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Creator: Babbott, Elizabeth (French)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: February 5, 1913 - March 12, 1915

Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1913-1914
Text: '13 Katherine Gretta Ordway Purchased at Hahne & Co. Oct. 28, 1913. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1913. (cont'd) Fri. May 23. No chapel. Library. Letter from W.H.G. S.P. Song Contest. The "Gassarion" out. Lib. Faust notebook. 12.30 A.M. Sat. May 24. 7 a.m. Faust passage memorized. Showed Mrs. Holland (Mabel's mother) S.P. Faust Handlung. Faust Exam. 1.45. 5 p.m. Song practice. Junior-Senior boatride. Alice Hill & I went together, planned it before we started to...
Show more'13 Katherine Gretta Ordway Purchased at Hahne & Co. Oct. 28, 1913. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1913. (cont'd) Fri. May 23. No chapel. Library. Letter from W.H.G. S.P. Song Contest. The "Gassarion" out. Lib. Faust notebook. 12.30 A.M. Sat. May 24. 7 a.m. Faust passage memorized. Showed Mrs. Holland (Mabel's mother) S.P. Faust Handlung. Faust Exam. 1.45. 5 p.m. Song practice. Junior-Senior boatride. Alice Hill & I went together, planned it before we started to march. A.G.R. tried to force herself in with us but she had a chilly time. Chocolate for Alice Hill, Mary Lancaster and K.G.O. Sun. May 25. 8.15 a.m. E - A. Agnes Rowlands returned paste. ["What have I done? Hernia. Show feelings. You were civil."] Lyman Abbot preached. Took Mrs. Holland to S.P. Wrote a letter to mama and cards to Mr. Poler and Hazel Courtney. Read 3 - 5 p.m. in S.P. Walked alone upper lake walk from south to north. A.G.R. walked with me before chapel. Prexy answered questions. Alice Hill told me of "Millsy's" boatride. Mon. May 26. Reviewed Charities and Reviewed Classicism. Tues. May 27. 6 a.m. Charities exam. RR English exam. Louise Boynton and I went down to the Collingwood to the Euterpe Glee Club concert in which Walter sang. 2 1913. Wed. May 28. 5.45 a.m. we rose to be ready for the Senior Excursion to Mohonk. Had early breakfast and departed in barges. Sang, visited, fooled. At the station Alice, Alma & Mildred & I got out & walked up Main St. to N.Y.C. station where we had some refreshments in the restaurant. Alice and I missed the other girls & kept the whole crowd waiting on the ferry for us. Rained. When the road got too steep several of us got out and walked. Alma and I walked alone all the way from the water works, where we first got out up to the hotel, in the rain and mud. Wet? oh yes but the walk with Alma was worth it. Dined in the Mohonk Hotel dining room on Vassar food. A big rambling building or rather buildings with wide carpeted halls & many fireplaces. We sang for the guests and then amused ourselves by sitting in the little summer houses on the shore of the lake while the rain fell. The fog was thick and white so we couldn't walk around or see the gardens or go through the gorge. Rode home in the rain after cheering Mr. Smiley. Went in to dinner all wet. Then took a hot bath. At 7.30 Miss Yost gave us her criticism on the Junior-Sophomore debate. 3 1913. Thurs. May 29. Second Day of Senior Vacation. 8.30 A.M. was Dr. T.'s (Thelberg) first lecture. 3rd hr. visited Q. English. In afternoon with Prof. Mills as director visited the "Hudson River State Hospital" from 1.10-6 p.m. Met Drs. Mallon & Taylor. T and M Sophomore picnic in the pine walk near chapel. At 6 p.m. chapel. Seemed queer to sit in a back seat. We no longer have our regular seats in front of chapel for coming is now optional. Prexy spoke on thieving. Vassarion out. Miss Yost led Christians. Read our 1913 Vassarion through. Rec'd $1 from Aunt Vira. Fri. May 30. Mailed Aunt Jennie's invitation. Got stung trying to visit "K". Pumped wheel up. Rode bike 2 1/2 hrs with Clare Hill, stopping at North Side Tea Room. Had three meals in Davison. Senior dance 8 - 12 p.m. I watched and met Frances Jewell's brother , and , a beautiful occasion. Sat. May 31. Narola woke me after 8 A.M., no breakfast. Spiffed up for Peggy's and Louise's men. Glee Club concert at 10.30, sat in the gallery & watched the men & girls. Met , again. He is a fine looking chap. After lunch went downtown on car with Clara Hill, ferried to Highland, walking the five miles on the state road from Highland to Milton where I looked up Wm. Ordway and wife. Their house faces the river & commands a beautiful view. They took us across 4 1913. the street to a bluff affording a grand view up and down the river. Mr. & Mrs. O. walked down to the wharf & saw us off for Poughkeepsie on the "Mary Powell." Stopped at Ratskeller. I served tea & lady fingers (sent me with some other cakes left from Mama's 25th anniversary reception, by mama) for Mary Rowlands, who is visiting her sister Agnes. Mary and Eliz. Cramer jumped on Agnes for exaggerating so. Sun. June 1. Walked down to Pres. church with Mary Lancaster and Gladys Campbell & back with Rose Wilson and Miss Oldenberg. Mr. Gerow sang a fine solo. Started a letter to Mrs. Graybill. Narola, Alice and Catharine called. Chapel. Christians, our last Sunday p.m. meeting. Tea. Finished Mary Antin's "The Promised Land". Mon. June 2. 2nd Dr. T. lecture 8.30-9.45. Song practice 10-12. Rec'd two letters and $10.00 from mama. Sophomore Tree Ceremonies, song practice 1.30-2.30. Directed invitations 42 V, 4 CR, 3 VR. Picnic to "Journalisten" girls by German faculty near North gate 4-6 p.m. German flags strung between the pine trees made the occasion festive. Alma went off campus with me to Mrs. Knaus, and Mrs. Millard. Wrote mama & Gladys Hull went bustling down to the Lodge with me so I could give it to a conductor to mail. Finished Mrs. Graybill's letter. 5 1913. Tues June 3. 8.30 Dr. T's lecture. 10 Tree Ceremnoies. H. White called. 1.30-3.20 Downtown, ordered flowers, white buckskin pumps & white silk stockings (with cotton toes, heels & tops like Alma's). 4-5.30 Class Day march. "Strong Steps" given by '14 to '15. Read in Reading Room. Chapel. Drew class Day tickets. Wed. June 4. 9-10 Class day practice. Before lunch took dress off-campus, & got marks for 2nd semester. 1.30-2.30 Tree Ceremonies. 4.45 opening Students' Building, short exercises and reception, a beautiful building bringing the twin's big opportunity & responsibility. Dinner with H. White. 7.30 Spade presented to '14. Read in Ruskin's Sesame. Lucelia came in. Got commencement tickets. 1913 sang good-bye to 1914 and 1916, going around campus. Saw Alice's graduation present from her mother, a big diamond. Thurs. June 5. 8.15 A.M. shampoo at "Walker's", Washed some odds & ends. Wrote Mr. D.H. Maxfield, Naples. Heard from Hazel Courtney (Mr. C. is married again) and papa. Wrote letter to Aunt Vira and invitations to Uncle & Aunty Leach, Carolyn, Theckla, Lorraine Rogers, Miss Vacek, Mrs. Curtis and Mr. & Mrs. Wm Ordway. Drew money for mail. Rode Helen Clark's wheel, at her permission, to Violet farm to get peonies for Alice Hill. Tea in S.P. to meet Mrs. Hill. (Alice's mother). Dinner with Ruth Butterfield. 6 1913. Chapel. Ruth and I went to Lib. Read & talked in English Seminar room. She, like me, is over conscientious but she has good clear ideas about English & knows what she is doing. Fri. June 6. 8.30 Dr. T's last lecture. Had foot lanced. Class Day practice 10 a.m. 1.30-3 p.m. Class meeting. Downtown on Clara's wheel. 4.30-5.30 May Dance practice. Chapel. 7.30 Class Day song practice. Letters from Uncle Enoch containing $1.00 & from Aunt Jennie containing check for $25.00. Tried on white gloves & class Day dress. 7 Sun. June 88 1913. Mon. June 9.9 1913. Tues. June 10. 8.30 rehearsal. Downtown. Dressed for Class Day. Formed in Lathrop, the various parts of the procession were at least ready and we marched to the platform erected on two sides of 1909's tree in the circle, going from Lathrop out to the circle, turning to the left till we reached the tree, then our lines divided, one line going to the right half of the platform, the other to the left half. After the exercises, which passed off very nicely, were completed we marched out and I found that Claire and mama had not seen the daisy chain because people stood in front of them. Claire cried very hard & her crying touched the ladies near. Bessie Christie's mother couldn't see either. I saw the men carrying the chain off and managed to have Claire see it carried, tho' not by the girls. Introduced Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ordway, of Milton to Papa, Mama & Claire and Mr. Gerow. Took them all to Senior Parlor and had them write in our class guest book. Walked down to Raymond gate with Mr. Gerow. Took my dear, splendid looking family down to Prexy and Mrs. Prexy's reception in the Main parlors. Agnes introduced her mother. Theresa Bain hunted up her mother and mama & Mrs. Bain, formerly Kit Smith, whom Mama hasn't see for years had a nice visit. I had Mr. & Mrs. Sutton & Trix met my family in my room & Mr. & Mrs. S. looked quite astonished. At 11.30 p.m. 1915 sang Farewell to 1913. I didn't throw down my boquet. 10 1913. Wed. June 11.Thurs. 1913. June 12.12 1913. Fri. June 13. Came down from college on the car with Mary Berkemier who was seeing her brother off on the 1 o'clock boat, the "Washington Irving" which I took. Found several V.C. girls on board. Frances & Bessie Burns, Neida and Mary, Jeanette Allen whom I spoke with during the delightful ride down. Met Mrs. Cumpson and Mrs. Allen. Just before getting off I introduced myself to Mary's brother, a theological student at , who knows the Betz family in Rochester. The Burns girls gave me a lovely American beauty rose when we parted. Got home about 8 p.m. Claire joined the Junior C.E. today. We undid the presents I found awaiting me. Sat. June 14. Downtown with mama. Bought white hat & had it trimmed with wreath of pink roses. Sun. June 15. Church. Isa 55:10,11. II Sam 3:39 and Phil. 4:13. We had a leaderless C.E. I conducted the meeting. Mon. June 16. Tues. June 17. Trunks and wheel came. $2.85 for trunks, $1.30 for wheel. Hung up clothes. Prayermeeting. 11 present. 13 1913. Wed. June 18. Mama spoke at Katonah, N.Y. Papa, Claire & I went to festival by Bessie Magie's class at the church. Thurs. June 19. Papa printing words of cantata "Daughter of Jairus". Fri. June 20. Sat. June 21. Helped papa sew the dedication programs for use tomorrow. Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Lake's sister & a guest, Del Lake & Mama & I all sewed and papa trimmed them. Sun. June 22. Our new church edifice dedicated today. 3 services. See program. Mon. June 23. Picked cherries from our little tree. Hung up clothes. Papa went to New York. Claire made a soft molasses cake. Organ recital in p.m. by Mr. Ashmall. Tues. June 24. Stayed home with Claire from this evening's service. Wed. June 25. Claire took violin lesson. Papa & I cleaned up the study. Claire's school teachers were here to tea Miss Keyler, Miss Smallstick, Miss Halstead, Miss14 1913. , Miss Bole. Some went with us to the Oratorio at the church. Thurs. June 26. Downtown to the First Church. To D.V.B.S. conference. Sent off $91.78 to Presbyterian Minister's Fund for papa. Went to Lib. Service tonight followed by reception by Session. Fri. June 27. Wrote "thank-you-for-commencement-gift" - notes. Rev. Rufus S. Green, one time Pres. of Elmira College, now an old man canvassing for "The Continent" called. George Darby and Dorothy Hillman were married tonight. The C.E. Soc. had the service tonight. A reception followed the service. The officers of both societies were in the receiving line and most all present greeted them. Each person then had pinned the name of some well known person on their backs and had to guess their identity. Worked well. Arthur's program, music & recitations was fine. Sat. June 28. Shampooed Claire's hair. Help print bulletins. Sun. June 29. S.S. met 10 A.M. was in papa's class. Eph.4:13. Other text judges 2:14-16. Mon. June 30. Set bread. Finished thank you notes. Hung up clothes. Dr. Green here to dinner. 15 1913. Tues. July 1. Baked bread. Ironed. Prayermeeting 11 out. Wed. July 2. Hot. Papa sewed his first book this year. He and I cleaned cellar. Books came i.e. (my college books 5 small boxes). Sarah Heilman called. Was down to Ida Platts in the afternoon, worked some on Claire's blue linen. Had grape juice. Mama's class organized at Disbrow's tonight. Thurs. July 3. Downtown with mama. Unpacked books. Fixed books in my book case (which was here to surprise me when I came home June 13). Fri. July 4. Mama canned pineapple. Claire attended Lois Fulcher's birthday party. Papa finished sewing his books 15 volumes. A wedding here in afternoon. Had our usual little fireworks display in evening. Sat. July 5. Downtown in A.M. Bathed for a change in afternoon instead of evening. Sun. July 6. Did not go to S.S. Church. 4 Sargents here to dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sargent. Mr. Sumner Sargent was papa's S.S. teacher in Jasper. Harry is physical director in Newark of the Central High School. Nice visit. C.E. 8 out. 16 1913. Church. Ps 23:3. Luke 17:14. Mon. July 7. Worked in attic. Dr. Green here to dinner. Helped hang up clothes. Tues. July 8. Ironed. Worked on Claire's blue linen dress. Mama downtown. Wrote Aunt Jennie. Prayermeeting. 14 out. Wed. July 9. To New York with mama. Joined the "Pratt Teachers Agency" paying $2.00 and personally interviewing Mr. Wm. D. Pratt, the manager. Made my first visit to the Board rooms 156 Fifth Ave. Met Mrs. Gildersleeve who took me in to meet Mr. Alabeen who said if I would accept the position to teach in the Albequerque school he would not send out the message he was about to send to a prospective teacher. Claire & I, for fun, slept in the guest room on the third floor. Thurs. July 10. Finished Gene Stratton Porter, "The Harvester". Wrote Hazel Ware, Clara Hill, Mr. Montgomery Smith and Mr. Geo. R. Staley. Fri. July 11. Claire now washed the dishes. Mended two hours. Claire called on Helen Bush while I was downtown with Mama. 17 1913. Sat. July 12. Downtown to get Aunt Jennie's waists. Wrote Claire's invitations, delivered them with Claire. Bath in afternoon. Sun. July 13. S.S. in Papa's class. Church. Read S.S. Times. C.E. Al Clark led. Church. Mon. July 14. Hung up clothes. Worked up attic. Wrote for testimonials to Miss Yost, Mr. Ernest R. Clark & Mr. M.D. Gray. Called at Bertha Pfeifer's in p.m. Wrote for Rally Day programs. Tues. July 15. Worked in attic. Ironed. Called & embroidered at Mrs. Mudd's. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 16. Position(?) Bethlehem Pa. Cleaned. From 3.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Claire had a lovely party for these little girls. Charlotte Davenport Alwena Kays not here Gertrude Fitzherbert Lois Fulcher " " Ethel Morrison Blanche Edwards " " Edith " Dorothy Stults " " Alice " Grace Stryker " " Beatrice Jamouneaux Wrote Pratt agency & Rev. J.A. Clewell. Papa took a picture of the girls. 18 1913. Thurs. July 17. 8.30 A.M. - 7 p.m. went with Ladies' Miss Soc. to Ellis Island. Mama got the pass from Mrs. Gildersleeve. We saw the long rows of immigrants in the receiving room on the benches, come up to the desk with their money etc., this we saw from the gallery off of which were the bunks. Then we saw the detention rooms and the dining room, being there when the immigrants came in for dinner, a motley array. After lunch we saw them met by friends. It was to this railroad room that they came after leaving the desks in the big room. Great care is taken to be sure those wishing to meet the immigrants are the proper ones. Touching it was to see to the reunions. As we left, saw someone carried to the hospital on a stretcher. Was at Ellis Island 4 hours. Then part of us went to the Statue of Liberty to the top of it. Claire, Papa & I climbed & looked out from the little windows forming the jewels in her crown. Stopped also at the Aquarium. Fri. July 18. Sewed. Clara Kilburn called. Cut pattern. Hung pictures. Sat. July 19. Mama downtown. I dug up some plantain weeds in the yard, and cleaned the porch. 19 1913. Sun. July 20. Bible class. Church Matt 14:12. C.E. Church. Matt 9:12. Mon. July 21. Hung up clothes. Walked in evening to Kilburn's. All called there. Tues. July 22. Ironed. A little sick. Mrs. Stroud here. Papa rec'd Porto Rico ticket. Cleaned cellar. Prayermeeting. Wed. July 23. Papa, Mama & I finished the attic. Wrote Baltimore Md. We four gave a little concert at the "Home for Incurables", cor. 1. Downtown. Papa bought a cap for deck wear. Thurs. July 24. Letter from Aunt Jennie. Porto Rico? (No. I say.) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mudd, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mudd here to tea. Mr. and Mrs. Stult's unable to come. Papa printed tickets. Met Reed on the avenue. He tried a picture of the church. Fri. July 25. Letter from Ernest R. Clark, promising me a letter of recommendation, mentioning a possible position at Spencerport. I wrote him at once, took it downtown & mailed it. Embroidered Claire's dress. Mr. Gilchrist and girl, Miss McDonald were here in p.m. & mama served ice cream. Dr. Green called. 20 1913. Sat. July 26. Claire and I wrote papa a steamer letter. Saw him off from here 9 a.m. Wrote 3 letters regarding Baltimore Md. position. Pd. 3 bills. [Guidra], Moore and V.C. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Read new Home Mission Monthly (August) through. Papa off for Porto Rico on "San Juan". Sun. July 27. S.S. mama's class. Reported two suggestions for Rally Day to Sup't. Church Reed Edwards preached. C.E. Church. Reed preached again. Asked Archie for Christmas 1912 program "Santa's Wishing Box". Mon. July 28. Downtown with mama. Bought white dress, gloves, left umbrella to be fixed. While mama sewed I read some to her. Mrs. Duesel came. 1st letter from papa. Tues. July 29. Mama & I washed. Elmer Towers here to tea. Placed my college photos in album I bought in N.Y. and pasted some. Wed. July 30. Spent 4 hrs. ironing. Downtown. Bought Life of Helen Keller for Ida's birthday & mailed it. Bought also tennis racket & 1 ball. Mrs. Duesel brought back mama's gray dress. Thurs. July 31. Finished pasting photos in album. Mama is getting ready to go. 21 1913. Fri. Aug. 1. Mama left in A.M. for Syracuse. Wrote papa. Letter from Miss Richmond, Baltimore Md. Very dark in afternoon so had to light gas at 4 p.m. Played games with Claire, Helen and Anna. Sat. Aug. 2. Wrote mama. Swept. Bathed in afternoon. Sun. Aug. 3. Claire and I went down and heard Dr. Lurk preach in First Church on "Iron Shoes for Rough Roads." Mon. Aug. 4. Washed a few things in foot tub. Claire went over to East Orange playground with the Healey children. Tues. Aug. 5. Ironed. Claire and I went downtown, took her to the Library, went through the museum upstairs, saw the children's room. She obtained a Library card of her own. Mr. White in the Lackawanna gave her a fine collection of booklets, illustrated including one on Yellowstone Park. They are a splendid travel library in themselves. Wed. Aug. 6. Claire and I called at Morrison's. I bought a S.S. picnic ticket at Cassedy's. Thurs. Aug. 7. Letters from papa. Cut out clippings from many Newark News. 22 1913. Fri. Aug. 8. Claire and I are breakfasting on Grape Nut's. Mrs. Stroud here from 9 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. !! Sat. Aug. 9. S.S. picnic at Verona Park. Claire and I there from 9.32 - 2 p.m. Then we went straight on to So. Orange to Dorothy Stults house where Claire attended her party, coming home alone. Sun. Aug. 10. Mrs. Stroud woke us up (9 a.m.) and telephoned Church. Dined at Cassedy's. Mrs. Mudd invited us over on the porch in the evening and Mr. Mudd bought country club cream. Mon. Aug. 11. Washed. Fixed sewing room some. Finished the front of Claire's blue linen dress. No mail at all. Sarah Heilman called. Tues. Aug. 12. Ironed. Letter from papa. Worked on Claire's dress. Mama came home, having visited at Syracuse, Pompey, Auburn and Marathon. Wed. Aug. 13. Finished embroidering Claire's dress. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. C.T. Shaw, of Jamestown, N.Y. called a few minutes on their way to Ocean Grove in some body else's auto. Mrs. Stroud here. I cut lawn. Mama made doughnuts.23 1913. Thurs. Aug. 14. Mama, Claire & I went to Nutley and called at Robertson's. They have moved from Hawthorne Ave. Have a lovely fruited place. Grandpa & Grandma so glad to see us. I helped Grandpa pick beans, went with him & Claire to feed the chickens. He told me that when in Pittsford he was afraid to talk to me as he did today because I was going to college. Fri. Aug. 15. Mama downtown. Claire and I called at Mrs. Prentice's and on Mr. Disbrow. Wrote 2 letters. Sat. Aug. 16. Claire and I bathed in afternoon. Returned Lib. books to Sanford Ave. station. Sun. Aug. 17. In afternoon Mama, Claire & I attended the funeral of Mr. Delos Finks at the chapel of the Munn Ave. Pres. church, East Orange. Mon. Aug. 18. Washed. Wrote papa & Auntie Leach. Warm. Finished newspapers. Darned stockings. Tues. Aug. 19. Up at 6 A.M. Ironed 5 5/12 hours. Wrote Dr. Stephens. Called at Eschenfelder's. Cut out lining. Mama made me one pair drawers. Wed. Aug. 20. Cleaned study & sewing room. Saw Dorothy's things. Loly Pop. Al. Clark here on porch. 24 1913. Thurs. Aug. 21. Cleaned four rooms. We three saw Exhibition given by Playground children at Branch Brook park. Interesting and a few numbers excellent. As we came away met Mr. Harry Sargent and Mr. . Wrote Miss Baker. Fri. Aug. 22. Cleaned downstairs. Regular thorough house cleaning. Sat. Aug. 23. Cleaned kitchen, every nook and crevice. Played tennis(?) rather ran after a tennis ball at Laura Disbrow's. Sun. Aug. 24. Heard Chas. Stetzle at First Church. Fine. Mon. Aug. 25. Got ready to go to Kingston. Downtown to the Lib. where I read awhile. Tues. Aug. 26. We three went up to Kingston on the Hudson River on the "Washington Irving." Lilian Chichester met me on the boat and told me of the sad and awful death of Miss May Monroe, our elocution teacher at Vassar who was burned to death at her summer home. Cousin Mary Van Leuven was watching for us when we got off the car. A lively old lady, a beautiful trip, a large, old fashioned roomy house, 25 1913. with a colored maid. Wed. Aug. 27. Called on Cornelia [Oughletrie] who is in a Charity Organization office across the street. Quite surprised her, had a nice visit. Cousin Mary took us out to Hurley with a carriage (hired) and driver. Called with mama at Whitney's and Treadwell's. Called at Florence Gray's not finding her. Called at Hulls, who invited me to tea tomorrow. Anna Beekman was at Cousin Mary's to tea. Thurs. Aug. 28. We three took morning train to Napanoch, where met by Cousin Gretta Bevier and Cousin (Mrs.) Jule DeWitt. Saw Gretta's lot, old home, "The Lost Corner". Called on Mrs. Hornbeck. Had dinner at hotel. Then we all drove in carriage to Fantinekill monument on way to Ellenville, erected to memory of Bevier and Sox family massacred by Indians. Mr. drove for us, & we sang some. He is an old man but he can sing well & his eyes are bright. Tho' well educated he has not used it. As he drove us to the station he said you haven't got to go now when we're just beginning to get acquainted. If you'd stay longer I'd take you here and there. He was loth to say good bye to us. We walked around the reformatory walk till train time. 26 1913. Dressed for dinner at Hull's where I had a nice visit with the two girls. Ethel just today got a position to teach History in the Kingston High School. Met Gladys' fiance, Mr. . Fri. Aud. 29. After a nice fish dinner, left Kingston on the 1.25 p.m. boat "Washington Irving". Took in the East side of the Hudson going down. A beautiful trip and a delightful visit. Am proud to claim Cousin Mary as a relative. It was inspiring to see her promptly after breakfast conduct a family worship. One morning Annie the cook, came in. Sat. Aug. 30. Called at Mr. Chandler's. Sun. Aug. 31. Bertha Pfeifer and I went down to hear Mr. Chas. Stitzle at the First Church. Fine. Had quite a talk with Mr. Stults at his home about improving the appearance of this West End & So. Orange Av. corner. Sept. 1. Mon. Washed. Cut lawn. Phoned Pier 35. All went over to Brooklyn and met papa, getting there in time to see the boat come in and dock. He hurt his wrist before leaving P.R. and my aid in helping carry his heavy suitcase was welcome. Got home 8.45 p.m. He carried without breakage his27 1913. photographic plates, guava jelly and a piece of pottery. Brought us each a wooden bowl of "lignum vita" wood, very pretty. Tues. Sept. 2. Ironed for four hours. Papa developed several negatives and I helped him wash them. Lay down and slept from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wed. Sept. 3. Claire and I ate breakfast alone. Papa showed me on his Porto Rico map where he went. Sewed. Rec'd Prexy's address. Mr. Mause her [here]. Committee meeting to see about Dorothy's reception met mama here 8 p.m. Mr. Stroud called. A lovely basket of peaches was delivered from Miss Kilburn. Thurs. Sept. 4. Washed many cans for mama to use in canning. Read. Fri. Sept. 5. Went downtown to Fulcher's and to city Hall. In the evening attended wedding of Mr. Andrew Gilchrist and Miss Margaret McDonald, the first in our new church. Sat. Sept. 6. Sun. Sept. 7. Taught a class of little boys. Elvin Axt etc. in the Primary Dep't. A nice time with them. Led C.E. 28 1913. Mon. Sept. 8. Washed. Claire got three goldfish today, a present from Mrs. Stults. Tues. Sept. 9. Ironed. A fine prayermeeting. Wed. Sept. 10. Called with mama at Cassedy's, Demarest's, Brinkerhoff's, Devoe's & Block's. At night went to Church and helped direct Rally Day night letter invitations. Thurs. Sept. 11. Went to Caldwell in afternoon and met Mr. as he was leaving school. Called at Stults. Fri. Sept. 12. Downtown, looked around, went to city hall. Am finding out who owns the property on the corner of So. Orange Av. & West End Av., and West End Av. & Howell Place expecting with this knowledge to be able to do something before next season to improve the looks of there two corner lots. Set bread. Sat. Sept. 13. Cleaned pantry shelves. Fixed bread. Made a 3 layer chocolate frosting cake. Sun. Sept. 14. Church. Rally Day. C.E. discussion after S.S. Walked down with Bertha. C.E. Church. Wrote Gladys and Ida. 29 1913. Mon. Sept. 15. To Caldwell 9.15 A.M. - 12 to personally interview the members of the Board of Education. The man at the station told me "As far as I am concerned you can consider yourself hired already". Interviewed a teacher, Miss , before accosting the Board. In Mr. furniture store met a young lady who like myself wished to see Mr. . We introduced ourselves, both candidates for the same position. Sat down & talked college while a third young woman passed by. Miss Savage of Radcliff & I went into a drug store and had some refreshment together, then by & by came to Newark together, each wishing the other success in case she herself failed to get the position. Tues. Sept. 16. Mama made paper chrysanthemums for Ladie's Aid. Ironed some. Prayermeeting. Called before 8 p.m. at Tillie's and Chloe's. Wed. Sept. 17. Decorated church in a.m. and p.m. with vines and salvias, assisting mama. Meeting of nominating com. for C.E. at 8 p.m. preceding reception for Dorothy and Reed, excellently carried out, mama managing the whole thing. Thurs. Sept. 18. Sold 5 bricks ice-cream. W.C.T.U. Essex Co. convention in Vailsburg M.E. Church. Heard mama30 1913. recite "The Leper" in the a.m. Mr. Verinder, Mr. Ryall and Miss wells here. Set bread. Fri. Sept. 19. Baked bread. Ladies' Miss. meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Smith called in p.m. Papa helped me fix my "powders" for Reed and Dorothy (jokes done up in papers like powders). Wrote each of them a steamer letter. Sat. Sept. 20. To New York in A.M. with Mama to see Reed & Dorothy off on S.S. Tenadores for S. America. Mr. Evan Edwards took our picture, about 25 of us were there and we were the last ones on the dock, watching till we could no longer clearly see the white of their handkerchiefs waved to us. "Entre Nous" in p.m. Sun. Sept. 21. Church. Psalm 86. S.S. Had a class of 10 Junior Dep't boys, (Will Weinrich has had it) not one of whom I knew. Wedding here after S.S. Mr. Ryall & Miss Wells who just came over last week from England. They have been furnishing their home this week-end & are to live at Brooklyn. C.E. Church Acts 9:6. Mon. Sept. 22. Clipped Thurs. Fri. & Sat's. paper. Phoned Roselle Park N.J.!! Stung!! Wrote Albany. Sent Lucy Penniman's present. Downtown with mama. Saw Bertha Pfeifer, she can't be Pres. of C.E. Got Sadie 31 1913. Morris to go down to C.E. with me at Central Church. A new society was admitted, and Italian C.E. Of 30 total members, 22 were present & the young men were three times as many as the young ladies. Tues. Sept. 23. Did entire ironing. Deliberately went on an intellectual debauch and began "The Scarlet Letter". Prayermeeting. Wed. Sept. 24. I set bread. Papa & Mama went to Forest Hill Ch. Downtown with Mama who had her picture taken at Sol Young's Broad, in evening dress. Thurs. Sept. 25. Cleaned my room and bathroom, swept stairs. Worked 40 Min. in attic. Buttermilk. Worked on yoke waist. C.E. business meeting. Grand. Mr. Emmet Roche elected Pres., Chloe Thielman Vice Pres., Tillie Aschenfelder Sec'y., Ida Platts Treas., Will Weinrich Cor. Sec'y. Constitution read & adopted (Papa drew it up). Fri. Sept. 26. Ran vacuum cleaner. Threw many clippings, sorted and classified the rest. Heard from Caldwell not me. Eggs came, a crate from Jasper, N.Y. Mama & I went to Forest Hill reception, had fine time. I wore blue silk, white gloves, evening coat - (new brown hat with three tips)!32 1913. Met Mrs. McDowell. Also Mr. Fred Darley's sister, Mrs. Tucker. Also Edith Lusk. Fixed face with pumice stone and finished yoke waist before going to F.H. Sat. Sept. 27. Mended. Called at Pfeifer's. Sun. Sept. 28. Papa's Birthday. Coffee too strong gave me a headache & temporarily upset me. Lay down & went to a.m. church late, in time for the sermon. Arthur tells me I am on the Prayermeeting Com. Prepared for C.E. which I attended. Church. Mon. Sept. 29. Downtown. Mama resat for her picture. Sorted Mama's missionary leaflets & put them in order. Tues. Sept. 30. Ironed some. Mrs. Gildersleeve in a letter to mama spoke very nicely to her about me. Am reading by Father Chiniquy, "The Priest, the Woman and the Confessional." Attended a meeting at "Sacred Heart Church" in interests of a Vailsburgh playground. The ministers & others spoke, Helen and Blanche Edwards went up with me. Wed. Oct. 1. Helped papa district his parish map. Mama entertained her S.S. in the evening sewing 33 1913. ice-cream and cake. They read "All a mistake" through. Those present were Elmer Towers, Jack Monteith, Pierson Little, Will Weinrich, Margaret Haber, Laura Disbrow, Rodney Disbrow, Harold Heitman, Walter Lee, Minnie Carle. Thurs. Oct. 2. A Child Welfare worker called to get a canvasser to sell a book. Rec'd letter from Dr. Sairtz, who recently had me recommended to him by Mrs. Gildersleeve. Put my bureau drawer in order. Chloe here(?) Fri. Oct. 3. Took Claire down to Commercial Wharf to see the Convict Ship raised from Sydney, Australia, harbor. We saw it all thoroughly. Preparatory service. Ida & Bertha cleverly kidnapped me by Totem's so Bertie and Frank could be alone. Sat. Oct. 4. Went with Claire for her violin lesson at Mr. Ross Morisens Norwood St. The two children had a great time with me and B. Jamouneaux. The Entre Nous met at Margaret Towers. Had a mock wedding. Helens Kemp & Edwards. Elmer dressed as a Butter served. Helen E. was comical & sang!! Sun. Oct 5. Church. S.S. C.E. Chloe. Church. Communion this morning. 34 1913. Mon. Oct. 6. Read the "News". Hung up clothes. Helped get dinner. S.S. executive meeting at church. I listened. Plans made for a Teachers meeting & speeches soon. Went up with Chloe & visited Choral Club a few minutes. Tues. Oct. 7. Ironed everything in 3 1/4 hrs. Cut paper flowers at church in mama's place for Ladie's Aid. Told Miss Bingham of taking notes at S.S. convention to report later. Prayermeeting. Invited "Al" for Friday. Wed. Oct. 8. Read Missionary Education prospectus. Mama ordered Miss. books. II. Barnes - "The New America" I. Henry - "Some Immigrant Neighbors" I. - Old Country Hero Stories I. - Picture Stories Attended S.S. convention at Central church. The speeches by The-Story-Hour-for-Children woman and by Mrs. R were the best. Second church wedding in our new church tonight Lowe-Reusch. Miss R. looked beautiful in veil etc. had one bridesmaid. The ushers were in dress suits and the occasion was as it should be. Miss Miller, a city missionary living at the Pres. Deaconers home, where I met her, came to me and re-introduced herself. Miss R. belonged to a girl's club of which Miss Miller has charge & invited the club to the wedding. Papa was invited to the reception at the West Club House. 35 1913. Thurs. Oct. 9. Shredded wheat luncheon at church 1 p.m. served by Miss Marx. The first one I attended & I enjoyed it. Spoke of how nice a reference Library for Immigration would be, this to Miss Kilburn. Mama & I called on Stuyvesant Ave. at Garabrant's, Bash's, Bessie Magie's, Dorothy Darby's and Legler's. Fri. Oct. 10. Prepared for the boys (young men) whom mama had to tea in the evening Arthur & Harry Halsal, Irving Monroe, Al Clark, Frank Platts. Harry Fox couldn't come. Dandy supper (as usual) and a fine evening. Sat. Oct. 11. Helped print bulletins. Went with Claire for her lesson. Read part of "Immigrant Neighbors". Mended corset & brassiere. N.B. Put sleeves in waist. Grandma Platts died last night. Sun. Oct. 12. Church. Saw Mr. Prentice at home about Mission study. In S.S. spoke for & about Mission classes. C.E. Church. Drew book from S.S. Lib. Rec'd envelope from Miss Margaret Kilburn containing a V. Mon. Oct. 13. Ordered 6 vol. Immigration Reference Lib. $5.00 [reg. $9.50] Mary Antin - The Promised Land Francis E. Clark - Old Homes of New Americans Fred J. Harkin - The Immigrant - An Asset & a Liability. Peter Roberts - The New Immigration36 1913. Steiner Ed. A. - The Broken Wall. Warne, Frank Julian - The Immigrant Invasion also 1 copy each @ $.25 Mrs. L. A. Dimock - Comrades from Other lands John R. Henry - Some Immigrant Neighbors - Old Country Hero Stories. Clipped the "News". Claire came in sorry from school and cried about her school work and her violin practicing. Put my missionary clippings in order. Counted time for Claire. Heard Dan Crawford lecture. Fine. He is a most unusual and original speaker, very lively forceful and constantly doing what you don't expect. I went down with mama. Staid to reception. Met a Mr. , to whom Miss Bingham introduced me. Said Mama "Perhaps I do something else besides fix clippings" & she is quite right. Tues. Oct. 14. Ironed 3 hrs. Went to Mrs. Platts funeral. Wrote to Alma and Marion. Called on prospective Miss. class members on Isabella & Columbia. Prayermeeting. Mr. Thompson "We must find where they get out & mend the fence". Wed. Oct. 15. Read half of "Oowikapun", also read some in "Among the Pimas." Letter from Harriet. At Junior C.E. 3.30 I spoke on The Indians. Called on Sanford, Stuyvesant - today to increase Miss. study class pupils. "How many meals have you gotten today?" I was 37 1913. asked. None, I had to admit. Mama walked with me to 73 Sunset Ave. to tell Geo. Susen that the first Boys' Study Class meets tomorrow. On the curbing in front of Susen's were several young men eating hard apples. "A lawn party" they said to another fellow. Across the street were some boys making a bonfire. Thurs. Oct. 16. Downtown with mama, bought (brown velour) hat, petticoat (black), brown gloves, account book. "Want you to look nice to see Bill Demarest, your face -- but you don't do it." I fixed my face and mama fixed my hair. First meeting of Boys' Study Class. 12 - 15 yrs. old, 4.20 p.m. - 5 p.m. in lecture room, nice homey time, very informal. Had to wait for the room till the Ladies' Miss. Soc. was through. "Is this all that belongs?" the boys asked when they saw the few women there. C.E. business meeting. Papa said to me coming "I need an assistant pastor right now." Fri. Oct. 17. "Deviled" for papa 2 1/2 hrs. Got dinner. Mama down to Foreign Executive meeting. Got dressed and walked to 57 Evergreen Place. E.O. to opening tea by members of Essex Co. College Woman's Club, at home of Miss Emma Merkel. Not a soul I knew. Met a very pleasant Dr. . Came home on car. Attended first school lecture, illustrated, on Palestine. In bed 10 p.m. Reference Im. [Immigrant] Lib. came today. 38 1913. Sat. Oct. 18. Cleaned my room, bathroom, hall stairs. Mama gave me a splendid photograph of herself, standing taken in the evening gown she recited in. She rec'd an invitation today to speak in the Marble Collegiate Church in New York in Nov. Read the most interesting articles in the back magazines ejected to make the rack current. Have a bum "sty ey" eye-lid. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. piling up several hundred bulletins and 1/2 hr to print bulletins. Staid home from Entre Nous. Sun. Oct. 19. Church. Chicken dinner. S.S. (oh Milo!) Wrote letters Chloe sat with me. C.E. "Aw she makes every thing too thin" exclaimed Claire when papa suggested I get the meals this week. Church. Mon. Oct. 20. Mamma's Birthday. Clipped Newark News. Went out "Mission Study Classing" to Kemps, (bought 1/2 doz. yellow chrysanthemums for mama's birthday). Braeders? *Harms, Kengott, & *Hoffman, Idler, Lunger, Dick. In evening S.S. Teachers meeting. Flooring discussed. Miss Bingham and Mrs. Smith and I each reported on the S.S. convention. I emphasized The Children's Story hour and Mrs. Karnell's address. Refreshments. Talked reading-room, a possibility in the little room in basement of new church. Check for $3.60 from Mary [Mowrse], for 3 pieces furniture sold at college. Card from Lucy Penniman. 39 1913. Tues. Oct. 21. Mr. Beeching called an hour. Ironed 2 1/4 hrs. Letter from Marian Case, also post card picture of her and Frances as they are now. Worked 4 hrs. on Immigration, outlining course and arranging the reference topically. Claire and I delivered books to Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Flockhart. Prayermeeting. Claire tickled my heel while I was praying before getting in bed. Wed. Oct. 22. Spent 4 hrs. card cataloging the books in my bookcase not previously catalogued. Letters from Pratt Agency Alma and Lucy. Women's Mission Study had first meeting 3 p.m. in old Intermediate room. I led & Mama said I did well. 11 present. Spent evening at Beechings nice music. Thurs. Oct. 23. Boy's study class 3.30 p.m. Papa is using his new font of type which Mr. Mantz brought him. Fri. Oct. 24. Mama took me to the W.C.T.U. World's Convention in the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, for the entire day. A wonderful sight, over thirty different nations represented. 8 p.m. First meeting of Young People's study class, four present, rainy. Good meeting. Sat. Oct. 25. Called at Thielmann's with mama before supper. Claire took violin lesson. Mama met S.S. class at church to rehearse "All a Mistake". 40 1913. Church. Mark 6:31. S.S. Mr. Roche had me speak to Beginners & Primarie's in new auditorium, (varnish not dry downstairs). I told story of man working in mint who after years of honesty took gold bars. He was weaker, the temptation was no stronger. Moses like this man was a thief but Moses stole honor instead of gold bars. C.E. Church. John 10:10. Mon. Oct. 27. Papa heard Everett Colby speak in p.m. Went to Mr. Thielmann's funeral at 2.30 p.m. at the house. Tues. Oct. 28. Ironed. Downtown. Mr. White cashed my $3.60 check part of which I invested in this diary, paper, clips, ruching, dental cream, tooth brush, postage, jack o lantern, dates and grapes. Prayermeeting. Mr. Nothstein gave papa more information about a possible book case in the little room downstairs. I took car to Kemp's where Entre Nous girls surprised Helen. Gave her a table cloth & napkins. We drew pictures representing songs & guessed the songs. Then had "A love affair in the garden" answered by names of flowers. Left after midnight, a ridiculous hour. Papa heard Fielder. Wed. Oct. 29. Women's class 3 p.m. after which I called at Tagart's to see why Kenneth has been absent from S.S. for 3 Sundays. C.E. Halloween Social at church in p.m. "The Witches Garden", splendidly carried out. 41 1913. A very pretty, well managed and delightful affair. Warren Ellis did as I asked him and brought August Legler with him and helped him have a fine evening. Thurs. Oct. 30. Papa is working on a dandy three story wood doll house for Claire. Downtown to find out from the Bureau of Assoc. Charities, Miss Snodgrass being the one whom I interviewed, where and what to give for Christmas if our S.S. has a giving Christmas. She suggested these four as being least thought of. 1. East Side Day Nursery. 2. Florence Crittenden home. 3. Alms House. 4. Old Ladies Home. I went down to the Day Nursery & personally interviewed the woman in charge who said cloth books, indestructible dolls dressed in clothes that can be removed, iron toys, rompers for 4 yrs. of age, and provisions would be most acceptable, showed me through the nursery. I saw the little oil cloth covered tables & little chairs where the children eat, saw some babies in cribs, met the nurse who was combing the children's hair & cleaning them up for dinner. Some children come in from school. Boy's Class 3.30 p.m. Called on the two Mrs. Borden asking them to help the boys learn the 10 commandments etc. & study the S.S. lessons. Young People's class 8 p.m. August Legler there. Mrs. Borden wishes some one would start a sewing class so her little girl could have a chance to learn to sew nicely. 42 1913. Presbyterial at Bloomfield. Mama took me & I thoroughly enjoyed the Foreign meeting in the a.m. Young People's conference at which I met Miss Smith & Sec'y Miss Frances and Miss Josephine Hedden. That funny old lady came in and forced a little speech on us. Met Mrs. Browning the new minister's wife at Fewsmith Pres. Ch. [Ros...]. Met Mrs. Hedden. Home meeting in afternoon. Dr. Thompson gave a fine address. Mrs. Farrington of Caldwell (Annie & Ethel Morey's sister) spoke to me before this meeting was over, she had to go early. Our church had ladies there. Claire arrayed in my blue kimona & a false face went out for her Hallowe'en fun. Alwena didn't wait for her. C. called at Davenport's & got in but Mudd's & Stull's wouldn't answer the door and she got discouraged. When Mrs. Ellis didn't come to the door Claire cried as if her heart would break & I had hard work to persuade her to come out again. Mrs. Ellis was touched by her disappointment & sent two children over for her. Together they went to several places and had success. I wore false witch's face & mama's Indian blanket to Disbrow's to a birthday surprise on Rodney. It was fun. Papa walked up with me. I came home alone 11.30 p.m. Bet you I stepped lively. Warren Ellis had the best costume, dressed as a nurse maid in blue & white seersucker with white collar & apron43 1913. he carriued a doll and for a bottle used a small hot water bottle. Other costumes were cute. Found a telegram from Mr. Edwin B. Stone saying "Delay coming, await letter, telegraph receipt of message, my expense. Edwin B. Stone. Sharon Conn." So papa sent him this "Message rec'd, will await letter K.G.Ordway". Sat. Nov. 1. To Morison's with Claire. I cleaned stairs (2) and study while Papa went calling [diagram] "down Isabella Ave." Entre Nous at Tillie's only Helen, Laura, Sarah & I there. Girls told of recent poisoned hypodermic injections on innocent girls whom when the poison makes faint & sick they claim as thir wives and try to take away. Sun. Nov. 2. Church Jas. 1:26. Had Frank Platts' class & my own. 8 in all. Short lesson followed by addresses upstairs on Chile. Hist - Jack Monteith, People - Ethel Thompson, Religion - Mrs. Ordway, Prospects - Mr. Thompson. Good, a little long, too close attention to notes. C.E. Church. Mon. Nov. 3. Spent 2 hrs. 40 mins. writing up diary from Mar. 12 to May 29. After dinner went up to Lois Edwards with whom I worked two hours planning for Christmas entertainment. Expect to44 1913. use "The Promised King" an abridgement of cantata "The Holy One of Israel" as the first third of our program. Then the classes can present their gifts putting them in the manger & having a special exercise of their own planning. The third part will be the Christmas tree with Santa Claus assisted by two helpers to call off the names of each package of candy etc. with one class chosen to distribute the gifts & each person standing in his place as his name is called. Took Mrs. Mudd down to first lecture of the "Old First" church lecture course, Dr. Dawson on "Oliver Cromwell, the Builder of Liberty". Happened to get the car going down that carried several of our young people to the C.E. Rally at the (Essex Co) New York Ave. Reformed Ch. Tues. Nov. 4. Papa voted the 73rd ballot in this district. Mama went to Asbury Park to the National W.C.T.U convention where she had a nice visit with her cousins Bell and Sarah. (Mrs. Bill Demarest and Mrs. Ed. Stevens) formerly Hammond. Ironed for 4 hrs. being interrupted by (Mrs. Stroud for a half hour) a short call at the door from Will Weinrich who has a holiday today, etc, finishing at 4 p.m. Then bathed, rested, dressed & got supper. Prayermeeting "I love to tell the story" (?) Met Ethel Thompson's cousin. 45 1913. Wed. Nov. 5. Spent 3 hrs. 15 min. writing up diary May 29 to Sept. 1. Downtown for shoes at Hahnes. The girl said I have been wearing a half size too small. Few people will allow the clerk to fit them. Walked to the Library where I browsed on Immigration. Claire and I played Anagrams. Mama & Papa called at Little's. Mama told Immigration story to Juniors. Thurs. Nov. 6. Mama downtown. Mrs. Stroud here for over 1/2 hr.!!! Cleaned kitchen cupboard in 1 hr. Cleaned kitchen in 1 hr. Studied. Boys' Study Class 3.30 p.m. Robt Blair brought three new boys. Roy Blair acted so I put him out doors. Heard Dr. Maud Thompson at old church give a fine address on Suffrage emphasizing the working-girl's and the house keepers need of this tool. Met Dr. T. who is a daughter of Dr. Thompson the Home Miss. Sec'y. Helped papa put new glass panes in the right hand pantry door. Fri. Nov. 7. Spent 2 hrs. 10 min. writing up diary to Oct. 23. Sent off money orders for next year's magazines & for the Mission Study supplies ordered for our various classes. $6.22. Read ch. III, made notes. Women's class 2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Good reports on outside reading. Getting better each time. 13 present again today. Young People's class 8 p.m. Listened a few minutes, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mudd have a new daughter today. 46. 1913. after it, downstairs to the reading of Act. I. "All a Mistake". Mrs. Stults is helping them. Sample cantata copy came from Lorenz. I sent for it Monday night. Sewed ruching in coat 10.40 p.m. Sat. Nov. 8. Called at 6 a.m. packed suit case. Off for Vassar at 7.30 A.M. Frances Burns accosted me at Fulton St. Subway and we travelled together. Missed the train we intended to take my 3 min. Provoking! Leisurely made the 9.40 A.M. getting in Poughkeepsie 11.51. Just time to wash before lunch. Martha Howland came up on car with me and I saw Alma and Gertrude by the P.O. Harriet lives in 202 Main. Lunched with her. Class meeting 2 p.m. Assembly Hall, also song practice. Off campus to Flag Shop, bought postals, patronized Dutch room, got names & prices of outlines at Book Store. Stamps at P.O. Ivory Soap at Grocery store. Hustled into white dress & blue sash. Met at 5.15 in soap palace. Then to Class Supper at The Inn. "What you are doing and Guilty or Not Guilty." I said "Watching for a position, mean while teaching mission study classes." Sat with Alma, Gertrude and Florence Kridel. Enroute for Students' Bldg. Marched by twos down the middle aisle nodding to friends on the way. Sat on the left front. Before the slay our class, a few girls did a stunt. Then with unprecedented promptness the curtain rose on a tasty summer house, a tall elm in the center of the [in margin] Class supper cost (June) $400.00. Class Day cost $900.00. [Plan for a class bulletin every year for 5 yrs. $.50 payable Oct. 1]47 1913. stage and a row of brick houses. "Pomander Walk" passed off splendidly very promptly & excellently done. Saw Prof. Whitney as I went in, shook hands. Got home to bed about midnight. Harriet says A.G.R. is in Paterson teaching what she wanted to at better salary than expected. Maud is speaking in colleges for the Student Volunteer Movement. Sun. Nov. 9. Breakfast. Lib. Choir practice. Dress for chapel. Chapel. Right Rev. Benjamin Brewster of Glenwood Springs Col. preached on Fight the good fight. Hymns. "The Son of God goes forth to war etc" & "Fight the good fight with all thy might". Senior Parlor (which I saw yesterday, writing my name in the guest book.) Betty Zahner sang. Dinner. Mission Class upstairs in Students', Marion Willard leading this week on "The Rural Problem". Called on Alma 106S. in time to see Gertrude & Cornelia go. Then Harriet took me to call at Prof. Bracq's. Had a delightful visit with Mrs. B. who is lonesome without Florence, now abroad with Dr. T. and Blanding. She gave me $.10 to get a Reunion song book for Florence. Bought the book right away in 324M. At 5 p.m. heard Rev. John H H speak on the relation of Christianity to some modern social problems emphasis laid on scientific method and ideal of charity plus justice.48 1913. Met Mrs. Miller, Lucelia's mother. Harriet & I at lunch with Ruth in Josselyn. Florence Gray was sorry to miss me when I called on her in Kingston & invited me to come again. Chapel, sat with Ruth in her Junior seat. Christians, Prexy spoke on "The Kingdom" and Patience of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Billy" and "Abby", prayed. Miss Raymond (a warden) and I spoke of [Help given by these Sun. p.m. meetings in addition to the mental training rec'd at college to better fit us to help solve the problem and meet the unsought opportunity of making into one god-fearing nation the various peoples now coming here.] Shook hands with Prexy afterward. Asked him if there will be room for us in Ethics. "Yes, plenty of room on the floor." Spoke with him also about the tearing down of the Lodge. He thinks it not a beautiful structure and said "Why you know two people can't walk together through those holes." Read Miscellany in 202 while Harriet wrote letters. Mon. Nov. 10. Fire-drill 6.40 A.M. I went out. Delightful facial expression on the man (who works in th express office) who came by the north dooor just as we piled out. Breakfast 1st hr. with Dorothy Hood to class on International Treaties Law by the new Prof. Fite. I like him. Mailed cards to Margaret, Lois, Chloe, Ida P. & Laura. Put song book in unstamped mail for Mrs. Bracq. Saw Miss 49 1913. McCaleb asking her to let me know if there is a good position suitable for me as I have none yet. (I saw miss Body Sat. & she gave me the suggestion. Also on Sat. I sent cards to Walter, Willard & Milo Borden, Kenneth Tagart & Syndey Marks.) Went off campus to Flag Shop with Harriet for her pen. Ethics Freedom 3rd hr. Several '13 people visiting, sitting on the steps. 4th hr. in Phil. Sem. in Lib. to "R" Eng by Miss Patton (who combs her hair differently & much more becomingly, parting it in the middle & doing it low.) with Ruth Butterfield. Only 7 students. Miss Wylie is abroad. Imagination discussed. Enjoyed it. Lunched at 1 p.m. with Alma Klippel at Faculty table in Strong. Got $.75 from D. Crandall 206S. for the desk chair she bought last June of me. Walked over to Lab. with Alma & saw her office. Packed suitcase & visited with Harriet 5th hr. she giving me explicit directions about how to reach her home, I doing the same. Saw Miss Stroebe at end of 5th. Also Miss Jenny and Miss Salmon. Left the Lodge at 10 min. of 3 p.m. Sat in the Poughkeepsie station & watched. Saw Ruth Fitch, Ethel Freeman, Elinor Fatman, Frances Burns & others. Train 1/2 hr. late so we left at 4.20 instead of 3.54 p.m. Frances & I came down together. Were in Grand Central at 6.30 p.m. Came together to Exchange Pl. Jersey city, Frances going to Del. & [L...] station at Hoboken. Expected to take Penn. R.R. train [in margin] Mama spoke in N.Y. in the Marble Collegiate church. 50 1913. but found the Park Place train went 11 min. sooner so took that & was at corner Broad and Market at exactly 7.30 p.m. one hour after arriving at the Grand Central. Got home before 8 p.m. Visited, & while mama helped Will and Walter with their play parts I ate supper & cleaned up my dishes. After unpacking my suit case I retired, about 9 p.m. This A.M. after Ethics I spoke to Helen French of the friend of hers I met at the D.V.B.S. conference downtown & she said her name is Ruth Winslow. Tues. Nov. 11. Spent 2 1/4 hrs. writing this diary up-to-date. Sent birthday postal, at mama's suggestion and expense to Aunt Ella. [Last week Mama told me that Ed. Mudd was told by men working at Edison's, i.e. Catholic young men that they want to marry Protestant girls & not Catholic girls because they want to know what their wives are doing. Interesting apropos of the book "The Priest the Woman & the Confessional" I read this summer.] Claire had her third meeting of little girls at the house, a sort of Junior meeting. She led twice and Gertrude F. led today. Total present 3. Got paper for fly leaves of papa's books, helped him fold them. Caught cold at Vassar & staid home from prayer meeting tonight. Bertha Pfeifer called & we talked "Pomander Walk" and Suffrage over a half hour. She said "I suppose you have some very good friends at college" also remarked that people today have too little time for 51 1913. sociability". "I have wanted Thurs. p.m. as my evening at home" I said & she wants me to come over & spend the evening with Ida and herself. (I hadn't dusted the parlor table and while I looked presentable, my hair was straggly, my collar soiled and torn some. Bertha looked so clean and stylish and good to behold. I was ashamed of myself, and I a college woman.) Took hot bath & retired. Word from Aunt Ella today that her son Robert Lee Thomas & wife have a little daughter born. Wed. Nov. 12. Clipped newspapers up-to-date. We all went to Mr. D.A. McMillins. 286 Clinton St. E.O. for dinner in the evening. Played a player piano for the first time. Can't tell how good and homey & friendly it seemed to see books and magazines in their parlor. Claire and Faith had a fine time together. Thurs. Nov. 13. Studied mission lesson. Had Boys' Class at 3.30. In p.m. studied Women's lesson. Fri. Nov. 15. Mama at Bloomfield to committee meeting of four ladies to consider & plan for the union of the Home & the Foreign Missionary Societies of the Newark Presbytery. I baked bread & rolls, got dinner, cleaned downstairs. Women's Class at 2.30. Young People's class 8 p.m. after that I 52 1913. went with Bertha Pfeifer to suffrage lecture at Union Hall & heard part of Mrs. Reynold's (of Colorado) address. The questions asked from the floor were funny. Sat. Nov. 15. Cleaned my room. Up with Claire for her lesson. Read Dorothy Rolph Edwards' letter. Swept bathroom & study. Claire cleaned her things out of sewing room. "Entre Nous" at Edwards. Am still hoarse. [in margin] Hazel Ludlow thinks "The Harvester" is the most ideal man! Sun. Nov. 16. Church. Rev. Browning of Fewsmith Church gave good Immigration address. S.S., only Willard was in my class. "Al" had the pupils make sentence prayers today & some boys and girls responded. Presented Christmas plans in Senior, Intermediate & Junior depts. C.E. at Mr. Chandler's (16 out) Mr. C. gave me a copy of a "Papas' Convention". Church. [in margin] Rom. 14:17. Mon. Nov. 17. Did dishes. Changed beds. Mended. Hung up clothes twice. Mama took Claire downtown & bought her some new shoes & rubbers. In p.m. Mama & Mrs. Holloway heard Mr. Lincoln at 1st Church. Papa heard & saw "The Blindness of Virtue" at Payton Theater, & Claire & I went to S.S. Teachers' meeting at church & heard a splendid address by Rev. Fountain of Irvington M.E. Church. His theme was the wonderful opportunity of the S.S. teacher to win for Christ the pupils whos possibilities no one can know. Mr. Stroud Sorted out in 5 doz. 4 doz. 5 doz. eggs for Mrs. Payne, Lake, Pfeifer.53 1913. Tues. Nov. 18. Ironed all but 4 pieces. Theater too much for papa who didn't get up till noon. Ida Platts & I had luncheon at Y.W.C.A. at 1 p.m. at invitation of Miss Webster. Extension Sec'y. We met in "blue room" (2nd floor front) where after lunch Miss Friedman, Sup't of Extension work in New England, N.Y. and N.H. spoke. In one month her plan is to win into clubs 1,000 of Newark's 40,000 factory girls. Leaders of clubs are wanted & there is to be a 6 wks. training class for volunteers in this work. Met Helen Purdy V.C. 1911, who is in training. Ida & I inspected the building. Found Helen Edwards operating a player piano, later saw her dancing in the gym. Most 5 p.m. before we got home. Prayermeeting. 19 present. Wed. Nov. 19. Papa again spoke at noon at Flockhart's foundry. He printed 300 tickets for debate. Mrs. "Carrie" Selby (colored) washed all the windows. She also wiped up the floors which I had swept up. I dusted book case & books in parlor etc. The two hall rugs were whipped. Didn't cease laboring till 6 p.m. Mr. Prentice called in p.m. & brought a pretty dish to mama, a present from his wife. Thurs. Nov. 20. Read Study class lesson. Mama took me to the Luncheon $.50 at Palace Ball Room where over 400 Presbyterian women of Newark Presbytery had a buffet luncheon & heard Dr. Lusk who introduced54 1913. & described the deaconesses & missionaries. The Synodical Chairman Mr. preceded Dr. Lusk. I couldn't hear Mrs. Waid. Came back for Boys' Class at 3.30 p.m. Heard the pieces for tomorrow night. Geo. Susen called for his invitation & made quite a visit. I lent him Black Rock. Papa attended Mens' dinner at Palace Ball Room 400+ men. District Attorney Whitman & Dr. Thompson spoke. ($1.25) C.E. business meeting at 8.40 p.m. My suggestion to divide the Society in 3 parts to increase attendance, interest, taking part, & gain new members by first re-claiming the present members was enthusiastically received. (11 present) Mr. Prentice said Sarah Heilman is going to take up the work of the Look out committee. After the choir rehearsal was over I went over the Christmas cantata with Mr. A.K. Towers, asking his advice & help in suggesting actors. He saw me home about 11 p.m. Fri. Nov. 21. Clipped last "News". Mama put up curtains. Joint meeting of Ladies' Miss. Soc. & Womens' Study Class at 3 p.m. Mama conducted devotional part & I merely made an announcement giving Miss Marie L. Vacek the rest of the time. She talked splendidly showing not merely the Foreigners need of Christ but our need of him that we may be able to tell them of our Friend. When I phoned Mon. to Miss V. I invited her to tea. So we had a nice visit. I cracked butter nuts this [in margin] Mr. in vegetable store. 55 1913. a.m. also black walnuts which I picked out and used in making brown sugar nut fudge. To church before 8 p.m. Found Chas. Rundle & Jas. Flockhart waiting others too. Soon began our Joint meeting of the Boys' & Girls' Mission Study Classes on Immigration. Star Spangled Banner - All "Dago" & "Skeney" & "Chink" - Chas. Rundle "Lead on O King Eternal" - Roy Blair "The Worker" 2 verses - Robert Blair Piano Solo "Satin Slippers" - Jas. Flockhart "O God head, Give me truth" - Ethel Morrison "Genoese Boy of the level brow" - Beatrice Picot Poem on Statue of Liberty - Ethel Jackson Original Paper on the Poles - Clara Griffith "A prayer for the Nation" - I read it Paper on the Jews - Ethel Jackson " " " Italians - " Morrison Piano solo - Beatrice Picot Talk - by Miss Marie L. Vacek America - All "Biddy Maloney on the Chinese Question" - Mrs. Ordway. Then candy was passed and soon I invited them to the kitchen where papa had candy, his splendid molasses candy, ready to pull & we had a jolly time. The we played Winkurn, went home at 10.30.56 1913. Sat. Nov. 22. Up with Claire to take her lesson. While there read an article in the Dec. 1913 Criterion about Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's ideas of dress. Worked over two hours on mission study lesson. Helped papa print the bulletins. Mama downtown. Claire took her bath all alone. Just think of it! she played some of the new lesson when she got home and never kept track of the time. Young People's Study class at 8 p.m. (5 present) Mrs. Block invited us down & the Adult Bible Class refreshed us. Guessed "The Tools in Grandpa's Chest". Argued on Immigration with Mrs. Flockhart & Robinson. Mr. F. says we do need the foreigners here. Sun. Nov. 23. Wrote out 13 copies of 6 questions each about Giving Christmas for teachers in Intermediate & Senior depts. Church. Papa preached on Immigration Joshua 1:9 emphasizing the Big Brother mov't, & the fact that there are but two classes in the world "Lifters" & "leaners". Which am I? He quoted from the Presbyterial Church Extension Record for Mar. 23, 1913 [no.25]. There are 1100 juvenile offenders in Newark besides many gangs. S.S. For once was there on time. 3 boys had class in center of room, nice time. Many things to see to. Thanksgiving envelopes, Christmas giving and Cantata and also the Debate. Took a walk with Claire & Dorothy Mulder's. [in margin] Josh 1:957 1913. Saw a gorgeous sunset, six broad lines of color converging at a circle. Beautiful pinks & grays then it changed to a fiery red. Wrote Harriet White. Sorted out my mail asking for money. (Membership dues). C.E. at which we had for the first times our 3 divisions. The leaders were there & a feeling of excitement & enthusiasm was catching. Splendid singing. Frank Platts led, talked 15 min +. Good but a little long & a little too funny. Mrs. Davenport did his praying for him. Two sides sang together. Church. (How many times did papa refer to food?) Was pleased to hear Frank refer to Robert Louis Stevenson and to Matthew Arnold. Papa's theme was that tho' it is right to have money etc we must take care that these things do not usurp first place. Called on Miss Dietz. Sat with Bertha, Marian, & Ida. Claire sat with Edith so Mama was left all alone. [in margin] Haggai 1:4. Mon. Nov. 24. Mama at Papa's request served pumpkin pie doughnuts & coffee to the Building Committee at its final meeting at the church in the evening. Mrs. Ed Smith & I helped mama direct Thank Offering invitations in the afternoon. Claire went with me to Tillie's where from her C.E. Sec'y book we copied the names of the C.E. members & rated them by ninths according to the number of consecration services they have attended in 1913. Chloe is the only 9/9. 58 1913. Tues. Nov. 25. Ironed. Papa worked on Claire's doll house putting in the windows. Lois Edwards came & we made out the lists of boys and girls wishing to take part in the Christmas entertainment. Also lists of costumes & stage furnishings. Mama called on Rodney whom she thinks is in a serious condition. Prayermeeting 19 out. Then Papa & I heard Judge Carey of Jersey City speak at Alex St. sch. on Commission Gov't. Interesting. I met him & when he found out I was a Vassar girl he at once apologized for his rambling talk. Told me about a magazine "American Municipal Gov't" which I will find interesting. I like him. Wed. Nov. 26. Papa made a printer's "pie" which took him 7 hrs. to right. Helped him print first and fourth pages of bulletins for Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21. Then read in current magazines till 11 p.m. Cleaned with mama today, putting my room, clothesroom, & bureau in A no.1 order. Found a handsome table runner which Mama tried on the parlor table. Looks fine. Mr. Edwards came to report the death of Mr. Earnest Neuhaus. Thurs. Nov. 27. Finished cleaning after Thanksgiving service in our church Rev. B.F. Dickinson preaching. Good music. Rev. J.B. Ferguson and family of Elizabeth arrived about 1.30 p.m. Claire had a good time playing with Helen (who is just a few days older) and Ward. [in margin] Deut.59 1913. Dandy Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, chocolate sponge etc. Claire invited Edith Hillman here to play with them. Visited, discussed Catholicism, flowers at funerals & Mr. F. said that Vassar admits me to any circle. Showed them the church & they took the car there. Fri. Nov. 28. Claire and I went downtown to do Claire's Christmas shopping. We thoroughly saw the toy departments of Bambergers & Hahnes's visited the model rooms and purchased. Got home about 3 p.m. Then Claire distributed some T.O. invitations. Will Weinrich called. All attended lecture at Alex. St. sch. on Cannibals of Africa. by Rev. Maquire who had idols, snake skins & many other curios from his 11 yrs in Africa. Very interesting. Sat. Nov. 29. Delivered T.O. invitations in Disbrow's vicinity. Called on Rodney a few minutes. Glanced at a book on Theosophy at Morisen's while Claire was taking her lesson. Delivered T.O. invitations on Vermont etc. Sold ticket for Debate to Mr. Stackle. Spent 1 hr. picking out nutmeats & 30 min. making brown sugar candy. Studied last Ch. in Barnes, Pres. Ch. Ext. Record (in Newark) & . Forgot to tell Mr. Littel of change of meeting so got the key from Chandler's & lighted up myself. Ashamed to be late. Four present at our last Young People's Mission Study Class. 60 1913. Warren Ellis, Adolph Block, Lois Edwards and Mr. Prentice enjoyed my, none-too-hard, brown sugar candy at the close of the class. Sun. Nov. 30. Church. Gave Mr. Roche complete list of the three divisions of C.E. made on purpose to promote Efficiency in our society from now till end of the year. S.S. Took Miss M. Towers class in with mine. One of her boys had studied the lesson. Had nice time with them. Milo's little sister was there with his older sister and he said to me "There's my baby". Gave out copies of service for Christmas & got Al to be Joseph. Al called for a reference before 6 p.m. C.E. Laura Kemp led. Sarah Heilman sang a solo. First night of our triple arrangement. Frank Platts asked if he couldn't sit with his girl. So we'll let him exchange. Mrs. Roche isn't pleased to be on a different side from her hubbi but she is going to stay. Thank Offering service in p.m. Mama had charge & spoke on "The Needs of the [Honor]". Splendid address. Offering $34.00. Helen & Lois sang "It Must Be Told". Mon. Dec. 1. Took 2 hrs. to get ink spots out of a white shirt of papa's. Changed beds. Washed dishes. Pared potatoes. Made my first noodles. Mended in afternoon. Mamma said to me "Gretta, I think you're inclined to be61 1913. fussy, you do a lot of things that don't amount to anything. You can't do everything in this world, you've got to chose those things that will advance you in your profession. There are lots of things I'd like to do but I haven't the time". She is right. I am busy but the result of my business is not "effective production". Papa took me to the lecture at First Church by Mr. Strickland Gillilan on "Awkwardness and Sunshine". Mr. G. gave the different kinds of humor from his Sample Case, rustic, children's, joke on the joker, people who are human jokes, also the purpose of humor. He recited some beautiful verses of his own composition. One poem is soon to appear in the "Ladies Home Journal". Heard all the organ recital this time. Tues. Dec. 2. Mr. Poulton, just in from the West went up to the Kilburn Church to ascertain his boyhood friend's (name [Rev] "Tom" Shannon) residence and was most shocked to learn of his death 2 yrs. ago. He came here to find out Mrs. Shannon's present address & curiously enough, just after Papa had phoned Davenport's for it, a package came from Mrs. Shannon. Mr. P. cried as he looked at Mr. S.'s picture & standing in the dining room doorway he cried hard as he pointed out where he, Mr. S., Mrs. S. Miss S. & mother S. had sat at a meal. He took two pictures of Mr. Shannon's memorial window, one for his brother62 1913. half-brother Mr. who is a contractor here. Papa & Mr. P. went up to the church & saw Mr. S's window. Ironed 3 1/2 hrs. Mama read, till tears came at the memory of her dear grandmother, "The Joyful Hill" - by , and "Inasmuch" by . Certainly I have an ancestry to be proud of. At 3.30 had 1st Christmas rehearsal. I was there at 3. Lois late. Just had them sing today. Mrs. Magie's class here to talk about joining Church, with Papa. Claire & I took notice of mama's address Sun. p.m. to Mr. Jas. A. Lynch 72 Alexander & a Miss. poem to Ethel Jackson. To bed early. Wed. Dec. 3. To Barringer High School all day. With Mary Zimmerman in A.M. visiting 1st with Dorothy Brown, Mr. Barr's English. 2nd with Mary, Mrs. German. 3rd alone Miss Cowles English (Macbeth splendid) 4th with Mary Mr. Stoneseifer shop work. Motto there "I will try to make this piece of work my best". Ethel Thompson came after lunch. Went 5th with her to Vergil, Mr. Taylor. 6th with both, Chemistry Lab. Mr. . Walked down to Clinton Ave., past St. Michael's hospital, down to High St. out to New St. & saw Central High School for first time, a fine building, it needs a larger vacant area in front of it. I think. Walked on down New St. to Hahne's. Looked at patterns. Viewed Plant's dolls. Learned that the price of Bamberger's table scarf, green, embroidered roses & chenille daisies, forming the bands across the ends, is $16.00. I didn't buy. 63 1913. Debate on Immigration, restriction by educational test Kilburn upheld by Fox & Clark Negative against Newark Congress upheld by Rowe & Jones Affirmative. Many gestures, & oratory, marked both sides. 7 pts. were to be given for arguments, 3 pts for delivery. The judges decided it was a tie. Kilburn 3A. 2D. Congress 4A. 1D. I sold 6 tickets. ($.90) Thurs. Dec. 4. I made boiled dressing while Mama was downtown. Saw yesterday how to arrange my account book items so all is clear. Copied all my entries in present book on this plan. [diagram of account book] Helped get dinner. Ladies' Aid Supper at church 5.30 - 9 p.m. Sat at first table with McMillins. Mr. M. again spoke to me of the great need for commercial teachers. Visited on all sides. Saw Baby Mudd. Met Mr. Smalley, on Board of Education Irvington. He will see what he can do for me. Fri. Dec. 5. Mama took letters & constitutions to Bloomfield to committee meeting. We got for our spread today 1 pt olives peppers $.05 butternut cake cream cheese alcohol $.20 " $. cottage " bread $.10 Last meeting of the Ladies Mission Study Class on Immigration at 2.30 p.m. Mama & I went early & fixed tea-table with my little kettle etc., mama's tea ball. 64 1913. Miss Bingham presented to "our dear teacher" a fine boquet of chrysanthemums 3 white, 3 yellow & laurel. Surprise on me. Then Mama & I brought in the table. Surprise on them (13 of them) and Mrs. Doolittel. Cream cheese & olive, peppers & cottage cheese sandwiches, Tea, Butternut cake, choc. cakes. Papa & Claire were invited in. Preparatory service. I played the piano. Sat. Dec. 6. Sent blank filled out to Irvington Sec'y Bd. Educ. To Morisen's. Read by . Cleaned my room. Dusted downstairs. 2nd Christmas rehearsal at 3 p.m. Walter Jacobs walked up with me. Music went fine & we began the acting. Took an Endeavor World to Marjorie Oakley and to Dorothy Brown, for them to read the Worker's Exchange. Helped papa print bulletins. Sun. Dec. 7. Communion. 3 baptisms additions letter 1 confession. S.S. after a few minutes in our own Dep't. had to go upstairs to Missionary Sun. on Islam. Paper by Lilian Allen & recitation by Ethel Jackson, solo by Hazel Ludlow. Read 1/3 of Amos R. Wells "Prayermeeting Methods". Made attendance slip for my team. C.E. good meeting. Mr. Roche led. Officers of church invited in. Several Endeavorers did not stay to church. Splendid sermon on "I work in the Prudential". After church made out an attendance slip of the entire Active Members to ascertain what percentage fulfil their pledge by coming to evening service. John Flockhart will be in the Cantata. 65 1913. Mon. Dec. 8. Mama saw me writing as she went downstairs to get breakfast and remarked "If you'd spend your time on something worth while you'd accomplish something that amounts to something". My diary & account book were the two things receiving attention. While Papa and Mama heard Hamilton Wright Mabie at the First Church, Miss Leidig and Mr. called to arranged for their wedding Dec. 17. Tues. Dec. 9. Ironed. Mrs. Duesel here in afternoon & to supper. Prayer meeting 18 present. Visited with Ethel Thompson while the session met. A.K. Towers resigned as organist. Wed. Dec. 10. Downtown in a.m. to get trimming for my waist. Mrs. Duesel here all day. Made oatmeal cookies after Newark News recipe. Claire led Junior C.E. today for first time. Papa made the roof to Claire's doll house. Mr. Axt called. Thurs. Dec. 11. Mama downtown to do her first Christmas shopping. Cleaned kitchen. Mrs. Duesel here in p.m. Had Christmas rehearsal at 3.30 was all alone, i.e. Lois wasn't there. Concert under Choir's auspices good in p.m. Good house. Met the elocutionist. Fri. Dec. 12. Mama tried some "chocolate gumbles" which I thought would be like the "brownies" we had at college. The recipe proved not quite O.K. I perused several 66 1913. cook books at last finding a recipe which is, I think, the correct one for "Rocks", the kind Maud Kelsey got in her box from home Freshman year. Papa went down to protest against another saloon on 90 Norwood St. but the case was put over. Cut out a tiny dress for one of Claire's twins. Sat. Dec. 13. Printed with papa's big letters a C.E. sign. OUR AIM 100% Efficiency in Attendance and Christian Service Rehearsal of just girls in p.m. (2.30) but 4 boys appeared. Took off the bulletins. Entre Nous at Heilmann's 8.15 - 11 p.m. Guessed our baby pictures. Lois, Helen and I left at 11 p.m. Mrs. Geo. Darby sent in her resignation from the club. I sewed on the dress. This week papa remarked on how bad my face looks, & urged me to take care of it. Mama said I had bought buttermilk but wouldn't tend to my face. Mama said from the time she was a little girl she has always had a great desire to go to Japan. Missionaries who visited at her grandmother's told about it etc. Sun. Dec. 14. Baby Mudd, Carolyn Wilhelmina was baptized at church in the morning. S.S. Discussed platform for Christmas with trustees. Mr. R. Mudd came here to give me his specifications. C.E. Ethel Thompson led. Put up my "Our Aim" sign. Church. Those young men were in again tonight and want to join C.E. Wrote Mr. Edward Boyd, and Ida. 67 1913. Mon. Dec. 15. Spent most of day looking up about costumes and rereading the cantata. Rehearsal at 3.30 p.m. Some new boys and such obedience! I sent two home Ernest Little and Raymond Marks. S.S. Teachers' meeting in p.m. Junior dep't. in charge. I made nut brown sugar candy, good but sticky, not quite done. Trustees were invited in to decide the floor question. Tues. Dec. 16. Mama downtown. At noon I was at Dr. Gibbin's to have cavity filled but it is too large, nerve must first be killed. Ironed 2 1/2 hours. Read about the Law of Choice, an article by R.W. Trine in Jan. 1914 W.H. Campanion, on "Actualizing one's Ideals", read on the Prayermeeting topic, also some in last Survey. Made a little G.S. fudge, cooked this and beat it a little too long. Prayermeeting. Wed. Dec. 17. Papa went to New York. Mama rec'd a letter from Dorothy Edwards thanking her for the steamer letters. Swept up and "cleaned" the Library. Mama, seeing the many things to be done, said she thinks she has some duty to her family and that after this she is going to stay home. Cleaned my room, halls, stairs & parlor. Miss Hammel was married here at 7 p.m. I had rehearsal of of the 13 young men in the new basement. 8.25 p.m. began the 68 1913. "Country School C.E. social." Hazel Ludlow was teacher. "Samantha" Edwards spoke, "Jerusha" Edwards sang, E. Thompson & M. Oakley played a duet, the Halsall twins sang a duet, F. Platts read a paper on the Discovery of America by Columbus, Al. Clark told about a Jew's bid, "bid farewell". Played games & had coffee & sandwiches. The girls had their hair down & the boys wore short pants & Buster Brown collars. Good fun, but some had to overdo it. The exercises were followed by a spelling match. I forgot to stay to a committee meeting to talk about topic cards & C.E. World's. Arthur asked me and I said I would but never thought of it again till I was home in bed. Thurs. Dec. 18. Up before 7 A.M. Papa worked all day on Claire's doll house. Attended a splendid Ladies' Miss. Meeting in p.m. 3 p.m. best I've been to yet. Mrs. Mag Smith had charge. She read a splendid paper. Leaflets were read by Mrs. Evan Edwards, Miss C. Kilburn and myuself "An Endless Chain". An interesting letter was read from Mrs. Dorothy Rolph Edwards. Rec'd night letter from Mr. Edwin B. Stone, Sharon Conn. asking me to come there for interview Sat. I telegraphed I would. C.E. business meeting. Our constitutions are done, very neatly printed. Took Cantata copies up but Choir didn't use them.69 1913. Fri. Dec. 19. Rehearsal for cantata went fine. Papa on hand and no disorder. Retired early. Sat. Dec. 20. Left G.C. New York 8.50 A.M. arr. Sharon Sta. N.Y. 11.30 A.M. Mr. Roche accompanied me from Park Pl. to Hudson Terminal. Mr. Edwin B. Stone met me at Sharon Sta. & took me 3 mi. to Sharon Conn. in his machine. Showed me the end of Main St. passing the Library & town clock. After a very very long wait had a nice dinner. Mr. Baker a lawyer and member of the Board interviewed me as soon as I reached Stone's. He emphasized discipline. Mr. Tucker, the H.S. Principal took me up to the school showed me the building etc. He reminds me of Ruth Robinson V.C. '12. Soon took the stage for the station reaching it just a couple of minutes ahead of the train 3.56 p.m. reaching N.Y. 6.18 p.m. Passed two Borden factories one a station for fresh milk, the other a condensed plant. Bought some read ribbon for mama at Hahne's & then walked to Broad just to experience the crowd which proved better looking and more intelligent than I expected. Around 11 p.m. helped papa print Bulletins. Mr. Emil Harms (Gertrude & Elsa's father) died at 11 p.m. Sun. Dec. 21. Papa preached a Christmas sermon Luke II 11 from Gal II 20 in the evening. S.S. Harry Fox told70 1913. Dickens "Christmas Carol" to the Junior dep't. Arthur Halsall asked me to lead C.E. tonight & I consented on such short notice. C.E., the best part of the meeting to me was the fact that three of those young fellows were in Endeavor & sat with Will Weinrich. Wonder what they thought of the spiritual warmth of the members present. [Jun] Towers home. Mon. Dec. 22. Mama did up her presents & I sent them off. Went with Papa to 8 p.m. Church to see Mr. Cassedy and Mr. Nothstein about platform in old church. In the a.m. went to Irvington to see Mr. F.H. Moorell, Prin. of Clinton Ave. Public School about a position. The only gain was to learn that from the County Sup't of Educ. at Court House I can find out exactly what the requirements for N.J. are and get from him a manual giving them. I stopped then on my way home at 323 Court House but it was lunch hour & no one in. Ate lunch & went to 7th Cantata rehearsal. Lois and I only so I played. John, Adolph & Jim looking in. In evening Alvan & I visited whhile he drummed on the new piano. Tues. Dec. 23. Ironed 2 1/4 hours. Rec'd word from Mr. E.B. Stone that I have been elected to the H.S. position in Sharon at a salary of $500.00 a year $13.16 a week and am to accept or refuse before the 27th.71 1913. Phoned East Side Day Nursery about when gifts are wanted. Spent over two hours doing up my Christmas packages & writing my Christmas cards. Wend downtown & mailed them. Bought holly, nuts, candy, etc. Whew! how it rained. Mr. White tied up my pkgs into one for me. Was wet when I got home & did not go out again to prayermeeting. Mama went to Mr. Harms funeral at which a soloist from the Ch. of the [Reedeemer] sang very beautifully "Heilige Nacht". Wed. Dec. 24. Picked out a bowlful of nut meats. Swept dusted & wiped up floors over whole house. To church at 3.30 p.m. Claire had already announced the carol singing. Mr. Nothstein is working on the platform but hasn't begun the manger. Tried to get M. Oakley & Weinrichs to go out & sing. Sent off my acceptance of Sharon, Conn. position. Cleaned hard for over 4 hrs. Mama made rocks, good results, her first effort. To church at 6.45 p.m. Had to get Mr. Littel to open up. Practiced a few minute's "Joy to the World" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Then armed with church hymnals we started forth & from 7.15 - 8.25 p.m. sang these two alternately, going down Norwood, Brooksdale, Boylan, Sunset, Alexander, Pine Grove and West End Ave. It was chiefly a West End Ave. crowd. 4 Ordways, 3 Jamouneau, 2 Jacobs, 72 1913. 1 Ellis, 1 Block, 1 Fitzherbert. The air was clear and still. Mama said it sounded nice when just five of us sang near Ellis. Helped papa fix his surprise for mama after Claire was asleep and the tree up. Thurs. Dec. 25. Claire had exercises by her dolls then distributed the gifts. Delighted with her baby doll which is a beauty. Arthur Mudd and father came in. Dandy Christmas chicken dinner. In evening at tea, Claire's birthday party, we dressed in evening garb and had the polished table & mats and a nice spread. Claire's cake bore 10 candles. After the party I read aloud in the parlor from Irving's Old Christmas. A lovely day. I was not forgotten. Before tea we four at mama's suggestions went through the rain to Mr. Chandler's & played & sang for him. Fri. Dec. 26. Downtown with mama. Bought one-piece blue serge dress, corset, brassiere, 2 underwaists & stockings. Paid Mr. Price $.50 as gift of my S.S. class for Ch. Ext. Com. to buy candy for the immigrant children. Rehearsal of just the 13 young men in the evening. Lois, Helen & I made wands and silver stars at Edwards where I unpremeditately staid to tea. Enjoyed myself. Sat. Dec. 27. 9th Cantata rehearsal at 2 p.m. Entre Nous at Hazel Ludlow's. She is a nice hostess and everything was very tasty. 73 1913. Sun. Dec. 28. Christmas music A.M. & P.M. S.S. Cantata Rehearsal in new auditorium. C.E. Miss Wycoff (Warren Ellis' aunt) of Park Presb. church led. Church. Mon. Dec. 29. At Dr. Gibbins in a.m. At church preparing the stage. Back again at 7 p.m. and costumed about 30 kids all alone. Church full to witness the Christmas cantata "The Holy One of Israel" presented by 49 people. Some of the children had to sit on the floor, the church was full and people standing. I saw only part of it, spending most of my time in the pastor's room. The choir furnished only the opening anthem and the angel chorus. Milton Ludlow was just splendid to help as he did behind the scenes. Papa printed programs and the cantata and giving Christmas passed off nicely, the only unscheduled number being the presenting of $10.00 in gold to papa by Mr. Axt, who with Harry Halsall came up with a clothesline to which were pinned rompers bearing the letters of BIBLE CLASS. Gave my boys books which I got today for them. Tues. Dec. 30. Took 8 S.S. children to East Side Day Nursery with the gifts for the youngsters there, Mrs. called them down to receive our gifts, showed us the Nursery & had us sign the guest book. After dinner I took 5 children to Home for Crippled 74 1913. Children. A nurse showed us all thru, letting us stop and visit with each child. The saddest case was a fellow now 22, for 7 years in the home already who is both blind and paralyzed. A member of the Board of Directors reads to him twice a week & was reading to him when we were there. Stopped at Dr. Gibbins for a tooth treatment. Prayermeeting in the evening. Wed. Dec. 31. Spent 9.30 - 10.30 with Dr. Gibbins whom I owe $10.00 for treatments of a tooth & for filling cavities. Ironed 2 3/4 hrs. Helped mama use the cleaner up stairs & down. Papa & I went to social & Watch Service under C.E. auspices. Manhattan Park Presb. & Mr. Dickisson (Vailsburg M.E. Ch.) joined with us. Service proper began 10.30 p.m. in new auditorium. Rev. Lemon spoke on "The Past", Rev. Dickisson "The Present" and Rev. Ordway "The Future", emphasis on the religious side. The bell rang at midnight. Hazel Ludlow & Jas. Towers sang very pretty solos. Papa & Mr. Rudolph Schaefer took Mr. Stroud home. Carl Burgesser & I rang after papa for the key. Sent down to Miss Vacek for her work, the three games my boys for the giving Christmas. 75 1914. Thurs. Jan. 1. A date familiar because of Vassar 1914. Helped mama prepare for McMillins. I dusted etc. Claire cleaned the stairs. Mr.McMillin, Mrs. M & Faith came about 5 p.m. Dinner soon served. (Cream of tomato soup, croutons, elegant turkey, potatoes, squash, dressing, rolls, olives, celery, shrimp salad & cheesed wafers, coffee, chocolate sponge with whipped cream and sponge cake, nuts & candy.) Had a good time. Mr. M. said what the average city person knows, and what he thinks he knows would fill two very different sized volumes. Washed dishes after 11 p.m. Mr. M. wished me success & told me to put up a good bluff. Papa had me lay out today the books I want to take with me. Fri. Jan. 2. Packed my trunk (i.e. papa's which is large enough for this trip) & he packed my books for me. Mr. Shadwell called for them around noon ($.50 for the two) to go by express. Downtown after dinner, bought ruching for dress and gray gloves $.25. (Saw several fire engines etc by Bamberger's near Hakey st.) Bought rubbers, had shoes half soled & heels fixed, $.50. Papa went to men's supper at Methodist Club house. I washed my hair, mama rinsed it for me. Straightened some of my effects. Wrote notes to Lois Edwards, Al Clark, My S.S. Class boys, and To those who presented the Christmas Cantata. 76 1914. Sat. Jan. 3. Left G.C.T. 8.50 a.m. for Sharon Station N.Y. where I arrived 11.33 a.m. having to hire a special carriage because I let the stage man go off while I inquired about trunk & books. My driver was courteous & pleasant, has only been here about two weeks and hopes to establish a paying stage business. Mr. Darling, with whom I rode down when here, committed suicide during the Holidays. Stopped at Mr. Stone's. He directed me to see Miss White. I did & left my suit case and umbrella there, refusing her offer of coffee. Interviewed Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. Partington, Mrs. Eggleston & Mrs. Boswick. Sent card home. Bought stamps. Told Mrs. Thompson to tell Mr. Stone I was going to Miss White's, then went to Miss W's who gave me a nice chicken dinner. Browsed in the Library. Unpacked. Supper. More Library, paid my year's fee $1.00 & drew out Roe's "Nature's Serial Story". Inquired about express. Have invested in stamps, pads, pencils & ink. Put ruching in serge dress & retired by 10 p.m. Sun. Jan. 4. Breakfast 8.30. Started epistle to mama. Dressed for church. Communion at Congregational church. Met Rev. Partington, saw Mrs. P., Mrs. Eggleston, met Miss Robinson, a teacher, who introduced me to several & invited me in her Bible Class. Read 15 ch. in Roe's - Nature's Serial Story. C.E. at 7 p.m. Consecration & combination church service. 77 1914. Mon. Jan. 5. At school 8.20 a.m. to get instructions from Mr. Tucker. Had Germ. II, Germ I, (Recess of 10 min) Geom. and Algebra in A.M. and Cicero in the afternoon. Several asked permission to speak during last period. My first day teaching has been very pleasant. Miss Robinson took me to Mrs. Carter's to meeting of the Sharon Women's Literary Society. Met several ladies, & Miss Clark, wearing at her neck a Vassar seal pin, saw my Vassar seal pin & we had a pleasant conversation. Refreshments, (crackers with cheese, crullers, candy, coffee or tea,) with a lovely silver service. Miss White presiding at the polished mahogany table, concluded the program. The house is lovely, old fashioned with a knocker, arms over the door etc. Stopped at Baker's in evening for a book. Corrected Algebra test papers of today. Tues. Jan. 6. Mr. T. said not to let but 2 people speak at once. Had my first Caesar and Anc. History classes today. Trunk came this A.M. & books too. Unpacked books after school. Mr. T. visitied Geom. Letter from home this noon, with drawing by papa. Wed. Jan. 7. Asked Clifford Liner to erase board 8th hr. when I saw Albegra pupils copying results from examples done in class, & there was a smile. After school Mr. T. told me about the plan book. Showed me his, showed me the register, told me about78 1914. Teacher's meeting Fri. We discussed Mabel Adams & my suggestion to try no texts in Geom. for a while & make them work out their own proofs pleased him. He wants me to keep a list of misspelled words for him to use in English. Speaking of Algebra he said don't let them know you are doing the same thing, take it up in a different way. What pleased me most was this " It's going well and will go better". Unpacked my trunk & am all settled. Slept tonight like I always do, no strain and unintended nervousness. [in margin] Case VII. x3 + y3 x3 - y3 Thurs. Jan. 8. Heard Mr. Cadley about 6 A.M. slept again. When I woke up it was 8.30 a.m. I dressed & got to school before 9. Fell down as I left the house. Ate 2 doughnuts during recess while I did Algebra for some of the pupils. Mr. Stone walked in and sat down during Algebra but didn't fuss me. Miss R. asked me to take Helen Bassett's place & chaperone the Camp Fire gilrs' basket ball practice at Town Hall 7.30 - 9 p.m. I did. 6 girls, there. Told Mr. T. my plan & he said "That's right". He told me tonight one type (of the 2) types of people he simply can't stand. Pegged on Latin tonight. Fri. Jan. 9. No Cicero class present: no Cicero. School out at 2.30 p.m.: no Anc. Hist. 2.30 - 3.30 in Miss R's room a demonstration drawing & also composition lesson with her pupils, 7th & 8th grades, by Mr. Stone. We looked at the79 1914. drawings, then he dealt out pamphlets to aid in teaching drawing. Our six teachers were there besides some from the district schools, Misses Hull, Rhyms, Then Mr. S. asked for and gave some principles of help in drawing & the meeting concluded with his reading aloud a ch. from Chubb's on how to teach composition writing. (2.30 - 4.45 2 1/4 hrs.) Copied the ages & birthdays of the High School pupils in the register. Discovered some German books and several extra Geometrys in the "ice box" during Cicero period. Mr. S. returned my photo. Miss R. walked down with me. We met the two Helens (Bassett & Smith) at Eggleston's. Also Miss Donahue. Had some peanut crisp & went in store for first time. In 40 min. moved my belonging from the east room to the big sunny south room. Rec'd letter from mama. [The Newark Board of Educ. phoned to have me substitute there at once, on Tuesday] Went with Miss White and Miss Morehouse to the Casino ($.50) to hear Father Flammerty of speak on Socialism. Very lucid & put in nice language. Also heard Will Kenny sing two solos. Heard a good quartet from Danbury. 80 1914. Sat. Jan. 10. Took a tub bath, first chance I've had & fixed my laundry. Spent the morning & correcting, checking up and straightening Algebra papers. Planned my week's work in Germ. II & I. Geom & Algebra. Took a walk south, & went to Mrs. Pitcher's but she won't wash for me. Stopped up at Lovell's & brought home Colgrove's "The Teacher and the School" which was among Miss Stock's books. The hour outdoors rested me. Wrote letter to mama getting it in before 4.30. Finished plans for Cicero, Caesar & Anc. Hist after looking in Library for possible material. Started to copy my plans in plan book about 10 p.m. but it was 12.15 when I was thru & could go to bed. I think it looks neat. Sun. Jan. 11. Started letter home. Went to church, S.S. and to C.E. Then to the M.E. church for the first time to the annual meeting of the Sharon Bible Soc. Mr. Partington, Mr. Caskey and Mr. Mackie were the speakers. Mr. C. was particularly good, speaking of Germany & the emphasis placed on Bible study in the schools there. He spoke too of Martin Luther and the effect on Germany of his translation of the Bible. Mon. Jan. 12. With Miss Robinson & Miss Pequincy attended Women's Club meeting at Mrs. Ackley's. She gave an original paper on rugs, showing us several of her81 1914. own beautiful rugs. Letter from home. Tues. Jan. 13. Saw "The Country Minister" played by local Cornwall talent at the Casino in the evening. Roxie was especially good. Went with Helen Bassett, Miss P., Miss W. & Elinor R. Mrs. St. John & daughter called on me tonight & went with us to the play. Wed. Jan. 14. Not until today had I noticed that Arthur Hotaling is paralysed on the right side. Rec'd letter from Miss Una Drawbridge, my first S.S. teacher, sent her my photo. Thurs. Jan. 15. Miss Robinson & I went to prayermeeting. Fri. Jan. 16. Saw "A night Off" by Sharon local talent. Miss P & I and Jane sat together. Well acted but I didn't get the point of it till almost the end. Play lasted from 8.30 - 11.45 p.m. We all stayed and watched the dancing for two hours. Silly thing to do but I did it. Met Mr. , who was surprised to learn that I do not dance. Retired at 2.20 a.m. Sat. Jan. 17. Corrected Algebra & Geom. test papers of Dec. 19, 1913 and finished correcting all other papers so they are all in order & up to date. Did my work for Mon. and planned next weeks work. Enjoyed working, which was all I did all day. Letter from Alma. Letter from home. 82 1914. Sun. Jan. 18. Promised Miss R. last night in answer to my first Sharon phone call I'd teach a S.S. class today so studied hard for 1/2 hr. Church. S.S. had two girls Flora Chapman and , with whom I had a nice time. Mrs. C. told me after that her little girl said they had a dandy teacher. Wrote letters all the afternoon, chiefly Christmas acknowledgements. C.E. Miss Robinson led outlining in detail the work she would like each committee (to) do. Read some in Adult Bible Class. Mon. Jan. 19. Literary Soc. met at club room in Casino today. Kipling was the subject & Mrs. Ackley read an account of his life and Mrs. Hapgood part of the story called "Without Benefit of Clergy". Mrs. A. recited his poem "If". Letter from home. Tues. Jan. 20. Am enjoying (?) a sty on my right eye. Wed. Jan. 21. Took my first laundry to Mrs. Pitcher by the school. Mrs. Ackley came up to school at noon & invited me to go on Camp Fire Girl's sleighride. We left her house at 7.30 p.m. going thru Amenia & Sharon station got back about 10 p.m. & had refreshments at her house, coffee, chocolate and sandwiches. Then we toasted marshmallows in the grate fire. Several boys were included in the party. I visited some with the driver. 83 1914. Thurs. Jan. 22. Mr. Stone surprised me in Algebra today. I have made a mistake in keeping the register. Only excuses during school hours are to be marked [symbol] and I have checked up all excused tardinesses & absences that way. Prayermeeging in p.m. Very good attendance. Took a little nap before going over, my sleighing party just begins to affect me. Stopped at Mrs. Knight's birthday surprise tea. Also met Dr. Caskey at Miss White's meeting of the Episcopal sewing circle. Fri. Jan. 23. Took my lunch yesterday & today to keep an eye on things at noon. Think I need the walk to make me able to remain unruffled during the two afternoon periods in the main room. Moved a second time. (from south room, to the south-east, corner room) in one hour. Can have the table in here so I have lots of room to write, have also a chiffonier in addition to my bureau & closet. Paper is yellow poppies with a spray of tiny blue daisies. Miss Chapman & mother are to have my room. Miss C. is here now. Rec'd letter from Pratt Agency. (stating I may have till March, as I requested, to pay my commission of $25.00.) Also rec'd letter from Mamma & my last Survey. Mrs. Jas. Morehouse wrote me a note asking me to chaperone Ann for her. High School sleigh ride supposed to leave drug store at 7.30 p.m. left at 8.30 p.m. instead with 2 sleighs. We (all) walked to Decker's & met the second. Then with Mr. T. 84 1914. as chaperone of the first load which had good seats & K.G.O. as the presiding spirit of the second which had an inch run to sit on and had a big aperture in the bottom of the sleigh at the back we started off. Leon Decker, Hazle Peabody, Gertrude Hamlin, Ann Morehouse, Edna Heady, Olive Cesar, Mae Rhyms, Arthur Hotaling, Herman Middlebrook, - K.G.O. = our load. Lakeville, Hotchkiss school & then Millerton at 10 p.m. here we had a delightful time at Morgan's pool room the only place we could get refreshments. After several minutes we had coffee (on what looked like tooth cups.) & oysgter crackers. Bought some gum & started out at 11 p.m. Tried to get the first load to change with us & let us enjoy a respectable seat while they tried to arrange themselves in our sleigh but they would not. Herman & Alansen ran every little way. Got back just as town clock struck one, coming by way of Sharon station. Sat. Jan. 24. At 5.30 a.m. heard & saw the Limerock sleigh load returning. They started out ahead of us. Got up at 8.30 a.m. so didn't begin real work till 10 a.m. Spent about 3 hrs. checking up data & arranging it in a notebook of work actually done, which I am to keep for my own use. Corrected & checked up Alg. & Geom. papers made notes of mistakes in the85 1914. Germ I test papers of Jan. 16. Paused at 4 p.m. and spent an entire hr. writing to mamma. It has been raining all day. Mailed my letter & bought some cotton & silk thread etc. Planned next weeks work & copied it in plan book in 1 1/2 hr. Darned the out-at-the-elbow place in my red dress, took a few stitches on my brown waist. Leona Pitcher brought my laundry down ($.40 for 1 combination, 1 nightgown, 1 pair stockings, 1 underwaist & 6 handkerchiefs). Retired 11.45 p.m. Sun. Jan. 25. Bathed. Breakfasted at 9 a.m. Sat with Miss Chapman in church. S.S. 50 present in each service. Rev. P. announced that Miss Ordway is next Sun. to tell how Paul wrote his letters, (i.e. with what, how dif from the way we write etc.) Dinner 1.45 - 2.45. Miss Carter and mother were here. Had duck. Nice. Undressed & went to bed from 3 - 4.30 p.m. Slept. Partly dressed & have now read more than half of Roe's "Nature's Serial Story". Miss Chapman & Miss W. went with me to C.E. (Mr. Baker led) & then to M.E. Church, service in lecture room. Heard last part of Mr. Mackay's talk. Met his daughter Mary. Saw Hazle Wiley & later Herman leaving her at his house. Then wrote this chronicle up to date from Jan. 11. Miss Carter has such a pleasant manner. Miss Chapman & I discussed pronunciation.86 1914. Mon. Jan. 26. Got all my Algebra done & A. papers corrected while I was in the main room today. Mr. T. spoke about an available piano & a committee of H. Peabody, E. Kenny & E. Lovell was appointed to investigate & report. Had to balance the register for the last three weeks. First week came out O.K., the second had a difference of 3 and 40 min. effort to find it was unsuccessful on my part & Mr. T. searched for 1/2 hr. before he found it. It was most 6 p.m. when we left school. First time we have left school together. Supper. Did Cicero, Anc. Hist & Caesar. Rec'd a 2nd letter from S.S. Times regarding the Tokio plan. Tues. Jan. 27. Enjoyed all my classes so much today. Mr. T. was in the room during most of Geom. Kenny is the disturber of the entire room. Had him down in front today. After school Jenkins and Rhyns Wm. staid to make up their Algebra & Decker & Liner staid of their own accord & worked examples in L.C.M. on the board & got them right, too, after correcting careless mistakes. Understand the process now. Leon asked about multiplication, the + and - signs bother him. He & Alex said Miss Stock would go on if Emily Drumm (who had Algebra last year) could do the work. The class doesn't understand, they have gone too fast. Alex & Leon see now & Leon as he went out after 5 p.m. said "Thank you very much" so heartily that it was ample compensation for the 1 hr. 40 min. spent extra with them. Letter from Mama. 87 1914. Wed. Jan. 28. Germ. I people wrote all period at the board. Algebra pupils worked on an all (20 easy examples) period written. Only Mr. Kenny in Cicero & no Caesar class. Had the Ancient hist. class trace the development of the Plebeian power from the early Roman state up to the time of the censors. Had a fire drill at 3.25 p.m. whole school was out in 7 sec. Mr. T. walked up with me this noon from the Casino. He, like Miss Chapman last night, thought I was exaggerating when I said we rode Friday night on an inch wide board, & said if he had known it the first load would have changed with us. Left school today at 4.20 p.m. with Miss R. whom I treated to candy, 1 lb. my first extravagance $.40. Which Miss Donahue & Mr. Stone also shared. Saw Bassett's for first time. Wrote Aunt Lillie & started letter to papa telling about my classes, present status & plans for the future. Mrs. Chapman was here to supper. Reviewed Collar 25-36 (Lessons), corrected today's Algebra papers, planned Algebra test for tomorrow (examples from Exercise 20-42) (34 examples). Did Geom. 3 originals. Was writing this when clock struck 11 p.m. I quit & retire. Thurs. Jan. 29. Germ. II wrote Inhalt von Bruderchen und Schwesterchen on board in 15 min. Spent almost entire hour in Geom. on Ex. 222, to construct an isosc. trapezoid having given the bases & diagonal. 88 1914. Helped Herman construct it. Algebra ites wrote in 10 min. as many examples as they could of those I dictated in the second half of the Review. Cicero class didn't know much, hadn't finished the lesson either Kenny or Heady. Had Caesar in main room. Anc. Hist. class suffered from the general noise & disorder of the main room. Nothing special, but a general restlessness then & the last period. Miss Robinson discussed plans for our turn at furnishing entertainment for the literary part of the Women's Club. Mr. T. & I decided to interchange Anc. Hist & the Alg. study period in time & have Anc. Hist meet in the recitation room. Left school about 5 p.m. Prayermeeting. Saw Miss Donahue & Miss White off to the Minstrel Show. Corrected Algebra papers & answered all questions handed in. Did Geom. ans. quetions. Rec'd pkg from mama containing (new waist, 1 brassiere, 2 corset covers, 2 wash cloths, & 3 yds ruching). Retired 11.50 p.m. Fri. Jan. 30. Had Cicero class write part of the translation today. Made a special effort to have room quiet 3rd period. Order first, then Ancient His. (didn't sit at the desk but stood in front of it and once or twice went to the back of the room.) Balanced the register for this week. Kept Hazle Wiley after school to ask her if her remark of yesterday was courteous, kind and true. Rec'd letter from mama. Finished letter to papa & mailed it before 7.30 a.m. 89 1914. Came down about 5 p.m. Played a couple of pieces on the piano. Read several ch. in Nature's Serial Story. Miss Chapman & I went to a double basket-ball game Sharon H.S. vs. a second team, S.H.S. vs. Lakeville score of latter 25 to 18 in Sharon's favor. Jenkins was particularly good. Retired 11.05 p.m. Sat. Jan. 31. Another stormy, rainy, icy, dark day. Worked all day, in the a.m. making for each class a slip showing the attendance & marks for Jan. (4 wks) & the p.m. correcting papers, straightening papers, & discarding more papers. Planned work on basis of needs I saw revealed in the written work. Helen Bassett here to supper. She has asked me to take part in a play to be given the last of Feb. by girls of the S.S. & I consented. Went to Partington's for material about writing material in the time of Paul. Made out two German examinations after 9.30 p.m. Sun. Feb. 1. Church, best congregation yd. S.S. 59 out. Gave my little spiel on Material Paul used in writing his epistles at close of S.S. After dinner Miss Chapman & I walked for an hour going about 3 mi. (south to within 1/2 mi. of her home, which we could see). Read for 3 hrs. & finished E.P. Roe's book "Nature's Serial Story" which I have thoroughly 90 1914. enjoyed. Clarence Eggleston played a violin solo at C.E. which was a very interesting meeting & followed by a song practice of Endeavor hymns. Learned tonight that Rev. P. used to be in England & South Wales. Tried on my new things. Wrote to mama & retired soon after 10 p.m. Mon. Feb. 2. Put new ruching in serge dress. Had Germ II & I classes then copied my exams & watched the main room. Had my first two exams in the afternoon Germ. II and I in recitation room. We turned 2 benches around 11 to the board. Most finished by 3 p.m. Attended Club meeting at Miss Hotaling's - subject Education. Met Miss Helen Smith, the author of "Home Life in Colonial Days". Rec'd letter from Ida this noon & one from Claire & mama tonight. Claire passed her grade & got a testimonial much to her delight. At 5.20 p.m. Miss Pequiney started out for a walk going in 50 min. down past the Inn to the Sharon Valley road, thru the Valley passing Ann Morehouse's & Alanson Middlebrook's, on up past Hazle Wiley's into the village. Spent 3 hrs. correcting 3 Germ. I papers. It is so hard to accurately mark off for the mistakes. Such carelessness!! Why aren't people careful? 91 1914. Tues. Feb. 3. Put Mr. Tucker's III & IV English exams on recitation room boards. Had Geom. & Algebra, Cicero, Caesar & Anc. Hist (in recitation room for the first time). Had them write in class on "Why I like or dislike Ancient History; and how I could be made to like it better". Mrs. Lovell's daughter Mrs. & her cunning 3 yr. old son Ralph were here to tea with Mrs. L. After school Mr. T. asked if the pupils were in the habit of whispering without permission in the Rec. room. He said neatness is an acquired characteristic. He also made this significant remark "Don't get the reputation, Miss Ordway, of being good-natured". He gave me a new class record book. Finished correcting Germ. I exam papers. Miss Chapman took me to the Boy Scout's social at Congregational Chapel 8-10. Played games, chiefly marching. After 10 p.m. made out a Cicero and a Caesar exam. Wed. Feb. 4. Copied names in class record book. Planned Geom. & Alg. for today so it went with spirit & kept the pupils' attention. Corrected Latin prose papers. Watched Engl. Hist. exam. part of time. Cicero & Caesar exams in afternoon. No classes. Have today been more conscious of the difference in my age, position, ideals etc. in com-91 1914. parison with my pupils than previously. I wish I could see myself as I am seen then I'd know better how to slide the weight of dignity. Had Mr. T. read yesterdays Anc. Hist. papers & he held forth on Herman's character as shown by his handwriting. Told how he Mr. T. uses topics & collateral reading to increase interest in his subjects. Staid until 5.30 at school & have finished correcting the Anc. Hist for Jan. 28 & 30 & Feb. 3. Returned Nature's Serial Story to Lib. Corrected 1 1/4 Germ II papers. Made out exams for Geometry & Algebra & retired 12.50 a.m. Thurs. Feb. 5. Geometry & Algebra exams in a.m. Had a 5 min. Germ II class & a regular German I class, discussing the exams. in each. Cicero in p.m. Mr. Stone walked in during Caesar & remained during Anc. Hist. which we had in the class room. I couldn't resist discussing our plans of work for Roman Hist. topics, clippings & outside reading. He told me after school to make a list of the books I want (giving the publishers) & he will get them. A fine offer & I made it my business after school to find out & make a note of the books we already have that can be used in connection with Anc. Hist. Mr. T. read me some answers93 1914. to the last question on his Eng. III & IV exam. regarding the magazines & newspapers that come regularly into the pupils homes, & what books other than text books they have read since early Sept. My first check was waiting for me on my desk this morning. Prayermeeting, after which I read part of the Greek history and made out Anc. Hist. exam. Corrected some Algebra exam papers bet. 6 and 7.30 this A.M. Fri. Feb. 6. Ancient History exam. in recitation room. Where I later had Algebra & discussed the exam. Caesar. School out 2.30. Mr. Stone gave demonstration Geog. lesson to 11 of Miss Pequigney's pupils. Then followed criticism, etc & reading till 4.50 p.m. Balanced register during school. Finished correcting Algebra papers before I left after dark. Read N.Y. Tribune & checked up my "plan book" not acc., & my "What has been done" book in 2 1/2 hrs. Wrote at noon a 10 line letter to mama. Sat. Feb. 7. Spent 5 1/6 hrs. correcting Kenny's, Heady's & Lovell's Latin exam. papers. Tried to cash check but must wait till Mon. Pressed my red dress. Took me 4 1/2 hrs. to correct the eight Geometry exam. papers. Heard this week from Claire, Mamma (2), Ida, Marian H., State Bd. Educ. Hartford.94 1914. Dusted bureau & table. Church. S.S. Miss Donahue here as Miss White's guest to dinner. Helen Bassett came in & we visited at the table till almost 4 p.m. Then went for a half hour walk. Read Feb. & Jan. Adult Bible Class. C.E. hot bath, letter to Claire. Bed 10.35 p.m. Mon. Feb. 9. Club meeting at Miss right across from school. Articles on pageants and on the influence of the drama on the people who view it from the gallery were read. Tues. Feb. 10. We attended Mr. Mackey's (canned) lecture on California, illustrated by 70 beautiful slides. Sent $12.50 to Pratt Agency, $3.63 to mamma & $2.16 to the Publishers of "Aus Nah und Fern". Letter fr. Wilhelmina. Wed. Feb. 11. Chicken-pie supper at Congregational Church. Thurs. Feb. 12. No prayermeeting. Miss P. went to Dr. Bassett's with me. I had a sliver under my little finger nail & couldn't get it out. Got some valentines. Fri. Feb. 13.95 1914. Sat. Feb. 14. A story, blizzardy day. Went to the Lib. in the afternoon & waded in snow over my knees. Grand walking! Sun. Feb. 15. Episcopal today 20 out. No services in M.E. or Cong. ch. Miss Chapman & I walked down W. Main to opposite Colgate's then up beyond the School house. Read 4 Christian Heralds, my first acquaintance with the magazine. No C.E. Heard Dr. Caskey speak at M.E. Ch. on Lincoln, splendid. Fixed my Edison notes. Mon. Feb. 16. No school. Read a third of Colgrove's "The Teacher and the School". Miss White spoke to me about staying up so late nights & using so much light. Bad for me to lose sleep & expensive for her. Letter fr. Mamma. Tues. Feb. 17. Pupils seemed glad to get back. Letter fr. Mrs. C.H.Curtis. Wed. Feb. 18. Marked report cards after school. Letter from Aunt Lillie. Mr. Haight told me his family troubles. Thurs. Feb. 19. Letter fr. Mama enclosing Ridgewood N.J. papers. Hermann Middlebrook helped me make a bulletin board out of 1 yd burlap, ordered at 8 a.m. & here by parcel post at noon from Hawley's at Millerton, & two sticks. No prayermeeting.96 1914. Fri. Feb. 20. Interviewed Jenkins for Alg. exam. paper tonight. Balanced register. Made report for Mr. T. Miss R. waited for me. Learned tonight that Mr. T. is a minister's grandson. He told me that there is at present a great movement among High School principals against dancing. Corrected Algebra papers. Letter from mama. Wrote her in school & forgot to send it down to P.O. Sat. Feb. 21. Wrote Mr. Travell, Ridgewood N.J. Blocked out Algebra from now thru June. Phoned for sleigh, watched city people go by & at 4 p.m. Miss Donahue, Chapman & I left for Miss Robinson with Wike's rig. Rode 1 3/4 hrs. thru Sharon Valley, Liedsville, South Amenia & past Miss Chapman's & Fahey's. Mrs. Kenny & Kathleen called in p.m. & I learned that Edward is planning to go to Hotchkiss. Mrs. K. invited me to call. Read N.Y. Tribune. Rec'd buttons for coat. Sun. Feb. 22. Wrote mamma. Church. Junior sermon, the value of a smile in Dan Crawford's estimation. S.S. Asked on the spot to teach Mrs. Partington's class. Did it. Wrote Lois Edwards, Irene Todd Loughborough & Lucy Penniman Mosenthal. C.E. Dr. Caskey spoke in Cong. ch. on Washington. I was in the choir with Miss Houghtaling, Mildred Baker & Clarence Eggleston. 97 1914. Mon. Feb. 23. Algebra. Planned week's work. Wore silk dress to Club at Mrs. Daken's. We teachers furnished the program. Miss Donahue - Lowell, Miss Smith - Washington, I - Edison, Miss Robinson - Longfellow, & for Miss Pequigney - "The Counsel Assigned" - Lincoln. Saw "A Night Off" in p.m. & heard Miss Ryan recite. Came home with Miss Chapman [11.40 p.m.] while the rest staid & looked on. Copied plan in plan book. Paid livery bill at Wike's, met Mrs. W., Mr. W. & cute little Pauline. Became better acquainted with Helen Smith. Tues. Feb. 24. Half the Algebra class had not done 5 examples (i.e. half the lesson). Didn't know my Geom. prop any too well today & was forced to divide my attention bet. Geom. & a non-quiet room. Letter from Mamma. Kenny staid away from Cicero today. He hunted up, "Willkommen in Deutschland" for me this noon. Lovell had a fine translation in Caesar, she begins to enjoy the work because she understands it. Hamlin reported well on Creasy - (Battle of the Metaurus.) Alg. exam. interview with Herbert Klebes. He liked Alg. in 8th grade & prefers problems to exercises "because there is something to (problems) them.". Hunted up all the German books I could find. Mrs. Prindle was in & showed her samples of done this winter. Miss here for a week, displayed her fancy things, neckwear etc. Am getting more tired each day of these tyrannical "little things". Tore up several papers. Find myself constantly asking What is the most important? What can go undone? Looked up German books in Syllabus. 98 1914. Wed. Feb. 25. Spoke to Kenny after Cicero about Hotchkiss catalogue & told him I could plan the work for Cicero and German so it would be of the most help to him. He thanked me & said "I was going to ask you about that Caesar". Alg. exam. interviews with Morehouse & Liner. Mr. Stone spoke to me about applying for next year for the position I now hold. I can have an increase of $2.00 per week. He got down a Rand McNeil map of Mediterranean country for me & put it up. Walked down with him after 6 p.m. Miss Pequigney roomed with me tonight. Thurs. Feb. 26. Herbert Klebes in answer to my query "Did you take that off the desk at close of Alg. this a.m.?" said "No. If I had I'd have owned it when you asked. I wondered if you didn't think I'd taken it". Had Germ. I translate "Die Zwei Grenadiere" at hearing. Caesar in main room. Clipped newspapers. Helen Bassett in, asked me to make candy Sat. Mrs. Dr. Thompson called. I told what a hot discussion they had last night in Dramatic Club. Fri. Feb. 27. Letter from mama to whom I wrote a few lines at noon about Mr. S.'s offer. Used "Aus Nah und Fern" for first time today all preparing one article in common, & each in addition preparing a different one. All enjoyed it. Kenny seemed particularly interested & after I finished reading from Lamb's "In Praise of "99 1914. Chimney Sweepers". Wiley asked so interestedly about chimney sweeps. Lovell completely ignored Geom. today. Alg. class took 3 min. to get to class & get quiet. Letter from Mr. Ernest R. Clark, addressing me as "My dear Gretta" (It seems good to be called by my first name). Cicero in main room. Mr. Tucker was called to Boston so he left at 1.40 p.m. leaving me in charge. I doubt if all the pupils knew he was actually gone. Caesar & Anc. Hist. in main room. Topics given on T. Graechus & a Triumphal Procession. Marshalled some Lab. & Rec. R. refugees back to the main room & permitted them to return after asking permission. Kept entire Alg. class 3 min. Had Alg. exam. interview with Frank Myatt. Went with Miss White to Epsicopal service. Sat. Feb. 28. Mailed ref. for topic on Roman Social life to Mabel Adams. Bought 1 qt. molasses & obtaining sugar, butter etc. & utensils from Miss White proceeded to make a double recipe of molasses candy. Failure. Tried a single recipe after dinner. Success in 20 min & I soon had a candy box with 30 large yellow pieces which I took to the sale. Gave Roy Dakin 5 pieces, he came in for a store order while I was beginning the first batch. Dr. Arthur up. Bought $.45 worth of candy. Took a cake up for Miss W. Began my school work at 4 p.m. Mrs. & Miss Chapman100 1914. made me a short call leaving some Outlooks, good (?) for history & current topics. Tried to get a pair of rubbers at Gillette's. Visited Dr. Bassett to prevent a sty which I feel coming on left eye. Remedy, 1) a thorough laxative 2) hourly hot 10 min. applications. Choir practice 7.30 p.m. (at Mrs. Clarence Eggleston's sollicitation) Paid Lib. fine & drew book. Worked till midnight. Spent considerable time studying Hotchkiss catalogue particularly Latin & German courses. [in margin] Met Eliz. Reed Miss C's niece. Sun. Mar. 1. Wrote Mamma, Jenny mailing it before church. Sang in choir today. S.S. Read Arnold Bennett's -"Your United States" (in 4 hrs) thoroughly enjoyed it. No C.E. as it stormed hard, raining. Played several pieces after supper, it seemed real horney. Mar. reminds me that three weeks from today I expect to be home. Mrs. Willis presented me with a bow. Mon. Mar. 2. No school because of bad roads. Did some school work. Club at Mrs. Dr. Chaffie's. Miss Fay had charge & read an original paper & a cont'd article in 3 mos. of Sat. Eve. Post on the servant problem. Made name tags & sewed some on. Letter from Lucy Penniman Mosenthal. Tues. Mar. 3. Sewed buttons (mamma sent me) on coat. Hemmed two dusters. Mrs. Chapman called on me. Read 3 hrs. Helen Bassett in a minute. We read over our101 1914. No school today. farce at the drug store then went to "Dramatic Club club room" at Casino & went through it once. Wed. Mar. 4. Seemed good to go to school once more. Letter from Mamma. Entertained by Mrs. Pugsley etc. passed off nicely, $60.00. Lee has moved to Washington D.C. in a flat. Mr. Sam Hutchinson in Pittsford has failed in business. Regarding position at Sharon for next year mama says "I would rather have you at Ridgwood N.J. if they pay enough". Blank from Conn. State. Bd. Education. Thurs. Mar. 5. Two envelopes from home, one containing combination offer to join Albany Agency & New Century Teachers' Bureau for $3.00, the other a real letter from Mamma containing a blank from Stamford Conn. A terrible storm in Newark on Sun,. so bad that papa tried to get to church in the evening but gave it up. Mama spoke in the old First Church of Newark N.J. Tues p.m. Mar.3. Rev. Hillis, the ass't pastor told her it was the finest missionary address he ever heard & that her descriptions were most beautiful. To me she writes "Strike for a fine position in a normal School or College like Wilson. You must strike high even if you have to alight a little short of the mark, don't be 102 1914. be satisfied to teach anywhere, only to keep occupied. For I think you will make a great teacher someday." further "An invitation came for you to be Presbyterial Sec'y of the C.E. Societies of Newark Presbytery." Prayermeeting just 4 there (Mrs. & Miss Chapman, Mrs. Houghtaling & I) besides Mr. Partington. Miss Pequigney staid down tonight. Mr. Stone has offered her the model school at Cornwall. She has already taught 9 yrs. began when she was 15. She told me that Miss Robinson said she has earned her own living since she was 8 yrs. old. Kept Algebra class after school till most five to correct work. Edward Kenny gave me my check this A.M. & Will cashed it for me tonight. Pd. Miss White $24.00. Fri. Mar. 6. Heard Prof. Spingarn at Casino in p.m. speak on Modern Life in Village & Country. The need is for 1) leaders 2) courage 3) public spirit. Existing agencies are not being used as much as they can be for social life & betterment. Sat. Mar. 7. Walked in a.m. Worked at school in a.m. Spent afternoon in Lib. looking up novels with worth while historical value for outside reading in Anc. Hist. found 4. "Ben Hur", "Quo Vadis", Henty, "A Young Carthiginian", Zenobia Queen of Palmyra. Helped Eliz. on her topic. 103 1914. Sun. Mar. 8. Church. S.S. Mr. Baker spoke well on Temperance. Finished Colgrove's "The Teacher & the School". C.E. Helen Smith led, good meeting. Mon. Mar. 9. Club at Taghanic (Hapgood's) Mr. Tucker spoke on the drama & read from Sutro's, "The Man on the Curb" & all of Lady Gregory's, "Spreading the News". Had a little chat with Mr. T. & Mr. Partington. Rehearsal at Club room. Tues. Mar. 10. Letter from home. Mamma wants to know what's the matter with me that I can't write a decent letter home. Kept Klebes & Myatt after school for an hour & they finally got to work. "Decker wants to know what time it is", said Jenkins. Rehearsal at Club room. Saw Mr. Markres birds, a casefull of stuffed ones also a live starling & pine grosbeak. Wed. Mar. 11. In p.m. wrote Pratt, Health & Co., Stechert, Hawley, Hartford, (State Bd. Educ.), Stamford, G.P.Brown for pictures for Anc. Hist. Thurs. Mar. 12. Sent $12.50 to Pratt, $.18 Hawley, $.60 Brown. Rehearsal at Club room. Prayermeeting 11 out. Fri. Mar. 13. Letter from Mamma. Grandma Baldwin (Mrs. Robertson's mother of Nutley N.J.) is dead & her104 1914. funeral is this afternoon. Rose early & wrote a nice letter to Mamma. Mr. Stone visited Germ. II, Geom. (remarked that Eliz, Mabel & Herman had been in Lab. 1st period studying(?) which accounted for the failure of the first two.) and Alg. Teachers' meeting. Marked the register. Mr. Stone asked me about my dicision & what the sum is for which I will come back. I told him $600 & he said I think I can get the other $30.00. Mrs. Bassett was here to tea & I stayed downstairs listening to her talk. Sat. Mar. 14. Worked 4 1/2 hrs. in a.m. correcting papers & checking up class book & averaging marks. At 2 p.m. went to church for rehearsal there till 4 p.m. going through with it twice. 2 1/4 hours more spent correcting papers. Then did Alg. for Mon. Retired 11.30 with Plan Book not done & only one lesson for Mon. & that not quite finished. I have worked well today & must have sleep. Letter from H. White. Receipt from Pratt. Sun. Mar. 15. Church. Splendid sermon on this thought that stuks of themselves are impotent, they are powerful only in the hands of God-like men (Elijah couldn't send his stuk forward to raise the Shunamite's son, he had to go himself.) not by might nor by power but by the spirit of God. S.S., interesting lesson. The Lawful use of the Sabbath. Read article in Hampton-105 1914. Columbian magazine for Oct. 1911 on The Heathen Invasion telling of the Vedantist's owning land at West Cornwall & erecting the corner stone of a temple there. Walked 2 miles with Miss Chapman (to Keltner's and back) C.E. Wrote Mamma. C.E. Bal. my account. Spring is in the air. Mon. Mar. 16. Mrs. & Miss Chapman left for New York this A.M. Pictures ordered from Brown came this noon. Marked report cards for February. Kept Peabody, Wiley & Kenny after school. Mr. T. staid with them. I went to Club at Mrs. Hertzel's. Am sorry I kept Kenny because he promptly answered "I threw it" when I asked who threw a rubber. Helped Helen Bassett trim church. Studied in p.m. Miss Pequigney showed me how to balance my register for the term. Rec'd a letter from Mamma suggesting I send my trunk home Thurs. by express & come myself Fri. Balanced my register for this term (1914) up to today. Tues. Mar. 17. C.E. St. Patrick social at church in p.m. preceded by supper which I helped serve. Read two selections from Mr. Dooley & was "Maria" in the farce "Hiartville Shakespeare Club". Wed. Mar. 18.106 1914. Thurs. Mar. 19. Packed trunk, & books & other belongings in the closet. Fri. Mar. 20. Left school at 3 p.m. with Miss Smith in the stage which awaited us. Broke down going over but made our train. Miss S. left me at Brewster. I reached home about 8. Mr. Stone was there during last period so I had to have a full History period but didn't get my total for the term all copied in my register. Mr. Tucker promised to fix it for me. New curtains & rug (by bureau) in my room, & a beautiful large new rug in the Library. Papa out to some meeting didn't get in till after 9. Sat. Mar. 21. Downtown with mama, bought hat & saw promenade at Bamberger's morning & afternoon, Miss Mains & sister were there. Claire & I went to Social hour at church. Papa was the Speaker. Mr. furnished excellent phonograph selections. Mr. Johnson was elected Pres. Sun. Mar. 22. Mama staid home all day with a cold. I had mama's class in S.S. Mr. Cassedy today thanked me for my work on the Christmas Cantata. Papa led C.E. Mr. 107 1914. played two violin solos & Hazel sang. Mon. Mar. 23. Mrs. Duesel here all day. Tues. Mar. 24. Mrs. Duesel here today. Prayer meering. I played. Wed. Mar. 25. Visited Claire at school in afternoon. Heard singing, they had a spelling match & Claire won. Met Miss Thurs. Mar. 26. Cantral High School I visited with Marjorie Oakley, enjoyed it. Mr. Wiener, the Principal showed us all around the shops etc & told of his plans for the school, took us to his office & gave me a copy of the faculty no. of "The Pivot". Fri. Mar. 27. Got dinner. Mamma at Presbyterial meeting. I met her downtown & got my hat which I left yesterday to be trimmed. Sat. Mar. 28. Packed. Left home about 7 A.M. & N.Y. G.C.T. at 8.53 with just a minute to spare. Reached Sharon about noon coming over on the stage with Mrs. & daughter. Miss White packing.108 1914. Rainy. Made out my report (which I see has not been touched) for the winter term, planned work. Went to bed early. Sun. Mar 29. Church. S.S. C.E. Mon. Mar. 30. Spring term begins. Did not go to club. Miss Pequigney staid down. Tues. Mar. 31. Wed. Apr. 1 Am living with 6 chairs, 6 tables, 3 bureaus, 3 washstands & a bed. Thurs. Apr. 2. Fri. Apr. 3. Miss White moving out. Dakins moving in. Took my lunch to school. Miss W. met me at the door when I cam home at night & told me to go to Mrs. St. John's, so I moved over with my suitcase & school books temporaily. Sat. Apr. 4. 109 1914. Sun. Apr. 5. Church. S.S. C.E. Mon. Apr. 6. Tues. Apr. 7. Wed. Apr. 8. Thurs. Apr. 9. Fri. Apr. 10. No school. Went to Episcopal A.M. service. Saw a chicken hatch in Wilbur's incubator. They have a splendidly equipped & cared for chicken farm, clean & the latest improvements in feeding dishes. Played several pieces for Mrs. S., Eliz. & Miss Anna Morehouse. Eliz, Amy & I went to Wilbur's. Sat. Apr. 11. School from 9-1. We had 18 present out of 30.110 1914. Sun. Apr. 12. Wore new hat. Good singing by congregation & choir & good audience. Mr. Kershaw here. Attended Episcopal service in the afternoon, children's service. Heard Dr. Morgan. Studied C.E. lesson I led. Had a 10 min. song service, Clarence Eggleston played his violin which helped greatly. Business session followed. was in with Martha Wilbur. My name was proposed for membership & accepted at last one. Mon. Apr. 13. Club at Mrs. Ackley's. Tues. Apr. 14. Sat on Van Rensa porch half hour. Dr. & Mrs. Thompson took me for a fine ride in their car, to Amenia & return via Sharon Station from 8-9 p.m. with Eliz. Mrs. Lovell & her Eliz. called here. Wed. Apr. 15. Thurs. Apr. 16. 111 1914. Fri. Apr. 17. After school Eliz. & I walked almost down to the Keltner place. Teachers meeting. Heard peepers. Sat. Apr. 18. School from 9-1. Same number out as before. Miss Robinson took Eliz. & me in her machine to Millerton (in 35 min.) with Mrs. Rhyms. Called on Mrs. Moore. Met Dr. M. Myra Hulst not home. Eliz. & I washed our hair after 5 p.m. Sun. Apr. 19. Church & S.S. Mr. P. back. Wore black & white suit, new hat, white gloves. Read "Polyanna" all through. Excellent. C.E. planning to go to C.E. convention at West Cornwall on Sat. Mon. Apr. 20. Club at Mrs. Hoag's (6 pres) I presented plans for Field Day & hinted at the Club furnishing the prizes. Worked hard 1 1/2 hrs. in the evening, then read the paper & went to bed. Tues. Apr. 21. Wrote Mrs. Zetzsche about play "Pictures of the Civil War" given in Sodus when we were there. Wrote Franklin M. Smith, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for $.10 illustrated pamphlet about "the Pompeia". Sent Hermann to Tucker for talking & refusing to obey promptly & he staid over an hour as a punishment. Kept Leon, Alex, Frank, Clifford & Herbert for Alg. (the last three till 6.35 pm). 112 1914. Wed. Apr. 22. Mr. Mackay, whom I called on last night, met Miss Robinson & me before school. He reported on the field below Kenny's. After school Miss R. & I went over the points which need immediate attention. Thurs. Apr. 23. Mr. Tucker informed me he is to leave school & a new Principal comes Mon. Well, what surprise next, I wonder? Made out a statement regarding the Patriotic Meet for May 29 for Mr. Stone to copy & took it over to him. He was not there so called on Mrs. Stone. Then called on Mr. Will Klebes to find out if the Sharon Band members can be prevailed upon to play May 29th or May 30th. Prayermeeting 11 out good. Fri. Apr. 24. No High School today. Visited Miss R's room till recess then Miss P.'s, Miss S.'s & Miss D.'s. Pasted Hist. clippings in up to-date after clipping papers thru yesterday. Called at Stone's in p.m. Mr. S. not there. Enjoyed the Stone baby. Mr. S. called here. C.E. social 7.30 - 10 p.m. progressive games. Learned that Herbert Klebes and Will Riley ran away today. That surprises me. 113 1914. Sat. Apr. 25. Wrote several Bands for May 29 or 30. Left for C.E. Spring Conference Housatonic Valley, at West Cornwall, (7/1/2 mi. S.E.) at 8.30 A.M. Miss R. driving Wikes team. Mildred, Marion, Amy, Hat, & Mrs. Hand & I completed the load. Conference began at 10 A.M., lunch, conf. done at 4 p.m. & we were home at 6 p.m. Studied in p.m. till about 11. Sun. Apr. 26. In choir as usual now, service good tho few there. Sermon on Christ's power = understanding & loving people. S.S. in chapel Miss R. asked me to teach them all in 1 class & I tried. Hope they enjoyed it. Read the last 6 chapters of "The Virginian" which I started but didn't finish. C.E. Miss Robinson led. Good. [in margin] Boys returned 6 o'clock train. Mon. Apr. 27. Miss R. introduced me to the new Principal Mr. Rand. I can have the experience now of watching, instead of being watched. At noon hour some one was inspired to clean the boards so they looked fine & black, & even scrubbed the wash basin (Hazel Wiley). Club at Mrs. Hertzels paper by Mrs. Mapes & selections on Victrola, & on piano by Barbara Boss (Mrs. H's niece). Mrs. Dakin (next door) here to supper. Clipped Hist. art. Studied 1 1/2 & retired 11 p.m. Letter from Mamma. 114 1914. Scofield's Band, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. can come May 29 for (only) $150.00 & dinner for 22 men. Tues. Apr. 28. Letters from Ida & Miss Pollock (Mrs. Larsh) Wed. Apr. 29. Heard from Winsted. Went to Choir Social at Miss Hotalings 8 - 10 p.m. Played Flip & Tuxedo & practiced hymns. Catalog from Saint French. Thurs. Apr. 30. Letters from W.P.Stone Salisbury, Miss White & Assoc. Alumnae of V.C. (Miss Julia F. Wicker, Ticonderoga, N.Y.) Mr. Rand talked over school. Did the Valley with Eliz. 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. Fri. May 1. Tried "America" & "Tenting tonight" with books. Mr. Stone saw me after school about the pieces sent in my the different teachers to be spoken in the contest. Very few overlap. Miss Maynard sent hers to me. We three Mr. S., Miss R., & I went over the titles. Several children brought in money they collected in the district alloted them by Miss Robinson. We're raising it by subscription. Heard from Canaan, Lime Rock, Mamma. Worked in p.m. on Plan & Record bks. Mr. Rand thinks it will be a mistake to take Algebra & Latin out of the curriculum. Sat. May 2. Spent 9 - 11 A.M. at school at Mr. R's request.115 1914. [in margin] Sent for 1 copy "Civil War Pictures" Letters from Philmont, Chatham & Saint French. helping him correct & improve Mildred Baker's commencement essay. Corrected all my papers in 2 1/2 hrs. Was privileged to enjoy a delightful 18 mi. auto ride thru Amenia in 1 1/12 hr. with the St. Johns. Hunted up author of poem closing "Hads't thou staid I must have fled". [Longfellow's - The Theologian's Tale or The Legend Beautiful] Helen Bassett quoted an answer of some H.S. pupils to her question Does Miss Ordway make you mind? that! - well!! will cause faster movement on the part of some than they've been used to yet. Studied Mon's work & made week's plan. Sun. May 3. Got up at 8 A.M. Read some in Adult Bible Class for May. Church, communion, several strange faces. S.S. 53 out. Nice fat-chicken dinner. Marion Baker called for me & Eliz. & I went down with Mr. B. & Mildred to hear Marion play on the Pipe organ for an hour. Saw the choir room. Played 3 piano pieces. Walked in an hour with Miss Donahue & Amy Eggleston past Lovell's to the right of Wheeler's & out to the main road past Decker's. Mr. Thos. Bate, of Cornwall Plains, called soon after I got home to talk Band $50.00, 16 men & dinners. C.E. Helen Smith led. Mrs. St. John & Eliz. went. Then we three & Mildred & Marion walked around116 1914. the Wiley triangle. Wrote Mamma. Mon. May 4. "Tattle-tale" was unjustly remarked so I heard it when I called Mr. Rand in as he had instructed me to do when Frank Myatt continued to whispser after I told him not to. Good order, only 1 even asked to whisper. Algebra-ite's did splendidly, made good form recitations & accomplised the rest of the exercise 10 ex. orally & did on paper one of the next. It was a happy surprise. No Cicero, Edna not present. Forgetting Physics recited today I made them resentful by asking Mr. R. to let me stay in the RR & finish my Alg. averages. Sang the last few minutes of the session. Harold took Herbert's books tonight. Discussed gov't. Mr. R. said "we must get them interested". I believe life is a continuous problem of upholding high ideals & winning other people over to them. The winning process is not easy for me, but I've got to learn how to win people. Father Plunkett will speak, Decoration Day, Miss Pequingney reports. I secured Mrs. Chaffee to sing & saw Mr. Mackay about the field. Mr. Colgate isn't home now. Wrote Penn Pub. Co, Phil. for a book of Drills & a song "Wrap me in the dear old flag, boys" & F.S. Denison Chicago, for a book "Patriotic Celebrations" by Marie Irish. Retired 10.35 p.m. Rec'd letter from Mamma. [in margin] M.W. Morton Ideal Drills. 117 1914. Tues. May 5. Letter from Mamma. Bought notebook as Mr. R. suggested to keep record of offenses, whispering etc. Took laundry up. Mrs. Dr. Thompson & Mrs. Dr. Chaffee called in the evening to tell me why they can not comply with my request & sing May 29th. They feel out of place with the school children, it is a public affair & (3) they made themselves a promise at the close of the last Choral Club concert. Explained corrections of Mildred's paper to her at home. Wed. May 6. Package came from Mamma containing 2 underwaists, 1 brassiere, I combination suit, 1 narrow skirt, which she promptly got at my request. Got check for $65.80 today. Read 3 articles in May "Atlantic" on "Joy" etc. Enjoyed an hour's sitting on the porch. Eliz. got the swing down today. Thurs. May 7. Germ II had a written (5 quest). Algebra class was enthusiastic today. Called Mr. Rand in to tend to Hazel Wiley who continued to whisper (3rd period) after I told her to stop. There was a hush while he was talking to her. Kept Alanson Middlebrook & Mae Rhyms for whispering. Showed Alanson my Hist. Clip. book & he said he'd just as soon have one shown in the exhibit if he had one like mine. Had a nice talk with Mae & she is coming back to work in Alg. Marked report cards. Walked down about 6 p.m. with Mr. Rand who wondered if people118 1914. would talk. Eliz. & I took a pasture stroll. Prayer-meeting & choir practice. Kenny was splendid for him in Caesar. Fri. May 8. Let High School vote on having a representative in the contest or on giving 6 scenes in which all can take part, they chose the latter. Anything but an orderly Germ I class. Mr. Stone visited Geom. & Alg., Cicero & Caesar Classes absent. I used the time to correct papers. Sang last 10 min. Best explanations today in Alg. Letter from Mamma asking me "What about your position?". Teachers' meeting, half of time spent on the "Meet". Asked Mr. Stone mamma's question, ans, "The only thing in the way is discipline, they don't respond quick enough. There isn't much time left." Cheering!!! I don't feel inclined to weep. Rather I am mad at myself that I have permitted myself to be so stunned by the impudence & audacity of one or two that for the time being I was practically paralyzed. The question is what estimate do I plan on myself? & how shall I permit others to act toward me? Some school wrote Mr. Stone about me & he did the best he could, but couldn't say much for the discipline. There is the beginning of a cure in the very unpleasantness of the truth itself. Phoned Cornwall Plains Band engaging them [in margin] Sent postal of town clock home Can I make them? ? 119 1914. [in margin] I K.G.O. say. Stand on two feet and stand hard. Let two or three high school kids spoil your future chance? Not much. thru Thomas Bate for May 29. Eliz. introduced me to Mr. Dakin who estimates the cost of a platform 16' X 16' at $18.00 or $20.00. Pd. Mrs. Bailes & got my laundry. Had a soda at Eggleston's, the first day it is open. Copied "Music in Camp" by Thompson for Miss Hull, (Sharon Valley). My room was cleaned today. Mosher, "Willkommen in Deutschland" came tonight. Sat. May 9. Washed stockings, gloves etc. Put my belongings all in excellent order, the first effort I have really made to completely settle since I moved to St. John's. Cashed my check (for 5 weeks) $65.80 & paid Mrs. St J. $24.00. Eliz. treated me to ice cream. Made out plan & retired 10 p.m. Hazel Peabody met me this afternoon & asked for help on the Introd. to her Essay. Sun. May 10. Had 10 hrs. sleep. Mothers' Day. Mr. Tucker, his mother & Mr. Rand were in church today. Miss R. asked me before church to take her Class. I did. Throat is red. Lay down for 1 1/2 hr. Mr. Baker told me I had a call from Cornwall. Dressed & answered it. Mr. Bate says the Cornwall Plains Band can come. Wrote Cousin Mary Van Louven, Cousin Louis Parsell & Mamma. (answering her question about position.) C.E. led by Rev. P. Mr. Rand present. Mon. May 11. Started with a sober face. Sent Mildred120 1914. Baker out of Germ. II for whispering. Kenny & Wiley out of Germ. I for talking. Hermann unprepared in test, "didn't study". Had 6 work at board in Alg. No Cicero. Interviewed Wiley. (useless) Drumm will be the reader & took book to learn part at once. John Fahey invited me to go home with them some night soon (his mother's message). Their behavior during study period didn't suit me, closet door being unlocked offered temptation. Mae skipped after school. Frank "can't stay tonight". Mr. Rand, Miss Robinson & I had a great visit. Before Miss R. had been here 3 wks. she was after the truants & had to appear in court. She has seen parents about children's behavior. [in margin] Guess I'll try it. Letter from Paterson about position to teach Latin & Math. Agnes Rowlands recommended me. John brought in information about suits for soldiers. Learned thru Miss R. that Mae Rhyms' father has consumption: & that Edward & Kathleen Kenny are twins. Asked Mr. Mow about loaning 10 firemen's suits. Tues. May 12. Splendid Germ. I class, just Houghtaling, Merwin & Kenny. Algebra very poor. No response by several minutes in 3 cases. Gave Kenny an Envelope containing $1. for the baseball fund as he left Germ I. He thanked me for my donation at noon. No Cicero. Olive Cesar came for help in correcting her essay. Kenny nice in Caesar. Had Hist. in the 121 1914. Letter from Mama. recitation room. Gertrude gave an excellent report on Ben Hur. Talked a minute after school with Alexander. Corrected papers. Came down with Miss Robinson & looked at muslin & cambric for banners, ordered flags (3 gross), got Mr. Eggleston's price for platform & also Mr. Mow's. (Mr. M.'s is the lowest) He will do it at cost because it is a town affair. Made out program for Eleanor for the paper. Got a 6/8 time piece from Hat Eggleston to see if it is right for the May pole dance. Entered lessons in record, W.H.G. done & plan books, brought acc't book up to date & wrote diary for Sat. Sun. Mon. & Tues. Wed. May 13. Staid up too late last night, had a dull head & not especially good work. Florence Merwin, Mildred Baker & Hazel Wiley came in & talked all 1st period in p.m. about Patriotic meet. Hazel gave several fine suggestions & offered to act on the Athletic committee. She suggested that I speak more in detail to the H.S. pupils about the Meet for they don't have a clear idea of it & are not enthusiastic. Brought that poem (on the bronze tablet) in Statue of Liberty for Hazel to quote from in her essay. Tried the Gettsburg address in concert this A.M. & the flag salute. Good. Hazel Wiley said the G.a. all through. Noted all 122 1914. unexcused absences of this term. Letter from papa & mamma together, & one from cousin Louis. Tried the maypole dance around the sitting room table to the tune of Paull's Napoleon March 6/8 time & to "Dixie Land" 2/4 time. Read "Life" in Lib. with Eliz. Wrote Winsted & Cannan they are too expensive & wrote Thos. Bate giving a program. Thurs. May 14. Left order for building platform at [Mau's]. At school 8.30 a.m. Mr. Rand called Kenny in to my room & "told him what's what". Boys in Alg. worked good. Emily brought me a jack-in-the pulpit & one of the girls downstairs, , gave me a bunch of violets. No Latin today. Alanson came in to start his hist. topic. 2.30 - 2.50 the whole school practiced marching & singing "Battle Hymn of Repub." & twice saluted the Flag. Acting on Hazel's advice spoke in full detail to the high school & 18 staid 3.30 - 4.30 p.m. to practice singing which went fine. Leon, Alanson & Clifford volunteered for parts. Mama sent me "Delia, the Bluebird of Mulberry Bend" & Wm. M. Giffin's, "100 Things the Teacher Should not do". Prayermeeting & choir practice. Fri. May 15. Mr. Stone came, I felt he would. He spoke about Hermann & Hazel. Whole school marched & sang, saluted flag, recited Gettsburg address in concert, & I led them in "O Columbia the Gem" etc standing123 1914. on the step of Mr. Stone's auto. Felt quite like a college song leader. Mr. Rand suspended Kenny. Balanced register. Left promptly after school riding to Fahey's with Agnes & Warren. A & I met Miss Crowley, had tea, supper, walked on the hill back of the house, where, on a clear day, the Catskills can be seen. Played duets with Agnes. Sat. May 16. After breakfast took a 3 mi. walk with Mrs. Fahey, Agnes & Miss Crowley, gathered flowers, wood anemones & violets etc, saw a squirrel, a chipmunk, warblers & a bobolink. Had lemonade. Met Paul Tobin (fine looking), his father & little brother. John brought me home 11.30 A.M. Found Myra Hulst, Mrs. Moore & Clare here. Dinner. Took the three up to school. Heard a band of 9 pieces, dressed in white, play at the corner. Took Clare, Myra & Eliz up for soda water. We all went to "Along the Kannebec" in the evening. It is fundamentally the same plot as "The Country Minister" with changes to make it more sensational. [Perm] Co. drill book, & song "Wrap Me In The Dear Old Flag Boys" came. [in margin] "Talk up English" Mr. R. Sun. May 17. Called at Dr. Bassett's on account of my throat. He said I have chronic pharynx trouble of at least 6 mo. standing. Painted my throat not with iodine, & gave me a gargle. Myra went to124 1914. Episcopal church & to Congregational S.S. We sat on porch after dinner (dessert dandy strawberry short cake like mama makes). I rode with Mrs. M. & C. & Myra to Amenia (by Spingarn's) & up the State road to Millerton. Myra showed me the prettiest street, where Miss Hurd boards, I rode home alone in the back seat & Mr. St. J. alone in the front. Came back by Liner's. Just out from Millerton got a most beautiful view of Indian pond. C.E. & business meeting. Mon. May 18. Hermann's gigging out in Geom. Algebraites each put an example on board & explained it. Can secure "Somebogy's Darling" & "Oh Take your gun & go John". (Mrs. Larsh found out for me [Miss Pollock]). Whole school out marching for 10 min. this afternoon. Did flag salute. game me a big bunch of violets this noon. Reports of the number of entries in races for may 29th came in today. The "Civil War Pictures" people staid & practiced 50 min. Sang well. Went thru the scenes, Emily reciting her entire part. Looked over field with Hazel. Asked Mr. Partington to serve as Judge. Discovered that Leon & Frank can sing well. Papa & Claire wrote me this week. Stayed out in the swing till 8 p.m. 125 1914. Tues. May 19. All The H.S. boys practiced after school over an hour in recitation room while the banners for the meet were being made in the Laboratory. Helen Beeman & Hazel Wiley making ours. The Randall boy was in, he can sing well. At 7 p.m. (-8pm) Hazel Wiley & I met Mr. Will Mau on the field and discussed platform, may pole, flag pole. Mr. Mau spoke of the imperativeness of not having the pupils run the school. Tried grand right & left this A.M. Wed. May 20. Practiced Gettsburg address this A.M. 9. At recess in 7 mi. whole school filed out & sang several songs (I leading) & gave Flag Salute (Miss Smith leading). Rode up part way in Rob Livingston's machine. Mr. Rand has been speaking a good word for me. Thinks we understand each other & can work together well in school. Heard Emily after school, criticized hard for I want her to do well. Herman for the first time, came in the R.R. today for help in Geom. (Bk V Prop 8 pt. 1) Miss Donahue treated me at drug store. Miss Fay can't feed the Band. $.50 apiece at Inn. Dr. Bassett painted my throat the 2nd time with . Mr. P. will be a Judge. Place of holding meet; no horses or machines allowed on grounds, to go in paper this week. Can get Grand Army flag for color bearer from Mr. Van [Alotyne] & flag for pole from Mrs. Chas. Dakin. Wrote Miss Josephine H. Knox, Paterson, N.J. Mr. Stone in a minute during Algebra. 126 1914. Thurs. May 21. Trees are leaved out, apple trees in bloom, a profusion of dendelion's on the green & by the M.E. Church. Wore my blue lawn, & hat, but no coat. Emily Drumm walked 2 1/2 mi. & was at school at the appointed time 8 A.M. to recite her lines. I arrived 8.20 A.M. Heard her outdoors. She spoke slowly & could be heard easily. Encouraging. Pupils restless. Practiced 1/2 hr. our "Scenes" after school. Good. I read Emily's part so she wouldn't have to walk home. Arthur Houghtaling came in R.R. to ask about a gun or sword. He'll get the pulley for the flag. Herman asked again about Geom. Grace [Lacut] gave a fine report of the last half of "Last Days of Pompeii". Asked pupils "Shall we have boys or girls for marshals?" Asked also for horse blankets. Mr. Baker will let us have the Cong. chapel seats if the other men are willing. Sat on porch. Stopped at Bakers. Prayermeeting. Subj. "The Win. One Fellowship" started in Park St. Church , . Sent night letter of congratulation to Papa & Mamma for tomorrow. Fri. May 22. Papa's and Mamma's 26 Anniversary. Mr. Stone in during Algebra. Said "The school is better". Arthur came in again this afternoon. Herman came in again. Rehearsal of the 6 Civil War Scenes after school. Miss Robinson's boys practiced126 1914. with us for the first time. Had the two children in Alanson's & Helen's scene for first time. Had two full rehearsals, one inside & the other on east side of school house. Asked Frank Myatt to make some posters for us. Saw "My Uncle from India" by Dramatic Club at Casino in p.m. Sat with Elizabeth. Wore my pink chiffon dress for first time here. Sat. May 23. My 23rd birthday. Did my lessons for Monday. Fixed gray dress. Called for laundry. Visited with Helen Smith and Martha Wilbur on Wike's porch. Reviewed the Punic Wars in one hour had a grand time doing it unmolested. Read an appreciation of Geo. Nicholson in Apr. 1914 Santa Fe magazine. Stopped in Lib. Mildred & Marion Baker & I had ice cream together. A beautiful day out doors & a happy birthday. Elizabeth had one candle in a luscious cake with caramel frosting and nuts. She wasn't sure it was my birthday but risked it. Sun. May 24. Studied S.S. lesson. Church. Junior sermon = "Learn to ride the horse that threw you". S.S. The right song "Somebody's Darling" came today. Rode at Miss Robinson's invitation with her. Eleanor, Miss Hillard & Miss (Industrial School) 128 1914. by Hedden's & Coleman Station to Millerton on thru Hillsdale to Bash Bish Falls, walking 1 mi. from Bash Bish Inn. Hustled to get ready for C.E. 10 out Mr. Baker led. Union Memorial Service Mr. Mackay preached on Peace by Arbitration. "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares", etc. Wrote home. John B. Smith consented to loan of chpl seats. Mon. May 25. Invited Mr. Hallewell & Mr. Vogel to come May 29. Sent Miss Robinson a card. Tried grand right & left with the girls downstairs. Emily Bedgwick said I'd make a good Kindergarten teacher. Had Am. Hist. today. Frank got his posters up this morning. Practiced our 5 scenes tonight. A surprise birthday supper at Club room for Miss Robinson. Had 3rd painting at Dr. Bassett's. Borrowed his two bayonets. Enquired about canvas large enough to cover the seats over Thurs. night. Rec'd a box of Jordan almonds from home, addressed by Papa, a letter from Mamma & a letter from Claire containing a dear sachet for my handkerchief case. K.G.C. "Nobody had a stitch in it but me" she writes. Tues. May 26. At school soon after 8 with Miss Donahue. Hazel & Elizabeth came in for hints as to the prophecy which is to be given as a surprise 129 1914. on the Senior class. Ann will sing "Somebody's Darling". Hot, room uneasy. 92 degrees in Miss Robinson's room. No Cicero. Business exam, so no Am. Hist. Hazel W. & Arthur came in & talked about May 29, neither Ed. nor Hermann will do anything on the com. Posted a summary of topics for Geom. on my Bulletin board. Miss Robinson & I arranged the order of the contest pieces & went down to field. Mr. Fahey couldn't draw lumber today but will tomorrow A.M. Soda (by Miss R.). Read about Ireland's obtaining Home Rule. Elizabeth & I saw Mr. Stone, Mr. Van Alstyne, Miss Hapgood, Adolph Anderson (for Mr. Lamb's team), engaged ticket for Fri. p.m., at the Inn engaged dinner for the 20 Band men, phones Thos. Bate, (we are to have a Band concert) Mr. Chas. Dakin will be [ammounted] marshal. Had a soda, Eliz.'s treat, about 9 p.m. Took hot bath, balanced account, noted teaching methods of Mon. & Tues, & wrote today's diary. Wed. May 27. Rain prevented our practicing on the field platform after school. I was interviewed by three base ball players Adelbert Middlebrook, Alexander Jenkins & Edward Kenny who was spokesman. Miss Robinson does not favor their selling any soda water etc. Their only argument & it was this that won me to their side was that most130 1914. of the boys are high school boys so the game would be a H.S. game. I said they could sell in the afternoon & clean up the field. Borrowed or rather looked up a suit & Mrs. Chas. Dakin's when Mr. Stone came for me to talk over the privilege I had given Ed. I had overstepped my authority & there can be no selling. So I phoned Ed. & after enjoying a sundae with Miss R & Mr. S. I met Ed on our porch & told him. Pd. Miss White the $6.00 I owe her. [in margin] Father Eggleston treated Miss R. & me to root beer. Thurs. May 28. Rehearsal on the field after school preceded by a complete rehearsal in recitation room. Conrad Morehouse brought Town Hall seats & the Cong. Chapel seats. Girls helped trim platform, the two autos & monument. Everybody willing & helpful. Marion Baker copied programs. Prayermeeting. Put streamers on the May pole block. Assigned veterans to Mr. Dakin & Eggleston. Fri. May 29. On the field at 7 a.m. over seeing the erection of the May pole & flag pole. Ordered ice water for the Band. Donned white. Mrs. St. John gave me lilacs & I started for the monument. Many children there & they looked so pretty. The marshals were on hand.131 1914. The children & autos with the veterans went thru the cemetery. Then the line of march formed. Marshals on horseback Mr. Ostrum & Mr. Rob Prindle, the autos, 1/2 the children. Band (17 pieces Cornwall Plains) the other children high school bringing up the rear. Everything passed off nicely & I was justly proud of the "Civil War Scenes" we had the tent. Shared my lunch with Miss R. Then Florence Merwin & I walked up to the house. The May pole proved interesting & the outside circle had fun. Mr. Stone etc. finally wound the pole. Miss R., Rev. P., Mr. Baker & I saw to the games. So many entered some events we hadn't time for all. Sharon beat Millerton 6 - 0 while the Band gave a concert. Took down the bunting. Rode with Miss R. to Decker's to return milkcan. Saw "A Regiment of Two" at Casino in evening. Met Helen Bassett's cousin. Watched the dancing at Miss Donahue's request but she yielded to Jim Downcy so we came home without her. Sat. May 30. Eliz. helped me pick papers etc. up off the field. The boys took the seats back this a.m. After dinner Mr. St. John took132 1914. us to Millerton past the Clarks & back by the Mudge pond road, past the White farm. Sun. May 31. Church. S.S. I taught the class in the choir. Mr. St. John took Eliz, Bess Van Rensselaer & me via Lakeville, Salisbury, The Twin Lakes, Ashley Falls, Salisbury & Lakeville. It was a perfect ride. We stopped at one of the lakes & picked columbine. The view was very like Silver Bay, Lake George. C.E. Mon. June 1. Kept Frank Myatt after school an hour. Had him do an example & tried to inspire him to believe in & act on his ability to do Algebra. Then Mr. Stone walked in & informed me that at the Board meeting that afternoon I was reelected at a salary of $600.00, a hundred dollar increase. Hooray!! Mr. Rand is a good prophet. Mr. Stone was up at school this a.m. Wore my new blue linen today for first time. Agnes Fahey brought me a bouquet of iris. Tues. June 2. Heard Olive & Mildred at Casino after school. Treated them to ice cream. Helped Hazle Wiley write for Mr. Stone an account of "The Patriotic Meet". Am trying to help Hazle & Eliz. Lovell on their Prophecy for the Senior surprise. 133 1914. Wed. Jun 3. To Lib. with Eliz. in evening. Read a fine article in Good Housekeeping by wife of a former Sharon minister on . Mildred Baker treated me. Thurs. June 4. No prayer meeting. Read some in Survey reading aloud to Eliz. one ch. "Beauty for Ashes" running in Serial form. Mr. Smith & Mr. Hamlin visited school, the latter in Am. Hist. class. [in margin] Rec'd check Fri. June 5. Exams. all day. I had Algebra & Geometry in the A.M. Mr. Stone making them out except for 2 questions. Corrected Alg. papers during afternoon. Fan & Eliz. walked up to school after I had gotten my laundry. I bought a pound of chocolates. Called at Dr. Bassett's. Read a few minutes in Lib. article on Conversation. Sat. June 6. Washed 5 pair stockings. Went to school & marked report cards, record book, balanced register & cleaned desk out some. Pulled the shades down even. Washed hair. Donned blue linen. Mrs. Harold Dakin treated us. We she, Eliz & I, walked thru "Lovers' Lane". Heard Olive & Hazel thunder their commencement amunition. Mr. S. & Mr. R. there. Are wondering how we are to sit Thurs. Carrie Morehouse134 1914. here to supper. Made out Ancient Hist. exam, German I exam. & started Cicero exam. Eliz. & I each darned 3 pair of stockings in her room after 9.30 p.m. Sun. June 7. Church. Mr. Stone & Mr. Rand there!!! What next. S.S. session given over to practicing Children's Day songs. Right after dinner Mr. & Mrs. S. & Eliz. & I started for a 4 hr. auto ride via Lime Rock, Falls Village, South Canaan, East Canarsy, Norfolk, Sheffield, Ashley Falls, Salisbury & Lakeville. C.E. Eliz. & I went to M.E. church. Then I wrote home & this up-to-date from May 27. Mon. June 8. Listened to graduation at Casino after school. Tues. June 9. Heard the Seniors practice again. Wed. June 10. Wrote a whole period on the class prophecy which Hazle & Elizabeth practiced at Casino after the Seniors. The Stock and Tucker joke is deemed unwise. The Middlebrook joke can go in. Thurs. June 11. School in the a.m., one session till 1 p.m. Dressed in my college graduating dress & was at135 1914. Casino at 3 p.m. Exercises went off well. I followed the girls' papers, none failed & Olive Cesar did the best. Before hearing the dialogue Mr. Rand wanted me to show him how to two-step. Hazle Wiley taught me the Spanish waltz & Eliz. St. John the Rye-waltz. Wore pink dress (Senior Parlor & Class Day dress) to Alumnae reception in p.m. The prophecy took well. A grand march was well done led by Gerald Eggleston and Landon. I helped serve punch. Visited with several, Myra Hulst, Miss Hurd and two fellows from Millerton appeared & got in through me. Mr. Stone asked, "What about that dance you promised me, Miss Ordway?" He only danced once and that with Hazle Wiley. Mr. S. & I sat for a long time watching the dancers & also Herman & his girl. About 12 o'clock while the alumni meeting took place I chaperoned Edna Heady, Florence Merwin and Gertrude Hamilin on a walk down to the Inn & back. Got home about 2.30 a.m. Fri. June 12. School one session till 1 p.m. Pupils helped straighten up. Put books away etc. Mr. Stone came & made out the promotion sheets & cards. I worked on register after dinner. Went to drug store for soda. Took a walk. 136 1914. Sat. June 13. Saw Miss Donahue at Lovell's. Thoroughly enjoyed making up my register for term and filling out promotion sheets etc. My first experience making out yearly reports. Mr. Rand was working for awhile & I had to help him. He wants me to be on the look out for a play for next year. Saw 3 base ball boys pass at dinner & I asked where they'd play. Dover. So I phoned Helen Bassett, Helen Smith, & at 2 p.m. Eliz. & I went with them in Miss Robinson's car ($.75 apiece) to Dover, watched most of the game. Choir practice at Clarence's. Then I went to the Movies at Casino opening night. Sun. June 14. Children's Day, pretty decorations flags & flowers. No S.S. Mrs. Moore, Dr. & Claire down in afternoon. Whole family over on St. John's porch. Went to Episcopal church with Elizabeth & she went to C.E. with me. Sorted my books. Mon. June 15. Packed trunk & books. Mrs. St. J. nailed the box up for me. Eliz. phoned Miss Robinson who took me over for the 9 train. Rode with Kathleen Kenny to Amenia. Met a Mrs. an aunt of Mrs. Dr. Chaffee. Got home about 1 p.m. Papa was gone to Princeton & Claire to school. Mamma proudly showed me her nice clean house, the new curtains in the parlor and library, the Corinthian marble statue, the music cabinet, the new rug and paper in her room, the cut glass dish137 1914. for whipped cream, the sideboard has been brought down from the upper hall & occupies it place, it seems like an old friend. Tues. June 16. Mama & I called on Mrs. McMillin. Papa came home from his 30th Princeton class reunion at which he had a fine time. Brought C.J. Howell home with him. Mr. H. was his class mate in college and in the seminary. Prayer meeting. Mr. H. spoke. Wed. June 17. Papa & Howell dined with their college class mate Leonidas Dennis at Murry Hill in p.m. Mr. & Mrs. McMillin took Mama, Claire & me for a 27.5 mi. auto ride in his new 5 seated Ford thru Springfield, to Summit & to Elizabeth & back to Newark. Thurs. June 18. Read. Put orderly touches on the house. Fri. June 19. Mr. Howell left. Miss Plank & Miss Willis Claire's 5th grade teachers took tea with us in the p.m. Had a good time. Sat. June 20. Said good bye to Margaret Towers who sails today for Scotland with her two cousins. Saw Bertha Pfeifer there. Downtown with Mama. Began face treatment with Dr. Mary V. Stickle. 138 1914. Sun. June 21. Staid home all day because my face looked bad. Finished "John Halifax, Gentleman" & read "Ships that pass in the Night". Mon. June 22. Papa says I am to make the curing of my face my first business this summer. Tues. June 23. Had 2nd treatment. Wed. June 24. Crawled around & shined the floors with "3 in. foil" after first sweeping & wiping them. Letter from Eliz. St. John. Thurs. June 25. Dusted. Mama entertained her S.S. at a banquet here from 8-12 p.m. Guessed names of states & cities before banquet. Pierson Little, Will Weinrich, Gertrude Harms, Laura Disbrow, Walter Lee, Jack Monteith, Frank Fisher & Robert Kranter were present. I waited on the table. Fri. June 26. "The day after". Washed last nights dishes. Finished "The Inside of the Cup". All attended the Cradle Roll reception at church. Claire spoke, Marie Mudd sang. The youngsters looked dear as they sat at the table 40 of them. Papa tried 2 pictures outdoors. Mrs. Edwards, Lois & Helen called in p.m. 139 1914. Sat. June 27. Third treatment. Mr. Mocksfield & Miss Huck were married here in evening. Fixed card catalogue index cards for my books. Sun. June 28. S.S. I in Papa's class. Church. Saw that Mr. Dunn at a distance. Mr. Cassedy made a long call on Papa in afternoon. C.E. led by Mr. McMillen who did splendidly. Church. Papa giving a regime of his three years work here. Fine. [in margin] Warren Ellis asked me to take his S.S. class. Mon. June 29. Ran cleaner, took 1 1/4 hrs. to do both floors. I wrote to Harriet White and to Eliz. St. John. Tues. June 30. Ironed from 7.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Helped mama. Aunt Jennie came from Jasper about 9 a.m. While the ladies rested I read Girls' Companion and Boys' World for June 28. Prayer meeting on China. Besides Papa, Mama & I & Mr. Thompson spoke. Tonight in Christ Church Pittsford Chester Otis Reed & Helen Gertrude Agate were married. Wed. July 1. Rode downtown with Aunt Jennie & Claire. Fourth treatment. After ice cream, home-made, for dinner, Papa, Claire & I walked across to Main St. Orange & took West Orange car. Passed Lewellyn Park and Edison's works. Papa & I walked up to Eagle Rock & Claire walked down with us. A beautiful view from the Casino which is something like a Spanish140 1914. cloister is worth the climb. On a clear day New York city can plainly be seen. It was rainy so we couldn't see far. Took West Orange car to Penn. R.R. station & transferred to So. Orange car. 1 1/6 hr to come back. We walked up the mt. in 26 min. & down in 20. Claire & I got supper. Aunt Jennie told about traveling in Yellowstone park. Played the Porto Rican national hymn for me. Thurs. July 2. Aunt Jennie in New York. Claire bought skein of silk & snarled it trying to undo it. They are right who say "There is a way to do everything". I home alone in afternoon. Read newspapers. Fri. July 3. Claire has a new tent. Mama, Claire and I dressed up for supper. Mama wore her evening dress. I my pink chiffon. We completely surprised Papa & Aunt Jennie. Sat. July 4. Papa ran his big flag (new) out the guest room window today. We all went to New York to see Aunt Jennie off. She stopped a minute for the first time in the Aquarium. She sailed on the "Brazos". We all went on board. Walked around the ship, saw her state room. Met Mr. DeSota a prominent Port Rican & delegate to General Assembly. Card from Gertrude Hamlin. Celebrated the fourth in p.m. 141 1914. Sun. July 5. S.S. Church. C.E. Church. Mon. July 6. Visited Mary V.S. & entertained Ethel Thompson, Marjorie Oakley & Dorothy Brown to tea. M. lent me a book on Sharon, Conn. where she & E. are to visit soon. "Picturesque & Historic Sharon" by Rev. Wysses Grant Warren, copyright 1904, pub. Blumenberg Press, New York. Tues. July 7. Miss Steiner called in afternoon & favored us with several violin selections. She told some of her experiences travelling with her company. The young man who is in her act makes her dresses. She thinks Claire should take of Mr. Irkie. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 8. I baked molasses cookies, making 1 doz. tiny ones for Claire. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston called in p.m. to see our iron. Thurs. July 9. Cleaned dining room cupboard. Took Claire, and to Orange park, walked both ways. They enjoyed the playground. Fri. July 10. M.V.S. pinched me. Drew "Pollyanna" and Monroes' "Hist. of Education" from Library. 142 1914. Sat. July 11. S.S. picnic excursion to Asbury Park, our school was one of 16. Cloudy but grand. Walked the board walk. Watched Claire wade. Nice basket lunch. Had the privilege of listening to an hour's concert on the Ocean Grove auditorium and then of hearing the same man, , play "The Storm", which was wonderful & so real that Gladys Smith really believed there was a storm. We came home on the 2nd division. Sun. July 12. S.S. Church. C.E. I played the piano. Church. Mon. July 13. Read in Les Miserables in afternoon on porch finishing the first fifth "Fantine". It is a discouraging book to read, I can read only 16p. and hour. Tues. July 14. Ironed. Downtown met Mildred Arrowsmith, a classmate, (who has been tutoring several pupils) & her sister . Visited a few minutes. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 15. Worked here & there that all might be O.K. & as it should be for Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Dennis of Murray Hill, N.J. Mr. D. is the class mate of Papa with whom he one Easter vacation walked to the ocean. Ruth Schafer of Kingston N.J. 16 yrs. old, 143 1914. and a pupil of Ethel Hull came with them. I liked them all very much & hope to know them better. Mrs. D. told me of their bicycle trips abroad. Thurs. July 16. The Ladies Miss. Soc. annual outing. This time to Central Park, New York. Metropolitan Museum(?) We four & Miss Bingham made up the party. Spent most of the time in the American Museum of Natural History. Claire was particularly interested in the different groups & the little houses. Saw the baby hippo. Rode down to Penn. station in 5th Ave. bus. on top, terribly jiggly. I don't like it. C.E. business meeting & it was business like. Will Weinrich is the new Pres. Fri. July 17. Let Dr. Mary V.S. squeeze me again. Sat. July 18. Mama is reading "Pollyanna" & enjoyed it. Sun. July 19. Had one boy in S.S. & so took Margaret Towers' boys. Church. C.E. Will led. "Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle". Geo. Susen borrowed Life of Helen Keller & stayed two hours. He likes to visit & is agreeable to talk to but;144 1914. two hours! Dr. Lester spoke in p.m. on Chile particularly the history of the work there. Mon. July 20. Dr. Lester here to lunch. Showed pictures of Dorothy Rolph Edwards & hubbie in his (Mr. L's) home. Told story of his daughter's (Serila's) marriage. Had a fine visit. I remember this remark about Roosevelt who was there last year. "Roosevelt is a man who has no dignity", & to illustrate when he came out from Dr. Letser's preaching service with the local American official he asked him how a Princeton Harvard came out & there on the church steps threw up his hands and gave 3 cheers. Dr. L. said on departing "I like to talk to good listeners". Tues. July 21. Ironed 4 hrs. M.V.S., downtown. Tried to go to prayer meeting but it poured at 7.45 so I left at 7.55 & found Mr. Littel at the church alone. Papa came & I walked home with him. Bought a low neck waist daisy pattern, $1.00 Bamberger. Wed. July 22. Altic Day. Sent out invitations to a Thimble Party, July 25, a surprise odd-china piece shower for Hazel Ludlow to Lois & Helen Edwards Laura Kemp Chloe & Marie Thielemann Ida Platts Irene Kemp Emma & Gertrude Wooner Elsie Kengott Mrs. Biederman Sarah & Clara Heilman Margaret Towers Bertha Aschenfelder Hazel Ludlow Bertha Pfeifer Tillie Aschenfelder Mrs. Geo. Darby Gretta Burgesser Sadie Morris145 1914. The whole family labored in the attic, Papa & I fixed the books, dusting & rearranging. The new shelves in the upper hall are very nice. Claire has her books on a shelf there now. We all called at Morrison's in the evening. Were treated to ice-cream. Claire staid there while we called at Cassedy's on Mr. Lemon who sails for Wales soon. They have a new piano. Were served with raspberry vinegar. Thurs. July 23. Dusted & fixed the 200 and 900 libraries. Claire read the shelf list. In p.m. Papa & Mama on porch said I ought to save $200.00 next year & put it in the bank. Fri. July 24. Papa & I finished dusting the books, 800 library & encyclopedias. He sorted the pamphlets in the cases, etc. Downtown to Lib. & market. Will Weinrich, Chloe, Tillie, Bertha & Ida here. Good visit with last two. Sat. July 25. Cleaned & dusted etc wore my new white waist. The girls came with their sewing and we had a good two hours sew on the porch. The girls here were Hazel, Bertha, Birdie, Ida, Tillie & Chloe. We were served about 5 p.m. with luscious chicken salad, pepper & cream cheese, olive & cottage cheese sandwiches, cheesed wafers, stuffed olives, for the first course. Then Mama's lovely ice cream (vanilla) 5 "delectable" little cakes & white cake with tutti146 1914. frutti frosting. The candelabra was lighted & the table bare except for doilies. [Laura Kemp wrote me her regrets, Sarah Heilman phoned me for herself & Clara, Chloe told me Marie couldn't come, Gretta said she couldn't & from the rest I heard nothing. How thoughtful, courteous & well bred some people are!!!!!!!!!] After refreshments Hazel was asked to play & I soon entered carrying a tray (Mama's molding board covered with white paper) bearing a huge thimble (papa's waste basket covered with silver paper. It was a dandy 18 in. high.) which I presented to Hazel and told her to see what was inside. She lifted it off & found several white packages which she began to undo with a very puzzled look. I wish you'd tell me what this means she finally exclaimed and when we said a china shower for you she said why I don't know what to say. The gifts (9) were very pretty. Hazel carried them home in the inverted thimble. Sun. July 26. S.S. I played & had Bertha Pfeifer's class, my boys going in Mrs. Block's class. I closed the dep't. & had them march out in two lines to get their papers & bulletins. Mrs. Frost said it was better. Church. Read up C.E. topic. Led C.E. 20 out all together. Chloe & Mr. Dunn answered the questions 147 1914. I gave them, the rest ignored them. Church. Mama said I led lovely. She noticed a great improvement over the last time & said I ought to be Professor of English in some Chinese or Japanese government college. Mon. July 27. Had 9th M.V.S. treatment. Alwena Kays was here to supper with Claire after playing with her in the afternoon. Tues. July 28. Ironed. Wed. July 29. Papa sent $3.00 to 170 Summer St. Boston for "Tripose". Wrote Ida a birthday letter for July 31. Thurs. July 30. Minor Lake and family were here to supper. A couple came here to be married in the evening. Will Weinrich called. Fri. July 31. Helped Papa print 225 pictures, mostly his Porto Rican views taken a year ago. I ran them through the hypo & helped wash them & dry them. Mama & Claire went downtown. Sat. Aug. 1. Mama & I went downtown. 10th treatment. Helped Papa print again in afternoon. Did 45, 148 1914. some of them college pictures of my room Senior year and those Papa took from the Lib. Sun. Aug. 2. Papa preached in Wequahic Pres. Ch. & John Dayton Axtell preached here. He spoke well to the Junior dep't & gave a good sermon. Is to enter the seminary this fall. Met him. Also met Mr. Nothstein's nephew. Papa left for Jasper at 7.15 pm. via Erie. Mon. Aug. 3. Mama left about 9.15 a.m. for So. Orange D. & L. for Auburn so Claire & I are alone. Claire washed (?)! Tues. Aug. 4. Claire & I downtown, 11th treatment M.V.S. Went by way of Clifton car line to Home for Crippled Children to see Elmer Smith who broke his arm. He was so glad to see us. Claire saw Barringer & Central high schools for the first time as we walked downtown from H. of C.C. Started to sort my stamps to get them in my fine album Percy game me. Miss Kilburn called. I called Will up on porch to name some of my stamps. Warren Ellis lost all his stamps in the fire at Manasquam. He is working now at Hahne's soda-fountain. Wed. Aug. 5. Claire & I worked hard at the stamps. We are having regular meals & doing our work up to-date. Claire wrote Papa & I Mama. 149 1914. Thurs. Aug. 6. Finished the stamp deal. Can't tell all the stamps & there is no place for some as the album was published some years ago. Fri. Aug. 7. Downtown with Claire. Went to library & saw the dolls dressed in foreign costumes. 12th treatment. Bought a tag for my suitcase, have long wanted one, saw a bargain & got one. Called on Mr. Chandler & on Dorothy Darby to see her baby. Sat. Aug. 8. Claire, I & a man who wanted to earn money enough to mail a letter & whom I paid $.07 mowed the lawn. I bought a needlebook from Jas. Ellis. Sun. Aug. 9. We two went to S.S. & then to Episcopal church, first time I have been in it. Mon. Aug. 10. Am mending underwaists & brassieres. Tues. Aug. 11. Sewed more. Wed. Aug. 12. Downtown with Claire 13th treatment. We have a secret. Made ready for Mama who arrived at 8 p.m. & found a nice supper awaiting her. She had a lovely time at the Northrups at Tully. They were so glad to see her. 150 1914. Thurs. Aug. 13. Helped mama do a big washing I ran the machine. Faced my black & white suit skirt. Fri. Aug. 14. Downtown for 14th treatment. Mama finished facing my yatching serge. Papa came home at 9 p.m. weighted with a package of negatives he took 30 years ago. They are clear & as good as if recently taken. I ironed over 3 hrs. in a.m. Sat. aug. 15. Mama & I packed 2 suit cases for Ocean Grove. Papa took us to Jersey central station & saw us off at $1.45 p.m. Had to hustle to change at Newark transfer for which we were not prepared. Took Asbury car & walked from its end to D.G. Amherst House, Mama purchasing E. tickets on way over. Our room is the size of mine here & Claire has a cot. Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Clark of Trenton & daughter Olive are at our table. Heard "The Elijah" in the auditorium in evening & it was wonderful. The soloists were fine, the chorus excellent, sometimes quite loud. Sun. Aug. 16. Cortland Myers preached in a.m. & in p.m. He has a strong personality & is unusual & quite an actor. He said to save society the individual units of society must be saved. He told many stories. 151 1914. OCEAN GROVE Attended North End Pavilion meeting at 4 p.m. & heard Dr. Miller & wife sing. After supper tried to hear at Sunset meeting brd between the booming ocean & the moving talking passers by gave it up & called at 80 Broadway for Shaws who went to service with us. Mon. Aug. 17. Mama hired bath house for a wk. $2.00 & we took our first dip at 11 A.M. with Shaws on the Bradley Beach side. Great fun. I floated & got my hair wet. Almost late for dinner. Heard C. Myers lecture in auditorium on "The New Woman & the Old Man". The gist of it was that justice should be done woman in the 1) business, 2) political & 3) ethical world. He told of the work of Frank Leslie, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Helen Keller to show avenues open to women. This with ref. to the single standard for men & women. When the young man asks you to become his wife turn the question on him "Would you marry me if my life had been the same as yours?" Tues. Aug. 18. In bathing. Read in Monroe's "Hist of Educ." Sat for 3 hrs. in sand trying to dry my hair. Olive Wheeler [V.C. 1912] was sitting in the sand & stopped me, I called her by name & had quite a visit while Claire played with her 152 1914. sister Virginia. I wish Olive had told me what she particulary meant when she said such great changes had come to her this last year since Thanksgiving. With Clarks, one of a party of 60 I went with the Amherst crowd in (3) autos to Deal Lake & around it in two launches. Our driver took us from the North End Pavilion down the boulevard to the South End P. before returning us to the Amherst. Wed. Aug. 19. I went to that "Florida Sunshine" lecture "bum". All about boarding places. People got up & left and one could not blame them. Thurs. Aug. 20. An old man came after supper & lectured on "The Human Face" telling how character may be read from the shape of the head, nose etc. He had a proper head, was inpatient with the children and very discourteous to the smokers. Fri. Aug. 231. Claire & I stole chances so she could work on her doily for mama's birthday, it is punch-work, solid embroidery & scallops, all in white. Sent cards to several. Miss Robinson, Mrs. Stone, Harriet White, Miss Helen Smith, Miss White, Aunt Mary, Miss Pequigney, Mr. Chandler, Cousin Dick, Mr. Rand, Ida, Miss Donahue, Marian H. Letter to Elizabeth St. John. Sat. Aug. 22. Papa came down at noon, Claire & I met him. He & I watched mama, Claire & the Shaws bathe then heard Sousa's Band. I discovered Madeleine Winter on the beach in a bathing suit. She has taken a course in Pedagogy at Rutgers where Helen Clark spent the153 1914. summer. Her brother-in-law held an important place in the summer school. Madeleine gave me the names of the books she studied. Packed & took suit cases to station. Lunched at north end pavilion. Then visited with Shaws while the band played. Took one long look at the ocean & came home that night. The week was jam full of good things. The Coronation of Queen Titania XIV in the auditorium with Sousa's Band was a wonderful display Fri. p.m. Mama has given Claire & me a fine time. Sharon, Connecticut pres. of [vass.] Bieman (?) visit Thurs Oct 1 Helen Smith Sept. 2. Wed Fair " 7 Mon. Rob Dakins Tues. Golden Wedding " 6(?) Dr. Thompson " 27 Refused Floss Dakin " 29 Tues. Mrs. St. J. birthday called on Mrs. St. John Oct. 2. Colgate's Bess Sept. 26. " Miss Gage " 27 Autoing to Pine Plains " 19. Millerton p.m. St. John Thurs. Called Miss Robinson's ride " 20 Tea room " 14 Mon. Frankfurter roast " 16 Wed. Moving Oct. 3. Morning walks Sept. 29 & Oct. 1. Teachers' meet Sept. 4 & 25 Mr. Stone's visits 10, 17, 25, Oct. 1 Mr. Strayer, visited Eng. comments. Tutoring (23) Mr.P [Bers] Fri. 2.20 Bal.$ 2.33 Sun. Oct. 4 ch. .10 .18 Oct. 20 postage 08 laundry 2.51 [many items crossed out] SS for Tithe $3.44 $6.00 3.44 2.56 33 23 2.33 28 $2.61 2.33 28 $2.05 Oct. 14. Amy's Party " 16 Floss " 18 Walk & picnic. Mr. Lake led C.E. " 19 Mrs. Hoag - poetry - Mama's pres. Mr. P. [Crouse] " 20 Myra & Miss Smalley. " 21 Canaan, Miss Roginson - finished Adv. in Cont. " 22 Walk 57 min. Eliz & Myrtle outlined walks for Mr. Rand. " 23 to Bache's " 24 Millerton with St. John's. H & T - sewed. " 25 Taught S.S. read N.L.O.G. - walked - C.E. " 26 I had good order today - p. stood - sent H. Brennan out. Sewed for soldiers - pictures - 2 hrs. - visit Mr. St. J. Sharon, Connecticut Birds seen May 3 catbird
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Creator: Babbott, Elizabeth (French)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Creator: Babbott, Elizabeth (French)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1910-1911
Text: 1910 make the best of it. Agnes and I walked around the lake. I stopped in Miss Rivenburgh's room and helped her move furniture. We went to class meeting together. Frances Jewell presided for first time. Chairman for Sophomore party and Soph. golse(?) book were elected Ruth Valentine and Rebecca Lawrence respectively. Mary Bliss gave the report of the silver Bay conference and Hazel Hoserman of the Mt. Lake park conference. Frances gave us a little speech on standing as a class and doing...
Show more1910 make the best of it. Agnes and I walked around the lake. I stopped in Miss Rivenburgh's room and helped her move furniture. We went to class meeting together. Frances Jewell presided for first time. Chairman for Sophomore party and Soph. golse(?) book were elected Ruth Valentine and Rebecca Lawrence respectively. Mary Bliss gave the report of the silver Bay conference and Hazel Hoserman of the Mt. Lake park conference. Frances gave us a little speech on standing as a class and doing our best not to beat some one else but just to do our very best. Lucy Rogers spoke about cheering and Delphina about singing. Mrs. Kendrick held forth in chapel. I translated my first ode tonight. Retired 11 PM. Bessie Rector said I look tired. Met B. Vandergrift at 12:30 noon. Thurs. Sept. 29 Rose at 6. Tried to do Physics but had no metric tables. Enjoyed Latin and survived Physics. Agnes and I attended Dutchess County Fair and saw and heard Colonel Roosevelt at close range. He came at 12:59. We were there from 11:45 till 3PM. After Roosevelt went we saw the Midway, poultry exhibit hens with feather hoods which hens marked with black }}}}} so they were new to me. Laura 1910 97corn reaper, grain binder, apple picking shute, cows, pigs, sheep with that long wool (Dorset breed) and the exhibit. Enjoyed it but am completely tired out. give me home. Of course I missed my lunch. Had Bessie get me some bread, butter and milk. Sent a postal of the 4 dormitories and Rockefeller hall to F.B. 320 Central Bldg. Rec'd card from Minnie Cole. Ate some lunch. Invited Pauline Allen to go to Students' & Christian's reception with me. Went to Library. Walked home with Frances Valiant. Asked her why she didn't come over. "You have never called on me" Dressed for dinner. Prexy prayed that we might not tempt ourselves & others. Got Arn book from Lillian Lee. Pegged away at Physics. We sampled pancakes at the Fair. Rec'd yard stick, pencil, map of U.S. etc. Wrote letter home. Card to Mrs. Robertson.Fri.Sept. 30.Rec'd card from Yamaguchi. My 2 problems on metric system which I reworked by myself last night were correct. We had to translate some old English lines from Beowulf in Soph. Lit. Miss Fiske is so interesting. Found letter from home awaiting me. Delivered morning mail. Then read home letter. Found in it a check for draft98 1910 fifty dollars from Aunt Jennie. Papa advised me to return it so I can get interest on it during October. I endorsed it, wrote a short letter to papa enclosing the draft. Also wrote a letter of thanks to Aunt Jennie. Mailed them for the noon mail. Studied Arg. in the Lib. Delivered noon mail. Miss Yost discussed Convention system and Primaries. I tried to find some one to ride to Poughkeepsie on a wheel but in rain. Waited for Alma to finish a letter. She put in my blue card for me. I stood in line at the express office and signed for my box of books. Had to pay $.50 delivery charges. Signed for E. Horton also. Alone I rode to fair Grounds on my wheel and bought popcorn fritters for Irene (our elevator maid). Did not go to the free tea at the Inn from 3-5. Wish I had. Had twice of choc. ice cream. After chapel went to 426 M. and got names of 10 Freshman whom I asked to go to church Sunday. Found only one home. Agnes came over after 9 PM and Pauline Allen came up and she staid till after 10:15 PM. I bought new my Adv. German Prose Composition book and my Sellar's "Horace and the other Elegias poets."1910 99Sat.Oct. 1Sent a card to Yamaguchi also one to dear little Claire. Went on wheel to Whittocks cottage to see Miss Butler about church. Delivered morning mail. Spent an hour copying into notebooks my various notes. Clara Hill saw me on my wheel and exclaimed why I didn't know you could ride! Took the noon mail. Finished article on "the Albany Gang" in Library. Went to Main several times. Told Maud I had asked several girls to go to church with me. "Where are you going? she asked. To the Presbyterian church. Are they all Presbyterians. Certainly. I answered. She talks as though she thinks I know very little compared with her superior wisdom. Wore white dress to the Christian Assoc. reception in the Athletic circle at 4PM. Took Pauline Allen. Met Marjorie McCoy, Julia Lovejoy, Prexy and Mrs. Prexy. I introduced her to several girls. The glee club sang some splendid songs. We were served with tricolored ice cream and cakes. My box at last was delivered. Pauline A. and I went to college singing in Soap Palace. Heard old "Solomon" for first time. Charlotte Burnett led. chapel. Prexy said there are two reasons for our having 100 1910 an opportunity to go to town to church. 1. For communion. 2. To mingle with other than college people. Spent over two hours on Ode 2 in Horace. Tried to do some German. So sleepy I retired 11:45 PM. Sun. Oct. 2 Was late to breakfast. Drank coffee and ate cereal. Forgot to say that Lousie Boynton gave me some luscious grapes last night. I unpacked my books. It seems good to see my dear Bible lying once more on my table. My new Shakespeare set looks fine on the top shelf of my book case which is now well filled. I straightened up on house, read in my Bible, dressed. The girls stopped for me and at 10:15 I with my five charges, Ruienburg 1913, Ball 1914, Butler 1914, Moffat 1914 and Brown 1914 started for church. Walked via College Ave. Sat in front. Dr. Hill preached a fine sermon on II Cor. 5:17 "Making our own world." He alluded to Carlyle, Hamlet, (good or bad only as we think so), Captain of a fleet which failed to enter Charlestown harbor and a famous evangelish through whom an old man was brought to see his "old Bible in a new light." Dr. H said "Faith is cooperation with God." He spoke of the importance of the will." Nothing succeeds1910 101like success." Took car home but conductor did not collect my fare. Nice dinner pleasant social time. Then I had Mary MacNoughton dictate to me the songs the Glee Club sang yesterday. She paid me $.15 for the rent of my wheel for one hour yesterday. Staid in my room a few minutes and visisted with me. I called on Eliz. Hibble. ("Don't you know what your collar is?"" She told me about the old Library, old Infirmary, and the 1909 celebs" (celebrities.) Had a nice visit with Helen Scobey who told me about the party they gave to the Freshman last night. The Lathrop family, Mrs. Yale, Harvard, Wet Point, Cornell, Princeton. Chanticlier dance, dance & refreshments and 1 scene of a Freshman and her mother buying ornaments for her room. I opened a bureau drawer for Albertina this morning. Figured up my money accounts. Chapel. Christians. Made some paste for Mary [Main]. Called on Helen Simpson & Winifred Dutcher. They fed me. I had a good call. Wrote up the reception yesterday for the Miscellany and took it to Main. Wrote to Margaret Clarke enclosing $.15. Wrote home. Pasted some things in street book. Retired 11:15 PM. 102 1910Mon.Oct. 3Rose early. Latin was interesting & I survived. No. Eng. Didn't finish my German. Delivered morning and noon mail. Had Lab 5th & 6th. Did some Horace 7th. Went to Soph. Lit lecture 8th. Miss Fiske. Wore waist & shrunk cotton skirt to dinner. Did my Horace all but reveiw, scansion and 7 hills of Rome. Tried to do German but fell asleep over it so went to bed after 11PM. Tues.Oct. 4Rose at 5:40AM. Did German and tried to do Physics problems. Was late to breakfast and the day has gone all wrong. Miss Haight called on me for the review of Ode to Augustus oh-it was awful. I didn't have my problems done and made mistakes in my German sentence on the board. Miss Stroebe talked to me about my Summer Reading. Reread "Albany gang article.". Rec'd postal from Mrs. Yergin and letter from mama. Brunette & Uncle Enoch are there." Claire is doing finely in school, has had two or three stars and several 100% and she is just delighted." Her big sister will have to hurry up or get beaten. Arg. was fair. I took the noon mail & was late for lunch. 6th hour I spent rowing with Dorothy Hood and Lottie. Very delightful. Read1910 1035 pages of German in 40 min. Wore pink dress to dinner. After chapel finished from 8.15-10.15 my German for tomorrow in "Duhtung and Wahrheit" and read 16 pages which I couldn't finish for yesterday while Eliz. McShane, in whose room I studied to keep awake, did her Horace and Greek. Was ist mit mir? I had my mind fixed on my work too. Rec'd letter from Ellen Sergeant who is very happy at Elmira. Read one English lyrie. Retired 11:30PM. Rather downhearted. Am, however, thankful that I can still, I hope, immediately prove myself A no 1.Wed.Oct. 5Rose at 6:45. Was on time for breakdast a good omen for the day. Read old English lyrics. Had a 25 min. written in German. Looked up the authority for an article for Arg. Delivered noon mail. Was on time for lunch. After Arg. Agnes & I walked to Arlington down to Heston's drug store. Her father was once assistant to a Yale Mathematics professor. Did 45 lines Horace before dinner. Finished Horace. Had first interview with Miss Fiske. "You're an awfully nice member of the class, you know" she said. Warned me to be specific and 104 1910Charlotte Rieney was elected Hall President, condense. (Do as I am told no more no less (?)) Did Physics acceleration till 12 PM. Then retired 12:15. By [govey] my problems are worked. Hooray. I signed up tonight for Mrs. Hill's Bible class. Eliz. McShane has charge of the cards. I was on time for dinner. Today has been pleasant, very warm outdoors. Put on a pair of my new Marmheim stockings today.Thurs.Oct. 6Rose at 6. Reviewed the odes we have had. Kathryn Upson came over to have me help her with her Physics problems. I verified instead of proved law S=1/2a(2t-1) on the board today. Delivered morning mail. Read some Physics. Noon mail. Corridor meeting. Lab 5th and 6th. I finished my first experiment of the Vernier Caliper. My room was swept today and looks fine. I borrowed $1 of Dorothy Hood and paid my Phil. dues. Did Physics problems. Agnes R. borrowed my wheel to go to Seaman's. Wore white dress. On time for lunch & dinner. Heard Luius H. Miller Prof. in Princeton on Bible & Mission Study. Read 40 pages of Andreas. Retired 10:45. Just like summer out today. Delightful to be outdoors. Knocked my clock off my desk and bent. Acted as usher at request of Lucy Pennaman. 1910one foot. Lilias Wheeler invited me to go to Senior parlor with her. (today.)Fri.Oct. 7Had 8 hours sleep last night and enjoyed it. Rose at 7. Wrote a card home. Went to Physics recitation. Then to Soph. Lit. where I said in answer to a question, that I did not see a difference between the Andrew of the Apocrypha and the Andrew of the poem Andreas. Another (?) brilliant recitation. Read article on cheap amusements for Arg. delivered noon mail. Studied Horace. Got names of Soph. Lit books. Elevator [her] stuck between 3rd & fourth and we had to crawl out on 3rd. I stopped in Florence Hopper's a minute. Albertina Pitkin & I viewed a large rainstorm in the eastern sky, and a wonderful sunset from my window. Prexy told us about the installation of the new Pres. of Smith College. He said that he wondered as he saw the degrees given to 6 women why more do not aspire to and attain scholarship. He has been looking in vain for the subjects which shall better fit the needs of the college for women than the present curriculum. I have no place here for domestic science for training in motherhood. "Make the best of what you have and the most of yourself".1061910Went to Phil. meeting. Party given here to Freshman at 8:30. It was fine. 1. Chorus, 5 instructors: Thelberg, Patton, Cummings, Ellery and Miss Swam, athletes, maids and Junior ushers. 2. Puppet show. 3. Dance. 4. A melodrama. Hobble Skirt or Does he eare. Ice cream & ladyfingers. It went off splendidly and everyone did excellently. I helped Eliz. Page get some bread from Mrs. Curtis after 10PM. Have received no letter from Home today.Sat.Oct. 8Went to Main for Helen Simpson's Soph. Lit. books. Got 2. Worked in Library on Bede's Ecclesiastical history. Delivered morning mail. Rec'd letter from home containing draft for $14.00 of which $8. belongs to Yamaguichi. $4.50 to me what I advanced for Miss Brainard & Mrs. Plane and $1.50 from papa for my college expenses. I cashed draft. Delivered noon mail. Worked more on Bede. I do not read him fast so it took me some time. Lilias Wheeler gave me Chaucer's complete works. Did some patching. Emilie Davis rented my wheel for an hour. I left here at 4:40PM for downtown & returned at 6PM. Rode wheel & did some errands stopping at a drug store for my handerkerchief. Went to college singing. Chapel. Studied German. Goethe's "Dichtung und Wahrheit"1910 107(vol.13.) It took me 3 hours to do it. I kept quite awake tonight. Studied my Bede notes & looked at Horace. Sewed 10 min. Retired 12:30PM. Mama writes "Claire recited this morning before the Assembly and Miss Hinderland told her she was proud of her. She just came home with 100% on her Arithmetic paper and she feels very proud." My waist is beautiful, fits like a glove. $5.34 for making. Brunett and Uncle Enoch left Thurs for home. I had a pitiful letter from Ella. She keeps hinting for money. Uncle Chas. fell over a wagon wheel." Papa says "Claire is getting stars and 100% right along."Sun.Oct. 9.After breakfast Dorothy Hood, Narola & I took a delightful walk of an hour to Sunset by Pine walk, tennis courts, bridge (why didn't I jump the gap as Dorothy did) Sunset, glen, chestnuts and pine walk by chapel. Dressed for church. Anson Phelps Stokes. Sec'y Yale preached a fine, clear, helpful sermon on "That Christ may be formed in you." Episcopal service very pretty. He said 1. it is possible because we are God's children. If we gather together the divine courage, the divine love, the divine humility which we find in separate1081910individuals we have a mosaic which gives us some idea of the Christ life. 2. The power resulting from having the Christ in us is a sense of freedom and responsibility. Free from fear of death. The truth shall make you free. What a responsibility rests on us as children of God. 3. Process. We must have a yearning for the Christ life. When Peary had decided that he wanted to discover the North pole more than any thing else in the world his battle was more than half won. When we have made up our minds to do anything then our battle is half won. We must have a knowledge of Christ's life. Cannot know him as he is unless we know him as he was. At Northfield Henry Drummond said in answer to a college student's question as to what three Bible courses he would recommend, The Life of Christ, the life of Christ and the life of Christ. Finally to attain our goal we must initate Christ's life as much as possible. Live up to his teachings ......Agnes & I walked around the lake, it is perfectly magnificent out today. Warm, ideal. The autunmal tints are very modest and soft but so soul satisfying and harmonious. It is grand1910 109to live today. Dinner. Changed my fine white dress for shirtwaist and skirt. Agnes wanted me to go walking. We went to 5 mi. post on Hackensack road. 2 1/4 hours. It was delightful. Found some apples. Helen Lockwood called. She is to tutor this year in English and Latin. Wake up Gretta. I went to chapel & Christian's. Dorothea Romer made a good speech on studying on Sunday. I thanked her for it. Paid for my tea table. Wrote to Lorane Rogers, Lois Yergin who is at Thomas Manual Training School, Detroit Mich. this year. and then wrote home. Did up Claire's little kid gloves which I carried off by mistake. Kissed them.Mon.Oct. 10.Rose at 7. Studied more on Latin. Went to Latin. Had to write Ode 38 & mark scansion. Miss Fiske did not give us a 10 min. written. Miss Stroebe handed back my test paper with "Ziemlich gut" written on the first page. Found a letter from Ida waiting - she thinks of selling Japenese pictures at Holyoke. I wrote a letter to Yamaguchi and a postal to Ida. Mrs. Kendride called me up. I got the Oxford book of English verse from Marjorie Hoard. Noon mail. Mrs. K. gave me some off campus notes to deliver for her. Physics Lab 5th & 6th. Got Sanborns Classical Atlas from Ethel Curley 402N. Rode my wheel1101910to deliver the 5 notices. Studied Latin. Pauline Allen came up for 15 min. & interrupted me. Chapel. Got Tribune address in Library. Spent three hours on Horace. Hope to know something tomorrow. Worked a little on Physics. Retired 11:45PM. Wore my Scotch mixture today. Tues.Oct. 11.Rose or rather studied in bed at 6AM German and Physics. Got laundry ready. Made bed as usual. Was very late to breakfast. Had to write Sapphic meter in Latin today. Knew it this time. I had to translate. Did fairly well. Hesitated a little. Problems handed back in Physics were correct & I had to put one on the board. Began "Gotz von Berlichingen" today. Rec'd. postal from Cecelia Poler who has begun her music course in New York City. Letter from Home on time including one from mama and one from Claire. Christine Uta has infantile paralysis. Mrs. Robbins is just alive. New door pad came for Saltfords. Also an ad for a sale of brass ware at Vose cottage Oct. 12-19. Began Asser's "Life of Alfred." Took noon mail. Paid hall dues $.95. Song practice. Arg. paper returned. Capitalization & puntuation critized. Finished Asser. Sent card of Library to Christine Utz. Subscribed to N.Y. Tribune for 2 mo. Went to class meeting 4:45. Reports of Soph. party con. & joke book con. Tables assigned today. I am again at Mrs. Curtis table1111910with Pauline Allen, Dorothy Hood, Florence Ackermann, Mildred Terry. Spent 1 1/2 hr. hunting up magazine references in indexes. Did some odds and ends. Retired 11:10PM.Wed.Oct. 12Rose at 6:15 AM to study German. On time for breakfast. Knew some specific things in Lit. I do have the weakest most inadequate vocabulary in German. It must be corrected at once. My English vocabulary will bear enriching too. Behold a golden opportunity. Worked on Arg. Took noon mail. Paid for my Morris chair $1.50. Miss Yost outlined our work in Arg so we can plan ahead. Agnes & I went to Sloshs and Cannon's. I made an appointment for 7th hr. tomorrow. Agnes & I studied on the lake afterwards. Then went to Senior Parlor song practice. Walked to Lab. with Alma. Agnes Wilson voluntarily came to me at song practice & looked over with me. Studied more on Latin (Prexy talked about making better use of our time, not having courage enough to put out an Engaged sign, difference between the way the older and younger girls plan their work, necessity for generous amount of sleep, enough excercise and fun. But we mustn't play when we ought to be working. Work hard while you work. The greatest joy you can have in college is to 1121910do your college work well. This world is so made that unless we do our duty we can not have a feeling of satisfaction. Put your emphasis on the important things. In his prayer he said it is the spirit that counts and so does faithfulness.) We are not to send flowers to 1911 for Senior Parlor. Helene Kingsley came up to find out Horace lesson & Miss Cushing came up for graph paper. I worked examples for Tues. over to see if I had them right. Made graph. Retired 11:45PM. Thurs.Oct. 13Rose soon after 6. Morning mail. Worked on Arg. Rec'd card from Yamaguchi. Noon mail. So late to noon song practice. Lab 5 & 6. Had Mrs. Gannon shampoo my hair 7th. Read in Anglo Saxon Chronicle before & after dinner. My first New York Tribune came today. Worked more on Arg. Wrote up my comments in PM. Retired 11:45PM.Fri.Oct. 14Rose a little early. Studied Phsics. Wrote a card home. Miss Wick did two interesting experiments this morning 1) with the jet of water and 2) with the nickel thing with spring & rod. Miss Fiske had me read again today. Morning mail. Rec'd home letter containing money order for $5. also letter from Bertha Loder. Worked on Arg. Seemed to have lost my grip on myself today. Couldn't write a clear concise1910 113accurate statement of the contents of an article without wasting several sheets of paper. Couldn't find out anything about my authorities. Oh my Arg. paper was horrible. I was ashamed of it and told Miss Yost so. Rode my wheel when going between halls with mail today. Yesterday when Maud saw me riding she said "Oh, how nice for you to ride a wheel." I don't like that patronizing tone. Noon mail. Report was on Portugal today. Lay down a few minutes, then dressed for Senior parlor in white sicilian and went to Lilias Wheeler's. We stood in line to meet the committee of 3. Then strolled about the parlor which is beautiful. The color scheme is Japenese pink. The paintings are few and rich 1. court of old church, 2. ocean scene. 3. golden autumnal trees in an irregular forest through which a delightful path passes. 4. mother's portrait. The desk set and tea service bear 1911's monogram. The parlor is simple but very harmonious and restful. Seniors sang to us and we to them then went into South transverse where ice cream & cake were served. I left at 5:45 and delivered 4 off campus notes. Paid Dorothy Hood the $13 borrowed of her to pay my Phil. dues. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi and a convenient1141910daily memorandum pad from A.V. Haight Co. Chapel. Changed my robes and delivered 3 more off campus notes with Narola Rivenburg for company. Visited with Agnes in her room. Wrote my diary. Agnes borrowed my bicycle this afternoon & rode almost to Poughkeepsie. I retired 10:15pm. Lilias, Helen Brewster and Caroline Hall each invited me to come often to Senior parlor. My name is on the Tribune now so I'll get it regularly.Sat.Oct. 15Rose at 7. Read Tribune for Thurs. from 8:30-9:30. Studied German till 10:30. Delivered AM mail and Miss Thallon complained of its being late. I ought to have taken it at 9:30. Studied German. Took noon mail on 3rd North Main and my own route. Told Miss Thallon I would see to it that the mail came earlier. Lunch. Figured up income from morning mail and noon mail each day. A.M.=$.0952 and noon =$.0476. Eliz. Baldwin of Main rented my wheel in AM. Two girls wanted it in afternoon but I used it myself. Rode down College Ave. when almost to Cherry St. My back tire was soft so I walked. Saw a man on Cherry St. and asked him about a pump. He walked with me to his house and used an auto pump but the tire leaks so he put some1910 115tire binding on for me. I rode downtown. This fellow knows Pauline Allen. Bought coat hangers, washcloths and a $.33 towel rack. Tire was soft when I got back to Luckey's so I took wheel to Bauer's to be fixed and walked home. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. going downtown 2:20-3:50PM Went to Main & got Physics Manual $1.25 and paid M. Hoard $1.27. Agnes Campbell came to talk over the mail. I went to the Maid's Club House tea. Bought fudge, coffee and sandwiches. Then it was dinner time. Chapel. Went to see Consumer's League Exhibit in Assembly Hall and there were but two lights. Finally the place was illumined and then a woman began to talk. I saw her watch 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and I had to go. Worked hard from 8:20-12:15 PM on English. Made out careful notes and wrote my theme on [therne] paper the first thing. Am ashamed to record that I worked after twelve o'clock. This day has been a big fizzle. I hate K. Gretta Ordway for she doesn't accomplish what she ought.Sun. Oct. 16Had fine raisin buns for breakfast. Vainly looked in bound Miscellary for article about the true students of a class not going to many things which the class as a whole attends. Wore1161910graduating dress to chapel. Pres. Richmond of Union preached a written sermon on "Be of good cheer I have overcome the world". Christ was stubbornly optimistic. Agnes Rowlands asked me over for dinner. Reread my six Home letters of this college year. Wrote home for 1 1/2 hrs. Started letter to Ida. Eliz. Toof came and we walked for 45 min. around Sunset. She is specializing in English. Doesn't want to get ideas quickly. Miss Ellery has changed her sense of proportion. Astonished Agnes R. by walking in the parlor after dinner and playing La Madonna and Titania on the piano. Donned pink dress & played on our own piano for 15 min. Dorothy Van Allen came in and turned a page for me. Had some candy in Pauline Allen's room. Went to music. oh it was wonderful. The moon shone so charmingly in the east window as we sat in the dark. Chapel. Prexy prayed that we "may not waste our time but make the most of the opportunities offered us here for our own good and the good of the world." I put on an ad for a mail girl for Tues. & Thurs. Christian's. Prexy spoke on Cheerfulness. It means hilarity. It is a duty. We can be happy and cheerful if we 1.think of others and stop being self centered. It will react upon us. To show friendliness is to be friendly. We 1910 117know the type of girl who is ready to lend a helping hand, always has a cheery word, doesn't yield to moroseness, doesn't let herself be discouraged, knows she will overcome. Finished Ida's letter. Wrote card to Ellen and Cecelia. Finished home letter. Retired about 11PM.Mon.Oct. 17Rose at 4:35AM. Studied till 6:05 then went back to bed will 7. Rec'd postal of Pittsford Fire Hall from Christine Utz, also a letter from Margaret Clarke's assistant. Took noon mail. Song practice. In Lab are using Jolly balance. A Junior in our Physics class asked me to help her with the problems. (Miss Harris). Studied for quiz. Went to chapel then to hear John R. Mott on Missions. He was just wonderful. I had never seen nor heard him before. His personality is magnetic. What power lies under his control. His voice is rich and powerful. He speaks calmly and with absolute conviction and certainly. His theme was the Student world in Japan, China and Russia. In part he said that Japan is the most brilliant nation and the most patriotic. Tens of thousands of students are in Tokio attending government schools and are exposed to all kinds of temptations the Chinese combine all those qualities which have made nations of the world famous. 118 1910 Thousands of professors in all subjects are needed to teach the Chinese millions. They are coming to America for education on scholarships from the Boxer fund paid by the U.S. But the students of St. Petersburg are the most interesting. 10,000 in one institution. These are graduate students. They came to hear Mr. Mott for 1 hour 1/2 at a time thru [through] an interpreter and came on the afternoon of his departure. But he had to leave them to grope after the light alone. There was no one to whom he could turn them over for guidance in their Christian belief. I sat spellbound. Wouldn't have missed it for a good deal. It was a rare opportunity. Studied Physics. Helped Dorothy Hood do prep in solid Geom. Did German. Retired 11:15PM Tues. Oct. 18 M. Rose at 5:10 AM and did Horace. We didn't get a quiz in Physics. Miss Stroebe said "We have been struggling all semester Miss Ordway with Goethe und Gotz. (unlant). Rec'd letter from Mrs. Robertson who is now in Nutley N.J. My dear home letter came. Claire wrote me too. She says she loves school. Read some for Arg. Noon mail. Song practice. Agnes R. and I went out on lake 6th & 7th and studied Miss Fiske passed and said to me "Are 1910 119you reading Geoffrey?" "Yes, I am" "You looked as though you were". Read some more 8th hour. Dressed for dinner. Had Agnes R. over. Chapel. Julia Whitney answered my ad for a mail girl. She will take it each AM except Saturday. Wed.Oct. 19Retired last night early. Was in bed at 10:01PM. Rose at 7. First good sleep in several nights. Studied English and German prose. Miss Fiske had us write 4 min. on that sermon she read us about Bartholemew didn't have to hand it in. I brought the N.Y.Times up from the newspaper room and put it on the "ARG" table. Read part of Roosevelt's Osawatomie speech. Took noon mail. Julia Whitney begins AM mail route today. Arg. came next and we had to write a sentence outline from our bibliographies & memories on the subject we chose. Mine was incomplete and a failure. Read the newspaper. Studied Arg. finished Osauwatomie speech. Read chap 1. "Fathers Mothers and Freshman" in books that Prexy spoke about. Spent evening doing Horace. Retired about 11PM. Thurs.Oct. 20Rose at 6. Studied Physics (gravity) and meters of Horace. She gave us three selections to scan. I made a botch of that. Handed in only two of 3 problems in Physics. Read in Layaman's Brut with Miss Inbush. Noon mail. Rec'd letter from120 1910Margaret Clarke. (P.M.C.) Lab. 5th & 6th. I spent a whole period trying to draw a picture of the Jolly balance. Had to stay half an hour overtime to get my experiment completely written up. Dorothy Hood took me out rowing. I signed up for basket ball. Handed in schedule at gym, specifying fancy dancing. Visited Albertina Pitkin in the Infirmary. Spent the evening working on Arg. in magazine room. Did two Physics problem. Retired after writing this shameful history at 10:48PM. My room ws swept today and for the first time thoroughly dusted by the maid. Mama's birthday.Fri.Oct. 21Physics was very interesting this AM. Miss Wilk did 2 experiments in class. 1. the inclined plane, 2. marked a prepared glass with pin on point of vibrating tuning fork. I enjoyed English too. Read for Arg. delivered noon mail. Rec'd home letter. First entertainment of the course "Jubilie Singers" came Mom. P.M. Oct. 17. Mama has worn her new dress and hat and even Mrs. Reynolds admired it. She saw John Sharpe at Synod & he wished to be remembered to me. In Arg. I had to become a Democrat. Read the rest of "Brut". Attended T.&M. debate on Resolved that intercolligate debating be established1910 121between Vassar and other women's colleges of equal standing. Walked downtown alone via College Ave. Took pump down to be fixed. Paid for having a plug put in my hind tire and rode my wheel home. After chapel I explored the Main magazine room and the Raymond Reading room. Dressed up as a man. Went to 417 and had refreshments. Spent a few minutes in Dorothy Hood's room & in Hull's room. Retired 10:15PMSat.Oct. 22At 8:30 attended Miss Monroe's lecture to the Argumentation sections in Assembly hall. Took A.M. mail at 9:30. Read newspaper studied Horace. Took noon mail. Started Horace when Agnes R. stopped for me & we spent an hour around Seaman's hunting clothes for Soph. party. I borrowed a coat of Mr. Seaman which I went back for at 5:15PM. Signed up for more Soph. Lit. books. Finished my Latin. No chapel. Danced the Virginia Reel. Dressed in man's suit & went to Sophomore party in Phil. hall. Passed Mr. J. Baldwin as I went in. The program was a circus in which figured, clowns, a monkey, wild man, snake charmer, fat woman, elephant, tall woman & dwarf. Then followed a beautiful scene on the 1221910stage 1. three swings the ropes of which were covered with roses, in each swing a girl in white and an adoring lover at her side, boquets of roses completed the picture. 2. Dutch dance. 4. Piece of chalk 3 5. Girl in Freshman English. 5. What she had hoped to be. 5. The English tutors. 7. Hobble skirt girls. 8. General chorus. Then 1913 sang and then 1914. Refreshments were passed by spotless waiters and consisted of kisses, Cracker Jack, ice cream cones and lemonade. Many of the 1913 costumes worn by the plain onlookers were very funny. Got home before 10. Studied Bielschousky's Life Goethe Will 12 P.M. retiring 12:20P.M. Joke book was fine. Awaited 1914 at dinner.Sun.Oct. 23Rose at 8. Got down in time for breakfast. Returned my coat to Mr. Seaman. Pauline Allen went with me. Wore Scilian to church. Rev. Vance of Newark, N.J. preached on "Duty". Duty merely asks Is it right? His illustrations were from Carlyle "Do the duty lying nearest at hand.", Duke of Wellington, 1. answer to a soldier who didn't want to go to Africa 2. tho his private life was scandalous & he had his shortcomings yet he did his duty, drummer boy who wrote to his1910 123mother that he must/would do his duty even if he died, a Dean who told his student's "Nobody is thinking about you, make yourselves comfortable", the monk who left the vision of christ in his cell and administered to the poor at the abbey gate, and some quotations from poetry. The gospel makes us see our highest duty and unless we are true and faithful to our highest duty we cannot know & fulfil our duty to our fellow men. Duty and boastfulness run in opposite directions. Doing one's duty involves forgetting self. The gospel combines duty and privilege in its promises. The first part of any Bible promise is a duty, the second a privilege the gospel not only shows us our duty but helps us to do it. It matters not how humble the place we will to do therein our duty is to merit the approval of our fellew men and the praise of God. I read in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." Mary Hubachek wanted to rent my wheel today. At first I said yes then I went to her and told her I'd let her take it any day but Sunday. I would not rent it on 1241910Sunday as a matter of principle. Read chapter on "Honor" in Prexy's recommended book. Went to 408 N. to Lousie Roblee's and Ruth Burn's Mission Study class on "Africa". Called on Georgia Stilson of whom Mrs. Robertson spoke. I undressed and went to bed for an hour. Didn't sleep but rested quietly. Wore Copenhagen to music. Went to chapel & Christian's. Prexy talked about faithfulness in small things being approved by God not because the things are little but because of the spirit in which we do them what the world needs today is people who can do anything well. We must guard against the danger of becoming so engrossed with the little things of life that although we do them well we lose our sense of proportion, of the real largeness of life. It is possible to do little things in a spirit of largeness. What powers and talents others possess is no matter what concerns us is what use am I making of the powers I have. There is a girl who could be a leader if she only would.Agnes R. spoke on the necessity of giving one's self with his gift. Dr. Hill said the 3 requirements for finding out what our duty is are first 1910 1) an intellectual weighing of the facts. 2. careful study of God's word. 3. prayer. We never should take a step in life without praying. Mrs. Tillinghast spoke about getting the proper view of life when we are young, then is the time to learn the relative importance of things. Katherine Forbes spoke about the wisdom of stopping to think now & then why we are so busy here, what our purpose is. Helen Zobrisky spoke about the admirable way in which Prexy's talk last Sun. PM fitted in with the sermon today. Duty of cheerfulness. Mr. Vance prayed today that we might be kept from the sin of despondency. Agnes told me I looked fine last night like a college professor. Maybe it was my immagination but I thought Prexy was looking at me several times during his talk tonight. Wrote home. Retired 10:30PM. I met Mrs. Kelsy last night. Mon. Oct. 24 Rose before 6. Read in the "Pearl". Enclosed a clipping from courier of Soph. party in my home letter. Miss Finke forgot our class so we left after 5 min. I studied Latin for tomorrow. We discussed Fragen on Gotz. Took noon mail and morning mail together as the AM mail was late and heavy. Enjoyed Lab. Finished Latin. Advert 1910 tized for mail girl having 2nd & 3rd vacant on Mon. Went to Lib. & worked on Arg. Did some German. Had grape fruit in Eliz. McShane's room. Retired about 11PM. "Let them prune" (Horace) Tues. Oct. 25 Rose at 6 AM. Finished German. Did some Physics. "Gu vil Fehler, Miss Ordway" Worked on Arg. again. Noon mail. My home letter came this AM containing money order for $5. Also a card from Yamaguchi. our speeches were not called for today. I now am a member of the bulletin board committee. Advertised for a Mail girl for all week 2nd & 3rd. Called a minute on Helen Brewster and Eliz. Hubble, Paid .50 to Kathryn Upson for "Phoenix" Bought a popcorn ball.05. Studied German in Reggy's room by her droplight. Rented my wheel to her 7th. Did Arg all evening. Read rest of German & gurg zu Bett 10:50PM. I bought my class pin today. Wed. Oct. 26 Carefully did German prose, finished "The Pearl" Went to Soph. Lit. We discussed the question whether the Pearl is primarily an elegy or an allegory. German was interesting. I was quite satisfied with my today's preparation for it. Worked on Arg. reading more in Republican misrule. Noon mail. Stump speeches were given in Arg. today. Irene's was the best. She gave 5 reasons for for being a Republican. 1. Platform 2. Adminis 1910 tration, 3. Mr. Stimson. 4. Mr. Roosevelt 5. Condemnation of Tamany Hall. I draw lots & our section has to be Democratic in the inter-section debate. Irene & I discussed the Rep. & Dem. sides 6th hr. I walked over to Main with her. Math & Goethe are her easiest courses. She takes Physics A, Shorter course Horace & Arg. She advised me not to tell that I am ignorant of basket ball when I go out. I worked 1 hr. 40 min on Horace. Prexy told us about the 25th anniversary exercises at Bryn Mawr. I studied another 1 hr. and 40 min. on Horace. Said goodnight to Pauline, Dorothy, Gladys and Margaret Cushing. Rented wheel to Peggy and lent it to Gladys Sutton this afternoon. Today has been an ideal fall day. Thurs. Oct. 27 Had to write some meter in Horace. I marked it but omitted to give the names of the lines. Read some in "Sir Gauain & the Green Knight". Rec'd letter from Water Color Gift Co. (Bertha McGonegal) containing bill for goods she is sending. Took noon mail. Miss Warner and I did experiment with inclined plane. Spent 7th & 8th on Arg. working in "Republican misrule". Worked after chapel until library closed on Arg. getting newspaper material. Worked out my subject in part staying up 1910 until 1:40 AM. Jerked and had argumentative contortions a good share of the night. I never have been worked up to such a pitch over anything before. Fri. Oct. 28 Got up and did some Physics. We had a quiz of 5 problems. I made a grand fizzle. Couldn't do the last because I hadn't studied it and got the first wrong by wrong formula. (so much for looking in your book at a formula after teacher has begun to write on the board). Discussed meter & form of "Pearl". After breakfast Ruth Robinson gave me some good hints for my debate. I finished outlining my debage 3rd & 4th and said it over several times. Took noon mail. Carefully recited my speech twice at noon. Was late to Arg. Rec'd home letter and card from Margaret Clarke. Rachel Whitcomb's speech on the affirmative was splendid. She had it written out and it went smoothly. I was too much concerned in the outcome of my own speech to take notes on hers. I held forth more smoothly than I feared I do. Forgot to say that electing Dix would check Roosevelt's power. Criticism - favorable. I gave my authorities. Adverse - 1. not enthusiastic enough. 2. didn't let my audience know in advance my outline. 3. Too flexible. 1910 4. Didn't meet other side. 5. Does Neg. accept main issue. 6. Didn't show relation of tariff to State govmt. 7. Should have given a summary in different words from those which I used in my outline at beginning. (I didn't outline at begin). 8. Neg. made tariff a main point in spite of fact that affirm. said it was a minor point. Both speakers showed evidence of fresh thinking. Agnes complimented me. Told me we both spoke too fast. I got an express package, my goods from Bertha $65.82 worth not counting my commission. Took my Physics problems which I worked for today and forgot to hand in over to Miss Wilk. Donned suit and left on wheel for town at 4:05. Rode via College Ave. Had pedals fixed. Got pump. Visited all the gas places in search of a tube. Went even to the Poughkeepsie gas co. A very nice tall young man waited on me. Finally I succeeded at Stockholm's. Am to have the metal end of my old tube cut off and soldered in my new tube. Left town at 5:40. In turning back into road from car track which was a few inches above the pavement my wheel slipped because I didn't turn square enough and I fell flat on the pavement with my arms outstretched. It was so 1910 sudden. A man rushed up to me to see if I was hurt but I wasn't & rode home in safety. Had Agnes Rowlands to dinner. In PM. I staid away from the Damsreuther Quartette concert. Sold 4 water color articles. Counted my stock. Read part of my German & retired 10:30 PM or nearer 11PM. Sat. Oct. 29 Worked hard today. Studied German all first hour. Took AM mail. Went to Miss Monroe at 10:30 in Assembly Hall. Just Rachel & I were there and she had us debate. Her criticism of me was 1. standing too still 2. Speaking too rapidly. 3. Incorrect breathing. 4. Saying too many words on a breath. 5. Hesitation, 6. Mispronunciation of "tariff", "character", last, during, because, duties, supervision. Studied German & took noon mail. Sophs. of Raymond met in 305 to discuss Soph. Halloween party. Spent 1/2 reading the paper. Worked on Horace for 2 hrs. Finished "Garwain & the Green Knight" read Brownings "As I ride, as I ride". Wore my pink dress to Helen Simpson's Halloween party in honor of her sister. Apples were hung from the gas fixtures, we bobbed for apples in the washbowl, had our fortunes told by 4 plates. I am to travel. Eliz Toaf read my hand & said I have capacity for a 1910 Rachel Whitcomb said today, "Your know so much and I know so little." Good imagination and good reasoning powers. My fortune line isn't developed. I ought to be a good student. On decorated cards we had to write a piece of advice intended for some one present. Refreshments were peanuts, cider, pumpkin pie and doughnuts. Left about 9:30 to watch the Junior & Freshment "spook dance" around 1912's tree. A spook called on me. Spent from 10-11:30 on Horace. Ruth Robinson told me then it was time to go to bed so I went. Sun. Oct. 30 At 9:45 went to Mrs. Hill's Bible class. Took a short walk. Right Rev._______ preached a dramatically rendered oration on Japan. We should be happy to get into the spirit of prophecy more happy to live in the time of the fulfillment of that prophecy and still more happy to be coworkers with God. His descriptions were very beautiful but did not belong to a sermon. Read some in Mission study book "Daybreak in the Dark Continent" Heard Alma Leslie sing several songs after dinner. Her voice is clear and full. I enjoyed it greatly. At 2:15 went to 408N. to Mission class. Louise Roble led. I am delighted with her. She had us draw a map. Showed 1910 us two splendid maps and talked enthusiastically and intelligently. I am quite taken with her. Wrote up my diary and did some little odds & ends. No chapel. Went to hear minister speak informally on Japan. His descriptions are certainly fine. He spoke about the American fleet to begin & close with. We do not have to teach the Japs. how to worship that they can teach us. But in our Christian religion each nation can satisfy it's national longing. China- a mediator- Japan-a captain. He told about their famous Shinto temple which is regularly rebuilt every 20 years. He gave us the story of the two foxes. We are to control the Japanese not by our warships but by Christian kindliness and gentleness. He told us how an American admiral had brought on board his flag ship the old fisherman who first took Commander Peary to shore. The U.S. band played the Japenese national hymn and the admiral honored the fisherman. I retired early at 9:35. Mon. Oct. 31 Slept fine. Took AM and M mails. Tried to subscribe to the Miscellany but found no one in the office. Studied Horace. Just before dinner Irene came in with a package for me. It contained 6 beautiful large yellow chrysanthemuns 1910 card which came with them merely said in print "A bit of autumn sunshine" who can be the sender? Attended Christian's meeting where it was voted to send $1000. to Japan making that our one foreign mission field. Studied Horace--Physics. Retired at 10:45. Prexy talked to us tonight about a compliment he heard for Vassar "the women who go out from here are efficient" Prexy said in short that he wants the women who go out from here to be not only efficient wherever they are placed but also to be efficient in scholarship. He wants us as teacher and professors not to be content with what most teachers and profs. are content but to keep on learning all the time. In college now he would have us create--further a spirit of "scholarliness". There must be no envy and jealousy of those who are ahead of us. We must have greater respect for scholarship. Tues. Nov. 1 I hope this month will see me actually accomplish things. My time so far at college this year has yielded me nothing. I have not gotten ahead but lived from day to day. My work is absolutely disgusting. It is totally unsatisfactory to me. I am not excelling and I am ashamed of it but it is a glaring truth. I rose at 1910 5:40 and did some good concentrated work on German. Mrs. K. called me up. I went and found that someone in Davison has complained because the AM mail was not delivered Oct. 24 till noon. Took noon mail. Section debate in Arg. Good but not as good as I expected. Affirm. Searle, Hagerman & Peeples (fine). Neg Barrett Pratt and Quackenbush. Put up notices on Hall bulletin boards for a girl having 2nd & 3rd vacant on Mon. to deliver mail. Read Chaucer's "The Parlement of Foules". Class meeting 8th. Prexy was unanimously elected honorary member. Helen Lathrop gave us some advice which the Seniors might have liked to know as Sophs. 1. Keep some of your enthusiasm stored up. 2. Don't criticize the powers that be including both college officials & student officials. 3. Folow precedent as far as possible. If you have occasion to break precedent follow it out completely. 4. Strive to excel as a class. Go beyond what 1911 attains. This was the most interesting class meeting we have had yet. I spent the entire evening on German and arrived nowhere. Mind as too dulled by sleepiness. Eliz. & Mima came in at different times. I received regular home 1910 letter today. Mama writes "oh I wish I could see you this afternoon. I miss you so much and Xmas seems a long way off yet." Claire wrote me this time. She was sick last Friday & had to stay out of school. I retired 10:20. Wed. Nov. 2 Spent 1st hour reading 10 pages in the wrong volume of "Dichlung and Wahrheit", We had in German a written test". I told Miss Stroebe what I had done and she said "my dear that is very foolish." I made a perfect failure of the questions on Werther. Went to Mrs. K. again. Did some Physics. Took M. Mail. Cheerpractice at 1:10. Discussion of yesterday's debate in Arg. Rec'd express package from home containing my black & white waist, spotted white one and my gingham in which mama has put a new yoke. 6 slices of bran bread were also sent. Gladys Sutton & I spent 6th translating Horace. I worked on it alone 7th. Attended Frederick Weld's concert or better recital 8th. Enjoyed it greatly. His voice is full & rich. Mrs. Curtis looked at me approvingly because I was on time to dinner. 1 meal out of 3 today. Spent 1/2 hr. in Library after chapel trying to find "Firth". Worked 2 hrs. 3/4 on Horace. Have reread now all the odes we have read so far. Wrote up this Chronicle of my follies and joys and daily life, retiring at 11:40. 1910 Thurs. Nov. 3 Finished Physics problems & copied them. Some of the Special topics were given in Horace. It is a rainy, gloomy day. Read "Second Nun's Tale" glanced at Tribune, took noon mail. Wrote letter home. Lab 5th & 6th. Qui Vine(?) debate 7th. It was conducted like a political mass meeting & was funny. Heywood & Robinson were the Republicans and ____________ & Williams the Democrats. All wore men's coats. The audience cheered & hissed. No chapel. I reread "The Parlement of Foules". Went to Christians we just sang because so few came. I invited Lilias Wheeler to our Soph. Halloween party. Spent a few minutes studying exhibtion of Roland statues. Read more Chaucer. Ate candy & peanuts in Narola's room. Wrote up the Roland exhibition for Miscellany. Reread Leonard Nun's Tale and retired 11:15 PM. Cold & disagreeable out. Fri. Nov. 4 Rec'd sorry letter from home telling about Uncle George, and Aunt Ella. Worked in Lab 3rd & 4th. Rainy. Had a nice visit with Miss Wike(?). Noon mail. Song practice. We had a cut in Arg. so I studied Mon's German. Went to gym to Pay DAy $.50 Christians, $.50 Japanese missions $2.00 Miscellany. Then spent a delightfull hour in Louise Roble's room.408N. I mended stockings.__________read aloud Kipling's "The Man Who Was." Louise mdade some splended tea of 1910 which I drank several cups. Raisin crackers and little marshmallow cakes were served. Maud, _______ and I were the only regular members there. Dined with Agnes R. I do not like that table one bit. From 6:40-8pm I fooled in Davison. Played games & made a bluff at dancing the Virginia reel. Read 1st article of a series of "Working Girls' Budgets" for Arg. in Lib. instead of going to Junior party rehersal. Finished German. Retired 11:15. Sat. Nov. 5 (criticism) Worked on Arg. topic. Miss Monroe had us debate informally. "Don't sound as if you were going to knocks them down" Did Horace. Noon mail. Song practice in J. Students meeting ---suggest that a dance be held Mar. 4 or Apr. 15 instead of Founder's. Bang--the meeting is adjourned. Agnes Campbell came over and I made out my bill for the mail. she bought 4 W.C. Read Firth in Lib. Cut out mark for tonight. Spent another hour on Horace. Read clip 3 in Drummond's the Heart of Africa". Chapel. Dressed in sheet, mask & pillow case. I was one of the screaming terrors in the "Chamber of Horrors" to which the Senior guests at our Soph Halloween were brought. 2nd place Trix's room--games 3.my room with Trix as fortune teller 4. Albertina's room with Gladys B., Babs and Kit Dunham 1910 Rec'd letter from Lorraine Rogers. Refresments were served in 419 and consisted of loly-pops, cider crullers and nuts. We sang in the downstairs parlors. Dancing. Bessie Rector was a black cat with a tail and Eliz. Ingersoll was a fine witch with a gray cardboard hat. I read the "Prioress's Tale" and the "Pearl". Sponged my blue suit which I so grimed with the dirt of Pokeepsie Main St. pavement & retired at 12:45pm. Lilia's Wheeler was my guest. Sun. Nov. 6 Ruth Robinson told me about Junior party and Louisa Myers invited us down to drink coffee from Mme. Mounier's individual percolators. (drawings) It was fine. I straightened my room. Dressed for church. Took car down & got there just as they began the Doxology. Wore my lace waist and new black hat that mama sacrificed to get for me. Looked nice. went, sat and came home alone. Mr. Swartz spoke on the Partnership of Jesus with man. Limited & unlimited partnerships in the business world. If we are to be Jesus partners we must put our all into the firm and sorrow and trouble as well as joy and glory will come to us. I met a Mrs. Matthews wife of one of the N.Y. State hospital physicians who cordially invited me to sit in her pew. She introduced me to some ladies who also were very cordial. One said 1910 "We would like to speak to the Vassar girls but they go out so quick" Walked home by College Ave. Lonely out. Mission class at 2:15. Called a minute on D. Hood who looks ill today. Started Home letter. Lay down from 5:20-6:35 and slept part of the time. Gladys B. got me some milk. I heard Miss Katharine B. Davis speak on "The International Prison Conference." She was instructive, humorous and interesting as before. I took 3 crullers from 419 on which to make a lunch. Finished Home letter and retired about 10:30. Mon. Nov. 7 Regular classes. Did Horace. noon mail. song practice. Lab hours in which I did not finish my experiment. Found a little envelope on my desk under pencil holder (ie. empty ink bottle) containing a card which reads "Fraulein Ordway ist zum mitglid des Deutschen Vereins erwahlt worden." Happy? Surprised? yes. class meeting 8th in which Miss Thallon was chosen faculty member. H. Adler had invited me to dinner. I was 10 min. late & she had gone down so I wouldn't go in late so came back to Raymond. Chapel. Studied Horace and Physics. Spent an hour on problem "where must a stick be placed under a log so that the load shall be equal for 3 men if one carries an end of the log. Retired after 11PM. 1910 chapel. Studied German. Brain is tired so I can't study fast. At 9:30 in 305 Norma Wright was elected Hall song leader. Retired 11:15 after spending about 30 min. more on German & writing my diary. Wed. Nov. 9 Watchman called me at 6 but I didn't rise till 7. Had cut in English. I spent 1st & 2nd on Arg. report. Didn't know much in German. Read chap. III in Foster. Noon mail. Dix was elected Gov. Reported on Working Girls' Budgets no. 1 from Oct. McClures. It was too long and everybody looked bored. It unused them. Adriana Tappan spoke nicely about it. Marie Pidgeon did too. "The fact is dear breth(...)" Walked a little way with Miss Yost. Looked at paper. Was called to Messenger Room to get a note. It was my bill for the mail. "Go to Mr. Polk". I did, as Vassar college, not Mrs. K is debtor, and rec'd $3. Did some Horace. Went to College Song practice for 1913 in "J" 8th. Ice cream with grape nuts in. College singing. I finished advanced Horace translation and did my Physics. Saw Peggy & Louise a min. in their room. Retired 11:25PM. Thurs. Nov. 10 Revised my Arg. report & went to Miss Yost with whom I had my first conference. She gave me an apple. Told me my bibliography showed careful, hard work. She said come to me when 1910 chapel. Studied German. Brain is tired so I can't study fast. At 9:30 in 305 Norma Wright was elected Hall song leader. Retired 11:15 after spending about 30 min. more on German & writing my diary. Wed. Nov. 9 Watchman called me at 6 but I didn't rise till 7. Had cut in English. I spent 1st & 2nd on Arg. report. Didn't know much in German. Read chap. III in Foster. Noon mail. Dix was elected Gov. Reported on Working Girls' Budgets no. 1 from Oct. McClures. It was too long and everybody looked bored. It unused them. Adriana Tappan spoke nicely about it. Marie Pidgeon did too. "The fact is dear breth(...)" Walked a little way with Miss Yost. Looked at paper. Was called to Messenger Room to get a note. It was my bill for the mail. "Go to Mr. Polk". I did, as Vassar college, not Mrs. K is debtor, and rec'd $3. Did some Horace. Went to College Song practice for 1913 in "J" 8th. Ice cream with grape nuts in. College singing. I finished advanced Horace translation and did my Physics. Saw Peggy & Louise a min. in their room. Retired 11:25PM. Thurs. Nov. 10 Revised my Arg. report & went to Miss Yost with whom I had my first conference. She gave me an apple. Told me my bibliography showed careful, hard work. She said come to me when 1910 ever you feel like talking over some point about your work. Noon mail. Rec'd card from mama stating that Annie Toor is dead. Song practice. Lab. Found a note from Miss Bordon asking me if I still wish to do shelf work. to see her this afternoon I went but she wasn't there. Dressed in sicilian for "Der Deutsche Verein" whose first Versainm--lurig(?) was held in Senior parlor 8th hour. We met the Pres. and the German faculty. All conversation in German. -------and lady fingers were served. Miss Hofer spoke on Dresden and two pointers she had known personally. This is the Dammereng stunde als man an seine Heimat deuht. I enjoyed it very much. One of my collge ambitions has been realized. I went to Christians to hear Louise Roblee's account of the "Edinburgh Missionary conference" Studied late. Fri. Nov. 11 Rec'd letter from Bertha Loder. Saw Miss Borden. Spent rest of 3rd & all of 4th in Lab. Walked home with Miss Wick. noon mail. Rec'd letter from that grand place "Home". Mama wrote it. Annie was buried at 2:30PM from the Centenary church on Thurs. Nov. 10, 1910. Mabel Case & Edna Steve are married. Money order for $5. was enclosed. Mrs. Toor asked after about you today in the midst of her sorrow & so did many others. 1910 speaking of the chrysanthemums mama says "someone loves my girl". I worked all of 6th & 7th in Lab but thank goodness my experiments are done. Miss Borden explained the shelf work to me and I put some books away in Bible, Ethics & Philosophy alcoves. Went to concert by "Euterpe" Glee Club. Retired 10:15pm. Sent card Home. Sat. Nov. 12 Went to Lib at 8 and began my labors as shelf assistant in the Greek & Latin section south wing, east gallery. Went to apparatus room & drew for 1st Hall play seats. Then took AM mail. Studied Horace from 10-11:45. Cashed money order. Paid Hazel Ware .$33. Bought Gospel Harmony Song practice. Noon mail. Pressed dickie then donned pink dress & went to "Arms & the Main" Sat in K.(?) Play was splendid. Worked in Lib. from 5:25-6:20. Had to put out the lights and lock up the Lib. I couldn't find the switch governing the lights in the central part so left them burning. Chapel. Returned Lib key. Studied English (Chaucer) and German. Retired at 11:45PM. Sun. Nov. 13 Woke Mimma up. Lib. at 9. Studied Bible class lesson. Class 9:45 Chapel. Rev. Bliss test "if ye know these things happy are ye if ye do them". Enjoyed his straight-forward earnest address every word of which 1910 was distinctly spoken. Walked to Seamen's with Agnes Dimer. Read Mission lesson. Mission class at 2:15. I was a missionary and Maud and ________were heathen. Called on M. Glessmer. Wrote in here. Started Home letter. Went at 5 to Freshman parlor where Dr. Bliss talked to us in a very fatherly, practical way about mission work and our duties as Christians in Vassar. Read after lunch in "Transition from school to college" finishing that section. Went to Dr. Bliss's talk in Assembly Hall on "Turkish Revolution". Enjoyed it very much. Finished Home letter and wrote a letter to Mrs. John Toor. Retired. Mon. Nov. 14 Started work in Library at 8AM. It took but a few minutes this morning. Ruth Robinson came in after 10PM and made me go to bed. "You dont have to know those German poems tomorrow and you can do that Horace in the morning. (?) went to bed like I should. Took noon mail. Lib. at 5 PM. Tues. Nov. 15 Rose early. Lib. Rec'd letter from papa. Uncle George Parsell died about 7 PM at Uncle Henry's Friday Nov. 11, 1910. The funeral was held Sunday Rev. Yergin read the Serysture and offered prayer and a male quartet sang Nearer my God to thee and "Jesus Loves of my soul." Papa spoke a few minutes. Burial in Owasco cemetery where papa officiated. Mama came home at midnight 1910 to conduct the thank offering service Sun. AM. Papa says "So for the last few days we have indeed been busy and have had no chance to be lonesome" Noon mail. Miss Yost allowed us to get a little glimpse of herself today in class. She seemed more like a person than a teacher. I had apparatus work with Miss Burns 6th hr. She made us work and I enjoyed it. Jumped string, horse, swing from ladder. Lib. Wed. Nov. 16 Lib. Rec'd letter from Claire written nicely in ink-her first one in ink to me. She enclosed a beautiful Persian jabout with which I am delighted. Mail. Discussed subjects for next debate, Prohibition and suffrage are in the lead: Ordered 1/2 doz. bran muffins from Mrs. Cary. )Prezy spoke Mon. PM about the danger of fire caused by letting the wind blow the gas." If your fathers haven't been able to in(?)lcate economy in you it is hopeless for me to try.") Lib 5 Studied as usual. Ruth Robinson again put me to bed soon after 10. I have some real enemies which I must overcome at once. They are slowness, lack of concentration, uninterestingness and unathactiveness coupled with a failure to see the essential point and think deeply and thoroughly to the bottom of a question. I am not doing my duty to papa, mama, claire or to 1910 Vassar college. I had fancy dancing at 7:45pm with Miss Ballentine. Wore white & my new jabout tonight. Thurs. Nov. 17 I spent just 4 hrs. on my today's Horace. Lib.8 Spent 3rd & 4th working on bibliography for Prohibition, Local option and High License. Noon mail. Barely got the first experiment for this week written up today. What is the matter with me? Miss Warner is up-to-date but I am not. Wore my copenhagen blue dress & called on Miss Haight. Good eats. Lib. English & Physics. Fri. Nov. 18 Lib. I knew something in English today because I had reread the story about the cock. class drill 4th Miss King. Mail. Rec'd letter from mama. She bought Claire a new cloak. In Auburn she wrought a transformation in Aunt Lilie's house. "We received your lovely letter and were so pleased that you had been selected as a member of the German Club. Just as it should be of course." I went to Main after Arg. Then wrote a letter to Claire (to her alone) and one to Aunt Jennie. Did some Horace. Lib. Papa enclosed a program of the Layman's Missionary Movement Convention. Had Florence Hopper to dinner and I enjoyed it exceeedingly. My tongue was loosened and I felt free to talk. Spent a few minutes after chapel in Raymond Reading Room reading Kipling's. Had a nice visit with Peggy in Bessie's Room this afternoon. 1910 "Just so" stories. heard Mr. Hamilton Holt managing editor for the Independent lecture on the Federation of the World's Splendid. He showed a number of fine slides at the end of the lecture. Sat. Nov. 19 Lib. at 8. Started Volbrecht's Macenas for my Latin topic. Mail at 9:30. Revised part of my shelves. Studied German. Am so tired. I feel just as if I were mentally asleep. Noon mail. Did some more German. Was in town from 2:30-4:30. Rode my wheel. Bought a bell for it & had the front tire fixed. Took my clock and watch down. Lib. Read some more shelves. did Horace. Sewed for an hour. Learned 8 more lines of German poetry. Retired 12PM. Gladys Sutton came up & asked about Horace. Sun. Nov. 20 Woke at 6 and tossed till 7:30. Lib at 9. Read Bible lesson Bible class 9:45. Dressed for chapel at which Rev. Slocum Pres. of Colorado College preached on ________________and underneath are the everlasting arms". We must lay our emphasis on the eternal rather than the external what is it in our life that forms the foundation. Read Mission class lesson & some in newspaper. Dinner. Finished the paper. Went to 408N but as just 2 of us came I sugested we postpone Mohanmedanism until later. Went to Lib and finished revising my books. Cut our newspaper clippings. Went to bed from 4:45 to 5:30 but didn't sleep. Supper. Music. 1910 chapel. Christians. Prexy spoke on the attitude of mind with which we view life. "Now the darkness is passing away." Agnes R. gave a fine talk based on an article "The Galilean Vagabond" in the Independent and a few sentences from Prexy's Baccalaureate sermon. I wrote up this diary. Ruth Robinson gave me some rarebit with tomatoes which Helene gave her and invited me in there to eat it. 10:55. Mon. Nov. 21 Slept fine & rose at 7. Was on time to meals. Lib. Miss Fiske spoke decidedly about Chaucer's not denouncing the evil he saw by trying to reform it. Rec'd letter from Water Color gift Co and a package containing more goods. (see bill). I counted them. Did Horace. Went to Infirmary leaving a note for Maud Kelsey as I couldn't see her. Noon mail. Lab 5th & 6th and 7th for me. I was working with that glass enclosed balance and had hard work making it balance. It isn't done yet. O'dear "the best laid plans etc." Studied more Horace. Lib. Dinner. 15 min. on Horace. Chapel. Two hours in the Library on Argumentation. 1 1/2 hrs. on German. 1/2 hr. preparing laundry. Retired 12pm. Tues. Nov. 22 Spent 4th hour in Lab. Miss Yost was not there but we had to stay & study. Gym 6th. I did the stunts very well. Stood on my head for first time (drawing). Spent 7th in Lab & finished. 1910 my notebook. Class meeting 8th. Miss Haight was chosen faculty member. Took noon mail. Library. My somersault efforts so affected my head that I couldn't study & as a result retired early. Heard from home. Mama says (Claire was so pleased with her letter. Mrs. Carpenter asked about me & mama told her I was doing finely. Howard Bacon is home having been temporarily blinded by a kick in football. Mr. Zormow hit I Hoplinds & broke a tear duct. Harold Todd has left school & starts in R.B.I. Mrs. Robbins is dead & Ella Bonhurst is married. Think of it so Pittsford Presbyterians attended Laymen Convention Sunday.) I spent two hours on my Horace for today. Wed. Nov. 23 Rose a little early. Miss Fiske discussed ballads & read us several. Rec'e home letter. (when I got to where you spoke about a box I just said I would get one ready & get it off tonight. Mama" led the great meeting Mon." It was grand 825 ladies sat down to luncheon. She enclosed a copy of Claire's first report card. It is fine.) Miss Yost thanked us for the flowers we sent her yesterday. I saw Dorothy Hood & Narola Rivenburg off. Helped Peggy R and Agnes Rowlands. Carried a suit case for Mary Bliss & took Sophia Le...s' books home for her. Found my name on the Express 1910 list & brought my box home. Wrote a card to Claire Woolston and a grateful card of acknowledgement home & mailed them at once. Ruth Robinson opened my box which contained pineapple and currant sh(...), jelly, salted peanuts, cheesed wafers, salad dressing, a can of salmon and a lovely fresh chocolate layer cake. My guests were --- Ruth Robinson '12 Marian Tallant Louisa Myers Gertrude Ryan M.H. helped me prepare Eliz. Mc Shane '13 Mary Hubacheck Mary Fisher Margaret glessner Louise Boynton Janet Golden Agnes Wright Mima Soule '14 Ann Ryan Before the party & right after dinner I played several pieces on the piano. Wished I knew if they really thot I did well or were laughing at me. After the guests had gone Ruth Robinson & Mima Soule & Mary Hubacheck & I staid & talked about religion, symbols, beliefs, Christ, "deserving", creeds, laws, Bible & other books as well revealing God's will until 12:45. Ruth & I did the most of the talking. Rec'd W.H. Companion Thurs. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving. Went to service. Pres Taft & Gov. White's proclamations were were read. Hymn, psalm, prayer, America & benedictions. Then 1910 list & brought my box home. Wrote a card to Claire Woolston and a grateful card of acknowledgement home & mailed them at once. Ruth Robinson opened my box which contained pineapple and currant sh(...), jelly, salted peanuts, cheesed wafers, salad dressing, a can of salmon and a lovely fresh chocolate layer cake. My guests were --- Ruth Robinson '12 Marian Tallant Louisa Myers Gertrude Ryan M.H. helped me prepare Eliz. Mc Shane '13 Mary Hubacheck Mary Fisher Margaret glessner Louise Boynton Janet Golden Agnes Wright Mima Soule '14 Ann Ryan Before the party & right after dinner I played several pieces on the piano. Wished I knew if they really thot I did well or were laughing at me. After the guests had gone Ruth Robinson & Mima Soule & Mary Hubacheck & I staid & talked about religion, symbols, beliefs, Christ, "deserving", creeds, laws, Bible & other books as well revealing God's will until 12:45. Ruth & I did the most of the talking. Rec'd W.H. Companion Thurs. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving. Went to service. Pres Taft & Gov. White's proclamations were were read. Hymn, psalm, prayer, America & benedictions. Then 1910 waited an hour for the mail. Carried 1 & 2 Lathrop for M. Terry beside my own. Got home at 11:45. Straightened my room thoroughly. Read 1 hr. on Vollbrecht. Eliz. Cramer called over a half hour then I dressed for dinner. wore copenhagen blue. Sat at Miss Taylor's table with Eliz. Cramer, M. Pidgeon, ______and ______ in full view of Prexy's table & facing J...nny. Discovered I have mistaken Miss Saunders for Miss Palmer. Menu-1. bouillon 2. fish scallop with mushrooms creamed in a paper dish served on a plate with three potato balls. 3. turkey, mashed & sweet potatoes, creamed onions, peas, gravy, rolls, olives, cranberry jelly, almonds 4. fruit salad with ball of cream cheese & a wafer. 5. mince & pumpkin pie 6. ice cream & fancy cakes. 7. fruit 8. nuts, raisins & coffee Prexy, Jimmy and Mrs. K. & Alpha Robbins gave toasts. Songs about turkey. St...ts. 1. Mrs. Tillinghast gave a reading of an Indian legend. 2. Lilias Wheeler gave several Dago brogue selections. 3. melodrama in three acts "The Old Mill". 4. Helen Locwood (.....)or Hobble Chorus. A Fashionable. 2. poor hobbles. oh--what a contrast. dancing. I virginia reeled & came home. Very pleasant Thanksgiving. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 1910 and Ideals" by Le Baron Russell Briggs. Went to chapel & Christians in Assembly hall. Eliz. Page asked me to sit with her. Prexy spoke on the Samaritan woman's "Come & see him who told me all things that ever I did" showing the 1) influence of our personal experience on others and 2) the necessity for personal experience. (Few days have influenced me as today has. 1. I liked Mira Luie very much at breakfast this AM. 2. Walked downtown & Christ Church service. 3. Tolstoi. 4. Tea in 413. 5.Finishing of that book. 6. Christians. 7.Agnes return.) I found Agnes writing on my door pad when I came home at 8:15. She was supperless & hungry and I fed her. Made some salad & gave her the best I had. She ate it with a relish as people usually do Ordway vituals. Finished home letter. Retired 10. Sat. PM Eliz Page described vividly the production of "Bluebird" which she saw Fri PM in New York. Mon. Nov. 28 Rose at 6:30. On time for breakfast. Lib. Miss Haight said "I hope you are going on with Horace next semester you are doing so nicely with it now" She seemed very much please to hear that I have finished Vollbrecht. Oh - she gave us 1910 and Ideals" by Le Baron Russell Briggs. Went to chapel & Christians in Assembly hall. Eliz. Page asked me to sit with her. Prexy spoke on the Samaritan woman's "Come & see him who told me all things that ever I did" showing the 1) influence of our personal experience on others and 2) the necessity for personal experience. (Few days have influenced me as today has. 1. I liked Mira Luie very much at breakfast this AM. 2. Walked downtown & Christ Church service. 3. Tolstoi. 4. Tea in 413. 5.Finishing of that book. 6. Christians. 7.Agnes return.) I found Agnes writing on my door pad when I came home at 8:15. She was supperless & hungry and I fed her. Made some salad & gave her the best I had. She ate it with a relish as people usually do Ordway vituals. Finished home letter. Retired 10. Sat. PM Eliz Page described vividly the production of "Bluebird" which she saw Fri PM in New York. Mon. Nov. 28 Rose at 6:30. On time for breakfast. Lib. Miss Haight said "I hope you are going on with Horace next semester you are doing so nicely with it now" She seemed very much please to hear that I have finished Vollbrecht. Oh - she gave us 1910 four passages to scan--I signed my name G.Ordway. I was ashamed to own. Rec'd letter from Ida. Miss Haefer was her instructor last year. Miss Haight read to us from the Rubjiat. Noon mail. Mass meeting of college in front of Rockefeller. Julia Lovejoy talked about noise in Library & making paths across the grass. Bicycles too were brought up. Rec'd invitation to Margaret Glessner's to tea Sat. 3-4 Experiment didn't check in Lab & tow of the three I finished last week are marked incomplete. Lib. Prexy announced in chapel tonight that the college has received a generous gift-a new dormitory from Mrs. Russell Sage to be called ___________in honor of her ______. Eliz. McShane gave me some fine fruit cake. We had a good apple pudding with mourange. Had planned Actually did 4th dr. & lunch. Entirely do German Read 351-3 D & W paper Finish Lab. exp. Unfin & incorrect 7th on Latin Left Lab at 4:15. Ate cake 8th on Latin & Lab. 15 min on Lat. Lib PM Arg. & Physics did Horace & German fix laundry and retire at 10 no laundry retired 11:55p What a disgraceful record! Tues. Nov. 29 Rec'd card from Clare Woolston and home letter & one from Claire which was written with two difficult pencisl. Mamo just packed all the vacant space with love for her girl. You can write Agnes Rowlands.. 1910 this morning (Nov. 27) I made a plea for $50. for the chapel at Aguadillia and only think of it I got $38.50 and the rest all in sight." Wed. Nov. 30 Worked 8:20-9:20. 11:20-12:20 1:45-5:30 on Argumentation on Latin. 7:20-8:40 pm, 10:15-10:30. and on Physics 8:45-10:15. Louise Roblie wrote me a note about the extra meeting of the Mission class 8th hour today when she talked on Mohammedarism. I didn't find it till too late. Thurs. Dec. 1 Woke up early & tossed. Argumentation 10:30-12:30 am, 4-5:30 6:20-6:50 7:30-9:30 10:12PM Fri Dec. 2 Woke at 2 AM. Got up & worked at Brief from 2 AM- 7:10AM. Gladys Bassett rose early too and came in about 5 AM. Worked on Brief 10:30-12:30AM and 1:20-1:35PM. Told Miss Yost I think it a poor Brief. Studied a little Physics. Rec'd Home letter. "Papa says don't bring home a lot of books." Miss Roach & Young Zormow got the Institute prizes. I am to be leader of the affirmative side in the section debate. After chapel Agnes, and I met with Ruth Tuttle in her room & discussed debate (...) Ruth did most of the talking with Agnes. We called on Marian Ives a few minutes. Retired about 10. 1910 Sat. Dec. 3 Card from Bertha Loder & ad from Bestor. Have taken the noon mail this week & took the AM today. Worked in Lib. 8:15-9:15. Mail 9:30-10:20. Read Chaucer's life 10:25-11:25. Reread Parlement of Foules 11:25-12:25. 1:45-3:30 Argumentation-history of P(...) 3:30-4. dressed. 4-4:30 attended at Home in 202N at which Margaret Glessner announced her engagement to John Brown. The decorations were pink & the refreshments were pink. It was a beautiful affair. On each paper dish which was head shaped & contained candy hearts sat a little white Cupid holding two little pink ribbons on the end of which were two tiny hearts with the names of the happy souls. 4:30-5:30 Eng. 5:30-6. sold W. C. Gift Co. goods 7:30-8:15 debate. 8:15-1:15 English paper on comparison of Chaucer and Piers Plowman. Sun. Dec. 4 Bible class. Went downtown on car to Pres. Church. Walked home with Sophia Lewis' roommate. Mission class. Mr. Fields of Alabama spoke on the work of the school for Negroes there. He is a pokey teacher but I enjoyed it. The slides were good and particularly cute were those of the little colored babies. Wrote home. Mon. Dec. Rose 6:30AM Retired 11:10. 1910 Tues. Dec. 6 Rose 6:30. Rec'd letter from Ellen Sergeant. Chain letter from Margaret Becker and Home letter. "We are just counting the days. Dear little girl she has her piece all learned for Christmas and is going to do it beautifully. Then my girl was leader of the debating team, that sounds good. Apparatus 7th. Sent 12:03 to Yamaguchi. Wed. Dec. 7 Woke at 5:30. Rose at 7 AM. Retired 10:25PM. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi. He has sent 21 small panels and 2 B & W home. Debated at 8:30 PM in Miss Yosts room. She came to me before I went and with her hand on my shoulder said "You had some good points." Thurs. Dec. 8 Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi containing receipt for all the money I have sent him. $105.86. Went to fancy dancing 8th hr. Woke up & lay awake for hours. Retired 11:45. Fri. Dec. 9 Rec'd home letter containing money order for $7.00. Papa wrote me a red letter epistle. Didn't sleep last night. Rose at 6:15 AM. Retired 10:30PM. "I have just filled the fountain pen that my little girl won for me in Sodus when she corresponded for a paper. Now do not bring all Vassar College Library home with you. My sheet is full and I must stop. So here I go flipperly flop" much love Papa. 1910 Borrowed Dr. Hill's Encyclopedia to read about Stanley. Had Louisa Myers to dinner. Went to Mission class, our last one on Africa. Stopped in to see Ethel Curley & Margaret D. Ate an apple in D. Hood's room. Eliz Dodge called on me. She looked very nice in a brown suit. Margeri Davenport came. Figured up my accounts. Christmas music at 8 PM. Very nice. Had some sugercane. Wrote diary. Wrote home. Retired. Mon. Dec. 12 Got up early and did Horace. Regular work. Lab 7th hour inter-section debate in Room ___. Affirm. Prudden Lossen and McKee. Negative. Heywood, Pidgeon and King. Question "In solving the liquor problem Prohibition is a wiser method than High License." A splendid debate. Prudden, Lossen, McKee & Heywood were particularly good. 8th hr. Miss Beckwith lectured on Mystery plays. I went over to Faculty parlor to attend the 2nd Deutche Verein meeting. a Wechnachstabend Fest. Everyone had gone as it began at 4:30. But Miss Stroebe, Mierendorf and Whitney were there so I went in and Miss M. gave me some punch and cakes and a little book so I 1910 did have some of the celebration. Tues. Dec. 13 Rose early and studied Experiments on which we had a quiz. I was the only one who did not answer the third question. I wrote right along and got just to it. had a cut in Arg. Rec'd Home letter - the last of 1910 and also one from Aunt Jennie who writes "Please don't bother about your Aunt Jennie. I know your circumstances, and your struggle, and would really appreciate a Christmas letter more than all else. Wed. Dec. 14 Puttered on Arg. 1st & 4th. Miss Stroebe sprung a written on us in German. Write from memory the gist of the last exercise in German and also one question about Goethe's Freundschaft mit Schiller. Had my Arg. criticism all written but not copied before 4th hour. Went without lunch. Handed it in after class during 6th hour. Asked Helen Green to get my watch pin for me downtown. Helen Simpson and Fred Dutehes came over & purchased some W.C. Goods. I walked home with them and saw their grocery store, dolls clothes etc. had some cakes. Thurs. Dec. 15 Packed trunk and sent it off. Several came in for my fancy goods. I finished up my experiement in Lab. Got $1.54 from Library. Bought Soph Lit books. Riding my wheel on the errands. Mrs. K. led chapel tonight. Prexy led last night & talked about the disturbance (among the chefs) being made known to the majority of the girls largely through the 1910 newspapers. Studied in Ruth Robinson's room. reading "Ralph Royster Doyster." Miscellany out. Fri. Dec. 16 Rose at 6. Took room to pieces. i.e. what I didn't last night. Packed suit case. Went to Physics and English. Took AM mail. Found a package done up in white paper & red ribbon lying on my suit case. Bade Agnes goodbye. Had just time to get my car and left Poughkeepsie at 12:20 for "home". Had a fine trip. Eliz Hubbel, _____Ruth Garretsee, D. Hood, Alma & others took that train. Arrived in Rochester about 30 min. late Papa & Claire met me and I was delighted to see them. We walked to the R & E. station where Eliz. (?)_____ bought apples, (one of which she (E) offered to papa and me after she had taken a bite out of it.) and chocolate. Arrived home at 9 PM. Mama had a grand hot oyster stew waiting. The Main street looks very different now with Wm Agates house and (..lt) house & Hutchinson's warehouse & Mattie Wadhams house gone. It is fine to be home again. Claire hasn't changed. Her tongue runs fast. Sat. Dec. 17 Claire and I went to city and found Santa Claus in Duffy's. Visited all the toylands. She said "Sister, is there really a Santa Claus? His beard looked false". Papa brought up my truck 1910 from the station on Claire's sled and I unpacked. Mrs. Woolston and Willie were first people I saw from Pittsford. Met them in Rochester. Unpacked my trunk in afternoon and mama unburdened her heart to me about Uncle George's death and her care of him. Just what was her duty? Aunt Ella is in trouble too. Made choc candy. Sun Dec. 18. Papa preached fine sermon from Galations 5. 25. I was in his class. Glad indeed to hear papa preach again. Played for family & read to Claire. Had popcorn & milk for supper. Attended evening service. Matt IV 12. Mon. Dec. 19 I did my shopping today. Rec'd postal from Yamaguchi. Mailed letters to Eda Haischer, Ellen, & Ida. ordered 2 black & white pictures. Tues. Dec. 20 Mama went to city and I kept house. Ironed. Aunt Jemie sent us each $1 for Christmas. Mama & papa went to rehearsal in PM. Miss Brainard came this afternoon. First cutter ride with papa to Todds. Wed. Dec. 21. I hunted up things for the Salvation Army. Visited Claire in Miss Hinderland's room. She is in the second grade & told the story of Cindrella before the grade. Others told "The Little Red Hen", "The Three Bears", "Woochausen", "The Three Pigs". I saw them in Resting period, writing number work, story telling and spelling. Went upstairs and saw Mr. Zormow new Lab. Found that 1910 from the station on Claire's sled and I unpacked. Mrs. Woolston and Willie were first people I saw from Pittsford. Met them in Rochester. Unpacked my trunk in afternoon and mama unburdened her heart to me about Uncle George's death and her care of him. Just what was her duty? Aunt Ella is in trouble too. Made choc candy. Sun Dec. 18. Papa preached fine sermon from Galations 5. 25. I was in his class. Glad indeed to hear papa preach again. Played for family & read to Claire. Had popcorn & milk for supper. Attended evening service. Matt IV 12. Mon. Dec. 19 I did my shopping today. Rec'd postal from Yamaguchi. Mailed letters to Eda Haischer, Ellen, & Ida. ordered 2 black & white pictures. Tues. Dec. 20 Mama went to city and I kept house. Ironed. Aunt Jemie sent us each $1 for Christmas. Mama & papa went to rehearsal in PM. Miss Brainard came this afternoon. First cutter ride with papa to Todds. Wed. Dec. 21. I hunted up things for the Salvation Army. Visited Claire in Miss Hinderland's room. She is in the second grade & told the story of Cindrella before the grade. Others told "The Little Red Hen", "The Three Bears", "Woochausen", "The Three Pigs". I saw them in Resting period, writing number work, story telling and spelling. Went upstairs and saw Mr. Zormow new Lab. Found that 1910 Yamaguchi had sent me 4 small b & w & 12 Large beautiful b & w. He enclosed a handsome picture on velvet paper for my Christmas. Also a pretty poinsetta postal. He wtote me a letter too. Claire & I delivered Mrs. Herzberger's and sold two to Ada Barnard after stopping at school to see the teachers. Sold one to a teacher at Ida Crumps. Attended prayermeeting & played the organ. I helped papa get the piano in auditorium & see if it was tune with organ. Card from Eda Haischer. Thurs. Dec. 22. Mailed Miss Willis' pictures to her. Went to Colgan's & Smiths at noon in vain with panels. Claire, Marion Colgan & I went driving in afternoon Mo(...), Clover & East Ave. Cold. I enjoyed it & she seemed to. Stopped at Strowgers & talked a minute with Jessie's father. Mama as a member of Mr. Todd's class was over to the church winding griens & had her supper over there. Pap came home & ate with us. Card from Helen Scobey. Claire rec'd a pencil and orange from Christmas tree which Miss Hinderland had for them. Fri Dec. 23 I cleaned the pantry. Salvation Army wagon called for our things. I went to city at 2 PM & carried box from trolley freight office to stations. Bought some paper & ink for papa & did a few errands. Rec'd letter from Miss Willis con- 1910 taining money for her pictures. Rec'd a sweet letter from Mrs. John Toor containing a $1 bill for both Claire and me. The box held our turkey ordered from Richard Toor and a nice chicken, a gift from Mrs. John. card from Aunt Mamie & packages from Marian H. and Ida. Claire rec'd a buttercup spoon from Seward. It was registered and she signed for it all alone in her own handwriting. Pretty good for a 6 year old. Mama sent off gifts to the Parsells. Papa & mama met me at the station with cutter. Claire & I attended Methodist exercises. Martha Roe has a fine soprano voice. Saw Santa on our way home. Sat. Dec. 24 Helped papa print programs. Worked. Sent off my presents. Papa drove me to Mrs. White's who took a picture then I rode with him to Halpins. Went to our SS exercises in PM. Claire spoke splendidly "Merry Christmas" beginning "Tis the night before Christmas and safe in their bed, the children are sleeping and dreaming. Outdoors all is quiet, the moon overhead & bright stars are twinkling & gleaming. Elmer Welch's three children sang beautifully. Papa rec'd a box of candy, mama a book, I a towel with embroidered O. and Claire a work basket or handkerchief box containing a handkerchief. I helped Claire hang her stocking & did what 1910 Christmas 1910 Papa Aunt Jennie Dec. 20 card Camerons " 22 chicken Mrs. J. Toor " 23 box candy 20th Cent. class " 24 Apron Christmas muffler " "The Perfect Tribute" " necktie " card Mr.& Nrs. Shaw " Mama $1 Aunt Jennie Dec. 20 handkerchief Miss Brainard Dec. 22 card Camerons " 22 handkerchief Eva Corterille " 22 _____ Aunt Marmie " 23 2 doilies Auburn " 24 paper Wadhams & Wiltsie " 24 grapes Mary Thorme " 24 book Mrs. Ryenolds " 24 2 collars $.25 Xmas perfume pincushion & picture Claire card Mr & Mrs. Shaw " Miss Tappan card Aunt Ella 1910 Claire $1 Aunt Jennie Dec. 20 pencil & oraNge Miss Hinderland 22 card Aunt Marnie 23 $1 Mrs. Toor 23 Spoon Seward Hendricks 23 dolls set Auburn 24 ribbon " box paper " candy church " handk. & handkf box Needle Book Mrs. Barker " card Bertha Loder " " Baldwins " doll (big) Santa cat "King Arthur" (Children's) "Tanglewood Tales" "A dog of Flanders" Alice in Wonderland Miss Brainard Drawing book Santa drum of candy Mrs. Willsie sweet grass box .10 orange Rands card Dorothy Todd shells Aunt Jennie Dec. 27 doll cab robe Miss Gaskin 1910 I could to fill them. Sun. Dec. 25 After prayers we looked in the parlor & found that Santa had been here. Claire was delighted with her doll and we all were happy. Went to church. Chorus "Arise Shine" Mama was in the choir so Claire and I were alone. Claire & I stopped at Miss Hilhnise's & Mrs. Myron Smith's. I gave a puzzle to Franklin and a book "Tanglewood Tales" to Christine. Attended Christmas cantata in PM at our church. 25 voices. It was perfect and I gladly will put Mr. Gow and papa side by side as successful chorus directors. Claire knows much of the cantata by heart and she had hard work not to sing out. Marion Loughborough, Beatrice Ginn, Mr. Foster, Mama, Dr. Doane sang beautifully. It was a grand service. After service we had a birthday cake with 7 candles for Claire who today completes another year of life. Uncle Enoch Ordway as 77 today. This has been a lovely Christmas. We had chicken & biscuits and pumpkin pie for dinner. Mon. Dec. 26 We had a holiday. Mama fixed the turk to a perfect model. He was roasted to golden perfections. We had a grand dinner, oysters (raw) etc. etc. Read some of "Malory". Claire had a birthday party for Elizabeth her new doll. One candle in a patty cake. 1910 Tues. Dec. 27 Cleaned cellarway. Sewed on buttons etc. Mended old gloves & a pair of papa's for driving. Uncle Henry walked in for dinner. I went down to car with him & sent in by Miss Martin for 1 yd. plaid gingham so mama can work on Claire's new dress. Claire & I took Ollie Smith out for a sleigh ride. Went to Wm Woolston's & invited Clare Lew and Clarence over for Thurs. PM. Wed. Dec. 28 I played for Mattie & Beatrice while they then practiced a duet. Went to prayermeeting & played the piano. Papa spoke splendidly. Claire attended Episcopal exercises at Parish house. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Paine saying that McClure's had failed to appear. Thurs. Dec. 29 I finished an underwaist which was all done but finishing. Mama had a fine supper. Clarence, Clare & Lew Came at 5:30 and went at 10:40PM. Had a fine time. They enjoyed it & I know I did. I never enjoyed playing the piano more. Had a nice visit with Clare. Fri. Dec. 30 We overslept. Had dishes from last night to do. Auntie Burholtz called. Conversed long at supper. Down nearly to zero. Very cold. 1910 sewed. Called on Una Hutchinson and Mrs. Loder and Bertha whose presents I saw. Retired early. Sat. Dec. 31 Rose in good season. Cleaned the lamps. Worked the vacum cleaner for an hour. Took car to city at 12. Returned at 3. Got shoes for Claire's doll and returned & changed my slippers as they are too small. Sewed a little. Called on Mrs. J.J.Birdsall who seemed glad to see me. Also on Mrs. Barker. Mrs. Parsons & Lew were in there. Gave Claire her bath. Retired about 11 after mending my stockings. Rec'd card of thanks from Marian H. and a nice letter from Ida. 1911 Sun. Jan. 1 Went to church. Good sermon on ___________. Papa used Orpheus and Ulysses as one illustration. Sunday school. Mattie and Beatrice sang a very pretty duet. Had nuts, candy and oranges for dessert. Wrote up my diary for last two weeks in afternoon. Had popcorn for lunch. Evening service. Quite good attendance. Played some music. Had a confidential chat with papa & mama. He gave me a good hint about dividing my work up. Miss Brainard's aunts called. Mon. Jan. 2 Got money. Sewed. Packed trunk. Ironed. Attended first meeting of week of prayer. Good meeting. I quoted that poem "There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave". James Stuart spoke about a little boy holding his father's hand while looking in the Christmas windows. Mr. Little, mama & I prayed. Mr. L Mr. Ford & Miss Cole spoke. Packed suit case. Retired 11. Mama hugged me tight. Tues. Jan. 3 Rose at 6. Finished suitcase. Had breakfast & left for 8 o'clock car after holding both mama and Claire very close. Waved to them as I neared the market. Papa went on ahead. We walked over to the N.Y.C. station. Train left 8:58. Kissed papa good bye and waved to him. Sat with a man to Utica 1911 a woman who recommended me to read "Crittenden" and "The Web of Time" from Utica to Schnectady and a portly man the rest of the way. He conversed with me. Arrived in Po'keepsie 4:25. Wrote card to mama. Took H. L. car. Got key and in an hour quite straightened my room. Was on time to dinner. Looked at West Point 1910 book in Eliz. McShane's room. Finished unpacking. Wrote cards to Aunt Mamie, M. Hendricks, Ellen S, Marian Case, and cousin Dick and short notes to Mrs. John Toor and Ida. Helen Knapp was on the train & talked to me. She said "I suppose you are taking all the honors at college." Oh not I replied. Bed 10:10pm Wed. Jan. 4 Read some poems from Wilhelm Muster in German. Took morning and noon mail. Arg. was very nice. Each had a slip of paper on which was written a subject which we had 10 min to prepare a 3 min. talk on. Mine was Elections for second semester but I didn't have to give it. Walked with Agnes Wright & Janet Golden down road to county fair grounds turning across (a drawing)Fair...Bungalow on College Ave. Read in Gorbiduc. Mapped out my English reading to Jan. 18. Went to chapel. So good to see Prexy again. Only 5 at fancy dancing. I was 1911 happily surprised to receive 3 letters, one from Marian Case, one from Ellen S. and one from papa. Trunk came over tonight and I unpacked. Bed. 10:05. Thurs. Jan. 5 Miss Haight lectured on Maecenas. Finished Gorbidue. Noon mail. Lab in which I did my experiement in the required time. Finished reading for Latin topic. Did Physics. Margaret Cushing came up to see about the problems & showed me a formula for the 3rd. Mirina came in & asked Ruth Robinson & had some cake. & crackers. Rec'd letter from Wilhelmina. Bed 10:40 PM. Fri. Jan. 6 Had oral recitation in Physics. Miss Fiske went for us about attention & good behavior in lectures and reverencing what we don't under stand. She had us write for 5 min. Had a very short interview with Miss Haight about my Latin topic. Class drill 4th. Noon mail. Miss Wick carried one of my packages for me. Enjoyed Arg. because I had had to make out questions for an hours written on it so knew it. Spent all the afternoon reading Utopia. Rec'd letter from papa. "I wore the new tie a nice girl gave me for Christmas and mama said I looked fine. I hope you will get things started in a harmonious way & that everything will work good." Found a little envelope on my desk. 1911 Bed 10:20. That's a flunk note. I opened it & found "Miss Frances G. Wick at home Sunday afternoon Jan 8" from four to six. Davison house no 203." Had Agnes to dinner. Saw .. Tried to .. Mrs. K. about some girls to take the mail. Attended concert by Mr. George Harris Jr. Tenor from New York He is son of Pres Harris of Amherst and gave us gratis this splendid concert. I went with Agnes. Sat. Jan. 7 Did see Mrs. K. today. Worked all morning after taking AM mail on Latin topic outline. Wrote card home. noon mail. Finished copying the outline & put my opinion at the end. Read Utopia to the end from 3-5. Then asked H. Lockwood's opinion of Arg. second semester. "By all means take it". She spoke of graduate work and the worth of a Vassar (...)M degree. Handed in my schedule for continuation of present courses. Studied German till 9:30. Washed my hair. Did Horace 10-12 pm Bed 12:10pm Sun. Jan 8 Bible class, took notes from Dr. Hill's notes. Chapel. L. Mason Clark preached from Matt 26.9. Reverence. I looked at Miss Fiske when he spoke about having reverence for what we do not understand. Social work among men must be done for God. We must take time to worship. If we aid people only by soup and tea & give them nothing higher leaving them practically where we found them. 1911 alma Leslie sang after dinner. "grato" fire in parlor" our work is a failure. We seek to find the causes of mysteries by scientific investigation. Stopped at infirmary to see Gladys Bassett and Albertina. P(..)tlsin but couldn't Started home letter. Dinner. Wrote some more also in diary. Called on Miss Helen Maxfield from Naples (lives opposite Norris) then on Marie Gold. Went after a delightful call on Helen to Marie's to see about her taking mail. Then at 4:45 went to Miss Wick's tea and had a splendid time. She is a dear. Regular stories were told. It was most informal. At 7 in Assembly Hall heard Mr. Cloud a Yale graduate on conditions among the Indians. 1. Columbus 2. Pilgrims fell on their knees, then on the Indians. 3. Rations 4. Government schools. He spoke about education and Christianity, Mrs. Johnson his teacher (birds, pledges) Great Spirit. Indians are taught that Great Spirit sent one after the other to them to teach them four (...) 1. Courage. 2. Philosophy of life. 3. Good cheer 4. Religion. Each part of the Indians dress has some religious significance. Uncle taught him to worship spirit of the Missouri river. A missionary brought before him the personality of Jesus War party - glad he didn't win. Fixed up 1911 record of mail delivery. Finished home letter. Bed 10:20pm Mon. Jan. 9 Handed in Latin topic outline. Miss Haight asked me two minor questions. Miss Fiske was delightfully interesting today. Began "Tasso" today. Received letter from Una. Started Ger. for Tues. Noon mail. Waited till 1:50 at Dr.'s office & had to send my lotion bottle in. Was late to Lab. a disgraceful performance. Did experiement with concave mirror by the light of a candle. Finished German. Read 8 pages of Spencer's Faerie Queen. Chapel. Did Horace all evening. Fixed laundry. Retired 10:40PM Lucy Alexander called about mail. (...) Clark's daughter stopped me this noon said that her father when at Wolcott knew papa. Tues. Jan. 10 have awakened every morning except Wed. Jan. 4 before 6 and lain awake till 7. It's got to stop. Outline handed back with "Excellent work" written on first page in red ink. Refraction was experimently shown in Physics by clear and green water. Did Arg. Rec'd home letter mama wrote me, so did Claire, appending a poem on Jack Frost. A clipping about sleep was enclosed also. Didn't read my nice letter till I had taken noon mail. Miss Yost had us write answers to each other's questions today. I had Hilda Pratt's. Walked around lake with Ruth Robinson. Saw ice cut for first time. Girls skating. Read German. Heard Prof. Fletcher of Columbia on "The 1911 Four Hymns of Spenser. and their Ancestry". Chapel. Finished German. Ruth Robinson invited me to have a cup of tea. I did & staid a half hour. Bed 10:45. Wed. Jan 11 Woke about 5 but slept an hour before 7. Did Arg. Spenser. Had cut in Eng. went to class in German. Started Horace. Noon mail. Had to answer our own questions in Arg. Today. Agnes prevailed upon me to walk downtown & back I did from 3-4:45 PM Had Marion Ives to dinner. Finished Horace. Marjorie Harris came in to do Physics problems. I did my Physics. Margaret Cushing came up a minute. I read in Todd's "Student's Manual" which is a great book. Bed 11 PM. Thurs. Jan. 12 Was well prepared in Latin & then wasn't called on to translate. Miss Wick praised my Phsics class notebook and said she wished some of the others had kept theirs as well. She like my correcting the problems and drawing diagrams of the apparatus used by her in illustrating the lectures. Wrote 6 pages home at noon. Lab. Allie Burroughs asked me to carry night mail in Raymond & Davison I did. Went to Christians in evening. "Abbie" Leach led. Subject "rejoice" I quoted that poem "There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave. There 1911 are souls that are pure and true, then give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you," etc. ________spoke about a remark I made one day when she had been talking to ___________. I said Well I am surprised. Retired 10 PM Fri. Jan. 13 Miss Fiske discussed the practical problems of today which more treats in Utopia. Rec'd nice home letter, one from mama and one from Claire containing slippings about Wm. H. Sherwood's death on Jan. 7, 1911 and about Samuel A. Devan a student at Rochester Theological Seminary who will go to Oxford as Rhodes scholar from New Jersey. "No dear I do not accomplish all I plan but I do just as much of it as I possibly can." Rec'd a very interesting letter from Cecelia at noon. Had an informal joint discussion on proposed rule of faculty that no team member shall have conditions. Worked on Latin topic. Attended Mr. C. Rams Kennedy's lecture in pm. He read from the Bible & it was very impressive but I do not like to have Christ's part acted out as a drama. It seems sacreligious. Bed. 10:40. Sat. Jan. 14 Got some pills from Dr. Spent rest of morning on Latin topic which I finished. 1911 two hours after lunch. Took noon mail. Did German for Mon. Went to Student's and Athletics meetings in PM. Officers for Soph. and Junior Dance Com. elected & members of Founder's Day com. nominated. Retired 11. Rec'd letter from Margaret Clark. Sun. Jan. 15 Eliz. McShane asked me to take her S.S. class downtown but I secured Gladys Hull as a substitute because of my cold. Bible class. Mrs. Hill gave us each a copy of Dr. Hill's "A guide to the Lives of Christ for English Readers" and said that Dr. H. writes very concisely. The highest compliment you can pay an author is to read his book. When in college he used to write the funny papers and his classmates thought he ought to be a writer. Hugh Black preached from Psalm 119. 59. Where are you coming out if you continue as you now are going Do not read so much but think. Consider your ways. It was a powerful address. Called on Peggy at infirmary. Read "Duty of Imitator" by Brander Matthews in Outlook of Jan. 14. Slept an hour lunch. Music. Chapel. Christians, Prexy spoke on Christ's attitude toward the "least" Christ identified himself with his followetrs. The test of our Christianity is our attitude. 1911 toward the least. Retired about 10:30 after I wrote home. Mon. Jan. 16 Went to H.M. White's at Wilcox's right after breakfast. Studied Utopia. Cut in Latin. conference with Miss Yost at 1:30 "Lack of Clearness". Did German & Physics. 8th hour went to Miss Haights lecture on "Nature in Greek and Roman poetry." Chapel. Studied in Agnes's room in PM. Retired 11 PM Tues. Jan. 17 Translated very poorly in Latin. Had to set up apparatus to determine the position of the principal focus of a double convex lens. Finished Tasso. Read some in Erskins defense of Gordon. Had to tell what kind of argument was used in IPon proving that the cause of Jacobinism is the giving of 3 names to people. Also tell method and fallacy. I wrote about a page of theme paper while Irene Beir wtote 2 pages of large math paper. Did some German. Rec'd home letter which said that my letter had a good healthy ring and sounds as though I were doing things. Keep right on. Papa has been ill & couldn't attend annual meeting because of a hard cold. Claire got her Bible Sunday for being present every Sunday during 1910. 1911 Deliberately read for 1/2 hr. in Student's Manual. She again wrote me a little letter. Went to class meeting. Officers for 2nd semester were reduced to 2. Had apparatus work 6th hr. Read some Bielschofsky in Trix's room. Came home and studied. Read 18 p. Spenser and outline my work in Latin and partly in Soph Lit finishing the German outline which I began some time ago. Retired 12:10 pm. Mama sent me a 10 yr. calendar on which is quoted that verse "Count that day lost whose low descending sun, sees at thy hand no worthy action done." Wed. Jan. 18 Spent 1st hr. on German. Miss Fiske read us some sonnets. I had to make my speech in German first. It was horrible but I used no notes. Alma Klippel was fine. Miss Stroebe said our German is no better than it was Freshman year. We can at least put the verb where it belongs. Read in Lib. on Erskine & started outline Miss Yost spent the hour going over the chapter we did for Tues. (Jacobinism) Did 16 lines Latin. Wrote to Miss Clarke about Miss Brainards subscription. Skated from 4-5:10 with Pauline Allen. Did more Horace. Prexy gave a long talk on the Hist of Education before 1861 when on Jan. 18 the Legistrature 1911 of New York state chartered Vassar Female College. Did Horace. finishing ode 4 which Gladgs Sutton & I reread together and also studied the meters. Saw M. Cusing a minute. Gas man says tube leaks. 10:30 Thurs. Jan. 19 Rose at 5:30 and studied Physics for 2 hr. Had to write a meter of ode 4 in class and I wrote it wrong in spite of the fact that I had just studied it. What is the matter with my brain. But I wouldn't alter it after I had seen others. Had to have that incorrect meter for my mark today. Told her I couldn't read both Sellar & the ode. She asked me what Metaurism was & I said a noun which was wrong. What does she think of me. Nothing. how can she. It is what we actually do that counts and if we can answer correctly what is required of us good and well, if not we flunk. In Physics had to derive a formula which I did correctly until the very last step when I failed to multiply Vo by t. to make the formula s=ro+1/2 at 2. I didn't notice my mistake till Margaret Cushing spoke of it. Then I wouldn't change 1911 it. Now Gretta Ordway it is high time you wake up. 19 day of 1911 have passed and you are still as careless as ever. From the time you can first remember papa has told you and warned you not to be "Careless" and apparently it has made no impression. It is up to you to reform at once. Stop being careless and master your work Learn it once and for all. and have always when you have finished studying a piece of work the feeling that you know it. and are sure of it. A word to the wise is sufficient. Plan your work and instead of spending hours writing up minor details have spent your time doing things which are worth while. Be abreast of the times and let your classmates say Ask Gretta Ordway -- she knows. Spent 3rd hour writing from Tues. here at Eliz McShanes desk in 409 Raymond Hall Vassar college Poughkeepsie N.Y. Jan. 19. 1911. Forget self in excelling for the sake of whose who are making it possible for you 1911 to be in college. Make yourself live up to it. Do your share and that supported by divine aid will bring about victory. Read in Shepherd's Calendar. Spent 3 hrs. on Physics. prayer meeting. Lilias Wheeler led. Eliz. Page spoke about a deeper spiritual life in college and the great results a few could accomplish. Did Erskine in Gladys Bassett's room. Eliz McShane said yesterday "I wish I were as interested in my welfare as you are in yours." 10:30 Fri. Jan. 20 Rose at 6 to write answers to question on Erskine. Had to dance a jig in class drill. Talked about Erskine. Home letter. Papa is still sick and was unable to attend prayermeeting. The teacher to take Miss B's place is to board with us. Mama is worried about my cold for she says "now tell me just how you are and don't hide the worst from me." "I hope you will do finely in your examinations, now don't leave out or skip any question but be calm and do yourself justice. Conference with Miss Fiske Evolutionary idea current of development. Wrote home. Conference with Miss Yost. 1. Clearness. 2. Make questions of equal value. 3. don't pull up corn after you plant it to see how it is growing. She walked over to Ray 1911 mond with me. Spoke about Mr. Copeland being erratic and about Mr. Kennedy. Said she like represssed and controlled power. In Arg. today she spoke about meeting our appointments wtih Miss Monroe and making the most of them. "Juanita Husband". We walked to Arlington. Studied Horace in Agnes room. 10:40 Sat. Jan. 21 Did Carmen Saiculare to end. Went downtown & bought rubbers and drop light into which I had attached. Did German for Mon. in Lib. Spent evening on Sellar and 6 meters. Ruth Robins gave me some candy in her room and remarked thus "I don't believe you ever do anything for fun." Sun. Jan. 22 Did Bible class lesson. Mrs. Hill said she rec'd a letter from a Mission Board Sec'y asking for 3 Vassar girls to to to India. She spoke after class about my taking part in prayermeeting. (So she has noticed it) Rev. Powell of Northampton spoke on Peter's first rejecting Christ then falling at his feet. A queer discourse. He was earnest but monolonus & said serious things in a funny way. "Naughtiness is repelled by the goodness of Christ. Picture girl bought & hung among her banners. A college girl died. Beautiful only as all women are beautiful to good men. The girls hung upon her smile. Vassar girl is noted 1911 for her "sweet serenity." Studied S.S. lesson & taught Eliz. McShane's class of boys in the Hold Comforter Church. going down on the car with Gladys Bassett. Went to chapel & Christian's. Pres. Frost of Berea college gave a telling address on the "mountaineers." He spoke as I imagine Lincoln spoke. Was perfectly facinating. I heard him afterwards in Senior parlor. "Lincoln Feetcherized his six books." Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 23 Are reviewing Goethe's poems by questions. Did review Physics. Did Horace & German. Tues. Jan. 24 Arranged mail for 2nd semester. Did part of Ode 1 Bk. II. Skated(?) with Ruth Robinson 6 & part of 7th. She made me work hard. We were on the south end of the lake. Class meeting at which Pres. Lucy Penniman. V. Pres. Meliny Avery, Sec'y. Gladys Carr Treas. Eliz. Ingersoll and Chairman Tru Ceremonie's -----------were elected. I saw Lucy as she was going home from the Lib. and announced her election to her. Rec'd letter from home papa wrote 4 pages. while Mr. Strayer preached for him. He is weak and has throat trouble. "You would enjoy reading my Lincoln clippings very much when you get the time. If only one can manage to 1911 drive them ------ instead of letting their work drive them it is a great victory. You will find a great relief in having your work ready a day or two ahead instead of needlessly wishing you had a day or so more to get ready in. I tell you Gretta it can be done all OK if it is managed right. That is the whole secret from start to finish. I certainly hope for your own sake that you will get hold of how it is done soon. Let "Do it now" govern your life more fully and you will be all right. You know how the Porta Ricans say "Never do to day what you can put off tell tomorrow". That is the wrong "idea". Do you see" How I wish you could eat breakfast with us now and then and help us take care of the sausage." Mama writes that Aunt Mary is to move to Auburn in the spring. Good luck to you in your examinations. Miss Frances B. Toracy of Flushing N.Y. wote me Jan. 15th 1911 about selling Easter cards for her. She said Mrs. Ward who was Miss Julia Bishop of the school of applied Design where she studied recommended me to her. Was -----at class meeting. Wed. Jan. 25 Read some of debate in Appendix VIII. Did Physics. Went to Drs. to see about my feet. Thinking the arches are getting broken. Went downtown on car after Arg. which 1911 Helen Haywood conducted to which we discussed an "open marking system" at Vassar. Got pair arch supports $2.50 at Gildersleeve's. Heard Felix Hughes sing 8th hour. Cut fancy dancing as I walked home from town. Thurs. Jan. 25 Drew diagram for convex mirror then went to Lib. & started to work on Soph Lit papers on which I spent 3 + 4 all the afternoon and some of the evening. Miss Haight read us from a book on Horace's love poems by some woman. She handed our topics back this week. Comment on mine was "You have done very good work on this topic. You must strive in all your work for the best possible English words." Eliz. McShane gave me some ice cream which I shared with Albertina. Fri. Jan. 26 Had a delightful recitation in Lit. Miss Fiske was very amusing. copied Soph Lit. paper & took it to her room. Class drill. Wrote home. Rec'd home letter containing money order for $5. Your letter was mailed from Arlington, where is that? I am glad Miss Yost spoke so nicely to my girl and seems to like you so much: cultivate her friendship all you can and learn just as many good points from her in teaching as you can to help you in the future. I hope you will do finely in your examinations. get your sleep 1911 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and ------ g--- (h)trim for business. -------d 12 odes of Book II in p.m. Read Soph Lit notebook thru. Sat. Jan. 28 Finished Book II and started Bk. III. Reveiwed Soph. Lit. by reading notebook thru again. Evelyn Noble recommended a fine short history of English Literature by Halleck. which I read in 2 hrs. in p.m. Indexed Physics notebook. Adriana Tappan asked me to dinner. First time I have been in Main dining room this year. Was delighted to go and had a good time. Finished the first 6 odes of Bk III and retired 11:20 PM. Sun. Jan. 29 Bible class 9:45. Dr. Thompson Sec'y of our Home Board preached on "Eternal life". He said eternal life begins the minute we entrust our lives to God and live in close contact with Jesus. Read Ludwig Fulda"s play "Chums" in Lib. Went to Christians in p.m. Prexy spoke about "Little things". Every Christian girl ought to enjoy her work. Do all to the glory of God. I introduced to Dr. Thompson who was friendly & introduced me to his wife. She is cold. They talked 1911 about Aunt Jennie. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 30 Studied soph. Lit in which I took an exam at 10:50 in lecture room of Saunders Lab. (fair) First time I ever was in the building. In afternoon I studied Physics with Margaret Cushing in my room. Worked on Physics in PM. Tues. Jan. 31. Took B Physics exam in recitation room in Vassar Lab. Did German prose and many Odes. Letter from Home. Mama entertained Prof. Sias of West High & Mr. Pialle who spoke on young People's work. "Be careful, say what you mean & look carefully at your question & don't let the time pass without making the most of it." Between the addresses this AM (Sun) Claire sang nicely "Jesus Bids us shine." "Now do your best". (OK) Wed. Feb. 1 Reveiwed German. Lillian Lang came over. The exam was in 22. Easy but very long. I didn't finish. (unfinished) Had cocoa & crackers in Marian Tallant's room after it. She took it too. We saw Albertinia off for home & then took Margaret Babbit home. Worked on Appendix VIII. Thurs. Feb. 2 Arg. (C Eng) exam in New Eng. Bldg. 10:50. Found out from this exam what a poky writer I am. Labored on Latin in afternoon. (fair) Mrs. Hill led tonight. Best meeting yet. "Bible Promises." Many took part. 1911 come down to the Hospital and she will take me through. Over to Davison for dinner. Wrote home, to Ellen, Ida and Theckla & to Mrs. MacLeod for Vovo's address. Went to Christians at which Prexy talked about the Lord's supper. 1. In remembrance. 2. renew our vows 3. joy. Mon. Feb. 6 (Beginning of a new semester. One more clean page on which to write as I will.) Miss Haight lectured to us on the Development of Satire. "What should be attitude of girl who has failed?" Miss Fiske talked about the exam & Miss Stroebe lectured on the Romantils Schule. Agnes & I made molasses candy 4th hr putting it on sale in Mary Hutacheck's window. Read German in Lib. Letter from Miss Tracy. Prexy pled for steadiness. Tues. Feb. 7 First recitation of new semester. Satire I 1. Rose early to finish it. Physics met downstairs. First recitation in German. Miss stroebe is very pleasant tdoay, so affable and kind. Made candy 4th hr. I made it & Agnes ran around at my bidding. Home letter papa writes "Well, your examinations are all over and I am sure you have done yourself credit in every one. You have been faithful in your work from day to day and have done your best and that is the 1911 come down to the Hospital and she will take me through. Over to Davison for dinner. Wrote home, to Ellen, Ida and Theckla & to Mrs. MacLeod for Vovo's address. Went to Christians at which Prexy talked about the Lord's supper. 1. In remembrance. 2. renew our vows 3. joy. Mon. Feb. 6 (Beginning of a new semester. One more clean page on which to write as I will.) Miss Haight lectured to us on the Development of Satire. "What should be attitude of girl who has failed?" Miss Fiske talked about the exam & Miss Stroebe lectured on the Romantils Schule. Agnes & I made molasses candy 4th hr putting it on sale in Mary Hutacheck's window. Read German in Lib. Letter from Miss Tracy. Prexy pled for steadiness. Tues. Feb. 7 First recitation of new semester. Satire I 1. Rose early to finish it. Physics met downstairs. First recitation in German. Miss stroebe is very pleasant tdoay, so affable and kind. Made candy 4th hr. I made it & Agnes ran around at my bidding. Home letter papa writes "Well, your examinations are all over and I am sure you have done yourself credit in every one. You have been faithful in your work from day to day and have done your best and that is the 1911 chief object" (Have I?) Mama says" we were so glad to hear from you as we always are. I am sorry you did not accomplish all you desired in your examinations but perhaps you averaged up with the rest and stood high enough in those you did well in to atone for the others". Thanks for certainties of life. Friday she speaks in Auburn and Sunday in Water loo. Army Stone and Vermon Welch were married Wed. at her home. I one Dye united with the church Sunday Feb. 5. 1911. Rec'd invitation in unstamped mail from Mrs. Hill & Dr. to luncheon at one on Sat. Feb. 11. I answered at once. Wed. Feb. 8 Soph Lit. is intensely interesting. We had Tainburlaine part I today. Made candy 3rd. Had recitation in Arg. Attended recital 8th hour given by Mr. Albert T. Foster violinist and Mr. Clarence G. Hamilton pianist of Wellesley College. Had a glorious time at family dancing in evening. Miss Burns had us & we worked hard. G. Sutton came up. Thurs. Feb. 9 I translated in Horace about teaching a cold to "draw its parent by the bridle." Miss Stroebe asked me to take a book to the Lib for her which I gladly did. Had Lab. 5th & 6th. Took night mail. Went to Christians. Eliz Page led the subject "Unconscious Influence". They knew by Peter's speech he was one of Christ's followers. 1911 People took knowledge of Peter and John that they had been with Jesus. Bob Vandegrift spoke about being pleasant being merely a habit, a mannerism. Fri. Feb. 10 Had to work out ax=a/or y. Dr. Faustus (comparison of with Tarnburlaine..) Rec'd package from Miss Tracy & one from home also containing a new ---, my chamois and a nice new gingham apon. Home letter containing clipping about disappearance of Howard Jones who left Despath (East Rock) Mon. Feb. 6. says he has not yet been found. I made candy 3-- hr. class drill 4th hr. had a good time. Miss Yost gave us some good hints for the coming debate which ought to save us considerable time. Went downtown after Arg. & got an order from Flag Shop for $5.40 and one from J.P.Ambler for $11.95 (for Miss Tracy) Heard Prof. Aitken of Luks observatory give an illustrated lecture in p.m. on "Astronomy in the 20th Century." It was fine, interesting, clear and easily followed. He showed pictures of instruments, Luk Observatory, sun, moon, path of North pole, stars, nebulae, saturn, Halley's comet. Astronomer's problems are to find out the distances of the starts, their relation to each others and 2 their comp- 1911 osition. This is done by the aid of the spectroscope. Several slides showing the different kinds of markings which light from different stars makes when passed thru prisins were shown. I enjoyed it and learned much. Sat. Feb. 11 Sent in order to Miss Tracy. Made candy. Did German in Lib. on "Athenaum". Dressed for luncheon at one which 22 attended. I was in the dinning room. Dr. H. told me I would be. He was there (....) Menu 1. grapefruit & oranges 2. bouillon. 3.chicken (in individual pies) 2 slices sweet potato, olives, rolls, jelly. 3. Salad apples & celery with water-(...) & cheese straws. 4. ice cream with sun-cooked strawberry sauce & cakes. chocolates salted almonds & pecans. Then we listened to several fine Victor records. Mrs Hill showed us her graduating dress from High School & sat on the stairs talking to us about Miss Leach. Dr. H. showed us his pair of "fleas". Came home at 4 p.m. after a delightful time. Mrs. Hill gave me a most searching look as I shook her hand. Our eyes met very squarely. During the music I could also watch the grate fire. Wore my white sicilian. Read history of Miss Dorothy Arnold's disappearance as given in the N.Y.TYimes. Did Horace from 9:30 - 11:30 P.M. 1911 Sun. Feb. 12 Lincoln's Birthday. Bible class, everyone present. (I have decided that during the last week I have been avaricious and subordinating college to making money. It must stop at once. My purpose in paying out $500. is to get thoroughly equipped for my life work by making the most of every opportunity offered to me here. What does college mean to mean to me? anyway and what ought it to mean..?) Discussed Christian Sabbath (Read Paradise lost on Sun. if it is an assigned lesson?) Rev. McKenzie Pres. of Congregational Theological Seminary spoke this A.M. on "Faith". He is from Hartford Conn. 1. Faith is believing that you will be alive tomorrow. Esssence of faith summed up in "hoped for" & not seen. 2. Examples are Abraham who looked ahead to the fulfilment of the promise that his (...) would be great & Moses who chose to lead an obscure people rather than enjoy the sins of the Egyptian court. 3. Christ is the author & perfecter of our faith and we should seek to be like him. He went down (...) down. for us. 1911 He is a tall commanding man with full rich resounding voice expressing great powerthis was a sermon. Wrote diary. Read about Lincoln in "Recollections of Pres. Lincoln & his administration by L.E.Chittenden, his register of the Tres. 1891 N.Y. Harper & Bros. the story of Wm. Scott's pardon for going to sleep when on sentinel duty. Also read Lincoln's favorite poem in 97L6 BR in the back of which are "Anecotes & personal reminiscences of Pres. Lincoln by Frank B. Carpenter. The first verse is _____________ "oh why should the spirit of mortal be proud Like a swift-fleeting meteor, a fast flying cloud. A flash of the lightning, a break o the wave He passeth from life to his rest in the grave." Posted things up to date in stunt book. Chapel. Christians led by "Billy" Hill (Dr.) confidentally he said " If Prexy were asked what he wants the girls of Vassar college to have he would say 1. healthy fun. 2. square handling of academinc work. 3. Christian character without which he considers a girl's life a failure as a Vassar graduate. Prexy carries this Sun. evening meeting on his heart the whole week. Happy if interesting & well attended, sorry if few there and no inspiration shown. We can help him & ought to 1. Select hymns bearing 1911 on subject. 2. Pray. (Prayer meeting without prayers an absurbity.) 3. Speak in meeting in such a way as to show that what he has said has helped us and we are grateful & appreciative. So much in confidence. Stumblingblocks was his subject. 1. Carelessness of appearance. (Paul collecting money) 2. Needless airing of doubts (Harward Prof. kept still . 3. Criticism (boy-man). Lilias spoke about sitting up in front & Ruth Hamilton about inviting a girl apiece & filling up the empty benches. Good meeting. Dr. H. was in dead earnest. Several prayers & several spoke. Mon. Feb. 13 Rec'd card from Mrs. MacLeod giving A(....'s) address as Mrs. R. E. Morris 7 Ford Ave. Oneonta, N.Y. She speaks of you often and will be pleased to have you come to visit us with her in the summer." Had a cut in English and a lecture by Miss Wood on the "Women of the Renaisance". Tues. Feb. 14 Miss Haight said to me after class Miss Ordway brace up in your translation." Had apparatus 6th. Got up into the rings alone for first time. Neida Quackenbush gave me some practical points wbout it. Class meeting 8th. Lucy Penniman presided as President for first time. I was a teller. Nominees reduced to 1911 2 for class marshal. Fancing dancing in P.M. letter from papa "Tracy Elwell Rayson, Irene and Winifred McMillan are a committee to take the matter of C.E. possibilities in charge and make arrangements for organizing if that way seems to be open." Mama wrote from Waterloo where she spoke on Porto Rico. She had lunch in Auburn with Mrs. Hubbard Friday. Rec'd a nice letter from Ellen also. in about 1/2 hour I composed a verse for each member of our table. Mrs. Curtis had hearts with an original verse on each. She furnished candles and we looked quite festive with a boquet. No chapel. Wed. Feb. 15 Finished a paper on "Loves Labor Lost". Began work on debate for Arg. Prexy is back after a week's absence in Chicago. (He spoke about the marked efficiency of the alumnae whom he met and their loyalty to & interest in Vassar college. Our friendships are made through our work. We must keep face to face with our ideals.) Prof. Max Friedlander of Berlin exchange prof. at Harvard gave a lecture on Folk songs in English & illustrated it with songs in German. The pianist was young & interesting. He looks like a genius (Prof. Griggs waved his program). Gladys Sutton came up to read over tomorrows Horace with me. 1911 Thurs. Feb. 16 Got to Lab. early today. Letter from Margaret Becker which I enjoyed greatly for it was very friendly. Helen Congdon led Christians & spoke about the advantage of our seeing ourselves afar off and realising how infinil...mal we are in this great universe. Fri. Feb. 17 Had "social" dancing part of time in class drill. Semester bill came today & I sent it home in a letter. Worked on Arg. in afternoon and evening. Mama wrote me "at Waterlooo I met a lady who worked with Jen in Utah & the pastor's wife (Mrs. Schenck) had a sister who taught with her in Mayaquez." Uncle George Thomas can live but a short time. I shared Albertina's lovely box. Sat. Feb. 18 Worked all the AM and till 4 pm on Arg. Dined with Agnes. Did German. Went alone & watched from the side line the dancers who looked very pretty. Did Horace. Retired 12:15pm. Sun. Feb. 19 Mrs. Hill thanked me for coming today. Rev. Case of Buffalo preached on Gethsermans how we are to understand it. The reasons for Christs praying thus were 1. consummation of prayer- praying until he knew that his will and God's were the same. 2. consummation of obedience. 3. consummation of service. Read some in the "Creed of Presbyterians." 1911 Dinner was fine. Wrote home and to Mr. Betz. Walked an hour with Pauline Allen. Called on Gertrude Geary. Saw Florence's lovely pink dress. Chapel. Christians--Prexy talked about "my judgment is just for I do not mine own will." Paradox of life that to get the most for ourselves we have to be unselfish. The requisities for good judgments are knowledge, insight obtained through love and knowledge of men obtained by an ability to put ourselves in their places. Rev. Case spoke about the judgment from God being the only kind that really counted. Good meeting. Lilia's & Eliz. Page spoke. Mon. Feb. 20 "Miss Haight I haven't reviewed these last ten lines." consequently I didn't recite. Kicked 7th with Lucy Penniman. H. Harrison "if you'd try you could hit it." R. Dunham said "You're doing splendidly keep on." Senior honors were announced in Senior parlor & I stood outside & listened. Eliz. McShane passed the word along. Tues. Feb. 21 "Gut" on German paper on das Athenaurn. Vainly hunted congress speeches 4th hr. Kicked Student Volunteer meeting at 4:15 in Student's. Miss Dorothea Day leading "I expect you to work." Home letter. Uncle George R. Thomas died 2 AM Thurs. Feb 16th. Papa had charge of the service at the undertaker's rooms in Auburn & they 1911 buried him by Percy. "Lee express a desire to see you." Claire wrote me a little letter too. Florence Ackerman "Why don't you go on and get honors, Gretta? Wed. Feb. 22 Worked on Arg. 3rd & 4th. Handed in tentative main issues today. Downtown to buy things for Washington's birthday celebration. Carnival in evening. Very pretty and as fascinating as last year. Went with Agnes & Pauline. Thurs. Feb. 23 Conference with Miss Yost. 11:30. kicked. Dixie Barr said "If you'd make more of your left kicks you'd get it." Don't you know you never should knock over a faculty engaged sign?" Miss .. Christians. Prof Chamberlain led. Spoke about need for good S.S. teachers. H. Clevenger invited me to dinner Sat. Fri. Feb. 24 Lab. 3rd Arg. 4th. No letter from home. Notes from Track manager & Miss Monroe. Florence helped me fix nuts etc. Left note for Miss Monroe. Did Horace in 2100. Party for which we furnished nuts, candy, place cards & candy dishes and Miss Curtis' red carnations & silk flags. Read in Congressional Record. M. Glessner asked me to dinner tomorrow. Had a nice visit with Eliz. McShane & Gladys Bassett in latter's room. 1911 Sat. Feb. 25 Spent A.M. in Lib. on congressional Records. Had a bookcase brought to my room as my books have more than filled my present one. Did German. Definition of poetry-fairies. Dinner with H. Clevenger in N. Saw Senior parade afterward in Main. "Domestic s.... at Vassar" "Bowery women polue...men," "suffra-johnes," "airship," College was too much for us," "grandmothers of the past & present" "athletics in 1930." Then they sang. Studied Com. Report for 1910. Read "Twelfth Night" finished Horace. Retired 12 p.m. Home letter Miss Brainard is back. Sun. Feb. 26 Bible class. Chapel. Rev. E.W. Rollins Dean of the General Theological Siminary preached on "He endured as seeing them who is invisible." fancy-imagination-rule & concentration. Read in The Mt. Holyoke, & in McClures about Polygamy by Burton Hendrick. Wrote to Wilhilminia & Cecilia. Music Betty Zahner sang. Prexy said today is the 50th anniversary of the giving over to the Trustees Vassar female college property. Feb. 26, 1861. One pound-1 disuse & abuse= sins 2) no such thing as solitary piety. 3. the sin of idleness. Pauline went with me. M. Hvard. A. Klippel. H. Maxfield spoke Good meeting. Basket Ball Scores May 4 1912 22 Won by 1912 1913 11 May 11 1910 26 1910 1913 11 May 12 1911 31 1911 1913 8 May 16 1911 28 1911 1910 10 May 17 1912 12 1911 1911 8 403 Raymond House, Vassar College Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Toor; Mama wrote me this last week about the sad mission on which they went to the Centenary. I am so sorry, Mrs. Toor. I think of you often and I have thought of you and Annie many times since College opened. It was so sweet of Annie to send that handker- chief home by mama to me. I prize it and think everytime I see it about you and Annie and the hosts of kindnesses you have shown us in the past as a family and as individuals too. One of the pleas- antest and most sacrad memories I have is of the Centenary which without the Toors means little If I can do anything at all for you Mrs. Toor in any way please (do not hesitate) feel free to ask me. (One) thing) I can (and will do and that is)& will pray for you. I only can say that I am sorry and I mean it. Yours in loving sympathy K. Gretta Ordway. 1911 Sept. 28, 1910 Dear Mrs. Strong, The two hundred dollars from the Rochester branch of the Vassar Students Aid Society was awaiting me yester- day at the Treasurer's office. I can only say I am truly grateful for this loan just now, and will work hard to make the best possible use of the magnificent opportunities which it offers to me. Gratefullly yours, K. Gretta Ordway 1913. 1911 Mar. 1. 1911 Dear Dr. Taylor I hereby make formal appli- cation for a renewal for 1911-12 of the scholarship which I now hold. I do not ask it as a loan. If my work is such that I deserve any help to enable me to continue my studies here I request that the generous assistance which you now are giving me may be continued and I promise to do my best. Sincerely yours K. Gretta Ordway. 1911 Resolutions 1911 1. To exercise every day. 2. As a rule to retire at 10PM. 3. To plan work as papa suggests 4. To make friends. 5. To acquire and exercise excutive ability. 6. To honor papa and mama every day. 7. To get clothes fixed before last day of vacation. 1911 March 1, 1910 Dear Dr. Taylor; I hereby make formal application for a scholarship for 1910-1911. My father is my financial support while I am in college and will continue to do all in his power to help me through. His aid however is insufficient. He has explained the circumstances and doubtless has told you just how much he can pay each year. The remainder must come from some outside source. I am unable to name a specific amount because whatever is lacking after he has done his best and you have aided me, if I deserve it, I shall borrow in order to go on with my college work which I so dearly love, The loan 1911 I shall repay when teaching. I am here primarily for business, to receive a training which shall enable me to support myself. I am striving hard to properly use the oppor- tunities which are now mine and prove myself worthy to be a daughter of dear old Vassar. For any aid which you may find it possible to give me I shall be most grateful. Sincerely yours Katherine Gretta Ordway 1911 Scholarship for 1910-1911 All applicants for scholarships must make application to the President in writing before March 16th stating the amount needed and whether it is asked for as a loan. As there are many applicants and the funds are limited each student is asked to name the smallest amount that will enable her to return. Students' request must be accompanied by a letter from the father or guardian explaining the circumstances and endorsing the application as necessary. No acknowledgment of letters and requests will be made till after the action of the Faculty after the spring recess. the condtions fo aid are 1. good scholarship 2. evidence of need. The reception of such aid is a virtual promise to make the best use of their opportunities as students and to exercise a proper economy in all their expenditures. On bulletin board Tues. Feb. 22, 1910. 1911 Pittsford, N.Y. Feb. 28, 1910 Rev. Dr. Taylor, Dear Sir:-- My daughter writes me that applications for scholarships are now in order, and that parents are requested to explain circumstances and endorse the applications. We shall be able to clothe our daughter, pay carfare, furnish books, and so on and pay besides, not more than $150 a year. With a salary of $1000 and the cost of living so high, it is not an easy problem for us to keep her in Vassar. We have hoped she would prove worthy of aid from the college, not as a loan, but a scholarship, and the balance will have to be sought as a loan. My daughter is very happy in her college life and greatly enjoys her work. She is with you there, and her record is being made. I hope you will do for her the best you can, and I am 1911 very sure she will do her best to merit the favor. I have now stated the facts, and leave the matter with you. Very truly yours, Smith Ordway
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Creator: Hawes, Edith K.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1904

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1902
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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Creator: Ross, Caroline (Barnes)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1901 - July 20, 1906

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1901
Text: Vol XVIIJanuary, TUESDAY 1. 1901. Harold, Ruth, Ralph, and Harvey came to dinner and Blanche Martin was here. Mother lay and slept all day so that I felt very anxious. While we were at dinner Agnes Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Kinney called. Harold & I took a walk in the morning. I rec'd letters from Mrs. Booth, Eliza Buffington and Mrs. Wm. Porter. Wrote to Marin Maltice, Eliza Buffington, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Frisbee, and Mr. Juemp. January, WEDNESDAY 2. 1901. Mother is better today. I...
Show moreVol XVIIJanuary, TUESDAY 1. 1901. Harold, Ruth, Ralph, and Harvey came to dinner and Blanche Martin was here. Mother lay and slept all day so that I felt very anxious. While we were at dinner Agnes Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Kinney called. Harold & I took a walk in the morning. I rec'd letters from Mrs. Booth, Eliza Buffington and Mrs. Wm. Porter. Wrote to Marin Maltice, Eliza Buffington, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Frisbee, and Mr. Juemp. January, WEDNESDAY 2. 1901. Mother is better today. I went over to New York. I met Miss [Cutting] and Alice [Poinier] Sandford on the cars. First I called on Mrs. Booth. Jennie Hughes is all broken down. Then I went to the Equitable, 120 Broadway and found Sadie Jones. Harry Coxe was too busy to see me! We had luncheon at [Naethings]. Went all over the Equitable. Harold called this afternoon. Wrote Miss Hour. Harold brought me tobacco for Joe. Frank went to Ithaca tonight. The girls began school today. January, THURSDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Dixon has rec'd a call to the Ruggles St. Church, Boston. We fear he will accept. I wrote to Raymond, Jessica, Cousin Sallie, Lena, Ruth Coe, Aid Society, Lillian Higgins. Lena wrote me about Mrs. Booth's asking me to make the Western trip. They can't spare me. I called on Mrs. Hollis Gibson and saw little Stanley the only one of the four boys living. Mabel [Healy] called on me, and in the evening she brought Geo. [Lunn] to call. January, FRIDAY 4. 1901. Mother and I went to take luncheon with Aunt Susan. We met Mrs. Capwell on the way. Took luncheon with Miss James, Auntie Dorothy, & [Regina]. I grew faint at the table. Coming home I stopped at Mrs. Backus (away) & Helen Smiths. Mother came home sick. She could not see Susie Raymond who called. When Mary Benedict called I took her up to see Mother. January, SATURDAY 5. 1901. This morning Estelle Worcester filled two teeth and cleaned my teeth. I bought my ticket. I went to ask Frank to come to see Mother and called on Mary Sharpe. Rec'd a beautiful letter from Lena telling of of three things that mar me. (1) carelessness in dress. (2) yawning in class. (3) asking questions. Paid two bills for Mother. Finished Sky Pilot to the family. In the evening Minnie, Will, Harvey, Winifred, Ruth, and I went to spend the evening with the Jones and Grangers. We had cocoa and wafers. Both Will Todd & Mr. Quick write of the birth of sons. The letter from Will was lovely. He is the same old Will. This is No. 2 [Will] Todd Jr. One year ago Harold was converted. Tonight Mr. Dixon meets trustees & deacons. January, SUNDAY 6. 1901. Mr. Dixon preached this morning from Juo. 14:6. "I am the life". It was a beautiful sermon & he seemed sad. At communion the individual cups were used for the first time. Then Mr. Dixon said he felt that the Boston call was a call or a temptation, he felt he could lead this church no further, he felt crushed & humiliated. "Pray that your pastor or the trustees be converted". We laid out Mr. Hague & Geo. Neidlinger. Harvey came to dinner. I slept & read & wrote Fannie Bates, Lena, Mr. Francis & Smith. After supper, Mr. & Mrs. Jacobs to [tell] of foot powder. I stayed home from church & read Ben Hur to Mother, Bertha & Will. Harvey came to dinner & supper. January, MONDAY 7. 1901. While I was washing dishes a telegram came "We are have a hard fight for baby's life. Pray for us. Marguerite & Rufus". I packed some, went down town, wrote letters, studied etc. Left for Springfield on the 4 oclock train. Helen Keyser, Eliz. Sherwood, Frances Booth, Eliza Buffington, Edana Collins, Bessie Danaday & Martha Boyd were on train. Met Deacon Dunlap & we talked about Mr. Dixon. Found a paper cutter from Mrs. Collins, a pincushion from Mrs. Griffin, a [Rubaiyat] from Esther. They all admire my clothes. Lena has lovely red suit. Highland church sends $40 for Mission. Dr. Hurlburt is dead. January, TUESDAY 8. 1901. All but Florence Barker returned. She is having terrible time with teeth. Miss King 25. This evening called on the Porters. Mathee Gillette was there. Edw. has had an operation on his nose. Letters from Harold and Rob Bliss. January, WEDNESDAY 9. 1901. Prof. Podgorski did not come. Mother rec'd telegram that Dorothy is better but condition critical. Jessica writes that Mr. Bamford spoke of me. Mr. Dixon has had a relapse. Florence Barker came tonight. January, THURSDAY 10. 1901. It snowed this afternoon. I took my afternoon out in my room. Slept a very little, began Origins of Species. Went to prayer meeting for the 1st time here in 10 weeks. Then called on Miss Hastings. I am to leave the school-room at 10 P.M. always. Mr. Story 25. January, FRIDAY 11. 1901 Miss King 26. We walked though it was very slippery. I studied all the evening. The girls ate sugar cane and read. They have spoken of Mr. Broughton if Mr. Dixon goes. He & Mrs. Dixon are ill with grippe. January, SATURDAY 12. 1901. I read Outlook reading nearly all day. Went down town this afternoon. Spent a long time at Johnson's reading Forgotten Children's Books, Mrs. Stetsons "Concerning Children" & talking with Mr. Schenck. Came home to find Miss P. distressed for fear I had been to Joe's. Harvey Haile has variolous & I must not go to Joe's for some weeks!January, SUNDAY 13. 1901. Dr. Moxom is quite ill with the grippe. Edw. Appletons friend preached. Juo 1:13 Sons of God not (1) by blood - heredity (2) will of flesh - strong will 3. will of man - education (4) but of God. I was re-vaccinated & I wrote again to Joe that I can't go probably for a month. Began Phillips Brooks Life. Slept. Long walk this evening. Edana was snappy when I said her dress was too high. January, MONDAY 14. 1901. Sassy letter from E.M.S. Outlook class. Dr. Moxom is nervously ill. Mr. Story 26.January, TUESDAY 15. 1901. We do not know where Prof. Podgorski is. Miss Gruyer made me go out of school room & Miss P. said I acted cross. Eve. We made chlorine gas. Nice letter from Joe. Harold called at Oxford St. Sunday night. Miss King 27. January, WEDNESDAY 16. 1901. Prof. Podgorski did not come. I took my day out & went with Miss Porter & Lena to College Club by Smith girls in Memorial Parish House. Miss Jordan spoke on Problem of College graduate. Told of Father's [Silent] Time & Miss Avery letting physicians experiment on her for [cancer]. [She] takes no anaesthetic. Came home with Laura [Malton]. January, THURSDAY 17. 1901. Mr. Story 27. Analysis class. Prayer-meeting topic. Answers to prayer. Saw Joe there. I had taken his tobacco to Mrs. Sweet's. January, FRIDAY 18. 1901. This evening Ethel Van Deusen came. The girls made candy. Their best was [Pinuche]. 1 cup cream, 2 cups sugar. When done stir in nuts. Miss King 28. January, SATURDAY 19. 1901 I read "Origin of Species" nearly all day. Bitter cold. January, SUNDAY 20. 1901. Prof Gening 2 Cor. 3:18. Spiritual Insight. Needed by all men. Adapted to all men. The [mirror] is Gods Word. We see our silent self & [Xt] Christ. By gazing we grow into that image. We brought him home to dinner. I slept & read Phillips Brooks. Queen Victoria is dying. January, MONDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story 28. Mr. Alexander writes that Joe is nearly starving & wants to give up mission. Mr. Dixon may stay in Brooklyn. January, TUESDAY 22. 1901. Miss King 29. I broke two Florence flasks today. Queen Victoria died this morning. January, WEDNESDAY 23. 1901. Mother sent a lovely letter from Marguerite. Dorothy had pneumonia. She had two doctors & two nurses. Dr Babcock came several times a day and once at 5 A.M. Ellen Whites sister Mrs. Hamm came. Some news about Dobbs Ferry. Miss P. has taken girls to hear [Lembrock]. January, THURSDAY 24. 1901. Rec'd from Mr. Buck a check for $190.16 for Meredith [Sharp]. $45 goes to Lena & $145.16 remains with me. Spent afternoon shopping. Long walk with Mr. Schenck. Good prayer-meeting. Joe was there & wants me back. Mrs. Martinsens mother Mrs. Adams is dead. Mr. Story 29. January, FRIDAY 25. 1901. Hilda Johnston went to New York, Florence Howland to New Haven, Marg. Carter, Mary Cutler and Miss Gruyer to Boston. We danced & played Crokinole. Miss King 30.January, SATURDAY 26. 1901. Finished Origin of Species & All the North Am. Miss Berensen gave her first fencing lesson. January, SUNDAY 27. 1901. Mr. Cooper gave and excellent Y.M.C.A. talk. I was the only teacher that heard it. Miss Porter disapproves. After dinner I went to see Mrs. Bartlett & Josie & we talked. Read Phillips Brooks Life and slept. January, MONDAY 28. 1901. Mr. Story 30. Outlook class. We discussed Darwin's "Origin of Species"January, TUESDAY 29. 1901. Miss King 31. We went to the cemetery & it was coated with ice. I thought I'd have to stay until spring!January, WEDNESDAY 30. 1901. An alarming letter from Minnie. Mother is having violent pain, [gravel], vomiting. Lizzie has come to Eaton. They thought Cousin Lizzie was dying. I went with Josie Bartlett to an Orpheus concert. The others went to a lecture on Paul Revere's Ride. January, THURSDAY 31. 1901. Mr. Fisher - violin (1). Mr. Story 31. He had an extra analysis class & answered questions. I spent about 1 1/2 hrs in library reading Eng. H. Very happy because Minnie writes more hopefully of Mother. She has had another attack of pain, but nurse gave a [hypertensive]. Harold came. Prayer-meeting. Saw Joe and Mr. Chamberlain. Gave Joe Mr. Reed's dollar. February, FRIDAY 1. 1901. Miss King 32. Minnie writes that Mother is much better but is not allowed to sit up or take solid food. The girls got mad because they were not allowed to take chem. exam. This evening the girls sewed on costumes for next Friday. February, SATURDAY 2. 1901. Miss Berensen (2). I walked up with Marion. Minnie writes that Juo says Mother's head is affected. Corrected papers all day. February, SUNDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Hahn. Communion. No word from Mother. Went back to Mission but did not lead. Joe got mad at Mr. English. Two men converted. Called on Mrs. Bartlett & met "Uncle [Milton]" & wife. February, MONDAY 4. 1901. Made very happy by a letter note from my darling Mother. Mr. Story 32.February, TUESDAY 5. 1901. Miss King 33. I went over to see Mrs. Bartlett & she told me of her courtship. February, WEDNESDAY 6. 1901. Last day of the term. We worked all the evening on reports & I got to bed at 4:30 A.M. Elizabeth went with Laura [Malton] to the Charity Ball. February, THURSDAY 7. 1901. Mr. Story 33. Mr. Fisher 2. Last day of term. We had essays, poetry & two French plays. I tried to work in the labratory but was not very succesful. February, FRIDAY 8. 1901. Miss King 34. Rec'd a dollar from Harold for Joe. Girls had masquerade historical ball. Florence Barker went to N.Y. February, SATURDAY 9. 1901. Miss Berensen (3). I walked up with Marion. The girls, Miss Gruyer & I went in a big sleigh to the Pierces. Had popcorn, nuts, chocolate, apples. I sat with Mr. Shaw coming home & we talked about his drinking, not being a [Xn] Christian, son, dead daughter, etc. February, SUNDAY 10. 1901. Dr. Moxom preached solemn sermon about salt losing its savor. Joe was ill. I had full charge, spoke of Alpha & Omega. Good meeting. I saw that Mr. Leach's brother-in law was converted. Took tea with Mrs. Bartlett. Didn't walk. Met Florence Barker. February, MONDAY 11. 1901. Mr. Story 34. Outlook class. Lena heard of her mother's death. February, TUESDAY 12. 1901. Miss King 35. Mr. Norton is dead. Martha Boyd took her first music lesson. Lena went to her mother's funeral. February, WEDNESDAY 13. 1901. Elizabeth is at the Nortons. Lieut. Gov. Haile dead. February, THURSDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story (35). Analysis class. Mr. Norton's & Mrs. Bostick [...] today. Mrs. Packard and I did not go to Lida Prescott Childs reception. Union Prayer-meeting. Mr. Fisher (3). Lena came back. February, FRIDAY 15. 1901. Reverse party at the [Brogins]. Very funny. Miss King 36. February, SATURDAY 16. 1901. Mr. Clark's ([Waverly]) house burned down. Miss Berensen (4). Read Outlook. Called to see Mrs. Porter about Edw's practising. February, SUNDAY 17. 1901. A.M. Miss Moffat spoke in the South Church for the Home Missionary Society. She told of work in cities & rural districts. I read Phillip Brooks & slept. About 40 or 50 at mission. I spoke on Jesus the Sin bearer. I Peter 2:24. Went to see Mr. Hubbell who is to lead tonight. February, MONDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Story (36) Went down town for music, rubbers, etc. February, TUESDAY 19. 1901. Gertrude Burleigh has an honor & Clara Reed honorable mention. Miss King 37. Miss Porter questioned the girls about communicating. February, WEDNESDAY 20. 1901. Lena and Marion went to Chatham & returned. Quite a discussion as to whether Eliz. or I should go to College Club to hear Mr. Turner read a story. Eliz. went. I studied "Pulleys" for nearly 2 1/2 hrs & now I do not understand them. Marg. writes that Dorothy weighs 10 lbs. 4 oz. February, THURSDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story 37 Mr. Fisher 4. Frank is conditioned in chemistry. Called on Berenice Taylor, Richard Quick and 1 mo. Mrs. Hubbell (out) & Laura [Malton]. Read Phillips Brooks. I went to prayer-meeting. February, FRIDAY 22. 1901. Miss King 38. Percy Barker came today to see Florence. Played letter-game. February, SATURDAY 23. 1901. Finished 1st vol. of Phillips Brooks & all my reading. Miss Berensen (5). Ruth Richardson is 24. February, SUNDAY 24. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom on Matt 5. The growing materialism in this age. Over 30 in the mission & collection of 2.17. A man half drunk who once boarded with Mr. [Odd] seemed converted. I walked alone with the girls. Called on Miss Emerson and Jennie Barrows. February, MONDAY 25. 19010. Mr. Story 38. Outlook class. I had read every word. I recited [very] fully on vol. 1 of Phillips Brooks. February, TUESDAY 26. 1901. Miss King 39. Rec'd a touching letter from Prof. Podgorski. His last request is that I will take supper with him Thursday night but I can't, & I had to write him so. February, WEDNESDAY 27. 1901. Wonderful concert by Harold Bauer. February, THURSDAY 28. 1901. Mr. Story 39. Mf. Fisher 5. [Adamowski] is ill so, the concert is postponed. Beautiful prayer-meeting. I am ashamed that I have thought so much of Tuesdays letter. I scared them by staying at the Sweets. Joe said to Mr. Ray "The Lord never sent me no [fa...], nor no man nor no wheel nor no crank to turn it." March, FRIDAY 1. 1901. Miss King 40. We attended Ernest [Seton]-Thompsons's lecture on Wild Animals. Bessie Canady has gone to N.Y. Florence Howland to Conway. March, SATURDAY 2. 1901. Miss Berensen (6). Studied all day. Eliz. & I went to Wellesley meeting at McDuffey school & met Katharine Lee Bates. Washed head & read Outlook in the evening. March, SUNDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Hahn "Faithful in little faithful in much". At South Ch. communion changed to A.M. also the Bible class again. About 50 in the Mission about 10 from Highland church sang & each spoke. One said he was like a thief & took more than he brought. Woman asked prayers & a man on his way to Boston. I hope Chandler will be baptized. Mr. Parsons, Miss Linch & I called on Mr. Brown dying of [d...] & we prayed with him. Met Mr. & Miss Bateman & Miss Merrill in the street today. March, Monday 4. 1901. Mr. Story 40. Mother writes that Minnie is at the point of breaking down with nervous prostration. Bertha has a bad throat. McKinley was inaugerated today, his 2nd term. Florence Howland returned from Conway. I took Ella White to Miss Mason's. March, Tuesday 5. 1901. Miss King 41. Chemistry in the afternoon. In the evening I met Bessie Canady & then called to see Mrs. Sweet about Joe & the S. [Amer]. Then I met the School at the High School concert by Gabrilowitch pianist. He did not specially please us. Elizabeth has gone to sleep at the Nathan Bills with Laura Malton. March, WEDNESDAY 6. 1901. Lena & I went to Miss Pierce's to a branch meeting of Intercollegiate Alum. Ass. Address by Miss Wooley Pres. of South Hadley on University life in England & Scotland. Miss Porter has gone to May [Craw's] wedding. March, THURSDAY 7. 1901. Margaret Carter and I went up to the Adamowski concert for Prof. Podgorski. Met T. Adamowski. He invited us to a Bohemian supper but we returned on the 10.10 train & ate crackers & bananas up stairs. Mr. Story 41. Mr. Fisher 6.March, FRIDAY 8. 1901. Miss King ill so did not come. I read this evening & played word game a few minutes with Hilda. March, SATURDAY 9. 1901. Miss Berensen ill & so did not come. It rained all day. A.M. Read Outlook P.M. Holyoke reception by Mrs. Merriam at Bliss St. home. Went to Johnsons & talked with Mr. Schenck about Mission etc. Eve. Studied. Miss Bower of Mt. Holyoke said she often went to Father's Life to see his picture. Eliz. Gruyer has told Miss P. she may not come back. March, SUNDAY 10. 1901. Dr. Moxom "Fitness for the Kingdom" Went again into the Bible class. Then took a hurried sleep. About 30 in the mission. Spoke on coming out boldly II Cor. 5:18. Took tea. Called on Mr. Brown. He wants people to pray. Ella White came back. We went to bed early. March, MONDAY 11. 1901. Miss Porter & Lena went to a lecture invited by Mrs. Ralph Ellis. It was on the Grand [Canon]. Outlook class. Mr. Story 42. Fanny has grippe. March, TUESDAY 12. 1901. I took Edana to the chiropodists. Miss King has grippe & did not come. March, WQEDNESDAY 13. 1901. [...] 1/2 [hours]. [Egglist] [Ref. Hat.] [Mudson] I [Great]. II March, THURSDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story 42. Mr. Fisher 7. Took tea with the Hahns. March, FRIDAY 15. 1901. Miss King 42. (?) March, SATURDAY 16. 1901. Miss Berensen (7). Florence Howland went to Amherst & Marg. Carter to Boston. Dr. Moxom's talk on Prayer. March, SUNDAY 17. 1901. A good meeting. Young people from smith St. there. One young woman converted. Called on my sick man Mr. Brown. Went to station for Florence Howland, but she was not there. March, MONDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Story 44.March, TUESDAY 19. 1901. Miss King 43.March, THURSDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story 45. Mr. Fisher 8. Lay on the bed & read Phillips Brooks. Prayer-meeting. Mr. [Maphister] spoke of [western] practices in India. March, Friday 22. 1901. Miss King 44. Played with Florence Howland & Marg. Carter & then played Crokinole with Helen Keyser. March, SATURDAY 23. 1901. Miss Berensen 8. Finished Phillip Brooks & read lots of Outlook. Took girls to Dr. Moxom's class but he forgot to come. March, SUNDAY 24. 1901. A colored women has small pox and I can't go to the Mission. Went to church to tell Joe but he wasn't there. I sent word by Mr. Leach. I read "Bishop's Shadow" & called on Miss Emerson who was ill & couldn't see me. Then called on the Hastings. Rained so we did not walk. March, MONDAY 25. 1901. Mr. Story 46. Last Outlook class. We discussed Phillips Brooks vol II. Mrs. Hubbell was here invited me to tea next Monday. March, TUESDAY 26. 1901. Rec'd good letter from Joe, (Mr. Alexander.) My young woman convert of Mar. 17 is doing well. Rainy day. Miss King 45. March, WEDNESDAY 27. 1901. Miss Berenesen 9. I took Bessie Canady to Library & Art museum. My first visit to the latter place. Mrs. Reeve writes they are expecting a little [stranger] in June. Winifred may be [named] in July. March, THURSDAY 28. 1901. My day out. I went shopping, staid at Johnsons. I called on Mr. Brown and found he had died at 10. As they did not want me to see Joe I went to Mr. Hubbell's prayer meeting. He outlined Passion [Week]. Sunday. Lovely letter from Harold. He thinks his salvation wonderful. Mr. Story 47.March, FRIDAY 29. 1901. Miss King 46. The girls made maple sugar. I went to a prize contest at the American French college. March, SATURDAY 30. 1901. Miss Berensen was not here. Hilda passed her examination on the [Maridian] Law. I do not feel well. Telephoned Dr. Stibbries & took paregoric. Took Ella White up on cars to her aunts. We went to hear Dr. Moxom in "Growth in Grace". Used the new hymn-book. Mary Cutler's mother came and I gave her my room. Elizabeth Gruyer is to stay with a salary of $700. Lovely letter from [Morsie]. March, SUNDAY 31. 1901. Dr. Moxom Luke 19:44. "Thou knowest not the time of thy visitation". Tragedy of Life. 1. Lost Opportunities 2. Blindness 3. Remained to Bible class. Mrs. Cutler left after dinner. I slept as I couldn't go to Joe's. Called on Miss Hastings. Laura [Malton] was here so we didn't walk. Call from Mr. & Miss Bateman. April, MONDAY 1. 1901. The college girls came to luncheon. I went down town, got money of Mr. Reed. Went to bank. Evening. Took supper at Mr. Hubbell's. We talked of Harold and of Joe. Mr. Story 48. April, TUESDAY 2. 1901. Miss King 47. Mrs. Boyd telegraphs Martha to go to Europe. April, WEDNESDAY 3. 1901. Martha Boyd is to go to Europe next week. I went to see Miss Mason. Packed. Sat up until two. April, THURSDAY 4. 1901. Nine of us came down to New York or N. Haven on the 2.22 train, Helen Keyser, Bess Canady, Martha Boyd, Frances Booth, Eliz. Sherwood, Florence Barker, Florence Howland, and Hilda Johnston. I found that Julia Richardson had been too ill to come. We began reading [Rienzi]. Judge Corning is to be married this month. Good Friday. April, FRIDAY 5. 1901. I cannot find a letter that came from Old Joe. Went to Estelle's. She filled two teeth and painted a dying tooth with iodine. Went to Mrs. Dunn's and orderd my hat. Call from Miss [Tullick] of Staten Island Acad. St. George's about a young girl. Harold came to luncheon. He is fired from the Journal, & may go on the Times. He is taking it beautifully. Mother and I went to a lecture by [Lim] Vincent on James Barrie. Met Carrie Ward. Ethel Van [Idersteine] has nearly died. Mr. Elliot led prayer-meeting. Mrs. McClean sewed for Bertha. Fred Reeve 304 Henry.April, SATURDAY 6. 1901. Pouring rain. We gave up the Eden Musee. I went out to the Art Museum and attended two lectures, one by Prof. McKay of the Parker on Air pressure, the other by Prof. [Gordipan] on Roman Ruins east of the Jordan. April, SUNDAY 7. 1901. Easter Sunday. I heard Dr. Jesse Thomas in the A.M. on Luke 24:35. Harvey came to dinner. Went to the Pentecostal Mission. Taught little girls. Went up to see the Jones. Staid to supper. Missed seeing Mr. Gaston. Met Frank & we went to Dr. Gregg's musical service. April, MONDAY 8. 1901. Called on Hattie Bliss (out), Mrs. Reeve (out), Mrs. Backus (out), Helen Smith's office. Made Vinegar candy. April, TUESDAY 9. 1901. Mother & I went shopping. Bought black cheriot skirt. Afternoon. Minnie, Bertha, Will, Ruth, Frank, & I went to the Eden Musee. Saw the Cinematograph 3 times. Evening. Read Rev. of [Reviews] aloud. April, WEDNESDAY 10. 1901. Got my two hats. Wrote letters. Miss Hastings called. We went to Leonard Smith's wedding. April, THURSDAY 11. 1901. I went to see Mr. Korn the tailor. Frank met me there & we went to N.Y. to see Ruth. I staid to lunch. H. has no position yet. Came home to find that Lucy Skinner had called. Eve. Read Rev. of Rev. April, FRIDAY 12. 1901. Went shopping this A.M. Afternoon. Wrote letters Slept. Finished [Cy...]. Read history. Took dinner at the Skinners. Went alone to Pentecostal Mission. I helped lead. April, SATURDAY 13. 1901. Went out bought pique dress. Called on Mrs. Reeve & saw her mother Mrs. Russell. She showed me her baby things. Mrs. McLean sewed for me. Went to let tailor take my measures. Harold came to lunch. He told us about leaving the Journal. He is to go on the Philadelphia North American. He says the lord has seen him through. Went to Aid Society at Mrs. Babbotts. Saw Miss Daine, Lucy Bliss etc. Went to Essie King's reception. Met Mother there. Harvey was at dinner. Calls from Mrs. [Smith] & Alice & from Mr. & Mrs. Kinney. Grace Canady invites me to lunch on Monday. April, SUNDAY 14. 1901. 147 5th Av. near 45th St. [Chace's] Studio? Mr. Dixon came to church & read II Cor. 4. but he was not able to preach. Mr. [Rhoads] preached on Peace through Risen Christ. Mr. Morris fainted. Harvey came to dinner. Long call from Fred Reeve. Harold, Ruth, & Ralph came to supper. Afterward I played & then read Lyman Abbott on Allen's Life of Phillips Brooks. April, MONDAY 15. 1901. I went over to take lunch with the Canadys in a pouring rain. Bought ticket. Went to tailor for my one fitting of my pique dress. Frank took night train. [Sadie] & Frances called. Letter from Mr. Juemp. April, TUESDAY 16. 1901. Minnie made me peanut cookies. Mother & I came to Marguerites & I took lunch & left Mother there. Little Dorothy is sweet. I heard all about Judge [Cowings] mother. Helen Keyser sat with me on train. April, WEDNESDAY 17. 1901. 1st day after vacation. May Cutler went to Vassar & so did not return till night. The other teachers went to a college club reception for Miss Wooley. Florence Howland has decided not to go to college. I have written Joe I can go back. April, THURSDAY 18. 1901. Did shopping. Called on Mrs. Tillingharte, Mrs. Schenck & the Quick baby. Mr. L. said he was helped at Joe's, for there was the spirit of power there. Good prayer-meeting. Mr. Porter was here on his way to Illinois. Mr. Story 49. Mr. Fisher 7.April, FRIDAY 19. 1901. 1st festival of Orations Society led by Mr. Cowell began tonight with The Creation. I attended rehearsal in afternoon. In the evening Mad. Juch was overcome & [Bernstein] took her out. [Rieger] also sang. Miss King 48.April, SATURDAY 20. 1901. Two music lessons & chemistry class. Two concerts. Heard Kreisler, [Burgmaster], Blauvelt, Roselle, Gummerman, [G...] [Miles], & Glen Hall. [...] Mars. Went for ice cream. April, SUNDAY 21. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 12:43-45. Spoke at Mission on Matt. 10:2-6. The Value of a [God]. Pouring rain but nearly 30 present. April, MONDAY 22. 1901. Mr. Story 50. Analysis class. I went to ask Mr. [Good] spend to speak a Joe's & I was refused. April, TUESDAY 23. 1901. Miss King 49. Rainy so we did not walk. April, WEDNESDAY 24. 1901. Rainy so we did not walk. Miss Porter spent the day in New York. April, THURSDAY 25. 1901. Mr. Story 51. Mr. Fisher 10. Rainy. I studied. Then went alone to Mrs. Day's reception. Then took my watch to Woods. As prayer-meeting was at Carew St. I went to Mrs. Sweet. Talked of the Lloyd. She put salve on my corns. April, FRIDAY 26. 1901. Miss King was ill and did not come. Pleasant at last. We went to water shops. Mrs. Packard went to Pittsfield. I suppose Mother has left Marguerites. Played for dancing & read aloud from Henry V. April, SATURDAY 27. 1901. Miss Berensen. 10. Hilda Johnston's father came & I took Florence Howland, Florence Barker, & Edana Collins down to take dinner at the Massasoit. I worked in the lab. in the morning, studied in the afternoon. Rec'd 2.00 from Ruth Coe. Most of the family went to see Richard Mansfield in Henry V. I sat up & slept with Aunt Carrie. Frank Beard is dead. April, SUNDAY 28. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom after hearing the man from Demarest changed sermon to Xn education. [II Lin]. 2:2. Mr. Johnston came to breakfast. I spoke on Quiet Wading. [Lam] 3:22-33. Lovely warm day. Mrs. Webb & Mrs. Packard came from Pittsfield.April, MONDAY 29. 1901. Mother writes that paper says Judge Cowings wife has been married twice. Too warm to walk. All but Ida, Lillian, May Cutler, Miss Bostwick Gruyer & I went to [Laylen] [Maude] Adams. Mr. Story 52.Rain. April, TUESDAY 30. 1901. Miss King 50. Edward is staying here & sleeping next me. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. for a few days. May Smith writes asking me to go to York Beach for July. May, WEDNESDAY 1. 1901. Miss Bostwick spent the day in N.Y. She went to her tailors. Rain. May, THURSDAY 2. 1901. Mr. Story 53. Mr. Fisher 11. I called on Cousin Helen Spring (out) on Alice & saw Geo. & his wife & James. Went to bookstore & visited with Mr. S. among the 2nd hand books. After prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn & I went into Mrs. Sweets. Mrs. Hahn has returned. Her mother & sister died. Margaret Carter has tonsilitis. May, FRIDAY 3. 1901. Miss King 51. Mrs. Kilroy took her 1st lesson. Miss Porter returned bringing Eliz. & me a box of Huyler's. I have written to May Smith, Mr. Lippitt, Mrs. McGregory & Frances Jones. The girls gave a heart & animal party for Hilda Johnston. May, SATURDAY 4. 1901. I went down to Mrs. [Stevries] Chiropodist with Bessie Canady. Miss P. objects to my short dress. Says I am dowdy. I went down town again alone. Read in my room this evening. Miss Berensen did not come. May, SUNDAY 5. 1901. Ida & I went to communion. I am troubled about my hat with pink roses. Mission, a dark man a stranger ( ) was converted. I spoke of "building character" I Cor. 3:9-17. Long walk tonight. May, MONDAY 6. 1901. Mr. Story 54. May Cutler still ill. Mabel Fals sent me 2.00. Mrs. Johnston is here for the night. May, TUESDAY 7. 1901. Miss King 52. Mrs. Johnston & Hilda left at 2.22. Mabel Healy & Geo. [Lunn] married. May, WEDNESDAY 8. 1901. Margaret Carter still ill. I took the girls to woods. Mr. Lippitt will save me a room. Mother has gone to see Marg. again. May, THURSDAY 9. 1901. Mr. Story 55. Mr. Fisher 12. I spent the afternoon shopping, corn doctors, etc. I am trying to get my pink hat re-trimmed. Margaret still ill. Discussed May meeting delegates tonight in church. May, FRIDAY 10. 1901. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. Marg. Carter still ill. I took Eliza Buffington to a confirmation lecture. Miss King 53. I have ordered two shirt waists of [Hans].May, SATURDAY 11. 1901. Miss Berensen 11. Looked over Physics exam. book. College Club in [M...] Club [Rooms]. Alice Wing is our next Pres. Laura Malton came home with me. Miss Porter returned tonight. Mrs. Penfield talked about Joe. May, SUNDAY 12. 1901. Mother's 61st anniversary. Dr. William [Multing] of Providence on the Place of Feeling on Religion. Fine. I staid to the class. Mission. Talked on Church the Bride of Christ. Rev. 21:1-9, 19:6-9. Joe said "If I said to Bro. Odd. I love you but your wife is an old frump, he would be [...]. So we mustn't [...] Church bride. O [D...] thine & happy. Long talk with McDonald just out of York St. jail. Walked with Bessie Canady. This A.M. Mrs. Porter gave me 2.00 for Joe. About 40 in the meeting. May, MONDAY 13. 1901. Mr. Story 56. Letter from Emma Dickerson. Marg. Carter began school, but she has not begun with me. This afternoon Miss Gruyer & I went down to get my hat fixed over. I saw Mr. Schenck about Mrs. Dickerson. Missed a call from Mr. Hahn. I sent another selection of samples to Hans. May, Wed. 15. 1901. Miss Porter & Mrs. Webb went Miss Wooley's inaugeration at South Hadley. I was dizzy all the P.M. (Mother fears she will lose her [sugar]).May, TUESDAY 14. 1901. Miss King 54. Mother fears she may lose her [sugar].May. THURSDAY 16. 1901. Mr. Story 57. Mr. Fisher 13. I took Frances to station. Called on Joe. Went to Johnstons. Had hair washed. Eve. I played for Ferry St. Gyms. Came back to Church & met Mr. McKinnon & Mr. [Roans]. Mrs. McKinley very ill. May, FRIDAY 17. 1901. Miss King 55. I took Eliza Buffington to her last confirmation lecture. Rain. May, SATURDAY 18. 1901. Worked all day long on Physics, Mirrors, Lenses etc. It rained but Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Curtis Jun. Dorothy & Constance came to see Elizabeth Sherwood. Miss Murphy came to register her niece Florence. Edw. says no one heard him say his prayers. My new hat has come that Miss Grant trimmed over. Very pretty, but I think it will be $5. Rain. May, SUNDAY 19. 1901. Maltbie Babcock is dead! Eliza Buffington was confirmed. I went to South Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Peace. Talked about Soldiers of Jesus Christ. One backslider asked prayers. Took tea with Mrs. Bartlett. Joe talks about going to Boston to work among the Irish. May, Monday 20. 1901. To hear that Dr. Babcock committed suicide he taken corrosive sublimate and slitting an artery. Frances Brute relieved Fed. Rein unites of the of the First Saturday I am day sitting. They have hymn May meetings. Mr. Story 58 Aloysius classMay, Tuesday 21, 1901 Report about Dr. Babcock relieved confirmed. I am killing oneself one the Plupies. Thesis King 56 May, WEDNESDAY 22. 1901. I sat up very late tonight to get ready for tomorrow. Mr. Hubbell telephones me that the Beamans are here. May, THURSDAY 23. 1901. Right after luncheon I went to find Fan. Found her at the Church. She has her husband and baby. Listened to an exciting discussion on Co-ordination etc. Brought Fan home to dinner. Went to meeting of Home Mission in City Hall. Stupid reports. Mr. Story 59. Mr. Fisher 14 (?) Rain. May, FRIDAY 24. 1901. The girls were to read Julius Caesar tonight but thunder-storm obliged us to postpone. Miss King 57. May, SATURDAY 25. 1901. Miss Berensen's last lesson 12. I took Ella White to station for Hartford. Then I went to Mrs. [Henripin] & bought my shirt waist & ordered my [divinity]. Dr. Fanee evidently forgot to come to luncheon. Letter from Harold and $1.00. May, SUNDAY 26. 1901. Baptist day. I heard Emory Hunt in the City Hall, grand! He preached on Life & Death. Mr. Cross spoke at the Mission & I led. In the evening I returned & heard Miss Burdette & Mrs. Reynolds. Joe wants to give me the Mission when he dies. May, MONDAY 27. 1901. Mr. Story 60. I did not go to any Baptist meeting. May, TUESDAY 28. 1901. Miss King 58. I think it was today that my Hans waists came. Woman knocked down & purse taken on High St. May, WEDNESDAY 29. 1901. Julius Caesar was read by girls tonight. May, THURSDAY 30. 1901. I was supposed to have my day out yesterday. Mr. Story 61. Prayer-meeting curtailed by dampness. Stopped at 1st Bapt. Church. Heard Mr. [Mesern] of Shaw. Mr. Holbrook gave us a dollar. Memorial Day. By going to cemetery I made Florence Howland lose her lesson. Met [cunning] little boy. Mr. Fisher 15.May, FRIDAY 31. 1901. Miss King 59. We went up to Mt. Holyoke for the night. It is grand here. Percy Barker has appendicitis & Florence has gone home. June, SATURDAY 1. 1901. Beautiful day. Read, wrote letters, walked. Wrote to Mother, Ruth Coe, Cousin Ros, & Mr. [Reed]. Came home so as to get here for supper. Went down to Johnsons, Woods & Library. Lottie Leach told me of her father & Mrs. Hasen. June, SUNDAY 2. 1901. I took Ida to Baptist Church. Mr. Hahn Matt: 28- Joe scared me by saying he might go to Boston. Mr. Hahn says put it under the Bapt. Union. After the meeting I went to see Mr. Quick & he said no. Mr. Russell wants Joe to come for food. I wrote him. I talked about darkness 1 Juo. 1. 5 raised hands. Highland Y.P. sang. Slept then walked with girls. June, MONDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Story 62. Last analysis class. I took a chair from parlor while the picture was being taken. June, TUESDAY 4. 1901. Miss King 60. Elisabeth Gruyer and I went to have my linings tried on at Miss Mason's.June, WEDNESDAY 5. 1901. I went down town but Mrs. [Henripin] was not ready for me. Mrs. Haskell Porter left Cousin L. $500. Miss Gruyer took the girls to have pictures taken. June, THURSDAY 6. 1901. I took invitations to Mrs. Hubbell, Miss Jacobs & Dr. Moxom. [Drumme] Evangalist spoke at prayer-meeting. Also Mr. [Maldron] whose Church was burned in Jacksonville. Mr. Story 63. Mr. Fisher 16. Florence Barker returned. Her cousin is expelled from West Pt. June, FRIDAY 7. 1901. Gertrude Knowlton came to spend Sunday. Miss King 61. I must play her accompaniment. Studied this evening. June, SATURDAY 8. 1901. Went down town to Mrs. [Henripin], Mrs. [Brorullas], etc. Went to Miss Mason this P.M. Marion McKnight married. I did not go to the wedding. Wore my Hans waist. June, SUNDAY 9. 1901. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom preached on War & Peace. I went to Joe's Mission. June, MONDAY 10. 1901. Miss Porter, Lena, Marg. Carter, & Edana Collins went to Vassar. Eliza Buffington had gone Saturday. Mr. Story 64. June, TUESDAY 11. 1901. Miss Gruyer went to McDuffey graduation. Miss King 62. Vassar Class Day. June, WEDNESDAY 12. 1901. The Vassar people came home. Edith Brooks, Edith Tourtelotte, Clara Reed, Eliza Buffington and Gertrude Burleigh graduated. June, THURSDAY 13. 1901. Miss Gruyer & I went to go try on my [Lemsdame]. I got my waist from Miss [Henripin]. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Parsons led. Mr. Story 65. Mr. Fisher 17.June, FRIDAY 14. 1901. Miss King 63. Girls studied this evening. June, SATURDAY 15. 1901. We went to Lilian Pierce's and had such fun. Ate berries & everything. They drove us back . Went to Mrs. [Breullads]. Mother & Mrs. Webb came. June, SUNDAY 16. 1901. Dr. Moxom preached to us on Culture & Religion. I went to Mission & talked on "Thou hast a name that then lived". Went right up & spoke at Park Church about Joe's Mission. Took a long walk to Dry Bridge. June, MONDAY 17. 1901. Afternoon tea for college club. My white dress did not come. Great surprise for my 40th birthday which comes July 9th. 40 carnations from Marion Maltice. 2 doz. roses " Mrs. Collins. Thackeray " Bess Canady. " " Bertha Smith "The Crisis" Mrs Packard & Webb Pin The girls Pearl pin Mr. & Mrs. Porter & Edana Silver velvet broach Miss Baillest Embroidery Mother Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Carter, Lucy Carter, Mrs. Holden, & the two girls are here. Mrs. Rodman came. Miss King sang. June, TUESDAY 18. 1901. The last school day. We went for daisies past the hospital. Lucy Carter & Miss Francis went. Under graduates had lawn party. Miss King. We made out reports.June, WEDNESDAY 19. 1901. Class Day & Graduation. Edana Collins May Cutler Florence Howland. Marg. Carter Elizabeth Sherwood Frances Booth Julia Hannan. Mrs. Rodman brought her daughter to class day. Prof. [Munsterburg] spoke on the Impressions of a Foreigner. I played Miss King's Accompaniments. My gray [laurdorne] was admired. June, THURSDAY 20. 1901. Girls went away except Edana & Margaret. Mrs. Carter staid. Did not go to meeting. June, FRIDAY 21. 1901. Taught the girls. Evening I called on Miss Emerson. Met Mr. Stoddard. Came home & found Miss Mix. Girls put on marks [reversed].June, SATURDAY 22. 1901. Taught all day. Edana took 4th Chemistry, Geometry & Virgil. Mrs. Webb took Mother & Aunt Carrie to Holyoke. Went down town. June, SUNDAY 23. 1901. Mother & I went to State St. Mr. Hahn preached on Constantine & Luther. Mr. Stoddard [twins] were there. 18 at Joes. I had my farewell. Frances was there. He has been drinking hard, but has stopped. Took Miss [Morton's] letters home & brought them away. Called on Mrs. Briggs. Read Miss [Morton's] letters aloud. Called a minute on Miss Emerson. Sect. Hay's son [Addbert] Hays, excused to Pretoria was found dead this A.M. outside his window in N. Haven. June, MONDAY 24. 1901. Taught Margaret Carter physics all day long. Went over to tell Mrs. Hahn we couldn't come. Went to library. Mrs. Collins and Edana left. June, TUESDAY 25. 1901. Margaret took examinations in Advanced German and French. Hot! I waited about two hrs. in Mr. [Rood's] office waiting for the circus. Exchanged my Thackerays. Call from the Burleighs & Carrie King. Mother and I took tea at Cousin Helen's. I had never been in her new house. [Pynchon] bank closed. Mrs. Packaard, Webb & Aunt Carrie went for the night to Mt. Holyoke. June, WEDNESDAY 26. 1901. Marg. took exams. in Ed., French and German & in Physics & Astronomy. Thinks she failed in P. & A. ! Boiling hot! I taught Greek, cleaned lab. Mrs. Barrons brought over [Emma]. Called on Maltons. Sat on hay. Called on Hastings. Mrs. Scott of Atlanta & Mrs. took luncheon here. June, THURSDAY 27. 1901. Margaret Carter went to N. Haven. I went down town, scrubbed brass scales, looked over letters, etc. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Hot!!! June, FRIDAY 28. 1901. Marg. took exams in Elem. Eng. & Advanced Greek. I cleaned closet. Went down town in A.M. Called on Joe. He told Leach he would have no [spanking] machine. Prayed for me. Eve. We made out certificates for the college girls. June, SATURDAY 29. 1901. Mother & I came to Hamilton. Started at 8.33. Mrs. Webb came to the station. Aunt Carrie came with us to Pittsfield. Nice [Sawin] boy whose father had been Prof. at North Western Univ. was on the train. [Dead head] parlor car to Albany. Dirty ride. Left Springfield 8.33. Arrived Albany 12.05. Leave Albany 12.15. Arrive Utica 5.00. Arrive Hamilton 6.08. Met Mrs Paine of Delhi in Utica & Mr. Fines on the train. Prof. & Mrs. McGregory & Mr. Juemp greeted us. We are at the same table. Met Mrs. & Mr. [Hornbinger]. Mr. Juemp was here in the evening. June, SUNDAY 30. 1901. Mother staid at home. I went to hear Dr. Este on "He could not be hid". Sat with the Burchards. Mr. & Mrs. Burchard, Mabel Bateman, & the Bosticks came to see us. I enjoy talking with Prof. McGregory. He wants Mr. Hahn here. I talked some on the piazza. Slept. Wrote to Joe and Harold. Prof. McGregory took me to Mr. Juemps [Jephe] Service on the Hill. It was beautiful. Henry Taylor played on his violin. Beautiful singing by Miss .... Mr. Juemp talked of the sky as a parable of God, its largeness. We have one little sky & one part of God, its generosity, its silent presence. Very warm. July, MONDAY 1. 1901. Call from Mrs. Judson and Elizabeth. Then I called there and at Mrs. Kilburn's. Mr. Lippitt will take us for $6. apiece. Mrs. Morse, Mund & Miss Thomas are here. Slept. Morning & Afternoon. Began The Crisis to Mother & the McGregorys. After supper I called at Mrs. Curtis's but Mrs. Schenck had not come. Met Marg. Judson & she came down & called. Then Mother, the McGregorys & I sat all the evening. Hot. July, TUESDAY 2. 1901. This was a hard day. The heat was intolerable, & I had a "state of mind". [...] M.Gregory took me to his laboratory. Then I went to the library & read Eng. Amer. History. [...] Afternoon. Slept. Evening. Got blue till Mrs. Harrington took me to get soda. Cooler. July, WEDNESDAY 3. 1901. Tried my bicycle with moderate success. Went to library & found my wheel needed blowing up. They did it at the store. Afternoon. Called on Judsons. Miss Bateman called & staid to tea. I went to prayer-meeting & sat with Miss Merrill & brought her to the hotel. Letters from Francis, Joe (not himself), Mr. Dwight of Park Church with $1.00, Mrs. Webb, Carrie King. Rather warm. Rain in eve. July. THURSDAY 4. 1901. Blue again tonight. I must get over this. I rode on my wheel, after reading to Mother, S.S.Times, Bible, Mr. Juemp's sermon & Merlin & Vivien. P.M. I heard Mr. Morse tell of his business life. Slept. Read "More Fables in [Slang]" to self, & "Crisis" aloud. Crochetted a little. This evening I couldn't stand things. After Mr. Morse & Mr. J. went off I walked past the Judsons, came back. Marg. & her caller evidently had gone. I called on Eliz. & Mrs. Judson. Came home. Mrs. [Ornsbee] & daughter called. The McGregorys, Mr. Hawkins & Mr. Morse talked. July, FRIDAY 5. 1901. Much happier today. Read Elaine to Mother. Went to library. Read Harpers. Rec'd letter from Joe, $1.00 from Mr. Quick, & 12 vols. of Browning from Marg. & Mrs. Carter. Read "Crisis" after dinner before supper, & after supper. Slept, took bath. Calls from the Judsons, Miss Lane, Clara Rogers, Misses Judson, & Mr. Juemp. Mr. Morse told funny stories. Met Mr. Rogers. Mr. Harrington has come. Cousin Lizzie writes they can have us at 4.00 apiece a week. July, SATURDAY 6. 1901. Read "Holy Grail" to Mother. Walked to library. Read part of "[Loved] the Widower". Called on Mrs. Nelson & we walked down together. After dinner, I read "The Crisis" aloud, took & a bicycle ride. Porter came in & found me in night dress. Slept, bathed. Eve. Miss Rogers & I took a walk. The Taylors called. July, SUNDAY 7. 1901. Dr. Lloyd preached on 1. Sam. 16:7. Communion. Sat with Burchards. Met Dr. Clarke. Found that a dog had killed a little kitten. Rained this P.M. Wrote letters. Read "Crisis". Mrs. Harrington, Mip Mercer & I went to hear Mr. Juemp "Through Peace to Light". Marg. Judson played in Trio. Sat in Mrs. McGregory's room & [...] Smith called. Rainy. July, MONDAY 8. 1901. Read to Mother, S.S. Times, & "Pellanc & Ettain" Laurier's [P...]. Went to library & finished "Loved the Widower". P.M. Read "Crisis". Rode wheel. The Morses, Ada & baby called. Annie Burchard called & took Mother driving. Eve. I read Crisis & Mrs. McGregory, Mother, & I talked. Wrote to Dr. Francis about Programms & to Mr. Quick. Cool. July, TUESDAY 9. 1901. I am 40 yrs. old. Rec'd letters from Harold, Minnie & Bertha. Harold sent a dollar which I think will help me buy [C.B.K.] Harold hopes to get back on The World. He had been to communion & to dinner at Min's; was very happy. I went to library, accomplished little. P.M. Anna Burchard came & we rode on wheels 5 miles, to her house & back. Missed call from the [Cormans]. Call from Florence Lombard & Maud Overbee. Read Crisis. After tea Mother & I called on Judsons. Mr. Juemp, Dr. Judson & [Cormans] were there. Sat & talked with Mr. Morse & the McGregorys & later with Mrs. Lippitts about [Marine's] [...]. Mrs. Bostick brought me flowers. July, WEDNESDAY 10. 1901. I went to library & studied Eng. History. P.M. Read "Crisis". Call Mrs. Shenck. Eve. Went to Citizen's Club with Mrs. Dayton to see boy on bicycle perform Then went to prayer-meeting led by Dr. Lloyd. What has church been to you. Sat & talked with McGregorys & Mr. Hawkins. Mrs. Harrington & Miss [Mercer] took me to get soda. Rain. July, THURSDAY 11. 1901. Letter from Mr. Francis. Went to library. Read Eng. History. Mrs. Harrington, Miss [Mercer], Mr. Morse, Miss Thomas & Muriel Morse went away. We finished "The Crisis". Pleasant. July, FRIDAY 12. 1901. Finished "Idylls of the King" to Mother & began Dr. Gordon's "Witness to Immortality". Started for the library but stopped at Mrs. Curtiss' & found Mr. Schenck there. He came back to the hotel with me & stayed about an hr. After dinner Mr. Juemp stayed a minute. I went to bank. Mr. Waite of Minneapolis called. Rode wheel, slept, bathed. Call from Mrs. Hamlin. [...] had tea. I did not go. After supper, Mother & I called on Mrs. Kilburn, Mrs. [Homberger] & Mrs. Curtiss. Visited with Mr. Kilburn, Louise [Homberger], Mrs. Schenck & Mrs. Beeber. Mr. McGregory brought us root-beer soda water. Mr. Colten called. Found Mrs. Wilson had called. Pleasantly warm. July, SATURDAY 13. 1901. A.M.. Read Gordons Witness to Immortality & [Hosea] to Mother. Read [Arthurian] Epic in Library. P.M. Read aloud "Helmet of Navarre". Got a badge on my wheel. Rode to Burchards. I left my flesh & sticking on barbed wired fence! You should have been Mrs. McGregory when I showed it. She told Mr. Hawkins & Mr. Juemp! Eve. Mother & I called on the [Cruyers] & Brownells. Lots of people have come to hotel. Visited with Prof. McG. & Mr. Hawkin's. Warm & pleasant. July, SUNDAY 14. 1901. A.M. Prof. Greene on the Church 2 Cor. 3:1-3. Mr. & Mrs. [Cotten] were there. Pleasant talk at dinner about theology with Mr. Juemp. P.M. Read Right of Way. Slept. Wrote to Joe & Fannie Bates.Hot. July, MONDAY 15. 1901. A.M. Read [Gordon] on [Immortality] to Mother. Went to library & read "Arthurian Epic". At dinner I met Mr. Juemps friend Rev. Mr. [Tweedy] once Dr. [Parthurst's] Assistant new a Utica pastor. After dinner we visited on porch. Mr. Juemp talked about when a soul is created, before or after birth. They left us for a [cause] ride. I could take but short ride for Libbie Gardiner appeared. Slept & bathed. After supper called on the Bosticks. Sat on the piazza with McGregory's, Mr. Hawkins & Mr. [Whitmarsh]. Hot. Some rain. July, TUESDAY 16. 1901. Mr. [Tweedy] had gone so Mr. J. came down to sit by us. He said I was not narrow for I was willing to open my mind to truth whatever my conclusions. I read to Mother. Walked to library. Came home with Mrs. Wilson. P.M. Read Monsieur Beaucaire to Mrs. McG. & Mother. Rode on wheel & called on Cormans. Slept. Wrote Miss Porter a [st...] letter. Slept. Bathed. After supper called with Mother at [Trardy] home & talked with Mrs. [Goodenough], Mrs. Bishop & Dr. Clarke. Called alone on Mrs. Kilburne. Sat on piazza. Wrote to Mrs. Harrington & for [QBK] [...]. Hot. July, WEDNESDAY 17. 1901. A.M. Read to Mother Bible & Gordon. Then took her to dentist Dr. Wallace Bardeen. On my way to library stopped to talk with Mrs. Judson & Elizabeth. Read Alex Smith's "Edwin of Deira" in library. Walked down with Mrs. Wilson. P.M. Asked Mr. Juemp about Christ's birth. He staid a good while on piazza. Mr. Lippits has bought a [giving]. Rode wheel to Burchards. Found it hard. Helped pick over currants a few minutes. Saw Mrs. [Darwin] Morse & Clara. Slept. Miss Couzer stopped a few minutes. Miss Bromwell took me to prayer-meeting. Mr. Juemp spoke on Phillips Brooks. Mr. Juemp, Miss Bromwell, Miss Rogers called. Joe has a room for 12 poor women over mission. Warm. July, THURSDAY 18. 1901. A.M. Read to Mother Gordon. Ironed best white dress. Rob Bostick went to library with me & sat in the window a few minutes. I translated Caesar V:1-22. Our pleasant times at the table [continue]. P.M. Dr. Wallace Bardeen put in a gold filling, rubber filling & cleaned teeth for $3.75. Slept & bathed. Marg. Carter has failed in physics & passed in Greek. After supper Mr. Juemp staid a very few minutes. Mrs. Reimer took us to Epis. ice cream social. Sat on piazza with McGregory's & talked about [c...]. Began Reign of Law. Cool. July, FRIDAY 19. 1901. In library read Harpers "Portion of Labor" & "Right of Way" & about Roman Britain. Walked down with Mrs. Willson & Mrs. Ashmore. After dinner Mr. Juemp sat a long time & talked about Gospels, Christ etc. Then I talked about Harold. Then he took me over to hear him play on the organ. I washed my head. Slept. Read Harold by Tennyson Act I. Read Reign of Law. After supper Mother & I called on Mrs. Ormsbee & Mrs. Willson. Rob Bostick called for about 1 1/2 hr. July, SATURDAY 20. 1901. A.M. Read Gordon on [Immortality] & Bible to Mother. (not at breakfast). Spent 2 hrs. in library. Began Freeman's Norman Conquest. Walked home with Mrs. Willson. Saw her mother's flowers. She will be 72 tomorrow & met her bachelor brother Mr. Lane. P.M. Began The Market Place by Harold Frederic to Mother & Mrs. McGregory. Rode wheel. Slept; bathed, finished "Reign of Law". Eve. Met Mr. & Mrs. Huntington. Miss Rogers called & I walked with her. Mr. Hawkins brought his brother & wife of Waterville & Miss Newbery of Chicago to call. Rec'd letter from Dr. Fancee about Brown Programme. Mrs. Lein brought me hot doughnuts. July, SUNDAY 21. 1901. A.M. Mr. Juemp Heb. 11:8. And he went out not knowing whether he went. The Future Life. All uncertain. Yet though we know not the [gral] we know our [Grude]. He is God over both models. Serve Him here & you will serve Him there. We sat with the Brownells. All silent at dinner. Marg. Judson was here & I went & sat on her porch. Then slept & read Outlook. Mr. Juemp was jolly at supper. Agnes the maid loves Mother. Miss Brownell & I went to Vesper Service. Mr. Juemp after Miss [Struyer] sang I know not where his islands life then founded palms, preached on God is Love. He cares for us; he helps us. We walked up the hill, then sat on Brownell's porch. Came home & visited with the people. A young man dropped dead on Utica St. July, MONDAY 22. 1901. I finished Gordon's Witness to Immortality to Mother. In library I studied Tacitus' "Agricola". Walked home with Mrs. Willson. ([Dum alum]) Read to Mother & Mrs. McGregory. Visited the Bank Vault. Slept. Bathed. Read Philistine. Read aloud till supper time. After supper Mr. Juemp oiled my wheel & fixed it all up. Calls from Mrs. Merrill, Eleanor Merrill, Mabel Bateman, Mrs. Ashmore & daughters. Joke about Cubans wanting to go to reception in their night clothes! July, TUESDAY 23. 1901. Read S.S. lesson & [Ceyler] to Mother. Studied in library Tacitus's Agricola. Went up on my wheel. Mr. Lane gave me cat tails. After dinner Mr. Juemp fixed wheel again & it now goes beautifully. I read aloud a good while. Then rode to the Burchards. Rode in all about 8 miles today. Bath. No nap. Miss Bateman took Mrs. McG. out & came to supper. Mrs. Ornsbee took Mother driving. I called on Mrs. Lewis. Then we told sea sick stories on the piazza. Later Mr. Hawkins came & smoked. Rain at night. July, WEDNESDAY 24. 1901. Read to Mother S.S. lesson & Act II of [Tennyson's] "Harold". On the way to library I started to take a man's wheel. Studied Tacitus for nearly 2 hrs. Mrs. Wilson & I came down together. Joe sent [her] to Mr. Juemp. He staid afterward & talked to me & especially Mother, threaded her needle for her. I have ridden about 11 miles today. Rode past Peeksport. Stopped and ate cookies at Mrs. Burchards. Slept & bathed. Went alone to prayer meeting. Dr. Maynard led. Prayer. Dr. Clarke prayed that we might realize Gods presence & have divine self [forgetfulness]. Sat on Mrs. Ashmore's steps. Talked about [Chinese] possession by [devil] & also bicycle. She has learned to ride bicycle & spit. Cool. July, THURSDAY 25. 1901. A.M. Read to Mother S.S. lesson & Dr. Clarke. Studied Tacitus 2 hrs. in lab. Mrs. J. came in & said I should try going down library hill. Walked down with Mrs. Willson. This afternoon Margaret Judson & I wheeled to [Brookville] a 10 miles ride. I had several falls, but a good time. Eve. Calls from Mrs. & Miss Willson & Miss Lane. Called with Mother on Mrs. [Hamden]. Read in Mrs. McGregory's room. Wrote to Bertha. She is 27 today. Mr. Francis writes he has decided to join the State St. Church. Cool. July, FRIDAY 26. 1901. At breakfast Mr. Juemp had moved down below Mother so as to leave his seat for "Tom" Bryan. I read Dr. Clarke to Mother & studied in the library Tacitus for more than two hours. Walked down with Mrs. Willson. "Tom" Bryan was at the dinner table. Mr. Hawkins told him I was dying to see him. I read aloud, slept, & sewed. We started to call on the Hornbergers but met Mrs. Wilson & Lane, so came back. Mr. J. did not come to supper. After tea, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Rowe & two daughters called on Mrs. McGregory. They are reading Father's Life & had been attracted to me! Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence called on us. He said Father could do anything with boys. I rubbed Mrs. McGregory's head till her husband came. Wheeled only a few minutes. [QBK per] came. Coolish. Bicycle 14 miles. July, SATURDAY 27. 1901. Very blue today. I read aloud to Mother Mr. Juemp's paper on the "History of Heaven". Result was "Spectator emotion" (?) Finished Tacitus' Agricola in the library. Rode down the hill. Called a moment at the Grants on the [Boonhauers]. After dinner Mr. Juemp & I talked about mother, heterodoxy etc. Then I rode alone to Bouchville stopping to see the Burchards. Herbert & wife are here. This evening Mrs. Reimer, Mrs. Bostick, Mrs. Price & I went to Congregational ice cream & phonograph sociable. About 11 oclock Mr. Bryan came over. Hot. July, SUNDAY 28. 1901. Dr. Clarke Juo. 14:22. Christ's manifestation is spiritual. I staid in Mr. Ashmore's class. He said James' accounting with oil is medicinal. Mr. Juemp staid one minute only after dinner. I had a blue afternoon. Mrs. McGregory, Prof. M. & Mr. Bryan went to the Merrills to supper. Dr. Clarke led Xn Endeavor. The [Meek] Strong Man. [Sa...]. I told of Harold's speaking in office. Caught in the rain so went into the Ashmore's to tea. They told about Dr. [Dorice] of Chicago. Came home & tried to work off blues by visiting Mrs. Lippitt. Hot & Rain. Bicycle 14 + 4 = 18. July, MONDAY 29. 1901. Said good bye to Mr. Juemp after breakfast. He goes with Mr. Tweedy to Maine. Read to Mother Dr. Clark & "Harold". On the way to library visited with Eliz. Judson. Studied Eng. Hist. At dinner & at supper found Tom Bryan great fun. Read aloud a little. Then rode up to see the [Boomhauers]. They were stuffing pillows in the barn. Dr. Grant is to take me bicycle riding. Drove with Mother & Mrs. Bostick to call on the Clarkes. Mrs. B. went home & we called on the Merrill's. Saw them all. Letters from Mrs. Webb & Mr. "Francis". Hot & Rain. Bicycle 18 + 11 = 29. July, TUESDAY 30. 1901. Read to Mother. Finished Tennyson's "Harold" & read Dr. Clarke & S.S. Times. Went to library & began Kingsley's "Hereward". Went to Merills with Fan. Saw Dr. Clarke there. Afterward thanked him for prayer for self-forgetfulness. After dinner went to let Mrs. [Vassar] fit me. Walter came in & talked about book. Mr. & Mrs. Ashmore, Miss Rowe & I wheeled for 3 hrs around reservoir. Very hard & came home in a shower. Mother & I called on Hornbergers, saw Adelaide Lawrence & at Judsons. Saw Dr. J. & Dr. Brockway of Bklyn. Sat a little while with McGregorys & "Tom" Bryan. Pleasant. Bicycle 29 + 14 = 43 July, WEDNESDAY 31. 1901. Read to Mother. Dr. Clarke & "Princess". Miss [Boomhauer] called. Read "Hereward" in library. Took Mr. Juemp's article on Dr. Clarke to Mrs. Judson. Read a little after dinner. Frank Ashmore came to ask me to ride & he fixed my wheel. Dr. Grant came & we rode 12 miles to Randallsville. Drank milk & later soda-water. After supper called on Mrs. Bostick & Kate Allen. Went to prayer-meeting. Dr. Grant asked me to sit with them. Came out with Mrs. Ashmore. Dr. Clarke read Juo. 15. & spoke of "I call upon not servants but friends". I feel worried about Harold. Cool. Bicycle = 43 + 13 = 56. August, THURSDAY 1. 1901. Read S.S. Times, Dr. Clarke & "Princess" to Mother. Ironed white dress. Read & studied in the library. After dinner I finished Harold Frederic's "In the Market". Frank Ashmore took [I] wheeling to East Hamilton, 11 miles, wheeling, up & dwon steep hills. Eve. The Burchards took Mother driving. Mrs. [Remier] took us to Baptist festival. Talked with Grants, Boomhauers, [Lanworthy's], Lawrences, Dr. Judson, Mrs. Skinner, etc. Call from May Smith. Cool. Rain at night. Bicycle 56 + 4 = 60. August, FRIDAY 2. 1901. Read to Mother. Dr. Clarke & "The Princess". Read "Hereward" in the library. Afternoon. Began "Uncle Terry" to Mother & Mrs. McG. Slept. Called on Mrs. & Martha Harmen. Eve. Call from Mrs. Judson, Eliz., Mrs. & Miss & Dr. Grant. & the Boomhauers. Called on May Smith. Ate ice cream after the [...] part in Mrs. McGregory's room. Met young Mr. Lewis. Pleasant Bicycle 60 + 2 = 62. August, SATURDAY 3. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times & Princess. In Library I finished Hereward & read other things. Met Mrs. Bishop of 2nd Ave. Bapt. Ch. Dr. & Mrs. Clarke left for Europe. Mr. Hawkins & Mr. Bryan went to Waterville. I read "Uncle Terry". Mabel Bateman brought ice-cream. Mrs. McGregory, Mother & I spent afternoon on Prof. Anderson's piazza. The Rowes were there. Prof. A. read Penelope's [...] [Esp.]. After supper I called on Mrs. Judson & Eliz. Cousin L. suggests on going with them to Pan America's. Cool & pleasant. August, SUNDAY 4. 1901. A.M. Mr. Fuller Gen. 8:1. Remained to Mr. Ashmore's class. This afternoon after my nap Mabel Bateman & I walked to the West Cottage. Met Mr. & Mrs. West, Belford, & Dr. & Mrs. Bardern. Went across the reservoir for our supper in the woods. Came home & wrote letters. Cool & pleasant. Bicycle 62 + 13 = 75. August, MONDAY 5. 1901. A.M. Read Princess, S.S. Times, & Dr. Clarke. Said good-bye to Prof. McGregory. On my way to the library my saddle came off. Went to Dr. Grant. Visited there about an hour. He invites me to ride tomorrow. Read History in library. At dinner Mr. Bogan roared when I asked whether the Skinners had a reg. wedding. Read to Mrs. McGregory & Mother. Slept. Rode on wheel nearly to Pine Woods & back (11 miles). Stopped at Burchards. After supper Mother & I called on Mrs. Grant & the Boomhauers. There was a concert outside hotel tonight. Mabel Bateman is to stay here tonight. Rainy afternoon & eve. Bicycle 75 + 2 = 77. August, TUESDAY 6. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times, & "Princess". Studied in library Eng. Hist. Rained so I could not ride with Dr. Grant but he called on me. Miss Rowe called to invite me. Dr. Peabody called. I finished Uncle Terry & slept. Spent evening with Mary & Henry Taylor & Dr. Grant at the Andersons. We made silhouettes, illustrated soup, & tried to write from looking-glass. Dr. Grant brought me home. I had to refuse invitation to make marshmallows with Eliz. Judson. Cloudy & some rain. Bicycle 77 + 2 = 79. August, WEDNESDAY 7. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times & Princess. On way to the library I stopped to see the Boomhauers. She kept me to play word-game with her & Dr. Grant. Dr. Peabody & Mrs. Skinner came in. The word was awful. I was in library but came home. Dr. Grant & I decided not to go wheeling. Mrs. Judson, Elizabeth, & Miss Lawrence came to take me to [Bunny] Hill. After tea I took Mother to see Miss Hastings. Then I went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Fuller on Clients Compassion for Multitudes. Dr. Lawrence says I received him of [Fathers]. The Ashmores came on the piazza. Dr. Peabody brought Mother home. I went in & talked to Mrs. McGregory who is blue because Tom Bryan leaves tomorrow. A.M. Rain P.M. Pleasant. Bicycle 79 + 12 = 91. August, THURSDAY 8. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke & Tennyson's Becket. Tom Bryan went away. Mabel Bateman came to dinner. Mrs. McGregory went to Howards for afternoon & evening. Mabel asked me to sleep with her tonight. I declined. The Merrills left today. I studied Eng. H. in the library. Rained while there. The Boomhauers left & S.S. went to Sylvan B. picnic. After dinner I read "Becket" to Mother. Miss Corman called. I rode to Burchards, & they asked us to come tomorrow. Slept. Read Richard Carvel. Call from Mrs. Bishop & daughter Mrs. Bishop. After tea Mr. & Mrs. Ashmore & I rode 5 miles. Eaton road. I found Mother at the Bosticks. Joe Bostick came. I had pleasant talk with Dr. Lawrence about Father & Mother & my experience on freight car with drunkard. He said he would use it. Pleasant. Poured at about 10 P.M. Bicy. 91 + 2 = 93. August, FRIDAY 9. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke & finished "Becket". Studied in library. Afternoon. We spent it at the Burchards. Herbert & wife are there. We worked. Came home after tea. May Smith & I went to party at Wilson-Lanes. Made bonnet, played [advert], servants, cake game & door panel. Poured, so [lesses] we [ordered]. I went up for the night with Mabel Bateman. Told Jim not to keep hotel open for me!Rain. August, SATURDAY 10. 1901. Came home from Batemans in the rain. Because of rain had a visit on piazza with Mrs. Willson, Mr. & Miss Lane & "Geo" Smith. Showed looking glass trick. Lucy came from Adelaide Lawrence. She had [thot] me 28 yrs. old! Read a little to Mrs. McGregory. Slept. Mabel came. Called on Andersons & Rowes. Eve. We called on the Ashmores. Rubbed Mrs. McG. head. Pleasant. August, SUNDAY 11. 1901. A.M. Prof. Jones in Bapt. church 1 Cor. 11:31. Self-examination. P.M. Dr. Lawrence in Cong. church Mat. 16:26. Mrs. McGregory spent day with Mabel Bateman. I staid to Mr. Ashmore's class. Afternoon. Call from Mrs. Bostick & Katie Allen. Slept. Read [Deacon] Bradbury. Walked to College Hill where I read Mark 9. In cemetery I found Mr. Lane & Mrs. Willson. Coming home I stopped to see Mrs. Curtiss. Mother went with me to hear Dr. Lawrence. Beautiful sermon. He came to hotel with us & talked about Fred etc. Mabel B. is to sleep with Mrs. McGregory. We went to Mrs. Smith & I was to [talk] off skirt but big [boy] opened door. Wrote to Joe & Mr. Frances.Cloudy. No rain. Bicycle 93 + 17 = 110. August, MONDAY 12. 1901. A.M. Read Dr. Clarke & S.S. Times. Began "Foresters". Went to library. On the way I met Dr. Grant & he asked me to go with the Grants to Madison. We started at 2.10 & reached home at 6.40. Rode 15 miles. Called on the bride Sophie Jones Tomlinson. Had quite a bad fall. At Madison Lake ate peanuts. Mother drove with Bosticks to the Cottens at [Eadville]. This evening Martha [Harnum] called. I treated her to root beer. The Roes left town today. Dr. Peabody called. Clear & Beautiful. Bicycle 110 + 12 = 122. August, TUESDAY 13. 1901. A.M. Took best white dress to the wash. Read Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times, & Foresters. Rode to the Grants for my glasses, & visited with Mrs. & Dr. Grant. Then I went for a bicycle ride with Lizzie as far as Mr. [Chuce's]. came home, slept, & read to Mother. Afternoon. Read "Little Sister to the Wilderness" to Mother & Mrs. McGregory. Called on Mrs. Smith & Harris with Mother. Went to Burchard picnic at [Chuce's] Glen. Met Franie Burchard. Evening. Mother & I called on Hornbergers. I went alone to Willsons. Mrs. Willson & Mr. Lane came with me far as seminary. I found Mother there. [Visited] with Miss Hastings, Mrs. Bishop, Dr. & Mrs. Peabody. May Smith was out. My strained ankle hurts some. Rubbed Mrs. MCG's head & had nice talk. Quite warm. Bicycle 122 + 8 = 130. August, WEDNESDAY 14. 1901. Read Dr. Clarke & via Cruces to Mother. Read in library. Afternoon. Finished Little Sister in the Wilderness to Mother & Mrs. McG. Judson girls called & asked us to tea. Lizzie Bostick & I rode to Burchards with book & Mother embroidery. We took Mrs. McG. up Dr. Judson's cellar door & had tea on the piazza. Went with May Smith to prayer-meeting & sat between her & Dr. Peabody. Dr. [Jones] led. "[Centuries] [...]". Returned with May to the Judsons. Missed call from Mrs. [Banning] & Mrs. Kilburn. Read Via Cruces to Mother. Harold writes from Nantucket. Miss Bateman & Silsbury called. I declined her invitation to Saturdays luncheon. Rainy. August, THURSADY 15. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke & ["Via Cruces"]. Walked to Mrs. Grants to say goodbye. Returned "Dr. Clarke" to library. Visited with May Smith & Dr. Estes. Talked of [QBK]. Came home with Mrs. Willson & Miss Wilson. Afternoon read to Mrs. McGregory & Mother two good short stories from [Aux.] Supper. [cott.] Dr. Bardeen filled another tooth. Mr. Peckham trimmed hat. It poured. Spent evening in Mrs. McG. room & we read all of the Turn of the Road. Mabel Bateman has changed her lunch to tomorrow. Pleasant. Bicycle 130 + 1 = 131. August, FRIDAY 16. 1901. Sneezed a very little. Had bicycle oiled. Did errands. Miss Batemen had lunch party for Miss Silsbury. Had a great rumpus because I had engaged Johnson & Frank had engaged Clark to drive us over. Mrs. Bostick drove over with us & Mr. White (studying law & engaged to Miss [Marlow]) was our driver. We reached here about 5. Broken hearted letter from Jennie Hughes. She has had to leave her work & take care of her parents. Sneezed a little. August, SATURDAY 17. 1901. Rec'd a bill from the library man for 3.50. If I don't pay he will sue me. Took my gray silk to Mrs. [Ricknell]. Called on Mrs. Morton & heard about Celestine's death. Slept in the afternoon. Sneezed a little. August, SUNDAY 18. 1901. A.M. Mr. Bamford. Heb. 3:3. P.M. Philip Strong "Wagner & a Ferry boat". Gen. 45:27, 28. 2 Sam. 19:18. It was on death. Slept in afternoon. I lef C.E. Dent. 10:12-14. God's requirements. Rain. Sneezed a little. August, MONDAY 19. 1901. Wrote letters. Rec'd bill from Anti Salom League. I did mending while Jessica read a story by Van Dyke. Afte. Calls from Mabel Bateman & Miss Tilsbury. Call from Mr. Bamford. He brought us [Carlbert] Hall's book & we talked about Philip Strong, Mr. Juemp, & the Lombards. Rain. August, TUESDAY 20. 1901. Mrs. Kilburn & Eddie did not appear. I took a bath. We felt stupid today. I darned stockings. This evening Mrs. Eaton called. Grace is to go to Hamilton High School. J. & S. called on Cousin June this afternoon. August, WEDNESDAY 21. 1901. We had given up Mrs. Kilburn's coming, but she & Eddie arrived for dinner. Nice letter from Fred Reeve about his little daughter Ruth. Mr. Cole led prayer-meeting. Rec'd [Will's] wedding cards. Tiny bit of hay fever. August, THURSDAY 22. 1901. Jessie & I went to Union S.S. picnic to Madison Lake. I cut cake, waited on table & washed dishes. Saw some of Mr. Bamford & [Relter] & Orion [Bunney]. Joe writes that Mr. Hubbell is ill in Paris. Little more hay fever. August, FRIDAY 23. 1901. A man on the health board called to see Morsie. Said the smell was a nuisance, he was not competent to say it was unhealthy. He thought Dr. Chase would come in the afternoon, but he didn't. Patched my nightgown. Call from Francilia Morton. Letter from Minnie saying Frank had been [...] with typhoid fever & for 2 days they feared they must pospone the wedding. Ros & Sallie sent Min a check for $100. Little more hay fever. August, SATURDAY 24. 1901. A.M. Mrs. Rockwell tried on my gray silk. P.M. We went down to see Field Day Sports. Went to Francelia Morton. Called on way home on Cousin Celeste & Mrs. Marsh. I have finished patching night gown, & have worked on cape. Hay fever about like yesterday. August, SUNDAY 25. 1901. A.M. Dr. Maynard Luke 11:1, 1 Cor. 12:4 2 Cor. 12:3. Beautiful sermon on diversities of religious experience, ability to pray etc. P.M. Mr. Banford led Xn End. Daily Prayer Ps. 34. Mr. Banford preached in Methodist Church, Nautiful sermon. Solomon's & Paul's [Estimate] of Life. Ecc. 1:9. 2 Cor. 5:17.Cool & pleasant. Almost no hay fever. August, MONDAY 26. 1901. Call from Cousin Celeste and Mrs. Marsh. I wrote inviting Miss Hastings & the Coats here this week. Morsie seems quite exhausted. Letter from Jennie Hughes & she says Mrs. Booth does not feel as she does. Jessie & I called on Cousin Hattie & read some of Cousin Franks 58th birthday letters. Called on Mrs Scram. Mother & Morsie called on Mrs. Davis. Minnie writes that Frank is better. John has come home for an operation on swelling of his neck. No hay fever to speak of. August, TUESDAY 27. 1901. Helped get dinner & supper. Calls from Mrs. Scram & Miss [Midbury]. Called on Mrs. Lombard, & Mrs. Saunders (out). Declined invitation to Mrs. Cotton's on Friday. Miss Brown called. Jessica & I go there to tea on Thursday. Mrs. Rockwell fitted my gray silk this afternoon. Took bath. A little hay fever at breakfast only. August, WEDNESDAY 28. 1901. I went to Mrs. Rockwell's. Coming home Cousin Celeste called me in to talk with her, Mrs. March & Mr. Banford. Jessica has heard through Chicago Agency of a library in [Iron] Mt. Michigan. Washed my hair. Harriet Mine called & told us her father has typhoid fever. Slept. Mr. Banford Ralph Conner's picture. Cousin Jane called. We called on Fannie Whiting & took her to meeting. Mr. Inman led. Lovely meeting. "Can we [become] Christ like?" Cousin Darien has lain in a stupor. We are most anxious. Considerable hay fever. August, THURSDAY 29. 1901. I helped get dinner. Cousin Lizzie, Mother, & I went to [Albenaa] [Browns]. Jessica staid home & saw to [...]. Miss Hastings & May Smith called. Hay fever on [cure]. Not very bad. Bicycle 131 + 2 = 133. August, FRIDAY 30. 1901. Mother & I came to N.Y. via Utica. Made the best way. Cost 72 cts & trunk at Utica. Felt rather miserable with hay fever. But got over it before reaching home. Saw Min's presents. She has already rec'd 56. Almost no hay fever. August, SATURDAY 31. 1901. Winifred has rec'd 13 more presents today. I hemmed for her. Louisa Richardson came twice. Winnie went to New Rochelle & met Mr. & Mrs. Dobson. She likeds them very much. Minnie went to have her dress fitted. Augusta [Choate] called. Almost no hay fever. Almost no hay fever. September, SUNDAY 1. 1901. Clarence Barbour of Rochester at the Emmanuel Bapt. Church Phil. 4:4. Excellent sermon. Mr. & Mrs. Dobson came to dinner & we liked them. Harold came to call. He is going housekeeping at corner of Hicks & Pineapple. Afternoon. Read, slept, wrote Joe. Evening. I alone went to church. Mr. at Lafayette Ave. Church [gave] sermon on Matt. 22:41,42.More hay fever. September, MONDAY 2. 1901. Busy day of preparation. Labor Day so few presents came. Lots of people called & we all felt distracted. Eve. Put cake in boxes. Augusta Choate spent the day. Bertha took us to [there] new unfinished house. Little hay fever. September, TUESDAY 3. 1901. Minnie had attack of heart failure & Mother fell the whole length of stairs without serious hurt. Presents, letters, & callers have poured in. I went to Miss [Grabrow] for Min. Ruth & Harvey bought silver. They had the rehearsal tonight. Bertha's green, & Ruth's pink came. Harold bro't me $25 for Mother's board. No hay fever. September, WEDNESDAY 4. 1901. Winifred & Harvey were married. Cablegram from "Elvis" London. No hay fever. September, THURSDAY 5. 1901. We were all sick. It may be the lobster. Mrs. Jacobs made a long call. Uncle Wm. Sharpe, & the Jones came in the evening. Will returned to Islip. Almost no hay fever. September, FRIDAY 6. 1901. Bertha returned to work. Ruth & Mother sick all day till evening. Annie has gone, & Minnie hopes to get Julia. I made beds, washed dished, waited on the sick, entertained Helen Smith, Helen Tuttle & Marguerite Tuttle. Wrote long letter to Cousin Lizzie to be sent to Angelica & to Harlan. Went alone to prayer-meeting. McKinley shot at Buffalo by an insane man. Rec'd two wounds. Almost no hay fever. September, SATURDAY 7. 1901. Washed dishes. Ruth went riding with Dr. Sharpe. Went to N.Y. met Mother & we exchanged carving set. Call from Mrs. Lane. First letter rec'd from Winifred. She was having a fine time in Hotel [Lorraine]. This evening we sat around. I read old letters & bathed. Bad hay fever. September, SUNDAY 8. 1901. A.M. Clarence Barbour. 2 Cor. 3:18. P.M. " " Luke 23:42,43. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner. Miserable with hay fever. I met Miss Bliss & Mother who are staying at 261 Ryerson St. Hay fever worst of any. Bicycle 133 + 17 = 150. September, MONDAY 9. 1901. Mother sick in the night. We are all sick with colds. Harold took me riding wheel. We met Ruth near Bensonhurst. I fell once. Came home & slept about two hrs. Ruth began her 2nd yr. of school. Hay fever better. September, TUESDAY 10. 1901. Washed breakfast dishes & ironed handkerchiefs & made beds. P.M. Ironed towels. Slept.Hay fever better. September, WEDNESDAY 11. 1901. Washed dishes & made beds. Frank went to Conway going to N. Haven with Mary Dixon who enters Mt. Holyoke. Mother has diarrhea again. I feel mean. Slept soundly till Mrs. Tainter & Mrs. [Beach] called. Later, Cousin Hattie called. Eve. I played a little on piano. Harold is 44. He and Ruth called in the A.M. Jessica writes they may go for [leaves] to [Nashville]. Hay fever better. September, THURSDAY 12. 1901. Took luncheon with Harold & Ruth in their new home. [Hicks] & [Pineapple]. Called on Mrs. Reeve & found her & Ruth going out. She asked me to dinner Saturday. Washed breakfast & dinner dishes & made beds. This evening the Choates called. Hay fever better. September, FRIDAY 13. 1901. President McKinley has had a change for the worst. After prayer-meeting Minnie, Ruth & I walked to the Eagle office & learned that he was dying. Lucy Bliss came to dinner. We showed her the wedding gifts. Hay fever better. September, SATURDAY 14. 1901. President McKinley died at 2.15. After 10 P.M. oclock yesterday he said to his wife "God's will be done, not ours". He said to those about him "Good-by all, good-by. It is God's way. His will be done, not ours." Then "Nearer my God to Thee, e'er thought it be a cross, is my constant prayer". President Roosevelt has taken the oath of office. I took dinner with Fred and Cora Reeve. Met her grandfather. Little Ruth is not 4 months. Sub-fresman Whitcomb called to talk with Frank, & Bertha & I entertained him. Harold called this A.M. Brought letter & 1.00 written & misdirected [...] 29. A little hay fever. September, SUNDAY 15. 1901. McKinley's body lay in state. Dr. Gallagher preached on the promises to him that overcometh. I called on Agnes Jones & was not asked to stay to tea. I met there Sallie Barrons, Sadie, & Jessie Perkins. Went alone to Dr. Gregg's to the memorial service. Chopins Funeral March. [Lizah] Hamlin sang "Rest in the Lord". We sang the Presidents two favorites "Lead Kindly Light" & "Nearer my God to Thee". Geo. & Mabel [Lerner] were there. Very little hay fever. September, MONDAY 16. 1901. I went to take luncheon with Mrs. [Ta...] & Mrs. Beach. Saw "Dove" one minute. The Choates called & Augusta will stay all night. Mrs. Whyckoff came with Mrs. Dixon who leaves tomorrow for Boston. Pres. McKinley's body taken to Washington today. Dreadful hay-fever. September, TUESDAY 17. 1901. Went to see Lillian Higgins. Left South Ferry, Whitehall St. about 9 A.M. Mr. Higgins & Lillian & Lloyd (2 1/2 yrs) met me at Somerville. Dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Struyer at [Rantan]. Drove past Mr. Duke's place. Had terrible hay fever all afternoon. Helen is 8 & Ruth is 6. They have taken a little boy, Fred. Pres. McKinley's body has started for [Canton]. Geo. Stowe was killed by cars. September, WEDNESDAY 18. 1901. Came from North Branch to Orange. Met Miss Ricker & Mr. Mrs. & Miss [Dinick]. Took luncheon with Jennnie Hughes, Father, Mother, brother-in law, & the dear little children. I feel that Mrs. Booth has been cruel to her. Coming home I found that May Smiths brother had accidentally killed a man. Ruth & I went over to [town] Hausen Place Church. Rode up Broadway to see the mourning. President's body is in Canton. Mr. Mattice will give Marion wholly to Lena. Little hay fever. September, THURSDAY 19. 1901. Today Pres. McKinley was buried at Canton. Memorial service at Dr. Gregg's. Beautiful prayer by Mr. Jacobs. We rode up Broadway & saw the mourning. At 3.30 every thing stopped, cars, boats, etc. This was never done for anyone before. Hay fever better. September, FRIDAY 20. 1901. I mended gloves, sewed labels on collars, etc. Eve. Went to Memorial meeting at Plymouth prayer-meeting. Horatio, Will Beecher, etc. spoke. September, SATURDAY 21. 1901. Sewed morning & afternoon. Bertha & I called on Mabel & Geo. Lunn. Went to invite the Choates. They came this evening to make fudge. Played [lip] Jinkins, [P...], the State of Life, Kissing, [S books], etc. Frank came from Conway & Chatham. September, SUNDAY 22. 1901. Mr. Gallagher "Gospel according to Luke". Dr. & Mrs. Walker were there. Prof. Froelich came to dinner after walking with me in Park. Slept & Read. Eve. Laymen meeting in Lafayette Church. Mr. Orgden, Elliot, Dr. Walsh. September, MONDAY 23. 1901. Called on Mrs. Backus & shopped. P.M. Made fudge for Lena. Call from May Sharpe & Mrs. Richardson. Eve. Read Jacob Riis. Made Peppermint drops. September, TUESDAY 24. 1901. Left for Springfield on 4 oclock train. Found Dr. Moxom & Mrs. Porter celebrating Lena's 44th birthday. We are to have 12 including Marion. Czolgosz found guilty of murder of Pres. McKinley. September, WEDNESDAY 25. 1901. Awful day. Joe telephoned from livery stable that he had been drinking. I went to him & he was in a sad state. Went to the Mission with him. P.M. Took Mrs. Scott to Holyoke car & went again to see Joe. Took Mrs. [Swague] to Library & Art Museum. Took Mrs. Rodman to car. After supper met Helen [Keeper]. Mr. Quick called & feels hopeful about Joe. Took Mrs. [Swague] to her [boarding] place. Miss Gruyer is here. September, THURSDAY 26. 1901. School began. This evening I went down to find Joe with "convert" in a terrible state. Returned to prayer-meeting. Mr. Francis was shocked. Mr. Cross thinks the Mission must be closed. Mr. Story (1).September, FRIDAY 27. 1901. I rec'd a letter from Mr. Kraus saying that he & Mr. McKinnon had persuaded Joe to go to the [almshouse] to stay awhile under restraint. He has given up keys, bank book & money to me. I took the girls to Forest Park. Eve. Salamagundi party. Crokinole, needle threading, picking up hairs on back of knife. We also wrote in looking glass & had trick "Bread is the staff of life". Miss King (1).September, SATURDAY 28. 1901. Did a little studying. Eve. Called on Mrs. Porter & read list of wedding gifts. Misses Gillette & Miss Baker (French teacher) called. September, SUNDAY 29. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 5:5. Church should be [virile]. Staid to Bible class. Mark 1. Spent afternoon with the McKinnons at the Krauses. Took tea there. The Mission is to be sold, that is the [coal] etc. to pay rent & Joe urged to work. I have told Miss Gruyer, Lena & Miss Porter. September, MONDAY 30. 1901. Letters of sympathy from Winnie & Ruth. [Aymar] has entered Harvard. Bertha lost the boat to Cold Spring by one minute. So she lost the anticipated day. Florence Murphy came. Mr. Story (2).October, TUESDAY 1. 1901. Miss King (2). I went to bank, Brewers & library. october, WEDNESDAY 2. 1901. Eliz. Sherwood came to call. Ruth Elmer has begun staying to luncheon. Violet Coen's old man sent her a big box of Huyler's. I slept about 10 minutes today. October, THURSDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Story (3). I went to see Mr. Kraus & together we visited the Mission & Mrs. [Burchard]. Her story & Joe's do not jibe. I then went to the almshouse & saw poor old Joe. He does not seem very repentant, but he thinks God will make him clean & he can begin again in two months. He must tell God wants him too. Mr. McKinnon led church. I walked up with Mr. & Mrs. [Reaves]. October, FRIDAY 4. 1901. Miss King (3). Mrs. Booth came tonight on her way to Harford & we talked about Jennie. I played Parchesi with the children. October, SATURDAY 5. 1901. Mrs. Booth told me about Capt. Carrigan. Is everyone goint to fail? I gave 3 music lessons. I went down town & gave papers to Mr. Kraus. Read a little. October, SUNDAY 6. 1901. Communion & beautiful sermon by Dr. Nathan Wood on Christ perfectly human & divine. "I am Alpha & Omega". He knew me. Went out to [almshouse]. Talked with Mr. Sexton & saw Joe. I fear his mind is affected. [...] in hospital & visited patients. Went to bed about 8.30. Miss Gruyer & Violet walked.October, MONDAY 7. 1901. 1st Outlook class. Had a great time straightening out the money. Kneisel concert at High School. Mr. Story (4). Bicycle 150 + 6 = 156. October, TUESDAY 8. 1901. Miss King (4). Rode 6 miles on wheel. Met Carrie King. Went to library. Bicycle 156 + 3 = 159. October, WEDNESDAY 9. 1901. First evening Outlook class. The Mipes Newell, Marjorie Overman, Clara Reed & Mrs. Packard were in it. We 3 teachers took Marjorie home. October, THURSDAY 10. 1901. Called on Dr. & Mrs. Sweet. Went to [almshouse]. Joe comes out tomorrow but won't promise to go to church. Called on Cousin Etta. Ned Griffith goes at [Forester] to the Phillipines. Prayer-meeting. A man said he was a Christian. Mr. Francis was there. Mr. Story (5). October, FRIDAY 11. 1901. Miss King (5). Played Parchesi in the evening. October, SATURDAY 12. 1901. Mrs. Sweet telephones that Joe was seen going into a Salon last night, yet Mr. Francis writes he left him at Volunteers. P.M. I took Hilda to South Hadley & I saw Eliz. Sherwood, Abbie Tillingharte, Mary Dixon, Mrs. Purington & Emily. Eve. Elizabeth Gruyer went to country club. I began Minister's Moving to the Gods. Mrs. Stowe called to say that she had heard Geo. was a Christian before he was killed. October, SUNDAY 13. 1901. Mr. Clarke from Bulgaria. Rom. 10:1,2. He knows Miss Stowe & expects her to be spared. I went to Volunteers & talked on Acts. 4:1-14. Saw Mr. Francis, Sandford, Waite & Smith. Went twice to Sweets & to the livery stable, Ivers. We can't find Joe. He hasn't been seen since Friday night. We are all discouraged. Smith waited on the street to offer sympathy & "make up". Read Ministers Moving to the Gods & then went to the Overmans to get Violet. "Cousin" Edward Williams came to dinner. October, MONDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story (6). Analysis class (1). Mother writes that Dr. Jon. Richardson has cancer & Alfred Raymond typhoid fever. Ruth Coe sends me 5.00. I dread [returning] it. Violet rec'd love-letter from [May] [Jenncy]. I read Century this evening to girls. October, TUESDAY 15. 1901. Miss King (6). I called on the Sweets but he had not found Joe. Tonight he telephoned that Mr. Ivers telephoned that Joe appeared with black eye. Call from Mrs. Burleigh. She told of Gertrude at Greenwich. I went to the library. October, WEDNESDAY 16. 1901. This afternoon we had a college club tea with Miss Wing as Prsident. Harvey is to vote for [Tammany]. October, THURSDAY 17. 1901. Had head shampooed. Supper with Miss Rock & Leonard at Children's Home. Saw their 6 children. Talked of Emily Carrigan & [Jadene] of Volunteers. Prayer meeting [Fordyce] Parks led "Prayer". Joe has been taken by Dr. Sweet back to [almshouse]. Mr. Story (7). October, FRIDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Hubbell telephoned me so sweetly about Joe. New girls gave me a party. Books, advertisements etc. Miss King (7). October, SATURDAY 19. 1901. Call from Miss [Shallies]. Called on Mrs. Burleigh & Gertrude. Met Miss DeLong & Bigelow (High School) there. Read Ministers Moving aloud this evening. Mabel Lunn expecting a baby. Beulah bagan lessons on the violin with Miss Holmes.October, SUNDAY 20. 1901. Dr. Faunee Juo. 1:14. "The Word dwelt among us". Fannie Bates writes applying for a position. Spoke in Volunteers. Called at almshouse. Joe cries now. Called on Mr. Hubbell. Walked with girls. October, MONDAY 21. 1901. Mother writes that Alfred Raymond cannot live. Miss Porter went to Miss Dickinsons' funeral. Hadley, Eliz. & I managed Outlook class. Mr. Story (8).October, TUESDAY 22. 1901. Outlook class. Mrs. Starr does not believe in Expansion or Missions. No time to discuss Right of Way. Miss King (8). October, WEDNESDAY 23. 1901. Josephine Wright married Mr. Gill. We went to the South Church & to [Mass...]. I did not go to Mrs. Merrick's musicale. October, THURSDAY 24. 1901. Miss Berensen (1). I heard from Smith! Mrs. Sweet & I called on Joe & found him intractable. Took tea with Sweets. Mr. Howe led prayer meeting. Subject: Temptation. Mr. Story (9). October, FRIDAY 25. 1901. Miss King (9). I played in the gym with the children & Eliz. & Violet went to country club. October, SATURDAY 26. 1901. Music lessons. Read Outlook. P.M. We all went to hear Jacob Riis on [Tony's Hardship]. He spoke before Mass. [Federation] of Women's Clubs. Mrs. [Swague] has come. Letter from Jennie Hughes. Went down town this evening. October, SUNDAY 27. 1901. Dr. Moxom Luke 5:20. Forgiveness of Sins. Discussed Miracles in S.S. Led Volunteers Jno. 14:1-10. "Jesus the Truth". Saw Joe. He was nice, but [Resper] thinks him insane. Called on Mrs. Quick. I didn't walk, but began paper on Sin. October, MONDAY 28. 1901. Mr. Story (10). I began "The Eternal City" by Hall Caine. Called on Mrs. Sweet & went to library. October, TUESDAY 29. 1901. Miss King (10). Miss Berensen (2). I walked. Mother writes that Alfred Raymond died yesterday. I wrote Ros & Sallie. Czolgosz executed. October, WEDNESDAY 30. 1901. Edith Brook's coming out party. We all went but Mrs. Packard came home early. Mrs. Starr (1). October, THURSDAY 31. 1901. Mr. story (10). Miss Berensen (2). I met Joe at Mrs. Sweets. He left almshouse today. I went to his dreary room. He prayed. Then I took tea at Volunteers. Joe went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Russell led. He said "God has forgiven. I ask forgiveness of my church. I would rather [free] a [canine's] [mouth]."November, FRIDAY 1. 1901. Miss King (11). Letter from Jennie Hughes. Miss Porter went to N.Y. Celebrated Hallowe'en. November, SATURDAY 2. 1901. Went down town this P.M. Went to Joe's room 469 Main. He prayed [hauhpilly]. He is working. November, SUNDAY 3. 1901. A.M. Mr. Hahn Acts 2:42. Beautiful sermon on [Centurians]. He [plead] for evening service. Dear old Joe was there with me, but left before communion. I got Joe to go to Volunteers. I spoke from Eph. 3:14-21. God able to do etc. Called on the Sweets. Long walk this evening. Mr. [Swague] was here. November, MONDAY 4. 1901. Outlook class came this afternoon. Mr. Story (11). November, TUESDAY 5. 1901. Outlook class. [Bunnie] Green came, & Miss Warner a grand daughter of Mr. Skinner. Called on Mrs. Sweet. She felt anxious about Joe. I found his door locked. Miss King (12). Mother went to Montclair. Low is made Mayor of N.Y. Mrs. Starr (2).November, WEDNESDAY 6. 1901. I went to College Alumnae at Northampton with Jeannette Appleton. She says I look as if I were just [tidied] up always, that all the girls like me. Called on Mrs. Behrends. Met Miss Cavanagh-Smith, Miss Rumsey & others. November, THURSDAY 7. 1901. I staid in today. The family went to see Richard Mansfield in Monsieur Beaucaire all but Mary Porter & the three children. In the evening Florence Murphy woke up vomiting. Joe spoke in meeting nicely but was mad at me for suggesting that he write to his son. I drank chocolate with Mrs. Sweet at drug-store. Met Dr. Moxom & he looked ill. Made Sweets a long call. We are disgusted at Joe. Mr. Story (12). November, FRIDAY 8. 1901. Mary Porter's mother came tonight. Miss King (13). The girls began rehearsing play. Mrs. Geog. Henschel is dead. November, SATURDAY 9. 1901. Miss Berensen (3). In the afternoon I took Roberta Scott by trolley to call on the [Leomises] of Holyoke. Miss Eleanor Warner and Marjory [Overman] came to dinner. Mrs. Porter came to lunch. Mrs. Webb came tonight. November, SUNDAY 10. 1901. Dr. Moxom on Race Problem in the South. He said in S.s. that Miracle of Leaves was Tradition. Called for Joe & we went to Volunteers. Spoke on Body the House of the Soul. He acts blue about getting work. Called on Mrs. Sweet. I walked. Violet went to the Overmans. Eliz. staid home. Miss P. kept me up to talk about Bessie Thayer's Latin. November, MONDAY 11. 1901. Mr. story (13). Analysis class (2). Call from Laura [Malton].November, TUESDAY 12. 1901. Miss King (14). Mrs. Webb went home. Mrs. Starr (3). November, WEDNESDAY 13. 1901. Violet Coen was ill and I walked for her. It is very cold. November, THURSDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story 14. Mr. Kraus has got steady work for Joe at his place. Called on Mrs. Sweet & Joe (briefly). Called on Celia Merriam. She read me lovely letter from Susy about Mother's visit. Miss P. & Lena talked very appreciatively to me. Roberta Scott began her music. November, FRIDAY 15. 1901. Miss King (13). Evening was devoted to rehearsing the play. Dr. [Stibbries] wife died. November, SATURDAY 16. 1901. I finished every word of my Outlook reading. Miss Berensen (4). I took Mary Porter to the dentist. It took the whole afternoon. Came home & I went right back to get ribbon. We celebrated Eliza Buffington's 18th birthday with heart party and cake. Louise Redman's father & sister [Marnie] came. Dr.November, SUNDAY 17. 1901. Dr. Moxom preaached to Young Men. 1 Jno. I staid to Bible class. Joe went with me to Volunteers & is happy. Wants to open Mission. I talked on Christ the Life. Called on the Hastings. Did not walk. Went to bed but got up put dress over night gown & played humns. November, MONDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Story (15). Helped get names in Outlook class. November, TUESDAY 19. 1901. Miss King (16). Vocal class. Mrs. Starr (4). I went to library. Evening. We went to the Baernstein concert. Outlook class postponed. Lovely letter from Agnes Jones. Sadie had met Harold & he spoke [hauhgtilly] haughtily of his new life. November, WEDNESDAY 20. 1901. No one but Mrs. Starr came, so we had no Outlook. November, THURSDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story (16). I called on Joe, blue he can't do the work. Spent some time in Johnson's reading, shopping, called on Hastings. Joe spoke well in meeting. November, FRIDAY 22. 1901. Miss King (17). College Club. Prof. Leach came. I met her & talked with Mr. Dana at depot. I fear he must leave Springfield for Newark. We went to the ground ball at Pauline Days. I didn't get settled for the night till 10.40. Mrs. Packard & I went & staid together at the ball.November, SATURDAY 23. 1901. Sleeped all day. Took Miss Leach down to Dr. Clark's & stopped at Mrs. Sweets. Mr. Kraus will find him easier work. Isabella (Morse) Thomas here today. Miss Berensen (5). Pouring rain. November, SUNDAY 24. 1901. Miss Leach left on 1.10 train. Dr. Moxom Prov. 11:11. Church and Civic Righteousness. Too tired to stay to S.S. Very few at Volunteers. Joe has gone back to work. Called on Miss Rick. Also on Mrs. Sweet. Evening. Read, slept, played hymns. Mr. [Glenn] is dying. November, MONDAY 25. 1901. [Dean] Slocum, Mrs. Morris & Miss Bigelow are dead. Violet recd box of candy from her old man. Mr. Story (17). November, TUESDAY 26. 1901. Miss King (18). Vocal class. Mrs. Nancy Forster has broken her hip. Went this evening to library. Mrs. Starr (5). November, WEDNESDAY 27. 1901. Edana Collins came. Miss Porter & I took dinner at Mrs. Porters. Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Bartlett & Josie were there.November, THURSDAY 28. 1901. Thanksgiving Day. I sat between Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin & heard Mr. Mudge of Carew St. Good dinner. Played with children. November, FRIDAY 29. 1901. Went down town. Thanksgiving play "Which is Which" "Scene in Burley's Room". Large number of guests. Miss King (19). Florence Howland, Bettie Sherwood, Francis Booth, Marg. Carter, Mary Cutler returned & Florence Barker. Florence Howland went away. November, SATURDay 30. 1901. Miss Berensen did not come. I gave 5 music lessons. P.M. Walked, slept, went down town. Feel sick. Found Joe at home sick. December, SUNDAY 1. 1901. Sick with cold. Went to church, but did not go to Volunteers. In bed all afternoon & eve. Read in "Woman of Yesterday". December, MONDAY 2. 1901. Mr. Story (18). Dawn Morse must probably die. Cousin Clara Raymond & Mrs. Foster dead. Outlook class. December, TUESDAY 3. 1901. Miss King (20). Mrs. Starr (6). Nice letter from Mr. Juemp about Joe, from Capt. Rick & a note from Harold. Hard snow storm. No one came to Outlook, so Miss Bostwick had Violet, Eliz. & me. Discussed Hall Caine's "Eternal City". December, WEDNESDAY 4. 1901. Taught Chem, Virgil & 3 music lessons from 3.30 to 6. Went to library before that. I saw Dr. Stibbries about my cold. December, THURSDAY 5. 1901. Mr. Story (19). Did Christmas shopping. Took tea at Mrs. sweets. Called on Joe but he was out. Did not go to church as it was S.S. Annual meeting. Lena in her room with a cold. December, FRIDAY 6. 1901. Miss King (21). Felt [wretched] all day & Gizzie walked & I lay down. Evening. We played Compliments & Gossip. Lena quite ill with cold. In her room all day. December, SATURDAY 7. 1901. Miss Berensen (6). Took Roberta to Mrs. Haskins. 4 music lessons. Read Outlook. Talked about Caesar with Miss P. Violet quite ill with laryngitis. Gizzy is 27. I gave her 3 roses. Saw Mr. Warner working on a house on High St. He thinks Mrs. Hazen was the cause of Joe's fall. James Porter has his first son, Elliott. December, SUNDAY 8. 1901. Dr. Moxom Jno. 12:32. Advent Sermon. I staid to S.S. & we talked about Parable of Sorrows. Half sick but went to Volunteers. A crosseyed young man seemed almost converted. I then went to Joe & he denied having anything to do with Mrs. Hazen. Tonight we did not walk or sing. My talk Jno 1:35-43. How to make The Kingdom Come.December, MONDAY 9. 1901. Mr. Story (20) Analysis class (3) Eliza Buffington is in bed with sort of grippe. Dr. Stibbries also has it. December, TUESDAY 10. 1901. Miss King (22). Mrs. Starr (7). Eliza Buffington & Hilda are ill today. No Chem., Virgil, Geom., or Hilda's music. Called on Miss Hastings & we talked of Mr. Hahn. I told her about him & Mr. Quick. Went to Dr. Stibbries for Eliza tonight. December, WEDNESDAY 11. 1901. Eliza still ill. Chemistry & Virgil omitted. Gave 4 music lessons in the afternoon. Read all the evening. December, THURSDAY 12. 1901. Mr. Story (21). Did Christmas shopping. Prayer-meeting devoted to pledging ourselves to support Mr. McKinnon as Supt. Joe sat by me. Mr. Kraus says he keep things cleaned up well. Stopped in at Mrs. Sweets. December, FRIDAY 13. 1901. Carrie Ward writes of the death of Lucy Skinner's mother. Lena & I sent flowers. Went to hear Josiah [Floyd] Willard on [Tramp] Life. Mrs. Gruyer came. Miss King (23).Rain. December, SATURDAY 14. 1901. List of [Misses] [...] gifts. MIss Berensen (7). Hilda & Eliza still miserable. Violet & then Mrs. Gruyer & Gizzie went shopping. I read. Spent afternoon & eve in my room. Read & slept. Letter from Capt. Carrigan relating to her marriage. December, SUNDAY 15. 1901. So rainy that few went to Church. Luther [Willard] raised pledges for Am. Board. Volunteers officers were at Mr. Glover's funeral. I spoke on "the Sower". Joe is very blue. Says his clothes were stolen. I went to tell Sweets. No walking or singing. Very sudden change to cold. December, MONDAY 16. 1901. Mr. Story (22). Afternoon Outlook class. Mrs. Gruyer & Eliz. took supper with Miss Berensen. Harold writes me to buy a gift for Joe (1.00). Bettie Sherwood writes she passed her Geom. at college. Laura Rice's mother very ill with pneumonia. December, TUESDAY 17. 1901. Mrs. Starr (8). Miss King (24). Laura Rice's mother died yesterday. I went twice for Miss Porter to library. Outlook class, discussed Prof. [Munsterberg's] "American [Toasts]". Rec'd Ethel Van Deusen's picture. December, WEDNESDAY 18. 1901. Carried toys to 35 Central St. Did a little shopping. Hurried home. Called on Mrs. Porter. Mrs. [Mallorn] came & gave some of her monologue. December, THURSDAY 19. 1901. Taught Chemistry for 2 hours & gave Johnston music lesson. Finished shopping; began packing before dinner. Did not go to prayer-meeting. Retired. Miss Porter & Lena gave me [Murillo's] Holy Family in gold [frame]. Mr. Story 23. December, FRIDAY 20. 1901. Mrs. Gruyer, Eliz., Mrs. Packard, Helen Keyser, Eliza Buffington, Louise Roman, Roberta Scott, Beulah Flesh, Florence Murphy, Ida Swague, & I came by 2.20 train to New York. A girl vomited on train. Found all well here. Miss King 25. December, SATURDAY 21. 1901. Went shopping. Met Lucy & Bess Skinner. Afternoon called on the [Gulicks]. Engaged my [trailor] to make me a dress. Began Right of Way. Agnes & Sadie called. Spoke of Harold's being called perfectly well by Life Insurance examiners. A.M. Went to see Winifred in her new home. December, SUNDAY 22. 1901. Heard Henry M. Saunders twice. Took dinner at Harolds. He asked the blessing & everything was lovely. Called on Essie. Horatio is 64 today. Went to hear [Ros] read her story. Called on Lucy Skinner. She had gone to Pawling.December, MONDAY 23. 1901. Went shopping. Will Frank & I attended Christmas entertainment at Ruth's school. Mrs. Booth telephoned me how ill She was, the old trouble. December, TUESDAY 24. 1901. Went over with Bertha to distribute toys. Met Miss McCarty & Mrs. Page at the office. Got very tired mounting tenement house stairs. Looked about the stores for waists etc. Luncheon at Wanamaker's. Evening Winifred came in. We got the presents ready. [Bright. [Woman] in E.] [Henry VII . [Corrine] Hat. Short NC]December, WEDNESDAY 25. 1901. Very happy Christmas. Ros & Sallie sent mother $25. We rec'd lovely gifts. Harold, Ruth & Ralph called. We played [dominoes]. Harvey & Winifred took dinner. Harvey & Will went to New Rochelle. Calls from Charley Richardson, Frank & May Sharpe, Miss [Sperl] & Augusta Choate. We went over to see the Richardson gifts. John seems very feeble and old. December, THURSDAY 26. 1901. Went with old hat to Miss Dunn. Mr. Korn fitted my green dress for first time. Went shopping. Played dominoes with Frank & Walter [McCount]. Slept. Eve. Some of the family went to Christmas entertainment. I read 2 stories from "Ruling Passion" to Mother, Minnie, & Bertha. Professor sent me box of candy from the church. Rec'd Stella Heath's photo. December, FRIDAY 27. 1901. Rec'd "Making of an American" from Marg. Carter & handkerchief from Mrs. Griffin. Wrote letters. Went for my hat & for second fitting at Korn's. Ruth called. Minnie & Winifred received at Mrs. Germonds missionary tea. Mother, Ruth & I went. Harvey & Min came to dinner. Prayer & business meeting. Miss Dunlap said she was to be married in February. December, SATURDAY 28. 1901. Mended stockings. Mother & Minnie took luncheon with Helen [Carnwana]. Calls from Harold and from Sadie Jones. I shopped & called on Lucy Skinner. Frank spent the day in N.Y. sight-seeing with some girls. After dinner I called on Mabel Lunn, out. Read "Right of way". Mr. Korn sent home my green dress. December, SUNDAY 29. 1901. Rainy so Mother could not go with me. I went over to the Madison Ave. Bapt. Church. Heard Dr. Lorimer on Position & Perils of Protestantism Gal. 3:1-4. Met Dr. Lorimer. Went with the Boomhour's to dinner at the Blind Asylum. Talked, ate popcorn & nuts. Went up to Marguerite's on 71st St. Saw Mr. Rufus, Harlan & Dorothy. She can walk & say words. Harlan came home to supper. [M...] had to get a fresh supper. He talked till after ten. December, MONDAY 30. 1901. Read "Right of Way". Bertha went to Monday Club but could not stay because of asthma. Ruth went to prayer-meeting. Mary Jones & Mrs. Clapp called. December, TUESDAY 31. 1901. Mother & I went to call on Aunt Susan. Saw Aunt Mary Ann Bliss, Susy Merriam, Celia M., George Howard, Maude Beard, Honor Leeming (2 wks old). Called on Mrs. Niles & saw Edward's baby. Took dinner with Winifred & Harvey. Mother, Frank, Will & I went. Watchnight services 8 - 9.20 & 11 - 12. Mr. [Tenn] on [Size] of Peking (fine). Rev. Mr. Parsons of [Bulford] Ave. & Cap. Parsons of Sab. A. both [poor]. calls read in Hamilton. MEMORANDA. June 29. Mr. Juemp " 30 Mabel Bateman. " " Mrs. Bostick. July 1. Mrs. Judson & Elizabeth. Mary Judson " 4. Mrs. Ornsbee & Maude. " 5. Mrs. Wilson, Adelaide, Miss Lane. " " Clara Rogers " " Marg. & Eliz. Judson. " " Mr. Juemp. " 8. Walter & Celeste Morse, Ada Mott. " 9. Misses Cormans. " " Florence Lombard & Maud Ornsbee Mrs. Schenck 12 Mrs. Schenck Mr. [Waites] Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. Wilson Mr. Colton 15 Mr. Tweedy & Juemp. Libbie Gardiner 17 Mr. Juemp 2. Miss Brownell Miss Rogers 19 Mr. JuempMEMORANDA. July 19 Rob Bostick 22 Merrells & Miss Bateman Mrs. Ashmore & daughter Mr. Juemp fixed wheel 23 " " " " 24 " " " " 25 Mrs. & Miss Willson & Lane. 26 Mrs. Willson & Mrs. Lane. Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Aug 1 May Smith 2 Mrs. Judson & Eliz. The Grant & Boomhauers 6 Dr. Grant Miss Hattie Rowe 7 Ashmore family 8 Miss Corman Mrs. & Mrs. Bishop 10 Mrs. Wilson, Mr. & Miss Lane " Miss Lawrence 11 Mrs. Bostick & Kate Allen. Dr. Lawrence 12 Martha Harmon. 14 Mabel Bateman " Mrs. Baning " Mrs. KilburnPresents given MEMORANDA. Mother $5.00 Winnie Table cloth 2.35 Harold "Dr. Babcock" 1.00 Ruth Raymond 6 spoons 3.00 Ralph " Gloves 1.00 Bertha Thackeray "Christmas Books" 1.35 Will Racket - one part 1.00 Winifred "Romeo & Juliet" .44 Harvey Julius Caesar .44 Ruth Richardson Muff - one part 1.00 Frank Cornell Stationary 1.00 Ray Lloyd Review of Rev 1/2 1.25 Miss Porter Riis [Anthology] 1/2 1.00 Mrs. Porter Briggs "School College" etc 1.00 Edward Porter Boys Odyssey .90 Marion Maltice "Peasant & [Page]" .45 Lena Bostick "Booker Washington" 1.35 Eliz Gruyer "Ruling Passion" 1.00 Mrs. Packard Handkerchief case .40 Delia Apron .23 Matilda Apron .22 Emma Handkerchief .30 Elizabeth Ribbon 1/2 .50 26.18 Januray - Cash. Rec'd. Paid. 16.18 John Cravat .50 Mrs. Griffin Lion of Luce. .40 Esther Tape measure .29 Stella Handkerchief Rob Bliss Blotter .45 Cousin Lizzie "Lily of France"1/2 .40 Jessica Handkerchief .50 Miss McGregory " .50 Mildred - servant .50 Ruth Reeve .25 29.97 Volunteer children 1.75 Bertha pin .90 32.62 Korn baby toy .10 32.72 Presents rec'd February - Cash. Rec'd. Paid. 1.Mother Pink shawl. 2.Minnie Writing paper & dic. 3.Bertha R. Coat hanger. 4.Will Valice marker 5.Winifred Bridal photo 6.Harvey Crane "Gt. Battles" 7.Ruth Raymond Rich. Diary 8.Frank Nail file 9.Harold Silver comb 10.Ruth Raymond Silver shoe horn & [...] 11.Ralph Raymond Sandal wood perfume 12.Mrs. Griffin Handkerchief 13.Esterh Patchen " 14.Estell Heth H. Photo 15.Mip Porter & Lena Murillo's Holy Family 16.Mrs. Porter "Right of Way" 17.Mrs. Packard Vol. Thackeray 18.Marion Maltice " " 19.Eliz. Gruyer "Circumstances" 20.Hilda Johnston & Eliza Buffington Dr. Babcock's "Thoughts" 21 Mary Porter Card 22.Helen Myrick Card 23.Rachel Lawton CardMarch - Cash. Rec'd. Paid. 24.Margaret Carter "Making of an Amer." 25.Rob Bliss Bookmark
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Creator: Hollingsworth, Ruth (Mann)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1895

Creator: Stockton, Madeleine (Traver)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: [Feb. 1894?]

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1894
Text: Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. X.Wea. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894 Ther. Rob Bliss called before we had had breakfast. He stayed until about eleven. He thought he would go home today, as I would be engaged tomorrow. I retired to bed half sick. Aunt Mary came from Conway. After tea, Willie took her to Howards. In the evening, Willie, Frank & I called on Louis. Saw her, John, & Mr. Freeman. Wea. Tues. Jan. 2, 1894 Ther. The day of Mr. Richardson's funeral. Aunt Mary came from Conway, but Louie &...
Show moreCornelia M. Raymond Vol. X.Wea. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894 Ther. Rob Bliss called before we had had breakfast. He stayed until about eleven. He thought he would go home today, as I would be engaged tomorrow. I retired to bed half sick. Aunt Mary came from Conway. After tea, Willie took her to Howards. In the evening, Willie, Frank & I called on Louis. Saw her, John, & Mr. Freeman. Wea. Tues. Jan. 2, 1894 Ther. The day of Mr. Richardson's funeral. Aunt Mary came from Conway, but Louie & John refused to let her see Mrs. Richardson or come to the private funeral. Will spent the afternoon talking to them. Dr. [Amistafe] preached a fine sermon. We all marched from the house to the church. Nearly 1000 passed by the casket. Dr. [Humpstone] & Mr. Dixin assisted. Wea. Wed. Jan. 3, 1894 Ther. Private funeral at the house. Then we went to the grave. In the afternoon, Will drove Aunt Mary to the grave. Ruth came today, [...] the funeral. I lost a call from Harrie Hyde. I do not feel well. Frank called to see Frankie, Ruth, Mother's [cousin] & me. Ruth has anaemia. Frank may have grippe. Wea. Thur. Jan. 4, 1894 Ther. Frankie in bed. Mother & I took lunch with Mrs. DeSaussure & Nannie [Schenck]. Wrote to Stella Hitchcock. Wea. Fri. Jan. 5, 1894 Ther. Helpful Aunt Mary [choose] her piano. Mother & I went to N.Y. & bought my cake at O'Neills. I feel miserable. I prayed to Mother instead of going to prayer meeting. Wea. Sat. Jan. 6, 1894 Ther. Mother & I called on Mrs. [Tayntor]. Then we went to Cousin Hattie's to lunch. Saw Fannie & Clara. At 3 we went to a Vassar Girl Society at Mrs. Hoagland Tangerman's. Mrs. Robinson played & Miss Lillian Wald talked about her work in the Tenement World. We met Susie Raymond, Lucy Bliss, Ayla Thurston, Belu Allen, Mrs. Babbott, etc. Evening - Played duets with Willie. Read aloud "Penelope's English Experiences" & Alfred Raymond's letters. Wea. Sun. Jan. 7, 1894 Ther. Communion Sunday. Mr. Dixon preached on Wm. Richardson: as I knew him. Horatio King came. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. I worried a good deal about riding in the horse cart, but finally went with Mother to prayers. [Re...] to supper at Aunt Susans. Talked up the Salvation Army. Wea. Mon. Jan. 8, 1894 Ther. Bought my ticket. Went with Minnie to a 3 o'clock meeting at the Lafayette Av. Church. Dr. Meredith spoke on The Holy Spirit. Aunt Mary came to tea & Mrs. Harvey called. This evening Mother & the rest of us went to a revival meeting in the Washington Av. Church lead by Mr. Wharton of Baltimore. We saw his wife. Wea. Tues. Jan. 9, 1894 Ther. Minnie came with me to N.Y. & I bought the London [S...] cape at O'Neills. Short call on Ruth. Took 11 A.M. train for Springfield. Ray met me at N. Haven. Annie Bosworth's father refuses to let her go to college. Went to bed with a headache. Vocal class.Wea. Wed. Jan. 10, 1894 Ther. Began school. Gertrude Heymond & Alice King are here. Minnie Clark has scarlet fever. Snowed. Rec'd music from Horatio. Wea. Thur. Jan. 11, 1894 Ther. Sick headache so could not attend Sewing [Battalion]. Slept the afternoon. Analysis class. Mr. Strong gave me second piano part to practice. He wants me to work for degree of music. Wea. Fri. Jan. 12, 1894 Ther. Better today head still aches a little. We walked for the first time since Christmas. Snow is blowing & it is bitter cold. Letter from Mother. Dr. Bowles prescribes Hypophosphites &Wea. Sat. Jan. 13, 1894 Ther. Music lessons. Read Outlook & Forum. Began this evening teaching Beatrix Smith her Bible lesson. I asked her to define a crisis, saying, "What do you mean when you say He is sick, the crisis, will come tonight?" The minister, she replied. Last night Pearl Lancaster & an usher of Christ Church went on a Cart to Cooleys Hotel & the [W...]. She staid at the hotel all night. They say he went home. Wea. Sun. Jan. 14, 1894 Ther. A.M. R. [Colton] Smith. On the Human who touched Christs garment. Faith is not Superstition. P.M. Mr. Hahn [Liprosy]. Fraulein went to church with me morning & evening. Rosie in the evening. I taught Rosie Bible after church. The Barteleys have rec'd farewell orders. Went to their farewell meeting. Took an ignorant Jew to penitent form. A good looking young man asked me a question & quite a number listened while I talked to him. Miss P. has found out that Marion, Isabelle, Catharine [...] flirted. Wea. Mon. Jan. 15, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Griffin. Isabella returned from Bermuda. Helena Whitman & Edith [Lenpheet] did not realize that they ought to protest. Wea. Tues. Jan. 16, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mother. Ruth worries about Harold. I spoke again to Charles. Frankie cut his ear, 1/2 inch from the jugular vein. Went to library to say good bye to Mrs. [Balteley]. She told me about Mary [Shuntiff]. Vocal & Analysis class. Miss Porter had the girls confers. Wea. Wed. Jan. 17, 1894 Ther. Louise Whitfield is here for a visit. I wrote to Harold. Wea. Thur. Jan. 18, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Packard still very ill. Feared pneumonia today. I went alone to prayer meeting! Reproach of Christ. Wea. Fri. Jan. 19, 1894 Ther. Louise Whitfield left. [Dancing] & singing in the studio. Wea. Sat. Jan. 20, 1894 Ther. Music lessons. Practiced this evening for Mr. Andersen. Taught Beatrix her lesson. Mrs. Webb. came. Wea. Sun. Jan. 21, 1894 Ther. Dr. Philip [Moxom] (in South Church) Heb. 10:36. They talk I think of calling him! Did not teach Rosie. S. Army . Heard Mr. & Mrs. Jolly for first time. There [baby] plays the drum. Called on Miss Hill & met her friend Miss Did not go to evening church. Miss P. read The Perfected Life. I read from Story of a Short Life. Wea. Mon. Jan. 22, 1894 Ther. Call from Mrs. & Miss Warren. Practiced for Mr. Andersen. Wea. Tues. Jan. 23, 1894 Ther. I did not go out. Vocal class. This A.M. I played for children. Miss Porter, [B...] [Thayer] went to Cong. [church], heard Miss [Jordan] & Dr. [Plummer].Wea. Wed. Jan. 24, 1894 Ther. Letter from Ray & from Mother. Mr. Richards has left $165000. Rained, so we played the chair game. Miss Porter thinks me [untidy].Wea. Thur. Jan. 25, 1894 Ther. Miserable day! I turned the steampipes last night & water flooded my room this morning. P.M. Went shopping & to Battalion. Mrs. Booth is coming Feb. 12. Prayer meeting. "Jonathan Edwards" state of talk by Mr. Hahn. Wea. Fri. Jan. 26, 1894 Ther. Harold sailed yesterday for Naples. Very blue. Yesterday Rose Dutton had a baby daughter. I told 2 ghost stories tonight. Wea. Sat. Jan. 27, 1894 Ther. I went to N. Haven at 1.45. Ray met me. Harlan, [Marg] & Anna came. No very warm reception. I refused invitation to Mrs. Prof. Phelps dinner & returned to Springfield on 5.52 train. Told my story to Lena & Miss P. Wea. Sun. Jan. 28, 1894 Ther. Prof. Patin of Hartford [Theo. Sem.] Luke [7:22]. Sound sleep. S. Army. Mr. [Maller] is here. Miss Porter read to us Drummonds Degeneration. Wea. Mon. Jan. 29, 1894 Ther. Snowy so the girls "amused me" in the study. I practiced Cantata with Alice King & Mary Geely. Wea. Tues. Jan. 30, 1894 Ther. Hard day. Played for Children's Cantata. Played heavenly for Vocal Class Cantata. Called on Gertrude [Curner]. She was sick at grandfathers [Pen...] class. Blue about Caesar class. Wea. Wed. Jan. 31, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Will about Mother's money. Wea. Thur. Feb. 1, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Brother from S. Africa talked. Music lesson. Practiced 2 pianos with Mr. [Strong].Wea. Fri. Feb. 2, 1894 Ther. Fancy dress party. I feel better today. Wea. Sat. Feb. 3, 1894 Ther. Went down town. Beatrix Smith is ill. Called with Miss Bradly on Mrs. Rising, [Cumio], [Blunt], [Bisworts], etc. Saw Rise Dultin's baby. Helen Filer's engagement is broken. Hot tea with the Jessups. Wea. Sun. Feb. 4, 1894 Ther. Communion at Bapt. Ch. [R...] at S. Army. Read aloud to girls!Wea. Mon. Feb. 5, 1894 Ther. Practiced for Cantata. Wea. Tues. Feb. 6, 1894 Ther. Gave Cantata. Letter from Mother about [Harlan] & her property. Mrs. Harrington from Worcester [school]. Called on Mrs. E. [Brewer] Smith. Wea. Wed. Feb. 7, 1894 Ther. Gave a good may [examination]. Letter from [Will] R. about Mothers money. Wea. Thur. Feb. 8, 1894 Ther. Examinations. Edith Brooks & Margery [C...] failed in Caesar. Analysis Class. I practiced my duets with Mr. Strong & played horribly. Prayer meeting. Subject Watchfulness. Went to see Capt & Mrs. Jolly. Capt. Jolly says Mr. Brooks was short with them, but Mr. Hahn lovely!Wea. Fri. Feb. 9, 1894 Ther. Mother is to receive 3% of her investment. She is anxious about Harold. Examinations. Sun Wea. Sat. Feb. 10, 1894 Ther. Prof. Geo. Harris 1 Cer. 3:23. "All things are yours & ye are Christs". The Christian owns all things & he alone. Prof. Harris hurt me by saying The same man may get [sp...] help from Phillip Brooks, [D L Morely] & perhaps even the Salvation Army. S. Army meeting. Staff Capt & Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. M. Gary Lee Holmes experience. I walked up with them to the [Waills]. Sat. Wea. Sun. Feb. 11, 1894 Ther. Isabelle passed in her "Archias".Wea. Mon. Feb. 12, 1894 Ther. Stormy day. Salvation Army meeting in City Hall addressed by Mrs. Ballington Booth. Mary Browar & Shiff Capt. Marshall were there. Also the So. Manchester [board]. I met Mrs. Booth & she is coming here tomorrow. Wea. Tues. Feb. 13, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Booth spoke in our parlors. 12 girls have become Auxiliaries. I drove to Mrs. Woods for her, & also took her & Mrs. Brewer to station. They & Mrs. Jolley took lunch with us. Wea. Wed. Feb. 14, 1894 Ther. Arranging new classes.Wea. Thur. Feb. 15, 1894 Ther. Beautiful prayer meeting. Practiced badly with Mr. Strong. The Nye baby died. Wea. Fri. Feb. 16, 1894 Ther. Very cold. Girls had game of questions. Wea. Sat. Feb. 17, 1894 Ther. Went down town P.M. Sleigh-ride to [...]. Gave Nellie Jame 1st music lesson. Hot tea with Bertha Ray at Mrs. Porters. Sallie Russel's mother is coming because of S. Army. Isabelle's Miss Smith is here. Wea. Sun. Feb. 18, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Matt 6:10. We did not much like him. Sallie & I met Mrs. Russell at 7.35 A.M. Afternoon Salv. Army with Miss Thayer. Mr. asked me whether I thought of him. S.A. officer. Walked him with Mrs. Jolly. Miss Porter read a sermon by Phillips Brooks. Miss Thayer & I called on Bertha Ray. Miss Thayer slept with me. Wea. Mon. Feb. 19, 1894 Ther. Call from [Milton] [L...] mother & Ann Buckland. [...] tonight Mrs. Russel left. Dr. Moxom will probably come to Smith Church. Wea. Tues. Feb. 20, 1894 Ther. Went for music, chem, vocals & to Mrs. Waite's. Played for vocal class. Wrote battalion notices. Wea. Wed. Feb. 21, 1894 Ther. Practiced for cantata. Ordered photographs of Booths.Holiday Wea. Thur. Feb. 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. Entertainment by school. Cantata, French play, essays, etc. P.M. Went down town, & to sewing battalion for few minutes. Evening. Washington party. Wea. Fri. Feb. 23, 1894 Ther. Mr. Brooks [Lenten] talk on Being a human being. Wea. Sat. Feb. 24, 1894 Ther. Very busy day. 5 music lessons. Heard Margery's & Edith's Caesar, gave Marion & Henrietta their geometry examination, cleaned out labratory. Miss Norton & me had our first sewing lesson; busting & buck stitching. Wea. Sun. Fe. 25, 1894 Ther. Dr. Harris Luke 14:11. Pride & Humility (beautiful). Called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. James [...]. At Salvation Army talked with young man of 22 who had been in reform school of past 10 yrs. The Jew is converted. Wea. Mon. Feb. 26, 1894 Ther. Mother sent a beautiful letter from Harold on the [...]. I hope my prayer is answered. Played our [duett] with Mr. [Strong], [badly].Wea. Tues. Feb. 27, 1894 Ther. Letters from Ruth Richardson & Rob Bliss. Very tired making up lessons. Played for Vocal class. Called on Miss Reed.Wea. Wed. Feb. 28, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter has put a stop to my hearing lessons so much. Free afternoon. I called on Mrs. [...] & we talked of Helen Whitman. Have 2 music lessons this evening. Wea. Thur. March 1, 1894 Ther. Rec'd Belle Hart's wedding card. Played [Mendellsoshn] Mendelssohn Serenada pretty well. I had been very nervous. Beautiful meeting. About 6 men & 1 woman [examined].Wea. Fri. March 2, 1894 Ther. Miss P. went to Hartford. Mrs. Chamberlain has had stroke of apoplexy. Wea. Sat. March 3, 1894 Ther. Only 4 music lessons. Studied 3 Outlooks. Gave Blanche her Geometry examination. Was vaccinated. Miss Slade came for the afternoon. She is depressed. I talked of my experience. Went to train with her. 2nd Sewing lesson. Wea. Sun. March 4, 1894 Ther. Communion in Bapt. church. Beatrix's first Blakesley lesson. Salvation A. I lent father's testament to French Catholic. At 7.15 he brought a man to "The [...]" to apologise for his mouth being so full of tobacco. Took some expense [league] cards. Miss Babcock will give [$1.00] [presents]. Fraulein & I tried to [find] French Service. Failed. Went to hear Mr. Hahn. He baptized 7 people. Wea. Mon. March 5, 1894 Ther. Isabelle will give $1.00 a month. Called on Mrs. Appleton, but she did not give. She discussed Dr. Moxom & The Bapt. Church. Wea. Tues. March 6, 1894 Ther. Periodical class. Read most of the afternoon. Wea. Wed. March 7, 1894 Ther. Had hair shampooed at Morris's Guild. Called on Mrs. [Cumier], Mrs. Scott (sick) & Mrs. Jolley. Eleanor Roy subscribed $1.00 a month to the Army. Gracie [Markins] brought .50.Wea. Thur. March 8, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. The Courage of Faith. Analysis class. Wea. Fri. March 9, 1894 Ther. [Mr.] Brooks talked to our girls on "Taste". After coming home I went to Mr. Porter's birthday party. He is 50.Wea. Sat. March 10, 1894 Ther. Took Carrie & Sallie to Northampton train. Met them in the afternoon. Miss Porter & I called to see Dr. Moxom at the Appleton's. Found only Jeannette. 3 sewing lessons. Hemming & top sewing. Wea. Sun. March 11, 1894 Ther. A.M. Mr. Brooks [Juo] 8:58. P.M. Dr. Moxom Phil. 4:13.14. I let Lena go to hear Dr. Moxom. At Salv. A. we fired a volley for Dr. Moxom. One boy [...] I saw I hope get saved. An old man told me his troubles. His wife has left him & he needs a companion. I went alone to the South Church this evening. Wea. Mon. March 12, 1894 Ther. Miss Thayer has the grippe. Wea. Tues. March 13, 1894 Ther. Miss Thayer still in ed. Vocal Class. Wea. Wed. March 14, 1894 Ther. Eleanor Ray passed in Cicero Cat. II. Wea. Thur. March 15, 1894 Ther. I did not go to prayer meeting. Snow-storm after lovely weather. Worked on counterpt. exam. Wea. Fri. March 16, 1894 Ther. Finished my counterpt. Girls read Merchant of Venice. Wea. Sat. March 17, 1894 Ther. Took Violet down town. Sewing class. Walked to P.O. Wea. Sun. March 18, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Dr. Moxom. S. Army. The old man says he will deny self. Hot tea with Celia & Grace. Sick headache. Wea. Mon. March 19, 1894 Ther. Music lesson. Sweet letter from Harold. Wea. Tues. March 20, 1894 Ther. Periodical class. Played for Vocal C. Wea. Wed. March 21, 1894 Ther. Went down town. Deposited $100 in Savings Bank. Wea. Thur. March 22, 1894 Ther. Last day of school. I came to N.Y. alone at 6.33 P.M. Man on car saw me reading S. Army book & spoke to me. Train 45 minutes late. Harold met me. Ruth is at Ithaca. Harold & Ralph are here. Minnie's girls are both gone. Mrs. Porter of Chicago wants me to teach James latin this summer. Wea. Fri. March 23, 1894 Ther. Went over to Dr. Ramsfords. Met Lena. Miss P, Mrs. Web, Mrs. Hughton, & Isabelle Adams. Went to 111 Reach St. but found it closed. Prayer meeting. Heard Miss De Brin of Paris. Wea. Sat. March 24, 1894 Ther. Went with Mother to Mrs. McCleans. Bought a dress & called on Aunt Susy. Slept hard this afternoon. Wea. Sun. March 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Gregg. Math. 28.6. P.M. Mr. Dixon. Juo. 11:25. I talked with Mr. Dixon about S.A. He said Commander Booth would neither help him nor advertise his meetings. Wea. Mon. March 26, 1894 Ther. Bought a batiste dress. Went 4 times to try & find Mrs. Dixon. Finally she came to find me. Went to 111 Reach St. Talked with Mrs. Booth with Ensign Marshall lieutenant, bought pin & ["Doctrines"].Wea. Tues. March 27, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. McLean's & to see Nannie Schenck's little Dorothy. Wea. Wed. March 28, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Dixon's & shopping. Hattie Bliss came to lunch. Estelle Worcester filled a tooth. Took tea with Lillie Healy. Frank saw me home. Their house is lovely. Wea. Thur. March 29, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Dixon's & Mrs. McLean's. Slept this afternoon & helped Bertha with her Latin. Rainy. Minnie went to Westfield to see Aunt Mary. Mrs. Dixon brought home my batiste dress. Wea. Fri. March 30, 1894 Ther. Mother & I went to Cousin Hattie's & strait to lunch. Clara was busy getting ready to leave for Japan on Sunday. Did not know of it till Wednesday. Fannie is very pale, thin, & sad, over Theo's sudden death. After lunch, we called on Mrs. Taintor. Ray came this P.M. Seems quiet & sad about home. We went to prayer meeting. I asked prayers for Charles. Wea. Sat. March 31, 1894 Ther. A.M. Played duetts with Ray. Read Cicero with Bertha. Ray went with me to buy ticket & we took a long walk & talked of wine drinking. P.M. Minnie, the girls Mary Sharpe, Will [Lordes] & her mother went to Proff. [Colby's] German lecture. Very interesting. He will take the [7] Richardson for $75. Usual price for 25 lessons is $15 each. Evening. Call from Mary Sharpe. Wea. Sun. April 1, 1894 Ther. All of Mother's descendants but Marge went to Hausen Rd. Church. A.M. Mr. Dixon Heb. 11: P.M. Mr. Dixon Heb. 11: Ward Warner called. Ray is anxious to get nearer Christ. Wea. Mon. April 2, 1894 Ther. Ray & I came away together. Miss Bradley, Beatrix Smith, Mr. Chamberlain & baby were on the train. Ray clung to me. Saw Dr. Judson in Springfield station. Dear Mr. Anderson died last night. Wea. Tues. April 3, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxon's Installation Speakers. Dr. Behrends [Ept.] 4: Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Geo. Gordon, Dr. [Burnham], Mr. Seldon. Miss Thayer & I sat behind Mr. Leckwine & Mr. Baldwin. Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard & Mr. Strong went to Mr. Anderson's funeral. Wea. Wed. April 4, 1894 Ther. Rainy day. Mother writes that Bertha nearly died of Asthma Monday after being vaccinated. Wea. Thur. April 5, 1894 Ther. Analysis class. Prayer meeting. Asked prayers for Ray. Wea. Fri. April 6, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Niles is very ill with pneumonia. Letter from Fannie Bleis, expressing gratitude for what I had done for her. Wea. Sat. April 7, 1894 Ther. Wrote on my S. Army essay. Lena went to see Mrs. Niles. Sewing class. Margaret Hastings came. Wea. Snow Sun. April 8, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Acts. P.M. Dr. Moxom Mat. 7:78. Went to church tonight with Mr. Maltice & the Porters. A drunkard gave me his bottle. We all prayed with him. Mr. "polo-cat" says he & I are just alike. [A...] is [...] with consumption. Wea. Mon. April 9, 1894 Ther. Worked afternoon & evening on essay.Wea. Tues. April 10, 1894 Ther. Read my paper on Salvation Army in last periodical class. Wea. Wed. April 11, 1894 Ther. Copied essay.Wea. Thur. April 12, 1894 Ther. Memorial service for Mr. Anderson. Mr. Frank & Miss King say Mrs. Howell was here. Prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. April 13, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter went to N.Y. We hear that Mrs. Ballington Booth is very ill. Games in the studio. Isabelle gave me $5.00 for Mrs. Jolley. Wea. Sat. April 14, 1894 Ther. My S. Army article is published in Moving Union. Jessica is coming to Springfield Wed. Went down with Charlotte Hastings & Emma Dressee. Also went to library. This evening I began Child's waist. Wea. Sun. April 15, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Relations of pastor to people. P.M. Dr. Moxom. Luke 18:10. Went to Army. Mr. [Da...] & Mr. Morse expressed great pleasure about my article. I helped lead a man to go to penitent form. The Jolly's are going this week. Saw the Moore baby. Mrs. Porter is here. Took tea with her & went to church. She will take Mother & me into her family. I have invited Cousin H to spend Tues. night. Wea. Spring Mon. April 16, 1894 Ther. Wrote Mother about Chicago. Called on Jeannie Barrons. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. for Porter [baby]. [Louise] Chapin [inhaled] [HCl]. Miss West the Union reporter writes that my article has been spoken well of. Wea. Tues. April 17, 1894 Ther. Cousin Lizzie came at 1.19. Jessica had gone on to Hartford. Miss Porter returned from N.Y. with Ethel for Mrs. Porter. Cousin L. approves of Chicago. Ev. We went to Y.M.C.A. & heard Dr. Moxom. Wea. Wed. April 18, 1894 Ther. Jessica took lunch & we drove to station. Saw Miss Cutter & Marg. McGrippy. Mother & Harold letter about Chicago makes me blue. Wea. Thur. April 19, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Mr. Hahn spoke beautifully on 91st Psalm. Music lesson. Legal holiday has been changed from Fast Day to this. We had no holiday. Wea. Fri. April 20, 1894 Ther. Birthday party for 4 girls. Went over & talked with Mrs. Ed Porter about Chicago plan. She seems doubtful. Wea. Sat. April 21, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Porter has almost engaged me. Ray wrote thanking me for my kind letter. Went down town. Miss King 1st vocal class. Wea. Sun. April 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom 1 Cor. 9:23 P.M. Dr. Moxom Juo 4:29. Beautiful sermon on Salvation & the Christians passion for Souls. Jolly's are gone. Staff Capt. & Mrs. Marshall. I went with them to Miss Waites. Mr. Porter went with Miss Thayer & me to church. Wea. Mon. April 23, 1894 Ther. Called on Rose [Files Dutton]. Saw Mrs. F. [Falen] & baby. Wea. Tues. April 24, 1894 Ther. The house is being [painted]. Wea. Wed. April 25, 1894 Ther. Went to library. Vocal class in afternoon. Mip King did not need me to play. Wea. Thur. April 26, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. "Heart Searching". Vocal class. Wea. Fri. April 27, 1894 Ther. Girls went to the woods. I went with Charlotte Hastings to the dentists. Read to girls about [Stabat Mater]. Bought Dr. Moxom's Aim of Life. Wea. Sat. April 28, 1894 Ther. Took Anne Smith & Mary Well down town. Anne brought a cape & veil to buy hat. Emma Whittman spent afternoon here. Sewing class. Wea. Sun. April 29, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. 4:10. P.M. Dr. Moxom Phil. 1:27. Wonderful S.A. meeting. Went out & talked to old man who seems to clear his heart. I saw my whiskey-friend. Walked way up State St. & hope helped a man to decide. He thought Raymond a pretty name. Mr. Porter, Miss Bradly & I went to church. Wea. Tue. May 1, 1894 Ther. Rec'd a letter from Mr. Baker asking me to meet him & hear a confession. So met him on Morgan Ave. at 7.15. Then went down town. Mary Hardie came. Miss Thayer is sleeping this week with me. Wea. Mond. Apr. 30, 1894 Ther. Took a music lesson. IWea. Wed. May 2, 1894 Ther. Festival began tonight. Emma [Juch-Hora] [Moissina] by Parker. Marion Peck is here. Mrs. Adams, Margaret & Miss Pierson. Wea. Thur. May 3, 1894 Ther. 2 concerts. Heinrich Davies. Emma Eames. Marion Peck told me about [Mistenitz].Wea. Fri. May 4, 1894 Ther. 2 concerts. Friedheim. Geraldine Morgan. "Messiah". Told Mary Thayer and Lena about Marion Peck. Wea. Sat. May 5, 1894 Ther. Marion Peck left in tears because I told on her. Sewing class. Played for vocal. Wea. Sun. May 6, 1894 Ther. Communion. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 1: Annie Bostwick formed the [Cong.] Church. Sang hymns this evening. Beautiful S.A. Talked with Mr. Baker. Talked with Mr. Smith who had given me whiskey, so kept him from going out to drink & he finally came to penitent [form]. I believe him [converted]. Dia Chapin has had slight [shock]. Wea. Mon. May 7, 1894 Ther. Mary Hastings went away. Miss Porter went to N.Y. for servants. I called on Miss Hill (out) & Celia [Merian].Wea. Tues. May 8, 1894 Ther. Wore my brown dress for 1st time. Letter from Mother. Miss Thayer's lesson. Wea. Wed. May 9, 1894 Ther. Letters from Rob & Mother. Esther Tourre's wedding cards. I went to see Mrs. Waite. Bought 3 testaments. Saw Mr. Baker, but he did not seem to see me. Played for vocal class. Miss Porter came home. Louise Chapin writes that her brother has scarlet fever. Wea. Thur. May 10, 1894 Ther. Mary Thayer & I went to a Hallelujah wedding. Staff-Capt. Marshall married Frank Morse & Ida Bruce. Did not really enjoy it. Wea. Fri. May 11, 1894 Ther. Rainy for a while. Sent Mother Dr. Moxom's Aim of Life. This evening worked in laboratory & told ghost stories. Wea. Sat. May 12, 1894 Ther. Went to Miss Robinsonwith Isabelle. Went to gas-works etc. Wea. Sun. May 13, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom Missionary meeting. S.A. Talked with Mr. Baker & others. Heard Mr. Hahn's class recite Romans 1-5. Talmage's Tabernacle lunch. Wea. Mon. May 14, 1894 Ther. Drove to Forest Park with Clara Reid. Call from Mrs. Jane. After Brooks. Bail came. Henry Mosley died. Wea. Tues. May 15, 1894 Ther. I have relaxed throat & can hardly speak. Dr. Bowles came. Lena addressed [Girls Fondly] & Miss P spoke to Y.W.C.A. in State St. Church. Wea. Wed. May 16, 1894 Ther. In bed all day, and not allowed to speak. Read part of "Heavenly [Voices]". Edith Swishert began reading Marcella this evening. Wea. Thur. May 17, 1894 Ther. My voice still gone. I staid in bed till music lesson, then took dinner & gave Beatrixes lesson. Saw Dr. Bowles. A am trying to be patient. I accept this as Girl's discipline. Wea. Fri. May 18, 1894 Ther. Voice still gone. Staid in school-room [until] [recess]. Did not teach much. I am asked to be [trait-master] at Reunion supper. Lily Raymond has had a dead 5 mos. baby girl. Wea. Sat. May 19, 1894 Ther. My voice has come back. Took electricity. Have a little falling of [...]. Sewing class. Rec'd slipper from Mother. Wea. Sun. May 20, 1894 Ther. Staid home all day. Damp. Gave [Char.] a Testament. Talked [...] [Sallie] & nursing. [Read Robt. Talcerein.] Wea. Mon. May 21, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter wants me to take electricity. I felt naughty, but she talked to me. Went to bed with sick headache. Wea. Tues. May 22, 1894 Ther. Waked up with sick headache, but felt better soon. Can not feel happy about electricity. Call from Mrs. Waite. Wea. Wed. May 23, 1894 Ther. 2nd electrical treatment. Feel tired & ugly. Wea. Thur. May 24, 1894 Ther. Drove down to meet Mrs. Prof. [Corsen]. As I started Lockwood & Raymond appeared & I took them into the carriage. Ray is going home sick. Victoria is 75.Wea. Fri. May 25, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Corsen] lectured us the evening on Spain. Sat with the Barrons. Wea. Sat. May 26, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Corsen] lectured on France, Petrarch [etc]. 3rd electric treatment. Miss Porter, Mrs. C. took tea with the Moxoms at Mr. Porters. I went over in the evening & heard Dr. M. & Mrs. P sing. Talked about Hamilton [Rich...] & Dr. Kendrick. Mrs. Ray was there. We talked over Chicago. Wea. Sun. May 27, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Took dinner with Lena & Miss Bradly at the Porters. Dr. Moxom came for [peregrine]. He knows [Rosselin]. Strange S. Army meeting. Mr. Smith was there. While I was talking, he drank whiskey. Later he smashed the bottle. I gave him a Testament, talked with two half-way men. Young man walked home with me who is [bucking] out of army. Wea. Mon. May 28, 1894 Ther. Took 4th electric treatment. They think my eyes are better. Called on the [Dornes] to give money to Lieut. Rogers. Mrs. Corsen went to Smith College & returned. Edith [Luystreet] had an operation. Wea. Tues. May 29, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Corsen went away. Took the girls to [Amusing] times. Memorial Day. Wea. Wed. May 30, 1894 Ther. Went to see Mrs. Waite about S.A. meetings. Wea. Thur. May 31, 1894 Ther. 11 young people examined at State St. Church. Mabel Cohn Russell etc. Circus day. We went to Dr. Bowles's office but did not see parade. After meeting took 5th electrical treatment. My back is a little [cursed]. It is very strong. Wea. Fri. June 1, 1894 Ther. Marion, Isabelle, Sallie, Violet went to N. Springfield. After dinner we walked to Crescent Hill. Wea. Sat. June 2, 1894 Ther. 6th treatment. Ordered new glasses. Wea. Sun. June 3, 1894 Ther. Mr. Hahn preached on Communion. S. Army Lieut. [Newcomb] & Staff Capt. Mrs. Marshall were here from N.Y. The new officers have come. Capt. Lieut. Mr. Maltise, Miss Bradly & I went to hear the S.A. officers from N.Y. in 1st Bapt. Church. I paid League money. Called on Jennie Barrons. Wea. Mon. June 4, 1894 Ther. I went to hear Mrs. Marshall & Lieut. [Newcomb] speak in a drawing-room meeting at Mrs. Bimie's. Mrs. Dr. Clark & Mrs. [C...] [g...]. Isabelle Adams has given me a beautiful bust of Dante. Wea. Tues. June 5, 1894 Ther. Miss Bartlett & I went to Dr. Moxom's reception.Wea. Wed. June 6, 1894 Ther. Tried to collect from Miss Chamberlain on Amherst St. Wea. Thur. June 7, 1894 Ther. 7th treatment this evening. At prayer meeting, Mr. [Lip...] professed consecration. The [Fai...] were their. Prof. Whitney of Yale died. Wea. Fri. June 8, 1894 Ther. [Invitation] from Mrs. Kendrick & Prof. Ely. Edith [Luystreet]. read Vassar examination. Rec'd Salvation A. pass.Wea. Sat. June 9, 1894 Ther. Went down town with May [Seely]. 12. book electricity 4. Lena & I went for dress & hat. Eve conductor & to see Merian. Wea. Sun. June 10, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 7:24-29 P.M. Dr. Moxom Luke 13:23.24 Children's Sunday. Sermon on House [Building]. Evening went with Mr. Maltise & Miss Thayer. Afternoon Staff. Capt. Marshall dedicated 2 babies. The Moore's & Sawyers. Walked down Main St. with Mr. Smith. He promised to try. Mr. [L...] friend apologised for smelling bad. Evening sermon. The [Re...] of the Bible. Wea. Mon. June 11, 1894 Ther. Lena & I went to Vassar. Met Florence Cushing on Main. Met Mother at Station. Tea at the Dwights. Concert. Slept at [Mothers]. Wea. Tues. June 12, 1894 Ther. Alumnae banquet. I spoke for Class [...]. Class day. Class reunion. Slept at Dwights. Wea. Wed. June 13, 1894 Ther. Breakfast at college. Met Mr. Deane & Dr. [...]. Came home only hearing a part of Commencement. Wea. Thur. June 14, 1894 Ther. 9th treatment after prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. June 15, 1894 Ther. Picnic to Mt. Holyoke.Wea. Sat. June 16, 1894 Ther. Went to Dr. Buckinghams for Roses. Very hot. Mother came from Albany. 10th electricity.Wea. Sun. June 17, 1894 Ther. Hot! Dr. Moxom. Service in Rect. Went with funny man to penitent form. Nice talk to Mr. Smith. Went with him to [Junior] meeting. This evening Mother & I called on Merriams & Aunt Susan. Wea. Hot! Mon. June 18, 1894 Ther. Very blue because [Lat. Prose] did badly. Wea. Tues. June 19, 1894 Ther. 11th treatment. Still working hard. Not quite so hot. Wea. Wed. June 20, 1894 Ther. Mother took tea with the Merriams and Aunt Susan. Miss Bradly & I called for her. Wea. Thur. June 21, 1894 Ther. 12th treatment. Had dress fitted. Isabelle passed her Lat. Prose. I took Mother to Dr. Moxom's prayer meeting. [...] of a music lesson Mr. Strong played to me. Wea. Fri. June 22, 1894 Ther. Blanche & Marion not yet passed in Lat. Prof Quillet left for Europe.Wea. Sat. June 23, 1894 Ther. 13th treatment. Girls college gave tea to the others. Called on Miss Hill. Marion & Blanche passed in Lat. P. Wea. Sun. June 24, 1894 Ther. Prof. Moon of Andover. Matt. 25:28. Mother went to Mr. Baldwins church. Found Mr. Reeves drunk at S.A. Mr. Smith sober for 2 weeks. Mr. -- says Mr. Hahn smokes. My latest convert says he is afraid he cannot understand the Bible. I lent him a Testament. Evening. Saw & heard a service by Phillip Brooks. Wore my new blue to church. My new gray at night. Wea. Mon. June 25, 1894 Ther. 14th treatment. Mother went with me. Sophie Swan is here. Pres. Carnet is dead. He was assassinated by Anarchist at Lyons. [Will] has resigned from the A.A.R.R. Call from Mrs. Waite. Mr. Layill & Frank Morse out of work. Wea. Tues. June 26, 1894 Ther. 15th treatment. Class Day Exercise. Prof. Corsen came in the A.M. He read to us in the evening "Wordsworth", "Lady of Shalott" etc. Prof. C. & I walked around Crescent Hill.Wea. Wed. June 27, 1894 Ther. 16th treatment. Last day. In the A.M. Prof. Corsen read "Saul". In the evening we had memorial for Mr. Andersen. Selections from M. [M...] & Music by Mr. Strong, Mr. [Gow] & Mrs. Scott. Wea. Thur. June 28, 1894 Ther. 17th treatment. Blanche Hastings is coming down for Latin every day while I am here. The girls went away. Prof. Corsen read from the Bible & Mrs. Waker. Mrs. Porter sent me check for $50.00 & asked me to wait till next Wed. Saw half [witted] man in library. Wea. Fri. June 29, 1894 Ther. 18th treatment. Prof. Corsen left. Blanche had Latin. Mae [Cross] went home. Went to sewing Battalion. Saw Mrs. Waite, Capt. Carrington & Mrs. Moore. In the evening Mother & I went to see the Randalls. Uncle Richard & Aunt Till. Saw May Randall's wedding presents.Wea. Sat. June 30, 1894 Ther. 19th treatment. went down town. Called on the Porter's. Wea. Sun. July 1, 1894 Ther. 20th treatment. Dr. Judson [Unanswered] Prayers. Hard Army meeting. Reeves & May both there but talking did no good. I also talked to Mr. Martin. I heard that my Mr. Smith was drunk last night. He works at [Merrits Lype]. [...] [...] of Tyler & Dwight. Mr. Maltice here all day. We sat out this evening. Wea. Mon. July 2, 1894 Ther. 21st treatment. Blanches lesson. Hot!! I went down to Merrils & hung around for about 1/2 an hour. Then I saw Mr. Smith & he promises that he would not drink. He said he was drunk Sat. night. I gave him my address. Played on piano this evening. Strike in Chicago still very bad. Wea. Tues. July 3, 1894 Ther. Blanche's lesson. 22nd treatment. Called on Capt. Carrington. She talked about Frank & Ida Morse. Mr. Maltice & "China" Mary Porter are here. I telegraphed Mr. Adams. Gave money to Mr. Foster. Called on Miss Hill. Fin. [Rob. Faleuser] Wea. Wea. July 4, 1894 Ther. Blanche Hastings passed Aeneid IV & VI & U.S. History. Finished Robt. [Feleuser]. Walked to Epis. Ch. with Jennie Barrons. Mrs. Porter wrote asking us to come Friday. Called on the Langells. Call from Celia Merriam. Mother not quite well. Mr. Maltice here all day. Wea. Thur. July 5, 1894 Ther. Went down town with Mother. Met Jennie Barrons. Slept. P.M. Called on Mrs. Frank Morse & Capt. Carrigan who feels discouraged over her crops. Evening. Lena & I went to Bethesda House. I to prayer meeting. After telegraphing Mrs. Porter that strikes prevented our starting to [...], I went to S.A. Mr. Smith was there & I professed conversion. He expressed great gratitude to me. He drank Tuesday & today. The Lord help him. I cannot. This afternoon I drove with Mr. Porter, Mr. [Lutpchen] & his little boy. Wea. Fri. July 6, 1894 Ther. Mother & I helped stern [...] all the A.M. Mrs. Porter telegraphs us not to come until next week. P.M. Mother & I left on the 4:00 o'clock train for N. Brookfield. Had a lovely talk with Dr. Burnham all the way to E. Brookfield. He had supposed me a ritualist & said he wished he could talk with me on my religious experiences; for said he "Writing Sermons does not make one spiritual". Mr. & Mrs. Porter met us at train. After supper we sat out-doors. Then I lay down & Mrs. P. read her college settlement paper.Wea. Sat. July 7, 1894 Ther. A.M. Drove to New [Branches]. Went ino the N. Brookfield church & [Hasten] library. P.M. Slept. Wrote prophecies. Came home. Met Hasting & Madeleine Reed on train. Found Mr. Maltice here. Bloodshed in Chicago. [Bottom of page updside down] preach on "The Love of Christ constraineth". He spoke about Professional Enthusiasm. Mother went into S.A. for a few minutes. I staid till 10. My man went to penitent form & when I left he was flat on floor. Afternoon & Eve. Talked with Mr. May. He wants to write. Wea. Sun. July 8, 1894 Ther. A.M. Prof Bingham of Colgate. [...] 26:3. Peace comes from being Sure of God. Mr. McGregory of Indianapolis was here to dinner. S.Army. Mr. Smith had come in the night before He had been drinking. Told Capt. that he thought of Miss Raymond when he drank for she was a good kind lady, but I did not save him. Had queer talk with man who had been educated for minestry. He could not conquer animal in him. Decided that his trouble was Pride & Live Sin. Said he would decide that night. Eve. Mother & I heard Mr. Harriman. Wea. Mon. July 9, 1894 Ther. 33 years old. [...] book from Esther. [Umbrella] from Minnie. Called on Capt. C. Went to s.A. Took Mr. Cameron to penitent form. Jesus save me & makes me pure. Mrs. P. telegraphed to come Wednesday. Wea. Tues. July 10, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Lanyell] will take Jennie's baby. Catalogued. Mr. Maltice helped. Sat up till one. Wea. Wed. July 11, 1894 Ther. Got up at 6.15 to catalogue. Went down town. Susy Allen is Associate of a College Mercenary. Miss Porter came with us to the train. We left for Chicago at 1.12. Took supper in dining area. Wea. Thur. July 12, 1894 Ther. Breakfast in dining car. No sign of [smoke] except soldiers at & near Chicago & burnt cars. Mrs. Porter & James met us at station. Mrs. Foster met us at the door. Saw Miss Marion & little Frances & Charlotte. Evening. Mrs. P. & James took me to park & to the lake. Wea. Fri. July 13, 1894 Ther. 1st lesson. Rather long, but James told his mother he enjoyed it. Ray writes that he graduated & though he lost 25% he was on Dissertation. Afternoon. Slept. Read Grux's Baby & began Les Miserables. Eve. Mother & I walked into park. Then read in the parlor. Wea. Sat. July 14, 1894 Ther. 2nd lesson. Mother & I went to see Stan & Helen 3319 Calumet Av. Stan drove us to Washington Park. He staid to tea. Minnie has sprained her elbow at Liberty. Wea. Sun. July 15, 1894 Ther. John Rusk Fullerton Av. Pres. Juo. 8:34. Miss [Klumke] came to dinner. I went with her to take pictures in the park. Eve. James took us over to the Adams [beautiful] home & played on [Aeoli's] Organ. Wea. Mon. July 16, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Porter, Miss Marvin, Charlotte & James left for Springfield & Maine. 3rd lesson. Then James showed me his cabinet. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Ida Moore all right. Carmen is kept. May Reeves & [Wilst] are converted. Eve. Mother & I walked to lake. Wea. Tues. July 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. Began a letter to Capt. Carrigan. 4th lesson. Slept. Mother down with Mrs. F. P.M. Went down town. Bought black serge & waists. Eve. Sat on porch. Read. Talked with James on lying & evil. Wea. Wed. July 18, 1894 Ther. 5th lesson. James showed me his mother's comforter. Wrote to Esther. Slept. Read. Evening. Talked on porch with Mother Mrs. F. James. Miss Klumke came over. James & I talked about suffering. Wea. Thur. July 19, 1894 Ther. 6th lesson. The Adams came home. Isabelle & Violet Cohen came over this afternoon. James spent evening out. Rained this evening. Wea. Fri. July 20, 1894 Ther. 7th lesson. Morning & afternoon. Cooler. Afternoon. Went down town shopping. Eve. James went with me & the Adams to see the waves on the lake. Then Isabelle & Mr. & Mrs. A. came in. Tricks with cards. Wea. Sat. July 21, 1894 Ther. 8th lesson. Afternoon. Mother & I called on Madge & Hattie Bliss. Eve. Went over to Isabelle's to a candy pull. Met Mr. Mr. Mrs. Sisson. James played while candy was being made. Wea. Sun. July 22, 1894 Ther. Pres. Stryker of Hamilton College preached at 4th Prs. Church on Rom. 13:10 Love Life. Saw Liberty. "Prof. Liberty is perfect obedience to perfect law". P.M. Bent my false tooth with a caramel. Talked about religion with James. Read. Evening. Read [...] to Mrs. Foster. Read Real Folks to myself. Wea. Mon. July 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. Went to Mrs. Adams dentist. He charged nothing for re-setting my tooth. 9th lesson. P.M. Slept. Call from Fannie & Katharine Bates. Eve. James went to Evanston. I read Parkman to Mrs. F., Mother, Mrs. Adams, Miss Klumke. Wea. Tues. July 24, 1894 Ther. A.M. 10th lesson & also in P.M. P.M. Call from Mary Phillips & Agnes Mygalt. Eve. Went with Ruth of Bryn Mawr, Isabelle, Margaret & James to see electric fountain. Wea. Wed. July 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. 11th lesson. James seemed more interested. P.M. Mother & I went to the Art Museum. Eve. Mrs. Foster told me that I made James talk. He went to call & I tried Old Curiosity Shop about. Mrs. Richardson is going to send Willie to Europe with Will. We have jolly times at the table. Wea. Thur. July 26, 1894 Ther. In the evening drove in the bus with Mrs. Adams, Isabelle, Mother, Miss Klumke, Mrs. Foster & James. Passed Mrs. Pottes Palmers. Saw gates from German department of manufactures building. Had lemonade. Finished Blithedale Romance. Began Pride & Prejudice. Wea. Fri. July 27, 1894 Ther. Hot! Went to the Bradleys to tea. Met young people in the evening. Mrs. Hawley, (Madeleine - Spanish) [Kuns] Clara [Aldridge]. Wea. Sat. July 28, 1894 Ther. A.M. 14th lesson. P.M. Wrote to Bessie. Slept. Read. Eve. After James had come back from paying on organ, we read & talked about death. Wea. Sun. July 29, 1894 Ther. A.M. Pres. Stryker. Heb. 1:1. Splendid sermon on Prophetical Succession. A prophet is a truth-declarer. When we have truth we must give it. P.M. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan. Slept. Read. Eve. Read Phillips Brooks to Mother & Mrs. Foster. James & I read after the others had gone to bed. Talked about religion. Wea. Mon. July 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. 15th lesson. Hot. P.M. Went down town with Mother. Bought buckle and shirt waist. Separated from Mother & went to hear the Aeolian Organ played. Eve. James took Mother & me to Brownie entertainment. I sat with him & Mother with Mip Klumke. Wea. Tues. July 31, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard & Anna Lathrop. Call from Mrs. [...] Bate & Fannie. James went to Brownie entertainment. I walked on the piazza & prayed & got a [...]. Wea. Wed. Aug. 1, 1894 Ther. A.M. 17th lesson. James has rec'd an excellent report & he encouraged me about the Latin. P.M. Wrote to Jessie & Edith Hohner. Call from Fannie Baker & Eve. [Gt. fire]. We saw the clouds all red. Threatened thunder-storm, but not much rain. I read Whittier & Old from Tolk. James came in from the Adams at 8.15 & read Jane Austin. Wea. Thur. Aug. 2, 1894 Ther. A.M. 18th lesson. Letter from Howard May telling of his conversion. P.M. Slept. Wrote to Mrs. Gibson & Mary Thayer, Mrs. Mac[Lush], and Mr. Aldridge. [Windy]. We sat & read James & I from 8.30 to 8.45. Wea. Fri. Aug. 3, 1894 Ther. 19th lesson. Mrs. Adams sent Miss Klumke, Mother & me to the Hull House & there we met Anna Lathrop, her brother, & sister. Eve. James took me over to hear him play on the organ. Wea. Sat. Aug. 4, 1894 Ther. 20th lesson. Mother & I left for [Muk...] on 1.27 train. Drove down in the coupe. Train jammed so got on 2nd section. Woman separated from children 3 & 5 yrs. old. Should have reached M. at 4.14 but were over an hour late. Rachel Sharpe met us. Found Uncle Wm., Aunt Kate, Uncle Richard, Aunt Till & Ray. Ray has a telescope from Frank. Wea. Sun. Aug. 5, 1894 Ther. Sleepy all day. Aunt Kate talked a good deal. Mrs. Foster is 86 yrs. old.Wea. Mon. Aug. 6, 1894 Ther. Came home at 11.20 A.M. Latin in afternoon & evening.Wea. Tues. 7, 1894 Ther. Hot & dry. A.M. 22nd lesson. P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Adams, Isabelle, Margaret, James & I drove to Mr. Ellsworth's beautiful house. Eve. Talked on piazza with James & Mother till after 8. One hour of Caesar. Then James & I talked about Christianity till bedtime. Wea. Wed. Aug. 8, 1894 Ther. Rec'd letter from Mr. Smith. 23rd lesson 2 hrs before lunch 1/2 hr. After We talked about narrow & broad education at lunch. P.M. Wrote to Esther & Belle Hart Herman. Evening. Presbyterian prayer meeting. When I am mad, then am I strong! James called at [M...] [...]. Wea. Thur. Aug. 9, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Porter asking me to hear James every day! I replied. 24th lesson. Wrote to Mrs. Will Porter & Nellie. Called on Mrs. Bates. Eve. James showed me jumping beans. Talked on piazza. Showed trick with umbrella. Took me to hear him play on organ. Wea. Fri. Aug. 10, 1894 Ther. 25th lesson. Letter from Bertha & money from Mr. Aldrich $30 & $12. P.M. The Adams family, James & I took [long] drive through West side & home via Fullerton Ave. Eve. Walked with Mother to the lake. Read. Wea. Sat. Aug. 11, 1894 Ther. 26th lesson. James seems tired. Wrote to Laura Mithcell, Fannie Bliss, Mrs. Griffin. Mother & Mrs. F. went over to Mrs. Adams. Eve. Mother, Mrs. Adams, Miss Klumke, a sister & cousin of Mr. Adams went driving. James started but suddenly left us!Wea. Sun. Aug. 12, 1894 Ther. A.M. LaSalle Ave. Bapt. Ch. Mr. Colwell Juo. 14:2 Not interesting perhaps what I needed. P.M. Miss Klumke came over & told me what was said about my talking. I guess it did me good. Fannie Bates called to ask us to tea at her sisters Mrs. Bates Saturday. Eve. James gave me a lecture on evolution & asked me to go to park tomorrow. Wea. Mon. Aug. 13, 1894 Ther. A.M. James seems brighter & had better lesson. In our hour recess we walked together to Park to see pond-lilies & annuals & flowers. P.M. Went over to read Vanity Fair & talk while Mrs. Adams sat for her portrait. Eve. Went with James to hear him play on the organ. Wea. Tues. Aug. 14, 1894 Ther. A.M. 28th lesson. A.M. & P.M. A.M. Walked to lily-ponds with Mother. Rec'd picture of Wm. Todd. P.M. Went down town. Bought shoes, beans, heard organ. Eve. James, Adamses, Ruth [Furness] & I went to [Burdox] concert.Wea. Wed. Aug. 15, 1894 Ther. A.M. 29th lesson. In our recess, James & I walked to the lake. P.M. Went down town. Went to roof of [Masonic] Temple, 21 stories. Met Dollie Rogers. Got [...] table at Auditorium. Heard Organ. Miss call from Anne Lathrop. Evening. Baldwin Ave. Bapt. prayer meeting. Invitation from Mrs. Bates. Wea. Thur. Aug. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. 30th lesson. Letter from Lena Bostwick. P.M. Mother & I went to Chicago University. Met Miss Bates at Cobbs Hall. Found Miss Reynolds at [Nancy Foster] Hall. We are to spend Sept. 2 with her. Eve. James & I called on Ruth Furness. Read Marcella later. Wea. Fri. Aug. 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. 31st lesson. Wrote to Lena B. P.M. Went with Mother & Mrs. Foster to Maurice Porter Hospital. Eve. We all drove to Electric fountain. Wea. Sat. Aug. 18, 1894 Ther. A.M. 32nd lesson. James was quite jolly. P.M. James went with the Adams family to share battle at Evanston. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Smith is doing well; feels hurt because he did wrong after writing. Eve. Mother & I took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. [...] Bates. Katharine & Fanny were there. Wea. Sun. Aug. 19, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Shinning] (Church of the Covenant) Acts 27. Sat with Mr. Bates. I staid to S.S. in Mr. Woodbridge's class. Juo. 1:35. [Two] [good] [...]. Juo. Baptist was not self-seeking. He pointed to Christ. We should pray. 1st for God's glory, 2nd his Kingdom. 2nd our own requests. P.M. Miss Klumke & I went to hospital. I wrote Mr. Smith & Capt. Carrigan. Eve. James went to Mrs. Adams. I read aloud sermon of Bishop Lawrences. Went alone to Fullerton Ave. Pres. church. Song of Sol. 2:15. James showed me Harvard pictures. Wrote Howard May.Wea. Mon. Aug. 20, 1894 Ther. A.M. 33rd lesson. James quite jolly. P.M. MOther & I called on Mrs. Phillips & Mary. Eve. Went to hear James play on the organ. They talked about going to the Univ. tomorrow. Wea. Tues. Aug. 21, 1894 Ther. A.M. Very restless night & fell blue. 34th lesson. P.M. James did not go to Univ. Eve. Called on the nurses at the hospital. After I came in we talked till late. Wea. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. 36th lesson. P.M. James went with Adams party to University & [Shuts]. [P...] at 11 P.M. Mother & I met to Columbian Museum & rode in boat. Met [Kellie] Hull on [car]. Eve. Read Colette to Mrs. F. Mother washed head. Wea. Wed. Aug. 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. 35th lesson. Eve. Went over to Mrs. A. James & I to play Mythology. So did not go to church. Wea. Fri. Aug. 24, 1894 Ther. 37th lesson. One part in the evening. Interuppted by Isabelle dressed in Margarets clothes. Call from Miss Bradley. Asked her to [return]. We watched Isabelle & James play then went over to Adams house. I played on organ. 10 grains of quinine. Wea. Sat. Aug. 25, 1894 Ther. 38th lesson. Mother & I went by 2.20 train to [...] to see Mrs. MacLeish. Returned at 7.34. Lily Day & husband came to dinner. Saw - 4. Archie 2. Baby is expected. Quite a little Hay fever. 10 grains of quinine. Wea. Sun. Aug. 26, 1894 Ther. A.M. Miss Reynolds called so I did not go to church. I drove with her & Mrs. Adams to the station. We took dinner with Mrs. Adams. P.M. I guess James & Isabelle went to see Ruth. First Mrs. A. played on organ. Then J. played. Eve. Read sermon to Mrs. Foster. Then went to Fullerton Ave. Pres. church. Jer. 3:1 Manliness. Wea. Mon. Aug. 27, 1894 Ther. James & Ruth went with the Adams family to Shaw battle at Evanston. In the P.M. I called on Marg Bradly (who is to return) & Emily Rollinson, Mrs. Mims Poucher 5826 Washington Ave. Saw Emily 8. & Rollinson 3 1/2. Saw Prof. [Denman] on the cable. Met him at Ill. Cent. Station. I had bought popcorn. Some hay-fever. 10 grains of quinine. Prof. Hinkel is dead. Mother met Wilkinsons at Newbury library. Wea. Tues. Aug. 28, 1894 Ther. 40th lesson. James spent most of the day in his room. Is he tired, sick or in love? Felt miserable with cold, quinine, & warmer weather. Called on the Pollocks in the evening. Talked about Mollie [Slirens] & Louise Braden. Wea. Wed. Aug. 29, 1894 Ther. 41st lesson. Miserable from hay-fever. James is more amiable. Lovely letter from Wm. Todd. Wea. Thur. Aug. 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. 42nd lesson. P.M. Mother & I went to take dinner with Katharine & Fannie Bates. Eades came in later. Wea. Fri. Aug. 31, 1894 Ther. A.M. 43rd lesson. James very amiable. P.M. Mother & I went to dinner at Dr. Wilkinsons. Met Edith Florence, Ethel Enline, Mrs. Barkin, Dr.?, Myra Reynolds. Introduced to Dr. Gow & Mr. Jackson. We missed seeing Bradly Davis at dinner. Letter from Ray which I answered. Wea. Sat. Sept. 1, 1894 Ther. James tried writing his transalations. Had a hard time at first. Not very amiable today. I have not hay-fever much for some days. I am taking aconite for Mother & going without fruit for James. Mrs. Adams & I drove to Station for Miss Reynolds & Miss Richardson. Mother & I invited to meet them at dinner. Mother drove to station in evening. I found James at home but he skipped out on piazza. Letter from Will C. Capt. [Emily] wrote that [Reeves] & [Wilde] have gone back. Smith wants me to return. Wea. Sun. Sept. 2 1894 Ther. A.M. Church of the Covenant. Dr. Breed. 2 Kings 20:8-11. Staid to Mr. Woodbridge's class. Cleansing the Temple. Did Christ drive out the people with [cords]. P.M. Went with James to hear him play organ. When Isa. said she had called on Ruth, he suddenly grew sullen. Pleasanter after talking with Mrs. Adams. Spent the evening out. Eve. Mr. Brainard Belden Ave. Bapt. Hosea 8:7. At dinner & before going to bed James & I had a discussion about Inspiration of Bible. He called it religious controversy. Wrote my capt. Wea. Mon. Sept. 3, 1894 Ther. 45th lesson. James very sober. He can be trying. First rainy day. P.M. We thought it had stopped, so called on Mrs. Fabian 1509 Ridge Av. Evanston. She sent us to cars in her carriage. Pored coming home & in evening. James went to Aunt A. came in amiable & talked. I read to Mrs. Foster & Mother. Wea. Tues. Sept. 4, 1894 Ther. 46th lesson. Mrs. Porter, Miss Marvin & children came home. Wea. Wed. Sept. 5, 1894 Ther. 47th lesson. I called on Hattie Bliss & heard of her intellectual flirtation. Bradly Davis came to tea. He knew Mr. Griffin. My hay-fever scarcely troubles me. I guess James called on Ruth. He has her picture. Wea. Thur. Sept. 6 1894 Ther. 48th lesson. In the evening I went to the hospital, & found Miss Marvin there. Afterwards, She & I walked & we talked about the family. She told me in the morning that she had lost her religion. The Bass boys came in. Wea. Fri. Sept. 7, 1894 Ther. 49th lesson. Mother & I went down to Starr's for the night. Very hot & I had my worst hay fever. Ray writes that he is coming to Chicago next week. Wea. Sat. Sept. 8, 1894 Ther. 50th lesson. Bad night with bugs. Nice lesson with James. Gertrude Bass Fisk came to lunch. James Bradley, Ruth & the Adams went to the Shutes. Then James & the Bass boys went out to Lake Forest for Sunday. Starr drove us to car, past Pullman house etc. Wea. Sun. Sept. 9, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Gifford Mark 9:24. Beautiful sermon. Then we went to Raymond Bliss to dinner. Raymond spoke scornfully of religion. Hattie confessed to me that she had lost faith in her religion. Came home to find Mrs. Foster & Mrs. Porter both sick. Wea. Mon. Sept. 10, 1894 Ther. Telegraph boy got me up in the night. 51st lesson. James slept so long in the morning that lesson was post poned till evening. Then the Phillips called & so we had but 1/2 hr, but it was good lesson. Mrs. Porter in her room all day. Wea. Tues. Sept. 11, 1894 Ther. 52nd lesson. In the evening James & I played cards at the Adams. Jennie McKinny is dead. Wea. Wed. Sept. 12, 1894 Ther. 53rd lesson. Belden Ave. Bapt. prayer meeting. I spoke. Miss Pollock gave me electricity. James went out to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Fabian & Ray Lloyd. Heard of Cousin Lizzies escape from fire. Wea. Thur. Sept. 13, 1894 Ther. 54th lesson. Ray & I called at Miss Mirreah's. Walked to Newberry Library, then home on the Lake Front. Gave James one lesson in the afternoon & he was very jolly. Wea. Fri. Sept. 14, 1894 Ther. 55th lesson. Call from Fannie Bates. In the evening I went to the hospital & Miss Pollock gave me electricity. I talked religion. Wea. Sat. Sept. 15, 1894 Ther. 56th lesson. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Mother went down to see about our taking limited train, but we decided not to. P.M. Ray came to take us driving in a buggy. We were gone about 4 hrs. Ashland Ave., Douglass, Garfield, & Humbolt Park. Eve. Took electric treatment. Wea. Sun. Sept. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. Prof. Irving Matt. 13:25 The Strikes. P.M. Read Carlyle. Went home to hospital. Saw Martin, Charlie, Johnnie, two Frankies. Frankie held my hand. I told them [strong] of [Offerus] & X. Eve. Heard James play Tannhauser-Batistes Offertoire Op. 23 & Mrs. Adams played Communion & Elevation. Fullerton Ave. Pres. got nervous because of [...] sermon. Miss Pollack walked home with me. She says I have helped her. Howard family in bed. Miss Marvin came into our room. Wea. Mon. Sept. 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. 57th & last lesson. James wouldn't stay for the last hour. This is the only hour that we have lost. I went twice to the hospital, to the lake with Miss Marvin & to the Adams. Mother & I left by the Penn. R.R. & 3.15. Wea. Tues. Sept. 18, 1894 Ther. Rainy, poured all day. Met two Chicago ladies on the train. Mrs. Pivney & Mrs. Ross. The latter has two sons, Warner & Charlie. She knows the Dickensons & Barkins. Arrived about one hour late. Train due at 9.38. Minnie met us at the Annex. Ray is here. We learned of Duncan McFarland's accident & death. Wea. Wed. Sept. 19, 1894 Ther. Will C. has brought me a card case, Will J. a [Cologne] spoon. This evening Dr. [Juo.] called. Wea. Thur. Sept. 20, 1894 Ther. I suppose James takes his examination today. Went down to order glasses. Called at Cousin Hatties & saw her Helen, Lizzie Ayres & Clara. Eve. [Hinted] to Dr. Juo's to see his European gifts. Afternoon. Went to Ruths new home on Oxford St. Ralph has on Cory pants. He studied the Easy Sat. Method by himself this summer. Wea. Fri. Sept. 21, 1894 Ther. Read old letters written to Hattie. Mother, Minnie & I went to Ruth's to lunch. Cousin Hattie called. I called on Lou Dickensen, but found her out. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Times reporter examined. Called at Mrs. [Tooths] to say good-bye, but she had gone to the steamer. Wea. Sat. Sept. 22, 1894 Ther. Read letters. Called with Mother at Cousin Sallie. No one home. Called on Aunt Susan. Kate expect No.4 in Nov. Rose Howard is failing. Afternoon. Went with Miss & girls in bathing at Coney I. Their old singing teacher was in the water. Eve. Took dinner at Harolds. Harold asked Grace. This would have been Mrs. Richardsons golden wedding day. Wea. Sun. Sept. 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Matt 5:3. Harold & Ralph came to church. Saw blind Fannie Crosby there. Mr. Dixon said. Children of devil are not children of Girl(?). They are not children of Girl till they are born again. Mr. Dixon The other side Juo.1:12,13 Gal.4:1-6 (?) Rom.8:14-17 Gal.3:26 Eph.1:5 1 Juo.3:1 Len & "Will" Dickerson called. Eve. Mr. Dixon Matt.5:4 Wea. Mon. Sept. 24, 1894 Ther. Ray returned but left in P.M. for Litchfield. Did not pay what he borrowed. Mother & I took lunch with Aunt Susan. Saw Miss Vail, Kittie, Regina, Dorothy, Clara Howard. Laura [Filerton] came in. She thinks Rose Jewitt can't [recover]. I called on Suzy Norton. Saw little Ernie asleep. Called to see Lily's baby but he was out. Wea. Tues. Sept. 25, 1894 Ther. Went shopping with Minnie. Ruth Ray came to lunch. Mary & Frank Sharpe called after lunch & told of their trip to Portland & the White Mts. I started off with Will & Mother & I bade good bye hurriedly & so cheerfully. I went up in the World Elev. after. Arrived in Springfield about 8. My trunk has not come. They have given my room to Franlein & Marion. I have the little room. Talked about James. Corella has returned & Edith from Florida is here. Wea. Wed. Sept. 26, 1894 Ther. Scholars came today, mostly. I went down to meet Maude Kellar. Marion went to 4th birthday of Mabel [Beroles's] boy. Played games & danced. Wea. Thur. Sept. 27, 1894 Ther. First day. Did not so much. [Elisha] Lewis came with Yale papers. Staid from little after 7 till about 11. Wea. Fri. Sept. 28, 1894 Ther. James has failed in his Latin! First my heart was broken but it may be what I needed. Miss P. & Lena think him to blame. Mother feels bad about my room. Eleanor Ray returned with Mary Mills. Her brother has disappeared. Girls had progression old maid party. Wea. Sat. Sept. 29, 1894 Ther. 1st electric treatment this fall. P.M. Went down to bring Grace McFarlane home. Met Mr. McGrand from Detroit. Father of [1st] J.C.Grand clubs Stanly McGraw. Wea. Sun. Sept. 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom 12:1 "Spiritual Service" Our motive is not fear or reward, but the mercifulness of God. The service is rational or spiritual. The consecration is total. Do not separate the secular from the spiritual, business from [religion], etc. P.M. Took girls to Smith Church Communion. I did not take mine. Mrs. Russel is spending the day here. S.Army [Carmen] has been going to bad. Went to penitent form & talked at not being a soldier. Scolded Smith! Reeves seemed hopeless. May was nice. Happy in spite of James. I am getting "instruction in trial" as Dr. Moxom prayed.Wea. Mon. Oct. 1, 1894 Ther. 2nd treatment at 8.30 this evening. Wea. Tues. Oct. 2, 1894 Ther. Vocal class met. I did not play. Will's "Uncle Abram" is dead. Letter from Emma Whittemore. Miss Bradly & I called on Miss Hubbard. Found a young man there. Wea. Wed. Oct. 3, 1894 Ther. Drawing class. 3rd treatment in the evening. Met Mr. Reeves in the car. MIss p. had bad cold. Wea. Thur. Oct. 4, 1894 Ther. Analysis class. Chas. & I drove for Maude Munsell. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn squelched Mr. Meynard (?) Mr. Hahn had a [...] bone yesterday. Prof. Swing died. Wea. Fri. Oct. 5, 1894 Ther. New girls gave a party to the old. Wea. Sat. oct. 6, 1894 Ther. Mabel Nassau & Miss Thayer came 4th treatment. Miss P.'s birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a button book. She is in bed today. Bladder trouble. Bought music. Mr. Lewis said Mrs. L. fraul Elesten would stay all night. Miss Thayer returned. Belle Nassau came. Wea. Tues. Oct. 9, 1894 Ther. Prof. Moore wants me to change from Harkness grammar. Miss P. is worse. Dr. Bowles says she must stay in bed. I staid out of periodical. Mrs. [DeGolyert] & Mr. Bowman are engaged. Wea. Rain Wed. Oct. 10, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter still in bed with grippe & catarrh of the bladder. Mary Thayer has returned from Hartford & leaves tomorrow. We have telegraphed for Fannie Bates. 5th treatment this P.M. Clarence Smith has Riding trouble. Wea. Thur. Oct. 11, 1894 Ther. Prayer. Mr. Ward of Dr. Gordon's church preached. Called on Cousin Helen. [Found] Cousin Sallie. Mary Thayer left. Miss Porter still sick. Wea. Fri. Oct. 12, 1894 Ther. Miss P. still ill. Girls gave Cotillon. Wea. Sat. oct. 13, 1894 Ther. I took Grace MacFarlane & Corella Taylor shopping, after giving 3 mucis lessons. Played in Gym. as it rained. Read latin with Margory Overman. 8.30 P.M. 6th treatment. Miss Porter is better. Wea. Sun. Oct. 14, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom Dent 6:7. [She] Sunday School. Nice S.S. class. Began Blakeslee lessons. Grace Macfarlane asked to join. Ther others are Julie Russell, Julia [Murkell], Beatrix Smith, Esther Mathers. P.M. S.A. Talked with Parson. Smith ways he has not drunk. Talked with 3 strange young men. Took a cup of tea with Capt. & [...] [Moores] & we prayed. The [Moores] are going on the field at [Worcester]. Eve. Sang he [...]. Read from Old [...]. Wrote Aunt Susan about the [Skinners]. Miss P. has [...] [fever].Wea. Mon. Oct. 15, 1894 Ther. 7th treatment at 8.30. Miss P. was kept quiet & so is better. Mrs. McLeish writes that her baby kenneth was born Sept. 19.Wea. Tues. Oct. 16, 1894 Ther. 8th treatment at 8.30. Miss P. not so well. Mrs. Overman called to see about Margery. Helen [Hriesdale] has begun teaching. Aunt S. wrote about Lucy Skinner. Went to library just before dinner. Walked home with Miss Woodman. Wea. Wed. oct. 17, 1894 Ther. Sat up late. Girls took apples on walk. Wea. Thur. Oct. 18, 1894 Ther. Lucy Skinner came today to see us. She is engaged to Allen Raymond. Jennie [Treling] called. I wrote letters for Miss P. Analysis class. Wea. Fri. Oct. 19, 1894 Ther. Miss P. was dressed today. Girls gave donkey party. Fannie McIntosh was married Oct. 17 to Mr. Roney. Live in Cazenovia. Anne Lloyd write Mother and "Sister Nell". Wea. Sat. oct. 20, 1894 Ther. We all drove to Indian Orchard. Mr. Rothschild was in Springfield. 9th treatment. Wea. Sun. Oct. 21, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Cousin L. & Fannie McIntosh Roney. S.Army time. Saw recruits swim for the 1st time. Read [D...] [P...] to girls. Wea. Mon. Oct. 22, 1894 Ther. Miss B's periodical class this afternoon. Changed from [Wed]. Miss Skinner came. 10th treatment this p.m. Florence Fisher began her treatments. The Severances have failed & left company. Wea. Tues. Oct. 23, 1894 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Parkinson & Marion Jones. Called on Mrs. Clark (out), Mrs. Dr. Chapin, & the Hodges. Saw Nellie's three children. Took tea with Mrs. Porter & Josie. I went in to periodical class at the end. Margery's 2nd lesson. Wea. Wed. Oct. 24, 1894 Ther. Rain. 11th treatment. Miss Louise Morgan married tonight. Miss Robison made me wear her fur cape. Wea. Thur. Oct. 25, 1894 Ther. Rain. Geo. Needham spoke on the 2nd Advent. Met Mrs. Nassau. 2nd letter from James. Wea. Fri. Oct. 26, 1894 Ther. Celebrated Hallowe'en. Went to library. Not feeling well.Wea. Sat. Oct. 27, 1894 Ther. Miss P. drove to N. Springfield. Went to S.A. Wea. Sun. Oct. 28, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom 1 Cor. 12:27 P.M. Called on Celia M. to see Junior Guild. S.Army. Talked to Eliza Parsons Smith & [...] Mr. Maltice, Miss Bradley, Miss Skinner & I went to South Ch. to hear Capt. Cummings. Wea. Mon. Oct. 29, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom called.Wea. Tues. Oct. 30, 1894 Ther. Letter from Cameron saying that he is "completely saved". I helped him. I called on Capt. Carrigan, but found that she was on rest. Saw Called on Jeanine Barrons. Met Mary Rayner & Miss Hogan. Called on the Dorns. Saw the Capt. & Lieut. Had prayer meeting. Wea. Wed. Oct. 31, 1894 Ther. 12th treatment. Sallie & Julie Russel are called home by their mothers illness. Wea. Thur. Nov. 1, 1894 Ther. Began teaching Phys. 9 eve. Prayer meeting. Subject "Truth". Pleasant talk going home with Miss Hastings. Wea. Fri. Nov. 2, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Cameron. Girls had letter game party. Wea. Sat. Nov. 3, 1894 Ther. Took Eleanor Ray & Mary Wells down town. Read the Forum. 13th treatment at 7 P.M. Wea. Sun. Nov. 4, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 8:1 Repentance & Forgiveness. P.M. Communion in South Church. I did not take mine. S.Army. Joe the [F...]. Went with Reeves to penitent form. He confessed his two sins to me. Promised to settle the question. Evening. Went to bed early. Wea. 1st snow Mon. Nov. 5, 1894 Ther. Letter from Fred Reeves which I answered. Clara Raymond has had a stroke of paralysis. 14th treatment this P.M. Wea. Tues. Nov. 6, 1894 Ther. Afternoon out. Read periodical & went down town. Periodical class. Clara Raymond has had a stroke of paralysis. Called on the captain. Wea. 1st snow. Wed. Nov. 7, 1894 Ther. 15th treatment. Calls from Grace Peckham & Mrs. Gaylord (Minnie Burdin.)Wea. Thur. Nov. 8, 1894 Ther. Too snowy to go to prayer meeting. Rose Howard Jewett died - aged 22. Wea. Fri. Nov. 9, 1894 Ther. Girls gave charades & tableaus. 1 Mr. Pickwick with Old Lady. 2 Charles of Light Brigade 3 Nick-kill 4 Sheet - Music 5 I am - many 6 Heavenly Twins 7 Lay of the Last Mistrel 8 4 Natives 9 Pair & Apple 10 Mary [Come] Kiss your Honey Bad 11 Ingraite 12 After the Ball Not the right [order] Beatrix Smith's little sister born this morning. Wea. Sat. Nov. 10, 1894 Ther. Easy day for my lessons were learned. Wend down town with Miss Skinner. Called to tell Celia Hunt I could not take the travel class. I took my treatment 6.30. Then went to library. Wea. Sun. Nov. 11, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom on Forgiveness a Social Duty. Preached in S. Army 1st time. Reeve was there all right. Wants to meet Mr. Hahn. Supper at the Mimans. Heard Mr. Frissell [...] of Hampton Ins. Wea. Mon. Nov. 12, 1894 Ther. Called on Mr. Hahn, but he was not in. Wea. Tues. Nov. 13, 1894 Ther. [Long] call on Mr. Hahn. Called on Miss Hastings. Electricity at 4.30. Miss Skinner walked. Sallie & Julie returned.Wea. Wed. Nov. 14, 1894 Ther. Hattie Bliss writes of her religious condition. Mrs. Weston is dead. Dr. Johnsen is bad nervous condition. Wea. Thur. Nov. 15, 1894 Ther. Electricity at 3 P.M. Analysis class. Met Reeve at prayer meeting & introduced him to Mr. Hahn & Mr. Newhall. He is to meet Mr. Hahn next Sunday P.M. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Capt. Moore. Wea. Fri. Nov. 16, 1894 Ther. Girls gave a hanging party.Wea. Sat. Nov. 17, 1894 Ther. 19th treatment. New furniture in my room. Wea. Sun. Nov. 18, 1894 Ther. Talked with Reeve about having malice. He is to talk with Mr. Hahn tonight. Met Julie Munhill at station. Wea. Mon. Nov. 19, 1894 Ther. Alex III of Russia buried. This is the day when Reeve was to work with a tough crowd. Wea. Tues. Nov. 20, 1894 Ther. Called on Mrs. [Lawyell] & Capt. Found Lieutenant in. [Lawyell] does not think Reeve perfect. Periodical class. Mrs. Beardley & Miss Porter called. Wea. Wed. Nov. 21, 1894 Ther. Rainy day. Could not scream as [E...] girl has fever. Mother writes that she has not heard from me. Mrs. Packard went to mass. meeting. Wea. Thur. Nov. 22, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Reeve was there. Beautiful talk with Mr. Newhall about him. Wea. Fri. Nov. 23, 1894 Ther. Practiced Kinder Symphony this evening. Took Esther down town. Wea. Sat. Nov. 24, 1894 Ther. Studied Latin. Football. Yale beat Harvard. 20th electricity. Wea. Sun. Nov. 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. Sermon by man on Church Building Society. I liked it, but Miss P. did not. In the Army I talked with Reeves. The reason he does not wish to speak is because he has left the Army. Then I saw Carmen, for the first time he wrote me. I had a talk with him on smoking & I hope I helped. I met two young men from Training School for Y.M.C.A. Reeve said he never was so happy as last Sunday P.M. He felt so at home. He likes Mr. Newhall. Wea. Mon. Nov. 26, 1894 Ther. I wrote to Mr. Newhall about asking Reeve to join the S.S. We practiced the Kinder Symphony. Czar Nicholas II Marries Princess Alix of Hesse. Wea. Tues. Nov. 27, 1894 Ther. 21st treatment. Attended for the first time the State St. ladie's prayer meeting. Mrs. Russell tells me that Reeve spoke last Sunday. I called on Capt. & talked about Reeve. Saw Callahan (?) on the street. He told me he experienced a change Thursday. His brother died & he is last of 13 children. Letter from Cameron. He has given up tobacco. Mrs. [W...] [Gretty] & Eleanor Holden came. Wea. Wed. Nov. 28, 1894 Ther. Miss Skinner & some of the girls went away. Went down town. Practiced Kinder Symphony. Wea. Thur. Nov. 29, 1894 Ther. Thanksgiving. Beautiful note about Reeve from Mr. Newhall. Miss Bradley, Mabel Taylor, Grace Macfarlane & I went to Union service at 1st Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Ps.33. The Champlains, Porters & Mrs. DeBenise here. In the evening we had Kinder Symphony, and Box of Monkeys. The last I did not attend! Miss Skinner & Beatrix returned about 11. Miss Porter hurt her foot this morning. Marion Bagy is here. Wea. Fri. Nov. 30, 1894 Ther. Terrible accident in Southbridge. Boys killed & dying. A train ran into a [bank] containing foot-ball team. Mary Wells & Ruth Chapin saw it. Snowy so girls danced. All went to bed early. Wea. Sat. Dec. 1, 1894 Ther. Took Violet & Sallie down to see Marion off. 22nd treatment at 3. Met Dr. Moxom. He stopped shook hands & introduced me to his son. I am to call on him Monday. [Blew] up the girls for gymnastics. Violets mother is hurt playing ball. Yale beat Princeton at football - 24 to 6. Wea. Sun. Dec. 2, 1894 Ther. Snowed so we couldn't go to church. Had service at home. P.M. Went to S.Army. Capt Carrigan expects to leave. Reeve said "Spit it out". Talked to poor ragged man, to Water man, Cameron. Evening. Miss Bradly & Miss Skinner came to my room. Wea. Mon. Dec. 3, 1894 Ther. I went to Dr. Moxom's at two & had a long talk. Told all about myself & Army work. He wants me to take him to the Army. Marie Keller returned. Wea. Tues. Dec. 4, 1894 Ther. Gave Leslie Chapin her 1st Latin lesson. 23rd Electric treatment at 4.30. Periodical class. Miss Mills was here. Mr. Newhall is not to be kept after April.Wea. Wed. Dec. 5, 1894 Ther. Girls were silent at breakfast because Miss Porter had said they were noisy last night. Wea. Thur. Dec. 6, 1894 Ther. Annual Baptist Bible School meeting. Interesting reports. Reeve not there 2nd lesson with Leslie. 24th treatment. Wea. Fri. Dec. 7, 1894 Ther. No entertainment tonight. [Ordered] my new dress of Hilton, Hughs. Wea. Sat. Dec. 8, 1894 Ther. Rec'd sad letter from Reeve which I [immediately] answered. He has gone back. Sweet letter from Fannie McIntosh Roney. She lives in Cazenovia. She says I led her to determine to be a Christian. [...] about Irene Rothschild! Latin examination. Lena & I attended a Smith Alumnae meeting at Christ Church parish to meet Anna Davies. Met Prof. Gardner & Tyler. Leslie Chapin's 3rd lesson at 9 A.M. 25th treatment 8 to 10. I went then to the Army & took Reeve out. He walked up to the [E...]. He is broken-up, but won't come back. Wea. Sun. Dec. 9, 1894 Ther. Snowy. Wonderful service by Dr. Moxom on Content. Phil. 4:11-13. Marion [Tress] is 3. I gave her 3 [carnations]. Went to Army. Geo. Tyler of the [Annual] [reconverted] after days [backsliding] from tobacco. One old man could not be a Christian because he could not believe a man lived 969 yrs. I sent Cameron to hunt up Reeves, who has not been there today. [Page] told me he heard Mary Whitlock. Wea. Mon. Dec. 10, 1894 Ther. No word from Reeves. Chamber Concert by Miss King, Mr. Severn, Mr. Strong. Wea. Tues. Dec. 11, 1894 Ther. Snowy disabreeable day. I went into gym with girls then down town. Met Capt. Carrigan. Leslies 4th lesson 4 P.M. 26th treatment 4.30. Cameron wrote me that he found Reeves with a young lady & Reeve said he would see me. Milo & Waterman were saved Sunday. Cameron thanks me for what I have done. Wea. Wed. Dec. 12, 1894 Ther. Rainy today. Did not go to the Brewer Sal. A. meeting. Wrote Mother. Brigadier Brewer here tonight & tomorrow. I am not going. Wea. Thur. Dec. 13, 1894 Ther. At noon I rec'd a lovely letter from Reeve and he is a Christian. He says he only stumbled, but did not drink etc. Leslie's 4th lesson. 27th treatment. Prayer meeting. Saw Reeve there & he talked with Mr. Newhall. Wea. Fri. Dec. 14, 1894 Went with Irene to Smith for her German with Fran Kapp. She failed. She talked to me about Jews & about Christ. I read. N. Am. in the Reading Room. Fran Kapp asked if I was her [mother]. Rec'd Helen Gillis wedding card. Wea. Sat. Dec. 15, 1894 Ther. Irene went to [Northampton] with Miss Skinner. Passed in Roman Hist., failed in Algebra. I went down town twice to walk to [...], to Miss [Robsin] & am not well. I am dead tired. [Letter] from Harlan & Mary Thayer. Wea. Sun. Dec. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 14:23 "The Still Hour". I think this the most helpful sermon to me, he even preached. I took Miss Skinner to see Mrs. Barron & talk over the Y.M.C.A. Miss Skinner & Bradly went to S.A. Smith was corrected & threw away his pipe with "Old Smith". Reeve was there winking at the girls but went to penitent form & I had a good talk with him. Miss S. read me her letter to Allen ending the engagement. Wea. Mon. Dec. 17, 1894 Ther. Mr. Shipley died at midnight. Allen has written an ordinary letter to Lucy Skinner. Wea. Tues. Dec. 18, 1894 Ther. Leslie's 6th lesson. 29th treatment. I could only go to the end of periodical class as Miss Porter went to Mrs. Porter's party for Josie. Wea. Wed. Dec. 19, 1894 Ther. Reeves writes me that he has Holiness. This evening I packed. Wea. Thur. Dec. 20, 1894 Ther. Leslie's 7th lesson. Analysis class. Miss P. would not let me go to prayer meeting. Did up presents. Retired at 11.45. Took doll to [Laryell's]. Wea. Fri. Dec. 21, 1894 Ther. Miss Skinner, Beatrix Smith, Anna DeBernise, Mabel Nassau & I came to N.Y. together. Ethel Skinner & the two Southern girls came to meet Lucy. I forgot to give my check to an express man. I arrived at 86 So. Oxford about 6.30. Found Mother. The others were at church-tea. Mother & I called on Ruth. Wea. Sat. Dec. 22, 1894 Ther. Finished Christmas shopping. Went to Mrs. Stevens. Ruth called with my hat. Eve. Call from Rosa Lossing Johnson & her husband.Wea. Sun. Dec. 23, 1894 Ther. Mr. Dixon Luke 2:11. Labor & capital meet at Christ's cradle in Wise Men & Shepherd. Some Philanthropists are ugly at home. Mother & I took dinner at Harolds's. Then I went down to Aunt Susans. She has a kind of "Shingles". Saw Cousin Sue & Hattie Bliss. Called on Lucy Skinner. Returned to Aunties to tea. Clara King is engaged. Hattie & I went to Plymouth Church & saw Hoffman's Life of Christ pictures. Wea. Mon. Dec. 24, 1894 Ther. Finished shopping. Went to Mrs. Stevens & Stella's. Went to the Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Met their boarder Miss Morrison. The ice cream had nine flavors. Rec'd [silver] [charm] from Will Todd. Letter from Reeve. He is very happy. Wea. Tues. Dec. 25, 1894 Ther. Christmas presents. Harold's family & Mary Sharpe came to dinner. Frank could not come. I had 32 presents. Wea. Wed. Dec. 26, 1894 Ther. Wrote letters of thanks. Had teeth filled by Estelle Worcester. Went to Mrs. Stephen's & Mrs. Dixons. Mrs. Palmer sewed for me. All but Mother & me went to Christmas entertainment. First I played to Mother. Then Ralph came & in & we played base-ball cards. Wea. Thur. Dec. 27, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Stephen's. 4th time. Snowy day. Wrote letters. Spent evening at home. Ruth hemmed my 2nd best [hat] for .59cts. Wea. Fri. Dec, 28, 1894 Ther. Wrote three letters. Called on Mrs. DeSaussure & Nannie Schenck & little Dorothy. Went to Mrs. Stephens (5th time). Lucy Skinner called while I was out & wanted me there to tea. Prayer-meeting. Afterward I talked with Mr. Robinson. Wea. Sat. Dec. 29, 1894 Ther. Went over to N.Y. to meet Miss P. & Lena & consult Dr. Kolles. He changes my glasses & gives me drops. He says I may do as I think best about wearing them. Called on Mrs. [F...] but found only Mr. F. Lunch at Pursells. Called on Minnie [Hurtel]. Found her very sad. Found a letter from Reeve. He is still "kept". Began to answer it. Minnie had a headache, but went with me to Choir [sociable]. Wea. Sun. Dec. 30, 1894 Ther. Mr. Dixon on Baptism. We all took dinner at Harolds. Call from Cousin [Johney]. This eve. Will [Benten] & I went to Chinese Mission & Joss. House in N.Y. China town. Wea. Mon. Dec, 31, 1894 Ther. Mother & I went shopping. Went for last time to Mrs. Stephens. Took dinner at the Skinners. Called on Aunt Susan. Heard, Ros read his story. Then went to Hausen Bl. Watch Night Service. Mr. Hadley [of] the Jerry McAuly Mission was the best thought. Charity Account. Letter Register Name Received Answered Jan. 1. 20.60 " 5 Poor boy .06 20.54 " 7 Hausen Bl. .35 20.19 " 10 Postals .16 20.13 " 12 [Sharm] Club .75 19.38 " 14 Epi.Church .10 19.28 " " State St. .10 19.18 " " S. Army .55 18.63 " 18 Build of Ass. 1.28 19.91 " 21 South Ch .10 19.81 " " S.Army .50 19.31 " 25 Battalion .85 18.46 Pencil .05 18.41 Ticket .10 18.31 " 28 Church .05 18.26 5 Pts. .10 18.16 S.Army .50 17.66 Cologne .25 17.41 State St. .50 16.91 S.Army .95 15.96 5 Pts. .05 15.91 Feb. 1 S.Army .50 15.41 " " .25 15.16 " 12 " " 1.25 14.91 " 14 Harlan 1.20 16.11 " 18 S.Army .50 15.61 Letter Register Name Received Answered 15.61 Feb.25. South Ch. .10 15.51 " " S.Army .50 15.01 13.81 Mar. 4. Bapt.Ch. 5.00 8.81 Eve. 8 S.Army .50 8.31 5 Pts. .05 8.26 " 8 Bapt. Ch. 2.00 6.26 " 11. Christ Ch. .10 6.16 5 Pts. .10 6.06 S.Army .50 5.56 Dress for Battal. .50 5.06 18 South Ch. .05 5.01 5 Pts .10 4.91 S. Army .50 4.41 21. Salary 13.00 17.41 Church seat 10.00 7.41 22. S.Army 1.00 6.41 Vassar [A...] 1.00 5.41 Maria Metch 5.00 .41 S.A. .30 .11 24 Dr. [R...] .10 .01 Miss DeBier .10 - .09 25 Church .15 - .24Adresses Ahead = - Name Residence April 1. - .24 " 1 [H...] Pl. chur. .15 - .39 " 8 S.Army .50 - .89 " 15 " " .50 1.39 " " S.Church .05 1.44 " " 5 Pts .10 1.54 " 22 " " .05 1.59 " " South Ch. .10 1.69 " " S. Army .55 -2.24 " " " " .50 2.74 " " 5 Pts .10 2.84 " " South Ch. .05 2.89 May 6. S.A. .55 3.44 " " 5 Pts .10 3.54 " " State St. 2.80 6.30 " 10 S. Army .25 6.55 " 20 5 Pts .25 6.80 " " S. Army .10 6.90 " 27 " " .50 7.40 " " Hospital .05 7.45 June 3 S. Army 5.75 13.20 Bapt. Ch. .50 13.70 5 Pts .05 13.75 June 4 S.A. 1.00 14.75 Adresses Name Residence June 9 Miss P. 5.00 9.75 " 10 S.Army .50 10.25 " " 5 Pts .01 10.26 " 24 South Ch. .05 10.31 " " S. Army .50 10.81 " " .40 11.21 Mrs. Laryell .50 11.71 Miss Thayer 2.50 9.21 Mrs. P. 5.00 -4.21 July 1 Bapt. Chr. .20 -4.41 " " S. Army .50 -4.91 " " Batt. .80 5.70 " 2 Miss P. 18.00 Owe 12.30 " 3 [B...] 16.00 -3.70 " 8 S. Army .50 4.20 " " 1st Batt. .10 4.30 " 21 [L...] 1.20 -3.10 " 22 Church .10 -3.00 " 29 " .10 -2.90 Aug.10 [R...] 1.20 -1.70 " 19 Church .10 -1.60 Sept.2 Church & SS .20 -1.40 " 9 " .10 -1.30 " 8 Sick child .05 -1.25 " 14 Mrs. P. 5.00 3.75 " 16 Church .10 3.65Visits Name Address 3.65 Sept. 20 Japanese .25 3.40 " 23 Hauson Pl. .20 3.20 " 30 South Ch. .05 3.15 Miss P. .20 3.35 Oct. 14 Smith Ch. .05 3.30 " 25 Mr. Hewham .10 3.20 " 27 & 28 .60 2.60 " 28 Smith Ch & sp .07 2.53 Nov. 4 S. Army .05 2.48 S. Army .50 1.98 11 " " .50 1.48 Hampton .50 .98 S. Church .04 .94 Miss P. .50 1.44 18 S.Ar. .30 1.14 5 Pts. .10 1.04 Smith Ch. .05 .99 25 " " .05 .94 " S. Army .50 .44 Mis 1.00 1.44 28 " 5.00 6.44 29 Boy's club .42 6.02 2 S. Army .50 5.52 Miss P. 1.16 7.68 Smith Ch. .10 7.58 Visits Reception Visit Received Visit Returned 7.58 Dec. 9 5 Pts. 1.00 6.58 " Army .80 5.78 " 11 " 16 " .50 5.28 " " Smith Ch .05 5.23 " " Layell .45 4.78 Soldiers .57 4.21 20 Miss P. 16.65 20.86 23 Colored people .25 20.61 " Hauson Pl. .10 20.51 Plymouth .10 20.41 30 Hauson Pl. .10 20.31 L.I.[A...] .25 20.06 Dec. 31. 853.78 773.32Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. 657.44 Nov. 3. Car fare 630.78 .05 " 4 Church .05 S.Army .50 " 5 Car fare .05 6 " " .05 Book 1.75 Notions 7 Car fare .05 Rubbers Miss Laryell .75 10 Chocolate etc .10 Bible .55 Cookies .12 Car fare .05 11 S. Army .50 Hampton Nest. .50 Church .04 13 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 Miss P. 5.00 Stamps .50 15 Car fare & Elect. 2.05 17 " " " 2.05 18 Church etc. .40 19 Mrs. Layell 1.00 3.17Memoranda 635.78 670.61 Date Dolls. Cts. Miss P. 10.00 23 [Lunches] .35 24 Ruths .60 Elec. & car fare 2.05 25 Army .50 South Church .05 27 Elec. & car fare 2.40 28 Car fare .05 Candy .25 [E...] .05 Miss Porter 30.00 Stamps .40 29 Boy's Club .42 1 Elec. & car fare 2.05 2 S. Army .50 3 Car fare .05 4 " " & elec. 2.05 5 Rubbers 2.00 6 Car fare & elec 2.05 7 Miss P. 11.55 Dress 11.55 8 Elec & carf 2.05 Carnations .08 9 Smith Ch .10 5 Pts. 1.00 687.33 700.91 Bills Receivable Date Name Dolls. Cts. 687.33 700.91 Dec. 9 Army .80 " 11 Gloves 2.00 Elec. & car fare 2.05 Mittens Dec.13 Elec. & carf. 2.05 " 15 " " 2.05 Calandar .50 Melody .50 Pins .08 " 16 Miss Ps carfare " " S.Army .50 " " Church .05 " 18 Electricity & carfare 2.05 Quiet Hours .80 Every Day Life .80 Doll .45 Soldiers .57 Blocks .50 4 boxes of paper .60 Tie .48 Handkerchief .25 "Christmas Scent" .75 718.74 Bills Payable Date Name Dolls. Cts. 687.33 718.74 20 Miss P. 166.45 Lena's book 1.50 21 Mrs. Porter 2.00 Mr. P. 1.63 Ticket 2.75 Lunch .15 Carriage .50 Car fare .10 Mittens .19 Hat 3.00 Stamps .06 Trunk .50 Purse 1.49 Will Todd 1.10 Games .24 Belt pin .49 Sliced [...] .18 Calendar .39 [C...] .98 23 Church etc. .45 Carf. .10 24 Stamps .25 Carf. .10 Candy .70 853.78 737.59Cash Account - January Date Received Paid 1 Orchard 6.98 2 Paper hairpins .03 " Cards 1.75 Bertha's hat. .39 5 Car fare .45 Mrs. Palmer .75 Shoes 3.00 Gloves 1.00 Cape 19.98 6 Car fare .10 7 " " .10 Church .35 8 " .10 Car fare .10 Gloves .89 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Church .10 Ribbon .04 2 Skirts 1.18 9 [E...] for cape 10.00 Car fare .45 Lunch .30 Paper .05 Carriage .40 Sharm Club .75 45.51 Cash Account - January Date Received Paid 6.98 45.51 Stamps & cards .22 14 Church etc. .75 16 Library .04 Street car .05 Stamps .10 Building Ass. 12.80 etc. .22 .03 .58 23 Stamps .28 Belt .49 25 Music Carfare .05 Battalion 1.00 [M...] Girls .10 [P...] .05 27 Carriage .40 N. Haven & return 2.50 Lunch .35 28 Church etc. .65 30 C. Union 2.00 Colored [S...] .25 [...] .05 Sticky [...] .20 Hat 1.13 Car fare .05 19.78Cash Account - February 19.78 56.25 Date Received Paid [F...] .25 Church .50 S. Army .95 5 Pts. .05 Mrs. Booth .25 11 S.Army .50 12 " " 1.15 " " song book .10 Car fare .05 16 Stamps etc. .86 [F...] [H...] 17 [N...] .50 18 List .05 S.Army .50 20 Car fare .10 22 Battalion .10 Candy .10 Ruth's present .55 25 Church .10 S. Army .50 Chas. .25 19.78 63.16Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 19.78 63.16 Car fare .05 Candy .10 4 Bapt. Church 5.00 5 Pts. .05 S.Army .50 Miss [...] .25 7 Hair dresser .40 Car fare .05 8 Bapt. Ch 2.00 10 Car fare .10 Music .80 " .34 11 Christ Ch .10 S. Army .50 Dress .50 5 Pts. .10 12 Stamps .30 17 Hair pins etc. .07 18 Church .05 S. Army .50 5 Pts. .10 21 Car fare .05 Miss P. 230.00 249.78 75.07Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 249.78 75.07 21 Spring to N.Y. 2.75 Music 25.00 Flowers .58 22 Stationary 7.12 Church seat 10.00 Vassar Aid 1.00 Alumnae Ass. 1.00 Maria Milch 5.00 S. Army [1.30] Carriage .40 23 Church .20 Car fare .25 Vigil 1.18 24 Car fare .10 Dress 1.74 [L...] 1.11 25 Church .15 26 Dress 1.25 Car fare .20 " " .05 S.A. pin .30 S.A. Doctrines .30 Canvas .12 Church .15 136.32Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 249.78 136.32 Dress 4.50 Paper .22 27 Findings .49 Car fare .10 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 27 Findings 1.83 Gloves 1.00 28 Silk 2.03 Tooth-powder .28 Velveteen .22 Steels .13 1/2 yd. canvas .07 Car fare .05 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Dentist 2.25 Velvet .18 29 Steels & tape .18 Car fare .20 [...] .26 Mrs. Dixon 4.50 Gloves cleaned .07 30 Glasses 2.25 31 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Dress making 26.70 249.78 189.28Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 249.78 189.28 Flowers for hat .55 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Findings 2.83 1 Church .15 2 Lunch 2.05 Carriage .75 5 Stamps for Magazine .05 6 Mr. Anderson's flowers 1.50 8 S. Army .50 Stamps .02 14 " etc. .50 [...] .16 Pins & thread .28 Messiah .60 Candy .10 15 5 Pts. .20 South Ch. .05 S. Army .50 18 [Ca...] .75 Car .05 [P...] .10 Newspapers .10 19 May Festival 6.00 Stamps .20 Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 249.78 206.52 21 Newsp. wraps .28 22 5 Pts. .05 Church .10 S. Army .55 25 Lime water .10 27 Aim of Life .75 [...] [...] .50 Festival book .25 S.A. .50 Church .05 5 Pts. .10 Sleeves .50 [Ch...] .08 Stamps .02 Lemon juice etc. .38 7 [P...] Life of [...] 1.00 16 S.A. .55 Church .80 5 Pts. .10 Benevolence 2.00 9 3 Testaments 1.05 Carfare .05 10 War [C...] .05 S.Army .25 249.78 216.58Cash Account - May Date Received Paid 249.78 216.58 12 Soda Water .10 Stamps .25 Gloves .69 3 Stockings 1.00 Homestead .05 19 Electricity 2.00 Carriage .25 20 5 Pts .25 23 Stamps .30 Rising entert. .10 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 26 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 27 5 Pts. .25 Church .05 S. Army .50 28 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 31 Electricity 2.00 249.78 230.52 Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 249.78 230.52 2 Car fare .05 Electricity 2.00 Music .35 3 Bapt. church .50 5 Pts. .05 S. Army .50 Sewing [...] .50 S.A. .50 Aux League 5.00 Mrs. A's pict. .35 4 S.A. 1.00 6 Glasses 3.45 Car fare .15 7 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 9 " " .05 Electricity 2.00 Shoes 4.00 Rubbers .60 [Quil] .20 Gloves 1.50 Music .40 [B...] .15 Stamps etc. .50 249.78 256.12Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 249.78 256.12 9 [...] .23 Car fare .05 [C...] 1.25 Hat Dress 11.25 Miss P. 50.00 10 S.A. .50 5 Pts. .01 11 Mileage Hudson to Pok. .82 Carriage .25 " .73 Barge .15 Trunk .50 Hudson .50 Mileage Ticket [Vassain] .85 Car fare .10 [Lu...] .30 Class fee 2.25 Carriage .25 14 Elect. 2.00 Car fare .05 278.16Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 299.78 278.16 16 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 5 Pts. .05 S. Army .50 Church .05 Carfare .10 19 " " .05 Electricity 2.00 21 " 2.00 Car fare .05 Photo .50 23 Car fare .05 Electrical 2.00 Candy & Soda .10 24 Church .05 S.A. .50 25 Car fare .05 Electricity 2.00 26 " 2.00 Carfare .05 S. Water .05 [Cong...] etc .40 Carfare .05 27 Elect. 2.00 299.78 294.81Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 299.78 294.81 28 Electricity 2.00 Carfare .05 28 Mrs. Porter 50.00 .50 Mary Thayer 25.00 Mrs. Laryell .50 29 Carfare .05 Electricity 2.00 Stylographic 2.00 Hat 9.75 Carfare .10 30 .10 Soda W. .05 Electric 2.00 1 " 2.00 Church .20 S. Army .50 Prof. Anderson [...] .25 2 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 Mother 9.94 Sewing Bat. .80 Lat. Prose 1.00 Mileage etc. 3.00 Stationary 1.35 334.35 Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 374.78 334.35 Century 3.75 Dr. Bowles 4.00 Brewers 1.45 Picnic .75 Miss P. 180.00 Lost 3.64 Soap etc. .10 Miss Tansley 30.00 Mutual Relief Alumnae Ass. Frank's present 1.00 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .15 Benevolence 16.00 Stamps .50 [Washing] .37 5 Hat trimmed .75 Waist & tie 1.50 [Studs] .38 Car fare .10 Telegram .30 6 Car fare .05 Washing .50 554.78 391.64Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 554.78 391.64 6 Lp - N. Brookfield .91 Telegram .50 7 NB - Lp .91 Carfare .05 8 Church .10 S. Army .50 Telegram .50 10 Carfare .05 Eye glass chain .05 Gold pen .35 Soap & box .33 11 Frank .70 Charles .25 Carriage .50 Tickets & Section 50.00 Papers .10 Driver & fee 1.10 12 Breakfast 1.15 Porter .50 Trunks .38 Telegram .50 14 Carfare .20 15 " " .05 14 [...] & book .30 554.78 451.68Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 554.78 451.68 14 Peanuts .05 16 " .05 17 Car fare .10 Dress 12.00 Silk waist 1.95 Shirt waist .50 Blacking 2 .10 Ink .05 Knife .35 20 Loan Ass. 12.00 Candy .20 Soda W. .10 Car fare .10 Shoes 5.00 Pin .10 Gate to Caesar .40 21 Car fare .20 22 Church .10 Car fare .10 23 " " .05 [Bentsa] pres. etc 1.80 25 Washing .75 Car fare .10 Catalogue .10 566.78 475.93Cash Account - July & Aug. Date Received Paid 566.78 475.93 27 Car fare .20 Fannie Als. 2.00 29 Car fare .10 Church .10 30 Waist 1.50 Buckle 1.45 Drawers .75 Car fare .10 1. Washing .85 Candy .25 Jessie's birthday 2.50 2 Ass. Alum. 1.00 4 2 tickets to [Mukwang] & Return 6.60 6 Car fare .20 Esther's present .50 Lunch .30 7 [Nash] .85 9 Stamps .88 Braid .05 10 Cone .25 Candy .20 Postal cards .11 566.78 496.47Cash Account - Aug. Date Received Paid 566.78 496.47 Envelopes .27 Am. Prof. 12.00 Gave Mother 12.00 Washing 1.15 Paper .30 Soda .10 Shoes & [home] 2.50 Ray's book 1.10 2 jumping beans .25 15 Car fare .25 15 [Mas...] [T...] .25 Music .20 Candy .25 Washcloths .21 Paper .22 16 Carfare .45 17 Dress .75 19 Church .10 20 Carfare .20 22 Tape & braid .10 Postal order .05 Washing .70 23 Trip to Fair 1.65 Pocket hand 12 1.50 578.78 521.32Cash Account - Aug. & Sept. Date Received Paid 578.78 521.22 Pen .75 Gloves .10 Carfare .10 Dried peaches .25 Tablets .20 Quinine pills .20 Gave Mother Drawers .80 Skirt .40 Carfare for M. 2.10 Ruching .68 Stamps .98 25 [...] & cars 2.10 27 Car fare .25 Soda & popcorn .10 29 Car fare .10 [Pell...] .50 Candy .20 [Aco...] .15 30 Car fare .40 31 " " .60 2 Collection .20 3 Car fare .40 4 Crackers & popc. .15 533.03Cash Account - October Date Received Paid 578.78 533.03 5 Carfare .30 7 " " .20 8 " " .10 Chocolate .08 Prunes .10 Soap bask .05 Menthol .25 [Ac...] .10 9 Car fare .40 Church .10 8 Sick children .05 10 6 Handkerchiefs .75 Envelope .10 Shoe-strip .05 Hair pins .05 Hat pins .05 Car fare .10 Campher ice .10 Belladonner .15 3 [Washup] 2.85 12 3 books .55 Car fare .10 Postal .10 Stamps .50 578.78 540.21 Cash Account - Sept Date Received Paid 578.78 540.21 12 Dish .90 24 Napkins .30 Vail .60 Car fare .10 Candy .20 Lemonade .10 Pin .15 Ticket & Section 50.00 Mrs. Porter 50.00 Car fare .10 Trunks .75 17 Car fare .20 Church .10 15 Soda W. .15 17 2 Servants 2.00 Washing .40 Current Topics .40 Porter .10 Supper 1.10 18 Breakfast & Din 4.20 Paper .05 Porter .25 Car fare .10 20 " " .05 602.51Cash Account - Sept Date Received Paid 628.78 602.51 20 Book .10 Glasses .60 Tablets .10 21 Car fare .10 Japanese .25 Mrs. Palmer 1.20 22 Car fare .20 1/2 Wills book 1.25 Bath house .15 Peanuts .10 Belt ribbon .44 Night gown 1.25 Hair pins .04 23 Church .20 24 Car fare .10 25 Minnie's present 1.50 Tooth powder .30 Soda .20 Ralph's present 1.00 Car fare .05 [M...] [...] .05 Lunch .15 Carriage .25 26 Trunk .25 612.34 Cash Account - Sept & Oct Date Received Paid 628.78 612.34 26 Car fare .05 Candy .20 Paper .25 29 Car fare .05 Electric treatment 2.00 30 Church .05 1 Car fare & Elec 2.05 Stamps .10 3 Car f. & Elect. 2.10 4 Postal .05 Stamps .26 Ladies H. Journal 1.00 [B...] book 1.00 5 Apples .10 Elect & Car f. 10.05 7 South Church .05 S. Army .50 8 Pin .26 Stamps .24 Bible Study .08 10 Car fare .05 " " .05 13 " " .05 Pins .05 628.78 632.98Cash Account - December Date Received Paid 628.78 632.98 Clock 1.00 Dressing & [...] .35 14 Church .05 Miss Porter 2.00 Carf. .10 Stationary .05 Music [...] 1.00 [B...] .89 20 Car fare & Elec. 2.05 21 Church etc. 2.45 22 Car f. & Elec. 2.05 24 " " " 2.05 25 " " .05 Mr. Needham .10 27 S. Army .35 28 " " .25 Capt. Cummings .75 South Ch. .05 5 Pts .02 30 Stamps etc. .50 30 Treatment & carf. 10.05 1 Soap .10 3 Pen .10 Cord .10 630.78 657.44 Sept. 84. I taught Arithmetic Albebra Grammar French Lat. Lessons Caesar Eng. Lit. Eng. Hist. Rhetoric Composition - 3 keysGrace Parsons 610 Worthington St. Mathers 20 Lessons to a [Reg...] (Music) Miss P. 2.00I owe Mother 2.20 Sept 25 37.31 3.15 Oct 17 38.20 3.55 38.39 4.15 4.75 Dec 22 28.39 4.25 26.39 4.55 .56 5.98 26.95 1.35 27.20 7.33 2.85 Dec. 26 22.20 22.35 10.18 " " 42.27 12.33 " 27 42.87 13.78 32.87 " 28 32.95 14.63 1.60 " 34.55 14.93 " 34.61 15.08 34.86 26.08 30 35.11 31 35.16 30.51 35.31 30.61 Jan 1 25.31 30.81 24.31 32.31 2 28.20 32.81 3.50 36.31 853.78 737.59 Dec.24 Calendar .25 " 26 Stamp .23 Mother 19.92 Car fare .20 Dentist 4.00 27 Hat .60 Mrs. Dixon's dress 3.00 28 Stamp .06 29 Car fare .50 [Tract's] .40 Dr. Koller 5.00 Lunch .30 30 Church .10 L.I.Ass. .25 853.78 772.42 853.78 772.42 Dec. 31 Car fare .20 Corn knife .25 Dropper .05 Medicine .35 Chocolate .05 853.78 773.32 Jan. 1. Car fare .15 [M...] .20 853.78 773.67 80.11 _______ 3.89 80.11 _____ 35.31 76.22 _______ 24.31 115.42 _____ 100.53Mr. Henry St. J. Hyde 210 East 18th St.Mr. Henry St. J. Hyde 210 East 18th St.Mrs. Boyd Parkinson Mrs. Khulocks 774 State St.249.78 199.32 ______ 50.46Presents 12 2/259 _____ 130 2/130 ____ 65 2.50 Mother 1.49 Will 1/2 Rug 2.00 Minnie 1.75 Ray .75 Marg. Will Todd ? 1.10 Bertha .75 Will 1.00 Winnie .59 Ruth .65 Frank .24 Harold 2.25 Ruth 2.00 Ralph .58 Servants 1.75 Miss P. Mrs. Packard .49 Mrs. Bent 1.50 ______ 21.86 12 2 10 10 21.86 Mrs. P 2.00 Mr. Porter 1.63 Edward .18 Fraulein Handk. .25 Marion .50 Aunt Carrie [Duet] H. .80 Captain Book .80 Layell Lab Doll .45 1 Paper .15 2 " .15 3 " .15 4 " .15 Charles Tie .48 Miss Skinner Miss Thayer .39 Miss Bradly Church Sec. .75 Esther .98 Stella .50 Mrs. Serf. .50 _____ 32.67
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Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Creator: Faust, Frances (Patterson)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1888

Creator: Strong, Eliza (McCreery)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: [1888]

Creator: Russell, Lucile (Cross), Janish, Jeanne (Russell)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: June 3, 1887 - March 1, 1938

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: Wyman, Anne (Southworth)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1880-1882
Text: 1880-1882 Wyman Journal Anne Cora Southworth, '82, Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York.1 Journal Vassar College, Sept. 19th '80. Back Again. Juniors! how queer it seems. To think that I've only one more long vacation! Fannie Bird came back with me. She is to be preparatory. She is awfully homesick but I think she will get over it as soon as the studying begins. She says however that she shall go home next week. We got here Thursday and Hattie arrived soon after. At night, just...
Show more1880-1882 Wyman Journal Anne Cora Southworth, '82, Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York.1 Journal Vassar College, Sept. 19th '80. Back Again. Juniors! how queer it seems. To think that I've only one more long vacation! Fannie Bird came back with me. She is to be preparatory. She is awfully homesick but I think she will get over it as soon as the studying begins. She says however that she shall go home next week. We got here Thursday and Hattie arrived soon after. At night, just before we were going to bed, who should come up the hall but May. We did not expect her till Monday. We thought Madge was not coming back and mourned for her. May had the outside room, I the double and Hat the single inside. Friday as we were going to Chapel, we ran right into Madge! Weren't we astonished? And weren't we2 glad? So the next day we changed around, and finally May and Hattie took the double inside and I took the outside. They are going to have two bureaus and fix it up so there will be room for their things. At first Hattie said they never could stand it, two in a room. She went to Mrs. Ray to be changed to a room alone. But Mrs. Ray said there was not one room that had not been applied for. There are lots and lots of new girls this year. That will be very nice for the College. Carrie has not arrived yet. I am afraid her eyes trouble her. Louise has a boat. Miss Withy is back as [post]. She could not be separated from her [smash] Miss Stockwell. I am writing up in Fannie Birds' room, as I haven't any ink myself.Sunday, Oct 3rd 1880 Fannie has got over being homesick. She is as lively as can be now. Her father came here last Saturday, after she had telegraphed several times to home. She said she would stay if he wished her to. He said of course he wished her to stay. I really think she would have been a little disappointed if he had wanted her to go home. She cheered right up and was as jolly as could be. Hattie has moved. She went into the parlor with Ella Varnes, and Miss Wilkinson went with her. Carrie has not come back yet. Her eyes have been very bad indeed. She will be back as soon as she can. Delta. There are only 17 or 18 old members4 in Delta I hope we will get lots of new girls in the chapter for upon that its prosperity depends. Last Friday Julia Meeker and I were on the entertainment committee. Jessie M. and Jessie W. made real pretty programmes. I spoke "Here she [Was] and There she Goes," and I was Tom in the Charade Domestic. We had ice cream and cake after it was over. Madge and May are going to join Delta. Miss Nicks, an '82 girl, used to belong to Delta, but she was sick and left last year. Her sister is here this year and is going to join Delta. Sunday, Oct. 10th Fossils Friday Jessie and I went to Cedar Ridge after ..., but it was rather too early and so we didn't get many. 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Monday, Oct. [October] 24th '80 News from home It seems as if I had nothing but bad news from home. First, the [...] mill at home was burned and their French and Ward's mill and now the last thing, father has been hurt. He was running along beside his wagon which had 2500 lbs. [punds] of grain on it, and he fell and the whell went over him, bruising his leg terribly and also his shoulder some. That was a week ago Saturday. Last Saturday I recieved my last letter from home, and his knee was not getting along at all well. I have had Company from home. Mrs [...], whose sister lives in town and is the wife of the high school teacher Mr. [Mister]8 Buck. Mrs. [Missus] [...] came out here Tuesday and Thursday her sister and some children came with her. It seemed [...] very pleasant to see some one from home. Beta's Hall Meeting [came] off last Friday. The chapters are allowed to have only literary and musical entertainments this year. It was very nice for that kind of [...] meeting. I went to Exoterie Saturday night, Fannie Klongs. They had a very pleasant meeting. I ram so angry at Mrs. Ray She does not want us to have any more [...] at chapter meetings, and [rom] programmes have to be submitter to her. It is half the work to get up a farce, and I think she is very disagreeable.9 Oct 31st '80 Delta We had a real nice Delta meeting Friday. Miss Platter read a very good critique. Misses Varnes and Easton read last year's class essays. Miss Munro and I read prices. I had a dreadful cold but managed to get through. Miss Varnes sang also. I read The Brother of Mercy by Whittier. That afternoon I read the same in elocution. Elocution We meet at the tenth period Tuesdays and Fridays. Miss Brace has been very nice so far. But they say she has been horrid in the other divisions. Hollowe'en. We were going to have a spree [and] Mrs. Ray said we might pair [...] for it. The Sophs [sophmores] were going to have Society Hall, the other studentsthe gym. Saturday night the last [...], Mrs. Ray wouldn't lit the preps10 go to the gym because it was raining and told the Juniors that we must finished by 8 p.m. so the preps might have Room J. We were pretty well disgusted. We had a show first and got through with it by 8 by hurrying and then took up our chairs and fled to the back [...] where we were regaled with coffee and sandwiches. The show was splendid. Miss Glum led the orchestra, and was too cute fod anything. Laura Gross recited Byron's piece about [...] slaying her daughter with a very tragic air brandishing a butcher's knife. She blacked her eye brows and put black lace around her head so it looked like black saratoga wave, wore a long dress and did not look a bit like herself. Miss Easton, attired in a short white dress and pantalets, with her hair down, recited ""Twinkle twinkle little star" for our edifica-tion. But I think Miss Varnes outdid them all. She was fixed up like a negro, and the way she carried on rolling her eyes and showing her teeth! Miss King read an essay on spring. H [...] [...]. After we had out spread, we began to play games. But the back parlor was too small. So some one went to find Mirs. Ray and get permission to take the front parlor. She was not to be [...] and we knew no other teacher woudl feel at liberty to give consent, so two girls went to the President. Then we played Blindman's bliff and the circle. Then Miss Coleman propoled that we go through the Catacombs. So we all formed a line, each putting her hands on the shoulders of the one in front. It was great fun. It was dark all the way, except just in the centre. Then we marched through the kitchen where the servers were making candy, sing-12 ing "Here's to '81, for we know she's having fun." Then in the second we sand "Here's to the president, for the [...] the parlor lint." Then we returned to the parlors. The preps in Room J sang to us and we sand back and then we danced the Virginia Reel and departed. Fannie and Jessie Clinton staid [stayed] here all night and the girls were going to get up and eat an apple at 12, but they didn't. Some one served up my night-gown and fixed my sheet; but they did not bother me for I always go to bed in the light. Covering the Sofa I covered my sofa Saturday. It looks real pretty. Bright red and old gold. A week ago I covered my chair [...], too. And May is going to cover her [her's] like it. Analyses. We have had to write just lots of analyses in Rhetoric. I don't like to do it but I see that it is13 doing me good. I have made a great fuss every time. Sunday Nov. 7th 1990 Hallowe'en We had a jolly time Hallowe'en. Out class had an entertainment in- but there I have written all about that, so I think I will leave the subject and talk about elections. Election. Tuesday nights great excitement prevailed in College and party-spirit ran high. The girls were all putting out decorations and signs. Madge hung out red, white, and blue skirts, May a white shawl and red and blue [sachel]. She is a Democrat. Then I draped some old curtains etc. over the alley-way and put up my red handkerchief and some blue ribbon and white [illusion] between the doors in the alley. 14 Then out in the corridor I draped my red and white shawl and my blue stockings and some blue bows. Then Madge and I painted a little flag and [set] it swinging over the entrance to the alley way. We were busy in study-hour and Miss Kaskell came out and said tha really we ought to keep in our rooms, but that if we would be real quiet, we might stay and decorate. Just think of that from Miss Kaskell! The senior corridor was decked out beautifully and [lighed] up by candles. There were effigies of Hancock and Garfield in various postures of ignominy or triumph. Teachers and professors with smiling faces promenaded the corridors and examined the decorations. A blackboard by the senior parlor stood waiting for the first alums. [...] was a scene of gaeity and festivity. The Sophs [sophmores] and Frosh [freshmen] Republicans formed a torch15 light procession and were marching triumphantly along [when] as they reached the Senior Corridor, out came Mrs. Ray with flamming eyes and angry looks and said "Young ladies, put out your lights and go to your rooms immediately." She called it imbicile and childish and gave as excuse that she had a headache and did not like the noise. Flat! Well, this procession broke up, but as for quiet, that was out of the question, there was continual clatter up and down the corridors and a stir and excitement in the air. Mrs. Ray sent word to the Seniors to put out their candles but they would not do it. About 9 came the first [...], and Miss Fardner wrote up on the board "5th District Poughkeepsie 187 majority for Garfield." "Pooh, Poughkeepsie always does go Republican," remarked a poor Democrat, scornfully. Miss Jaskell came around to16 all the rooms after the last bell and gave us all the latest news, which was so cheering that we went to sleep in a very happy state of mind. The next day Mrs. Ray sent word to all the girls to take down their decorations. But the seniors did not and for several days they staid up in all their glory. I heard that Mrs. Ray appologized to Miss Fitzhugh for something Mrs. Ray said to her. We were all much disgusted with Mrs. Ray and expected to get a lecture from her, but did not. The next day Prof. Backus talked to us in class about politics. Sunday, Nox. 14th '80. In Jessie Clinton's Room. Yesterday Jessy C. got a bunch of oranges from her father's plantation. They are the nicest I ever ate. I suppose because they are fresh. Some of them are very large, and some17 are little "mandarins" with the nicest flavor I ever tasted. She is going to East Bridgewater Christmas and is going with Fannie and I. She is going to Stoughton with us and there she is coming to Stoughton to come back with us. I expect we will have a very jolly time. Alpha's Hall Meeting came off Friday night. It was very nice, I thought. Venis Abbott had the critique and it was splendid. Poetry and very cute. Miss Miade, an elocutionist, a friend of Miss [Hartinarm], was here this week and read to us between dinner and chapel. She read "The Bugh Song," King Henry V and Catherine, and A Countryman's account of some fine music he had heard. I did not like the first very well bit the last18 two were very good indeed. I enjoyed the second most of all. I would like such a treat oftener. Dec. 12th 1880 Fanchon Any amount of things have happened since I last wrote. In the first place, the first hall play came off. It was Fanchon. Miss [Shove] took the part of Laudry; Miss Darling, Didier. [Miss Aollinson] was Fanchon. They all did well, very well, and it was great fun rehearsing. I took the part of Fadet and enjoyed it immensely. There were lots of nice girls in it, Misses Lane, Crate, Lloyd. And Miss Erekine was head of the committee and Miss Pinfield was also on committee. I think Miss [Shove] is lovely.19 Phil. Day A week ago last Friday was Phil. Dat. Cassie came Thursday and went away Monday. I enjoyed her visit so much. She staid [stayed] to Mr. Wheeler's nights and came over here day times. We had a real nice time Friday night. Prof. Bachus addressed us and he was very nice. However he had to refer to his notes and that was quite painful. I heard he had stage fright, which seems scarcely possible. Delta Hall Meeting came off last night. I was on the committee. Miss Pratt was head of the committee. Mis Brace read to us. A selection from Queen Mary, and [Persimmons]. She was very nice. She was an old Deltan. Miss [Mieher] read an essay about a "Modern Romeo and Juliet." It was very funny. I had the critique. Miss Annes was bride in the Mistle-20 toe Bough. She looked very pretty and acted lovely. May and Madgr were lady and lord in it and looked ever so nice. Jessie was a lord also. In the last scene we had the two little Dwight boys and their little Norris children and they were just as cute as could be. Jamie and Benny wanted to rehearse all the time and they all did splendidly. I guess the whole was liked pretty well. Thanksgiving I forgot all about Thanksgiving. We had a lovely time. We skated all the morning. Dinner at three. Then we danced and played games in the parlors. Then we went to the Hall where there was quite a nice entertainment. Miss Brace recited a piece about Thanksgiving and [Bobo'link]. Then we returned to the parlor for more dancing, games,21 and for ice cream and cake. Prod. Bachus, Prix, John Guy and Matthew Vassar, and Ray danced the Virginia Reel. John Guy and Matthew played Jacob and Rachel, too, and other games. Everybody was very jolly and I never had a nicer Thanksgiving day here. First Essay was about the view from the top of Blue Hill at home. Miss Hiscock liked it very much. There was a great deal of imagination in it through, because it was so long ago I went up there. Jan. 18th 1881 Christmas Tree. I went home the Friday before vacation began. The Friday after vacation we had a Christmass tree in our room. The girls took the22 out of the hall decorations just before Christmas vacation, and kept it in the closet over vacation. May went home with Madge and Jessie C. went to East Bridgewater and came over to Stoughton. We tied the tree to the gas jet and propped it up by books. Then we had candles on it and cornballs. I took of the presents and compared some poetry in honor of the occasion. Jessie W. made the programmes. I gave all the girls scent bags, except Jessie W. I gave her a pair of silver pins. We [chubbed] and gave Madge a braver hat. I had a Japanese tray from Jessie F., an inkstand from J.P.C., a pack of visiting cards from Fannie, a glass of crackle ware from May and a vase of rainbow glass from Madge. Then we had a feast of crackers, pickles, presents, fruit cake, oranges, doughnuts, candy. We had a lovely time.23 [Coasting] is lovely. The hill is steep and croocked, however, and the crust is very hard. I have been out twice. Jamie Dwight has a bob and the girls go down on it. Two girls went down on a shaky sled against the advice of Miss Fitzhugh, who had been using it and they upset and scratched their faces quite badly. Delta Meeting was quite pleasant. Miss Penfield read a selection from the "Tramp Abroad". We had programmes which were very pretty. Then we had refreshments, crackers, oranges, and macaroons. [Clio] met Saturday after Chapel. Jessie read a paper about Cardinal Wolsey, and Miss Cecil talked about the last part of24 Henry VIII reign. Misses Thove and Semple read a scene from Shakespeare and that ended the library part. Then Miss Buttam gave in a spread, consisting of Coffee and Rolls Lobster salad, Ice Cream and Cake, Oranges. We had a very pleasant evening. Essay. I got another week on my essay, as it was due a week ago yesterday. But I could not finish it quite yesterday on account of the spread. So I finished copying it today. I don't know what Miss Hiscock will say, but I guess nothing very bad. My subject is "Why Should Not Women Be Lawyers?" It all consists in a repetition of the "Not Be" arguments. I was up in Jessie's room all day yesterday. She and I both wrote on out essays, and when we wanted advice we asked each other.25 Miss Hiscock "The Divine Helen" or "Little [Bell]" called on Jessie, who was sick, this morning. She said she had a great love for cats and whenever she saw one, she wanted to take it up and caress it. She said that she supposed she had the love for cats that other women have for children. She said she saw the loveliest picture of a cat in New York and if she hadn't felt the pinch of poverty she should have bought it. A New Regulation for the dining hall has gone into effect. We can leave dinner at half past five instead of a quarter of six as formerly. It is splendid. The Mystery. There is some mystery in the air. Some announcement is to be made that is to have a great influence on us. It will not affect26 the music students but will affect the seniors. Many conjectures have been made. But I think it must be a change in the system of honors on the abolishing of [...]. Feb 13th 1881 Christmas Tree Poetry I should think it was time I wrote, when so much has been going on. But first I will put in the poetry that I read at the Christmas tree We welcome you all To this noble hall, Out Christmas tree To see. Its grand old branches, spreading above Are hung with tokens of our love So faithful and so true. And now le me say, In this joyous day, A wrord to each of you.27 For Madge, out sole Quaker maiden May this New Year be laden With joys, as bright as electric lights! Fannie, may you still be happy, And as gay and as sappy, As you have be before. But carless and thoughtless And full of naughtiness, May you be no more. Of all things tonight, either horrid or nice, The best I can give you is this good advice. Jessie the little, Jessie the slim, Jessie the the sober and jolly, What word shall I say To you today, Of either wisdom or folly. May you grow very fat And have always a hat As becoming as your black one. And may you see28 Many a Christmas tree, Such as this, where you'll have as much fun. We hope that the coming year will be As bright for thee, Dear May, As the Christmas holiday, Just passed away. And we hope tonight, That you may be On society, A star so bright That you'll dazzle all, And make many fall Before your brilliant light. Jessie, may your days be full of light, May each hour be golden bright, As your oranges. May your purse ne'er be flat, But may it ever be as fat As your oranges. May your heart e'er be as mellow29 May your face ne'er be as yellow As your oranges. For Carry, the naughts and perverse, Whome we expected here, I'll try not to hope for anything worse Than, may she have a good working year! Now to you, with a sigh, I will say goodbye. And if my lines are not to your mind, Another poet you'll have to find. Coasting. The coasting was elegant for a long time and the girls were devoted to it. The bob and the small boy to guide it were in special favor. Jessie and I invested in a cutter which rejoises in the name of Globe. The girls got a good many bumps bit it couldn't cool their ardor. The weather has been very, very cold, but the thaw30 has set in and the snow has most gone. Examinations. We had any amount of examinations. One every day for two weeks in Physics and several in Rhetoric and one in Astronomy. I got about tired out with them. Lessons. This semester my lessons are the same as last, except that I have Logic instead of Rhetoric. I don't know yet how I like it. I miss the analysis in learning it. Delta Officers were elected. Miss Harison, pres. Prutt, vice-pres. May, sec. Varnes and Meeker [crities]. Mrs. Buck Fannie and I called on Mrs. Buck she is going to invite us there to tea some time. Hall Play. We had another hall play, Jan. 28th "Money." It was hardly as good as31 usual taking all things together. Miss Stanton made her first appearance and was very nice, very nice indeed, as also was Miss Sharpe. Misses Semple and Glenn, as hero and heroine were also very nice, and they had hard parts. New ministers. Rev. Mr. Judson of Orange N.J. preached her [here] Jan. 27. His subject was Repentence and I enjoyed it intensely. He makes such a clear analysis and is so enthusiastic that it is impossible not to be interested. Mr. Patterson of Albany preached here today and I liked him too. Lectuer in Town. Feb 4th Prof. Bachus lectured in town on "Leisure Hours." It was very nice. It was of historical interest, I believe, but I have only heard rumors as to the real story attached to it. But that he got his main points in the first32 place from senior essays is pretty well authenticated. Prof Bachus lectured to our class upon Interoceanic Canal The first day of the semester, giving us a very clear idea of it. The next day he talked about the Monroe doctrine and its connection with the canal. Miss Hows says she wishes she could have him to clear up every subject of that sort. And Mary King says she wishes they would clear up everything and start anew. Trig. Ceremonies Came off last night. I went to the dress rehearsal. There were more at the dress rehearsal than at the regular play. At the play they waved a red flag with joke on it after every joke. I give Miss Walsh's acount of it "Last Saturday the Sophs buried Trig. 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she acceps, edding to come off in September. So they are all once more at peace. There was a chorus of six persons dressed in nightgowns and crowned with hate expressions of the mournful occassion, who sang at appropriate times. The characters were taken as follows. Trig, Miss Lathrope. [Alney], Miss Ponier Sohpie, Miss Bostrvick. Ann, Miss Patterson. Guardie, Miss Page. Napier, Miss Swift. Geo Metrie, Miss Curtiss. Semester, Miss Curtree. Programme on the next page. Miss Bostrick wrote the Choruses. " Swift " Epilouge & Prologue " Meeker " I Act " Ponier " II " " Lathrope " III IV Act. " Sharpe " V "38 [Left key reads:] Committee C.L.Bostrvick Trigonometrical Bluebeard A.H.Lathrope '83 Complimentary Performance to 84 J.M.Meeker Lyceum - Vassar College A.B.Ponier, M.Sharpe Feb 12. 1881. S.F.Swift [Right key reads:] Closing Performance of the Mathematical decision! Farewell Think! Positively the last appearance (unless we'er dropped) of the Class of '83. In the Role of Trigonometry. The Cast. TrigonoMetry, Blue Beard Sohpie M. the [Fatima] Guardian. A.J.F. the Fatima's Sister Sam Mester - 2 Fatima's Deliverer Incidentals Prologue, Epilogue, & Choruses After the manner of the Greek tragedy. N.B. After each joke a red flag will be waved on the stage. Dancing between the Acts Movie of the Spheus39 Mar. 6th 1881 Delta and Prof. Braislive. Feb 11th we had Delta in Prof. Braislin's parlors. The President was there, and Miss Durand, pres. of Phil., Prof Mitchell, Miss Whitney and Miss Slover. We had a lovely time. Prof. Braislin was lovely. She gave a spread of lovely chocolate and chicken salad, crakers, oranges, bananas, and cake. I read "Robert of Sicily." Delta met again Feb. 28th. May and Madge were on committe and they didn't have much time to get it up in. But it was real pleasant. Jessie Meeker had a very cute critique, wherein Prog. Braislin figured as the good fairy who was always contriving to make folks have good times. Ella Vame's critique the meeting before was was cute, too. It was short and sweet, referring us for details to the minutes of Delta's last40 meeting. Miss Jones, a Deltan has returned to College. She is going to join '82. Clio. We have had two meetings of Clio since I last wrote. The first was in my room. I forgot all about it till I heard the announcement given at dinner. Then I had to fly around lively, I can tell you to get the room ready. The week before that, I got my room all ready, and Miss Leamed forgot to call the meeting. Mis Nickerson had a [presentiment] that was forgotton, so she called it in her rooms, as she did not know where it was to have met. I read a paper on Mary Queen of Scotts, which was to have been read the week before. I forgot till I was nearly through the paper that I was to have read in conclusion a passage from Abbot's life of Mary, and so was [improvdsed] with the book. But I got along pretty well, afterall.41 [Exotene] I went to Exotene last night. It was quite nice. There was a play, "Thirty Minutes for Refreshments". Miss Chapman the younger, as a darkey, was capital. Inauguration. Miss Hiscock, Miss Desaussme, and the Japs have gone to the Inauguration. I expect they will return tomorrow. The Japs were in the Smithsonian Institute, when an old lady came up and said to some one with her, "Are they stuffed?" She thought they were stuffed curiosities. Weather has been horrid. Snowing every morning and thawing every night, and not a single good night for observing for a long time. We had one thunger storm. Susie Swift is a Sophmore and such a funny girl. Dr. Webstin says that anyone has to get up the night before if they want to get ahead of Jessie Swift!42 She is a minister's daughter, and was going to school in Connecticut where she got hold of Drapier's "Conflict between Religion and Science." Her sister heard of it and was so shocked that she went to Connecticut to remonstrate with the principal of the school; for the girls had to obtain their principal's permission to read any book whatever. But, of course, [Susie] had read it by that time. She said that, by the time she had finished the book, she had come to the conclusion that "Drapier was altogetger too orthodox." Miss Swift lent Jessie U. Tom Paine's "Age of Reason", and we read a part of it Friday. I have sent to the publisher's for one, and I am going to send it to Aunt Mi. I wrote Aunt Mi a letter of 2 1/2 sheets of essay paper today. Tables have been changed. Madge has gone to the French table, and May and I sit at Miss Hackell's, next her. But tomorrow when the Japs come, they will sit between Miss. H. [...]43 Sunday, Mar. 13th 1881 Miss Brace's Reading Miss Brace read to us in the hall Friday. She read some old ballads and some from Chaucer, then some modern [fueies]. We enjoyed it very much. May's Bad News. In the midst of it all, Mrs. Ray was called out and by and by Madge and May I was afraid that something had happened and thought of May's blind sister, who had a little boy only a short time before. But I would not come over, for Fannie wanted to come, and I know if anything had happened, May wouldn't want the whole of us coming in upon her. When we returned, Madge was in the hall to meet us, and it was as we thought: Her sister was very, very ill and she was to go home on the eleven o'clock train. The girls went to their rooms44 and I came in. May was in her room. Everything was nearly ready. Madge had packed her valise and was marking it. Jessie came down, but there was nothing anyone could do. Mrs. Ray came in to see that everything was all right. She had told May in the mesenger-room, when they came over, and was very kind. Poor May! She is so quiet about anything of that sort? She staid close in her room, till at 10 o'clock the carriage came, and Madge and Miss Hashell went with her to the depot. They saw her in the train all right. She will be at home sometime today. I wish she would write. P.B.'s Lectures. Prof. Bachus lectures to us every Monday when there is not a holiday dining the week. We have had a lecture on the Canal, one on the Monroe doctrine, two on the Irish Question, and one on the President's Cabinet. They are very interesting and instructive. I take notes and copy them out.Mr. Herrick a lawyer and a friend of P.B. read a paper on the subject "Women Before the Law," Wednesday night between dinner and Chapel, to the Juniors, Seniors, and teachers. P.B. said he was quite unwilling to come and read it for fear he would bore us. But he need not have feared that. It was intensely interesting. Everybody liked us. P.B. has been puffing us up about our attentiveness to anything worth listening to, and our faithfuness in work. He said concerning the former, that we were always very attentive whenever any one had anything worth telling to give us. He said he had always noticed it himself when he was teaching to us! Of course we laughed at that. And he said he meant almost always, whenever he had anything to say. He said, take away the few independent College boys, those who hadn't much of any resepct for Prof. or any one else, and who were altogether different from College boys in general, 46 and for the rest we could beat them all down to the last one. The Japs of Washington The Japs got back Tuesday. I went in before and after Chapel and Miss Haskell came in. So I asked if I might stay in there a while. I stayed all study hour, and they told me all about their visit, the inauguration, the senate, and everything. They didn't like [Conkling]. And he was such a dandy. Thirinan was nice and he pitched into [Conkling] well. [Conkling] spoke severely of Hayes. They visited the ship Saratoga and saw the "handsomest man in the Navy." They were invited to Mrs. Haye's but didn't get the invitation in time. They had a nice time generally. They have a picture of the Japanese minister's little twenty-two-year-old baby. He is just a cunning as can be.47 Sunday, Mar. 20th 1881 Infirmary I was sick Tuesday all day, and Wednesday I went to the Infirmary, where I stayed all day. Miss Philips and Miss Henek were there. Miss Ward is sick or not very well, and is out of College, so Miss Dunham has charge of it. Thursday I staid in my room all day and read Marlitt's "In the Shillingseourt [Schilling Scourt]." Dr. Lord lectured in Chapel about Hildebrand (Gregory VII). He was a funny old man with a queer voice, and he used very decided language. So he amused us very much. Besides the lecture was very nice, nicer than I should suspect from such a subject. Sermon today was very nice. It was about Paul. The president changed with the Baptist48 minister in town. Vassar College, Apr. 3rd '81 Sundays I have been enjoying myself all day today. I wrote two letters and since then have been reading Colonel Ingersoll's lectures out loud to Jessie W. I am reading "The Book of [...]." Last Sunday I read the whole of "Barnaby Rudge". Dr. Lyman Abbot preached here last Sunday. He addressed the Society of Religeons Inquiry in the evening. Mis Hashell asked Madge at supper if she wouldn't go with Miss Ludduth, as it might do them good. After supper, she came in to call on us and we knew she was going to try to get us all to go. Jessie P. was here, I would rather have liked to go, but was anxious to finish Barnaby Rudge. Besides, such is the perversity of my nature that49 knowing Miss Hashell's intentions, nothing could have induced me to go. Miss Haskell talked about various subjects, especially ministers. Madge made herself agreeable. I sat on the soda under the window with my book on my knees, and shivered and longed to read. She went when the bell rung and asked each one separately if they were not going, me first. Thern she asked me what I was going to do. I said read and write letters, and she asked me if I thought it would do me more good to go. Ah, well, Auntie is akind-hearted old soul too. She is real good at Table I like to sit there. It is more free and easy than any table I ever sat at. But that is the girls and nothing else. Miss Curtiss is too perfectly funny for anything. She keeps me [convulsed] with laughter, and I like her first rate!50 Astronomy Lectures These are very intersting. We have begun to have two at a time. Prof. Mitchell sqaid that Miss Shove's lecture so far has been the most scientific. Her subject was Neptune. I intend to write mine during spring vacation. My subject is Venus and Mercury. Honors have been assigned and there were several great surprises for us. Abbott, A.M., Durand, Barmam, Burke, Fitshugh, Freeman, Gardner, Glem, Lyon Penfield, are the ten. Miss Abbott, I believe is to be Salutatorian. Miss Gardner was elected Valedictorian and was overwhelmed with astonishment. She declined it? Her health is poor and I think she is to be excused from her essay. Miss Freeman is to be Valedictorian. I believe the Class petitioned to the faculty to let them have no Valedictorian. Their Class Day nominations are, Miss Shive, sybil, MissStockwell, historian, Miss Lyon, Spadeoratorm Miss White, mottorator [moderator], Miss Pratt, marshall. People rather thought Miss Shove would have a Faculty honor. Miss Abbot (Venus) is very smart but they say lazy. Annie Lyon, too, is remarkably smark in the English department but is so lazy. Miss Yamakawa says while in Biology Miss L. didn't have a single one good lesson. We have Miss Varnes for Spade. Miss Coleman was put up against her, but Miss Varnes got it first ballot. English Class has begun. Attendance in compulsory, so I wear a card on Tuesdays and Fridays. I am not going to forget it as I did last year. Miss Hiscock [brains] severely and P.B. sits and listens lazily. The first day he was late and when asked to be excused Miss Hiscock said, "If you53 I had written an essay to that effect last year. "Yes'm, I think so," said I, and I did agree with all she said, but not with all she implied. Then she asked me if I couldn't make some criticisms. I stared at the analysis in stupid silence for a full minute, and then said I didn't think I had anything to say. When she criticised my essay Friday, she happened to speak of it, and she said she knew it wasn't for want of ideas about it that I was silent! And so it wasn't! For I thought Miss Buckland's essay thourough and treated in an excellent manner, since she first showed the need of a study whose effect would be upon the mind the very effect of classical study, and then showed that no other thing could be substituted, and then that classics was just adapted for it? Some how or other Miss Hiscock does know a great deal about one's character54 She told me that I didn't talk a great deal with anybody that I didn't know but that I did with my friends. Well, she might find out that from my own experience with her. But she is sometimes mistaken. She told me I was not one whom she would suspect of liking to write stories.56 to her uncle's to spend vacation. April Fool's Day The girls played a cute trick on me. I was going to have my essay criticised the fourth period, directly after Logic. I left it on the table and came in post haste, seized it and started up the hall. I got nearly to the firewall when I thought it felt pretty thin and opened it to find it was some of Jessie P's old exercises. So I came back and got the right one. What a joke it would have been if I had gone way up to Miss Hiscock's with it! We played a good joke on Jessie P. and Fannie. They each sent May a comical valentine and May wanted to pay them off. So May fixed a letter to each of them. To Jessie she wrote buck-handed, "You are one little April Fool." In Fannie's she printed, "Do you like Boston Girls?" I got Miss Yamakawa and Miss Nagai to direct them57 and sent them to mother, asking her to post them in Boston. When Jessie got hers she was perfectly astonished. She didn't know the writing at all, and then it was posted in Manchester N.H. She knew a girl there and concluded that that girl sent it. By and by Frannie told about hers. "It was the funniest thing! She didn't know a soul in Manchester and she never saw the writing before. But the queerest thing was that the sentence that was in it was one that was known only to her and one gentleman. The gentleman swears he never told it, and she was sure she never told a soul! But she had told May. When Jessie heard this she thought hers must be from the same person and she was completely mystified. My Boudoir. About the end of the second semes-60 ter, I got fearfully tired. We were having so many examinations that I was nervous with continual expectancy. Not that I studied hard. Fannie was so noisy! She liked to have driven me crazy being up here all the time, especially with Jessie P. Then she used to take particular pains to annoy me in every little thing she could. Besides, I was completely disgusted with here [her?]. There was no longer anything pleasant, or bright, or kind, or in any way agreeable about her. Madge shared my disgust. One Sunday when her noise had driven me to Jessie W's room for refuge, I determined to ask Mrs. Ray's permission to have a single room, if she could get me one I liked. Afterwards when May knew why I asked, she said she would have done that but would have done away (so to speak) with Fannie. But I could not do that very well, as May was61 then thick with her and used to invite her up her [here], when (as I then thought but I may have been mistaken) she knew Madge and I didn't like her. Well, Mrs. Ray gave me a choice of two rooms, neither of which I liked. So she told me should would let me have a room to go to whenever I wanted to be quiet! The room is opposite Jessie W's and it is lovely to have. I did go there a very great deal at first but now go only when I have an essay to write or some extra hard studying to do. I call it my boudoir. Some time I will tell how I was relieved of Fannie's company. Freshman Party came off last night. The Seniors were invited. Madge took Miss Meeker and Miss Hayes the latter's escort being sick. They had a lovely time. The hall looked very pretty. The spread was lovely and the toasts62 very funny. Mrs. Ray responded to the Student's Manuel. Her speech was very cute and she ended by saying "If the young ladies had any convictions to make, please drop them into [...] [...] the box at the door of the Lady Principal's office before 9 o'clock tomorrow morning." Prof. Braislin responded for the Faculty. They were called the nine digits. So Prof. B. said then there was nothing left for them so they must be the naughts, and they must remember that they were only valuable when they were placed on the right side of the digits, so she hoped they would always keep on the right side of the faculty, and so on. Prof. Bachus was called upon and he said he was excused by the Lady Prinvipal. But Mrs. Ray said it was a health excuse and it would have to be refered to the doctor. So then P.B. got up and made a nice speech. Prof. Hinkle had a nice speech about Latin63 and Prex made a very nice speech. Phil Play came off last Friday. It was the nicest of the year. May was on the committee and took two short parts, a servent and a sentinel. There were two short plays. "A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing," was perfectly lovely. Miss Lyon was the hero and was grand. I don't believe it could have been done better by a professional actor. And she looked so handsome! Miss Shove was splendid as the heroine. But I think Miss Lyon is the best of our actors in a man's part. Little Bertha Bachus took part and she was so cunning and did so nicely. Miss Darling did well too, and Miss Julia. Meeker was perfectly splendid in a hero part. Altogether it was a grand success. The other play, "The [Critis]" was very funny. Mis Rollinson64 as Mr. Puff was excellent. Miss Sharpe the heroine looked perfectly lovely, and did well. Monday, April 11th Vacation is here at last. Madge has gone but the rest of us are all here. It is the most heavenly weather that you can imagine for this time of year. Warm and lovely. We have been improving our time by taking tramps. Friday J.F., the Lelands, and I went to Cedar Ridge. I never went so far over the ridge before. We went through the fields and came back by the road. We were all in high spirits. We tried to find hypaticas, but it was rather too early. Miss May and Jessie each found one. Coming back we saw a lovely peacock at a farm house. Jessie and May went up to see if they had any tail-feathers to sell. Such a place as it was! Turkeys, hens, of all65 kinds, and every time they turned around, another dog came out and barked at them, till four were collected at their heels. Ada and I sat on the stone-wall and watched them. There were two diminutive children in the yard who looked on as if they didn't know what to make of it, and tried to call the dogs off. The girls knocked for a long time at the front door and then extracted from the children the news that they must go to the other door and after knocking for sometime at the other door, the children said there wasn't anybody at home. There [they] didn't have any feathers, they said, they didn't save them, didn't expect to have any, and finally the girls retreated in dispair. The next day we contented ourself [ourselves] with a walk to the Cider mill, where we got some very good cider. Cova Wheeler went with us. Then we, that is Jessie and I, went to the hay loft and scrambled into it. It66 was lovely insider. By-and-by some girls came along and we heard themy trying to look in the upper door, which was open, not knowing there was a lover door. They were wondering "if there were any dogs in there." So Jessie barked. By that time some one had scrambled up and was considerably astonished to see girls instead of dogs. They had been told that there were some little dogs there and they came to show them to Bessie and little Harry. Sunday the two Jessie's, May, Miss Easton, and I went over the Brandman's. It is about three miles off, and we were not quite an hour going. We lazed around the grounds for a long time. It is lovely there. We tried to measure the depth of the spring for we had a dispute. J.F. and I said it was over the heads of any of us. The rest were sure it wasn't over five feet. 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Marriage is a business contract, and no business man would enter any contract without mature deliberation. This too is a contract that can be broken only by death without bringing infamy upon one or both. It is for life. He spoke about equality. Said a woman should look out that the man was her superior. He need not necessarily know as much Latin and Greek as she did but he ought to be at least her equal in brain power. I believe Timothy Titcomb takes an opposite view, but I agree with Prof. Backus. Well, I can't tell what all he said, but I have it in my mind. I knew it all before. Mother and he would agree pretty well about it I guess. But I liked his talk, he put it in a new light and gathered it up nicely, as he always does his talks. Several times he said he didn't want us to74 think , and he knew we didn't think, that he meant to depreciate the sympathetic side of marriage. And he thanked us for listening in such a nice way. I am sure I felt as sober as could be. But I did want to smile when he passed his hand on his face and smiled and looked so sheepish! And I laughed outright and indeed, the whole class roared, when, in saying that young men almost invariably fell in love for the first time with ladies much older than themselves because they were always open and natural towards them, he said that the first lady to whom he offered his heart and hand was twenty-four years older than he was! Of course he was telling a story. He wouldn't have said it if it had been true. But i don't mind his telling that kind of a story and I don't think he expects us to believe them. He thought, so he told some of the girls after class, that he had made a fool of himself.75 I think, however, that nearly all of the girls liked it. Some, however, did not. I don't think Prof. Backus would have held so much influence over us, if he were more reserved towards us. I like his openness. If Prof. Cooley was not so distant he would have more influece. I think Prof. Cooley has a very great many admirers, but I don't believe any of them look upon him in the way they do Prof. Backus. Prof. B. has more [fantrs], but after all I believe he has more devoted friends among the girls. There are lots of things I would like to say; but I will put it off, for now I am tired of writing and I have yet considerable to do. English Class At last English Class Miss Fridenburg read an essay entitled "Do Circumstances Make the Man", argued affirmatively. It was very thoughtful and judicial. Miss Shailer read a76 true story "Aunt Caroline". Her grandmother told her the first part of the story how she came as a governess to the children. She said she had broken with her relatives several years ago on account of her marriage, and now her husband had been dead two years. She was English. The grandmother always thought that Caroline had not been quite frank about her former life. She always believed there was some mystery about it. She had a younger brother Steven who used to come there often. Finally Caroline went back to England and soon afterwards Stephen went there to become partner in a mercantile house there. He did not return for 25 yeras, and, although they knew that he was married, they did not know till just before he returned that he had married Caroline and had a daughter Helen nearly twenty years old. Then Cora's mother takes up his story and she says that one summer when77 they were at the seaside, they were going to have a surprise party for her uncle, and they sent him out for a sail while they completed their preparations. She and Helen walked down to the wharf with him. On their way they found a bird with very brilliant plumage on the ground. Uncle Stephen took it up and warmed it in his hands and presently it flew away and sailed about his head singing a plantive melody. While he was out a storm arose and his body was washed ashore. The next year as Helen was at her father's grave a bird fluttered down into her lap and died. The next day she was brought in with both legs crushed. She had been thrown down and run over by a run-away team. Aunt Caroline lived to be quite old. One day she was brought home from Church by an Englishman, who said she had fallen down the steps. He had not noticed78 her at first but he saw a bird of very brilliant plumage circling above her and singing a plaintive song. Just then he heard her cry, "Oh, save me!" and she fell. In a few days she died. The mystery of her early life kept up our interest all through and when we came to the Englishman we thought it was surely going to be solved. When she was through, Miss Sanford said, "Do I understand Miss Shailer to vouch for all three of the birds?" Rutger College Glee Club gave a concert in Poughkeepsie Wednesday night and it came out here the sixth period and sang for us in the Chapel. The leader was splendid. 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I think if anything I was inclined, without giving the matter any thought, to Miss Sanford's side. The action seemed more the action of a 'hot-headed' than a 'far-sighted' man. But Miss Howe succeeded in convincing me. They were both very nice. But I think Miss Howe's was more finished. She is such a nice writer. There were very many people in class Mrs. Ray, Miss Jordan, Miss Brown, Fitzhugh, Freeman, White, Burke, and some others. Miss Brown afterwards said to Mary King in the hall and said that she wanted the next Miscellany to publish those three essays, Misses Howe, Sanford, and King. But Mary said that wouldn't do very well, for the editors to publish their own essays in the first number they published. Miss Brown hadn't heard the new editors till then. Prof Backus105 thinks lots of Mary King. The other day she was excused from preparation and he told her she didn't know what a relief it was to him to have her unprepared once in a while. One day last semester, something was said about genius and talent. Mary asked if "genius wasn't merely talent only in a higher degree." Where upon P.B. said, "I don't know, Miss King. I was just thinking of asking you that question." Which was meant for a compliment. "P.B." There is a little joke on me about those letters, which is too good not to tell. We all call Prof. Backus "P.B." when we are talking about him, and I talk about him so much that I use them a great deal. The other day in Astronomy class, I had to explain a figure in which one of the [...] was designated by P.M.106 I kept calling it "P.B." which very much amused the girls. Poor Miss Whitney couldn't imagine what was going on that was so funny. As for me, I was unconssious [unconscious] of it all till I went to my seat and Jessie told me about it. Mary King said that she was going to put that among College Notes in the first Miscellany she brought out and also that she was going to tell that to Miss Howe when P.B. could hear her. For this last she had an excellent opportunity, but she waited carefully till she had an opportunity to tell it so that he would not hear. The Junior Party came off Friday. It rained all the week, and as day after day passed and there was no sign of a clearing, our faces began to get long. Thursday I was sick all day and you may well believe I was blue, for I was afraid I should be unable107 to go. I spent the evening in Mary King's room. About 9 o'clock I started to come down and I said, "Let's see what is the state of the weather is." "Yes, see if there are any stars out," said Mary in her most sarcastic tone. I looked out, and behold, there were stars. I cried out in astonishment. Mary gave a howl of delight and rushed out to alarm the tower. "Stars, stars!" we cried but no one was in sight. Presently we heard a rush in Miss Patterson's room and the cry was taken up there. We went to bed rejoicing. At 5 o'clock when I walked it was quite clear. At 6.30 when I got up, it was cloudy again. Well, I got up and dressed and determined to go at all costs. The previous day when I was at class meeting and had suggested staying at home, all of the girls had cried out against it. And Miss Howe108 had said, "Now, look here, you're not going to stay at home. You've got to go!" and some of the committee said, "The rain won't hurt you." The committee didn't seem unreasonably disturbed at the thought of a storm. We were all wondering where we could be going. We weren't surprised however when we were told to assemble in the parlor at quarter of eight, for there was no moon and for that reason we thought we wouldn't be out late. At quarter of eight were [we] were in the parlors and the carriages were at the door. We piled in and started. Mrs. Ray saw us off. We had quite a jolly ride, but it had been raining and looked every minute as if it would begin again every minute. We passed Prof. Cooley on the corner of Main Street, and he raised his hat very politely. Some of the girls thought we were going to the depot, but we passed it and went109 on to the wharf. Then some conjectured that we were going across in the ferry, for the Mary Powell was being painted and we could not have her. Well, we waited. Poor Miss [Henck] wasn't there, and we had very "little faculty," that body being represented by [Prex] and P.B. At last the steamer Thomas Cornwell arrived at the wharf and we all went aboard. We were handed painted ribbons with cards attached. There was a piece of poetry on the cards that contained clues to our journey, if any one was smart enough to discover them. Soon we were off and '82's glee club sang the greeting. 81's responded with the cutest words and most rollicking tune ever was. "Hunny, hunny, '81 waits," and "What is you quid, your quid, your qui, qui, qui, quid, what is your [vaunted] quid." They were anxious to see our quid in this, our [...] party. Then we went110 out in the bow. Miss Braishir was my girl. Up the river to Roundout, and there we stopped. What now? We gathered up our bundles and left the boat. Lo, a train! We got into the Observation Car with Mary and Miss Hodge. The scenery was lovely! The cinders flew, and the wind blew. But we were happy. Three hours we rode. We made, however, three stops. To get up steam, I heard, it was so up-grade. 770 ft. to the mile. By and by Miss Baldwin sent me into the other car, it was so cold in that one. I obeyed dutifully, and it was well I did, I guess. I talked with Miss Whitney and Miss Hayes. We all hailed with delight the first mountain, as it loomed up thro [through?] the mist. Mountains ceased to be wonders to us long before we reached our destination. We were in the heart of the Catskills. At last we111 stopped for good at Summit, on the highest mountain of the Catskills, 50 miles inward, I heard someone say, from the river. There were carriages there, but not enough for the whole party. I however was fortunate enough to get a ride. The road was rough and muddy. It was [coideulty] now, and P.B. who was standing up in the back of the wagon, said that the house was called the Grand Hotel, and that we were to be the first guests ever sustained there, for it was not yet done. We were wise enough to stop at the end of the road and walk a few roads up the hill to the door. Those who did not, seemed in imminent danger of an upset. But they all came out right. The hotel was yet far from finished, and the carpenters were busily at work. We wandered about the [piazzas] and gazed at the scenery, which was lovely in112 spite of the fog. Some of the girls danced and the band played. The committee got things ready for dinner. About half past two we were called to dinner, which lasted three hours. It was perfectly lovely. [Their] menus came from Paris. I guess Miss [Semple's] sister brought them. Every thing was lovely, but the last part was rather hurried as we had to go to the train. Miss Shove made a speech and was answered by Miss Bryan. Miss Howe, in whose favor Miss Baldwin resigned her position as chariman of the committee a few days ago, proposed toasts. [She] was responded to by Prex who ended with "The Junior Class having reached the summit of their hopes, there are no more words to offer." Misses Durand and Shaw responded. P.B. only said about six words when he was called upon. When we slapped him till he rose again he only said that the train started in five minutes.113 We were quite provoked with him for not making a speech, for he can make such nice ones when he chooses. Miss Glenn toasted out "chairman Rose" and also Miss Howe in a piece of poetry and Miss H. responded in poetry. We hurried off at last and I rode to the station. Miss Braishir and I were with Misses Durand and Harker, and we all thought it would be nice to have a ride on the engine. So I asked P.B. if we could. So when we stopped he came to see who wished to go. As but two could go we sent Misses Braishir and Durand, of course, for they were our guests and we wished them to. P.B. came back and asked why I didn't go, which was very silly, and said he would try again for me. But the train did not stop again, so I did not have that treat. The sun came out beautifully now and there was a lovely rainbow.114 The sun came out some when we were in the dining room, and the girls clapped. When we got on board the boat we find that it had been raining there. The river trip was lovely. The fairwells were finally sung, we landed at Poughkeepsie, were bundled with the waiting carriages and at last landed at the College, where we were treated to coffee, egg, potato, and the remnants of ice cream and strawberries. Well, it was over, and it had been lovely. The hotel people were real nice. They had lovely bouquets for all of us and they invited us to come up between the 13th and 22d of June and spend a night. Everything was to be finished then but it was not to be opened until the 22d. There were any amount of natives around, and we could not imagine where they came from, as scarcely a home was in sight. Some of them came and sat in on115 corner of the dining room while we were at dinner. But they went out just before the toasts and came in just after. The Pres. said that the Pres. of the road told him to bring the whole College up there, when the foliage was nicest next fall, and he would take us up as far as we wanted to go. And I guess Prex means to do it. Saturday Mrs. Ray said, "Well, I'm very glad to see you back alive from that Junior party, Miss [Southworthe]. I heard that it was terribly cold there and that a great many of the young ladies were ill." Which [...] rumor was the result of Miss Laurence having a chill. But Miss L. has been subject to chills for several days and it was not all the result of the cold among the mountains. Miss Howe said that she was glad Miss Ray wasn't there, for she would have kept her (Miss H.) in a contin.116 state of [foment?] all the while. Miss H. also said that P.B. was any amount of help to them. They ran to him for everything while they were planning. He likes to do such things but it is real good of him, all the same. No one else would take the trouble or be half the use to them if he should. Miss Meeker says that he helps those girls that need assitance in going through College, a great deal. He goes to private persons whom he knows can afford it and enlists their sympathies and their money in the cause. She says he does more than any one person in this way and she thinks that at least half who get help from private individuals get it through P.B. Well I think it is awfully nice in him, too. He is interested in us somewhat besides our progress in the English Department as a teacher ought to be.117 Sunday May 29 1881 Rooms We are having an awful time about rooms. We handed in our choices Monday night. Tuesday all those who wanted single rooms went to her. I had agreed to parlor with Helen Warren, if Mrs. Ray wouldn't let her room with Miss Gunnison. We asked Miss [Munro] to go with us. She will not be admitted to our class till fall, for she has Zoology to make up. As I thought I must say something to Mrs. Ray about rooms, I went to her and applied to her for the corner room, but said that I would like to go into a parlor. I said nothing about Miss Warren, for she did not wish Mrs. Ray to known till she asked about Miss Gunnison. The next day Helen went to Mrs. Ray about rooms. She did not get permission to room118 with Miss Gunnison, so spoke about Miss [Munro] and me. Mrs. Ray assigned us a room on the Senior Corridor. Soon after, I heard that the same parlor had been assigned Miss Shove's parlor. There are four long rooms on the Corridor, and six sets of young ladies applied for them. Among others Miss Shove's parlor of four. But they gave it up, so Mrs. Ray had an opportunity to pur four girls in a parlor, and did so. I do not wonder at that, or that we were the ones to be put out, for Miss [Munro] has not yet joined the Class. Well we went to Mrs. Ray and she explained and I explained and she said she would see what could be done for a parlor off the Corridor. I departed. I was to go to her the next day at her office hour. I believe it was that afternoon she119 made an offer, through Miss Jones, to put me with Misses Easton and Jones. But I prefered the parlor I had made. And where was Mrs. Ray to put us? The Senior Corridor was full. I think Mrs. Ray's chief idea was to dispose of Miss Jones, for she is quite a spunky girl to deal with, and has left College once on account of the trouble about her room. Otherwise I can not account for her trying as she did to force Miss Jones to accept the Corner room, the only single room on the corridor, which she did not want and which Jessie had applied for. She told Miss Jones that it was a very nice room and she wished her to have it. "Well, what are you going to do with Miss Wheeler?" asked Miss Jones. "Oh, Miss Wheeler would just as soon have the room on the fifth120 It would be nice and quiet for her. But Miss Jones did not want a single room. She wanted a parlor. Then she tried to get me to give up Miss Warren and go in with her, which I refused. Miss Sanford advised us to call a class meeting and send a petition, asking to have the double alley-way on the Second Sourth transverse. Which we did. And I made my first little speech in class meeting. Miss Easton also made known Mrs. Rays little action concerning Jessie, which excited some indignation, as the class have all been anxious to have Jessie in the corner room. So the petition was sent [to] Mrs. Ray. The next day I went to her, as did Jessie. She told Jessie that no one else had applied for the corner room, but that some of the young ladies had applied for things121 that it was "utterly impossible" to grant and she might be "compelled" to give it to some of them "to satisfy them". She tried to force it on Miss Jones. I went in, and Mrs. Ray said it was impossible to give what we had asked. Then she offered me all sorts of things for single rooms on the first and fifth and double rooms, with Miss Warren, in the same place. Which I refused. Then I asked if we could not have a parlor on the Third North. No, that was "ex-clusively a preparatory corridor!" She kept telling me that it would not be hard for me to make up my mind to go into a single room, and everytime she said it, I said, "Mrs. Ray, it is very hard for me." And I told her that I should never be satisfied if I was not allowed to go into a parlor,-- never! And she said it was impossible, and somebody122 had to give up. (Give up what? I had found no fault at not being able to go on the Senior Corridor.) And she kept saying "My dear girl." And I kept wanting to say "you old fool." And she got excited and jiggled her foot. And I kept outwardly calm but my voice trembled. And at last I got up and said it was no use to talk longer, I should not be satisfied with any such arrangement. As I went out she said she had offered me a parlor with Miss Jones and Miss Easton. And I said that I didn't see what difference it made if I preferred to room with two other of my classmates. Besides, which I didn't [out] ought to have said, where could she have put us, all the same. Turn out some of the other girls? Oh, I forgot to say that she told me how good she had been to me. I had never asked her for a favor but that123 she had granted it. "But I have asked for very few favors, Mrs. Ray." Favors! I ask to go to town about six times a year. I have been home twice early; but was sick and had Doctor's permission. I went to ride with Dean. That is every identical thing. Then she said I had always had such nice rooms. Yes, I was on the first two years. I had the outside room the first year, expecting to have a room-mate. The next year, both my parlor-mates were lower and new students. I had been so favored in being allowed to go on the second south. And she had let Miss Miller and Miss Sudduth go too, "especially to keep me company because we were such an amicable parlor." As if there were not plety of Sophs and Fresh on this corridor! As if she didn't put Hattie and Miss Wilkinson124 the latter a new girl and a prep into parlor with Miss [Farnes], whom they did not know at all. Bah! Well, I left, and now I must stop writing and go to bed for it is Silent Time and I am sleepy. Monday, May 30th First Period When I got out in the hall, I raged, and I alone can rage when I get angry. I was so angry that I didn't care to controll [control] myself. Jessie, Helen, Miss Sanford and two or three others drew me down the hall where the underclass girls -and Mrs. Ray- couldn't hear me, and I told them the result of my interview. Miss Sanford said that was a shame. And "call a classmeeting". So I set about calling one, and succeeded after many difficulties, for Mrs. [Dessansure] wasn't then to read the notice. I succeeded in eating a little lunch and telling the girls about it between mouthfuls. Well, I ranted around125 till class met. And then I made my second little speech stating my grievances. I haven't an idea what I said. But the girls said it was sarcastic and funny and I did it in such a way. Then Miss Sanford made a few remarks and moved that a committee of three be sent to talk it over with Mrs. Ray and that Miss Shove act as chariman. Some one nominated Miss Sanford, but she said that, owing to a personal feeling she had for Mrs. Ray, she should injure the cause if she went. Then Miss Howe, who declined for reasons similar to those of Miss Sanford, but said that she should like to go. Miss Sanford also said that she should be delighted to go but feared injuring our cause. Then Miss Semple, who is a great favorite with Mrs. Ray, was nominated. Not long after Physics they came to report. They had utter-126 failed to move her, although they had said everything. Mrs. Ray declared that she would never do for another class what she did for '80. Finally the girls asked if after every girl in College, down to the last Sophs., had chosen her room, she would allow us to chose one of the parlors that were left, and Mrs Ray said "No"! Mrs. Ray gave no reason except that we would crowd the Preps. Poor Preps! We have to take up space somewhere, and why should it crowd the Preps any more to put us into parlors than single rooms. What makes it more disgusting, is the fact that never since I have been here have all the parlors been full, and never has the supply of single rooms equalled [equaled] the demand for them. If we had wanted single rooms, she would have forced us into parlors. But we did not want them, so she is trying to force us into them. Well I spent the rest of the afternoon127 in the calmness of despair. I thought the class would do nothing more. I was thoroughly mad and I hated thouroughly Mrs. Ray. At dinner, to my surprise, a class meeting was called. Mrs. Ray looked daggers at me when I went out. Miss Shove reported from Mrs. Ray and said that Mrs. Ray said that the Pres Dr. Webster and herself were one in agreeing that the young ladies should have singles rooms, not parlors. Miss Easton said Dr. Webster told her that she said no such thing. That she saw the petition and agreed that it would not be fair to give the seniors the transverse second or fourth, as those rooms ought to be reserved for sick girls. But she didn't see why we shouldn't have parlors anywhere else we wished. June 3rd, 1881 The thing is all settled now, but I am calmed down and I'll begin where I left off. In Class128 meeting, these two facts were intertwined, and Miss Shove reported the result of the interview. Miss Howe rose with her supreme deliberation and calmness and asked Miss Shove what Mrs. Ray said about Dr. Webster. Then she turned to Miss Easton. "And what did Dr. Webster tell you?" Miss Easton repeated. "Well, there seems to be some discrepancy in the two statements. I think it would be well to carry the matter further. We might bring out that fact, if we accomplish nothing more." So the matter was discussed, and finally it was decided to send the committee to the President, and, if necessary, to the faculty. Miss Shove resigned the chairmanship, and Miss Howe was nominated to fill her place. We were in a somewhat agitated state, but soon cooled down. In fact, I was completely worn out, and did not have [animation] enough129 to keep it up. I believe that was Friday night. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Ray sent Miss Jones word that she might have either the corner room or one of the rooms on the fourth made out of Room O. That those were the only rooms that would be offered her and she was to send her answer immediately. Miss Jones could not accept the latter, as it has a bad draft and she catches cold very easily. Dr. Webster says if she has pneumonia again (she has had it twice) she will go into quick consumption. So Miss Jones was forced to take the corner room. Then Mrs. Ray sent word to Miss Easton that she could have one of the rooms on the fourth (O Rooms) and she was to send her word immediately which one. Miss Easton, by Miss Howe's advice, answered conditionally. "If no arrangements can be made in regard to the parlors, Miss Easton will ac-130 cept Room --." Mrs. Ray had previously had Miss Easton up, "giving her taffy," which is really the only expression for it. "She wanted the young ladies to be perfectly satisfied in the matter. She didn't want to separate the class. Those rooms were near the senior corridor, and they were very desirable. Now she could give one to Miss Easton and one to Miss Wheeler, and Miss Easton could have her choice, she would give Miss Wheeler the other." The sick girl was to be put off to the last. She also told how she had made up her mind as to who Miss E. would room with and had reserved a parlor for her, etc. But every time she spoke of Miss Warren or me, she acted as if she would like to have us there and choke us. "She had offered us everything and we had refused." She also said that she had offered to put Miss E, Jones, Warren, and I in131 a parlor on the Senior corridor where we would each have a single room! That was the very first we heard about it. The room could only be the fire-wall, and what could she do with Miss Morrill's parlor? Well, Saturday Miss Howe went to Prex. and reported favorably. He had not said that he did not think we would better have any parlors. He desired to have all the young ladies satisfied. Miss Howe stated the case very clearly and forcibly as she always does. Sunday in Logic I heard a new thing. One of the [present] Sophs went Monday to Mrs. Ray and applied for one of the rooms on the fourth that she wanted us to have. Mrs. Ray said "The seniors are to have those rooms." The Soph hinted that possibly the Seniors might prefer some other [others]. Mrs. Ray brought her fist down emphatically on the desk. "The Seniors shall have those rooms." She called132 up Misses Warren and Munro. My heart had gone down since the last report and I was thouroughly disgusted with the whole affair. Well, I hung around impatiently till Helen came out, and could I believe my ears, Mrs. Ray had offered Misses Easton, Warren, Munro and I, the fourth south fire-wall! I know I jumped a yard, and I ran to tell Miss Phillip's parlor. Then I saw Misses Patterson and Sanford in Room N and called them out and told the news. "Well, don't exult!" said Miss S. the moderate, and I [promest] the most abjectly humble gratitude. Wasn't it a concession. Weren't we pretty happy, though? Helen said that Mrs. Ray tried to get her to take all sorts of single rooms, etc. first, and said that we must conform to all the rules of the corridor about lights etc. Never mind, we beat her! But we have been good and as quiet as any133 one could reasonably expect under the circumstances. I expect however there was an air of elation about us for a day or two, and a sort of sympathetic smile when we met. I have lots of things to write about but must go to bed now. June 3rd '81 Essays Miss Yamakawa's essay was entitled the English in Japan and was very nice indeed. There were little touches of satire in it that were very nice. Prof. Backus liked it and told her that it ought to be disposed of where it would do some good to her cause. Afterwards he spoke to her privately about it. She has copied it for him and he is going to send it to the Harper's Magazine. I hope it will be published and I guess it will. There is a good joke about the first sentence. It was Miss Hiscock's and she had worked the word paradoxi-134 cally in it. Prof. Backus didn't like the sentence, especially the paradoxically, and asked Miss Yamakawa to change it. Miss Hiscock helped her, but still kept paradoxically, and Miss Yamakawa, not daring to retain the objectionable word, was forced to change it for herself. Miss Y. told me of the Harper's scheme in strict confidence. There is another thing she told me about that I will write. She wrote an article about Japan and sent it to the Atlantic. Howelle, who was then about to resign from the editorship, said he had so much matter on hand that he could not accept it. But he spoke very highly of it, and recommended it to the Saint Nicholas, where, however, [Seematz] had little hope of its being accepted because it was not illustrated. Now it is to be published in Good Words and she is to recieve at least $25.00 and is to write another for it.135 Miss Patterson read her Napoleonic essay and I was particularly struck with the similarity of the ideas. I liked her analysis ever so much and her style was not so bombastic as mine. When she spoke of the "Glory of France" and how dear it was to the people and how Napoleon seemed the one to win it, I wanted to laugh, it was so near like mine. I wish Miss Hiscock would hand it back. Misses Warren and Morrill read at the last English Class. Miss W's subject was Lorrell, his Claim to a Lasting Fame. It was very nice and of course P.B. liked it, for she thought his claim was good. P.B. thinks there's nobody like Lowell. "Trust forever on the scaffold" etc. Georgie's essay was "Addison's Character analyzed as a Type". Addison is another of P.B.'s "smashes," and Miss Morrill took an unfavorable136 view which was not well for her peace of mind. When she got through, P.B. asked why she wrote on that subject, if it was because her teacher told her to. She said no. Miss Hiscock asked why he asked, and he replied that he was afraid he might hurt Miss Morrill's feelings, but as long as she asked he would reply. He thought that Miss Morrill had to be interested in a subject to write upon it, and this essay, with the exception of two sentences, which he quoted, didn't have her usual fire. The rest of the essay seemed to be pumped up, sentence by sentence, and the whole was not well-welded together. He said that he didn't think Miss Morrill believed it. Georgie said she did, she didn't like Addison. P.B. said "Yes, you do." Miss Vames came to the rescue and said she thought Miss Morrill did believe it. Miss Hiscock agreed with her.137 After class we all said we thought Prof. B. was unjust. Georgie must have felt dreadfully. I know just what it was gave the "pumped-up" impression, her delivery which is labored. Probably P.B. had not read the essay, he don't half the time. He has puffed her analyses, though, everyone of them got brought up for praise, in Rhetoric. I didn't agree with Miss Morrill in placing the calmness of Addisson among his faults, although she admitted that at the time it was effective. I like enthusiasm, and I have contempt for anybody that hasn't it; but the same time, I think calmness is one of the greatest advantages in the world, if not a [vixture]. Look at me, and Miss Morrill herself! A touch sets us off, we are so excitable. Consequently we don't accomplish half what we might. I do admire and envy the coolness of Miss Howe, and Miss Sanford, and138 Miss King! Cutting Chapel. The other night Prex. made the startling announcement that he had found out that many girls didn't attend Chapel who didn't report for it, and for two Sundays he had found out the exact number. There were two questions to be considered, first why the young ladies had remained away, second why they did not report. He had their names and would be pleased to receive explanation either by note or personal interview. 11 seniors were absent. On the seniors part, there was an indignation meeting, and they sent to the president a statement of what they thought their senior rights. Not that it made any difference to them, who were so soon to leave, but for the future classes. The Pres. replied that the seniors had assumed for themselves prive139 [leger] to which they were not entitled. They had no right to remain away from Chapel without reporting. Well, well, I'm sorry. I didn't intend to go oftener than once a fortnight, and I don't now. The doctor yet exists and is a refuge. Went to Town Last Saturday with Madge. Walked both ways. Bought a hat which is very becoming and Madge and I trimmed it. Went to Vails and I got some pictures for Ella Irving, and a list ot the pictures that I wished to send for in the summer. We bought strawberries and had a festival which was great fun. We walked both ways. Class Officers have been chosen. [Buttain], pres. Coleman, vice-pres. Cass, sect'y [secretary]. Vames, Treas [treasurer]. Miss Cass is also our marshal Class Day.140 Jessie Wheeler is real sick. She never had an attack before in warm weather, and I am greatly worried. She is so herself, too, I think. She is having night sweats, which weaken her very much. I don't believe she will be able to come back in the fall. If her folks knew how low she was, I am sure they would not allow her to return. But the way she has kept her condition from her mother, is wicked. She never tells her when she is sick, and, as she is not sick in the summer, her folks think she is getting better. It will be a great blow to them. Delta We were going across the river today instead of having a meeting, but it rained and we could not. I was glad we did not have a meeting instead, for I had promised to read, and did not want to.141 Sunday, June 5th '81 Officers, of Philalethia, Miss Yamakawa, pres., Gross, vice-pres., Sharpe, sec'y. [secretary], Ponier, tres. [treasurer], of Students Association, Miss Stanton, pres. Taylor, vice-pres, Boyd, sec'y [secretary], Sanford, crier, Curtis, vice-crier, of Religious Inquiry, Phillips, pres, Buckland, vice-pres, Raymond, recording sec'y [secretary], Bostwick, coresponding sec'y [secretary]. Exotic Play came off last night. It was rather a queer selection, but it was so funny and the characters were so well suited to the actors. "Engaged" was the play. Miss Dean, who was the hero, was, as usual, inimitable and kept us laughing all the time. Miss Alcorn was well suited to her part, and strutted around theatrically. Miss Stevens was herself Minnie with her "simple little head," but not in the least artless in reality. Miss Baldwin, as the142 Scoth Meg did very nicely. I was as much impressed with Miss Ramsey's acting as anybody's. She was the awkward Scotch Cover. The talked the Scotch dialect very nicely. Tuesday, April 7th 81 Political Economy We had lectures in Political Economy all last week and yesterday. It was only a breif outline of the science as there was not much time. Prof. Backus has gone now to Chicago and Cincinnati to give examinations. We are very sorry to miss the two weeks lectures. Stematz and Miss Nagai spent the Sunday at Prof. Backus'. He thought I worked hard, which strikes me as funny. He said Dr. Webster told him some time ago not to work me too hard. I know that must have been when I asked permission to change my room to escape from Fanny-ism.143 Chapter Officers. Miss Jones, pres. Easton, vice-pres. Wilkinson, sec'y [secretary]. of Delta. Warden, pres. Buckland, vice-pres. Menick, sec'y [secretary]. of Beta. Case, pres. Koontz, vice-pres. of Alpha. Rooms again. Mrs. Ray has been to see Jessie and says she can give her the corner room if we would take Miss Jones instead of Miss Munro. She asked us, and we consented, because we didn't like to have Jessie worried. We wouldn't have consented on any other ground. But Miss Jones hasn't consented to go in with us, because she knows we don't want her. The corner room has been assigned her already. Thursday, June 9 '81 Essay I had my Napoleonic essay corrected144 Tuesday. Miss Hiscock thought there was an improvement in style. It was more fervid and consequently the diction was better. I asked her if she could correct some essays for me next year, if I wished to write some extra ones, and she said that she would be delighted. She is going to give me a list of books for my reading next summer, which I think I shall like very much if I have the opportunity of carrying it out. Monday, June 14th, 1881 Rooms Still I am sure I don't know how the room question is settled. Miss Jones said she did want to go into a (-- She was just in now, and says Mrs. Ray has sent word to know if she is willing to go into that parlor. I am very much interested as to the result.145 The Eclipse I was very much interested in the eclipse Saturday night, for we calculated it in class; besides I never saw one to watch it with interest. It rained all the week and I worried for fear we should not be able to see it, and Madge laughed at me. But Saturday afternoon, greatly to my delight, it becan to clear. I was going up to Mary King's to look at it; for it could not be seen from my window. I lay down on my bed to get a couple of hours sleep, after silent time, before I went up. But I heard Mary King asking for me and so arose. "Aren't you coming?" "Why yes." "Well, come now, won't you. Bring your night-gown and stay all night." I gathered up my things. "Now run, so we'll get past Miss Jordan's door before the last bell." But just then the bell rang, and away we went up the tower146 stairs. Miss Learned, Broadhead, and Semple were also in Mary's room, and we sat up, talking in a low tone. No corridor teacher appeared to tell us to put out the light or reprove our little gathering. Mary read Poe's "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemir," which was just the kind for such a lark. At quarter after twelve we started for the ladder that led to the loft and [theuee] to the roof, and in the Junior parlor met Bijou King and Miss Hongate. One by one we crawled up and scrambled out on the damp roof. Miss Semple, Hongate and myself ensconsed ourselves snugly on the top of the chimney. Bijou came up last and utterly refused to stir from the opening, it was so dark, and the other girls stood around on the wet roof, regardless of slippered feet. By and by Miss Semple went down and got rubbers and more147 wraps. She turned the corner of the opening up-side down and Bijou sat in that which was "just as dry". We waited and speculated as to the umbra and penumbra, and saw lots of meteors. Bijou asked what caused the eclipse and Miss Semple entered into a discussion of eclipses-- their number, their kind. Mary and Miss Learned pointed out different stars, and I tried various contortions of head and body to see them, but was so wrapped up with Miss Hongate that it was impossible. It was great fun on the chimney. It seemed where we looked up as if we were suspended in mid-air. It was fun to hear Bijou King worry. "Ethel," to Miss Hongate, "Is that chimney right on the edge?" A pause. "Ethel, are you cold?" Five minutes silence. "Ethel, you be careful and don't fall off." "Ethel, isn't it too damp for you?" and so and and so148 Between one and two we came down and saying "goodnight," separated. I staid with Mary. We talked awhile and then fell asleep. I waked up some time afterwards and looked out. It was very misty, but the moon was still visible but nearly out of the shadow. I didn't get up till silent time but was not entirely starved, for I went to see Jessie and she treated me to bananas. We had no Bible class. I think it was a nice lark, to say nothing about the real interest in the eclipse. My only regret is that none of the party were artists, so we could not have drawings of the picturesque scene. The girls said Miss Hongate and I looked like owls perched up on the chimney. Thursday June 16th 1881 Vacation Begins Well, everything is over, I'm glad to say, although I have been in no149 hurry for the end. Indeed, I have made Madge and May utterly disgusted with me, by saying I didn't care to have vacation come. "I shall be glad to get home, but I have just so long to stay here and so long to be at home. I'm enjoying myself here and I like to have the time pass slowly," I would say. And the girls would say "Oh! Put her out!" I haven't enjoyed the last few days so particularly, though, for we have had so many Physics examinations. I was groaning in spirit today, for the topic was Polarization and was both long and hard. I found also lots of places where I didn't understand it, and Stematz and I mixed each other all up with our questions. We couldn't get any satisfaction out of the other girls, either. As I told Miss Howe, I don't care if a thing is hard, but I like to have good and sufficient reasons150 for things. Not that I am not willing to take things for granted, to accept facts, yet when an explanation pretends to be given, I want it to be an explanation and adequate. And that isn't true of all places in polarization as given us by Prof. Cooley. However, I am willing to be easy on that, for I suppose nobody knows so very much about it yet. I don't like that sort of thing very much, though. I'm not satisfied till I get to the reasons. I don't mean this as grumbling, I wouldn't miss our Phyics course for anything. It is excellent. And it is well conducted, analytical, and goes into the theory. Prof. Cooley has been very nice too [to] us lately. He has thawed some, and on two or three occasions been indeed quite facetious. Today he told us that he wanted to congratulate us on the excellent work we had done in his151 department. We were really quite overwhelmed. It was such an unusual thing, praise from Prof. Cooley. He always keeps off from you and smiles in his superior way as if he knew so much about it and we, poor ignoramuses! He is nice, though. Almost everybody likes him, I think, in a mild sort of a way. The sentiment is seldom [impetuous]. I never knew a [single] to have that sort of fascinated devotion to him that so many have to Prof. Backus. And really, he is so much nicer, and has so many less faults. But he never seems to touch you, that's the whole explanation. Eexaminations [examinations] were held as usual at Boston, Chicago, and Cincinnati. Prof. Braisbin went to Breton and had but two applicants. I don't believe they advertise enough. They insist152 a notice in the advertiser and let it go at that. Prof. Backus went to Cincinnati and Chicago. He had six at each place and a promise of more to come here. Oh, Georgie Morrill says P.B. has a regular salary for getting help for girls from private individuals. I don't want to give him too much credit for doing so much of it. But I will say, they showed good judgment in selecting him to do it. Prof. Robert Raymond read in Chapel Friday night and Saturday of last week. He read Twelfth Night and King Henry V. I never saw anything like his impersonation of Falstaff, Sir Toby Belch, and Sir Andrew. How he could take of those drunken men. Nellie Raymond says it is actually painful to hear him he does it so naturally. But you could detect the difference in the different char-153 acters of the drunkards. I liked his personation of the fool of the steward in Twelgth Night very much. His facial expression is best of all. His reading of women's parts is not so pleasing because his voice is not adapted to them. His laughter was "catching". I don't know why, but I had expected to see a younger man and was quite astonished to see so white-headed an old gentleman. He had a large, jolly face and white side whiskers. His fat form and rather red face came in excellently when he played Falstaff. June 18th Rooms Settled at last, I suppose, and I'm glad of it. Mrs. Ray sent word to Jessie by doctor that she was to have Miss Palmer's room and only one teacher is to be on the corridor next year. I guess Jessie likes it pretty well. It was the best way out of the trouble, I think,154 though its [it's] too bad J. couldn't have the corner room and Miss Jones the other. Clio had a spread tonight, for which we were taxed six cents apiece. It was very nice. Strawberries, cream and cake. Officers were elected Thursday. Misses Sanford, Warder, King, Hongate, and myself were standing talking about officers. We had decided on Miss Wanen for president. "I'll tell you what," said Mary, "you'd better have some one for vice president with a good deal of--" and she gave a long word ending with ality. "What!" we all cried. "Why," she said, "some one that has a good deal of go-ahead and some one who is kind of cross, you know." "Like yourself, for instance" said Miss Sanford. "No, oh no, not at all like myself!" "Like Miss Southworth, for instance, then" said Miss Warder, laughing. And so they155 all joined in, I with the rest. "Yes Miss Southworth's just the one. She is so cross." Then a lot of other girls came in and the meeting was called to order. Miss Wanen was unanimously elected pres. Then Miss Stanton got up and nominated me for vice-pres.! That just convulsed us girls, who had been talking about it. We all laughed and they all looked at me. Miss Stanton could not imagine what was the matter. The Miss Hongate was elected sect'y [secretary] and treas. [treasurer]. She said they elected her because they knew I was so cross, they needed someone quiet and mild, like herself, to hold me back. And all those who had been talking about it before, declared that the whole society must have recognized the necessity of a cross vice-pres. and so have elected me .156 June 19 '81 Dome Party Friday we received our little cards for the dome party, and soon after 9 yesterday morning we were all assembled in her parlor. Soon we passed into the dome. Little tables were arranged all around the dome and in the meridian room. The alumnae were in the meridian room. We had a very nice breakfast, and, after it was over, the tables were moved back and everybody came into the dome. The choir sat on the steps. Miss Meeker led in Prof. Mitchell then brought in a basket filled with colored paper rolls. Each contained a piece of candy, and nearly every one a piece of poetry. There wasn't quiet enough poetry for each one, for Prof. Mitchell only writes poems on those girls who are now in her classes. Some one read her poem, then the girl who was referred to in it, responded with her poem. After every ten poems we had157 a song. After all these poems, others were read, some long and some short. Mine was among those. Prof. Mitchell was so nice and jolly. She kept us laughing all the time. The poems were many of them very cute, too. Before any of them were read, Prof. Mithcell repeated a warning which she gave us several weeks ago. "You mustn't believe what these poems say about you. You're always told you're angels and all that." The poem about me was "Of Paris' Worth, the less, the better, their judgment and good sense to fetter. If worth in wit, we'd like a treasure, If worth in gold, a goodby measure. But there's one Worth that we can [brash] of, And while we can, must make the most of, For when it's gone, what shall we do, Without South-worth of eighty-two?" I think Miss Whitney wrote it. Prof Mitchell said she didn't. The person I had to read was about Miss Whitney and ran thus:158 "In Wallthan, Mass., there lived a lass Under her feet there grew no grass, And every muster she could pass, For she was educated at Vas- sar. "Neuro." Prof. Mitchell says, "Bring out the rhymes strong." She read a poem sent us by Julia Ward Howe, and her niece, Miss May Dame, one sent by a lady in New York, where Prof. Mitchell used to board. In it, she spoke of P.M. as being "great among women." "She ought to have said greatest" said Prof. M. "But then--!" And we all were convulsed. Prof. Mitchell said, when one of the poems in [enlogy] of her, was read, "I don't mind. I'm used to it." This is my contribution. There was a bring Junior at Vassar In Astronomy none could surpass her. Both early and late, This young lady sate, And poured over Godfrey at Vassar.159 But when her lesson was o'er, And she needed to study no more, She was sure to be found Kneeling down on the ground, The little MacDonald before. One day her dear professor, Professor M.M. (God bless her) Said: "Look out for a comet. A matter of moment, Would a comet be to your professor. All day very hard at her lesson, The subject of which was precession, This bright Junior worked. And nothing she shirked; But she mastered the subject precession. This Junior then made up her mind To attempt a comet to find, And as then 'twas quite late (The belle had struck eight), She went out, a comet to find. The little MacDonald before160 She knelt for an hour or more, And scanned the sky With anxious eyes, But was no wiser than before. Then the silent bell called her away. No more observations that day. So in sadness she went, But with firm intent To search for a comet each day. That night, in her dreams, she found Herself kneeling down on the ground; And her anxious eye A comet did spy. At last the comet was found! The Professor, this bright Junior dreamed, Pleased with the discovery seemed. Declimation [declamation], twenty one; Eighteen, right ascension." Said she, as this bright Junior dreamed. "To find it's [its] true place for me, now, For what will you have to allow?"161 For parallax aberration, Precession, refraction, mutation," Said the Junior, "you'll have to allow." Then said Professor M.M., "Since you've learned how to find them, To do it for me Good practice it will be. I expect you tomorrow to know them." In her room this bright Junior sate, With Astronomy, Trig., and her slate. "What nice problems they'd be!" And she laughed in high glee, As she took up her books and her slate. But alas for this Junior's delight! It was doomed to be banished that night. It was sad, sad indeed, She should badly succeed In working her problems that night. [...] she carefully worked out refraction. And quite to her own satisfaction. The barometer that night,162 Being at standard height, She was sure this was the refraction. The problem for parallax done, Three degrees was the answer that come. "Dear me, oh dear me! How near it must be. Parallax of the moon is but one! "A body so near as all that The eart cannot fail to attract. In eighteen eighty-one, The end was to come Of the world,- think of that! "To go on with my calculation, What's next? Oh, yes, aberration." Though she found the earth's way, She e'en then dared not say Whether six or sixteen was the aberration. But when she came to precession, Though the subject of her last lesson, No point could she find That was clear to her mind,163 In the whole of the subject precession. [Antation] was in such dire confusion, That she thought it was all a delusion. How the pole moved, and why, Draco and Bradley, their place in the sky, Filled her mind with most fearful confusion. "Oh, this horrible, horrible lesson, Aberration, mutation, precession! That it's driving me wild, Is a statement too mild To describe the effects of precession!" Just then she heard a great sound, Felt a trembling of the ground, Saw the whole of the sky Lit up far and might, Felt a rushing and whizzing all round. She ran to the window in fright. Yes, the comet she discovered that night Was coming, indeed, At a terrible speed. Right toward her, she sivered with fright.164 Now near and nearer it came. She felt the hot breath of its flame. Only one moment more And all would be o'er, She'd die in the midst of the flame. Then she felt the earth rock, And there came a great shock. She fell with a scream, And,-- 'twas only a dream! The silence of night her lesson did mock. Every after, this Junior at Vassar, (Though still in Astronomy none could surpass her.) The mention of comet, precession, mutation, Filled with dire trepidation This once confident Junior at Vassar! They clapped after-- 'twas only a dream," so I guess they liked it. I called this "The Horrible Dream of the Junior at Vassar". Marks I was in Slematz' room last night, andHere is a poem that Helen Warren wrote for the Dome Party, but it was lost and not read till the next year. I think it is very cute. It's certainly the way Prof. M. would be affected if she tried to drop anyone. It was the grim Professoress, That knit her angry brow, And said that Junior must be dropped, And sealed it with a vow. And oh! it was that poor Junior That fell upon the ground; And oh! it was her sad classmates, That quickly gathered round. 'Twas one that loved the dropped one, then, Her voice was broke with sighs, And with her pocket handkerchief, She wiped her little eyes. All young and ignorant was she,But innocent and wild, And in her soft simplicity, Out spoke the tender child. "Oh, dear Professor, [best] to me This poor girl has been sick; She has been dropped in Logic, too, Her troubles come too thick." It was the cruel Professor, then, That laughed as she would die. "A girl that's dropped from out every class 'Tis sure, did never try." M.M. did sleep, and dropped girls Were busy with her dreams, Loud rang their wild unearthly shrieks Unbearable it seems. She started up,-- the telephone With firmest hold she grasped And shouted o'er its ringing wire "Oh tell that girl she's passed!"165 Mary King came in. She asked us if we could keep a secret and then said that she asked Prof. Mitchell about her marks. She is always worrying about her marks. Prof. Mitchell said they were high, average about 4 1/2 (the highest is 5). Warren's and Sourthworth's might perhaps be above them." Of course that made me feel pretty good. She called us Warren and Sourthworth in the most practical manner possible. She amused us one day in class by saying, "When I want to know the pronunciation of any of those words, I generally ask Hinkle!" One day she called Miss Whitney "Mary" and then added "I didn't mean to call her that before you." Baccalaureate Sunday today. May and I were going over to the Ridge this afternoon to get roots of ferns; but May proposed to go this morning, so we went and didn't hear166 the sermon. But can read it in the Class Day Books. We had a lovely time and got lots of roots. July 4th 1881 Commencement Concert Monday, June 20th was Commencement Concert. I had to pack in the morning and finished my trunk except what I wanted to use. The concert in the evening was jammed. Miss Hongate and I sat at the door most of the evening and I never saw such a crowd. They came faster than they could be seated during the first half of the concert. Class Day Tuesday was Class Day. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as last year, for the novelty was gone. But it was very pleasant. The history and prophecy were both very cute. Miss Shove has a very nice delivery and Miss Stockwell looked very pretty. I was a167 little disappointed in Miss Lloyd's oration. Miss Varues was cute as usual and "just gave it" to the Seniors. It was cold at the Promenade concert, so I did not enjoy it, and being very tired went to bed before it was over. Mrs. Wheeler and Edith were there. Commencement. The exercises began at about 11.30 am. As Miss Gardner was excused, there were only nine essays, and only six minutes were allowed for the debates, five for the others. Of course the debate was the most interesting. Subject Has the Negro a Future? Negative Miss Fitzhugh. Affirmative, Miss Lyon. Miss Lyon had the advantage of attractiveness and good delivery. I think she prevailed with the audience, except the students. I didn't like it so well. It was very cute, and all that, but it wasn't so good an argument. It was full of arguments168 ad hominem. The only two real arguments that I remember, are "he has imitated us so perfectly." Why whouldn't he and what does it prove? And "what are you going to do with the Caucasian blood?" It seems to me that is an argument on the other side, that it is the Caucasian, not the African blood that is going to hold the supremacy here in future. Miss Lyon's beginning, "Flat-nosed, thick-lipped, and worse still, thick-headed," did not much for her. It captivated her audience and after gave the impression of fairness, in acknowledging the things that were against her. Miss Lyon called the negro the most "picturesque element in out landscape." I was pleased with Miss Lyons essay and thought it a masterpiece in its way. But Miss Fritzhughs was the fair and square one. What a lawyer Annie Lyon would make!169 She could be a success in most anything if she wasn't too lazy to make any effort. May's brother-in-law was on east. He had been going to Europe; but he backed out, and came to Poughkeepsie to go house with May. Jessie Clinton went home with Madge for a few days. Jessie W. and I didn't go till the next day at ten o'clock. We spent the rest of the day in saying goodbye. I staid all night with Mary K. She had Miscellany work to do, so didn't get to her work till about 2 a.m. and of course I didn't sleep much before. Then she got up and five, and I rose soon after, to see the Mary Porrell girls off. I was a week with Jessie W. and had a lovely time. Review of the Year. Well, my Junior year is done, and I am sorry. No more lazy Monday mornings, lectures our only lessons170 but solid hard work for every day. Well, our lessons have been the nicest and we have had lots of jolly times, too. I am pretty well satisfied with my years work. I feel as if I had done a great deal, for all I have worked so little, and as if I had developed a great deal. I think my standing has been very good, too, especially in Astronomy and Logic. I must tell about the Logic. I scarcely know how it happened, but Prof. Backus got early in the semester an excellent idea of my clear headedness and ability in Logic, and he used to refer everything to me. I think it must have been because I used to get so interested when he was trying [to] mix the girls on the validity of A.E.I.O. The first thing that happened, especially, was about the rule "No term must be distributed in the conclusion that was not distrib171 uted in one of the premises. Miss Semple stated it, no term must be undistributed in the conclusion that was not undistributed in the premise. P.B. made her say the rule at least ten times, and she started it all sorts of ways, once in a while getting it right, and oftener getting it wrong. It was funny. Everytime she said it, P.B. made her asked me if it was right. Finally he asked me to state it, and I did, giving both sides of the question. Then Miss Stanton began. She didn't see why a term could be undistributed in conclusion and distributed in premise, if it could not be distributed in conclusion and undistributed in premise. "Why don't you see", said I, turning to Miss Stanton and ignoring P.B. The girls laughed a little, and I stopped and looked up to him. "You're all right, go ahead," said he. So I went ahead and by and by172 between us, we succeeded in convincing her. That day I saw P.B. in the elevator and he said, "Well, Miss Southworth, you rather pitched into that Senior this morning, didn't you?" "What senior?" I asked. "Why, isn't Miss Stanton a senior?" "Oh, no, she's only one of my own class-mates," said I. "Well," said P.B. "I have been treating her with extrordinary consideration because I thought she was a senior." After a moment he continued, "You seem to have a pretty clear head." "I haven't got mixed yet," said I. "I hope I shan't." "Oh, I guess you won't." Three of four times afterwards he stopped to congratulate me on my work in Logic and to say how much he was pleased with it. "I guess you are pretty well satisfied with it, too?" "Oh yes indeed. I like it better than173 any other study I ever had," I replied. If anything came up in class that wasn't understood, if any of the girls got confused, he would almost always call on me to straighten it out. One day when Miss Glenn had made an extra good recitation in regard to some example, he passed it and called for the next question. Then, "Oh, wait a minute," he said. "I can't pass that without Miss Southworth's approval. That's all right, isn't it, Miss Southwort?" Of course that was in fun; he is always saying just such rediculous [ridiculous] things. Once in Rhetoric, we were talking about the difference between genius and talent. "Prof. Backus, isn't genius just the same as talent only in a greater degree?" asked Mary King, with the little drawl she sometimes uses. "Well, Miss King," said he, "I was just thinking of asking you that question." And one day174 when she was unprepared he said, "You don't know what a comfort to me it is to have you unprepared once in a while." He is all the time saying such things. He likes to give compliments. But I don't think he would have said so much to me if he hadn't meant it, and my answers always seemed to suit him. There were a good many girls that knew just as much as I did about it. Of that I am sure. But he didn't happen to begin asking them so I suppose that was the reason he didn't refer to them so much. I am right sorry to finish essays under Miss Hiscock, too, she is such a nice essay critic. I asked her if she would correct essays for me if I wanted to write some extra ones next year. She said she would be delighted. She said if she were me she would keep a "Commonplace book." I didn't tell her about my journal. Wouldn't she be shocked if175 she knew the way I rushed through it, and neglected spelling, punctuation, capitals, and all that, to say nothing about giving no attention to my manner of expression. Well, well! July 5th 1881 Miss Alcorn and P.B. There is such a good story about Miss Alcorn and P.B. that I must tell it. Miss A. met a gentleman in Washington, whom she liked pretty well and flirted with considerable. Christmas he sent her a card and Miss A. was greatly troubled. She didn't know whether it would be proper to write and thank him or not, and if she wrote she didn't know whether to begin it "Dear Mr ..." or not. So she went to Miss Jordan and told her all about it. Miss Jordan said certainly write and thank him. It would be perfectly proper. It would be proper also to begin "dear" as that was merely176 a conventionality. But still Miss Alcorn was troubled in her soul. Not satisfied with the "Grandfather's" advice she went to "Little Nell," and to her imparted her troubles. Miss Hiscock repeated Miss Jordan's advice, and Miss A. departed. Miss Alcorn was walking down the corridor with perplexity still harasing her soul, when she met her friend, Miss Mame Koontz. To this sympathetic heart, she poured out the story of her woes, together with the information she had gained from Misses Jordan and Hiscock and the fact that she was not yet satisfied. "Well, I'll tell you what," said Miss Koontz, "This is Prof. Backus' office hour, you go down and ask him. He'll know." So Miss Alcorn went. What passed between them at that interview is not known with certainty. I have heard two reports. One states that Prof. Backus listened very gravely while she gave a detailed177 account of the affair, just how much she knew the young man, how much she'd flirted with him, how much she thought of him, how much he thought of her, and various other minutiae; and then P.B. said "I am very glad you came to Me, Miss Alcorn. No! under the circumstances, I should say it was not appropriate to address the gentleman 'Dear Mr. So-and-so! Under the circumstances, I think it would be better to say, "My dear Mr. So-and-so!" The other report says that he gave some very fatherly advice and winked at another girl who was in the room. I hardly think the first can be true, though it is very like him. The second is quite probable. Must'n't [Musn't] P.B. have been pleased. I bet he laughed over it with his friends afterwards. I know that the whole story is not made up, for she told Miss Easton something178 about it, and Jessie Clinton, too. Fannie I am disgusted with her. She tells such lies about the College, etc. She has circulated the report that she run [ran] away and Mrs. Andrew's, Mr. Bird's house-keeper, hinted to Mrs. Hazelword that Fannie got out of the window when she came away! Fannie is not going back. She hasn't done very well there. I washed my hands of her long ago. Many a time have I wished she never went, merely for my own personal comfort. We got awfully sick of her soon after Christmas. May was the only one that took any notice of her, and she didn't like her at all. At last she and Jessie Clinton fell out, and Fannie felt rather uncomfortable to be with J. and J. was always in our room. Then May went home, and Fannie lavished all her affection on Madge till Madge was179 obliged to snub her. We continued a judicious course of snubbing after May returned, and it was long before Fannie took them. Before she used to complain often but not take the hint. She didn't have much to say to me any of the time; for I had stopped talking to her long before. At last she left us. After she had left us for some time I began to take some notice of her again; but not much. It was such a relief to have her gone. There is one episode that I can't pass by. Fannie's flirtation with the porter. George was quite nice looking, but he must have been half-fool or he would never have acted so. But I think Fannie begun it. At any rate, George would never have acted so toward any other girl in College. He used to whistle to her when he went by her window and she answered it. One would have thought that she would have had more self respect that that. But. J.P.180 says she thinks Fannie was proud of it, quite slated at the porter's preferance. However that may be she certainly encouraged him. One night when F. was in J.P.'s room, George passed by and threw a note into her open door. It said "I think I seen a cat go in your room. I may be rong [wrong]." And when they went down they found notes there and conversation [losenges]. It went on for some time. Fannie didn't tell me about it but I soon heard about it from the conversations she had with J.P. and May. At last Fannie began to be sorry, to wish it stopped. She was afraid the teachers would find it out as she began to realize from what the girls said to her that it was rather a disgraceful matter, a flirtation with a porter. At last she got Jessie to speak to George for her and tell him that if he threw any more notes in Mrs. Bird's win-181 dow, she would report him. But Mrs. Ray found it out. Miss Myer's was in Fannie's parlor and wanted to get her room changed, and this was her excuse. Of course Mrs. Ray investigated. She came to see me and asked me a good many questions. I told her all I knew except that Fannie encouraged him at first. I think indeed, I rather lied about that. She asked a good many other questions about Fannie and her folks, etc. George was dismissed. Character Sketches I wrote a good many character sketches of the girls, in poetry. Some I wrote last year and some I finished only a few weeks ago. I didn't spend much time on any of them. They are only rough rhymes, but in some of them I hit on just the weak points of the girls. All of them are pretty hard on the girls. I write them in the order in which they182 were composed. Jessie Wheeler. Who was it banged her pretty hair, Although afraid her ma would care, And fixes it in twist and puff, And then thinks she is fine enough? Who, though short and like a rail, Wears a great immense long trail! Who leaves her things in other'r rooms, Uses their blacking and their broomes? Who over everything makes merry? 'Tis January Feburary [February]. May Sudduth Who is that rolls both her eyes, Puckers her mouth and looks so wise, And utters words so very sage You'd surely think her twice her age? Who is it drawls, in tones so dreary "Oh, I am sick of life, I'm weary?" And then doth add; in doleful tone, "Goodbye, kind friends, I'm going home"? Who leaves the buttons off her shoe? Who will persist in wearing blue? Who is it hasn't any brass? 183 Who is it always out of cash? Who never can her pencil find But uses those of friends so kind? Who is this heroine of mine? Of course 'tis Mary Catharine. Carrie Rausom. Who comes here with face so meek You'd think she'd mind each word you speak; But soon you find so very perverse, You're sure you've never seen one worse. If you like anything or it pleases your eye, "I think it is horrid!" this young lady will cry. Whatever you think, whatever you say, She never was known to think the same way. When the greatest disgust she wishes expressed She thinks measley's the word that expresses it best; And when with astonishment she is confounded, Then straightway she cries, "Oh I'm astounded!" So very very smart is she That Valedictorian she surely will be! Now from this sketch of mine, You'll surely know her to be Caroline.184 Louise Cornwell Who comes here, with a red Alsaeian [Alsatin?] bow upon her head? Who receives, most every day, A box of candy? oh how gay! Who dispenses to each friend Cake and chow-chow without end? Who, how very sad to say, Talks in slang the live-long day? And when affected with surprise, "Oh my goodness me!" she cries. Who is it makes enough of noise For half a dozen common boys? Who is it that will have her way, No matter what the others say? I'm sure that you can guess from that It is the Hateful Little Cat! Miss South. Who comes here so very gay, With hoop-skirt newly bought today? Who the same brown dress would always wear, Till it was stolen and hid with care? Who, in winter weather, without compassion Opens the windows in murderous fashion?Who bores each and every friend By discussing subjects without end? Who is going to study the laws, But will uphold only an honest cause? Who will believe whate'er you say, E'en that 'tis raining a pleasant day And when you're joking can never tell? Who has always stamps to sell? Who is it cannot learn to [shate] Although she practices early and late? Who is as tall as any tree, And as big round as a bumble-bee? It's surely is Miss Tatty C. Hattie Walsait Who comes rushing down the hall, Like a whirl-wind, scattering all? Who would dance all night and day, If she could only have her way? Who to study did never pretend, But used to read novels without end? Who is it says "Shut up, Miss South!" If her room-mate opens her mouth? Who is it that Sam comes to see As many times a month as three?Who receives so many new rings, And so many painted things? Who is this young miss so fine? Who can it be, but Hattaline? Fannie Bird. Who is that dreadful homesick girl? Who often tries her hair to curl? Who is it never tells the truth? Who has love-letters from many a youth? Who every day long letters sends To all her most intimate friends? Who is it all her fortune spends In crackers and caramels and treats her friends? Who's caught more times than I can tell In other's rooms, by Miss Haskell, After the fatal silent bell? Who changes her dress, I well can day As much as twenty times a day; But who is yet most often seen Clad in hoopskirt and wrapper green? 'Tis she to whom when chatter's heard, We quickly cry, "Be quiet Bird!"187 Jessie Clinton. Who often sleeps the whole day long? Who whistles and sings the same old song, Until we're all so sick of it We wish to goodness it never was writ? Who wears her dress so very tight She cannot hook it with all her might? Who scarcely stays at home at all? Why, that must be Miss Jessie Paul! Madge Miller Who was it promised to stay here, And spend vacation with us this year, But changed her mind when the time drew near? Who is it that will never do As the others want her to? Who pretends discussions to hate, And yet will argue early and late? Who, whenever you call her a name Just turns about and calls you the same? You can't guess who this is, I bet, For it is meant for Madgie Pet!188 Vassar College Saturday, Oct 1st 1881 Senior Year. You can't imagine how strange it seems to be Senior. For the first week I kept looking around for the older girls. Then you are so thrown in with your class, what you scarecely know a new girl unless you take special pains to look them out, as most of the Deltans have done, for we are in sore need of new members. But its awfully jolly being seniors. I enjoy it immensely, more than I ever have any other year. I like our room very much, it is pleasant and pretty but not so elegant, of course, as many of them will be. My parlor-mates are very pleasant, but what I enjoy most is table. The girls at my table are Missus Morrill, Nickerson, Shailer, [Bucklaus]189 Macadam, King, Howe, Hongate, Phillips, Yamakawa, the four last-mentioned being nearest me. I like them all so much that I am rendered perfectly happy. There are so many changes that the strangeness of the Senior Year is inhanced greatly. I can't realize that we have a New Lady Principal, and that Mrs. Ray will no longer sweep around the College in her "royal-highness-ism". Miss Goodsell of '69 now fills her place and though she lacks the beauty and majesty of Mrs. Ray's appearance, she has a far more lasting dignity, and is capable of inspiring us with a great deal of respect. Imagine anyone being saucy to Miss Goodsell! Ah, though, we've got to behave. She says her particular hobby is obedience and190 I guess she means to have it. She is strict, but you can be sure she will be just. Our Senior priveleges are defined this year, we know when we are breaking rules. There is a new Students Manual and Miss Goodsell has supplemented it by a little talk. For Chapel, Bible Class, attendence at meals, keeping lights [up], we have to get excused by the doctor, or by her, and then we need not report. But if we have no excuse that she or Dr. might not consider valid, we are to report. If these delinquencies are not of too frequent occurrence they will all stand excused; but if they get to be too many, something different will have to be arranged. Now I like that. It is treating us like rational beings, considering that we may have deficiencies that ought to be allowable when the excuse is not a Dr.191 or L.P. sort of one. Doctor Allen. We were very, very sorry to have our dear, good doctor go. Jessie wrote me about her in the summer and a great many of our class wrote to the President protesting against his accepting the resignation. But ah, it did no good, and when we came back we were confronted by a new doctor, who struck terror to our hearts on the first glimpse. But it didn't last. When we knew that she was a Quaker, it accounted for the straightness and rigidity of all the lines about her; and, on a little acquaintance, we found that the prominent eyebrows did not mean sternness. Indeed, I think I shall like her very much; but I cannot helping being sorry that our dear Doctor Webster is192 not here. Sunday, Oct. 2. '81. Studies I have [condensed] German, Mental Philosophy, and Senior Astronomy. German is great fun and Miss Hinkle is lovely. It is comic to hear us spell words in German and try to converse when she asks us questions, guessing at her meaning. Pretty soon we are going to learn the multiplications tables. Mental is very interesting, I think, though hard to learn. I am very agreeably disappointed in the President. So far he has been quite interesting. Astronomy is very easy. Mostly, Prof. Mitchell gives little bits of lessons and we recite with our books open. One day she announced that it was too hot to study or recite, so she only kept us about fifteen minutes, the period is first lunch193 period and only half an hour anyway. Miss Patterson drew a figure wrong and Prof. Mitchell said, "Well, you shall have your bunch of grapes all the same." Then she dismissed us all with some grapes and sent a bunch to Mary King who was absent. Chapter Meetings. The chapters met last Friday. We had room J. I had to read. Miss Goodsell gave the whole society a spread afterwards in the parlors. She was very lovely to us. She reviewed the Chapter badges. Ours is blue, and she gave badges to all of the members of Philalethea. She is a member of Alpha, and one of the original twenty who met to form the society. She was the first vice-president at the time when Dr. Raymond was president.194 Our Country's President I did not return to College till late. Harry was at home and I wanted to see him as long as possible. I started Monday, the nineteenth of September. The bulletins gave the president very low. "He is sleeping his last sleep, I guess," said mother. That night on the boat, I dreamed all night the President and Dr. Bliss in troubled snatches. In the morning, the first thing we knew I heard a gutterman say, "Aren't those flags at half-mast?" Ah, surely yes! Then we all knew. We soon reached the dock and the newsboy sprang aboard the saloon, the men stood around, each with open paper, reading the sad news, unmindful of anything around. Ah, it did not need the broad black lines down the pate to tell195 that the last struggle was over. Ah, the poor wife and children. It was the thought of them more than the Country that brought the tears to my eyes as I read, almost alone on the desk of the river boat. Last Monday, the 26 of Sept. [September] he was laid to rest and teh day was one of prayer all over the country. At three in the afternoon there were services in the Chapel, Prof. Cooley and Prof. Dwight both taking post, but Prof. Backus delivered the address. He spoke to us of the great struggle that began twenty years ago, he led us up to the martyrdom of our noble Lincoln, he spoke of the terrible distrust felt then, of mobs that raged, and of our second martyr's rising to quell it, and the words he spoke at that crisis, "God reigns and the government at Washington196 still lives." It was masterly in its effect. Then he spoke of the sympathy that had been manifested on all sides for the bereaved family and for the country and of the lesson drawn therefrom. And he spoke so fervantly of the heroism of the poor wife and of the last moments she remained with the dead in the rotunda of the Capitol [capital]. We were all deeply affected. If he had kept up the notion a second longer in some places, I think I should have been unable to keep back the tears. It was a beautiful tribute to the memory of our dead President, one that could scarcely be surpassed in its eloquence and pathos. The year may roll by, but I do not believe I shall ever the memory of the day of the cruel shot, the long days of sorrow and suffering, the204 I asked the old one for it, I never speak to the young one if I can help it." "Who?" said Prof. Van. "Why, the old one, I asked the old one for it. I never speak to the young one if I can help it." (She meant Mr. Dean and Daisy) "Oh, you shouldn't be so cruel," replied Prof. Van. Perhaps the latest is the message she sent Miss Goodsell. The girls told her at dinner that she had an express package come, and she was very anxious to go an see what it contained. She was told she couldn't go till the bell of dismissal rang, so she sent to Miss Goodsell, asking her if she wouldn't please ring the bell as Miss Shirley wanted to leave the dining-room. It seems to me there are more funny things told about the new girls this year than any other. And what of them are205 not referred to Eva Shirley are put to the credit of Miss Broodus, a new girl with glasses and a tremendous lisp. She is the girl that thought she could not go to her truck without taking a teacher, and who took Miss Wiley and Miss MacIlvane both down one evening at different times. One night Miss Glesan was sitting alone in her room in a dressing-sack, back to the door. Some one knocked, and thinking it one of her friends, she called without looking up. Some one came in and said, "Will you pleath tell me if there ith anyone near here that thuddies Thophmore Latin?" Miss Gleson replied, "No, I guess not. This is the Senior Corridor," where upon she withdrew. I should judge that she had a propensity206 for getting into rooms where she didn't belong, by the stories I hear. One day she marched in here, but seeing me, she said "oh" and was about the withdraw, when she decided to make some explanation and said, "Thith ithn't Mith Carterth room ith it?" The other night she went to every room on the second floor to see if anyone had a Jones' composition book to sell. But the best of all was her little speech to Miss Wiley. Her propensity for entering the dining hall late is well known. We [estime] it almost a miracle when she is on time. One day when she came liesurely in some time after the meal had begun, Miss Broodus said, "Mith Wiley, do you get [...] of Mith Goothell every time you come in late?"207 Sunday, Sept. 16. '81 Our Excursion. We thought we were to be invited to go up among the Catskills this year. And sure enough, the invitation from Mr. Coykendall and Mr. Corvell came last week, and we were given Friday for a holiday. If the weather had been made to order it couldn't have been more delightful. It was quite cool, but so clear. Everything was perfectly arranged for our comfort and enjoyment. We had the Rondout Band and danced to our hearts content, those who could. Soon after our arrival at the Hotel, a spread was served. It was perfect in all its appointments. Pres. Caldwell announced that a plenty of everything had been provided but waiters, so it would be necessary to detail one from each table to serve the [oys]208 coffee and desert. The person might be appointed either by voluntary offering or by popular election. The president made a very cute after dinner speech and announced that there would be but one speech, by Miss Stanton, who then arose and made a very happy speech and moved that a vote of thanks be give to Mr. Coykendall. The Pres. then arose and said asked all who agreed to signify it by clapping hands. Immediately a long storm of applause signified our unanimity. When it had subsided the Pres. called for "contra minded." It is needless to say there was no response. After dinner almost every body ascended the hill behind the hotel which commanded a magnificent view of the two valleys, between which Grand Hotel is situated. Then we had to go for the209 train. It was dark long before we reached Rondout. Stematz and I sat together, and, being very tired, put our heads down upon shawls on the back of the seat. We had a long nice talk. On the steamer we sat near Mrs. Backus and had a long and quite pleasant talk off and on. I had never met her before, and was not then introduced, as Stematz thought I knew her. I was very tired when I reached home, but oh! such a nice time as I had. Anecdotes, etc. Miss Goodsell was very kind all the time up there. I like her. Dr. Allen is snippy about some things. She won't excuse the girls from exercise on stormy days and she is horrid about giving meal orders. I'm glad I'm a Senior and don't have to report on exercise. Dr. Allen sent word to a girl who wanted toast because she210 had a headache that, "Toast wouldn't help a headache." She told Jessie it wouldn't hurt her a bit to go out in a rainy day to exercise. The idea! Why rain makes Jessie's lung ache then she don't go out at all, and sometimes even makes her sick. Miss Broodus the other night sat near me in the reading room. She asked me if I "thpothed the Dr. was in her room now." I said I guessed likely, as it was her office hour. Then she wanted to know if I "thposed the [she] would know how to get an eye lath out of her eye, she'd got one in it?" Frauline Hinkle says we shall begin to translate in about three weeks. She wants to get over the simple exercises. She says, "I get so tired of the thimbles and canes. These exercises are so easy the make me mad." Miss Fulton was sick Friday.211 morning, very sick and about the whole corridor was in commotion. She went from one faint into another, and they sent down for the doctor. The porter was sent for her and he evidently imagined that Dr. Caldwell was the resident physician, for he sent the Prex up. Miss Hiscock was flourishing around in petticoat and dressing sack, her hair all plastered down with bandolnee [bandoline]. Miss Shirley had just come from the bath and was attired in flannel vest and short skirt, or, as some say, night-gown. Some others were present in various stages of dishabile. Imagine it! Really I think it is about the funniest I ever heard. Oct 31st 1881 Mother's Visit? I was a happy girl last Satuday, you may be sure. The messenger-girl212 came to me just as we were going out of dinner and said that there was a lady in the parlor who wished to see me. I thought it was Mrs. Buck and was lamenting because I hadn't changed my dress. I had on my gym suit. I was perfectly astounded at the sight of mother there! She staid at Mrs. Norris' and I spent the night with her. We had a very cozy time the next day and I staid away from all College duties. Mother was intending to leave Monday morning, but I persuaded her to stay till night. So she visited Mental and Lit and I took her over to the Observatory and we called on Prof. Mitchell. She didn't leave Po'keepsie [Poughkeepsie] till 9 p.m. so about four p.m. we went down town and called on Mrs. Buck, who kept us to tea. We didn't leave there till nearly eight, and Mr. Buck took us down street. By good luck, I213 got a car for Vassar immediately. I was absent from elocution, dinner and chapel. I had been previously excused from elocution, and I didn't report for dinner and chapel. It is the first time I ever omitted such a thing. But I was afraid they wouldn't like me to be out so late and might make a fuss, and I thought if mother wished it, it was none of their business. Hallowe'en has gone with its good times. I guess every class had a spree. The Juniors and Sophs had a Kate Greenaway masquerade in the Gym. As for the Seniors, we were to go to the Lyceum at 7.15 p.m. We had no idea what it was to be, tho' Flora, a committee-women flourished around in a ferocious mustache and a long whip, rubber [water] proofs were in demand, and 214 Flo went to town for a bottle of brandy. Eva thought there was to be a farce and I was to be in it, for she heard me spouting in my room and I frequented the Lyceum, besides she thought she heard me say my name was Charlie. When we reached the hall, we found most everybody there seated in a half circle, and in the centre of the floor a chalk ring with a star in the center. Around the room were chairs and beneath them animals, toy ones running on wheels. They were labeled a la Menagerie, The Arabian Steed, Balgam's Quadruped and others. Soon they were paraded about the ring, while the audience were treated to peanuts. Then came the circus. Flora was ring-manager ad a good one she made to [too]. Ella Varnes was extremely cute as clown and her costume was unique and beautiful. Miss Has215 ker was the Infant Prodigy who had appeared as rope-walker before all the crowned heads of Europe. Miss Taylor performed the marvelous feat of leaping over the elephant. Miss Koontz performed wonderful equestrian feats. Miss Stanton figured as the wild red man. The cutest of all, I think, was the three trained dogs, girls with rubber circulars, hands sticking out, bull-dog fans for heads. After the performance was over we had a Viginia reel and a waltz, then we adjourned to the Senior Corridor where two long tables were spread and lit with candles. We had oyster soup and rolls. Just then the girls who had been to New York arrived and treated us to candies. Then Miss Stanton announced that the cakes would be passed around, there was one each, and in one of them was a ring, the girl who got it would be the first to be216 mamed. Also that, as the right ring didn't come in time, another had been baked in instead and would be changed when found. Miss Case was the lucky girl, but we tell her she will get the wrong man as she did the wrong ring. The right ring was a plain thin gold band with a yellow stone. Then a surprise was announced in Miss Stanton's room and we adjourned thither. We found a large platter filled with burning brandy in the centre of which was a bowl containing cards cut in the form of interrogation points. We snapped for them. I got Miss Howe's and the verse on it was "H is for Howe, of one thing the Queen. Down in the Sanctum, she reigned supreme." Mine was "S is for Southworth, she is tall and thin But there isn't a subject you can stick217 her in. Then we all read ours, and after that, as the ring had started the girls, some one propsed that the young ladies tell their experiences. They called on Miss Brittan and Miss Glam, both of whom I think are engaged; but they put us off. Miss Sanford was called on and Miss Easton who made up one. Mary Sanford informed us that she wasn't engaged and moreover there didn't seem to be any prospect of it. Then she called on Miss Howe, head editor of the Miscellany and Miss King, second editor. Some one suggested she was coming to Miss Sanford, third editor, which charge she indignantly repelled as she had already spoken. Then she called on Miss Nickerson, business editor. Now she is engaged, and only this summer, and once might have218 feared it would be too personal; but Abbie's card had said, "N stands for Nickerson, our business editor, She attends to money matters, and nothing more." So Abbie arose and said calmly, "I attend to business matters, and nothing more." That brought down the house. Nov. 13th '81 Senior Parlor The Senior Parlor was opened last Friday at 4 o'clock for the Seniors. I think it is perfectly lovely. It is furnished Turkish style, the colors king Turkish blue and crimson. The floor is carpeted with Turkish rugs. The furniture is ebony with Turkish blue upholsterings, the inside curtains are T. blue and on one corner is a piece of T. blue plush and an old gold star and crescent. On one of the tables we have an old lamp, Alad219 din's lamp and a Koran [Quran] with a crimson plush cover and an old gold star and crescent on it. We have lots of beautiful pictures and some lovely plaques that Niva Buckland painted. There is a large brass relief representing the Bible passage about the head of John the Baptist, which Cora Glenn brought from Europe. Also a lovely square mirror on which Miss Buckland painted passion flowers. The [ripper] panes of the window and the glass in the door is covered with window glass paper, which looks very pretty. It is so cozy and nice. They say it is the handsomest senior parlor there has ever been. Certainly it looks nicer and richer for the absence of bric-a-brac. Between dinner and chapel we took the Freshmen to the parlor. We sang to them and gave them flowers and pretty programmes, but no220 refreshments. We were going to have lovely things to eat, and all was to be given by individual members of the class who had asked to be allowed to give them. But Miss Goodsell called us up to talk to us. She said she wanted to cut down the class expenses, so she would not allow us to give anything to the Fresh unless it were apples and cheap grapes. We don't blame her for wanting to cut down expenses, but it was rather hard to cut us down altogether when we had made out preparations. Miss Goodsell said when she was here '69 gave a party to '68 and to some outsiders. There were 75 people present and the whole entertainment cost less than $10.00. Think of it! 75 people for $10.00. So when just we Seniors were let into the parlor we were treated to "refreshments a la '69," a plate apiece with a colored candy wrapper for a napkin and one221 small piece of candy. Class Play. Last year we decided to give a class play to '83 to propitiate her for her anger at our not giving Trig Cerinonies [Ceremonies] and to '84 because we didn't want to leave her out and because we wished to show we bore no ill feelingon account of some unforgetable occurrences connected with her Freshman party. The play came off last Friday. It was Masks and Faces. Miss Glenn was Peg Wolfington. I took the part of Mr. Triplet. All but about 8 girls were in the play or on the committee. They say it was a great success, and indeed they seemed to like it. 84 sent us a lovey basket of flowers and '83 some nice flowers on a beautiful plaque, which we have put up in the senior parlor. The seats in the hall were all numbered and there were tickets for admission. There were222 two boxes made, one for the class presidents and one for the vice-presidents. We had lemonade between the scenes, and Jay Gibson, Jamie Dwight and the Flenn boy distributed opera glasses. Our guests were partly dressed as gentlemen and they carried out the idea of the theatre and were very nice. No professors or teachers were present. Prof. Mitchall wanted us to observe Friday night and she was quite indignant when we said we could not come. She scolded away at us and said our readiness to give up observing for dramatic entertainment, showed that we did not appreciate the difference between the infinite and the infinitesimal. Finally Helen and Misses Broadhead and Learned said they would come over some time during the evening. We think Prof. M. repented afterwards for she told223 Helen they needn't come over, it was too cloudy to observe, but the air was clear as crystal! She remarked casually that she had received her invitation to Alpha for Saturday, but she had not received any for Friday. She was completely astounded when she heard that she was not to have any, that no teacher or professors were invited, and said "Well, Miss Goodsell has a right to go. I have no right, I admit, but Miss Goodsell has." Alpha and Beta. have had their hall meetings. Alpha's was last night, and Beta's I think two weeks ago, perhaps but one. I didn't go to Alpha, but sat in the senior parlor with some other girls and listened to ghost stories, etc.224 Sunday, Nov. 20 '81 The Creation. The Poughkeepsie vocal [union] gave the [ovatorir] of the Creation in Po'keepsie Tuesday! I wanted to go, but I neglected to get my seat in time. But Miss Patterson very kindly gave me a seat at the last moment. Mrs. Glenn and Cora had seats together and Mrs. G. was away, so Cora wanted Miss P. to sit with her, and Miss P. gave me her ticket. I enjoyed it ever so much. Better than I should have thought. P.B.s Lecture. Prof. Backus lectured to Phil Friday night on the subject of the Philosophy of Collegiate Education. It was very nice and very exhausive. Of course we enjoyed it immensely. The purpose of the College was not to give facts but the power to think. It is for225 the development of the mind. Latin grammer [grammar], being the finest grammer [grammar] in the world, is especially fitted to the development of the analytical faculties. In Greek you find the finest shades of meaning and it tends to develope [develop] the power of reasoning, and the other studies are added that you may learn to use these faculties in different directions. Sunday, Nov. 27th '81 Thanksgiving Day. It went off about as usual, and I enjoyed it very much, althought I was sick all day. I went down to dinner however and down in the evening. Miss Brace gave a reading over in the hall but I did not attend that. Jessie's mother and John came down in the evening and I226 took John down and introduced him to Jamie Dwight and some other children and he had a beautiful time playing with them. A good many went to N.Y. during the vacation. Jessie went down with her mother and had her pictures taken, but they were not very good. Sunday, Dec. 4th '81 Phil. Day. I have been so sleepy all day. I haven't got over Phil yet. The evening went off very pleasantly, although there was no speaker. It was very funny about the speaker. The committee applied to Oliver Wendall Holmes first, and then to several others, but without avail. Finally Dr. Bevan consented to come. Thanksgiving day Dr. Bevan telegraphed that there was a preparatory227 lecture at his Church Phil. night, and he could not possibly come. He had fogotten it when he consented to come. Friday Misses Howe and Sanford went to New York to remonstrate. It was useless. Then they tried to obtain some one else. Just before they left for Po'keepsie, they interviewed their 17th Choice, and after much teasing, he consented to come. But they had hardly reached College when he telegraphed that at home he had been reminded of an engagement and he could not possibly come. Monday Miss Sanford spent in New York without avail and the plan of having a speaker was given up. But the exercises passed off very pleasantly. Miss Hattie Shell sung very nicely and Miss Fridenberg played. Stematz looked so pretty, but she forgot the first part of her opening address.228 However she recovered herself beautifully and went on. The poor child had enough tribulations for coming down the steps, she stumbled, though not many noticed it. The heel of one of her slippers had come off. Afterwards Mr. Bacon took her back to chapel and cut off the other for her. I didn't have company but early in the evening I took Eva and her guest, Mr. Fred Wright, to the Senior parlor and then we went and sat in Room J until we thought the rooms would be clear enough for us to go through the Prex's rooms. We had hardly finished our inspection of the parlors when the bell rung. I was very much astonished as were we all. The evening passed so pleasantly and quickly. Mr. Wright was very sensible and very pleasant.229 Sunday Nov. 11th '81 Interviews with Authorities. Miss Goodsell forbade us the use of the corridor for slippers and such things, because she said it wasn't for such purposes. It was a thoroughfare and we had no right to shut it up. As we protested, she finally granted it, for once more. The class was disatisfied and a deputation was sent to her, but not until we had decided not to make much of a fuss, but to use the candy kitchen she fixed up for us (the whole body of students) for our bowls. Then the motion was reconsidered, and Miss Colman, Mary King and I were appointed to talk about it. We went first to Miss Goodsell and she appeared utterly disgusted with the whole affair, said she had not changed her mind, and advised us to go to Prex. So we went last night. He was real lovely to us.230 He said he would consider the matter. But it is of no use. He is going to talk to Miss Goodsell. He said he thought very likely no one would want to go thorough the corridor the nights we would want to use it, but then there was the principle, it wasn't a legitimate use for the corridor. Stuff! what is the use of the principle if it hasn't any practical application, what's the use of letting it spoil the pleasure of the whole class. The Kitchen It is a very nice idea. Miss Goodsell has had a room fixed up with gas stoves, pots pans, etc. for a kitchen where the girls can go and make candy any time out of study hour. Our class christened it the Wednesday before Phil. Miss Finkelstein. Jessie knows a lady in Pough-231 keepsie who is a Russian; her family left or escaped or were exiled or something, and she is teachng in Po'keepsie. She was out here last night to a lecture given in Chapel and some of us girls had the felicity of hearing her talk about Russia, nihilism, etc. We were much interested. Dec 15th Thursday 10 P.M. Our Tragedy I am all ready for bed, and tomorrow morning start for home but I must sit down and write about the sad occurence of today. The girls have been missing money and they have been trying to find out who took it. I believe $160 in all was taken. A day or two ago it was reported that the thief had been caught, that it was one of the students. Some of the money (it may be all) was returned. At anyrate one of232 the girls who had lost $3 [overs] a purse, received it from Miss Goodsell with a note saying that the purse had been disposed of. We thought then that the one who stole it had confessed but had destroyed the purse, for Miss Lane had not reported her loss. Her name was on the purse. Now we think that it was discovered among the girls things and left there so as not to let her know that she had been discovered. This morning at mail some girls were standing in line, Miss Magmis among them. [...] [orse] exclaimed, "Oh, girls, did you know the thief had been caught?" Miss M turned very pale and went away. Of course for such things as this, we must make allowance for some drawing on the imagination. Later in the day we heard that Miss M. was the culprit and had been taken to the Infirmary. Later that she had taken poison and was raving and very sick.233 At any rate a doctor was out from town and there was a great time. Miss Lu Morrill was in the Infirmary to have her [felon] attended to and heard her raving. First she went over a lot of numbers. Then spoke of poison. "Did I take poison? Am I so stiff because I took poison? Will the poison kill me?" Then we heard that the crisis would be over at 3 p.m. After Chapel that in two hours all would be decided, either death or hopeless insantiy! At 8 p.m. Miss Goodsell summoned everybody to the Lecture Room. She spoke very nicely and said that Miss M. died very suddenly the morning before 12 o'clock. Then she mentioned the rumor about poison and said, "But I want you to understand that the doctor from town and Dr. Allen have both concluded that234 she died of paralysis of the heart." We noticed particularly that she did not deny the girl took poison and if it had not been so, she would have been emphatic in her denial. Probably paralysis of the heart brought on by poison. Her parlor-mates are reported as saying she came out this morning and said she took poison and repented it, and that they think she went to town yesterday and bought the poison. Miss Goodsell said her father was here. He was coming on to take her away for the vacation and arrived this morning. We heard her father had been telegraphed to [too]. She belongs to a very nice family and her mother was devoted to her. Ah, it is so sad, so sad! The College has been so still all the evening. I hope the whole thing will not get out.Jan 22d '82 Bogardus. Sallie and I came back together by the Fall River Boat and went immediately to Bogardus' where we found Helen. Soon after Flora and Carrie Griffith came and by and bye Stematz. I sat 10 times. We had a very enjoyable time there too Mr. Bogardus was very nice to us. Our pictures were nice, at least we liked the proofs. I ordered from four proofs, but the pictures haven't come yet, it has been so cloudy. Christmas Tree. The Friday after I came back we had a Christmas tree in Jessie Meeker's room, and after it a supper in Madge's. We had a jolly good time. I gave Jessie M. a knife, May a basket, Madge a knife, Rebecca, Beth and Lida236 penwipers, and Jessie Wheeler Judge McCarthy's History of our own Lines. May gave me a pretty dish, Rebecca and Madge their photo taken together, Beth an inkstand and three little dolls, Jessie M. a cotton-batten lawyer. It was very cute and the following stanza accompanied it. "Sallie Southworth, L.L.D. A learned Lanister you see. She's six feet ten and rather slim, But full of logic to the brim." Jessie F.N. gave me several things. On [One] thing on condition that I read the marked article all through. That was a paper with the first story of a chapter by Mrs. E.D. E.N. etc. Another was a lovely card she drew and put fringe in. Another a birch bark pen wiper in shape of a palette. And two lovely College views of Notman's. Lida gave me237 a very pretty fan just the color of my new dress. I wrote some poetry about each of the girls for the occassion. As I had to do it in a very short time, it is not at all remarkable. But here it is. Jessie F.W. A nice little, slim little Senior, A highly particular Senior, A super-astute, Most awful accute [Olfactory]-nerved young Senior. Rebecca A silent and shy little maiden, Not a bit of a chatterbox maiden, Such a never-unnerved, Such a super-reserved Such a highly reflective maiden. May Such a cute little bit of a Junior. Such a fly-away mite of a Junior. Such a given to society, Fond of variety, Devoted to dancing young Junior.238 Madge. Such a dignified, sober big Soph, Such a babyish talking great-Soph, A very persistent, Not at all non-resistant, A not to be put off big Soph. Lida. Such an undecided young miss, Such a don't-know-her-own mind young miss, A never-know-what-to-do, Never-know-how-to-do, Never-know-when-to-do Miss. Jessie Meeker. Such a highly artistic Junior, Such a very poetic Junior, A useful in all things, A learned in all things, Universally talented Junior. Beth. Such a curly-headed maiden, Such a very cherubic maiden, A jollity exciting, Merriment inviting, Laughter-convulsed and convulsing maiden.239 Delta Hall Meeting came off a week ago Friday, and it appeared to be successful. I was dreadfully busy till it was over, for Flora was chaiman [chairman] of the committee and I helped her about it. I spoke the Hat, a monologue published in the Dee Harper's, dressed in costume. It was such a funny experience. Before I went out I was terribly frightened and when I had made my bow, I couldn't think of the first line of my piece. Just as soon as I found that I had forgotten it, I became perfectly calm and wasn't in the least troubled about it, and went on as soon as Flora prompted me without the least fear of forgetting again. The last thing on the programme was Leaves from the Album of a Flirt, the plan of which was concocted by the committee from some sug240 gestions they had seen in books. But there had to be something for the Flirt to say and Thursday night just as I was going to bed, Flora said, "Nan, I think you might write some poetry for it." At first I thought I couldn't then I said I'd try. So I took some paper and a pencil to bed and actually wrote out half of it in the dark and finished the last half the next day before I went to bed. Oh, wasn't I glad when the thing was all over! Patience. Phil. gave Patience Friday night, and it was speldid. The girls looked beautifully in their aesthetic costumes, and the dragons were capital! Miss Curtiss, who took the part of Bunthorne, was perfect. She went to see the opera 5 times this vacation, just to study the ac241 ting of Bunthorne. I like it so much better than Pinafore. Miss Goodsell invited the Seniors to her parlors last night to meet her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbert. Their daughter used to be in our class. All the professors and teachers were there. We had cake, cream, and chocolate for refreshments, and the evening was very pleasant. Jan 27th 1880 Day of Prayer for Colleges. As I have a few minutes before Chapel, I think I will write out the poetry I wrote for Delta. Leaves from the Album of a Flirt. Twenty five! Just to think twen-242 ty-five today, And it seems scarce a year since that other birth-day, When I stood by the sea, with Jack at my side, And we faithfully promised for [aye] to abide By the vows of true love we had long ago made, When, as children at school, together we played. But- ah! that bright time was so long ago, Then I was as pure and as fresh as the snow. And how little I thought that, when eight years had flown, I should here in my boudoir be sitting alone, I should never again have seen his dear face, While dozens of others should have filled his place. But I'm now twenty-five, twenty-five today243 I've turned the first corner, I'm well on my way To be an old maid! Who'd have thought it of me, Whom surrounded by lovers, you always would see. But today, when dressing, I found a gray hair, And I see there's a wrinkle, in spite of my care To keep my forehead fresh and fair. And now I am treated as almost the last Of a set whose youth is over and passed Perhaps they think I cannot see But I know very well how they're thinking of me. An old maid surely I'm fated to be. Though I've counted my lovers by the score, And thought [though] I never could wish for more244 I've sent them, one by one, away, And I sit and think it o'er today. So I turn to my album now once more. And look again their portraits o'er. Dear Jack, he looks as dashing and gay As on the morning he went away To join the army in Texas. I'm sure I was very fond of him And faithful to him would have been, If he had not staid in Texas. Ah! Mr. Walter Holinshed, He was too fast, so mamma said. He used to come most every day. Oh those old times were very gay! But I didn't care for him at all, Except that he took me to every ball. I sent him away from me at last. He really was so very fast!245 In the country I John Woodward met. That glorious summer I ne'er shall forget. How earnest and thoughtful he used to be, But ever so kind a pleasant to me. Ah, John, you sometimes made me wish, too, That I were as good and as learned as you! John was devoted to me, I know, But then, he was too awfully slow! Count Henri Gustave Montagu, I do not like to think of you. I gave myself up so completely, And you, you took me in so neatly! I should now be Countess and be abroad, If you had not turned out a fraud, And brother Ben had not found out That you were a barber, instead of a Count!246 Mr. Oscuro Wildeero was too utter by utter! Just to think of him sets my heart in a flutter. Just conceive him if you can, A super-aesthetical, ultra-poetical, la-di-da young man. He was quite too fine in every way; But papa didn't like him, and sent him away. Lord Darby, for you with your fine English ways, What words are sufficient to speak in your praise. Ah, you were nicer than all the rest. For you I tried always to be at my best. But it all was useless, for, you see, I didn't suit him, though he just suited me!247 Here is another stanza I've added to the "Leaves". William Wallace Fitzherbert Froude Little Georgie used to call a dude. He wore his clothes so very tight It made him look like a perfect fright. He carried a slender little cane Which Georige said was weak as his brains He wore a single glass in his eye, And talked in a tone 'twixt a drawl and a sigh. Which really was so very absurd That George would laugh at every word. He could not stand little George's tricks, So he went and married Luella Dix.447 Jan 28th 1882 Day of Prayer for Colleges. Rev. Mr. Robinson, a Presbyterian from New York was here. He was the most earnest person I about ever saw. He shook the desk so the lamp shades rattled. I thought once he was going to ask all those who were not going to take up the cross to rise and leave, while he would go on to speak of the crown to the others. Mr. Freeman the English historian, lectured in Chapel Friday night. He is a queer little man who limps with gout. His whiskers are long and are all over his face. He chews his words all up before he succeeds in getting them out, which is not very agreeable. In fact he is a very dull speaker, but I was glad I went. I got a few points to think about.248 Sunday Feb. 3th '82 Mabel Dart. The College authorities of Madison University have been corresponding with those of Vassar, about a Miss Dart, who was senior there but couldn't graduate merely because she was a girl. So yesterday she came. They say she is very smart and I should think she must be for she will not be ninteen [nineteen] till June. Miss Semple, as class baby, is deposed. Such a joke! Miss Dart is small, and pale, and thin, not pretty. But she seems quite pleasant and self-possessed. She lives near Madison University, and I heard that she was daughter of one of the profs. Blue Ribbon. Miss Glenn had an anonymous letter yesterday signed "Prep", which said that the writer had long admired Miss G at a distance, etc.249 and asked that she would please wear a blue ribbon at her neck if her admiation was not distastful. So we all wore to dinner blue, ribbons, the whole senior class, except Miss Glenn and she wore Mary Sanford's blue dress. We thought that we had discovered who the writer was, and were going to serenade her with the song, "Bunch of Blue Ribbons", and take her a bouquet of paperflowers. But we were mistaken, so we had to put off the serenade. Monday, Feb 6th. Miss Howgate. The girls expected her Saturday on the evening train, but she did not come. We thought perhaps the storm delayed her, and she would take a later train and Misses Patterson, Phillips, and Howe, sat up till after 11 p.m. in Jessie's room waiting.250 But she was delayed so she had to stay all night in New York. She came up at 3 o'clock Sunday, and Miss Howe never told anyone, not even Miss Phillips who was out, till she brought her into supper. Then a regular shout went up, and it was great fun to see Mrs. C's anger and Miss Howe's merriment. Sunday, Feb 12th 1882. Mr Blaikie, a graduate of Harvard and a lawyer in New York was here this week. He lectured to us in Chapel about how to care for the body and make it strong. He was very nice. He also visited the gym class which was held at the ninth period for his special benefit. Stematz bought his book, "How to get strong and how to keep so," and are going to be very good and follow out his rules.251 A revolution has occurred in College which astounded us all, but at which we are very happy. Just think Silent Time has been abolished and rising and breakfast bells ring half an hour later. Oh, it is delicious. A pleasant Saturday. Yesterday the four [torments] of Stematz life were in New York, and we had a nice time. We worked all the morning at our respective quilts. In the afternoon we were going to town. I was waiting for Steam at the Lodge when Mr. Buckingham was driven up to the College, and the old servant asked me if I was going to town and if I wouldn't ride. He waited for Steam, and Miss Shinton and Miss Patterson came along to go to the green house, so they rode, too, and Miss Hongate went with them. So we had a lovely sleigh-ride to town. When we252 got back it was dinner time. After dinner came Clio. Then Stematz and I read Blaikie's book and called on Miss Hongate. Then the girls came back and they had had no supper and couldn't get any and the store was closed. So Steam and I went to Mr. Gibson and got some chocolate, crackers, and olives, and by and bye came Misses Patterson and Hongate and got sardines and potted chicken. So we had a feast. Steam made the chocolate in her room and then we carried the things into Miss Howe's room. They were so hungry and tired, it was good to see how they enjoyed it. We didn't get through eating till after 10 p.m. Feb 19th 1882 Gymnastics. I am going to begin a thorough course in gymnastics today. I should have begun last week but I was sick all253 the week. I measured myself last week with the following result. Largest part of left fore-arm straight, 7 3/4 in. Largest part of left arm above the elbow 8 5/8 in. Largest part of left leg beow knee 12 1/4 in. Around the waist 24 in. Around the chest, just below the arms 30 1/2 in. I am going to see if I get any bigger. I am not taking any special exercises for any part except the chest, outside of what I get in gymnastics. I hope I shall grow larger. Steam and I are reading Mr. Blaikie's book. It is very interesting. Mar. 4th 1882. My journal has lately become a source of great disquiet for me. I let Jessie read it when she was in the Infirmary and since then other have been teasing me for it. Miss Howe asked me to do her a little favor and I promised, and come to find out it was to read my journal. If she insists, I am going to let her read the following.254 March 4th 1882 I snatch a moments time, at last, from the busy round of duties, from the arduous labor that is the lots of the student of condensed German and Quaternions, to confide in you, oh my Journal, the sorrow that is weight on my once joyous soul! What is the force that has the power to cast such deep gloom over my once buoyant spirit? Alas, my journal, it is you, ever you, the solace of my lonely hours, the friend of my friendless days, that were first cause of all my present sorrow. Through a promise, made in an incautious moment with thoughtless levity, you, my journal, brought me to the depths of dark dispair. Shall I soon forget the day, the hour, the moment, when the fatal promise was exacted? No, it was stamped indelibly upon my memory and each particular of the scene will ever reamin fresh in257 I had uttered, yet on it hung my fate! Ah, if it had but been that other monosyllable, so closely allied to it, yet so different in [import], the patrick of negation! So near and yet so far, but the word had been prounced, no more my fate trembled in the balance, all was decided. Trembling with eager longing to know to what I had thus rashly pledged myself, I hastened to formulate the quetsion that was uppermost in my mind. "What is it?" Ah! the anguish of that moment of suspense, before she spake again and gave the answer in a tone in which the feeling of triumph was disclosed, "Let me read your journal!" - - - Ah, my Journal, I pass over in silence the momements that followed these words of my too minutes! The flood of agony inexorably pushed between me and all hope and sweeping me up258 with my despair, threw us out as a pasture to the stars. There was no refuge in all the world. I had given my word, my sacred promise, I could not [forewear] myself, for I was of too tender years to lay such a [heary] crime upon my soul! Ah, my Journal, words are useless, tears are useless, go forth to your fate, reveal to her "coldly critical" mind the inmost secrets of my soul, the dear treasures of my heart, and where she peruses those pages with scornful contempt, say to her, "Never mind. She whose hand has written all herein, has not stained her soul with perjury. She has kept her promise, though in doing so, her inmost soul was torn with deepest anguish, such as you, Unfeeling One, have neer experienced. If you have contempt for all else, Scoffer, you must admire the streadfast courage and high honor of the soul.259 which would not stoop to break a promise ever thus deceitfully exacted, although her own heart broke instead; and you must shrink when you think of your own cruelty in insisting on the fulfilment of what brings such agony to another's soul!" Go, my Journal, while I remain and suffer as a martyr to the cause of Truth! Sunday May 28th I saved this space for the purpose of recording the effect of the above passage which was written especially for Miss Howe's benefit. But as long as she didn't insist, I thought I wouldn't show it to her. However, it was brought up again to night by some of my friends who had read it and were anxious for Miss Howe to have the benefit. So she read it tonight and also the following entry.206 Sunday Mar. 19.'82 Honors Cont. I haven't written for a long time, but you may be sure not because there has been nothing to say. This week, especially, has been full. We had been expecting the honors for some time. Finally it was rumored that there was to be a Faculty Meeting on Tuesday for the special purpose of giving honors. But P.Braislin [said] it sometimes took one, sometiems two faculty meetings, so we were by no means sure. There was a stir in the air at dinner. We all looked at Miss Case, our secretary, but she had received no note. Mrs. Desausure sat at the faculty table, so we judged that faculty secretary was not yet out. Every time the dining room door opened we looked to see if it was a message for Miss Case. At last262 read. We adjourned to the parlor and looked at the Class pictures. P. Hinkle came along and informed us that the honors were all decided, read Miss Sanford's list, told her it was "clever but not literally correct." More excitement and Chapel. Then we loitered again on the corridor a little again. Finally, Eva and I came up to read our German. Soon we heard that Miss Brittan asked Miss Goodsell about the honors and she said that they would be out at eight. We finished our German and I made out a list as follows, Easton, Glenn, Howe, King, Patterson, Shove, Warren, Yamakawa. I couldn't decide on the other two. A little before eight there was a grand collection in the parlor. Some waiting to summon abset ones. Miss Brittan263 read the note to herself and then aloud. Breathless attention, except as to Miss Sanford who sat on the floor writing down the names and calling to Miss Brittan to read "Slower." "Coleman, Easton, Howe, King, Patterson, Semple, Southworth, Stanton, Warren, Yamakama." Then Susie Coleman burst out crying and left the room and the silence was broken with questions, congratulations, and wonderments. I scarecely remember a thing but that I sat in the corner chair and tried to make out a list. I couldn't seem to get it right. I found the next day that I had numbered two persons with the same number. Then we sat around and discussed things a while and then I went to a rehearsal. There were two great264 astonishment for us all. Misses Shove and Glenn. I don't believe there was a single list that didn't have Miss Shove on it, or more than two without Miss Glenn's name. I can't understand it yet. There was a new proposition in the Faculty's note, concerning the Valedictorian. P.B. Prex and Miss Goodsell had been appointed to discuss the matter with the class. That aroused considerable discussion. The next day between dinner and chapel, the following appointments were made, Glenn, prophet, Sanford, historian, Shove, spade orator, Taylor, orator, Kormtz, chairman of Class Day committee. It was as I thought it would go and wanted it too. Indeed I think most of the Class preferred it that very way. Miss Gross was265 our marshal. Then we moved to ask the Faculty to explain their plan to us, and Prex and Miss Goodsell met us at 8 p.m. P.B. being sick. Prex tried to explain but was not very successful, as seniors who have been in his class out [ought] to have expected. The thing as it appeared to some of us was that the Faculty thoguht that there were often hard struggles in the classes about it and also hard feelings. So they thought perhaps the class would like to leave it in their hands to decide. In that case the Faculty would abolish the Valedictory or elect to it the girl with the highest standing or some one else. Some came out of the meeting perfectly rabid, declaring that the faculty had already made up their minds what they would do, and they might say that they266 would give it to the girl with the highest marks, but how would we know. "Would you trust them?" etc, etc. The next day the moderate ones concurred with the rabid ones in asking the Faculty to let us elect our own valedictorian, because we were unanimous (almost) in wishing for Miss Patterson. All other names had been dropped and we rallied about her. We will probably be allowed to elect her and she will be very much astonished. She is a lovely girl. We are all so sorry for Misses Shove and Glenn. I can not understand why they did not get honors. Little P. Hinkle told Miss Sanford that he didn't get honrs for but one girl on his list, which must have been Miss Easton. He must have had all his senior Latin girls on and two others.267 He said, "I hung on to the very last for Miss Taylor. And I voted for you, too, Miss Sanford, and oh! Miss Shove!" P. Hinkle called Flora up and said "Miss Easton, I suppose you know you are to be my Commencement salutation." "No, sir," said Flora. Whereupon P. HInkle was almost beside hismelf with fright. "Why! Aren't the lists out yet?" Poor little man, what a scare. We had a scare a day or two before, for he said in class, "Monday bring your pencils and paper to take down a piece which I wish you to put into Latin. For you know, Miss Laurence, you must get up you [your] Latin composition for the Commencement Satutation [Salutation]." P. Mitchell told some of the girls that Helen stood first on the books and I second.267 Mar. 26th 1882. Honors Again. We were called up Tuesday to P.B. all the honor girls and Class day spearkers. We were told that Commencement speakers must and Class Day speakers might have elocution after the holidays. Then the Class girls went and the others staid to be talked to about our special departments. Before P.B. began to talk he mentioned to me privately that I might have the history if I would like it, and he said that he would reserve it for me if I chose. I said he might. He said that we might select any department we liked and apply for it, that there was to be no compulsion about it. He said it was suggested in Faculty meetng that Miss Warren might like to write an essay on some san268 itary subject, Miss Coleman perhaps in the department of Metaphysics, that Miss Easton he believed had been offered and had accepted the Salutatory and Miss Southworth the department of History. Was it not so? I said it was, and soon he dismissed us, telling those who wished to talk privately with him about it to remain. Of course I went up and soon after I met Miss King and asked her what she was going to take. She said she should represent the English department. I was very much surprised, as I supposed she would have the debate with Miss Howe. I went up stairs to study my German, and soon some one knocked and in walked Miss Howe, saying she wanted to see me. I began to ask her about the debate, for we girls wouldn't think who would have it if Miss269 Semple didn't now, and we imagined Miss Semple getting up against Miss Howe! Miss Howe said that she did not know as anything was decided, but P.B. wanted to see me immediately. So after that I wasn't very much surprised when he offered me the debate. I deliberated and he gave me till the next morning to think it over, but told me not to talk it over with my friends, as, in case of my refusal, it would be very embarassing for the next one. I said I didn't know as I should care to talk with but one person and he enquired who it was and finding that it was Miss Howe gave his consent, saying that if I accepted, she would have the other side. I hardly know what to make of his offering me the history in that open manner, but the270 most plausible explanation is this. Of course he wanted Miss Howe, and he did not know but she might not wish me as an opponent, or I might refuse. In either case, as I had accepted the history so openly, there was no embarrasment for the one who was next selected. Either that or I was his third choice. But I know he did not offer it to anyone else first, and he said that he handed in to the Faculty a list of three for the debate, and I was one of the first two. He had no occassion to say it if he didn't mean it. And P. Mitchell told Helen that she supposed that I would have one side of the debate. Well, I talked with Miss Howe and she said decidely "Take it!" so finally I did, But I am dreadfull afraid of Miss Howe. I expect to get crushed. She laughs at me and271 says she is afraid of me, too. The queerest thing is, that as yet I can't really bring myself to want to beat. I don't want to. But I don't want to be beaten, by no means! I hope this feeling wont keep me from doing my best work, and I don't believe it will, for I am enough afraid of her to feel that I must do my very best to come out even, as I would rather we should. I would rather debate with Miss Howe than anybody else, yet I am more afraid of her than of anyone. I can't help thinking how astonished I would have been if this had come a few weeks ago. The posibility that I might get the debate never entered my head till Jessie Meeker suggested it and I hooted at the idea. She asked me if I would bet a sixpence and I said yes indeed. I came up stairs272 and told the girls and they said they shouldn't wonder a bit if I did. But I didn't think I should for I thought Mary would have it and enough girls in the class thought so, too, to make me feel certain I wouldn't. So it was really a surprise to me. What a lucky girl I am any way. Things almost always come out better than I expect without seemingly much exertion on my part. But perhaps I'd better reserve that till I see whether I get crushed on Commencement Day. Miss Patterson is our Valedictorian. The Faculty decided to let us elect our own, as we all watned to except Misses Shove and Harker, and, I believe, Miss Coleman. But she was not there. The whole class wanted Miss Patterson, so we who wanted Miss Yamakawa gave her up. We thought Miss P. would be unanimous, and273 would be so surprised. But Miss Shove put up Mary. We were so disgusted. But Miss Patterson got it on the first ballot. I think it was mean of those girls to put Mary up, for they knew she could not get it and I don't believe they wanted her especially. Miss Sanford thought they did it on principle, on the supposition that Mary had the highest marks (which she didn't). But in that case why did Miss Koontz whisper to another of that set, "If they don't get it, put up Lillie." Surely they didn't think "Lillie" had the next highest marks. Before I heard that, I said I guessed they had wished a tie and then were going to put up Miss Stanton. Mary was lovely to Miss Patterson. It was too bad she had to be put up to loose [lose] it.274 Cassie. came here a week ago Thursday. She was here to the dedication of the organ on Friday afternoon, and the play Esmerelda Saturday night. I was Mrs. Rudgen and made my last appearance on Vassar stage. Monday we went to town and called on Mrs. Buck. Cassie was going to take charge of her mother, Mrs. Maynard, a blind lady, when she went home. Cassie went Wednesday night. I went to town with her and we took tea at the Buck's and I went down to the depot with them in the Carriage and thence returned to College. I enjoyed Cassie's visit immensely. She gave me a 10 dollar gold piece for my honor and debate. Harry sent me 30 not long ago. Delta Miss Whitney addressed Delta Friday275 about "Scientific Openings for Women." She read the paper, last summer at the Woman's Convention. Miss Jones treated us to sandwiches and chocolate. I forgot to tell about Washington's Birthday, how Miss Brittan gave us a lovely spread and we had a fortune cake and Miss Patterson got the ring, Miss Coleman the thimble, and Miss Gross the 10 cent piece. April 9th '82. Vacation Vacation is almost gone and I am very sorry. I never had such a nice time. I haven't done anything in particular. I've read a little, sewed a little, painted a little, and talked a good deal. I've talked especially about276 subjects for debate. We've been deluged with them. All sorts. At first Miss Howe liked one best and I another. We each read on our favorite one and then decided neither would do. Then we were in dispair for several days. We concluded we must take "a man" but couldn't think of any appropriate one. At last Miss Howe was seized with a brilliant idea. Alexander II of Russia. We both like it and can agree as to the sides we will take. It is a topic suited to both of us, it is of interest but not worn threadbare. I should attack him. Miss Howe thinks all the arguments are on my side, but there is more opportunity for pathos, rhetoric, etc. on his, and probably she will have the last say since she defends him. It only remains to be seen whether P.B. likes it. He would better! Then I've walked and bowled277 this vacation. Have taken ever so many long walks. A week ago I went to Boardman's with May and Lida. We measured the pool and it is over my head. I [It] rained almost all the way back and we didn't have any umbrellas. I don't seem to get any more skillful at bowling than ever; but I don't care. It's good exercise any way. I am getting up a good deal of muscle. I haven't staid at home a bit this vacation. Lately, even, I've slept out, staying with Mary King. One night Flora, Miss Patterson and I staid at the observatory to look for the comet. There were some clouds in the way but we managed to do some observing. We didn't find it, it is needless to say. Day times I have spent almost entirely with my friends, Miss Howe's room being my favorite [resort]. I have had such a nice time.278 My twenty-first Birthday was last Tuesday. I fared so well. Stematz before she went gave me a little box to be opened on the 4th. It contained one of those dear little dog [salt]-collars. I had been trying to guess what it was all the week but didn't succeed in the least. Miss Morrill, before she went away, left me a lovely plate of flowers, and on my birthday Misses Howe and Phillips gave me some beautiful Marechal [Maréchal] Niel roses. The flowers are not gone yet. And Mary gave me two of those Little Classie series, Schiller, and Byron and Hord. I did not expect so many thing. Sunday. May 7. 1882. Essay I haven't written lately, as northing in particular has happened. Essays, I might say, are the chief279 and almost only topic of interest. P.B. approved out subject altho' [although] he still clung to his favorite topic of the Chinese Question. I have been going through all stages of experience. I began with fight, then got over it and commenced to dispair [despair]. My dispair [despair] got so great that Helen was frightened and Miss Howe got alarmed. "Do you really wish you hadn't taken the debate?" she inquired with anxious counenance. And I hastened to assure her that if I did I shouldn't in a few days. I read till I read every idea out of my head. Then I stopped and began to write to see if I could clarify my ideas. Then I began to make out analyses, but couldn't suit myself. I made five and think now it stands about as I shall use it. But I am not satisfied. I can't do it as I wish. My idas are not the kind I want and the argument is more against a false system than Alexander per-280 sonally. I am dreadfully afraid the first part of my essay will be stronger than the last part. And one important point that I wish to prove, Miss Howe says I can't, for she can overthrow it. And I am foolish enough to believe her. I wish I had more confidence [in] myself in this line and less in Miss Howe. She likes to plague me by telling me how near vacation is and how many good points she's got. But in her sober moments she says she's afraid of me, which she surely aughtn't to be. She's not so afraid as I am. I think the class as a rule think [thinks] I'm going to get beaten. It speaks highly for my own opinion when the rest of the class back it up. Founder's Day. Friday was Founder's Day. Dr. Vincent spoke on the "Law of Construction". It was very good but rather long.281 Mr. Thomas, a singer of St. Thomas's Church, N.Y. sang gratis. I never enjoyed a [Oollation] so much, for some of us girls went out behind the flag in the lower end of the dining roome [room] and ate there in comfort. Was with Eva and her guest Dr. Herbert Wright, Miss Hiscock's cousin, a good part of the evening. Danced the lanciers with Dr. Wright. Went around the grounds with him and Eva Saturday and beat him at ten-pins. Dancing The whole Class laugh at the seniors, especially Steam and I, who dance so much. We are devoting ourselves to learning to waltz, and I think I shall finally learn. I am improving. We took six lessons and now practice in Room J. every night at quarter of nine, [enveighing] all our friends who play or lead into coming to help us on. If I can only get it well!282 May 21st 1881 The Junior Party was Friday. We had a lovely time. I went with May. We left here at 12 in Carriages and took the Mary Powell. Had a very nice lunch on board. Left the Powell at Cornwall and took carriages nine miles through the mountains to West Point. It was lovely all the way. We walked up some of the hills. Part of the girls walked about 7 miles. At West Point we walked around and saw the half past six drill. Then we took the Powell, which came down for us, and had our dinner. General Howard was at dinner, so we couldn't start back till it was over. We all had lovely tambourines with painted silk tops. The collation was very nice. We had strawberries. There were nice speeches. In the evening we had ice cream and283 cake. Reached College about 12. I had the loveliest time ever at the College. Essay. Gave my essay to Miss Hiscock Thursday. It was over 11 minutes, read deliberately. Miss H. returned it with condensations, which she thought would be enough, but I don't think it will be less than 9 minutes. However, if they don't suggest more condensation, I shan't. Miss H. said it was the best work I had ever done in that line, not the best essay work but best in that line. May 28th 1882 Essay. Wednesday I had an interview with P.B. about my essay. As I came into his study he says, "Well, Miss Southworth, you've written a good essay. I like it. You knew I would all the time, didn't you?" He said285 Miss Howe's was the more judicial mine the more something, and I can't for the life of me think what. Then he had me read two pages to time it and then went over it to condense it. But it now takes 4 minutes to read it. However, I shan't suggest more condensation if he does it. He said he thought mine would come first, and a friend of his, in whose judgement he had a great deal of confidence, read them and thought that it was best for mine to come first. P.B. said he "was sure I wouldn't think he had any other reason for deciding this way, except that it was best for the presentation of the whole subject. And he knew that here it was generally considered that the last place was best. He didn't know as I thought so but many did. However it wasn't necessarily so." If I hadn't known286 it, I might have guessed from that, that the debaters were sometimes jealous of one another's advantage. He needn't have been in the least afraid this time and perhaps he was not. I told him I had expected to come first from the nature of my side. When Miss Howe had her interview, he suggested titles, The Infamy of Alexander, for mine, The Greatness of Alexander, for hers. But I don't like those very well. I think they are too strong. Bellvue Villa. Yesterday Jessie took me across the river to Bellvue Villa. We spent the day there and had a lovely time. The day was perfect. We walked along the new railroad and Jessie gave me a practical lesson in Geology. Then we went down in the woods and sat on a rock by a beautiful287 stream and altogether were happy. Jessie's Avocation. Jessie says she thinks she has found her avocation in life, she is going to be my Boswell. She says she is like Ralph Touchett in Potrait of a Lady, her curiosity in regard to my future is sufficient to prolong her life considerably. June 22nd 1882 Last Days Well, I am home. It seems strange enough to be here and think that Vassar is over for me, for, of course, it can never be the same to me. My relation to the College is now to be different, and I don't like it so well. It is very pleasant288 to be at home. It is nice to spread out, have a place that is to be permanent, and a top drawer that is in order. Quite new sensations for me. All that is very nice. But it does not seem to me as I thought it would. I didn't expect to realize it, but thought this would seem like any summer vacation. But it doesn't. When I am very busy, I get along very well. But when I am not very busy, or am doing some of those things that I used to take to Stem's room or Miss Howe's, it seems as if I couldn't stand it. And then I get perfectly wild to see Harry, as he is the only one who can be to me what some of my College friends were. If I hadn't my plans for this summer and next year, it doesn't seem as if I could stand it.289 What do those girls do, who are looking forward into uncertainty? I have framed Harry, Prog. Backus, Miss Howe, and Stematz and have them in my room where I can see them constantly. And I have a little piece of the Bogardus' class groups which we cut up and distributed, as they were very poor, and I carry that in my purse. Originally, I had Misses Howe, Philips, Hongate, and King on one piece and on another Jessie and Stematz. But it troubled me to see Mary with those girls, she didn't belong there, but I hated to cut her out. But finally I told Stematz I couldn't stand it any longer. I said I thought I must be getting as morbidly sensitive as Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. But I cut Mary out and put Stem in and now I290 can look at it with some sort of comfort. June 23d Well, I supposed I may as well chronicle the last few days of College life and end this journal. The Senior Howl came off as usual at the beginning of vacation. '83 seranaded us. We voted for appointments and ate out supper and sang and were supposed to be jolly. We had purchased two etchings for Miss Goodsell, and, she being out, we carried them down. Vacation days dragged on, and I was as busy as one could well be. See Miss Brace and practice was the order of every day. My throat was sore but it finally got better, about the last of vacation. Our titles were decided as the Patriotism of Alexander II and Alexander II the Evil Genius of Russia. I didn't291 like mine and it was changed to Perfidiousness of Alexander II. And so finally it stood. Miss Howe was very comforting. She regaled us with choice passages from her essay till she gave me the terrors, but absolutely refused to let me read hers. She said she should never cease to count it as one of the lost opportunities of her life that she forgot to tell me that Misses Coleman and Stanton had their essays rejected. If I had known it before I had sent mine in, I should have been wild, I suppose. As it was such a thing as an essay being rejected never for a moment entered my thoughts, and I didn't hear of it till after mine was returned to me approved. Finally matters culminated292 Stem heard Miss Howe's essay and came with glowing accounts. I dragged her away to hear mine, too, and declared Miss H. must let me hear hers. The girls said if I'd stop asking, she would volunteer. But she loves to tease. Noticing my melancholy, she inquire [inquired] the cause. "Well, Miss Howe" said I, "I shan't be happy again till I've heard your essay. I shan't ask you again. But when you're ready to do me a favor, I shall be glad to hear it." The next day as I stood by the Chapel door waiting for Miss Braee, she half looked mine over with my permission. That same day earlier I believe she asked [me]293 it I didn't think it would be a good plan to get up early some morning and go to the Chapel to rehearse our essays to each other. I said I did but didn't exhibit any especial gratification. I wasn't going to please her so much. So the next day [but one] was set. I countinued gloomy all day but that night rehearsed to Miss Baldwin, who cheered me up very much. Indeed during this time I don't know what I should have done if it hadn't been for Stematz and Rose Baldwin. But it was my last fit of blues, and I grew by degrees294 more cheerful. I didn't even get downcast when I awoke Tuesday, the last day before Commencement with such a cold that I could scarcely speak aloud. I took all sorts of medicine, especially aconite, till I was so weak I could scarcely stand. But I got through fairly. The audience in general did not notice my cold, but I had to work very hard. I had to concentrate all my energy, physical and mental, on getting my voice out. Oh, it was disgusting. To think that the one opportunity I had in my whole life, I should have such a cold. In dress rehearsal, Miss Howe forgot 5 times. P.B.295 talked at her. How girls were more likely to forget if they carried their manuscripts to Chapel, etc. And it was a pity if a College education made a girl unable to remember a six minute speech. I didn't take any manuscript to Chapel on the eventful day. I was sure I should not forget. Miss Howe kept declaring she should forget. She never remembered anything of the sort yet, and she shouldn't remember that. But from the moment I saw her on the stage, I knew there was not the least danger of her forgetting. And she did do splendidly. Her296 Her essay was grand and her delivery worthy of it. "Rose Baldwin is a very nice girl." So I've heard Miss Howe say countless times, and I quite agree with her. But we never got acquainted till the very last thing. I wish I had known her before. The first of our real acquaintance was the night we went with Miss Wood and Miss White to hear Prof. Backus' lecture on Alexander Hamilton. It was a splendid lecture. We missed our car, Miss Goodsell kept us so long in Chapel, and walked all the way in. It was worth it, though I had walked about five miles that day over297 to Boardman's, with Jessie and Sallie after fossils and ferns. Coming back Miss Baldwin and I had a long talk. You know people can't get acquainted talking on commonplaces. They have to have a subject of common interest and we had it, Miss Howe. Well, to go back to the happenings, Prex. invited us to spend the evening with him and we had a glorious time. Then there was the Dance Party which we enjoyed as usual. This was the poem about me. "As a Lawyer, we train A brain witted lass, Who has plenty of brain298 And will soon lead old Mass. "The women of Stonghton, The first will be votin'! The new-born idea At first met by fear, Will reach Plymouth rock, And give it a shock, And perhaps make it reel, Then Boston will feel, The anguish and throe Of incoming woe And wildly she'll tear Her venerable hair, For a space Then with grace The point she will yield, And give up the field And when Boston is fixed299 The towns fall in like bricks. Our senior Astronomy of 9 wrote a good many pieces on the spur of the moment. Here is one that we wrote line by line, not knowing what each other wrote. "To the Senior class of mine, There is no voice like thine. And laugh and jest go round, Which we've ground and ground and ground. Happy are we all today, Which we remember will alway. In the [Dome] our Star doth shine Baby mine, baby mine." Then I wrote one about the 9 muses, applying them to [in] 9 girls.300 but it took so long to find out who the 9 muses were that I didn't get it done till the party broke up. Then I read it to P. Mitchell. "The nine musses that this year have shone, From Vassar's sky will soon be gone. Without our Eurterpe what should we do To write lyric verses in praises of you? And Clio, our club King, who safely we led As we through History's mazes sped? And Urania who Astrology led us, all ray, And who represents it upon our last day? Easton, who ever as Comedy doth shine We gladly do count as one of our nine. And our Melpomene, who with tragic air, Attacks and settles our every affair. Winifred surely is our muse of love301 Who is always as gentle and soft as a dove She who through the corridor dances always, Must cetainly be our Terpsichore. Our Calliope is a Star who aye gives us pleasure Her soul is serene with Music's rhythmic measure, Who our sacred Polyhymnia better could be, Than our Class chosen one, our Jessie M.P.?" After the Dance Party we had our Vail picture taken, which proved very good, and then came dress rehearsal. Our baccalaureate Sunday came. The girls had a great time trying ot get us all to dress in white. But we couldn't. It was a very good sermon. "Quid agamus" was his text. That was very nice. I don't think any of us realized302 that we were going as we stood up in the seats to receive his final words, nearly so much as we realized it for other classes. Very few cried. The music was grand, so was the organ concert that evening. We didn't cry the next day [...] either; Class Day. That is, most of us did not. We had a very nice Class Day, indeed. The weather was perfect. My prophecy was about the best, but I had told Miss [Gleem] I should be angry if she put George Gordon in. However I refrained. The class song was very pretty, I broke my heart that my cold wouldn't let me sing it. Father, mother, Cassie,303 Miss Cleflore, Aunt Mary, Alice were there. I went down to meet them. Commencement Day came at last. I haen't yet got over my disappointment in the state of my voice. The exercises as a whole were excellent. All but Miss Stanton's I should have thought she would have been ashamed to get up with such an essay. She wrote a little on it every day and said she didn't care, anyway, whether it was good or not. Her friends said it was enough that she had got the honor, no matter about her essay. Think of a girl like that! Stematz had a splen-304 did essay. It was the event of the day. The valedictory certainly was very fine. I hadn't cried but it came over me all of a sudden. I broke down completely and cried straight through everything even till it was in the dining room. Everytime I began to calm down I heard Stematz sobbing and I began again. P.B. told me he set out to throw his handkerchief down to me. Well, it was over. I concluded I could not get packed, so I staid over with Stematz. My friends filled their trunk with some of my things, and among other things they packed my trunk key, which was305 locked. We didn't find it out till after the trunk was gone. But I succeeded in finding a key that would fit it. Then my folks departed to their boarding place, and I to Class Supper. But first let me tell about Miss Goodsell's cups. She gave us each Sunday a lovely little painted cup with pansies, our initials, the time of our entrance and departure and "Freely give, Freely ye have received." It was so lovely of her. She said little, but we did not need words. Hurrah for '88. That was how we felt when they gave us our class supper. Just think306 of it. Wasn't it lovely? Then there was a cake containing a bangle ring with '80 + '82 on it for banngles. Miss Beechland got it. Now appointments. Here is the list of all the votes. Sarcastic. Biggest-Eater. Wittiest. Populare. Varnes 24 Laureuce 19 Varnes 16 Hongate 9 Munro, 1 Sanford 8 Wheeler 12. Learned 8 Peck 2 Easton 5 Glenn 6 Shove 5 Wheeler 2 Wheeler 5 Howe 1 Stanton 3 Semple. 1 Broadhead 1 Kometz 1 Coleman 2 Fridenberg 1 Noisiest Shove 1 Patterson 3 Bartlett 1 Sanford 22 Peck 2 Dart 3 Howe 1 Howe 10 Careless Harken 2 Kometz 4 Yamakawa 34 Fross 1 Macadain 1 Coleman 2 [...]307 Flirst. This is about the way Gross 17 they all went, strange Glenn 8 and probably together. Bartlett 3. The others I set down Warren 4 just those who got the Coleman 3 most. Pugnacious, Joues 10 White 4. Meekest, Howe 13. Laziest, Philips 1. Shailer 18 (She wanted it.) Melancholy, Peck 15. Absent-minded Shove 14. Dig Stanton 24. Dignified Brittan 33. Greatest Talker Macadain 25. Energetic Sanford 15. Vainest Nickerson 9. Boaster Semple 26. Stylish Taylor 31. Imperturbable, Sourthworth 24. Athletic. Buckland 33. Hand- somest, Coleman 25. Eccentric, Jones 36. Growler, Munro 13. Punster, Howe 23. Amiable, Learned, 14. (16 Candidates) Prettiest Warder 29. Sentimental308 King 15. Polite. Brittan 13. Most everybody was pleased with their appointments, especially myself. Miss Jones felt terribly about being the most eccentric. She also wrongly conceived that from her prophecy, Miss Glenn meant to imply she was unwilling to lend. Far [fworce] it. We were much touched by Miss Brittan's speech. We all had [homes]. But to her Vassar had been her only home. Stematz came in looking teary. "Please don't look at me or I shall cry," she said. Of course she was looked at, and she very soon began to cry. Even macaroons could not tempt here. She cried309 straight through it all till Miss Howe took her in and made her promise to take some chloral and go right to bed. Miss Sanford, too, cried a great deal. While playing her banjo she dropped everything, down went her head and she sobbed away at a fearful rate. I didn't cry very much that evening. My tears were exhaused by the day's performance. The next morning I was up early to see my folks and friends off. I said goodbye to my folks and then went over to see Misses Howe, Phillips, and Hongate. I was melancholy but not teary. I had310 no idea I should cry. I watched there till they were out of sight. Miss Howe saw me and spoke to the others and they all turned round. Then I turned to go and suddenly burst out sobbing. Miss Baldwin saw me coming and came to meet me, taking me in and calming me. I did not cry for anyone else. We devoted the morning to packing. It was a great deal of work, for my friends had taken a great many of my clothes and such things as dumb bells, books, boxes, and china [remains]. Stematz brought in a lovely Japanese fox, "something which she wished me to pack." At last it was all done. We went together to say311 goodbye to people. Stem was rather dewy throught [throughout], and the atmosphere became especially misty where we said goodbye to P.B. In fact I was the only member of the party who was calm and unmoved. In the afternoon we went to town with Jessie who gave us a very nice supper at Smith's. The next morning I went to New York on the train with Stem, instead of by boat as I had expected. I must have every moment with Stem. The cars were very full and the conductor got us seats apart. But P.B. was aboard and I knew all would be right. So sure enough he soon got us seats together. Not312 only that but he was going by the very omnibus that passed the St. Nicholas, where I was to meet Miss Clifton and Al; so I had no bother finding the way and had company nearly all the way. Stematz and I didn't talk very much, but we were glad to be together. Besides we thought perhaps we could arrange it so I could stop in New Haven on my way back from the West and see her. We said goodbye in the depot. Poor little Stemie, how I hated to leave her. I can see just how she looked as I left her. I couldn't cry much, as it was so public and I was not alone. Prof. Backus very kindly offered to wait if I wished to stay313 a little longer with Stematz, but I thought I'd better go. "History repeats itself," he said as we were waiting for the omnibus, "I was the first to receive you, and I am the last to send you away." When P.B. left me in a crowded omnibus, I couldn't very well cry, but I could hardly keep [from] it and looked out of the window very steadily. I cried a little in the parlor of the hotel while waiting for my friends, although constant terror of somebody coming in rather moderated my grief. By the time Alice came my desire to throw myself down and sob was moderated and I behaved very respectably.314 We met Mary King and her friends on the boat. Got home about 8 o'clock the next day. I am glad to be here, if you take it in that light. But I am restless. If there was not something definite before me I think I should go wild. But I think it is fully decided that I am to study law at Boston University. I might have a position to teach where Harry is for about $50 a month. But father doesn't want me to teach, and I don't want to. If I am going to study law I am going to begin now. Teaching school a year would be a sort of dissipation of forces. As I told Har-315 ry, perhaps I am oversensitive, but I don't think anyone has a right to teach as a means for and end. Teaching ought to occupy all one's mental energy. P.B. said one day that I ought to come back for a post course. Whereupon I told him what I expected to do. "I absolutely forbid it!" he said and I thought he objected to the profession until he added "until you get over your habits of student life and student posture." Afterwards he said if I had the means financially to spend six or seven years in an experiment, he thought it a good thing. Rather a moderate approval, but it is usually but a moderate approvalthat I get from my most sensible friends. Father does not think of my studying law so much for a profession as so that in writing and speaking I may know whereof I speak and meet men upon their own ground. Mr. Pulsifer says I have to fight all the way against the sentiment there is against women in the law. I think Miss Howe believes in me, and for myself I mean to be successful in what lies before me. I cannot be too thankful for the fact that I go into it with different feelings that if I had never known Vassar, Prof. Backus, and Miss Howe, with more conservatism and with as much and better confidence in myself.g. Elanor (Holmes) Duane, 1928
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Creator: Wyman, Anne (Southworth)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1878 - June 10, 1932

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

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