benev. Dec. 7.00 7.16 24 Church Haus. .35 6.79 Mrs. Palmer 1.00 5.79 31 Haus. Pl. Ch. .15 5.64 EXPENSE FOR Mother Date. Amount. June 21 Car fare .10 26 " " .10 29 " " .10 " corn plant .10Selections for Mission talks. Matt. 12:34-36 Peace for young [me]49-13 "The man dies within us when we are willing to accept ease instead of growth & pleasure instead of truth" "Even the basest men, if they are not physical degenerates, have moments of remorse, the most careless have hours of regret, & of feeble resolution: the most reckless have at times the sense of responsibility"C.M.Raymond. from Minnie Richardson vol. 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Creator: Stephenson, Mary (Sheldon)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Teegarden, Mary Treat
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1867

Creator: McGraw, Maria (Dickinson)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Wyman, Anne (Southworth)
Transcriber(s): James, Evan
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1878-1880
Text: 1878-1880 Wyman2 We had my trunk checked over to the boat and were told to look after it about half an hour before reaching Poughkeepsie. We breakfasted on board the boat and went to the Albany [Day] boat which we were to take to Poughkeepsie. Father saw two ladies from [Canton] and introduced me Miss Everett and Mrs. Ellis. He was intending to leave me on board the boat, but we felt so badly that he concluded to go as far as [Nyack] and take the cars home or, rather, to New York. Oh, I was...
Show more1878-1880 Wyman2 We had my trunk checked over to the boat and were told to look after it about half an hour before reaching Poughkeepsie. We breakfasted on board the boat and went to the Albany [Day] boat which we were to take to Poughkeepsie. Father saw two ladies from [Canton] and introduced me Miss Everett and Mrs. Ellis. He was intending to leave me on board the boat, but we felt so badly that he concluded to go as far as [Nyack] and take the cars home or, rather, to New York. Oh, I was homesick when left me! And I was tired, too which makes it worse. But the scenery up the Hudson was just grand. I enjoyed the first part of it exceedingly; but at last I was too tired to enjoy it very much. I must tell about the Hudson. For a long way after leaving New York the Palisades extend along the west bank, and on the east the country is hilly and has very many beautiful residences. Both banks are prettily wooded all the way, the trees being cedars, shaped like sugar loafs. The Palisades are very high, rocky bluffs,3 rising perpendicularly from the very waters edge, or from a sloping sand-bank, or narrow strip of low, level land, on which often houses are built. The sides of the Palisades have a little verdure, and are much groved as if by the sand washing down the sides. Near the end of the Palisades, and almost on the verge, it seems from the river, is the Palisade Mountain House. What a view must be seen from it. How I admired the residences on the opposite sides. Many of them crowned hill-tops and the beautifully sloping sides, and the trees surrounding rendered them charming. I saw two that were built after the fashion of ancient castles, and to see them, on could imagine herself looking back into antiquity. Further on the highlands were broken into high hills - mountains the guide-book called them. I especially noticed two that stood on opposite sides of the river. Old Crow's Nest & Sugar Loaf. I think the latter deserved its name; for it was very [sym-]4 metrical, but its sides were not so sleek as the sides of a sugar loaf. We passed by Constitution Island, the home of Miss Warner, author of "Wide Wide World." We also passed Stony & West Points. At the former are strong bluffs, not so high as the Palisades, but having no verdure on their sides. No wonder they called the place "Stony" Point. At the foot of the bluffs were low stone houses that looked as if they might have belonged to the fort. There was a light house on this point and one at West Point also. At the latter place we saw the library of the Academy, distinguishable by the dome. Just above the West Point was the place where, in 1776, they stretched across a chain to keep the British from going up the Hudson. We saw, too, the house which Gen. Washington made his head quarters. It was stone, with a low, sloping roof. Near by it stands a flag staff. It is situated just south of Newburgh. The river, after we left the Palisades, grew narrower, and had more bends. Indeed, in some places it seemed as if we were shut in5 on all sides and there was no way to pass out. Then how pretty it looked to discover the channel and see it gradually widen. At one place the angle the river burned was so sharp that it seemed to "bend up double." Oh, the whole was beautiful, grand! Friday, Sept. 20th 1878. At Po'keepsie. When I went to look after my trunk the baggage-master told me to always look after my baggage the first thing. I will remember that again. When I arrived at Poughkeepsie, there I stood on the wharf, with my trunk, and up rushed half a dozen baggage-express men and hack men with "Vassar College," "Express your baggage across the city, Ma'am," and other such remarks. I didn't know where to leave my trunk, nor where to take the horse-cars. And I was so tired I couldn't think, especially when so many hack-men, etc. were6 all talking to me together. I am going to be a true Bostonian now and say, why don't they give the hack men a place to stand and make them stand there? Well, I thought I would take a hack and go with my trunk to the college, so my trunk could stay there if I could not. A lady rode down in the hack, too, and back. I was exceedingly tired. When I arrived here I inquired for Prof. [Backus]. But he was not in. Then I learned that I couldn't be accommodated at the College but that on the following day I could. So I went back in the hack to the "Morgan House." When I reached my room there, how I cried! I had been long for a chance to cry. I was, indeed, homesick. But, as, of course, crying would not help the matter, I soon stopped, and bathed my burning face in cool water. Then I went down and wrote home 3 sheets and the same number to [Harry]. This cooled me off and7 raised my spirits. I went down to tea feeling much better. After tea, I put the finishing touches to my letters and was soon to go to mail them, when there came a tap at the door. Opening it, a servant handed me a card, with the words, "Gentleman in the Parlor." "Who?" thinks I, and read Prof. Backus' name. Oh, I was glad to see him. He introduced me to two young ladies that were stopping there and were to be [examined]. A Miss Reynolds and a Miss Some-body-else. I have become quite well acquainted with the former and like her. I sat a while in the parlor, then posted my letters and went to bed. It was some time before I went to sleep, but I then slept soundly. In the morning I woke feeling better. After breakfasting, still better. I gathered up what I had in my room, and went to wait for a horse-car. There I met a young lady, also evidently waiting for a car. I spoke, and we introduced ourselves. Miss Morrill was her8 name. We rode down in the horse-car together, and I liked her very much. I haven't seen much of her, however, since. It is nearly time for supper, so I will now close my writing. Saturday, Sept. 21st, 1878. At the College. When I reached the College, I inquired for Prof. Backus, but before I could see him, Miss Morse, the Pres. Ass't came up to me. She said that my name had been mentioned to her by Miss Wilson, who lived right across the street from her. That was Belle Wilson, whose father used to be the Orthodox Minister in Stoughton, and who taught Harry French one summer. I was glad to know that Miss Morse was acquainted with her. Then Miss Morse took me into the third parlor, and the card which told my standing was marked with my full name and my age. [No] examinations for me took place until 2.30 P.M. This was because I was examined in June in Boston, and passed in all but 2 semesters of Latin, Quadratic Equations, An-9 -cient History and Physical Geography. The latter two I have never studied. So I was shown the Reading Room, and there I sat until 2.30, P.M., when I went to Prof. Braisley's (a lady) room and was there examined. There was a question on Geometrical Progression among mine and I had never studied Progression. So I hold her; but she said I might enter the Freshman class, as we were to review that. After Algebra I was taken to the Pres. office, sent to the Treaurer's office. Paid my $300, and went to Miss Morse to have my room assigned. It is on the first floor, or ground gloor. Quite pleasant. I have the outside sleeping-room. After tea, I met Miss [Shailer], a New York girl, who was examined in Boston at the same time I was. Later. Miss Reynolds came in for me to go down to the Lake, so I stopped writing. I will begin where I left off. I went up to Miss Shailer's room, and when I came down found a young lady here, who gave her name as Miss Jessie F. Wheeler, and who was occupying10 one of the inside rooms. So I did not have to stay alone. Miss Wheeler, however went home last night, but is to come again Monday. Yesterday I went up town with Miss Reynolds. The principal errand was to get a bag to put our washing in. That evening I promised to go up to Miss Reynolds room; but - Later. Miss Shailer came in and stayed till tea time and after tea and chapel I went into Miss Reynold's room and into her corridor teacher's room a while. I tried to call on Miss Gross, who is one of those who were examined in Boston, but she was out. It is raining this evening. Until now we've had beautiful weather. But I will go on - Miss Shailer asked me to come and bring [Hattie] (Miss Reynolds) there. I found Hattie feeling dreadfully homesick and bad. Her roommate - Miss [Gawne] - had come and acted very hateful and disagreeable. But we went to Miss Shailer's and spent a very pleasant evening. Miss Nickerson and Miss Buckrand are in her study parlor. Hattie's room is only one sleeping-room to a 11 study parlor. Today Hattie and I went out rowing on the Lake. This week they didn't charge for the boats. Next week they do. This morning Miss Morrill and I went out around the lake and had a very pleasant walk. Last night when I came home from Miss Shailer's, I found here Miss Tappan, who occupies the single inner room. She has a drop light and table-cloth, which are two things we needed for our rooms. I have written tons of letters home and 3 to Harry, and have had one from Mother. Prof. Backus opened College last night and gave us all a welcome. How rambling this last is written! Monday, Sept 23rd 1878 My First Sunday. Yesterday was my first Sunday here. After breakfast Miss Morrill and I started for a walk, and meeting [Cora] Shailer and her Parlor-mates, going to the Glen, we joined them. Had a very pleasant walk and they all came to my room, after they returned, for12 a few minutes. At 11 there were services in the Chapel. Rev. Caldwell, our Pres., delivered the sermon. He has just been appointed Pres., the former one having recently died, and he is a Baptist Minister, formerly at the head of a Theological School. His sermon was about the yoke of Christianity, and I liked it very much. He seemed to be very liberal. After dinner I called on Miss Gross, and then went to Hattie's room. After supper I went there again and Miss Owen from Iowa came in too. Just after supper we had Chapel service, as usual. Prof. Backus has conducted it, but last night the Lady Principal did. And she was nice. After Chapel there was a Prayer meeting, which we did not attend. Later in the the evening there was an organ concert, which we attended, but were all very sleepy. After that I came home and retired, feeling rather tired-out after my first Sunday. I wrote one letter and finished another yesterday. It was quite cool, but very pleasant, which is contrary to the usual order of things for the first Sunday.13 Assigning Lessons Later. We all went to the Chapel this morning to have our lessons assigned. I was read off for 4. Freshman Latin and Mathematics, Ancient History and Physical Geography. As they would conflict anyway, Ancient History was taken off. 3 studies are all they usually allow, anyway. I don't take Greek till next semester. I didn't get my studies arranged till after my Mathematics period had passed. But I went to Physical Geography and Latin. Lessons for tomorrow were assigned in each. I have bought a Allyn & Greenough's grammar, and have to get a Composition and Livy Anthon's, Miss Goodwin, the Latin teacher, said. Alas! there's not a [Livy] with a vocabulary to be had. I can never use my great Lexicon. I shall have to purchase a small one. Miss Morrill and I took a walk this morning and Miss Wheeler came this noon and we took a walk this afternoon. Now I suppose, rules begin. Tonight we had a corridor meeting and14 Miss Miller (our corridor teacher) was along to ask if we belonged to any church and what church we attended. [Her] lesson tomorrow in Latin is Life of [Livy]. Miss Morrill and I were up in the Library this evening to read about him but we couldn't find much. Wednesday, Sept. 25th '78. Getting to Work. We are getting to Work now. Have had two lessons in Physcial Geography. Not very long ones and not very well prepared. But starting ones. It is to be very nice. Miss [Haekell], our teacher, tells us many very interesting things, which I take down, and copy into my "Encyclopedia." Our Latin is also very interesting. It is a little hard to get started with a new teacher and new author, but not very hard. I like Miss Goodwin, too. Prof. Braverley, our mathematics teacher, is nice. She is splendid in mathematics. We are studying Progression now. We take [Livy], in Latin. Miss Goodwin has told15 us and made us find out a great many things about [Livy]. But not only are we getting started in our studies, but we are getting the rules and regulations into our brains. And I will here say that they're not at all burdensome. Yes, I like here very much. I had a letter from mother yesterday. She thinks of sending on to me a large easy chair, if I wish. And father wants me to tell if I am homesick and not keep it to myself as Harry did. But I am not at all homesick. Yesterday was rainy at intervals and cloudy all day I only took 3/4 hour exercise. Wrote to mother in the evening. Today commenced cloudy, but cleared off beautiful, but rather warm. Miss Wheeler and I went to walk around the lake. Saw [Cora] and Miss Buckland out in a boat. They invited us to go out too. So we had a row, and a pleasant time. Well, I ought to be studying. It is study hour.16 Thursday, Sept. 26th 1878. Rainy-day Exercise, News of Class-mates, and Good Advice from a Brother and Old Student. Today, the sun rose in a cloud. But it shone out brightly after a while, and when Hattie and I came from Physical Geography we took a half-hours walk. This afternoon it begain to rain and drizzled all day long. But, as we are required to take [Thorer's] exercises, rain or shine, out of doors, each day, I thought I'd brave it. So I put on my sack, took my umbrella and started with Miss Wheeler, who, however, soon came in, as she had a sore throat. I met Misses Shailer, [Nickerson] and Buckland, so walked around the Lake with them. Was gone about an hour. Thought today's exercise in the rain ought to make up for one rainy afternoon when I left 15 minute's of my time "un-walked." At dinner, it was announced that Dr. Webster requested the young ladies not to go out any more, which excused them from their walk. Oh, Miss Goodwin is splendid17 in Latin! She makes everything so clear and interesting. This evening I went up into Hattie's room. We only have 1 hour's study hour after our 3 o'clock dinner. Today I had a latter from Miss Clifton and Harry. Miss Clifton says [Clapp] is at the [Normal]. So that's 4 of our class of 7 there - Clapp, Helen, Alice and Isabelle. And Powers wants to go, too. I wish he could. He is so smart and persevearing! Farrell, I suppose is at Tufts. And here am I. Four weeks ago tomorrow night we were all together with Mr. [Pulsifer] and Miss Clifton. In a little less than year, we will be together once more, at our next class meeting. Oh may we all be there! And Harry, the dear boy! It is his first letter since I left. When mother was on this summer, he had her get me a silver napkin-ring in Chicago. It was a beautiful one, all frost-work covered with stars and with a wreath surroundeding my name. Aunt Sarah's choice, and18 she said she hoped the stars would be "emblematic of my Vassar Course." I told Harry, and he writes - "I hope the stars will be emblematic of your course through life and remember, your course after school-days is of, at least, as much importance as that in school. "So be careful and don't injure yourself trying to be the best scholar in your class; better be moderate in your ambition and you will do better in a long run. "I suppose mother has told you about examinations. If not I would say, don't cram too much and never worry at all. "Try and cultivate just enough 'don't care' to make your mind easy and go in to do the best you can: if you are beaten, say 'never mind, we will see about it next time!'" Friday, Sept. 27th 1878 The Close of First Week of Work. A beautiful day today after the storm of yesterday. I sent Harry's letter home to be read and today have written to [Gertie].19 I have gotten rather mixed up and I hardly know who I've written to and who I have not. I must write a lot tomorrow and more tonight if I have time. [Gorgie] Morrill was in here this evening. I think she's so nice. Study hour isn't in force Friday nights, and "Light's out" bell doesn't strike till 10 P.M. Last night when I was in Hattie's room, somebody came to get subscribers for the College Paper, edited by the students. Of course I ought to patronize our Vassar Paper so I subscribed. $1.50 per year. It was quite cool out today. I took 20 min walk with Miss Wheeler this morning and Hattie and I walked 40 min. just before lunch. Today we had to get our trunks ready so they could be taken away by tomorrow morning. If there were two in my room, I don't know what I should with all my things. My first week of work is out this night. Yes, I like here. I think I have well chosen. The teachers are real nice. They all give splendid explanations of every point.20 There [sic] work is thorough and critical. I enjoy my studies. They give us for the first, short lessons, that we may become accustomed to their ways and they to ours. Oh, how thankful should we all be, that it has been our lot to come into this school and, be brought under teachers who will take such pains with us and bring us to a true idea of knowledge and its use. Yes, my first week at Vassar has been a happy one. Long, long will I remember it, as the beginning of 4 times 40 weeks, I hope, as happy as this and as useful in forming the tastes and foundation of my life. Two young ladies were just in to look at the room. They had it last year and wanted to see it again. They said it really made them home-sick to look in. I remarked to Miss Wheeler, that next year we should be doing the same. But I like the first floor. And mother was glad I was here, and for all I know I may be here again next year.21 Saturday, Sept. 28th 1878. Changes. Well, quite a lot of changes have taken place today. Early this morning Miss [Tappan] informed us that she was going to move. So she did, taking her drop light, table-cloth and little rocking-chair. Well I wrote a long list of wants to mother this forenoon, fixings for both rooms. Misses Morrill, Buckland, Wheeler and myself took an hour's walk and picked some real pretty grasses and asparagus, which I fixed over my glass, making it look very pretty. At noon I received a letter from home saying that they would send on to me our big stuffed rocking-chair. And for me to send word what else I wanted with it. I was very much elated. Presently, Jessie's mother came, bringing two chairs for her, a little, comfortable rocking chair and a camp chair. Jessie said she would get a cover for the table if I would get the drop light. I shall get it as soon as possible for22 I can't stand this flickering light. Jessie went up town with her mother and came back this evening bringing some brown diagonal flannel for this table. Her mother commenced to emroider the edge. Jessie is going to finish it. Mother sent me a picture of myself. I exchanged with Miss [Cliven]. She is rather a queer girl, but I like her pretty well. She is from Missouri. Has a brother in the West Point Academy. He had the name of being the handsomest boy in the company, so somebody told her. She stopped to see him on the way, and the cadets have sent her 6 brass buttons. Hattie has been in this evening, and [Cora] and Miss Buckland. Also Miss Miller, our corridor teacher. When I get my things, our rooms will look real pretty. Jessie's chairs and table cover already gibe it another aspect. Their seats at table tonight were assigned tonight. Jessie and I are on the 4th table down the centre. The seniors have the 1st three. Tomorrow, also, we have a Bible Class.23 Sunday, Sept 29th 1878 Daisy. This is my second Sunday. We met in Bible classes just after Silent Time this morning and had our lessons assigned for next Sunday. Had church at 11. I have a bad cold and am not feeling very well, and Dr. Caldwell couldn't hold my attention, perhaps somewhat on that account Mrs. Wheeler has been here most all day. I wrote to Mr. [Baules] and Harry (and began a letter home today[)]. Miss BUckland is a great admirer of the daisy. As I don't like them very well, I have made fun a little over her enthusiasm on the subject. Today when I was out walking with Miss Morrill, I espied some, yellow with a brown centre. I picked them and begged a white one from Jessie's bouquet and pined [sic] to them a paper saying "Miss Buckland. With the compliments of Anne [G.] [Panthrouth]." They go to lunch during the first half24 hour, we during the second. So at their lunch time, I went up. The door was half-way open. I knocked, and, receiving no reply, went in and deposited my offering on the table. Tonight Jessie and I went up to call and go to chapel with them. Miss Buckland thanked me for them and said they were very pretty. I called her Daisy and Miss Nickerson and I concluded to give her the name. So Daisy she shall be to me hereafter. I like her ever so much. Monday, Sept. 30th 1878 A Bad Beginning. I went to Mrs. [Ray's] office this noon to get permission to go to town to purchase a drop light. After my lessons were over I went. I had quite a number of little errands that I didn't have time for. But I procured my drop light and fixings for $7.00 and brought it home in triumph and set it up, and lit it this evening. But I have to wash the chimney and shade before it25 will look very nice. But it is a great addition to the room, and the light doesn't hurt my eyes. Miss Gross and Miss Warren and their room-mate were in here tonight. Miss Nickerson may be in to see our table-cloth. The other night there was a committee appointed to draw up resolutions concerning the death of Pres. Raymond. Tonight a meeting was called to pass them. They are to be published in the next College paper. There was a corridor meeting tonight and we had to report about taking exercise, baths, and attending chapel. I had to report deficient on acc't of 15 min. exercise the first rainy day. Not a very good beginning. I shan't have to report it again however unless I am sick. Wednesday, Oct 2nd '78. The Japanese. Had a letter from Miss Kimball today, and wrote to Lucy. I have been longing to get acquanted with the Japanese girls, and have never26 before had a chance. But yesterday, [Cora], Daisy, and I were out for an hour's walk, when they came along. So we went along together and picked autumn leaves. We had a very pleasant walk, and when we came back, they came into my room just to look at it. Again today, Jessie and I walked with them around the Lake, and Jessie and Miss Nagai (the smaller one, the princess, so I hear) got interested in stamps. So Jessie and I went up this evening, Jessie taking her stamp [sic], I, my autograph album. Miss Yamakawa had an engagement and was out, but we three spent a very pleasant evening. Miss nagai has a very nice collection of autographs. Many authors, states-men, etc. And a lot of nice photographs, too. And she showed us some Japanese books. Miss Nagai takes only Music, as her eyes trouble her so she can't read and write much. Miss Yamakawa is almost full freshman. I like them both. It amused me to hear Miss Nagai say "and those are Japs" when she came to27 some Japanese in her album. She was 10 when she came here. I believe she has been here 7 yrs. She has one brother being educated in France. All her brothers and sisters are being educated somewhere, in Japan or a foreign country. Friday, Oct. 4th 1878. Another Friday - Apples. Another Friday night here! How quickly the week has passed. And last week went so slowly. I am getting on well in my studies. Like my teachers as much as ever. Miss Goodwin is splendid! She explains everything all out so nicely, defining every little point. She helps us to a tanslation so smooth and at the same time departing in nothing from the translation. And the clearness of Prof. Braislin's explanations! And the interesting things in Physical Geography. Oh, I enjoy things here. I had a letter from Mother today and she is going to send me a big chair28 and some other things. She wrote Thursday, and was going to pack the things that afternoon. I may get them tomorrow. Hattie Raynolds and I were out the other day and we managed to find our way into a yellow barn right near here where we could get weighed. I weighed 99 lbs., which is 4 more than I have weighhed all summer at home, or, indeed ever. 95 was my weight the day all my classmates were down to see me. We were all weighed in the Mill. Yesterday Miss Morrill and I went out to walk. Went into the orchard to find some apples to eat. The girls can all help themselves. But the apples are the littlest specks of things, and hard and dry. Once in a great while you can find a decent one. I wouldn't eat them at home, or, indeed anywhere else, and I don't exactly know why I do here. It isn't because I don't have fruit, for I have grapes at the table, all I want, every day. But we don't have many apples. But I'd much rather have grapes than apples. I suppose the charm29 lies in the fact that it's altogether novel to go out under the trees and have to make a thorough search to get good ones, and also to the fact that I haven't any apple-barrell to go to and find full of great nice apples. Yet I don't care for apples enough to purchase them. [Cora] and Daisy were out in a boat yesterday when we came from the orchard to walk around the lake, and took us out in the boat too. Tonight I have been up to [Cora's] room, and to the Library to read up on Volcanoes for Monday's Physical Geography, and I have been writing home. For a day or so I have been looking over a book entitled "The American Girl and her Four Years in a Boy's College." There are a great many nice things in it, and I am going to read it carefully. In the last part, however, the College part is almost swallowed up in the love story. Saturday, Oct. 5th 1878 Small Number of Pupils. There has been a great stir and hubbub30 here all the morning. Folks are moving. Hattie has moved into the next room to where she was. Miss Morrill has moved next room to us with Miss [M-] Fadden. Everybody has moved out of the 1st North Corridor, a great number coming onto our corridor. The College is very small this year. Some of the classes [above] have left on account of sickness. A great many from the South have not come this year. Then it is hard times. The Freshman class only numbers about 20, but I know lots that are part Freshman and are intendting to be Sophomores next year. I wrote to the home folks last night and today to Mr. [Pulsifer]. Miss Kimball and Harry. [Cora], Daisy, Abbie, and Gorgie went off of the grounds after cat-o'-nine tails ("cat-tails" Daisy calls them), and they brought some for our parlor and some [clematis]. There is a queer somebody that has conducted the Chapel services for two nights. I don't know whether or not he's a teacher.31 I wonder if he will conduct tomorrow's services. Monday, Oct 7th 1878. Bible Class - Box from Home. Yesterday Morning just after Silent Time the Bible classes recited. Our lesson was Luke XIII.22,30. Miss Avery is our teacher. She believed that none would be cast out and that the same feeling that made the weeping and gnashing of teeth, casused them to feel themselves thrust out. She believed that if anyone truly desired to come they could. She didn't ask me any questions, and my faith is in no respect altered. After Bible class, Miss Nickerson and I went to walk. Miss Nickerson came in here and we had some little discussion on religious subjects - the Bible, Darwin, etc. Miss Nickerson belives Genesis nothing more less than a mythology. I believe ditto as to that. After that there was a service. A great many went to Poughkeepsie to church. They are at libarty to do so once in a certain32 time. I don't know how long. Prof. Backus preached. I liked the sermon very well. After lunch [Cora] and I went out for a walk. It sprinkled all the while I was gone. I felt sick to my stomach after I came in and laid on my bed and read Lord Lytton's "Coming Race" all the afternoon. Ate a light supper and felt better. Today had a letter from Belle. Just charactersitic of her, the dear girl. Today expected a stuffed chair and some other things from home. Abbie, [Cora], Daisy, Gorgie and I went out to walk. Hunted for chestnuts. I got one, the rest more. Found an apple tree with quite large, soft apples, but sour. Brought home my pockets full. On entering behold! and rejoice! my chair had come. There it was, large as life, and oh! a perfect luxury for Vassar. Two other bundles. They had all come together in a sort of crate and had created quite a sensation. The janitor had gotten them out for me. I unpacked my bundles. Just what I had sent for. Clothing, water-proof, comforter, pictures, etc. Hallelujah! How I flew round. Between33 dinner and chapel I invited Misses Nagai and Yamakawa to come in and partake of my apples. The Lady Principal conducted chapel exercises tonight. As Jessie and I sat at Algebra, differentiating, this evening, study hours, there was a fumbling and a knock at our door. "Come." But instead we heard Gorgie's door shut. She had poked a note beneath the door, as it is against rules to go to each other's rooms in study hours, asking me to come over about Livy after 8, the end of study hours. I poked my acceptance under her door, and at 8, went. Miss Peck was in, and Daisy a minute. Miss Peck and Jessie are comical and always joking each other. Miss Peck brought Jessie into Gorgie's room in her arms and was scolding her because she didn't eat more. After it Jessie went and hung a comic pen drawing representing her on her door. Well, its nearly bed time and I must close. Tuesday, Oct 8th 1878 A New Parlor-Mate.34 Today, as I sat here with Gorgie, there was a knock. "Come." And two young ladies entered. One, Miss Irving, was to have our inner single room. She has moved in. She seems quite nice. I guess she is [Prep.] entirely. Tonight Gorgie and I called on the Japs for about 15 min. I have begun to study Ancient History by myself. I want to get full Fresh. as soon as possible. Miss Miller, our former corridor-teacher has gone to the 4th floor. Miss Hubbard is now our corridor-teacher. Had a letter from mother today. Wednesday, Oct. 9th '78 Summoned to the Lady Principal. Today Hattie Reynolds came in before study hour was out. That's against rules; but rules don't seem to be very severe in that respect. While she was here one of the messenger girls came to say that the Lady Principal wished to see me between 12 and 12.30 at her office. I couldn't imagine what was35 up, but travelled up there as desired. It was on account of the quarter of an hour's exercise I didn't take one rainy day. I ought to have gone to Dr. Webster to get exercised. But she (or rather her ass't. She was not there) exercised me that time. My first summons to the Lady Principal. Today has been rather half-cloudy. It sprinkled a little while we girls ([Cora], Daisy, Abbie, Jessie, Gorgie, and I) were out for our exercise, picking up chestnuts under the tree. I found 10 and felt quite proud of my treasures. Well, I must go to bed. By the way, Jessie and I were up for about 5 min. in the Japs' room. Miss Nagai was not in. I got my album. They have both written in it. Thursday, Oct 10th 1878. Cider. Today Abbie got permission of the Lady Principal for [Viva], Cora, and herself, Gorgie, Jessie, and I to go to a cider-mill some ways from here. We started after our day's lessons were over. Abbie36 took a pail that she got from one of the College servants. Gorgie and Jessie took their water-pitchers, nicely cleansed. But there were so crackled that they looked dirty. I took my silver mug to drink out of. Gorgie took a bag to put apples in if we found any stray ones. We didn't fill it, though some of the girls got 2 or 3. We found the cider-mill with little difficulty, and having reached it, stood like fools gazing upon the men there, and never uttered a word for several minutes. At last, however, we plucked up courage, or rather came to our senses, and asked about the cider. We bought a gallon for 15 cents. The cider-mill was back of a house, and we stopped by the road front of the house and drank cider all around. Then the procession moved. Everybody on the road to and from seemed very much pleased at something, and all knew who we were, of course, and where we'd been. We were rather tired37 before we reached home; but Gorgie, Jessie, and Cora stopped under the chestnut tree, and also to buy candy and peanuts of the man that stands in the road between the College and Lake with a bucket of such things to sell. We had a good time out of it and got back just a few minutes before dinner. The cider was new and sweet, but tasted a little of the barrell. Altogether it was very good. I was summoned to Miss Morse today. She wanted to talk to me about my lessons. She game me permission to study my Ancient History by myself. I had been doing so and it was against the rules, but I didn't know it. I have to have a composition the last Saturday of this month about what I have done in essay writing. It is to be in the form of a letter. I am glad that we are to begin essay writing.38 Saturday Oct. 12th 78. Chestnuts. This morning we girls, all but Gorgie who had to go up town this afternoon and couldn't spend too much time, went "chestnutting." The other day we found lots of chestnuts, and we thought that by going early in the morning we might get quite a lot. We went to the chestnut-tree, but there were but few on the ground, there having been but little frost and no wind. But we found a few and knocked off a few. Then Prof. Backus' son and some more boys cane and began to climb and shake the trees. Cora and Jessie picked up 3 I believe (we were just going and it was as they passed along) and Prof. Backus' son says, "Won't you please leave those chestnuts alone." From there we went to the Glen and found a few. But altogether our chestnutting was a failure. Today I have been to room J. (Student's Parlor) to see them dance. They dance39 every night between dinner and Chapel. All the evening I have been up in Cora's room reading "Phillis" with her. Sunday, Oct. 13th 1878. An Unprofitable Sunday. Cora and I have read "Phillis" nearly all day. It has turned into a hot love-story and I wish I had never begun it. But now I shall finish it. This evening I finished letters to Harry and Mother and wrote to Helen and [Al.] and to [Deb.] Nothing special has happened today. Cora and I walked up to Sunset Hill. A person from N.Y. City, an editor, preached today. Part of his sermon I liked. Part I didn't. Didn't learn anything in the Bible class. Indeed, have read all day and that's all it amounted to. So now I'll go to bed and see if I can't spend my next Sunday more profitably. Wednesday, Oct. 16th '78 Bowling Alley and Caramels. Today when we went to talk we went40 into the Bowling Alley for a part of our exercise. I was in there, just to look around a minute, the other day and that was the first time I was ever in one. I think it is nice fun. I knocked down 8 pins. The Alley is not in the main College building, but in the same one that the Gymnasium and Museum, etc. is in. Miss Irving was telling us the other day that the girls got chocolate and vanilla caramels, splendid ones, of the college store, by going round between the College and Laundry and hailing a servant and asking her to get them. I wanted some (I have not spent but 10 cents for edibles of any kind since I came), so yesterday when Gorgie and I went to walk we hung round there in vain. No servant was visible. So we gave it up. Today Miss Irving and I tried with no better success. But she promised to go again when she went to walk and that time was successful.41 They were splendid. I don't know whether or not its against the rules to get them so. I didn't know the College store kept anything of that sort before. It says in the Students Manual, our code of laws, that if we wish to purchase of the College store, we must enclose in a written order money to purchase and give it to the Corridor teacher at breakfast, who, if she approves the purchase, will forward the order. "Direct traffic is forbidden except to Seniors." But surely that's not direct traffic. Thursday, Oct. 17th 1878. Chestnutting Again. Today there has been a high wind all day long. We girls went to the chestnut tree for our walk. Miss Peck was there, down the bank almost into the mud, grubbing away for chestnuts. She got a hundred or more. When we came, she went in and left the place for us. I got 45, and I guess the other girls got as many, if42 not more. It must have been fun to have seen us girls grubbing away among the briars and bushes, our sticks in our hands to poke up the dead leaves, our hats off and hair flying. "If we had to do this we'd think it awful," said Abbie. Just [as] Jessie wished she had gone. She scarcely ever goes with us, because her foot hurts her and she takes only half an hour's exercise. Saturday, Oct. 19th 1878. Almost homesick - Waxing Leaves. Yesterday it rained all day long. Also all night; and today has been a dull dreary sort of a day. We girls went chestnutting. I got about 100, Gorgie 130, Cora 80. Abbie and Daisy got disgusted and left us. Most of them we got in the ploughed ground. When we got to our old stand-by of a tree, they had nearly all been picked up. Today has come the nearest to my being homesick. I have felt out of sorts all the afternoon and might me [sic] homesick if I wanted to, as easily as not. Today when we girls43 were out we picked some lovely autumn leaves - pink and blue. I never saw any like them before. I wanted to wax them on the branch. So I succeeded in getting some wax from Miss Irving, and Miss McFadden borrowed a gas-iron for me. I waxed my leaves, but fear that most of them will turn brown. The pretty pink and blue ones are rather too pulpy to wax well. Thursday, Oct. 24th 1878 Peppered Rolls and Table Fun This morning we had graham rolls for breakfast. Miss Miller, who presides at our table came in late, as she often does. So Misses [Wygant] and [Hulbeet] in a moment of fun, carefully placed two rolls beneath the castor, the standard of which is hollow, intending to have them for lunch instead of common bread. Lunch time came, behold the young ladies on hand for their rolls. But woe unto them! Someone had discovered their hidden store and carefully peppered their two treasures. Oh,44 it was a good joke. There was much meditation as to who the perpetrator of the deed could be; but we did not discover her. Lunch today, indeed was a trying time for Miss Hygant. Besides being disappointed in regard to her roll, they allowed us no forks to eat our sliced [beet], and she was compelled to use her spoon. We often have quite jolly times at table, especially when Miss Miller is late and at lunch, when there is no teacher at any of the tables. And Miss [Loder], who sits next me is always doing things that make me laugh, especially if I glance up across the table at Miss Wygant. Soemtimes Miss Loder gets 3 or 4 glasses of water by her plate, or tries to pass them to me when everybody at our end of the table is supplied. Then one day she calmly set two dishes of succotash by her plate and didn't notice it till Lily Peck spoke of it. One day she passed me the bread. Now there is a plate of bread at our end of the table,45 and she didn't think of that till just as I reached out my hand to take a slice of what she was passing, when it suddenly occurred to her and she snatched the plate away as quickly, saying, "Oh, you have some there;" and turned to talk with Miss Darling. I caught Grace Hygant's eye and we had all we could do to keep on a straight face. Lily Peck sometimes creates a sensation, too. She is very funny. One noon she made a face of an oyster cracker at table. And Grace Hygant and Hattie Hubbert are always disagreeing as to who shall wait, when there's not enough of anything in the first dish. They are the last ones helped. And oh, what funny times it makes. We sit at the 4th table down the center. The seniors occupy the first three. Gorgie sits at the next table, which has a funny servant. Some days when there's only 1 or 2 left at table she will begin to clear it away. One day the girls sat a long time just to plague her, and sent46 her out after the gingersnaps again, when she carried them away. She brought more and says "It's all there is." But most of the girls are very obliging. But I must close now. Tuesday, Oct. 29th 1878. Sad Separations. Lots of the seats were changed at table tonight. Jessie, Ella Irving and I go to Miss Parmer's table, where Cora and those girls are. That would be nice, but I don't like very well those opposite me at table. We had a lingering parting at our table at lunch, and I bade Hattie Hubbert and Grace Hygant a sad farewell. But the unkindest separation of all was that from dear Loder. How fondly I remember her remarks so volatile, Mr. Copperfield! last Sunday. "Miss [Southworth], please pass the staff of life," and "Grace, this is fearfully and wonderfully made," are the only specimens of her bright and shining wit. Alas! that no more I shall hear it. It was announced at dinner that a gold47 watch had been lost on the grounds. Wednesday, Oct 30th '78 Drawing Lessons. Have drawning lessons now every Wednesday. It rained last Wednesday and today; but cleared off today before the lesson. We have to go to the Lyceum, which is in the same building that the Gym is in. We draw from objects. A cube is what we are now drawing. Have had it in the two different positions. I did a great deal better on the second that [sic] the first and feel quite elated. Our drawing master is a German and talks quite queerly. But I like him. He says very funny things. Last week he was trying to make us understand something and he said. "Is there anyone that don't understand that? If there is I will make them understand it. In a gentle way of course." His name is [San] Ingen. I had a letter from Helen and Alice toady, a nice long letter.48 Thursday, Oct. 31st 1878 Hallow E'en. Tonight as we came out of chapel there was a little extra stir and bustle. And I heard someone say Hallow e'en. There I knew what it was. They say that there is more cutting up Hallow e'en than any other night in the year; everybody is up to something and every teacher is on the watch. Tonight the seniors have a time. Gorgie came to me with the singular request to borrow my red flannel petticoat. For the Seniors. Just after Friday Nov. 1st 1878 I will begin right when I left off about Hallow e'en. Just after Study Hours, Ella and I sat alone here and we heard a great tramping in the corridor. We rushed out. Behold a motley array of beings, rushing down the stairs and out of the door. All had on as much red as possible, and I recognized one clad in my red skirt and Gorgie's red49 sack. It was Ella Moore, one of the smartest Seniors. Well, after they had all gone, we went back to our room and were dying for something exciting to do, and wondering what the Seniors were up to. Jessie came in. We burst two paper bags in the corridor and exhausted all our hopes of excitement. Miss Levick came in. She and some others were going to stay down in room 13 all night and have fun. It is against rules to stay all night in any room but your own; but some girls do stay our quite often. There was an air of mistery [sic] and fun all over the College. Miss Levick brought us two bags, but they would not blow up good. Jessie pasted up two beautiful ones with [mucilage]. Just after the bell for Silent Time struck the Seniors came trooping in and paraded all around the first, second, and third corridors south. We waited till the fun seemed to be over and came in. Sometime after the lights in corridor were out we burst one bag. Then an-50 -other. It could be heard all over the corridor, like a shot. Miss Hubbard, our corridor teacher kept her light burning all night. Levick said if it hadn't been for that, she would have come down and pelted Ella with chestnuts over her window. I suspect there were many tricks played and things done that no one but those concerned knew about. I went to walk with Miss Nagai today. She said that some of them make molasses candy over a gas stove. They had permission. Had letter from Mother, Harry, and Miss Clifton today. Sunday Oct. 3rd 1878. Greek. I have got lots to say, and first of all I will tell about my Greek. The first time I was summoned to Miss Morse, she said something about my not being up to the Fresh. class in Greek. I knew that I had passed my Greek, and that I had Pres. Raymond's certificate for it, so I sent home51 for it. When it came, I took it to Miss Morse. She said that she would look up the mistake. In a few days more she summoned me and told me thtat I had passed my Greek, and so dismissed me from Phys. Geog and let me go into Herodotus. It is what is called Senior Greek. Prof. Hinkle teaches it. He is a German. At first I couldn't understand half he said, but can do better now. Miss Gross and I, [Preps], Miss Abbott, a Special, and one other is in it besides some of the Seniors. Prof. Hinkle talks most all the time during the recitation. Nevertheless one can't get a perfect lesson to him, any more than to Miss Goodwin. Now I will tell about Chapter Alpha. The [Philalethian] is the Collegiate literary society. It is divided into Chapters. Chapter Alpha is the first one that has had an entertainment. I rec'd an invitation by the luckiest chance. Ella Moore invited Gorgie Morrill. I was in there when52 Miss Moore came for Gorgie and she said there was an extra invitation that I could use. So I went is high glee, although I almost felt as if I ought to stay at home and write on my composition. The entertainment was real nice. They had a poem and a story and a play, "My Uncle's Will," and two songs and a class in fanning. The last was best. The girls were all dressed in pretty evening costumes and had bright colored fans in their hands and small fans on their heads. The teacher represent a French gentleman, and in manners and accent, did her part to perfection. Last night the Exoterie had one of their entertainments. The Exoterie is the Prep. Literary society. It has entertainments once a fortnight. I never went to one before. The two nicest things were "Essence of Opera", and a Tableau. In the former Miss Parry as53 a lady and Miss [Rollinson] as a gentle man took the principal parts. There was an Opera box rigged up, and two ladies in it, who threw Miss Parry a ridiculous bouquet. They did their parts beautifully and took on exactly as they do at Operas, so those who have been to Operas, say. It was very cute. The tableau was 4 pictures. Just the frames with girls heads behind. The girls looked beautifully and looked just like picutres. I enjoyed it very much. Yesterday Ella, Jessie, and I went over to the Old Grave-Yard. It is on the College grounds but is out of limits. That is, we oughtn't to go there without permission. But we didn't know it. Gorgie and I payed it a flying visit one day. Yesterday we wanted to copy down the curious epitaphs. As we had no paper, I wrote them on my white skirt. I think I will here record them. The one most worthy of note is the fol-54 -lowing: "In memory of John A Low, who died Apr. 16, 1828, aged 48 yrs. 10da. "Remember me as you pass by; As you are now, so once was I; As I am now so will you be; Prepare for death and follow me." Beneath can be faintly discerned pencil writing, which we with difficulty made out to be the following: "To follow you I am not content, Until I know which way you went." Grace Hygant said that, when that was written, one of the Profs. discovered it, and the young ladies were rebuked in chapel and the one who did it advised to go with a wet sponge and efface it. Accordingly she went with a sponge, but did not entirely efface it, it seems. The others were not so remarkable; but I copy down all that have epitaphs. "In Memory of Michael Palmer, who died Dec. 9. 1809, aged 50 yrs. 8 mos." The epitaph as from the Bible, Timothy 4 chapter, 15 verse. Another was John Albert, son of Albert55 and Jane Gregory of [Warwaling], Ulster Co. Died Feb 14, 1846, aged 16 yrs, 3 mos. 12 da. "So fades the lovely, blooming flower, Frail, smiling solace of an hour. So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasures only bloom to die." Another, "Died 14 1828. John Jacob, son of John A. Low, aged 2 yrs. Weep not o'er the [tones] of infancy Flowers of sweetest bloom must pass away" That's what I thought ought to be put on my stone. Jessie was going to engrave it for me. "In Memory of Jane L. Gregory, who died Feb. 5. 1824, aged 44 yrs. 'In the midst of life we are in death'" "In Memory of Eunice Low, who died Nov. 16. 1842, aged 59 yrs. 9 mos. 9 da. Weep not for me." The grave yard is a curious place, not much larger than this room, containing 2 or 3 apple-trees and over-grown with briars. Some of the stones are [overthrown] or out of place. When we left the grave-yard and we went56 to one of the farm houses a little beyond, for some water. Not because we wanted any, but because Ella and Jessie had a curious desire to see. They were cleaning house, and had lots of stuff out of doors; but handed us a pitcher and glass for water out of a crack in the door. It didn't look nice, so we made believe drink and Ella stood behind us and poured part of the water out. My Composition. I ought to have had a composition a week ago last Sat.; but I misunderstood Miss [Hoode], our teacher, and thought she wanted us to write about "What I have done in Essay Writing." Finding myself mistaken after I had the first draft all done, I went to her. She told me to write a short business letter to her on that subject, and write a composition on something. I'd seen or heard or read or done and hand it in a week later. Now, I've never seen anything I could write nicely about. I've never57 done anything that I could write nicely about. I never read anything that I could write nicely about, except our "Mutual Friend." I began on that. A hopeless task! What should I do I never had such a time writing a composition before. In chapel, last Sunday night, I glared the sunject in the face. At last, almost in despair, I came to a grim resolution. To write out a thing that had really happened to some of my relations. I had written it before, in connection with some other things, for a composition. But that copy of it was at home, so I wrote it all out, in a much more extended form. I hope she will like it. I handed it in the last thing last night. I had to hurry to finish it on account of the [Exoteric] and the Phil. (Short for Philalethian). Firday, Nov. 8th 1878. Miscellaneous. I haven't written any for quite a while58 and I have quite a lot to say if I can think of it all. We had the first snow storm of the year last Wed. the 27th. Miss [Varnes] truly remarked that the fates were against our learning to draw; for we have taken lessons only three weeks, and the first two it rained and this week it snowed. Notwithstanding the adversity of the fates, we have made considerable progress. I can make quite a cube, and next week we begin on curved lines. We have to draw everything from "nature". The lake is being drained. I walked half-way around it Wednesday after the storm cleared away, and there was only a small pond in the very deepest part and a few little brooks running in the bed. The bottom is very dirty, and looks muddy, and I am glad it is to be cleared out. The weather has become real cold and winter sacks and mittens are coming out. My hands are chapping and they never did before. [I] [lie] very hateful. We girls have great times about air. I will keep the windows of the parlor down a little59 at the top all the time and give the parlor a regular airing-out while we are to breakfast. But Ella and Jessie would starve for air. Have had two or three letters from home this week. Mother sends money in every letter, either bills or [scrip]. The "Vassar Miscellany" has come. Its first number was published in Nov., because they made some alterations in its form, size, etc. It is published once a month in the form of a magazine and is real nice. It costs $1.50 per year. I have come upon an old friend. His name is "Office Pencil." Now "Pencil" is my hobby. I want one not too hard, and not too soft, and not too large, and not too small, etc. I had some time ago decided upon "Office Pencil" as the best of the whole family of Pencils. But alas! I lost all traces of my beloved "Office Pencil" and could find him no more, although I inquired after him of every [drimmer] who had any acquaintance with the "pencil family." So I was compelled to make the acquaintance of other60 "Pencils," but I had never found one that could equal "Office". But the other day in Greek class, I happened to glance at Miss Merrick, as she was writing, and I saw something that looked strangely familiar. In looking closer I beheld "Office Pencil." Oh, their [sic] did I rejoice, and such to the Office in the College, and there found that "Office Pencil" could be at any time obtained. Such is the thrilling tale. Tonight after Chapel, Miss [Turner], Miss Wheeler, and I went into Gorgie's to study Livy. We stayed about an hour and didn't translate a word of Livy. We got to talking about Wellesley and Vassar and their [sic] about ourselves, our folks, our circumstance and all feel the need of being economical. But I guess I am rather best off of them all. For Miss Wheeler and Miss Turner may not be able to come more than a year. Gorgie can come as long as her father has a parish, probably. But she feels as if her sister [Lulie] has more of a right to go than she, for she is a61 better scholar. And she feels as if they were making sacrifices for her at home. But I think that nothing can happen to keep me from my course here. I am sure I am very, very fortunate. But I think a little space here is due to an account of our First Spread. Not a very wonderful affair, indeed. Merely a little social time between our parlor, Gorgie and the Japs. You Jessie thought it would be nice to get some Apples and have them to eat in the evening among a few. So she bought [these] at Flegner's farm-house and borrowed some plates. Then she bought some pea-nuts of the candy-man and arranged them very prettily on a box-cover, covered with a napkin. Among the parlor and Gorgie, we made out enough napkins and knives. The Japs came at 8.15 P.M. Gorgie, as soon as she got [threw] practicing and we ate apples and peanuts all the evening. Toward nine o'clock, Gorgie went62 home and brought in some ginger-bread and sugar-cakes she had sent from home in a box with other things. We all had a pleasant time chatting, until the bell for Silent Time struck. Miss [Stematz] told us a comical experience about breaking Silent Time and the lecture it called forth from Miss Hackell, their Corridor teacher. Miss Hackell is real strict. Miss Hubbard isn't. We have btter times and make at least as much noise during Silent Time than any other portion of the day. Well, I must close now. It is almost Silent Time. Tuesday, Nov. 12th 1878. Gym Suits. Yesterday Jessie, Misses Nagai and Yamakawa and I went to walk together and went to Mrs. Wheeler's to see about Gym suits. We were consulted about them last week; but I wanted to write home first about it. The best ones cost $0.50. Mother says it isn't cheap; but not very high; and I had better have mine made here, and63 it would be right. Mine is to be gray with a darker gray trimming. They are uniforms, but differently trimmed. The skirts are quite full and the waists sailor with sailor collar. If I wear this out I shall have another made prettier at home. These are homely. The girls wear them from morning till right after exercise and then change them for dinner. Sunset Hill in a Cloudy Day. Today I started out to walk alone and went up Sunset Hill. There I came back to the College and met Miss Yamakawa and we went up together. The day had been dark and cloudy; but the scene was beautiful. Sunset Hill lies to the south-east of the College Buildings and is ascended by pretty gravelled paths. I went up on the north side and paused to look at the scenery. The College lay clustered among the evergreens, the only things looking like life. An undulating country was streting away on all sides, dotted here and there with houses and clusters of trees64 with bare branches on with foliage of a dull red. The hills, enclosing the whole were of a deep, deep purple hue, while in one place were dimly seen the out-line of light blue hills, far away. The sky was lovely, and I believe sky scenery is my favorite. The clouds were in piles on layers one above another and were of all shades of blue and drab, the colors blending most harmoniously and fading into one another. On the south side of the hill the stretch of country is not so extensive, but no less picturesque. I particularly noted one strip of land that was of a bright emerald green, in strong contrast to the faded brown of the rest of the scene. The hills enclosing the scene on this side were of a dark indigo blue and very beautiful. Here the sky showed patches of blue beneath the fleecy white clouds, and the whole was dotted with small clouds of a particular reddish purple hue. The whole was charming; but its chief beauty today consisted on the rich tints of the hills and clouds. Before Miss [Stematz] and I came in the whole western sky was65 ablaze with golden light, as if a great fire was burning behind the clouds. Friday, Nov. 15th 1878 Pass-ery. I had to go to the Dr. and to Miss Woods yesterday between dinner and Chapel. Miss Woods criticized my composition. Said it was very nice, that the two scenes were very well carried out, etc.; but that I was rather long in getting to the main thing, and that my description was too much like the old style of writing, and was not sprightly, as I would talk. There are three Gym classes, the strong, middle and weak. Dr. Webster asked in which she had better put me. I said the strong. She thought I did not look hardly strong enough for it, but let me go into it if I would promise to tell her if it was too hard for me. I must tell a good thing that happened about [Pass.] Miss E.J. Wheeler and Miss Turner decided to go down town together this66 afternoon and to go and hurry right back, They hadn't told any one that they were going; but Kitty Angel, Miss Wheeler's roommate, overheard them say they were going. Not long after, [Pass] came into their parlor and wanted to know if any of them were going down town. All said no, but Kitty thoughtlessly said Miss Wheeler was. Then Miss W. came in, and Miss Pass asked her if she might go with her. Now, probably Pass only wanted to have some one show the way around, and the girls were to be in a hurry, and Pass isn't a universal favorite. So Miss W. said she wasn't going. Sat. but Fri. "Well," said Miss P. "I can go just as well Fri., and Sat. Can I go with now?" "I have nothing to do about it," said Miss W. "Miss Turner invited me to go with her, and I have no right to invite one." "Well," persisted Pass, "If I ask Miss Turner if I may go, may I?" Of course Miss W. could only say "yes". The only way to get rid of her was for Miss Turner to avoid her, so she would not have a chance to ask her. When I67 went, as usual, into Miss Turner's room the first period after lunch to read Livy, they were busy talking about it. They arranged for Misses T. and W. to "scoot" into the bedrooms if there was a knock. They "scooted" twice, once for Miss Morrill and once for Miss Yamakawa, whom we expected, as being members of our Livy club. Then they decided to put an "Engaged" on the door, thinking that of course no one would knock after viewing that. But we were just nicely to work when we heard a knock. The girls run [sic] and Miss Howe opened the door. Of course 'twas Pass. No one else would be so rude. There was great deal of indignation among the Livy club, and all thought that she ought to be instructed in College etiquette. Miss Turner and Pass are in the same Latin class, so as soon as it was out, Miss Turner [scud]. So far she had evaded her persecutor. Miss Howe said she deserved to be accompanied by some one she didn't like if she couldn't keep out of her way for 1-1/2 days. After Chapel Miss Turner68 waited at night after Chapel till she thought Miss P. would be in her room. But, alas! Just as she was about to enter her room Miss P. came out. Miss T. turned a run upstairs. Pass followed, caught her, exclaimed "You're just the person I want to see." Miss T. was very cool and I guess Pass suspected something. Anyway they both went in the same car; but they didn't speak or go together. It was too rich for anything. Miss Howe's parting advice to Miss T. when she thought perhaps Pass would go with her was to "squelch." But Pass was pronounced un-squelchable. Miss Wheeler said Pass invited her to go with her to walk Tuesdays. Miss W. told her that she was going to take her Tuesday's walk mornings after that. "Oh" said Pass, "I can take my walk mornings just as well, and I think it's better." Chapter Beta is having a spree tonight. Jessie is having her teeth straightened and goes down town every Wed. and Sat.69 Tuesday, Nov. 19th 1878. Mrs. Ray's Party for the Preps. Last week all the Preps. rec'd cards from Mrs. Ray inviting us to spend Sat. eve with her from 7 to 9. Jessie and Ella didn't go, and I went with Miss E.J. Wheeler. Mrs. Ray rec'd us all and talked with us and we all talked to each other if we could think of anything to say. I floated around for a while and finally settled down in a corner (on my knees, as I could find no chair) with Misses Yamakawa, Sharp, Buckalnd, Nickerson, Howe and Turner. We had quite a nice time. For refreshments there were cake, coffee, and ice cream. The cake was Mrs. Ray's birthday cake, a very large white cake, beautifully frosted. The ice cream was of many flavors and looked beautifully laid in stripes of pink, yellow and brown. We didn't get home till the lights-out bell struck, 10 min. of 10. Mrs. Rays birthday was last Wed. Pres. Caldwells was the same day also. He was 58, she 38. Cora has not been very well and70 Jessie is not feeling well tonight and Ella was quite sick this morning and I am not feeling particularly smart. A bright feeling set of girls. It rained all day Sunday and I wrote letters. Had a letter from Harry this week. Today I was provoked. Gorgie Morrill and I walk together lately. Today she walked with Miss [Moan]. So I invited Miss E.J. Wheeler to go with me. She forgot it was Tuesday and she was going with Miss Pass. But as we were starting out we met Pass. So of course we three went together and talked "horse" all the hour. Wednesday Nov. 20th 1878. Boundary of my World. Last night in Chapel lots of names were read off of girls admitted to the Freshman class. Viva, Misses Warren and Yamakawa were admitted. Tonight the seats were changed in chapel. Everyone is put in alphabetical order. I have an outside corner seat now. This morning as Jessie and I were going to break-71 fast, she said; "There was a fire last night." "Was there, where?" I ask, interested and wondering for my thoughts are not outside the College Grounds. "on Sunset Hill," was what I thought she replied. "On Sunset Hill?" For how could that be; there is nothing there but trees. "Beyond Sunset Hill." "Oh," and my interest subsides, and I ask no more questions. This little conversation first showed me how small my world has become since I came here. I think of nothing outside and am interested in nothing outside. I have no desire to go beyond the red fence except it be to the old Graveyard or something of the sort, which I almost feel as if ought to be on the College Grounds. I could scarcely be persuaded to go to Po'keepsie for the town. I take no interest in the affairs of the world at present. I am just enough interested to be glad that Butler isn't elected Governor in Mass. and that Harriet Hosmer is making wonderful72 scientific discoverier. But, after all, its a sort of a negative or [passive] glances. I take an interest in the [news] they write from home, but really it don't amount to much to me. Whether it's as it ought to be or not, I don't know. But I am contented here, and I am learning, and I am laying up in my mind knowledge and and [sic] am deciding on principles and precepts that shall be useful to me when I bid goodbye to Vassar and go out into the world that for four years is to remain almost dead to me. Thursday, Nov. 21st 1878. H. Y. Hunter The other night Ella wanted to send a subscription to the business editor of the "College Herald" published where she used to go to school. She knew his name was Hunter hut did not know his initials. So she thought she would address it to J.H. Hunter. "Perhaps his name's John Henry" said Jessie. "H.Y. stands for unknown [quantier]," said I. So she said she would address it so, and I73 made the H and Jessie the Y, and Ella wrote the rest and put on all his long address. When her "College Herald" came she saw his initials were W.J. She was going to write to the girls that she knows there and tell them about it. Sunday, Dec. 8th '78. Conditions off. It is a long time since I've written in this, but it has not been because I've had nothing to say. On the contrary I've very great deal to say. Now the first and most important is about my conditions. Three weeks ago several of the girls had been admitted to the Freshman class. And Miss Howe had just been examined in Phys. Geog. and had passed on an easy examination. Sat. the 23rd of November I was siezed with a desire to get off my conditions. I took my Phys. Geog. and said I shouldn't leave it as long as I had a spare moment. I told Miss Howe, that, inspired by her noble example I had taken to my Physical. I didn't expect to make it up that day, but Gorgie74 said I could. I studied steadily all day, only leaving for lunch and exercise. I saw Miss Hackell, and she said I might come to her immediately after dinner. She said she thought I wouldn't need to see Miss Morse about it first, as Miss Morse had said to her that I would probably soon be ready for examination. So after dinner I went to her room. I was examined and passed. Miss Moore called me Monday, and told me that I'd better go to Miss Brown, the teacher of history, and have her direct my work, that I might use my time to the best possible advantage. She told me to go to Miss B. Tuesday night. I studied hard all Monday and Tuesday, and, when I went to Miss B., was examined and paired my Greek and Eastern History. Then I put my mind to my Roman. Miss B gave me a list of dates that I might learn only the most important ones. Saturday morning I was examined and passed on my Roman History. So I was full Freshman, yet was not yet announced. I expected to be announced Tuesday, but I was not. I don't know what the matter was.75 Tomorrow I will go to Miss Morse and see why. I'll not be really Freshman till I'm announced. But I'm so glad to get my conditions off. Miss Brown has a sister prepared for Freshman. She was examined at the same time I was in Boston. I have lots more to say, but I guess I will write no more now. Monday, Dec. 9th 1878 Freshman. Freshman! Yes, I was announced tonight in Chapel. Oh, I am so glad to get it off my mind. Miss Phillips was also announced in Chapel. I went to Miss Morse today at her office hours, and she told me that I was Fresh. and would be admitted tonight. I suppose now I'll go to class Meetings and have some class paper and go over to the other side of the Chapel and go into Mrs. Ray's Bible Class and join Phil. and all sorts of things. ["Quid agamus."] I suppose it is to be my motto henceforth. I hope our '78 will show folks what we can do and that it will be nothing useless76 Traveling List. Tonight we made out our travelling lists. Blanks were distributed in corridor meeting. 'On what train do you leave Poughkeepsie?' 'What is your destination' 'Describe definitely your route and state on what railroads you will travel.' 'Do you wish the College conveyance?' (Horsecar) 'Do you wish the College to take your baggage to the depot? If so, what and how many pieces?' 'What is your name and the number of your room?' The College checks the baggage and buys the tickets. But I shan't take any baggage and shall go on the boat if the weather is pleasant; if not, on the cars. New Students. There are 4 new students since Christmas. All Preps. It seems a funny time to come. Miss Anna Van Allyn sit [sic] at our table. She seems quite nice and is pretty. Is very homesick. Miss Ryder is another. She seems nice too.77 Tuesday, Dec. 10th '78. Class Meeting A meeting of the Freshman Class was called immediately after dinner. Miss Baldwin is Pres.; Miss [Starr], Vice-Pres.; Miss Case, treasurer; Miss Smith, secretary. The class paper is lovely. It is 60 [cts.] a quire. Tonight I took my seat on the south side of the Chapel between Misses Smith (not the Sec.) and Stanton. There are 33 in our class, and more to come. There was only about 20 at the beginning of the year. Sunday, Dec. 15th 1878. Going Home. Next Thursday I start for home. Oh, its perfectly glorious. I can't think of anything else. I'm all of a bustle with the thought. Yesterday men came out with checks and tickets. I bought my ticket to New York. Almost everybody is going, and those that are not going wish they were. But as it is so near vacation, I think I78 ought to write something about the many things that have happened and are worthy of notice. First there's Thanksgiving Day. We had three day's vacation, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In the morning there was a short service in the Chapel. There was no lunch, but things were placed on the table at breakfast in order that if we were hungry, we might have come to take to our rooms and eat. I brought something down, but did not eat anything. We went to dinner at 3 o'clock. Quite a large number of the girls were away, and those that remained had the privelege of making up their own tables. We did not make up any and were put at Miss Baldwin's. More of the teachers preside at the scholar's tables Thanksgiving. All the Prof.'s families come in, too. Dinner lasted about 1-1/2 h. There were printed bills of fare. I had one, and will copy it here.79 Thanksgiving Dinner. Vassar College. Nov. 28, 1878 Bill of Fare. Soup. Chicken. Julienne. Roast. Turkey. Beef. Cranberry Sauce. Apple Sauce. Entrees. Fried Oysters. Chicken Salad. Relishes. Chow-chow. Celery. Mixed Pickles. Worcestshire Sauce. Olives. Vegetables. Baked Sweet Potatoes. Stewed Tomatoes. Mashed Potatoes. [Grun] Pear. Pastry. Mince Pie. Pumpkin Pie. Cranberry Tarts. Dessert. Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream. Orange Ice. Mixed Fancy Cake. Pound Cake. Chocolate Cake. Nuts and Raisins. Apples. Orange and Grapes. Coffee. Tea.80 The Julienne and Roast Beef weren't brought on, but we might have had it if we had wanted it. We had the Orange Ice, Ice Cream, and Cake in the evening. After dinner there was dancing in Room J. and games were played in the recitation rooms, Rachel and Jacob, and Initiation. At 7 o'clock, every body started for the Lyceum, as there was to be a play there. It was splendid. The principal thing was a [sort] of a band. All the teachers took part. Misses Goodwin and [Hecock] played the Bells. Mrs. Ray, Glasses. Prof. [Barchive], Castanets. Mr. Caldwell the Pres. [sow)], [Torpedors]. It was all like that. When they first came in they were dressed in overcoats and fire and looked ever so pretty. Then there was a play, "The Parlor Car." The last thing was "Ching-a-ling-a-ling." Some one, not on the stage, sang the song, "Ching-a-ling-a-ling was a Chinese boy," and somebody came dancing in, who personated a Chinese very well indeed. Then the song went on, something about his going to San Francisco to see his sweet-heart, and a Chineese girl came in. Then Ching-a-ling laid81 down to sleep under the shade of a huckleberry (an evergreen, on the stage) tree. And along came an Indian with a tomahawk and cut off his pig-tail. It was perfectly comical. They repeated it. After the entertainment, we returned to Room J. and had refreshments. Sailor. is Prof. Hinkle's dog. Oh, so homely. You would see him trotting around with Prof. or off on excursions alone. Especially comical did he look, when covered with a sort of a coat of drab linen which "flopped" around him in a most curious manner. But alas! Poor sailor was old and infirm. They concluded they must get rid of him. So he was shot. The Hinkle's were greif-stricken at his death. One day in Greek class, Prof. looked as if he'd been crying. No doubt on account of Sailor. And they all felt so badly for him that they couldn't go to the party that Prof. MItchell gave to the teacher. Well Sailor, peace be to your memory.82 Various Cats and Dogs. Vassar has the greatest number of cats around. There are pretty cats and homely cats. There is one half-blind cat, and one three footed cat. The cats with whom we are best acquanted are a large black cat and a gray and white cat. The black cat is a great favorite of Stematz's. She has often been in here and has made herself quite at home. The gray and white cat was here all one day last week, and we didn't know but she'd taken up her abode here. Over on the north corridor are a gray cat and two kittens, which belong to Miss Jones. The kittens are very pretty and nice, and have very noble titles, Julius Caesar and Tiberius Gracchus. Well, now for the dogs, I have related the sad story of Sailor, and now will mention the others. There is a large white dog with a black head here, that, for want of a better name, Jessie and I called Jack. Then there are two little dogs, a brown one and a black and tan one that belong to somebody in the College. They have both paid us visits, and seemed to consider our society very83 agreeable. No one knows their names, so we called them both "Sammy" after our "beloved" president and his son. Brown Sammy followed me in an gave rise to the beautiful song, "Anne had a little dog Whose fleece was brown as dirt; And everywhere that Anne went, He tagged close to her skirt." It is not often we indulge ourselves by composing such high [soulded] strains; but this shows our power. Black Sammy created quite a sensation last night in Chapel. The poor fellow wanted to see what religion was like, I suppose. And with a desire to see if everybody was devout, he travelled under the pews over the Chapel. When they sung the hymn, Black Sammy wanted to sing, too, but everybody laughed at him, even the teachers and Mrs. Ray, whom one would think had politeness enough to restrain herself from hurting poor doggie's feeling. Prof. Dwight tried to catch Black Sammy, and after the second attempt suc-84 -ceeded in catching him. Black Sammy entered a despairing cry as he was borne in triumph out of the Chapel. He came down to Gorgie's and to our rooms, and having received consolation for the rude treatment he had receceived, he determined to try again and go to the Concert which was to be held that evening in Chapel. But alas! This last attempt was more unsuccessful than the first and he was taken out before he had heard even the first piece that was played. I forgot to mention that the cats here have great musical ability and that the corridors are most excellent places for them to exercise their lungs. Concert. The Cocert last nice [sic] was very nice. Jessie and I went together and had a front seat in the gallery. Miss Freidenburg played twice. She is a beautiful player. Is a Jewess, and shows it very plainly in her face, and is strong in her faith. She is the one who lost her watch this fall. Miss Cooley sang twice. Has a very nice voice, but has85 a large head, which she rolls on one side, and such an insipid, affected snide that I don't like to look at her. Then Miss Rustin played beautifully and Misses Dow and Shaw on two pianos. I enjoyed it very much. New Bible Class. Was transferred to Mrs. Ray's Bible Class today. Like it much better than Miss Avery's. In the latter's was always sleepy, and usually sat next [Co], who whispered to me and amused me with her various antics. Mrs. Ray held my interest close all the time, and said a great deal in a short time. The service today was 1 hour and 20 min. long. There are 3 prayers 2 hymns sung by congregation, 3 by Choir, reading of the Psalms and sermon. Horribly long. The Rhetoric says that a person ought to bring his lecture or sermon to a close when his congregtion expect him to do so, or they lose interest. I don't think Dr. Caldwell understands that for I thought he was going to stop at least86 half-a-dozen times before he did, and every one got restless. Breaking Silent Time. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, Miss Nagai invited Gorgie, Jessie and I up to her room that evening. A little while after, we went up to Viva's room to go with her on top of the house and Miss Nagai was there. We went in the elevator to the 5th Centre and then up a pair of stairs. Here we saw a lots of sleds piled up waiting for snow. Also 2 immense iron tanks full of water, of which we couldn't imagine the use. There we climed [sic] a ladder built into the house and reached a small platform where we could gaze down into the library a long way below us. Then, Miss Nagai taking the lead, we climed [sic] up a short ladder, out of a door, and stood in the square space, top of the College, where the flag-staff is. The flag was at half-mast. When we came down we heard that there was to be a Sheet and Pillow-case Party in Room J., to which all were invited. Of87 course we wanted to go and busied ourselves making a comical mask. Pass copied and Gorgie dressed her and she went to the party. Miss Nagai came down and told us to go if we wished, But we said we wanted to go to both places but preferred to go to see her. We found Miss Stematz quite sick. She had a real bad cough. She hasn't got over it yet. It makes her sick. We had cranberry jell [sic] and cake and apples and molasses candy. We came down at Silent Time and went into Gorgie's room. Now in our room we always used to have jolly times in Silent Time. One night Gorgie was in here and Jessie and Ella were having a water-fight. We always used to have nice times and to make a good deal of noise. And we thought Miss Hubbard exceedingly nice not to say anything about it. Well that night, Pass was telling us that she had a nice time and all about it in a pretty loud tone of voice. Well, there came a knock and Gorgie calmly said, "Come" Miss Hubbard appeared. "Young ladies," said she, "were you aware that the bell for Silent88 Time had struck?" Then she left without waiting for an answer. I very obediantly trotted home. Jessie staid and heard the rest of the story. She wasn't seen at all, as she sat on a cricket by the register between Miss McFadden and Gorgie. But the best joke was that Pass was caught. For you must understand that Pass is very good. Every morning, when you pass her window at Silent Time, you see her seated before her open window with her Bible open on her trunk (which has a red calico covering), very devoutly reading. If by any chance her window doesn't happen to be open you will find that she isn't reading her Bible, but is at some other occupation. Well we have since been caught breaking Silent Time. But I don't understand the latter times. Why, we were remarkably good. To be sure I had been telling Jessie and Ella about Miss Berringer; but it was all in a low tone of voice. The windows and the transum, however, were open. Now we keep the windows and transum, but not our mouths, shut in Silent Time.89 Wednesday, Dec. 18th 1878. Last Day. Oh joy! My last lesson is recited and now the last things are to be done and I am going home. Hi yah, etc.! Go to N.Y. tomorrow on the 8.25 A.M. train and take the boat tomorrow at 4.50 P.M. at New York. And father will meet me at the Canton depot at 5 or 6 A.M. Friday. Heigho! How slowly these last days have gone. For more than a week they have dragged; but especially have they done so since Miss Varnes said there were 6 more chances to flunk. But, oh jolly! tomorrow morning we start. Tuesday, Jan. 7th, 1878 Back Again. Here we are, back at College, obeying bells and studying lessons. Oh, if we could only have had a week or so more vacation. A big and obstinate if; but there's no use lamenting. Of course we had a perfectly elegant time, we who went90 home. And those who stayed, although they found it a little dull sometimes, wished never-the-less, that the vacation would not end. I went with Ella to N.Y. Then took the horse cars to the boat. Met Miss Blake, a Senior who is in my Greek class, on the boat, and shared her state-room. Also met Miss Wentworth, a Senior, and her father. Saw for a moment Miss Tappan. Had a nice time. On the next state-room to ours there was a woman who was very communicative and caused us a good deal of merriment. "Mr. Richardson" had procured her room for her and she was terribly afraid a man would get in. Got to Canton before light Friday morning and I could never realize that there was any night between that time and the time I left College. Father and Mother met me at the Canton depot. I had a cold all the time. I was home and was about sick. Went to the Birdgewater Normal School to see my High School mates. I enjoyed that very much. The contrast between the schools is very91 great. Noticed it more in regard to the Dining-room and remaining in their own rooms, than anything else. They can't go into each others rooms all day. Sunday, Saturday morning and every evening after 7 P.M. Have Inspection Day every Thursday, to see that they do no damage to rooms, etc. Table-fare is much poorer there than here. Can't use the bath-tubs but one fixed time a week. Do their own sweeping, etc. Went to a lecture by Senator Harris while there. It was mostly concerning Fulton and his inventions. Went to a lecture the next Tuesday night. "The Sunny Side of Prison Life," by Homer Sprague. Well, last night I left home. Saw Misses Wentworth and Tappen, but scarcely to speak. Stayed in the cabin. Took the horsecars to Central Depot and came here on the half past ten train. Had a good deal to do in the way of unpacking and getting things in order. But that's all right now. Seems kind of nice to be here, but if we could have had another week. The92 Western girls are not back. Snowed in. And, oh joy! Miss Goodwin is snowed in and there wasn't any Livy today. Well, I must study. Sunday, Jan. 12th 1879. Ella's Cat. When I first came back, Jessie informed me that we had an addition to the family. A kitten that Ella had brought from home. Maltese kittens are very scarce in [Philad.], so one of her friends, who had a maltese cat and 6 kittens sent them to Ella's home. A Miss Jones that is here has a cat and two kittens here, and why shouldn't we have a kitten, too? So Ella brought a plump little kitten back. She called it Myra after its giver. I didn't see the kitten till night, as it was lost. but Jessie found it and brought it here and Ella fed it and it ate heartily. At night she put it in the corridor and it was not found again till Thursday night. Then being of a literary turn93 mind it was meandering around the reading room, when Miss Case saw it and brought it to Ella. She, not wishing to lose it again, decided to tie a long string around it and not let go far. It would eat nothing that night, and from that time, pined away. It lay all day on Ella's shawl without moving; but it had a vomiting spell once or twice a day. Sat. afternoon, as I sat here alone, it half rose and then fell down and lay out still. Every little while it did this, and I knew that it was dying. Knowing that I could do nothing for it, and not liking to look at it, I went into Gorgie's room to study. When Tomas came to bring my chair and fix Ella's bed, he said it was dying and took it away. My Rocking-Chair, that mother sent me from home got a broken rocker by [Co] Shailer's tripping Jessie back in it. I thought the Janitor could mend it, and dropped a note to him every day for some94 time. At last, a few days before vacation, a man came to mended [sic] it. But he said the rocker couldn't be mended. And he took it off and told me to give it to the College Espress-man and he would take it and get me one sawed out just like it. Not knowing where to see the College Express-man or anything about him, and being busy, I neglected it till I decided to carry it home. I did so and father sawed me a new rocker out of oak instead of black walnet, and stained it. I brought it back, and, oh joy! got it put on by Sat. Surely a month my chair lay on its side in the corner, a poor, wounded thing. I devoutly hope I may never break anything else that belongs to me, it is such a bother to get it mended. Monday, Jan. 13th '78 A Quick Sunday. Yesterday was a nice quiet Sunday95 to me. In the morning there was no Bible class, as Mrs. Ray, the Freshman's teacher, was sick. Then I had a bad cold so I thought I'd better not go to Chapel, and I got the doctor to excuse me from today. It is the first time I have been to her to get excused from anything. Then at night the "Society of Religious Inquiry" met, so we had no Chapel. I wrote letters all day and enjoyed it immensely. Ella's Bed. It is now for two nights that I have not been awakened by an unearthly noise like the firing off of a revolver at dead of night. Some nights the crash would be terrific, because half a dozen of Ella's slats would go bang to the floor. Never a night passed but what I was awakened at least once by the dropping of one or more slats. But Thomas came Saturday and now we sleep undisturbed by falling slats. One night Ella got up in the middle of the night and fixed them. But her trials are now over.96 Skating. I have been on my skates (Mother's Christmas present) three times. I haven't fallen but twice, and then Jessie was pushing or drawing me. I can get along over the ice, but don't dare to say I can skate. Miss Warren, however held me up as an example to Abbie, also a beginner. I can take a short awkward stroke with one foot, but their [sic] all my skill ends. Sunday, Jan 26th 1879. My Barbecue. Oh, it's so long since I've written and I've so much to say. First, I must tell you about the Barbecue, which happened Jan. 11th. The Livy Club were all invited and all attended, except Miss Yamakawa, who had not returned from vacation. I told them that this was a Social not a Political Barbecue, which was so much more extensive than a political barbecue that they might all have an ox roasted whole. Then I brought on, not only oxen,97 but sheep, cats, elephants, etc., all of which were roasted whole, in the shape of small crackers that I brought from home. I had also nuts, apples, and candy. Giving to the small number of drinking vessels we possessed (a mug and wine glass), I was obliged to make frequent journeys to the water tank. Napkins supplied the place of plates, but we all had knives and were very merry. Gorgie didn't come in as early as the rest as she had a German lesson to get. Shige was here. There were many jokes made and a good deal of laughing done. The following is a specimen of the jokes. "Where is Miss Morrill?" Miss Howe "Miss Morrill has evaporated, and, as evaporated substance always rise higher, she's gone to the fourth to study German." Jessie. "And the Moral(-rill) is 'take care where you [light].'" Miss Howe found a double almond and phialpened [sic] with Miss Wheeler, E.J. Well we got to speaking on some subject or other and Miss E.J. innocently asked, "It will do very103 much. We went to Hyde Park, a small place about 6 miles away. We stopped at an oldfashioned hotel. The walls were low, and the doors reached from ceiling to floor. At the windows, first there were common white curtains, there lambrequins over them, then lace curtains over the lambrequins, and heading all, a gilt moulding. As soon as we arrived, they, thinking we must be hungry, having waited so long, brought around sandwiches. We were hungry; and most of us partook so freely of them, that, when the table was set and we were called into the dining room, many of us were not at all hungry. The dining hall would not hold all, and things were brought to the rest of us. I do not think they had chairs enough for all. At any rate, some of us, seeing no chairs unoccupied, seated outselves in a social group on the floor, and talked in confidentially low tones of the coming election of class104 officers. We had oyster, crackers, biscuits, coffee, cookies, and ginger-snaps. Between 9 and 10 we started for home. Miss Lyon was in our sleigh going back, and part of the way entertained a portion of the load with snatches of comic recitations. At our end, toward the last, tbey got to talking about yellow fever and poverty. We enjoyed our sleigh ride very much and I saved a straw from that we put our feet upon, as did many others. I did not expect to have a single sleigh-ride this year. We reached home about eleven. Class Officer. We began to think about them sometime ago. We discussed matters and said that there was a regular class ring formed. That we did not wish this ring to have its own way, and we would nominate somebody ourselves. Miss Howe said Miss Stanton. We afterwards thought we liked Miss Starr better and Miss Howe readily fell in with105 our opinion. Afterwards we heard that Miss Lawrence was going to nominate Stanton. We knew Miss Sanford would be nominated. Miss Howe said she would nominate Miss Starr, Gorgie would second it. The day after the sleighride the class meeting was called, the business stated. No sooner had the Pres. (Miss Baldwin) said that the first nominations would be for Pres. than three sprang to their feet at once, all determined. Two sat down. Then Starr, Stanton, and Sanford were nominated. For Vice-Pres. Miss Howe nominated (and I seconded it) Viva. Miss Glen (Cora) was nominated for it. For secretary, Nicks and [Fouse]; for treasurer, [Semple] and Warder. First, we thought that Miss Stanton would get it. That there would not be a 2/3 majority and the one who had the least number (Starr) would be dropped. That then the Starrs and Stantons would unite and elect Stanton. Afterwards the Sanfords began106 to be hopeful; but Miss Lawrence worked hard for Stanton. Yesterday class meeting was called immediately after Silent Time. You might see little interesting groups. Miss Howe advised us not to stand by Starr when we saw there was no hope for her but to go for Stanton. The first ballot Miss Sanford 12, Stanton 10, Starr 9. "Not a 2/3 majority, and it will be necessary to vote again," announced our President. Miss Howe voted for Miss Stanton there and advised us, too. Why desert her so? She had almost as much hope as Stanton. The second time Starr held her ground, Stanton lost. Then Stanton gained, Starr lost, and, after the 4 or 5 ballot, a motion was made and seconded to drop the candidate who had least votes. Why would the Starrs be so fickle? If all had stood by her as firmly as Misses Lyon and Bartlett, Stanton might have been dropped and Starr put in or all dropped. Then we ballotted between the two. Time after time it was announced that107 there was not a 2/3 majority and it would be necessary to ballot again. The Stantons slowly gave way. The Sanfords were determined to stick to their candidate and put her in or compell all to be dropped. I admired their constancy. On the eleventh ballot Sanford was declared to be elected. After two or three ballots Viva was elected. Misses Nicks and Semple on the first ballot. I was satisfied with all but Pres. After it was ours, Miss Howe told me that she voted for Stanton every time. I told her I called that mean. "But see here," and she said that she propsed Stanton first. To be sure, but she readily assented when we preferred Starr. Then she'd no business to nominate her if she didn't like her best. But she nominated her for us. We could have done it for ourselves. She didn't then know that Stanton was to be nominated. (I think she did). But any way a told108 her I thought she was mean, in the real sense of the word. So did Gorgie and all who knew of it. "Don't you wish you were for Miss Sanford, so as to be on the victorious side?" asked Miss Case. No, I didn't, but I wailed over the fickleness of human nature. If they'd only stood by Miss Starr. She's so lovely. Sunday, Feb. 9th 1879 Being Sick. I have not been very well since vacation. In the first place I had a bad cold all through vacation and for sometime since I came back. Then I was not feeling well one Sunday (the 19th of Jan.) and went to the doctor to be excused from Chapel; and, as I looked bad, she sent me to bed to stay all day Sunday and Monday. As I didn't feel like going to bed I sat up all day in my big easy chair. To make me look sick, Jessie threw my comforter over the chair and I put a pillow behind my head and my feet in a chair. All that I wanted then was some 109 chalk to make me look white and some red ink to make hectic spots in my cheeks. Or, so I told Jessie. Then came the ordering of my dinner. Gorgie said that the girls often stayed away from breakfast and ordered something very nice to eat. "Why, Emma Bush had sardines and lots of good things one day in vacation. Order sardines." Well, in the first place I never ate sardines; second, I knew I should not like them; third, I thought they were not very good for a sick girl. Never-the-less, I told Jessie she might order them and she and Gorgie might eat them. So my order was made out - "Tea and Toast, Sardines, Jelly, Fruit, Crackers." At last the tray came. Sardines "there were none." Neither was there any jelly. Never-the-less I made a good dinner and no more aspired to sardines. They didn't give me any jelly at all, although they gave Gorgie some afterwards when she was sick. They must either have partial or out of Jelly when I ordered it. I believe I got everything else I ordered every time. That night110 Miss Hubbard came in to see me. She asked me if I wasn't able to go to supper. I told her that the Docter ordered me to go to bed and stay and order my meals. "And you didn't mind her," said Miss Hubbard, and went in to see Jessie who was also sick. That was a decided squelch. The next day I was determined to stay in bed, at least till after Miss Hubbard came in. I didn't study, but read some and wrote a little on my composition. I ordered a good dinner at night. Miss Hubbard had seen Jessie and Jessie had told her I was better so I didn't come in. Chapel was over and my dinner didn't come. So Ella went to see about it. She had dropped my order in the box and Miss H. hadn't gotten it, so I could have no dinner. Miss H. said Ella ought to have brought the order to her. She didn't know why it wasn't all right to drop it there, but as folks didn't generally do it, she didn't think to look in it. But Miss H. found that Miss Hulbert had some things, and she would bring them in. So I dined off of Albert biscuits and [wizeled] apples. The next day I went111 to my meals and to classes. Last Sunday night I was awakened by the a severe pain, which increased toward morning. When we got up, Ella gave me something hot but it did no good. Jessie went for Dr. Webster, and, while the girls were at breakfast, she came and took me to the Infirmary. It was the first time I went there. A mustard [plaster] took the pain away. I laid there all day without seeing any one but the doctor and Miss Ward, the nurse. I felt very much better the next day and got up and had a good breakfast. I didn't eat anything Monday but a slice of toast and a cup of tea. Tuesday I came out of the infirmary immediately after breakfast and Wednesday went to classes. Hope that's the last sickness I shall have. However, I've tried the Infirmary. It's very good if you are real sick; but if your [sic] only half-sick it's [horrid]. End of First Semester. The first semester ended Friday. I112 recited my last lesson in Geometry, Livy and Plato (I guess). It was so nice to have no lessons to prepare for Monday. Will go to classes Monday, but only to have lessons assigned. Haven't gotten to go to Latin at all Monday, as Miss Goodwin is to be away. But Tuesday's lesson is assigned. In Latin we have Horace. In Greek, Homer. Also Botany. Then, I expect, Drawing, Composition, and Elocution. The lessons were assigned and the hours. I was given Greek, 1st period, Latin, Fifth. As no Botany was given out for me, I went to Miss Morse to see about it and was given it the fourth period. Then last night the time of the Freshman Latin was changed, and mine comes the third. So now my lessons come almost together and I get all through by quarter past eleven. I don't think I shall like it. I bought me a Homeric Dictionary, and an elegant [Anthon's] Homer, both at second hand. Sent home for Harry's Botany. It isn't exactly like what they use here. What we learn is the same, but the tables113 for analysis are not as good. However I shall use it and analyze by Jessie's. I send home for an Anthon's Horace, and will use Gorgie's till mine comes. I felt Saturday as if I had a lot of leisure time and did many little jobs that have been waiting some time. Second Composition. I was given "Favorite Characters in Fiction" for a subject some time before Christmas. I didn't do anything on it before I went home. When I came back, I didn't get along on it very well and I went to Miss [Hoods] to speak with her about it. She offered to give me another week on it, and I was very glad to accept. I was to hand it in the Monday I went to the Infirmary. Jessie told Miss W. that I had gone there and she said I might hand it in when I was ready. I have finished it and was going to hand it in Saturday but she was out. Lots of the girls and teachers have gone to stay over Sunday, as it is a sort of a hol-114 -iday. We didn't have Bible Classes. I went to Chapel. I don't like Prexy's preaching. All the effect his sermons have on me is to make me cross, especially toward him. I don't like Pres. Caldwell. I think he's an old fogey. And he has two, big, awkward, homely sons that laze around here. All one of them seems to do is to practice skating in the morning, skate with the girls in the afternoon, skate with the girls in the evening, provided they skate. He is an awful skater and the girls make no end of fun of him. I should think he'd be ashamed to laze around so. If I was Prex I would put him to work at something, if it was running the engine that runs the "eleviator." Prexy's wife is the inevitable little dried up woman with corkscrew curls at the side of her face. When I first came here, I knew she must be Prex's wife as soon as I set eyes on her, although then I knew scarcely any of the115 lady's that belong here. Day of Prayer for Colleges was the 30th of January and was a holiday. There was a service in Chapel, but I didn't go, and staid at home and wrote on my essay. Mrs. John's Call. One day when Jessie was alone here, she found that Mrs. John's (the matron) was calling on this corridor. It was sweeping day, but Ellen hadn't been here, and the room looked like fury. So Jessie locked the door and proceeded to fix the room as she wished. In the first place, she had two pillows, and only one is allowed. Mrs. John's makes a great fuss if any of the girls have more than one. Jessie uses those pillows for shams and has her own that she brought from to lie on. Well, Jessie calmly put this into her bureau drawer. Then she rubbed out two pictures of [beads] that she had drawn on the116 wall, the man in the moon and another. In the mean time Mrs. John's had come, knocked, tried the door, and knocked again. Then Jessie went to the door with a book in her hand and a very studious expression on her countenance. She opened the door just a little, and Mrs. J. said she was around calling. Jessie said "yes'm, but it's sweeping day and Ellen hasn't been." "I wonder where Ellen can be?" said Miss J. "Well, as long as your waiting for her I guess I won't come in now." She departed and was seen no more. I don't know whether or not she has called again. There was a Concert in Chapel Firday evening. Franz Rummel played. I suppose he is one of the "bass" players. It began at 8 o'clock. There was an intermission when it was about half through, and, as Jessie and I were both very tired and didn't care to hear more, we came away. Was glad that I went and117 glad I came away when I did. Plato's Crito. I think I never said that we finished reading Herodotus three or four weeks ago. Prof. thought that there was no need of reading more, so he said we might read Plato's Crito. I detest Herodotus but rather like Plato. Prof. spent one whole week explaining the life of Socrates, Plato, Greek Philosophy, etc. It was very interesting and Socrates is my hero. I never had one before and I think Socrates is worthy of being one's hero. Philalethian. Friday, the 14th of Jan. the Philalethian had a grand entertainment, all the chapters partaking in it. I ought not be invited, as I am Collegiate and not a member, and if I hadn't been Collegiate might not have been invited. Of course I was crazy to go; but I really ought to have staid at home and written my118 composition. However, if I had had an invitation, I should have gone. Ella and Jessie had gone and I sat over my composition. Miss Shier came bursting in. "Where's Nell? I want her to go to Phil. with me." I replied that Ella had gone and remarked (oh, fool that I was) that I wished I could have gone. "Come on, go with me. I have an invitation to give away." Now here was a chance to go but - with Miss Shier. I wanted to go very much but did not want to go with her. If anyone else had asked me, I should immediately have accepted. As it was, I hung back and said that I couldn't as I was Collegiate. Miss Shier urged. I hung back. Then she flung open the next room door and asked Miss McFadden if she shouldn't think I might have hone. She hesitated, then said yes. So I said I would go, and Miss S. went for her things. Gorgie came in and said she wouldn't go if she was I with Miss S. And, when the first excitement of going was off, I was very sorry I had119 said I would go. Well, I thought better of it, decided not to go, and went to meet her and tell her. When she found that I really wouldn't go, she would not herself, as she didn't like to go alone. I was so sorry. If she had gone, I wouldn't have cared. Then Gorgie told me that she had an invitation for me, so I might have gone if I hadn't been so very foolish in the first place. She went up to Viva's to see if she couldn't give it away there. But she couldn't. She talked over my case with them and then advised me to go, as it was, on her invitation. But I would not. I think meaness would have been no name for that. I went to Miss Case's and Miss White's to give away the invitation, but did not succeed. So I staid at home and wrote my composition (it was on plea of that that I staid away). I think I was well paid for my folly. I have learned a good lesson and one that I shall never forget. Never agree to120 go to any place (no matter how much I want to go) with anyone I am ashamed of. Never accept favors from persons I can't endure. Sick Girls. Miss Yamakawa went home at the holidays sick and did not come back for some time after the rest did. She wasn't back long before she was sick again and had to go to the Infirmary. She is better now, but is going home soon. I am so sorry for her. I think she is a lovely girl, and so smart, and likes her studies, too. I am sometimes afraid she will never be well. Cora Shailer was quite sick, and she went home to New York for a few days. She didn't feel a bit better when she came back; but her mother had made arrangements to go to Boston, and she thought she'd be as well off here, so she came back. She was sick in the Infirmary a few days, but is all right now. Gorgie was sick, too, a few days. Did not go to the Infirmary, but staid in here most of the time and [doc-]121 -tored herself. Jessie is always being sick for a day or two. Viva was half-sick with a cold for a long, long time, and at last went home. She is quite sick, I hear, and won't come back for a long time. There has been a great deal of sickness here lately. Silhouettes. I love to make silhouettes. I have been practicing on a small scale for some time. But Jessie has been making lovely ones, not exactly silhouettes, but pictures with large black circles in them. There, that isn't plain, but I can't help it. I have been just crazy to make them, but have not had time till yesterday. Then Miss Turner and I made an engagement to make silhouettes. Miss Shier came in to make them. Oh dear! So we told Miss T. that she must invite us into her room. Tell us that we must come in. Very fortunately, Miss T. was expecting a call, so she couldn't come here. So we went there and left Miss S. I made most122 of one plate. I intend to send some home if I can get a good box. I love to make them. Feb. 16th 1879. Gorgie's Moving. Last Monday, after long and anxious waiting, Mrs. Ray gave Gorgie permission to move up to the 3rd North with Abbie, Cora, and Viva, where Miss Parry moved out. Of course Gorgie was delighted to get her permission at last. I was glad for her, too; but knew that I should miss her very much, for we were always running in and out of each others rooms, not caring for study hour, or any thing else. Gorgie moved Monday night. Co came down, and Jessie and I went in to see them and help some. We filled the baskets, carried them on the truck to the elevator, took them up in the elevator, and on a truck to 63. This has been the very longest week that I have known. I hope123 all won't be as long as this. We had a Class Meeting one day this week. Then we were given an invitation to the Trigg Ceremony Friday night. A committee were elected for the Freshman party and it was proposed that we should invite another class (the Junior) to join us. Also Miss Lyons was nominated as Class Prophet, Miss Semple as Class Historian. The Preps who had studied Freshman Geometry of Trigg. were also invited and the three teachers of mathematics, and we all looked forward to the Trigg Ceremony with anticipation of great pleasure. We were promptly on hand at the appointed time, and were handed small white rolls tied with pink tape. "People vs. Trigg." "We the people of this civilized land, do hereby accuse John Trigg of murder in the first124 degree. We charge him with the willful and premenitated murder of Miss Una Octaginta Vassar, found dead on Jan. 30th 1879, and we herewith summon the said John Trigg to account for the same." Having read our programes we gazed curiously at the ushers, regular policemen, with their brass-buttoned coats, white gloves, etc., and surveyed the court-room upon the stage, and waited impatiently for the affair to begin. At last the Judge, Lawyers, etc. took their places, and John Trigg, his countenance sad and depressed with the conviction of guilt, was brought in, clad in a black robe with gilt triangles and circles upon it, and having a cap made of three black and gilt triangles. The trial was well conducted, and contained many Trigonometrical terms. Una was killed with a log. One of the witnesses was Mrs. Napier, whose son and John Trigg were very intimate. The reasons of Trigg's125 dislike for Una, was because she had at first taken quite a liking to Napier, had then had a falling out with him, and finally given him up entirely. When Trigg heard this he was very angry, and declared that he would pay her off. John Trigg was convicted and condemned to be hanged by the neck till he was dead. The next scene was out-side his prison cell. Three women (personating Prof Braislin, Prof. Mitchell, and Miss Storr) were trying to get Trigg out. One had entered the cell, pratending to be a sister of Charity. They got an "unsuspecting Fresh." to help him, by pretending that Trigg was a fine fellow and of great use to mankind. So they lowered Trigg in a basket and got him off just before two policement came on the scene. The next scene represented Una Octaginta dressed all in white, lying on a couch, while around in a semicircle, were class-sisters, mournful, clad in black, singing and126 calling upon Una to rise. She stirs, opens her eyes as the song ends, and they joyful, surround her. Then there is a rush and John Trigg appears running toward her. But police follow closely and sieze him. And someone says that Una Octaginta in [sic] no longer in his power, and "Behold the Class of '82, all these shall be your victims." It was very nice. The last scene was beautiful. Miss Shaw, who personated Una Octaginta looked lovely. Saturday night I went to the Exoteric with Ella. It was quite nice. Had a tableau, a short play, an essay and a critique. There have been lots of Additions to our Class and we now number 44. It caused quite a sensation when they were all read off. And then we had to be reseated. We are seated in classes in127 alphabetical order, and we always know when we are told to remain after Chapel and see Miss Palmer with her plan. There is an eager listening, each one hoping to be read off for a corner. It is a great satisfaction, too, to leave [former] the Prep. side of Chapel; and to go to the other side and get a corner, too, ah! what good fortune. We have made some revolutions in our room as regards Rules and Regulations, etc. And now you can see upon our door a slip of paper bearing this notice, "books, notebooks, and blocks left on the table for one period are fined two cents. For half a period or more, one cent." It was started last week, and yesterday I left two books on the table for 1-1/2 periods and Ella 1 for 1 period. Besides this we have a paper on the door on which we write, under our names, all the by-words we128 say. They are mostly "My!" Saturday afternoon I made silhouettes with Miss Turner. We are to meet for composition every Wednesday night. For elocution 2 times a week. All my lessons come so I get through them at quarter past eleven in the morning. Tables have been changed. We sit next the faculty table and sigh for our old table, Miss Palmer, and Evelina. Our girls (we have two) are like blocks of wood and both move as if their life depended upon their taking but one step per minute. We have made another rule here. We take care of the room by weeks. It's Jessie's week now. The girl sweeps etc. twice a week; but the table cloth wants shaking and the plants watering every day. Jessie had lovely plants and they almost died because she didn't attend to them. If they were watered once a week they were lucky. Her long ivy is almost destitute of leaves now. And if any one said129 anything about them, she declared that I froze them by opening the windows. She hasn't said so lately, though, we have said so much to her about neglecting them. Sunday, Feb. 23rd 1879 Lessons. This has resolved itself into a weekly journal. Somehow I don't get time to write in it any except Sundays. Then I am writing all day - this and letters. My evenings are pretty well taken up now, for composition class meets every Wednesday night. Next Wednesday I have to read my composition. Elocution class meets every Monday and Thursday nights. Have met once. I like Miss Poppleton and think I shall enjoy elocution. Like this semester's lessons very much better than last semester's. Jessie's mother and Jonny were here last week. They were130 on their way to N.Y. It isn't long since her father was here. Mrs. Wheeler brought a book illustrated with silhouettes. It has many lovely ones in it. I am going to put two in Ella's album and one on a plate. Miss Turner and I were making them yesterday and are going to make more tomorrow. Jessie's mother also brought her some Coffee, and some sugar, and Jessie bought a coffee-pot down town, and has made coffee twice over the drop-light. Ella don't like it and I seldom drink it, so Jessie invited Misses Angel and Baldwin in. Jessie is very fond of coffee. We have over 25 cts for [finer] and we think of buying a sauce-pan with it. Then we can cook eggs, oysters, etc. and toast crackers. I have been Sick again this week. All day Tuesday and131 Wednesday. I didn't go to classes. I bought some crackers and oranges and breakfasted off them. Ordered one lunch. The rest of the time I went to my meals. Got excused from Chapel today, although feeling pretty well. Hope I shall be well all the time now. I had my bill handed in for the rest of the year. $100.00 for board, $1.00 for meals sent to my room, $3.00 for infirmary charges. That makes me in the infirmary two days whereas I went one morning and came back the next. Had a letter from mother containing one from Nellie [Henrire] from whom I have nto heard for nearly a year. There have been two Deaths at the College. The wife of the engineer, Mrs. Robinson, some time ago. Last week Mr. Forber died. He was overseer of the grounds, and a very nice man. A meeting of the Student's132 Association was called to appoint a comittee to draw up resolutions and arrange about flowers. Dr. Caldwell advised (and very sensibly I thought) that they did not send any great floral gift now, with magnificense and show, but save the tributes of consolation for a time when they would need them more and feel it better. In this meeting, members of the committee had been appointed from all the collegiate classes. When it came to specials, Miss Pass arose and nominated Miss Abbott. A dead silence reigned for a number of minutes. At last one of the seniors took pity and seconded the nomination. Then, when the chairman announced who had been nominated (we could not hear Miss Pass) a titter ran all over the house. The idea! It was so perfectly absurd. Miss Pass was going to make another motion, but Parry pulled her down. They say that133 when Pass heard he was dead she sobbed right out loud, although she did not know who he was nor what position he occupied. I was Summoned to Mrs. Ray yesterday morning. I had no idea what for, but I soon found that it was for various things. In the first place, I had not shown my transfer from Miss Avery's to Mrs. Ray's bible class to them and so they had a whole list of unexcused absenses from bible class, whereas I have beem absent but once. Then there were other things. But those were mistakes and I had to see about them. I shouldn't have blamed Mrs. Ray then if she had been cross; but she was not. When I first came back after vacation, I was summoned to her for being absent from two classes. I did not get back in time for them. She was very cross and asked all manner of questions. Couldn't I get there134 any sooner? If I had come on the boat. How did the other girls from Boston come? Some by cars, some by boat. Who came by boat? Miss Wentworth and Miss Tappen. "Well, I will excuse you, but you must remember that you are required to be back as soon as possible." Said in her most hateful tone; and I was angry. Sunday, Mar. 2nd 1879 The Mc Donald Affair. Last week we were astonished by the announcement that Miss McDonald was married. Her father gave the college the McDonald scholarship fund and made his daughter come here. She hated to come. Had been here three years before and was now a Soph. She was married in the parlor of the Nelson House to a Freshman in Columbia College by name of Spence. She staid here several days after she135 was married, and packed her trunks, pretending that she was going to New York. She has gone somewhere now. Some say that she is expelled. But, at least, she has not been publicly expelled. They say that the fellow's father sent him back to College. Miss Smith, Miss McD's roommate, has gone home - expelled they say. She witnessed the wedding and probably assisted Miss McD. in some other ways. Every body is sorry for Miss Smith. She was very smart, and they say, her parents were poor and denied themselves that she might come here and get a good education. How badly she must feel to go home to them so. Then Miss Jeffords, who would have graduated in the Art Department this year, has gone, nobody knows where or why. But it was nothing to do with the McDonald affair. Some say she is expelled, some say suspended. I heard that Prof. Wan Ingen said it was foolish to expell136 Miss Jeffords for what they did. They kept Misses J. and S. in the Infirmary till they went home. Prof. Backus preached today and as a consequence I came down from Chapel feeling very clever instead of cross. Prof. B. is splendid. He always holds my attention. But I cannot keep my mind on Prexy's sermons. A good many of the girls went into church today. They can go once a month. We have some Curtains in our room. Unbleached [murhir] true med with turkey red and lambrequins of the same. Jessie saw the advertisement on the Students' Bulletin. Room 10. That was unoccupied. But we knew that they belonged to Miss Stevens who formerly roomed there. So we found Miss S. and travelled down and looked at them. Ella and Jessie wouldn't say whether137 to take them or not, and Miss S. left us looking at them. Well we trained around there for some time and Ella found a boot-jack, which we had been wanting. We had one before that Ella had found when hunting for a good ink bottle in the empty rooms. We had hung it up as a bracket and wanted this other to put on the other side opposite. There is a joke about those boot-jacks. Mr. Vassar put them in every room, but didn't have any closets built in the College. To go back to the curtains, we stood around talking and fooling, and laying down on the table for the sake of being slid off. Just before Chapel we decided to bring them to our room and try them, to see if they would fit. But we had to go then to Chapel and immediately after to Corridor-meeting. I was the only one deficient, and had to stay after it was over to tell Miss Hubbard. The girls ran off without me. I had lots of deficien138 -cies and I hurried to get a chance to tell them. "The 18th and 19th, all College duties. The 20th, 21st, 22nd, exercise. The 23rd, Chapel. The 24th, exercise." Said I very slowly so Miss H. could write it. "Good-ness!" exclaimed Miss Howe. Then I ran after the girls. They were in Hattie's room. We came on a run down the corridor; baring the curtains in triumph. We couldn't hang them in our room, as the hooks were too far apart. We took out a screw eye and put it in so it would go on the hooks. But the curtains pulled the cornice over up-side down in a remarkable manner. Finally we broke the screw-eye. Then we discovered why the cornice hung over so. It was because the hooks were so long that the ends of the cornice didn't touch the wall. Then we ran to the Janitor two or three times a day for two or three days, and at last they were fixed. They improve the appearance of the room very much. But we sent by139 Jessie to town to get ribbon to tie them back, and she got it about an inch wide! Reading Composition. I read my Composition on "Favorite Characters in Fiction." Miss Woods wants me to write poetry next time. Can I ever? We had a Lecture Thursday night. Mr. J. T. Field of Boston. His subject was Alfred [Tenneson]. It was very nice, although different from what I expected. The north side of the Chapel was cleared for visitors and the Preps were requested to sit in the Gallery. I sat there with Jessie. They couldn't let the doors be open and the scholars go in peaceably. But Mrs. Johns stood by the door and kept us out till the bell rung. Then in they all were borne with a rush. Mrs. J. was very angry and reported to Mrs. Ray, who gave the Preps a lecture upon politeness next day.140 We thought that she might learn a lesson in it herself. This is why. At dinner often announcements are made. Some by Mrs. Ray and some by Miss Nichols. "Her Royal Highness" takes her bell and notices, walks a few steps toward the centre of the hall, strikes her bell twice and reads her notices. Miss Nichols gets up and reads here, and, while she is reading, Mrs. Ray calmly walks back to her seat. Sunday, Feb 9th 1879 Class Flower. Miss Semple proposed that, as we had no class color, we should chose a class flower. She proposed that we chose the Marsh ney rose bud. Afterwards it was objected to because it was a hot-house flower and not hardy. So the pansy was chosen. We were requested to hand in our preferences, who we desired to take to the Freshman party. My first choice was Miss McFadden. As I had no second choice141 I thought I would put down Miss Jones, who knows somebody that I know. Miss Sherman used to come down here every day at the tenth period to study French with Miss Irving. One day when she was here Miss Hubbard came in to speak to Jessie and saw her. She went out and asked if the bell for the end of study hour had rung. Then she came back and asked her about it. We have been Drawing Leaves for Botany. Auntie Haskell gave us descriptions of six leaves, and we were to draw them and name them. Miss Vernes came down and we put our heads together over them and had a good deal of fun. I like Miss Varnes very much. Didn't know her very well till lately. Now she Jessie and I study Greek together everyday.142 Mrs. Richards. Friday morning as I was going into breakfast, I heard someody speak to me in the crowd. Turning I saw Mrs. Richards. She is a graduate of Vassar. Entered the Junior year. She is secretary of the Alumnae of Vassar of Boston. One of those interested in having Vassar examinations in Boston. She is lovely. She married Prof. Richards of the Institute. Of course I was delighted to see her and she said she hoped to see me to speak to me. So in the afternoon the messenger girl came and said that Mrs. Richards would be in ROom 48 till 2.30 p m and would be glad to see me if I was at leisure. I had a very pleasant call. It was so nice to see some body I knew. We are having a Strike. Lately the food has been very much poorer than before. Also the butter has been unclean. There was a meeting of the students Association and a complaint made143 and a committee of four were appointed to remedy matters. Miss Hays was chairman of the comittee. Last night it was called again and the comittee said that Prexy said it was to Mrs. Ray they should go. So they read a letter that they had written to Mrs. Ray. It was objected to as being to strong and unbusiness like. Then followed 3/4 hour of wrangling and nothing was accomplished. I think the letter was too strong. We could get on very well if things were perfectly clean. But it make me mad to see better things go onto the faculty table. Miss [Wardle] said that she had spoken to Mrs. Ray about things and Mrs. R. said that she thought things were very good. "And well she may," said Miss Wardle, "for the morning we had cold meat, they had beef-steak. And when we had corned-beef and cabbage and dried peach pie, they had orange and raw oysters." I think something will be done about it, as the girls are much in earnest.144 Sunday, Feb. 16th 1879. Gossip They say that the father of the fellow Miss McDonald married is in business with Mr. McD. and that the family are reconciled. Perhaps they wouldn't have cared at all if they hadn't taken that way to do it and if the fellow had not been so young, only 18. But enough of that. I think the fare improved although a Speech which Prexy made in chapel seemed to indicate that the petition would amount to nothing. This is what the speech said. It wasn't in just such words put [it] insinuated it. You are young and foolish. We are wise and in authority over you. Your grievance is all imaginary. You have taken a very weak and ineffectual way to redress yourselves. It was quite long but that's all it amounted to. I'd like to know what145 Prex. knows about our food anyway. Before he got his rooms arranged he used to sit at the faculty table. And very different food comes onto that table from what comes onto ours. I detest Prex. anyway. I am thankful I got excused from Chapel today, as he preached I think. Dr. Webster is lovely. She will excuse me from anything I like, no matter whether I'm sick or not. I suppose she thinks I'm delicate and need care. I was sick so much after Christmas. Now I must tell about the Freshman Party. That came off last night. The Society Hall looked lovely. Mrs. Ray wouldn't let them take over every thing they wanted. She was going to restrict them a great deal at first, but finally let them have nearly as much as they needed. Miss [Forse] was very cute146 about it. She made out a list so that it looked small. As follows - - largr [sic] pictures. - sofas. Small tables and chairs. The latter of course meant multitudes of small tables and pretty chairs. "Is this all you want?" asked Mrs. Ray. "No, Mrs. Ray," said Miss [Forse], "This is only what we absolutely need." "Very well. Bring me the list of what you want and [then came in the authority Prex talked about] I will cut it down." She restricted the nos. of [Miss Sanford] tabels and pictures and would allow no foot-stools. Never-the-less, the Hall looked very pretty. Next, as to the time. Mrs. Ray would allow us to stay till 10 min. before 10. We staid till half past ten. Prexy and his wife, Miss Palmer, and Mrs. Ray, Freshman teachers, were there. I took Miss [Jouer] of Boston. Mr. Battles knows some of her folks. Liked her very well. She was talkative or I fear I shouldn't have gotten on very well. For I never have anything to say147 to strangers. I had on a light shawl and she made me take one of hers to put around me, for fear I would be cold. At the door of the hall we were presented with a pansy and a rose from baskets full. The rose is the Junior's class flower. Also very pretty programs which Misses Perkins and Nickerson discovered were printed in "Bosting." There were songs and dancing. Not very much of either. Miss Jouer danced and I did not. Once I tried to get her a partner but did not succeed. For refreshments we had fried oysters, chicken salad, coffee, sandwiches, oranges. The class history and prophecy were read. Miss Semple was historian, Miss Lyon, prophet. The prophecy was just splendid. I think it will be printed. We've gotten An Ink bottle. Not but what we've had one all along. The one we had had no lid and the ink evaporated. So the girls hunted in all the empty rooms for a good one with a148 good glass stopper. One night Jessie and I went to call on Miss McFadden. Lo and behold, there was one of those [squee] ink bottles. "Oh, Miss McFadden, you've gotten one of those elegant ink bottles. Ella and Jessie hunted in all the empty rooms for one." "You may have that one." Could I believe it? Being assured, I took it, when Miss McF. informed me that it couldn't be opened. J. (I call Jessie J. half the time) said hot water would open it. "Well, if you can open it you can have it." So we took it, opened it. The mouth had a piece broken out of it, but we put it on with [mucilage] and it sticks fast. So we rejoice in our inkbottle and good ink and use the other for a pen holder. More Botany. We have begun to analyze flowers a little. I like it pretty well. We have to draw the flowers. Auntie Haskell told us to get a block and have to [sic] holes punched in it and put a ribbon through so as149 to hold it together, and draw our flower in that I got one and put a cover on the top which makes it very nice. Then I decorated it with pictures of flowers. I love to draw them. I made Ella a similar one for rhetoric. We got quite a lot of Table money as we call fines. So one day on the impulse of the moment we sent J. out to spend it for peanuts and caramels. We had a good feast on them. Now to get money faster we charge for books left on the chairs and floor. But we don't get much. Sometimes quite laughable incidents occur. One day I left my drawer containing about a dozen books on the table for nearly 20 min. I thought of it just in time or I'd had lots to pay. We bought a tin pail with a part of our money. We've been intending to get something to cook in it over our gas lamp but have not as yet. One day I left a book on the table and thought150 J. did it. J. went out and I began to rejoice with Ella that J. had left it there. When I found out it had been there half a period. At first I said that I wouldn't pay as I should have taken it off before 20 min. if I had known. But afterwards I did pay because, if any of the others should leave one on under the same circumstance, even if they would not have taken it off before the half period, they would not pay on the ground that I did not. "A poor policy to pay debts on" said Ella. One day Miss Varnes and Jessie found a Gray Hair in my head. There it is as plain as day. I won't have it pulled out. Monday, Mar. 17th 1879 Printing the Prophecy, etc. A class meeting was called tonight. We went for our napkins, two of which we had contributed for the party, after it.151 We each took one of the remaining fresh pansies given to the Juniors for a kupcake. There were 14 forks and 12 knives reported as missing from the stewards department. The question was asked whether any one had taken any from the hall. As no one had it was concluded that there was some mistake. It was moved that the prophecy, history, and welcome to the Juniors be printed and a committee to attend to it was appointed. I ordered two copies. One for J. and one for myself. Sunday, Mar. 23rd 1879. Jessie's Latin. When J. first came here she was put into Prep. Latin "for a while." But time past by and still she was not promoted. Not long ago Miss Miller, her Latin teacher, gave full consent for her to go into Horace. She went to Miss Morse and Miss Miller went to her, and it did no good.152 Miss Morse said she could not promote J. when she had such marks. But finally they discovered that J.F. Wheeler's marks were mixed with E J.'s and that put altogether a different face on the matter. So J. is put into Horace, although she is to keep on with Virgil for a while. It is nice for we study together. Last night we left our Light burning. I expected the other girls would put it out, and they expected I would. I had turned my light way down so it burned just a little and way just going to take off my shoes, when I heard a knock. I knew it was Mother Hubbard and, thinking she would turn out the gas and see the glimmer of mine. So I piled onto the bed and turned it out and began to take off my shoes softly. She went and I lay awhile and then got up to open my window and saw the parlor light glimmer153 through a crack of my door. So I came out and turned it off. She had put it down some. I wished I had left it burning. We all heard her when she knocked and none of us said "Come." I expected she would say something about it today; but she did not. There was a Concert Friday evening in the Chapel. Miss Hubbard and Miss [Bliss] played. I did not go. We have Eleocution every Tuesday and Friday at the sixth period, the first after lunch. I forgot to go to it Tuesday and once before. There is a Dancing class here every Saturday. Jessie and Ella take lessons and Miss Owen comes in very often between dinner and chapel to practice with them. I try it too. I want to learn to waltz. One night we sat around in the moon-light after the last bell and154 some our proposed dancing. So we danced a good while in our stocking feet. It was great fun. I did not go to the Chapel today. That makes three Sundays in succession. I did not take my exercise either. Just went out about 5 minutes. I have a cold. But very often I have no excuse but lazyness for staying away from Chapel. Sunday, Mar. 30th 1879. Lectures. There were lectures in Chapel Friday and Saturday nights by the Rev. Mr. Spaulding of Boston. They were illustrated by the [stereoptican]. Friday his subject was St. Peters. Saturday, Ancient and Mondern Art. They were very nice. Friday the Preps. were requested to take seats in the Gallery that the north side of Chapel might be clear for town-folks. The other students were requested to take the same seats that they usually occupied. I could not see very well155 from where I sat so I went up into the gallery with Jessie. Saturday night we were requested to take the same seats we had Friday. I did not go to the Chapel for three Sundays, so I went today for a change. We are having showery and cloudy weather. But between the showers its lovely. We left our Light (and other misdemenors) up again last night by the same misunderstanding. I didn't hear any last bell. I was nearly alseap [sic] when I heard Miss H. knock and try the door, which was locked. I came out and unlocked the door; but she had gone. So I turned off the gas and went to bed. She hasn't said anything about it yet. But she didnt about the other till sometime this week, when Kitty Angell changed seats with me at the table. I sat next Miss Hubbard and she asked about it. I don't she is at all nice about such things she peeks around and listens to every word the girls say [sic]. One day Miss E.J.'s parlor told about laughing after the lights were out the night before, just to see what Miss H.156 would do. She called Miss Baldwin to account for it and asked her if they were up after the lights were out. I don't think she has any right to do that. She is a great fuss any way. One day Kitty A. and J. changed seats at the table and she talked to them aboout it. The idea! At Miss Palmer's table we used to change paces as much as we wished. I used to think Miss H. was nice. I've gotten bravely over it. I spattered a plate yesterday and Miss Turner made silhouettes. I have been reading Daisy Miler. It is a strange book and I hardly know what to make of it. She was a queer girl. The form of expression and words in it are exactly the same as American school-girls use when talking among temselves. I never saw them in print before and I do not like them at all. I wish I didnot use them. I think I will try to break myself of them.157 Sunday, Apr. 6th 1879 My Birthday. I found the first dandelion blossom last Wednesday. Jessie has not been very well this week and went home for Thursday, Friday, and a part of Saturday. Her sister was sick. She is not going home in vacation. Friday was my 18th birthday. It seemed queer to have a birthday away from home. Last year Helen and Alice and Miss C. spent it with me. I haven't slept very well for two or three days, and today am about sick. Am excused from College duties. I lazed around in my wrapper all the morning till nearly dinner time. Just as I was going to dress for dinner there came a knock and somebody came in whom I did not know. It was Miss Gardiner, whom I met some time ago at Franklin. I was glad to see her and had a very pleasant call. She invited me to come over to the observatory and call on her this evening and bring some of my friends. I guess I shall.158 When the dinner bell rang today we all went up to dinner and found everybody collected in the hall before the dining hall or standing on the stairs and gazing in wonderment. Then there was a report that dinner would not be ready for 15 min. So we dispersed and in 15 min. the bell again rang. We were glad to find that we had an extra good dinner. Rice pudding and oranges both for desert. Did you ever hear of such generosity? Wednesday, Apr. 9th '79 A Night Ramble. Sunday evening J. and I went to call at the Observatory. It was a beautiful night out and when we came back we looked into our room we concluded Ella was at Crego's and went in and propsed to them that we should go out of doors. So Crego threw her things out of the window that Miss Shier might not know and we scud. We knocked at Miss Owen's159 window and she came out of it. We looked in at Miss Booth's window and saw a very affecting tableau - Hattie sitting in Miss [Akens] lap. We ran around the garden and sat in one of the arbors a while. Saw two strolling figures and ran from tree to tree across the lawn, stealthily dodging them. It was great fun. Got in safely. Jessie is making us some memory cards. I have not acted very badly about going home this time. Monday I couldn't keep still long. I was dreadfully Cheated Monday. We had just come in from Botany and J., Miss Vernes, and I were beginning to study Homer. There was a knock and the messenger girl announced that Mrs. Eaton was in the parlor and wished to see me. "Who?" "Mrs. Eaton." Then I gave a scream. It came like a flash. Mrs. E. and Nellie were visiting at Yonkers and had come up. I hurried to wash my hands, for the were black with160 pencil-sharpenings, and rushed away to the parlor. I entered the first. No one there but a lady in black that I had never seen. No one in the second. With a sinking heart I entered the Students Parlor. No one there. Slowly I came back. I went to the messenger-room. It was a the lady in black, Mrs. Swain said. Feeling sure of some mistake I went to her. It was Miss Eaton to see Mary Sanford. It was a horried disappointment. Today Misses Owen, Reynolds, Wheeler, Irving, and I went to the Gym to Dance. J. got permission of Miss Palmer and we got a man to light it and we had a "squee" time. J. and I went into the Store this afternoon. I got permission of Mrs. Ray. The man didn't ask to see my permit, so I kept it to myself and will go in on it another time. J. went in with me to get something and afterwards I escorted Miss Greenway in on the same161 pass. J. is going to use it in vacation. Now I will close till after vacation. Miss Hubbard was just here to see about our light. But I told her that I couldn't possibly get my work out of the way yet. Saturday, Apr. 26th 1879. Back Again. Well, spring vacation is over and I am back. I've been ever so homesick since I came back. I had a splendid time home. It rained nearly every day and I was sick abed one day. We had company every day but two. Cassie had quilting and I had a surprise party Saturday night. Helen and Al were home part of the time so I saw them. We are building a house on the old place at home. Eight whole weeks. I sigh for summer. I Came back late. Didn't get here till Tuesday noon and I ought to have been here Sunday night. Went to Mrs. Ray about it. Gave162 as excuse sickness, etc. Mrs. Ray was real nice. She said it was customary to bring excuses from home. So I said I would send for one. I Went up town today for a change. Have never been but once. Jessie and I walked in by College Avenue and rode out as far as Bull's Head. I am fearfully tired tonight. We've been in Miss Haskell's room to see about Botany. We've been analyzing maple and elm blossoms for class work. We've analyzed two out of the class. I don't know just how many we've gotten to analyze. From 75 to 100, I guess. Last night Ella bought some Eggs in the store and cooked some of them over the drop light. She is going to cook some more there tonight.163 Friday, May 2nd 1879 It is Founder's Day. Vassar's great day. The halls are trimmed up with evergreen and there is a stir throughout. After the festivities of the day are over, I will write about it. Every day or two it was announced that there would be a final oportunity for purchasing invitations for founder's Day. At last Jessie bought a complementary invitation for it. Then she was afraid to send it lest he should come. So she did not send it till yesterday. I have been Sick this week. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. I got my excuse for being late. I forgot to go to Elocution again yesterday, but Miss Popleton did not call the roll. We are to be prepared to recite a piece Tuesday. Thursday we all meet together and have invited the Juniors to come and hear164 us. As Miss Harder said, "Seventeen idiotic girl voted for it." I only hope she won't call on me. Saturday, May 3rd 1879. Founder's Day. Now and then we would see one of the fellows that were coming around in the grounds with the girls. Just enough to keep up the excitement. At 5 min of 8 we assembled in Chapel. All those who did have company sat in the gallery. Below were the girls with their company. In the back seats, below were the hostaces [sic] and ushers. It was a pretty sight. Mist of the girls had new dresses for the occasion, light silks, cashmeres, and muslins, and they looked so pretty. Nearly everybody wore wite kids. The exercises were very nice. A Miss Stevens, formerly of the College played beautifully. There was a discussion - "The Critical Spirit of the Age - Should it be checked?" Affirmative, Miss Colgate. Negative - Miss Bustin.165 Miss Burstin was splendid. I could see how she had profited by her elocution. Her pronunciation was just right. She used her voice well. Her movements and gestures were easy and natural. Her poise was perfect. After the exercises in Chapel, the [sic] was a collation sewed in the dining-room. Jessie and I wandered around in the hall for a while till the thickest of the crowd was gone, then we went in. We were waiting to be served, when along came Matthew Vassar. "Have you been served?" he asked. Upon our replying in the negative, he rushed away edging his way through the crowd. Soon he came back with a plate of cream in each hand. Then away he went to wait upon the others. After the collation there was music and promenading till the dinig hall waas cleared for dancing and we all went there. There were four square dances on the program, but in the middle of the last the bell struck and the music stopped and the goodbyes soon began to be said. I166 had a real nice time. We went through the Pres. parlors, which were thrown open. They were very pretty and oh that library! it did look luxurious. I really think, however that I never saw such a slim looking set of fellows. The most of the them seemed so young, green, $ and insignificant. There was a Jap with Miss Nagai that was the homeliest specimin of Japanity I ever saw. But he look [sic] nice and was probably good and smart. We got to bed about 12.30 P.M. and were quite fresh this morning. The girls are crazy over Cards. J. and Ella have been playing cards ever since Thursday night. Tonight Misses Varnes, Brewster and Easton were in to play Eucre with J. This week I have been reading Poe. His prose tales are wierd. I am now reading his biography (a short one) and I like it ever so much. I mean to read the life of CharlotteBronte as soon as I have time. Sunday, May 4th, 1879. The Mud Turtle. I went to Chapel today for a wonder. Service wasn't long and I got along very well. It was beautiful out of doors today. Jessie and I went just over the red fence today and picked some wild flowers. We saw two large mud-turtles and that reminds me that Miss Turner picked up a little bit of a turtle, that she saw, and is going to keep it and tame it to make a pet of it. It is a real cute little thing. Saturday, May. 19. 1879. Miss E.J.'s Fish Dr. Webster has gotten back. It seems so good to see her. Miss E.J. caught a trout nearly a foot long. A lovely great fellow. I think he must have come down the stream from somewhere as there are no such fish usually in the lake. He168 was trying to swallow a smaller fish and was choking. Miss E.J. saw him and drew him up to the shore by a stick and caught him by the tail. She gave him to Dr. Webster. Miss E.J. also caught a polywog, which she keeps in a jar. She is going to keep him till his legs grow and his tail drops off. We have a Cat in our room. She came in first Friday. I gave her some milk I had. The poor thing was almost starved. She has been here every day since. We brought some things from the table for her Saturday. Today she has lived on Crackers. This is the way we happened to have the crackers. We were all sitting here and Miss Owen was in here, when suddenly there was a knock and Miss Levick came in with a plate of them. She said she had them and thought she would bring them in for us. She told us to keep169 the plate and laughed as she went back into Miss Pass' room. We were thunder-struck and suspected something was up. "Don't eat them girls," said Ella, "something is the matter with them." So we thought we'd try to find out what. We couldn't discover anything although we thought they didn't smell just right. So when we went to Chapel (which was put off till 9 P.M., because the Phil. had gone out riding immediately after dinner.) Ella and J. ran up to them and cried, "Girls, what on earth did you do to those crackers." Continuing in that strain Ella found out that the girls there were hungry, so Miss Shier went to Mrs. Keizer for something. She gave her the crackers. They tried them and they didn't taste right and they couldn't eat them. So they thought they would bring them in to us. This morning Ella told Miss Levick that we did not eat any of the them. I had Gorgie to supper with me Friday. J. and I went to [Exoteric] tonight.170 Miss Silver's Botany. Miss Silver had analyzed a lot of flowers at different times, but had neither put down the common name or the proper name and so she couldn't tell what they were. I should have thought she could have told some of them at any rate. Or could have found them by running through the table in her book. But she couldn't, so she threw them all away. It was too bad. And it was a funny thing to do. I must tell about Elocution. Some of the Freshmen voted to have the Juniors come to a reading because Miss Poppleton wanted them to. I think none wanted the Juniors to come. Never-the-less hateful things were said by both Sophs and Juniors. It was said that the Fresh were conceited to give a reading to the Juniors. Well, a class meeting was called and, on account of what was said, Miss Baldwin proposed that we should all after having laid the plan before Miss Poppleton assemble on Friday head171 -ed by a marshal march two by two to room J, each one clad from head to foot in black. Some desired very much to do this. Others were hot against it. Miss Howe and the Misses Glen spoke nicely against it. They held that it would be an insult to Miss P. and a price of great folly which would render us the laughing stock of all the College. Miss [Foor] said that she had heard that were were [sic] conceited to give a reading to the Juniors and she thought that wearing black would prove we were not. Miss Howe said that she never before knew that wearing black proved that one was not conceited. And she afterwards added that she believed black was considered the most becoming thing one could were [sic], and it might prove a conceit of a different nature to desire to appear in our most becoming dresses. Miss Foor answered. Then Miss Howe, and soon. I believe Miss Foor had the last word but assuredly Miss Howe had the best of it. Miss Glen, younger, said that she was172 afraid that some of the young ladies would have to borrow dresses; and some of the young ladies were very adverse to borrowing dresses. Miss Foor said that borrowed clothes had been worn on occasions much less than this and it would not hurt them to wear them then. And Miss Glenn, elder, whispered indignantly, "Calls Phil less than this!" Altogether it was very simple I think. At last a vote was taken and it was decided that we should not go in black, etc. The eventful Friday came and no one was killed. I did not have to read. Today part of the Botany classes went on an Excursion. to Mr Boardmans about 3 miles from here. We took our Botany boxes and picked flowers on the way. Oh, what a profusion of beautiful great blue violets we found. Mr. Parker, who is superintendent of Mr. Boardman's grounds, used to be gardiner at the College. He is a graduate of Amherst agricultural College and quite173 a scientific man. Mr. Boardman gave us permission to go anywhere we pleased over the grounds and to pick any flowers except fern and one or two things. We went down to a little valley. Hills completely shut it in, and rough, jagged, picturesque rocks, covered with mosses bounded it. In the dearest little nooks and corners of the rocks grew delicate firns and columbine. It was lovely. There was a lake in the centre and near by a fountain. The wind blew the spray quite a distance and we stood and showered our posies and ourselves. We went round to a spring that was 10 ft. deep in the centre and beautiful. The water was deep green, probably from the [confervae] that had settled on the leaves in the bottom, and it was as clear as a crystal. So it looked like an immense great emerald. We then climbed the ridge and rested ourselves on the rustic seats everywhere, in the woods and ate the lunch Bertha Ray brought. Then we sat a while in the summer house and Mr. Boardman wanted us174 to have a drink of milk, so he sent some up to us. We then started for home. We were somewhat fatigued on our arrival, but had enjoyed our excursion very much. Miss E.J. has two more Turtles. Very small ones. Not more than an inch across the back. They are the cunningest little things I ever saw. Soon they will have quite a menagerie. Sunday. May 18th 1879. Going to Town before Silent Time. Yesterday J. and I started for town before Silent Time, which is forbidden. We had just gotten out onto the street when we met Miss Murphy coming back and behind her two horse-cars were approaching. She said that these were to take the excursion to West Point, and as Mrs. Ray and many of the teachers were going, she did not think it expedient for the cars to pass her on her way175 to town before Silent Time. We were not going back, but we were afraid if we went the straight road we would be passed and if we went College Avenue we wouldn't get out of sight before the cars came along. For College Ave is straight and flat. So we slipped over the wall and behind the hedge, where we knew we would be out of sight, intending to go under shelter of the hedge to the end of the grounds and wait till the cars had passed us and disappeared around the bend. But the cars had but just started when we reached the end of the grounds. As there was one more way we took that. We got over the wall and started on an old, little travelled street, which had several little hills so we would be soon out of sight. When we were behind the hills we heard the jingle of the car bells and when we came to turn onto Main Street we saw them disappearing in the distance. In Chapel last night there was no one to lead the176 service. All those accustomed to do it were away. There was a long pause and a broad smile on everybody's face. Finally Miss Palmer went up and conducted them. Sunday, May 25th 1879. Over the River. Yesterday we went botanizing over the river. We had a real pleasant tramp, and saw a perfectly lovely stream, and got lots of maiden's hair. The Juniors took the Seniors on an excursion. Excursion. They always do. They went to Catskill, in the Mary Powell. Prof. Hinkle said nothing would be good enough for them next year. He didn't know what they would do unless they chartered a steamer and went to Europe. "Or went up in a balloon," said Miss Miller.177 Sunday, June 1st 1879 Summer has come in with heat enough to kill one. We have been longing for a breath of cool air all day long. It has been too hot to do anything. I read in the reading-room till the words were blurred, then I came down and tried to go to sleep. I have written but one letter today. Went to Chapel today. We have been having quite a time about our Cat. Ella went to Mrs. Ray as the latter wished to see all who were not coming back next year. Mrs. Ray said that she had been wishing to see some one from our parlor for some time. Then she spoke about there being too much noise in our parlor especially in Silent time. Also there was too much running in the halls. "And then that cat." We must not bring things from the table for it as it was against the rule, and we must not keep it. It was a nuisance to the whole corridor. The whole178 corridor meant Kit Murphy who is very hard on our poor Pussy. We have ceased to bring milk from the table to her, but we buy milk at the farm house and are determined to keep her as long as possible. When we don't want her longer they will take her at the farm house. We don't know whether Miss Hubbard or Kit Murphy went to Mrs. Ray. If the latter I think she was mean. If the former I think she too was mean not to speak to us about it first. And then about the noise. We are not any noisier than the rest of the rooms. And if you could hear the girls up on the fourth tell! Since then we heard that Kit Murphy said the noisiest room in College was on this corridor. If so, that was utterly false. And she needn't talk about noise; for every night we used to hear them talking after the last bell. We have been thoroughly indignant ever since Mrs. Ray spoke. A few nights before, however, we are willing to acknowledge that there was a dreadful noise in our room after last179 bell. Ella had thrown something into J's room and then locked herself into her own and J. pounded at a perfectly fearful rate on Ella's door. But other wise we are not noisy. Ella went to see Pinafore played in Poughkeepsie yesterday. I stayed at home like a good girl and studied. I read the play today in a book belonging to Miss Pass. We have now agreed to call our cat Buttercup, as a very appropriate name for her. I wanted her called that before; but they would not agree to it till now. Sunday, June 8th 1879 Weather. I didn't go to the Chapel today. Two weeks from today I am going to be at home. I shall not stay to Commencement. I never saw such weather. One day we roast. Then we freeze for a few days. Then180 we will roast again. Now it is a freezing time. This week I wrote to Miss Stevens. She was examined in Boston when I was. She is going to join the next Freshman class. She answered my letter and I wrote again today. We had our Elections yesterday. Misses Britton, Shove, and Stanton were candidates for President. Miss Shove withdrew, so I voted for Stanton. We ballotted 11 times and were no near the end then when we begun. So the names were dropped, and Miss Lyon nominated Miss Yamakawa. I don't think there would have been another nominated, if Stematz herself had not nominated Miss Shove. If almost anyone else had been running against Miss Shove, she would have gotten it. As it was, Stematz got it first ballot. She is very popular. Perhaps partly because she is a Jap. At any rate she ought to be popular, for she is so nice.181 Misses Howe and Semple were candidates for vice-president. We ballotted 10 times. Then those names were dropped. Misses Laurence, Lyon, and [Havker] were nominated. I voted for Laurence. Miss Lyon got it. Misses Taylor and Grose were candidates for secretary. I voted for Gross but Taylor got it at 3 ballots. Misses Mohn and Howgate were candates [sic] for treasurer. I voted for Mohn, but Howgate got it at second ballot. No one cared much which way these last went. There are two parties in our class. These mingle partly in times of peace, but, in elections, they are clearly divided. Then there are a few that flucuate between the two sides. All this year Laura Glenn has been director of the Glee Club and has done real well with it. But now we have Miss Fridenburg in our class and she is one of the best musicians in College. When time for the nominations came, no one thought of her and so Miss Howe nominated Miss Glenn, thinking there was no one else. There were no further nominations.182 Afterwards the girls thought that Miss Fridenburg ought to have it as she was the better musician and Miss Glenn had it so long. So a class meeting was called for nominating Miss F. second candidate. At that meeting, however, Miss Glenn withdrew her name and Miss Fridenburg was nominated. There were no further nominations. Last ngiht I went to an Exoteric hall play, "School." It was very nice indeed. Friday night went to an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen which was quite nice. Last week went to a Phil Play. "The Cricket on the Hearth." It was just splendid, as indeed the plays always are. Our Cat still lives with us and we hear no more about it. Once in a while we buy her milk; but she mostly lives on mice and squirrels which she catches.183 Sunday, June 15th 1879. Latin. Oh, how good it seems to think that this is the last Sunday. I guess next week won't be very hard for we have examinations in Botany only. We were to have them in Latin every day. That would have been dreadful. Thursday a class meeting was called; but we did not have one, for we heard that it was not allowable to have class-meeting on such a subject. So we talked together and finally it was decided to send Misses [Shawe] and Sanford to Miss Goodwin to see if we could not have advance instead. She liked the idea and promised to see Prof. Hinkel about it. So we are to have no more examinations in that. Then in Greek, our class sent a petition to Prof. Hinkle, that we might be allowed to take advance in Homer instead of review.184 But he would let us do nothing but read [Anabaris] or review Homer. So we are reading the third book of [Anabaris]. Yeserday was the Senior's Sale. I [sic] very great variety of somewhat delapidated things filled the corridor, and eloquent Senior's expounded the merits of their goods. Very many rocking chairs, and small tables, sofas etc. Not so many small things as I expected. I bought a small bust of Dickens for 50 cts. and a small table for $1.00. The cover for the table had the initials [SN] on it. Sophia Nichols. Change it around and you have [Nan] Southworth. Yesterday I also bought [paster] for trunk. As I go by boat I can't buy ticket and check trunck till the day I go. Ella went down town yesterday. She and Miss Reynolds bought Strawberries Strawberries and those with fruit crackers and185 oranges made quite a feast. J. and I were invited and enjoyed it. We have only had strawberries two or three times at table, and then they were stale. We haven't had a green pea or new potato yet. Sept. 19th 1879. Soph. Year. Here I am, back again. I suppose most the girls will come today as College opens tonight. I arrived yesterday at noon. I came to N.Y. City by the [Stonington] boat, and it was so crowded that I could not get even a berth and had to lay on a blanket on the floor, in consequence of which I caught cold. In the morning I saw Dr. Webster. Her sister and little niece were with her. The niece was born at the College. Her name is Helen Vassar. Helen for Dr. Webster and Vassar for the186 College. They were coming here by the night boat. I came by day boat. The first person I saw was Miss Pass in the horse-car. When I got to the College, I met Miss Miller and Miss Hubbard, the former is to be our Corridor teacher. She told me to get something to eat and then go to Mrs. Ray. Mrs. Ray said she thought she would put two new Freshmen in my parlor. Not long after Miss [Winnie] Welliams was sent there. She enters the first preparatory. I heard that Mrs. Ray wasn't going to let Preps and Collegiates room together. Miss Williams seems very nice. There is a nice Freshman next door, Miss Miller. She is from Kentucky. Miss Brown's sister, who was examined at Boston when I was, is here. She is nice. She has a nice Alcove room and a very pleasant room-mate, Miss Newman. Miss Newman reminds me very much of Abbie Nickerson. She was at dinner when I was and said she saw me on187 the boat. Miss Sanford is here and the Misses Glenn, but I did not speak with the latter. I have seen no more of the old girls. There is a girl from Montreal, Canada. A regular little Britisher, Miss Williams said. I wish Jessie would come. Sunday, Sept. 21st 1879. News. I had two letters from Jessie. She is sick now but expects to return Tuesday. She is to the room in 131, Fifth North, all alone. That is what she wanted. Miss Turner is not coming back. Neither are Misses Wheeler, E.J., and Silver Evelyn Baldwin and Cassie MacAdam room in No. 5. near here. Misses Yamakawa and Nagai are not back yet; but are coming, I suppose. There is a new girl here in [b]. Miss Ella [Seetuth] from Normal, Ill. She is going to be Freshman. She is188 a little thing and seems very nice. Most of the old girls are back. Misses Shier and Owen haven't made their appearance. Ella has a friend here. She graduated this year from Lewisburg and comes as an Art Student. Miss Osterhout is her name. This year I study Latin, Eng. Lit. and Trig. Have them the first, second and fifth periods, so I get all through before lunch, which is nice. Sept. 28th Sunday. Our Room. Yesterday we girls went to town. Miss [Suelluth] bought a lovely panel picture. She has a little rocking-chair, too. Miss Williams had a box from home yesterday. She had a lovely table cloth, a clock and bracket, a picture and vase. We have a real pretty room now. I think Mrs. Ray is as horrid as ever. There are some very tall grasses in the garden that189 the gardiner gives away. Jessie asked him if she might have some and he said yes, as many as she wanted. So she got some for herself and some for me. As she was bringing them in, Mrs. Ray met her and asked her where she got them and who gave them to her, and said there must be some mistake. Jessie said no, the gardiner gave them to the girls and Mrs. R. said he shouldn't and there must be some mistake. Her royal highness knows everything. I think if the gardiner is not a responsible person he ought to be dismissed. But it is all right. Those grasses don't belong to anybody and the gardiner gives them away. I have quite a lot of Bitter-sweet berries. Miss Warder had her arms full and I was admiring them, so, after she had supplied her friends she brought me a lot. It is lovely. We went to see if we could get some more,190 but were unsuccessful. We have been seated at the tables. Haven't had Bible Class. Sunday, Oct. 12. 1879. Sick. Last Sunday I was sick and, stayed at home from Chapel and Bible Class and Monday from all classes. Sunday night I made tea over the gas. Last night we had a Chestnut Roast. Sent to town for a tin pan and set it over the gas full of chestnuts and roasted them so. Then we borrowed a drop light and put it in the bed-room and boiled nuts in a pail over that. Then we had cider and apples. May and I went for the cider in the morning. Jessie and I went to the store between dinner and Chapel for the apples. And such lots of girls were there, from Seniors to Preps. We invited the girls in the next room. In the midst of festiv-191 -ities, I heard someone come and go away again. I thought it must be Miss Yamakawa. I should have invited her; but I knew she was going on an excursion with Prof. Backus and I didn't know when they would be back. I went out and called Stematz back and she came in and had some chestnuts. When she went back to her room I told her to tell Miss Nagai to come. She came and by and by Stematz came to. So we feasted and told riddles until Silent Time. As the bell rang I hurried to take off the last roast. Every time before I had turned the gas down low. But in my hurry I forgot it, and the paper caught fire. I threw it onto the carpet and in desperation we stamped upon it and stamped it out. We had a real nice time, anyway. I have been to Delta twice. Last Friday and the week before.192 Ella [Vaener] played once. It was nice. I am going to join delta. For the Soph Party they have collected the tax of both semesters. Some of the class did not think we ought to spend it all for that, but they were over-ruled. We couldn't do anything else. For Mrs. Ray won't let the [cars] fix up the Society Hall; and for an entertainment out of the hall things cost. We've been having dreadfully hot weather. Sunday, Oct. 19. 1879 Senior Parlor. Last Thursday, the Seniors invited the Sophs to the Senior Parlor between dinner and chapel. We were dismissed from dinner at 5.30. I went with Miss Olmstead. We went directly to the parlor and looked around. It was lovely. The furniture was upholstered with dark green covered with193 peacock feathers. One chair was deep wine color and had a white strip running through the center, on which was embroidered cat-tails and their leaves. Miss Wentworth designed and embroidered it. It was lovely. The girls did almost all of the upholstering themselves, because the upholsterer they had one day was so slow. There was a lovely screen in our corner. There were quite a lot of painted things, for many of the class are artists. We Sophs were the first to see it after the Seniors. After looking at the parlor we scattered and took seats, some in chairs in the hall, others in the private parlors that had been thrown open for us. Then came refreshments, pears, bananas, grapes, cream wafers, and coffee. All was very nice. We enjoyed it very much. The night before, when the parlor was opened, Clare Rustin gave a spread. When they were singing,194 College songs, they improvised songs for the occasion. "Here's to Classmate Clare, Drink it down, drink it down, For she's done the thing thats square, Drink, etc." Either Kit Aldrich or Kit Murphy was chairman of the Committee for arrangement of the parlor. So they sang, "Here's to chair-man Kit, And Well does she deserve it." The Soph Party is coming off next Saturday, at 6 p.m. I don't yet know what it is to be. I know pretty well that it isn't to be in the hall; for Mrs. Ray wont allow the hall to be fixed up as has been the custom. I think that is very mean in her. If we couldn't fix up the hall, we wouldn't enjoy it there, it is so barren and dreary. The committee laid many plans before Mrs. Ray before she would accept any. One night Prex spoke to us about spreads etc., in de-195 preciation of them. But he said he didn't want to say anything about money expended by private persons who could afforf it (and in that case I don't see why he mentioned spreads at all.) BUt he wanted to speak about those expenses that came on all, alike poor and rich. And he spoke especially about [discussing] to do something different, something better than that done before. This was aimed directly at the Sophs. But if they wont let us decorate the hall as customary, they must expect that we will want to do something different. As for the expense, no one is obliged to spend anything but their yearly fine for class affairs. All the rest is voluntary donations. Prexy made Another Speech about Bible Class and Chapel. We didn't any of us see the point to that. He tried to prove that they196 voluntary, but optional. I haven't seen the voluntary part of it yet. Maybe I'd like to. Mrs. Rays Plan for Social Enjoyment, is for all students who have time and are so disposed to go to Room J. and the back parlor Tuesday and Thursday nights between dinner and chapel. There to play games etc. I don't believe it will be a success. I haven't been yet. The gymnasium is lighted for Dancing any night after study hour at the request of [three]. We girls have been over twice. Last time we danced the lanciers. We are going to learn them so we can dance Phil night. Sunday, Oct 26. 1879. Soph Party. Last night the party came off. We went to a hotel at "Hackensack about197 4 1/2 m. from here. Part went in large wagons and part in carriages. Jessie and I went in a carriage. We had a lovely ride. There was singing and dancing and supper. We had oysters, coffee, sandwiches and olives. Miss Yamakawa made a lovely speech. Nellie Raymond, the Fresh's President, made a nice speech in reply. We had a lovely time. But the time was so short. We heard that Mrs. Ray didn't send in her acceptance of her invitation till yesterday noon and that she told Miss Freidenberg that she was in doubt whether or not to accept the invitation. Such things were a bore. But if she accepted other invitations and did not this, there might be jealousy. I have been propsed for Phil. I am going to join Delta. That has all illustrious members. Pres. Raymond was its first president. Prof. Braislin,198 Prof. Backus, Prof. Mitchell, and Dr. Webster are members of Delta. Jessie has been propsed, too; but we've neither of us even joined Phil. yet. She is put on the committee for arrangement of the room next Friday night! There are only a few members of Delta. Sunday Nov 2nd 1879. Mrs. Wheeler and Edith I am taking it easy today. Am not going to Chapel or Bible Class. Jessie's mother and sister Edith are here. Edith is about 11 years old. Small and quite pretty. She doesn't look as I thought she did. She seems real nice. May went to town to church today. Sunday Nov. 9th 1879. Delta. Friday night Prof. Backus addressed Delta on the subject of the Adirondacks. His talk was very in-199 -teresting. Miss Ransom went with me. After it was over we had chocolate and sandwiches. It was Miss [Canfield's] spread. She is real nice. Prof. gave me a compliment. He told Miss C. I would be quite an acquisition to Delta. He only knows from Lit. and I seldom open my head in class. But I suppose he meant it or he would not have said it. Friday Miss Jones gave a Spread to Delta. She had trouble with Mrs. Ray about her room and is going home. She may return. We had button-hole bouquets, salad, finger rolls, sliced tongue, sandwiches, vienna coffee, whipped cream, all kinds of cake, ice cream, and ices. We had such a nice time. Had a long table with Prof. Mitchell. She and Prof. Backus, Prof. Braislin, Pres. Caldwell belong to Delta. Mr. Vassar was the first pres. of Delta, Prof.110 Mitchell, the second, Pres. Raymond the third. Last night Beta had a Hall Play. "The Haunted Mill," and "Woodcock's Little Game". Both were spendid. Misses Van Clique, Shove, Wells, did best. We enjoyed it very much. The girls put Blocks up on the sides of the door. Ours is always full of nonsense. Such items as "Shakespeare Called" are frequently seen there. The other day the girls advertised on it the loss of their waste basket, and pen wiper, and I put it into poetry on it as follows: - Lost, Stolen or Strayed! From a sorrowing maid, A basket of beauteous make; And her heart's full of woe, So think that a foe, Could from her this prized object take. And a perwiper, too111 Most fair to the view With a gold button shining so bright, So beauteous it was, She'd fair know the cause That's taken it out of her sight. O stranger! I pray If you find them astray, Return them to 22 straight, For the maid in despair Is tearing her hair And mourning their terrible fate. We are keeping slang lists. Madge Miller calls me [Sattycoram], and May, Anne Cora. Nov. 23rd 1879. Plays I was sick last Sunday and did not write. But there has been not much of anything going on. Last week there was a French play, and last night our "Mutual Friend" dramatized. I enjoyed them both112 very much. Of course there are funny things happening all the time in Lit. Election Day Prof. Backus talked politics to us all the period, which we enjoyed very much. Sunday, Nov. 30th 1879 Thanksgiving. Has come and gome. We had Friday and Saturday for holidays and they were very acceptable. May, Jessie, and I sat at Flo Easton's table. Miss Van Lyle, the little Brazilian sat next to me. I like her. After supper we all went to Flo's room, where we played mesmerism, etc. Then we went to the parlors to see them dance. There was a play in the Hall. "The Fast Coach" and "Jacobi." Both were very nice and funny. Then the orchestra played, and the orchestra consisted mostly of [comb] players. But it was very nice. Miss Lyon recited a piece and Miss Van Kleek. She lat-113 -ter came in in a long [tyer] and with her hair braided down her back. Sunday, Dec. 14th 1879. I will go on where I left off rather abruptly two weeks ago. Miss Van Kleek recited "Mary had a little lamb." She forgot part of it and went back and altogether it was the funniest thing I've seen this long time. After the play we had cake and ice cream in the parlors. The next week was Phil Night We had a real nice time. It was not materially different from last Founder's Day. But there were not so many guests. Mrs. Richards was here and read an essay on the "Educational Value of Scientific Invetigation." She called on me. There were the homeliest and queerest set of fellows here that I ever saw (Founder's Day114 being excepted.) Last Friday Alexander Young of Boston lectured on the tragic and comic sides of life. He told 59 anecdotes strung along with a sort of connection between them. That was all. It was the biggest imposition for a lecture I ever heard off. Every body was disgusted. His pronunciation was simply vile. Last nigh Delta gave a hall play. It was real good. The Critique was splendid. Miss Brewster wrote it. The play was founded on the form and twenty black-birds baked in a pie. Those that had been enchanted black-birds were all dressed in black belvet. Miss Varnes was one. She looked perfectly lovely. We girls formed a Political Club. May, Madge, Jessie, and I agreed to spend twenty minutes a day in the115 reading room or pay five cents. But May has backed out. The Sophs are getting up an Historical Club, for the study of mediaeval and modern history. I think It will be real nice. We are going to have a pin. The College Pin is going to be changed. The old one was real homly. You would not know what is stood for. The new one will be plain and pretty and will show the monogram plainly. Jan. 18. 1880. Vacation is over. Of course I had a jolly time, although the weather was bad and I did not go much. I did a good deal of painting and got so I could paint on silk. Lots of things have happened since I came back but I have so little time to write that I can 116 hardly give the heads of things. In the first place, I've finished my second Essay. The subject was Relation of Classics to Modern Education." Miss Hiscock did not wish me to read anything in regard to it. I handed it in yesterday and today thought of something else I ought to have put in it. I must write down here the subjects that were given out to the Sophs. 1. "Review of my Favorite Novel." 2. "How far should the Principle of [Emulation] be carried to Promote Mental Exertion?" 3. "The Relation of Classics to Modern Education." 4. "Characteristics of Children's Literature." 5. "Is there Antagonism between Higher Mental Culture and Perfect Social Grace." 6. "Peculiarities of Booth's Impersonation of Hamlet." 7. "Glaring Defect of the American Social117 System." The subject for the next essays are 1. "Egotism an Important Element of Success." 2. "One More Popular Fallacy. ('Sweet are the Uses of Adversity.')." 3. "Is Crime Fostered or Repressed by the Publicity Given to it at the Present Day?" 4. "The Office of the Sunday School. (A discussion of its relation to the Church, to society in general, and the manner in which its existing methods fulfill its aims.)" 5. "Some Criticisms upon the Method of Preparatory Schools, suggested by my College Experience." 6. "A Truly Useful Life (A bona fide narrative or character-sketch.)" For our Political Club, May retired from it before she ever went into the Reading Room. Madge has failed once. We decided that reading nerve-papers twenty minutes118 in our room was the same as going to the Reading Room. Our Soph Club is getting along finely. We call it the "[Cliv]." I think we shall like it very much. I was one of the committee of three who arragned the [semester's] work. We are to study mediaeval history this year, meet once a fortnight, and are dropped after three consecutive absences, unexcused, but may be voted in if there is no black ball against us. As for Delta, it had a metting last Friday. Miss Pratt asked me to act on next Literary comittee. I don't know what I shall do for entertainment They have made a selection of a College Pin. It is very pretty. The one I want. I like it ever so much. It is graceful and shows what it is.119 Jan. 25. 1880 Clio our history club met first last night and I think we shall like it very much. Miss Sanford begun the meeting with a very propitious omen, by the remark, "This reminds me of a funeral in the house." Louise had a Spreak last Thursday, on her birthday. Her aunt and sister Nettie were here. We had salad, sandwiches, olives, coffee, cake, ice cream, and Charlotte [nurse]. We enjoyed it very much. The Class Elections have come off. Misses Coleman, [Foos], and Britton were presidential candidates. Miss Britton's name was withdrawn. Miss Coleman's friends turned out strong. All those who did not vote for her were trying to make a tie. But it was impossible. There were not many120 ballots and she only [laked] one of enough so some finally went over. Misses Shawe and Howe, for vice-pres. Miss Shawe was elected first ballot. Misses Glen, L.F, Cecil, and Morrill for Secretary. Ballotted some time on that. I thought Miss Cecil would get it but when Miss Glen's name was dropped they went mostly over to Miss Morrill and she was elected. Buckland and Case, for treasurer. Case got it. They were even the first ballot. I wanted very much a tie for pres. I wish we might have had Miss Warder. But she could not have got it against Miss Coleman. If there had been a tie I guess she would have got it. Miss Penfield is president of the Junior class. I am so glad. Miss White vice-pres. Miss Barnum, sec. Miss [Valean] against Miss Pew got the Presidency of Fresh. Class. I thought she would get it. I knew they would never rest till she did get it. We had Episcopal Service today as well as two weeks ago.121 I never went to it before. I don't like it. Too much form and ceremony like the Cathlic. And then to have the same prayer and everything Sunday after Sunday, year in and year out! Bishop Cox, of Western New York preached today. The Episcopals go wild over him. Sunday, Feb. 1. 1880 Delta Elections. Miss Canfield was reelected unanimously for President. Misses Braislin and Harrison were nominated for vice-pres. Miss H. was elected first ballot. Miss Raymond was unanimously elected secretary. Misses Meeker and [Brewster] were elected critiques and we are to have two more. Miss More asked me to read in Delta next Friday. I shall be pretty busy for I have to speak in Clio Saturday on the topic "The Franks and their Conquests. I had my first experience on Chapter Committees122 a couple weeks ago. I didn't know till Tuesday there was going to be a meeting that week, so we had no time to get up anything very elaborate. Miss Meeker proposed we had a tableau burlesqueing the ballad "Gaily the Troubadour," and we were going to have some other things. But news came that Miss Wilkinson of Poughkeepsie, formerly a special and a Deltan would furnish entertainment by reading Shackeray's Ballads. But, as it would not be advisable to have all reading, she wished us to get up a tableua. That was Thursday. We did not wish to burlesque a ballad as she was to read ballads, so we decided to have the "Courtin" in two moving tableaux. We arranged it and Friday afternoon it was rehearsed. Miss Penfield was Jekle, Miss Bell was Huldah, and Miss Smith the mother. But just after dinner Miss Pratt told me that Miss Penfield was called home by bad news and so we had to get somebody else to take her part. I captured Miss Harrison and persuaded her123 to take it. There was only about an hour. Not time for a rehearsal. We had to get things together and I had to run around for a costume for Miss Harrison. Well, we finally arranged things. I didn't like Miss Wilkinson's reading, but I was behind the curtain and I could not hear very well. One funny thing happened. Miss Bell in the tableu had to be pealing apples; and while Miss W. was reading, she say behind the curtain with the pan of them in the her lap. Suddenly she let one fall and it rolled under the curtain out into the middle of the floor. It was too funny! The tableau went off nicely. Last Thursday was Day of Prayer for Colleges. We had to go to Chapel in the morning and I went to prayer-meeting with Miss Nagai in the evening. After that was over Miss Phillips, Miss Harper and I collected in the Japs room and were treated to graham crackers, hot chocolate, and peach preserve.124 Miss Yamakawa and I spent the morning copying our Latin Prose Exercises. It was fortunate we did for the next morning Miss Goodwin called for the books, and if we didn't have them all copied she asked us how many we had to copy and let us keep our books. I had all copied but 3 sentences and I wrote those in pencil in class. We are reading Cicero's Letters now. They are very easy and nice. But Cicero was such a weak-minded man. I get disgusted with him. There was a Phil. Hall Play Friday night "The Danicheffs." It was very nice and had all the best actors. It was Miss Van Kleek's and Miss Shawe's last appearance. The former graduates this year and the latter does not expect to return, and they have been on the stage twice this year. Miss Shawe was perfectly grand. She had a very proud and hauty part. Countess125 Danicheff and she was so grand and handsome. Miss Van Kleek I did not like so well as usual. She is too small and young-looking, and has too high a voice for a man. BUt she was very nice. She was Count Danicheff. Miss Healy was Anna. It was such a sad part. But she was very nice. No one can take a pathetic part like Miss Healy. Miss Rustin was [Osip] and was very good indeed. She was so calm, and firm, and intense. Miss Wardle made a perfect frenchman. Miss Baily as Zakaroff was perfect. Miss Mary Shove as a peculiar and forgetful old man was inimitable. Miss Lyon took the part of the revengeful beauty Princess Walanoff to perfection. Nothing could have been better than Misses Lane and Hopson and Marinna and Anfissa. There I have praised all up, as it seems to me they ought to be. I enjoyed it so much. And the pathetic parts just made me cry. I admired Miss Alice Shove most of all. Seems to me, I never saw any one quite so good, for an amateur.126 Vassar College. Feb. 8. 1880. Minutes of Jan. 10th. The Faculty of Vassar College, Po'keepsie, N.Y. met in the office of the President of said College at 10 mintues and 31 seconds past 1 o'clock, Monday evening Jan 10th. On hearing the loud "Here" given in response to each name as it was called the hearts of all throbbed with gladness. For surely the important question to be discussed at this meeting required the presence of every member of this august body. In order to do justice to the subject to be brought before the meeting, it was necessary that the honest opinion of every Professor be expressed. Mrs. Ray in a stately menner arose and having regaled us with a quotation (too familiar to repeat here) she informed us that the authority of the College had been outraged. A few days since a notice had been, not written, but printed for the benefit of the Preparations and freshmen, to the effect that the ice was in a precarious condition. That she - whose watch-127 -word was duty - had gone to the borders of the Lake and summoned thence four Sophomores who were skating unmindful of the word of warning. She laid the case before the Faculty - whether the whole Sophomore class should be suspended, or should they be lenient and expel only the guilty ones. The President called for remarks. Prof. Backus thought that each should have a ducking. Prof. Braislin thought that experiencing a cool atmosphere would not be a punishment but rather a delight. The President expressed his views - That the faculty had better not be too harsh upon the delinquents for their conduct was probably owing to their never having studied Moral and Mental Philosophy. Mrs. Ray interposed - But if the young ladies had been precipitated through an aperture in the congealed fluid, how could she ever have met the [stuck]-128 -mothers. At this a tear flows slowly down Dr. Hinkle's cheek and falls in silence upon the floor. Prof. Mitchell said for her part she approved of skating. It was probably the only way in which some of the students ever would see stars. Prof. Dwight in the solemn voice declares that he fears his Bible teaching has not been practical enough for the Sophomores and that hereafter he will try to make it useful as well as entertaining. (Dr. Hinkle is heard to mutter "It is good" and Prof. Backus "oh! Dwight who cares about 'Moral Responsibility.'") Prof. Cooley then proposes that as the matter is too important to be decided hastily, it should be laid upon the table for a week. Which is agreed upon. Dr. Webster then moved that the Faculty express by their rousing cheers the pleasure at having President Caldwell again with then. Miss Morse could not participate as she was busy fanning the President, who was nearly overcome129 with this expression of the faculty's esteem. There being no other business to be brought before the meeting, it was moved and seconded that the Faculty adjourn. The motion was carried. Tuesday, Feb 10th 1880 Soph Sociable. The Sophs this year decided not to have any Trig ceremony. Some of the girls said that they did not see why Trig was so much worse than any other study that it should be harped on year after year. Others said it was a desperate attempt to be funny and a terrible failure for the Sophs were too sick of the jokes to appreciate them and the Freshmen could not understand them. Well, other classes made cutting remarks about our lack of originality in abandonning Trig ceremonies, so we got up something different, kept it pretty well a secret, and merely said the Sophs would have a Soph sociable Saturday night.130 When we entered the Society Hall a peculiar scene met our eyes. Miss Sanford said the room looked like a bar room. All but a few settees were piled up out of the way. There were two or three rows directly in front of the stage and one row around the room. The walls were decorated with colored paper fringes, etc., beautiful engravings from Harpers, and a sublime oil painting advertisement picture, presented '82 by a store-keeper in Po'keepsie. The stage curtain was adorned with "Welcome '82" in white letters, and two dancing girls. "Quid Agamus?" shone on us from the wall in red, green, yellow and purple letters. The window curtains were the masterpiece, bring pieces of carpeting artistically looped. As we entered the room we were each presented with a beautiful paper rose and a card. My card had on it a picture of an Irishman carrying a stove funnel and a bottle, while his wife followed with the stove and a child clinging to her skirts. Printed underneath was "Division of Labor" and written "Is it "worth" my trouble to go "south"?" Soon after we were present-131 -ed with programmes. These consisted of strips of paper headed with spherical triangles and followed by the words Past A Burlesque, In Three Acts. Collation, Dancing. These strips of paper were rolled up in a peanut and tied with a ribbon. Of course we were anxious for the Burlesque to begin. But we had to wait for Miss Paterson who was to be Miss Goodwin in Act I. As she didn't come for some time we decided to begin with Lit Class, although, Miss Glenn had arrived. Miss Foos resembled Prof. Bachus very much and took him off nicely. She read to us selections from Hamlet and Burns [tries] to the tooth-ache and asked and answered questions. She also drew us a picture of Burn's on the board and said "There is a little weakness about the nose; but then we wouldn't have it otherwise. And wait till I come to the lips! Ah, young ladies, you don't know how much I think of that picture. When I get down-hearted, I go to it and I say 'Oh Rob, old fellow! you know just how it was yourself.'" Mrs. Ray (Miss Lyon)132 visited Lit. Class. Miss Lyon was perfect as a representation of Mrs Ray. Tall and Stately, with sweeping train and window's cap. I was in Lit class to represent myself. But some of the girls took off others. Miss Baldwin was Miss Pass and was perfect. She wore a slouchy white dress and white shawl and blue goggle and had her hair (which is quite short) oiled, to make it hang in strings, like "Frankie's." Miss Varnes took the part of Miss King and was very good. [It] was either she or Miss Howe, who represented Miss Foos, that asked, "Prof. Backus, is [diel] the Scotch for Guardian angel. Viva Buckland represented Miss L. F Glenn and asked, "Prof. Backus, what was the color of the coat that Chaucer's great-grandfather wove to that party he went to?" To which Miss Foos replied "Well, really, Miss Glenn, L.F., I believe, I don't know. I think it was either blue trimmed with pink or pink trimmed with blue. I have forgotten which. I will make note of it and look it up. Much obliged to you for bringing up that question."133 She wore Miss G's clothes and acted just like her. She had a great envelope post-marked "New Haven," and a thick letter which she was reading. Miss Cora Glenn represented Miss Sanford and wore Miss S. clothes. She didn't get to the hall till Lit. class had begun and she came striding up the hall with Miss Sanford's gait and came to Miss Foos to be excused "Excuse me, Prof. Backus, but I was out taking my exercise with one of 80's girls. Then she took a seat and asked a question, very complicated and hard to understand just like Miss Sanford. If she hadn't laughed she would have been splendid. Next to Lit Class came Latin. Miss Paterson looked exactly like Mis Goodwin and acted pretty well. Miss Coleman was Prof. Hinkle and came into the class. If she hadn't been so tall she would have been splendid. She acted very nicely. Miss Stanton represented Miss Sanford in Latin and took her off to perfection. One question she asked was, "Excuse me,134 Miss Goodwin but is there any special signficance in having the subject of the sentence in the nominative?" After Lain class came Faculty meeting. Miss Philips was Prex. Miss Gross, Miss Morse and she looked exactly like Miss Morse and took off her pussy-cat ways nicely. Miss Moore was Prof. Braislin and Wednesday, Feb. 11. I will continue where I left off. Miss Moore as Prof. Braislin, read the minutes of the last faculty meeting which are copied on the 126 p. of my journal. Miss Koontz was Prof. Mitchel, and she tipped back on the two legs of her chair, corssed her feet, and said "Backus will you please open that window?" The business of that meeting was to speak of different selections of studies. Miss Sanford was read off for Calculus (she doesn't have it) and some one predicted that she would be dropped. Miss Foos was very hard on herself. Miss Lyon was read off for 3 studies. Some one objected, and some suggested that she was not fond of study. Ah, I see, she is lazy135 Oh! she is lazy," cried Miss Coleman, immensely tickled like Prof. Hinkle is when he thinks he has made a joke. After faculty meeting the settees were taken from the middle of the room, and some one played for a dance. Presently Miss L.F. Glenn came in, dragging in a little wagon full of apples and corn-balls. She was dressed like a little Irish boy, with red wig, old hat, calico tyer, red skirt, grey gym drawers. She looked too funny. She was followed by Miss Warden, dressed in an old calico and faded shawl, with brown hair front and great bonnet. On her arm she carried a basket holding, I should think, a peck of peanuts, and a box of candy kisses. We feasted on these and bye and bye they brought in ham sandwiches, olives, coffee and whipped cream. We had a nice feast and more dancing and then gathered around the piano to sing. Among other things we sung, "Here's to Vassar College, The fountain head of Knowledge." Then "Here's to '82, We'll see what she can do." Mis Glenn, C.,136 rushed up to Miss Darling and cried, "I think they ought to sing here's to '81 for us, don't you?" At first Miss Sanford cried "no!" but then said, "Well, we don't begrudge it. What shall we sing with it?" What has she ever done?" cried Miss Howe. So we sung it with a will, and soon Miss Lyon (who was also going to join 81) came up and said, "Miss Howe, that's the brightest remark you ever made!" Then we sung "Here's to Vassar's '80, Otium cum dignitate." And "Here's to '83, who's excluded from our spree." Then, as the Silent Time bell had rung, we started for the College, singing, "Here's to '83," and "Goodnight, Ladies." Oh, we had such a jolly time! We wore our peanuts and roses next day. Every one was asking about it. They all thought it real nice. Prof. Braislin said she thought it was it was [sic] such a nice idea to have the faculty and everybody. She said if she had known she would just as [leiafve] let the girl who had her part take some of her clothes. Prof. Backus met Miss Howe in the corridor and said, "Goodmorn-137 -ing Professor.' And to Miss Koontz, he said, "Look here, Miss Koontz, I don't want you to call me 'Backus'." I think it was a grand success. Sunday, Feb. 15th. 1880 Alpha's Play. At last Alpha had her play. It was real good. Light and amusing as an affect to the Danicheffs. The play was Cinderella. It was bright and amusing. Then there was music. "The Babies on our Block." The music struck up and soon various [babie] cries struck in. The curtain was drawn; and behold half a dozen girls dressed out baby-like, [dandling] dolls. It was very cute. Then the committee came on the stage. They looked all dragged out. One had her throat tied up. One had a hammer in her hand. One had a broom. One had a big note book to put down things and her hair was tumbling down. One had her head tied up. They wore dirty of torn aprons and were altogether a forlorn looking set. They sang138 in a doleful tone their trials since they had been appointed committee. Every stanza ended with "Ain't it sad?" I had to speak in Clio yesterday. My subject was the "Franks and their Conquests." It was Clio's second meeting. Lots of girls were absent. They forgot it. We are going to have a very pretty pin. A large C and a quill. Second Semester began last Monday. I study Latin, Greek, and Calculus. In Latin we have Plautus and now Prof. Hinkle is lecturing to us, so it is not much work to get our lessons. In Greek we are reading Plato; but he takes about half the time to explain, wh. is very delightful. In Calculus, Prof. Braislin lectures helf the period and the other half we recite what she gabe the day before. She makes it so clear in class, we don't have to study it out of class. I went to one of139 Mrs. Ray's Receptions last Thursday. She has them every Tuesday and Thursday between dinner and Chapel. We had quite a nice time. Played copping quotations most of the time. We have a New Parlor Mate. Miss Hattie Walrath of Syracuse. She passed all but one semester of mathematics and one of French for Freshman. She is awfully jolly and quite nice. Jessie has been admitted to the Soph class. I am very much interested in politics. I want Sherman to be nominated for Pres. candidate. Sunday, Feb 29, 1880 Delta. A week ago Friday I recited Darius Green in Delta. The girls said I did it real well and were delighted Miss Julia Meeker read the Echo, Delta's paper. (It was real good. One piece in it was The Modern Romeo and Juliet. It was140 very good. Then there were illustrated Mother Goose Melodies. Little Bopeep, Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Old Woman, old woman will you go a shearing, and When I was a bachelor I lived by myself. Jessie was the old woman in one and the young woman in the other of the two last. Then they had "Where are you going, my pretty maid," etc. It was really very nice. I handed in another Essay last Wednesday. It was due the Saturday before. But I was sick and I could not copy it. It was a character-sketch and Mr. Tucker, a gentleman at home, was the character. The next subjects are not out yet. I have been reading Clarissa Harlowe, by Richardson. It is a very unpleasant subject, but, after you have read a little way, it is very exciting. I have come to a place where there is a141 lull in the excitement and I put it aside while I read Tale of Two Cities. I like Dicken's [sic] very much and this is very interesting. I did not know he wrote any historical novels. Lessons go very well. Prof. Braislin gave lectures for a fortnight, which was lovely. I don't find it so very hard. I have got out everything by myself so far and it makes me feel good. Prof. Hinkle lectured in Plautus. But he has finished now. I study Latin with Miss Case. In Greek we've been having quite a nice time. But now he is giving very long lessons and does not stop to "explain", so it is hard. We didn't like it and Miss Berrigner told him the lessons were too long, so he said we might get what we had time and he would read the next.142 Bad News. I had a letter from home yesterday full of bad news. The Centre of Stoughton has had a fire which burnt lots of places. It caught in a livery stable and I believe all the houses but 2 were burned. A neighbor of ours was also burned out, and a hotel not very far off burned. My uncle [Arahel] is not expected to live. Uncle Frank cut his fingers most off. But those are better. And lots of folks are sick. I never knew of so much bad news as has come to the College this year. Miss Semple's and Miss Fitzhugh's brothers died. Miss Penfield was called home by the sickness of her little nephew. Miss Gleason's grandfather died. Abbie Nickerson was called home because her father was shot at and is not expected to live. Another girl has just been called home and lots of others which I don't remember.143 Sunday, Apr. 25th Miscellaneous. It is such a long time since I wrote that there is lots to say. But I will only put down the chief heads that I think of. I had a fearful cold, so I could hardly speak out loud just before vacation, so I got permission to go home Tuesday instead of Thursday. May went home with me and we had a lovely time. One day Mr. and Mrs. Pulsifer, Miss Clifton, and Helen spent the day with us. That was Saturday. The next Monday we went down to [Lynn] Beech. Tuesday we went to Canton. Wednesday May and I went to Wellesley College. The building is very beautiful. Much nicer than ours. The reading room is not very nice. That Chapel is not nice but they have an elegant organ. Their library is much prettier than ours but does not look so large and lots144 of the shelfs were empty. The catalogue says they have 30,000 volumes. But I don't believe it; for we have 12,000 and ours looks much larger. But their course can't compare with ours. Their grounds, with the exception of the Lake, are not nearly so nice. Well, Thursday May, Miss Clifton, Helen, and I went to Bridgewater Normal School to see Alice and Clapp. The principal there, Mr. Boyden, knows Prof. Dwight and four of the teachers in the school to which May went before she came here. We teazed [sic] Alice and Clapp to come over to my birthday party, the next night. And the did, and my cousins Dean and Bert Southworth came over from Brockton. We had an elegant time. The next day we stayed at home. Sunday we carried Alice and Clapp over to Brockton to take the cars for Bridgewater, and Dean and [Nuisor] Southworth came over. Monday we had to come back for which we were very sorry. In Boston we145 went around a great deal but not as much as we wanted. A week ago Friday the Laboratory was opened. There were exercises in Chapel, and Matthew Vassar, the President, and Prof. Cooley spoke to us. After that there was an elegant collation in the dining hall. The after dinner speeches were very nice and very witty. We enjoyed ourselves very much. The preparatories had to take a second collation as there was not room for guests and all. We have had Goldsmith's play of "She Stoops to Conquer" here. Miss Hussey was in it. She took the part of Tony and was elegant. She is the finest actor in College. The next play is to be Our Boys and I am to be Belinda, the servant. I went into Po'keepsie to see Jefferson play Rip Van Winkle. It was perfectly elegant. I don't know when I have enjoyed any thing so much. Jessie has had pink eyes but they are146 well [note] . Carrie has been in the Infirmary with measles over a week. She is better now but the Dr. says she can't study till the middle of May, so I guess she will go home Wednesday. She was down stairs two hours today. My last essay was "Shall Girls Go Away to School." It was in the form of a conversation between May, Carrie, Jessie, Madge, and myself. I guess I brought out the characters of May, Carrie, and myself very well. They all said I did. My next essay is to be the "Excellencies and Faults of Mrs. Whitney's Writings." May, Madge, Hattie, Jessie, and I went out to the green-house last Saturday to order flowers for Founders. Sunday May 16th 1880. Phil Hall Play. Well I must write in my Journal today, as something unusual has happened. Last Friday there was a Phil Hall Play, "Our Boys" and I was Belinda. Everybody said it was very funny and very nice. It is great fun to be147 in a hall play and behind the scenes. It is nice to see the different things they do at different rehearsals and if they do the same at the final play. There were lots of nice girls in it. Miss Hussey was just grand as Middlewick. Miss Coleman was very good as Sir Geoffry. Miss Sanford took the part of [Talbot] to perfection. Miss [Withey] was Charlie. She is always nice and handsome as a fellow. Miss Williams as Mary didn't have to act any and Miss Shaw was very nice as Violet and looked so pretty. Miss Van Kleek was over to some rehearsals and she complimented me on my acting, I guess she meant it or she wouldn't have put herself out to tell me so in such strong terms, for she is rather "high and mighty." After the play lots of the seniors came up on the stage and shook hands with and congradulated us. Prof. Hinkle came up too. He was remarkably pleased and I could148 hear him laughing every little time. He was especially pleased when Susie Coleman said "Far from it", for his benefit. Susie had his hat. We enjoyed it ever so much. My costume was something superb. A brown silk dress with white figures on it, that looked like calico and was very delapidated. A red bit apron with patches and dirt on it. A black spot on my face, and my hair fixed wonderfully fine (?). There was an Excursion yesterday to Canaan Conn. They had a special car and went to two iron mines and a quarry. Ex. Gov. Holly joined the excursion and took them to his pen-knife factory. He presented Miss Brockway (the chief of the excursion) with the handsomest penknife she could find. They had an awfully nice time. Jessie went. I would have gone if I hadn't been too tired. I wanted to go dreadfully. There is not very much to say about149 Founder's Day. We danced over to the Gym which was horrid, and I caught cold and had to go to the Infirmary a little while next day. The collation wasn't as nice as usual either. But the literary exercises were especially fine. Mrs. Livermore addressed us. I danced twice, the Lanciers. Once with Jessie and once with Madge. I guess May, Madge, Hattie and I will apply for the [firewall] parlor, second south. Prof. Backus addresses the society of Religious Inquiry tonight and I am going. May 23rd 1880 Tree Exercises. We have chosen our tree, an elm on the Lake path, next below 78's tree. We had our celebration Friday. The same day the Juniors and Seniors went on their excursion down the river to West Point. The Freshmen to be in the style, had150 a fancy dress party in the Gym, to which Carrie and May went as [Corridor] and Phyllis. The poor preps were left to a "drop of comfort" in the shape of sour lemonade, and to peek around to see what the others were doing. We had a Mother Goose party in connection with our tree exercises. Miss Shove sent for permission to have chapel directly after dinner and Mrs. Ray sent back word that we might, but that she wished us to leave the hall directly on the ringing of the silent bell. "And" said Miss Shove in class meeting, "As we go to the tree afterwards, we will leave the hall at silent time and go to the tree for our exercises there." She was greeted with a storm of applause. We had two meetings Friday in Miss Warder's parlor, as Mrs. Ray didn't want us to have a class meeting and would not read the notice. The Fresh debated in meeting whether to send us a bouquet or not, and so heep [ovals] of fire upon our head. They are151 fearfully mad at us because we did not have any Trig ceremonies. Well, about seven o'clock we began to assemble in the Lyceum. Miss Glenn was Mother Goose and wore a yellow skirt with black geese on it and a red figured overdress and a tall pointed cap. She was real nice. The room was nicely fixed. There was a picture of Mother Goose riding on a goose, drawn on white paper and cut out and put on black. Then the whole was framed with the leaves of the Mother Goose book. In the closed curtains of teh stage were the pictures of the cat with the fiddle, the dog laughing, the cow jumping over the moon and the dish morning after the spoon. Miss Baldwin was mother Hubbard. Miss Brittan was Bopeep and she looked very pretty and her costume was becoming. Miss Buckland was "my pretty maid." Miss Case was the main all tab-152 -tered and torn. Miss Cecil was Old King Cole and was the best disguised one there. Misses Coleman, Kornitz, and Foos were the king, queen, and knave of hearts. We knew Miss Foos at once by her quick, nervous actions. She looked so handsome in her black velvet suit and hat. Misses Warren and Easton were Jack Spratt and his wife. Miss Howe was the queen when the dish of blackbirds was opened. Miss Howgate was "Mary, Mary, quite contrary" and distributed bunches of flowers with strings of dangling cockle-shells. Miss Macadam was the priest that married the maiden all forlorn. Miss Moore made a very cute Jack Horner and she had a big pie and went around pulling out bon bons for every body she met. Miss Shailer was the one who brought his bride, Gorgie Morrill, home in a wheel-barrow. Geogie looked as sweet as could be. Miss Nickerson was the old woman with eggs to sell and Miss [Learned] the old man who want a-153 round clipping her dress. Miss Patterson was Daffodil. Miss Peck was the little man who had a little gun. Miss Phillips was little boy Blue and was very cute. She was all dressed in blue and had her hair in long curls and had a horn to toot. Miss Richmond was the maiden all forlorn and looked real pretty. Miss Sanford was "Mary had a little lamb." She had her braided in four of the littlest braids, and dragged a toy lamb after her. Miss Stanton was "Tom, Tom, the Piper's son," and she looked very cute and had a pig made of white cloth. Miss Varnes looked very pretty dressed in black velvet. She was little Miss Muffet and had a red spirder. Miss Warder was Little Red Ridinghood, and looked so pretty with her hair down. Miss Charlotte Wheeler was the Lady of the ... . Jessie was the little boy with the bow and ar-154 row. Stematz was the woman who rode the broom stick. She looked lovely. She had her hair streaming. It is very, very long. I was Mother Goose's son Jack. We danced the Virginia Reel and round dances. The girls played on the piano, banjo, drum, and triangle, and the Glee club sang. For collation we had strawberries, ice-cream, fancy cakes, banana cakes, coffee, and lemonade. When the silent bell rang we formed a procession to go to the tree. I marched with Miss Yamakawa. We started off merrily with drum beating and horn tooting. We saw people at the College windows and cheered for '80 and the Preps. When we got to the tree, Miss Howe, our orator, spoke. Her "oration" was a poem, and was very nice and cute. Then we had a song, composed for the occasion by Miss Brittan, class poet, by the Glee club. Then we cheered [almost] every body and every thing and went back to the College. Oh, we did enjoy it so much.155 Spread. The girls in the next room, and Jessie, united with us in a spread yesterday, consisting of strawberries and cream, fruit-crackers, lemonade and olives. We enjoyed it very much. I wish they would have strawberries at table. Jessie and I walked to the creamery for the cream. The man who kept it was away, and after a gerat deal of questioning we found some one to get it for us but he had to go off quite a way. So we sat on the piazza and waited and saw the babies. The mother or grandmother, whichever she was, seemed highly delighted because we took notice of them. My Class Essay has been changed. I was to read my Character Sketch. But Miss Hiscock liked my last one "Faults and Excellences of Mrs. Whiney's works better. I feel awfully sorry that we are not to have Miss Hiscock for154 our essay critic any longer. Sunday May 30th 1880 Weather. It has been dreadfully hot and dry, but today is wet and cold enough to make up for it. The Observatory register shows that this has been the hottest May since the founding of the College. Really it has been too hot to do "anything but exist" as Miss Haskell said. But the girls noticed she gave them as long a lesson as ever. Most of the teachers however, gave short lessons. Prof. Backus and Dr. Webster dismissed their classes for one day. Dr. Hinkle wanted to give the whole school a holiday; but Prexy was away so they couldn't very well. I am extremely thankful that I haven't had much to do. Greek is getting easy and my other lessons are never hard. I have had just lots of time for reading. I read my essay on Mrs. Whitney's works last Thursday. The warm weather has been very good for the155 Junebugs, which I hate, they fly around so and make such a disturbance. One night they were so thick that Hattie and May pelted each other with them and Hat caught just piles of them and kept them under a glass. But I sent to town for mosquito netting and tacked it in the windows so now I take some comfort evening. Sunday, June 6th 1880. Elections. Saturday was the day for elections. Most of them were unanimous. Student's Association nominated Miss Stockwell Shaw for Pres. Miss Shaw got it. Secretary, Miss Phillips. Miss Cora Glenn also nominated Miss Sanford but that nomination was withdrawn. The nomination ought to have come from our class. Miss Gardiner, now out of College, was nominated for Vice-Pres. Misses Shove and Howe criers. Phil. nominated Miss Durand for Pres. Miss Abbot, not Venus, for vice-pres. She withdrew156 and Miss Erskine was nominated. Misses Durand and Erskine are both out of College. Miss Paterson, secretary, and [I] as treasurer. In our class for pres. Misses Foos and Stanton. We have not voted yet. Vice-pres. Miss Warder; Secretary Miss Broadhead. Miss Ling, treaurer. We wanted to have all our nominations unanimous. Miss Shove said it was not a very important time and it didn't make much difference, so they ought to be unanimous. For her part she didn't care about any officer except pres. and she hoped they wouldn't nominate more than one, etc. Miss Foos was nominated first. Then Miss Shove herself nominated Miss Stanton. I was surprised and indignant after what she said. It seemed clear to me that she meant to nominate Miss Stanton first and have it unanimous. I hope Miss Foos will get it. She has been put up once before. Miss Stanton has been up twice before. Neither are universally popular.157 Exoteric Play came off last night. "Coupon Bonds." It was in itself an uninteresting play but it was pretty well acted. Misses Blanchard and Rollinson as Pa and Ma Ducklow did very well indeed. [Taddy], Miss Halliday, was the life of the play. Miss Iddings made a very fine-looking sick officer. July 8th 1880. Last Days. I want to write a few words about our last days at College. Miss Foos withdrew from the position of candidate for the Pres. of our class, so Miss Stanton is Pres. Delta's officers are Miss Harrison, Pres. Miss Vernes, Vice-Pres. Miss Meeker, Secretary. Miss Platter, first critique. Miss Southworth, second critique. May went Thursday night. Hattie went Friday and the other girls Sat. Miss Hendon, Miss Cole, and Miss Thompson were in my parlor during Commencement. Commencement Concert was the nicest one158 I ever attended. I enjoyed it ever so much. Class Day was lovely most of the Seniors were elegantly dressed. The history and prophecy were very funny and nice. Miss Withy and Stockwell, the tree orators also did very nicely. It was, fortunately, a beautiful day. All the scholars marched in a procession to the tree. The Band Concert in the evening was very enjoyable. It was the nicest Commencement Day as well as Class Day that we will ever have, I guess. In the discussion Miss Barnes had all our sympathetic and prejudices on her side. But we all went over to Miss [Sultiff] after she had talked a little. Her arguments were very convincing and her essay very bright. It was the saddest Commencement parting ever known they say. The Pres. Nearly cried when Miss Reynolds addressed him, and her voice was very shaky. Lots of the girls cried. Miss Pass sat right opposite me, weeping co-159 -piously, so I didn't. The Pres. forgot a part of his little Latin Speech and had to take his notes out. The Seniors had a class supper at night. We Soph's serenaded them, standing on the front steps. The Seniors were in the Lecture Room and threw [carnation] [pinks] down to us. I believe I never told how we sent the Seniors a present the night they had a jollyfication because they had finished all their studies. It consisted of daisies and buttercups, peanuts, candy, gum, etc. and some poetry by Annie Lyon. They returned the Compliment by sending back an '82 baked out of bread stuff, adorned with myrtle and pansies, and some more poetry. That was great fun. I started for home on the Mary Powell Thursday morning. Miss Brown was with me. I fell in with Miss Hussey and her sister, cousin, and two friends. Also160 Miss Sutliff's mother and sister and a Yale fellow of '80 a friend of theirs and Prof. Dwight's. We had a lovely time on the boat. I went around New York with Miss Brown. Abbie Nickerson joined us on the Boston boat. Miss Hussey's party was there, too. So it was very nice. Miss Hussey says she may be in Boston next year studying for the stage. I think she will make an elegant player if she does. We arrived in Boston 7.30. I got home 8.30, and so ended the first [Laef] of my Vassar Career.g. Eleanor (Holmes) Duane, 1928
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Text: January, WEDNESDAY 1. 1902. Read "Right of Way" Rec'd a call from George Lunn. The whole family went to Harolds for New Years dinner. He ... so very happy. He & I talked about Jr. He feels happy that one good year has passed. After coming home I called on George & [Mahl] Lunn. Read Van Dyke while Harvey, Winifred, Ruth & Bertha played games.January, THURSDAY 2. 1902. A letter from Miss. Linet says she is much displeased because he has started the [Mission]. About...
Show moreJanuary, WEDNESDAY 1. 1902. Read "Right of Way" Rec'd a call from George Lunn. The whole family went to Harolds for New Years dinner. He ... so very happy. He & I talked about Jr. He feels happy that one good year has passed. After coming home I called on George & [Mahl] Lunn. Read Van Dyke while Harvey, Winifred, Ruth & Bertha played games.January, THURSDAY 2. 1902. A letter from Miss. Linet says she is much displeased because he has started the [Mission]. About finished "Right of Way" Mother, Minnie, & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Evidently she had forgotten, for she & Harlan were out. The maid gave us luncheon & we played with Dorothy! I left my dress with Mme .... Bright white silk waist at [Nuttings], called to see Winifred. Called on Aunt Kate. Took dinner with Agnes Jones. Miss Linet writes again that Jn has given up [Mission]. She enclosed nice letter from him. Helen [Caruwana] sent Mother [$5.00]Mother rec'd a contrite letter from Marguerite which I .... Wrote letters, began "Circumstances" Mother and I took luncheon at the Sharpes. Miss S... and I played. Aunt Kate is here for treatment. I called on Lily .... They soon go to Europe & Egypt for a year. Minnie & I called on Mrs. Reen. She has a dear little baby. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. [Henson] did not appear. Two years ago to-night Harold & I spent in the parlor! January, SATURDAY 4. 1902. Right after breakfast I went down to call on Ruth. Harold had gone to the office. Came home and read. Wrote to Jennie Hughes explaining silence. Mended stockings. Effie Sullivan called also Louie Richardson. Minnie went to Miss Grahams. Will & I started to call on Kittie Howard. Met Mrs. ... who said she was out. I went to Lucy Skinners (out) Will met me & he went to Mahls (out). Came home & read. After dinner, Will & I went to call on Kittie. He talked of the Babcocks. Came home & read. We are reading "Circumstance". January, SUNDAY 5. 1902. A.M. Dr. H... began his pastorate. Preached about Paul II. L... 3:10, Phil. 3:13, 14. Harold & Ralph came but could not stay to communion. Harold was converted 2 years ago tonight. ... & Harvey came to dinner. I read awhile. Mother taken with kind of chill so Will took me to prayers. L... A.. said: Uncle A was like Jesus Christ. I don't want to praise him above his level. He couldn't heal the sick or raise the dead, but if he could he would have done it. "He was ... of when you can't remember anything that was not pleasant. Some people you have to try to forget what isn't pleasant." ... a letter to Lily, you C... son & brother Alfred Raymond B. Heard Geo. [Lunn] for first time Jno. 19:22. The [Record] of Life.January, MONDAY 6. 1902. Bought ticket. Harold comes to say good-bye. Call from Mrs. Miles & Louis Cadmus. Wrote letters. Frank left this evening. We played Russian Patience. Minnie made me a nutcake.January, TUESDAY 7. 1902. Did a few errands. Wrote letters [etc.] [Came] with the girls on the 4'oclock train. Bernice Taylor had a civil [ceremony] on Friday to Lawrence Chamberlain. Dr. Moxom married them Sunday. Found a paper here from Mr Jessup.January, WEDNESDAY 8. 1902 Miss Gruyer & Hilda Johnston came to-day. Went to library. Letter from Jennie Hughes; Min has called in Mrs. Taylor. They are [down] on Dr. Moxon. Miss Emerson has had an operation to-day. They are all very anxious. Unpacked to-night.January, THURSDAY 9. 1902. Went down town. Went first to see Mrs. .... She says Jn has given up [the place] of a mission & of regular work. [Lives] anywhere. I ordered bookcase sent up. Had corns removed. They are having week of prayer. Good meeting to night. Jn spoke well. We feel very anxious about Miss Emerson. Mr Story 24.January, FRIDAY 10. 1902. My bookcase came. Sent Ray a letter of introduction to Mrs. Collins. This evening called on Mrs. Porter. Played letters and Romance. Miss King. 26.January, SATURDAY 11. 1902. Read Outlook & magasines [sic] Letter from Mrs Griffin Miss Berensen.(8)January, SUNDAY 12. 1902. Dr. Moxom Psa. 33:11. Volunteers Mark 10:28-34 Jn was there. Violet is to read one hr. to club. ... & Lizzy & I alternate walking. I walked to night.January, MONDAY 13. 1902. Will writes asking my advice about teaching in High School or College. Outlook class. Mr. Story.25.January, TUESDAY 14. 1902. Blue, confidential letter from Rob. Miss King (270 Mrs. Starr (9) Evening Outlook class. I went to library. My dress came from Madame .... Miss Jacobs says that Miss Emerson has - cancer.January, WEDNESDAY 15. 1902. Wrote to Will about high school & college. Grace MacFarlane's [wedding] cards.January, THURSDAY 16. 1902. Mr. Story. 26 Went to hospital with Mrs. Carmichael. Saw Mrs. Williamson & little boy about to be operated on for ear. Called on Laura Rice (out) then Maxine & Jacob. Mrs. M. was away but I saw Edith, Dr M. & others. Did a little shopping. Good prayer meeting. There is unusual interest.January, FRIDAY 17. 1902 Five girls & I went to hear Prof. Story's Cantata "The Admiral" at Northampton. I felt helped spiritually. Then got ice-cream at B.... Miss King (.28)January, SATURDAY 18. 1902. Wrote Mr. Strong. Letters from Mother, Cousin Lizzie, & Mrs. ... 5 music lessons. Want dinner time. Exam... papers. Read Outlook ... ency. ? Miss Berensen (9)January, SUNDAY 19. 1902. [Adeleson] P. Foster. Sec. for new [Engl for S.S. Union ... gru.10:25. 3 Pres. have ... a division in U.S. Washington estabished U.S. ... for .... McKinley for foreign relations. How shall M meet our responsibilities. I. City e... II. Village " have Mission ... III. Country. Am. S.S. Union. The country, population is sparse, foreign & different .... So S.S. Union is needed. Good meeting at [Volunteers] Lottie ..., Mr. P..., Jr & Mr. LeClare were there. Talked on Receiving Kingdom as child. Miss [Guyer] walked to night. Amy Gillette was here before breakfast on the way to train.January, MONDAY 20. 1902 Mr. St... .27 Analysis class (4) Rec'd from Mrs. S... E.... Hubbant's Mendelssohn limited edition. Gladys explained "the pony". She did not use .... ... this was a piece of her [uncles]. Marion is ill. Aline Underhill returned to school. January, TUESDAY 21. 1902 Beulah Fleck is 15. Mrs. Starr (10) Miss King.(29) Rec'd letters from Fannie, Balis, Esther [Patchen] & Raymond.January, WEDNESDAY 22. 1902. Rolly club at Dr. ... "...in Medicine" papers by Drs. Parsons, White & .... We saw Roentgen rays. Miss Gruyer asked to join a whist club & she and Miss Porter have discussed it. - [cussed] it too. Helen [Keiper] returned from the wedding.January, THURSDAY 23. 1902. Mr. Story.28 Lively prayer meeting. I spent a long afternoon in the library reading up Henry VIII's reign.January, FRIDAY 24. 1902. Miss King. (30) Beulah Fleck gave a peanut party. Hunted for peanuts - [raced] with peanuts - pinned peanut bag on elephant. I won booby prize in last. - a plaster medallion. Gizzy was ill.January, SATURDAY 25. 1902 Miss Berensen.(10) Minnie writes that Mother has gastritis & ... she has a trained nurse. She is better now. I went down town morning & afternoon to get [s]ight names in Mrs. Hunt's musical programme. Miss Price called. I took Florence Murphy to get head shampooed. ... [Matthew] spent the day here.January, SUNDAY 26. 1902. Dr. Moxom Prov.11:11. Sermon on the Church & Civic Righteousness preached again by request. Did not stay to S.S. The girls sympathised [sic] with ... when Hilda & Eliza reproved her for being selfish about her chair. Very small meeting at Volunteers for H.. was at Y.M.C.A. Rained this ev. so no walking. No word from Mother. Called on Mrs. [Linet].January, MONDAY 27. 1902. Mr. Story.29 He gave me a peanut! Outlook class. Terrible explosion in N.Y. Mother is better. Francine Bates is coming on Saturday.January, TUESDAY 28. 1902. Mrs. Starr ... Miss KIng 31 Outlook Class. We discussed Shuler's "Individual" & left Fiske's Life Everlasting & Briggs "School College & Character undiscussed.January, WEDNESDAY 29. 1902. Minnie writes that Mother is doing nicely. Violet sick to-day. Virgil examination.January, THURSDAY 30. 1902. Called on Miss [Parsons] at the hospital & then on Mrs. .... Her daughter Mrs. Smith is home & the husband in the ... Retreat Hartford. Then took Supper at Volunteers & attended Annual Meeting. Mr. Allen, & Hunt & Mrs. Smith & some of [Willimansett] came. Mr. Story 30January, FRIDAY 31. 1902. Miss King 32. Eliz. Gruyer has gone to N.Y. We do not know why. Ida Swayne broke her arm sliding down hill. February, SATURDAY 1. 1902 Miss Berensen (11) Read Outlook & magazine. Florence Murphy & I went down & had our heads shampooed. Then I met Fannie Bates. Mrs. W... came to-night.February, SUNDAY 2. 1902. Dr. Moxom. Splendid sermon on Education. It should not be easy. It should not be Elective ... ... Education. 1. Cultivate the mind. 2. Make us capable of service. 3. Discipline the mind. 4. Train the mind. Very rainy but we had a meeting of .... Talked of Christ the Bread of Life Jn 6:22-35. Gizzy came home to night. We sang hymns then visited in Gizzies room. She brought us H....February, TUESDAY 4. 1902. Mrs. Starr, 12. Miss King, 33. Fannie Bates went home.February, WEDNESDAY 6. 1902. I went with Miss Porter to hear her read a paper before the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Hudson said I remind her of Mrs. Gen. Armstrong. Wrote to Dr. Moxom about his Sermon for Education & the help it had been to [Bertha Smith] & me. February, THURSDAY 6. 1902. Had no day out because of yesterday. This is Amy Gillettes wedding day. I went with Lizzie & played for Ferry St. gymnastics. The came to prayer meeting to see Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Chandler were there & seemed very glad to see me again. They had a long talk with Mr. Kraus. February, FRIDAY 7. 1902. Miss King 34. Lovely letter from Dr. Moxom. Girls made candy to-night. Miss Porter says I talk too much about family.February, SATURDAY 8. 1902. Miss Berensen (12) I read the Outlook [then] worked the rest of the day finishing reports at 12 P.M. In the afternoon I took Florence Murphy to have her head shampooed.February, SUNDAY 9. 1902. Dr. Moxom spoke Jno.8:32 (...) on Freedom. I stayed to S.S. At volunteers I spoke on Matt.8:23-24. A Y.M.C.A. young man raised handds for prayers. ... was with a man ... I followed in the street. He seemed impressed. Called on .... Jr has ... accus.. Mrs. S. J writing that letter. Read for my S.S. paper this evening.February, MONDAY 10. 1902. Outlook class in the evening because of the party ... night. Mr. Story 32.February, TUESDAY 11. 1902. Mrs. Starr & Miss King were not here. Last day of term. We had no holiday in A.M. but gave out no lessons. Miss Guyer's sister-in-law is very ill. Re... party this evening.February, WEDNESDAY 12. 1902 New term began this A.M. Mary Porter is 20. Florence Murphy is 15.February, THURSDAY 13. 1902. Called to see the Moxoms about meeting Prof. Bracq, ... Laura Rice, & ... ... 10 Hunt [home]. They had ... that Jr .... I f... from Mrs. [Linet] it was Austin Jn McDonald. Went to Mrs. ... ... to ... & m attended Union meeting at Belmont. ... Volunteers till 1 A.M. Mr. Story. 33.February, FRIDAY 14. 1902. Miss King didn't come. Miss Murphy came to see ... My valentines were handed around at luncheon. Took the girls to fire house. D... a little in ....February, SATURDAY 15. 1902. The family went twice to the theatre. ... in Merchant of Venice and Louis XI. I went down town. Got ... - present from C... - corns removed - flowers for Miss Emerson. Eliza, Mary Porter, 3 children, Lena, Violet & I staid home this evening. [Violet] finished her story. Miss Berensen. 13. ...finished her story "The Atonement"February, SUNDAY 16. 1902. Prof Bracq. Acts.17:30. He & Prof. Guillet came to dinner. The Volunteers I spoke on the 3 parables Matt 13:44-50. The Chandlers were there & asked me to write to their daughter. Copeland says he isn't a [Christian] because he .... Smith very last Sunday's friend, came .... Afterward we had a personal talk. Called on Miss Hastings. Took nice long walk. Mr. [Bostind] is in the Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie] asylum.February, MONDAY 17. 1902 Mr. Story 33. Analysis class (3) Dreadful Snow-storm & few came to school.February, TUESDAY 18. 1902 Miss King. 35 Mrs. Starr. 13 I went to library. Did not go to S... concert .... I rec'd complimentary ticket.February, WEDNESDAY 19. 1902. Miss Porter & Lena went to hear Florence Kelley. I feel very tired to-night.February, THURSDAY 20. 1902. Mr. Story 34. S... -- shopped -- prayer-meeting. Mr. Rollins ... S.S. .... Decided not to go to Quality Street February, FRIDAY 21. 1902. I went to Wellesley. Left at 3.18, but train was so late that I missed connection at Worchester. I was met by a cab at Wellesley Hotel & went in a snow-storm to the cottage. I found Mrs. Bates, Fannie [Rathmore] & Kath. Singleton there.February, SATURDAY 22. 1902. Very sunny. Katherine, Fanny and I went to Boston. Many stores were closed. Got luncheon & candy. Visited Museum of Art & Public Library. Heard a woman Say to a man. " Let me alone you violent [pupper]. Came home about 4. Slept. Wellesley Glee Club Concert in the evening. Met Miss McN... of Oxford.February, SUNDAY 23. 1902. Long sleigh ride through grounds. Went to Wellesley Chapel. I heard Mr. Clark (?). on ... up your .... Met Pres. Hazard. Got 5:51 train home, [reaching] hf at 8.27. February, MONDAY 24. 1902. Mr. Story 35. Ida broke her arm again in two places. Hilda returned from Vassar. Miss Porter, Lena & I went to [Braid of Grade] dinner. Thank Pres. .. & Rev. Mr. Anderson.February, TUESDAY 25. 1902. Miss King did not come. Mrs. Starr 14. All [but] Lena, Gizzie, Aunt Carrie, Florence Murphy, Ida Margie & me went to see Maude Adams in Quality St. Harold writes that he is on M...y's paper The News. John Richardson will probably soon die.February, WEDNESDAY 26. 1902. I went to library.February, THURSDAY 27. 1902. Mr. Story 39. Called on Rose Dutton (out) Mrs. [Cooper] (out) Miss Young & ... Mattie .... Cousin Helen (in H...) & Celia. She kept me to tea & she got it. [Talked] with Clare Howard. Mrs. ... & Mrs. Sprague were there. At prayer-meeting. Mr. [Matthews] relates his experiences. Mr. ... said he wants to join the church. February, FRIDAY 28. 1902. Miss King. 37. She comes ... [Now twice] a week. children played Parlor Tennis. I played "hanging" with them.March, SATURDAY 1. 1902. Miss Berensen didn't come. [Violet] went to N.Y. to talk with Gillettes. I went to library & downtown. P.M. Walked - finished Vol. I of Huxley & took 4 .... Rec'd this evening.March, SUNDAY 2. 1902. A.M. Very rainy. I went to State St. & sat with Jr. No Service. Anna Jacobson & [Henry] Matthews were baptized. Communion. To South Church, Dr. Selden preached. Very small Volunteers meeting. I ... about Thoughtfulness Ps. 34. Red-headed Smith gave long testimony. I called on Jr in his room 475 Main & gave him a dollar. ... walked up the other side of State, crossed over & went as far as Dr. Sweets. I didn't find them in, so I called on the Hastings. Instead of going to walk we sang hymns. Violet returned from the Gillettes.March, MARCH 3. 1902. Mr. Story 40. Miss Porter found that most of the girls had been whispering.March, TUESDAY 4. 1902. I went to library. Rec'd a card from Geo. [Lunn] Jr. Mrs. Starr 15March, WEDNESDAY 5. 1902. Almost a blizzard. Helen ... Matthews has a baby son.March, THURSDAY 6. 1902. Miss Porter ... let me give up my afternoon so Violet could go to dress-rehearsal of College Club. I called on C... King & Ethel Merriam & did shopping. Prayer meeting. Sat between Jr and the Chandlers. All took part. I was introduced to Mr. [Wheeler]. Mr. Story 41 Florence Murphy is to be dropped back to Aline's [Latin].March, FRIDAY 7. 1902. Miss King 38. The College Club gave "The ..." at Bright.... I took up the tickets. I went in a carriage with Mrs. Ma..., Laura, Gizzie, & Margaret Calhoun. Came home by car. Gizzie was Nadine. Miss Madeleine Camp came to spend the night with Hilda Johnston.March, SATURDAY 8. 1902 Mrs. Rodman came this P.M. In the A.M. I took Ida Swayne & Florence Murphy down to hairdressers. In the afternoon we went to meet Mrs. R. Beulah & I went with Louise but returned by cars. Gizzie & Violet took some of the girls to [watch] gymnastics & in the evening Gizzie & Violet went to Bright... to see Teacher' Club give ... the Cricket. I read all I could yesterday. Felt too tired to go out. March, SUNDAY 9. 1902. Dr. Moxom Gen.3:12 Woman & the Well Being of Society. In Bible class ... of his ... at Chicago. I call him a Unitarian. I brought him home to dinner. volunteers. I spoke on Jesus [Love] and Patience Luke 15:1-10. Mr. Smith (red-haired) had [drunk] last night. A drunken man let us pray for him. I called on Jr who took me to see Jennie ... Then ... met me & [joined] me to Dr. Sweets. I repeated my remarks. The [Sweets] howled when I told them. Wrote on my S. S. paper that evening after I had walked.March, MONDAY 10. 1902. Mr. Story 42. Madame Pedro came for [Corrie] & it took her over 2 hrs. This evening I got chilled.March, TUESDAY 11. 1902/ Mrs. Starr 16. Outlook class. Marjory & Pauline do not read. Call from Mrs. Cooper.March, WEDNESDAY 12. 1902. I went to the library.March, FRIDAY 14. 1902. Miss King 39. Miss P. wants Eliz if she returns to be a missionary. She says she won't come back.March, SATURDAY 15. 1902. I worked all day on my Seminar paper on "Sin" Miss Porter & Lena have talked with me about Gizzie & Violet. Miss Berensen 15.March, SUNDAY 16. 1902. Just about sick on this trouble with Gizzie & Violet. Retired at 8. Did not read my paper. Dr. Moxom - fine sermon on the evolution of the Soul. Luke 21:19. In patience possess ... your soul - In [sweet] [pastures], gain your soul. Very few at Volunteers. I talked on Sin. Mark 7:1-9, 17-23. Red-headed Smith not there. I called on Jr & the Sweets. Jr wants to join a church which will back him.March, MONDAY 17. 1902. Mr. Story 44. Analysis class. This evening Lena talked with Violet & reduced her to tears.March, TUESDAY 18. 1902. Mrs. Starr 17. Henry [R...] has had a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. G... is dead. Gizzie & I took Hilda & Louise to Elsa [Morrison's] Monologue. Grace [Morrison] ... sang & we thought her beautiful. Lena not well.March, WEDNESDAY 19. 1902. Eliz. Gruyer hears that Charlie's wife has stroke of paralysis. Lena is sick to-day.March, THURSDAY 20. 1902. Mr Story. 45. I spent my afternoon (out) reading Huxley in bed. At prayer meeting, 8 names were presented by standard committee. Mr. lee was prayed for. Stopped in at Mrs. Sweet's. Lena held classes upstairs. March, FRIDAY 21. 1902. Miss King 40. Violet went to Vassar to visit Clara Russell. Children played ping-pong.March, SATURDAY 22. 1902. Miss Berensen did not come. I finished Huxley & read N.Am.. Outlook, Scribner's & part of Cent. Called for the first time on Miss Emerson since her operation & Mr. Hahn came in. Dr. Moxom, Hahn, Quick & [Giliam] have all been good. All day a married woman hung around the house wailing for a married man. I talked with her. First she was [bad], then partly acknowledged her ... then rushed off to meet him. Helen [Keeper's] cousin, Mrs. T... called.March, SUNDAY 23. 1902. Dr. Moxom. Palm Sunday sermon on Children Heredity Environment: Home, School, Society, Church, God. Individuality. I read my paper on Jesus' Doctrine of Sin in Gospel Of Mark. We had a lively discussion. Hilda Johnston & Mary Porter staid & spoke in Volunteers on [Slavery]. II. Peter 2:9-19. Luke 4: 16-18. Violet came back from Vassar. I retired at 8. Gizzie walked. I went so see Mr. Hahn. Talked about Chandlers & my paper. Dr. John Richardson died.March, MONDAY 24. 1902. Last afternoon Outlook class. [Mother] writes that Dr. John died yesterday. Miss Porter does not want me to go to the funeral. Mr. Story 46.March, TUESDAY 25. 1902. Mrs. Starr did not come. Last Outlook class. Discussed Huxley. Eliz. Gruyer hears that Charlie's wife is worse.March, WEDNESDAY 26. 1902. I came down to N.Y. on the 222 train. Hilda Johnston and L... Rodman were in one car, Beulah H..., Florence Murphy, Eliza Buffington and I (and R... ...) in .... Laura Richardson was here as Dr. John's funeral was this morning. Harry & Winifred came in.March, THURSDAY 27. 1902. I met Ruth Raymond & we ... my checkered silk dress. I went to Miss Dunne's. She then came home to dinner. She trimmed my last year's hat. I called to see the Lunn baby. Went to see Mr. Kim. Called on Mrs. Gulick (out). Went to Lucy Skinner's. She is in Baltimore but I visited with the housekeeper. Ev. ... to make peanut candy. The Dobson's came in & we played "Artists".March, FRIDAY 28. 1902. I began reading "Cromwell's O..." Al... Rained. This afternoon, I went to shirtwaist place to K...'s & to ... shirtwaist .... Harold called & brought me candy. Evening. At prayer meeting, Mrs. H... was ill & Minnie had to go out with her. 9 were [brought] before the church.March, SATURDAY 29. 1902. Rainy day. I went up to ... measured for shirtwaists. Read "Cromwell's O...". Wrote letters. Mended gloves. Winifred came to luncheon. Slept. Read "Circumstances". Rec'd cards from Mrs. Holbrook to Minister's ... reception. This evening ... & Harry came in & we played games with the Artist cards.Easter Sunday. March, SUNDAY 30. 1902. Dr. H.... I Cor. 15:57 "Victory". Mother & I went to Harold's for dinner. Ruth & Ralph had been to Plymouth Church & Harold to Holy Trinity. Harold asked the blessing. I expected to call on [Reens], [but] went with Salvation Army. There I saw a man ... ... who had been Deacon in Memorial Bapt. under Halsey R.... He was drunk, but went forward. Met Mother at prayers. We took supper at C... Callie's with R..., Susy, Lucy, & Hattie Bliss Charlie Ray. Went to hear Paul preach on Pictures of ... Paul. Carfare 10 Mother owes 10 Plym. 5 C... E... 25 S.A. 25 March, MONDAY 31. 1902. Dr. [Strane's] Bible cless. Went up to tailor. Slept. Read Absalom & [Achilles] phil. Blanche Martin came. I made peanut candy & we played games with Artist cards. [Pelluval] silk 2.69 D. Story 25 Peanuts Tailor ... 05 Mother 2.79 Carfare 05April, TUESDAY 1. 1902. I met Ruth & [in bright red] vest [hat] all [trimmed] white crown. Took luncheon at Ruth's. Went to tailors & Miss Dunne. Read Cromwell's [Oeuvres]. En. Ruth & Ralph called. I sewed. Then Mother, Hill & I played ...-game. Jennie Hughes wants me though her mother is very low. Met Hollis Gibson on [cars].April, WEDNESDAY 2. 1902. I read Cromwell's [Oeuvre}. Wrote to Mr. Jessup. Mother & I called on Mabel King Brown. I say Alice & her Howard & little Mary. We called on Cousin Rachel Raymond, Susan Howard (out) & Bertha [Backus] Brown. Saw her little Helen aged 22 months. Evening. Read Cromwells [Oeuvre]. Then Harvey & Min came in & we played games. Bertha has [follicular] .... Mr. L... is dead. My black broadcloth & gray skirt came from the tailor. Pay ... Strap 55 Owe Mother 55 Ribbon 15 Car fare 10 Buttons 6 Tailor 37.00 Gloves 20 Owe Mother 35 Ties 50 Owe Mother 50April, THURSDAY 3. 1902. I met Miss Minnie Wade at the [Grand Union] & we talked about the chandlers & Grace Darling. Then I went out to O.... Anna Hughes has left C... B.... They say all at Headquarters R... ... which they won't tell me. Evening home. I saw by the paper that Atlantic City is in flames. Will went down to-day. Martin M... & I took dinner at Peter Howards & spent a pleasant evening.April, FRIDAY 4. 1902. A terrible day. Just before breakfast Mother fell on the stairs & broke her hip. Kittie Howard, Susie Raymond, Hattie Bliss, Lucy Skinner, & Cousin Sue Howard called. Susie Raymond brought $25 Mothers leg is 2 /12 inches shorter.April, SATURDAY 5. 1902. Very hard day. I cared for Mother all night & it was a restless one. Miss Kingsbury a pretty little nurse from Ottawa came. Laura Richardson sent $50.00, Bertha brought a pot of pansies, Ruth Raymond, roses, Harold violets Harvey stawberries & chicken, Walter & Fred Al... whiskey & port wine. Lena & Miss Porter sent 2.00 for flowers. The hardest moment was when I waked & thought "it is time for Mother to get up." Calls from Cousin Hattie, nancy, Dr. & Mrs. Hanson, Ruth, Harold, Mabel Lunn, Aunt Kate. This evening I tried to play "26" with Harvey. ... & Ruth ... was so exhausted I kept falling asleep. Julia has taken the ... - & comes back ... paper 20April, SUNDAY 6. 1902. Much encouraged. Mother's leg is now only 3/4 of an inch shorter & she has been better to-day. She saw Harold. I staid with her this afternoon while Miss Kingsbury was out. Calls from Marguerite & Belle Richardson, Lucy Bliss, Lucy Skinner (with jonquils) & Ralph. This evening Russell, Frank & I talked about [girls].April, MONDAY 7. 1902. I went to ... ... place & to Miss Dunn's. Calls from Cousin Hattie & Susie Raymond. Aunt Kate spent the afternoon here. I took care of Mother through the afternoon. She is better but feels very bad. Cousin H. postpones her ... visit 2 ... Frank Sharpe expects to give up trip to Luke .... Played 26 this evening. Will hears there is to be no math exam for High School.April, TUESDAY 8. 1902. Very rainy day. Mother tried to read Outlook a minute. Sadie Jones called. Bertha stayed home with cold. Afternoon. Took car of Mother. Ev. Played to Mother. Read to Will. Mrs. Starr did not come.April, WEDNESDAY 9. 1902. Geo. Lunn brought carnations. I took centerpiece to Kittie Howard. Got my shirtwaist. Had last fitting at Mrs. Dunn's. Frank is very much afraid of bed sores. Mother went to sleep while I sat by her this afternoon. She kissed me good-by before she slept, but waked before I went. I thought my heart would break. Came up on the train with lots of Smith girls. Miss Grace Hubbard I knew. Carfare 15 M... 10 Mrs. M... 80 Trunk 25 ...mark 2.78 Key 35 ... & ... ... Fall of Stuarts April, THURSDAY 10. 1902. Half sick with a cold. I called on Mrs. Porter & the Sweets. Dr. Sweets thinks mother will get pretty well but can't leave her room for six months. I did not go to prayer-meeting. Violet & Eliz. went to rehearsal. Lena & Mrs. P to ... musicale. Mr. Story 47 Mrs. Jno Leach Wellesley St. 70 Main Dr. ...April, FRIDAY 11. 1902. Rec'd letters from Fannie Bates, Ros Bliss, Cousin Lizzie, Minnie. Mother had bad night after I left. Said she didn't want to die. Yesterday she said was her best day. She has broken the femur where it joins the hip-bone. Gay C... took luncheon & prays for us. Miss King 41.April, SATURDAY 12. 1902. Music lesson. Miss Berenson 16. Finished correcting papers to-night. Went down town to get money from bank, & have ... ... corns cut by Mrs. S... Told Mr. Schenk about Mother. Slept ... afternoon. Mary Porter returned.April, SUNDAY 13. 1902. Mr [Mesein] preached for Dr. Moxom who sat in the pulpit but has bronchial trouble. Mrs. Russell was there. I walked to D..., with her, went back to lunch. Very few at Volunteers. Went home with Miss ... & Lena. They think Volunteers is dying. Called on Jr. & Sweets. Walked with girls.April, MONDAY 14. 1902. Mr. Story 48. All [but] the three children. Helen Keeper, & Mary Porter, Violet, Eliz. & self went to see Otis Skinner in Francisco De R....April, TUESDAY 15. 1902. I feel so used up to-day. I think ... ... feeling the reaction. Mother is doing well but, Minnie's letters make me blue. I took the girls a long walk as it was ... day out 1-- Eliz had to go out about the play. Mrs Starr 18 Miss Porter & Lena have gone to a Collegiate Alum. lecture.April, WEDNESDAY 16. 1902. I was dressed in cap & gown & gave out programmes in the open house for College Club play "The Amazons". It was for the Young Muses's Guild and Ferry St. Club. I saw very little of the play. I went to Johnstons & read, called on Jr. came home & studied. After dinner, I called on Miss Emerson. She is suffereing, but hopes to be well in 2 .... My silk dress has come from Miss Dunn & they all like it.April, THURSDAY 17. 1902. Lovely letter from Min. l... me not to worry about her. Miss P. says I have not taken Mother's accident right. Went to library, but staid ... the rest of the afternoon as I had to have .... Good prayermeeting. Francis was there. Krauses & I went to the Sweets when Jr came in. Mr Story 49April, FRIDAY 18. 1902. Miss King. 42 I had 1 1/2 hrs. Chemistry ... Elizabeth walked with the girls. 1st Festival Concert. Legend of St. Elizabeth. Mr. Cornell. Conductor Sara Anderson B...stein Soprano Rosa L... Contralto Daniel B... Baritone Frederic Martin BassoApril, SATURDAY 19. 1902. Miss King & I went to the morning rehearsal. Miss C... is fine. No fencing. Minnie writes that Harold sent $25. they had a scare about Kidney trouble & ... keep the nurse another week. Afternoon concert. Mr. Mollenhauer Conductor Miss Augusta C... Pianist Ray Carson Contralto Ice cream with girls. Evening Concert. Gounod's Faust. A... Rio Marguerite Janet Spencer Siebel & Martha ... Van ... Faust Guiseppe Campanari Valentino Joseph Baernstein Mephistopheles I [tripped] & sat in the aisle.April, SUNDAY 20. 1902. Dr. Moxom. 2 ... 1:12. Col Robt. Gardner did the [homilies]. He is brother of Mrs. Maj. Taylor formerly of the A.... Jr thinks he must give up his room this .... He says he thinks of me all the time. He thanked God for my motherly & sisterly love. Called on Sweets. Did not walk tonight. April, MONDAY 21. 1902. Letter from Minnie. Mother improves slowly. Mr. Story 50 Analysis class. Took supper with Col. Robt. Gardner at Volunteers & reception later. He told a thrilling story of his experience in a whaler.April, TUESDAY 22. 1902. Mrs. Starr 19 I got to bed early to-night. Miss B... took girls to the .... Mr. [Baem] of [Luymeadow] died.April, WEDNESDAY 23. 1902. Did not go to E... Holbrooks College Club musicale. ... Ellison is dying of blood poisoning. Did not to lecture on Victoria. Minnie writes that Mother has discovered that [Dee] can't come here but says she must go to Hamilton.April, THURDAY 24. 1902. Ethel Van Deusen took luncheon here. Mr. Story 51. I called at the Hastings & told about Mother. Nell ... ... hopes soon to visit Miss H. Called on the Sweets & learned that the deacons had paid Jr's rent till June 1st. Head washed. Shopped. Gertrude Elson is dying. At prayer meeting I saw the Chamberlains & Mr. Frances. Called in at the Sweets.April, FRIDAY 25. 1902. Miss King 43. Hilda Johnston went to N.Y. Ethel Van Deusen came to spend Sunday. We ... off to-night. Minnie writes that Mother grows more nervous & Miss Kingsbury is a little impatient. Will has accepted a position to teach Greek at the Horace Mann School. He receives $800 and his instruction at Columbia.April, SATURDAY 26. 1902. Miss Berensen 17. Miss Gruyen's sister-in-law died this morning & she has gone to Goshen. Ethel Van Deusen left with her. Spent the day cleaning my room & mending. Writing letters to night.April, SUNDAY 27. 1902. Everett [Stetson] from [Pittsfield] came as agent of West Mass Bible Society. Not good speaker. I slept. Wrote Mother. No letter from Minnie. At mission the two Smiths were there. E. Smith was drunk. His little brother has been hurt. I took tea at the Volunteers [Union] with Hilda Johnston.April, MONDAY 28. 1902. Mr. Story 52. Better news from Mother. R... has sent another $100. & a patient of Frank's [was in invalid] chair. I called on the Sweets.April, TUESDAY 29. 1902. Mrs. Starr 20. I took the girls to [Nigersall farm] for May flowers. Minnie writes that Mother is about the same. April, WEDNESDAY 30. 1902. Elizabeth returned from her sister-in-law's funeral. Lena took girls to Park.May, THURSDAY 1. 1902. Mr. Story 53. Mrs. Sweet telephoned me to come there to supper. I went first to call on Mrs. Weston who used to be at W... and H.... I also did errands. Eliz. Gruyer has had a long talk with Lena.May, FRIDAY 2. 1902. Miss King. 44. Eliz Gruyer has positively decided not to return. This evening we had dancing and charades.May, SATURDAY 3. 1902. Miss Berensen. 18. Cousin Charlie Raymond sends Mother $50. I called on Miss Emerson & found Mr. Hahn there.May, SUNDAY 4. 1902. Mr. Hahn Col. 3:3. Slept. Jr & Smith were at Volunteers. I read Ananias & Sapphira & talked of the sin of lying. Smith says he won't drink for one year. I went to see the Chandlers & they got supper for me. They are to come before the standing committee tomorrow. We walked to-night went out St. James An. across the ....May, MONDAY 5. 1902. Mr. Story 54. I feel blue because Minnie wrote me a blue letter. Miss Seaman says she can't get up so much Mother & Mother want two nurses & to send for Sue. Mrs. ... [Hadley] home ... 90 ct Bible Rec'd lovely photo of Mrs. Reen & Ruth. Call from Miss [Muslin] the white shield High School teacher.May, TUESDAY 6. 1902. Mrs. Starr 21. Very cheerful letter from Minnie. Mother seemed to profit by her bath & did not require so much attention the next night. I went to the library. Rec'd Sallie Chapin's card. Miss King 45May, WEDNESDAY 7. 1902. Finished letter to Edith Ball. Read a good deal of history.May, THURSDAY 8. 1902. Mr. Story 55. The day has been changed until Friday & yet I have to return on time for 5:30 Vigil! Thursday I can out at 5. I called on the Hasting & in the evening went to prayer-meeting. Jr wants me to squelch Smith. Stopped in at Sweets & ate ice-cream. Minnie writes Miss Seaman is .... She thinks the bones have not .... Paul Leicester [found] shot by his brother. May, FRIDAY 9. 1902. Miss B... took the girls to West Sp. I went out called on Mary Randall & found Aunt Till there. Called on the Chandlers & saw Mr. C & his visitors. We talked of swearing & smoking. Went down town. Bought Chandlers' Bible.May, SATURDAY 10. 1902. Miss Berensen came & gave a fencing exhibit before the mothers. I went out a little way on ... wheel & there called on Miss Berensen. Wrote to Fred Reen & Miss Hattie ... Lena's mother's nurse. Lena says I am to have very ... class at 2 on Friday. Mary Porter, Bertha Smith & I went to Library & Science Building. College Club elected Alice Wing is re-elected. Read History this evening.May, SUNDAY 11. 1902. Dr. Ballantine a review of Jn Lukes' 4 religious books. Went down to Dr. P... & he removed a small cinder from my eye. Relieved & went with Mr. Hahn's S.S. class on Saul & David. I wanted to ask him about the Chandlers. Then I came home. Did not go to volunteers (small [pox next] ...) Went down town to meet Mrs. [Booth] at 4.24 train from Boston. She spoke in Mr. [Tuthill's] church to a rather small audience.May, MONDAY 12. 1902. Mrs. Booth has three readings all day. She says she will take me to D... & L... this summer. Mother has begun to have her head [social] a little. Violet & Eliz. took the girls to the [Driscolls]. May, TUESDAY 13. 1902. Miss King 46. Mrs. Starr 21. Mrs Booth spoke at Smith [Haillier] & Miss Porter went with her.May, WEDNESDAY 14. 1902. Mrs. Booth spoke beautifully in her drawing room meeting. She left before dinner.May, THURSDAY 15. 1902. I met Jn on the street & he went with me to take supper at the Chandlers. We had a fine time. Then we went to prayer-meeting & the Chandlers & three Matthews related their experience. Miss hastings asked me whether there might be a place for Nell Irwin. Mr. Story 57May, FRIDAY 16. 1902. I had [vigil] at 2 P.M. Then I went calling on ... ..., Mrs. [Ravel] (out), Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Quick, & library. This evening Hilda & I played ... and ..., the letter game.May, SATURDAY 17. 1902. Read Ency. History morning & evening. In the afternoon Mary Porter, Bertha [Smith], Roberta Scott, Beulah [Fleck],Ida. ... & I went on trolley to Warehouse Point. May, SUNDAY 18. 1902 I went to my own church to see the Chandlers baptized. In the afternoon we had about 4 in the Volunteers (Smith was one) so after hymns & prayers I Joined Jn & we went to the Chandlers. Wonderful little meeting. ... Mrs. Chandler read & prayed God be merciful to [me] a sinner. Walked & played for ....May, MONDAY 19. 1902 Mr. Story 58. Analysis class. Minnie writes that Mother can't hold herself up without support. We attended event by ... Y... Violet in great pain to-day.May, TUESDAY 20. 1902. Mrs. King 47 Miss Starr 22. I found Chandler painting. His mother has not spoken to him but he thinks her ....
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Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1869

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Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

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Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1901 - July 20, 1906

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Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Creator: Tappan, Eva March
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: G., Nellie
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1866

Creator: Cole, Elizabeth Curtis
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Martin, Elma G.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1892-1907
Text: Elma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town....
Show moreElma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town. Syracuse seems to be a very pleasant city, though I do not think I would like it as well as Elmira. On Friday at noon, met Grace on the train bound for Poughkeepsie. There was a girl on the train also, named Odell who was going to Vassar. Grace had never met her until she saw her on the train. She seemed very pleasant. She was going to the "Winsor", but was afterward transferred to the college. Arrived in Po'Keepsie about seven o'clock. After giving our checks to a man to bring our trunks to the college (for the small sum of thirty cents) we took a car for the college. Of all street cars I have ever had experience with, the cars here are the worst. Rattling along as if they were unacquainted with 2 springs and were being drawn over the stones, without rear platform, they are anything but pleasant. When we arrived at the college we found Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, was at the Winsor and some one else left in charge. We were directed to a number and having found it after much search, found it to be a single room. In despair, we started again for the office, and Mrs. Kendrick having returned, were at last directed to our room No. 207 fifth floor, center. Tired and dirty we were glad to use water plentifully and get to bed as soon as possible. Sept 24 The next forenoon was spent in a fruitless search for our trunks. They came after some time and we had the pleasure of unpacking them before dinner. My box containing some things which I needed most, did not arrive until Monday. This year meals have been changed and we have lunch at 12:45 and dinner at 5:45 P.M. Sept 25 My first Sunday in Vassar. Breakfast half an hour later, at 8:00A.M. Preaching services in the chapel. Dr. Taylor preached an excellent sermon from Math. 12-30. Spent the time after dinner before supper3. in writing letters. After chapel attended the Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting. Sept 26. et seq. This morning went to the chapel to find out about classes. I have 4 hrs. each Latin and German, 3 hrs. Mathematics and Rhetoric and 1 hr. Hygiene in a week. Math. and Germ. come in the morning the others in the afternoon. German will be pleasant after I can understand all the Fraulein Neef says, but she talks as if she had too many teeth. Mathematics will be the bane of my existance, for Miss Richardson, the teacher, sets my nerves on end. She is of medium height, rather slender, has iron gray hair and steely eyes, a nose which is an acute angle, her dress fits without a wrinkle, and, to quote Miss Freeman, when she bends she makes a right angle. She is Mathematics personified. Miss Green, teacher in Latin, has sparkling black eyes, white teeth, and a pleasant smile. I shall like her. Dr. Thelberg, in Hygiene, which we had for the first time Wednesday, gave us plenty of good advice about the "toilette". She has a very pleasant manner. Expect to like her. Miss Perry the teacher of Rhetoric has piercing black eyes, black hair, and a quick manner. She is excellent.4 Sept 28 Wednesday. Exercised with Miss Peckham. Took a walk past the flower gardens and through the pines. Miss Peckham is inclined to be a bit loud, but is very pleasant. Sept 29 Ex.ed with Miss Freiman. She is quiet and pleasant. Like her very much. Sept 30 Have four recitations on Friday which makes it a very hard day. Did not go for ex. but wrote a short Theme on Han's Disappointment. Had to skip prayer meeting last evening to study in advance for today. Sat Oct 1 Did some settling in the morning and went with Grace to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. It is about two miles. We were both quite tired. Sun. Oct 2. As it was the first Sunday in the month and communion Sunday, there were no church services here. Grace and I went to the Baptist church in town. Heard Dr. Sampson of Buffalo preach on Rom 11-33. Rode into town and walked back. Sermon not as good as Dr. Taylor's of last week. In the afternoon wrote letters and went to Y.W.C.A. in the evening. Mon. Oct.3. Lessons and study of course. Tue. Oct. 4. Went rowing with Miss Higman. (Nellie) The lake was lovely. My easy day, but did not accomplish as much as I expected. 5 Fri. Oct. 7 Lessons all the week of course. Yesterday I had an extra German translation to write because I had not written the right one. Two hours wasted. Had to stay away from prayer meeting. Wednesday is my day for ex. with Miss Peckham. We tried to get a boat but failed as they were all full of water, so went to the orchard instead. Got some good apples. Thursday ex.ed with Miss Freeman. Took a long walk to Sunrise Hill by the glen path and back by the laundry. Wednesday received an invitation to the C.A. reception to be given tonight, from Miss Childs. Accepted. Our table in the dining room has been decreased by the transfer of Miss Barneth. She was extremely interesting. I took a strange dislike to her on the St. car coming to the college. She is rather ill mannered. (or rather lacks polish) Her table manners are not perfect. Our table now is very pleasant. Miss Underhill, assistant Librarian, sits at the head. She is very pleasant, but quiet & hard to talk to. Grace sits on her left. Next Miss Brown, a freshman from Brooklyn, then after a vacant place,6 Miss Freeman, the Misses Higman, Miss Learned, Miss McCauley, Miss Mary Howett and myself. I sit next Miss Underhill on the right. Miss Howett is very talkative and witty and we have excellent times. The maid who waits on our table is an old woman who smiles a great deal. Miss Howett smiles at her occassionally and she comes directly to see what she wants. She hurries around so that Miss H. suggested that we call her "the hustler". We found out that the girls last year called her "Smiley" so now she is "Smiley the Hustler". Sun. Oct. 9 Spent yesterday forenoon in clearing drawers, etc except one half hour's ex. with Grace on the lake. Our stroke is very different but we shall soon learn to row together well, I think. After lunch we went out for a walk. Came back through the orchard and got some apples. Grace walked to town and back with Miss Foster, her senior friend. I spent the after-noon digging into German, except about one-half hour spent in going with Miss Peckham to the flower garden. She gave me some beautiful flowers. Spent the evening on German and Mathematics. Hope I am "caught up" on German. But I am forgetting last Friday evening. 7 Miss Childs came for me about eight o'clock, and we went to the Gym, where the reception was held. Met Miss Barry, Latin teacher, who was also to be escorted by Miss Childs. Miss C. is a New York girl, and I should think a child of very wealthy parents. She told Miss Barry and I of her Summer home on Long Island where they frequently entertained thirty guests at one time. It must be delightful. We were fully twenty minutes in getting from the hall to the place where Miss Croft and Mrs. Kendrick received. The crowd was immense. There were fully five hundred there. We afterward went upstairs where there was dancing, then down to have our ice cream, then up again to listen to the glee club, which sang the College songs. Ther girls sang very well together. Our verse was "Who than our "Prix. more noted? Who than our "fac." more wise? Than our "alum." more quoted For wit and anterprise?" Came home about ten o'clock, tired but had spent a very pleasant evening. Yesterday Grace and I went out directly after lunch for ex. Went to the orchard after apples and then to the lake for a short row. We will soon be able to row together quite well, I think. We also took a walk after breakfast for half 8 Saturday Oct. 9 1892 an hour. The rest of the forenoon was spent in making the curtains to the book-shelves and clearing up the rooms. After lunch, after our row, Grace and Miss Foster, her senior friend, walked to town. I studied German all the afternoon except a half hour about five o'clock, when Miss Peckham asked me to go with her to pick flowers. She is a member of the floral club. This morning Dr. Richmond Wayland of Philadelphia preached. He is a very tall man, inclined to baldness, with dark hair sprinkled with gray, a short beard and is altogether a very peculiar appearing man. He read as the scripture lesson Mark VI 34-45. His text was from I Timothy 2-5 "The Man Christ Jesus". He preached an excellent sermon on Christ as a man. After lunch, Miss Durant, a former room mate of Grace called. As Grace was out, she did not stay long. Wed. Oct. 12. Yesterday had to go & make appointment for physical exam. Am to go next Tuesday. Today learned that we were to go to Lake Mohonk on an excursion. Mr. Thompson, who has given the new Library, gives the excursion each year at a cost of about $500. Freshmen and seniors go Sat. next. "Rah for Mr. Thompson. The Y.W.C.A. missionary meeting was held tonight instead of 9 tomorrow, as usual. Mr. Forman a young missionary from India spoke to us on the need of workers in the foreign field. He returns to India Saturday. Sat. Oct. 15. Last night the Republicans held a mass meeting and parade in the halls and lecture room and the Democrats a meeting in Philalethian hall addressed by Prof. Whitney and others. The Republicans formed on first south and marched upward. There were two hundred ten girls in the parade, dressed fantastically and carrying all sorts of banners. Miss Bartlett acted in the capacity of drum major. She was excellent. One banner representing Cleveland at the altar with D.B. and [Taimmany] on each side was comical. "No Free Trade", "McKinley and Protection", "Don't forget to register", were features of the parade while the girls shouted "No! No! No! Free Trade!" The musical instruments comprised banjos, mandolins, and combs. The parade marched to the lecture room where it was addressed by some of the girls and the glee club sang. Some of the songs, composed by the girls, and sung to old tunes were "taking" in the extreme. Each speech and song was vociferously cheered. Studied until nearly ten o'clock and retired. Rose at 5:30 A.M. this (Sat.) morning, dressed, 10 Oct. 15 and went down to breakfast at 6:00. Miss Freeman, Belle, and I rode to Mohonk in a four seated wagon with a girl from S. Carolina, another one named Nellie Stone, Miss Mace, who is a fellow, a senior whose name (Miss Williams) I have forgotten and one other girl, a friend of the senior. Started about 6:20. It was a lovely morning, but quite chilly. We had to wait for the second ferry as there were more than enough wagons to fill one boat. That made us almost a half hour behind the first wagons but we caught up with them. The scenery was beautiful. The Hudson looked beautiful as we crossed the ferry. The hills in their red and yellow robes were georgeous. We could see the mountain near Mohonk a log way off, but the ascent was so gradual that it did not seem high. It is about fifteen miles from Poughkeepsie. We passed throught Highlands, and New Paltz. Saw the New Paltz Normal at a distance. Met Miss Freeman, Belle's sister, and Miss Dennison, a friend of hers and a teacher in the Normal, beyond New Paltz. The were walking to Mohonk 6 miles, to meet Belle. When we had to get out to walk up a hill, they overtook us, and showed us some short cuts. We walked on quite a way, hearing the shouts of the girls below on the mountain and of the parties of Mohonk people who11 Oct. 15 passed us. The girls sang the Vassar song "Hurrah for the rose and the gray". The Mohonk people would shout M-O-H-O-N-K, Mohonk , 'rah, 'rah, 'rah, and the girls would reply with the college yell, 'Rah, 'rah, rah,-'rah, 'rah, 'rah, V-A-S-S-A-R- Vassar. We walked on so far that the wagons, taking another road, got beyond us, and we continued to the Lake. The lake is not large, but clear as crystal and its waters were of a deep green color. It is very deep, in some places has never been sounded. The cliffs rise abruptly from its shores, so that it may be said to have no beach. The Mohonk Lake House is built upon the rock without blasting the rock, and nestles among the irregularities in a very picturesque manner. It is unobtrusive in color and is not like a Summer hotel usually is. The little summer houses that dot the landscape are quaint and charming. They are of diverse shapes, rustic, and have thatched roofs. We had lunch soon after our arrival. Saw ex-President Hayes. Belle met him, but did not get a chance to present me. After lunch we invested in some views12 Oct. 15. of Mohonk and went to Sky top. The view is grand, indescribable. Went by the bridge path. There is another way, through a narrow cliff in the rocks called the Labyrinth, but that was longer and as we had little time, we did not take it. We then went to the Eagle cliff and beyond to Artist's rock. Eagle cliff tower affords a grand view of the surrounding country, as does the Artist's rock. On one side the Lake, like an emerald, and beyond it rocks piled in fantastic masses, high cliffs affording strange profiles. One of the strangest of these, seen from Eagle cliff path, is called the "Old Man of the Mountain". It is a perfect human profile. On the other side of the tower the country stretches away, hill beyond hill, the Catskill melting away into the sky in the distance. The "traps" in the middle ground are quaint in shape. Returned to the hotel in time to depart for Vassar at 2:45. The day seemed much too short. The ride home was beautiful. Left Miss Freeman & Belle and Miss Dennison, at New Paltz. Took the 5:15 ferry and reached home at 6:20. Had to stop in town and wait for some of the girls to do some shopping. Not as tired as expected to be. Studied all the evening. On a clear day from Sky Top six different states can be seen - New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.13 Oct.16. Heard Bishop Spaulding of Denver Col. preach from Luke 14-10 this morning. Episcopal service. He is quite an old man, looks something like Rev. Freeman without the pleasant expression. Did not like him very well. Oct. 23. Went to prayer meeting Thursday evening. Miss Parker lead. Didn't like the meeting as well as those at home or in Elmira. They are not bright but dull. The Juniors and Sophomores went to Mohonk yesterday. Grace did not go. She and I took a walk for ex. and rowed some. We are getting so we can row together quite well. Miss Peckham took me to the flower garden and gave me some flowers. Arranged them. Miss Freeman had two baskets of grapes come Saturday. She has been very generous to Grace and I. Mary Lynch has slept with Grace Friday and Saturday evenings and is coming tonight. Wrote to Emma and Ora today, good long letters. Heard Rev. Dr. Marion Vincent of14 New York preach this morning. His text was Rom. I-14. He preached a grand sermon. One thought which he emphasizes was "I can therefore I must", our obligation to the world. He looked very much like S.C.Keeler. Went down to Belle's room after prayer meeting tonight. Oct. 30. Last Monday Miss Green gave us a lecture in Latin class about taking cuts and studying when we ought not. In consequence I have not done so this week. Have gotten along just as well and felt very much better. Shall continue so doing, for the present at least. Monday Belle Freeman, Nellie Higman and I took a long walk to Sunrise Hill. We came back across the fields, after asking an old woman to direct us. Tuesday we three went to Richmond Hill for hickory nuts. Got a few. Organized the "Rambler's Club". Saw a cow of which Nell was afraid & Belle too so I had to drive it up the hill before they would pass it. Rowed with Miss Peckham Wednesday, and alone Thursday. Friday Belle and I rowed part of the time and then went to the museum. The statues and paintings are grand. A statue of Venus de Melos and one of Apollo Belvedere are those which I particularly admire. Belle liked best15 a collosal head of [J...]. Saw also the Laocoon, and the dead Christ by Michael Angelo. Two of the paintings, water colors by Turner with pencil sketches of dogs by Landseer about 12 X 8" cost $500 each. There were innumerable beautiful paintings but we had little time and it was getting dark. Went through the Museum hastily. Saw the mummy of a Patagonian. It was a shriveled brown horrible looking thing. There was also a head, I think from S. America or Australia, from which the skull had been removed by some secret process & the features preserved. It was about the size of my fist. The hair was long. It is very rare. Saw also many rare things. Yesterday we had the privilege of seeing and hearing Rev. John Peyton the man who for nearly thirty-five years has been a missionary in the New Hebrides. He is a man of medium height, has snow white beard and hair which gleams in its silvery whiteness almost like snow. It is beautiful. He has searching black eyes and a personality which strikes one as that of a thoroughly consecrated man. He talked in a very interesting manner of his work in the New Hebrides. He showed us one idol to which the natives sacrificed their babies. It was 16 a hideous black head with arms and hands clasping an infant's head which it was carrying to its mouth. He also showed us some small smooth stones which were used as idols. This morning wet to Dr. Trise's lecture of course. Heard of scientific discourse by Dr. Townsend of Boston University from Romans 8-19, I. Cor. 3-22,23. Did not like it as a sermon very well. He is a peculiar looking man with dark eyes, hair and a beard which covers all the lower part of his face, being parted in the middle at the chin. This afternoon at 4:45 heard Bishop Hare of S. Dakota talk on the Indian problem. He is excellent and gave a very good idea of the needs and spiritual state of the Indian. Heard Dr. Townsend was a Methodist. Nov. 1. Last night was Hallowe'en, which fact was celebrated according to the long established Vassar custom, by the Sophomores playing a joke of the Freshmen, and the Juniors on the Seniors. The Junior committee dressed up an old women, putting prunes all over her dress, and prisms in her hand and were about to place her in the Senior parlor at midnight when they were met by a deputation of the senior class. Much disconcerted they retreated leaving the figure of the woman "to represent us" as they said, thus17 turning the joke upon themselves. The Freshmen heard that the Juniors were to place mock diplomas tied with green ribbon at their plates at dinner, so the whole class stayed away from dinner. The Sophs. tied their diplomas then upon the door knob. They were very unique, being [invitations] of diplomas written in a mixture of Latin and Enlish, conferring the degree of A.B (artless babies) upon the Freshmen. McKinley spoke in Po'Keepsie yesterday at 2:00 P.M. Grace went to hear him, but I had a class and could not. Nov. 6. The girls of the Senior class sent a communication to the Juniors saying they had adopted the maid of the prunes and prisms into their class as an honorary member. Yesterday Belle and I went down town in the afternoon to do some shopping. We had Charlotte Russe at Smith's. Friday evening the Juniors gave a party to the Sophomores, and Saturday at 4:30 the Seniors gave a tea to the Freshmen. Went to Bible class this morning. As it is the first Sunday of the month18 there was no service in the chapel. Niether Grace or I went to town. Last night I called on Miss Mann. Met her two Junior room-mates. Had a very pleasant call. Nov.10. Went to prayer meeting this evening. Miss Bartlett lead. I do not enjoy the meetings here as at home. 12. Belle Freeman and I went to town this morning soon after breakfast. Got a gas stove and a basin to make cocoa. Studied in the afternoon. Grace went to town to make some calls with Miss Foster. Worked a little before dinner on Edna's slippers. They will be very pretty. They are pink and gray. Studied some after dinner. Grace and I took a cut. Made some cocoa. 9 Went to W.C.T.U. after dinner & before Chapel. Heard account of Frances Willard and rec'd a souvenir in the shape of a quotation from F. Willard enclosed in the gilded shell of an English Walnut and tied with a narrow white ribbon. 11 Had Prof. [Druman] in Rhet. for the first time. Drew his picture. Heard a concert by the Beethoven Quartette of New York city. It consisted of first and second violin, viola & violincello. It was grand beyond anything I had ever heard. 13 Heard a very good sermon by Rev. Dr. DeForest of 2n Conj. Ch. Detroit, Mich. this morning. His text was I John 5, 21-22. Went to an organ recital at 9:00 P.M. Miss Young called this afternoon, and Miss Morrissy19 while I was at Belle's this evening. Mon. Nov. 14. Went with Belle & Nellie Higman for ex. Took a long walk and got some apples and hickory nuts. Was gone two hours. Tue. Nov. 15. It rained so did not go out doors. Made some candy my ex. hour. Belle was up. My home letter said Mr. Shearer was buried Sunday. Wed. Nov. 16. Another rainy day. Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, called this evening. Grace was out and I in my wrapper. She is very pleasant. Studied until nearly ten. Work for tomorrow and Friday is hard. Thu. Nov. 17. Had Miss Nettleton in Rhetoric, Miss P. joined Chris. Assoc. was ill, I think. The weather is very warm and pleasant. Went to row for my ex. this P.M. Took a short walk with Miss Morrissy after breakfast. Sent to Wanamakers for some visiting cards. They were $1.50 for 50 + plate. Fri. Nov. 18. Did not ex. today. Had to write a theme after Rhet. as mine was lost, so did not have time. Went down to Belle's room after chapel. Went to the Lecture with her and Nell Higman. The lecture was by Mr. Percy Reese of Baltimore on "Early Christian Rome and the Catacombs", illustrated by stereopticon. It was fairly good but I have heard better and seen better views. Grace did not go. After I returned I made a cup20 of cocoa which we drank before going to bed. Sat. Nov. 19. Studied German all the A.M. After lunch studied Latin and went for ex. with Miss Foster and Grace. Returned and studied Latin until dinner time. Read a little in Hypatia after dinner. Went out from chapel as early as possible, rushed directly to the Gym to secure seats for the "Hall play". Got an excellent seat. Held it for Grace, the Higman girls and Abbie Learned. The play was "Sunlight and Shadow". It was, for the most part, well acted. The best characters were "Helen" and "Maud" the Dr's. daughters, and "Adolphus Barnfield". The vocal solos between the acts were excellent and heartily encored. Had a cup of cocoa after our return home, and retired. Belle did not attend the play. Stayed home and studied. Sun. Nov. 20. Wrote my letters this P.M. Dr. True preached this A.M. Dr. Hill of Rochester was going to but could not. Went to the Reading Room between breakfast and Bible class and after dinner. Read a series of articles in the Mag. of Christian Lit. by Arch Bishop Farrar on London Charities. They treated of the Salvation Army, Dr. Bernands's homes, and the Royal Polytechnic Institute. The text of Dr. True's sermon was St. John IV 29. Good sermon. This P.M. Miss Chase a teacher of Packer who is visiting a Senior here, sung in the chapel. 21 She sings beautifully. This P.M. there was no chapel but Miss Wood a Vassar Alumna who is connected with the College Women's settlements spoke to the girls. It was a very interesting talk. A chapter is to be established here. Mon. Nov. 21. Had an oral exam in Germ. this A.M. It was very easy. Nell H. and I were going to Boardman place but it rained so Nell came up the 6th hr. and stayed most of the P.M. She dressed a doll for the C.A. and I drew a pattern of oak leaves on a glove case I am going to paint for Grace. Studied Latin all the evening. Tue. Nov. 22. Studied part of the A.M. Painted for one hour on the glove case, and again an hour this P.M. Had an exam in Rhet. this P.M. Not hard but long. Took a walk with Belle just before dinner. Last night Grace received an elegantly bound Whittier from a friend. I do all my painting in Belle's room so Grace shall not know it. Wed. Nov. 23. Grace decided this morning to go to her cousin's at West Stockbridge. She will start at 4:00 P.M. A good many of the girls are going away to spend Thanksgiving. College closed at noon. Belle went to visit her sister at New Paltz. Grace and22 I went down town. I did some trading and she went to the depot after doing a little shopping herself. I got some photos of the college buildings for Emma, Ora and Delia for Christmas, and one of Dr. Taylor for myself. I came back alone, and was reading (about 5:00) when there came a knock at the door. I opened it and there was - Grace. She found she could not reach W.S. before midnight so came back. Will go tomorrow noon. This evening we went to the library for an hour, finished reading Hypatia and made candy. It was a date candy and very good. Thu. Nov. 24. Breakfast at 8:00 this morning. Grace and I took Miss Foster some candy, & selected a book to read aloud. Got "That Lass o'Lowrie by Frances Hodgson Burnette. Had short service in chapel conducted by Dr. Taylor. Went for a walk with Grace before she went to West STockbridge. Came back and ate lunch in my room with Miss Foster. Lunch was provided at breakfast to be taken to our rooms. Went Went with her for a walk afterward and to the Reading room. Had dinner at 3:30 P.M. Miss Foster having invited me to sit at her table, I did so. Miss Kirscher (:) a senior, Abbie Learned, Miss McConley, Miss Haughwit, Miss Williams ('93), Miss Bishop and two others whose names I don't know, were there also. We had an excellent dinner and a good time. Left the dining room at 6:00. The Winsor girls23 were all here. Miss Bishop called in the evening and I went with her to the reception in the College parlors. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor received. Had a very pleasant time. Met Miss Madieria, president of Class of '96 of whom Miss Chase spoke. She is very pleasant. Had ice cream and fancy cakes. Fri. Nov. 25. Got up at 7:30. After breakfast spent some time in changing the furniture in the room. Painted Grace's glove case, after lunch sewed on buttons, fixed my dress etc. This evening called on Fraulein Neef. Had a very pleasant call. Have studied Latin and German since. Sat. Nov. 26. Went and got my Gym hours. They ar Tue. and Wed. mornings and Fri. afternoon. Gyms commence Monday. Darned stockings, took the ruffle off my red dress and studied. About 4:00 o'clock Belle F. brought me an express package which she found in the lower hall for me. It was a box of lovely candy from Elmira. Grace returned from West Stockbridge about 5:30. Sun. Nov. 27. Had no Bible lecture this morning. Not all of the girls are back yet. Episcopal service. Rev. Hart, rector of St. Marks, Rochester, preached. It was a good sermon. Text St. Math. v-I. Praise so nice in the evening. Mon. Nov. 28. Snowed a little today. Still snowing at bed time. 24 Tue. Nov. 29. Quite a little snow on the ground this morning and still snowing. Had Gyms for the first time this morning. Think I shall like the work fairly well. Wed. Nov. 30. Went to Gym 1st hour. We have not been able to get any steam at all today and are most frozen. Thu. Dec. 1. The weather is warmer, but the snow has not all melted yet. Stayed to prayer meeting after Chapel. Fri. Dec. 2. Philaleathean day. Classes all the forenoon. Dinner at 12:30. Studied most of the afternoon. Went to room A for lunch at 5:00 P.M. Belle, Grace and I ate it in our room. Had a cup of cocoa with it. Went with Belle to the lecture in the Chapel. It was by F. Hopkinson Smith. He toook us "under the white umbrella" to Spain, Holland, Venice and Mexico. The talk was witty and interesting. He is noted as an artist, writer, lecturer and story teller. After the lecture the orchestra, stationed in the rear of the gallery, played, as they had, also, before the beginnig of the program. The glee club sang before the opening address which was made by the Pres. of Phil., Miss Whitcomb. The chapel was very prettily decorated with palms and wreaths of smilax. The girls who had gentlemen with them went in the main hart of the chapel while the girls who were alone or with other girls went to the gallery. The girls in light or bright colored evening dresses made25 chapel and gallery look very bright and pretty. The halls, lecture room and dining room were cleared and very prettily decorated with palms, drapery and furniture from the girls' rooms. All the building except the dormitories was thrown open to visitors. On second floor where the orchestra was stationed and the promenade took place, there were two little lemonade stands where lemonade was served during the evening. On third, bouillion and sandwiches were served directly after the lecture, and later during the evening, coffee, ices and cakes. Belle and I had several promenades, took refreshments and came to our rooms a little before 11:00 P.M. Sat. Dec. 3. Studied during the forenoon. Grace and I went to town during the afternoon. Went directly after lunch and came back about 4:00. Did some Christmas shopping and had an ice-cream at Smith's. Studied a little before dinner. Helped Belle on Mathematics during the evening in consequence of which I have not all of my Latin for Monday. Decided to go home Christmas. Sun. Dec. 4. Grace did not go to breakfast, so brought her some. We both cut Bible Lecture and are not going to Church. Wrote letters, read Lowell's poems with Belle and read The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountain by Chas. Egbert Craddock (Miss Murfree). Grace did 26 not go to dinner so took her some. She forgot to dress (was reading) until too late. Miss Learned & Miss McCauley called this evening & stayed quite a long time. It was a lovely day, bright and pleasant and not too cold. Mon. Dec. 5. Grace had a cold and did not go to Gym so we took ex. together. Had a very pleasant walk. Tue. Dec. 6. Made and important decision. Hope it can be carried out. Wed. Dec. 7. Had a cut in Hygiene. Thu. Dec. 8. Had a very interesting missionary talk after Chapel by Miss Helen Richardson of the Woman's Refuge in Bombay. She was a short, dark, square-faced English woman, dressed in deep mourning and talked very earnestly. Fri. Dec. 9. Had a lecture on Democracy this evening by Dr. Wilcox of Princeton College. We were obliged to make an analysis of it for Rhetoric, so I did not enjoy it very much. Dr. Wilcox is rather a young man, has smooth face and very black hair & eyes. Went with Belle. Grace got her dress today and a box of hickory nuts & some apples. Had first class work in Gym. Sat. Dec. 10. Worked on German this A.M. and Latin this P.M. Made out travelling list. Seems like going home. Sun. Dec. 11. Had an excellent sermon on I.Cor. 9-25 by Rev. Raymond Presbyterian of Albany. Had to make and analysis for Rhetoric. Was difficult to analyse. This evening heard and excellent decription of the slums of New York, illustrated by 27 stereopticon, by Mr. Riis author of "How the Other Half Lives". It was very pathetic and interesting. He spoke of Kings Daughters' and other work among the poor. Mon. Dec. 12. Miss Green was ill, so we had a written lesson in Latin. Not very hard but I am afraid I did not do well. Tue. Dec. 13. Miss Green still ill, had a cut in Latin. Went to Belle's room & worked on glove case most of P.M. Wed. Dec. 14. Winsor girls go tomorrow. Miss Brown came up and I showed her about making some slippers. Thu. Dec. 15. Another cut in Latin. Fri. Dec. 16. Cut in Latin again. Lecture this evening on Southern Literature by Mr. James Allen of Louisville, Ky. He was tall and thought himself very graceful. Struck the most imposing attitudes, but failed to interest his audience. Met with Grace & set in gallery. Sat. Dec. 17. Worked all the morning on German, except the time I was finishing the glove case. In the afternoon worked an hr. on Latin then finished my story for Rhet. It is a story for boys. Don't particularly like it. The second hall play took place this evening. Went out of chapel early & reserved seats for Grace, Belle, Miss Foster and a friend of hers. It was "Prince Karl" & was very good. Sun. Dec. 18. Had an excellent sermon this morning by C.R. Hemphill of Louisville, Ky. The text was Phil. I-20. Had to make analysis for Rhetoric. The chapel was28 prettily decorated with evergreen wreaths, & a star on the organ, and palms & roses. In the evening (8:30) Belle, Grace and I went together to hear the Christmas music. It was grand, beautiful. Mon. Dec. 19. Finished my story for the magazine. Had Miss Barry in Latin. Tue. Dec. 20. Went to town in the fornoon. In the evening decided to go as far as Rochester with Grace, starting at 8:05 P.M. tomorrow, because I can get home then at 9:08 Thursday morning & cannot before 3:00 P.M. if I go the other way with Miss O'Brien as I intended. Wed. Dec. 21. Had German this morning. Went to see Nell Higman afterward. Miss Brown came up the second hour to bid us good bye. The following is one of the Vassar songs composed by the Pres. of '92, Miss Reed. An institution once there was, Of learning and of knowledge, Which had upon its high brick front A 'Vassar Female College'. The maidens fair could not enjoy Their bread and milk or porridge, For graven on the forks and spoons Was 'Vassar Female College'. Tra la la la, Tra la la la, 'Twas Vassar Female College'. 29 A strong east wind at last came by, A wind that blew from Norwich; It tore the "Female" from the sign That was upon the College. And as the faculty progressed In wisdom and in knowledge, They took the "Female" off the spoons, As well as off the College. Tra la la la, tra la la la It now is Vassar College". In the afternoon Grace and I made fudges and molasses taffy. Started early for the depot and stopped at Smith's for an oyster stew. Train 1/2 hr. late. Started from Po'keepsie about nine. Reached Rochester Thu. Dec. 22. about 4:45 A.M. Grace left about 6:00 and I about 6:30. I reached home at 9:08. Folks not expecting me until later. Grace gave me "Lorna Doones' before we started. Sat. Dec. 24. Went down to Aunt Catharines with Edna in the afternoon. Rec'd a lovely book mark from Alice. Sun. Dec. 25. Christmas. I received a lovely pin & a glass jewel-box from mother. Dicken's "Our Mutual Friend" from father, a white silk neck-handkerchief from Edna. Went to Church and S.S. in the morning. Did not feel well. Could not go in the evening. Mon. Dec. 26. Went to the church to a supper in the evening. Called on Sarah Pike in the afternoon. 30 Dec. 27. Went to express office with Edna and got package from Mr. B. for her. Wed. Dec. 28. Went over to Mary William's to a social in the evening. Thu. Dec. 29. Aunt Het spent the day with us. Fri. Dec. 20. Went down to Aunt Catharine's this evening. Sat. Dec. 31. Went over to Mary Williams with mother. Cora Bailey was there. Sun. Jan. 1, 1893. Went to Church morning and evening & Y.P.S.C.E. Rained all day, a cold rain. Has been very cold ever since I came home, but no snow. Mon. Jan. 2. Lutie Yost came on 3:00 o'clock train, came to our house staid to supper & Mr. Coleman & Mr. Becker spent the evening, going to the Acad. very early. Lute came down on the 6:36 train. Staid until the 12:30. He gave me a very pretty cup, saucer, & plate. Tue. Jan. 3. Started for Syracuse at 11:00. Reached there at 4:00 P.M. Changed at Canandaigua. Found Nellie easily. Wed. Jan. 4. Met Grace and Miss Haughnot on the train in Syr. at 12:35 (ought to have been 12:35 but was 1 hr. 30 min. later). Reached Po'keepsie 45 min late. Went to bed early. Tired. Found an express package containing a pin cushion, two cologne bottles, all pink & gray and a [...] little tea cup & saucer, from Emma. Thu. Jan. 5. Work again. It is hard work too. Sat. Jan. 7. Went to town this P.M. with Belle. Got some skates. Had some ice-cream at Smith's. Came back & went to the rink to skate with Grace & Miss Foster. Sold skates to Miss Brown & am. Made next Sun. elections. 31. 1893 going to buy Miss Learned's club skates. Miss B. was up to our room until 9:00 P.M. Jan. 8. Sun. Heard Rev. Dr. Saunders of New York on Math. 8-27. He has a niece in Freshman class who told him about our having to analyse the sermon so he made it easy of analysis. Jan. 9-11. Nothing unusual happened. Weather cold with snow. Splendid sleighing but no rides. Miss Carbutt, '96, lead the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Thu. Jan. 12. Snowed so I did not go to skate as I intended. Yesterday spent an hour helping Belle with her Geometry. She wants me to help her until after exams. Fri. Jan. 13. Heard of Anna Sackett Whalen's death. It seems so sad. Went skating for a little while after Rhetoric & Gyms. In the evening attended a lecture on "The Public Schools of England" by Mr. Geo. Fox of New Haven. It was very good. Was illustrated with views of the principle public schools such as Shrewsbury, Eton Rugby, Harrow, and Oxford and Cambridge. The views connected with the colleges however were mostly the boating crews. Had to notice Intro. Concl. & transitions for Rhetoric.32 Sat. Jan. 14. Studied all the A.M. in a desulatory fashion on German. Part of the time was in Belle's room and the rest of the forenoon Annie Brown studied with me. In the P.M. studied Geom. and went to the rink to skate with Miss Morrissy. In the evening studied a little on Latin and went to the Chapel with Grace to hear Miss Chase of Packer sing. It was grand. Sun. Jan. 15. Have carried out my resolution made before the holidays. It was hard, but am glad it is finished. Heard a sermon by Rev. Wm.H. Smith, D.D. a Presbyterian minister of New York. He was not a large man, rather slight, having brown hair, light complexion & light mustach. Rather a young looking man. The sermon was one of the best I have ever heard. It was an impassioned appeal to the unsaved to come to Christ. Grace and I took a short walk late in the P.M. Did not stay to prayer meeting. Wed. Jan. 18 Heard by mother's letter of the death of Annie Sackett Whalen. Fri. Jan. 20. Grace and I attended a piano-recital given by Mrs. Fanny Bloomfield-Geisler. She was dressed in a light blue satin dress with a lace front, sleeves and trimmings on bodice. She had very black hair and eyes, was 33 thin, seemed nervous, and near-sighted. She reminded me when at the piano of Eleanor Burge. She made such queer gestures. Her music was beautiful beyond description. Sat. Jan. 21. Studied Latin Prose this A.M. except the hour before lunch when Grace & I went to the rink and skated. Finished Latin and studied German in the P.M. Miss Peckham and Miss Dillo called in the P.M. Belle Freeman's sister Mary is spending the afternoon & night with her. I called on her between dinner & chapel. Studied some more German & a little Geometry in the evening. Sun. Jan. 22. No chapel this evening. Had a talk on Foreign Missions by Mr. Speers, Sec'y of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Pres. Ch. Grace went to the New Hall to supper with Anna Higman. The sermon this morning was by Bishop Poltes, Pres. of Hobart College. Mon. Jan. 23. One week from today - exams. Attended a lecture (illustrated by stereoptien) by Prof. Van Ingen at 8:30 P.M. It treated of the early growth of art. Tue. Jan. 24. Went down to Annie Brown's room after chapel to "erzahlein" in German. We talked after reading over the translation until the bell rang for the art lecture, which we attended. It was about Dutch Art and very good. 34 Thu. Jan. 26. Belle is sick & was yesterday afternoon. Have taken her meals, made tea for her, went for the doctor, sat with her, ordered meals when I did not take them from the dining room, and tried to do anything I could for her. Fri. Jan. 27. Belle still sick. She went down to dinner however. Had a lecture at 8:00 P.M. by Barrett Wendle of Harvard, on American Literature. It was good but his delivery was poor, voice not good and talked too fast. Sat. Jan. 28. Belle wished me to go to town with her in the afternoon. We went to an occulist, Dr. Dobson, and had to wait a long time. Then I bought some oysters & crackers, and she bought some cookies, cakes, and rolls and we are to have our supper in our room tomorrow night. Belle stayed all night with me as Grace took a cut with Mary Lynch. Sun. Jan. 29. Day of prayer for Colleges. There was a prayer-meeting at 9:00 A.M. I could not go as Mrs. Hendrick thought I had better go to town with Belle to see Dr. Dobson. It was pleasant at 9:00 when we started but sprinkled before we got there. Had to wait a long time, then it took some time to examine Belle's eyes. When we started back it rained hard. The Dr. loaned us an old umbrella. We went over to Main St. and waited a long time for a College car. It was going the wrong 35 way but we took it and soon came back toward the college, which we reached just in time to change our drenched garments for dinner. Belle, Grace and I had supper in our room. Had oyster stew, cocoa, rolls, cookies, cakes and jelly. All tasted very good. We asked Miss Brown to come up and she at first consented but finally refused because of scruples of conscience. Evidently thought we were to have a "spread". Attended a prayer meeting at 5:00 with Grace. No chapel. Mon. Jan. 30. Exam in Rhetoric at 10:45 A.M. Consisted in analysis and comparison of two essays, one on Dickens by Lang, another on Wm Hazlitt by Barrett, which Miss Perry read to us. Went to the rink for a short time this P.M. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the evening. He told of the sketch, "motif", and labor on the picture. Tue. Jan. 31. Exam in Solid Geometry. Hard, but fair. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Art Lecture on Michael Angelo in the evening. Wed. Feb. 1. Exam in Latin. Nice exam. Quite hard, but not as hard as I expected. Skated some36 with Belle this P.M. Grace came down after a while and skated too. On coming to my room yesterday noon I found a note asking me to go to Mrs. Kendrick's office. I did so and she gave me a Balcony ($1.00) ticket to the Seidl concert in town Saturday evening. It was presented from the "Good times fund". Belle has one too. Thu. Feb. 2. Exam. in German. Very fair. Skated this P.M. with Belle and Annie Brown. Mrs. Taylor, baby and Mary were at the rink part of the time. Ice on the lake was soft. Skated a little with Miss Kirchner a Senior. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Stebbins lead. Fri. Feb. 3. Exam. in Hygiene. Met Fraulein Neef in the corridor and she told me I passed a very good paper in German. I could have embraced her. Read Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde 2 hrs. to Grace in the Museum. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch so I had Helen Peckham stay with me. I went over to the Hall and called on Misses Dillow, Broad, Beach and . Made a cup of cocoa just before we retired. Helen thought it delicious. Sat. Feb. 4. Had an interview with Miss Loomis on my last essay at 8:30 A.M. Then Belle and I went to town. Took the car in and seperated. She went to the occulists and 37 I did a little shopping and walked back. In the afternoon went and got my Gym hours, painted our white chair and skated one-half hour with Grace & Belle. Grace made fudges after dinner, thinking to get them done before chapel but as she did not we did not go to chapel. My first chapel cut. Went to the Seidl concert with Belle. It was grand. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch and Belle stayed with me. Sun. Feb. 5. Belle did not go down to breakfast. I brought her some bread and butter and made her a cup of cocoa. It was town Sunday and neither Grace or I went to church. I read and destroyed some old letters and wrote a new batch. In the P.M. went over to Helen Peckham's room, then for a walk with Grace and Mary Lynch. In the evening went to the Reading Room for a time after prayer-meeting. Mon. Feb. 6. Begin work again. Paleontology the first hour. We have it in the basement of Art & Music Hall. We have Prof. Dwight. He is an old man. I like him very much. Have German and Latin to the same teacher as last Semester. Tue. Feb. 7. Have four recitations Thursday. Went to Art History (Prof. Van Ingen) for the first time. It is held in38 the Hall of Cacts. Shall like it very much. Grace is in my class. Wed. Feb. 8. Only one recitation, Latin today. Had a lecture by Prof. [Greenough] of Yale. It was illustrated, subject, "Roman Wall Painting". Not very good. Prof. G. is short, has black hair, is bald, black eyes & a peculiar appearance. Thu. Feb. 9. My hardest day, five recitations. Got along very well however. Stayed to prayer-meeting in the evening. Prof. Drennan in Rhet. today. Fri. Feb. 10. Only two recitations today. Went for a short walk with Miss Foster first hour in the afternoon. Had a concert by the pupils in the music class this evening. Miss Cardzdaphner, from away, sang a solo and took the part of the "Lady of Shallot" in a cantatta by that [...] which formed the second part of the program. The whole concert was excellent. Went with Grace. Sat. Feb. 11. Studied all the forenoon. Read some to Grace in the afternoon over at the Museum while she was at work. We are reading "Capt. Blake" by the same author. Wrote [...] in the evening. Sun. Feb. 12. Went to Bible Lecture. We still have Dr. [T...] of Rochester. Had a very good sermon by Rev. Wood of Germantown, Philadelphia. Text Mark I, 37. He was a young looking, smooth faced man. The maid heads of the sermon were somewhat as follows. I. Introduction - (Ways different persons came to Jesus.) - Motions II. Seeking 1.Man always a seeker a.For things b.For knowledge about things c.For knowledge about the creator of things.39 2.Why we should seek Jesus. a.He knows himself. b.He knows us. c.He knows the way of salvation. III.Conclusion - (Exhortation to seek Jesus.) Attended prayer meeting this evening. Had quite a good meeting. It was about "doubts". Dr. Taylor spoke longer than usual and Rev. Wood spoke. Mon. Feb. 13. Helen Peckham stayed all night with me. We took a cut and wrote valentines. I wrote several. One for Grace with the little German poem from Heine "Du list nie eine Blume", one for Mary Haughenout, a parody on Break! Break!, one for Belle Freeman, made in the shape of a Belle, one for Mary Lynch, Miss Henderson, and Miss Peckham. Tue. Feb. 14. Sent my valentines and received three, one from Belle, one from Helen Peckham I am quite sure, and one from Mary Houghenout I think, although she denies it. Wed. Feb. 15. Had a lecture or talk after chapel by Miss Jane Addams, one of the originators of Hull House, Chicago. It was most interesting. She is a woman of medium height, with hair, dark slightly tinged with gray, brushed back from her forehead slightly parted in the middle, and an open, earnest attractive face. I am so glad to have heard her. Thu. Feb. 16. Five recitations. Got very tired. Skated, instead of walking, with Belle. The ice in the rink was 40 watery & inclined to be soft but fairly smooth. Fri. Feb. 17. Was excused from Gyms. & skated with Belle the last hour. We went to the lake and Miss Wood skated with both of us. Enjoyed it so much. Attended a lecture this evening by Prof. Herbert Tuttle of Cornell University. His matter was fairly good, his subject "Rome Aspects of 18th Century History", but his delivery was slow and not good. He is a fine appearing man. Sat. Feb. 18. Studied all the A.M. and part of the P.M. Went for a little over an hour with Grace to the Museum and read "Schouberg. Cotta Family" to her while she worked. Belle came up in the evening & I made taffy and studied Latin. Grace attended a class spread at the Gym. She reported a fine time. Sun. Feb. 19. As the Self-gov't comittee had requested us, we took our Chapel seats in Bible lecture this morning. Had an excellent sermon by Dr. H.M. King of Providence. His text was P2. 36-6, his theme, the Righteousness of God. The following was something like the outline of his sermon. I.Introduction - God is righteous in dealings although sometimes seems not. II.His Righteousness like the mountains. 1. Sublime and powerful. 2. Stable. 3. Restful. (Digression comparing it with the ocean in density of judgement.) 4. Unchanging. III.Conclusion Went to prayer-meeting in the evening. Called on Miss Learned and Houghenout. 41 (Tue. Feb. 14.) This page should have been included under Valentine's day but was forgotten. The Senior girls decorated their tables very prettily for dinner. One had three gilt paper hearts fastened together suspended above it, one had a large red cloth heart, stuffed, and another a cupid about 2 ft or 3 in size above it. At one table the girls all had the head of an arrow projecting from their backs and its shaft from their breasts, thus looking as if it had pierced them. One table was beautifully decorated with similax and violets. The senior girls who received the largest number of valentines is the "Queen of Hearts". Miss Cobb received forty-seven, but a bundle of twenty found Wednesday morning gave Miss Whitcom fifty-six and brought her out ahead. As it was Miss Underhill's mother's birthday she gave her table the treat of ice-cream and fancy cakes for dessert. Anna and Nell Higman were over to dinner. Ther girls gave her, Miss U., a bouquet of carnations. Wed. Feb. 22. A holiday. Studied hard all day except two hours when I read to Grace at the Museum. The girls dressed in colonial costumes for dinner and the tables were decorated except one or two, ours was not. Some had Jerusalem cherry trees, in honor of G.W's tree, one had his picture about six inches in height, dressed in uniform, surrounded with quite small flags fastened in a base, many tables were decorated with red, white and blue, one or two had a hatchet suspended over the table, flowers, candles42 and pretty china were everywhere. One table (3rd senior) had a large caldron in the middle of the table with sticks under it, and a large black cat with bristling fur and raised tail cut from paper suspended over it. At this table the girls were all dressed as witches with black skirts, red capes, tall black hats with a black cat on the peak of each, and each carried a broom, on the first broom was the word Salem. The girl at the second senior table each dressed in colonial costume and had one of the letters of Washington's name on their back, so that when seated the name was spelled. Most of the girls were dressed in costumes. Miss Bartlet as Gen. Lafayette in uniform was fine, one girl represented Geo. III and one an Indian, another Mrs. Gen Putman with curls down each side of her face, several were Geo. W. & many Marthas. After dinner Grace and I went to Room J. for a little while and saw the girls dance. Then we called on Belle, who was sick, and I went to the Gym. to see the tabeleaux but Grace was too tired. They were good and represented "A scene from Evangeline", "The Reception of Marquis de Lafayette", two scenes from "The Stamp Act", "Why Don't you Speak for Yourself John!" "A Dutch Dance". Fri. Feb. 24. Attended a lecture this evening on "Our Currency" by Prof. Tanssig of Harvard. Went with Grace. Had our first written lesson in Art Hist. yesterday. Was only 10 min. long and not hard. 43 Sat. Feb. 25. Studied most of the day. Darned some in the afternoon. Made fudges after dinner. "Cut" chapel to get a good seat at "Trig. Ceremonies" for Grace, Anna H., and myself and then found that the classes could not sit together. The "Trig. Ceremonies" were very good. There was an orchestra of girls dressed in masculine upper garments, which produced strains of entrancing (?) music before and between acts. The entertainment consisted of a play, the scene laid in different parts of the college building. The first scene was in the room of Sophie More (Sophomore) on the 3rd day of Fall term. Sophie returns and finds bare rooms, and then some of the girls rush in and welcome her, college fashion. A freshman, Olivia Lattice Sage-Green, is introduced. Many excellent "hits" are made, especially on the freshman class, who, hearing they were to be alluded to as "green", decided to wear College caps and gowns of bright green. The sophomores learned of this and sent a request to the class not to appear in insignia of class. They wore them until inside the doors, then took them off. Olivia has the cap and gown like that worn by the freshmen. Sophie looks out of the window and sees "the Faculty on wheels", in allusion to the bicycle fad which broke out among the ladies of the faculty last fall. The frantic cries for "Mr. Wheeler" sound natural. The next scene is on 3rd Maid corridor, in front44 of Lecture room. Prof. Elyson (Math) who is in love with Sophie More meets her as she with a glass of milk in hand attempts to take possession of a step ladder. Result, the glass drops & breaks & milk is spilled. A maid comes along with a meal order & while she assists Sophie, Prof. holds the tray. As he is relieved Prof. de Labratoire (Chem.) enters and Sophie departs. Prof. E. declares his love for S. to de L. who, after his departure declares that he will circumvent E. and marry Sophie himself. The third scene is 2nd corridor, Phil. night. Victor Boreall bores Sophie, is introduced to Olivia and they part in a little huff. Mr. Ebenezer Brown Clipping, Sophie's guardian is also introduced. The stage represents the corridor nicely, fire-wall, stairs and all. Mr. Elyson has a dance with Sophie, afterwards Prof. de L. tries in vain to get Sophie to believe something about E. Then, in the College parlor Olivia writes a note to Boreall & seeing him coming, hurriedly rushes out, dropping it. She is seen by Miss Nina Tew, who is concealed behind the curtains. De L. enters, finds note & shows it to Sophie More, who enters as one from Prof. E. to Miss Eighty-seven, one of his old loves. The wording makes her think it his, and as he brings in her name, she is angry. The guardian enters and also becomes very angry. The 3rd Act is Sophie More's room in Exam.45 week. She reads questions in trig. and is overcome. The next scene is in College parlors again. Prof. E. sends his card to S. who has shunned him of late. She appears & he demands an explanation. She refuses, her guardian comes, & on demand of Prof. E. he together with De L. explain charges, which E. denies. Then Olivia & Boreall enter & she claims the note. Nina Terr declares she saw her drop it, E. is cleared, and De L. going out in a passion explodes. Sophie then has to choose whether she will marry E. N.T. says "elections must be in by noon" & S. says "I elect Mathematics". The next scene begins with a dance around a priest wearing a black robe covered with mathematical figures, by some girls in evening dress and an equal number inside huge balls, only head and legs projecting. Then the bridal couple enter and kneeling before the priest repeat the ceremony, promising to take each other "for better or for worse" "in flunks and exams" "in Bible lectures and chapel exhortations", in "tombstone and rice pudding" etc. The whole talk of Prof. E. was full of mathematical phrases and the entire play full of "hits" and "grinds" on Faculty and college. It was very good. Sunday Feb. 26. Had a very good sermon this morning by Dr. Brown of Philadelphia. His text was from Luke 19-5. His sermon was after somewhat46 the following plan. I. Introduction. Zacheus and Christ. II. Man's Human Nature. 1. There is always a best side to it. 2. Christ appeals to the best in man. 3. We may trust to & appeal to it also. III. Conclusion. Let the best in us conquer and trust Him as He trusts us. Fri. Mch.3. Went with Grace to a lecture on "Sociology" by Prof. Dike of Auburndale, Mass., one of the best authorities on Sociological questions and especially on divorce. Sat. Mch. 4. Studied most of the day. Had an essay interview at 3:15 P.M. Miss Nettleton. Went to a Hall play in the evening with Grace. It was "All the Comforts of Home" and very good. Sun. Mch. 5. Went to church in town with Grace. Heard Dr. True. Text Luke 14-18, Acts 10-22. I. "Have me excused". 1. Request of scribes & Pharasus. 2. Request of Sual at first. II. "What wilt thou have me to do, Lord?" 1. Paul's Question. 2. The Christian's Question. III. How the question is asked. 1. Without the disire to follow instructions. 47 2. With a desire to sin as much as allowable. 3. With a true desire of service. IV. Conclusion. Exhortation to follow Christ's commands, giving ourselves wholly to his service. Thu. Mch. 9. Stayed to prayer-meeting. Miss Samson lead subject, "Inward Strength". Fri. Mch. 10. Nothing going on this evening. Mary Lynch was up to study most of the evening. Sat. Mch. 11. Studied most all day. Read Paleon in the Museum for two hours this P.M. Grace was there at work. Grace and I made fudges and taffy in the evening. Mary Lynch was up. We also read "Dou Desiro" by Marion Crawford. Not very great success with our candy. Sun. Mch. 12. No Bible lecture today. Went to Reading Room a while after breakfast. Episcopal service conducted by Rev. Phelps of Wappinger's Falls, a small place near here. The sermon was not particularly brilliant, and the delivery poor. He was a young man, and will probably improve with age. This evening heard Miss Stella Bradford, Pres. of Smith Col. Assoc. for Christian work, talk on the work at Smith. It was very interesting. Wed. Mch. 15. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the chapel this evening. It was on painting. Thu. Mch. 16. Prayer meeting in Lecture room tonight, lead by Miss. Coman. It was much more interesting than in the chapel. Fri. Mch. 17. St. Patrick's day. Several maids wore green ribbons. 48 In the evening was a lecture on "Whittier" by Mr. Horace E. Lendder, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. He was a friend of Whittier. He is an elderly man with grayish beard and hair and looks like a business man. I did not attend the lecture as I was invited to a "Sugaring Off" at Miss Peckham's room in Strong Hall. It was a very pleasant affair. About twenty-five were there. Mary Lynch staid all night with Grace and I last night and tonight. Miss Moody, one of her roommates has gone home with the scarlet fever, and the other one because her mother is ill. Mary does not like to stay alone, and I think is afraid of the fever. There are three cases and four or five have been sent home. The papers state that there are twenty-five cases and there is quite a great deal of excitement. Sat. Mch. 18. Finished my essay for next week. Studied. Went to the last Hall Play in the evening with Grace and Mary Houghenout. Went early and got seats for them. It was "On Probation" and very good. The parts of Jonathan Silsbie by Miss Hastings and Lenhor Pedro Oliveira Y' Duarez by Miss Cobb were especially fine. Mary Lynch also staid tonight with Us. I got some oranges thes P.M. and we ate one each just before we went to bed, sat and talked until nearly 11:00 P.M. Sun. Mch. 19. Had no Bible class. At church had and extremely beautiful solo by Miss Perkins, an old girl who was here last night also & sang between acts at Hall play. Rev. Smythe of Hew Haven preached a very interesting49 sermon. Text was Heb. 11-13. I. Introduction (Greeting from Afar.) II. Greeting promises. 1. From near. 2. From afar. (Ex. polititian and statesman. Light of near Dec. light prevents seeing stars above.) III. Aspiration. 1. 2. IV. Faith. 1. What is it? 2. Effects. V. Conclusion. The chapel was prettily decorated with evergreens, potted daisies, and Easter Lillies. Thu. Mch. 23. Last recitation before vacation as College closes tomorrow at 3rd hr. Grace goes tomorrow. Mary Lynch is still staying with us nights. Fri. Mch. 24. Went to the depot with Grace and to town with Belle in the P.M. We went to a little art store down town where they had quite a few casts, some very pretty. Mary Lynch is to stay with me nights. We took a long cut to read. Sat. Mch. 25. Belle Freeman has gone to Albany to meet Mr. Miller who is to stay with her this week. Sun. Mch. 26. Went with Helen Peckham, Miss Henderson, Ernist Bush, Barnes, Dillow and an other girl to the Quaker church in the city. Had a very good talk50 by a man who looked very much like Mr. Burris. Walked home and it was very muddy. Mary staid in the room all day with a badly swollen face, caused by "La Freckla". Mon. Mch. 27. Went with Belle & Mr. M. to the Museum and Hall of Casts in the A.M. Read & wrote two letters in the P.M. Miss Pierce was up in the evening. Miss Foster called. Mary and I made fudges. They were good. Went down and took Belle a cup of cocoa after she was in bed and asleep. Tue. Mch. 28. Took a short walk in the morning, painted some sweet peas on a slate in the afternoon, then called on Miss Odell. IN the evening Mary, Miss Pierce and I made molasses candy and made a candle shade of pink paper for Mary. Wed. Mch. 29. Got a letter from Grace this A.M. Finished my white shawl. Had worn it before. Spent the evening with Miss Pierce & Mary L.in Mary's room and took quite a long walk. Did Art Hist. in the P.M. Thu. Mch. 30. Mended during the forenoon. Went to Room J a little while in the evening. Miss McCampbell called with some peppermint candy in the evening as I finished washing my hair. She was alone in her room & so staid quite a long time. I made fudges afterward. Belle went to the theatre with Mr. M. Came up and staid all night with me. Did not get here until about 11:00. I had made fudges earlier in the evening. Fri. Mch. 31. Went to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. Read some. Miss Pierce came up in the evening and staid a long time. Belle staid all night with me as Mary is still in town. Sat. Apr. 1. Wrote some letters, one to Dr. Ball. Mary L. came in from 51 town this A.M. but is going back. Miss Pierce & I spent most of the afternoon in her room with her. In the evening I made orange taffy and fudges. Lucy Pierce came up after ten O'clock. Belle staid all night with me. Sun. Apr. 2. Went to the Baptist church. Met Nell Higman just after I started and walked in and out with her. Prof. Braeq preached. He preached an excellent Easter resurrection sermon. His text was Math. 28-7. I. Introduction. II. Effect of Resurrection. 1. In Art. 2. In Poetry. 3. In History. III. The Resurrection. 1. Triumph of Good over Evil. 2. The Apostles always preached the resurrection. 3. A proof of our resurrection. IV. Conclusion. In the evening went to the Reading Room where Miss Foster asked me to go to the service in the Lecture Room with her. After that I went to her room and staid until nearly 9:30. Belle staid all night with me. Mon. Apr. 3. As I was waiting for the mail Nell Higman asked me if I did not want to take a tramp and as I did, Miss Henry, Nellie and I started at about 9:15. We walked to the ferry (about 3 mi.) took the ferry across the river, then went by a winding, round about road to Highland Station (about 2 mi.) then started to West Park. We walked 52 about four miles then took a short, steep path to the river and came by the R.R. track to the ferry. Then we took the ferry to P., took the car to Arlington and walked out to the college. We walked between 12 and 14 miles. Got to the college just in time to take a bath before dinner. In Highland we bought some crackers and cheese for our lunch & asked the clerk in the store how far it was to W.Park. He told us 4 mi. A little farther on we asked a boy and he told us 4 mi. or 4 1/2. One or two women told us 3 mi. or 3 to 4. At last it grew to 4 or 5 and we knew we had walked 4 miles from Highland. Mary Lynch said she had been up 7 or 8 times for me during the day without finding me. I went to her room about 8:00 o'clock after Belle had finished making fudges in my room for Mr. Miller, and staid all night with her. We did not go to bed until about 11:00 P.M. Lucy Pierce was in, in the evening & staid until almost that time. Tue. Apr. 4. Mary did not get up to breakfast but I did. The girls said Nell was very tired & Miss Henry said she was, but I do not feel badly at all. Walked to town and back in the afternoon. Grace came on the 4:00 o'clock train. Had a tood time, she says. Wed. Apr. 5. At work again. I only have Latin on Wednesdays and as Miss Green has not returned we had a cut in that. Had only Gyms. in all day. Nell Higman and I went nearby to Cedar Ridge just before lunch. Late to lunch in consequence. New library opened today for the first. Thu. Apr. 6. Another cut in Latin but a lesson to prepare. Mrs. 53 Kendrick had the prayer-meeting, subject "Love". Fri. Apr. 7. Belle, Grace and I went together to hear Paderewski. Our seats were not together. I sat near Miss Young. I never appreciated music so much before. It was grand. I never thought there was so much music in a piano. I can see now what is meant by a musician's interpreting the feeling of the composer. Paderewski seems to me, when compared with the others I have heard, like an excellent elocutionist compared with a stumbling reader in a reading class in a country school. He responded to several encores. I am so glad to have heard him. This year, and indeed my whole life, seems full of blessings. Sat. Apr. 8. Studied most of the day without accomplishing as much as I ought. Had a snow storm last night and several thunder-storms today. Weather quite warm in the P.M. In the evening went down to get the German from Miss Phinney and stayed a long time. Then copied it, took my book down to Annie Brown and staid there until 9:35. When I returned Grace was in bed. Sun. Apr. 9. Had an excellent sermon today by of Atlanta, Ga. His text was Col. 2-9, 10. I. Intro. 1. Animals & vegetables form equation with their constituents. 2. Man does not. II. Completion of Man. 1. Christ an atmosphere. 54 2. Christ vs. Religion. 3. Christ solves of all problems. 4. Christ all in all. 5. We never outgrow Christ. III. Conclusion. (I omitted to describe Paderewski in the proper place and will do so here. He is a trifle above medium height, rather slender, has a slight, brown mustache and long auburn (almost red) hair. His hands are very small for a man and fairly fly over the keys. His manner is not at all affected. He plays entirely without notes, and seems to forget himself while playing. He responded very kindly to encores, but seemed bored by applause. I have heard that he was married when quite young but soon lost his wife, and is now engaged to a young girl who has not yet come out in society.) Belle and I took a walk after dinner. Went up on Sunset Hill and sat down on the bench there. We each told the story of our life as we might imagine it to be. Mon. Apr. 10. Had my second physical exam. Have gained in everything, especially chest expansion and strength of legs. Wed. Apr. 12. Had an illustrated art lecture on the galleries of Europe. Went with Grace and Mary Lynch. Fri. Apr. 14. My birthday. Twenty-three today. It does not seem possible. Got a letter from home stating a box was 55 on the way. Got the box in the afternoon. It contained a very pretty dress of printed muslin from Edna and mother and some cake and cookies. I also received a lovely bunch of carnations from Grace. After chapel I had Mary Lynch and Belle Freeman come up and Florence Foster came in and we had a cup of cocoa and some cake. All thought it delicious cake. Belle, Grace, Miss Foster and I attended a concert together. It was a recital by Prof. Bowman and Mr. Sauvage. The organ music by Prof. Bowman was grand and the vocal music by Mr. Sauvage was excellent too. His son played his accompaniments. Took Miss Henderson some cake when I returned her spoons which I had borrowed. Sat. Apr. 15. It rains. Studied in A.M. Went to town with Belle in the P.M. It rained part of the time we were in town. Studied in Belle's room until 9:15 in the evening. Then came up & made fudges. Mary L. was up. Sun. Apr. 16. Heard Rev. Mr. Beckwith of , Maine, preach this morning. Text was John I. I. Introduction. Character of Peter. 1. Before he became a "man of rock". 2. After he became a "man of rock". II. Change of name & change in character. 1. In several Bible characters. 2. Possible in all characters. 56 3. Christ sees good in all warrant change. 4. To see faults necessary to effect change. 5. Change possible by the power of God. III. Exhortation to change by the help of that power. Tue. Apr. 18. Belle and I walked to town & back last hour in the afternoon. Late to dinner. Wed. Apr. 19. Belle and I again walked to town and back in the afternoon. Thu. Apr. 20. Attended prayer-meeting with Grace. Miss Jones talked on Robert Moffat & his work in S. Africa. Fri. Apr. 21. No more Gyms. Hurrah for Ex. out of doors. Sat. Apr. 22. Nellie Higman and I started a little after nine o'clock for flowers. We had a lunch which the housekeeper of the Strong, "Mrs. Barbour", gave Nell. We took the ferry to Highland and then walked about two miles, perhaps more, up the track, climbing the hills for flowers. We found hepatica, blood-root and a great deal of Dutch-man's breeches. Got back to the ferry at 2:15 and walked from the city home, taking the car from the ferry up into the city. Had a lovely time. After dinner took Miss Underhill some flowers & stayed until chapel time. Miss Learned, who is a member of Beta, could not go to the social meeting tonight so asked Grace to go in her place & take Belle and me. We enjoyed it, though I was never in 57 such a crowd in my life. The play was "The Blue & the Crimson", composed by Miss E.K. Adams. It is a college play and very good. Sun. Apr. 23. Had Dr. Riggs first Bible Lecture. It was very good. Dr. Riggs is from Auburn Theological Seminary. It was on John XIV. He is fine. The sermon was by Dr. Gregg of Brooklyn. It was on the differences of position in Heaven. The text was I. Cor. 3. 14-15. He holds that there is a difference, not in social position exactly, but in capability of enjoyment, and in the brightness of the crowns of the saints, that while eternal life is the gift of Christ, by faith in Him and by grace, that the reward will be porportional to the goodness of the person while on earth. He reasons from analogy and from the scriptures. While I agree with him in the main, I do not believe, as he seemed to, that we should strive for reward. A Japanese, Mr. Narusee [(?) am not sure about the spelling, that is how it sounds] spoke to us this evening at 7:30, on the Progress of Christianity in Japan. He gave a very interesting talk. Wed. Apr. 26. Between dinner and chapel Mrs. J. Wells Champney, whose daughter is in the Freshman class, addressed the students on the subject of the Messiah Home in New York. Mrs. Champney is quite a prominent writer and her husband is an artist. She spoke58 of the origin of the work, it being stated by the girls of a S.S. class in Dr. Crozier's church (the church of the Messiah) who wished to do something to help the children. They made fancy articles and held a fair at which they made $600. They then made their mothers directors of a day nursery, which was not a success because it was not what was needed in that part of the city. Out of this grew the home for children whose mothers had to work and could not care for their children. The mothers now pay $1.00 per week for their children's board, the board really costing about $3.25. There are 34 children in the home and over 100 applicants. The directors desire to enlarge accomodations. At 8:00 o'clock I attended a spread given by Miss Gallaher in Miss Scott's parlor. Misses Scott, Moore, Albright, Ethridge, Thornton, Perley, Bainbridge, Latham, Jarnagin, Strait (Specials) & Miss Cobb, (senior) were there. We had a conversation party, then (Smith's) ice cream & fancy cakes were served, and we had to depart soon after, having spent a delightful evening. Thu. Apr. 27. Got up at 4:45 A.M., dressed and went down for breakfast at 5:25. Had to wait so long for a maid that had no time to eat. Swallowed a cup of coffee & a few mouthsful & started. Were to have started at 5:45 but it was after 6:00 when we left the college. The steamer (Mary Powell) was late, so we were in time. Of course it rained and was cold. 59 Enjoyed the scenery going down very much. It is grand. Sat on the after deck most of the time. Was with Miss Henderson, Smith, Wood and some other girls. Mr. McLean, Miss Henderson's friend, was on board and with us most of the time. We landed at Newburg and West Point, going down. Arrived at the dock at 125th St. New York about noon, I think. Stayed there until about three, after the Pres. passed up the river, when we went down to 22nd St. thus passing the whole length of the fleet. There a great many landed so the boat was not so crowded after that. Then we passed the whole fleet again on the other side, and on back to the college. It stopped raining a little after noon but was not very clear. The ships were all grand and terrible. We saw some ocean steamers at their docks as we passed down. The river was full of boats of every description and the shore was lined with people, especially where there was a little hill, there would be a sea of heads as far as the top. The three Spanish caravels made in imitation of Columbus' ships were very interesting. They were an exact imitation of the Columbian ships except for oars & the ships were painted to look as if there were oars. The British ships, especially the Blake excited much interest, as did the French, one of which had an ugly looking beak on 60 the brow. The Brazilian ships were fine. The French were painted black, most of the others white. Our own "White Squadron " was not inferior to the others. A small white vessel which was low in the water and had terrets fore and aft, was very interesting. Ten nations were represented. The sailors of the Sea Adler and the Kaiserin Augusta two German ships cheered enthusiastically as the boats passed. We did not get back to the college until about 9:00 P.M. Were very tired but so glad we went. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. Studied most all day. Attended the lecture in the evening with Miss Peckham, Grace and Miss Foster. The lecture was by Helen Davies Brown a former student and a graduate. The subject was Geo. William Curtis and the lecture excellent. After the lecture we went to Art Hall where the Hall of Casts & museum were beautifully decorated and a promenade concert took place. Lemonade was served at stands in the museum and tea, coffee, biscuits and salad, cakes and ice cream in the Hall of Casts (North room). The rooms were beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Ed. Lewis was there, a guest of Miss Pellet, but I did not meet him. Grace looked beautiful in her new dress. Sat. Apr. 27. Studied & copied Paleon most of the day. Went rowing in the P.M. Boats put out yesterday for61 the first. Sun. Apr. 30. Bible lecture as usual. Dr. Riggs is fine. Enjoy them so much. Sermon (Episcopal service) by Rev. Joseph Blanchard, Rector of St. James, Philadelphia. Text was "Lord, I believe. Help thou mine unblief". Mark IX - 24. I. Introduction. II. Struggle between faith and doubt. 1. In the world. 2. In the heart. III. Effect of the Struggle. (Great benefit of struggle from doubt to faith) IV. Conclusion. (There is ground for faith) It was an excellent sermon. Tue. May 2. Am elected at Keuka. Am very glad. Thu. May 4. We dissected lobsters in Paleontology. It was very interesting. Fri. May 5. Went to an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen. It was on Gothe's architecture. Had one also on Wednesday evening on Renaissance architecture. After lecture called on Misses Scott, Odell, & Sill, but Miss Sill was the only one in. Sat. May 6. After chapel called on Miss Galaher but she was engaged. Made fudges, good. Sun. May 7. Had Bible Lecture as usual. Dr. Biggs is fine. No services in college. Did not go to town. Neither did Grace. Wed. May 10. Art Lecture on "Master Pieces". Very good. Prof. Van Ingen's last this year. 62 Sat. May 13. The class in Paleontology was to gave gone to Rondout on the excursion for fossils today but it rained all day so did not go. Annie Brown is ill. Stayed most of the P.M. with her. Belle was taken sick at dinner. I spent most in the evening. Read some from Walt Whitman to her. She was prejudiced against him, so I did not tell her the author until after she had comfessed she liked him. Made fudges afterward. There were excellent. Sun. May 14. No Bible Lecture this A.M. Dr. Riggs could not be here. Am sorry. Sermon by Rev. Bruce, a M.E. clergyman of New York city. His text was Gal. 2-1. I. Introduction. 1. Christ has a work for each of us. 2. Fusion of work and self. II. Personality. 1. Influence of. 2. Use of. 3. Result of. a. Self prominence. b. Self suppression. 4. Union of self-prominence and self-suppression necessary. a. To true charity. b. To true living. 5. Christ possessed this union. III. Conclusion. Exhortation to unite these qualities. 63 Had an excellent talk by Miss Butler of Yonkers on the Yonkers Institute. It was very interesting. Sat. May 20. Have been out twice this week to ride with Annie Brown on her wheel. Rode quite a way alone. Have rowed quite a little too. This afternoon Grace, Florence Foster and I started, after I had attended part of the May concert, (which, by-the-way, was good but quite long) for College hill. We went first to town where I got a College pin, then went to Smith's for ice-cream, then to the hill. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful. The R.R. bridge can be seen plainly and the mountains around are beautiful, especially those across the river. The building on College hill is in Grecian style, mainly. It has Doric pillars. Returned too late for dinner. I cut chapel. Felt a little tired and it was so warm. Sun. May 21. Had Bible Lecture. I like Dr. Riggs more and more every time I hear him. The sermon was by Rev. Robinson, ex-President of Brown University, now Prof. of Ethics, Chicago Univ. The class in Ethics here uses his text-book. He is a fine old man, bald, with a fringe of white hair and a few white burnsides. Quite tall and slender. Hist text was Math. 13-54, 57. The sermon was quite good. Last night the Sopho. had their tree ceremonies in the Gym. All was kept secret before. They paraded from the south64 over to the gym. dressed in white, some of them to represent ghosts. "There was levity by night". Wed. May 24. Walked to town and back this morning. A cool, lovely morning. Fri. May 26. The Greek play at last! Belle Freeman and I went together as Miss Foster has invited Grace to go with her. Prof. Leach asked the girls to wear evening dress and remove their hats. Although it rained some a great many of the girls did, so the Opera House looked very pretty. The programs were printed in red, with the seal of the college, and tied with red ribbons. They were printed in Greek. The play was grand. The music was by members of Seidl's Orchestra. Miss Bartlet as Creon, and Miss Slade as Antigone were the stars. They were fine. The costumes were as nearly like the original Greek as could be made after the most research. The expenses of the play were about $2000. It was a success in every way. The papers are full of it. I am so glad I attended. It is part of an education. Although it was given in Greek (for the first time in this country) the acting and intonation was so good that I could follow it, having read the play before in English. Sat. May 27. Belle's sister, Mary Freeman, is here for the forenoon and she, Belle, and I went over to the Gym. and had a good swim. Of course, as it was very first attempt, I could do but little swimming, but I gained 65 confidence and can take a few strokes alone. Sun. May 28. Our last Bible lecture by Dr. Riggs. I am so sorry. I like him so much. The sermon was by Rev. Ludlow of Arlington, New Jersey. It was an excellent sermon on the power and education of the will. Fri. June 2. Recitations over for the year. I do not know whether to be glad or sorry. The year has passed very quickly and pleasantly. It is probably the pleasantest year I shall ever know. I hope I shall do better service for it. Sat. June 3. Went bathing in the swimming tank with Belle in the morning. Studied Paleontology. Grace and I went out on the lake and studied Art Hist. part of the afternoon. In the evening I attended the senior "Side Show" in Philaleathean Hall and afterward the auction down stairs in the Gym. Sat near Miss Beers and she asked me to go to the cafe on 3rd and have ice cream with her afterward. Sun. June 4. Neither Grace or I went to town to church. As it is my last Sunday with Grace I want to see as much of her as possible. Grace, Belle and I read "Beggars All" by Dougall all the morning aloud. No Bible lecture. Read again in the afternoon, then grace and I sang and talked after dinner. Grace sat with me in chapel. We staid to prayer meeting. Prof. Dwight lead. Mon June 5. Exam. in Latin. Not very hard, fair. 66 Tue. June. 6. Exam. in Paleontology in the afternoon at the Geo. Lab. Miss Foster asked Grace and me down to her room between diner and chapel to eat stawberries. We had a very pleasant time. Wed. June 7. Exams in English and Art History. Grace goes tomorrow night. She has been packing tonight. Thu. June 8. Grace went on the 8:05 train tonight. How I hated to have her go, knowing that we will never meet again as we have, never be together as we have been this year. I never can find a friend I shall care for as I do for Grace. How I would like to come back next year. I am afraid I should be a little jealous to have her rooming with someone else. Florence Foster and I went to the lodge & there she met some other girls who were going and they took a carriage to the depot. She expected to take a car, but it did not come and the carriage did. I went to chapel afterward. Dr. Taylor presided and gave us such a good talk. I felt quite mournful & sad to think I was not coming back. I came upstairs and found Grace's trunk keys. I wrote to her and sent them. Fri. June 9. German exam. was long but fair. Was invited over to the Hall to Miss Mitchell's room to a spread at 8:30 P.M. Took my n.g. and staid all night. Had a very pleasant time. Misses Henderson, Wood, Agne, Bush, Brown, Delaney, Peckham, Cornell, Dello, Mitchell (of course), Smith & I were there. Helen Peckham, Miss Cornell, Carrie67 Brown & Marion Mitchell gave the spread. We had strawberries & cream, cakes & candies for refreshments. Misses Wood, Delaney & I had a parlor together for the night. I am forgetting. I went with Belle Freeman to the depot. She went very early. Annie Brown had not succeededin getting the train she wanted and was still at the depot, so I saw her again. Waited some time for Belle, then came back and ordered some Greek play pictures at Vail's. Sat. June 10. Went with Miss Beers, '94, to Smith's for dinner. There we met her friend Mr. Halff and Mr. Martin. I should have felt guilty if Miss Beers had not been a junior & an old girl & so a fit chaperone. Had a lovely dinner then went for a row on the Hudson. The river was beautiful. Mr. Martin and I rowed first then Miss Beers and Mr. Halff. Miss Beers and I could both row better than the gentlemen. Mr. Halff blistered his hands badly. Miss Beers and I were each presented with a pound box of chocolates. They are excellent. Got back to the college at 8:45 P.M. about. Was very tired, but had had a good time. Miss Beers, Miss Henderson, Miss Kirschner, & Helen were in my room the rest of the evening. Helen staid all night with me. Next Saturday I will be home. How good it seems. Sun. June 11. Helen did not get up to breakfast. Tried to make up the sleep I made her lose by getting up Sat. morning at 5:05, thinking it was 7:05 and going down to her room. I brought her some breakfast. 68 The Baccelaureate sermon was by Pres. Taylor. The text was Luke 13-20, 21. It was a fine sermon. He spoke of the unrest, seeking for self-glorification and tendency toward organization of the present hour in contrast to Christ's more personal and self-forgetful methods of spreading the truth, introducing it like [learn] in the lump & leaving it to [learn] the whole lump. In the evening we had an Organ Recital. I called on Miss Foster and Miss Underhill before supper. Mon. June 11. Helen, Miss Brown and I had a Kodak taken in a boat in the morning. Then I packed and sent my box by freight. In the afternoon Helen and I went to town. Had some ice cream at Smith's for the last time. Attended the commencement concert in the evening with Misses Smith, Foster and Beers. Miss Beers and I made fudges after the concert. Tue. June 12. Class day. The exercises took place in the afternoon. Sophomores & Freshmen sat in the gallery, Juniors and Seniors down stairs. As the classes formed the Sophs were given small silver pencils by the seniors and the Freshmen slates, pencils & sponges. On the slates in gold letters was the following, A Problem given X = 96 (X + 3Yrs) g > 93a + 94b + 95c to find value of z As no place was reserved for the specials, I went 69 with the freshmen and secured one of the slates. The girls senior class wore beautiful dresses. The exercises consisted of music, an address of welcome by Miss Cutting president of '93, and the class history. This latter included the singing of many songs by the class. Then the procession of classes in their order went to the class tree near the door of the north wing. A matting was spread from the door of the south wing to the tree and a platform built at the tree. The exercises then consisted of the presentation of the spade by the seniors & its acceptance by the juniors and the burial of the class records. I stayed at the Strong to supper with Helen Peckham. Wed. June 13. Commencemewnt day. Exercises at 10:00 A.M. Sat in gallery with Helen Peckham. The procession consisting of Marshall, President in cap & gown & Pres. of Trustees, Faculty, teachers, alumni, Marshall '93 looked very pretty. The girls of '93 were in simple white muslins. The exercises consisted of music, essays, presentation of diplomas by Prexie. Thu. June 14. Got up early and took the 5:45 car. Started from Poughkeepsie at 7:00 A.M. Got in Albany about 9:20. Prof. Ellis met me a the depot and took me first to the capital. We spent some time there & I enjoyed it very much. Saw the sword which LaFayette presented to Washington, the original Emancipation Proclamation, and the papers found70 in Maj. Andre's boots. Went to Mrs. Ellis'. They have a very pleasant home on Elm St. next door but [...] to the [Governor's] mansion. Stayed until 2:35 P.M. & went on to Syracuse. Helen Peckham & Mrs. & Miss Henderson were on the train & went as far as Utica with me. Cousin Nell met me at the depot. Had a very pleasant time at her house. She wanted me to saty over until Monday. Met Mr. Van Vechton, formerly of Elmira, there. Was very much surprised to see him. He boards next door to Nellie's St. Sat. June 16. Started for home at 9:10 A.M. Saw Charlie Fisher & Prof. Woodland at Canandaigua depot. Got home at 3:00. Sun. June 17. Went to Ch. & S.S. Had to teach a S.S. class & lead Y.P.S.C.E. Thad Henderson [N.]B. is home. Tue. July 11. Went to Elmira Saturday the 24th. Was sorry I did not go Friday as it was the closing day of School no. 4 and I could have seen the teachers and scholars. Went to the photograph gallery in the afternoon with Emma & the children, Ora & Mrs. Newman. Emma & the children had their pictures together. Sunday went to church and S.S. also Junior, A.C.F. and church in the evening. Saw a great many peple I knew. Mr. Denney asked Miss Bishop and I to take charge of the Junior meeting and when we refused, made the announcement that we would. We did go, but did not take71 charge as we used. I was asked to read the lesson and did so. Mr. Denney called upon both of us for speeches. I said a few words but Miss B. said she made her speech when she first came back. Monday morning June 26 Lute called for a little while and stopped, again, in the evening. Monday afternoon Emma and I went down to the Westside St. R.R. took a car and rode to the Industrial grounds. Before we got there it was raining in torrents and [...] me in and open car. Just after we started back we had to transfer to a closed car, Emma dropped her handkerchief into a mud puddle, and we both got our feet wet. By the time we got back to Water St. the sun was shining again as brightly as ever. We did some shopping, had some ice-cream and started to walk back. When we had about reached Freedman's Market it commenced to rain again and we took shelter under his awning. After a time we took a car and reached home wet as rats. Tuesday P.M. went down to uncle Charles. Stayed to supper. Tuesday evening Lute called and spent the evening. He tried to get some ice-cream but failed, so got candy, oranges and bananas. Wednesday evening went to prayer-meeting. Spent most of the day at Ora's. Mr. & Mrs. Carey were baptized after prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon Ora & I went over to72 Mrs. Vernoy's and stayed to supper. John came over to supper. Lute spent the evening with Emma and I. Friday went to the Church & S.S. picnic. Had a very pleasant time. Intended going to Hattie Crane's on the 7:00 o'clock motor but did not. Came home Saturday. Sunday had to teach a S.S. class. Mr. Streett preached in the evening at Pres. Ch. Union services. Tuesday, July 4th Lute spent the day here. We went through the glen in the afternoon. Lute went home at 12:02. Thursday evening went to prayer meeting with mother. Sunday went to church and S.S., C.E. and ch. in the evening. Services in the evening were at the M.E. ch. Mr. Kellogg preached. Monday mother went to Elmira on the 3:00 P.M. train. After that Edna & I went rowing in the canal in Frank James' boat. July 13. Yesterday morning at 8:25 Edna and I started for Watkins. Stopped on our way at the P.O. and I got a check for $25 from Dr. Patterson. Got to Watkins Court House at 9:10. Spent the day at Aunt Hat's. Inez was there, & Carrie too. Started back at 7:00 P.M. and got here at 7:45. Walked. Had a very pleasant day. Have baked bread & cleaned the floor today, & hemmed Edna's white dress, skirt. It is very warm. Fri. July 24. Emma, Ora and the children came down on the eleven o'clock train. Edna went down to Lutie's on the same train. Father went down the lake73 with her, because she did not feel very well and had a large satchel to carry. It was well he did for the boat did not stop at Dey's Landing and he had to say all he could to get them to. They finally did and Lutie was there to meet Edna. Father walked back from Watkins. In the evening, yesterday Ora, Emma and I went down the canal for a row. Had a lovely time. Edna and I were down Wednesday night and found the boat full of water which had rained in. Mr. Jones baled it out for us and locked up the boat for us again when we came back. Tuesday I went to Watkins on the 6:27 train & came back on the 8:00 in the evening to get some graining color for father. Went up to aunt Hat's for a few minutes. Today Emma, Ora and mother have gone to Watkins on the 11:00 A.M. train & will come back at 8:00, leaving the children with me. This afternoon I took them up on the hill for a little while. Fri. July 28. Delia come at 3:00 P.M. & stayed until morning. Sat. July 29. Emma & the children went home to Elmira today. Sun. July 30. Had to give a short talk on Geography of Greece illustrated by map. Thu. Aug. 3. Am going to Horsehead & Elmira at 9:00 A.M. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to Horseheads the 2nd at 9:00. Hattie Craver met me at the depot and we went to her house. In the evening went down town. Hattie had the tooth ache 74 badly all the evening. The next day, Friday, I took the car in the afternoon for Elmira. When I got there I found Emma was to go to Elgin Saturday morning if she heard from John. She & I went down town and I did a little shopping. She got a telegram from John about 7:00 A.M., telling her to come and she had to pack her trunk and get ready to go. John and I were pulling on her trunk-strap to get it tighter when it broke and it took John until nearly twelve o'clock to fix it. I made fudges earlier in the evening. (Aug. 5) We got up at 4:00 A.M. Saturday morning and went to the depot with Emma. John Vernoy and I went and Ora went back to bed. Emma started at 5:40. In the aforenoon Ora and I went down town and did some shopping. In the afternoon we laid down & Ora did not get up until 5:00 o'clock. In the evening Lute came in and we made fudges. He is working in Corning & came home for Sunday. The fudges were better than those the night before. (Aug. 6.) Ora invited Lute to dinner Sunday. He came and in the afternoon invited me to take a drive. Had a very pleasant time. Taught Mr. Stuart's S.S. class in the morning. Lute came home from church with us in the evening & sat on the porch a little while. (Aug. 7.) Ora and I went over to Mrs. Vernoy's to dinner. After dinner I went down to Uncle Charlie's a few minutes, then took the 5:50 train home. Ora went to the depot with me. 75 (Aug. 10.) Went down to Keuka to Association (Young People's Day) and Assembly. Was elected Secretary of Young People's Association. In the evening read a paper on the "Arms of the Junior Work". Mrs. Thompson invited me to stay with her while there and I did so, enjoying myself very much. The next morning at 8:00 o'clock I attended a meeting of the Execution Board in Dr. Ball's room. The exercises of the day were very good. The services in the morning were conducted by Rev. Dixon of Brooklyn & in the afternoon was a speech by Col. L.F. Copeland on "Seeing the Elephant". I came away on the 6:00 o'clock boat. Rev. & Mrs. Denny came at the same time. They also went at the same time I did. Aug. 17. Gave Mina Maderis her fourth, and Edna her second lesson in painting. Went to Watkins Monday and took a lesson in painting of Mrs. Hughey. The Saturday before started to walk down to see her in the morning. Got a ride with Mr. Hamilton. Coming back rode with Henry Jackson & got home before nine o'clock. Fri. Aug. 25. Edna went to Elmira yesterday. Lute came on the 6:27 P.M. train tonight and went home at 12:03. Mon. Aug. 28. Edna came home at 6:00 o'clock. Fri. Sept. 1. Got my books & lamp packed and sent to Keuka. Mattie Slauson came last night. She & Edna have gone to Watkins today. Mon. Sept. 4. Started on the 6:38 train for Keuka. Mr. Richardson76 met me in Penn Yan and we soon started for the College. Arrived there, but found my room not in proper condition to move in yet. Decided to take a 3rd floor room because it was larger and had two windows. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's and stayed to dinner. Unpacked and settled all the afternoon. After supper walked with the Misses Ball, went to their room where we had teacher's meeting later. They were kind to me. Tue. Sept. 5. Had chapel at 9:00 A.M. The day is taken up in registering, so I settled all the forenoon, attended teacher's meeting at 1:00 P.M. and started for Penn Yan on the 2:00 o'clock stage. Went to see Helen & Mrs. Goldsmith and did my shopping. Came back just in time to get some supper. Then went to Mrs. Thopmson's and she and I went in bathing. Had a very pleasant time. Fri. Sept. 8. Work is very pleasant and the week has passed very quickly. I have Elementary English, U.S. History, Geography, Spelling and Penmanship. Went to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner, stayed at Helen's until the 7:05 train and went home. Sat. Sept. 9. Canned tomatoes, helped do up plums, ate fruit, went down to Aunt Catharine's. Sun. Sept. 10. Went to Church & S.S. In the evening read a paper at the 6th anniversary of the founding of our C.E. Society. Mon. Sept. 11. Came to Pann Yan on the 6:38 train. Train 1/2 hour late at Havana. Prof. Spooner came to77 the Knapp house for me and I rode with him to the college. Mrs. Marsh called again this P.M. for her matting. Brought me a beautiful bunch of geraniums. I gave the Misses Ball some of the peaches I brought from home. Wed. Sept. 13. Went with the Misses Ball for a walk at 4:00 o'clock. We walked as far as Mrs. Merritt's (she is one of the college trustees) and called on her. She is a very pleasant, motherly, woman, and gave us some peaches when we came away. Thu. Sept. 14. Attended a reception this evening given to the students. Had quite a pleasant time. Sat. Sept. 16. Went to Penn Yan on the eleven o'clock boat. Did a little shopping and came back at half past one. The Misses Ball took that boat up the lake to visit friends at Pultney. Took the 3:30 P.M. boat and went up as far as Crosby's and came back on the Mary Belle at 6:00 P.M. It was cold and rainy coming back, but I enjoyed it quite well. Sun. Sept. 17. Went to church. Mr. Taylor, who is supplying the pulpit in Dr. Ball's absence, preached. The services were nearly an hour and a half long. Neglected to say that Thursday, as the Misses Ball and I started for a walk we met Mr. Richardson, who asked 78 us to take a ride. We had a very pleasant drive, came back and took a row on the lake. After supper took quite a long walk. Tue. Sept. 19. After four o'clock the Misses Ball and I took a delightful row on the lake. After supper we went for a walk, then I went to Mrs. Thompson's for a short time. Thu. Sept. 21. Had a half holiday to allow the students to attend the Penn Yan Fair. In the afternoon I went over to Mrs. Marsh's, to Mrs. Thompson's and rowing in Mrs. Thompson's boat. Miss Stevens went with me, and we went up a little above Scofield's. Had a lovely row. Fri. Sept. 22. After 4:00 o'clock the Misses Ball and I rowed down to Mrs. Merritt's to return a basket. She gave us some excellent grapes. Got back just in time for supper. Sat. Sept. 23. Edna came on the afternoon boat. We took a short row in the evening. Sun. Sept. 24. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's for a walk with Edna. Called on the Misses Ball. Mon. Sept. 25. Edna & I took breakfast at Mrs. Thompson's, as Edna had to start by our breakfast time. She went to Penn Yan with Mr. Inghart. Sat. Sept. 30. Went rowing yesterday afternoon, this forenoon & this afternoon with Miss Ella Ball. Had a very pleasant row. In the P.M. went & got some grapes at Mr. Brewster's & Mrs. Marsh packed a ten pound basket for me to send to Grace. There were 5 different79 kinds and the basket looked very pretty. Mr. Thompson brought the frame for my screen this P.M. while I was out on the lake. It is very nice. Stayed to tea at Mrs. Marsh's and spent the evening with Miss Ball. Sun. Oct. 1. Dr. Ball is home & preached today. Communion Sunday. In the afternoon Miss Ella Ball and I took some books and went down by the lake in a sunny place and read. Then we took a long walk and did not return until almost time for supper. I lead the A.C.F. meeting. Tue. Oct. 3. Had a faculty meeting and suspended Mande Walker indefinately, Marie for two weeks, and Miss Gardner from certain privileges. At the meeting yesterday Mr. Smith appeared before the faculty and answered charges made against him. He presented his resignation. It was referred to the proper authorities. Fri. Oct. 6. Heard my Physical Geography at 8:00 A.M. and took the one o'clock stage for Penn Yan. Took the 2:07 train and went up to Elmira. Got me a dress and went down to Ora's. Lute was over and we made fudges in the evening. Took Sat. Oct. 7. the early morning train for home. Was at home until Sun. Oct. 8. Sunday morning then took the train for Penn Yan. Walked up from Penn Yan. Got to the college just as they were finishing dinner. Went for a walk in the P.M. with the Misses Ball. Lute gave me "The Prince of India". Thur. Oct. 12. Examinations in Elementary English this P.M. Went for a row as usual afterward.80 Tue. Oct. 17. Went directly after dinner to Penn Yan to Maggie McMaster's funeral. She was killed in the R.R. accident last Friday, at Jackson, Mich. Drove down with Mrs. Mitchell's horse. Got back a few minutes late for Physical Geography recitation. The class was waiting for me, however. The funeral was held in the Pres. church. It was largely attended. The flowers were lovely. Fri. Oct. 20. Expected mother tonight on the stage but she did not come. Sat. Oct. 21. Mother came at 2:30 P.M. Was very glad to see her. Sun. Oct. 22. Did not go to church. Mother didn't care to. Went to A.C.F. but she did not. Mon. Oct. 23. Mother took the stage this noon for Penn Yan, from there the boat for Aunt mary's. Fri. Oct. 27. Intended to cross the Lake to Aunt Mary's tonight but it was too rainy. Prof. Bean returned. Sat. Oct. 28. Painted some this A.M. The Misses Ball called in the evening, also Miss Effie Jones. Fri. Nov. 3. Took the 1:00 o'clock stage and went home. Met Lutie Yost on the train. She was going to our house. Sun. Nov. 5. Lutie stays over Sunday. It rained yesterday almost all day. Mr. Becker and Mr. Frank Miller called and we went to church with them. Heard of Belle Freeman through Mr. M. Mon. Nov. 6. Took the 6:38 A.M. train for Penn Yan. Rode up to the College with Prof. Spooner. Wed. Nov. 8. Went rowing with Miss Ball last night & tonight. The weather is lovely for November. 81 Fri. Nov. 10. Intended to take the steamer "West Branch" this P.M. for Finton's, but as we were to have an important faculty meeting at 4:00 P.M. decided to wait until later. Frank Bengler rowed me across to Finton's after four o'clock. It was a lovely day, not cold, lake smooth. Uncle Elias had been to the landing for me but went home after the last boat came. I walked up and got there about 6:00 P.M. Aunt Mary had hardly given me up. How I enjoyed my visit! Aunt Mary and Uncle Elias were both lovely, and I had Jersey milk and good things to eat. When I came away Aunt Mary gave me a can of milk, besides the Sat. Nov. 11. gingham for an apron for mother. I had to come back Saturday. Got to the landing (Uncle brought me) and found that maybe the boat wouldn't stop, so Lora, at whose house I stopped, got a boy to row me across the lake to Northrup's where I waited a little while, then took the "Lulu" home. Went to the grocery, got some crackers and had crackers and milk for supper. Fri. Nov. 17. Painted a little this P.M. Took a long walk with Miss Ella Ball. Sat. Nov. 18. Painted in the A.M. Went to Penn Yan in P.M. Got an oil stove. 82 Sun. Nov. 20. Heard Mr. Griffin preach this A.M. Went with fifteen others to the Country House to a meeting this P.M. Myself and nine others rode in Mr. Richardson's stage. Mrs. Milspaugh, father and daughter, the two Smith girls, Aileen Mitchell, Lora March, Mr. Richardson and myself. Mr. R. lead the meeting. Had a good meeting. The view from the hill this side of the country house is fine, since a lake can be seen. Didn't go to A.C.F. this evening. Thu. Nov. 23. Last class exercises of the term today. Class exams. today and tomorrow. Rejents' next week. This evening Myra Smith came to my door and handed me a plate, saying that the girls were having a little supper and wished me to share it. The plate contained bread & butter, salmon, jelly, cream puffs, two kinds of cake, fudges and some canned peaches. I enjoyed it very much. It also contained a card with the names of the four girls, Misses Coleman, Gardiner, Smith and Van Worner. Sat. Nov. 25. Painted owls' heads all the morning. Miss Julia Ball and I went down to Mrs. Merritt's soon after dinner (she sent her carriage for us) and spent the afternoon. We met Mrs. Stuart of Penn Yan. Had a very pleasant time and came back about seven o'clock in the carriage. Had music. Called on Miss Coleman this evening. 83 Wed. Nov. 29. Have had Rejent's all the week. Elementary English today. My classes have all done well. Went home tonight. Rode down to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner. Thu. Nov. 30. Thanksgiving Went to church in the morning. Our whole family was invited to Col. Clanharty's to dinner to meet Capt. Robert Clanharty and his wife, our Scotch cousins. We all like them very much. He is Captain of the vessel Wray Castle, at present in New York harbor loading with case oil for Shanghai, China. They will not reach there before May. They called at our house. Went back to New York on the 8:00 P.M. train. Sun. Dec. 3. Col. Clanharty and Mary Williams were at our house to dinner today. Wed. Dec. 6. Gave Mina Madieris another painting lesson. Thu. Dec. 7. Went to Elmira on the 3:00 o'clock train. Did a little shopping and went to Ora's. Fri. Dec. 8. Ora and I went down town shopping in the morning and did not get back until after 12:00. In the P.M. went over to the school house. Was glad to see teachers and scholars and they seemed glad to see me. Lute came in in the afternoon and stayed a little while. In the evening we took a sleigh ride. The sleighing was not very good but we had a very pleasant time. Sat. Dec. 9. Came home at 11:00 o'clock. Had the picture84 of our family taken in the afternoon. Tue. Dec. 12. Took the early train for Penn Yan. Prof. Spooner met me there and took me to the college. Found a great many new students. Wed. Dec. 13. Have about completed the organization of the school. I have classes in Physiology, U.S. History, Physics, Botany and Drawing. We expect a new teacher of English next Saturday, a Miss Myrtle Gray. In the meantime Miss Julia Ball takes the classes. I have changed recitation rooms and have Room C, a front room. Sat. Dec. 16. Our new teacher of English, Miss Gray, came tonight. She seems very pleasant and we hope to like her very much. Sun. Dec. 17. Miss Gray went to church with me, wrote letters in my room after church and in the afternoon Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I walked around the triangle. Miss Julia Ball and Miss G. were in my room in the evening so I did not go to prayer-meeting. Fri. Dec. 22. Went to Penn Yan with Mr. Spooner and did some shopping before train time. Met Mary Goldsmith on the street, she invited me to go home with her and I did so and stayed until train time. Mon. Dec. 25. Mother is sick. Has not felt well since church yesterday. Think she has grippe. I received a very pretty needle book from Alice Carman Saturday, and today Dante's Poems from Edna, some silver fruit knives, a coffee-spoon, a pocket-book from mother85 and father, a china tea-cup and saucer from Edna, a pen-wiper from Ora, an Elmira souvenir tea spoon from Lute. Tue. Dec. 26. Lute came down on the 3:00 P.M. train and stayed until the 12:00 train. Mother is still sick. Sun. Dec. 31. Edna was taken sick this morning. Mother worse. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894. Edna and mother both better. Father is not very well. Came to Penn Yan at 3:00 o'clock train & to the college in the stage. Found a new principal in Mr. Bean's place, Mr. Gardiner. He seems very pleasant and an excellent man for the place. Thu. Jan. 4. Prof. Spooner has not been here this week on account of sickness. The boys have organized a military company. The weather is quite warm yet. It was so warm on Christmas day that we had the doors open. The Misses Ball went rowing with Miss Gray. over (p.86) Fri. Jan. 19 Had a reception this evening. There were three lady & three gentleman ushers. We had a promenade for which Miss Julia Ball furnished the music, a fancy march lead by Miss Gray and Mr. Stuart, majic music, charades and a general good time. The girls and boys changed partners often enough so that no one was slighted. Some of the boys offered their arms very gracefully, some were very awkward. Miss Gray & I each promenaded quite often. I promenaded with Misses Clancy, Debenham, Watrons (twice), Van Wil86 Capt. Hodges & Mr. Mersellis. (Jan. 12. Fri.) Quarterly Meeting convened here. Miss Gray & I attended the meeting this evening and I was very much surprised to be seated next to Lute. (Sat. Jan. 13.) Attended the L.M. business meeting this A.M. Had a meeting of the Ladie's Missionary Society in my room at one P.M. Was elected vice President for Keuka Park. Did not attend the afternoon meeting. Had a call (H.) at three o'clock. Attended evening service. It was A.C.F. & not very good. Lute sang very well. The Elmira people left tonight. (Sun. Jan. 14.) Rev. Langworthy preached this A.M. Attended A.C.F. & service in the evening. Mon. Jan. 22. Miss Gray & I went rowing in Mr. Thompson's boat after school this evening. Had a very pleasant time. Thu. Jan. 25. Some of the girls wanted to go to Penn Yan to a Teacher's institute lecture, and, as they could not go alone asked me to go with them. It was quite cold. We started about six o'clock and reached Penn Yan quite early for the lecture. Had to stand outside and wait quite a time for the doors to be opened. The lecture was by Dr. Schmits of Normal school, subject "The Aesthetic Side of Our Nature". Fri. Jan. 26. Attended a reception given by the ladies of the Park to Prof. and Mrs. Gardiner. Went with Miss Gray and we asked Mrs. Potter, the Misses Ball's aunt to go with us. Had refreshments, sandwiches, coffee cake and oranges. It was a bore. Miss Gray skated a few minutes after supper before the reception. 87 Sat. Jan. 27. Miss Gray and I went skating a little while this forenoon and also in the afternoon. In the evening went to the parlor until seven o'clock and called on Mrs. Gardiner afterward. Sun. Jan. 28. Mr. Gardiner preached today. Mon. Jan. 29. Miss Gray and I went skating at 3:15 although it was snowing hard. Got so wet we had to change our clothes completely when we came home. Skated until my ankle was so tired I could hardly stand on it. Tue. Jan. 29. Mrs. Gardiner called about 15 minutes before supper time. Tue. Feb. 20. The military reception took place this evening. The drill was fine, but the remainder of the evening seemed dull. Several Starkey boys were here. Thu. Feb. 22. Went home. Stopped in Penn Yan at Helen's until train time. Washington's birthday was to be celebrated on Friday instead of today so I go tonight. Fri. Feb. 23. Very cold. Sat. Feb. 24. Coldest day of the winter. Thermometer below zero. Sun. Feb. 25. Thermometer 16 degrees below zero this morning. Warmer in the afternoon. Mon. Feb. 26. Came back with Prof. Spooner this morning. Somewhat warmer. In the P.M. went across the lake & skated. Coming back we met88 Joseph Bullock & Mr. Gilder with an ice-boat. They asked us to ride, & we had a delightful ride. It was quite cold and we went to Mrs. Thompson's to warm afterward. Tue. Feb. 27. Went skating after school. Delightful on other side of lake. Mon. Mch. 12. Miss Ball left on Saturday for Crystal Springs, leaving me in charge of the girls. I received a letter by the afternoon mail telling me that mother had been run over and hurt. Started for home on the 7:00 P.M. train. Tue. Mch. 13. Mother has no bones broken. She was crossing Main St. about 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening when a boy driving Fanton's horse & carriage ran over her. The thill struck her in the left side, throwing her over half way to the next cross-walk. The wheels ran over both legs, cutting clothing and skin but not breaking the bones. Thu. Mch. 22. Lute came down this evening bringing mother a bunch of beautiful carnations. Sat. Mch. 24. Edna and I worked hard all day. Sun. " 25. Easter. Went to church in the A.M. Mother came out and sat at the table in her big chair for dinner. Mon. " 26. Started for K. C. at 6:32 A.M. Met Mr. Spooner at Penn Yan. Classes arranged in the P.M. I have N.Y. Hist., Drawing, Botany, Roman Hist.,89 and possibly U.S. Hist. or Physiology. Fri. Mch. 30. Miss Gray, the Misses Ball and I went to walk about 8:00 P.M. We saw a most beautiful display of Aurora Borealis. It commenced with a light streak in the north west, extending toward the zenith. It spread until the whole heavens were covered. The most beautiful shades of reds were shown as well as the white light. It was beautiful beyond comparison. The zenith seemed the center of the display and streams of light extended in all directions. Sat. Mch. 31. Went to Penn Yan on the stage this A.M. Quite windy. Sun. Apr. 8. When we got up this morning the ground was white with snow. It snowed some Friday and Saturday. The snow soon melted and it was quite comfortably warm in the afternoon. After dinner the Misses Ball, Miss Gray, the Gardiners and I went to the parlor, sang some hymns and talked. Afterward Miss Ella and I toook a walk. Later Miss Julia and Miss Gray joined us. Wed. Apr. 11. It snowed quite a little yesterday, all last night, and all day today so that the snow is quite deep. It was a foot deep this morning. It is not very cold and the snow is quite wet. Dr. Ball told me a few days ago, Sat., I think, that I would be wanted next year so I expect to stay. 90 Thu. Apr. 12. The Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I, beside quite a number of the students went to Penn Yan to "The Old Homestead". The "Urbana" came down the lake about half past seven and we got there about eight o'clock, just before the performance began. It was good, everyone said, there was nothing objectionable, the singing was good, but upon the whole I did not enjoy it so very much. There was little that was elevating. Got back to the college about 11:30 P.M. Fri. Apr. 13. Went home on the 7:15 train. Sat. Apr. 14. My birthday. Edna, mother and father each gave me a very pretty china fruit plate for a birthday present. Twenty-four today. And yet I don't feel any older than I did when I was fourteen. Not so old sometimes. Sun. Apr. 15. Went to church in the morning. Edna and I went to aunt Catharine's in the P.M. Mother seems to improve slowly. She is able to sit up most of the time. Mon. Apr. 16. Came back to college. Had to wait from the 7:00 o'clock train until 10:15 for the stage. Fri. Apr. 20. Went on the 2:00 train to the L.M. at Elmira. Ora and Alice Bishop met me at the train and we did some shopping before going to the house. Did not attend church in the evening. Lute came in and spent the evening. It was a sermon by Dr. Ball. Ora & Allis went. 91 Sat. Apr. 21. Attended church all day. Had dinner at the church. Allis B. and I went down town after the afternoon service. Sun. Apr. 22. Attended church in the A.M. Went with John for a walk before breakfast, and over to his mother's after church. Charles Vernoy came in, in the P.M. and so did Lute. Went with Lute to the 1st Baptist Church in the evening, although it rained. Mon. Apr. 23. Started on the 6:32 A.M. train for K.C. Lute came to the depot with me. Mr. Ward met Mr. Mersellis, Lora Marsh, Mr. Denney and I at Penn Yan. We got here just in time for chapel. I was elected I.M. clerk while at Elmira. Received a book "Phillips Brook's Year Book" as a birthday present from Lute. Sat. Apr. 28. It has rained all day. We have been rowing a great deal this week. The weather had been very pleasant. Sat. May 26. Went over to Aunt Mary Week's. Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Hewett, Miss Spencer and I rowed over. Mr. & Mrs. T. and the others went on to Crosby's & I stopped at Finton's & walked up to Aunt Mary's. Delia came up on the afternoon boat, and Vi & her husband came over Sunday, so we had a very pleasant visit. Mr. Thompson come over to Miss Hewett's for Eva, Delia and I. Sunday night Eva rowed back with a boy & girl who were over too, 92 and Mr. T. brought Delia and I. It got quite rough before we got back. Delia stayed until Monday morning & went back on the stage. Sat. June 9. Went to Penn Yan on the afternoon stage and stayed over Sunday with Delia and Helen. The McMaster boys, John and Will, came Sat. eve & stayed until Monday morning. That partly spoiled my visit, but I enjoyed myself very much with Delia. June 7. Received a box of delicious candy from Lute. Sat. June 16. This P.M. Miss Ball, Miss Gray and I went rowing although it was very warm. After supper we went out again, taking some onions and bread & butter and ate them out on the lake. In the evening we all went to the entertainment given by the military company. Sunday June 17. Rev. Mr. Walworth of Penn Yan (Baptist) preached an excellent sermon to the graduating class this morning. Mon. June 18. Miss Julia Ball & I took a row after supper. We crossed the lake & had a lovely time. Went to the Philaleathean society entertainment & later to the reception & banquet. Tue. June 19. Commencement day. Worked hard in the chapel all the A.M. Exercises were very pleasant in P.M. Started at about 6:00 for Penn Yan. Stayed home all the evening. Wed. June 20. Went to commencement at Cook, & later to Alumni93 1894 dinner. Prof. Hill's last year. The classes of '94 & '5 gave him in the chapel a bunch & a basket of beautiful roses. At the dinner he was presented with Emerson's complete works & a solid silver berry ladle. He was quite affected. Everyone spoke nicely of Prof. Hill. Thu. June 21. Miss Gray called this A.M. & we went through the glen. She went on the 3:00 P.M. train. Lutie is here. Sat. June 23. Edna & Lutie went to Elmire this A.M. Lute came down & spent the evening. 9495 Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 1906 Sept. 12. I hardly thought when I last wrote in this book, that I would ever continue it at all, surely not from this place, but here I am, and here I hope to stay for this year. As I had written an account of my experiences at Vassar I thought it might be interesting some time to be able to look over my college experiences at Denison. I am to teach a class in beginning Algebra in the preparatory department of Shepardson College, take charge of Shepardson Cottage and have all college expenses and the amount to pay for my board on the club plan for these services. I think myself quite fortunate. I have a year's leave of absence from East Liverpool and may go back there next year. Sept. 10. I started from home Monday evening at 8:07. Mrs. Van Duzer and Ed Skinner were at the depot to see me off. So, of course, was mother, but father, as usual, refused to go. I left Elmira at 10:45 P.M. on the Erie. Wanted to get a mileage but found it would be good only to Meadeville, Pa., and I would have to have another from there so got a ticket to Newark, O. paying $11.80. Reached Manchester, O., my first Sept 11. change, at 9:30 A.M. after a hot, dusty night. Had to wait there about an hour, then took the B & O. to Newark, reaching there about 12:30 noon. My trunk was not brought promptly to the St. R.R. station, so I had to wait until the 2:00 o'clock car to come to Granville. Found Miss Barker who brought me over to the club House. My trunk soon came and I unpacked some. Only one96 girl, Miss Sefton of Pittsburg, was here but Miss North came later. They are room-mates and seem to be very nice girls. Miss Sefton is subdued, Miss North (from Wis.) breezy. Sept. 12. This morning I went to breakfast at Burton Hall, as we did to supper, then went down town for shopping so we could have dinner, then to see Miss Barker and to register. It took me almost all the morning, running from one to the other, to register. We got lunch, Miss Dickerson having been added to our number in the meantime, and the girls washed the dishes. I have to make some more purchases. I am to study Mediaeval History, French, Pshcyology, and German. That will give me 14 hrs. of work per week, which, with my teaching will be enough. Sept. 16. Thursday (13th) registration continued. I visited the Treasurer, etc. Friday I settled my room a little more as my box had arrived by freight, attended classes and kept busy. Was invited by Mrs. Henry Green, who called on me Wednesday with her daughter (Mrs. Wright I think her name is) to supper. Mrs. Green teaches with Frances Rose in Leland University, New Orleans. She is an elderly lady and seemed very pleasant. I liked her very much, and her daughter too. Mr. Green & Mr. Wright (if that is his name) were also very pleasant. Mr. W. is the dentist here. Mrs. Green wanted me to run in and call at any time, and seemed very cordial. Yesterday (15th) I got my curtains up, pictures, and my room in fairly good condition. Shall have to 97 passepartout some more pictures if I have enough. Brought some along for that purpose. Have to make cover for a little stand and bureau as it (the [...]) is and old-fashioned one and has little boxes on the sides so I cannot use my scarf. I didn't say that after I came home from Mrs. Green's I had to attend a faculty meeting at Burton Hill. Had to come home early purposely, although I hated to. Later in the evening the Y.W.C.A. gave a reception in King Hall. It was very pretty. They served punch but the teachers got there too late for that. It was all gone. The room looked very pretty. The girls sang and we left at an early hour. Studied Saturday evening. Hope I have my French lesson. Got past of the psychology. Must get up early and finish that as it was too late to do it last evening. Sept. 16. Today (Sunday) we all went after breakfast to prayers in King Hall, then later to church and Sunday school. I am to be in Dr. Colwell's class in Evidence of Christianity in S.S. That subject appealed to me. Got a letter from Mr. Bamden yesterday in which he spoke of the way things are going in the E.L. church. He thinks he will have to leave unless Dr. Rose's promised visit puts an end to the mischief done by Chas. Brown and Mrs. Malyn. We have six girls in the Club House now. Lily Bell Sefton is from Pittsburg and has taught quite a little. She is older than the other girls but doesn't look it. She has light hair, blue eyes & is very pretty, a very sweet girl. She has been very homesick & nervous and fainted yesterday. Her room-98 mate, Grace Young, is also pretty, a bright, lively girl, a little thoughtless, but seemingly a nice girl. Orza Dickerson is a music special, a very sweet, kind girl, thoughtful and lovable. She was here two years ago. I like her very much. The two Tracy girls are preps, dear little girls, Joy and Jennie. Jennie was homesick, but is getting over it now. Rahme Haider, the sixth one, is a Syrian girl, dark & pretty. She is 2nd yr. prep. and I think intends being a missionary. I like all the girls very much. Attended B.Y.P.U. and church service this evening. Heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Baldwin, in which he made prominent the life and work of Aaron. Feb.3. '07 I didn't intend waiting this long to write again, but it seemed to be impossible for me to find time when I ought, so I will go back and write what I think of now. I have a distinct recollection of the first general (Sept.) reception in Drane Gynmasium. It was, I think, the Friday of the second or third week of school. I went with Orza Dickerson. The gymnasium was very prettily decorated and there was a crush there. Orza had to leave to go down to the Conservatory at the end of an hour to let another girl come up. She introduced me to some whom she knew, in a quick little bird-like way she has, flitting from one to the other, then had to leave. I was alone after she went, a great deal. Served punch a while & was glad to have something to do. At last I found a young boy, a Mr. Means, who seemed as lovely as I was and talked to him the99 rest of the time until it was time to go. I was not sorry when that time came. Miss Jones, one of the teachers came & talked to us a few minutes before we left. I don't think I ever felt more lonely in my life. Late in September or early in October I had the privilege of listening to a talk in Sherman Hall by Dr. Timpanny, a medical missionary to India. He was fine. His theme seemed to be "A missionary must be an all-around man" and it would do a world of good to the student volunteers. Through the fact that no chaperone was provided, there were none of the girls there. One of the young men introduced himself to me, & Dr. Field did the same. I also met Dr. Timpanny, Dr. Field and Mr. Bamden had spoken of me to him. I enjoyed the talk very much. My class-work was somewhat changed for the first semester by Prof. Goodell advising me to drop Mediaeval History, Sophomore work, and take U.S. History, Junior. I told him I wanted credit for that & he said he would give me some work outside of class & would give me an exam & I could make it up in that way. I did so and he gave me credit, partly on work he gave me and partly on my teaching record. Then Prof. William's told me I could make up the required English & after getting permission of Dr. Hunt & Prof. Spencer100 to make up the Logic required, the second semester, I found I could graduate this year, which delights me. I have the English about ready to take an exam. in and expect to take one the first of the week. Events have flowed very smoothly this first semester. I have attended the Monday evening Y.W.C.A. meetings part of the time, the Thursday evening church prayer-meeting regularly and the morning church service. I go to Sunday School part of the time, rarely to B.Y.P.U., usually to evening service. During the first month of college I was invited to a reception given the faculty by Dr. & Mrs. Hunt. Sept. 18 (?) I believe it was Tuesday evening, Sept. 18. I went with Miss Barker as I didn't know the way. Had quite a pleasant time. Met Prof. and Mrs. Carney who were at Keuka College after I left. I liked Mrs. Carney very much and found out that she was a very dear friend of Mary Barnes. Shes said she was coming to call on me. Dr. Hunt told me that he had called the attention of the faculty in a meeting they had held the evening before to an outline he had had me put on the board in Psychology. He said it was well arranged and substantially correct and showed a trained mind. I felt better for his words. I am taking five hours of Psychology with Dr. Hunt, five hours of French with Dr. McKibben, three hours of history (U.S.) with Prof. Goodell and one hour of Methods of Modern 101 Language Teaching with Prof. Willis Chamberlain. Wed. Nov. 28. Had our final exam. in Psychology. It was not hard after Dr. Hunt's review. Nov . 29. Thanksgiving Day. The Club House girls were invited to the dining hall to dinner and we all went except Orza, who was invited out. We enjoyed our dinner very much. After dinner the girls played "Going to Jerusalem" in the Dining Room, then went to Burton Hall and heard Miss Montgomery recite "The Little Strawberry Girl". Then Miss Barker & her niece Juliet, Miss Adams, Misses Walker and Steelman, Rahme Haider and I went for a walk. We walked around a triangle of four miles and came back feeling finely. After Thanksgiving Mrs. Carney called on me and invited me to Sunday dinner. I accepted, of course. Mr. Scheffel, a senior boy, was also there and we got pretty well acquainted. In the afternoon Mr. Lee, a Chinese student, came in. The Carneys had to go to the photograph gallery as Prof. Carney had made arrangements with Mr. Tresize to go before he knew I was coming to dinner & we stayed alone while they were gone. I enjoyed being there very much. Dec. 12. College closed at noon. All but three of us cut Psych. but Dr. Hunt excused us and we were glad we hadn't cut. Miss Alderson, a girl from W.Va. who has recently come to take music, and I started on the 12:30 car for Newark, then took the train to Mansfield. We got there about102 four o'clock. Her brother was there to meet us in his auto, and took us to his home where we had supper, and I had a pleasant little visit until train time. I took the 7:35 P.M. Erie train east and arrived in Elmira the next morning (Friday) at about eight o'clock. Went over to the city to do a little shopping and met Ora. Joined forces with her & we met Mary, Mrs. Carey, Minnie Vernoy or Nettie(?), Leona & her mother-in-law at different times. Ora went to the station with me, hoping to see Edna & Donald whom I was to meet and go on home with. The train came in, as we thought, but no Edna, so Ora went home. I waited for my train and in a few minutes another Erie train came in & Edna & Donald got off and came into the station. We went on home, getting there about 2:00 P.M. I got my Christmas presents ready and sent them off and helped trim a tree for Donald. We had the parlor darkened and lighted the tree up Christmas morning after breakfast. It looked very pretty. It was quite a large tree. Father got it away up on the hill. Donald looked at it then clapped his hands and danced. he said "O, isn't it pretty?" We all had our presents on it. I got so much, a couple of plaid waists & some aprons from father and mother, cloth for a dress & a colored under skirt from Edna, a five dollar bill from Will, that I am going to get my cap and gown with, a picture of Donald, a very pretty collar from May Dixson, a handkerchief, a [...] & a calendar from Miss Flo., a travellilng bag of denim & rubber from Mary Andrews, a picture from Mary Dunham, a 103 handkerchief bag from Miss Campbell, a Keuka College pennant from Mrs. [Durfee], a beautiful center piece from Mrs. [Durfee], some yoke or collar pins from Mrs. Spaid, a book, "Cranford", from Mrs. Harvey, a very pretty china bonbon dish from Clyde, a booklet from Miss Bushong, a Denison banner from my Club House girls, a collar from Miss Alderson, a sachet from Miss Barker, a burnt wood frame from Maude Arnold, two handkerchiefs from Ora, a picture of Mr. & Mrs. Bamden, a button bag from Miss Norton, a chamois, & scissors guard from Mrs. Lumbey, & a gold & white dish from Mr. McCoy. I think I got more than my share. We were so glad Edna and Donald could be with us. It was so good to have them. Will Martin was down for Xmas dinner. Edna and I were invited up to Miss Brigg's one evening for supper. I went but she didn't . Mrs. Van Duzer, Grace Ford, Mary Barnes, & Maude McClure were there. We had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Van Duzer invited us for Dec. 31st. for the evening to a reception. I went, but Edna didn't. Had a very pleasant time. Got home a little after 11:00 P.M. Mary Goldsmith was there and told me about the resignation of Pres. John Chester Ball of Keuka College. At midnight the Episcopal bell tolled Jan. 1, 1907. 1907 times by actual count and ten times that by calm (!) estimate. Ed. Skinner called twice while we were home, and it seemed as if all our friends called. I tried to see some. Made an outing flannel gown, two waists, a skirt & tucked the yoke of a waist mother made for me. 104 Jan. Dr. Eubank, one of our medical missionaries, spoke in Sherwin Hall. I went up with Miss Barker. A lot of the girls went. We had a fine, inspiring talk. Dr. Hunt, in introducing Dr. Eubank, said: "We measure a man by the height of his ambitions, by the depth of his convictions, and by the breadth of his interests and sypmathies." Judged by that standard he thought we were to hear from one of the greatest men of the time. Jan. 27. A little before Thanksgiving I was invited to Sunday evening lunch with Miss Montgomery, Fernald and Chaffee so I returned the invitation and had them here. I had fried oysters, celery, brown & white bread & butter sandwiches, cocoa, cherries (canned) & cake. We had a very pleasant time. After they had gone I took my chafing dish & some oysters I had left up to Lily bell Sefton's room, where the girls were & fried the oysters for them. I had turned a pail of hot cocoa up my sleeve early in the evening & it had blistered my arm & rubbed off the blister so it was quite sore. Spilled the cocoa down the front of my new brown skirt, too. (Dec. '06) Just before the holidays I had the girls come to my room for a chafing dish supper one Sunday evening. We had a Welch rarebit, the first I had ever made, & it was good. I was so glad it was. The girls enjoyed it, too. Jan. 28-30. Exams. from Monday until Wednesday. I had French each day, German Tuesday, History the Friday previous, Hist. of Phil. Wednesday. I know I didn't do well in Phil. for I simply couldn't thinkg at all. My brain was in a [muteled] condition. 105 1907 Thursday, Jan. 31. Dr. Woelfkin was to have preached to us at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel but his train was delayed and he didn't get here so Dr. Hunt preached, and he gave us an excellent sermon. Dr. Woelfkin talked in the lecture-room of the church at 2:00 and preached in the evening. Feb. 1. Friday Dr. Woelfkin had a meeting for the boys at 10:00 A.M., one for the girls at 3:00 P.M. and preached in the church in the evening. I enjoy every one of his talks. He looks like a plain business man, but he gives such helpful sermons. He is fine. He met the girls just before prayers in King Hall Thursday evening. Feb. 2. Saturday there was only a meeting at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall. I didn't go, for I had so much else to do. Feb. 3. Heard Dr. Woelfkin preach this morning. Had an excellent sermon. Did not stay to Sunday School but came home and started dinner. There was a meeting in Recital hall at 4:00 P.M. but I did not go. In the evening chaperoned the girls to B.Y.P.U. in Miss Chaffee's place, but didn't have to come home before church as all the girls stayed. It was Dr. Woelfkin's last sermon. He spoke of the outward repulsion and inward attraction of the Christian life. He said that nothing really good is outwardly attractive, everything has some repellent feature, something we must give up to get it. He spoke of education as an example. Nov. 10. 1906. We heard a fine lecture by Dr. Geo. E. Vincent. It was at the Opera House. I sat next Miss Montgomery & came back with her and Miss Barker. The Opera House is a little stuffy place.106 Dec. 13, 1906. We heard Mr. William Harper, a basso, this evening. Miss Ferrar played his accompaniaments. He has a fine voice and I enjoyed the evening very much. 1907, Jan. 22. Dr. Chas. Eastman the Sioux Indian lectured, but I didn not go as I chaperoned a part of girls to Newark to see "The College Widow". It was quite good and I enjoyed it. About 200 went from Granville, many of the faculty. There were two st. cars crowded. ? During the first semester I attended a sonata recital by Prof. Judson that was delightful. He played the violing and Miss Dorothy Kibbler the accompaniment. I enjoyed it immensely as I did an impromptu recital later by Miss Emily Ferrar who was here visiting her sister. Miss Ferrar has a fine voice. Mrs. Wilson, our vocal teacher also gave a recital which was delightful. She has a rich, sweet voice of great power, but I liked Miss Ferrar's evern better. We, that is some of the teachers, are meeting each Sunday morning at 8:15 for Bible study. I enjoy it very much. We are studying Sanders & Kent's "The Messages of the Lating Prophets". It gives me many new ideas. Feb. 4. Registration day. I have registered for Philosophy, 5 hrs, French, 4 hrs., History, 3 hrs., and Logic, 4 hrs. Went to a prayer meeting in Recital hall at 6:00 o'clock, then to the faculty prayer meeting in Miss Barker's room. One girl in the prayer meeting quoted a remark of Dr. Chivers in his talk here last year. It was, "The brave of the world in care, the cure for care is prayer, the end of prayer is peace". Have 107 written to Frances Ross & Cousin Maude, and am going to write some more letters while I have time. Heard Friday of the death Wednesday (Jan. 30) of May Dixson's father. They will miss him sadly. Tue. Feb. 5. Dr. Ira M. Price of Chicago University spoke to us this morning in chapel. He is a D.U. Alumnus. He left two thoughts with me., "We cannot get away from our record", and "What we think will soon be what we are". His talk was fine. Went down to Prof. Williams' at 7:00 P.M. and took an oral exam on Junior English. That finishes my required English. It wasn't bad at all. Glad to be through with it. Wed. Feb. 6. Miss Benedict gave an organ recital in Recital hall at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Wilson was to have sung, but had a severe cold and could not. I enjoyed the recital very much, especially the first number, Otto Malling's, "Githsemane, Golgotha, Calvary", and Felix Borowski'sl "Menuet". She plays beautifully. The last number, Carl Piutti's Sonate in G.Minor, Finale, showed a wonderful amount of pedalling. Fri. Feb. 8. Attended Enterpe Society this evening and was one of the judges on debate. Wanted to go to Philo. as Grace North debated there. This is preliminary to the debate between the two societies. Attended the Language Association at 3:30 P.M. Sat. Feb. 9. Went to Elsie Wright's room after supper then to Mary Montgomery's. Stayed until 9:30, then pressed my gown. We are to wear them to chapel Monday for the first. Invited Miss Ferrar to lunch with me tomorrow evening, but she couldn't come as Mrs. Wilson & Sam would be there [one]108 1907. Sunday and she felt she ought to stay with her. Samuel is sick, has pneumonia and is very bad. Sunday, Feb. 10. Went to church in the morning and in the evening. Heard two good sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Wrote some letters in the afternoon. The girls all came to my room for evening lunch & I gave them some creamed oysters cooked in my chafing dish. They seemed to enjoy them. Grace North didn't come as she was invited out by one of the girls in one of the dorms. Mon. Feb. 11. The seniors wore cap and gown for the first time today. We met in Prof. William's recitation room and put them on then all marched up to chapel, girls ahead, across from the boy's stairway to our places. The others cheered. Cut in Ethics today & tomorrow. Prixy is away. Rahme Haider heard today that her mother is dead. She feels very badly broken up, of course. I feel very sorry for her. Heard an excellent talk on Chinese girls at Y.W. by Mrs. Sweet of Hachow, China. They are here on furlough & are to return next year. It was very interesting. After that went to faculty meeting. Got a picture of Maude this evening. Tue. Feb. 12. The first "Senior Circus" this evening. The boys of the Junior class had liberally spread handbills advertising "Willie's Wonders", minstrels, and distributed them through the audience. The "Circus", which was an oratorical exhibition of the senior boys taking part, was attended by most of the class in cap and gown, the class being seated in the rear middle seats in Recital Hall. After the performance, Elsie Wright, Ida Wickenden and I went down town and had a Sundae.109 The Juniors dressed in fantastic attire and sat in the middle front seats. The hall was crowded, many went away. Rahme Haider heard of the death of her mother in Syria. She is almost frantic with grief. Fri. Feb. 15. Went over to Mrs. Carney's after supper and borrowed a coat and vest of Prof. Carney's to wear tomorrow evening in the Senior "Stunt" at a fancy dress party to be given. Came home and washed my hair. Rahme Haider was in my room until nearly 10:00 o'clock. Sat. Feb. 16. Wend down town, studied French and went to the Gym. to practice for the Faculty "stunt" for this evening. They have changed it. After dinner did some errands. At 4:30 practiced for the senior stunt. Had to be at the gym. at 6:45 to take in money at the gallery. Two girls helped me. After most of the people had come we went down stairs. Those who wore fancy costume were on the first floor, those who didn't dress in costume, in the gallery. I was dressed as a witch with my college gown, short black cape and hight pointed cap. Wore my hair down my back. We had a grand march, then the "stunts", then they danced. I marched with Miss Adams. The Senior stunt was first. We had a minstrel show. I was interlocutor. I wore Prof. Carney's dress suit, a derby hat, a pair of gym. bloomers. The girls of the class were blackened and dressed in fantastic garb. Mary Montgomery was to have taken a prominent part, but she was called home at the last minute by the death of a friend and the illness of her mother so we had to do the best we could without her. We had very little practice. We had songs & a song & dance by110 1907 by Laura Beitler, jokes and a cake-walk. It was quite a success. The conservatory stunt was a music lesson given to the daughter of Mrs. Wiggs, with her mother's assistance. Mrs. Wilson, vocal teacher, was Mrs. Wiggs. The conservatory also gave the "Kitchen symphony", played on a glass, a pitcher, a frying pan, a tin pan and two tin kettle covers. Ethel Reese was conductor, with a large kitchen spoon for baton. It was fine. The Senior Preps came in in a procession in night dresses carrying candles. Then followed the "Semi Stages of Womanhood", by the town girls, then first was a mother with her children about her, saying their prayers and playing with dolls, next was a childrens tea party, then followed school girls about 16, then the college graduates with books, tennis racket, basket ball, etc., fourth and fifth a wedding, sixth, the first child, seventh the widow. The faculty stunt was "Registration Day", with Miss Peckham as Dean Barker and Miss Barker as Mrs. Raymond, a lady who brings her daughter, Geraldine May, to college. Eleanor Chaffee was her daughter. The costumes were fine. Eleanor Chaffee had a real Scotch Highland costume, Mrs. Altrugy a Mexican costume, Miss Barker was a Greek lady, Misses Peckham & Stanton two English Lords, Miss Jones a negro valet. Mrs. Baldwin, the pastors wife, dressed as a man, Mrs. Hunt, a nun. There were two Little Bo Peeps, a Queen of Hearts (Jennie, Gracy) paper dolls, Indians, Japanese, Kitchen girls, men, women & children. We all enjoyed it very much. 111 Everything passed off very pleasantly. It was a great success. Sun. Feb. 17. Went to church morning and evening and heard two fine sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Asked Miss Ferrar to lunch with me this evening. Had creamed oysters, cooked with my chafing dish, Waldorf salad, bread & butter sandwiches, celery, cocoa, cake, and ginger pears I brought from home. Wrote my home letter this afternoon but no others. Wed. Feb. 20. Lecture course entertainment, The Philharmonic String Quartette, of Cleveland. I chaperoned. It was very good. Thur. Feb. 21. I read my paper on "The Elementary Course in German in Secondary Schools" in the Language Association. Profs. McKibben and chamberlin ("Dutch") said some very kind things to me about it. Patrick and Thomas of our French class were there, I think because Prof. McKibben spoke of it in our French class this morning. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Feb. 22. Holiday. Senior banquet in the evening. I didn't go, neither did Elsie Wright, as she came to supper with me. Studied, read and served in the evening, also wrote some letters. Sat. Feb. 23. Studied some, served some, read & wrote a letter or two. Sun. Feb. 24. Heard Rev. A.S.Carmare preach this morning in behalf of the Ohio Educational Society. His theme was "The Master Key" and he plead for life lived in every part of the Palace of Life not in two or three rooms only. As the Master Key to open the doors he offered godliness. The thought "A rut is only a grave with both ends extended to infinity" I liked. 112 1907 Feb. 28. Went to the dentist's (Dr. Davis) in the afternoon to have a tooth filled. In the evening attended a lecture in Recital Hall by Mr. Jackson, Secretery of the Associated Charities of Cleveland. His subject was "Organized Charity" and his talk was very good. When asked by Dr. Hunt to distinguish between poverty and pauperism he said, "Poverty is a matter of the pocket-book, pauperism is a matter of the mind". He quoted in regard to charitable work "First plan your work, then work your plan". Studied until 1:30 A.M. as I had a hard lesson in Ethics, & was behind. March 3 Sunday. Went to church in the morning but not in the evening. It was communion Sunday. We have had snow flurries all day today. It seems quite a little colder tonight, though not seven yet. Ordered my commencement dress, or rather the cloth, yesterday. It is to be white point d'esprit trimed with white satin ribbon. Shall make it myself. Mch. 6. Took a long walk in the afternoon, walked four miles. It was a beautiful day, just cool enough to make a walk enjoyable. Went alone. In the evening attended a lecture by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. He give a brief lecture, illustrated by stereoptism on Bach and Handel, and illustrated their works by pianola. I enjoyed it very much. The cloth for my dress came. Monday I received a package from mother, containing my black & white check dress that I got the cloth for Xmas. It's made very prettily & she has trimmed the front with eyelet embroidery. Her eyes have been so bad I am sorry she did, but it is very pretty. March 8. Friday The Philo-Enterpean Literary contest took place this evening. The societies occupied different sides of Recital Hall, the boys were wearing different society colors, and most of them 113 were, standing in the side aisles, for there were not seats enough to accomodate all. There were songs from both, cheers etc., before the contest began, and while the judges were out. They were out a long time, then it was declared that Enterpe had everything. It didn't seem a just decision. Eveyone objects, and Miss Barker went over the markings again and awarded a tie to the essay. Sat. Mch. 9. Went to supper with Bertha Heacock and spent most of the evening with her & Elsie Wright. Came home and found a letter from father and one from the Fisk Agency informing me of a vacancy at Bloomsburgh,(Pa.) Norman School. Wrote a letter there and copied testi normals, and didn't get to bed until after 1:00 o'clock. Sun. Mch. 10. Heard Dr. Ketman, the Secretary of the Western Section of the A.B.P.S. this morning. He gave us an excellent talk. Mon. Mch. 11. Heard an illustrated lecture on "Bismya, the oldest city in the world", by Dr. Edgar J. Banks, director of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Chicago. It was a rare treat. He described the expedition, methods of work, treasures found and showed many interesting pictures. It made me crazy to take a course in ancient history with him or some one else who had gone to the sources. This year at Denison is a privilege, even outside class-room work. Wed. Mch. 13. Cut in ethics today. Received an invitation from Mr. Patrick to attend the lecture Monday evening. Attended a lecture, illustrated with stereoptism & pianola by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. 114 1907 Thur. Mch. 14. Attended prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Mch. 15. Attended Philo and was judge on a debate between Elsie Wright and Ida Wickenden. The subject was rediculous. It was "Resolved that if it takes 36 yrs. of yellow calico to make an elephant a slink waist, it will take a corresponding length of time for a cockroach with a wooden leg to bore through a cake of Sapolio". The affirmation (Ida) won. It was a lot of fun. Mon. Mch. 18. Mr. Patrick called this P.M. Miss Ferrar was here when he called. He took me to the lecture in the evening. It was by Senator Dolliver of Iowa and was very good. Tue. Mch. 19. Got a letter today telling me that Edna has a little girl, born Sunday, St. Patrick's Day. Am so glad she is a girl. Thur. Mch. 21. Heard a lecture by Prof. Judson on Schubert & Beethoven, illustrated by stereoptism & pianola. It was very good. It was the third and all have been excellent. Fri. Mch. 22. The Philomatheon Society gave their extra this evening. It was "The Princess" and was well given. The costumes for the principal characters were rented in Columbus & were good, of course. The girls all did well, especially Mary McKibben, the Princess. I went with Elsie Wright & Bertha Heacock. Mon. Mch. 25. Exam. in History. Began at 1:00 & lasted until 3:00. Quite hard but fair. Mch. 26. Exam. in Ethics. It was not hard nor long. I was through in 35 minutes. Hope I get a good grade.115 Mch. 27, Wednesday. Started on the 11:30 A.M. car for Cambridge. Mr. Samuels came to the Club House and carried my suit case to the car for me. It was raining. We got to Newark and found the 12:30 B & D train which we were to take later. It still rained. The train didn't come until 2:55. Mr. Theodore Johnson & his cousin Effie were to take the same train. Mr. Bamden was at the station in Cambridge to meet me. It had stopped raining and we walked home. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Mch. 28-30 Sewed most of the time on my graduating dress. Mch. 31. Sunday. Mr. Bamden being with the Salem church, Mrs. Bamden & I attended the First Baptist Church, after going to Sunday School at the Mission. Heard Rev. David Carman, the pastor, a younger brother of Mr. Augustus Carman of Granville. It was a pretty good sermon. Tue. April 1. Mrs. Bamden received a telegram that Mr. McCoy would be here on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden left for the Minister's Conference at Granville yesterday, so I went to the depot to meet Mr. McCoy. Wed. Apr. 2. Mr. McCoy took Mrs. Bamden and me through the glass factory. It is one of the largest in the world. It was very interesting. The men gathered the molten glass on the end of a rod from the furnaces, put it in a mould and pressed it into shape. Then the dish or pitcher or whatever it was, was reheated by boys & passed to men who turned it, shaping it with a stick dipped in water. Some things, such as globes for gold-fish, were blown. That was interesting too. They were not116 1907 engraving when we were there, so we couldn't see that process. Mr. McCoy got a little glass dish for each of us as a souvenir. Thursday, April 4. Started home on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden came in from Granville while we were at the station. He had started on the 5:30 car from Granville to get that early train home, then found in Newark that the train was there hours late. Mr. Samuels was on the train and was very kind to me, carried my suit case home, etc. He seems a fine young man. Went over to practice with the Senior girls for the play in the evening, or rather to see Miss Eckhart, who is drilling them, about my duties as business manager, and was pressed into taking two unimportant parts. It isn't hard, but will take some time for practice. Fri. Apr.5. Classes today. Rahme Haider hasn't come back yet. Sat. Apr.6. The Senior Class and some others are invited to Prof. Spencer's Tuesday evening. They are to dress in costume, and I am asked to represent some nation. I counted on Rahme Haider's helping me to get up a Syrian costume but she isn't here. Miss Parsons told me Ruth Carlin has a Chinese costume which she thought she would lend so I asked her and she lent it to me. It is a beauty. There are brocaded silk trousers in light green, a cherry colored skirt, handsomely embroidered, a coat of light yellow with sleeves, another sleeveless one of red, all embroidered, & she said she would get shoes & hair ornaments for me. The costume is beautiful. 117 Sun. Apr. 7. It rained this morning so I couldn't wear my Easter gown & hat. Well, nobody much did wear them, so I didn't care. Hope it will be warm next Sunday. Tuesday, April 9. Went to the Senior Reception given by Prof. and Mrs. Spencer, chaperoned though I didn't care to. I wore the Chinese costume Ruth Carlin lent me. The shoes were such as Chinese men and the women who do not practice foot-biding wear. They had high soles (pencil drawing of the chinese shoe) and were of green, red and maroon-colored satin, embroidered with gold & colors. I had seven hair ornaments, two of gold shaped like birds on spiral wire springs which went on each side of my front hair and the others of colors with had fringe, some of them and little springs of gilt wire with a bead on the end projecting from them & moving as my head moved. Mrs. Carlin said the blue of the decorations of the ornaments was made of the feathers of the King bird. At the party each one was given a little booklet in which to write the names of persons present and what they represented. Latin prizes for best & worst record were given. Then we had a little puzzle made of card-board to solve. We had refreshments consisting of egg salad, creamed chicken, pickles, lemonade, pineapple ice and two kinds of cake. We reached home about 11:00 P.M. Mr. Schoeffel took me to supper and came home with me. It was a rainy, unpleasant evening. We. Apr. 10. There was a Faculty recital at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall in which Prof. Judson and Miss Kibler took part. Miss K. [writing in left margin] I forgot to mention a silver article with colored enamel shaped something like this, worn on a bottom of the coat. (1) is used to clean the ears, it is an ear spoon, (2) is a pointed instrument used to scratch the head and clean the teeth, (3) is a small pair of tweezers to pull out hairs on the face, (4) is a small blade to cut sweetmeats, (5) was broken off. I also wore on another button a small now hand-mirror. I carried a fan & maroon silk embroidered handkerchief. [the numbers in the description match the numbers on the drawing in the margin] 118 played from Mss. for the first time, an original romance from an original sonata by Prof. Wood. At 7:00 o'clock there was a lecture on Musical Appreciation by Prof. Judson which was also good. Thursday April 11. Attended prayer meeting then a lecture by Prof. Bowen of Meadville Theological School, Allegheny, Pa., on "Charles Wagner and the 'Simple Life'". It was fairly good. Friday, Apr. 12. Attended Enterpe Extra this evening. It consisted of a drill, a short play entitled "Ladies of Athens", music, and a pantomime. The last was the best. All was good but the whole not up to the Philo. extra. Sat. Apr. 13. Cleaned my room and put up clean curtains, got my French lesson, went down town, studied in the library in the afternoon & finished my history thesis, ironed, called on Mrs. Orcutt and wrote to Mrs. Bamden in the evening. Sun. Apr. 14. My birthday. How fast they come! Stayed at home from church this morning and read to Rahme Haider, who is still sick. Am invited to Elsie Wright's to lunch this evening. Mon. Apr. 15. The Senior Girl's Prize Essay contest took place this evening. The essays were all fairly good, but not scholarly, not more than one might expect of an unusually bright High School pupil. Mary McKibben got first and Bess Wilson second prize. After the contest all the girls went down to Case's and had ice cream Sundaes, or something else. We got back about 11:00 P.M. I led Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting at 6:00 P.M. Subject "Position Living". 119 Tue. Apr. 16. The Glee Club concert took place in Recital Hall at 8:00 o'clock. It was very good, the solos by Mr. Fox (basso), Mr. Possons (trombone), Mr. Legler (with harp accompaniament), duet by Mary Montgomery (cornet) & Mr. Possons (trombone) were the features of the performances. Wed. Apr. 17. Prof. King of the Pittsburg School of vocal expression gave a lecture in the Opera House. I didn't go but he gave a short Thur. Apr. 18. chapel talk Thursday morning which was very good. I didn't go to prayer-meeting nor to Mr. Legler's recital this evening. Stayed home and worked. Fri. Apr. 19. Went to luncheon at Mrs. E.W. Hunt's. Had a delightful time. The table was decorated with an immense bunch of crimson roses in the center & a rose at each plate. The place cards each had a crimson rose painted on them. The table was set without cloth and the doilies were very pretty. The first course was grape fruit with two red marachino cherries on each half. Then we had bouillion with whipped cream on it, saltines and celery. Then came creamed chicken in bread cases, bread sticks, potato cakes which looked like gems, and olives. Then we had ice cream in the form of red roses with leaves & a stem on each plate so that it looked quite natural, fruit cake, and lastly coffee and macaroons. We had as favors at each place a clothes-pin dressed like a college girl in cap & gown carrying a diploma tied with red ribbon. The diploma contained our fortunes. Mine read, "I married for money, but I lead a good life And my millionaire husband secured a nice wife I ride in my Auto. & loook very grand, There's no finer lady than I in the land."120 1907. I went directly from Mrs. Hunt's to class (History.) The Chi Psi girls entertained the senior girls in their sorority house from 4:00 until 5:00. We enjoyed talking with the girls & had cocoa & wafers for refreshments. At 8:00 o'clock the Shepardson faculty gave a reception to Dr. & Mrs. Cole, & Dr. & Mrs. Herrick. Dr. Cole was formerly a prof. in the university & is now going to Vassar as asso. prof. Dr. Herrick goes to Chicago University as Professor on Neurology in the Graduate School. It was in Stone Hall Reception Room and was a pleasant function. It was quite informal. The Denison Professors & wives, the trustees & their wives from Granville & Newark were there. After refreshments, which consisted of coffee, pickles, & sandwiches, oranges cut up with grated cocoa-nut on top & seved in slusht cups, & wafers, we had speeches by Dr. Hunt, Dr. Cole & Dr. Herick, Mr. Davis, Prof. Hendly, Mr. Burton Case & others. At a late hour (12:15) we came home. Sat. Apr. 20. Had the D.U. boys who live in Hubbard to supper. Harold Tray didn't get here until we were through supper as he worked & thought they were invited for the evening. After the boys went home we, that is Grace, Lilybell, Joy & I, went to the B.Y.P.U. social. There were magazine names to guess, little bags of candy which we were to give one from each time we said "yes" or "no" as a forfeit, a march refreshments (ice & wafers) & we came home at 9:30. Sun. Apr. 21. A beautiful day. Jennie is ill & I didn't go to church. Rahme went for the first time since vacation. All the club house girls were invited to dinner by girls from other buildings. Jennie was sick and couldn't go. I went with Elva Blakeman.121 Sat at Miss Peckham's table. Had a very pleasant time. Am invited to lunch at Mrs. Carney's. Later: Had a very pleasant time at Mrs. Carney's. Miss Hoover the English teacher at the High School was there also. I stayed until almost nine o'clock. Thur. Apr. 25. Went to prayer meeting. There were several baptized after meeting. It was a very pretty service, and very impressive. Practiced for the senior play after meeting. Fri. Apr. 26. Went over and stayed with Bertha Heacock while Elsie went to society. Bertha had to stay in the hall. Sat. Apr. 27. Elsie Wright & I went out & took our books this P.M. It is quite warm & sunny for a change. Sun. Apr. 28. Elsie, & Bertha were over to lunch with me this evening. It is a lovely evening & has been a lovely day. Wed. May 1. Went to the Shepardson Glee Club concert in Recital Hall. It was fairly good. They had some good local hits. The leading part was "The Lady of Shalott" sung by Blonda Watt and the Glee Club. Thur. May 2. Went to practice with the Senior girls. When I came back I found that Lily Bell Sefton had been taken sick suddenly & Mrs. Hunt, Miss Barker & the Doctor were here. It was a form of hysteria, brought on by over-work and not taking care of herself. Mrs. Hunt stayed until 11:15, when she was asleep. I stayed in her room on a cot, but didn't sleep much. Lilybell slept until 2:31 when she waked up & didn't go to sleep again, although I got a few cat-naps. Miss Barker wanted me to stay out of classes the next morning and rest, but of course I didn't. 122 1907. Fri. May 3. There was a reception in Doane Gymnasium but I didn't go. I stayed with Lily Bell. Didn't care to go anyway. Sat. May 4. Went to the reception, or rather tea given by Miss Ferrar at 4:00. Had a pleasant time. Refreshments consisted of tea, strawberries & whipped cream in pastry cases, wafers & mints. In the morning attended a reception given by the Juniors to the Seniors and Faculty. Had a very pleasant time. Wore my white dress & red roses given me by Lily Bell. Sun. May 5. Had Harold Tracy, Misses Samuels & Hazen to dinner. In the afternoon Lily Bell went for a drive with Miss Fernald and Rahme, Grace, Elizabeth Johnson & I went for a walk. Picked a few violets. It has been a cold, wet spring and the flowers are late. We had our last Faculty Bible Class today. I have enjoyed them very much. Sat. May 11. In the afternoon Mrs. Carney and Miss Worth, (Franc) who is at O.S.U., Columbus, & spending Sunday with the Carneys, came over and I took them through the Shepardson buildings. Then I went to Carney's to supper. Had a lovely time and stayed until 9:00 o'clock. Misses Lin and Tan, Chinese students, the former at Denison and the latter at O.S.U. came in during the evening. Mr. Tan, whom I had never seen before, has a fine face. Sun. May 12. In the morning Prof. Carney and Miss Worth called for me to go up to the Geological department. We saw the department and Prof. Carney explained what was of interest to us. It was fine. It has unusually good equipment, being123 one of the best equipped geological departments in the county, much finer than Cornell. I was too late in getting back to get ready for church, so didn't go until evening. Went for a walk in the P.M. with Elsie Wright and Bertha Heacock to Columbus Bridge, then back through Lover's Lane. Got some beautiful violets. Mon. May 13. Sent some violets to Edna and to Mrs. Harvey. Wed. May 15. Senior girls conducted chapel in Recital Hall this A.M. We all wore cap and gown. Ida Wickenden presided. We read the scripture lesson responsively one of us reading a verse then the school next, etc. I led in prayer, Clara Roudebush sang, Mary Montgomery playing the organ and several of the girls gave notices, Elsie Wright making a little speech about the care of the campus. Thur. May 18. Got up at 5:00 A.M. Elsie Wright, Bertha Heacock and I took the 6:30 car for Newark. Did some shopping then took the 8:05 limited electric for Ganesville. It rained hard at 5:00 o'clock, but was bright and clear at 6:30 so the girls didn't take an umbrella, although I did. It rained by fits and starts all day, but not hard when we were obliged to be out, so we didn't get wet. We took a car for the Weller Pottery, Putnam Avenue and went to the sales rooms where we found Miss McDowell or something like that who formed that we were from Granville and knew Miss Barker, Miss Parsons and the others who go there often, she was very nice to me and gave us great bargains. I have 16 pieces of pottery, Lonelsa ware, green, dark & light, & French ware, part124 1907 of them for Edna, who wanted me to get her some to give away for Christmas presents. I think them beautiful. All who have seen them think I got great values. We got home on the 1:30 car, much earlier than we expected. Sun. May 19. Mrs. Reed and the Misses Southwick of Martins Ferry who are visiting her, her two sons and Mrs. Samuels called this afternoon. I took the ladies through the Shepardson buildings. Tue. May 21. May Music Festival began today with a lecture on the music of the various programs by Prof. Gantroot of Cincinnati. It was very good. I went with Bertha Heacock. In the evening Elsie Wright and I attended the "Stabat Mater", by the Chorus, assisted by Mrs. Genevieve Wilson of N.Y., our Mrs. Wilson, Mr. James, tenor, and our Mr. Legler, bass, soloists. It was fine. The Stabat Mater was the second part of the program. Wed. May 22. Attended the Artist's recital at 3:30 P.M. with Elsie Wright. It was fine. The "artists" were those who assisted last evening. Thur. May 23. Attended the Children's Concert in the forenoon and the Orchestra Recital in the afternoon. The Children were interesting and did well. The Chicago Orchestra was to have been here, but the Columbus Orchestra took its place. It was very good. Tue. May 28. Agassiz Day. Was celebrated at Barney Hall. Elsie Wright, Lilybell Sefton and I went. The program, consisting of talks by Drs. Hunt, Herrick, Prof. Carney and Stickney, was very interesting, after which we examined Science Hall.125 The Seniors who are doing the Science work wore cap and gown and conducted people around. Mr. Forsythe took us. We had tea and wafers in one of the rooms and stayed so long that we were late for supper. Thur. May 30. It was a beautiful day. Grace North, Joy Tracy and I went go Alligator Mound in the afternoon then took our supper & we all, with two friends of Rahme who are here for the day from Columbus, went to Spring Valley. Had a delightful time. The visitors were Miss Willoughby and Miss Smith, the latter only 13 yrs. old. Fri. May 31. Maude Bruce gave me a dozen beautiful carnations and the Club House girls gave me a D.U. pin for a graduating present. I was delighted. It was lovely of them. Lilybell presented it with a speech, then Orza sang a song composed for the occasion. Sun. June 2. I gave the girls at dinner each $3.00 I had saved from the money given me for provisions. They were delighted as well as surprised and at once went over and got Mrs. Hunt and told her. Lilybell was in my room all the afternoon and Elizabeth Johnson came in part of the time. Mr. Sweet, of Hangchow, China, preached in the evening an excellent sermon. Mon. Jne. 3. Got a beautiful and dainty shoulder shawl of white point d'esprit and wool from May. Charles Warner gave me a picture of a Mound Builder's mound. Last Y.W.C.A. meeting. Faculty meeting after it and then Senior practice. Went to the Faculty-Senior ball game at 3:30. It was 10-7 in favor of Faculty.126 1907 Wed. June 5 Got a beautiful cut-glass dish from Mr. McCoy. It is my first piece of cut glass and I am delighted with it. The Senior girls entertained the Junior girls at Stone Hall from 3:30 until 5:00. On papers provided for the purpose the Juniors wrote the names of the Seniors, then an appropriate nick-name, then their future vocation. Many were very funny. The Pres. of the Senior girls gave the Senior Parlor to the Juniors, gift to take effect at the beginning of the next school year. Sherbet and cakes were served and after a social time, the Juniors left. I went to Mrs. Rose's to supper and met Mrs. Dye, wife of one of our foreign missionaries, Miss Brooks and a friend of hers. After supper I went to Mrs. Orcutt's to see Mrs. Bamden who came at 3:30 and then to the gym. where the Seniors had a "stunt". It was a "childrens party". We blew soap bubbles, played marbles and had for refreshments lemonade in a wash tub with tin cups, bread & milk in tin cups & on paper plates & gingerbread. We spent quite a pleasant evening. Thur. June 6. Received a pretty tea spoon from Grace Thompson. Charlie Warner gave me a picture of an Indian mound near Newark. Mrs. Bamden came to supper with me and stayed until 9:15. I then went to practice for the play. She gave me $4.00 to get something for a commencement present. I think I shall get a Denison spoon. Fri. June 7. Last exams. today. All the girls but Grace and Rahme left. It seems quite lonely. Got a beautiful white fan from Clyde. Sat. June 8. Senior Girl's Play, the "Taming of the Shrew". It went off finely & was a great success in every way. I took the part of the [...] which Elsie Wright was to have had, because she was 127 not well. After the play all the girls but Elsie, whom Miss Barker wouldn't allow, went to Mrs. Light's for supper. Miss Eckert went with us. Had a good time. Clara Roudebush's engagement was announced by Mary Montgomery. Decided to have a circular letter. Sun. June 9. Baccalaureate Sunday. The sermon was by Dr. Hunt, who gave us an excellent sermon from the text John 10,10. Dr. Hunt is an inspiration. I believe each one longed for the "abundant life" of which he spoke. In the morning the seniors all went down into the church together and wore cap and gown. In the evening we had an excellent sermon again, this time by Rev. Raymond M. West, of St. Paul, Minn. I went with Mrs. Bamden. Mon. June 10. Settled up most of the Senior Play Bills. Was over to Mrs. Orcutt's to supper with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Tue. June 11. In the A.M. attended the Academy commencement & had to sit on the platform. Quite a large class of boys & a few girls graduated. Didn't go to the other things. Was at supper at Dr. Herrick's with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Had a deligtful time & didn't get home until almost 9:00 o'clock, then went over to Carney's to tell Mrs. Carney that I would accept her invitation to stay over Sunday with her. Wed. June 12. The Class of '07 had breakfast at Mrs. Mitchell's instead of the campus as it rained last night & again this morning. Had a very nice breakfast, then toasts, then organized & are to have a class letter & a reunion every 3 years. At 10:00 o'clock I made my report to the girls & turned over the money left from play to the Treas. Clara Roudebush. At a little after 10:00 we had Class Day exercises in Sherwin Hall, as it rained. Mr. Cowell had the class history, Mary McKibben read [...] from which she & Laura Beithen had written, 128 1907 Mary Montgomery had a very bright prophecy, and the Pres., Mr. Beatty, presented the class shoe to the Junior Class. Mr. Lloyd, '08, responded. Then we went down to the church and Prexy told us where we must sit tomorrow. Elsie Wright and I came up with Dr. Hunt. Went to Doane Gymnasium when we attended the Shepardson College Alumnae luncheon. After some toasts and speeches Miss Hines, the President, welcomed the class of '07, and Clara Roudebush responded for the class. I did some errands after lunch, and ironed some. After supper went to Mrs. Orcutt's but Mr. & Mrs. Bamden were not there, then went to the kitchen window & talked to Maud, then made some fudge and took some to Elsie's room. Stayed until 9:00 o'clock, ironed some, packed some & am going to bed. It is raining. Hope it will not rain tomorrow. Thur. June 13. Commencement day! This has been a beautiful day. After breakfast went down to Stone to take a photograph to Mary Montgomery and exchanged also with Bess Wilson and Ida Wilkenden. Clara Roudebush had brought hers over before. About 9:30 or a little after, the procession, headed by the Denison Board descended the hill and passed through the campers. As it formed the band came first, then the Alumnae and friends, then the students, then seniors, girls then boys in each course, then faculty & trustees. At the church all stopped formed in double line & the last passed in first, 129 then those next, etc., until all entered, the faculty and trustees leading. Dr. Hunt was in cap & gown, but the gowns for the rest of the faculty didn't come, so they couldn't wear them. The seniors wore theirs, of course. After the program & awarding of diplomas, prizes were awarded. Went to the Alumni dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. We had a good dinner and some excellent toasts. Mr. Marsh, son of a former professor & himself a graduate of Denison, was toast master. Mr. & Mrs. Bamden left on the 7:30 car. Went down to the car with them. The Orcutt's went too. Came up & stopped in Elsie Wright's room. The Club House girls had a dozen American Beauty and six white roses sent me this morning. They were beautiful. I carried the red ones. Elsie and Bertha gave me a pretty spoon. Fri. June 14. Elsie Wright left on the eight o'clock train. I went to the depot with her and so did "her shadow" and her sister Chloe. After I came back I went to the drug store and Miss Hunt & Mr. Runyan came in. They asked me to have a "dope" with them and afterwards walked with me up to the Club House. I stayed alone, as I had since the first of the week. Sat. June 15. Finished packing, got trunk and boxes off, and went to Carney's. In the evening Mr. Runyan called and we went for a walk. I was very much surprised. Sun. June 16. Went to church in the morning & over to Rev. Reed's a little while in the evening. 130 1907 Mon. June 17. Said good bye to Miss Barker. Started home on the 12:30 P.M. car. Tue. June 18. Reached home at 2:00 P.M. Wed. June 19. Mrs. McKy gave me a pretty spoon & Miss Campbell sent me another one. Thur. June 20. Sarah Pike gave me another pretty spoon. Sat. June 22. Went to Keuka Park on the 6:00 P.M. train to spend Sunday with Mrs. Durfee. Got there about 7:30 or 7:45. Attended the commencement exercises of Keuka Institute. Saw the Ball girls, Lora Marsh & her mother, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Thompson, Arthur Thomas & several others I knew. Sun. June 23. Went to church & heard baccalaureate sermon. It rained in the P.M. so we stayed in & visited. Mon. June 24. Started home on the 7:30 A.M. car. Got here at 9:00. Tue. June 25. Delivered the Alumni Address at the Academy. Subject was "The Gift of the Penniless". It was very well received and I had many compliments. Ora was down. Frank Johnson came home with me. Fri. June 28. Went to the Pres. ice cream festival with Ed Skiinner and Miss Crosby, who is staying at Van Duzer's. Frank Johnson joined us and stayed with us until the 9:15 car. After that we came home & Ed called for a time. 131132 133192g. Marion (Grieve) Baker, '29 1 Mar. 1961
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Text: .49 Cornelia M. Raymond from Will Carrington. Vol. XI Xmas presents. Mother Clock " Purse Minnie Rich. Diary Ruth Raymond Shoe .... Bertha Richardson Candlestick Will Richardson Photograph Winifred Richardson Lampshade Ruth Richardson "Mrs. Piper" Frank Richardson P... ... Mrs. Porter - Stamped paper Mr. Porter - Pencil & silver top Mrs. Packard "Let us Draw Nigh" Clara Reed "Old Love ..." " " Photograph Edith Brooks " " " "...
Show more.49 Cornelia M. Raymond from Will Carrington. Vol. XI Xmas presents. Mother Clock " Purse Minnie Rich. Diary Ruth Raymond Shoe .... Bertha Richardson Candlestick Will Richardson Photograph Winifred Richardson Lampshade Ruth Richardson "Mrs. Piper" Frank Richardson P... ... Mrs. Porter - Stamped paper Mr. Porter - Pencil & silver top Mrs. Packard "Let us Draw Nigh" Clara Reed "Old Love ..." " " Photograph Edith Brooks " " " "Pussy Willows" E & R. R... Silver scissors Edith H... Silver purse Adele Buffington. Little book Gertrude Burlegh Photograph Bessie Miller. Paper cutter B...Lilienthal Orange apron Stella Hitchcock Calendar (silver) Rob Bliss Calendar Will Todd Silver penholder Bertha Robbin Pen-tray. Pauline Day Silver ... Mr & Mrs Griffin ... pin House photo Mrs. Palmer was here sewing for Minnie. The girls went to receive young men at the Y.M.C.A. Will did not like it. Mother & I called at the Aldridges & saw Fannie for the first time since Duncan's death. Saw Dar and Clara. Then Mother & I went to the Institute lecture, by Geo. Parsons Lathrop on St. Francis of Assissi. He is a Romanist Y believes in the visions & stigmata. I had a nice letter from Ray. He seems to be a Christian. Called on Marg Thurston & Mary Sharpe. The latter was out.but later called on me. Mrs. Stephen's dress came home ($15.00) & I like it very much. Bertha, Mother, & I staid home; the others went to Pilgrim's Progress. I wrote letters. Mother & I bought a silk waist & cloth for waist. Called on Sallie & saw Alfred's portrait. I called at Clara's & got her picture & the girls'. Took lunch with Aunt Susan. Kittie has the grippe. Got my new glasses. This evening, all the family but Frank went to the Healy reception. Met Ros, Sallie & M... Schieren. I wore my new dark dress. I wrote to Stella Hitchcock, Laura Mitchell, & Fannie Bates. Mrs. Palmer is here. I went shopping, then to Mrs. Dixon's. Read aloud to Minnie. Wrote to Will Todd. Ruth called. Charlie Richardson came in while we were at dinner & later read us 3 congenial stories "1919", his Czar story & ... story. So Min. & I did not go to prayer meeting. Mrs. Palmer altered my red silk waist. Mrs. Palmer sewed for Bertha. I wrote to Amy Hopsen, Blanche Hastings & Edith Holmes. Mrs. Dixon tried on my waist. Mother, Ruth Ray, Minnie & I went to Nannie Schust's reception, in spite of Aunt Lill's being here. In the evening I went to Japanese "teapot" with Minnie & the girls. I heard Mr. Dixon, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Needham & Stereopticon views of Japan. fine supper cooked by Happy Joe. Saw a terribly intoxicated man in the st. I will pray for him. A.M. Mr. Needham. ... 3:2 P.M. Mr. Dixon J... 14:6 It rained very hard so we could not go to Sallie's. Was this to show that I ought not to go? Communion. Prof. Froelich came to dinner & walked home after evening church. I taught Will's class Mr. Dixon J... 14:6. "I am the Way" A Living Way A narrow way A plain way A safe way. An endless way. Mrs. Dennis shampooed my hair. Called on Ruth & Mary Sharpe. Both out. ... letter from Prof. Seymour about Father & Ralph's scholarship. Attended 1st meeting of Mr. Needham's conferences on Holy Spirit in Lafayette Pres. Ch. Called on Lily Healy. Wrote to Marg Thayer. Wrote to Fannie R..., & to Mr. W. A. White about Ralph. Called on Ruth & Mrs. Hudson. Call from Mary Sharpe. Left N.Y. at 4 P.M. Lucy Skinner came with me. Maud Kellar probably will not return. Miss Leverich has just come. School opened. ... Burley has entered. Rec'd letter-opener from Mrs. Griffin. All the teachers but me went to hear Mr. B... & see Schools exhibit. Very sleety day, & I thought I should be kept from meeting, but I went after taking Miss Leverich to Miss Hills. Mr. Hahn scolded the church hard for ... R... walked home & talked over his exp... Irene Rothschild is 17. Gave her progress... games party. I played & there were 2 card games. I played. Grace Grey did not. Miss Leverich & I hunted up Dr. Gulick. Walking terrible. Went to 153 Westminster St., to his house opp. new Training School. Begged ride in cart back to School for C. Workers found him & Dr. Poole. Miss Skinner & I had photos taken. P.M. 3 music lessons Eve. Miss Leverich is teaching girls games. A.M. Dr. ... Value of Routine Oper. Mr. White writes that Ralph may have 1/2 of his tuition at Polytechnic. Gertrude White's father died last night. R... gave me a photograph of Capt. Carrigan & Lieut. Capt. Hull & wife were at the meeting. Tyler was there & I followed him out twice. Rec'd Loan Acs. money 12.80. Reeve writes that Tyler wants me to forgive the way he spoke to me. Walking Delegate ... ... ... Leslie's 8th lesson. 30th treatment. Analysis class. Rec'd proofs of my photos. There is a great Brooklyn Trolley car strike. Very sunny. Miss Leverich played games with the girls. Leslie's 9th lesson. Wonderful prayer-meeting. Reese & Tyler were there. Mr. Hahn preached an awful sermon on the need of the Holy Spirit in our church. This was followed by prayer When we knelt, then solemn confessions & pledges. Young Mr. Bugbee & others asked prayers. Tyler rushed out. At the close of meeting, he returned to ask my forgiveness & I left him with Reese Y the pastors. It was then 9:30 too late for my treatment. Reese writes that Tyler was led to Christ last night. Through the night I prayed for the Holy Spirit. Girls had an auction & I was auctioneer. I find that I am expected to go to a concert next Thursday. I spoke to Miss P. & Lena Lena said I need not go, but Miss Porter wishes it. God will help me do right. Leslie's 10th lesson. Call from Mrs. Capt. Moore. Read in Kidd's Social Evolution. At 12 I took 31st treatment. Sleigh-ride with girls to Chicopee Falls. Lucy Skinner went to spend Sunday at East Hampton. A happy day because I believed Jesus would keep me & help me do right. I Peter 4:12.13. Lovely S.A. lesson on Regeneration. Dr. M... Matt.3:1 Repentance. Condition Self Investigation <Purpose C... Went with Judge Dewey's class. At S. A. M... was acting horribly. I asked him to be quiet & he was, but his talk with me was not satisfactory. Saw Smith, ..., Martin, & a young man who couldn't give up the theater Reese walked home with us. He has been staying with Tyler. I talked with Lena about the concert & she agrees with me. Praised God! Irene has gone home No letter from Mother. No letter from Mother. Leslie's 11th lesson. 32nd treatment. Ladies' prayer meeting in Baptist Church. Called on Capt. & Mrs. Hull & took $1.00. Miss P. went to hear Lena speak to girls friendly. I went to Jennie Barrows on errand & met Uncle G... Miss P. Lena & Miss Leverich went to hear Dr. Rice. I had a long talk with Miss P. before Mr. P. & Mrs. Packard about the concert-prayer-meeting question. ... weakened; then Lena upheld me. Franklin is sick, Lena can't go to concert, so I gave up my meeting. I am so disappointed. & grieved, & heartsick. Leslie's 12 lesson. 33rd treatment. Met Cameron smoking He seems discouraged. Heard Stavenhager & Gerard. Letter from Cameron. Went to beautiful meeting. & learned that Reese gave his experience last night. Mr. Hahn said I did right. He & Mr. Newhall speak most cordially of Reese. Reese told the Standing Com. about me. Miss Leverich & I called on the Buckinghams. Bad walking. Leslie 13th lesson. 34th treatment at 6:30. My teeth & mouth are aching badly. Read Kidd's Social Evolution. Oh! such a day! I have seen Reeve baptized, heard him speak, seen Tyler throw away a packet full of cigarettes, & heard him ask prayers in meeting. I left Cameron to talk with Mr. Hahn. Mr. Hahn has given up smoking!! Wrote to Cousin Lizzie Went to Dr. H... He lanced my ulcer & medicated tooth. Letter from Reeve advising me not to argue with Geo. Tyler. He told T. not to fool with me. Tyler was about to write to me & then smoke. I went to Dr. H... Did not give Leslie a lesson. Franklin is sick; just escaped spinal meningitis. Cameron writes that he is a Christian. In prayer-meeting, Reeve, Cameron, & Tyler all spoke & ... I barely spoke to T. & R. but Cameron got out. I told R. I should want to talk with him later. Miss P. does not wish me out to-morrow eve so I refused Rose ...'s invitation to supper. 35th treatment. Girls had guessing party. I rec'd a prize - a blotter. Leslie's 15th lesson. 36th treatment at 6:30 Went to Dr. H... Began Ascent of Man. Taught little B... Esther ...'s father is here. Julie Ray is engaged. Mr. Hahn. Rom. 5.11. "Joy" Reeve was rec'd into church. At S. Army, I took Mr. Stine to penitent from Cap. told me he thought Reeve was trhing to keep me out of the Army! I poured out to Lena & Mr. Mattice. Reeve walked home with me & talked about Tyler & the way the Army was treating him. Harlan sent me my certificate of stock. Wrote to Cameron & Reeve S. Army boy brought me a note from Tyler who is sick. Esther Weather's father here. Lucy Skinner has symptoms of grippe. Bessie Moon came to-day, but has gone home again. Bitter cold! Leslie's 16th lesson. Called on Mrs. R... with Miss Leverich to tell her about Rachel's writing her name on the ... with a boy's. Mother & Bertha are ill & Will acts as he did before going to Bermuds. Lucy in bed to-day. Rec'd my photos. Letter from Reeve in answer to mine. He is well saved. Says I have been a great help to him. This is day of fasting and prayer for our church. Lucy Skinner is better. Letter from Mother, wishing me to come home to-morrow as She has chills. Of course I cannot go. Went to prayer-meeting alone. The subject was "No Condemnation." Reeve met me and said that Tyler was off again. He was mad at what the Capt. said to Reeve. Reeve walked home with me, in a blinding storm & gave me some copper from his Vermont mine. Leslie's 17th lesson. Very stormy. We gave up the concert & Edith Longstreet is not going home. This evening the girls told ghost stories. Very full day. Breakfast. 9.10 Leslie's 18th lesson. 11.-2.30 Miss Leverich & I did shopping. 3. Walked with girls. 4-5. Made accounts. 5-6. Julie Trumbell's & Russel's lessons. 6.30 37th treatment. 8.15. Beatrix's lesson. I met Page on the car- he had put his hat band in his pocket. Dr. Nixon. Matt. 15:23. S. S. class. Talked with Edith Longstreet about her spiritual condition. Discouraging time at Army. Capt. was nice to me & asked me on the platform so I sat there. I got tickets from him. Steve was very rude. Mr. D... thinks I ought to be in the Army. Mr. Donnelly asked whether I thought he could begin over. Reeve walked home with me. We talked of Tyler & the Capt. Reeve says he does not care for Mary Whitlock. He said as we went out "I have so much to tell you." Oh, do I help or harm him? Went shopping for the girl's entertainment. Worked till after one on reports & lessons. Left periodical class in the middle to make up Prof. Guillet's book. Worked till after one. Lucy had a cold letter from Allen. Leslie's 19th lesson. 38th treatment. Dr. Bowles died yesterday. Porters sent a letter from Mamie Todd. Anna can't keep servants. G... Aldrich is engaged to Jack H... Leslie's 20th lesson. 39th treatment. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn talked about "Continuance." After meeting, I suppose Reeve was coming home with us, but Mrs. Packard was there. He handed me a note from Tyler but advised me not to read. He had written on it "Read the other first." ... W. Reeve. What can it mean? No letter from Reeve yet. Went with Miss Porter & Lena to an afternoon tea (violet) at Mrs. Hollbrooks. Sat up stairs with the baby to-night. No letter from Reeve. Took C... down town. Attended a lecture in Mc Duffie cottage by Lillie Chase Wyman on "Story of Dido & Virgil's Relations to Christian Thought." Bah! Mary Wells brother is here. Sallie Russel went home for the rest of the year, Violet to Boston, Esther to the hotel. (That was Friday) Mother writes that Will fainted, cut his eye. It is from his bleeding piles & he must have an operation. Tues. Feb. 19 An awful day! Rec'd a letter from Reeve that almost broke my heart. He loves me & I cannot bear it! Went down with Miss King & met Violet. Leslie's 22nd lesson. 40th treatment. Very blue about S. Army work. Wrote to Reeve. Nice letter from Emma Whitemore. Practiced Capriccio with Mr. Strong. Sund. Feb.17. Rev. D.N. Beach. Mark, 10:17-21. At S.A. Army, Stone apologised for his rudeness. Reeve said he asked me to keep the letter fearing I would be discouraged! Tyler was there & I just spoke to him. I feel a sense of coolness between my old boys & me. Coming home with me Reeve told me his troubles: Tyler's wanting to run away & the men in his work making fun of him. He has fallen back a little, but I hope I helped him a little. Felt terribly depressed all day, but rec'd a most cheerful letter from Reeve & that cheers me. Played Mendelsohn Capriccio with Mr. Strong. Went to reception for Mrs. Olmsted's daughters. Prayer-meeting. Reeve was there. Mr. Newhall spoke beautifully of him. We walked home & he is willing to wait yrs. for me. He only asks me to watch him & see whether he is worthy of me. His last words were."But you will let me walk home with you." He says age has nothing to do with it & I can make him a happy home. Bessie Skinner came to-night. We heard the grand old General to-night. They say he seemed confused in the afternoon meeting, but when we heard him he was truly eloquent & very witty. I also saw Ballington Booth for the first time. Emma Dresser is here. Leslie's 23rd lesson. 41st treatment at 3 P.M. Miss Robeson helped me lots. She thinks Reeve will recover, and that I can continue to help him. Went with Mary Wells & Emma Dresser to Gill's Art Exhibition. Felt much depressed till I had talked with Reeve. Prof. Harris Relating to poorer people Need not invite them to our drawing rooms, but make them feel our sympathy. I am reading ... & Lucy Smith. Miss Leverich sat in my room before dinner & rubbed me. I felt depressed at S.A. but I had a nice encouraging talk with Mr. D... Then Reeve was there & he came home with me. He is so good. He has agreed to drop it all & be my best friend Showed be a photo of him when he came to America alone aged 11. Letter from Cousin L. Kissie Bayless is dead & business part of H... ... Wea. Mon. Feb. 25, 1895 Ther. I have felt weak and tired. Programme is [diayed]. Leslie's 24th lesson. [...] to Mises Stove. Gave Beatrix a music lesson. Wea. Tues. Feb 26, 1895 Miss P. attended Cora Buckland's funeral. I stayed in. [Lesey] had a letter from Allen saying he is ill. [...] class. Wea. Wed. Feb 27, 1895 Ther. Leslie 25th lesson 42nd treatment. Very tired. This is Ash Wednesday, but I have not observed it. Wea. Thurs. Feb. 28, 1895 Ther Began music lessons. Prayer [meeting]. I came home with Ms. [Paekad] but Reese went to the dry store across the street with me! Wea Fri. March 1, 1895 Ther. Went a 2nd time to Jill's Art Ex. and saw Mr. Haulee's [pielin] of Scott and [Burns]. Call from Emma [Holp]. She wants to go to S.A. Violet an I went [...] to meet Miss Verhoff Vassar, 97. [...] of Nellie Semple. Wea Sat. March 2, 1895 Leslie's 26th lesson. Letter from Reese saying he was mad at Ms. Waite. Book hotel and Miss Verhoff too [Gills.] Wea. Sun. March 3, 1895 Ther. A.M. took girls to [Ciemrrirmin] Mr. Neerhall Col: 3:1-3. Reese was [...] and [hulf] [...] us to speak to Ms. Waite till he saw me. Deathly sick [...] but went to S.A. Reese in a bad state. Says he shall learn [...] in books. I finally got him in a better state of mind. Emma [Holp] went with me. Smith was there [...]. Reese [...] [...] with me. Went to bed early with headache. Marnie is sick. Wea. Mon. March 4, 1895 [Lovely] letter from Reese. He and Ms. W. have made up. [...] [Nig] told the lie. Leslie's 27th lesson. 43rd treatment. [Cullid] on Ms. Baldwin (act) Ms. Stufle (act) and Margaret Ms. Bartholomew (saw Dr. B., Ms. Carmichael and Ms. Baldwin. Ms. Feten and Helen (act) Emme Hodge. Wea. Tues. March 5, 1895 Ther. Miss P. went with Lena to girls Faculty. Letter from [...]. Hill is still in overnight [...]. Wea. Wed. March 6, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 28th lesson. 44th treatment. While Miss. P, Lena, and Lucy were at [Hamilton] [Geltains] lecture we [discovered] water leaking in school room closet. Wea. Thurs. Arch 7, 1895 Ther. Alice [Miry's] father has committed suicide. Letter from Mother explains at [anxiety] about Hill. Letter from Emily [Caneyern] [aikey] about strange [...]. Grace Mae [ailane] has been writing to a boy. Prayer meeting. Sermon on the Holy Spirit by Mr. Ha? Mr. Dewitt (communal [...]) [was] Him. Pouring rain. Reese came home with me. Still thinks he may go to [mines]. Fraulein is [...] and [leaves] to [summer]. Wea. Fri. March 8, 1895 Ther. Took the girls to Lenten Service at 5. P.M. We were surprised by Isabelle [Ailam] coming in from Vassar. Girls did not play games until P.M. Wea. Sat. March 9, 1895 Ther. Took Violet and Isabelle to Gill's. Leslie's 29th lesson. 3 P.M. 45th treatment. Very sad letter from Mother telling of Nell's strange actions ; but she closed it by saying that Dr. Gray of [U.F.] thought he would be all right. Will G ha. heard several Lat. classes to teach at the High School. Fraulein left to say and I am back in my room. Wrote to Carmeron. Rob Bliss writes something about a Miss Jones. Wea. sun. March 10, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom [Juo]. 2:17. [...] [rasin]. Violet and I took Isabelle to station at 11.15. Rose Baker came back with us. S Army. I spoke to Smith. [Stise], Waterman, and one strange young man. Reese walked up to [Mersiasse] with me. And I stayed to supper. P.M. Mr. [Halsee] Luke 23:42. Reese was at meeting but did not [...] to come here. I hope I am not losing my influence. Jesse [only] must be my [...] and is not [...] enough? Letter from Edith [Lansheet]. Wea. Mon. March 11, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 30th lesson 4.30 46th treatment 5.00 [...] [...] in my room this afternoon. Kind of "blue about yesterday. Girls [changed] their [...]. Wea. Tues. March 12, 1895 Ther. 2 letters from [Mortiee], the last giving a sad story. 5 men had to force Hill into bed and then they gave him a hypodermic injection. Fred Reese has [...] a blue letter. He is say [...]; he thinks his [mother] is [daring] Poor boy! Perhaps he won't go away. [Penideeal] class. Wea. Wed. March 13, 1895 47th treatment 3.00 Leslie had no lesson as she was tired. Letter from Cameron. He is [...] a Christia. He is to [...]. Wea. thur. March 14, 1895 Ther. A.J. [...] Grace His father died today. I took girls to Lenten service and went to prayer meeting. Talk on believing every word of God's word. Reese spoke well of his experience with the Bible. Afterward Mr. Halen said "Aren't you proud of Reese" He walked [...] [...] and then [...] with me. He is to stay in Springfield. He seems happier. [...] writes that [...] is in bed and [...] talks very strangely. Wea. Fri. March 15, 1895 Ther. This P.M. we played [...] and told ghost stories. Aliee [...] went home for [Sunday]. Wea. Sat. March 16, 1895 Ther. No letter from home. I wrote li Capt. [Carryun]. Leslie's 31st lesson. P.M. Took Corella to Dr. Hurlbert. Lucy has decided to break her engagement, poor girl. She went with us to Luten service. Wea. Sun. March 17, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom [Juo] 9:4. Lucy wrote to Allen. Beautiful S.A. Reese was fone. At my request talked to a [drunkard] and went with him to [...] [farm]. I took Nancy I talked with [Clainbrlain] and Martin. Reese was my happy [walking] home. I asked him about his girls and he said "I didn't [hunt] with anyone but you." I spoke to him about [...] [...] [but] and about his education. His school says [...] from 3 to 10 y. [years] old. He can't make his [accounts] come out. 9am me 3 [by] piece of copper ore. [Mother] [...] that s[tory] think Hill will be all right. Wea Mon. March 18, 1895 Ther. Lina's new [wine] has come. Miss P. went to Mr [Huylet's] funeral. Leslie's 32 lesson. I called on the Randalls (act) Dorris, Jennie Barries (art) and Rose Dultin. [...] terrible. Mr. Rogers met me and took me on a little drive. Wea. Tues March 19, 1895 Ther. Letter from [Mother]. [...] has had [two] quiet days. Letter from Reese that worried me a little. He is happy, but rather "friendly". [Stavenhayer] and [Geraidy] played [ajacer]. [Bessie] Mun after the [concert] asked me to [pose] for her. Wea. Wed. March 20, 1895 Ther. Allen does not answer Lucy's letter. Letter from [Haila] about my [money]. [...] [...] to visit Maria Josie at Easter. Leslie's 33rd lesson 2.3 wea. Thur. March 21, 1895 Ther. Analysis class. Blue letter from [Mother]. Nill is heavily in debt. Prayer meeting "[Scout] [sayer]" [Chaukotain] not there. Reese walked home with me. He says [Maria] is not doing well. Wea. Fri. March 22, 1895 Ther. Lucy does not hear from Allen. Girls played in [...]. [...] in lat. [Neas] looked in [...] Wea. Sat. March 23, 1895 Ther. Took [Cevella] and Violet to the [dentist]. Met Ray guests there. Read [Nitellicteial] [Life] nearly through. Did not go to [Ederew's] birthday party. I rudely said I did not wish to [Ederew] is 5. Letter from [Mother] but [norrey] [evening]. Leslie's 34 lesson. 9.00 Wea. Sun. March 24, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom Matt. 25:23 Took Lucy to S.A. and introduced her to Reese and she liked him much. He did not walk home with us. Ludy told me a [...] thing Miss Levenits said about [Terripburin]. Wea. Mon. March 25, 1895 Ther. Letter from [Mother]. Cousin [Johny] died yesterday A.M. at 3. [Juo] does not wish Nill told for fear of melancholies. Leslie's 35th lesson. Called on Alice [Wisy] but she was teaching. Short call on Ms. [Habus]. Read periodical. Wea. Tues. March 26, 1895 Ther. Last periodical class. I took tea at the Y.M.C.A. [some] and lead prayer. Met Miss and Miss Reynolds. Mrs. Halt was there. No letter from Reese. Wea. Wed. March 27, 1895 Nill was better but had another relapse. Letter from [Hadan]. Lucy and I went to Smith's [drunk] [...] [...] with Dr. Maxom, Miss See, Miss [...], Miss Buckingham. Alice McKnight is said to be dying. Leslie's 36th lesson. 2.30 48th treatment 3.00 Wea. Thur. March 28, 1895 Ther. Letter from Reese. He talks about his little home. I replied and told him about the book I was going to give him. Rather good music lesson. Lucy took an electric heat [...]. Prayer meeting. Tyler was there but did nto stay. Reese came home with me. Can't make him understand that my frienship may hurt him. Wea. Fri. March 29, 1895 Ther. Leuten Service, helpful. Afterward Miss [Sevrviels] talked about her "temptations" She did not tell what it was. April Fools party. The [...] dressed up thinking it would be a [...] party. Ethel Maxfreld has been talking badly to Beatrix. Wea. Sat. March 30, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 37th lesson. 9.00 [Thaul] [Margerie] [Omma]. 29th treatment 12.00 Lina and Miss P. went to Alice McKnight's funeral. Marnie Bagg came to [speak] Sunday. I got to bed before 10.30 Nill is better. Letter from Maria Jones. Marnie Lese says it is [hand] [twice] and her papa hasn't [reason] to come. Wea. Sun. March 31, 1895 Ther. Very hard day. Miss P. wants me to give up S.A. As the [...] to my prayer. about dying to self. Mr. Whittlesey [...] on [...] Relief. Talked to Smith in the SA. I [has] with no effect. Reese came here with me and I walked to Miss Hill's. He says Leslie has talked to Mr. [Aerohals]. He [dressed] case for [Eduealin]. He was much pleased with the book I gave him "Christina Secret of a Happy Life" Wea. Mon. April 1, 1895 Ther. Lucy has heard from Allen and the engagement is broken. He wrote before but directed to Springfield PA. Leslie's 38th lesson. 50th treatment. Called on Miss [Hastings], Alice King (out), Mrs. Filer (out). Beatrix and Julie [Munhill] talked with Miss P. about the young man. Wea. Tues April 2, 1895 Ther. Vocal class, but I did not have to play. Wea. Wed. April 3, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 39th lesson. 51st treatment. Wea. Thur. April 4, 1895 Ther. Sat up till 12.30 [creating] examination and packing. Miss King staid all night. Wea Fri. April 5, 1895 Ther. Essays and [...] [poetry] saying: Miss King, Lucy, Miss Levends, girls and I left at 1.45. Miss King and I got off at Hartford. I [visited] Marissa and C[Custance] June. 32 Shoring St. Drew about, Hartford. Very tired. Wea. Sat. April 6, 1895 Ther. Left at 12.25 reading NY at 3.30. Will is better but very weak. Wea. Sun. Spril 7, 1895 Ther. Mr. Dixon [Utility] in Prayer. I had Will's class. Prof. [Froelids] and son came to tea. Wea. Mon. April 8, 1895 Ther. Rainy. Mother and I went to look for a [crepur] skirt and to Mrs. Stevens. Letter from Reese and he is having a blue time. I answered it. Wea. Tues. April 9, 1895 Ther. Went to Mrs. Stevens A.M. and P.M. Called on Aunt Susan and saw Aunt Marie Ann, [Rapse] and Kattie. Called on Lily [Bellinger] and saw her for the first time since her marriage. Wea. Wed. April 10, 1895 Ther. Letter from Reese. He is very blue and fears he is not a Christian. I replied and prayed all day. I wrote to Mrs. [Slereus] A.M. and P.M. He took lunch with Cousins Hattie and Fannie. She is going to order my case made. Wea. Thur. April 11, 1895 Ther. A.M. Another letter from Reese and he is over his blues. Went to Mrs. Stevens and to get [stoves]. Will is rather depressed. Ruth came in to [heereleson]. Wrote to Esther [Paletun]. P.M. Slept. Finished Shakespeare's Richard II. Began Henry IV. Wrote to Miss Parer and [Weerryue] Stade. Eve. We two girls went to Bapt. Union. with Harry Head. Will very nervous and blue. Wea. Fri. April 12, 1895 Will had a very bad day. He [...] [Juo] was dead tired Minnie was going to die. He held on to her all day [he] the evening [Juo] and Lottie came in and Ree confessed that he was the Devil Ralph has measles. Jessica came in the [morning]. After lunch I met her at Mrs. [Tainers] and [we] called in Mrs. [DeSaussue]. [Marisa] has [nervous] [...] and couldn't see us. Went to Mrs. Stephens. Wea. Sat. April 13, 1895 Ther. Rainy. Bad day for Will. He confessed to Mr. Dixon and to me. [Juo]. gave him a hypodermic injection. Minnie and I bought material for my had and Winnie trimmed it. Mrs. Dennis washed my head. Mrs. Stephens tried on my dress. [Mother] and I called in [Ruo], Sallie and Lillie. Took dinner at Aunt Susan's with Aunt [...], Regine and [Liltie]. Wea. Sun. April 14, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon [...] 15:20 A [...] [...] sermon on the [Resunents] calling witnesses to establish proof. Dreadful day [wets] Will. He seems to grow [...] worse. Jessica Cure came to dinner and [spoke] this afternoon. Ruth came to say she thought [Hannor] had measles and I have not seem him! M spent the evening upstairs and I read Lot Lee-hf-tur to Frankie I made to Capt. Emily Carrigan and to Fannie Bates. Wea. Mon. April 15, 1895 Ther. Will makes Minnie pray for every one who comes into the room. She took him over to Dr. Grey's. He said he wanted to see John as soon as possible. They have telegraphed for Mrs. [Rehardom] and she leaves Redlands tonight. I called on [Hardil] who may have the measles. Bingo is found. Bertha and I went to Fannie May [Farland's] for my cape. Fannie and I went to Mrs. Stephen's. I left N.Y. for Springfield at 4.00. P.M. Lucy [Kurries], Miss [Levenik], [Nahl] Nassau, Anna DeBevoise, Miss May [Fadanes] and Beatrix Smith came [...]. Luxy thinks Helen Little is going to have a baby. Lucy found him 2 nice letters. Wea. Tues. April 16, 1895 Ther. No news from Brooklyn. Wrote Mother, Florence Fisher came to-day. She was detained by [...]. Julia Marshall came. Mrs. [Haylelie] came for the night. Wea. Wed. April 17, 1895 Ther. Mother writes [start] yesterday Will was wilder than ever. To-day they will probably [take] him to a strange [branling] house in N.Y. a strange doctor and strange nurse. I was not well to-day. Excused my one pupil in hope and lay down. Lay down while they were walking. [Mahl] Taylor came to night. Wea. Thur. April 18, 1895 Ther. Letter from Mother. At 4 A.M. yesterday, Minnie thought that Will was trying to jump out of the window. They took him to UM. I am invited to Founders Day by Prof. Salum. Prayer meeting. Reese not there. Mrs. [Shytihe] here for the night. Wea. Fri. April 19, 1895 Ther. Miss P. went to [austin] for our Festival tickets. Girls had peanut [hunt] and maple sugar from Mrs. [Festiey]. My [dun] came from Mrs. [Slepture]. Wea. Sat. April 20, 1895 Ther. [Fran] I will [time] my will. 52nd treatment. Mrs. [Pante's] friends came over to sym. class. I wrote to Prof. Salum and to Reese. Wea. Sun. April 21, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom [Juo] 10:16. Unclassified Christians. My cold is better. Letter from Mother [...] Minnie. Will grows violent. S. Amy not a happy tune. Smith drunk. Says he loves a woman. Reese walked home with me. He says he fears he is no Christian is very moral, but can't pray. Went to bed early. Wea. Mon. april 22, 1895 Ther. Rainy. 53rd treatment Cold about well. Will is taken to Pres. Hospital $40 a week. Blue today about him and Reese. Got tune-table and music. Wea. Tues. April 23, 1895 Ther. Read [postal] from Reese. "All is well. Victory, 1183." Lina and I in the evening went to a Musical at [Wips] [Ernersni's] 14 [Slithies] St. Miss [Boyuton] - Piano Miss Young . " Miss [Steinert] Violin Mrs. Buckley [Tenor] Mr. Wheeler Bass Miss P staid home to attend to Hilda. young man who seemed lately to prove [daiyeme]. Wea. Wed. April 24, 1895 Ther. Heard to heart. Met Mr. [Rule] and he asked me to [dinner] sometime Got [book] ready to learn it. Leslie's 40th lesson. [...] Miss Bal's Reid Mother [...] Mother carl " Corian L. " Wea. Thur. April 25, 1985 Ther. Left for Vassar at 1.14. [...] [...] at [Albany] depot and [another] at Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie] depot. Wea. Fri. April 26, 1895 Ther. Will died this morning at 5, after an operation. The telegram came just after a postal from Minnie. Morten and I had called on Mrs. Dwight then Mrs. Kendrick sent for me. [We] came to N.Y. at 11.52. Hiller and Fraud met us with a carriage. Minnie is very [fran]. Calls cell its time. Cousins Sallie and Livey Bliss. I had my sick headache. Wea. Sat. April 27, 1895 Ther. Letter from Miss P. Lena and Lucy Skinner. Wrote Lena and Mr. Halen. We took dinner at this [...]. Ruth [Ranud] went with me to buy me a black silk [waist]. Wea. Sun. April 28, 1895 Ther. Dr. Gregg preached on The [Devilest] Father, Eli. Calls all day long. Wea. Mon. April 29, 1895 Ther. Will burried to day. Harold said he never heard a more "beautiful panegyric" and he knew no one else of whom it would not be an exaggeration. Lovely letters and beautiful flowers. In the evening Mr. Dixon came in and had prayers. Wea. Tues. April 30, 1895 Ther. Came back to Springfield Minnie began prayers this morning. Rem I. Formal flowers from [gets]. Wea. Wed. May 1, 1895 Ther. Festival 1st concert. Samson and Delilah Reese writes me that he is going away [hum] as Monday for a rest, for a month or the whole summer. Leslie's 41st lesson. Wea. Thur. May 2, 1895 Ther. 2nd [...] "Danes," [Buletin] 3rd Symphony 3rd [...] "[Nulla]" and [...] Dr. Maxom came up in car with us. Wea. Fri May 3, 1895 Ther 4th [...] [Kneisel] Quartet. 5th [...] Hymns of Praise [Clinstones] Oration by Bach. Mrs. [Ridiaidom] is to give Minnie $100 a month. Wea Sat. May 4, 1895 Ther. 54th treatment 4 P.M. Studied all day. [Marie's] son is 3 weeks old. Wea. Sun. May 5, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. [Hahse] Heb. 3:6 [...]. Reese gave me his picture. Took dinner with Mrs. Portee. Aunt Elleie was there. Nice times at the [Army]. Talker with a Mr. Berekley. He says he is trying to be a Christian but thinks it will be slow work. He had never looked into a Bible for more than two or three lines. I lent him mine. Reese walked home with me and said good-bye. He thinks he's [...] doubtful. [...] him Copperfields. [...] and Co. VT. Minnine is 44. Mrs. Dem in [...]. Frank Wea. Mon. May 6, 1895 Ther. 55th treatment. Some of the girls went to the [...] with Lina. I supposed Reese left S. to-day. Wea. Tues. May 7, 1895, Ther. Hot. Letters from Susie [Luft], Mrs. [Hayleten], Edith Ball, Esther [Palaten] and Prof. Salum. Wrote to Mother and Pres. Taylor. Miss [Parlis] went to Hadley celebrations. Wea. Wed. May 8, 1895 Ther. 56th treatment Leslie's 42nd lesson. Mrs. [Frendnele] (Gin. Hooker's niece) and [...] came for the night. Wea. Thur. May 9, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Packaed] went to [Nelemaland] Y.M.C.A. [...] and [became] Mr. [Faucer]. I slept in Marrie's room. Wea. Fri. May 10, 1895 Ther. Lovely letters from Reese at home and from Pres. Taylor about [Bentia]. Girls had [jams] and w. cream. I bought Bertha beginning N.S. [Hasting]. Wea. Sat. May 11, 1895 Ther. Found [street] I [...] mail letters to Mother and Mrs. Wheeler. Took Mary Wills and [Corella] down town and staid to [...]. P.M. Library and 57th treatment. Leslie did not have lesson. Eve. Took girls walking in 3 squads. Miss [Severich] and I went to grocery. Cooler and Rain. Wea. Sun. May 12, 1895 Ther. Mother's 55th answers. Dr. Maxom Juo 20:16. Beautiful sermon. Dr. Maxom has cut off his beard. Talked a long time with May. The Capt. told me what his sin is. Wea. Mon. May 13, 1895 Ther. To night I learned from Lina and Miss P. what Capt. [Laud] said about me to Eileen. He tried to fall in love with me but could not. Leslie's 43rd lesson. Took my hat down town. Called on Cousin Helen [Spring]. She talked beautifully of Will. Letter from Laurie. Bless. Wea. Tues. May 14, 1895 Ther. Felt blue all day about Capt. Laud. Played for [Weal] class. Wea. Wed. May 15, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reeve. Leslie's 44th lesson. She looks pale. Wea. Thur. May 16, 1895 Ther. Prayer metting [Nu]. Grant spoke. He told me that Dr. Deane talked all day of me. Music lesson. Letter from Fred Reese asking why I didn't write. Lovely letter from Minnie. Wea. Fri. May 17, 1895 Ther. Lena's cousin Miss Anna Russell and her friend Miss [Morely] came to-night and I am with [baby]. Girls did not do much these [evening]. Miss [Leverich] went to Boston with [Mip] Stebbins. Wea. Sat. May 18, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 45 lesson. Dr. Paxton's church has called Dr. Maxom for $15000. Mrs. [Pertee] having a bad time with asthma. Wea. Sun. May 19, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom Jus 20:29. "[Evidence] and Faith" 1. Sense-perception 2. Logical proof. 3. Testimony 4. Personal experience Lucy and Miss Russell Miss [Muney] and I went to S. [Army]. [Eusips] Lamb was there! He spoke to me and asked if I was not going to joing the [Army]. Wrote to Fanny [Bats]. Wea. Mon May 20, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 46th lesson. 59th treatment. Letters from Mother. Mrs. Griffon and [Cristaine] [Jones] about [book]. Called a [moment] on Mrs. [Felen]. Rose's 2nd baby is 4 weeks old. Wea. Tues. May 21, 1895 Ther. Lovely letter from Ms. [Fabled] about the [...]. Letter from Fred Reese about leaving Copperfield. Lina and I went to hear Miss [Pentee] speak at 25th anniversary of Y.M.C.A. Mrs. [Mead] made [address]. [Ned] Claire Smith. Wea. Wed. May 22, 1895 Ther. 60th treatment. Read letter from Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Thur. May 23, 1895 Ther. In prayer meeting we discussed a Baptist Mission [Union] in Springfield. Left library books and cards in church. Wea Fri. May 24, 1895 Ther. I am feeling desparably tired. Extra drawing and [...] classes to-day. The girls are spending a quiet evening. [Factier] [...] came to see Miss [Levereh]. Mrs. Ray (Elane's mother came. Wea. Sat. May 25, 1895 Ther. Gave Leslie her last lesson. Susie and [Adjutant] [Breuyle] came at about 2. S. spoke at 4 to ladies on [Beginnings] in S.A. I took Adet. B. to Mr. [Dellingham's]. Rainy in A.M. Wea. Sun May 26, 1895 Ther. Nursery. Corella and Violet yesterday went to hotel with Mrs. Ray and Miss P. is annoyed because they went to the fair and met Bert Vassar, [Joe] Ray etc. Mrs [Mitard] preached on Y.M.C.A. in Heather Univiersities. P.M. Susan and [Adyl.] B. had meeting. I went to [persdent] form for Holiness and [Here] Susan talked to our girls. Eve, Lena, Mary, Lucy and I went to evening meeting Joe was there half drunk, Lucy, Mary [Lev] and I called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. Wentworth. Rainy Wea. Mon May 27, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Levenich] thinks the girls are boycotting her because she told on them. Susan went home. I took my dress to Miss [Younge]. 61st treatment. Worried about morning. Subscribed for the Country for Mother's [birthday]. Wea. Tues. May 28, 1895 Ther. Mother writes that Min. is having trouble with Miss. Strickland. This evening Lena talked about 2 1/4 hrs. with [nursing] girls, Violet and Corella about their treatment of Miss [Levenich]. Mrs. Ray was here this A.M. Wea. Wed. May 29, 1895 Ther. This evening, Mr. [Stonys] final concert 20th programme. Miss King sang. Very warm. [Frere] and I went to Miss [Young's] and Corella to [...]. Wea. Thur. May 30, 1895 Ther. My last lesson with Mr. [Stony]. I played in prayer meeting. Mrs. [Packaed] did not go. Wea. Fri. May 31, 1895 Ther. [Mahl] Taylor is 17. He celebrated 5 [birthdays] this evening [...] party. and book party. Hot! Wea. Sat. June 1 Ther. [Nolad] and I went down town. Spilled [creme] on black dress and waist. Letter from Reese. Miss [Levente] has gone to spend Sunday with [Mip] Stebbins. Lucy and I went this evening to [...]. Hot! Wea. Sun. June 2, 1895 Ther. [Communion]. Felt sad at S. [Army] [tell]. I had a talk with Frank and Ida [Mise]. They made me very happy telling me that my talking to the men did good. Joe and Taylor are saved I hope. [Steve] talked with me about spirit [nahsin]. Played hymns for the girls. Miss [Levenich] went last night to the Stebbins, came home to-night. Dr. Maxom is to stay here. Wea. Mon. June 3, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Redindam] is to take Minnie's family to [Midillo] bring. and Min. is to take care of Lottie's children. [...] I went to Miss [Young's]. 62nd treatment. Wea. Tues.June 4, 1895 Ther. My black mohair came home from Miss [Yonge]. Eleanor is not well and is taken out of the nursery. Wea. Wed. June 5, 1895 Ther. Went in to see Mrs. Shipley. Violet is not well. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Thur. June 6, 1895 Ther. I am worrying for [pas] I ought to take Bertha to S. Army. Lovely prayer meeting. Mr. Halen gave Bible Reading [sharing] that at death we go immediately to Jesus. He talked with me afterward. Wea. Fri. June 7, 1895 Ther. Read [...] [...]. Lucy has gone to [Packer] class [...]. Wea. Sat. June 8, 1895 Ther. Claire, Edith, Marjorie, and Pauline made up the lessons they will lose by going to Vassar. This evening Bertha in the [relatien] had an obstinate fit when I went to teach her her S.S. lesson. Miss [Leverich] [about] told me her sin. Wea. Sun. June 9, 1895 Ther. Children's Sunday. Dr. Maxom preached on the Siner [Sinner] and the [devil], 1st. [Heedlessness] 2. Shallowness. 3. [Seredielness] 4. Earnestness. Miss P. [needs] Bertha [apotopen] to me. I talked with Baldwin in my [to] S.A. Nice meeting. Talked with Smtih, Pope and man who doesn't want to believe the [Birth]. Lucy came home. Wea. Mon. June 10, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter took [Grace] Rothschild, Claire Reed, Edith Brooks, Pauline Day, and Margery Overman to Vassar. Julie Russel tripped over a wire and hurt her eye. Miss [Levenich] and I went down town, to Miss Young's [tc]. 63rd treatment. Nice letter from Cameron to-night. He is in Andover, Conn. and trying to be a [Christian]. Wea. Tues. June 11, 1895 Ther. Lena's talk to Girl's [Freidly]. Miss [Levenich] is talking to friends her [here] this evening. [Isinlt] B. Cox. 2 [not] Lint. Wea. Wed. June 12, 1895 Ther. Miss L. told her story last night. 64th treatment. Letter from Reese. He is coming home soon. He has [refused] offers of drink and cigars. Miss [Porter] came home to-night from Vassar. Wea. Thur. June 13, 1895 Ther. Bertha did not go to meeting with me. She was very naughty again. Mr. Pratt the evagelist spoke of his work in California. Wea. Thur. April 25, 1985 Ther. Left for Vassar at 1.14. [...] [...] at [Albany] depot and [another] at Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie] depot. Wea. Fri. April 26, 1895 Ther. Will died this morning at 5, after an operation. The telegram came just after a postal from Minnie. Morten and I had called on Mrs. Dwight then Mrs. Kendrick sent for me. [We] came to N.Y. at 11.52. Hiller and Fraud met us with a carriage. Minnie is very [fran]. Calls cell its time. Cousins Sallie and Livey Bliss. I had my sick headache. Wea. Sat. April 27, 1895 Ther. Letter from Miss P. Lena and Lucy Skinner. Wrote Lena and Mr. Halen. We took dinner at this [...]. Ruth [Ranud] went with me to buy me a black silk [waist]. Wea. Sun. April 28, 1895 Ther. Dr. Gregg preached on The [Devilest] Father, Eli. Calls all day long. Wea. Mon. April 29, 1895 Ther. Will burried to day. Harold said he never heard a more "beautiful panegyric" and he knew no one else of whom it would not be an exaggeration. Lovely letters and beautiful flowers. In the evening Mr. Dixon came in and had prayers. Wea. Tues. April 30, 1895 Ther. Came back to Springfield Minnie began prayers this morning. Rem I. Formal flowers from [gets]. Wea. Wed. May 1, 1895 Ther. Festival 1st concert. Samson and Delilah Reese writes me that he is going away [hum] as Monday for a rest, for a month or the whole summer. Leslie's 41st lesson. Wea. Thur. May 2, 1895 Ther. 2nd [...] "Danes," [Buletin] 3rd Symphony 3rd [...] "[Nulla]" and [...] Dr. Maxom came up in car with us. Wea. Fri May 3, 1895 Ther 4th [...] [Kneisel] Quartet. 5th [...] Hymns of Praise [Clinstones] Oration by Bach. Mrs. [Ridiaidom] is to give Minnie $100 a month. Wea Sat. May 4, 1895 Ther. 54th treatment 4 P.M. Studied all day. [Marie's] son is 3 weeks old. Wea. Sun. May 5, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. [Hahse] Heb. 3:6 [...]. Reese gave me his picture. Took dinner with Mrs. Portee. Aunt Elleie was there. Nice times at the [Army]. Talker with a Mr. Berekley. He says he is trying to be a Christian but thinks it will be slow work. He had never looked into a Bible for more than two or three lines. I lent him mine. Reese walked home with me and said good-bye. He thinks he's [...] doubtful. [...] him Copperfields. [...] and Co. VT. Minnine is 44. Mrs. Dem in [...]. Frank Wea. Mon. May 6, 1895 Ther. 55th treatment. Some of the girls went to the [...] with Lina. I supposed Reese left S. to-day. Wea. Tues. May 7, 1895, Ther. Hot. Letters from Susie [Luft], Mrs. [Hayleten], Edith Ball, Esther [Palaten] and Prof. Salum. Wrote to Mother and Pres. Taylor. Miss [Parlis] went to Hadley celebrations. Wea. Wed. May 8, 1895 Ther. 56th treatment Leslie's 42nd lesson. Mrs. [Frendnele] (Gin. Hooker's niece) and [...] came for the night. Wea. Thur. May 9, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Packaed] went to [Nelemaland] Y.M.C.A. [...] and [became] Mr. [Faucer]. I slept in Marrie's room. Wea. Fri. May 10, 1895 Ther. Lovely letters from Reese at home and from Pres. Taylor about [Bentia]. Girls had [jams] and w. cream. I bought Bertha beginning N.S. [Hasting]. Wea. Sat. May 11, 1895 Ther. Found [street] I [...] mail letters to Mother and Mrs. Wheeler. Took Mary Wills and [Corella] down town and staid to [...]. P.M. Library and 57th treatment. Leslie did not have lesson. Eve. Took girls walking in 3 squads. Miss [Severich] and I went to grocery. Cooler and Rain. Wea. Sun. May 12, 1895 Ther. Mother's 55th answers. Dr. Maxom Juo 20:16. Beautiful sermon. Dr. Maxom has cut off his beard. Talked a long time with May. The Capt. told me what his sin is. Wea. Mon. May 13, 1895 Ther. To night I learned from Lina and Miss P. what Capt. [Laud] said about me to Eileen. He tried to fall in love with me but could not. Leslie's 43rd lesson. Took my hat down town. Called on Cousin Helen [Spring]. She talked beautifully of Will. Letter from Laurie. Bless. Wea. Tues. May 14, 1895 Ther. Felt blue all day about Capt. Laud. Played for [Weal] class. Wea. Wed. May 15, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reeve. Leslie's 44th lesson. She looks pale. Wea. Thur. May 16, 1895 Ther. Prayer metting [Nu]. Grant spoke. He told me that Dr. Deane talked all day of me. Music lesson. Letter from Fred Reese asking why I didn't write. Lovely letter from Minnie. Wea. Fri. May 17, 1895 Ther. Lena's cousin Miss Anna Russell and her friend Miss [Morely] came to-night and I am with [baby]. Girls did not do much these [evening]. Miss [Leverich] went to Boston with [Mip] Stebbins. Wea. Sat. May 18, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 45 lesson. Dr. Paxton's church has called Dr. Maxom for $15000. Mrs. [Pertee] having a bad time with asthma. Wea. Sun. May 19, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom Jus 20:29. "[Evidence] and Faith" 1. Sense-perception 2. Logical proof. 3. Testimony 4. Personal experience Lucy and Miss Russell Miss [Muney] and I went to S. [Army]. [Eusips] Lamb was there! He spoke to me and asked if I was not going to joing the [Army]. Wrote to Fanny [Bats]. Wea. Mon May 20, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 46th lesson. 59th treatment. Letters from Mother. Mrs. Griffon and [Cristaine] [Jones] about [book]. Called a [moment] on Mrs. [Felen]. Rose's 2nd baby is 4 weeks old. Wea. Tues. May 21, 1895 Ther. Lovely letter from Ms. [Fabled] about the [...]. Letter from Fred Reese about leaving Copperfield. Lina and I went to hear Miss [Pentee] speak at 25th anniversary of Y.M.C.A. Mrs. [Mead] made [address]. [Ned] Claire Smith. Wea. Wed. May 22, 1895 Ther. 60th treatment. Read letter from Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Thur. May 23, 1895 Ther. In prayer meeting we discussed a Baptist Mission [Union] in Springfield. Left library books and cards in church. Wea Fri. May 24, 1895 Ther. I am feeling desparably tired. Extra drawing and [...] classes to-day. The girls are spending a quiet evening. [Factier] [...] came to see Miss [Levereh]. Mrs. Ray (Elane's mother came. Wea. Sat. May 25, 1895 Ther. Gave Leslie her last lesson. Susie and [Adjutant] [Breuyle] came at about 2. S. spoke at 4 to ladies on [Beginnings] in S.A. I took Adet. B. to Mr. [Dellingham's]. Rainy in A.M. Wea. Sun May 26, 1895 Ther. Nursery. Corella and Violet yesterday went to hotel with Mrs. Ray and Miss P. is annoyed because they went to the fair and met Bert Vassar, [Joe] Ray etc. Mrs [Mitard] preached on Y.M.C.A. in Heather Univiersities. P.M. Susan and [Adyl.] B. had meeting. I went to [persdent] form for Holiness and [Here] Susan talked to our girls. Eve, Lena, Mary, Lucy and I went to evening meeting Joe was there half drunk, Lucy, Mary [Lev] and I called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. Wentworth. Rainy Wea. Mon May 27, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Levenich] thinks the girls are boycotting her because she told on them. Susan went home. I took my dress to Miss [Younge]. 61st treatment. Worried about morning. Subscribed for the Country for Mother's [birthday]. Wea. Tues. May 28, 1895 Ther. Mother writes that Min. is having trouble with Miss. Strickland. This evening Lena talked about 2 1/4 hrs. with [nursing] girls, Violet and Corella about their treatment of Miss [Levenich]. Mrs. Ray was here this A.M. Wea. Wed. May 29, 1895 Ther. This evening, Mr. [Stonys] final concert 20th programme. Miss King sang. Very warm. [Frere] and I went to Miss [Young's] and Corella to [...]. Wea. Thur. May 30, 1895 Ther. My last lesson with Mr. [Stony]. I played in prayer meeting. Mrs. [Packaed] did not go. Wea. Fri. May 31, 1895 Ther. [Mahl] Taylor is 17. He celebrated 5 [birthdays] this evening [...] party. and book party. Hot! Wea. Sat. June 1 Ther. [Nolad] and I went down town. Spilled [creme] on black dress and waist. Letter from Reese. Miss [Levente] has gone to spend Sunday with [Mip] Stebbins. Lucy and I went this evening to [...]. Hot! Wea. Sun. June 2, 1895 Ther. [Communion]. Felt sad at S. [Army] [tell]. I had a talk with Frank and Ida [Mise]. They made me very happy telling me that my talking to the men did good. Joe and Taylor are saved I hope. [Steve] talked with me about spirit [nahsin]. Played hymns for the girls. Miss [Levenich] went last night to the Stebbins, came home to-night. Dr. Maxom is to stay here. Wea. Mon. June 3, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Redindam] is to take Minnie's family to [Midillo] bring. and Min. is to take care of Lottie's children. [...] I went to Miss [Young's]. 62nd treatment. Wea. Tues.June 4, 1895 Ther. My black mohair came home from Miss [Yonge]. Eleanor is not well and is taken out of the nursery. Wea. Wed. June 5, 1895 Ther. Went in to see Mrs. Shipley. Violet is not well. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Thur. June 6, 1895 Ther. I am worrying for [pas] I ought to take Bertha to S. Army. Lovely prayer meeting. Mr. Halen gave Bible Reading [sharing] that at death we go immediately to Jesus. He talked with me afterward. Wea. Fri. June 7, 1895 Ther. Read [...] [...]. Lucy has gone to [Packer] class [...]. Wea. Sat. June 8, 1895 Ther. Claire, Edith, Marjorie, and Pauline made up the lessons they will lose by going to Vassar. This evening Bertha in the [relatien] had an obstinate fit when I went to teach her her S.S. lesson. Miss [Leverich] [about] told me her sin. Wea. Sun. June 9, 1895 Ther. Children's Sunday. Dr. Maxom preached on the Siner [Sinner] and the [devil], 1st. [Heedlessness] 2. Shallowness. 3. [Seredielness] 4. Earnestness. Miss P. [needs] Bertha [apotopen] to me. I talked with Baldwin in my [to] S.A. Nice meeting. Talked with Smtih, Pope and man who doesn't want to believe the [Birth]. Lucy came home. Wea. Mon. June 10, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter took [Grace] Rothschild, Claire Reed, Edith Brooks, Pauline Day, and Margery Overman to Vassar. Julie Russel tripped over a wire and hurt her eye. Miss [Levenich] and I went down town, to Miss Young's [tc]. 63rd treatment. Nice letter from Cameron to-night. He is in Andover, Conn. and trying to be a [Christian]. Wea. Tues. June 11, 1895 Ther. Lena's talk to Girl's [Freidly]. Miss [Levenich] is talking to friends her [here] this evening. [Isinlt] B. Cox. 2 [not] Lint. Wea. Wed. June 12, 1895 Ther. Miss L. told her story last night. 64th treatment. Letter from Reese. He is coming home soon. He has [refused] offers of drink and cigars. Miss [Porter] came home to-night from Vassar. Wea. Thur. June 13, 1895 Ther. Bertha did not go to meeting with me. She was very naughty again. Mr. Pratt the evagelist spoke of his work in California. Wea. Fri. June 14, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Cameron. Mrs. Taylor writes that Vassar trustees voted unanimously to give Bertha the Raymond Scholarship. We had our picnic to Bear's Hole. Wea. Sat. June 15, 1895 Ther. Lena and I went to Miss Young's. We all went to Dr. Buckinghams for [roses]. Bertha behaved nicely in her S.S. lesson. Wea. Sun. Fune 16, 1895 Ther. Dr. Maxom Faith and Dogma, Gal, Lucy and I went back to Dr. Maxom's class. Reese was at the Army, and he drank to-day. He is very angry at the captain and has vowed never to shake hands with any in the Army, even Tyler and [Moose]. I took him to Mr. Newhall, but he would not give in. Nothing but a reference to his [raptesen] mind him. I am very sad to-day. Wea. Mon. Jun 17, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reese. Oh! my heart aches for him. 65th treatment. Concert by [Yaeye] and [LeChaesine]. Read a good letter from Cameron. Wea. Tues. June 18, 1895 Ther. Sad letter from Reese. He promises not to drink so much. I wrote him a kind letter. Mother came to-night. Wea. Wed. June 19, 1895 Ther. I went to call on the Capt. about Reese. He seems to lack common sense. 66th treatment. Wea. Thur. June 20, 1895 Ther. Wrote Reese a long letter. My heart aches so. He had [written] me that he did not want to see me, and acted as if he were tired of me. At prayer meeting I nearly cried. We discussed Church [Major]. After meeting I had a comforting talk with Mr. [Halen]. Wea. Fri. June 21, 1895 Ther. Nicer letter from Reese. He will see me Sunday. Girls gave their June party. Wea. Sat. June 22, 1895 Ther. Wore my new cotton crepe dress and tore it. Wrote to Reese telling him I would see him to-morning. Meet [...] to hearquarters and [...] to [banuks] to see the captain. Oh! how he riled me! He cannot [pom] that Reese [tried] and will not apologise. I just boiled! Girls had their tea. [Heins] Lerenich] talked to Lena about [...]. Call from Margaret Jones and Alice Wing. 67th treatment. Wea. Sun. June 23, 1895 Ther. A strange, hard day, yet I believe my prayer is answered. Dr. Maxom Phil. 2:6. The Mind of Christ. Went back to S.S. Dr. Maxom was grand. Mr. and Mrs. [...] came to dinner. Then Lucy and I were summoned to pm to Mary [Lerenich] that she had talked. It was awful! Then I rushed down to Army very late. Had a talk with Tyler about Reese. He begs me not to give him up. Met Reese at 5.30 and we walked and talked it all over. I believe he is coming back. His fall on [...] 50 was he stole a ride on the [freely] train! He says he will come to church. Wea. Mon. June 24, 1895 Ther. Grand letter from Reese. He went to church and has forgiven Capr. Hall. Tooke Alice [Rainey] to dentist. 68th treatment. Called on Mr. [Halen] and he was delighted with my letter. Lena, Lucy and I talked over Mary [Leverich]. We think she heard. Wea. Tues. June 25, 1895 Ther. We sat up to-night till 2 and 3 oclock on [...]. Dr. Maxom read "Saul" and his paper. Last real schoolday. I took some of the girls to get daisies. They picked; I worked on reports. Wea. Wed. June 26, 1895 Ther. Last day. Essays in the A.M. and [Susy] Recital. James [Porter] writes that he [read] his degree. Very tired. Lucy Skinner is real sick. Wea. Thur. June 27, 1895 Ther. Girls all left to-day. I took girls to 9.15 and 1.14 trains. Lena lost her purse containing about $15. Lucy is better. Ray surprised us by walking in. He was [Rept] to tea and all seemed to like him. He took m to meeting and came out for 9 o'clock train. He and Bert Morse are going to Europe on the 4th. Reese spoke up in meeting and came home with me. He has found out that [Eaton] has 775 inhabitants. He will not send the note to the capt. Call from Cousin Helen and Ford Harvard. 69th treatment. No change. Tristen called. Wea. Fri. June 28, 1895 Ther. Treatment at 10 P.M. 70th (no change). Miss Skinner went home sick and Miss [Leverich] went to her bird class to [Norhapton]. I slept and read in the afternoon. Evening. Went to depot and called on Miss Hill. We expect to stay till Thursday. Wea. Sat. June 29, 1895 Ther. Letter from James. He has graduated cum laude! Letter from Fred Reese. He is sad at losing his best friend and thanks me for what I have done for him. 71st treatment at 9 A.M. (no change). Violet came from N.[Haren] and started for Chicago. I looked over letters. We took tea at the [Mericanus]. [June] and Fred brought us home. Wea. Sun. June 30, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. [Halen] Memorial to [Deaem] Hastings. Saw Fred Reese. Mother went to 1st Bapt. P.M. Felt very blue. Had a nice talk with Tyler after S.A. Then found Reese outside. We were caught in the rain and went into [Christ] Church. I was touched by the delicate pure look on his face. I suggested his changing his [bounding] place. Eve. Went to State St. but Mr. [Halen] dismissed us for the American mass. meeting at 1st [Army] Church. Reese took me and saw me home. He expects to go to [Britain] Army 1st. Wea. Mon. July 1, 1895 Ther. A.M. Went to Princeton St. to hunt up [sernait]. No success. Looking over letters. P.M. Took dress to [Mifs] Young. At 3 P.M. 72nd treatment (no change). Slept after it. Went to library. Missed call from Mrs. Filer and Helen. Eve. Mother and I went to the Randall, While waiting for a car called on the Clarks. Wea. Tues. July 2, 1895 Ther. A.M. 73rd treatment at 10. A.M. (no change) Called on Jennie Barrons and saw her aunt. Jeannie thinks that Will was with Lee on the steamer Devonia [Anetuna] line in 1870. P.M. Looked over letters. Mrs. Bartholomew took Mother and me for a drive. Eve. Called on Miss Hill. Call from the Ashleys. Wea. Wed. July 3, 1895 Ther. A.M. Looked over letters. P.M. Called on Mrs. [Waits] Mrs. [Louis]. Mrs. [Lauph]. 74th treatment (no change.) Eve. Mother and I took elective car-ride to [Judian] Orchard. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Thur. July 4, 1895 Ther. Mother and I took a North End car and saw the "comical" procession. Met Mrs. [Schenik] in the car from Hamilton and a member of Highland church. From Miss Robinson I saw bicycle procession. Mrs. [Portee], Charlotte, Franie, and Miss Steele came. The children had a tea party to-night. I played for Mother this evening. I am to be Lena's substitute and write about College Settlement to 15 girls. Wea. Fri. July 5, 1895 Ther. Went down town for glasses. steven [etc]. Mrs. [Portee], the children, Miss Steele and Miss Julia Clark came to dinner. 75th treatment at 3 P.M. (no change). Mrs. [Ederad] and Mr. and Mrs. [Thee]. [Portee], [Mifs] Bartlett and [Mifs] Steele came to tea. Mr, [Portee] took [Mifs] Bartlett Mrs. [Packaed] and [Mifs] Steele to fireworks. I went to covenant meeting. Mr. [Nedhall] led. Reese spoke. He came home with me. Thinks perhaps he will leave Springfield. Wea. Sat. July 6, 1895 Ther. Very rainy day. 76th treatment (no change) at 11 A.M. P.M. Went down town. Tired to-night. A letter from Reese made me blue because he seemed familiar. Wea. Sun. July 7, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mother went with me. Mr. [Halen] on the Sabbath. [Hl] 10:25 [Communism]. Reese was there. S.S. lesson on the 10 commandments. Reese was in S.Army [helhurt] me by laughing. He came down with me and I didn't feel quite [...]. Morse tells me that perhaps Parson was killed in a wreck. He was converted just one yr. [year] ago. The [Porters] came to tea. I went alone to church. Reese came home with me and I had a satisfying talk with him. Sermon was on "Atonement by Example". I feel now that Reese does respect me. Wea. Mon. July 8, 1895 Ther. Left Springfield at 9.15. Reached [Phenfield]. 10.22 Left " 10.53 Arrived at Bandwells 11.14 Fred [Lotenam] met us. We found Aunt Mary, Jennie the 7 children Frances, Sadie Chester, Minnie, Daltin, Mary, Ruth. Mattie Gregory and her two children Effie, Nelson. Walten and [Theren] [Lotenam] came to tea. [Theren] spent the night. Wea. Tues. July 9, 1895 Ther. I am 34 yrs old. Read a fan from Minnie. Took a long walk with Fred S. Hattie [Prole] and her cousin Newhall came to dinner. We drove into [Curray] village. After tea I rowed on the morning [machine] arrived a 5 acre lot. Wea. Wed. July 10, 1895 Ther Wrote to Miss [Porter]. Minnie, Dudley [Lewis], and Fred Reese. A.M. Rode down to the station and read my [glasses] and a letter from [Reeve]. He lost his temper with one of the men. Rode on a load of hay and rode with Will Broner's help on his bicycle. Wea. Thurs. Jully 11, 1895 Ther. Left [Bantrells] at 9.07. Arrived at [Tory] 11.55 Left [Tory] 12.00 Arrived Albany 12.25 Left Albany 1.05. Got dinner at Albany. Reached Oneida 5.24 Came to Madison House for the night. We got our supper at a restaurant and then called on Mary [Pacysen]. Her father is very ill and Elliot [Pacysen] is home. Wea. Fri. July 12, 1895 Ther. Passed a comfortable night. Left Oneida at 9.41. Found Libbie, Cousin L. and Jessie. We are to take breakfast and dinners at Mrs. [Laudand's]. Read letter from Reese, saying that Tyler has run away. Reese is very sad but trusts God. Young People's Meeting. Jessica led. Subject "For Christ and the Church". Cora Dans [Hughe] called on us. She was married in May. Wea. Sat. July 13, 1895 Ther. Letter from Dudley [Lewis]. Gertrude [Heyward's] cousin was drowned. Took a bath. Mother washed my head. Had a long sleep. Eve. Cousin Carrie called. Wea. Sun. July 14, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Acts 15:11 P.M. " " I had Mrs. Scram's class. The Gold Calf. Found Mrs. Richardson and Miss Thorne interesting. Read Leslie Gold [Howaite] nearly through. Wea. Mon. July 15, 1895 Ther. Cousin L. went to Hamilton to take care of Mrs. [Rambaut] and Mother down with her. Called on Cousin Jane. Rob displayed his S.Arm. [Army] trophies. Letters from Minnie and Fred Reese. Tyler is on his way to Canada. Fred asks my help on his account. When we went to dinner, we found that Mrs. [Loulaul's] sister was there with an attack of heart trouble. [Friended] Leslie [...]. Wrote to Lena Bostunk, Wea. Tues. July 16, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Esther, Fannie, Roney, Cameron, Laura [Hylie]. We all read "Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush." Wea. Wed. July 17, 1895 Ther. Invitation from Edith Bale to visit her. [Repesed] it. Wrote to Lucy Skinner, Constance Jones, Fred Reese and Edith Bale. Went to Mrs. Richardson for Harper's [Weekles]. Lottie and I went to meeting. [Eldee] [Daies] led. Feeding of 5000. Wea. Thur. July 18, 1895 Ther. Finisher Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush. Began Pembroke. Wrote to Rob Bliss. Wea. Fri. July 19, 1895 Ther. Jessie worked in the attic. We all went to the cemetary to weed. I went along to Y.P.S.C.E. [Mahl] Hamlin led. Finished Westward Ho. Began Farear's Early Days. Wea. Sat. July 20, 1895 Ther. Very hot. Rained in the evening. Finished Pembroke. Began Miss [Sheckland's] "Queens". Jessie and I went to a tea at [Melville] [Laudee's] (Eli Perkins) to meet Alice Keman Wood. Cousin Celeste called. Read [money] from [Hadan] and steeds from Esther. Wea. Sun. July 21, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Col. 1:19. P.M. Mr. Miller Mat: 23:24. Mr. Thorne's sermon was beautiful Mr. Miller's (Pres) sermon queer. about Spiritual [...] Mind Haliey, [...] [etc]. His point was Unbelievers have to believe more than believers do. We began reading "Titus". Our request of Nettie [Hunee] [look] her class. "[Nadal] and [Ahhio]". Nattie [Hune] Blanche Smith Stevens Celestia [Morten]. Wea. Mon. July 22, 1895 Ther. [Lebhe] went away. Letters from Laura [Hylie] and Fred Reeses. Fred played croquet at Mr. [Haben's] and was shocked when two church members offered him cigars. He asks me to set him example in arithmetic. He read 4 stones about Sherlock Holmes and began Maeaulay's Essay [Reldisin]. Letter from Esther. Wrote to [...] and to Will Todd. Wea. Tues. July 23, 1895 Ther. Calls from Miss S.E. Thorne, and May Thorne and from Ada Morse and Miss Weeks (who sings in Stella's choir). [Lookart] Committee met here. Began Peter Ibbetson. Wea. Wed. July 24, 1895 Ther. Calls from Percy Morse (he is here this week) and Clara Morse. Went alone to meeting. Nice little talk with Mr. Thorne. I am invited to sing in the choir. Wea. Thur. July 25, 1895 Ther. A.M. Call from Cousin Jane. P.M. Finished Petter Ibbetson. Began Howell's [Howells'] Indian Summer. Call from Mrs. Scram. Slept. Eve. Call from Nita Miller and Rena [Eldnilp]. Winnie writes that she turned her ankle falling over a dust-pan, then fell and cut her head. Will < Frank got p[persened]. Bertha is 21 to-day. Wea. Fri. July 26, 1895 Ther. Read a god deal. Wrote to Fannie Bates. I went alone to Y.P.S.C.E. meeting. Mrs. Booth led. Subject. The Christian Way. Began [Thuldback's] Henry VIII. Received some pearls from Harold. Wea. Sat. July 27, 1895 Ther. Rainy. Letter from Lena which I answered, inquiring about Cousin Andrews [Ada]. Finished Howell's Indian Summer. Cousin Cara called this evening. Wea. Sun. July 28, 1895 Ther. Mr Thorne. " " I sang in the choir. I taught Mrs. Sandford's class. I talked to the girls about behaving in church. Sick headache in the evening. We read "[Loties]". Wea. Mon. July 29, 1895 Ther. A.M. Letter from Reese. He says he loves to get my letters. When talking to me he feels as if he was talking to himself. 4 of his 8 examples are [...]. I am the only woman he knows that can keep a secret. Read calendar and note from him at night. Cousin Lizzie came home from Hamilton, but Mr. [Rambant] needs her and she must return to-morrow. Eve. Call from Cousin Carrie. Wea. Tues. July 30, 1895 Ther. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. She wants me to visit her. Poured this A.M. but cleared off. Cousin L. went to Hamilton at 4.30. Mother drove over with her. Emily Carrigan Box 56 Sea Cliff, N.Y. Wea. Wed. July 31, 1895 Ther. Wrote asking Esther to visit us. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan and to Reese sending him a lesson in reduction of fractions and addition. Got ready to make calls, but looked raining. I went alone to meeting. Came home in the rain. Letters from Edith Ball. Letters to Harlan from Ray (his [steamer] letters) was sent here. Lena writes suggesting Fannie Bales. Jessie heard from Library Bureau. They support a library in New Bedford. Began Little Jonny in the [Mold]. Wea. Thur. Aug. 1, 1895 Ther. Read "Little Jonny" for a long while. Call from Cousin Celeste. Letter from Esther. She and Mrs. [Merwin] are to come to-morrow. Slept. Wea. Fri. Aug. 2, 1895 Ther Esther and Mrs. [Merwin] came to-night and we are so happy. Wea. Fri. Aug. 2, 1895 Ther Esther and Mrs. [Merwin] came to-night and we are so happy. Wea. Sat. Aug. 3, 1895 Ther. Rained some to-day. We walked and talked. Esther and I slept in the afternoon. Cousin Cara called in the evening. Wea. Sun. Aug. 4, 1895 Ther. Mr. Thorne Juo. 3: 14.15. " 1 Pet. 5:7. Esther and I went alone in the evening. Wea. Mon. Aug. 5, 1895 Ther. Jessie is 32. I gave her a stylographic pen. Such a happy day. We invited [Mersie] to take dinner with us. Jessie and Mr. [Lombaul] drove over for her and she has come to stay. She thinks Esther a rare woman. In the P.M. Morhter, Mrs. [Merwins], Esther, Mr. [Lombaul], and I drove to Hamilton. Called on Mrs. [Rambaut], saw the [bunct] district, drove on the hill. Mr. [Lombaul] treated us to peanuts. Only a calendar from Reese. Wea. Tues. Aug. 6, 1895 Ther. Esther and Mrs. Merwin left this A.M. Letters from Constance Jones and Will Carrington. Very sleepy. Slept morning and afternoon. Wrote to Fannie Roney. We began "Cloister and the Hearth." Auntie sent us a letter from Fannie Bliss. She had moved to [Yaclum]. Since then they have been driven by riots to the coast, and lost property. though their life is [cared]. Evening Letter from Reese at [Himlington], a little out of sorts. Wea. Wed. Aug. 7, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Dudley and sent Eli Perkins photo and autograph. We decided on Rome pictures and I read up about Rome. Call from Mr. Thorne. Slept. J. [Jessie] and I went to prayer meeting. Wrote to Mrs. Griffin. Wea. Thur. Aug. 8, 1895 Ther. Read a good deal in "The Cloister and the Hearth". Jessie and I called on the [Laudews], the [Humes] and Cara Davis. Eve. Call from Cousin Carrie. Wea. Fri. Aug 9, 1895 Ther. Called on Miss Donahue and Miss White. Went to Clara Morse; played part of a duett [duet]. Eve. Y.P.S.C.E. meeting Wea. Sat. Aug. 10, 1895 Ther. A.M. Went to Mrs. Rickwell. Letter from Lena and Miss [Portee]. Alice King and Mary Wells do not return. They are talking of a Miss Lewis Vassar girl. P.M. Call from Mrs. Eaton and her sister Mrs. Eaton. Slept heavily. Took a bath. Eve. Did [maids] with Jessica. Esther's birday. Wrote to her and Minnie. Wrote to Miss [Portee] and Edith Ball. Wea. Sun. Aug. 11, 1895 Ther. Mr. Thorne. A.M. Mack 7:34. " " P.M. Ex. 31:2. S.S. class "Brazen Serpent" Nettie Thorne and Minnie Stevens. Very hot till night; [...] rain. Young men smoked in lobby of church the evening. Mr. Thorne very angry. Wea. Mon. Aug. 12, 1895 Ther. No calendar from Reese. It makes me fear he did not go to church. I hope some good word will come to-morrow. He has been getting ready for to-morrow's social. Clara Morse and Florence Keith came up the afternoon and worked. I called on Cousin Jane. Eve. J. and I went to notify people about the social. This evening read aloud a while. Wea. Tues. Aug. 13, 1895 Ther. This evening we had our social and it was a great success. My "library" worked well. We had observation game and "smell" game and I read the "Rugglese". Wea. Wed. Aug. 14, 1895 Ther. Letter from Reese. I guess he wasn't mad at me. Father died 17 years ago. Neither Cousin L. nor Jessie are well but Mother wants to go to Hamilton. We drove over. Went to call at the Park House on Mrs. McGregory and found Mrs. Webb and Mrs. [Packard]. Cousin L and Jessie went to dentist's and Mrs. [Rambauts]. Mother and I called on Bosticks. Found Mr. and Mrs. B. Katie [Lieut] and Mrs. Eaton's baby and little Lizzie. Went to Mrs. [Rambaut's] [shared] S.A. pictures. She wants several. Called on Mrs. Clark, out, but met Dr. C. in street. Called on Miss Hastings, out. Jessie and I walked to library- closed. Coming home, Mr. [Lambaut] got us peanuts. Went alone to prayer. [...] [...] it. Wea. Thur. Aug. 15, 1895 Ther. Letter from Minnie. We read a good deal. Slept. Call from Lily [Dunbue] and Cora Hughs. Very slight beginning of hay fever. Wea. Fri. Aug. 16, 1895 Ther. Hot! Very slight hay-fever. Jessie went over to Hamilton for Cousin L. and to the dentists. Mrs. Packard and Mrs. Webb had called on Mrs. [Rambaut] and Cousin L. Read. Eve. Nita Miller led Y.P.S.C.E. Good meeting. Before the meeting we went to talk to the Thornes about the next social. Sat with them on [piazza]. Wea. Hot! Sat. Aug. 17, 1895 Ther. Read a good deal morning, afternoon and evening in Cloister and the Hearth. Some hay-fever, not much. Took up my Greek which I have rather neglected. Wea. Sun. Aug. 18, 1895 Ther. A beautiful sermon by Mr. Thorne. A.M. Mark 9:41. "Because ye belong to Christ." I. Defining power. A Church [ran] is one who belongs to Church. Those who do not should not be in the church. II. Restraining power. He who belongs to the Church cannot do certain things. III. Transforming power. By [its] change of notion a dead work [become] a living creature. IV. Tranquillizing power. Christ will care for His own. P.M. 1 Cor. 2:4. His Holy Spirit changes. First essential for Christian worker is not ability, education wealth, but consecration. Afternoon. Read Cousin L's paper on Religion, and "Lilies" Wea. Mon. Aug. 19, 1895 Ther. Mr. Thorne sent me two of Meyer's tracts. Read letters from Hattie Bliss and Winifred. Finished Cloister and the Hearth. Began "Golden [Home]". Jessie and I went around to get people to take part in the [faeyot] social. Wrote to Hattie Bliss. Wea. Tues. Aug. 20, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Emma Whitteman. Letters from Fred Reese. (not as nice as usual) Mary [Thaiyes], Dudley Lewis, and Esther Patchen. Spilled a drop of ink on the Morten boys' photo. Talked with Eddie [Anest] about the Ant story. Went to Mrs. Rockwell. Wea. Wed. Aug. 21, 1895 Ther. Jessie and I walked to Nita Millers [Miller's] to excuse her from the shadow pictures. Prayer meeting. Wea. Thur. Aug. 22, 1895 Ther. Finished the Golden [Home]. Went to Mifs [Miss] Donahue's about the social. Saw the new books. Ms. Morgan and baby left Mrs. Lombards [Lombard's]. [Laion] festival at Clara Morse's. I went for a short time to help in the afternoon, and waited in-doors in the eveing. Finished College Settlement letter. Read letter from Fannie Roney asking me to come to Cazenovia either Friday or Sat. Came home with sick headache. Wea. Fri Aug. 23, 1895 Ther. Cousin Celeste told us of giving through Golden Gate at Chautauqua. Read interesting letters from Fannie Bliss of their [...] from YA [...] to [Shanphas]. Took [Lenills] "Curtain" to Mrs. Booth. Wrote to Fred Reese. Am I writing too often. Calls from Cousin Jane and Miss Brown. Led Y.P.S.C.E "Conquring Difficlties" Wea. Sat. Aug 24, 1895 Ther. Started for Cazenovia. Left Eaton 9.41. Arrived [Eadrells] 10.05 Left " 10.45 Arrived Cazebivua 11.40 Found Fannie Roney. Mrs. [McNitosh] at Marin Roney. Rained in P.M. [No] evening sleepy and had hay-fever. Talked till nearly 12. Mr. Hurst and young man got into [bres]. Young man came 10 days ago with $100 to hotel. This is gone and last night he had delirium [tremens]. I told Mr. Hurst it was good advertisement. Then I spoke to young man about a better friend. He cried and said "Please have me." Wea. Sun. Aug. 25, 1895 Ther. Hay fever better. A.M. Methodist church. Old minutes (supply) on Holiness. Staid to Mrs. Hessler's interesting S.S. class. She quoted Dr. Clark's paper. "Help us not to make it hard for others to be Christians." Slept. Eat peanuts. Eve. Pres. church. Mr. Silas [Persins] Gen. 15:6. Abraham's Creed (Short [...] lived it. Wea. Mon. Aug. 26, 1895 Ther. Came home. Left Cazenovia 9.59. Arrived Eastville 10.20. (train due 9.55) Mr. Lombard and Mother met me and [...] drive home. Dr. and Miss Clark and Miss Hastings drove over to dinner. Letter from Lillian Higgins asking me to come to see her two weeks old baby Ruth. Letter from Reese. One from Lina inquiring about Mifs Paletin. Eve. Nita Miller and Nellie Buchard came up and [in] rehearsed "The Curtain" as shadow [piedin]. Wea. Tues. Aug. 27, 1895 Ther. Tired to-day. Slept morning and afternoone. The evening we had our [fayot] social. Program. E.M.R. Stories of Mr. Roened. Eddie [Anist]. Essay on [Aiets]. Mabel Gamlin. Recitation. May Thorne. Lowell. Shadow Pictures. "The [Courtin]." "Things on a Cent." Began "Beggars All" Wea. Wed. Aug. 28, 1895 Ther. Read Beggars All morning and afternoon. Prayer-meeting. Subject Prayers. Wea. Thur. Aug. 29, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Fannie Roney. Went to Lookout Committees meeting at Nita Millers but found she had gone to Syracuse. Spent a long time at Mrs. Rickwells. Wea. Fri. Aug. 30, 1895 Ther. Read Beggars all and finished it. Mr. Richardson took our pictures and we (Cousin L. he and I) talked about a Christian being [consecrated] as well as a [...]. Y.P.S.C.E. Clara led two S.Army purple [there]. Went in to say goodbye to [Naz] and Elsie Thorne. Wea. Sat. Aug. 31, 1895 Ther. Lusy Raymond wrote that she joined the College Settlement As. Letter from Esther and Will [Lodel]. Will says Margee is unhappy. Covenant meeting. Rained hard at dinner time. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Sun. Sept. 1, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. P.M. " [Eple] 4.27. Communism. S.S. class. We suspected at dinner that Mr. Lombard was too jolly. Almost finished "Lilies'. Calls from Mrs. Bostick, [Rot], Lizzie, Katie and Mr. Allen, and from Cousin George and Cousin Jane. Wea. Mon. Sept. 2, 1895 Ther. Called on Clara Morse (out) Lillie [Dunbree], Mrs. Morten (out) Mrs. Dan's, Mrs. Scram (out) May Gilbert (out) and Mrs. Richardson. Mr. R. gave us our proofs. Clara Morse called this evening. Wea. Tues. Sept. 3, 1895 Ther. Finished Lilies. Read a very little of the Slicker Minister. Mr. Richardson tried our group again and took a picture of Mother on the lawn. We called again on Mrs. Scram. Letter from Lena. Adele Buffington is to come to [school]. Reese writes to say his Sat. letter did not come. Am I offended? Cousin Carrie came in this evening. Mrs. Rockwell tried on my dress this afternoon. I am sitting up till 11 to watch for the total eclipse of the moon. Wrote to Lucy Raymond and Lena. Wea. Wed. Sept. 4, 1895 Ther. I called the others last night and we kept looking till about one. It looked like a little red ball. Wrote to Winifred. Mrs. Rockwell finished my black broadcloth. We went to hear Mrs. Moon speak of her new school at Hamilton, the Emily Judson. She spoke at Cousin Celete's. Call from Misses Donohue and White. Eve. Called for a minute on Mrs. Eaton, Cousin Celeste, Cousin Jane. Ordered our photos. Cousin Carrie called. Wea. Thur. Sept. 5, 1895 Ther. Mother and I left Eaton at 9.41. Rob Lenney came as far as Norwick. We made 3 mistakes. First Mother wrote Minnie we would come to 42nd St. at 9.40 and she replied that Will would come to Grand Central. I telegraphed "Ferry from [Weekawken] not Dept. Need not meet us." Then we found the train reached [Weekawken] at 7.00 and I telegraphed "Made mistake about time. Reach [Weekawken] 7.10." I should have said 7.00. Will went to Franklin St. fery and of course we missed him. Considerable hay-fever all day, and bad at night. Wea. Fri. Sept. 6, 1895 Ther. Hay fever better in the day-time. Letter from Lillian Higgins. Wrote to Jessica and Fred. Slept. Read to Mother. Did not go to prayer meeting. Told "Beggars All" to the boys and played to mother. Wea. Sat. Sept. 7, 1895 Ther. The twins are 20. I helped make cake. Mrs. Richardson talks to Minnie about feeling poor. Rainy. Wea. Sun. Sept. 8, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mrs. Dixon 1 Pet. 5:10 Prof Froeliek came to dinner. Harlan called. He told about Marg getting a horse for her [bravery]. He took Mother, Winnie and Ruth to Greenword. Eve. I read poetry to [...] and Russell. Wea. Mon. Sept. 9, 1895. Ther. S.A. [pichins] 150 A.M. Letter from Jessica. Paper announcing the birth of Edith Ball's little girl. Wrote congratulations. Had three teeth filled by [Esteth] and rubbar [rubber] put in. P.M. Hay-fever bad. Slept, read, wrote to circulating library. Eve. Letter from Reese. Call from Lucy Bliss and Lydia Dawn. Fannie Bill is engaged to Mr. Beman. Read Sherlock Holmes "Silver Blaze" to Frank, Frett, and Russell. Wea. Tues. Sept. 10, 1895 Ther. Boiling hot. I went over to 14th St. to S.A. headquarters and bought photos for Mrs. Rambaut. Saw the Commander and his wife. Helped Min. make cake. After supper read "Yellow Face" to boys and then mother and I called on Harold alone sick with gout. Capt. C. telegraphed me to meet him tomorrow. Wea. Wed. Sept. 11, 1895 Ther. Hot!!! Wrote to Mrs. Kembrid. Harold is 38. He brought in candy. I took the 10.52 train for Sea Cliff. Met Capt. Carrigan and Capt. Owens at Jamaica. Arrived at 12.04. Returned at 4.05. Arrived at 5- Head and dust terrible and hay-fever at its worst. Began putting ponds Extract on nose. Read Sherlock Holmes's Stuck-bookers Clerk to Brett [Phasen] and Frank. Min. has no girl. I washed dinner dishes. Wea. Thur. Sept. 12, 1895 Ther. Hot!! Stella filled tooth with rubber. Hay fever very bad! No girl. Wasted all [duties]. Read to boys. Lena and Mrs. Richardson called. Wea. Fri. Sept. 13, 1895 Ther. Cool. Kind letter from Mrs. Kendrick. Left Jesy C. Arrived Sommerville 11.25. Mr. Stringer met me and drove me to North Branch. Found Irving and Lillian Higgins, Helen 2 yrs. and Ruth 1 mo. Fred Stringer called, [Lifferd] dreadfully with hayfever. Wea. Sat. Sept. 14, 1895 Ther. Irving Higgins drove me to Somerville Left at 9.48. Arrived in Jersey City 10.50. Met Miss Kirby on the train. Came home just sick with hay-fever. We are invited to Ruth's. Miss LeRon called. Came to Ruth's for dinner. Harold did not come. Ruth had a call from Mr. [Herner] an alumnus of Cornell. Wea. Sun. Sept. 15, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon I Pet. 1:16. Found Harold here after church. He had been to meet Chauncey Depen and was tired. Slept. [Ward] Warren came about 3.30 and spent the evening. Harold and I discussed religion, theosophy, Christianity, the Bible, Mr. Dixon etc. Almost the first time we could do it in an aimiable spirit and I hope I did some good. Wea. Mon. Sept. 16, 1895 Ther. Spent the day with Ruth. Pain all the A.M. Hay-fever better. Went back to Minnie. Found a letter from Reese. He has gone to Bashir and sent me his [band]-book to keep. Took it for a short time. Returned to Ruth's. Wea. Tues. Sept. 17, 1895 Ther. Called on Lucy Skinner. Allen is engaged to Miss Daphin. [Hillie] started for Cornell. Am spending to-day with Ruth. Call from Mary Sharpe. Wrote to Fred Reese, Lena and Lucy Skinner. Came to 86 So. Oxford St. after dinner. Harold and Ruth came too. Found a letter from Ray. Marguerite writes that she is coming alone to-morow. Wea. Wed. Sept. 18, 1895 Ther. I met Marguerite at Fulton Ferry about 11. and she staid to lunch and about 1.30 I took her back to the Ferry. We called on Auth Ruth who was out. [We] talked mostly of her [lives], specifically Dr. Small of York. Wea. Thur. Sept. 19, 1895 Ther. Bertha and I took the 3.30 train to Vassar. Mrs. Seeley-Tuttle and daughter (9) on the cars. Found Fan Markhaus. Called on Miss [Hiley]. Sat at Faculty table. Bertha's room is 204 5th Central. Slept in Founder's room. Wea. Fri. Sept. 20, 1895 Ther. Called on Dwight and heard about Sheep business. Bertha and I went over buildings. Saw. Prof. Van [Fuyen]! Met Prof. [Murth] Prof [French]. Saw Lillian Tappan-Beach's niece Mif Chandler, Beatrix Abbot and Henrietta Jessup. Fannie Sevan called. Bertha and I took dinner at Pres. Taylors. Met the whole family and Mis Ester-Strerell. Hunt is Yale. [...], Morgan is at Beatres. in chapel saw Eleanor Rae, and before that Gertrude [...]. Started home at 8.15. Arrived in N.Y. at 10.10. Ray is here from Europe. Found letters from Reese etc. Wea. Sat. Sept. 21, 1895 Ther. Hot! Letter from Fannie McIntosh. Ray talks about everything. Wrote to Will and Cousin Suzzie. Minnie and girls went in trolley excursion car this evening and Ray to call on some girl. Marten and I sat in Minnie's room. Will Franies slipper [outs] dinner. Wea. Sun Sept. 22, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 18:1. Prayer. Harold was there. He and I talked about his religion afterwards. He and Ruth came to dinner. Wrote to Fanney Roney. Eve. Gospel Chariot [Came] of Oxford and [Hausen] Place. Played hymns. Wea. Mon. Sept. 23, 1895 Ther. Hot! Ray went to New Haven Law School. Ruth and Mother received letters from Will. Miss Paldien offered to sew on his letters and to be a [hif] Aunt. He [drafted] her very cordial and pleasant. I wrote letters. This evening called on Mrs Richardson and Mary Sharpe. Mother bought us [enot] been. Wea. Tues. Sept. 24, 1895 Ther. Came to Springfield at 4.00 P.M. Mother came to station. Small school. Perhaps only 12. Lucy and Edith Holens are to room here. I have very old room newly carpeted and papered. Wea. Wed. Sept. 25, 1895 Ther. Arranged rooms. Called twice on Mrs. Porter. Went down town with Adele. Lucy Skinner came. Wea. Thur. Sept. 26, 1895 Bessie [Lillieuthal] and Clara Russel have come. [...] there 10 girls and two more are coming. Opened School. Lucy and I took girls to Forest Park. Letter from Hattie Bliss, Mother, and Edith Ball. Wrote to Hattie B. and Minnie. The Democrats have nominated Horatio King as Sec. of State. Wea. Fri. Sept. 27, 1895 Ther. Called classes and gave out lessons. I am to have 6 Lab. classes and Geometry. Called on Mrs. Scott and Taby Everett 6 weeks old, to ask her to teach some of Mrs. [Sterp's] pupils. Wrote to Edith Ball and Mother. Wea. Sun Sept. 22, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 18:1. Prayer. Harold was there. He and I talked about his religion afterwards. He and Ruth came to dinner. Wrote to Fanney Roney. Eve. Gospel Chariot [Came] of Oxford and [Hausen] Place. Played hymns. Wea. Mon. Sept. 23, 1895 Ther. Hot! Ray went to New Haven Law School. Ruth and Mother received letters from Will. Miss Paldien offered to sew on his letters and to be a [hif] Aunt. He [drafted] her very cordial and pleasant. I wrote letters. This evening called on Mrs Richardson and Mary Sharpe. Mother bought us [enot] been. Wea. Tues. Sept. 24, 1895 Ther. Came to Springfield at 4.00 P.M. Mother came to station. Small school. Perhaps only 12. Lucy and Edith Holens are to room here. I have very old room newly carpeted and papered. Wea. Wed. Sept. 25, 1895 Ther. Arranged rooms. Called twice on Mrs. Porter. Went down town with Adele. Lucy Skinner came. Wea. Thur. Sept. 26, 1895 Bessie [Lillieuthal] and Clara Russel have come. [...] there 10 girls and two more are coming. Opened School. Lucy and I took girls to Forest Park. Letter from Hattie Bliss, Mother, and Edith Ball. Wrote to Hattie B. and Minnie. The Democrats have nominated Horatio King as Sec. of State. Wea. Fri. Sept. 27, 1895 Ther. Called classes and gave out lessons. I am to have 6 Lab. classes and Geometry. Called on Mrs. Scott and Taby Everett 6 weeks old, to ask her to teach some of Mrs. [Sterp's] pupils. Wrote to Edith Ball and Mother. Wea. Sat. Sept. 28, 1895 Ther. Read Elizabeth Hailey's (Margaret Sherwood) Experiment in Altruism. Took girls to [Jeryersole] Grove. Letter from Mother. Lucy, Lena, and I at 9 P.M. went down to see Capt. and Mrs. [Breupe] at S.A. Cameron was there, looking badly, [Sill] asked Lucy and me whether we were sanctified. Letter from Rob from dead [belt]. Wea. Sun. Sept. 29, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxore Matt. 19:11: His Ten Commandments. S.A. 3 P.M.-6.40 Mrs. [Poreuple] spoke of her experience. Lucy talk with Cameron. He says God must be tired of making promises. He goes to Boston to-morrow. Introduced me to his mother. Chamberlain has been drinking and says two women have bedevilled him. I talked with his wife, but she is discouraged. He slapped her to-day. He went to the [pemteul] form. Smith has been selling liquors in [Brewster]. He says he will choose his [marter] to-night. [Laupell] has taken off uniform. Sang with girls. Wea. Mon. Sept. 30, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Mother and Rob Bliss. Letters from Mother and Bertha. My classes are Beginning Lab. Caesar Cicero [Night] I. Sat. Prose II. Sat Prose. I. Geometry II. Geometry Wea. Tues. Oct. 1, 1895 Ther. Miss King came to-day, but we can provide her with but few pupils. Cameron writes that he has prayed and feels better. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Carrie Johnson [Parenley] is dead. I am probable to take Bertha to N.Y. to-morrow. Violet came to-day. Wea. Wed. Oct. 2, 1895 Ther. I took Bertha to N.Y. and Mr. James met her. Left Springfield 11.45 Arrived N.Y. 3.45 (Due 3.30) Left " 4.00 Arrived Springf 7.27 Read [...]. Talked with Mrs. [Brigham] and Emma Holbrook. Mr. B. said there was great [...] in out church. Wea. Thur. Oct. 3, 1895 Ther. No letter from Reese, so I wrote him to-night. So glad to get back to prayer-meeting! I played. We elected Rausen Halte [aerey] deacon. Clara King becomes Mrs. Littlefield to-night. Wea. Fri. Oct. 4, 1895 Ther. New girls gave a "hearts" party to old. Will [Furby] is dead. Mother goes in Monday to Washington, [...]. Wea. Sat. Oct. 5, 1895 Ther. No letter from Reese. Read a great deal of [peunliual]. Miss Skinner and Holmes took girls to [Holyoke]. I took Adele Buffington shopping and then to Edith Brooks. Called on Cousin Helen. She is in Hartford and Celia is with "Aunt Mary Merrian" Called on Mrs. [Hemas] 44 Charter [Che] (sick [meuau]) [Heen] on [Cleauckdaus]. Mr. C. has been drinking terribly. After a while he prayed. Letter from Will. He is in 1st division of Latin. Wea. Sun. Oct. 6, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Halen 2 Pet 4:18. Communism. Mr. Hathaway ordained decrees. Staid in Mr. Foster's class. P.M. Very good S.A. meeting. Long talk with a young man. He kept laughing yet tears were in his eyes. Capt. Miller said Mr. Chamberlain shared mere addurance yesterday- last night. Eve. Spilt tea in my lap. Lay on bed with Deith Holmes. Mrs. Porter is 55. Mrs. Packard and I gave her [bulreion] slippers. Wea. Mon. Oct. 7, 1895 Ther. Nice letter from Reese. He is making 16 [hrs] a day and has little time to write. He is going to the Bowduin Tabernacle. Lena had her 1st periodical class. I went to library this evening. Mary Phillips entered school to-day. Wea. Tues. Oct. 8, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter, Lena, and I went to Mrs. Overman's reception. Our first periodical class. Minnie's 22nd wedding day. Mary Warren's wedding day. Will has gained the $400 scholarship. He devotes $80 to benevolence, $320 to the girls' education. Wea. Wed. Oct. 9, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Mother and Will. Read letters from Will [...] Bertha and a card from Mother. Wea. Thur. Oct. 19, 1895 Miss [Cursen] has been taking lessons of [Marches's] in Paris. She took lunch with us and sang to us. Prayer-meeting. Discussed Bapt. [Union]. I spoke out, and fear I made a fool of myself. Great indifference, but caved finally. Wea. Fri. Oct. 11, 1895 Ther. Marnie Paye died of typhoid fever and Mrs. [...] of heart-failure. I did not walk with girls. Thsi evening played Progression Humphrey's Delight. Wea. Sat. Oct. 12, 1895 Ther. Rainy. I went with Adele to say good bye to Mr. Brooks. He was out so we saw the girl and Mr. Perry. I liked him. Then I went to meet Lauren White who had been to Northampton. It just poured and I got very wet. Bertha Robbins's mother took lunch with us. Edith Holmes's 1st music lesson. Miss [Benich] began her [...] lessons with Edith. Anniversary of Minnie Mathee's death. Wea. Sun. Oct. 13, 1895 Ther. Pouring. Small congregation. Pres. [Penrise] spoke from Whitman College. Dr. Nixon very enthusiastic. Read letters from Will (from Bertha). Went to S.A. in pouring rain. Capt. Miller was away with his wife. I talked to a funny man who says he believes nothing. Still his eyes fill with tears and his mouth quivers. Called on Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlains. Mr. C. has not drunk. Wea. Mon. Oct. 14, 1895 Ther. Edith Holmest lesson (2) Wrote to Mother and Fred Reese. Wea. Tues. Oct. 15, 1895 Ther. Edith Holme's lesson (3) Marion said last night "Bessie [Lillienthal] is a cry-baby." Letter from Cameron in Chester saying he is doing better. Mrs. Webb's birthday. Wea. Wed. Oct. 16, 1895 Ther. Discussion at breakfast about Suffrage. Lena, Miss P. and I registered at City Hall. Letters from Mother, Minnie, Rob Bliss, Fred Reese. Lucy had a letter from Allen. Susy R. wouldn't invite Helen Davis to the house last spring. Belle [Capirell] Allen is dying. Rob seems in love with Miss Innis. Fred says he has only religion enough to keep him a [...]-- no more. Reception at Mr. [Hishew's]. Met Young Dr. Pomery and others. Wea. Thur. Oct. 17, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reese his faults and tried to him him. Prayer meeting. Edith and Lucy went to Smith Church. Wea. Fri. Oct. 18, 1895 Ther. Girls had a fad party. Wea. Sat. Oct. 19, 1895 Ther. Busy day, yet accomplished little. A.M. Ethel Nash's lesson. Took Ethel down to meet her mother. Stopped to select music. P.M. We all drive to [...] Orchard. Took Frene to [cam-destin.] then we called for hotel at Mrs. Brooks. Eve. Bessie and Edith Holmes's lessons. Tried to study. Wea. Sun. Oct. 20, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Nixon] on The Duty of Congrgationalists. We then [...] to his S.S. class. At S.A. E. [Hilles] Johnson, Mayfield, N.Y. was [...]. He showed me his mother's letter and it contained a poem by Mrs. [Cineley]. Called on Chamberlain's. They had [...] but Mrs. Thomas as told me of them. Wea. Mon. Oct. 21, 1895 Ther. Read letter from Reese. He is blue, "indifferent" lovely and sad. Still he has no bad habits. [K2] came to afternoon periodical class. Wrote Mother. Wea Tues. Oct. 22, 1895 Ther. Will Richardson's birthday. Periodical class. I called on Mr. [Haben]. Asked him to write for Reese to Mr. Calley. Told him about Johnson. I fancied he was not interested.Wea. Wed. Oct. 23, 1895 Ther. Bessie [Liliethul]'s mother wrote very severley to her.Wea. Thur. Oct. 24, 1895 Ther. Prayer meeting turned into a business meeting. Active discussion on benevolent work. Lucy is sick in bed with a cold.Wea. Fri. Oct. 25, 1895 Ther. Girls celebrated Halloween to-night. Call from Dr. and [Mifs] Buckingham.Wea. Sat. Oct. 26, 1895 Ther. Took Lauren [Whete] and Ethel Mahr to town. Lauren bought a hat at Nourio's. Eve. Went to City Mission to take Joe the picture of Capt. Carrigan. He was so funny. Attended a meeting and heard Mr. Hastings of [Bistory]. Mrs. [Hebl] came for Sunday.Wea. Sun. Oct. 27, 1895 Ther. A.M. Luke 6.12 Dr. [Nixon] P.M. " " 46 Mr. [Hahn] A.M. The Stile Horn. P.M. Individual Communion cups, etc. Bessie Miller almost decided to be a [...], perhaps she did. Saw Mr. Johnson at meeting. Talked with a drunkard. Lea with Cousin Helen and Etta. Fine sermon by Mr. [Hahn]. Walked home with Mrs. [...].Wea. Mon. Oct. 28, 1895 Ther. Lucy Skinner greatly [...] by the suicide of Estelle Colton.Wea. Tues. Oct. 29, 1895 Ther. Letter from Fannie Roney. Call from the Suttons. Mrs. [Webl] [meet] Lena.Wea. Wed. Oct 30, 1895 Ther. I took Clara Rusell to the 6.05 P.M. train. She goes to a wedding.Wea. Thur. Oct. 31, 1895 Ther. Mrs. Packard and I went in the rain to Rose [Duttue's] tea at [Triglate] Ave. Lovely prayer meeting in Union Room. Many prayers.Wea. Fri. Nov. 1, 1895 Ther. All but Lucy, the two Bernies Mrs. Packard Miss [McSiying], Marvis Miss [Luker] and I went to [Hulba]. Reese wants his $10 and is to go to sea. I wrote him 2 sheets. Mother is in [Not] Clan Mrs [Nieland] Dean died yesterday.Wea. Sat. Nov. 2, 1895 Ther. Army Gillette came with her mother to-day. Eve. I staid with Josie.Wea. Sun. Nov. 3, 1895 Ther. Communism The. [Haben] preached on One Cup. I had Miss [Lieddell's] class of girls. At S.A. a [funny] man promised to [...] to-night.Wea. Nov. 4, 1895 Ther. No letters from S.A. or from Reese. $37.90 from [Mussellshed] Sheep. 1895 goes to [cursed]. [Nothery] from other stock.Wea. Tues. Nov. 5, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter, Len, and I voted on Woman's Sufferage. I said "Yes." Periodical class. Mrs. [Haben] came.Wea. Wed. Nov. 6, 1895 Ther. Yesterday N.Y. city went [Tamenary], but [...] Republicans swept to country. Letter from Reese. He has had an operation on his nose. He acts mad. Is not going to sea.Wea. Thur. Nov. 7, 1895 Ther. Prayer meeting. Talked with Mr. [Riee]. He spoke of his past life, his smoking, etc. Mrs. Hull [...] [...] to come and speak in her home prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. Nov. 8, 1895 Ther. Very warm. Bessie [...] took her 5th Germ. examination and passed.Wea. Sat. Nov. 9, 1895 Ther. Lucy went to East Lampton. Took Bessie [Liheuthal] to get copies out. Went to [Hamex] St. to hunt up girls. I called on the Chamberlains and learned that Mr. C. has not been drinking. Eve. Went to library and shopping. Mrs. Highton came for the night on her way to Smith College.Wea. Sun. Nov. 10, 1895 Ther. Dr. Maxom 1 [Juo] 2:14. "Strength of Young Men." At S.A. I saw Martin and he said he was [sand] 2 wks. ago at Mission. Talked with Page. I fear he is not doing right. He wants my prayers. [Hey] umbrella was [sloten]. Called on the Capt. wife and baby.Wea. Tues. Nov. 19, 1895 Ther. Read Will Raymond's wedding cards. Very sleepy in periodical class.Wea. Wed. Nov. 20, 1895 Ther. Very rainy. No word from Reese. Alice Ring is to be married.Wea. Thur. Nov. 21, 1895 Ther. Miss P. has gone to N.Y. Mr. Rice spoke gravely in meeting. Introduced me to his wife and child. Talked with Mr. [Cross] about Reese. He has been to see him.Wea. Fri. Nov. 22, 1895 Ther. Girls rehearsed play all the evening. studied and wrote letters. Edith Holmes went to the Harris dancing party.Wea. Sat. Nov. 23, 1895 Ther. A.M. Gave 2 music lessons, and took Edith [...] dinner time. P.M. Gave a music lesson. Bessie Miller and I called on Mrs. Dizon, Rayner. (out) and the Suttons. Marion was in. Called on Mrs. Porter. Eve. Miss Porter came home. Brought a present to Lena, a crab. Read a blue letter from Reese that I burned. He has gone to 6 [...] St.Wea. Sun. Nov. 24, 1895 Ther. A.M. Do. Maxom. The Spirit of [raise]. S. 111:1. Dr. M. called to speak of Mr. Clapp's Shakespeare lectures. I feel depressed about Reese. S.Army. Very unsatisfactory. I went to City Mission. Long talk with Page. When I left he started to tell the Capt.Wea. Mon. Nov. 25, 1895 Ther. Called on Capt. Miller, bought music. Went to Mrs. [Nilthries]. Helped with programmes.Wea. Tues. Nov. 26, 1895 Ther. Did not go to prayer meeting. Miss P. thinks I can not [...]. I thought I was. Letter from Reese. Little [...] cheerful no [numbers] of his religion.Wea. Wed. Nov. 27, 1895 Ther. Miss Mary Russel, May Crue, Mrs. Webb, and Carrie [Feshof] came to-day. Rehearsed this afternoon. Paderenski this P.M.Wea. Thur. Nov. 28, 1895 Ther. Sat with Mrs. Baldwin in church. Mr. Browne ([colired]) preached in Recent [Notines] Rev. Mr. [Haben] has heard from Reese. He may come back. Mr. Rice a little discouraged, has not smoked Frances Phillips came I sat at Miss Porter's table. Porters and Chamberlains came over. Girls gave The Albany Depot and The [...].Wea. Fri. Nov. 29, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reese. We played progression games.Wea. Sat. Nov. 30, 1895 Ther. Bessie [Lillenthal] [...] over her German examination. Mary Russell went home (?)Wea. Sun. Dec. 1, 1895 Ther. Hard day. Early prayer meeting. Church, Communism; S.S. class. S.A. Army; City Mission for a few minutes. Slept all the P.M. Mr. Rice thinks Mr. [Halen] is not so cordial to him.Wea. Mon. Dec.2, 1895 Ther. Long letter from Reese that breaks my heard. He says he is not a Christian, his to please self [etc]. I wrote him a long letter and sent a note to [Chas]. Rice. Congress met.Wea. Tues. Dec. 3, 1895 Ther. Miss Portee, Lena, and I cast our first vote, for [Racy] Jacals. Periodical class. Dr. Pooles 1st lesson.Wea. Wed. Dec. 4, 1895 Ther. Miss Jacobs and Mayor [Whites] elected. Mayor [...] departed. Call from Mrs. Bazz who is home from Europe.1st [...] Wea. Thur. Dec. 5, 1895 Ther. Read a letter from Reese that broke my heart. He says if I write him another letter like the last it may set him to drinking again. We did not go to Hawkins' [...] tea. Went to prayer-meeting. Election of S.S. officers. Mr. Halen has raised a $5000 call to Baltimore. Our debt of $5450 was raised from Sunday to Monday.Wea. Fri. Dec. 6, 1896 Ther. Ruth went to Westfield, at the train I met Capt. Laud and Ruth met Bert [Nasen] and Marin McKnight. 2nd [...]. Dr. Prole. Girls had [...] tonight.Wea. Sat. Dec. 7, 1895 Ther. A.M. Went down town from 9 - 12.30 with Bessie Miller and Adele Buffington. Ethel Nash's music lesson. P.M. Did not walk. Bessie [Lilentahl]'s niece's lesson. Went with Amy Gillette to see Mr. Wheat and Mrs. Young. [Tabes] about [Gypsi] dress. Edith's lesson. Eve. Went down to meet Ruth Chapin. She did not know about. Marne's dog Patch arrived to-night.Wea. Sun. Dec. 8, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Herrick. "The Lamb shall [wae] with the beast." Wonderful sermon. Lovely talk with Lena about consecration to this work, tongue, [...] the younger lectures. I spoke to Miss P about Reese's letters and she does not mind. At S.A. I was asked to speak to Johnson's father but it seemed to do no good. Smith talks about like Christians. She says he made up his mind to be good. I asked him to tell his mother. Letter from Mother.Wea. Mon. Dex. 9, 1895 Ther. Marion is 4 and Raymond 24. Marion had Edward and Miriam Sapley for her party. I went to Mr. Halen's for [Syriae] Gospel. Had a talk about Bible and Immaculate Conception.Wea. Tues. Dec. 10, 1895 Ther. Cold. Gymnastics. Edith Holmes, Miss Luker and I went to 1st Orpheus Concert. Sat 4 Mrs. Taylor, Madame [...] and Mr. Williams (H. Evans) sang. Miss Portee has written that we cannot keep Bessie [Lilienthal].Wea. Wed. Dec. 11, 1895 Ther. Cold. I have a slight cold.Wea. Thur. Dec. 12, 1895 Ther. Bitter cold. This [morn] I rec'd a letter from Reese that made me very happy. He is going to start again himself. Enjoyable prayer-meeting. Mrs. Packard went with me. Little talk with Mr. Rice.Wea. Fri. Dec. 13, 1895 Ther. The two Bessies gave a quotation party.Wea. Sat. Dec. 14, 1895 Ther. Edith Holmes went down town and I staid home and read periodical.Wea. Sun. Dec. 15, 1895 Ther. [Chas.] Hardie divorced from Mary. She has confessed intimacy with [Courtess] Ponds the [...] operatic singer. Dr. Maxom on Religious Education of Children. S.A. Oliver [[...] converted. Smith is doing well. Talked with Richardson about his father.Wea. Mon. Dec. 16, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter, Mrs. [Buolegh], Laura White, Ethel [Narti], Violet Cohen, Ruth Chapin and I went to North [auph] to hear Dr. [Bludgett's] Prodical son.Wea. Tues. Dec. 17, 1895 Ther. Sleepy to-day. [Outlook] class. Cleveland's War MessageWea. Wed. Dec. 18, 1895 Ther Went down town shopping. Bessie [Lihenthal] last lesson (music) Put $100 in bank. Wrote to Fred Reese.Wea. Thur. Dec. 19, 1895 Ther. Packed till 1 P.M. Will's picture on glass is ruined.Wea. Fri. Dec. 20, 1895 Ther. Came to N.Y. with Minna Miller, Bessie Miller, Bessie [Lilenthal], Amy [Gillette], and Lucy Skinner. Bessie L. is not to return, Ethel and Besseie Skinner not [us]. Found Bertha [Lese] and Ray. Ray is not to return to [Yule]. He is very unsettled.Wea. Sat. Dec. 21, 1895 Ther. Shopping for Christmas. Ray went with me in P.M. Slept about 2 hrs. in the A.M. Minnie went over to see Aunt Mary. Eve. [...] from [Boorn] with Hank. [Hausn] [Pl.] [Bupt]. Young Men's [Leapene] gave a Mark [M'al]. Will C. came from [Camele] in time for supper.Wea. Sun. Dec. 22, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Luke 2:10- Went this afternoon to see Capt. Cameron at 613 [Herkmar] St. Went on the march (for 1st time) both P.M. and Eve. Talked to a young man Mr. Young who was in Champagne business. He has promised to join up to-morrow. He brought a [going] [suptis] to see me this evening.Wea. Mon. Dec. 23, 1895 Ther. Ernest [Sedman] came to lunch. I went shopping. Mrs. Palmer here. Minnie and I made Christmas candy. Eve. Boys strung popcorn and I read. I read Capr. Eli's Best Earth folks. Sadie came in. Will and I played duet.Wea. Tues. Dec. 24, 1895 Ther. Mother rec'd $20 from Aunt Fannie. I rec'd Gertrude Burleigh's photo a little book from Adele Buffington, and a letter from Fred Reese. Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Rec'd candy box. Will Breeze was there. Ray entertained the company with singing etc.Wea. Wed. Dec. 25, 1895 Ther. Christmas presents in the parlor. Minnie and I helped fill candy boxes at the church. Hannah came to lunch. Christmas dinner at Harold's. All mother's decendants but Mary were there.Wea. Thur. Dec. 26, 1895 Frank went with me to change his book. I rec'd a gold orange spoon but do not know from whom. Ruth Raymond came in. Estelle Worcester filled two teeth ($2.00) Mother and I came to Ruth's to stay about a week. At dinner time I rec'd a silver pen-holder from Will Todd. Wrote to Rob Bliss.Wea. Fri. Dec. 27, 1895 Ther. Right after breakfast, Raymond and Will appeared and staid till after lunch. Harold, Mother, Ruth and I pitched into Ray making him mad. Talked about his not working and living on Minnie. He went over to see Uncle Gus and is to go there on Monday. Mother and I called at Sallie's and I saw Alfred Bellinger for the first time. Saw Rose, Susie, and Lillie Talked about Lucy Skinner and Helen Dans. Called on Lucy at [Browin] Club. Came back to [...] Mrs. Laselle called. Trank has bronchitis. Came to Ruth's for dinner. Finished Anna K. [Karenina]. [Green's] "Mankind Persued".Wea. Sat. Dec. 28, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Fred Reese before break. fast. Letter from [...] Cameron. Went to 86 So. Oxford St. and found Frank a little better. P.M. Mother and I called on Mary Sharpe. Found her sick with a cold. Went to Minnie's. Lay on bed and told stories to Frank, Phasus, Bret, and Russel. Eve. Slept in the parlor. Took a bath.Wea. Sun. Dec. 29, 1895 ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon on the possibility of a [Peuteced] now. Acts. Early dinner. Went over to Minnie's Read a sermon by Mr. Beecher. Mother, Ray, Will and I went to Aunt Susan. We visited with her and Kittie upstairs, but they did not have prayers. The boys went home and Mother and I went to 123 Henry St. to tea. Alfred was there. I hadn't seen him since he came from Europe. Dudley [VanInger], [Rigred] and Kittie came in. Rus and I talked about the Gospels. Returned to Harolds. [Fore] and [Sound] ([Polids])Wea. Rain Mon. Dec. 30, 1895 ther. I took lunch with Lucy Skinner's meeting the two [Naids], Mary and Carrie. Came back to Ruth's in the rain.Wea. Tues. Dec. 31, 1895 Ther. Called with Mother on Mrs. [Tayuter] and the [Aldnilges]. Only Clare was in. We came back to Minnie's about 4. Ernest Seelman came in. Shut to a [Watch] night. Service at Hausen Pl. Church. Dr. Cyler and Mr. Saukey were the best.690.52 Addresses 35 Name Japanese W [Anyseslies] White 158 Columbia [Heylets] Bklyn [Brooklyn] 690.17 [Unaect] 4.11 831.59 686.06 Addresses Name Residence 831.59 656.69 Dec 20 Chas. 50 22 Carfare 10 Church etc. 45 23 Photo 25 Stamps 10 Mrs. Palmer 110 Car fare 05 Candy 02 Pin [treng] 25 [Trys] 10 24 [Camly] 50 Review of R. 2.50 Stamps 10 Hand glass 98 Money for Bertha 100 Bertha's book 98 Book 50 " 95 Cousins L. and J. 150 112 umbrella 49 Shirts and necktie 1.00 675.16Memoranda Chantry. Jane. 1. Leftover. 20.06 2 3 Drawers 1.67 2 Nightgown 2.22 Mission 36 19.70 6 [Hausen] [fal] 30 19.40 12. Smith ch. 5 19.35 2 Pts 10 19.25 S.A. 55 18.70 14 [Lorin] A. 1.28 19.98 19 Mrs. Capt. Morn 50 19.48 20. 5 Pts 10 19.38 " South Ch. 6 19.33 " S.A. 50 18.83 22. " 2.00 17.83 27 " 5.0 17.33 Smith Ch 5 17.28 5 Pts 10 17.18 [Stuts] St. 55 16.63 30 Boy's Club 2.00 14.63 Feb. 2 S.Army 50 14.13 " " Bapt.ch 100 13.13 " and Smith " 5 13.08 " " 5 Pts 5 13.03 " " S.Army 50 12.53Memoranda Feb. 10 S.Army 50 12.03 Church etc. 10 11.93 " 17 " 5 11.88 " " S.Army 50 11.38 " 22 .[Gem] Broch 95 10.43 . 24 Church 5 10.38 " S.Army 50 9.88 Man 3 " " 50 9.38 Bapt. ch. 2.50 8.88 " 10 " " 25 8.63 " " Smith " 5 8.58 " " S.Army 50 8.08 " " 5 Pt 5 8.03 " " Hospital 50 7.53 " 17 South Ch. 5 7.48 " " S.Army 50 6.98 " 23 Miss P.I.W. 7.98 " 24 S.A. 50 7.48 " " South Ch. 5 7.43 " 26 Home M. 2.00 5.43 31 S. Army 45 4.98 [...] 99 5.97 7 [Hausen] 20 5.77 4 Miss P. 21.15 26.92 Church Ex. 10 26.82Memoranda Date Dolla. Cts. Apr. 21 [Minuest]. Ref. 1.00 25 82 " " S.Army 50 25 32 " " 5 Pts 3 25 29 " " Margery O. 75 26 04 May 5 S. Army 55 25 49 State St. 75 24 74 " 12 Smith Ch. 5 24 69 S.Army 50 24 19 5 Pts 10 24 09 " 19 [...] 25 23 84 " 26 S.Army 1.25 22 59 2 " " 25 22 34 Y.M.C.A. 200 20 34 Church Near June 450 15 84 9 @.Army 50 15 34 5 Pts 10 15 24 16 " 10 15 74 South Ch. 05 15 09 S. Army 50 14 59 30 " " 50 14 09 " State St July Sept 3.25 10 84 July 3 [Aux] B. 275 8 09 " " Sal. 350 11 59 " 4 Sal 50 11 09 " 5 S.A. [Aux] 500 06 09Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. July 6 Sal. & Lesl. 23.30 29 39 Church Seat 10.00 19.39 " 7 State St. ch. 15 19 24 " " S.Army 43 18 81 " 14 Eaton Bapt. 06 18 75 " 15 College Settlemt 500 13 75 " 17 Skipped [Shlelos] 50 13 25 " 19 Build & Lena 18 13 43 " 21 Eaten Bapt. 05 13 38 " 28 " " 11 13 49 Aug. 4 " " 11 13 38 " " " " 6 13 32 " 18 " " 6 13 26 " 25 Cazenovia Meeti 5 13 21 Sept. 1 Eaten Bapt. 6 13 15 " 8 [Hasesen] Pt. 10 13 05 " 11 Capt. Carrigan 1.00 12 05 " 15 [Hasesen] pt. .05 12 00 " 22 " " .05 11.95 " 29 Sout Ch. 05 11 90 S. Army 25 11.65 Oct 6 " " 25 11 45 Bapt Ch. 35 11 10 " S.S. 05 11.05 5 Pts 05 11 00Notes and Bills Date Drawers Time Oct. 13 South Ch. 05 10.95 " " S.A. 50 10.45 " 20 " " 55 9.90 Sout Ch 05 9.85 19 Min P. 1.00 10.95 27 South Ch. 05 10.80 " S.Army 25 10.55 " State St. ch. 15 10.40 Nov. 3 " " " 1.20 9.20 S.A. 25 8.95 " 4 Sheep 1.89 10.84 " 10 South Ch. 05 10.79 " " S.A. 25 10.54 " 17 " 25 10.29 " " Church South 05 10.24 " 24 " " 05 10.19 " " S.A. 25 9.54 " " Citty Mission 1.00 8.54 Dec. 1 State St. Ch. [...] 215 6.39 " 8 South Ch 05 6.34 " 7 Testament 50 5.84 15 Smith ch. 05 5.79 S.A. 25 5.54 City [Mis.] 100 4.54 " 18 Miss P. 19 23.54 " 23 [Hausen] Pt. 23.44Receivable No. Where Payable Due Amount 23 44 Dec. 23 S.A. 35 23 09 " 29 [Hausen] Pt. 05 23 04 31 Jap. .35 22.69Notes and Bills Date To whom given timePayable No. Where Payable Due AmountCash Account - January Date Received Paid 1 Leftover 80 06 Car fare 15 2 3 Drawers 1 67 2 Nightform 2 22 Music 20 1 Missions 36 Jet & silk 2 82 2 Stamps 18 Mrs. Stephen 15 36 3 Silk waist 7 50 [leloch] for waist 2 50 Car fare 15 [Horsted] 14 Glasses 1 00 Under-drawers 75 4 Shoes 1 98 Candy 21 [Leveings] etc. 72 5 Car care 15 Waists 1 68 6 Church 30 7 Apron 19 Skirt 98 Hair-dresser 50 41 63Cash Account - January Date Receieved Paid 80 06 41 63 7 Mrs. Dixon 2 30 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 8 Stockings 67 Stamps 29 Express 50 Carriage Bklyn [Brooklyn] N.Y. 10 9 Stamps 47 10 Carefare 10 12 Photos 2.75 Tooth powder 25 Chocolate W. [plup] 10 Miss Pertes [pos] 1 80 Belt pin 59 Glove [chaud] 13 Church 05 S.Army 55 5 Pts 10 14 [Leaves] Cls's 12 80 Express 30 15 [Elec] & carfare 2 05 18 [Aupistre] 1 00 19 Mrs. Capt. Morn 50 [Elec] and Carf. 2.05 92 86 59 25Jan. Cash Accounts - February Date Received Paid 92 86 59 25 20 Church etc. 65 S.Army 1 00 22 Elect & carf. 2.05 24 " " 2.05 Church 26 Elec & card. 20.5 27 Ruth's [per] 1 00 S.Army 50 Bapt ch. 55 [Srilk] 05 5 Pts 10 28 Pain Killer 20 Chocolate Santa 05 Carfare 10 29 Candy 25 Chocolate Santa 05 Car fare 10 Dr. Hurlbert 1 00 30 Brys [Bridge?] Club 2 00 31 Elec & carf. 2 05 2 Pins etc. 27 Carf. 65 Elect. 2 00 Pict. frame 25 22 86 77 62Cast Account - February Date Received Paid 92 86 77 62 Ruths rings 10 Church etc. 1 50 4 Stamps 50 6 [Songs] 9 Car fare 10 Watch mended 1 50 Church etc. 60 9 Electricity 2 00 Tickets for [Gen] B. 50 11 Car fare 05 12 Elec. & car fare 2 05 14 " " 2 Candy 08 Car fare 17 Church etc. 55 19 Elect. 2 00 Car f. 10 22 [Gen] Booth 1 00 Church & Army 55 25 Car fare 05 [...] flows 26 Stamps Elect & carf 2 05 Candy 15 Helping Had [Hand?] 25Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 92 86 95 30 1. Car fare 10 2. " " 10 3 Church J and [Ted] 2 50 S.A. 50 4 Elec. & caif 2 05 " Mother's flowers 50 Stamps 50 6 Elec. & carf 2 05 " Chocolate 05 9 Elec & carfair 2 05 10 Church etc. 85 [Jas] Miss 11 Elec & Carf. 2 05 Hospital 50 13 Carf. & El. 2 05 Chem. apron 1 75 16 [Ruthes] 55 Hairpins 12 17 S.A. 50 Church 05 18 Carfare 10 Cookies 15 20 [Songs] 10 Registered 92 86 114 57Cash Account - March + Ap. Date Received Paid 92 86 114 57 Concert 23 Candy 10 Miss P. 10 Homes for [Nile] Churc etc. 55 Home Misses 2 00 Carfare 05 27 Elect. 2 00 Christian [Scout] 30 Electr. & carf. 2 05 31 S.Army 45 1 Elec. & carf. 2 05 [Lecin] Ave. 9 90 3 Elec. & carf 2 00 4 Candy 50 Miss P. 21500 [...] 2 75 5 Carriage 50 6 Lunch 20 [War Cry] 05 Carfare etc. 35 7 Church etc. 25 8 North [pounder] 30 327 76 130 72Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 327 76 130 72 Library 16 Stamps 12 Car fare 10 Elect. (cont) 2 00 6 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 Car fare 30 Gloves cleaned 07 Flowers for Nell 50 11 Car fare 35 Shoes 3 50 Vigil 75 Candy 29 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 13 Mrs. Denny 1 25 Dress [matines] 7 22 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 2 shirt waists 2 70 2 corset covers 1 00 Belt ribbon 38 [Thalenals] for cape 6 83 Lace 1 92 [Thetenals] for hat 3 61 Soda M. 20 Making hat 1 00 168 27Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 327 76 168 27 Carfare 15 Waists for Ruth 5 60 1/2 Winnie's dress 7 57 Dress 6 37 Stamps 10 Skirt 1 79 Church Ext. 10 15 Making cape 5 00 Ribbon 70 Ticket & trunk 3 25 Carfare 05 Already paid Mrs. Step. 8 00 207 25 [Chu] acct. 56 Carfare 10 Carriage 50 [Saudench] 10 Paper 03 18 Postal 10 19 Express 35 20 Elec. & car 2 05 Gloves 1 50 21 Churc etc. 153 Music 2 44 217 51Cash Accout - Apr. Date Received Paid 327 76 217 51 22 Elec. & carf. 2 10 Stamps 40 Margery Ave. 7 50 25 Carriage 25 Eggs 10 [Mileage] to Al 2 06 Cake 10 26 3 telegrams 75 Pok. N.Y. 1 46 Carriage 1 25 Telegram 40 [...] etc. 25 Papers 27 27 Waist 4 98 Ribbon 59 Newspapers & [...]. 75 Mrs. Stephen 10 01 For Minnie 5 00 Gloves 50 Vail 15 Carfare 10 Ruthes 50 Newspapers 20 Ticket & trunk 3 25 335 26 252 93April Cash Accounts - May Date Received Paid 335 26 252 93 30 Glasses 50 Carfare 20 Carriage & trunk 40 Papers 07 Lunch 15 4 Mrs. Stephens 3 48 Express 35 Mrs. [Nettletre] 05 Carfare 50 elect. 2 00 Soda Water 10 5 Church & Army 1 30 6 Elec. & card. 2 05 Stamps 05 8 Elec & carf. 2 05 Carfare 5 11 " " 5 Tie 75 Syrups & sugar 33 Tan 33 12 Church etc. 69 15 Car fare 05 Shirt waist 2 70 " " 2 08 337 96 270 52May Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 337 96 270 51 Albany to Pok 1 48 18 Miscellany to June 95 2 00 19 Church 25 20 Elec. & car. 2 05 22 " " 2 05 23 Car f. 05 [Bullins] 42 Dress 6 00 26 Y.M.C.A work 2 00 S.Army 1 25 27 Elec. & carf. 2 10 Pin 25 Hairpins 05 [Century] 3 73 Mr. [Strip] [boks] 80 29 Pins etc. 24 1 Car fare 10 [Nitine] acid 10 [Cern] doctor 1 25 [Sela] N. 10 New wraps 36 Express 35 2 Church 50 337 96 302 18Cast Account - June Date Receiver Paid 337 96 302 18 S. Army 25 5 Pt 05 3 Car f. 15 Elie 2 00 Hat 2 88 Mifs Young 10 75 9 S.Army 50 3 Pts 10 10 Elec & car 2 05 Ice cream 15 12 Elec & carf. 2 05 Phosphate 05 13 Library 04 14 Peanuts 05 Stamps 09 15 Car fare 10 16 Churc etc. 65 17 Elec. & carf 2 05 18 Carriage & carf. 1 05 [...] " " 2 05 19 Car f. 05 20 Trunk 25 [Trash] 25 Elect. & car f. 2 15 337 96 331 94Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 337 96 331 94 24 Elec & car f. 205 Miss P. 10 00 Miss Young 4 75 25 Car fare 10 27 " " 15 Watch chain 20 Tape [etc] 05 Candy 20 Soda Water 05 28 Car fare 05 29 " " 05 30 Church July - Sept. 3 25 S. Army 50 Mutual Aid 1 25 1 Spooky sup. 20 Belt 25 Car fare 15 Soda 05 Belt pin 10 Presents for [Conny] 2 00 [...] 1 38 Crepin 1 20 [Cambrie] 35 [,,,] 08 347 96 350 35Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 347 96 350 35 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 Clothes brush 05 White skirt 75 White waist 2 98 Car fare 05 3 " " 30 Ribbon 76 Aux. Batt. 1 25 Sewing for " 1 50 Miss P. 25 00 " " 5 00 Car fare 15 5 Stamps 12 S.A. Aux. 5 00 Shoes 3 00 Glasses 50 Car fare 05 [...] 5 00 Stationary 5 20 Music less. 39 00 Festival 7 50 Concert 4 50 Church S. 10 00 377 96 439 06Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 377 96 439 06 Leslie 23 00 Miss P 210 00 Car fare 10 Miss Young 1 50 Candy 20 7 Church S.Army 43 Glasses 50 8 Servents 1 50 Carriage 38 Spr. to Greenf.83 Pencils 10 Hair Tonic 1 00 Greenfield-Bard 23 Lemonade 10 10 [Stafe] 20 Cookie 05 11 [Banler][Tong] 2 11 Paper 03 Troy to Oneida 2 44 Lunch 35 Eggs 10 Supper 30 Truck 25 610 96 457 91Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 610 96 451 91 12 Hotel 1 00 Oneida - eat 57 Trunk 25 Paper 05 13 Board 2 40 Stamps 03 14 Church 06 College Settlement 5 00 15 Bertha 1 00 16 Stamps 40 17 Skipper Steletos [Stilettos] 50 18 Scissors [man] 10 Washing 25 19 Board 9 00 Building & Loan 1 73 Dress shortened 21 Church 22 Postal 10 Hairpins 05 20 Wash 25 Stamps 50 27 Board 8 40 612 69 481 87July Aug Cash Accounts Date Received Paid 612 69 481 87 26 Express 10 28 Church 10 S.S. 01 29 Dyeing 2 00 30 Crackers 08 [Silesia] 30 Aug 2 Paper 75 Board 9 80 Wash 25 [Stylo] graphiie 1 00 Hat pins 03 Bus 40 Church " 11 7 Rings cleaned 15 Combine 5 yrs 75 [Alpaea] [Sepl] 1 20 Bonnie Brew Beds 1 00 10 Wash 25 Brand 12 60 [...] 21 11 Church & S.S. 06 612 69 513 02Cash Accounts Aug. Date Received Paid 612 69 513 02 13 Stamps 50 14 Wash 25 15 Hairtonic 35 Pens 2 00 16 Blacking 10 17 Roman photos 1 50 Board 10 00 18 [Ealinde] & S.S. 06 20 Ribbon 25 Wash 25 22 Cake 25 Festival 10 Board 11 00 24 [Eatere] [Eadville] 27 Bus 10 [Eadville-Cazen] 72 Bus 15 25 Church 05 26 Bus 15 Cazenovia-[Ead] 72 Cazenovia E Eat. 1 50 Stamps 40 28 Express 35 612 69 544 04Cash Account - Aug. Sept. Date Received Paid 612 69 544 04 30 Washing 50 Board 10 60 1 Church & S.S. 06 2 4 Dress Henrietta 7 00 Broadcloth 7 00 2 skirts shortened 50 Findings 2 01 Washing 35 Braid 7 20 Photos 25 5 Stage 25 Eaten to N.Y. 5 15 Cosmopolitan 10 Lunch 10 Car fare etc. 40 Trunks 50 Telegram 25 6 Trunk 25 [Eande 2n] 45 7 Will & Winnie 2 00 Church 10 Express 30 589 36 612 69Cash Account - Sept. Date Received Paid 612 69 589 36 10 Car fare 20 Ralph 1 00 [Reena] sharpened 20 11 Soda W. 20 Return to Sea Cliff 1 00 Bus & return 20 Capt. Carrigan 1 00 12 Soda W. 05 Dentist 5 fillings 5 00 Mr. Morton [...] 1 05 15 [Hausen] Pl. 05 16 Library 20 17 Car fare 10 Tooth powder 30 Buckle 50 Percaline 15 Telegram 25 18 Mrs. Palmer 60 Car fare 15 N.Y. Spring & Ret. 2 92 Ribbon 29 20 [Philalethean] 2 00 Candy 10 Car fare 607 02Cash Account - Sept & Oct Date Received Paid 612 69 607 02 21 Feathers 30 Bell pin 10 22 Church 05 23 Hat (Wire) 1 00 Ticket & trunk 3 25 Stamps 31 Soda W. 10 24 Mrs. Palmer 50 Cape 7 00 Thimble 05 Stamps 59 Mary 50 Carf. 10 Sandwich 10 Carriage 40 25 Car fare 10 26 " " 10 " Newspap. wraps. etc. 55 28 Chain 20 29 South ch. 05 S. Army 25 2 Car fare [Mags.] & pap 70 Lunch 20 623 02Oct Cast Account - November Date Received Paid 612 69 623 02 3 [Srap] 10 5 Car fare 05 Miss [Portenpre] 6 Church etc. 70 [Life] Music 25 8 Carrage 25 9 Stamps 27 12 Car fare 10 Candy 20 13 Church 05 S. Army 50 16 Car fare 05 Republica 03 19 Stamps 52 Miss Porter 10 00 20 Church & S.A. 60 26 Buttons 25 27 Church etc. 45 Candy 25 Pins 03 Car fare 10 3 Church & S.A. 1 45 Sheep 18 90 Cards & env. 10 641 59 629 32Nov. Cast Account - December Date Received Paid Stamps 641 59 629 32 Stamps 50 9 Car fare 05 Washcloth 20 Blacking 20 Nail brush 25 [Cicero] 40 Library 04 10 Church & 30 12 Stamps 40 16 Hat 2 50 Watch 2 00 Chain 20 Candy 20 23 [Sponge] 10 Hairpins 05 24 S. Army 65 City Mission 1 00 25 Car fare 05 17 Church 05 S.A. 25 24 Church 05 [Paderenske] 2 05 Mrs. [Nettlche] 35 Stamps 50 642 11Cash Account - December Date Received Paid 641 59 642 11 Church 2 15 " 05 7 Laughing [Camsen] 25 Shaving care 25 [Nill's] plants 1 00 Testament 05 15 Church etc. 1 30 90 00 Northamptin 2 23 Stationary Ticket 2 75 [Paderewoke] Candy 1 25 Soda W. 05 [Edevs] [book] 40 Aunt Carrie 38 2 handk. 50 [Chas] Dailey [Stegth] 76 P 831 59 655 49July 15 [Tone] Mother 6.07 " 18 " " " 5.82 " 22 " " " 5.76 " 26 " " " 5 51 " 27 " " " 5.01 " 30 " " " 6.51 Aug 7 " " " 5 51 " 10 " " " 5.75 " 11 " " " 5.71 " 15 " " " 5.17 " 16 " " " 4.67 " 18 " " " 4.62 " " " " " 2.62 " " " 2.37 Aug 31 Mother ours 8.35 Sept. 1. " " 8.28" 4 " " 7.53 " " " " 14.53 " 5 " " " 16.73 " 6 " " 14.33 15.33 Fannie Bates 179 E. 53 St. Chicago Esther Paletian, 8 No. German St. IthicaSept. 9 Mother owes me 20.33 " " 11 " " ' 18.03 13 13.83 12.78 " 15 " " " 12.73 " 17 " " " 1178 12.23 9.02 " 20 [Tom] Mother 98 " 22 " " " 1.43 " 23 " " " 184 " 24 " " " 9.34 " 24 " " " 9.98 Dec. 21 " " ' 12.25 " 23 2.55 " 2 65 " " " 8.66 " 3.90 26 2 55 " 11.78 11.73 11.23 29 11.13Jan. 2 I owe Mother 21.37 21.47 " 3 " " " 20.67 " " " " " 20.17 " " " " 20.92 " 4 " " " 20.64 " " " " " 19.54 " 5 " " " 19.00 " " " " " 18.95 " 7 " " " 22.30 " " " " " 24.60 " " " " " 25.00 " 8 " " " 25.67 25.59 25.89 " 27 " " " " 26.89 Mar. 23 26.96 27.09 27.66 28.07 Apr. 13 47.80 47.85 53.75 67.69 1.79 69.48 11.45 58.03Apr. 15 Mother owes me 2.00 " 27 I owe Mother 8.26 " 30 " " " 8.61 " " Mother owes me 6.39 May 4 " " " 2.91 " 15 " " " 3.53 " 24 I owe Mother 1.39 Dress 3 39 5.49 3.49 " " " 4.99 July 1 " " " 2.99 3.64 " 2 " " " 14.95 15.51 " 4 " " " " 15.41 " 5 " " " 15.53 " 8 " " " 14.33 " 11 14.10 12.00 10.00 7.20 6.95 5.95 Stamps. 4 5.38 5.13 5.071885-86 Ethel Kelsey Carrie [Birdnile] Sophie Seran Clara [Jirry] May [Cress] Gertrude Mary [Nassen] Mary [Liese's] Ruth Kelly [Sidce] Prescott Eleanor [Daniel] Amy Aster Jennie Aster Alice Green Grace [Saltmetull] Maud [Germie] Eva 1886-1887 Helen Smith Grace [Saltrituts] Carrie [Brutrell] Marrion Harris May [Cran] Mary Nilch Lucy Catherine [Hundah] 1887-1888 Larnie [Braulen] Lucy Smith Abbie Heather [Genl] [Pearn] Emma [Mutheum] Florence Kimsey May [Crae] (Mr. Hubbard) France Catherine Gertrude 1888-1889 Lucy Humphrey Carrie Lee Grace Peekham Fannie Resen Abbie Heather Grace [Grodyson] Gail [Pearn] Hathe [Hutcher] Jessie Knight Cathamie Carolyn [Sleyd] May Celea Heather Florence MacArthur Frances Philips Dollie Rogers 1889-1890 Wollie [...] Gesepie Lena Holliday Isabelle Adams Maren Bagg Robbin Millar Maud Cushing (Rose [Filer]) Florence MacArthur May [Hakard] Jennie Jessie [Taper] [Lornie] [Laud] Mabel Crocker1890-1891 Eleanor Sudley Jessie [Yazer] [Kiths] [Dagter] Katharne [Mind] (Miss Bats) Jennie [Tulding] [...] Hubbard Lucia Holliday Helen Elliot Isabelle Adams Ada Morse Nathan Bagg Jennie [...] Lizze [Reeing] Mabel Crocker Louis [Lenut] Alice Portin Eleanor [Caderilladin] 1891-1892 Louis Church Jennie Fidding Esther Buxton Grace [Laudpell] Julia Pettigrew Isabelle Adams Ida Fanner Nellie Smiten Hele Nelson Ressee Nelson [Marven] Bagg (Edith Allen) Lucy Holiday Helen Mann [Cleaner] [Carwethade] 1892-1893 Helen [...] Edith [...] Grace [...] Jessie Straham Arella Taylor Isabelle Adams Grace Johnson Mabel Nill Jennie [Tulding] Ida Hattie Evelyn Hunt Lucy Holiday Carrie [Mern] Grace [Nassen] Helen [Kennchan] (Edith Allen) (Mary Hughs) 1893-1894 Elaine Ray Edith [...] Kellie James [Nolet] Chan Alice King Beatrix Smith Marin Bagg Isabelle Adams Catherine Taylor 1894-1895 Mabel Taylor Grace [...] Aura Dekins May [...] Ruth Chape Violet Cohen Sallie [...] Maud Keller Irene [...] Edith [...] Beatrix Smith (Lucy Skinner) Arella Taylor (Mary [...]) Julia [...]July 28 Saturday7:00 P.M. Evening Service and Baptism. Preaching by the Pastor. "J.W." Reese There will be Preaching Services on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Sermon by the Pastor.Rev. Benjamin D. Hahn, Pastor. Residence, 266 Union Street. Rev. Geo. F. Newhall, Assistant Pastor Residence, 33 Mattoon Street. Board of Deacons. J.H. Lawton D.M. Chapin J.H. Hastings Geo. A. Russell Geo. W. Tapley G.S. Tapley. E.F.Foster, Clerk and Treasurer. Residence, 40 High Street. Willian a. Norris, Sexton. Residence, 62 Union Street. January 27, 1895.
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Creator: Moore, Felicia E.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1870

Creator: Bromley, Frances M.
Transcriber(s): Hausam, Josephine
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1880-1882
Text: PLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning.) "The thought of her blooms in one's mind like the whitest of flowers: it makes one braver and more thankful to remember the simple faith and patience with which she bore her pain and trouble."Frances to Edith. -May 2" 1880- Dear Edith, Every word that I say to you this afternoon will be drowned in the voices of those bells. Chimes, my dear. The Cathedral is...
Show morePLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning.) "The thought of her blooms in one's mind like the whitest of flowers: it makes one braver and more thankful to remember the simple faith and patience with which she bore her pain and trouble."Frances to Edith. -May 2" 1880- Dear Edith, Every word that I say to you this afternoon will be drowned in the voices of those bells. Chimes, my dear. The Cathedral is at the top of the hill just above. They've been calling joyously this long time, those bells. Now they are rolling slowly the Venite, adoramus. I can't keep them out this letter - I just can't do it. The Venite adoramus - perhaps that's given us to pitch from! I wonder if I can get Frances & the afternoon up to it. I didn't think so a minute ago when I sat down in this May rainstorm; but if the chimes come along and ring the gladness in, we shall just have to take it & pitch higher - that's all. ++++++++ You were good to write me. I think of you as very busy always. It is such a busy world & you are so strong to do "The Lord hath need of you". I like to think about you, & some other dear people that I know on my still days - & have many days that are only this. +++++++++++++June 2" 1880 Well, dear, I have put the "June 2" " down & I have been sitting here ever since looking at it. There's something in the look of the word that makes my heart warm & glad. It comes to me, the June of the world, with a delicious undercurrent of joy, always. I cannot imagine any sorrow that would quite crush this feeling out of my heart. Just because there is such a thing as June, & just because there is such a girl as I - well, I know I never feel so sure that I ought to be glad of this last fact as I do in this kind of an air & this kind of a day - nor so sure of what's coming. You know, of course, the name goes back to the Mr. Olympus of things. Good & royal, isn't it? "Sacred to Juno," says the lexicon. "Sacred" - that sounds good, too. I'm glad we got our June from the celestials. Somebody else is thinking of the royal mountain, too. I take this from her last letter: "We sat down on a stone, Home & I, & entered into conversation, & this is what he told me -" Then the bright-eyed Athene went away to Olympus, where they say the seats of the gods ever steadfast abide: nor is it shaken by the wind, nor ever wet with rain, nor is there snow there, but cloudless the pure ether is outspread, & white splendor over lies it; here the blessed gods rejoice all the day long'." +++++++ I'm going to bring you right into this minute, into my most comfortable thought. It's that word "take". It seems so restful - the feeling that just the being ready, the putting out of our hands is the whole of our part of it for so many of the "good & perfect gifts". There is so much waiting for us if we can only get to the taking point. Did you ever notice in the Testament how it is "receive ye" - "receive ye" - & "take ye" - "take ye" all the way through? ++++ Is it as good a thought to you, I wonder, as to me - that we can be still & just "take"? That with all our reading & striving we can never come into possession of the best of the "comforter", even, but that it cometh" � we have only to be quiet & "take". ++++++++++++ Talk to me sometimes about your sisters. I have an insatiable interest in other people's little sisters. I tried to keep my sister little, but I couldn't. She would get tall in spite of me, & old & wise & profound & I know not what else. +++++ "Oh that hillside of waving grain!" I echo your words. Do I "remember"? O my dear, will the grain ever grow long, & the wind come down & touch it that I do not remember! -January 3" 1881- Good morning, dear! We are going to get a visit out of this morning. It feels like one of the real visiting kind. ++ We'll begin, I think, by finding out what kind of a world it is we're in on this particular morning, & we'll talk from outside in. A white world - a clear, white world. It began away back somewhere in the night. To think of the clouds dropping down upon us such things as these - those thickinexplainable clouds - children of the night. One would never dream that out of them gentle things like these would come. +++ Strange night! strange world of clouds! Out of the darkness of the one comes rosy dawn: out of the other softest drifts of snow. Is this the message the morning has for such haunting things as dreads? They too are dark things. Do they mean nothing but soft sweet touched upon our lives after all? Light, or snow-wreaths. ++++ Hills are pretty good things - & they go well with cream. This takes us quite naturally to Portville. Yes, I saw burnt Hill, & the hill where the Arbutus grows, & the Arm & Shoulder across the river. I'm not setting myself up to teach you anything about Portville hills. --- We had long mornings on the piazza with Jean Paul, & Justin McCarthy's "History of Our Own Time", & Taine's "Philosophy of Art," & John Burrough's "no end".We had afternoons of botanizing & fancy-work, & the "Tribune" & naps. Yes, m'am, naps. We had little walks in the garden after tea, picked nasturtiums, counted the rose-buds, named the pansie, scolded the verbenas, told the scarlet & flame of the geraniums every particular time that it was just about everything that could be put into color, & the arms of the big butternut tree that they were everything that could stand for shade & coaxing. Then we would sit on the porch & watch the night creep up the hills. Did you every go to Hookertown after ferns? That is one of the climaxes of an August morning. +++ Yes, that lake - now you can talk to me & I'll understand. I've learned the language from that blessed lake Erie, from Laura's own "joy-forever corner". I didn't just look at it & runaway, but I saw daylight come & bless it twenty three mornings. I saw all the sweet ways daylight has with it : I learned what it was to wake up in the night & feel it there - lived with "a bit of infinity on my horizon". +++++++++ So you were not happy with "Patience Strong". The "too-much"-ness is against it. Quite right. The "so-ness also. Right again. It's a sort of herb-extract of everything that can preach while it's a-simmering. ++ For a pure lark I think Paley's "Evidence" would have been much better. ++++++++++ Your dear wishes for me & your Christmas card came Christmas morning. What a blessed warming-up time Christmas is! -August 10" 1881- It is such a morning, dear, as we could take from & take from & still feel that we had only crept to the door of its fullness & looked out. It is here to the heart of summer that we have come. No more surpriseslaid away - no more unfoldings - but the great miracle of fullness before us. We can't understand much of it, tho' we seem strangely enough to belong to it. It is only in rare moments that we find ourselves high enough to see even what it is like. Then we think of life unending. +++ These are such little glimpses at my window today. The summer that I feel is larger than this. All the broad sweet places where shadows have crept after sunshine; all the deeps of the woods with their manifold secrets; all the meanings of long mornings with the sun coming up; all the sparkle & shimmer & rest of water with the parable of color upon it; all the wide upland stretches; all the forest goo-paths with gleams of still water in the distance; all the nights coming up over the world with the sounds in them that only summer nights bring; all that I have ever known of summer - it is this that I have here with me thismorning. How rich I feel! How glad I am to think that if anything in life seems limited it is we that limit it. +++++++ I have been reading Thoreau lately. Do you know him well? I can't tell you what a contrast it has been - his cheery out-door walks & my one bedroom window that looks nowhere. I couldn't see one sparrow even jump from an elm twig. But to go with Thoreau "cross-lots" on a ten mile walk - that was quite another thing. There wouldn't be a note nor a flutter up in the woods, there would be a thing to know about a swamp or a pasture that Thoreau couldn't tell you, & you feel all the time like poking him up to say more. ++ It is good in this age of hurry to stop & hear Mr. Thoreau talk about minnows, or, if you please, scarlet raks or ripe apples. Think of getting out of your room to do it! ++++++++++++ I do not like to talk of myself & of my sickness, but I must talk this little bitto you. +++ There is a strange uncertainty in what may come. But whatever comes be glad in it-.. Let it all mean the brightest, sunniest thing to you. +++++ Dec. 19" 1881. Is it so long since we have talked, dear? Perhaps so in the counting, but my thought has held on to you so, & filled the space with those thousand little things that were like talking to you - almost better sometimes, as touches of hands are better when the heart is full - that it seems as if there had not been any break ++ but we had kept right on. ++++++++ I don't wonder that boys grow up sort of braced & toned up - that they have to cultivate that sense of feeling that to girl is so often a sixth sense. A girl gets so little of the wide free living which a boy is so often born to. And so it falls out that a boy sees his way though life. a girl feels hers. I suppose one great question with us all is the kind of relief we seek for our moods. There is nothing, perhaps, that determined more the whole drift of our nature, next to our way of bearing sorrow, than the way we seek relief from it. ++++++ As to H. what she needs now above everything is somebody's arms. There are times when to the strongest there is nothing like a little human tenderness. There are moments when the dear Lord's best message to us is an arm around us. ++++++++++ The comfort part in my own statistics is very large. I'm not putting it at the best, but the best is putting itself at me. I say to again, "Be glad for me, whatever comes." When I said it you before there was the thought in my heart that perhaps for me there might be the going home : but there was a deeper thought than that & there is today - the thought, dear, of the long waiting that is likely to come first. Be veryglad for me in it all - in the pain - the slow waiting if it comes - the weary laying down. This is the hard part. For this, dear, put your hand in mine & be reverently glad. It is the joy of my life - the crown of it, dear one, that I am finding the gladness; that there is no longer faint far-off dawn, but that for me the morning has come. "Do not fear for me dark days. I think there is nothing dark for me henceforth. I have to do only with the present & the present is light & gladness." +++++++ -July 5" 1882- Well, my dear girl, to start with I am going to give you a downright hug. When a hug is downright it is the best one I know how to give. But hugs in this world have their limitations. As I have been known to remark on several occasions there are several things more satisfactory than a hug with a metal pen. But here it is, my dear - takeit quick. It is only one more thing - I say this settling back & putting on my - why, no - not spectacles - surely what do people put on when they settle back to begin a moral reflection - people, I mean who have outgrown their airs & haven't yet come to spectacles? Well, as I had begun to remark, it (this hug, mind!) is only one more thing that has to stand in this world for a great deal better something somewhere! +++++++++++ I am looking this morning straight up into the elm trees & my thought gets all tangled up there where the leaves grow so thick & the limbs cross. In one of them there's a bird's nest. I take the greatest delight in giving you this little peep at it. I think you are one of the people the birds would be sure to tell. I don't know any house around us that's capable of making more poetry than that little home of theirs - & poets, youknow, always confide in you! What else do I look at? Carts, my dear, & poor, spiny horses. I suppose there are a goodly number of sleek, fat, easy-going horses that I don't see. Horses take their chances like folks - but how in the world it is to be made up to these other horses I can't conceive. There must be a horse-heaven! I fully believe, you know, that there's a dog heaven. +++++ There's such a delicious little thing in that journal of Hawthorne's that he kept when he was a boy? Can you imagine Hawthorne a boy? I'm afraid I imagine it less since I read this journal than before. But if you can say the alphabet of him backward & get him fixed up there in the wild edges of that little Maine town, & see him stopping his fishing long enough to write down what he saw & what he thought about it to please his uncle, you willbe in fine trim to read that little colloquy he had with a horse. I think of it every time one of these sorry, graceless things goes by. +++++ Do you know any horse real well? I wish, if you do, you would just mention my anxieties about their future sate, & find out for my comfort what they have made up their minds to about future felicity. ++++++ That bird from my big elm has come down for a wisp dropped by that big hay-wagon. How wise you look, you tiny brown thing! Isn't it a bit of rare good planning that that bird's next should be set down - poetry over all this plodding prose? Planned? Why, of course, it was planned, & by a Heart that comprehends the meanings of all beauty. The sense of the doing for us beyond our thought is wonderful to me always. The great plannings are so beautiful : but the little thingslike these - the thinking of little things to please me - the sending the birds to me - the springing up of tiny weeds among the stones - I can't tell you how such things touch me! It is like walking behind somebody - every step - is it not? Well - the cart-wheels rumble on; the poor much-worked horses go plodding by; the rag-men & a the umbrella-men, & lack-a-day, the strawberry men go shouting by; the milk-wagons from Araby the blest go crunching over the cobble. +++ Perhaps it isn't just the out-look for a Browning talk. ++ It isn't that big orchard you & I would like to jump into this morning - & the bees aren't in the clover. Indeed there are no bees, & it's much to be feared there isn't any clover. However (let us begin it with a big H) ++ some of "Parcelsus" [Paracelsus] was lived out & written out I fancy under the inspiration of cobblestones. I quite believe the sameof "The Soul's Tragedy". Perhaps there was an organ-grinder & a swarthy man selling strawberries. "Well, it is earth with me; silence resumes her reign, I will be patient & proud & soberly acquiesce." +++++++++++++++ Get out of the atmosphere where people "scold for a principle" and, if heaven gives you the privilege unspeakable of of getting into the atmosphere where people die for a principle", if it is only you or I we could write a poem. If it is Mr. Browning he can write "Lyrics of Life". +++++ "Abt Vogler" touches me. I can't tell you how. Perhaps some of it is too near my own broken life for me not to understand. "And what is our failure here but a triumph's evidence For the fulness of the days?"Haven't I fought for this? It's a hard thing to stand before a failure - big or little. ++++++++++++++++++++ I have told you that I was rested, & I am. God is taking care of that: but close beside all this rest there is pressing upon me the consciousness of the work that has dropped from my hands. If I had died into some strange existence where I knew nothing but the pause & the waiting, to pause & wait would have been almost easy thing by the side of this that has come. But to be dragged to one side & left, & to hear the battle going on without you - that is another thing. Some of the pain of the world lies very near me. This is perhaps why I feel so much, how real a thing the pain of other people is - & with it the wish that is so strong in me to help- and close by me there are such sad & sorry things - things that I have to know. They roll in likewaves from that world ful [sic] of sadder things & sorrier. And I lie & hear them. ++ The longing grows upon me to do real work; but with the longing comes more & more the consciousness that my hands are dropping. If then, my dear girl, I call out to you, forgive me if I seem too earnest - if indeed one could be too earnest in a world like this. If sometimes, when you see the vacant place at your side, you can be a little braver, a little stronger - if you reach out more tenderly to others - how glad - how very glad I shall be. +++ If there come moments when your heart fails you, or your courage flags, think, won't you of Frances, & don't, don't darling, know one discouraged hour! ++ The dear Christ bless you & endue you with power from on high! Dear love - always--- -Sept. 28" 1882 - [The last letter]. ++++ I can only peep out of the window for a minute to get a little of thefeeling of the morning into me. ++ The feeling of the morning! I like to say it. I like to stand & feel for a breath of that wider morning that is always somewhere. I can't say "morning" without thinking of it. Such a long, dear letter from you! I cannot say "I thank you, dear". It seems as if we had both got beyond any thanking for such things. ++ It is untold giving when one gives one's self. Your words are never commonplace events to me. +++++ I'm glad you didn't let me miss Miss___'s talk. ++ I was interested the more that she is at Michigan University. I prepared - perhaps you don't know it - to enter there. It was a dream that never came true; but I never hear that a girl went there or is there but it sets some of me stirring. My plans died, dear, so hard! I am ready to believe anything in regard to the possibilities of a strong friendship. I am ready to believe a long, long waybeyond what I have lived; for you see I have only sent out a few feelers yet - & I don't know much about living - I've only begun. +++ Friendship is a constant surprise, I think. I suppose life is when one gets to the deeps beyond its shallows. A strong high friendship with another woman is as incomprehensible to some people as heaven its. I think those to whom an ideal marriage has been a thing known & lived are slowest to believe in the possibility of this other thing. +++ I think it is so with H. She has had, she feels, the very best that any life could offer in her love & marriage. That such a thing could even be approached in the tenderness & love of another woman is something she neither believes nor comprehends. ++++++ I am glad you have found a new friend this summer. You have discovered a new country! What a royal time is before you! & how thesun will shine, & the leaves rustle, & the birds sing as you explore it! ++++++++++ I have never talked you much about myself. You have taken me on trust so far. You do not know how little there is of me. +++ I am slow about saying things - too slow oftentimes. But my hour for writing you is nearly gone - I cannot say what is in my heart to say - until some other morning - I hope like this with the gold coming. It is so near your royal month. One thing I will say. I have wanted you to be happy in your thought of me. I have wished it very much. The pain of my life has doubtless come to you to hurt you in moments when I have seemed nearest perhaps: but you have not known, dearest, how much beyond any pain is the joy that has been given. So, be glad in your every thought of me. The Christ has come to me. "Go tell my brethren" were his words on that resurrection morning. Darling, I have come to tell you. +++++++
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Creator: Babbott, Elizabeth (French)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea, Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1903
Text: 56 Vol XIX765902/152 ___ 98January, THURSDAY 1. 1903. A.M. I gave Harvey a Latin lesson. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner & we had a good time. H. asked the blessing. Later the Sharpes, little John & Marguerite came. We played crokinole & dominoes. Wore my black corduroy for first time. Harvey took photo of Harriet, Her mother, grandma & great grandma. January, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Minnie & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Saw little Rufus & Dorothy....
Show more56 Vol XIX765902/152 ___ 98January, THURSDAY 1. 1903. A.M. I gave Harvey a Latin lesson. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner & we had a good time. H. asked the blessing. Later the Sharpes, little John & Marguerite came. We played crokinole & dominoes. Wore my black corduroy for first time. Harvey took photo of Harriet, Her mother, grandma & great grandma. January, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Minnie & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Saw little Rufus & Dorothy. Alice Law, ? was there at luncheon. She knows Violet Coen. Rec'd [fruit] sachet from Bertha Smith. This evening Howard & Ella Francis called. I helped Harvey a little with Latin. January, SATURDAY 3. 1903. Rainy day. I wrote letters & read to Mother "Mill on the Floss". Calls from Mrs. [Tayntor], Ruth Raymond, Sadie Jones. Eve. Read aloud in "Battle with the Slums". Retired feeling sick & grippy. January, SUNDAY 4. 1903. A.M. Dr. Heusen Gal. 5:7. Helps & Hinderences. Communion. I took dinner at Harolds. Coming home I stopped at S. Army. Sat with a half drunk man. Found Harlan here. Augustus Choate came to supper. This evening we got to talking about inviting men here to meet girls. Will says he will invite men home Sunday. He went back to school tonight. January, MONDAY 5. 1903. I went shopping, and packed trunk. This evening I read Mrs. [Free] aloud. January, TUESDAY 6. 1903. Harold came this A.M. He went as far as the bridge. I left for Springfield on 12 oclock train with Kath. Carrington, Gertrude [Schenn], Ida Swague. Called at Volunteers. Mrs. Booth told me how Mr. [U...] has treated Jennie Hughes. My trunk did not come. Rec'd [calendar] from Katharine Carrington & photo from Amy Hopsen. January, WEDNESDAY 7. 1903. Helen Whitman has lost her little son. Began school. P.M. Went to Mrs. Sweets. Joe has started a mission and we are disgusted with him. He has evidently left his room . I went to the library. Unpacked trunk. Mrs. Starr Drawing. (11)January, THURSDAY 8. 1903. Mr. Story 25. Mrs. Starr German. 25. Mary Beckwith entered. I lay down. Went to church. Voted not to close auditorium because of coal. Mr. Weston has started Joe in his mission. He was mad at Mrs. Sweet thinking she had influenced me not to write. He seems happy now. I went to ask Miss Holmes to come & teach Mary Beckwith. January, FRIDAY 9. 1903. Miss King 26. This evening in teachers gave a common sense party, "smelling, hearing, feeling, tasting, seeing". January, SATURDAY 10. 1903. Miss Berensen did not come. I have read and given 4 music lessons. P.M. Read, slept, called on Mrs. Kraus (out), Miss Emerson. She said she had wanted to see me. January, SUNDAY 11. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom "A Divine Friend". Jon. 15:4. I remained to Bible class because they were going to discuss the Resurrection of Jesus. We did not get to the point. Miss Wadsworth read a paper on Characteristics of Mark's Gospel. In his sermon Dr. Moxom had said The Life of Jesus (discusses omitted) [repet...] (omitted) in 3 gospels would make a pamphlet of 20 pp. Omit all doubtful passages & [miracles] & 12 pp. will be left. This makes a wonderful story. I brought up question What would be effect on [Leather] of these 12 pp. I went to Joe's new Mission for first time. Very unhappy. A crank lead. I told Hoe how miserable he had made me. Went to Sweets. Dr. S. thinks him a faker, lazy, liar. It rained so no walking. Mr. Hawkins engaged to Miss [Lane]. January, MONDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 26. Mrs. Starr German. 26. Outlook class. Paid my college club dues. January, TUESDAY 13. 1903. Miss King 27. I went down town for Miss Porter. Outlook class. Mrs. King, [Lincolm], Miss Tandey & Julia Hammen came. Mr. Hodgskins is dead. Rec'd picture of 4 generations. January, WEDNESDAY 14. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing. [12] Miss Berensen came for special work. I went down town with Ida Seymour. We bought coffee & rolls. Later met Laura [Malton] & we bought chocolate & went to stores. Mrs. Taylor found Bernice very [poor]. January, THURSDAY 15. 1903. Mrs. Starr German 27. Mr. Story 27. Kath. Bates has left [Sharon] because the doctor & nurse were rude. Ida & I went to prayer meeting. After interesting discussion, it was voted to [elect] deacons for life. Joe was there, left without speaking to me. Roosevelt signs free-coal bill.January, FRIDAY 16. 1903. Miss King 28. Fannie Bates has gone to see Katharine. Eve. Read Symphony programme. Miss Porter read [Taskmasters]. January, SATURDAY 17. 1903. Read Outlook & Mill on the Floss. Miss Berensen (11). Ida is feeling dreadful because Mrs. Benton writes complaining of Arithmetic. We had a sleigh ride. Ida Leymon & I went. Helen Keyser, Florence [Snydam], Marin Maltice & Katharine Carrington rode in my carriage. Dr. Strong writes for Father's photo. I wrote him, Gizzie, & Jennie Hughes. Eve. Read Mill on the Floss. Miss Berensen (10). January, SUNDAY 18. 1903. Dr. Moxom. The Word not bound. II [Tim.] 1:9. Conducted Joe's Mission & things were all right. About 10 of us there. Mrs. Robinson says her husband's is doing well. Called on the Sweets & Hastings. Fannie returns feeling happier Katharine is to go to N.C. I took short walk with girls. Bitter cold. H.A. Juemp resigns at Hamilton. January, MONDAY 1. 1903. Mr. Story (28). Mrs. Starr German (28). Mr. Story gave an extra analysis class, that is he explained tomorrows symphony concert. Mrs. Scott came. January, TUESDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 29. We went to Boston Symphony. As [Gerube] is having trouble with his arm, Kneisel led. Maude McCarthy was soloist violin. Schuman Overture to [Genovese] Mandelssohn Violin Concerto Suite. Tchaikowski 5th Symphony. A teribble drunken boy & his companion came up the hill with us. D.H. Clare pastor at Hamilton. January, WEDNESDAY 21. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing. 13. It rained in morning & the walk was very bad. I called on Chandlers. They are expecting Grace. I called on Uncle Richard & Aunt Till, went to Johnsons, etc. January, THURSDAY 22. 1903. Mr. Story (29). Mrs. Starr German (29). Ruth Raymond's Delia was taken with cramps & died in about an hour. Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting & sat next Joe & Mr. Duffy. Mrs. Clark of the Congo spoke. January, FRIDAY 23. 1903. Miss King (30). Went over to see Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Bartlett was there. Played for dancing & played tricks with children. Elsie Miller & Mabel Porter went to N.Y. January, SATURDAY 24. 1903. Rec'd letter from Dr. Strong thanking me for the photo. Paper from Mr. Juemp. He is to leave Hamilton & go to Brunswick, ME. I have read a good deal today & talked over classes with Miss P. Began Henry James "Ambassadors". Miss Berensen (11). January, SUNDAY 25. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom preached on Phillip Brooks. I spoke at Mission to about 8 people on Rom. 7:18-8:6. I walked with girls & Fannie met Elsie Miller & Mabel Porter at train. January, MONDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (30). Mrs. Starr German (30). Outlook Class. Mr. Juemp installed at Brunswick. January, TUESDAY 27. 1903. Miss King (31). In our Outlook Class we discussed "Geo. Eliot" by Leslie Stephens, "Mill on the Floss" Henry James etc. Marjorie Overman, Pauline Day, & Florence Ingersoll were here. January, WEDNESDAY 28. 1903. I called on Eva Tapley, Mrs. Hubbell, Mrs. [Bowman], & Mrs. Crocker. Shopped, had head washed. Brought home olives & we had a spread tonight. I corrected spelling in 3 essays. Mrs. Starr Drawing (14). January, THURSDAY 29. 1903. Mrs. Story (31) Mrs. Starr's German (31) The family went to see Willard in "The Cardinal". I went to prayer-meeting. January, FRIDAY 30. 1903. Miss King (32). I played for the girls "Charity ball". January, SATURDAY 31. 1903. Miss Berensen was ill & did not come. Miss Porter & I went up to Mt. Holyoke College. Miss Wooley entertained the College Club. I came home with Laura [Maltoon] & Jennette Appleton. Eliz. Gruyer is here! She has a position as tutor near Gt. Barrington for $700 & home. Went with her to Laura's. February, SUNDAY 1. 1903. A.M. Bapt. Communion. Mr. Hahn Jon. 6:37. Spoke at Joe's Mission on Being a Stumbling block. Rom. 14:1-15. Eve. No walking. We 4 had a spread in Fannie's room. Volunteers came to Joe's. February, MONDAY 2. 1903. Mr. Story (32). Mrs. STarr's German (32). I am working on the reports. February, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Miss King (33). Finished Prof's, Lena's & my own reports. Rehearsal of French play. February, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr (Drawing) 15. Miss Berensen (12). Made up last Saturday's lessons. I went to Eliz. [Hun] talk to Collegiate Alumnae. Paddled around in ruin. Went to Laura Maltoon's. She Gizzie & I went to parish home. Crowd so great we did not stay. We went to [Barrs]. Lena had to get school-room ready for play. Maud Humphrey of Warsaw entered. Mrs. Webb came. Epic of H. [Jemes]. February, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Holiday between terms. Children gave French play "Madame est sortie". This evening I gave party to the girls. Children's games, candy, peanuts, penny toys. ? Mr. Story (33) Mrs. Starr German (33). Man had fit in library. [...] reports till about 12. I had made my own, the professors & Lena's. Almost sick with cold. Harriet has [bronchitis]. February, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Miss King (34). Reports read; classes called. I took Bertha Smith, [Rayna] [Haigar], & Louise Rodman to train. They are going to Louise's. We went, I & girls to a little frolic at Mrs. [Broja's]. February, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen (13). Very tired all day. We all feel cross. I corrected spelling. Behind in my Outlook reading. February, SUNDAY 8. 1903. Dr. Moxom What Church owed to Society Mark 16:16. Very tired. Slept a good deal. At Mission found Joe had gone to Boston & Brother Cutler was in charge. 8 of us held meeting. I spoke on Isa 55. Came home in rain. Called at Sweets. Told Crooked [Bend] to two children. Went to train to meet Rayna, Louise & Bertha. February, MONDAY 9. 1903. Mr. Story (34). Mrs. Starr German (34). I took names for Outlook class. February, TUESDAY 10. 1903. Miss King (35). Outlook class in the evening. I am half sick with a cold. February, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (16). I arranged the laboratory closet. Spent afternoon in my room nursing my cold, sleeping & reading "The Pit". Miss Rock writes that she has heard that Col. GardnerFebruary, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 35. Mrs. Starr German 35. Miserable with cold but Ida & I went to prayer-meeting. Got chocolate. Called on Sweets. Kath. Carrington is ill & I read to her. [Rayna] [Haigar] is ill. Letter from Joe. Went to library. February, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Very miserable with my cold. Ida Seymour & I went to Mrs. Knowltons tea. I had Dr. Stibbries tonight. I helped the girls with charades. Miss King (36). Ida Swague went to N.Y. February, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen (14). Nursed cold all day. Mrs. Booth came tonight. Ida & Fannie did not meet her. February, SUNDAY 15. 1903. Remained away from church & from Mrs. Booth's evening meeting in 1st Church. Mr. [Goodspeed] also staid away. Miss P., Mrs. Webb & I sat in the box at her niece's meeting in Court Sq. Theatre. Dr. Moxom came to dinner & supper. February, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mrs. Booth spoke to girls on Joe of Hard Work. She left before noon. Cold still bad. Mr. Story 36 Analysis. Mrs. Starr German 36. Ida Swague returned from N.Y. February, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 37. Snow-storm kept many away. Cold is a little better. Minnie writes that Mothers money is nearly gone. I wrote to Minnie & Ida Cox. February, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (17). It was my day out but I stayed in because of cold. I read & slept. Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard, Webb, starr, Louise Rodman, & Gladys Reed went to college play. February, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story 37. Mrs. Starr German. 37. I had a sleep this afternoon. Remained home from prayer-meeting.February, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 38. No afternoon study-hour. I went to library to get books on Greek literature. Dr. Stibbries took me up the hill in his sleigh. This evening we had a golden wedding. Louise Rodman & Gladys Reed were husband & wife. We had golden decorations, wedding presents, cake in boxes, & wedding poems (written by me at 6 A.M.) I played for dancing. Some day-pupils came. February, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen (13). I felt cross about the music lessons but told no one. I went walking. I am telling The Moonstone to Maud Humphrey & Hazel Brigham. House of Mother to the table. Finished Outlook reading tonight. February, SUNDAY 22. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Jon 11:27. The Question of Faith. Ida Seymour & Fannie Bates went to Bapt. prayer-meeting. This is a day of prayer for our Bapt. churches. I went to Mission. There were Bro. Butler, Mr. Young & a Swedish young man. Talked on Jon. 15:1-8. Then called on the Chandlers. Talked about his swearing. Fannie is walking tonight. February, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 38. Mrs. Starr did not come. Mrs. Swague came tonight to take Ida home to Texas. Outlook afternoon. February, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 39. Ida Swague has gone. She is to go to school at home. Mr. Charley [Bond] of Waltham came with his daughter Mabel to see about coming. Mrs. Packard & I talked with him. Outlook class. Discussed "The Pit" by Frank Norris. Mother writes that they want Frank to come home because of typhoid fever at Ithaca. February, WEDNESDAY 25. 1903. Mrs. Starr & daughter are ill so she did not come. I called on Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Hodgkins, Miss Hastings. Went to see Mr. Woods about medicine. I am to write to Cousin Lizzie for [vial].February, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story 39. Mrs. Starr did not come. She is not yet well. Mr. Hahn told us in meeting that his children have measles. We devoted meeting to prayer. Left bound Atlantic in church. Edw. Porter has measles. February, FRIDAY 27. 1903. Miss King 40. I took Hazel Brigham to train. Mrs. Webb left today. Katharine Carrington has gone to see her mother. Ida Seymour went home. Eve. I played duetts with Marion then I read Outlook aloud. We ate oranges, bananas & grape fruit which Florence Snydam rec'd. February, SATURDAY 28. 1903. The girls were expecting to go with Miss Porter & Miss Bates to to Northampton to see the gymnasium drill. Rain prevented & they were very good-natured. I spent my day reading poetry etc in Anc. Lit & Mythology. After walking I spent afternoon in library. Florence Snydam will be 20 on Tuesday & she had a box which we shared. Eve. Girls made candy. March, SUNDAY 1. 1903. Miss Porter finds in the paper that Ford Howard's dead body has been found near N. Haven. Bapt. Communion. Mr. Hahn Luke 22:32. Joe McDonald has come home from Boston. I led the meeting. I talked on Enduring Hardness 2 Tim 3:1-10. Called on Cousin Etta to hear about Ford's death. Walked with girls. Ida Seymour returned. March, MONDAY 2. 1903. Mrs. Starr German. 38 Mr. Story 40. Hazel Brigham returned. I had a short call from Mrs. Hubbell to say her mother is here. Ida signed her name "Teacher of Music". March, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Miss King 41. Josephine Starr still quite ill. The medicine came from Cousin Lizzie for Miss Wood. I called on the Hastings. Rec'd call from Mrs. Burleigh. Florence Snydam is 20. Aline Underhill has the measles. March, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (18) I went to Johnsons Art Exhibit. Called on Mrs. Dr. Price who is at Mr. Hubbell's on Miss Howard (out) Miss Hodskins (out) & Mrs. Kraus. Took 6 girls to hear Mrs. [Metstaff-Midley] [screach]. Martha Sharpe has married. 6 children, [times] 8 yrs. old. Miss Berensen (16).March, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Elizabeth has grippe. Mr. Story 41. Mrs. Starr German 39. Florence Snydam has heard of death of dear lady friend. Patsy McCarthy came drunk to prayer-meeting. A reformed man Jon. Corning was there. March, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Miss King 42. I took the girls to the Armory tower. Eve. I had chem. expr. for Marion & Sallie & then played duetts with Marion. The girls played whist. Miss Porter thinks my story "Felicia" is [...]! I finished "Lady Rose's Daughter" to girls. March, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen (17). I went to library & down town this afternoon. Bought violets for maid Elizabeth & Josephine Starr. Cousin L. & Jessica are going to Willard School in Troy. Fannie Bates is not to return. March, SUNDAY 8. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom Luke 17: 14. P.M. Joe's Mission. I spoke on Eph 1:15-23. Wisdom, Riches, & Power. Joe Conroy was there & also the whole Chandler family. Grace Darling came yesterday & they are so happy. Called at Beth haven & they gave me supper. Rainy so no one walked. I wrote Miss Hersey about Mrs. Wallace. Maud Humphrey is 17. March, MONDAY 9. 1903. Mr. Story 42. Mrs. Starr German 40. Outlook this afternoon. Katharine Carrington returned this morning with Mr. Rogers ill. Marion [Lincolm] has laryngitis. Gladys Reed has grippe. Mr. Porter is 59. March, TUESDAY 10. 1903. Miss King 43. This evening Miss Porter & I took all the girls to hear [Gabrilovitch]. I had heard him once before, but liked him very much better this time. The audience was tiny but most enthusiastic. Outlook class without me. Miss Bates went 1st time to Miss Robison for osteopathy. March, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (19). I went to library, called on Mrs. Sweet. Had dry shampoo & took supper at Beth haven. Miss Jones, Miss Slickery & Miss Spooner were there. Mr. Barrons walked up with me. March, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 43. Mrs. Starr German 41. Ida Seymour is 26 yrs. old. Frances & I gave her dark red carnations. She felt blue because she did not hear from "Harrie". Miss Porter, Lena & I went to business meeting of College Club to discuss college settlement etc. I am on a committee with Laura Malton to ask opinions of club. This evening Mrs. Wilcox related her experience before church. A converted Jew spoke & Joe told Church he was in debt $7.00. [Atlantic]March, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Miss King 44. Laura Malton called this evening to give me names of club members to see. I walked home with her. March, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen (18). Morning. Read Greek [literature], gave 3/4 hr. music lessons. Miss Porter & Lena went to the Wallaces to luncheon. I told [M...] at [luncheon]. Walked with Helen Keyser & Florence Snydam. Met Dudley who promised to send Yale paper. Made calls for College Club business. March, SUNDAY 15. 1903. Dr. Moxom Matt 1:21. I Tim 1:15. Salvation from Sin. I remained to Bible Class. My subject for a paper assigned me - The Beatitudes. Good large meeting at Joe's about 26 there. Talked on Parable of Sower. Luke 8:4-8, 11-15. I read Harolds article on Joe. Mr. [Crow...] came & [...] [headed] Smith. Fannie Bates ill all day with headache. Ida Seymour returned from Westfield. We walked. March, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mr. Story 44. Analysis. Mrs. Starr German 42. Grace Bosworth entered school. March, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 45. Very pleasant call from Mrs. Bowman No. 3. March, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (20). I went to College Club. They Alice in Wonderland. We had music committee meeting. March, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story 45. Mrs. Starr did not appear. I went over to see Laura Malton about College Club. Fannie Bates, Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting. Gertrude Currier [read] on Lee experience. March, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Starr German 43. Miss King 46. Mrs. Starr forgot to come yesterday. Miss Porter took all the girls to the theatre - Otis Skinner. I went down with flowers to Mrs. Shipleys. Saw Margaret Irwins baby. [E...] III Greek Play [Haign]Rainy. March, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen (19). Margaret Irwin's funeral. Dr. Reed of Holyoke conducted it. Ida Seymour & I took supper at the Duttons. Mr. Dutton is fine. He says he will take me up to his Canada mills. March, SUNDAY 22. 1903. Dr. Moxom. Gal. 6:25. Individuality of Christian Life ([Creed] & Conduct). I staid to Bible clas. The Beatotides/ 11 of us at mission. Ex-[Salvationist] knelt for prayer. Mr. Robinson drinking again. Went to see him. did not walk. Mission talk Eph 3:1-10. Pouring rain. March, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 46. Mrs. Starr German 44. Last afternoon Outlook class. Miss Porter, Katharine, Marion, & I went to Edward Porter's birthday party. I carried him marbles. The Woods & Gladys Hyde were there. March, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 47. Edith Brooks invites me to supper next Friday. March, WEDNESDAY 25, 1903. Miss Berensen (20). I went shopping, bought silk waist, gloves, shoes, "[Loving Many]", etc. Miss Starr Drawing (21). March, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (47). Mrs. Starr German (45). Mary Porter & I went down to meet her friends Dorothy Clapp & Margaret Polland (1902). Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting. 2 China men examined. Mrs. Chandler & Grace there. Joe is mad because he can't get money. March, FRIDAY 27. 1903. Miss King 48. Margaret [Pollard] has gone. She wants $700. Evening. We had charades, & impromptu musicale.March, SATURDAY 28. 1903. Miss Berensen not here. Miss Bates, Rayna [Haugan], Bertha Smith & Louise Rodman went to basket ball at Smith. I went to Mrs. Sweets, bank, etc, & to Mrs. Todd about College Club. P.M. Took girls to hear Dr. Moxom on Bible. Supper at Edith Brooks. Met Harcourt Bull who brought me home. March, SUNDAY 29. 1903. Dr. Moxom. Belief & hope. He says Christ is not divine. Joe is all right. Good meeting. Matt. 14:15-33. Called on Smith family & talked about quarrelling. They all prayed. Talked with Syrians in Ferry St. Walked with girls. Letters from Violet & from Harold. March, MONDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 48. Mrs. STarr German (46). Musicale Committee at Miss Ida Roberts. Very tired tonight. Raining. March, TUESDAY 31. 1903. Miss King 48. Went to library. Ida Seymour asks for $500. & will receive $450. April, WEDNESDAY 1. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (22). Went driving with Gladys. We went to Edythe [Elwells] house etc. [Nails] [...] by Mrs. [Witney]. She talked Christian Science. Girls had sugaring off. Ida Seymour finished her music copying. April, THURSDAY 2. 1903. Last day before school closes. I packed this evening. Did not go to prayer meeting. Mr. Story 49 German 47April, FRIDAY 3. 1903. Last day. We came to N.Y. on the 2.22 train. Found that Mother had laid aside her crutches. Miss King 49. April, SATURDAY 4. 1903. One year ago today Mother broke her hip. I went to see Mr. Korn & Miss Dunn. Harold came to luncheon. April, SUNDAY 5. 1903. Dr. Henson preached this morning. Harold & Ralph came to dinner. Afternoon I called on Mabel Lunn & saw Marion & Charlie Izzard. I also called on Lucy Skinner. Eve. Ruth & I went to hear Booth-Tucker at the Hausen Place Church. April, MONDAY 6. 1903. I went to Roseville Ave. to see Jennie Hughes & her 4. I took dinner & at 5.10 went to visit Louise Rodman. Saw the lovely baby Beverly. Rainy. April, TUESDAY 7. 1903. Went to Miss Baird's school. Louise & her mother came to N.Y. with me. I saw Eliza Buffington on the train. Tonight Minnie told me about Harold last spring. He talks of going to Atlantic City. Played on the piano for Bertha. April, WEDNESDAY 8. 1903. Went to Miss Dunn's & did shopping. Mrs. McClean altered my gray silk sleeves. Sadie Jones came to dinner. Emma says she wants to leave at the end of the month. Finished postals about College Club Musicale. I was worried all day & so cross. Sicily 2 other books of Miss P. April, THURSDAY 9. 1903. I went to Korns & shopping. Cousin Maria & Hattie called when I was out. After luncheon I went over to Mary Thurstons to see Cousin Maria. April, FRIDAY 10. 1903. Marguerite brought Dorothy over. Dorothy got sick on the cars so she hired a cab for $8.00. I went to Miss Dunn's. April, SATURDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. McChase sewed for Minnie & me today. I went to Taylors, Kones. Harvey & Will have gone to Philadelphia & Atlantic City. April, SUNDAY 12. 1903. Easter Sunday but not and ideal one. Dr. Henson Phil. 3:10. The Power of the Resurrection. Frank Sharpe came to ask me to go to Harold who is very ill. I found him alone. Then I went to see Aunt Susie & Sallie. Returned. Black Ella came. Later Minnie. Dr. Sharpe came twice. I spent the night. Ralph returned at 4 A.M. April, MONDAY 13. 1903. I came home to breakfast. Back to Harold. He said Is there a God. Back to Miss Dunn's & luncheon. Harold came this P.M. & went to Korns with me. I told him by telephone I would sleep there. Went at 9 & found Ruth. April, TUESDAY 14. 1903. Pouring rain. Left at 4 P.M. Helen Schwan fed me candy all the way. Grace Hubbard on train. Talked of Philip Moxoms Joe's [...].April, WEDNESDAY 15. 1903. College Club Musicale. Pauline Day played. It was at Ida Roberts. School began. Mrs. Starr Drawing (23). April, THURSDAY 16. 1903. After prayer-meeting I told Joe my troubles. He cheered me. Did not go to Festival rehearsal. Mrs. Starr German 48. Mr. Story 50. Louise Rodman returned. April, FRIDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 50(?) Strange day. Encouraging letter from Harold in A.M. on the strength of which I wrote Mother & Joe. Then came telegram "Make no use of letter till you hear from me". I feel most anxious. Eliz. Gruyer & Anna called. They have come to festival. 1st concert evening. Sullivan's Golden Legend. Soloists. Shannah [Cummin], Mme Isabella [Bouton]. Dress (gray) came from Korn. April, SATURDAY 18. 1903. Miss Berensen was here last night (21). No letter from Harold in A.M. Took children to end of rehearsal. Noon. Comforting letter from Harold. More calm & normal. Says I am sentimental & have him. 2nd concert. Jeseffy, Mme Bouton & Orchestra. 3rd concert. [Hora Moressima], Ada Crossley, Anita Reo, [Dippel Fridein Mastin]. April, SUNDAY 19. 1903. Dr. Moxom Matt 10:1. "The Endowment of Power". Dr. M. came to dinner. At Mission Smith appeared. I talked on 1 Cor. 13. Read H's letters to Joe. Called on Smiths. Lena is ill. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss Seymour is laid up with inflamed eyes. Miss Bates walked. April, MONDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Story 51 Analysis Mrs. Starr German 49 Miss Seymour laid up with sore eyes. Miss Porter got dizzy. Violet Coen's mother very ill, angina pectoris. I have begun to practice the Dreamland Free music with Lena & children.April, TUESDAY 21. 1903. Miss King (51). Miss Seymour still in her room. Fannie Bates & I sat alone in the balcony at Mary of Maydale by Mrs. Fisk. Marvellous & solemn. Minnie writes that Mother showed my letter to Harold!April, WEDNESDAY 22. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (24). Miss Porter & Fannie Bates took girls to Comedy of Errors. I called on Mrs. Chandler & Grace, then went to Beth haven to tea. I am to be one of the incorporators. Miss Slickery, Miss & the mother of Dean were there. April, THURSDAY 23. 1903. My green foulard came from Miss Dunn. Mr. Story 52. Mrs. Starr German 50. Union Prayer meeting. Very good. At the end Mr. [Bostwith] of Grande Lyne spoke. April, FRIDAY 24. 1903. The girls went with Lena for their first long walk. I copied parts of Dreamland Free. Finished this evening while girls studied. First I played tricks with the children. Miss King (52). April, SATURDAY 25. 1903. Miss Berensen (22). I rec'd letter from Joe asking me to go to Mrs. Howard's to tea with him 23 Ashley St. Mitteneague. A.M. Went down town shopping. Went in to see Joe. P.M. Slept, walked with girls, read Outlook. Met Joe & we took 5.15 car for Mitteneague. After supper we had a little prayer-meeting & I think Mr. Howard was converted. April, SUNDAY 26. 1903. Rev. James Williamson of [Garedull]. II Cor. 5:19. Grand man, but a "heretic". I remained to Bible class. All of family came to Mission but Mrs. Howard. Mother-in-law upset him. Dr. Brooks came in. I went up with girls to Beth haven. Evening. Walked with girls. April, MONDAY 27. 1903. Mr. Story 53. Mrs. Starr German 51. Very nice letter from Harold. He has started at Dr. Hillis's. April, TUESDAY 28. 1903. Miss King (53). This evening I played tricks with Marion, Katharine & Edward. I also wrote to May Clark & Myra Reynolds about Elizabeth McAdams. Nice letter from Minnie about Harold. AristophApril, WEDNESDAY 29. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (25) I called on Miss Pierce, Edith & Mrs. Brooks & Cousin Helen Strong. Grace Fairbanks & Mr. Burr are to be married June 17.April, THURSDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 54. Mrs. Starr German 52. At prayer-meeting Miss Wilcox & Mr. Currier (of Training School) related experiences. Election of 4 deacons. When I left J.D. Parsons only was elected. Mr. Wood had a nervous shock or stroke today. Hattie died 13 yrs. ago. May, FRIDAY 1. 1903. Miss King (54) Lena took girls to Forest Park. I rec'd Harriets 6 mos. picture. Hazel Brigham & I went to library & to Printing & Binding. The deacons elected were J.D. Parsons Mr. McKinnon Mr. Kraus Harry Bridgeman Mabel Porter, Louise Rodman, Maud Humphreys made candy. The others went to Ben Hur. Geo. [Keyser] came to dinner. May, SATURDAY 2. 1903. Splendid letter from Myra Reynolds about Eliz. McAdams. No Fresh Air work for Frank. I sewed. Read Atlantic. Walked. Slept. Called on Mrs. Hyde on an errand. She is Mrs. Wood's sister. Mr. Wood still very ill. I have written for [...] cataract medicine. Miss Berensen made ex-[...] [23)] Helen Keyser went to Greenfresh. May, SUNDAY 3. 1903. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 13:1-3. Miss Wilcox & Mr. Currier baptized. Communion. Ida & I scrapped about J. Wills Champney's name. Mr. Woods is drowsey. Mission. Mr. Hahn came in & spoke on the Blind Man. Fannie Bates walked. May, MONDAY 4. 1903. Mr. Story 55. Mrs. Starr German 53. Worked all day. Practiced. Dreamland Free in P.M. with children and evening alone & with Hazel & Florence. May, TUESDAY 5. 1903. Miss King (55). I lent her father's life. Minnie is 52 today. Dr. Brooks called this morning, asked how Joe's Mission was supported & gave me $5.00.May, WEDNESDAY 6. 1903. I went to Mrs. Todd's on John St. about college club, shopped then to library. Helen Schener's aunt came to dinner & so did Dr. Moxom. He read to us all the evening. Herve Reed, Clem, Grammariam's funeral, Rabbi Ben Ezra. Nice letter from Harold about coming up with Ruth. Mrs. Starr Drawing (26). May, THURSDAY 7. 1903. Mr. Story 56. Mrs. Starr German 54. Mother writes she has walked to Mabel Lewis's & has been by carriage to take luncheon at Sallie's. Reception at Mrs. Taylor's. Wore my foulard - green - for first time. Prayer meeting. May, FRIDAY 8. 1903. Miss King 56. Ida Seymour went to Vassar. Lena & Frances took girls to Mr. Baggs woods. I went to bank & paid Mr. Dexter $10 for Joe's rent. Evening. We wheeled Joe's baby's carriage to him. Mrs. Packard seemed touched when I gave her lilies of the valley. Louise Rodman gave me 2 doz. sharpened [pencils]. May, SATURDAY 9. 1903. Miss Berensen (24) came just for private lessons & measurements. I have been writing my paper on the Beatitudes. Rec'd reply from Luytie's Pharmacy. I went with Lena to business meeting of College Club. Miss Young presided. We elected officers. Pres. Mrs. Dogget Vice P. Recording Sect. Corresponding " Clara Reed Treasurer Laura Malton presented her report & we discussed College Settlements. Appointed a committee to investigate the financial side. May, Sadie SUNDAY 10. 1903. I remained away from church to write my paper. Went to cemetery to write. Stopped to see Mrs. Fiske's 8 wks. baby. P.M. At Joe, we had nearly 20. The Howards were there & I think Mr. " [Howard] was converted. I walked. Ida Seymour returned from Midsummer Nights Dream at Vassar. May, MONDAY 11. 1903. Mr. Story 57. Mrs. Starr - German. 55 We heard Pres. [Hazard] address Wellesley Club. Then I went to see Mrs. [Faunce] & Mrs. Hastings kept me to supper. Frances Bates has a severe & sudden attack of lumbago. May, TUESDAY 12. 1903. Miss King. 37. Miss Barrys & Rose Dutton at luncheon. Frances Bates in her room all day. Rec'd bill from Albany for cataract medicine. May, WEDNESDAY 13. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (27). Miss Bates came to school today. I went to cemetery & wrote on my paper. Then I called on Mrs. Chandler. Grace has gone to work. She has a young man. I encouraged their letting her go to White St. Church. Came home with Mrs. Brogan & Andrew in a coupe! Eliz. McAdams came tonight to be a candidate. May, THURSDAY 14. 1903. Mr. Story 58 Mrs. Starr - German 56. We like Miss McAdams. She is not well today & looks sober. Says she likes me. I am tired for I played for Dreamland Free & then taught 3 classes. At prayer-meeting we discussed resentment. May, FRIDAY 15. 1903. Miss King (58). Went down to Beth haven to see about Mrs. [Gruyler]. She leaves for N.Y. tomorrow. The girls had picnic supper in Bagg woods. Fannie & I found them at six. Wrote to Mr. Skelling, Mother etc tonight. I am still working on Beatitudes. May, SATURDAY 16. 1903. Miss Berensen (25) took measures. Worked all day long on my Beatitudes. Finished at dinner time. Eve. Long call on Mip Emerson. May, SUNDAY 17. 1903. Dr. Moxom Faith & Faithfulness. Frances Bates staid with me. I read paper on Beatitudes. Good mission. Then Joe & I called on Chandlers. Miss Porter went to Hartford to dinner. May, MONDAY 18. 1903. Mr. Story 59. Mrs. Starr German 57. Analysis class. Rehearsed Dreamland Free A.M. & Afternoon. Played duets with 3 children this eve. May, TUESDAY 19. 1903. Miss King (59) Very hot indeed today. May, WEDNESDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (28) Very warm. Called on Mrs. Sweet who is going away. Had corns cut. Got music. Went for 1st time for corns to Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Stevens has left town. Mr. Schenck tells me about Mr. Bateman's fall. Called on Mrs. Baldwin & on Joe's baby Helen 2 1/2 wks old. May, THURSDAY 21. 1903. I went to prayer-meeting. As Mr. Hahn is at Buffalo meetings Deacon Hathaway led. This afternoon we rehearsed cantata. Mr. Story 60. Mrs. Starr German 58. Miss P. has spoken to Ida Seymour about her friendship with Florence Snydam. May, FRIDAY 22. 1903. Miss King (60). Girls went to Bagg woods. Miss Bates went to Wellesley. Miss P. talked with me about Ida & Florence. We were quiet at breakfast & luncheon. May, SATURDAY 23. 1903. Fannie Bates came home tonight. I spent day & evening changing things in desk drawers, packing photos & letters in boxes. May, SUNDAY 24. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom Ralph Waldo Emerson Matt. 5:8. Small meeting at the Mission, 9 of us there. Dr. Brooks was there. Called on Mrs. Robinson. Her husband is drinking & she won't live with him. Visited Ferry St. Walked tonight. May, MONDAY 25. 1903. Mr. Story 61. Mrs. Starr German 59. Rehearsed for cantata this afternoon. I wrote to Jennie Hughes. May, TUESDAY 26. 1903. Miss King (61). Read Law & the Lady this afternoon & took a nap. We had fight this evening over Dr. Hahn. May, WEDNESDAY 27. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing 29. I went to library & read especially E. Abbott's Kernel & the Husk. Then did a little shopping. Took tea at the Elys. Met Miss Ely, Aunt [...] & Aunt Hattie. Mr. Paterson came in the evening. Met Fannie Bates & we went to Bapt. Strawberry Festival. Ida was sick & couldn't come. Called on Mrs. Scott - out. May, THURSDAY 28. 1903. Mr. Story 62. Mrs. Starr 60. Rehearsal for cantata this afternoon. This evening in prayer-meeting Dr. Hahn told us about Buffalo meetings. Mother writes that Bertha is very ill. Frank is alarmed about her heart. Mabel Healy has a little daughter Mabel. [Lkef.] Norton has kidney trouble. Susie Norton expects [No.] 4 in August. Cousin Hattie has been with [Emma] to [Journeys], his first shopping in more than a year. May, FRIDAY 29. 1903. Miss King (62). This A.M. we began school at 8 & closed at 12.45. Devoted afternoon to rehearsing cantata, dress rehearsal. Before that I took Bertha Smith & Elsie Miller to Science Building. Miss Porter & Fannie Bates took girls to see Mansfried in Julius Caesar. Mrs. Webb came tonight. May, SAturday 30. 1903. This A.M. I took Maud Humphrey to the train. She is going to Europe. Mrs. [Dorfluiger] & Florence came to take luncheon with Florence Snydam. Miss Bates went to [Meeting] to lunch with Mabel Porter & her friend . [Apleman]. We gave Dreamland Free. I played. Eve. I walked with mother to Union & Republican buildings. May, SUNDAY 31. 1903. Dr. Moxom on Mohonk Peace Conference. About 20 at mission. I called on Smiths. They think Joe doesn't care for them. Went down Ferry St. Told story to lots of children. Had good time. Fannie Bates walked. I talked on Jon. 4:19, 5:4. June, MONDAY 1. 1903. Mr. Story 63. Mrs. Starr 61 German. Miss Porter & Mrs. Webb went to Boston to attend graduation at Miss Hersey's School. I called on Mrs. Porter & she wants me to give up going to Joe's Mission. Mother is 83.June, TUESDAY 2. 1903. Miss King 63. Sad day. Katharine Carrington's Mother is dead. Miss Porter came home at lunch time. Lena broke the news to poor little Katharine. Mr. Rogers came. Mrs. Evan's is to take her. No letter from Mother. June, WEDNESDAY 3. 1903. I went to Mt. Holyoke to business meeting & social of A.C.A. Miss Pierce presided. Discussed admission of new colleges. Miss Price new Pres. Talked with Hist. teacher. Called on Mrs. [Privington] & staid to supper. Mr. Price & Miss Milne came. She is daughter of Mrs. J. Milne. Mrs. Starr Drawing 30. June, THURSDAY 4. 1903. Yellow day. Miss Porter doesn't dare have us go up to Holyoke for fear of fire. Terrible fires in Maine, W. N.H., Canada, Adirondacks. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Story 64. June, FRIDAY 5. 1903. Holiday. Fannie Bates & I took girls to Mt. Holyoke. I had Marion. Ida stayed to Chaperone Ruth Wallace to circus. Miss Saunders the nurse has brought Mrs. Carringtons last letter & message to Katharine. Miss Louise Bartlett came. I met her. June, SATURDAY 6. 1903. Mrs. Starr's German 62. Miss King 64. Took invitation. Called on Mrs. Bowman. Miss Bartlett has been asked to come. I went to library this evening. June, SUNDAY 7. 1903. I took the girls to Episcopal communion. Mr. Brooks preached on Trinity. Very small meeting & Joe is blue & discouraged. Walked with girls. June, MONDAY 8. 1903. Mr. story 65. Mrs. Starr German 63. Request Analysis. I went down to meet Mother & Bertha. Mother walks nicely & they all like Bertha. Mrs. Packard returned from Vassar. June, TUESDAY 9. 1903. Miss King 65. Fannie Bates & Bertha started for S. Hadley but went only to Holyoke. I went to McDuffie graduation. 5 girls. Mrs. [Heinth] unable to come so Mr. Brooks took her subject, A Successful Life. Eve. Bertha & I went to Long Meadow. June, WEDNESDAY 10. 1903. Drawing 31. Bertha & I went to Smith, Amherst & Mt. Holyoke colleges. Mrs. Webb came from Vassar. We saw Miss Berensen, Jordan, Dr. [Seelege], Mr. Schenck. June, THURSDAY 11. 1903. I took Bertha to Mrs. Rising's tea. Also to prayer-meeting. Subject Ralph Waldo Emerson! Mrs. Starr German 64. Mr. Story 66.June, FRIDAY 12. 1903. Trolley ride given by Louise Rodman. ? Miss King 66. June, SATURDAY 13. 1903. Bertha & I delivered invitations & went through High School & Library. P.M. Took Florence Woods, Louise Rodman, Gladys Reed to get photographed. Met [Nannie] Rodman. Undergraduates gave lawn party to graduates. ? Miss King 67 Rainy. June, SUNDAY 14. 1903. Children's Sunday at South Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Luke 2: Bertha did not go. At Mission I got $1.00 from Dr. Brooks on street .50 from Bertha .10 from collector. I gave .25. 2 men were converted. I took Bertha to train 5.25. Retired early. No walking. Rained all day. June, MONDAY 15. 1903. Mr. Story 67. Mrs. Starr German 65. Louise Rodman & Gladys Reed finished exams with me. Taking Germ. Book V. Mrs. Webb has intercost

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