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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1898
Text: The [Maine] Vandalia [Ill.]85 C.M.Raymond Vol XIV 1728.4 From Bertha and Ruth. Christmas 1897.Brooklyn is now borough of Greater N.Y. Wea. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Ther. Mother seems a little better. I wrote to Joe McDonald & to Gertrude Burleigh. I also rec'd and answered Mrs. Backus's note inviting me to lunch next Tuesday. I read the Outlook, the Week & read some in Scottish Chiefs. Agnes Jones has rec'd telegrams & a letter from Merritt urging to come immediately to...
Show moreThe [Maine] Vandalia [Ill.]85 C.M.Raymond Vol XIV 1728.4 From Bertha and Ruth. Christmas 1897.Brooklyn is now borough of Greater N.Y. Wea. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Ther. Mother seems a little better. I wrote to Joe McDonald & to Gertrude Burleigh. I also rec'd and answered Mrs. Backus's note inviting me to lunch next Tuesday. I read the Outlook, the Week & read some in Scottish Chiefs. Agnes Jones has rec'd telegrams & a letter from Merritt urging to come immediately to Denver to nurse Sam. She hates to go, and Sadie is hurrying her off. Winifred, Ruth, Dr. John, little John and I took New Year's dinner with Mrs. Richardson. In the evening, I went alone to call at Cousin Hatties, to see Walter home from British Columbia. Found Fred & wife, Arthur & Nellie Tuttle, Mrs. Thurston and Standish. Came home with two last. Lost my silver purse on the way. Child's prayer "Make me absolutely pure-like Royal Baking Powder." Wea. Sun. Jan. 2, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Juo. 16:33. "Be of Good Cheer." We had communion. Mother did not go, but she is much better. Mr & Mrs. Kinney came to dinner. Harold goes to Camden to report Shay murder trial. He will probably stay through the week. Afternoon & evening I read to Frank, Russell, & Faison, "Bonnie Brier Bush", Abraham Lincoln etc. Agnes is packing to go tomorrow. She has heard that there is no immediate danger, but Sam is very weak. The boys are discussing their Abraham Lincoln club.Wea. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Ther. This morning we felt worried because Mary did not come, but she finally appeared. I went over to 34 Union Sq. to call on Jennie Hughes. They feel hopeful about Mrs. Booth. Coming home I stopped at Mrs. Stephens. (78 last). Bought a mackintosh for $3.25. Afternoon I helped girls with sewing. Agnes started for Denver. Win & Ruth left on 7.30 train. Bertha goes tomorrow. We had a flash-light picture, Will, Ralph, Frank, Russell, Faison, Bret. My new dress (green lady's cloth) came home tonight. Played crokinole with Ralph. He & Daisy took the girls to the train. I rec'd three "Black Cats" from Ella Russell. Ralph's photographs have come. Mrs. Stephen's bill is $15.65.Wea. Tues. Jan. 4, 1898 Ther. I spent the A.M. at the Packers. Went with Mip Wyckoff. Met Mip Schenck there & Susie Howard. Visited Lat. classes of Mrs. Collyer, Miss Meade & Prof. Winches & Prof. A. Went with Dr. Backus to his home to lunch. Met Hamilton now a [Tribune] reporter, but expecting to be an Epis Clergyman. Talked with Mrs. B. about Fellowship work & everything else. When I came back Bertha & Will had gone. Also Ralph. Mrs. Palmer was here sewing for me. Lovely card & letter from Emily Carrigan. This evening I played crokinole with Ruth & then read to Frank & Faison. Wrote to Rob Bliss. Wea. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Ther. I went shopping this A.M. Bought serge skirt, shoes, etc. At 3, went with Minnie to Missionary. Mr. & Mrs. [Doubis] [Julies] gave very interesting talk. Mrs. D. sang "90 & 9". Also [Julies] sings with the 4 chicks. He told about the witches, medicine men, condition of women, need of Christian homes etc. After coming home I wrote to Esther. Evening Committee of Mission Band met here. Talked of plans for Feb. We had chocolate & cake. Then Berta Neidlinger talked of her Kindergarten in Church of Epiphany, Joe Hutchinsons Church. She has children of the wealthy. Harold & I played crokinole. I told him I prayed every night. He said he knew three people did, his mother & sisters. Wea. Thur. Jan. 6, 1898 Ther. This A.M. Mother felt ill so I went out alone. First I had my picture taken at Gardner's. Then I went to Cousin Ross'. I was kept to lunch with Ros, Susie & little Alfred. He told about "the tar baby". It rained this evening. Ernest Sedman called this afternoon & stayed about 2 hrs. I darned stockings. I wrote for him to Dr. Will Braiden who is to treat his ears. This evening I played crokinole with Ruth and Harold. Harold interviewed me about Joe's Mission. Letter from Joe which I answered. Wea. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Ther. This A.M. I went to Mrs. Stevens expecting to meet Fannie there, but didn't. Ernest Sedman came three times today. He stayed to lunch. First he said Dr. Braiden visited to operate on his nose. 2nd he said his mother did not wish it, so he went to consult Dr. Juo. 3rd he said Dr. Juo. didn't approve of the operation. I slept & read Atlantic to Min. Eve. Remained from prayer-meeting. Played crokinole with Ruth, played on piano, & rec'd call from Stony. He came to bring "Uncle the Red Robe". Wea. Sat. Jan. 8, 1898 Ther. A.M. Tried to change serge skirt but did not succeed. Mrs. Palmer was here. Played crokinole. Harold's story about Joe is in the World. He paid me with a box of candy. The proof of my pictures came from Gardners. This evening Minnie went to Miss. meeting. I told stories to Jacobs boys. Sadie took me to [Nilsses]. She is evidently in love with Coxe. Wea. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Mordence] spoke on Home Missions until 11.30. Then Mr. Dixon preached a short sermon on 1 Cor. 9:22. Mr. Cox (of Englewood) came to diner with Sadie. Prof. Froelich called on me. I took Sadie's S.S. class. Then Mosely walked with me to Aunt Susan's. We did not have prayers as she is sick but we visited with Lucy, Susy, Alfred, Cousin Ros, [Rigie], Kittie, Mrs. Vaill. Saw Dorothy's doll house. While we were at supper, Henry Bliss walked in, queer as ever. After coming home I talked with Frank, Russell & Faison. I told them a story. Frank & Russell want to go to college in 2 yrs. Minnie talked seriously with Sadie about marrying one not a Christian. Wea. Mon. Jan. 10, 1898 Ther. This morning I bought my ticket etc. Then I went to Mr. Stern's Bible class. He has married his 3rd wife. Ruth has trimmed a hat, new with black & wine colored velvet etc. Cost $1.29. Ernest came this afternoon & I darned stockings & mended gloves. He was here about 2 hrs. This evening Ruth beat me in 3 games of crokinole. Then Russell came to see me. About 9.15 Stony and Mosely Faison came & staid till 11. Harold went this A.M. to a murder trial at Chatham. Wea. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Ther. A.M. Wrote letters. Ruth made me peanut cookies. P.M. Ruth came over the Bridge with me. Left Mother looking frail. Eliza Buffington & I came together. Found that Agnes was on train. We saw man & two children coming from grandmothers at Camden to New Britain. Mrs. Van Deusen & Clara Russell came tonight. Wea. Wed. Jan. 12, 1898 Ther. Bryan School. Orrman failure not bad. Ethel is to begin Latin over again. Ella Russell was out of her room when I rang the bell & later she talked. Letter from Sadie Jones. Wea. Thur. Jan. 13, 1898 Ther. Letter from Mother enclosed one from Marnie Todd. Went down town for Miss Porter & took bundle to Joe. He is having trouble with Mrs. Reed. Went to Kneisels instead of to Church. Joe suspects that Smith is drinking. Wea. Fri. Jan. 14, 1898 Ther. Mabel's little Virginia was born this morning. Marin is happy. Dr. Grolick began his lessons today. I took some of the lessons & he said I walked admirably. Call from Volunteer Capt's wife. She is discouraged. The officers left debt of about $60 & general mess. Wea. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook & periodicals nearly all day. Called on Mrs. Porter. She says that ten yrs. I was young and pretty. Now I just dress more. She went to Hartford. Led Joe's Mission. About 50 present. Smith drank last Saturday night & he confessed it in the meeting. After speaking he went out took another drink & came in and told me. I let him walk up to "The Elms". He seemed ashamed & sorry. He told me about the Volunteer officers. Says Capt. had a terrible temper. [Esan's] [birth] [right] Effort to get out of prison Devil makes us doubt.Wea. Sun. Jan. 16, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Mystery's of Providence. Ps. Aunt [Mary Irene] writes that Susy Bliss has pneumonia. I went to Volunteers. Only about thirteen some people there but I like Capt. & Mrs. Hurl. A man so drunk he rolled on the floor & Jim Fisher whose wife has left him staid & we prayed with them. Smith & Parsons prayed. Smith talked well with Jim & walked nearly home with me. Wea. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. Eliz. Clarke has strained her ankle (?). Gen Booth has arrived & he has met his son with Josiah Strong & [Cathbest] Hall. Wrote to Mrs. Paige Southbridge about [Murder] [trial] List. Wea. Tues. jan. 18, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. Letters from Gertrude Burleigh & Winifred. Bertha is nominated for Junior class Pres. Wea. Wed. Jan. 19, 1898 Ther. Annie Bosworth came to talk of her engagement to Hal Appleton. She staid to dinner. Wea. Thur. Jan. 20, 1898 Ther. Miserably rainy day. I went up to see Mrs. Reed about gyms. She was out. Fell down on wet ice. Eve. Went to prayer-meeting. Smith was there & said he told me a lie because he didn't speak. Mr. Barbie died about Christmas time. Joe has a bad cold. Wea. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Ther. Dr. [Gulick] (2). I think I will take gyms. He talked with Miss Gruyer & me afterwards about basket-ball etc. Marion has gone home. Wea. Sat. Jan. 22, 1898 Ther. A.M. Read for Outlook class. Clara Russell passed her 1st book in Geometry. P.M. Most of the girls played games as walking was bad. I took Clara Russell & Eliza Buffington down town. I bought gym dress. Then I rode to Mrs. Dana 55 Catherine St. Then I took Mothers meeting questions to Mrs. Briggs & Mrs. Harris. Eve. Miss Gruyer & I went to Joe's. I enjoyed the meeting. "Esan selling birthright". I reproved boys for eating peanuts etc. At close we prayed with man who has one temptation. Smith gave a good testimony. Ella Russell & Ray [Millmann] want me to tutor them this summer!Wea. Rain & slop. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Ther. Very bad day. We all went to Dr. Moxom. Reticence of Bible. Luke 13:23, 24. Slept after church. Letter from Will Todd. Discouraging Volunteer meeting. About 15 present. [...] on the platform. 3 young men acted disgracefully. Frances was discouraged about money etc. Called on Joe. Evening. Walked & sang hymns. I have begun a letter to Reeve. Wea. Mon. Jan. 24, 1898 Ther. This afternoon I have begun having a day out. I went up to see Mrs. Dana. Then I called on Mrs. Waite. Mary Whitlock has married Robins. This P.M. rec'd a strange letter from Smith. He was sick & so didn't go to Volunteers but is thinking a good deal! Mother's meeting. Paper by Mrs. Berman on Responsibility. Mrs. Porter said she liked my dress. Wea. Tues. Jan. 25, 1898 Ther. Beautiful letter from Esther. Still puzzled about Smiths note. Read Mrs. Browning all the evning in Miss Gruyer's room. Wea. Wed. Jan. 26, 1898 Ther. This afternoon I went to hear Mary Clarke speak in Church of Unity. Went to library & to try on bloomers at Mrs. Danas. Sadie Jones brother is dead. Wea. Thur. Jan. 27, 1898 Ther. We took a sleigh-ride this afternoon & had gt. fun telling jokes to Eliza. Smith, the other Smith & 2 others from Joe's Mission spoke tonight & I guess Smith's letter didn't mean anything. I found Joe leading a large meeting. Mr. Parsons tells me of a horrid slur on Joe's Mission in the Union. Wea. Fri. Jan. 28, 1898 Ther. Mr. O Laughlin sends me a ticket to Morning Pictures. Ruth Chapin & her mother called & Ruth is to spend the night. Dr. [Gulick] came (3). I began my lesson. Mrs. Dana brought my dress. Girls made candy. Wea. Cold. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook nearly all day. Mrs Brownings letters. Sallie Chapin took lunch on Dartmouth St. Clara Russell called on the Deweys. Evening. I went alone to Joe's. He told me first not to bring more food, then said I might. He doesn't wish to be a pauper. I spoke about "Starving". The meeting seemed cold, & my heart sank. Then Smith got up & told us that I had been drinking this evening. I felt sick. Smith, Joe & I had a little meeting afterwards. My photos came. Wea. Sun. Jan. 30, 1898 Ther. Mr. [Yong] a French man preached. Volunteers sweet meeting. Smith was there & I talked sternly. He promises! He walked with to S.A. It was Juniors meeting, but I went in & told about Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Ther. Almost a blizzard. Outlook class. I staid in parlor till 4.45. Miss Gruyer went to Bucks to supper. Wea. Tues. Feb. 1, 1898 Ther. An awful day & night. I have neglected Lat. Prose etc. neglected Ella etc. etc. Cried so I didn't want to attend Outlook class. Wea. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Ther. Another hard day. So blue & discouraged. I taught Ella 1 hr & 1/2 this afternoon. Winifred went to Cornell. Wea. Thur. Feb. 3, 1898 Ther. Feel much better today. Girls passed an easy Lat. Prose. At prayer-meeting, Smith, Young Bartell, his aunt, & another man from Joe's Miss. all spoke. Joe said "You look good", "How good" I said. Oh, red & fat. I went in with Dr. & Mrs. Sweet & they came home with me. Miss P. has gone to N.Y. Wea. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (4). He told Miss Gruyer & me about his work & his missionary family. Went down town. Girls danced. Ray & Clara dressed up. Sallie Chapin & I began Kinder Symphony. Wea. Sat. Feb. 5, 1898 Ther. Worked on examination etc. The walking tonight was dreadful. Miss Gruyer & I went down to Joe's. She went out to Johnson's, & got so wet she did not come back. Smith is all right. I read about Saul & talked about Obedience. Salvation Capt. came in. Wea. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom. "The Friend of Sinners". I went to Volunteers. Smith was very nice. He walked with me to Joe's. He thinks I [jained] myself too much last night. Joe says Capt. Carrigan is Irish as a pig. Mip Porter & Ella Russell came back from N.Y. I sang with girls. Wea. Wed. Feb. 9, 1898 Ther. Worked over reports. Retired at about 1. Bertha R. is to be [Vice] Pres. of Christians. Gert. Heywood Pres. & Clara Reed Sec. Wea. Thur. Feb. 10, 1898 Ther. Closing day of term. Mabel Cone the only girl who is 95. I took four girls to Gills. Met Lida Prescott (?). Beautiful prayer-meeting. Smith says he is improving every day. Mip Hastings & I came home together. Wea. Fri. Feb. 11, 1898 Ther. 1st day of term. Miss Gruyer conducted gym. class. Mrs. Jacobs. died this A.M. Eve. Practised Kinder Symp. Wea. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Ther. A.M. Took Ella Russell & Sallie Chapin down town. P.M. From 3 to 6.30 Chas. & I drove round delivering invitations. He told me how nice Smith looked. Another man tried to "Jolly" him but I stopped him. Eve. Lovely meeting. Peace. Afterwards a young man S.A. backslider [Wilson] converted. Smith came up to [School] St. Wea. Sun. Feb. 13, 1898 Ther. A.M. Ps. 73 Dr. of Somerville. Slept. Talked with Mip P. about Greek & Miss Gruyer. Read Mrs. Stowe. Mrs. Brooks brought me pussy-willows for Edith. At Volunteers saw the man to whom I gave Smith's whisky bottle. "Lizzie" a backslider converted. Told Smith I was going to see Capt. but I didn't go. Smith (2) told about my talk on Peace. I wonder whether he knew I was there. Wea. Rain. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Ther. Paper says that because of S.A. band, Mr. Hahn had to stop preaching. Rec'd notice of Harlan's divorce case. Read periodical in my own room. They are very anxious about Edith Bagg's spine. Wea. Tues. Feb. 15, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. Stormy so we did not go out. Wea. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Ther. Very cold again. Rec'd cards from the Holbrooks. Wea. Thur. Feb. 17, 1898 Ther. Rec'd an invitation from Capt. Eva to lead a Volunteer meeting in Holyoke. Miss P. says I [...]. Beautiful meeting. Smith said: This has been such a good week that I want to tell about it. Something has been pushing me on & two words have loomed up: "Do better". Took the girls for the 2nd time to Gills Art Gallery. Wea. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Ther. Rec'd note from J.G. Leavens, [Wiltraham] who found my umbrella. Dr. Gulick (6). We talked about Amusements for Christians etc. Frances Willard is dead. Wrote Mr. Leavens, Capt. Eve, Mother, Lottie Overacker. Played Kinder Symph. twice. Wea. Rain. Sat. Feb. 19, 1898 Ther. A.M. Read periodicals. P.M. Went down town. Marin is here. Eve. Prayer-meeting at Joe's. Read 2 Cor. XII. One man came forward afterward. Smith came up to School St. Bad news from Harold. Wea. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Shall Dissenters go or stay? Terrible weather. P.M. I went down to lead Volunteers. Only about 13 of us. Smith was there. Glover wanted me to take off shoes & stockings. I read from Father's Life. Wea. Mon. Feb. 21, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Carter & Mrs. Margaret came back from V.C. Beautiful concert. Mip Corser, Mr. Hyland, & Margaret Carter. Mrs. Webb came. Wea. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Ther. Letter from Reeve! He has nearly died with diptheria. Feels the same about church. I went over & played duetts with Edward. Mother pleased but wants him to hold his hands better. All but Aunt Carrie, Mip Gruyer & me gone to Meister singers. I wrote to Fred Reeve, Jennie Hughes & mother. Ash Wed. Wea. Wed. Feb. 23, 1898 Ther. Went down town & changed rubbers. Saw Mr. Eva. & arranged for next Sunday. Met Mip Hastings. Wea. Thur. Feb. 24, 1898 Ther. Heard Mr. Varley on Christ. Seemed Coming & did not like him. Miss Porter says I have no common [sense], don't wash hands, am careless about dress, don't finish sentences, ask silly questions, & talk fooleshly. I have no conscience on this things, & little moral influence. Gave Reeve's letter to Mr. Hahn. Wea. Fri. Feb. 25, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (7). I asked him about my French man's smoking. Mrs. Russell came tonight. Wea. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook & "Scottish Chiefs". P.M. Took Agnes down town. Eve. At Joe's read Matt 11: 20-30. Beautiful meeting except that Smith was very drunk & kept getting worse. Afterwards it was awful. He cried & cried. He wants to go to Holyoke tomorrow. Young man converted. He thought I was Mrs. Sweet. Joe says not to bring him more food. Save us from "puffed upedness". Wea. Sun. Feb. 27, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Elements of Religion. I went to Holyoke by 2 o'clock car returning by 7 o'clock car. Smith was drunk on car, but got off without seeing me. He came in & acted awful. Threw his whiskey bottle into stove. We went to 2nd Cong. Church & heard Mr. Hammond's choir sing Story of Cross by Dudly Buck. Wea. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Ther. Ella Russell, Agnes Munford, & Margaret Carter have had a kind of [rumpies]. I called on Mrs. Brooks but she was sick in bed. I called on Mrs. Chapin's mother, Mrs. [Caroles] & Mrs. Sweet. Went to hear Mr. Varley on Assurances. Mr. Hahn felt sad but not discouraged at seeing Smith. Smith wrote a blue letter to me & I had written to him. Letter from Reeve. No sign of christianity, but proud of his success. Chas. is 40. I deposited $5 for him. Miss Hubbard didn't come. Wea. Tues. March 1, 1898 Ther. Nice grateful letter from Smith. Interesting Outlook class. Talked about Mrs. [Stowe's] Life. Wea. Wed. March 2, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Burleigh came over to read Gertrude's letter about abolishing 10 o'clock rule. Wea. Thur. March 3, 1898 Ther. Mr. Varley on 2nd [A...]. I saw Smith a moment in the hall. Wea. Snow Fri. March 4, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (8). I almost beat Mip Gruyer in running. Mip Gruyer & I went to Smith Church fair and concert. Wea. Sat. March 5, 1898 Ther. Read & studied. "I & Mr. Varley" led at Joe's. Smith was there a little blue I think. Sat up till 12 over an example of Mip P's. Wea. Sun. March 6, 1898 Ther. Communion. Mr. Varley [Gen.] 32:24-32. Smith was at Church & at Volunteers. He has decided to join the church. I fought down a headache & got medicine at a drug store. Wea. Mon. March 7, 1898 Ther. Feel tired today. Mother writes that Harold & Mary are both away. Called on Mrs. King (out) but saw Carrie. Also on the Fisks. Called on Mip Emerson (out). Miss Gruyer & I went to Ian Vereen & sat in the box. Fathers 84th birthday. Wea. Tues. March 8, 1898 Ther. I have felt very tired all day, so Miss P. sent me to bed at 8 o'clock. Wea. Wed. March 9, 1898 Ther. Went down to Mr. [Besse's] building & taught Gertrude Greek & Lat. Still pretty tired. This is Mr. Porter's birthday. Wea. Thur. March 10, 1898 Ther. Had a "scare" this A.M. because the paper said that Edwin M. Smith when drunk had assaulted a man. Sat with Mrs. Webb & Mrs. Packard at Mr. Varley's last meeting. Very long. Smith there but left towards the close. Wea. Fri. March 11, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick (9). I have a little cold. Letter from Brett Page. I am made honorary member of the Abr. Lincoln Club. Taught Gertrude Besse (2). Wea. Rain in A.M. Sat. March 12, 1898 Ther. Today I read Scottish Chiefs, Forum & studied. My feelings were hurt at table by what was said of my hats! It cut. Bessie Chapin has come to spend Sunday, as this is sallie's 18th birthday. She rec'd gold watch. At Joe's a young lady from Bible Normal College led & I played. Had a nice little talk with Mr. Francis & I lent him Daily Strength. Smith gave me Robbie's photo. He came to corner & told me Frank Morse has list 2nd baby & got a 3rd one week later. Wea. Sun. March 13, 1898 Ther. Felt blue this A.M. Mip P. told me she thought I was too old to change my habits. Then I asked her if the girls would respect me if she made fun of my hats. She acknowledged that they would not. Grand sermon by Dr. Moxom on Cuba war with Spain etc. I am writing to Reeve. Smith was of course at Volunteers. Mr. [Dwhith] told me about Capt. Eva. Smith came over to share my hymn book & later I went for a few minutes to Joe's [concerts] meeting. I got a young man at Volunteers to promise to settle the question. Called to see Mrs. Dean about singing the Shabat Mater. Wea. Mon. March 14, 1898 Ther. Gertrude Besse (3). Went to library & shopping. Wea. Tues. March 15, 1898 Ther. Clara Russell came to Outlook Class. Wea. Wed. March 16, 1898 Ther. Gertrude Besse (4). I am going to Vassar with Sallie Chapin. Bought gloves. Mip Porter wants me to be dignified at V.C. Wea. Thur. March 17, 1898 Ther. Mip Porter went to N.Y. I went down to get money & see Joe. He says not to worry about Smith. He has discussed Stella & taken a badge off a girl. Prayer-meeting. Wea. Fri. March 18, 1898 Ther. Sallie & I left Springf. at 2.18, Arrived N.Y. 5.40. Left N.Y. 6. P.M. Arrive Pok. at 7.55. Edith Tourtlelotte met us at lodge. Saw lots of girls etc. then went to Mrs. Careys. Wea. Sat. March 19, 1898 Ther. We saw Raymond House & Rockafeller Hall for first time. Mollie Stevens delighted to see me. Called on lots of people. Took lunch at quiet table & dinner at Faculty. Made them laugh at Old Joe. Hull-play. Disagreeable [member] with Mip Bate. Latin. Wea. Sun. March 20, 1898 Ther. Left Pok. 11.20. Arrive N.Y. 1.30. Left N.Y. 4. P.M. Arrive Spring. 7.23. Called on Mip [wood] who said I was needed at Faculty table. Lunch at [Purnells]. Walked up 5th Ave. Mip Porter came home with us. Wea. Mon. March 21, 1898 Ther. Went to library. Called on Joe. Mother's meeting. Papers by Mrs. Brooks & Mip Ayers. Gert. Besse has returned.Wea. Tues. March 22, 1898 Ther. Ella Russell can't recite Lat. on account of Algebra. She wants to confess to Carrie Abbot etc. Wea. Wed. March 23, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Sweet telephoned she would call but did not. Letter from Fred. He desires no religious controversy. Wea. Thur. March 24, 1898 Ther. Lovely letter from Capt. Carrigan, at [Tauntis]. Joe Raymond's wife is dead. I taught Gertrude Besse Greek for 2 3/4 hours & Miss Porter scolded me this evening. I can't stand much more of this scolding. Took Emily's letter to read to Joe. Smith expects to have his name read before church, but Joe's men have not been decided on yet. Wea. Fri. March 25, 1898 Ther. Dr. Gulick did not appear at gyms today. Wea. Sat. March 26, 1898 Ther. I finished Domestic Service. Miss Porter blames me for not inquiring for Ella at Vassar. I have written to Schermeshorn! Call from Gert. Burleigh. I am worried about my Latin teaching. Mip P. says Ella Russell must give up Lat. P. for this yr. Led at Joe's. Building on Christ. Mr. [Wat...] was there. Talked before meeting with a man who knows he should give up smoking. At close one man staid to pray with Mr. W. Smith walked up. [Miss] admires my letting Volunteers alone. Wea. Sun. March 27, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Phil. 4:3. Woman's Place in Life Today. Smith waited for me at Dwight St. & was going to sit with me. The new officers were there & Parsons got them to ask me to speak. So I exhounded Luke 10:38-42 & Juo. 15:1-8. This evening we talked about Europe, then walked.Wea. Rainy. Mon. March 28, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Whipple, Mrs. Coats (found Margery sick), Mrs. [Tillinghad], Mrs. Sweet (out), Mrs. Hahn (out), Miss Emerson (out), Miss Hill & then met a Mr. Richards learning to write with his left hand. Eve. Letter from Mrs. Paige. She will give $25 to Vassar Aid. Wea. Tues. March 29, 1898 Ther. I went over to W. Springfield to see why Isabelle Adams did not come & found she had just gone. Last Outlook class. Mrs. Burleigh & Gertrude came. Wea. Wed. March 30, 1898 Ther. Lovely warmish day. Isabelle Adams went away. Wea. Thur. March 31, 1898 Ther. Went to church this evening. The Joe Mission candidates not yet decided on. We are eating in the Music Room. Wea. Fri. April 1, 1898 Ther. Letter from Will Todd telling of his engagement to Elizabeth Pogue. Another blue letter from Mother. Sensational "Journal" account of Harlan. Last gym. class of Dr. Gulick. (11) I have written to Fred Reeve. Ray Willman & Clara Russell are giving an impromptu Dickens entertainment. Lena has gone to Fitchbury to address the Girls' Friendly. Wea. Rain. Sat. April 2, 1898 Ther. Wrote a great many letters. Wrote 2 Aid Ass. letters. Went down town & stopped to tell Joe I might not come tonight. He has moved up stairs. He tells me he has a son 25 yrs. old in Hartford. Gertrude & Mrs. Burleigh, Edith Brooks & Clara Reed came to dinner so I couldn't go to the Mission. Wea. Sun. April 3, 1898 Ther. Mr. Hahn. Rev. 3:11. Communion. Mrs. Hahn walked home with me and talked about quarrels at the Mission. Afternoon. Played at the Volunteers. A young man with his uncle seemed deeply affected. I hope he will be saved. Smith showed me his proofs. I went into the [converts] class studying [Geo.] with Mrs. Cohn. Eve. Read upstairs & then played hymns. Wea. Mon. April 4, 1898 Ther. Call from Mr. Baldwin & his nephew Dr. B. of Vassar. Didn't get my day out. I took Clara to Dr. Rice's & saw an appendix just removed. Then Eliz. called on Ruth Bean. Wea. Sunny. Tues. April 5, 1898 Ther. Went down town. Got money from Mr. Reed & found he knew Fannie Aldridge. Made a long long call on Miss Barnard. Such a talk as she gave me. Mother expects Harold home tonight. Capt. Eva wants me to come to Holyoke Sunday. Wea. Wed. April 6, 1898 Ther. Jennie Guyer & Bertha Robbins came tonight. We are packing to go home. Wea. Thur. April 7, 1898 Ther. Came on the train with Ella Russell & Ray Willmann (to N. Haven) and Agnes Munford & Eliza Buffington. Amused the girls with puzzles. Met Constance Jones on the L. Road. Found Mother, Minnie, Bertha (who has been kept here with bronchitis), Agnes, Miss Barrons, & Sadie. Ruth Raymond came tonight. Mary & H. are away & Mother has had a hard winter. Letter from Joe & from Reeve. Frank is at Chatham. Footman have legs Idle thoughts Amy Gillette Gow - Sweet manWea. Fri. April 8, 1898 Ther. Good-Friday. I went over to Dr. Rainsford's & walked to St. [Duirs] with Mip Porter & Lena. Came across bridge on the trolley for first time. Went to Water St. & Mr. Prentice sent me to Col. Hadley 288 Lexington Ave. A young man gave me Rescue Soup. Reeve met me at prayer-meeting. I saw him last on Jan. 1. He came home & staid till 11.30. He still [swears] & takes whiskey as a [...]. I [argued] with him that it was swelled head. He is coming again Tuesday. Frank & Russell came from Chatham. Wea. Sat. April 9, 1898 Ther. Harold came home in the night. Bertha returned to Vassar. Mrs. Palmer sewed for me. I spent the day with Lucy Skinner. Ethel & Edith Grubb are going to have babies. Lucy talked about Lou Hamilton. This evening I played crokinole with Ruth & told stories to Frank & Russell. A Mr. Cox (not Sadie's) is to occupy a room here tonight. Wea. Sun. April 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. 11 baptized. Mr. Dixon preached an Easter sermon. Winnie & Ruth had bad time at breakfast. Mr. Dixon called me Aunt Nellie. I went for Mr. Jacobs & taught Mr. Kinney's class. Mother & I went to prayers & to tea at Cousin Sallies. Met Jennie Franklin & her little Dwight. Wea. Mon. April 11, 1898 Ther. Rec'd Smith's picture & a letter with gueer beginning. Mrs. Morse sewed here. I went down town & returned Mrs. Vaill's umbrella & rubbers. Wea. Tues. April 12, 1898 Ther. This A.M. I met Fannie MacFarlane & we went shopping for tailor-made suit, hat, belt, etc. Mrs. Morse is here. I helped my Lilian. Reeve called & staid from 8 to 12. Then Mother got nervous & called me. Wea. Wed. April 13, 1898 Ther. Mother & I visited the Schenks at Englewood. Calls from Nellie [Farrar] & Kate Allen. Wea. Thur. April 14, 1898 Ther. We returned after driving to [Heliene] Hull cemetery, etc. Mother stopped to an old ladies lunch at Cousin Sallies. P.M. Slept. Eve. Rainy. We met Sadie & I with Mr. Jacobs & others to Mariners Harbor to C.E. Mr. J. scared Miss Strickland with a [cut].Wea. Fri. April 15, 1898 Ther. Wrote letters. Read American Notes aloud. Agnes went to Orange. I tried to call on Mrs. Hollis Gibson but they had left 12 Agate Court & I couldn't find them at 90 [M...] St. Eve. Played a long while to Mother & Harold. Read Sherlock Holmes to Frank & Russell. Wea. Sat. April 16, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Backus. Mrs. Palmer sewed. Wrote to Winifred. Got my new hat. Bought shirt waist, shoes, etc. Evening. Cousin Hattie and Fannie called. Wea. Sun. April 17, 1898 Ther. Mr. Dixon on Isaiah. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. After a nap we went to hear Indians Buffalo [...], Lone Wolf & A-Hu [...]. Eve. Stayed home with Mother & boys. Wea. Mon. April 18, 1898 Ther. Returned to Springfield on 4 o'clock train. Agnes Munford did not come but Eliza did. Mr. Russell came as far as N. Haven, then Ella & Ray Millmann got on. Constance Jones was on train. At [Merida] Fred Russell appeared. Mrs. Packards brother Albert is dying in Buffalo of [stone]-cancer. Mother & I came by bridge trolley & 4th on cable. Wea. Rain. Tues. April 19, 1898 Ther. All but me went to Holbrook Musicale. Agnes Munford came. We went to hear Dr. Moxom read [Clem] [Grammariais] Funeral & Rabbi Ben Ezra. Wea. Wed. April 20, 1898 Ther. Clara Russell came from Washington tonight. [War] will prob. begin on Sat. Marg. Carter wrote [notes] in school. Wea. Thur. April 21, 1898 Ther. On way to prayer-meeting I went to Joe's & he gave me a note from Smith. He wrote the most humble apology, & my heart aches for poor fellow. He has decided not to join the church & wants to join a show. I wrote him. Mr. Hahn & W. Springfield pastor exchanged. I went again to Joe's but did not find Smith. Mrs. Packard went to Buffalo. I went down for her ticket etc. today.Wea. Fri. April 22, 1898 Ther. Miss P. & Lena have gone to hear Stanley Hall in "Adolescence". My dress came from [Lisers] & I wore it with Mother's waist. Wea. Sat. April 23, 1898 Ther. A.M. Packed away clothes with camphor. Went down to see Joe. Smith was horribly drunk last night. Wrote him a note. Called on Jeannie Barrow's Cousin Jeannette who came over with Will J. Richardson. Wrote to Lucy Skinner & Mrs. Malcolm Smith. Called on Miss Emerson & she told me about going to her brother in Buffalo. As Lena & Miss P. went to hear about Junior Geo. Rep. I could not go to Mission. Wea. Sun. April 24, 1898 Ther. Note left at door by Reeve saying he was in town. After church I saw him a minute. Dr. Moxoms last sermon before going to Europe. He preached on Faith. Luke 22:23. Reeve took dinner at Mr. Hahn's. At Volunteers, Smith couldn't raise eyes. I played. Talked with man who smokes & has other besetting sins. Reeve came in & walked up with me. Last night Joe had to put Smith out. Wea. Mon. April 25, 1898 Ther. My day out. Called on Hodges whose father has died, but did not stop long as they had callers. Long call on Miss Hastings. Met Miss Barnum in street. Met Mr. Hahn & spoke of Reeve. Eve. We went to Art Museum & heard Dr. Gulick's paper on play instruct. etc. discussed by Dr. Moxom etc. Neely Bradley's mother dead. Wea. Tues. April 26, 1898 Ther. Lena went to Hudson & Mrs. Packard returned from Buffalo. While girls walked I worked in lab. Wea. Wed. April 27, 1898 Ther. Lena returned from Mrs. Bradley's funeral. Went to library tonight. Wea. Rain. Thur. April 28, 1898 Ther. Went to prayer-meeting tonight. Reeve sat with me till I had to play. Dr. Davis was there under influence of liquor. Cameron was there. Smith was not. Reeve went to Brewer's, then took me to get soda water & took me home. Mr. Hahn has talked to him & I think he is coming back to Christ!!Wea. Rain. Fri. April 29, 1898 Ther. Letter from Smith saying his foot kept him from church. Call from Capt. Rick & Lieut. We are to have Commander Booth & Col Davis(?) here Sunday night May 8.Wea. Sat. April 30, 1898 Ther. Studied Henry VIII. Began letter to Edith Grubbs. We went out to Forest Park. Marg. Carter rec'd letter from Dorothy Upham at McDuffie School. Eve. Rather hard meeting. Joe has almost backslidden. Smith looked miserable. Reeve was silent. Man from Bible Normal College helped me. Wea. Sun. May 1, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Silden. Job 3:1. Very helpful. I couldn't go to communion. Rec'd the lesson at Volunteers. Matt 16:21-8. Smith & Reeve came [too] late to hear. Parsons nomitated. Smith was evidently sober. He had been preaching. Wea. Mon. May 2, 1898 Ther. Called on Joe & Mrs. sweet. Joe told queer story about Mrs. [Mowbray's] past. Mr. Hahn came in & I told him about Reeve. Chas. has joined his regiment. Miss Hubbard out of town, so did not come for drawing. Wea. Tues. May 3, 1898 Ther. Miss P. sent rehearsal tickets to the Hodges. In Eve, Miss Gruyer, Mrs. Packard & I went to rehearsal. Rec'd $25 from Miss Alice Braidin for Prof. B's name. Wea. Wed. May 4, 1898 Ther. Went with girls up to the green house. Fairfield's Ethel Van Deusen brought me a pot of pansies. Ella Russell & Marg. Carter are not to speak to each other. 1st Concert. Miss Cummin's, Mrs. Gillette, Mr. Beresford, [Fre...], Smith. Chadwicks Phoenix [Experians] & Beethovens 9th (choral) Symphony. Wea. Thur. May 5, 1898 Ther. 2 Musical Festivals. P.M. Mme Hopekirk & Orchestra. Eve. Frangcon Davies & Miss Cummings. We came home in rain. Davies disappointed us by his Cantellatines. Wea. Fri. May 6, 1898 Ther. Last day of Festival. Fine. P.M. Schumann 4th Symphony, Schulz ([...]), & Mip [Maconda]. Eve. Mr. Davies, Miles Berchtald (poor) & Mip [Maconda]. Parker led St. Christopher. In afternoon we all weith [Marion] & Edward went to Barrs. Wea. Sat. May 7, 1898 Ther. Began Her Majesties [...]. We had 2 hrs. studyhour. P.M. Girls & Lena went to the woods. I called on Mrs. Rood, Mrs. Whiting, & Mrs. Underhill. Eve. Discouraging meeting at Joe's. Until 8.30 only about 1/2 dozen present. Then Smith came in & went out to drink. I feel worried about Joe. Florence Bradly & Robt. Ingersoll engaged. Wea. Sun. May 8, 1898 Ther. Sadie died 8 yrs ago. A.M. Prof Harris Eph. 4:24. "Put on the new man". Went to Sleep. P.M. I read the lesson at Volunteers, part of 7th & 8th of Romans. Smith was out till 3 this A.M. & was drunk today. I took his whisky bottle. Then Capt. Lieut. & I walked up to meet Commander Booth & Col. Davies on Holyoke car. Good meeting at 1st Cong. Church. Com. spoke on Living Faith. Later Mr. Porter came down & we discussed divine damnation, [Susan] [Swift] etc. till nearly 12. Lovely letter from Reeve in Copperfield. He is breaking off the swearing habit. Had an accident with his [bicycle]. Wea. Mon. May 9, 1898 Ther. Com. Booth & Lieut. Col. Davies staid till after lunch, then I took them to Volunteers. Com. B. wants me in the work. I shopped, & called on Mrs. Hahn & she was at church preparing [ties]. We had a long exciting talk Mrs. H., Mrs. Sweet, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Cone & I on Joe when Mrs. C. calls a Catholic hypocrite. He has been accused of having $450 in the bank. Then I went to see him & soothed him down a little. Finally he prayed saying "If I went [Chartering], give it to me, but if not, don't let me abused". Wea. Tues. May 10, 1898 Ther. Girls went to [waterstop] pond with Lena, Miss Gruyer, Sarah Monell & Marg. Carter took first bicycle ride. I staid in. Lots of letters. Hal Appleton has table board at the Skinners. Wea. Wed. May 11, 1898 Ther. Letter of thanks from Capt. Rick. Rainy so we stayed in.Wea. Thur. May 12, 1898 Ther. Miss Gruyer took children to woods. Emily Carrigan is [Ensign] & sent to Jersey City. Went to get Joe & he went to prayer-meeting. Rainy so very few there. Smith was there after his long absence. He told me he was in a show last summer. He is smoking. Wea. Fri. May 13, 1898 Ther. We went to Forest Park. After coming home first I then Miss P. went to Mrs. Dr. Emerson's tea. Met Miss [Roots] there. Marin is staying to dinner now. Girls made maple sugar cream then we told ghost stories. Mrs. Hahn set me a nice letter from Reeve. Wea. Sat. May 14, 1898 Ther. Eliz. Clark & Marjorie Coats came to make up Geom. & Chem. Letters from Mother, Mrs. Griffin and Edw. Smith. Smith wrote to say he would not come to Joes. However he did come for a while, to let me know he was sober. Daniels told me about wanting a Christian Companion. He prayed with us. About 20 came. Agnes Minford & Clara Russell spent the day at Smith. Miss Gruyer took supper with Eliz. Clark who is 13 today. My mission talk was on Matt. 14:22-33.Wea. Rain. Sun. May 15, 1898 Ther. A.M. Prof. Harris. Phil. 4:7. Slept. At Volunteers girls had on bonnets. I went home with them & tried [them] on. [Parsons] & [Davis] too. He wishes [I] [wore] [rimless] hat. He is called best dressed man in [Cor.]. He thinks I baby Smith. Smith seems sober & blue. [Parsons] says "All die for want of breath". Wea. Rain. Mon. May 16, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Brooks, Cousin Helen, & Miss Emerson & then staid to tea. Letter from Mrs. Malcolm Smith. Wea. Tues. May 17, 1898 Ther. Almost 5 sheets from fred Reeve. Good letter. This evening I went down with various others to see the standing committee about from old Joe and Mrs. [Mowberg]. Wea. Wed. May 18, 1898 Ther. Lena's friend Lucy Smith is here for the night. Mabel Cone not here & I wonder whether her mother is mad. Joe told Mrs. Sweet he was on top. Eve. Went to library. Wea. Thur. May 19, 1898 Ther. Did not walk today as girls played tennis. Eve. Went first to see Joe & he said I was a brave girl. Smith met me to say there was a union meeting in 1st Bapt. Church. Collection for City Mission. Davies was there. Mabel Cone came today. Wea. Fri. May 20, 1898 Ther. Anxious letter from Mrs. Hahn, who I answered. Wrote to Jenalta [Mead]. Read [Lonesome] Charley & Two Old Angels to Eliza & Clara. Wea. Sat. May 21, 1898 Ther. Winnie has been asked to be Marshal at Commencement. She will refuse. Wrote letters. Gave Ella Russell her second hist. exam. Went to library. Packed away clothes, worked in lab. Eve. Called at Mrs. Sweets & learned that Joe had gone to Hartford. Met Smith going down side street. He came in later, & says he drank at 6 o'clock. I told him I was about discouraged. At first I felt discouraged about the meeting, but it was a sweet spirit. I had to play & lead. 15 were there, & I read Heb. 12:1-11. We talked about chartering. Mr. Le Francis is mad about the church not taking him in. Wea. Sun. May 22, 1898 Ther. A.M. Prof. Tyler of Northampton. Matt. 13:31. Edw. Bellamy died this A.M. Wrote Smith a long letter & gave him at Volunteers. Had 2nd talk with young man from barber's shop. Smith had been drinking elderberry wine. Eve. Got nervous for fear I hadn't taken right letter to Republican. Could find no meeting at Joe's. Wea. Rain. Mon. May 23, 1898 Ther. I called on Mrs. Sweet & talked about Joe. Went to Mrs. Hare's & brought pie [tins]. Found Joe had come home & went there with girls $1.00. He has had good time with S.H. Hadley. Say's he'll leave church if they take in the Mowbergs. Left my purse there. Eve. Miss Bostwick & Miss Winters read papers on restlessness of children before Mothers & Teachers Club. Wea. Rain. Tues. May 24, 1898 Ther. Letter from Mabel Nassau. Will rec'd mention not prize in orating. P.M. Miss Gruyer & I read "Roden's Corner". Wea. Rain. Wed. May 25, 1898 Ther. Girls played ball. Mrs. Porter is having a dinner party for Mrs. Dutton. Wea. Rain. Thur. May 26, 1898 Ther. Smith spoke in meeting for first time since Easter. Mrs. Cone has cottage prayer-meetings at the Mowbergs. Smith threw away his pipe tonight. I am to go to Holyoke on Sunday, if it doesn't rain. Wea. Rain. Fri. May 27, 1898 Ther. This evening we had charades & I read Uncle Jack's Execution. Clara Russell went home. Wea. Little Rain. Sat. May 28, 1898 Ther. Worked on lessons form next week. Girls spent hours on algebra. Miss Gruyer & I went to Joe's Mission. Nearly 25 there. Miss Robbins led. Miss Gruyer was delighted with her. Smith was all right. He told Miss G. he was going off driving tomorrow. Miss Robbins gave me two things to think about, "Forgetting self & letting the message be God" & "Let the [unrighteous] [man] forsake his thoughts". Rec'd invitation to V.C. Commencement. May Clarke called. Wea. Sun. May 29, 1898 Ther. A.M. Prof. Stevens of Yale. Eph. 4:13. Jesus a Complete Man. May Clarke came to dinner. I went up to Holyoke & Mr. Parsons was on the car. Found that my audience had gone to the Y.M.C.A. We had a brief meeting. There were present Capt. Eva, the Lieut., Mrs. Jack, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. (?), & two children! Walked to Cresenct Hill. No singing. Wea. Mon. May 30, 1898 Ther. Memorial Day. A great many absent from school & Miss Hubbard did not come. We went to the cemetery. Clara came back from Gt. Barrington tonight. Wea. Tues. May 31, 1898 Ther. Took my day off. Got $45 for Minnie from the bank & sent Mother $200. Called on Miss Barnard & Mr. & Mrs. Hahn. Wea. Wed. June 1, 1898 Ther. Mother is 78. Rec'd Albert Davis's card. Miss Porter talked to me about my want of dignity & talking about my Vanity. She said she should think I would hate myself. Wea. Cloudy. Thur. June 2, 1898 Ther. We expected to go on our picnic, but it looked cloudy. Day scholars came to a play given my Margaret Carter, Eliza Buff., Ray Millmann & Clara Russell (stage-manager). Wea. Rain in eve. Fri. June 3, 1898 Ther. We went on our picnic to Mt. Tom. Miss Gruyer, Clara Russell, Ella Russell & I in one carriage. Agnes Minford came home with us. Rained coming home. Wea. Sat. June 4, 1898 Ther. Very busy day getting papers ready for next week. Ruth Chapin & little Mary called. Miss [Voerner] Smith came to take lunch with Ray Millmann. Joe's. Neither Reeve nor Smith appeared. Mr. Frances walked up & talked about his mother. About 20 in meeting. Wea. Sun. June 5, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Pan [Aeghiean] Alliance. Ros & Sallie there. I took dinner with them. Saw Reeve on my way at church. He got me to go to S.A. tent but I only stayed a few minutes. Then we came back to the Volunteers. Met Smith on the street. He came in later. Got interested talking to a red bearded man. Reeve spoke. He walked up to Miss Emerson's. She says Mr. Hahn says he is proud to be called my friend & I am one of the noblest women he ever knew. Miss P. says I was being undignified about Cousin Ros.Wea. Mon. June 6, 1898 Ther. Ray & I left for Pok. at 2.20 arriving at 9.06. Adele Merrian is Ray's hostess. I found Mother & Minnie. We got lunch at Albany. Missed debate. Wea. Tues. June 7, 1898 Ther. I took breakfast with Miss Wood. Basket ball. Alumnae luncheon. Class day. Met Mrs. Porter, [Sulpher] & Webb. Class Reunion. President's [reciple's]. Mrs. Booth is worse & she and Jennie want me. Wea. Wed. June 8, 1898 Ther. Commencement. Took 2.45 train. Mrs. Porter, Sadie Wentworth & Mr. Bagg on the train. Bridal party had red lights. [...] & they yelled in where they were. Wea. Thur. June 9, 1898 Ther. Miss Porter started for James' Porter's wedding. I have her 2 Alg. & 1 Arith. class. Prayer-meeting with Mrs. Sweet. Smith not there. Wea. Fri. June 10, 1898 Ther. Mother came tonight. I took girls in cars to India Orchard so Miss Gruyer met her. Bina Seymour came. Wea. Sat. June 11, 1898 Ther. Corrected papers all day. Joe's Mission Gal. 6:1-10. Smith walked to corner. He seemed indif., but says he will try. Prayed with recent convert who has drunk. Talked with Davie's. Wea. Rain. Sun. June 12, 1898 Ther. Very warm day. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom preached on "Home Church Country". P.M. I led the Volunteers all myself. Read parable of Sower. Matt 13: About 9 of us. E.M. Smith, Treasurer Smith, Glover, Frances, etc. Very tired. Wea. Mon. June 13, 1898 Ther. Hot & tired. I am working over Miss P's 3 math. classes. Studied till about midnight. Wea. Tues. June 14, 1898 Ther. Rec'd Dudley Lewis's invitation to his Phillips Academy graduation. Wea. Wed. June 15, 1898 Ther. I did not go to Edith Bagg's Song Recital. Mrs. Bugbee died today(?). Wea. Thur. June 16, 1898 Ther. The prayer-meeting was devoted to Mrs. Bugbee. Smith was there but did not speak. Wea. Fri. June 17, 1898 Ther. We went this evening on an electric car ride to Longmeadow. Wea. Sat. June 18, 1898 Ther. Mabel Nassau, Bertha Robins, Edith Tourtlelotte came. Miss Porter returned from James wedding. I about finished my papers. I have just dug this week. Didn't go to Joe's this evening. Wea. Sun. June 19, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom A.M. The Need of the Hour. Spoke at Volunteers on 1 Juo. 1st chap. Smith not there. I met him on the street. He had been drinking. We walked back to Joe's & I told him how I felt. Wea. Mon. June 20, 1898 Ther. Rec'd $25 from Mr. [Fros] for Mabel's name. Letter from Smith beginnig "My dear little sister". Rode over towards Chicopee for daises near Cath. cemetery. Eve. Clara Russell gave [co...] party. Wea. Tues. June 21, 1898 Ther. Worked on reports till 4.30 this A.M. Last regular school day. P.M. Vassar tea. Went to the wedding of Henry Bosworth & Grace Wright. Wea. Wed. June 22, 1898 Ther. Closing exercise & class-day. Clara Russell read address on motto, history, prophecy of school, & she cantillated class song. Ella Russell read Clara's prophecy. Afternoon. Went to write the professor. (Guillet) Went down town. Eve. Clara Russell rec'd certificate. Dr. Moxom'x address was "In School & After". Wea. Thur. June 23, 1898 Ther. Bessie Moore writes that she is going to be a Bapt. & expects to be a missionary to South America. Letter from Reeve. He had a cold reception from Dr. Judson. Mother & the Van Deusens & Bina went to Smith. I went three times to the train & to call on Dr. Buckingham but he was ill. Prayer-meeting led by Mr. Barnes. Smith spoke. He ran off because he was afraid I was mad, but came back & was very nice. Wea. Fri. June 24, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Van Deusen & daughter went home. Mother & I went to South Hadley. The [Pu...] kept us to dinner. Wea. Sat. June 25, 1898 Ther. Very hot. I wrote letters, slept, cleaned laboratory, etc. Mother took tea at Cousin Helens. I led at Joe's. Read 1 Juo. 3:1-3, 20-22. Smith all right. He must work at armory tomorrow. About 23 present. On the way I stopped to talk with Mr. Tapley. Wea. Sun. June 26, 1898 Ther. I displeased Miss Porter & Lena by leaving Dr. Moxom. Mr. Frolick Eph. 1:18. Taught S.S. class three little girls. Enjoyed Volunteers. Read 1 Cor. 13. (I needed it). They prayed for me, & sang "God be with us till we meet again." Eve. Stayed home & called on Mrs. Porter & Miss Emerson. Wea. Mon. June 27, 1898 Ther. Spent a long time this A.M. making peace between Mrs. [Moberg] & Joe. Miss P. told me my faults. She may not let me have a table. The Baggs & Sallie Russell & Mrs. Porter came to lunch. [Amazed] letters. Read in E.S. Phelps Chapters from a Life. Eve. Miss Barnum called. Wea. Tues. June 28, 1898 Ther. Called on Mrs. Hahn to talk about the Mobergs. Mother & I left at 1.14 for Gt. Barrington. Reached Gt. B. at 4.14. Found the Russells & Marion Blake here. In the evening Lyman Gibson was here. Began "Carlotta's Intended". Letter from Fred Reeve. He has moved to 347 W. 22nd St. New York. Wea. Wed. June 29, 1898 Ther. Mr. Russell, Mother, Clara, & I in one carriage and Mary & Marion Blake in another drove to [...]. Took dinner at Curtiss Hotel. Eve. Mary & I played from [Pen Gyut Sinth]. Wea. Thur. June 30, 1898 Ther. Wrote to Winifred & to Emma [Mullrums], & Miss Porter. Began and finished Lilian Bell's "The Underside of Things". At noon I went with Mrs. Russell to Mip Humphrey's & Mr. Scott's wedding. Mr. Lyman married her. Bride was 20 minutes late. Called on Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Stanley called on us and Mrs. Palmer came to supper. In the evening I went with Mrs. Russell to Thursday [Morning] Club reception. Saw Bays' Golf-players read or played. Introduced to Mr. Lyman & to [Dalgill's] paint of a man in Cornell crew. Wea. Fri. July 1, 1898 Ther. Frank Richardson is 16. This A.M. we drove to Mr. Komers to see his horses exercised. Drove home by the Newells. P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Russell drove to Lee & I slept & read Knickerbocker. Lyman gibson came to supper. Harold Thompson called. I wrote Joe, Mrs. Hahn, Minnie, & Fred Reeve. Lena writes of the engagement of Dr. Balliet & Mip Stearns. Wea. Sat. July 2, 1898 Ther. Read Choir Invisible & liked it. Read aloud to Clara from "Gt. Expectations". Calls from Mrs. Stanley & Clara. Mrs. Geo. Russell came to dinner. Slept. We had tea out doors. Marion Blake left this A.M. A telegram came later telling her to stay. Eve. We went to watch a dance at the Inn. There has been a great battle near Santiago, about 1000 Americans killed & wounded. Wea. Very hot. Sun. July 3, 1898 Ther. Clara & I went to church. No sermon. 2 boys joined. Communion. Used individual cups for 1st time. Came home & slept. Began Patience Strongs' Outings. P.M. Clara & I talked. Mother drove with Mr. Russell. This evening Clara, Mary & I went barefoot & I wore my white underdress. Wea. Mon. July 4, 1898 Ther. Mother & I left Gt. B. at 9.14. Staid in Kent from 10.33 to 3.23. Saw Mrs. Hopson, Amy, Kate, Mary (the cousin) & Juo Hopson's 3 eldest daughters (17, 15, 13). Met Ed & Clara on the train. Cernia's fleet destroyed, & Santiago almost taken. Glad 4th. Found at home Minnie, Bertha, Ruth, Frank & two Jones. Wea. Tues. July 5, 1898 Ther. Will & Win. returned from Pok. They had been at the [trial] today. Slept. Read "Quo Vadis". Later in the afternoon I went down town ordered glasses. Eve. Call from Reeve. He & I walked in Fort Green Park & got Ice-cream. He went home at 10.30. Aunt Mary came & went with Minnie to Newark. Will is divorced from [Marne]. Bertha Backus has a [...]. Mike Ethel [...] D.Wea. Wed. July 6, 1898 Ther. Mother, Minnie, Winifred and I took lunch with Harold and Ruth, & so missed a call from James O. Griffin. Albert Davis is to call tomorrow night. This evening Will, Frank, Agnes, Winifred, & Bertha all helped me ride a wheel. (3rd lesson I think). French Steamer La Bourgogne sunk with over 500 passengers. Wea. Thur. July 7, 1898 Ther. Ruth is teaching me to make a shirt waist, blue striped. Call this evening from Albert Davis. We set on the steps & talked with nieces & nephews. Wea. Warm. Fri. July 8, 1898 Ther. Agnes & Ruth are helping with my shirt waist. I went down town. Eve. At prayer-meegting and American told about the masacres & execution of a friend because of one sentence in an essay against Muhammedanism. Wea. Sat. July 9, 1898 Ther. I am 37. Winnie gave me a mirror. Mother is to give me cologne. Paper from Lena announces the death of Hal Appleton. My heart aches for Annie Bosworth. Nearly finished my shirt waist. Stoney, Louise Cadmus, the Jones, Bertha, Miss Russell & Frank rode to Coney I. on their wheels. Stoney came to supper. Mrs. Morse is making my blue silk waist over. Wea. Sun. July 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Ezek. 7:4. P.M. Mr. Dixon. Daniel. I taught Dora Wilk's class, six nice young ladies. I expected Reeve at A.M. church but he didn't come. I guess Frank Morse kept him. Afternoon. Told stories to Harold & Ford Jacobs. Slept. Daisy told me that in C.E. meeting Mr. Jacobs spoke of my being nice to his boys. Went to Mr. Jacobs out-door meeting. After the meeting tonight, Mr. Dixon promised to pray for Harold at noon this week. Miss Dizendorf returned & I met her for first time. Wea. Mon. July 11, 1898 Ther. Finished shirt waist. Mrs. Palmer made button holes. Winnee went to help Mrs. Kinney cut out bathing suit. I went to Y.P.S.C.E. Kittie Elliott led. Consecrated Ability. Wea. Tues. July 12, 1898 Ther. Mother & I came to Addison by Erie. Left N.Y. at 9.00. Arrived at A. at 4.57. Belle Hart [Hinman] met us. Frank went with Aunt Mary to Conway. Calls from Mrs. Hinman & Bessie. Weight 126 1.4 lbs. Wea. Wed. July 13, 1898 Ther. Slept twice. Read a great part of Damnation of Their Name. Went to Epis. service. Call from Ada Hinman. Called on Mrs. Hinman. Wea. Thur.July 14, 1898 Ther. Left A. at 7.10. Arrived at Belvedere at 9.47. Ray met us. I have not been here for 19 yrs. Found Julia, Ida, Harrie, Walter, Miss Warren, Mr. Richardson & [Ransom] came tonight. Went to prayer-meeting led by candidate. Called on the Harts. Call from Cousin Hattie & Charlie Arnold. Wea. Hot & Dry. Fri. July 15, 1898 Ther. Began Martin Chuzzlewit. A.M. Wiped dishes, shelled peas, stoned raisins. Lovely letter from Ella Russell. P.M. Slept. Calls from Mrs. Hart, Sade, Mrs. Lightfoot, Mrs. Lizzie Lightfoot, Warren, Mrs. Blair & Mary. Ransom came home. Ray talked about the Social Problem. Eve. Mother, Ransom & I went over to Lily [Abivator] & met May D'Auhemot & Mrs. Reimer. Mrs. D. recited. Mrs. R. acts in The Ray Baby & Stranger from India. She is mother of Marie Reimer. Began "Martin Chuzzlewit". Wea. Sat. July 16, 1898 Ther. A.M. Walter seems blue about his strained leg. Letter from Lena. Miss P. has bilious fever. Mrs. Boothe has whooping cough. Mip Mattice is insane. Dr. Buckingham & Mr. Albert Gregory are dead. Annie Bosworth fainted on leaving the cemetery. P.M. Slept. Called on Libbie Brown & Mrs. Thornton. Eve. Calls from Jennie Gillies & May Gillies Homer. Walked with Ray nearly to the cemetery. Found Mr. Stuart ([immiterial] candidate) here. Julia fell asleep! Mother went to bed. Ransom ate candy & Dr. P. Richardson told yarns. Wea. Sun. July 17, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Stuart Joy of Sacrifice P.M. " " Prov. 22:1. A good name. Pres. Church all day. S.S. & C.E. Ransom took me to church. Harrie & I went home with Mother & returned to S.S. Harrie went in for the first time in 3 yrs. Ransom & I talked all the afternoon about marriah & kindred subjects. He brought me home in the eve. & we called on the Raymonds. Found [Abirator] family on our steps. We sang hymns. Wea. Mon. July 18, 1898 Ther. A.M. Went to see Libbie Brown and we went over to the Blairs. Began reading The Sowers to Ray & he read me "The Social Problem". He had talk with Alice Miner & Nellie last night. Minnie's Mip [Dezenboy] is sick & going away. P.M. Walter took me to Belmont 14 miles ride in dust. Bought chocolate drops. We had a very nice talk on all sorts of subjects. Eve. Walter talked with Mother & me till 9 P.M. Then I walked with Julia. Wea. Tues. July 19, 1898 Ther. A.M. Libbie Brown called to ask us all to ride. P.M. Ray can't decide between Alice Miner & Nettie Walker. Libbie took Mother, Julia & me driving all about Angelica. It rained. Eve. Calls from Mrs. & Jennie Allen, Cousin Hattie, Mrs. Iverson & Mrs. Atwater. Wea. Wed. July 20, 1898 Ther. A.M. We called on the d'Auhemont's & Mrs. Reiner. Harrie drove Mother & Cousin Hattie, Mrs. Iverson & I walked. Harrie & I walked home & the others rode. Then Harrie & I went to see Libbie Brown & then sat in Mrs. Atwater's hammock. P.M. Slept. W.C.T.U. of Allegany Co. Eve. Call from Raymonds. Ray & I went to W.C.T.U. in the Park. Then walked & talked about Alice. Came home & talked with Harrie & others. Wea. Thur. July 21, 1898 Ther. Delos & Sarah came. D. seems very lame. I did not attend W.C.T.U. Harrie & I went to see runaway horse & then took chicken-pie to the church. P.M. Slept. We called on the Hart's & I went down to Libbie's. I am invited to ride tomorrow evening. Eve. Ray has decided to stop talking of girls & go to work. We started for open air meeting but [walked] up to Harry Milagrow 91. I sent Ray for milk & stayed & talked. He showed me pictures, nearly sat on the dog etc. He lives alone. Wea. Fri. July 22, 1898 Ther. A.M. Ray drove me to his farm & we had about two hours to talk about Alice & Nettie. At the farm I saw Roney & Joe. P.M. Slept. Calls from Mrs. Thornton, Rita, Mrs. Pratt, Nellie Thomas, & Mr. & Mrs. Macguire. Called on Mrs. & Jennie Allen. Saw Edith Saunders in the carriage. Eve. Went driving with Libbie Brown, Sate Hart, and Alice Miner. Chas. Hitchcock ordered to Manila. Esther wants to board in Oxford. Wea. Sat. July 23, 1898 Ther. A.M. Walter, Delos, & I talked most of the A.M. Cousin Hattie was here & I went home with her. Letter from Fannie Beaman. Walter took me to hear the rattlesnake rattle. P.M. Slept. Went to library & laundry. Called on Libbie Brown. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Jackson, Minnie & Mrs. Eaton. (Katie) Ray away all day. At Buffalo(?). He has decided today not to marry Alice. Walter asked me to go with him with milk. Wea. Sun. July 24, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Billings Ecc. 10:19. P.M. " " Prov. Sin of Self. Rightiousness. We went to the Baptist Church. Then I went to Pres. S.S. In the afternoon Sarah & I read aloud from "In His Steps". Sang hymns. Eve. Went to C.E. with Ray & Walter. They went off with girls & I went to out door meeting & came home with Mother & Charlie Arnold. Found Ransom home. We all sang hymns, [...], Harrie & D.P. Wea. Mon. July 25, 1898 Ther. Harrie took our pictures & took me to his photo gallery. He & Walter have been very gallant all day. I spoke to H. about being a Christian. I am helping Walter with his play. This eve. he went for his first rehearsal. Harrie bought me candy. Ransom at home all day working in the office. Hard thunderstorm which used Ida up. Sarah took paint off from my waist & I cut her corns. Call from Mrs. Huntley. I called on Harts, twice on Libbie but she was sick. Eve. Went with Ray to see Nettie Walker. Wea. Tues. July 26, 1898 Ther. Went with Ray to laundry, Mrs. Match, Centre St. etc. Made calls in the afternoon. Nellie Raymond wants me to write to her. Eve. Rain prevented Cousin Hattie and me going to the D'Autremonts. We read conundrums. Ransom, Ray & Harrie all here part of the time. Helped Walter with his play. Wea. Wed. July 27, 1898 Ther. A.M. Wiped dishes, shelled peas etc. Stan & [Gaudfred] came. P.M. Tried to ride Nellie Thomas's bicycle. Slept. Took tea with Belle Herman (Mother, Ray & I). Richard Church calle.d "Put my foot in it" by saying it was better to begin poor & end rich than vice versa. Met "Lord" Hastings & Mr. Ian Densen. Came home & called on the Thomases. Harrie came in & I held his hand on my lap & fanned him. He & Walter kissed my good-night. Wea. Thur. July 28, 1898 Ther. A.M. After breakfast Ray, Mother, Delos & Sarah drove to cemetery. Stan staid home & cried. Walter & I took a long walk, were gone about three hours. Sat under a tree most of the time. Talked religion, morality, etc. P.M. Walter slept in the parlor, holding my hand. I called on Libbie, Harts, etc. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Dudly, Atwater, Belle & Sate. Sang hymns. Walter wants to sit up all night & let me put him to sleep. Great time hugging & kissing. Last night Ray became "practically engaged" to Nettie Walker. Mrs. [Tanner] expects a baby Dec. 1st. Wea. Fri. July 29, 1898 Ther. Left Angelica at 7. The 4 boys went to train. Mary Blair & her father took me to Hornettsville. We changed cars at Hornettsville Junction, Maryland & Bath. Reached Binghamton at 2.00. Stella met us. Very hot. After supper we had singing. Calls from Mrs. Smith & Cousin Kate. Wea. Sat. July 30, 1898 Ther. Rode on street car [about] Binghamton & to insane asylum. Talked with one old woman about Lee "babies". Left B. at 3.30. Reached Oxford at 4.32. Found [Prisoners] here. Wrote letters till after eleven. Wea. Sun. July 31, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Parsons (Bapt.) Luke 6:20. P.M. Mr. Sutherland (Cong.) Rom. 8:2. Staid to S.S. Used Blakelies Lessons. P.M. Read Ladies Home J. Eve. Cousin Marihah & I went to Union Church. Called on Ray & got ice-cream. Wea. Mon. Aug. 1, 1898 Ther. Felt a little mean today. Lay in the hammock a long while & read Quo Vadis. Shelled peas. Wiped dishes. Mr. Pierson sick; has piles. P.M. Wrote letters, loafed, read, bathed. Esther is coming Wed. Letters from Gertrude Burleigh & Bertha. Eve. Read the paper aloud. Wrote Dr. AmyWea. Tues. Aug. 2, 1898 Ther. Washed, wiped dishes, made beds. Shelled peas & ironed. Read Quo Vadis. Mother washed my head. Mrs. Warner came. I took her to Mrs. [Wolerters]. Mother, Marihah, Lois & I went driving this eve. with Mrs. Pierson. Went to Half-Way House. [So] a man fall out of carriage - drunk I guess. Came home read papers aloud & wrote to Ray & Stella. I had a letter from Ray today, & wrote Mrs. Porter. Wea. Wed. Aug. 3, 1898 Ther. Esther & Mrs. Merion came at 4.18. Mrs. Warner came to tea. It rained but I went to the Bakery with Mrs. Warner. The others played cards & I wrote letters. This A.M. drove with Alpha & he told me about detective work. Wea. Thur. Aug. 4, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Warner came to dinner & supper. I washed or wiped dishes 3 tmes. Rained this afternoon. I began Macgruder's "Heaven Kissing Hill". Letter from Reeve. He appreciates my interest but can't be religious. Capt. Rick writes that I am placed on the Board of Finance. Wea. Fri. Aug. 5, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mrs. Warner came to breakfast & dinner. Alpha took Esther, Mrs. Warner & me to the Soldier's home. Mr. Redmond took us around. P.M. After washing dishes, I slept and bathed. Mrs. Pierson took Mother, Mrs. Merion & Mareba driving. Mrs. [M...] Saunders Greene called on Esther. Later Esther & I went down to the bakery & then to Mrs. Greene's to say good-bye to Mrs. Warner. Eve. Met Rob Ecclestin. Finished Quo Vadis. Wrote Lafayette Mendel, E.M. Smith, & Mrs. Griffin. Wea. Sat. Aug. 6, 1898 Ther. Washed & wiped dishes three times. Fixed my waist, mended Ray's shirt. Carved roast beef. Rec'd Phyfe's cards. He was married Aug. 3. The Pierson's cousin E. Van Dorn came & we have moved in the big room. Began "The Monastery". Little hay-fever. Hymn 23. Wea. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Parsons (Bapt.) Phil. 3:14. P.M. Epis. Eve. Prayer. Mr. Collogne. Almost went to sleep in A.M. Church. Esther came to S.S. Lesson on Joseph taught by an old man. P.M. Laughed & talked poetry loudly for a Christian girl mother thought. Slept. Esther lay on bed & talked with Mother. Esther, Alice, Bertha & I went to Eve. Service. Eve. Young People called on the girls. The old folks sat on front porch & ate ice-cream. Hay-fever in the A.M. Washed dishes three times. Wea. Mon. Aug. 8, 1898 Ther. Letters from Will, Lena, Bina. Wrote Mrs. Gibson & Lena. Washed dishes 3 times. This evening the family played cards. I wrote & talked to Alpha. Wea. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Ther. Esther & I called on Mrs. Morton & Mrs. Greene (out). Mended Ed's trousers and Mrs. Woolerton's wrapper. Washed dishes 3 times. Very little hay-fever.Wea. Wed Aug. 10, 1898 Ther. Esther's birthday. We had a tray on the table containing a cookie with a candle, peanuts, mother's embroidery, candy pill (Mrs. Parson), pad (Alice), [...] (Bertha), [sucker] (Frank), whistle (Lois), gum (Ed. [Van Duizer]). Esther & I went down town. 2 young ladies were at dinner, Miss Gadsby from Norwich & Miss Quinby from Morris, N.Y. Mrs. Piersons, Mrs. Merwin, Mrs. Patchen drove to Norwich. I popped corn & wrote to Lena. Wea. Thur. Aug. 11, 1898 Ther. Helped with dishes three times. Hemmed part of dish-towel. Finished "The Monastery". Took a bath. Esther & Mrs. [Merwin] went home. Wea. Fri. Aug. 12, 1898 Ther. Wrote to Ed. woodruff, Belle Hart etc. Did most of the breakfast & dinner dishes. Jennie & Pearl went to the circus. Finished hemming towel. Mrs. Pierson drove Mother, Cousin Mariba & me to train. We left Oxford at 4.12. Reached Eaton at 5.16. Found Cousin Lizzie very well & Mrs. Ford is the servant. Rec'd doylie from Esther, Scarf trimmed with lace from Mrs. Rambant. Letter from Edith Holmes. Wea. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Ther. Talked. Mrs. [Ornester] called and we kept her to dinner. A paper from the Gibson's announces the death of Hillis's 3 yr. old boy Jasper. Call from Cousin Cara this evening. Wrote to Harry Richardson & Mrs. Rambant. Wea. Rain. Sun. Aug. 14, 1898 Ther. Father died 20 yrs. ago. A.M. Mr. Thorne Heb. 12:2. P.M. Mr. S.S. Pratt (Meth.) Act. 21:25. C.C. "Exalt Christ" led by Miss Donahue. P.M. I slept & Cousin L. read us her letters. Rained about evening.Wea. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Ther. Letter from M.A. Witmer who half [promises] some [recovery] from sheep ranch. Letters from Susan Swift & Fred Reeve. Fred says he is drifting away. I mended some drawers. We did a good deal of talking about the [Audobons] etc. Looked at Venus & Jupiter tonight. Began [P...] of the Peak. Wea. Tues. Aug. 16, 1898 Ther. Began "Kansas". Eve. Played "Artists". Wrote to Bessie Moore. Good letter from Smith. Pay for revenue stamps. Wea. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Ther. Began Aspasia with Cousin Celeste. Lovely prayer-meeting. I played. Wea. Thur. Aug. 18, 1898 Ther. Mr. Eaton came over this afternoon with crokinole board. He beat me three games & then taught Jessie & I beat her too. We went, J. & I to Ladies Aid at Country House. Good supper. Sat on steps & talked with Thornes etc. Minnie writes that she prob. will lose her $2000.Wea. Fri. Aug. 19, 1898 Ther. We read a good deal of "Kansas" and Jessie and I played Crokinole. In the evening she, Morsie, & I played "Artists". Mother tried to walk down hill & it seemed to hurt her side.Wea. Sat. Aug. 20, 1898 Ther. Ripped my dress & took it to Della Macomber. Cousin Celeste spent the afternoon reading Aspasia. Call from Mrs. & Anna [Burchard]. Letter from Ray. For several days I have had just a little hay-fever each A.M. Not enough to mention. Wea. Sun. Aug. 21, 1898 Ther. Very very little hay-fever. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Acts 27:25. P.M. Mr. Pratt (Meth.) Luke 11:27. [One] S.S. class went into Mr. Coates "Naaman Healed". I led C.E. Practical Use of the Bible. This afternoon we began "In the Days of Mohammed". Wea. Mon. Aug. 22, 1898 Ther. Lovely letter from Edwin Woodruff. Also from Mr. Buck (about sheep), Capt. Carrigan, Esther, Minnie & Ruth Chapins cards. Mother is to send for Dr. Gifford tomorrow. I have felt headachy & hay fevery. I have taken much Rhinitis. Wea. Rain. Tues. Aug. 23, 1898 Ther. Hay fever not bad but I haven't felt well in other ways. Dr. Gifford came. Mother's hip not hurt. She has had a strain. Her Kidney trouble is [menacing]. We read Tennyson. Wea. Wed. Aug. 24, 1898 Ther. Considerable hay-fever today. Letter from Bank. I have $109.97 more than I thought. I supposed I had [hit] our share in Iowa Build. Ass. Hard thunder & lightning storm. Joe Bayliss lost barn, hay & 140 chickens. We watched it burn after midnight. Another thunder storm this afternoon. Tried to sew velvet on dress but I had hay fever. Played organ in prayer-meeting. Took bath. Wea. Thur. Aug. 25, 1898 Ther. Hay-fever much better. Mother is better also. Cousin L. has read a great deal of "Tennyson". We are reading about "In Memoriam". I mended drawers & cleaned dress. After reading Tennyson, I feel common place. Open thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Is it wrong to love those who are not Christians & have them as friends. Minnie is to go to Mystic. Gt. suffering at Montauk Pt. Helen Guild has given $25000. Calls from Cousin Jane & Mrs. Franklin. Wea. Cold. Fri. Aug. 26, 1898 Ther. Very little hay fever. Carrie Sutton was married on Monday. Rec'd letter from Mr. Buck telling me had to amend the power of attorney that I gave Mr. [Witmer]. I did so & sent power to Mr. Buck. Cousin Celeste came over to read Aspasia. Mrs. Scram called. Jessie & I went to call at Mrs. [Corman's], Alice was out. Met Mr. & Mrs. Wood on cemetery steps. Harold wrote Ruth from Montauk Pt. I mended Cousin L's stocking & began to mend corsets. We have been reading Tennyson. Mrs. Ford's last day. Wea. Sat. Aug. 27, 1898 Ther. Hay fever very slight. I have been mending corsets & started to set up knitting for wash cloth. Mrs. Nevin's first day. We read Sun & Tennyson. Letter from Mrs. Gibson & Lena. Hollis's 4th boy was born a month after death of the second, Jasper. Almost no hay fever. Wea. Cool. Sun. Aug. 28, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Juo. 13:18. P.M. Mr. Strong. Matt. 5:11. "For my sake". In Mr. Caroles S.S. class. Juo. Thorne asked whether Elisha did regret in II Kings 6:18, 19. After S.S. we, Mr. Coles & I discussed "letting down the [barns]" in believing the Bible. Mr. Thorne thought we should seek truth whenever it led. He spoke of "Story of an African Farm". I was introduced to Mr. Bamford in the street. This afternoon Cousin Celeste came over & read "[S...]". Louise Lyndon & Eve Rich led beautiful C.E. Subj. was "With thy Might". [Union] Service. Good [sermon] by Mr. Strong. Mrs. Nevins is sleeping here tonight. Little more hay-fever. Wea. Mon. Aug. 29, 1898 Ther. I had my dress tried on. We read some Tennyson. I learned to set up knitting. Cousin Celeste came over & we read Aspasia. [G.] had headache from reading fine print - 5 minutes. Wea. Tues. Aug. 30, 1898 Ther. This p.m. drove with Cousin Walter, Celeste & Mr. Martin to Hamilton. Called on Mrs. McGregory & then met Mrs. [Stone] of Bklyn. She has [boarded] with the Kelseys & dislikes Mrs. K., Clara Howard & Ruth. We drove on the Hill into new cemetery. Got soda w., candy & crackers. Called to invite the Bosticks to dinner Monday. Saw Kate & her husband Mr. Allen. They think Mrs. Dr. S. dreads the future. Rec'd photos from Angelica. Wrote to thank Harrie & replied to Ruth Chapin's cards & wrote Fannie Swan. Wea. Hot. Wed. Aug. 31, 1898 Ther. Cousin Celeste came over & we read Aspasia. I consider the book immoral. Mrs. Rambant writes that she will come here tomorrow. I took a bath. Find my duck skirt has shrunk. Mrs Tucker is to fix it. Called on the Thomas', Mrs. [Mosher] & Davis, & Mrs. Scram. Mr. Juo. Thorne says he heard I was reading on the train, the World, Puck, Judge, and the "Bible". Well it shows that you may any time be seen. Short prayer-meeting. Afterward I asked Mr. Thorne about Romans VI. He thinks the Christian has 2 natures & the new nature cannot sin. The other cannot be good. The new man may almost stifle the old. Wea. Very hot. Thur. Sept. 1, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Rambant & Relbun came over stayed from 10 to 1.30. Mrs. R. had not bee here for 4 yrs. Mrs. K told me of her S.S. class of boys. I had worst hay fever so far. Carrie & Alice Wood came to tea. Letters from Walter Buck & Capt. Rock. Wea. Very hot & hard rain. Fri. Sept. 2, 1898 Ther. Letter from Reeve. He has been to church. One from Joe written [by] Smith. Della tried on my dress, so did Mrs. Tucker. Almost sick with heat. Hay fever some better. Jessie was headachy. Mr. Eaton returned. May Smith can't come to lunch. I wroter Minnie, Anna Lathrop Case, Adele Buffington & Capt. Carrigan. Very hot. Considerable hay-fever. Wea. Sat. Sept. 3, 1898 Ther. We suffered all day with the heat. Read Tennyson & I knit a good deal on my wash cloth. Eve. Called on Mrs. Richardson & Jennie [White]. Mrs. Tucker brought home my two dress skirts. Hot. Some hay-fever. Wea. Sun. Sept. 4, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Juo. 15:5. I expected to take Jessica's class, but no one stayed so we went into Deacon Cole's class. P.M. Reread Tennysons Life, chapter of "In Memoriam". Eve. Mrs. Tupper led C.E. Subj. Repentance & Conversion. Came home & read Tennyson. Rain in late afternoon. Almost no hay-fever. Wea. Mon. Sept. 5, 1898 Ther. Mr. Thorne called with books on Rom. VI. We read about ["Maud"] etc. Mr. & Mrs. Bostick & Lizzie came to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Corman, Alice Wood, & Mrs. Richardson. Carrie Wood called in the A.M. Eve. Called on the Lombard's in the evening. Cousin L. seems very tired. Letter from Fannie Swan, Ralph, Mrs. Jack, Gertrude Burleigh & Minnie. Bad attack of hay f. in night. Well all day. Wea. Tues. Sept. 6, 1898 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Morton & Grace Eaton. Prof. & Mrs. McGregory, Aunt Carrie & Mrs. Stacy drove over. Thunder-storm with strange yellow light all over the sky. Eve. I read aloud Maud. Almost no hay fever. Wea. Rain. Wed. Sept. 7, 1898 Ther. Lela Morse came up & read her poem & essay. Took dress to Mrs. Tucker. Rec'd Hendricks catalog. Call from Cousin Jane & Ellis. Played in prayer-meeting. Wea. Thur. Sept. 8, 1898 Ther. We called on Mrs. Darwin Morse, also on Cousin Hattie (out). In the A.M. we went over the stone house & saw Rob's treasures, old furniture, etc. Cousin Carrie has sold some property for $3000. This evening recited [our] poetry, read old letters, etc. Mr. Blanchard writes that he cannot give $25 to V.C. Aid. Comparatively little hay fever. Wea. Fri. Sept. 9, 1898 Ther. Left Eaton at 9.41 & we reached Wehawkin at 7. On train read [A...], "Tho. Jefferson", puzzles, Cosmopolitan, ate nuts. Visited with Agnes [A...]. She is teaching at Far Rockaway. Is engaged to Fred Ward. Quite a little hay fever. Wea. Sat. Sept. 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. Estelle filled two teeth. P.M. Troop C. passed up Lafayette Ave. about 5 P.M. Very nice call from Fred Reeve from 7.30 to 10.30. He earns $3.75 a day. He is attending 16th St. Baptist Church. Cannot come over to church tomorrow as he must work. Call on Mrs. [Le Row]. Hay f. in the evening. Wea. Cool. Sun. Sept. 11, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. [A...] 1:1. I taught in S.s. in the A.M. Fason, Geo. [Lain], & Frank, also Mosely. Harold is 41. He is at Montauk. Ruth came to dinner & the Sharps called. Eve. Played then read Noah Brooks "Abraham Lincoln" to Frank & Fason. Wea. Mon. Sept. 12, 1898 Ther. A.M. Went shopping. P.M. Slept, sewed (?), etc. Read to boys. Took dinner at Ruth's & took a bicycle lesson (5). Very little hay fever. Wea. Tues. Sept. 13, 1898 Ther. Tried bicycling with Will & Frank (1). Mrs. Morse here. My blue points came. Eve. Read Lincoln to Frank & Phason. Called on Sharps. Hay fever bad last night. [Very] little since. Wea. Wed. Sept. 14, 1898 Ther. Stiff from bicycle. Slept. Read in Thos. Jefferson. Wrote Lucy Skinner & Mr. Buck. P.M. Mr. Dobson took the 3 girls, Agnes & me to the Navy Yard. We saw the Oregon, Iowa, Texas, Mass, etc. Went all over the New York. Saw Capt. Chadwick, commander of N.Y. The chief quarter-mates showed & told us a gt. deal. Eve. Met Reeve at 23rd St. & we went up to Capt. Carrigan's meeting. I read. He spoke well. [2] [...]. Came back to her flat. Reeve stayed till 12. I stayed all night. Met Mr. [Arial] on the train. He is one of Ensign Carrigan's soldiers. Wea. Thur. Sept. 15, 1898 Ther. We talked & prayed about Joe. Came home in the rain. Found lovely letter from Joe & Mrs. [Mobrey]. Trouble all settled. I wrote Joe, Mrs. Jack & Mrs. Hahn. Sewed a little. Slept. Read to Frank. Played on piano. Eve. Crokinole. Played on piano. Read to Frank. Wea. Fri. Sept. 16, 1898 Ther. In the evening Fred Reeve called, too late for meeting. Mother is worried. I sewed for the girls. Wea. Sat. Sept. 17, 1898 Ther. Lucy Skinner came to lunch. Harold came & asked Mother & me to Sunday dinner. Harold has been very sick. I think Lou [Hornton] is in love with Lucy. I went to the park to hear the music to celebrate the battle of Antietam. Too late for Rough Riders, but I saw War Veterans & some of our present soldiers. Benjamin Smith called on the girls this eve. & Albert Davis on me. Albert & I went to get ice-cream. Wea. Sun. Sept. 18, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Amos. 7:7,8. God's Plumb-Line. Mother went. Then she & I took dinner with Harold & Ruth. Came home. Mother seems very feeble. Slept. Read Ghost Story to boys. Eve. Read Lincoln to Frank, Will, & Mother. Wea. Mon. Sept. 19, 1898 Ther. I left for Springfield at 4 P.M. Sewed for the girls. On the way I stopped to see Mrs. Booth & Jennie. They have a place for me. Saw also Capt. Eva & Maj. Gardiner. I came as far as N. Haven with Mr. Russell. Very nice! Asked me to stop off for dinner. When I reached here I found Ella Russell, Bina Seymour, & Abbie [Tillinghart]. Marion Tice is to spend the week here, & Lena to buy her clothes. Bina to sleep with her. I am expecting to take Ella to Vassar. Edith Ball's mother died in August. Hay-fever bad last night. Wea. Tues. Sept. 20, 1898 Ther. Gave Ella Russell an exam. in Cicero & Lat. P. (passed). Gertrude Besse passed in Eng. Hist. Ella did 2 examp. in Book 1 of Geometry. (poetry good not very). I went to bank for $290. Called on Joe. I found Mr. & Mrs. [Mobry] there. He made me sit down & drink a cup of tea. Gertrude White has come. I called on Mrs. Barrons. Met May Hodge in the street. She wants work. Edw. Porter has had bronchitis. Ella, Bina, & I took a long car ride. We had a Vassar-[Elms] tea party. Pauline Day, Clara Reed, Edith Brooks, Gertrude Burleigh, Gerturde Reeve, & Mabel [Cour]. Edith told me about speaking to the coachman & asking him to go to State St. church. Wea. Wed. Sept. 21, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Thomson is going to send her daughter to Mip Lockwood's. Mrs. Barker brought Florence & I took her to the station. Rec'd Will Todd's cards. Bought [cretonne] covered [chest]. Met Mip Gruyer, Agnes Munford & Eliza Buffington. Marg. Carter is here. Also Mary Cutler & Percy [Munch]. Showed girls blue [p...]. Considerable hay-fever. Wea. Thur. Sept. 22, 1898 Ther. 1st day of school. We have the following girls in the house. 1. Marg. Carter \ 2. Agnes Minford \ 3. Ray Willman \ Old. 4. Ethel Van Deusen / 5. Eliza Buffington / 6. Gertrude White 7. Abbie Tillinghart 8. Percy Minich 9. Florence Barker 10. Mary Cutler 11. Martin Mattice I called on Edith Brooks & went to Library. Miss P. started for Vassar to take Ella Russell. Eve. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Parsons led. Smith looked very well. He told me without being asked that he drank one day a month ago that was all. Went home with the Sweets. They worry about Joe.Wea. Sultry Fri. Sept. 23, 1898 Ther. Lovely letter from Will Todd asking me to his wedding. A letter from Ray about Nettie Walker. Reeve writes that he earned $62.81 in two weeks. Eve. We had to make hat with two sheets of tissue paper & 20 pins. Wea. Sat. Sept. 24, 1898 Ther. Wrote letters, staightened room & did very little studying. Miss P. came home this eve. I led Joe's Mission. Mrs. Sweet went with me. Horrible smell! Smith quoted a a Bible verse "The Lord help them that helps themselves". About 20 there. I talked on Heb. 12:1,2. Wea. Sun. Sept. 25, 1898 Ther. Dr. Schauffler "Slamin Population". Very unhappy day. I am not to go to Joe's [alone] at night & I must give up either Joe's or the Volunteers. Cried over it. I staid home all the afternoon. Wea. Mon. Sept. 26, 1898 Ther. Call from Mrs. Sweet. She wants me to continue the Sat. evening meetings. Mrs. Packard, Eliz. & I walked down to High School tonight but it was closed. Bina Seymour's engagement is broken off. Wea. Tues. Sept. 27, 1898 Ther. Tuesday is to be my day out. Gave Marion her 1st lesson in music. Called on Mip Hastings. She will go to Joe's Mission with me. Bought chem. things. Went to library. Letter from Stella. Mip Hubbard's 1st lesson. Wea. Wed. Sept. 28, 1898 Ther. Mother writes that Mip P. is right about the mission work. Mr. Strong's 1st lesson. This afternoon I walked up to see Dr. Moxom about Mrs. Booth. He was away & I called on Mip Winter. Mother has malaria. Wea. Thur. Sept. 29, 1898 Ther. Miss King's choral class (1). I had a letter from May Gardner & one from Harlan. Wrote to Will Todd. I went to prayer-meeting. Walked down with Eliz. & Bina. Mr. Hathaway led. Maud [Chauters] was there. Wea. Warm. Fri. Sept. 30, 1898 Ther. Letters from Mother and Anna Case. This afternoon we went to the woods for moss. I almost fell. Salmagundi party. Games were Hearts, Beans, Writing Alphabet backwards, Threading button, Spelling words, Threading needles. Three potato race. Eliz. persuaded me not to write to Fred Reeve. Wea. Sat. Oct 1, 1898 Ther. Plays which we might see for Thanksgiving. Lion among Ladies: Macy Which is Which: S. Theyre Smith An Economical Bommerang - Neall The Cool Collegian - Miles [Medie] They were acted at Vassar by the Chaplin Apr. 23, '98 Studied all the A.M. Elizabeth & I made 9 calls thie P.M. In the eve. Eliz. & I went to Joe's. Smith was there all straight. Heb. 12:5-11. About 12 were present. A young Mr. [Homer] talked to Mr. Daniels. Wea. Sun. Oct. 2, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Thomas. Luke 21:33. Communion. I told Joe I had decided to change to Sunday afternoon & he said All right for in [daling] with sinners it gets late for you. Stopped at Dr. Moxom's class. He asked [our] early idea of God. Slept & read Tennyson. Went to Jespers. Walked. Sang hymns. Wea. Mon. Oct. 3, 1898 Ther. Walked to Dr. Moxom's with Ethel & Gertrude. He was out. Saw him before a business meeting of his advisory committee. He called afterwards to see about Mrs. Booth. Went to library. Call from Mrs. Tillinghart. Miss Porter & 7 girls have gone to see Crane in a Virginia Courtship. Wea. Tues. Oct. 4, 1898 Ther. No letter from Mother & it worries me. My day out. Went to see Joe & then Mrs. Adams. Joe says he will ask for his letter. Called on Mip Barnard. They are moving. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss Hubbard (2). Mr. & Mrs. Porter came in & they, Mip P., Lena, Bina, Elizabeth & I discussed the strict rule of the school. I pitied Mip Porter. Wea. Wed. Oct. 5, 1898 Ther. Mr. Stoney came (2). Very rainy. Letter from Mother. She is very weak. Mary Jones (Jr.) has typhoid fever. Abby Tillinghart's brother called. Wea. Thur. Oct. 6, 1898 Ther. I went to prayer-meeting and played. Mr. led. Subject: Faith. Very good meeting. Smith said he was thankful God had kept him from his great temptation. Joe has destroyed his letter to the church after a talk with Mr. McKinnon. He was there & spoke well. Mr. McK. says he will "go for" Mrs. Cone. Willard Dean is dead. Mip Porter's birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a tea ball. Miss King came (2). Wea. Fri. Oct. 7, 1898 Ther. Today we took a long walk about 5 miles along the watershops pond. Eve. We had a party & each brought a geographical name. I had West Indies. West in D's. Florence Wood & Eleanor Holbrook came. Wea. Sat. Oct. 8, 1898 Ther. Long rainy day. I wrote Edwin Woodruff. Read periodical & studied. We walked over to Pine St. Court. My first Sat. evening at home. I carried my Atlantic up to bed. Call from Capt. Rock. Gave her a dollar. Minnie's silver wedding. Wea. Sun. Oct. 9, 1898 Ther. Dr. Moxom on the S.S. Attended his class. My first afternoon meeting at Joe's. Very lovely. About 21 there. I came forward. Sunshine. Jimmie among them. Daniels must give up his sins. Smith was there. Mr. Rod stayed to run down City Mission. Stopped in at Dr. Buckingham's Memorial. Heard Drs. [Selder] & Moxom. Mrs. Packard threatened with pleuro-pneumonia. Wea. Mon. Oct. 10, 1898 Ther. 1st periodical. About 30 came. Mrs. McGregory (Ham.) has lost use of her other limb. Wea. Tues. Oct. 11, 1898 Ther. Our 1st periodical. Drawing (3). I spent my "afternoon out" reading periodical in my room. Mary Lewis Jones has died, was a drunkard. Wea. Wed. Oct. 12, 1898 Ther. Mr. Strong (3). Letters from Edwin Woodruff & Lillian [Strenger]. Wea. Thur. Oct. 13, 1898 Ther. Mip King (3). Union meeting of Bapt. Churches. Mr. Quick led. I played. Mabel Cone has had bilious fever. Mrs. Hahn wrote about Mrs. [Moberg]. Capt. Eva wants me to come during harvest week. Capt. Carrigan sent me a letter for Joe. Wea. Fri. Oct. 14, 1898 Ther. Rainy evening. Miss Porter, Bina, & I went to hear Prof. Sloane of Columbia on Way of teaching Ethereal in History at new High School. Association of N.Eng. Colleges & Prep. Schools. Mrs. [Undwhite] of Lowell was [with] us. Met Mip Jordan, Mip Pilling, Mrs. [Norton], etc. Mrs. Booth, Jennie, & [...] came tonight, but I haven't seen them. Letter from Capt. Rock. The [old] Volunteers are [pestering] them. Wea. Sat. Oct. 15, 1898 Ther. I went to final meeting of Ass. of Colleges & Prep. Schools. Sec. Hill spoke on Public Tax for High Schools. Dr. Ballist opened discussion. He wants colleges abolished & the high schools to do first two yrs. work. Miss Jordan came home with me to lunch. Afternoon. Beautiful talk by Mrs. Booth. Mip Emerson staid to dinner. We talked through the evening. Wea. Sun. Oct. 16, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Acts 15:38. Essential Conditions for Success, Sincerity, Faith, Persistence. In S.S. Dr. Moxom read from Isaiah in Polychrome Bible. Jennie went to Vol. [nineteen]. 3 in audience & 7 on platform! I had a wonderful meeting, about 30. I talked upon the [...] James 3. Purity & Kind Speaking. Mr. [Dorn] said at Volunteers that he went down the street praying "Lord control my tongue". Mip Booth spoke in Smith Church. I became a Defender. Sat up till 11.30 with a sick headache writing report for Gazette. Wea. Mon. Oct. 17, 1898 Ther. Finished my report from 5.15 to 6.30. The Booths left at 7.55. Mip P. spoke very seriously to me about winking. I feel [bringed] up. Instead of walking I went to sleep. Nice letter from Reeve. Wea. Tues. Oct. 18, 1898 Ther. My day out. I called on Mrs. Sweet then Joe, then Mip Barnard. She upset me by telling me what the Police Capt. says of the Mission. Cute letter from Edwin Woodruff & note from Dr. Moxom enclosing Dr. Bridgeman's letters. Mip Hubbard (4). Mrs. Packard has raised blood. Wea. Wed. Oct. 19, 1898 Ther. Rainy. Give Edward his lesson at his home. Mrs. Webb came as her mother's lump seems affected. Lafayette Day. Mr. Story (4). Played games in gym. Wea. Thur. Oct. 20, 1898 Ther. Miss King (4). Mr. Hahn was back at prayer-meeting & told about [...] & their suffering & sins. Smith was there. Wea. Fri. Oct. 21, 1898 Ther. Margaret Carter & Eliza Buffington gave Mother Goose chase. Wea. Rain. Sat. Oct. 22, 1898 Ther. 2 hrs. call from Edwin Woodruff. Lena had talk with Bina. Miss Gruyer went to spend Sunday at the Reeds. [Y...] [R...] [Q...] [Th...]Wea. Sun. oct. 23, 1898 Ther. Wonderful sermon by Dr. Moxom. Matt. 10:37. Dr. Gulick said in S.S. he feared he didn't love Christ. Mrs. Webb rec'd my report in Volunteers Gazette at the table. At Joe's I talked with young man & his lame wife. Went up stairs & prayed with Joe. Then talked alone with Smith about joining church etc. Eve. Borrowed Dr. Moxom's sermon for Lena. Had a little talk with him about loving Christ. Wea. Mon. Oct. 24, 1898 Ther. Outlook class. So I did not walk. Wea. Tues. Oct. 25, 1898 Ther. Stayed home this afternoon & read periodical. We discussed Helbeck of Bannisdale tonight. Miss Hubbard (5). Wea. Wed. Oct. 26, 1898 Ther. Felt tired & cross. It rained & I have not walked since Sunday. Mr. Story (5). Wea. Thur. Oct. 27, 1898 Ther. Mip King (5). Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. Smith spoke in meeting. Mr. Russell led. He said there were 50 or 60 at Joe's Sunday night. Dr. Sweet brought library books home for me. Bina has gone to Brookline to visit schools, & Eliz. Gruyer to the Ludlin Church with the Reeds to a Chicken pie supper. Wea. Fri. Oct. 28, 1898 Ther. Miss Gruyer & I took the girls to Mt. [Fern]. We left at 2.10 reached home at 6.40 & had only about 20 minutes there. Ride to Holyoke 50 [mi] to Mt. Park about 80 to top 7. In the evening I read Jannis's Passing of Thomas. Harpers Aug. 92.Wea. Sat. Oct. 29, 1898 Ther. Rec'd a 19 page letter (enclosings making about 50 pages) from Edwin Stoddard, Trenton [P...]. He sends letters to his mother (Chicopee Falls). Home of Mr. Pepper to Ed Barr & to Mrs. Booth. He wants ready Stamps & prayers. Worked all day. Mip Gruyer has gone to the Reeds for good time. I sat this evening in her room. My hot water bag emptied itself in my bed last night, so I went in the Bina. Wea. Sun. Oct. 30, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Gospel for the Nation. S.S. class. Good meeting at Joe's. "Idol". Joe sick & unable to come. Mrs. [Grey] came. At close Smith told me he was not coming any more to Sunday P.M. meeting or prayer-meeting. Wouldn't tell the reason. Met Mr. Francis & he took me to Frank Hale's. I find that Edward Stoddard is a scoundrel. Read Ford, Maria, & Me to girls. Mip Porter came home late. Went to Sing Sing today. Wea. Mon. Oct. 31, 1898 Ther. A pathetic letter from Smith. He writes in a very manly way. Went to 1st High School Concert, the Kneisels. Wea. Tues. Nov. 1, 1898 Ther. I went out to Ludlow to spend night with the Reeds. Went on 4 oclock car. We had candy & grapes in car. Evening. Children slept before five. Mr. Reed & I drove. Miss Hubbard (6).Wea. Wed. Nov. 2, 1898 Ther. Came home reaching here at 8.15. Mrs. Packard & Mrs. Webb left for Madison & Hamilton. The girls are reading "Mr. Bob". Mr. Story (6). Wea. Thur. Nov. 3, 1898 Ther. Rec'd a note from Frank Bailey (?) saying my land was to be sold for taxes(?). Expected to go to prayer-meeting at South Church but went instead to my own & heard Mrs. Fowler of Amenia. Played. Smith not there. Saw Mrs. Hahn. Called on Cousin Charlotte Porter. Whole school went down to Mr. Reeds to see 2nd [Vol.] [mustered] out. I stayed to watch men. Miss King (6). Wea. Fri. Nov. 4, 1898 Ther. Halloween this evening. Day scholars came. Mr. Reed has invited the whole school to Ludlow tomorrow. Wea. Sat. Nov. 5, 1898 Ther. We all except Miss Porter & Gertrude White went to Ludlow. Took 11 A.M. car. Mr. Reed met us with his trap, a one-seated wagon, 2-seated wagon & straw wagon. First we played in the hay. Then dinner 2 turkeys, then rich & dance in old hall, with Mr. Hobson to play. Reached home at 7. I washed dishes. Read Forum. Wea. Sun. Nov. 6, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo 4:10. Did not stay to S.S. but slept. P.M. Joe's. Fruit bearing Juo. 15:1. Talked with Joe. S. was not there. He is saving up money to take care of me when I am old & broken down. Went to South Ch. communion. Ethel was sprinkled. Bina joined by letter. Wea. Mon. Nov. 7, 1898 Ther. Letter from E.M.S. How shal I answer. Went to library this eve & got into paint. Girls & Mip Gruyer played ball in the yard. Wea. Tue. Nov. 8, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Houghton came last night. I took her to the Hahn's & Goodfreeds. Outlook class. Roosevelt elected Gov. of N.Y. Mrs. Hubbard sick. Wea. Wed. Nov. 9, 1898 Ther. Burned hand with sulphuric acid. Mr. Story (7). Wea. Thur. Nov. 10, 1898 Ther. Very rainy. Only about 12 in meeting. Called later at Sweets. Burglars have stolen about $500 worth from the [Merians]. Mip King (7). Wea. Fri. Nov. 11, 1898 Ther. Girls practiced play this evening. I studied & played for Agnes. Miss Hubbard came but gave no lesson. Wea. Sat. Nov. 12, 1898 Ther. Spent day at N. Haven. Started at 9.35 train. Stopped to buy candy at Smith & M's & left a $. Got it in evening. Read Scribners on train. Reached N.H. at 11.50. Went to Will France's restaurant. He walked with me to Mrs. Hadley's, 93 Whitney Ave. Met Prof. H. Saw 2 children & 1/2 (?). Nice lunch. Saw Mrs. Herman etc. Then business meeting. Read report of Mrs. B. Then reception for A.C.A. Then Caroline Ransom & Jessie [Denill] & I called on Martha Sharpe. Talked of Susan. Met Mrs. Fisher & Edith. Came home on 5.52 train. Miss Hill here!!!Wea. Sun. Nov. 13, 1898 Ther. [Forgiving] day. Prof. [Long] of [Andover] (ex. Cuth.) preached on Ps. 46:10. Be still etc. Staid to Bible class. Mr. Day taught. Not interesting. Bina talked with me about Miss Porter's dictating to her. At Mission I talked about Soul-searching. Res. 3:1 & Ps. 139. Aunt Mary & Mary Randall appeared. Joe gave me a letter from Smith telling me not to feel bad. Joe says he is in a bad way. Thinks he is drinking. Jim's wife went to a Reformatory for ladies. He bought top & bottom teeth & cleaned her up. Wrote to Smith & to Dr. Judson. Met Mr. Francis & he walked up with me. Wea. Mon. Nov. 14, 1898 Ther. Richard Driscoll has begun school. I gave Edward his 1st piece & I gave one to Eunice [Strong]. Wea. Tues. Nov. 15, 1898 Ther. Another letter from Smith. Quite cheerful. In another month he will go before the church he says. Miss Hubbard (7). Lena & Miss Porter went to Mrs. Houghtins lecture (1). So I stayed in till 5.15. Then took tea at the Hahns. Met Mr. Pendleton. McKinnons called with baby. The Hahns had to go out early. Wea. Wed. Nov. 16, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Burleigh came this eve. to tell of her visit to Vassar. Eliza is 15. Mr. Story (8). Eliz. Gruyer has gone to a game dinner at the Reeds. Wea. Thur. Nov. 17, 1898 Ther. Rec'd lovely letter from Dr. Judson. Rained. Peculiar experience at prayer-meeting. Short meeting followed by Mutual Insurance meeting. Then Smith came in so drunk. I got him out & we had a talk on several subjects. Mr. Hahn brought out his [hat]. Miss King (8). Wea. Fri. Nov. 18, 1898 Ther. Unpleasant day so we did not go out. Girls rehearsal. They rehearsed this evening. Distracted letter from Mrs. Hahn. Prof. Van Ingen is dead. Wrote 5 letters this eve. while the girls were rehearsing. Wea. Sat. Nov. 19, 1898 Ther. Rainy. Read. Sewed. P.M. Called on Mrs. Hahn & Joe, & did shopping. Eve. Read. Played for Mip Hill (2).Wea. Sun. Nov. 20, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Long. Mark 5:7. Beautiful sermon. Mission. "The Church". Smith was there so ashamed. We went up to Joe's room & Smith told me what was the matter with him. Wea. Mon. Nov. 21, 1898 Ther. All went to Little Minister but Bina, Marion, Gertrude White and me. I wrote Mother & Mrs. Packard. Outlook class. Wea. Tues. Nov. 22, 1898 Ther. Mip Hubbard (8). Mrs. Houghton's 2nd lecture. I went to Grace Bradford's & Henrie Vining's wedding. Outlook class. Discussed The Gadfly's. Wea. Wed. Nov. 23, 1898 Ther. All but 5 girls went away. I took Marg. Carter & Mary Cutler to train. Eve. Took tea with Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss Porter at the Porters. James & Ruth arrived late. Letter from Mr. Buck. Hope for Meredith Co. Mr. Story (9). Wea. Thur. Nov. 24, 1898 Ther. Thanksgiving day. Went in rain to hear Mr. Brooks. He either does or does not believe in annexation of Phillipines. First snow storm. Mrs. Chamberlain, James & Ruth came to dinner. Eliz. Guyer went to Northampton. 5 girls were here. Wea. Fri. Nov. 25, 1898 Ther. We heard the play "Mr. Bob". I broke my ice-cream sauces afterward. Miss King (9). Mr. [Fannie's] boy born. Wea. Sat. Nov. 26, 1898 Ther. Read Outlook & Forum all day. Girls had Mr. Bob photos. Lena took Ed. Marin & doll to photog. I took Margaret Carter to chiropodist & Eliza to Dr. [Allis] dentist. They talk of Will Taft as Pres. of Yale. Miss Hill (3). Dr. Moxom & May Clark called. Wea. Sun. Nov. 27, 1898 Ther. Such severe storm that there was no church. We had church at home. I borrowed Lena's leggings & went down to Joes. We had a meeting around the stove, 6 of us. Smith has told Joe that he has another girl. We had a long sing this evening. I called on Mip Hastings who has had acute bilious attack. Telegram from Mr. [Fannie] Friday. A fine boy born this morning. All well. Wea. Mon. Nov. 28, 1898 Ther. Dr. Abbott has resigned from Plymouth Church. Girls played in the snow. Agnes Minford returned. Mrs. Houghton came. Dr. Moxom called. Alice Fraser called & I bought a book (.40). Spent evening in library. Wea. Tues. Nov. 29, 1898 Ther. My day out but I staid to keep house. Mrs. Houghton 3rd lecture. Mip Hubbard (9). Eve. Eliz. & I went to call on Mr. & Mrs. Frank Norton & then to drink . Wea. Wed. Nov. 30, 1898 Ther. I sat up till 1 o'clock. Wrote to Mother & Mrs. Packard. Mr. Story (10). Wea. Thur. Dec. 1, 1898 Ther. Frank - Hems of Nations Grant or Lee Mip King (10). I went to prayer-meeting. It was S.S. election so I left early. Wea. Fri. Dec. 2, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Booth & Jennie came to breakfast. Left for Bethel at 2.22. I took them to train. Dr. Gulick (1). I did not take. Eve. Read to girls Deacon [P...] & Marjorie Daw. Wea. Sat. Dec. 3, 1898 Ther. Studied all day. No I worked about 3 hrs. in the A.M. in lab. Mip Hill 4Wea. Sun. Dec. 4, 1898 Ther. Fine sermon by Dr. Moxom on Cheerfulness. Bina returned from Vassar. Joe left me to lead meeting alone. Col. III. Few there but beautiful spirit. Jim, a man who was drunk last night came forward. Wrote to Smith. Wea. Mon. Dec. 5, 1898 Ther. Reeve writes that he is quite sick. Outlook class. Went to library. Bina sick with cold. Wea. Tues. Dec. 6, 1898 Ther. Pathetic letter from Smith. Mrs. Brown & I went to hear Mrs. Houghton lecture on Epis of Bible. I couldn't get my periodical lesson but got along pretty well. Mip Hubbard (10). Wea. Wed. Dec. 7, 1898 Ther. Elizabeth taken sick with sort of grippe. Attended Liberty [...] lecture on [Ambidextrous] drawing. Mr. Story (11). Wea. Thur. Dec. 8, 1898 Ther. Prayer-meeting. Mr. [Fanne] has dictated a nice letter. Miss King (11). Wea. Fri. Dec. 9, 1898 Ther. Florence Barker & I went shopping. I read & played to girls this evening. Dr. Gulick didn't come. Wea. Sat. Dec. 10, 1898 Ther. A.M. Lunch. Call from Addison Foster. Rec'd Leila Dean's cards. Spent long time correcting Abby [Lillingharte's] Greek book. P.M. Studied. Went over to give Edward lesson. Miss P. told me about Frances Phillips. Eve. Studied till nearly midnight. Mip Hill 5Wea. Sun. Dec. 11, 1898 Ther. Awfully tired. Bina read a good paper in S.S. Dr. Gulick says I am unusual to work hard. Smith was at meeting. Full house & so blue. Smith not heard. Slept this eve. Some man led the mission. Wea. Mon. Dec. 12, 1898 Ther. Read Greek plays most all day. Snow prevents us attending Burton Holmes lecture. Eunice Barrows born. Wea. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Ther. Bitter cold. I got mad because Mip P. sent Bina out of girls room & would eat scarcely any breakfast. Gertrude White & I went down to buy drawing paper. Called to inquire for Woods girls. Worked on [Scribs] at home & in library. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Smith writes of one friend outside of church. Miss Hubbard (11).Wea. Wed. Dec. 14, 1898 Ther. Mr. Story (12). Read periodical all the afternoon. Miss Porter & Lena went to lecture on [Ouran Kajan]. Letter from Reeve. Wea. Thur. Dec. 15, 1898 Ther. Mr. Brigham died last night. Beautiful prayer-meeting. Capt. Carrigan my work outside army. Took Abbie [Lillingharte] to library. Mip King 12Wea. Fri. Dec. 16, 1898 Ther. Walked to Dr. Gulicks to say no lesson. Mip King (12). I read ten minutes from Pickwick. Did not read Conan Doyle. Wea. Sat. Dec. 17, 1898 Ther. Read most of Cyrano de Bergerac. Helped Marjorie Coats make up Latin. P.M. Took Eliza to Dr. Allis. Shopped & called on Mip Barnard. Mip Hill 6.Wea. Sun. Dec. 18, 1898 Ther. A.M. Dr. Barnes of Longmeadow. Mark 8:36. Fine sermon. Didn't stay to S.S. Slept. [Thin] meeting at Joe's. Mrs. Francis came with blues. Smith was sober as judge told me of Sadie Burton. Joe blue. Mr. Foster showed [mips] picture. Met Mr. Hyde, blue. Miss Porter read Mrs. Houghton address on Song of Solomon. Wea. Mon. Dec. 19, 1898 Ther. Marg. Carter etc. bothered Miss Gruyer on walk. Sent to room. I took Eliza down town & did some shopping. Mrs. Houghton arrived with Grippe. Outlook class. Wea. Tues. Dec. 20, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Joe McDonald arrested for assault by Mrs. Connor (drunk). I hope it is all right. Mrs. Houghton's last lecture. Miss Hubbard (12). Stormed & no one came to periodical class. Rec'd my 6.93 [from] Walter buck. 8.47 goes to Cousin Lizzie. Stella Hitchcock's husband has malarial fever & she is in Honolulu. 2 [S...] " [A...] [E...] [E...] Wea. Wed. Dec. 21, 1898 Ther. I am anxious about Joe. It is after eleven & I have not begun to pack. Worked all day in [lessons] etc. Mr. Story 13Wea. Thur. Dec. 22, 1898 Ther. I began packing last night at 11.35. Retired at 2.35. This A.M. in [bed] had last lessons. Came to N.Y. at 2.22. Supposed to reach N.Y. at 5.40 but train was late. Reached home at about 7.30. Florence Barker, Agnes Minford & Percy Minich came too & Dr. Gulick came with us. Frank has grippe & Min. has come with it. Found Will & Ralph here. Wea. Fri. Dec. 23, 1898 Ther. This A.M. went shopping. Read Bangs "Mr. Bonapart" to boys. Mrs. Palmer here. Prayer-meeting. Wea. Sat. Dec. 24, 1898 Ther. Shopping. Went into Mary Sharpe's. Went to Lucy Skinner's 213 Lafayette to see their baby's 1st tree. Christmas party at Mary's. Bertha & Mother sick & Minnie did not go. Jacob Dixon's, Mr. [Parin], Mr. Williams & Mr. from [...] who sings in Lafayette Ave. church. Harold did not come. Wea. Sun. Dec. 25, 1898 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 2:20. Christmas Praises. I taught Geo. Lane and Frank. I have cold. Prof. Froelich came to supper. We played duetts. Arranged presents. Wea. Mon. Dec. 26, 1898 Ther. Rec'd presents. Mother had $50 from Ros & Sallie. Helped fill candy boxes at church. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to 3 o'clock dinner. Eve. Sat around & cut up. Will & I called on Grandma Richardson. Marg & Belle Richardson called. Wea. Tues. Dec. 27, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Morse sewed. Went again to fill candy boxes. Wrote Cousin L. Felt [sleepie] & half sick with cold. Went down to [Journeay's]. Win, Ruth, Frank, Sadie, & Russell went to S.S. entertainment. Agnes returned to Orange. Bertha in bed with asthma. Wrote letters. Wea. Wed. Dec. 28, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Morse is here. I went over to see Jennie Hughes & I wrote 11 letters for her. Went to Wanamakers & called on Mrs. Fannee. I saw Perry Edson. Saw his baby basket with gold safety pins from Mrs. Rockafeller. Wea. Thur. Dec. 29, 1898 Ther. Went down town twice to buy dress. Finally I got mixed cheriot 4 yds. for 2.75. Felt tired. Mother miserable. She has bronchitis. I suppose Jessica is now at Flushing. All but Bertha, Mother, Minnie & I went to Church sociable. Mrs. Morse & Mary Palmer here. Alfred Stone is charged with fraudulent enlistment & lying to an officer. May be confined in a military prison. Wea. Fri. Dec. 30, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Morse & Mrs. Palmer here. My blue trimmed with red & my cheriot skirt about finished. I acted cross & tired Mother. Mrs. Morse made my [...] & ripped up another hat. Lucy called & asked me to lunch. I went down town. Came home & scolded & went to Lucy's. Ruth called. Will came home excited by a talk with Mrs. Richardson about expenses. Mrs. M. staid till about 8. I went to meeting. Mother seems miserable. Wea. Sat. Dec. 31, 1898 Ther. Mrs. Palmer here. Reeve came this evening & staid till after 12. He came about 8. The girls & boys carried on, drank lemonade etc. He brought me caramels. He talked about not giving enough time to Bible reading etc. Then he told me that Dr. Shunk thinks he may have tuberculosis & he would have to go to Denver. Poor boy. He acknowledged that he was lonely. He earns about $100 a month. Memoranda Jan. 2 Mother owes me. 7.15 " 3 " " " 3.64 " 5 I owe Mother 13.36 " " " " " 18.21 " " " " " 18.37 18.62 " " " " " 19.12 " 6 " " " 23.08 " 8 " " " 35.33 " 11 " " " 50.00 " 21 " " " 50.35 Feb. 4 " " " 20.35 " " " " " 20.60 " 19 " " " 21.10 Mar. 1 " " " 21.45 Apr. 9 " " " 24.17 " 14 " " " 22.55 " " " " " 25.55 " 15 " " " 25.84 " 16 " " " 28.96 " " " " " 33.96 " " " " " 32.03 " 18 " " " 33.52 " 22 " " " 33.77 " 29 " " " 34.27 May 28 " " " 36.77 June25 " " " 37.18 " 27 " " " 37.77 " 28 " " " 35.60 July 3 " " " 35.70 " 5 " " " 32.36 Memoranda July 8 I owe Mother 34.31 " 9 " " " 38.54 " 10 " " " 38.69 " 11 " " " 33.14 " " " " " 32.54 " 12 " " " 32.42 12 " " " 32.07 14 " " " 30.02 29 " " " 46.02 30 " " " 39.07 31 " " " 39.52 12 " " " 37.52 " " " " 38.52 37.66 13 " " " 36.51 15 " " " 32.95 18 " " " 33.95 34.35 19 " " " 35.10 22 " " " 35.03 23 " " " 33.53 29 " " " 33.28 31 " " " 31.95 Sept.7 " " " 15.98 16.11 " 11 " " " 10.96 12 " " " 10.46 12 " " " 10.95 16 10.07 .06 Addresses Name Residence Sept. 17 I owe Mother 1.17 18 " " " 1.27 19 " " " 7.52 26 " " " 8.46 30 " " " 10.36 Oct. 8 " " " 11.40 " 11 " " " 12.13 14 " " " 13.13 Nov. " " " " 20.26 Dec. 23 Mother owes me 4.11 " " " " " 4.36 " 26 " " " 4.51 " 28 I owe Mother 8.40 " " " 9.19 " " " 11.58 " " " 1.58 I owe Mother 3.50 " " " 3.75 30 " " " 4.00 31 " " " 4.75Charity Memoranda Date Dolls.Cts. Jan. 1 16.28 2 Hauson Pl. .21 16.07 Board 1897-98 $20 5 Zulus .85 15.22 7 Studius Aid 1.00 14.22 9 Hauson Pl. .15 14.07 10 Foreign Miss. .71 13.36 1 Board 1897-98 $20 33.36 Joe's Mission .25 33.11 21 Loan & [B...].80 33.91 22 Joe's .25 33.66 23 Volunteer's .25 33.41 26 S.Army .25 33.16 29 Joe .30 32.86 30 Lunch Soc. .30 32.56 Volunteer's .30 32.26 3 Joe's .25 32.01 Helpful Hand .25 31.76 Joe .55 31.21 5 " .25 30.96 6 South Ch. .05 30.91 Volunteers .25 30.66 Potatoes for Val.30 30.36 5 S.A.Capt. .25 30.11 12 Joe .25 29.86 13 South Ch. .05 28.81 Volunteers .25 28.56 19 Joe .25 28.31 20 Church South .05 28.26 " Volunteers .25 28.01 Memoranda Date Dolls.Cts. Feb. 28.01 27 Holyoke Vol. .25 27.76 State St. Bapt. .25 27.51 Mar.5 Joe's .25 27.26 6 Church seat Jan. & Fe. 2.70 24.56 Church [p...] .30 24.32 Volunteers .25 24.06 10 State St. .05 24.01 12 Joe .25 23.76 13 Cuba .30 23.46 " Volunteers .25 23.21 16 Salary 2.50 25.70 26 Joe & cofee .05 25.20 27 Church Y.W.C.A. .25 24.95 Volunteers .25 24.70 Salary etc. 20.60 45.30 Apr.3 Benev. Oct-Apr. 15.00 30.30 Church seat Mar.Apr. 2.40 27.90 Church State St. .10 27.80 Volunteers .25 27.55 Joe .25 27.30 8 Hauson Pl. .05 27.25 0 " " .15 27.10 17 Church " .05 27.05 Indians .30 26.75 April 30Joes's Miss. .25 26.50 May 1 South Ch. .05 26.45 " " Volunteers .25 26.20 " 7 Joes .25 25.95 " 8 South Ch. .05 25.90Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. 25.90 May 8 Volunteers 1.25 23.65 " 9 " food .74 22.91 Joe's tea .25 22.66 14 " .25 22.41 19 Bapt. Ch. .25 22.16 21 Joe's .25 21.95 22 Church South .05 21.86 Volunteers .25 21.61 28 Joe's M. .25 21.36 Joe's ham .15 21.21 29 South Ch. .05 21.16 Holyoke Vol. .25 20.91 June 4 Joe .43 20.48 " Salary 2.50 22.98 5 Y.M.C.A. soldiers .30 22.58 " Volunteers .25 22.33 8 Class fine 1.00 21.33 11 Joe's .25 21.08 13 " .18 20.90 Church South .05 20.85 Volunteers .25 20.60 25 Joe .25 20.35 26 Benev. May-Sept 11.00 9.35 " " Bapt. pew May-Sept 6.60 2.75 " " Bapt. City Miss. 2.00 .75 " Christian Com. .75 .00 25 Salary 1.00 1.00 Volunteers .25 .75 27 Salary 20.00 20.75 " Church seat 10.00 10.75NOTES AND BILLS Date Drawers Time July 3 Gt.B. church .10 10.65 " 8 American .25 10.40 " 10 Hauson Pl. .15 10.25 " 11 Miss. " " .25 10.00 " 17 Ang. Pres. Church.& S.S. .15 9.85 " 20 W.C.S.U. .10 9.75 " 31 Oxford Church & S.S. .15 9.60 Aug. 4 Am. S.S. Un. 1.00 8.60 " 7 Oxford Church .22 7.38 14 Eaton " & S.S. .11 7.27 24 Interest 1.00 8.27 25 Needles .20 8.07 28 Eaton Ch. & S.S. .11 7.96 Sept.4 " " " .11 7.85 " 11 Hauson Pl. .15 7.70 14 S.Army .63 7.07 18 Colonel Orph. .10 6.97 Oct. 1 Joe .35 6.62 Bapt. Chur. 1.05 5.57 8 Volunteers 1.00 4.57 9 South Ch. .05 4.52 " Joe's .20 4.32 15 Mrs. Booth .25 4.07 " Joe's .25 3.82 16 Defender's 5.00 -1.18 23 Church .05 -1.23 Joe's .25 -1.48 30 " .25 -1.73 Church .05 -1.78 Nov. 6 " .05 -1.83RECEIVABLE No. Where Payable Due Amount Nov. 6 Joe's -2.08 " 10 Salary 1.00 -1.08 13 South Ch. .10 -1.18 19 Joe's letter .30 -1.48 20 Joes Miss .25 -1.73 South Ch. .05 -1.78 Dec.11 " " S.S. .10 -1.88 " 11 Joe's .25 -2.13 18 " .25 -2.38 5 Pts. .25 -2.63 Benev to Jan 6.50 -9.13 Church to Jan 2.90 -12.03 South Ch to June 1899 10.00 -22.03 Salary 21.50 - .53 25 Mission .25 - .78 Col. Orphan. .25 1.03 S.S.Hausen Pl. .25 1.28CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY Date Received Paid Leftover 170.86 1 Lost .70 Carfare .05 2 Church .21 Stamps .02 1 Organ guides .04 3 Carfare .25 Knife Sharpened .10 Win [peanut] addict. .26 Water proof. 3.25 Mrs. Stephen's 15.65 4 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Car fare .10 Materials for dress 17.00 5 Stamps .24 Rubber bag mended .10 Car fare .10 Shoes 1.95 Serge skirt 4.85 Atlantic .35 Hat pins .04 Sleeve protectors .12 Zulu land .85 Stocking supporters .25 Handkerchief .50 6 Photos 2.50 Carfare .10 7 Hairpins 2 doz. .24 Tooth powder .25 170.86 51.17CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY Date Received Paid 7 Bro't over 170.86 51.17 Student Aid 1.00 Board 5.00 8 Night gown .89 Library book .02 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 9 Church & S.S. .15 Car fare .05 10 Mission Foreign .71 Ticket to Spr. & trunk 3.25 Gloves 1.00 Car fare .05 Stamps .20 Ice cream .30 Library book .04 Peanuts .05 11 Envelopes .10 Board 5.00 Eggs .25 Stamps .16 Block .06 Car fare & carriage .50 13 Kneisels 1.00 15 Outlook 2.50 Joe's .25 13 Stamps .50 20 Candy .10 Pins .35 21 Iowa Building 8.00 178.86 75.75Jan. CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date Received Paid 178.86 75.75 22 Car fare .05 Gym dress & board 4.24 23 Volunteers .25 22 Joe's Mission .25 24 Car fare .05 26 " " .10 S.A. .25 27 Paper .02 28 Gym. dress made 3.50 29 Nail brush .20 30 Church .30 Volunteers .30 Joe's .30 1 Experss .40 3 Helping Hand .25 Joe's .25 4 Joe sugar & cof. .55 Tennis shoes .90 Rubbers .50 Envelopes .20 Candy .10 Corset cone .25 5 Joe .25 6 Smith Ch. .05 Volunteers .25 7 " potatoes .30 10 [Gills.] .50 5 S.A. capt. .25 90.56CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date Received Paid 178.86 90.56 12 Flowers - Mrs. Jacobs .75 Soap .10 Joe .25 13 Newspaper wrap .22 Church - South .05 Volunteers .25 14 Chur. .06 Stamps .15 Corset cover .50 Art gallery .25 19 Coat .15 Candy .10 Joe .25 Car fare .05 Ruth's book .95 20 Church .05 " Volunteers .25 23 Rubbers .10 26 Lincoln 1.15 Testament .53 27 St. Cars .20 Holyoke Vol. .25 28 State St. Bapt. .25 " Stamps .36 Express .35 4 Fair & frappe .20 5 Joe's .25 Church & Vol. 3.25 178.86 100.83CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH Date Received Paid 178.86 100.83 6 Medicine .05 7 Car fare .15 9 " .05 10 State St. .05 11 Car fare .10 12 " " .05 Joe's .25 13 Cuba .30 Volunteers .25 14 Car fare .05 Gloves .50 Hairpins .10 3 books .75 Ruching .10 16 Gloves 1.50 " Mip Porter 25.00 17 Candy .43 18 Stockings .37 N.A. [Review] .50 19 Delivery Stamp .10 20 Panel .20 21 Stamps etc. .50 26 Library .14 Curlers .08 3 prs. stockings 1.00 Coffee .25 Joe .25 27 Church .25 203.86 109.15 CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH & APR. Date Received Paid 203.86 109.15 28 Car fare .05 Knife .75 29 Car fare .10 Salary 205.00 Interest .82 Soap .10 Library .10 Knife .10 3 Church (through Apr.) 17.40 Volunteer .25 Joe .25 4 Stamps .50 Church .10 5 Car fare .10 Fillers (2) .10 Glasses .50 Buttons .05 Potassium .50 Mip Barnard .10 6 Spr. N.Y. 2.75 7 Carriage .50 Car fare & paper .18 Trunk .75 8 Car fare .30 Hausen Pl. .05 Reeve .10 9 Car fare .10 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 409.68 136.03CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL Date Received Paid 409.68 136.03 9 Building etc. .62 10 Church etc. .15 Car fare .10 11 " " .10 12 " " .05 Tailor-made dress 31.00 Hat 6.00 Tie 1.89 Steel belt 2.32 13,14 [Crip] to Englewood .82 Mrs. Morse 3.00 15 Mariners Harbor .29 " Car fare .20 Shirt waist 1.45 Belt .25 Candy .03 Hooks & eyes .10 2 skirts 1.29 Drawers 2.00 Magazine .05 Hairpins .05 16 Shirt waist 2.50 Board 9.00 Hat 2.50 Shoes 3.00 Paper .23 Tooth powder .13 Car fare .05 409.68 205.20 CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL Date Received Paid 409.68 205.20 16 Hat trimmed .75 [Springf.] & trunk 3.25 Mrs. Palmer 2.20 Unacct. 4.83 Mrs. Palmer .35 17 Church .05 Indians .30 18 Paid Agnes .05 Stamps .64 Hat [add...] 1.50 Candy .20 Belt .19 " fastenings .05 S.S. book .20 Car fare .10 Carriage .40 20 Dr. Moxom reading .50 Colleg. Alum. 1.00 Vass. 1.00 Camphor .30 21 Candy .10 Dress hangers .10 Car fare .05 22 Gloves cleaned .20 Stamps .05 Collars 4 .50 Hat pins .10 409.68 224.16CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL MAY Date Received Paid 409.68 224.16 24 Church .05 Volunteers .25 26 Maple S. .08 Stamps .50 28 Calcic chloride .05 29 Lime .05 Cards engraved .50 30 Joe's Mission .25 1 South Ch. .05 Volunteers .25 2 Gloves 1.25 " .50 Festival prog. .25 4 Festival 7.00 5 Cookies .15 6 Ice cream etc. .21 5 Waterproof check .05 7 Papers .07 Tie .20 Joe's Mission .25 8 Church etc. 1.30 St. car .05 9 Notions .42 Food for Volunteers .74 Tea for Joe .25 10 Car fare .10 Peanuts .05 Stamps etc. .30 239.33 CASH ACCOUNT - MAY & JUNE Date Received Paid 409.68 239.33 14 Stamp etc. .50 Joes .25 Car fare .10 16 " " .05 19 City Mission .25 20 Hairpins .15 21 Car fare .05 Joe's Mission .25 22 Church .05 Volunteers .25 23 Joe's picture .10 25 Stamps etc. .55 28 Coconut & sug. .15 Joe's Miss. .25 Ham. .15 [Minnie's] gift 2.50 29 Church .05 Volunteers .25 Car fare .20 June 1 Mothers gift 2.00 Candy & peanuts .20 3 Salary 25.00 4 Joe .43 Collars .50 Watch Chain .15 5 Church etc. .55 6 Spr - Pok 3.82 Gave Miss. 45.00 434.68 298.08CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE Date Received Paid 434.68 298.08 6 Paper .03 7 Alumnae lunch 1.00 Reunion 1.60 8 Class scholarling (?) 1.00 Pok to Spr. 3.82 9 [Ha.] .05 Soda .20 10 Carriage .75 11 Joe's .25 13 Clock .50 Facing .15 Car fare 1.15 Soda .10 Shoes 4.00 Collar .15 Carmalen .13 Cambric etc. .16 S.A. etc. .48 Buttons .05 Candy etc. .15 25 Salary 10.00 " Joe's .25 Bapt. Church 20.35 Volunteers .25 27 Church seat 10.00 Stationery 5.87 Salary 200.00 28 Stamps .20 644.68 350.72CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE & JULY Date Received Paid 28 644.68 350.32 Bank (from Iowa) 100.00 Hair pins .20 Collars 2 .25 Laundry .21 Coffee for Joe .25 Fee servants 1.00 Crackers .09 Carriage .40 Sp.- Gt. Barr. 1.86 [Munsey] .10 3 Gt. Barr. church .10 4 Paper .03 Mileage Gt. B.- N.Y. 2.62 N.Y. to Bklyn .10 5 Car fare .05 Glasses 1.00 Registry & stamps .11 4 McClure .10 Candy & Soda .25 5 Trunks .63 6 Car fare .25 Neck ties .25 [Cloth] for shirt waist .30 Stocking supporters .05 8 Soda .05 Car fare .05 [Duet] Skirt 2.50 744.68 363.32 CASH ACCOUNT - JULY Date Received Paid 744.68 363.32 8 American. .25 9 Mrs. Morse 2.50 Ribbon 1.12 Hooks & eyes .10 Tooth brush .15 Papers etc. .06 Gloves .50 Board 5.00 Unacct .35 10 Church .15 11 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Trunk .50 Bertha present 1.00 Stick pin .07 Missionary .25 Library .04 Board 1.50 N.Y. to Addison 6.45 Thimble .20 Apron .25 Curlers .10 Belt .25 12 Car fare .08 Banana & candy .20 Paper etc. .04 Lunch .35 14 Addis. - Belv. 2.05 387.93 CASH ACCOUNT - JULY Date Received Paid 744.68 387.93 15 Pad .05 17 Pres. church .15 20 W.C.T.U. .10 23 Laundry .36 29 [Ary.] to Oxford 5.65 Bananas .05 [P...] [...] .05 30 Car fare .05 Carriage .50 Trunk .20 Paper .05 31 Church & S.S. .15 2 Powder puff .25 Soda .05 4 Am. S.S. Union 1.00 5 Washing .70 7 Church .22 8 Check made .25 9 Peanuts .05 10 Embroidery Candy .15 Envelope .10 Laundry .08 12 Stamp 1.00 Oxford - Eaton .66 Gum etc. .03 Bus .20 13 Stamps .50 744.68 400.53 CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST Date Received Paid 744.68 400.53 14 Church & S.S. .11 15 Revenue stamp .10 Envelopes .16 Fresh Air 1.00 Embroidering .40 Unacct. .61 19 Washing .50 22 Stamp .50 Springfield Bank [Tower] & [...] 109.97 25 Needles .25 Express .10 26 Revenue stamp .10 Cotton .08 28 Eaton Ch & S.S. .11 29 Envelopes .08 Washing .25 Knitting needles .02 30 Envelopes .13 Washing .50 31 Thread & cloth .09 Ralph's gift 1.00 1 Sewing silk .10 Stamps .21 3 Mrs. Tucker .75 4 Church & S.S. .11 Washing .50 Mr. Burchard .50 Postals .10 854.65 408.89CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST Date Received Paid 854.65 408.89 7 Della 4.25 Board 15.00 Velvet .66 Photo .12 Blue prints 1.00 8 Mrs. Tucker .25 9 [Stamps] .20 Eaton to N.Y. 5.00 Papers & Soda .20 N.Y. to B. .10 11 Church .15 10 Trunk .75 Still Moments 2.00 10 Blank book .10 12 Soda .05 Car fare .05 Hose supporters .10 Tape .04 Hair pins .19 Silicca .30 Satin lining 1.56 Soap .08 Paper .36 Pins .03 Egg .03 Ghost stories .08 13 Dentist 1 gold, teeth cleaned 3.00 Mrs. Morse 1.50 854.65 446.04 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER Date Received Paid 854.65 446.04 13 Cambric .36 14 Mrs. Morse 1.50 " Car fare .10 " S.Army .63 15 Car fare .10 " Ribbon etc. .36 " Mrs. Palmer 1.10 16 Watch spring 1.50 " cord .25 Belt steel .05 Game .20 Twist .03 Unaccted 1.44 17 Car fare & paper .12 Stamps .04 Tape .05 Tooth powder .35 Stockings 3 .75 Ticket to Sp. & [...] 3.25 Game for Frank .25 18 Church .10 Car fare .10 19 Board 8.00 Gloves 1.25 Mother's board 15.00 Car fare .10 Carriage .40 Minnie's lock .25 854.65 483.67 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER & OCT. Date Received Paid 20 854.65 483.67 " Car fare .15 " Minnie/college 290.00 Stamps .50 21 " .25 Chest 2.25 22 Car fare .05 26 [Wedding] .35 Will's gift .59 Car fare .15 29 Postals .10 30 Embroidery 1.90 Oct.1 Car fare .05 Ice cream .20 Joe .35 2 Bapt. church 1.05 3 Colleg. Alum. 1.00 4 Soda .05 7 Stamps .30 Miscellany .80 Mrs. P's teaball 1/2 .62 Lena's fudge .20 Stamps .14 2 under vests .90 Volunteers 1.00 Pin mended .25 9 Church etc. .25 11 Candy .10 Linings .73 854.65 787.95 CASH ACCOUNT - OCTOBER & NOV. Date Received Paid 14 854.65 787.95 Neck tie .25 Minnie's gift 1.00 15 Mrs. Booth .25 16 Joe's .25 " Defender's League 5.00 18 Hairpins .10 21 Stamps .50 23 Church .05 Joe's .25 28 Int. [Loan] .55 5 Car fare .05 6 Church etc. .30 30 Church etc. .30 10 Miss P. 10.00 12 Candy .15 Sp. to N.Haven 1.25 NH. to Spr. 1.30 Cuffs .30 Curlers etc. .05 Outlook .10 13 South Ch .10 Stamps .50 6 yds cloth 85 5.00 [...] etc. 103 1.03 Tray .00 15 Candy .10 19 Tar soap .23 864.65 807.01CASH ACCOUNT - NOV. & DEC. Date Received Paid 864.65 807.01 19 Mittens 1.00 Mabie's book .95 Water bag .65 Shoes 4.00 Needles .05 Hooks & eyes .10 Car fare .05 Joe's letter .30 21 Stamps .80 20 Joe's Mission .25 Church .05 23 Bible Study .20 Candy .13 Ink .05 Paper .05 Car fare .05 26 Lime water .05 28 Book "Don't Worry" .40 1 Glycerine .15 2 Car fare .20 Hair pins .25 Marion gift .10 Leggins 1.00 Rubbers .50 12 Sunday Sch .10 Joe's .25 13 Candy .13 16 S.S. [...] .60 864.65 819.42CASH ACCOUNT - DEC. Date Received Paid 864.65 819.42 17 Glasses .50 Ed's game .23 3 handkerch. .75 Apron .25 Joe's shirt .50 Baby ribbon 20 yds .36 Frank's Grant 1.15 Writing paper .25 Tissue Paper .10 Republicans .09 Car fare .05 18 Benevolence to Jan 6.50 Church seat " " 2.90 Joe's .25 5 Pts .25 19 Shoe strings .10 Rev. of Rev. 2.25 Car fare .05 Stocking (vol) .50 Stocking (clear) .25 20 Spr. - N.Y. 3.75 South Ch seat 10.00 Aid Society 1.00 Salary 215.00 Sheep 21 The Workers 2 vol. 2.00 Carriage .40 Paper .05 1079.65 853.80CASH ACCOUNT - DEC. Date Received Paid 1079.65 853.80 22 BK from N.Y. .10 23 Candy .30 Workers .88 Alpaca .50 Stamps & exp. .73 " " .20 Handk. .25 Paper dolls .10 25 Cough drops .10 Church etc. .55 26 Oranges .20 27 Satin .78 Bandings .05 20 Sheep. 8.46 " 10.00 Towels .80 Cambric .32 Sofa pillow 2.75 Miss Patchen .75 Mrs. Porter .80 Bertha's pencil .49 Ruth's present .45 Winifred " .79 Mrs. Morse 3.00 Mrs. Palmer 2.20 Celery tray .98 Silk & thread .25 Spoon .79 1088.11 882.91CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER Date Received Paid 1088.11 882.91 Shoulder cape .50 Handkerchief .25 2 Aprons .50 Umbrella .69 Book .25 [Salve] box .20 28 Car fare .25 Volunteers pict .25 Mrs. Morse 2 days 3.00 Hat material .90 Stamps 1.00 Satin .40 Buttons & cord .10 Car fare .20 Hair cloth 1.17 Dress [goods] 4 yds 2.75 Thread .13 Mrs. Morse 1.50 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 30 " " 1.10 6 yds cambric .24 Velveteen [binding] .35 Hooks & eyes .06 [Billing] 3/4 yd .06 Mrs. Morse 2.25 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Velveteen .75 Car fare .05 1088.11 904.01 CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER Date Received Paid 1088.11 904.01 Board 1 wk. 5.00 Wash .50 Mrs. Morse 1.00 1088.11 910.51 Unacct. 3.05 1088.11 913.56 174.55 1088.11 Presents rec'd. Miss Porter 4 grs. paper Mrs. Porter Edward Watch case. Esther Patchen Agnes Mnford The Workers - East Ray Wellman Pen wiper Ethel Van Deusen Photo Marion PhotoSUMMARY Received Paid Cash on hand Jan. 1 170.86 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Total Balance to new accountPhotos 1. Mother 2. Sadie Jones 3. Ruth Raymond 4. Lena Boslinet 5. Ralph Raymond 6. Bertha Richardson 7. Will Todd 8. Ellie Russell 9. Brett Page 10. Mrs. Griffin 11. Esther Patchen 12.In bank. 195.40 21.62 217.02 21.62 21.62 225.00 334.97 246.62 356.59 Expenses at Eaton for Mother & me for 4 wks. Provisions $20.00 Wages 10.00 Washing 2.75 4/32.75 8.19 25.00 17.52 17.52 7.48 7.00 24.52 20.26 4.26Juo. 3/21 Juo. 16:9. Ps. 139.18. Ps. 45:11. Gal. 6:7. Don't expect to change on death bed Cousin G. Littleness of time; greatness of eternity. Ps. 139:23. Don't be afraid of a bank examiner. Ps. 66:18. Phil. 1:27. Ps. 37:10. 2 Cor 6:14-18(?) 182 35 217 2 [Ch...] 26:15,16. X [...] [A...] 92Mother Minnie Umbrella Bertha & Ruth Silver knife Will. Writing paper Winifred Chamois for glasses Frank Carved watch case. Nellie Review of Rev. 1/2 dozen oranges. Margurite Handkerchief case 5.00 Cousin Ros & Sallie 50.00 Fannie Swan Calendar [Sou...] of Pok. Susie Basket for [caps.] Miss Goodwin Phillip Brooks Sermon Mrs. Orlin Ask for Scissor (protector) Mamie Todd Calendar Agnes Salt cellar Sadie Dance Stocking [Da...] Harold Hand glass Ruth Knit socks Mrs. Packard Sachet Mothers giftsSwyman .05Ps. 65:11. Double gems= (1) prosperite & adversity. [p...] [...] is sometimes [c...]. Valleys [...]. Springs filled. [Monthly] [...]. To not [un...] by courage. (2) [app...] & disrup. Juo. [...] & hot water. (3) failure & success. High standard.[Dairyman] [D...] (4) pleasure & pain. Drowned in honey of pleasure (5) holiness & sin. (6) [...] & [d...] (7) gain & loss (8) [crown] & [cross]. Fred Reeve 347 West 22nd St., New York City.[up] you are ahead work so many [iss] Bostwick have
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1899
Text: ADDRESSES AND MEMORANDA. Name. Mrs. F.B.Sweet Residence. 197 State St. Springfield, Mass. Mem. Name. Walter Richardson Residence. Huestis St. Ithaca. N.Y. Mem. Name. Fred W. Reeve. Residence 443 W. 22nd St., Mem. New York City. Name. Susie B. Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway. Mem. New Y. Name. Wm. H. Francis Residence. Box 561 Mem. Springfield, Mass. Name. Cornelia Lloyd. Residence. 705 E. Capitol St. Mem. Washington, D.C. Name. Susy Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway Mem. N.Y. Name. Residence. Mem...
Show moreADDRESSES AND MEMORANDA. Name. Mrs. F.B.Sweet Residence. 197 State St. Springfield, Mass. Mem. Name. Walter Richardson Residence. Huestis St. Ithaca. N.Y. Mem. Name. Fred W. Reeve. Residence 443 W. 22nd St., Mem. New York City. Name. Susie B. Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway. Mem. New Y. Name. Wm. H. Francis Residence. Box 561 Mem. Springfield, Mass. Name. Cornelia Lloyd. Residence. 705 E. Capitol St. Mem. Washington, D.C. Name. Susy Ortin Residence. 2532 Broadway Mem. N.Y. Name. Residence. Mem. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 1. Ther. Weather, DAILY MEMORANDA. Space is provided for recording the state of the Thermometer and Weather. The Moon's Changes, and Stated Church Days are also noticed as they occur. Signs: New Moon; First Quarter: Full Moon: Last Quarter. A.M. Mr. Dixon PS. 65:11. P.M. " " Felt blue about Reeve. Beautiful sermon in A.M. This yr. has double gems it its crown, prosperity & adversity, failure & success etc. I taught Miss Shannon's class. Little girls, rather dirty but quite interested. We talked about God & Christ. Juo. 1:1-14. Very sleepy in evening service. Mother not able to go to church. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 2. Ther. Weather, Reeve writes that he has no tuberculosis. Letters from Mrs. Porter & Lena. By mistake, Miss Porter got Mrs. P's present. Daisy came to dinner. Mother didn't come down. Mrs. Palmer here sewing for Will. Mother pays her. I wrote letters & studied "Scribs". Evening Fudge party. Ernest Sedman, Gastin, Dobson, 3 Kinneys, Kittie Elliot, Frank Davis, Russell, Ralph, Daisy, our folks. We had wedding. Agnes married Win & Will was killing maid of honor. Gibson pictures, games, & fudge. Harold came to call on Mother. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 3. Ther. Weather, Wrote letters. Made happy by letters from Joe, Smith, & Mrs. Sweet. Judge Lyford discussed Joe's case & called it a dirty trick. Went shopping & to dinner with Harold, Ruth & Mrs. Hudson. Worked on "Scribs". Will & Ralph returned this A.M. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Read "The Worker" to Mother. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 4. Ther. Weather, Worked on the "Scribs". Aunt Kate spent the day. Winnie "fixed up" best hat. She took supper at the Kinneys. Eve. Ruth & Harold called. JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 5. Ther. Weather, Rainy. Wrote all day on my "Scribs". In afternoon went to Union prayer-meeting in our church led by Mr. Stoddard of Strong Place. Mother is better. Telephoned to Jennie. She wants me to go with Miss P. & Lena to Hope Hall tomorrow night, but I refused. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 6. Ther. Weather, Rainy. Mrs. Palmer here. Marg. Benedict came over & staid to lunch. Talked about Will Todd & Ray. In the afternoon Winnie returned my toque. I went to prayer-meeting. Subject: What hinders prayer? Then we went to the Jacobs. It was their 14th anniversary. Met Dr. King Pres. of Cornell Iowa, Dr. [Famiglio], Emma Taylor. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 7. Ther. Weather, Finished my paper on the Scribs. Agnes went with me to try my Alpine hat corset waist etc. Mrs. Palmer here. Mrs. Hudson brought me cookies. Russell had the blues tonight. I went for Minnie to the Dixons & Jacobs. Reeve wrote that prob. he would not come to church as he ought to go to his own. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 8. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 15:1-7. Reeve did not come. I taught Miss Howard's class. 5 little boys. Mr. Dixon wants everyone to come every night to church either this or next week. Eve. Harrie & Ruth called & H. brought candy. Minnie stayed home with Daisy, Russell & Frank. Minnie thought Daisy was selfish. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 9. Ther. Weather, Went down town. Changed corset waist & got Minnie's horrid pictures from Dana's. Mother shampooed head. Came to Springfield on 4 o'clock train with Col. Buffington & Eliza, Abbie Tillingharte, Percy Minich & Florence Barker. Ray Wellman got on at New Haven. I stopped at 34 Union Square & saw Jennie Hughes & Gen. Booth. Told Corie's father has lost his position. Ethel Van Deusen's mother is very ill. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 10. Ther. Weather, Cold. Began school. Mr. Reed invited Miss Gruyer & me to go sleighing. We declined. I went out. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Her father is dead. So is Mrs. Dr. Pomering. Took Joe soup. He was out. Then called on Mrs. Barnard & she had in Police Captain Berkely. We talked of Joe. Missed call from Mrs. Briggs. Miss Hubbard. 13. Agnes came back tonight. She has had her [...] [heated]. Gertrude White has gone home. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 11. Ther. Weather, Bitter cold. Miss Gruyer & Bina have gone to Mrs. [Irwins] lecture. Mr. Story. 14JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 12. Ther. Weather, Went to prayer-meeting. Told Mr. Hahn about Reeve. Miss King, 13? Letter from Dr. Mosher. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 13, Ther. Weather, Gymnastics (2). Family except Lena, Ray & Percy have gone to [...] in [May Stuart]. I did not go. Letter from Russell Richardson. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 14. Ther. Weather, Read Atlantic most all day. No walking. Rainy & glare of ice. Miss Hill did not come. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 15. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom. Disadvantages & Advantages. of Miss. Organ. Expected to read paper. At Joe's I told Prodigal Son to [try] who had never heard it. We did not walk tonight. Wrote to Harold & Mr. Dixon. Jennie Aiken came to dinner. I called on the Hastings. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 16. Ther. Weather, Ethel Van D. writes that her mother may have pneumonia. I called on Mrs. Driscoll to tell [Mother] about change in drawing class. Outlook. Miss Hubbard. 14 Jennie Aiken came to Outlook. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 17. Ther. Weather, Called on Eunice Avery. Read periodical. Outlook class. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 18. Ther. Weather, Wore my dress with red silk & my toque. Admired. Lena & I took dinner at Mip Buckingham's. Saw Jennie Aiken, [Str...], Henry, & 2 sisters boarding there. Nice letter from Fred Reeve. Mr. Story 15. JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 19. Ther. Weather, Miss. meeting led by Mrs. Cone. Mrs. Bill gave a beautiful address. Sent my letter to Harold. Mip King 14. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 20. Ther. Weather, I wrote to Fred Reeve. Girls gave "Charity Ball". Day scholars came. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 21. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom. John 21: Recognition after death. Did not stay to S.S. Went home & had good sleep. Beautiful Mission. 21 there. Gave young man testament & he read. Man converted who had lost [horse]. Took Smith to church to get paper. He seems blue. Eve. Finished The Workers. East.JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 22. Ther. Wheather, Letter from Smith to say he [hated] drink. We went over the Thompson house. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 23. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse seems miserable. Wrote to Russell. Smith wrote rather blue letter & I replied. Clarke [Bryan] committed suicide. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 24. Ther. 32 Weather, Mip Hubbard 15. Poured. I called on Jennie Barrows & little Emmie & went down town. Gave Ed. his lesson. Fell down twice. Bought [Dooley] Papers. Ethel Van Deusen returned. JANUARY, 1899. WED. 25. Ther.28 Weather, Miss P. does not like my different waists. Mr. Reed telephone an aff. message to Eliz. Mrs. Reed called. Went to library this eve. Mr. Story 16. Miss Lucinda Howard died. JANUARY, 1899. THUR. 26. Ther. Weather, Eliz. Gruyer & I went to hear Mr. [Pent...] at South Church. Mip King 15. JANUARY, 1899. FRI. 27. Ther. Weather, Dr. Gulick (3). Girls made candy. JANUARY, 1899. SAT. 28. Ther. Weather, I went up to South Hadley to see about Abbie [Tillingharte]. Miss Hill did not come. JANUARY, 1899. SUN. 29. Ther. Weather, Septuagesima Sunday. The teamster wanted to walk home with from me from Joe's! At S.S. Dr. Moxom said there was no tabernacle. I did not read paper. JANUARY, 1899. MON. 30. Ther. Weather, Had stiff neck a little. Outlook class. JANUARY, 1899. TUES. 31. Ther. Weather, Outlook discussed "The Workers". Miss Hastings came. Dr. Gulick (4). Mip Hubbard did not come.FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 1. Ther. Weather, Went to hear Marg. Hall sing in the High School. [Numbness]. Mrs. Story (17)FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 2. Ther. Weather, Rec'd $25 from Anna Goodsell. Teamster & Joe came to meeting. I played. Miss King. 16. FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 3. Ther. Weather, Millie Stevens wants me to go to Rome & Athens with her. Stormy. No Gyms. Read & played to girls. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 4. Ther. Weather, Mr. Reed & Mad. took Mip Gruyer & me sleighing in the park. Ice scenery beautiful. Miss Gruyer took girls walking & then went to tea at Underhills. Miss P. thinks she ought to walk more. Bina has gone to her [boarding] place. Miss Hill did not come. FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 5. Ther. Weather, Sexagesima Sunday. A.M. Mr. Hahn. Grace of God that brought Salvation etc. Communion. Went to South Ch. S.S. Read "Origin of the Scribs" & it seemed to take Dr. Moxom. P.M. 25 at Mission. Rough fellows but I quieted them & read about Jesus [regreted] at Naz. Luke 4. Joe has curtained off the rim again. Mr. Tapley may stop paying rent. Smith came after meeting. Did not walk. Eliz. took supper with Bina. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 6. Ther. Weather, Mr. Reed wrote asking Mip Gruyer on a sleigh ride. Gt. battle with resurgents at Manila last night. 40 of our men killed. Treaty ratified with a majority of one. Miss Hubbard very ill with erysipelas.FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 7. Ther. Weather, My day out. Called on Mrs. Bowman & Mrs. Holbrook. Saw Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Prof. Terry. Talked of Lottie Russell. Sat up till midnight on reports. Miss Hubbard very ill. Went in to see Joe & Mr. Barker told about sleigh ride. Smith writes Joe that he must keep away from mission. FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 8. Ther. Weather, Worked all spare time on my reports & the Prof. Mr. Story 17. Letter to Miss Ola Raymond. Invitation to sleigh ride. Exciting letter from Morsie about Saugerties, Ballston Spa, & N.Y. W.M.C.A. Wore Eliz. shirt dress & had fun sliding in cemetery. FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 9. Ther. Weather, Closing exercise. In afternoon I played Concerto & played on piano. Mr. Hahn gave a fine talk on the missionaries. Pres. Taylor has been called to Brown!!! Miss King (17). FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 10. Ther. Weather, Bitter cold. Mary Cutler & Marg. Carter have gone to Boston. I took them to the train. Mip Hubbard much better. Dr. Gulick (5). Percy Minich is 15. She & Eliza gave party. Fortunes & Pillow. Dix. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 11. Ther. Weather, Bitter cold. Mip Hill did not come. FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 12. Ther. Weather, Quinquagesima Sunday. Hard snow storm. Eliz. & I went to church. Went to mission. Beautiful meeting. Mr. Daniels has been sick. Talked about his sin & prayed. Joe tells me of Smiths horrid drunk. He just cries about his trouble. Called on Mip Hastings. Then went to meet Marg. & Marg. not there. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 13. Ther. Weather, Blizzard. Mary & Marg. all day coming. Sleigh tipped over after they got out. FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 14. Ther. Weather, Shrove Tuesday. Both Outlook Classes came today & tonight. I spent most of my day out in parlor working Alg. for Mip P. I also called on Miss Emerson but she was in bath room. Miserable with a cold. FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 15. Ther. Weather, Ash Wednesday. Mr. Story (18). We walked to Crescent Hill. Wrote Fred Reeve. FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 16. Ther. Weather, Called on Mip Emerson. She has terrible swelling. Told of Dr. [Po...] grief & her call from Mr. Hahn. The family went to the McDowell concert. Mr. Hahn seems blue. May leave church. Mip King 18(?)FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 17. Ther. Weather, This eve. girls played & I called on the Porters. No gyms. I am to take Mip Gruyer's history. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 18. Ther. Weather, Read Alyn. this A.M. P.M. Went to library, Mip Masons, Mr. Hahns, Mrs. Brooks & Cousin Helens. Edith B. home. Mip Pendleton told me about Mr. H. salary reduced to [2500]. Eve. Read in Mip Gruyers. FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 19. Ther. Weather, Quadragesima Sunday. A.M. Dr. Moxom Jer. 2:19. Punishment of Sin. Slept instead of S.S. Large meeting at mission. Smith brought his [tooth]. Walked to corner. Stowe converted. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 20. Ther. Weather, Very tired tonight. V.C. Alumnae voted to raise $2000000 for V.C. FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 21. Ther. Weather, Felt wretchedly tired. I called on Carrie King in the new house. Edith Moxom has pneumonia. Came home & slept. Retired early. FEBRUARY, 1899. WED. 22. Ther. Weather, Bertha has an honor! Eliz. & I went sleighing with Mr. Reed. Then to his house. Mrs. R. disagreeable. Then the girls, Mr. R, Eliz. & I went to Y.M.C.A. fair supper & basket ball. Eliz. talked to him coming home. Lena's mother has falled down stairs. Mr. Story (19).FEBRUARY, 1899. THUR. 23. Ther. Weather, Beautiful prayer-meeting. Little Englishman there. Lena went to her mother today. Miss King 19. FEBRUARY, 1899. FRI. 24. Ther. Weather, I am to have Greek in the A.M. on Friday. Dr. Grulick (6). Mrs. Grulick came. I had call from Volunteers which kept me from dressing. Children gave a play at Mrs. Porter's. Girls had games at home. FEBRUARY, 1899. SAT. 25. Ther. Weather, Wrote to Mollie Stevens, Pres. Taylor & Mrs. Barker. Studied hard today. Went down town with silk waist. Mr. Reed met me & asked about going to the club. Lena came back tonight. [S...] [A...] Phil Socrates [E...] [...] [P...]FEBRUARY, 1899. SUN. 26. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom Gal. 5:2,5. The Individualness of Christian Life. Staid to S.S. At Joe's we had about 40. Warren Barney once of [Ilion] was in drunk. My little man gave good testamony. Smith came. Eve. Rained so did not go out. Began [Drummonds]. Mr. R. called on Eliz. at Bina's with chafing dish. FEBRUARY, 1899. MON. 27. Ther. Weather, Outlook Class. I have been reading Alwyn almost all the afternoon. Lovely letter from Fred Reeve. FEBRUARY, 1899. TUES. 28. Ther. Weather, Day out but I stayed in & read Outlook. We discussed Alynn tonight. Bina came to dinner. Letters from Mip [McCaleb] & Gertrude Burleigh. MARCH, 1899. WED. 1. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (20). Marg. Benedict engaged to Rupis Cowing. Eliz. Gryer went off & visited with Bina. Dr. Taylor is to stay at Vassar. MARCH, 1899. THUR. 2. Ther. Weather, At prayer-meeting Mr. Storm gave a testimony to Joe's Mission. I met Mr. Francis & he walked down with me. Marion went Charlie Wood's birthday party. He is 11. Mip King 20. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 3. Ther. Weather, Lena & I went down to Mr. Barnard's at the [Marsasit] & I bought red waist. Dr. Gulick did not appear. MARCH, 1899. SAT. 4. Ther. Weather, Worked in labratory from 8.45 A.M. to 1. P.M. Walked & read & studied all afternoon & eve. We must not read Proverbs in A.M. prayer. Reeve sent me his Port Rico paper. Fannie & Mr. Beaman are home. Girls gave party [hunting] papers till they reached prize. I found block with [marked] [back]. MARCH, 1899. SUN. 5. Ther. Weather, Happy day. Went to Bapt. communion. Mr. Stowe, Barry, & other man there. Came home & slept. P.M. About 20 in mission. Joe sick. I read about Christ before Sanhedrin. Mr. Stowe wants me to visit his paper works. Eve. Didn't go out. Read Drummond, slept, & played. Will has probably a 1200 position in N.Y. MARCH, 1899. MON. 6. Ther. Weather, Called on Mrs. Coats about Margery's Latin. Marin now well. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 7. Ther. Weather, Very snowy. My day. I went to library. Then to the Bimie Paper Mills to see Mr. Stowe. Then to Joe & then to Library. Met Mr. Dana. Joe was in bed. In a very serene state of mind. MARCH, 1899. WED. 8. Ther. Weather, Eliz. & I went to hear Mr. Hahn lecture on Babylon. Met Artist Bowers. Mr. Story 21. MARCH, 1899. THUR. 9. Ther. Weather, Mr. Stowe at prayer meeting. Mr. Russell led. I spoke of Joe's Mission. Mip P. went to Mr. P's birthday party. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss King 21. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 10. Ther. Weather, Girls had sugaring off. Mrs. Shepard will give Ruth Scholarship. Dr. Gulick (7). MARCH, 1899. SAT. 11. Ther. Weather, Read hard all day. Gave Esther music lesson. Went to library. Went to see Mr. Brower's pictures. Sallie Chapin called. She is visiting the Reeds. Miss Hill came. MARCH, 1899. SUN. 12. Ther. Weather, Mid-Lent Sunday. Dr. Moxom on Wealth. He went for Sp. Rep. Joe's & Mr. Weston's meeting to consider plans. A man from Dr. Gordon's church preached on Jonah. Miss P. talked about an hour tonight about learning verses & Bible lesson. MARCH, 1899. MON. 13. Ther. Weather, Outlook class. I read a good deal. Letter from Emma [Whittemire]. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 14. Ther. Weather, Hattie Alden married Mr. Spellman day after divorce. My day out. I read & studied till after 4. Then went down town to Taglers. Called on Mip Barnard soon to be married. Saw Mrs. Clark who told about the Baggs & Bosworths. Outlook class. Mip Hastings came. Chilly letter from Smith. MARCH, 1899. WED. 15. Ther. Weather, Did not feel very well today. Mr. Story (22)MARCH, 1899. THUR. 16. Ther. Weather, Mip King (22). At prayer-meeting Mr. Sheldon & Barney came. Young man got up & said he wanted to be a Christian. Mr. Hahn gave him money for food. Went to bed at 12.45. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 17. Ther. Weather, Dr. Gulick (8). Mrs. G. came down for him. Didn't take gym. Called on Mip Parsons. Out. Mip P. thought I didn't [amore] the girls. I played Halma & Parchesi till 10 then went off & cried. Mip [M...] took my waist off to fit. MARCH, 1899. SAT. 18. Ther. Weather, Read a good deal today. Restful afternoon. Washed. Tired, slept & read in my room. Mip hill. Windsor Hotel burned yesterday. Fearful loss of life. Cousin Anna was in it. MARCH, 1899. SUN. 19. Ther. Weather, Passion Sunday. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Ps. 116:11. "Transient Words not a Basis for Judgment". Staid to S.S. At Joe's we had trying meeting. I read about [Pilah] Boys. Sleepy & restless. Mr. Stowe & I prayed with Mr. Baker. Mr. S. was a teacher of boxing & in the tombs for breaking window. He asked about my ring. Rained so we didn't walk. MARCH, 1899. MON. 20. Ther. Weather, Letters from Mr. Stowe (tied with blue ribbon) & Smith. Will has brobably lost his position. I am wearing my waist, red, for first time. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 21. Ther. Weather, Went down town. Paid for waist. Eve. Miss Gruyer & I went to South Ch. supper & farces, H. False Note & Mrs. Millers Will. MARCH, 1899. WED. 22. Ther. Weather, Nice letter from Reeve. Read [Rutangal]. Didn't walk. Didn't go to Volunteers Anniversary. Mr. Story 23MARCH, 1899. THUR. 23. Ther. Weather, Edward is 8 today. Miss P., Miss P, Eliz. Guyer, Josie, Marion, Chas, & Eleanor Woods & I went to his birthday tea. I went to prayer-meeting after which Mr. Stowe told me of Baker's confession. Miss King 23. MARCH, 1899. FRI. 24. Ther. Weather, Dr. Gulick did not come. I went to hear Rosenthal the pianist. I never heard such playing. Adele Buffington came. MARCH, 1899. SAT. 25. Ther. Weather, Worked hard all day. Miss Hill came. Ella Russell came. JoshuaMARCH, 1899. SUN. 26. Ther. Weather, Palm Sunday Snowy. Went to Christ Church. Palm S. sermon. Small mission. Smith walked to church. Says he can't come to meetings. MARCH, 1899. MON. 27. Ther. Weather, Lent afternoon [penntical] pentecostal. Sat up till 1.20. MARCH, 1899. TUES. 28. Ther. Weather, Lst Outlook class. I am so tired. Retired at 2.30. MARCH, 1899. WED. 29. Ther. Weather, Came to Brooklyn at 2.22 with Florence Barker [at] and Percy Minich. Sat a little while with a McDuffey teacher. Found Mother very feeble. Will has returned to Cornell. He has secured his position. Teaches from 8.30 to 4 for $1000 to be raised later. He can get 400 if he teaches from 4-6. The Wyckoffs, Harold & Mip Bishop are here. MARCH, 1899. THUR. 30. Ther. Weather, Went down town twice. Minnie went with me & we bought my silk waist. Russell went with me to Mrs. Wise. Eve. Read "Workers". MARCH, 1899. FRI. 31. Ther. Weather, Good Friday. Went shopping once. Mr. Jacobs led prayer-meeting as Mr. Dixon is sick. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 1. Ther. Weather, Lunched with Lucy Skinner. Found Susy Raymond here on my return. Eve. Reeve came & Staid till after 12 P.M. Sadie, Minnie & he talked about Building Loan. He brought candy. Mr. Dobson took Winifred & Moseley took Ruth to Buffalo Bill. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 2. Ther. Weather, Easter Sunday. A.M. Mother didn't go to church. Mr. Dixon preached on death, childhood, youth, manhood, faith, & hope. Went to prayers. Met Woodruff leafing. Took supper with the Raymonds. Hattie & Lucy Bliss were there. I heard Mr. Dr. Hillis Lecture, not sermon, on Romola. All like the man. Came home with Mr. Van [Iderstine] & Mad. Skinner. APRIL, 1899. MON. 3. Ther. Weather, I went to try on my dress & I found Miss Wise [L...] [sent] sick with a headache. So I dragged my dress home to Mrs. Morse who sewed till eleven. Susie Ray, Alfred & Hattie Bliss came for the evening & Alfred sang his Hobson songs & read Mr. Dooley. We had Chocolate and cake. I bought the cake. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 4. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse with the help of Mrs. Wyckoff finished my waist (in a way) & Lucy & I went to the 5th Ave. luncheon. From there I went to see Cousin L. & Jessica in 322 West 55th . Mary Russell is engaged to Frank Pope. Anna Debervise is engaged. I sat between Gertrude Heywood & Lucy Humphrey. Winifred & Ruth went to V.C. Bertha too sick. APRIL, 1899. WED. 5. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse is working here. I had 3 teeth filled by Estelle Worcester & I looked for bicycle skirt. Helen Smith called. Nancy & Hattie have come without Walter. [Maurine], Marg. Belce & Frank Sharpe went to concert while Mr. Williams sang. Lottie Richardson died 2 yrs. ago. Harold said he was going to sit up with a man. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 6. Ther. Weather, Went shopping twice. Bought my short skirt. Mrs. Morse is here. Bertha went to V.C. Eve. Read "The Workers". Harold not home. APRIL, 1899. FRI. 7. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse is here. I wrote some letters. Read Workers aloud. Prayer-meeting. Harold not home. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 8. Ther. Weather, Harold not home. Mrs. Morse & Mrs. Palmer sewing all day. I got tired & we had fight about length of silk dress. I went out shopping with my short skirt. Went out twice. In the evening Mr. Dobson called. Rec'd Rufus Corning's photo from Marg. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 9. Ther. Weather, Low Sunday. Fred Reeve came over to church this A.M. I scolded him about dishonesty in business. Mr. Dixon's sermon beautiful. Didn't go to S.S. Prof. Frolich came to dinner. We learn that Miss Bishop was married on New Year's Day. I stayed home this eve. with mother, wrote & readAPRIL, 1899. MON. 10. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Palmer & Mrs. Morse sewed. I came back to Springfield with Eliza. Mr. Russell stood up & talked to me from N.Y. to New Haven. I am to tutor Dudley Lewis in Germ. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 11. Ther. Weather, Went down town to library & to call on Joe. Smith wishes he was a lord or from some great college. Dudley (1) 8-9. He hangs around till about 9.30. APRIL, 1899. WED. 12. Ther. Weather, Dudley Lewis (2) in the evening for more thatn an hour. Mr. Story (24) Rainy so didn't go out. Frank came. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 13. Ther. Weather, Miss King (24) Dudly 5.15 - 6.30 (3) Cookies came. Prayer-meeting. APRIL, 1899. FRI. 14. Ther. Weather, Dudley (4) 5.10 - 6.20. Long walk. Wore short skirt. Met Ashman & Smith. Read "Autocrat at Breakfast Table" to girls. Lena has gone to her mother. Florence Barker returned. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 15. Ther. Weather, Dudley (5) 4.40 - 6.10. Busy all day. Worked all A.M. on chemistry at desk. Called on Miss Emerson while Miss Gruyer walked. Studied all the rest of the time. Lena returned. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 16. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 12:24. "Except a cone of wheat" etc. I staid to S.S. Sat with Mrs. Fred Bill. As it was rainy, I did not expect to have mission, especially because there was Memorial in City Hall for soldiers of 2nd regiment, but we had a nice meeting. Stowe & Barker were nice. I asked whether Christ could help our daily life. After meeting W. Brown came in to get out of rain. We prayed with him & I hope he is saved. He said he was not sorry for gin but for result that he would like 2 lives one good & that he was not [hurt] his mother had hoped. Joe says I am clean & [fat]. Smith came in was talkative & nice. We neither walked nor sang hymns. APRIL, 1899. MON. 17. Ther. Weather, Dudley (6) evening about an hour, perhaps more. Sad letter from Mother. Harold Doesn't come. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 18. Ther. Weather, Happy for Harold has written. Called on Dr. Moxom with paper. Saw Mrs. Moxom. Called on Mrs. Rice & Laura (out). Can't call on Mrs. [Townsley]. Dudly arriving about an hour (7). Bertha has had very bad asthma. APRIL, 1899. WED. 19. Ther. Weather, Didn't have Dudly. Went to stupid lecture on liquid air. Bertha is to have a graduate scholarship. Mr. Story 25. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 20. Ther. Weather, Dudly 5.15 - 6.30 (8). Prayer-meeting Union at Highland Church. Met Mr. Hahn going away sick. Mip King 25. APRIL, 1899. FRI. 21. Ther. Weather, Dudley didn't come. I am home alone as girls & teachers have gone to Cyrano de Bergerac. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 22. Ther. Weather, Nice day of work. Studied all the A.M. Marion wished extra music lesson. Walked with girls. Took supper at Bina's with Elizabeth & Alice Lyman. Went to "Mr. Bob" by Teacher's Club. Took Miss Lyman to train. APRIL, 1899. SUN. 23. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Uses of Lay-men. Came home slept & studied for the Mission. Beautiful meeting. About 16 there. W. Brown all right. Tramp came in & asked to be prayed with. Said he was educated as an evangelist. Smith came late, seemed blue. Joe scolded him for "sneaking in late". Lovely walk & only a short sing. APRIL, 1899. MON. 24. Ther. Weather, Warm. Dudley 5.20 - 6.30 (9). I went to library. Harold went to Church with mother yesterday. Rupis Corning called & they liked him. APRIL, 1899. TUES. 25. Ther. Weather, Went down & called on Nell Irwin (just came) & Mip Hastings. Then went to see Joe. Brown was there still out of work. Threw away pipe. Joe told me about Smith. He has brought back my Bible. Met Mrs. Townsley & she advised Brown going to Mr. Lewis. Went down with Mip Gruyer with Marg [Longs] flowers. Went also to power-house. APRIL, 1899. WED. 26. Ther. Weather, Went this A.M. at 7.30 to Mary Longs wedding at cathedral. Took off combination flannels & took bath. Nell Irwin came to dinner & then went with Mip P. & girls to "The Princess". Percy has a sty. Mr. Story 26. APRIL, 1899. THUR. 27. Ther. Weather, Dudley 5.20 - 6.30 (10). At prayer-meeting W. Brown was there & spoke. Asked me about all the water & all the cattle of the [...]. Miss P. says I must stop studying at 10. Lucy. Carter took lunch here. Mip King 26.APRIL, 1899. FRI. 28. Ther. Weather, Letter from Smith [c...] about the effect of the [band]. We went out to Forest Park. Eve. Wrote Smith & Reeve & we played (Marg. & I) from Elijah. APRIL, 1899. SAT. 29. Ther. Weather, Ray Wellman took her history exam. (U.S.). I worked about 3 hrs. this A.M. on [Fernes & Ferrie] experiments (not in lab.) P.M. Called on Mrs. Sweet. She says Brown was begging & Stowe silly. Shopping. Bought shirt waist at Brighams. Eve. Dudly 7.45 - 9. (11). APRIL, 1899. SUN. 30. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Cooper and 4 Little Wanderers. Awful time at Joe's. He drove out Sheldon & Henry & declared he would go away. Smith & Baker were such a comfort. MAY, 1899. MON. 1. Ther. Weather, Just sick about Joe. Lovely letter from Smith saying Joe is all right. Refused Reed's invitation to May breakfast. Dudly 7.45 - 9.00 (12). MAY, 1899. TUES. 2. Ther. Weather, Rec'd letter from Wm. Brown. He is working at Holyoke. Doesn't accept Mr. Hahn in Exodus. Spent the evening with Miss Hastings & Nell Irwin. Met 2 Mips Pease. One teacher in Chinese S.S. the other at Hartford. Like Pluffe. Showed pictures. MAY, 1899. WED. 3. Ther. Weather, Letter from Reeve, he is out of work. 1st concert. Eve. Elijah Davies, Mrs Williams, Miss Stein, Dr. Jackson. Mr. Story 27 Mip King 27MAY, 1899. THUR. 4. Ther. Weather, 2nd Concert. Olive Mead. 3rd. Miss [Burna], Stein, Bernstein, Mockbridge MAY, 1899. FRI. 5. Ther. Weather, 4th Concert. Teresa [Carrun] [Fine]. 5th Concert. Lily Nymph by Chadwell & Thomas. Swan & Skylark. Miss Maconda [Jestride] Edwards. Mr. Mickridge Dr. Jackson Mr. Bernstein Afternoon we got ice cream. Will is to [...] for [Woodfred] prize tonight. MAY, 1899. SAT. 6. Ther. Weather, Gave music lessons to Marion & Edward. Studied. P.M. Call on Mrs. Sweet & went to library . MAY, 1899. SUN. 7. Ther. Weather, Rogation Sunday. Mr. Hahn Acts 2:17. Good meeting at Joe's. He sort of confessed. [Meth.] minister's son converted. Poor Smith. He wants to go away from church and mission. Came to meeting but says its like pulling teeth. Will did not get prize. Nell Irwin came to say good-bye. She has left her husband. MAY, 1899. MON. 8. Ther. Weather, Dudly came to say he had a headache & would not come tonight. Got $30 for mother from bank & called on Mrs. Sweet. MAY, 1899. TUES. 9. Ther. Weather, Dudley 4.55 - 5.14 (13). Miss Bostwich & Gruyer took girls & children to woods. I went down town. Rode to Mrs. Randall's (out) back to town. Called on Joe, talked of Stowe & wife, Mrs. Bartlett & Smith. MAY, 1899. WED. 10. Ther. Weather, Abbie Tillingharte's brother came. Abbie T. & Marg. Carter took 1st lessons in Collar & D's Greek Prose. Mrs. P. is jealous of Marin. Will is elected member of Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Story 28.MAY, 1899. THUR. 11. Ther. Weather, Rain. Ascension Thursday. We had no prayer-meeting but Mr. Russell gave car tickets to go to Miss. meeting at Highland. I went to South Ch. They talked about reading the Bible. Miss B. spoke at Working Girls Guild. Miss King 28. Thorpe & Muir [Planter]MAY, 1899. FRI. 12. Ther. Weather, I went on errand to Mrs. Curries & to library . I wrote to Reeve. Nice letter from Wm. Brown. Gertrude Besse has tonsilitis. Mothers 59th wedding day. Mr. Van Deusen called. MAY, 1899. SAT. 13. Ther. Weather, Ray Wellman & Ethel went with Mr. Van Deusen to Brattleboro. P.M. Went down town & to library. Eve. Went with Eliz. & bought brown straw toque. Went to Dr. [S...] about toe & tonic. Dr. [Carmedead] says Gertrude Besse has diptheria. Dudley (14)MAY, 1899. SUN. 14. Ther. Weather, Dr. Scott of Worcester preached on [More Room]. Staid to his Bible class. P.M. Small but good meeting. Mr. Warner prayed that I might be filled with Spirit. Wrote Mrs. Gibson & Nell Irwin. MAY, 1899. MON. 15. Ther. Weather, Went to Madeleine Bowman's wedding. MAY, 1899. TUES. 16. Ther. Weather, I went down town. Called on Mrs. Hancox, on Mrs. Hahn (out), Jennie Barrows, Miss Emerson, Mrs. Baldwin (out), Mrs. Bartholomew (out). MAY, 1899. WED. 17. Ther. Weather, Agnes has returned. Danger of diabetes. Dudley 7.50 - 9.00 (15). Meta Driscoll has brought 2 kittens. Eliz. has letters from Mr. McGaven. Mr. Story 29. MAY, 1899. THUR. 18. Ther. Weather, Lena & I went to Emma Holbrooks to talk about the formation of a college club. Rather sleepy prayer-meeting. Edward has a wheel. Miss King 29.MAY, 1899. FRI. 19. Ther. Weather, This evening I began Mrs. Leck to the girls. Studied most of the evening. MAY, 1899. SAT. 20. Ther. Weather, A.M. Studied. Rec'd Bessie Moore's picture. P.M. Called - Mrs. Reed Ray Jacobs (out) Mrs. Briggs Miss Amy (out) Miss [Wh...] Eve. Went to library. MAY, 1899. SUN. 21. Ther. Weather, Whit-Sunday. A.M. Dr. Judson 1 Cor. XIII. His daughter Margaret has typhoid fever. I sat with Mrs. Baldwin. Very small mission meeting. About 8. David & Francis there. Eve. Walked, read "Lady of [Shalott]" by E.S. Phelps & played. Girls wouldn't sing well. MAY, 1899. MON. 22. Ther. Weather, We walked to Mr. Millair [...] of the rally place. Miss P. & Lena went to hear Kipling read by Mr. [Whiting]. MAY, 1899. TUES. 23. Ther. Weather, Made calls on Mrs. Tillingharte, Mrs. Geo. Merriam, Miss Buckingham (out), Mrs. Rowley (out), Mrs. Appleton (out), Cousin Helen and Etta. MAY, 1899. WED. 24. Ther. Weather, Eliz. Gruyer went to Country Club. Mr. Story 30 came late & staid in the evening. MAY, 1899. THUR. 25. Ther. Weather, Bertha is elected to QBK. Miss King 30. Dudley 5.15. - 6.30 (16). At prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn impressed me by what he said of Col. 3:1-10. Can I leave off evil speaking? MAY, 1899. FRI. 26. Ther. Weather, All but Ray, Abbie, Miss Gruyer, Anna and I went to "Pirates of Penzance". Lillian Higgins wrote of her 3rd baby, Lloyd & Fannie Rooneys 2nd. Mrs. Webb came. Rosa Bouhens died. MAY, 1899. SAT. 27. Ther. Weather, Ray took V.C. Lab. ex & passed. Abby took Holyoke & didn't! I gave Dudley long lesson this evening 7.30 - 9. probably the last (17). Went down town. Miss Gruyer's dress came. Capt. Rock called to say good-bye. Capt. Carrigan has joined Volunteers & may come to [L.]. MAY, 1899. SUN. 28. Ther. Weather, Trinity Sunday. Mr. Ray of Cripple Creek preached. 15 at Joe's. Francis & David there. Baker says Daniels is love-cracked about his cousin & I will drive him away talking to him. Eliz. started to sleep with me but went back. MAY, 1899. MON. 29. Ther. Weather, Eve. Went to library. Mary Cutler's father & sister here on their way to Europe. MAY, 1899. TUES. 30. Ther. Weather, Memorial Day. We went to cemetery. Marion went to circus. MAY, 1899. WED. 31. Ther. Weather, Hot. Mr. Story (31). Wrote Fred Reeve & Mrs. Brown because I felt worried. Sent Mother [2.00] for birthday. Did not go to hear Dr. Strong at French Am. College Comm. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 1. Ther. Weather, Corpus Christi. Miss King (31). At prayer-meeting MR. Stowe & MRs. Bartlettes names were read. Mother is 79. I gave her $2.00 to take her to Vassar. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 2. Ther. Weather, Our picnic to Bear's Hole. Miss Porter did not go but Marion, Mrs. Webb, Mabel Cone and Leslie Chapin did. Mrs. Webb & I waded in brook. Agnes Minford, Marg. Carter, Marg. Cutler, & Ray Wellmann scared us by wandering off. After lunch I read Mrs. [Leeks] to some. This A.M. Abby took her Latin exam. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 3. Ther. Weather, Abby Tillingharte took exams in Greek (failed), & Virgil (passed). [Ray] passed in German. Afternoon. I called with Marg. Carter & Agnes Minford on Dorothy Uphan at the McDuffie's. Miss Cora Martha took me on the lawn. Then we went to Dorothy's room met Elsie Bollin & drank lemonade. Eve. Called on Dudley Lewis. He had gone to the boys circus. Talked with Mr. & Mrs. Lewis on drinking water. Then Elisha & James Marsh came in. Lafayette Mendel told Elisha I was one of the dearest girls he knew. Dudley brought me home. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 4. Ther. Weather, Went with Mrs. Packard to Bapt. communion. Mr. Hahn Acts 22:1. Came home to find a letter from Wm. Brown which made me very happy. It is 7 weeks today. Such a time at the Mission. Smith was in the back yard with cigar, some drink & oh in such a state. Went off & came back later. He thinks women have no feeling. Won't bow to me with my high-toned friends. Eve. Walked but girls did not sing. JUNE, 1899. MON. 5. Ther. Weather, Wend down town & Mr. Bughe exchanged waist for me. Bought a black silk one. JUNE, 1899. TUES. 6. Ther. Weather, Went with Abbie to South Hadley to take Eng. examination. JUNE, 1899. WED. 7. Ther. Weather, Went with Mrs. Packard to Mr. Lyford's wedding. Took Abbie to train for South Hadley. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 8. Ther. Weather, Stowe was examined before our church & Mr. Ash is to be re-baptized. Abbie came back from South Hadley. Mr. Story 32 Mip King 32 Carried around invitations. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 9. Ther. Weather, Fred Reeve is thinking of marrying an Irish Catholic. He has been overcome with heat. This evening I went with Mr. Reed to school entertainment at Ludlow. Gladys & Florence Wood came home with us. Agnes Minford is 19. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 10. Ther. Weather, Took Agnes Minford & Margaret Carter shopping. Let them buy Vichy etc!! Afternoon. Studied. Eve. Called on Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Webb & Eliz. Holden came. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 11. Ther. Weather, A.M. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom II. [L...] 2:3. In Bible class I asked about Satan. Brown didn't come to meeting. Joe thinks Smith when drunk may commit suicide! Daniels made a confession to me. Russia Germany LecksJUNE, 1899. MON. 12. Ther. Weather, Eliz. Gruyer, Gertrude Besse, Mrs. Reed and Gladys went to V.C. Mr. Tanner has accepted call to Brown. Ethel Van Deusen & I delivered invitations. Seneca [...] [Hare] & [Nieda] [...] [...] & [...] [...] JUNE, 1899. TUES. 13. Ther. Weather, Went to McDuffie graduation [Harnet] Chapin & Elsie Bolton. Mr. Cable spoke impromptu in Spiritual Possessives. Called on Dr. Moxom to ask him to pray. Out. Grace Gray came & we talked [stories]. Called with her on Mip Emerson. Abbie Tillingharte has failed at Holyoke in Lat. P., Cicero, [hist], passed in Caes. & Eng.JUNE, 1899. WED. 14. Ther. Weather, Hot! Lena & I are elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Adele Buffington came. Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Hahn came to Com. exercises one week early. Grace Gray & I took Vassarion to Jane Marsh, went to Rep. Office, to fire & met Miss Gruyer on car. Mrs. Hamblen & Julia called. Annie Howard's wedding day. Bertha Richardson graduates at Vassar. Mr. Story 33. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 15. Ther. Weather, Hard rain this afternoon. Small prayer-meeting. We talked about giving letters to members who wish to form [Belmont] Church. Grace Gray went away.JUNE, 1899. FRI. 16. Ther. Weather, Miss King 33. Mother came tonight. Dudley Lewis called. He goes to Andover tomorrow. Elizabeth Holden went home. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 17. Ther. Weather, Percy failed in her exam. in Geometry. I took Ray down town. Bernice Moore has just graduated at Boston Univ. & she came to lunch. Went calling with Abbie Tillingharte. Eve. Played to girls & made out reports. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 18. Ther. Weather, Dr. Long preached a grand sermon on Saving the world & losing your soul. He was fine in Bible class. Miss Emerson would ask me to dinner if he could come. A quite good meeting on Col. III. Eve. Bina Seymour and I were asked to call at Miss Emersons on Dr. Long. He was very sympathetic about my work and seemed deeply interested. Ella Russell came. JUNE, 1899. MON. 19. Ther. Weather, We had our school tea. Eve. Mr. Reed & Madeleine, Mrs. Webb and I drove in one carriage. Gladys & Ella Russell in another. JUNE, 1899. TUES. 20. Ther. Weather, Closing & Class Day exercises. Too long. Afternoon. I took the girls to the daisy field & Eliz. took others for ferns and they went to the Reeds & Reeds brought them home. Mrs. Barker came. Mr. & Mrs. Baldwings farewell reception. I met Mr. cooper of the Y.W.C.A. Russian Germ. [...] Germany [P...] [Judges] [Marlend] [Judges]JUNE, 1899. WED. 21. Ther. Weather, Mother & I went up to the [Brogce's] & saw McKinley. The first live Pres. I have seen. Afternoon. Girls went to Mr. Reeds office but I met Jacob Riis. P.M. Mabel Cone, graduated & Ray Wellman & Gertrude Besse rec'd certificate. Mr. Riis spoke finely. Miss King & choral class sang. Marg. Carter played, Dr. Moxom prayed & Mr. Hahn pronounced benediction. Nice letter about Mr. Brown from Mr. Stowe. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 22. Ther. Weather, All the girls left but Ethel Van Deusen. I went to the library. Clara Russell came on her way from Amherst. Union prayer-meeting at 1st Bapt. Church. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 23. Ther. Weather, Ethel Van Deusen left. Arranged letters all day. Called on Joe. Eve. Mother and I went driving with Mr. & Mrs. Reed. Gretty Hoblen left. The Mips Porters left the Porters. JUNE, 1899. SAT. 24. Ther. Weather, Finished arranging letters. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. Webb went to Pittsfield. Josephine [Sulphin] left Mrs. Porters. Quiet evening reading and playing. JUNE, 1899. SUN. 25. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Eph. 4:13. Sermon on Education. Too rainy for Mother to go. Mrs. [Litus] read fine paper in S.S. Lovely mission. Dugan (not Brown) was there. He says when tempted to drink he goes off into the country. Eve. Geo. Stowe, Ash. & Porter baptized. Dugan was there. Mr. Hahn brought me home. Text was Luke 16:10. Subject Baptism. JUNE, 1899. MON. 26. Ther. Weather, Began teaching Gertrude Besse, about 2 hrs. Afteroon. Called on Driscolls, Mrs. [Towsley] (out), Mrs. [Vining] (out) & Mr. Cooper of Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Baldwin has told me of Henry Chase Postmaster & I have written him about Mr. Dugan. [Kaighe] is Sec. of Holyoke Y.M.C.A. Eve. Mother & I went to Longmeadow, coming home called on Mip Emerson. JUNE, 1899. TUES. 27. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse for about 2 hrs. P.M. Went up to the Merrick reception. It took about 1 1/2 hrs to go by trolley. Met Gertrude Heywood and Mip Hubbard. Eve. Mr. Porter took Mother, Mip Porter and me driving. Washed my head. Marion Chapin is dead. JUNE, 1899. WED. 28. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse for nearly 2 hrs. Called to inquire for Annie Bailey. Met Gertrude Burleigh on Mr. Hahn's steps and brought her [home]. P.M. Took Miss Hastings to hear Lyman Abbott address High School. Mr. Hahn pronounced benediction. Introduced Miss Porter to Lyman Abbott. Came home & read to the children. Eve. Played and read David [Havens]. JUNE, 1899. THUR. 29. Ther. Weather, Gertrude Besse's lesson. Took Mother & Aunt Carrie to Chicopee Falls. P.M. Miss Porter went to Unionville for the night. Calls from Carrie King & Miss Hubbard of Holyoke. Vassar 69. Eve. We gave 56 members up to from Belmont Ave. Bapt. Church. Called on Joe & Mrs. Sweet. JUNE, 1899. FRI. 30. Ther. Weather, A.M. Went down town & saw Buffalo Bill parade with Lena & children from Dr. [Hurlbuts]. Came home to Gertrude Besse. P.M. Mother took lunch with Mrs. Bartholomew at [Na...] Club. I shopped. Mrs. [...] came from Pittsfield & went to Buffalo Bill, Edw., Marin, Lena, Mrs. Packard & Aunt Carrie. Mip Porter returned from Unionville. Eve. Mr. Porter drove Lena, children & me to Chicopee Falls. JULY, 1899. SAT. 1. Ther. Weather, Dudley telegraphs to his father. Rec'd diploma' [Everything] all right. Gertrude Besse passed VI Book of Virgil. I took Marin home. Find I can't stop at [Binghamton]. Celia called. P.M. Called on Miss Emerson. [Wayland] Smith coming out of [Salem]. He says I am 20 to him. Went down town. Eve. Mr. Reed took Mother, Mrs. Webb & me driving. P.M. Called on Mrs. Shipley & saw Margaret Irwin. Frank Richardson is 17. JULY, 1899. SUN. 2. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Hahn Matt. 17:20. Communion. Mr. Stowe rec'd right hand. Went into South Church S.S. Walked up with Gulicks. Prof. McGregory came to dinner. At Joe's I spoke on Heb. 12:1-11. About nine present. Joe feels blue about the summer. Miss Winter came by & we asked her in to tea. I walked home with her at 9 then called on Miss Emerson. Signed Gertrude Besse's Chemistry note books. "Looking into Jesus". My summer motto. JULY, 1899. MON. 3. Ther. Weather, Hot. Mother and I left Springfield 11.28. Reached Albany 2.43. Ate lunch. Went to D. & H. depot. Left at 4.25. Met Prof. Francke's little girl (of Harvard). She read [Heaworthe]. Reached Binghamton at 8.50. Maj. & Mrs. Hitchcock & Prof. & Mrs. Griffin met us. Also [young] Mr. Guyer. Decided to stay over. Couldn't telegraph. Enid Axtell is here. JULY, 1899. TUES. 4. Ther. Weather, Very hot. Visited all the morning. Left at 2.58(?). Reached [...] at 3.49. Met the Guyers, Harry Baldwin etc. Mr. Atwater called & took us to get soda. JULY, 1899. WED. 5. Ther. Weather, Drove to Grandma Atwaters. Called at library on Effie Scott. Left at 3.49. Reached Buffalo at 8. Found there was no 8.40 train on Lake Shore. We had to wait for the 10.45 train on Western N.Y. Went to restaurant came back in pouring rain. Reached Dunkirk at 12.05. No cars. Poured! Spent night in Erie House. JULY, 1899. THUR. 6. Ther. Weather, Reached Fredonia before breakfast. Surprised the family. Cousin Hattie, Maria, Mollie, Emma, Kincaid, Dora & Dorothy came tonight. Mother seems exhausted. Found letter from Wm. Dugan saying that he loved me but had no hope. JULY, 1899. FRI. 7. Ther. Weather, Mr. & Mrs. Van Buren of Omaha (Lill) & Letitia came this A.M. I wrote to Chautauqua and to Minnie. Began reading "The Workers" aloud. Eve. Took a bicycle lesson from the family. Went to library. JULY, 1899. SAT. 8. Ther. Weather, A.M. Rained in the night & today. Walked up town; slept. Read "Workers" aloud. Emma and I fixed my dress. Went to public library & read Chautauquan. Eve. Told funny stories & riddles. JULY, 1899. SUN. 9. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Morgan Gal. 5:16. "Walk in the Spirit". Fine sermon. Freedom of Spirit above letter is not because. Difference between feather escaping from bondage of duster and bird flying with purpose into free air. "I am tired of the word individuality". I am 38 today. Calls from Miss Lucy Hamilton of Batavia, Miss Denton & her niece Miss Atwood. JULY, 1899. TUES. 11. Ther. Weather, A.M. Cousin Hat, Emma & I walked down town. Bought things for cottage. Came home & slept. Letter from Minnie. P.M. Read "The Workers" [...]. Slept. Went to library & read Atlantic. Eve. We went to Miss Palmer's & Lucy Hamilton told our fortune from cards. [O] Rained at night. JULY, 1899. MON. 10. Ther. Weather, Spent the day at Oak Cottage. Bathed in the lake. Met a good many girls & Mr. & Mrs. Barnum. Cousin Hattie paid for carriage. JULY, 1899. WED. 12. Ther. Weather, Wrote to Fred Reeve. Emma & Marion sick. This afternoon we girls, all but Emma, went to the cottage to Mrs. Quinby's & Miss Frisbee's [euchre] party. Lucy Hamilton, Miss Olivier & I wandered on the beach. Eve. Letter from Lena. Edward, Mrs. Webb & Marion are all sick. Sat out doors all the evening. Came in & ate butternuts. Miss Hamilton repeated my prophecy, somewhat. My plans about staying here are to be broken up. I am to leave my work within 2 yrs. & go out into the world. I will marry without romance. JULY, 1899. THUR. 13. Ther. Weather, Mother, Cousins Hat, Maria, Emma, Mr. & Mrs. Van Buren & I went to Niagara. Took 10.20 train. Reached N. at 12. Lunched in Park. Crossed Steel Arch Bridge. Trolley to Chipper Trolley to Queensten Ferry to Lewiston. Grand Gorge Route back to Niagara. Horrid supper in restaurant. Emma stayed in Buffalo. We nearly forgot to get off at Fredonia. Rec'd a second l. [love] letter from Dugan!JULY, 1899. FRI. 14. Ther. Weather, I slept with Cousin Mary yesterday. Didn't feel well today. Emma didn't come back till night. Miss Atwood brought over lovely sweet peas. Cousin Hat rec'd funny letter from Fan. I read aloud. Slept. Mother left dinner table tonight to lie down. JULY, 1899. SAT. 15. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mother walked up town for first time. She weighs 77 lbs. Read The Workers morning & evening. Slept morning & afternoon. Finished Castle [Da...]. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. in library. Sarah Brown brought her colored 6 mo. old baby Lucile. EVe. Emma rubbed my head. Letters from Mrs. Sweet, Mr. & Mrs. Stowe. JULY, 1899. SUN. 16. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Smith Luke. 21:19. P.M. " " Eph. 3:19. Went to Bapt. Church all alone morning & evening. Miss Palmer was nice to me & took me to S.S. Mr. King had class. I also went to Christian Endeavor. Slept in afternoon. Read "The Workers". Began my blue shirt waist with help of family. Lillie & Mr. Van Buren came home. I couldn't find money & think I spent it. Sent blue prints to [Fan] Mac Farland. Monday. JULY, 1899. MON. 17. Ther. Weather, Went with Mame to examine a piano at Normal College. See July 16.JULY, 1899. TUES. 18. Ther. Weather, I was weighed today & they say I have gained 5 lbs. in 11 days & weigh 130 lbs. Sewed a little on shirt waist. Aunt Mary made Emma cry at breakfast. Cousin Hattie hears that Cousin Darwin Hule is not long for this world. We had a kind of picnic for children across creek. I learned to crack butternuts. Eve. Children danced & we played games. Called twice on Mrs. Atwood. Had two naps. Read The Workers a little. Wrote Mrs. Dugan. JULY, 1899. WED. 19. Ther. Weather, Rec'd lovely letter from Ray Wellman. Walked to bank etc. Home by way of Mip Palmer's. Worked on shirt waist. Slept. Had photo taken in group. Tried bicycle & fell. Had a letter from Mr. Chase Holyoke Post M. that Mr. Dugan was in sad condition & had enlisted for Philippines. I am so blue. Wrote him & the Stowes. Finished reading The Workers aloud. JULY, 1899. THUR. 20. Ther. Weather, Mother, Cousin Mollie, Hat, Ri, & I took the 11.20 train for Buffalo. Mr. Van Buren went home. We have met Will & Mate Olmstead. George, Lucy & Jack [Lucy] took me to see Lucy Smith & took me driving. In the evening I went with Jack on a tandem to the embankment. I think we rode 1 1/2 miles & I wasn't very scared. Then we ate ice cream. I saw Grace Goodyear in the street. JULY, 1899. FRI. 21. Ther. Weather, Called on blind Mr. [Modisette]. Had photos taken. Watched Buffalo Bill parade. Played duets with Lucy. Rec'd call from Mrs. Rogers. On our way to the station Lucy bought me "That affair, [next] door". We left Cousin Mary at the Smiths. JULY, 1899. SAT. 22. Ther. Weather, Rec'd nice letter from Mr. Francis. Emma [...] a shirt waist lawn party from 10.30 to 1. Slept. Tried to put [Lilitin] to sleep. Walked with Lill to bring Lilitin from birthday party. Aunt Mary came home. Mrs. [Kukone] invites me to a card party. Lucky I go to [cha...]. Sat up till midnight. [...] to Minford & to Eaton. JULY, 1899. SUN. 23. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Smith (Bapt.) Mat. 28:10. Difference between the Border Land of Christ & of Spiritism I. The former revelations marked one important epoch II. The revelations were made to worthy people. III. Revelations came not through a medium. IV. Revelations were worth something. I went with Dr. Kings class. Subj. Handwriting on Wall. Emma spent day at the cottage & other girls drove down. Eve. Bapt. Y.P.S.C.E Subj. Sabbath-keeping. Union service at Meth. church. Matt. 12:12. In the afternoon I slept & read [D...] & [Da...]. JULY, 1899. MON. 24. Ther. Weather, Read alound nearly all day That Affair Next Door. Mother washed my head. I slept. Wrote Lena. JULY, 1899. TUES. 25. Ther. Weather, Rain. Finished That Affair Next Door. Sent photos to Walter Aldridge. Refused invitations to Miss [Albras] picnic & Mrs. Kukone & Quinby's card party. Lucy Smith, Catharine Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Smith (?) called. JULY, 1899. WED. 26. Ther. Weather, Left Dunkirk at 9.08. Reached Chautauqua after 10.30. Came to Munich where I have board. Room in front parlor of Washington C. 11. Juo. Fiske Salem [...] 2.30. Grand Concert. Sherwood, etc. 5. Juo Fiske [Pocohontas] & Mr. Till. 7. Bapt. prayer meeting. 8. [D...]. Reading by Capt. [Lillenbland]. Met Dr. Gulick & [Larence] Skinner. Called at Mrs. Gulicks & saw 3 children. Will Todd writes of his boy born in May (2 mos. premature)JULY, 1899. THUR. 27. Ther. Weather, A.M. 8.30 - 9.30 Prof. Millers Beginning Lat. 10. Dean Hodges Church Social Mission. Met Rob Bliss & Mip [Muers] at College. 11.10 Beginning Greek by Prof. Scribner. P.M. 2.30 Mr. Fiske on Thos. Hutchinson. Encumbent Mr. & Mrs. Cooper. They want me to visit them. 4.00 Conference on Eng. Teachers. Will Todd invites me to Lakewood. Eve. Sat with Mip MacLaurie. Call from Dr. & Mrs. Gulick. Went with Rob to Jewitt House candy pull. Met Dr. Hervey, Prof. Street of Bible Normal College. JULY, 1899. FRI. 28. Ther. Weather, 8.30 - 9.30 Dr. Hervey Educator Problems. 9.30 - 10. Teaching Caesar. 10 - 11. Dr. Hodges Social Experiments. 11 - 12. Juo. Henry [Barnes] [Ch...] & [Brid...]. 2.30 Juo. Fiske. Chas. Lee Soldier of fortune. 4.00 Prof. Geo. Vincent C.L.C.C. Round Table. Eve. Rob & Miss Irwins called. Dr. Gulick's reception & paper on Anglo Saxon's boys religion. Met & surprised Grace Fairbanks. Met Mr. Hulls & Mrs. & Miss Cumming (Indian & V.C. 96) JULY, 1899. SAT. 29. Ther. Weather, 9.30 - 10.30. Conference of Lat. Teachers led by Prof. Miller. Talked about Prosody & Induction Method. 11. Judge Hutch of N.Y. Supreme Ct. on Christs Trial from Legal Standpt. Took 1 o'clock boat for Lakewood. Will Todd met me. Left me with Mrs. Aldrich & Miss Morrison. He soon brought over Eliz. & she said "Is this Aunt Nellie". Then in went to see Mr. & Mrs. Pogue & the Baby! Will took me to the 4.45 boat & told me of the baby's unexpected arrival & his own happiness. Kissed me good bye. Eve. Went with Mip Irwin & Mip [Meku] to the Concert. Rob went to door. JULY, 1899. SUN. 30. Ther. Weather, 9. Consecration Miss. Serm. Mr. [...] 11. Bishop Galloway Jer. 1:5. Nap. Dinner Nap. 4. Student Vol. Rally Mr. Lester (?). of Wesleyan. 5. Lovely C.L.S.C. Vespers. Bishop Galloway. Electric light can say For me to shine is Niagra Falls. Fine news the branch to have fruit. Eve. Rob called took me to Jewett H. Miss Irwin & I went to Song Service then visited in my room. Fine sermon by Hamilton of Englewood on Responsibility. Grand song service. JULY, 1899. MON. 31. Ther. Weather, 8.30 Prof. Jones. Faust. 9.30. Prof. Miller. Virgil. 11. Prof. A.B. Hart. Spaniard & American Conflict from 1752 - 1753. After dinner Prof. Miller talked to me. 2.30. Dr. Buckly. Judicial Estimate of [Gladstone]. 4. Mrs. Hervy. Club news Reading. 8. Prof. Clark. King Lear. Afterwards we told stories at Munice & I read Orphan Asylum letter. Letter from Mother, Carmen Dugan. D. is in Co. 7 26 Infantry at Plattsburgh. Barracks. He can't be good he says. Carmen 29 Warrall St. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 1. Ther. Weather, 8. College Chapel. Dr. Hervey. Read in library. 9.30 - 10.30 Jone's. [R...] & [Brok] 10.30 - 11 " In Memoriam 11 - 12. Prof. Hart. Am. & Spaniard. Slept. Bought Fiske's Hist. Rob called. 2 - 3. [Froebel] Self acting. Hervy Ran to boat landing with Grace Cooley's ticket. Took a bath & half packed. 5.00 Dr. Dunway. Nazareth. Wrote Mother. 7.30 Rob, Miss Innes, Mip Mickie & I went to 1st Vesper, [Service] "Old 1st Night" Fire works. Bishop Vincent Dr. [S...] [Vaker] Dr. Wallace Dr. Hurtburt Mrs. Frank Bear Soloists Dr. BucklyAUGUST, 1899. WED. 2. Ther. Weather, 8.00 College Chapel led by Prof. Miller. Rained hard but soon cleared. At 10.30. Rob took me to boat. Mr. Cooper met me aboard. I had good visit with family. Left at 4.30. Crowded boat. Thought I had left ticket behind. Bishop Vincent & Miss Frisbee on train. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 3. Ther. Weather, I have begun "Soldiers of Fortune" by Richard Hardy Davis. Three naps. Wrote to Mr. Dugan. While reading aloud this evening Walter Crosby appeared. AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 4. Ther. Weather, Hot. We began to read Soldiers of Fortune this A.M. but were interrupted by news of Cousin Darwin's Hulls death. Letitia seemed very sick today. We Wrote Dr. Avery. Slept a long while. Finished Six to Sixteen. Eve. Calls from Mr. & Mrs. Barnum etc. We talked of spiritualism hypnotism etc. Walter Crosby left tonight. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 5. Ther. Weather, Letitia is better today. Emma not well. I wrote to Cousin Sallie & Gertrude Burleigh. P.M. Slept. Went to library. Eve. Went to Library. We toasted marshmallows. AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 6. Ther. Weather, Mother, Cousin Maria, Dora & I went to Bapt. Church. & Cousin M. staid with us to communion. Mr. King preached Eph. 3:17-19. I acted very silly this A.M. about Mother's sewing. P.M. Slept & wrote Mr. Francis. Eve. My head felt tired so I remained home & we sang hymns. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 7. Ther. Weather, A.M. Wrote Emma Whittemore & Dr. [Fannee]. We finished Soldiers of Fortune. P.M. We girls all but Lill went to a thimble party at Mrs. Chatseys. I looked at her book-title book & heard phonographs. Eve. Began "Mary Anderson". AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 8. Ther. Weather, Felt sick all A.M. Read [Sonny] for few minutes then retired with hot bottle. P.M. Went to cottage, Lesters, Frisbees, etc. Sick headache. Better after tea. [Fire] on [beach] & water melon. Found letter from Mr. [Crow...].AUGUST, 1899. WED. 9. Ther. Weather, We finished "Sonny" & read in Mary Anderson. Wrote to Lena a love letter. Edith Ball invites me to visit her in Toronto. She has a three week old boy Allen. We all took our supper at the Episcopal Guild House. Called on Prof. Benedict's mother. Calls from Mrs. Jennie Cushing & Miss [Albert]. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 10. Ther. Weather, Very warm. We expected Mrs. Talcott (Lovely Lee) but she did not come. Writes she will come tomorrow. Got cross over my shirt waist & the machine. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. King led. "Dry Bones". AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 11. Ther. Weather, Lovely letter from Reeve. He made $135 one month. He led C.E. He is much in love with Mip Quinn but she is a Catholic & that bothers him. Wrote Ray Lloyd. Call from Mrs. Jacobs. Read Mary Anderson. Worked on Emma's fancy work. P.M. Slept. Again Lovely Lee did not come. Call from Nellie Cummings. She drove me to the library. Eve. Ri, Hat, & I walked. Sat on piazza. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 12. Ther. Weather, Hot. Letters from Lena & Clara Russell. Clara asks me to tutor her in Latin for about ten days. Emma went down to clean cottage. I finished Mary Anderson & began Betty Alden. Missed call from Mrs.AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 13. Ther. Weather, A.M. went alone to church. Young Wm. Barker a Colgate student from here preached good sermon on Mark 3:35. Relationship on our side; on God's side. Brother - oneness of purpose. Sister - sympathy. Mother - self-sacrifice. I taught two classes of girls very enjoyable. "Valley of dog bowls". Emma spent the day at cottage with Kate Frisbee's Buffalo friends. 2nd letter from Mr. Francis. Bad news from Stowe & Smith. We went to a meeting at Old Ladies Home. Eve. Sang hymns. Wrote to Smith. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 14. Ther. Weather, Cooler. A letter from Mr. Dugan in Plattsburg makes me very happy. He has started again. This is Letitia's 3rd birthday. We went to the Lake. Met Miss [McL...] & Mrs. Abbott there. Nellie [Clute] & I went in bathing. Dora & Mame went to a concert at Dunkirk. Kate Frisbee called. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 15. Ther. Weather, Cool. Had glasses mended & [Dom] broke them bringing them home. Read Betty Alden. Slept. Wrote to Capt. Eva, Mr. Buck & Josie Bartlett. Coming back from P.O. this evening I called on Mrs. Benedict. Very slight beginning of hay-fever. AUGUST, 1899. WED. 16. Ther. Weather, A little hay-fever. Finished Betty Alden. Began David [Harem]. Emma & Mame went to [Hidetown]. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 17. Ther. Weather, Read "David [Harem]". Left for Toronoto at 10.20. Lost 2 oclock boat so staid nearly 4 hrs. at Niag. Falls. Drove about Goat Island. Saw 3 Sister's Island. Stood right over America Fall. Reached Toronto about 9. Found Edith, Margaret, little Marg. nearly 4 & Allen nearly 1 mo. old. On boat talked with Eng. woman who had lived in Australia 19 yrs. & in India. AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 18. Ther. Weather, Hot. We visited [...] in the afternoon. Marg., little Marg., & I went to High Park & Lake Ontario. Eve. Edith & I rode around the Belt Line. Called on Mrs. Smith, Mr. Allen's sister, out. Sat on the steps. Pat Hutchenson did not call. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 19. Ther. Weather, A.M. Margaret & I went to Eatons & to Simpsons on [...]. Bought things for children & writing paper & candy. Started for home by 2 o'clock boat. Very crowded. Getting off the boat I turned ankle & could hardly get home. AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 20. Ther. Weather, Hot. Nursed my foot all day. Couldn't go to church. Hot & uncomfortable all day. Tried to read On Both Sides of the Sea. Slept a good deal. Wrote to Mr. Francis & Cameron. Rec'd Sadie Jone's picture. Eve. Played hymn tunes. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 21. Ther. Weather, Hot. Began to rain in A.M. but soon stopped. Mother walked to town & bought glasses. Dora & Lill took children to Dunkirk for photos. No hay-fever to mention. Foot better but couldn't get on shoe. Finished "David Harum". Slept. Wrote Mr. Dugan. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 22. Ther. Weather, Cannot get shoe on yet. Letters from Joe, (Mr. Francis), Y.P.S.E. of Eaton, Dr. Avery, & Smith will family pictures. Hoarse but no real hay-fever. Read all through aboard Auro Fullers "A Venetian June" a sweet story & Upper Berth. AUGUST, 1899. WED. 23. Ther. Weather, Today I put on shoe. In afternoon I took children to call at Old Ladies Home. Evening. I called on Mrs. Benedict & walked to the library. Began "Sign of the Four".AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 24. Ther. Weather, Exciting day. We have decided to leave next week Friday & go to Wyoming & on Monday or Tuesday go to Eaton. Letters from Coz. L. bank ($100) & Lena. Went driving with Nellie Palmer & a Mrs. Clark who has come here from [...] Penn. Prayer-meeting. Finished Sign of Four. AUGUST, 1899. FRI. 25. Ther. Weather, Letters from Mr. Francis & Dugan. Mr. Stowe wants to go to Eng. We went to a shirt waist party at Mip Lester's. Out lined our names for a quilt. Began "One Summer". Calls from Miss McLaury & Ella Lapham. Knit some this evening. Almost no hay-fever. AUGUST, 1899. SAT. 26. Ther. Weather, Wrote long letter to Lena. Finished "One Summer". Cracked butternuts. Dora & Dorothy went to Buffalo. Mame was sick. Emma went to a card party. Calls from Mr. & Mrs. Morgan. Eve. Little rain. Went to library & called on Mrs. Benedict. Little more hay fever. AUGUST, 1899. SUN. 27. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. King Eph. 4:11-13. I.Necessity of growth. II. Means of growth. III. Measure of growth. Taught class of 3 girls. "Returning from Captivity" Ezra 1:1-11 This A.M. we had awful fight on Foreign [Ministries] P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Cousin Maria went to hear Mr. Balmer on Africa & his 5 African boys. Hay fever quite severe at night. Not much through the day. AUGUST, 1899. MON. 28. Ther. Weather, No hay fever all night but more than before through the day. Miss Talcott called. Wrote [Morsie] & Adele. Eve. [Called] on Miss McLancys. Began [Sane] Lunatic but did not like it. Began Beggars All. Lill, Letitia, Emma & Mame spent day in Buffalo. Sent [...] [address] to Cus L. AUGUST, 1899. TUES. 29. Ther. Weather, Hay fever at night, very little today. Emma Brook came to lunch. Made loads of calls. Read Beggars All. [...] called. A.M. Took Letitia down town. AUGUST, 1899. WED. 30. Ther. Weather, More hay fever & some in the night. Dreamed about Mary Hubbard & wrote her. Read Beggars All. We went to Epicsopal tea. Ri & I went to South African concert. [Theodore] Crosby came. Dora & Dorothy returned. Letters from Ray & Ida. AUGUST, 1899. THUR. 31. Ther. Weather, Most hay fever so far. Went down town. We all with Kate & Mrs. Frisbee & Jennie Cushing went to Lake. Bad hay fever. Went in bathing. Lost salts, fan, several handkerchiefs. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 1. Ther. Weather, Rained in night. We left Fredonia on 10.30 car. Wild time getting trunks off at 8. Emma, Letitia, & Dorothy came to Dunkirk. Left D. at 11.20 Reached Buffalo at 12.45. Mary Green Hubbard met us whom we had not seen in 20 yrs. Went to her home. Saw there her mother Mrs. Green, her grandmother Mrs. Smith, Mr. Hubbard & Helen eleven. Came away on 4 oclock train. Reached Dale at 5.45. Mrs. Avery & Pat Collins met us & we drove to Wyoming. Gt. big house. About 21 people in the house & more coming. Sat in parlor. I read aloud Tiverton Stories by Alice Brown & we told stories. Almost no hay fever. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 2. Ther. Weather, All hands washed dishes, prepared corn & beans etc. I began Fair Maid of Perth & Love in Old [Cloathes] Clothes, Bunner. Almost no hay-fever. We drove through gulf & to library. Eve. Played games. I had a sick headache & had to leave table but got better in eve. Mrs. Ward treated me. Mr. Boyden & [ ] came. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 3. Ther. Weather, Warm. Service in the parlor led by Mrs. Ward. Read a talk of Mr. Beecher's. Not interesting. P.M. Slept. Eve. The Hubbards called. Story telling & music. Not Sunday like. Almost no hay-fever. Read some of Mrs. [Slets] in [p...]. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 4. Ther. Weather, Cold. Almost no hay fever. Decided to stay till Wed. As Prof. Ward can't come today. Began Richard Carvel. Wrote letters. Slept. Eve. Played Dumb Crambo. Mrs. Arnold & Winifred called. SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 5. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mrs. Avery read her papers to me on Imperialism & Money. P.M. Slept. Read. Wrote letters. Eve. Drove in buck-bound 4 in hand. Prof. Ward didn't come. Mrs. Ward read to us. [B...] made candy. SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 6. Ther. Weather, Prof. Ward came this A.M. We took the following journey. Left Wyoming 11.18 Arr. Rochester 12.30 Left Rochester 2.24 Arr. Syracuse 3.54 Left Syracuse 4.30 Arr. Oneida Castle 5.20 Left Oneida Castle 5.27 Arr. Eaton 6.16 Trunks not put on at Rochester. I had some hay-fever not bad. Mother seems tired. [Lillie] is at home. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 7. Ther. Weather, Almost no hay-fever. Saw Walter [Moster] Mott. 4 1/2 mos. old. Called on Cousin Carrie & Cousin Jane. Call from Cousin Hattie. Mrs. [Durfie] working here. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 8. Ther. Weather, Almost no hay fever. Called on [Thomas], Cousin Hattie, Mrs. Richardson. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 9. Ther. Weather, Almost no hay fever. Chester [house] took us [four] on piazza. Miss Hastings & Mary Smith called. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 10. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Bamford Acts 27:21. The Ministering Angel. P.M. Slept. Talked. Cousin Jane & Geo. called. Led C.E. Subject "A Young Christian Endeavorer-[...]. I spoke of 'sowing wild oats" and "enduring hardness". Took off dresses & lay & talked. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 11. Ther. Weather, Calls from Mr. Thorne, & May Smith's mother. Mother seems much better. Ada brought her baby. Calls from Dr. Gifford, Prof. and Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. [Bisher], Rob, Katherine, Mr. Allen & Lizzie. SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 12. Ther. Weather, Left at 9.41. Train late. Reached Brooklyn about 9.30. Winifred has told me of her engagement to Harvey Dobson!SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 13. Ther. Weather, Worked on shirt waist. Bought my trunk (5.93). Aunt Lill came. Eve. Began "That Fortune" to Mother. Harvey came. Win is letting of her engagement except at V.C. There she will wait till Nov. when she has her ring. The family went down to congratulate him & he brought in ice-cream. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 14. Ther. Weather, Worked on blue shirt waist. Will & Ralph came. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Reeve called from 7.45 to 11.15. I fear he will marry Miss Quinn. He talked about steam pipes & little [dishonest] things. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 15. Ther. Weather, Finished blue shirt waist. Went over to Cooper Union but couldn't change dictionary. Called on Jennie Hughes - out. Mrs. Palmer here. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Dixon led. The members talked of what they would do this year. Mr. Jacobs goes the first of Oct. Winnie & Harvey rec'd many congratulations. More hay fever than I have had since leaving Fredonia. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 16. Ther. Weather, Winifred & Harvey went to Bay Shore & drove Mr. Hyde's horse home. They ate during their 40 mile drive glass of milk & plate of soup. I went to Military Concert in Park & heard Gov. Roosevelt. He said "No work is well done when done merely for wages". Called on Mrs. Skinner. Lucy was away. Mad. earned the Barnard Scholarship. The 1st Packer girl to do so. I began reading "That Affair Next Door". SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 17. Ther. Weather, Mr. Dixon Acts 1:1, 2:33. Mr. Dixon Eve. The New Birth. Harvey came to dinner & supper. We had heartshaped cakes & dinner cards with love [conundrums] & poems. Sang hymns. Went with Mr. Elliot's class. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 18. Ther. Weather, Call from Lucy Skinner. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Read Affair Next Door. Mrs. McLeans sewing for girls. SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 19. Ther. Weather, Finished Affair Next Door. Left N.Y. at 4 oclock. Found Warren Hill from Southbridge. Edw. is here. Ethel Van Deusen is to be sent to Mrs. Maltby-Meserole's school! Percy is not to return. Harvey sent me his photo. Letter from Stowe from Fork St. jail. He asks me to loan him $10! SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 20. Ther. Weather, Most of the girls came today. I took Edw. to his grandmas then called on Joe (out) & Mrs. Smith. She told me of Joe's goodness & Mr. Stowe's badness. P.M. Tried to help Miss P. receive [parents]. Rather hard when she won't introduce me! Met Eliza & then went down town again to intelligence office. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 21. Ther. Weather, I went to prayer-meeting but finding [...] I went to South Ch. & heard Capt. Cummings. Called on Miss Hastings. Began school. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 22. Ther. Weather, Mabel Cone is to help with teaching. Had some classes. P.M. we walked to [A...] pond. Slept. Eve. Played Peanut [ja...] (Miss Gruyer prize) & guessing tunes. Slept. Call from Mrs. Dr. Chapin. Mr. Story (1)SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 23. Ther. Weather, This A.M. Miss Gruyer, Marin & I went to Mt. [Firn]. Trip cost 55 cts. P.M. Went to library. Talked with "Willie" about Mr. Hubbell. Margorie Prentiss is not to come. Aunt Carrie came home. Marin said "I never expected to see you alive". Called on Joe. We discussed Stowe's drinking. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SUN. 24. Ther. Weather, Threatening. A.M. Mr. [Cong Kliss] of Bible Normal College. Luke 16:9. Dr. Moxom was ill. P.M. There were 16 of us at Joe's. Mr. Francis brought me marigolds & walked up to Hastings. Walked & sang but few minutes. SEPTEMBER, 1899. MON. 25. Ther. Weather, Dreadfully blue over my work. Too many classes. Gave Florence Barker & Helen Keyser music lessons. Dudley Lewis called with Andover diploma & picture of Lafayette [M...]. Mr. Story (2). SEPTEMBER, 1899. TUES. 26. Ther. Weather, My white gloves came. Mrs. Collins brought her daughter from Seattle. I drove down town with Mrs. Packard & then called on Mip Avery. Emma is ill. I may go to Vassar with Mrs. Collins. Mip King (1). SEPTEMBER, 1899. WED. 27. Ther. Weather, I am not to go to Vassar. Mrs. Collins went down town with me. They are Catholics. SEPTEMBER, 1899. THUR. 28. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (3). After prayer-meeting (Dean Hathaway led) Smith appeared in the hall. He looked and smelled awful. Says I ran away from him Sunday. Florence Barker went down for Dewey day. SEPTEMBER, 1899. FRI. 29. Ther. Weather, Ida Cox came today. She is a Baptist. Wouldn't play cards at the Old Maid party so we played Parchesi. I took the girls to Forest Park. We walked through to the Barney place. Mrs. Curtiss came to see about her niece. SEPTEMBER, 1899. SAT. 30. Ther. Weather, Rec'd Marg. Benedict's cards. Took Frances Booth to dressmakers then I went shopping. Brought Amy Gillette. Brought Virginia. Met Mr. Cooper on the street. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 1. Ther. Weather, Call on Mrs. Prof. Street of Bible Normal & the Coopers. Dr. Moxom. [Psuggestives] from International Council. No text. S.S. lesson on Gen.4. Joe's Mission Luke 16:19-31. Smith came afterwards & seems so weak. Has not drunk since Friday. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 2. Ther. Weather, Elizabeth Sherwood of N. Haven, Mrs. Curtiss's niece came today. I examined 9. [Knowlton] & Eliz. Sherwood in [Caes.]. They didn't pass. Mr. Story (4)OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 3. Ther. Weather, Examined Edana Collins in Caesar. She passed I think. I went down town. Sent my Defender's $5.00.OCTOBER, 1899. WED. 4. Ther. Weather, Miss Corser came here today. She is studying Grand Opera. Mip King (2)? I went down town. Called on Joe, Mrs. Cooper, Rose Dulton & Mip Emerson. I met a bride Mrs. Page of Orange whose husband is in Y.M.C.A. Helen [Files] expects a baby & has Kidney troubles. Edith is in Cuba teaching Cuban orphans. Letter from Mr. Dugan. He was to sail for Malibu the next Monday. He sent me a [...]. OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 5. Ther. Weather, [Geo.] Buffington & Mr. Cox in Springfield. Mr. Story (5). Chas. Rice led meeting. Read 1 Cor. XII. I played. Mr. Cameron there. I hear that Dr. Moxom's S.S. class is changed to Thursday night. Marg. Carter & Mary Cutler have gone to Boston to meet friends from Europe. OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 6. Ther. Weather, Slight rain. Miss Porter is 59. I gave her crokinole, the girls gave her [13] [doz] roses, Mr. P. gave her $50. This evening the girls had potatoes to dress in tissue paper. Rec'd Kate Frisbee's photo. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 7. Ther. Weather, Read periodicals. P.M. Went to park. Ruth Coe drove home with Mrs. Eames. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 8. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom Missionary Enterprise & Natural Expansion. Last Bible class as it is to be changed to Thursday night. At Mission two ministers helped lead. Stowe appeared just out of jail. Eve. Heard Dr. [Fannee] on Suggested Improvements of Scriptures. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 9. Ther. Weather, 1st Outlook class afternoon. Dr. Moxom came in. Mr. [Bosman] hovering between life & death. Mr. Story (6). OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 10. Ther. Weather, Florence Bradley & Robb. Ingersoll married. I did not go to the wedding. OCTOBER, 1899. WED. 11. Ther. Weather, Dr. Taylor called this [Monday]. He feared Winnie's [course] would suffer from her engagement. Called on Joe, [Mattie] Fiske & Carry King. Most of the girls went to [Barber] of [Seville]. I slept in Mrs. Packards room till they returned. Miss King (3). OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 12. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (7). Mrs. [Bosman] better. Meeting of Bapts. at 1st Church. Mr. Waterbury led Fellowship. OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 13. Ther. Weather, We went chestnutting this afternoon. Helen [Hundale] & Mip [Brayton] of Columbia S.C. called tonight. Girls danced in the gym. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 14. Ther. Weather, Sewed a good deal in my room. Mip Porter says I am noisy about the house. We went chestnutting. Got a good many chestnuts & apples. Marg. Carter and Mary Cutler came back from Boston. They went to see the people from Europe. Call from Mrs. Haskell Porter. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 15. Ther. Weather, Miss [Leitch] of [Ceylon] & Mrs. Helen [who] is going from South Church to [...] India spoke this A.M. Came home & slept. Felt effects of pills. Very few in mission. Stowe is again in jail. Frances acts stupid. Smith came to say he is going to Hartford. Mission talk Luke 3:1-15.OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 16. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (7). Eliz. got a horrid letter from Mr. U. OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 17. Ther. Weather, Letter from Hattie Bliss. OCTOBER, 1899. WED. 18. Ther. Weather, Marguerite Benedicts [wedding] day. Wish I could be there. Mrs. [Burman] died today. Took Eliza to Miss [M...] & went to [library]. Eve. Kneisel Concert at High School. Mip King 4. OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 19. Ther. Weather, Miss Gruyer's mother is to have an operation. Her grandfather is dead. Jennie Hughes wants me to speak at Hope Hall. Mr. Hyde led prayer-meeting. Mr. Story (9). OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 20. Ther. Weather, Elizabeth Gruyer went home. Mrs. Burman's funeral at 2. Mr. Baldwin spoke. Attie Lillingharts youngest brother was here to dinner. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 21. Ther. Weather, Studied most of the day. Eve. I went downtown on errands. OCTOBER, 1899. SUN. 22. Ther. Weather, This Will's birthday. He would be 50 years old. A.M. Dr. Moxom II Cor. 5:9. Christian Endeavor. We need Jesus. At Mission I talked on Mark 6:30-51. Joe says he is going to close Mission and leave church. I do not know how it will turn out. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 23. Ther. Weather, Rain. We have not heard from Miss Gruyer. Letter from Smith at Hartford. He went to Bapt. Church. Outlook class. Mr. Story (10). OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 24. Ther. Weather, Our Outlook class. We discussed "That Fortune". Miss Gruyer's operation was to be today. Letter from Marguerite Corning, Mrs. Gibson, & Ruth. October, 1899. WED. 25. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Gruyer's operation was successful. Miss King 5. OCTOBER, 1899. THUR. 26. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story (11). Mr. Stowe has been dropped from the church. Beautiful meeting. Mr. Hahn has come back. Mrs. [Hitchcock] came to lunch. OCTOBER, 1899. FRI. 27. Ther. Weather, Girls read play tonight so I could study. OCTOBER, 1899. SAT. 28. Ther. Weather, This A.M. I took Ruth Coe, Marion Hill, Marg. Carter & Mary Cutler to train. They took Adanna & Helen Keyser to dressmakers, shopping etc. till 1.40. Did not walk. Gave two music lessons. Read. Eve. Worked in labratory. Miss Gruyer returned. October, 1899. Sun. 29. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Matt. 6:33. Father Mattice was in Church. Joe's Mission Rom. 8:28-39. Hopes that it won't be given up. Present only [Crownshield], Hunt, [D...], Porter, Smith. Afterward [Joe] made me examine the [plumbing]. Miss Gruyer walked tonight. OCTOBER, 1899. MON. 30. Ther. Weather, Sent a letter to Mr. Dugan. Got up early to put Bible lesson on board. Miss Porter went to Northampton & dear old [Prof] is [coming] while Mr. Coenen is ill. Mr. Story (12). OCTOBER, 1899. TUES. 31. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski (1) has come to supply Prof. Coenen's place. I took Eliza to Mip Mason. Then we went down town to Opera House, for umbrella, (looked) for my glasses etc. Came home in rain. Helped Florence & Eliza with Latin. Rec'd letter from Smith. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 1. Ther. Weather, Rainy day. Called on Rev. Mr. Quick. Saw Virginia. He proposed my getting ten people to pay 1.00 for 3 months. Went to Mrs. Lewis. Went to see Joe & he said I understood. Called on Celia (out) on [Comm.] Helen & found her. Etta, James, Helen & Celia. Mrs. Helen Bainfeld Jackson shot herself leaving 6 children. Miss King (6). NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 2. Ther. Weather, We took Marion home today. All went in & saw Virginia. They are talking of uniting 1st & State St. Churches. We [approved] a committee of 47. Mr. Hahn asked me to raise money for Joe. Mr. Tapley will give the $1.00 a month. Ruth Coe has given me $1.00. Mrs. Bennett of Ithaca came to dinner. Mr. Story (13). Madeleine Maxwell entered school. Miss Hitchcock 1.NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 3. Ther. Weather, We went to our first real meeting of College Club. Ray Jacobs present. Had tea & signed [cards], [letters].NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 4. Ther. Weather, I read Outlook. In the afteroon, I went walking & later down town for Mip Porter. Then Mrs. Gillette came. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 5. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mip Sara Wray spoke on [...] work in South Church. I did not like her. Some did. About 18 at the Mission. I gave Joe 2.54. He seems sick. The two nurses were there, a drunkard "Pierce", a new man who had been to East Indies. I spoke about ["Davids"]. I wanted to hear Mr. Hubbell, but had to take Mrs. Gillette to see Mrs. Porter. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 6. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Gillette went away. Juo [Ditler] writes he will pay me the money I owe him. Outlook class. Dr. [Slebbries] gave me $4.00 for the mission. Mr. Story 14. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 7. Ther. Weather, Spent the afternoon from 2.30 to 6.30 at Miss Mason's, connections & shopping. Interesting Outlook class. Prof. Podgorski 2.NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 8. Ther. Weather, My day out. I had head washed. Called on Joe & Miss Hastings. 5th Ave Church gave Dr. [Fannee] $1000. Miss King (7). NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 9. Ther. Weather, This evening I went over to 1st Bapt. Church to see Mr. Hubbell. His subject was "Little Faults". Miss Hitchcock 2. Mr. Story 15.NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 19. Ther. Weather, Meeting of College Club Elections. Pres. Miss Jacobs Vice P. Miss Price Rec. Sec. Miss Young Cor. Sec. Mrs. [Secleye] Treasurer Miss Ellerson Miss Porter went to N.Y. Abbie Tillingharte returned from her brother's funeral. NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 11. Ther. Weather, Miss Bostwick went to N.Y. & returned in the evening. Rained all day so Marion remained here. I went down town. Read a good deal. Eve. Read Century & Outlook to girls. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 12. Ther. Weather, Dr. Moxom II Cor. 5:10 Judgement Day. Beautiful Mission. 16 present. Mr. Diller brought my $2.00. Stowe there again. Converted last night! I told him what I thought of him. Smith good. A woman converted. Young man from Memorial church said he was interested. He was Mr. [Start]. Eve. Walked, read Fred, Maria & Me & sang hymns. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 13. Ther. Weather, Miss Porter came home tonight. Emma Holbrook's cousin's husband within a month of the marriage arrested for embezzling. Mr. Story 16. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 14. Ther. Weather, The girls went to the Little Minister. I went to bed early. Prof. Podgorski 3. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 15. Ther. Weather, Got up through the night to see meteors but it was cloudy. This evening Miss King & Miss Carr gave an entertainment. I slept with Miss McGregory. Went down town & to library. Felt cross & Mip Porter discovered it. Took bath. Miss King 8. Alcott Gardiner Eng. Buckly " NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 16. Ther. Weather, Dressed & went out to see meteors at 2.45. Felt dead all day. At prayer-meeting new electric lights. Joe and Mr. [Courrier] talked. Dropped watch in library. Mr. Story 17. Miss Hitchcock 3. NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 17. Ther. Weather, Miss Porter went to N.Y. for dress. I felt headachy. Dr. Moxom called & talked about my going to Bible class. Girls rehearsed & some made candy. NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 18. Ther. Weather, Miss Porter came home tonight. I finished [Women] in Economics. Marg finished Outlook reading. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 19. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Moxom. Lovely meeting at Joe's. [Rev.] 21:1-11, 18-27. Mr. [Crowninshield's] brother hotel Keeper we prayed for. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 20. Ther. Weather, Outlook Class. Mr. Story 18. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 21. Ther. Weather, Outlook class in the evening. Discussed Women in Economics. Mrs. [Houghton] came & occupies my room. I sleep with Marion. Prof. Podgorski 4. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 22. Ther. Weather, I called on the Hahns. Heard Mr. Hahn & Mr. Quick speak of a letter that Dr. Fannee wrote congratulating either Mr. Grant or the church where Mr. Grant left. Called on Joe. Mr. [Crowninshield] there wants me to write to his brother. Miss King 9. NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 23. Ther. Weather, Miss Hitchcock 4. Mr. Story 19. Announced at prayer-meeting that we are not to unite with 1st Church.NOVEMBER, 1899. FRI. 24. Ther. Weather, This evening went to a reception for Mr. & Mrs. Page at the Coopers. Went with Rose Dutton. Called first on Mrs. Files. R. Helen 1st baby is 6 weeks old, a girl. Mrs. Webb is here. Mrs. Houghton went away. NOVEMBER, 1899. SAT. 25. Ther. Weather, Studied this A.M. I worked in labratory from 3.15 to 4.40. Went down town this evening. Mr. Schenck at Johnson's talked about Hamilton. He lives at 72 Northampton St. NOVEMBER, 1899. SUN. 26. Ther. Weather, A.M. Dr. Edw. Clark of Boston Eph. 1:3-6. Meaning of Life. I read Juo. 1: 1-18. Smith thinks Joe is too "plain" in his speech. Ruth Coe gave me $1.00 for Joe's Thanksgiving. NOVEMBER, 1899. MON. 27. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story 20. Had a little talk with Miss Gruyer about E.M.S. Went to Mrs. Porters without wrap. Mrs. Gillettes "Kilty" came. NOVEMBER, 1899. TUES. 28. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski 5. Miss King 10. Girls had dress rehearsal. I went with invitations to the play to Eva Russell's, Mrs. [Crickers], Miss Emerson's & Miss Hill. NOVEMBER, 1899. WED. 29. Ther. Weather, Virginia Gillette left. I rec'd a peculiar letter provided by Joe. I took Margaret Carter, Mary Cutler & Gertrude Knowlton to train. Met the Mips Porter. Did shopping. Miss Gruyer, Mrs. Packard & Mrs. Webb took tea at the Porters. NOVEMBER, 1899. THUR. 30. Ther. Weather, Pleasant day. Marion Hill, Mary Cutler, Marg. Carter, Gertrude Knowlton, Ruth Coe away. Ida Cox went to her cousins & Eliza Buffington to Dr. Brooks. Mrs. Chamberlain, the Porters, Mr. Quincy Porter, Bessie & Lucy P. came to dinner. In afternoon Madeleine Maxwell had spread & then I read The Dusantes. Later we had ice-cream. A.M. Mr. Hahn. Good political sermon. Then I took Ida Cox, invited the Moxoms & carried pie to Mrs. Haskell's. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 1. Ther. Weather, This evening we had Economical Boomerang & Box of Monkeys. Dr. Moxom came early & we gave him dinner. Mrs. Webb went home. I dressed Marion. Mr. Hubbell's baby is dead. Agnes Minford came. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 2. Ther. Weather, Worked hard all day. Call from Mary Clarke. Went to library this evening to ask Mary Ashley to do typewriting. Mr. Stowe serious very ill. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 3. Ther. Weather, A.M. Mr. Hahn Luke 22:10. Ida Cox went for first time. At mission Joe told God he had an awful headache for 3 wks. 15 present. Smith there. Spoke of my being [startled] by seeing Mr. Russell. Miss Gruyer walked with girls. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 4. Ther. Weather, Smith wrote me this A.M. Mr. Story 21. Outlook class. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 5. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski 6. Outlook class. I sat up very late. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 6. Ther. Weather, Went to Johnson's. Called on Mrs. Schenck 72 Northampton St & Carrie King. Went up to her room. She gave me her picture. Miss King 11. Called on Joe. We think it best to talk with E.M.S. DECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 7. Ther. Weather, Mip Hitchock 5. Mr. Story 22. S.S. elections. I collected 3.00 for Joe. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 8. Ther. Weather, Mip Gruyer's gymnastics began. Girls and I sang this eve. Edward has measles. Tomorrow is Marion's birthday & Eleanor Woods came to dinner.DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 9. Ther. Weather, Marion is 8. Ray is 28. I gave M. a butterfly. Went down town with Ruth Coe & Marion Hill. Miss Hubbard told me of Mary Merrick's taking my medicine. P.M. Walked & read. Eve. Library. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 10. Ther. Weather, Pres. Harris of Amherst. Eph. 3:20, 21. Smith didn't appear. Mrs. Stowe did. Joe prayed with me. Walked. Didn't sing. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 11. Ther. Weather, Went down town. Rec'd Mother's slippers. Mr. Story 23. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 12. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski (7) gave me a violin lesson. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 13. Ther. Weather, Today I went to corn-doctors with Edana, then I called on Joe, on Celia & Miss Emerson. Saw Cousin Helen Etta, Miss Whitman & Miss & Dr. Brewer. Miss E. kept me to tea & read her paper. Miss King 12. DECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 14. Ther. Weather, Mr. Story 24. Miss Hitchock 6. In prayer meeting Miss Hahn said they wanted Mr. H. to resign. Gardner BuckleyDECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 15. Ther. Weather, Miss Gruyer had gyms. This evening I read Red Rock to myself & girls served. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 16. Ther. Weather, A.M. Took Eliza Buffington & Abbie Tillingharte shopping. Abbie spoke of my liking to go to Johnsons. They had [H...] sent up from Walton for Miss P. & Lena. Miss P. thinks its for Lena & doesn't like it. Edana sent to her room to comb her hair. Mr. Reed telephoned to Eliz. about losing 192 lbs etc. Gladys invited me driving tonight. Eclipse of [sun] nearly [...]. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 17. Ther. Weather, Good sermon on prayer by Dr. Moxom. Smith had been drinking. Came to conver. Miss P. & Eliz. had a talk about walking. We both walked. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 18. Ther. Weather, Letter from Smith. Mr. Story 25. Outlook class. Took tea with Alice Wing & Ray Jacobs at Mrs. Tillingharts. Eliz. & Mr. Porter went to Thompson lecture after Eliz. had refused Mr. Reed. Eliz. had seen him & talked on street. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 10. Ther. Weather, Prof. Podgorski (8). Outlook class. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 20. Ther. Weather, Eliz. & I had partridge supper at the Reeds. Miss King (13)? 3 PhysicsDECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 21. Ther. Weather, Last night I sat up until 3.30 packing. This was the last day of school. We left for N.Y. at 2.22. I went with Madeleine Maxwell. Found great trouble. Ruth was coming & Minnie had gone over to tell her that H. was gone. She went back to Rich. Harvey met Minifred. He gave her engagement ring. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 22. Ther. Weather, Went shopping. Mailed presents. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Dixon talked of [Mosby's] death. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 23. Ther. Weather, Finished Christmas preparations. Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Bertha went home before supper. Laura Breeze & the Jacobs were there. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 24. Ther. Weather, Mr. Dixon preached on Moods. Afternoon Agnes & I went to see Mrs. Palmer. I bathed her hands & head. I fear she is dying. Harvey came to tea. Almost went to sleep in church. DECEMBER, 1899. MON. 25. Ther. Weather. Rec'd our presents. Will gave Minnie a gold watch & Frank $105. Harvey came to dinner. His present to Min was a sunburst pin with 84 pearls & a diamond. Minnie had terrible toothache & couldn't come to dinner. I called on Lucy Skinner. In the A.M. Helped fill candy boxes at church. DECEMBER, 1899. TUES. 25. Ther. Weather, Went to meet Fannie Aldridge at [Loesees] but didn't find her. Min's face all swollen. First I went to try to persuade Julia to return. I went over & saw Jennie Hughes Commander & Mrs. Booth. I am to spend Thursday night at Hope Hall. I went to [Wanamakers] got lunch & then bought my first (& last ?) pair of [Kalders]. DECEMBER, 1899. WED. 27. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse was here. I rec'd a call from Henrietta Jessup. I bought the blue silk for my waist. Wrote letters, went shopping. I washed dishes for breakfast & dinner. Mrs. Morse & I went in the evening to Mr. Korn the tailors 432 DeKalb. DECEMBER, 1899. THUR. 28. Ther. Weather, Mrs. Morse is here. In the afternoon, I went over to Volunteers. Found that Mrs. Booth had a bad attack of angina pectoris last night. Jennie, May Allen, Mrs. Davis & I went up to Hope Hall No. 1. I addressed the boys on Paul's Conversion. 3 came forward & 3 raised their hands. we staid to supper. I went home to Orange with Jennie. DECEMBER, 1899. FRI. 29. Ther. Weather, Came back to meet Miss [Culting] and Thornton at Barnard Club. Then home to Mrs. Morse. Then Ruth & I went to Mrs. Palmer's funeral. Charlie acted drunk. Then I went to tailors & to Pratt to meet Miss [Culting] & [...]. Read a letter of Janice M. & retired early. Mother is willing I should go next yr. to Mrs. Booth. DECEMBER, 1899. SAT. 30. Ther. Weather, Washed breakfast and dinner dishes. Mrs. Morse is here. I wrote letters. DECEMBER, 1899. SUN. 31. Ther. Weather, Heard Mr. Dixon on Acts 8:8. 39. Augustus [Ch...] & the Professor came to dinner. Mother, Ruth, & I went to prayers & staid to tea at Aunt Susan's. I went about nine to watch night services. Fell down in street. Heard Dr. [Creyler], A.T. [Preisen], Stoddard, [Sears] etc on [Mundy]. MEMORANDA. Jan. 2. I owe Mother. 4.75 " 3. " " " 7.45 " 5 " " " 5.65 " 6 " " " 5.80 " 7 " " " 11.64 " " " 15.85 " " " 16.21 Apr. 1 " " " 36.29 " 3 " " " 36.67 " " " " " 40.90 " " " " " 43.93 42.07 49.02 54.50 54.75 56.74 56.54 57.34 59.38 64.38 42.38 42.73 43.23 43.53 44.63 May 8. 14.63 " 24 Mother owes me 5.37 June 16 " " " 5.11 " 28 " " " 2.11 MEMORANDA. Mother owes me 16.05 July 8 " " " 15.05 " 11 " " " 15.25 12 " " " 15.42 13 " " " 18.57 14 " " " 22.57 15 " " " 22.67 23 " " " 28.97 Aug 3 " " " 39.34 " 5 " " " 43.34 11 38.39 " 11 " " " 34.03 " 15 " " " 17.53 " 17 " " " 29.53 " " " 24.53 25 " " " 24.38 " " " " 23.81 " 26 " " " 27.66 29 " " " 27.83 28.13 30 " " " 27.68 27.93 Sept. 1 31.29 35.54 " 13 38.11 15 " " " 46.11 49.94 49.49 48.42 MEMORANDA. Nov. 11 Mother owes me 47.42 " 25 " " " 45.17 Dec. " " " 44.18 41.51 41.15 Dec. 23 " " " 73.33 72.94 Dec. 26 " " " 72.29 71.98 68.96 73.86 67.00 65.37 65.12CASH ACCOUNT. Date Received Paid Jan Left over 174.55 1 Church & S.S. .25 2 Mrs. Palmer .30 3 " " .35 Car fare .10 Batiste 2nd [h] .15 Shoe string .06 Millener's fold 1.66 Sleeve protectors .30 Belt fasteners .10 Buckle .49 5 Telegram .20 6 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Board 5.00 Haus. Pl. Ch. .05 7 Wire trimmed hat .25 [Ilpine] hat 1.20 Compromise Waist 1.75 Hairpieces 2 doz .24 N.Y.- Spring & trunk 3.25 Handkerchief .60 8 Church .15 9 Car fare .15 Board 3.00 Trunk .50 Minnie present .46 Mrs. Booth present .25 174.55 21.91 CASH ACCOUNT. Jan. & Feb. Date. Received. Paid. 174.55 21.91 Credit for gift .79 9 Shoe Strings .10 10 Soup for Joe .20 15 Joe .25 South Ch .15 18 Stamps 1.00 25 Tooth powder .20 Testament .27 Curlers .08 "Dooley" .85 Blacking .20 Rubbers rings .20 Envelope .04 Bottle .05 Candy .16 Car fare .05 28 South Hadley .40 29 Joe's .25 S.S. .05 22 Joe's .25 5 Pts. .20 Outlook 2.50 4 Salary 10.00 5 Church etc 4.10 7 Candy .15 Cheese Veil 185.34 33.61 CASH ACCOUNT. Feb. & Mar. Date. Received. Paid. 185.34 33.61 12 Church etc. .35 11 Stockings 3 pr. .36 Stamps .25 Veil .25 Cheese .10 Games .85 19 Church .05 Joe .25 24 Volunteers 1.00 Music .10 Telegram .20 26 Joe's .25 South Ch. .05 " S.S. .10 2 Library .06 Helping H. .25 3 Cravat .25 " Gypsum .05 5 Joes .25 Bapt. Chu. .05 Church seat 1.00 Benev. 2.00 6 Mutual Ass. 3.50 7 Car fare .10 Joe .25 8 For Miss 1.00 185.34 46.59CASH ACCOUNT. Mar. Date. Received. Paid. 1 185.34 46.59 11 Car fare .05 12 Church & Joe .25 14 Car fare .05 17 Ruth's gift .66 17 Stamps .34 18 Ass. Alum. 1.00 19 Joe .25 20 Miss [M...] .50 21 Red waist 6.00 Shoe string .05 Car fare .05 Rubbers .45 South Ch. sup. fare .70 22 Miss P. 215.00 Gloves 1.50 Pens .50 [PhenO] Caf. .23 Filler paper .35 Soup .20 27 Church etc. .80 Ticket 2.75 Kneisel 1.00 Marg. Hall .75 Rosenthal 1.50 29 Carriage .50 Paper .04 400.34 67.06CASH ACCOUNT. Mar. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 400.34 67.06 29 Trunk .75 30 Dress waist 3.40 " " 1.25 Spools .16 Lining .30 Soda water .20 Car fare .15 [bustle] .75 31 Braid .45 [...] .75 Silk dress 12.75 [Linings] .93 Mrs. Palmer .48 Church etc. .45 3 Velvet rib 1.10 3 1/2 flannel 3.15 Hooks & eyes .13 Seam binding .15 3 piece rib. 1.31 Telephone .10 Tooth powder .25 Cakes .50 Stamps .62 Buckles 1.06 Ribbon .34 Brush braid .40 400.34 98.94CASH ACCOUNT. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 400.34 98.94 Velveteen .28 3 Car fare .15 2 Mrs. Morse 3.00 Bank interest .86 5 Mrs. Morse 5.00 [Still Worcester] 3.00 6 Car fare .10 Library .10 Golf skirt 6.95 Silk .37 Shoes 2.40 Mrs. Wise 1.50 Ribbon white .45 Ribbon black .85 Belting .16 Hooks & eyes .12 Buttons .08 Mrs. Morse 1.00 Bertha's pic .25 Shirt waist 1.89 7 Mrs. Palmer .10 Mrs. Morse 2.00 Mission Church .10 8 Thread .08 Buttons .05 Shoe Laces .08 401.20 129.00 CASH ACCOUNT. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 401.20 129.00 8 Gloves 1.00 Soda Water .05 Visiting cards 1.00 Brush braid @ 7. .35 Ribbon .45 Mrs. Palmer .50 " " 1.20 9 Church .10 10 Board 7.50 Wash board .50 Mrs. Morse & Palmer 2.00 Car fare .10 Trunk & ticket 3.25 Peanuts .10 Oranges .25 Chemistry .50 Skirt .59 Mrs. Palmer 1.65 " Morse .75 Car fare .10 Carriage .25 11 Buttons .05 Filler .05 Dress shield .25 [Oregon] .90 401.20 154.94CASH ACCOUNT. Apr. Date. Received. Paid. 401.20 154.94 11 Perry pict. .09 Wrestler of Phi .05 Clock .75 Expers .30 Trunk .25 Mrs. Palmer .60 16 Joe .25 18 Car fare .10 Candy etc. .20 20 City Bapt. .25 22 [Phiny] & Caf. .23 23 Church .05 Joe .25 25 " food .36 Drugs .70 Marys flowers .20 Soda W. .10 28 Forest Park .10 29 Shirt waist 3.00 Pins .12 Watch chain .15 Labels .07 Candy .12 St. car .05 30 Little Waist .75 Joe .25 401.20 164.28 CASH ACCOUNT. May Date. Received. Paid. 401.20 164.28 1 Geometry .75 Festival book .25 6 Music Fest. 7.00 7 Church 6.75 Joe .25 8 Stamps .35 Car fare .05 Church .05 9 Car fare .10 Stocking Sup. .10 11 Insurance .25 Stamps .50 13 Dr. [Stibbries] 1.00 Medicine .40 Cocoanut .05 Hat 3.87 14 Church .05 Joe .25 16 Umbrella mended .15 Pins .02 17 Candy .05 20 Car fare .05 21 Church .05 Joe .25 23 Car fare .15 24 Miss Porter 20.00 421.20 187.02CASH ACCOUNT. May & June Date. Received. Paid. 421.20 187.02 27 Supporters .19 Pins .05 Car fare .05 Paper .02 31 [Mechir.] gift 2.00 28 Church .05 Joe .25 29 Car fare .05 3 " " .05 4 Stamps .50 " Church 3.05 5 [Nells] book 2.25 [Bertha's] book 3.00 2 shirts .50 Waists 5.00 Stamps .47 6 Soda .05 7 Phosphate .05 Car fare .05 8 Soda .05 10 Gloves .50 Waist .50 Joe's Coffee .25 13 Car fare .25 Library .16 Candy .05 Stamps .50 421.20 206.46CASH ACCOUNT. Date. Received. Paid. 421.20 206.46 14 Car fare .10 16 Carriage .75 17 Trunk .25 Waist .50 Shoes 3.00 Sponge .10 Hat pins .05 18 Joe's .50 20 Car fare .10 21 " " .20 22 Dates .12 Library .66 24 Crackers .05 25 Church etc. .40 26 Car fare .30 Prunes .20 Tar paper .25 27 Car fare .25 29 " " .30 Candy .25 Compact .10 Salary 230.00 Postals .10 30 David [Harun] 1.00 Postage .14 Washing .21 651.20 216.341170 CASH ACCOUNT. June July Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 216.34 30 Car fare .05 Belt .38 Cravat .25 1 Car fare .05 Stamps etc .66 Stationery 5.67 [...] [air] .75 Unaccted 1.56 2 Church etc. 13.35 Express .35 Mission 1.00 Stamps .06 3 Servants .75 Carriage .50 Spr-Albany 2.34 Papers .13 Trunk .25 Albany-Waverly 4.95 Lunch .37 4 Waverly-Buff. 3.26 Figs .10 5 Trunk .25 Buffalo-Dunk. 1.15 Supper .30 6 Hotel .50 651.20 255.321035 CASH ACCOUNT. July Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 255.32 6 Car fare .10 Trunk .10 Man .05 Stamps .50 8 Board July 6:13 4.00 Pens, ink, glue .23 Peanuts .10 Dress skirt 5.00 9 Church .05 11 Cottage .10 Tray .10 12 Carriage .30 Washing .34 Niagara & ret. 1.15 Niag. to Chip .25 " " [Queerish] .35 Ferry .10 Gorge Route .50 Supper .20 14 [Board] 4.00 Clock .30 15 Shoes soled .50 " Pad .10 16 Church .05 17 Shirt waist .30 Belt supp. .05 651.20 274.14 195 CASH ACCOUNT. July Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 274.14 19 Glasses mended .15 Dress braid put on 1.00 Washing .32 Board 4.00 20 Buffalo & ret. 1.95 Car fare .10 21 " " .10 22 Candy & peanuts .15 Blacking .25 23 Church Bapt. .10 25 Photos .30 Wash .25 Library .02 Hamp & pins .10 Shoe shop .03 Paper .25 Sugar .08 26 Car fare .10 [Chand] & ret 1.25 Entrance 1 wek 1.50 Grape juice .05 Music .05 Note book .05 Paper .04 27 " .04 Cheese & crackers .14 Soap .04 651.20 286.55 8.00 CASH ACCOUNT. July & Aug. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 286.55 28 Paper .04 29 Soda W. .05 31 Picture & paper .09 [c...] .25 Childrens [...] .25 1 Board at mission 7.00 Fiske History 1.00 Paper .05 Soda .05 2 Midway & ret .25 Popcorn etc. .08 Car fare .10 Music .10 Bible [course] .50 Wash .65 5 Board 4.00 Marshmallows .10 6 Church .12 11 Lining .11 " Board 10-16 4.00 Collars .06 12 Wash .45 Toy .10 Stamps .50 Wash .35 13 Bapt. church .06 651.20 308.81 8.00 CASH ACCOUNT. Aug. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 308.81 15 Glasses 1.00 14 [...] exc. 2.15 15 Peanuts .10 16 Camphor ice .10 17 Salts .25 Tooth paste .25 Candy .25 Telegram .26 Baggage ch .10 Dinner & fee .45 Carriage .15 Baggage ch .10 Car fare .05 19 Books & game .53 Paper .15 Candy .12 Baggage ch .05 Car fare .10 Supper etc .30 Board, 17-23 4.00 [L...] .15 Watch 1.00 2 washes .57 26 Postals etc .15 Sugar .04 Board 4.00 651.20 325.18 5.00 CASH ACCOUNT. Aug. & Sept. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 325.18 27 Fredonian Ch. .11 African boys .25 Cheese cloth .15 Stationery .22 28 Collars .08 30 Stamps .15 South Af. .45 31 Carriage .25 Library .04 1 Washing .50 Trunks .93 Car fare .10 Dunk.-Buf. 1.15 Car fare .10 Trunks .50 Buf.-Dale 1.08 Candy & paper .15 06 Fines & Stamps .07 Wyoming-Rochester .65 Ellen .25 Trunk .25 Car fare .05 Dinner .30 Strap .75 Mc Clure .10 Roch.-Syra. 1.62 Trunk .20 651.20 335.635.88 CASH ACCOUNT. Sept. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 335.63 Syr-Eaton .88 Fruit .15 Bus .10 Trunk .15 10 Church .05 11 Grapes .12 12 Eaton-N.Y. 5.00 Bus .15 Car fare .10 13 Trunk .38 12 Paper .03 13 Trunk 5.93 Quills .29 Hooks & eyes .10 Writing paper .17 15 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Car fare .20 Bag .23 Handkerchiefs .75 16 Car fare .10 17 Church etc. .35 18 Ticket 2.75 Mrs. Palmer .85 Shirts .19 19 Board & wash 5.35 Trunk .50 361.60CASH ACCOUNT. Sept. Date. Received. Paid. 651.20 361.60 19 Winifred's college 200.00 19 Car fare .10 Trunk .25 Stamps 20 Express .45 Stamps .21 Car fare .05 23 Trip to Mt. Fern .55 Tutored 3.20 24 Church .05 Mission .25 25 Gloves cleaned .07 Mip Porter gift 1.00 26 Pins & needles .13 Car fare .05 27 Miss Porter 25.00 Hairpins .25 Shoe string .05 2 collars .25 29 Peanuts etc. .06 Car fare .10 Stamps 1.00 30 [S...] pin 1.00 Testament .25 Glue .05 1 South ch & SS .10 679.40 567.87CASH ACCOUNT. Oct. Date. Received. Paid. 679.40 567.87 3 Mip Porter 5.00 Volunteers 5.00 Shoe Strings .10 Tin cup .05 4 Car fare .10 7 Forest Park .10 Peanuts .10 8 Joe's .25 South Ch .10 State St. 1.25 11 Car fare .10 Tin .05 Mrs. Browning 3.75 Robt. Bruce .15 Ruching .25 Tooth paste .25 Candy .15 Watch ch. .10 12 Bapt. Un. .15 15 Joe's .25 21 Necktie .25 4 collars .50 Crokinole 1.25 Mrs. Browning .75 [Muncy] .10 Car fare .10 684.40 583.07CASH ACCOUNT. Oct. & Nov. Date. Received. Paid. 684.40 583.07 21 3 prs. stockings 1.00 22 Church .05 Joe's .25 28 Watch [band] .50 [Beusine] .10 30 Express .31 " Stamp .50 29 South ch .05 Joe .35 31 " food .53 Glasses 1.00 Watch ch .15 1 Car fare .20 4 Paper .11 5 City Mission .25 8 Hair washed .50 Buttons .10 10 College Club 3.00 11 Gloves 1.00 12 South ch .05 Stamps .32 Hairpins etc .25 15 Car fare .05 18 Pheno Caf. .23 19 South Ch. .05 24 Car fare .10 684.40 594.07CASH ACCOUNT. Nov. & Dec. Date. Received. Paid. 684.40 594.07 24 3 prs drawers 2.25 25 Car fare .05 26 South Ch. .05 25 Candy .10 29 Car fare .15 Hair pins etc. .32 30 City Bapt. M. .25 3 State St. .10 Joe M. 1.25 Marions slip .64 Edw. " .35 6 Car fare .10 Rev. of R. 2.25 Salary 10.00 Chocolate .05 8 Mission .10 Church .10 9 Stamps .15 Stamp case .38 Gloves .50 Apron .25 Handkerch. .25 [bun] .50 Tooth brush .20 Table [cloth] 2.67 10 Church .05 694.40 607.10CASH ACCOUNT. Dec. Date. Received. Paid. 694.40 607.10 Express .36 [Repub.] Gess. 1.10 Car fare 15 190.00 16 Cabin & Field 1.10 Almanac .10 Paper .03 Cromwells [O...] .95 Ribbon .24 Red Rock .95 [H...] Writing 1.10 " " 1.10 Cromwells [O...] .95 Cravat .25 Handk. .25 Mittens .25 Picture .20 19 [H...] W. 1.10 Paper .10 Church 7.00 21 Ticket 2.75 Carriage .40 Trunk .75 Car fare .10 Paper .03 884.40 628.26 CASH ACCOUNT. Dec. Date. Received. Paid. 884.40 628.26 22 Carlyle .60 Camp & Field 1.08 Salt spoons (2) .50 [Wooly dry] .54 Car fare .05 Will's book 1.00 Slippers .70 Fishermans [Ink] -95 .55 Hat pin .50 Stamps .84 Purse .65 24 Church etc .35 Mrs Palmer 1.00 24 Car fare .10 26 " " .30 Lunch .40 [Kahlus] 5.00 Rubbers .60 Tooth powder .31 27 Car fare .05 Silk for waist 2.97 [Steels] .10 Pins .12 Sewing silk .09 Board etc. 5.75 Ruth's cahin 1/2 1.13 884.40 653.54CASH ACCOUNT. Date. Received. Paid. 884.40 658.54 Car fare .20 Dress goods 9.00 Car fare .25 Lining .30 Telephone .10 Mrs. Morse 4.00 Skirt lining 1.65 Cotton facing .23 Hooks & eyes .10 Nightgown .49 Seam [binding] .14 Handk. .30 Skirt .97 Car fare .10 Unacc't 19.00 Trimming .63 Mrs. Morse 4.00 30 Church .15 Car fare .25 884.40 685.40 Mother's sum. board 26.50 711.90 Traveling for Mother 26.88 738.78 EXPENSE FOR Charity Date. Amount. 1 -1.28 Hausen Pl Church & SS .25 -1.53 8 " " " " .15 -1.68 15 South Ch & SS .15 -1.83 Joe .25 -2.08 22 " .25 -2.33 29 " .25 -2.58 5 Pts .20 -2.38 Fe 4. Salary 1.00 -1.38 10 Joe .25 -1.63 5 " .25 -1.88 10 South Ch .10 -1.98 5 Bapt. " .10 -2.08 Jan. Pew & benev. 3.75 -5.83 19 South Ch .05 -5.88 Joe .25 -6.13 Miss [Hurdale] .85 -6.98 24 Volunteers 1.00 -7.98 26 South Ch .05 -8.03 " SS .10 -8.13 Joe .25 -8.38 Mar.5 " .25 -8.63 Church seat Feb 1.00 -9.63 Benev. Feb. 2.00 -11.63 Bapt. church .05 -11.68 7 Joe .25 -11.83 For Miss 1.00 -12.83 13 " " .20 -13.03 South Ch .05 -13.08EXPENSE FOR Date. Amount. Mar. -13.08 29 Joe .25 -13.33 22 Salary 21.50 8.17 25 Joe's soup .20 7.97 27 Joe .75 7.22 Christ Ch .05 7.17 Apr.2 Haus.Pl.Ch .40 6.77 Plymouth " .05 6.72 Interest .09 6.81 7 Miss church .10 6.71 9 Hauson Pl. .10 6.61 16 Joe .25 6.36 20 Bapt. City M. .25 6.11 23 South Ch .05 6.06 Joe .25 5.81 25 " .25 5.56 May 8 " .25 5.31 " " Bapt. Ch. .05 5.26 " " Benev. Mar & Apr.4.50 .76 Church seat " " 2.25 -1.49 14 South Ch .05 -1.54 Joes .25 -1.79 " .25 -2.04 1st Bapt. .05 -2.09 24 Salary 2.00 -.09 28 South Ch .05 -.14 " Joe .25 -.39 Jun 4 Bapt. benev.May 2.00 -2.39 " " " seat " 1.00 -3.39 EXPENSE FOR Date. Amount. 4 Bapt. church .05 -4.44 10 Joes coffee .25 -4.69 18 Joe's Miss. .50 -5.19 25 " " .25 -5.44 South Church .10 -5.54 State St. " .05 -5.59 29 Salary 23.00 17.41 July 2 South Ch. .05 17.36 Bapt.seat June-Sept.4.25 13.11 Bapt.benev " " 8.50 4.61 Poor friend .05 4.56 Missionary sick .25 4.31 Joe. .25 4.06 Bapt. City 1.00 3.06 9 Fredonia Epis. .05 3.01 16 " Bapt. .05 2.96 23 " " .10 2.86 31 Childrens vac. .25 2.61 Aug.6 Bapt. Church .12 2.49 " 13 " " .06 2.43 27 " " .11 2.32 African boys .25 2.07 Sept.10 Eaton Cong. Church .05 2.02 " 17 Hauson Pl .35 1.67 Interest .32 1.99 24 South Ch. .05 1.94 " Joe's M. .25 1.69EXPENSE FOR Date. Amount. Sept 1.69 27 Salary 2.50 4.19 Oct.1 South Ch. & SS .10 4.09 3 Salary .50 4.59 Volunteers 5.00 -.41 8 South Ch. .10 -.51 Joe's .25 -.76 State St. seat Oct. 1.25 -2.01 11 Bapt. Union .15 -2.16 15 Joes .25 -2.41 22 " .25 -2.66 " South Ch. .05 -2.71 29 " .05 -2.76 " Joe .35 -3.11 31 " food .53 -3.64 Nov.6 City mission .25 -3.89 12 South Ch. .05 -3.94 19 " " .05 -3.99 30 Bapt. City Miss. .25 -4.24 Dec.3 State St. .10 -4.34 Joe 1.25 -5.59 6 Salary 1.00 -4.59 Bapt. Ch. .20 -4.79 10 South Ch. .05 -4.84 15 Salary 19.00 14.16 20 Bapt. Benev. Dec. 7.00 7.16 24 Church Haus. .35 6.79 Mrs. Palmer 1.00 5.79 31 Haus. Pl. Ch. .15 5.64 EXPENSE FOR Mother Date. Amount. June 21 Car fare .10 26 " " .10 29 " " .10 " corn plant .10Selections for Mission talks. Matt. 12:34-36 Peace for young [me]49-13 "The man dies within us when we are willing to accept ease instead of growth & pleasure instead of truth" "Even the basest men, if they are not physical degenerates, have moments of remorse, the most careless have hours of regret, & of feeble resolution: the most reckless have at times the sense of responsibility"C.M.Raymond. from Minnie Richardson vol. 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Creator: Slade, Abigail L.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1866
Text: Abbie Slade Somerset MassJan. --MONDAY 1-- 1866 Quite unpleasant. Nothing particular note occured [sic]. TUESDAY 2 Pleasant. Spent the evening at Hiram Buffinton's quite a pleasant time was introduced to Bennie Chase the hero of the evening, Lizzie Underwood was there. WEDNESDAY 3 Carrie's birthday, Had company about 30, was disagreeably surprised to find Mr. B. was to spend the evening with us, set a splendid example [took] [R] gentlemen especially at the refreshment room. [ahem--...
Show moreAbbie Slade Somerset MassJan. --MONDAY 1-- 1866 Quite unpleasant. Nothing particular note occured [sic]. TUESDAY 2 Pleasant. Spent the evening at Hiram Buffinton's quite a pleasant time was introduced to Bennie Chase the hero of the evening, Lizzie Underwood was there. WEDNESDAY 3 Carrie's birthday, Had company about 30, was disagreeably surprised to find Mr. B. was to spend the evening with us, set a splendid example [took] [R] gentlemen especially at the refreshment room. [ahem--]Jan. --THURSDAY 4-- 1866 Pleasant, spent the evening at Darius Buffintons, quite pleasant considering all the existing circumstances. Had two teeth filled at Dr William. Called at Mary Louise Hooper, an hour of enjoyment FRIDAY 5 Cold & very pleasant SATURDAY 6 ColdJan. --SUNDAY 7-- 1866 Very cold and snowey[snowy]. Will Perry & Will Slade came to see us. UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC MONDAY 8 Started for Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, Charlie, Lena & Abram came to the depot to bid us good-bye. Was not much sea-sick, arrived in New York about ten. TUESDAY 9 Very pleasant. Came in the cars from N.Y. to Poughkeepsie, arrived at college about six, was introduced to Miss Lyman who I think is quite nice, at present.Jan --WEDNESDAY 10-- 1866 Very pleasant. A day of days. Was partially examined to be admitted to Vassar College ... I shall tire of Chapel before next July, THURSDAY 11 Pleasant. Went across the yard to see Maria Mitchell & her father, had a very pleasant call indeed, seemed quite like home. FRIDAY 12Jan. --SATURDAY 13-- 1866 Cloudy, Laura received a paper from Charlie, went in her room & read it while the others worked, went into Prof Wiebe's private parlor, spent until tea-time in lively conversation, his daughter very pleasant. SUNDAY 14 Very pleasant. Very first day at Vassar College, a very long sermon from Dr Raymond very good but to long to suit me, wrote to Will Sherman. MONDAY 15 Pleasant. Took my first music lesson, had Mrs Wiebe for teacher, if I had only commenced years & years ago it would have been much better.Jan. --TUESDAY 16-- 1866 Snowey[snowy]. Went to walk with Laura & Carrie. Wrote to Lizzie Buffinton. After Chapel Miss Lambert gave a lecture. WEDNESDAY 17 Pleasant THURSDAY 18 Warm and very pleasant. Still no letter from home.Jan. --FRIDAY 19-- 1866 Stormy. Had a letter from home. This is being written in Chapel. SATURDAY 20 Stormy. Laura sick with a cold. Read Emily Chester. Laura received another paper, C.E.G. Maria Mitchell came in our room to see us, she is very pleasant. SUNDAY 21 Very pleasant, spent most of the day in L's room, wrote to Mary Rodman & home. Jan. --MONDAY 22-- 1866 Very Cold but pleasant. Wrote to Harry Sherman. Nothing particular occured [occurred] as usual. TUESDAY 23 Very pleasant. Wrote Addie and Anna. Went out to see the young ladies skate. Two weeks tonight since came. It seems like a month. WEDNESDAY 24Jan. --THURSDAY 25-- 1866 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27 Very pleasant, went sleighing through Poughkeepsie, had my fortune told by the [key]. See him in 4 m. marry in 3 years G.E.S. Jan. --SUNDAY 28-- 1866 Very pleasant, wrote to Mary [Slone] The gates of hell cannot prevail W.P. MONDAY 29 Had Mrs Curtiss for Music teacher. Think her very lovely, a lady in every sense of the word. TUESDAY 30 Had the pleasant information from Prof Brickham that we were to write compositions, Horrors of horrors.Jan. --WEDNESDAY 31-- 1866 A most splendid day, went to walk with Fannie Brown. Laura received the Waverly as usual from Gideon in others, C.E.G. received a letter from home & [Sharey]. Feb THURSDAY 1 Had Miss Wylie for music teache,r do not admire her at all, hope I shall not have for a constancy. FRIDAY 2Feb. --SATURDAY 3-- 1866 Spent the day in Laura's room. SUNDAY 4 Very pleasant. Had a very fine sermon from Professor Buckham, wrote home, M.E.Flint and to E.D.B. One cream cake for desert a mere aggravation, did not go to Bible Class. MONDAY 5 A most glorious day.Feb. --TUESDAY 6-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 7 Had a letter from home. Laura received another letter, but why record it. THURSDAY 8Feb. --FRIDAY 9-- 1866 SATURDAY 10 SUNDAY 11 In Chapel, proffessor Tenney the handsomest gentleman I ever so without any exception,Feb. --MONDAY 12-- 1866 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14Feb. --THURSDAY 15-- 1866 FRIDAY 16 SATURDAY 17 Splendid wheather [sic]. Every thing dull and monotonous as ever.Feb. --SUNDAY 18-- 1866 Chapel services began at three ended at five. Sermon over an hour long. MONDAY 19 TUESDAY 20Feb. --WEDNESDAY 21-- 1866 Played Euchere till eleven with Laura, Nettie, Carrie and myself, just a gay set. THURSDAY 22 Prepared for Tableaux, was in two, received a Valentine, who from is the question. FRIDAY 23 Splendid weather, wrote Annie Hathaway. Laura had a note from C.E.G. telling of the news of Jered Polters marriage. Fannie E. Brown's Birthday 18 yrs. Feb. --SATURDAY 24-- 1866 Spent the day writing Composition, a sketch of George Washingtons life. SUNDAY 25 Went to walk north Miss Lambert, very cold, short sermon by way of variety P suffers. MONDAY 26 Composition Class. Hang it !!!! Had Apples, Crackers and Figs.FEB. --TUESDAY 27-- 1866 Snowing very fast. Didnot grant walking and shall not repast either. WEDNESDAY 28 Called at Mr Mitchells, Miss E Sampson came, in not anything very wonderful, went to see president Raymond and heard much correct conversation, etc. MARCH THURSDAY 1 Went out Botanizing with Proffessor Tenney, a good old time, extremely muddy. Lettie Harris going to leave, the girls talk of taking her room, am very sorry.MARCH --FRIDAY 2-- 1866 First lecture from Proffessor Tenney perfectly splendid, no word to describe it, received a paper from home. Miss Lambert, as old much of an old maid as ever more so, Laura received her paper. SATURDAY 3 Had the Hair dresser, was in Laura's room most of the day, played Euchere, commenced Little Dorrit, Carrie has been to Miss Avery, hope she will feel better now. SUNDAY 4 Very foggy indeed, wrote home as usual.MARCH --MONDAY 5-- 1866 Nettie Camp's birthday 18 years, looked splendid when she was dressed for Church. That she wore elegent clothes, but she is not what you would call pretty. TUESDAY 6 Cool and windy. Took a long walk with Laura & Carrie as usual, how stupid nothing and nobody to walk for, quite a change from last winter [gaities]. WEDNESDAY 7 Went to the Organ Concert, a handsome young gentleman by the name of Van Vleit, present a diminutive flirtation, Elizabeth Haviland called.MARCH --THURSDAY 8-- 1866 Dreamt of almost ever one. Played Euchre with Annie Hull, Laura & Carrie. Had L. for partner, beat them five games, Euchred three time, like the game muchly. FRIDAY 9 The best of days, almost, in this Baptist Nunnery, had a "bang up" dinner considering where we are. Went down with A. Hull, for some Apples, saw Mr. Smith, had quite a talk with him. SATURDAY 10 Read Little Dorrit with Laura in Miss [Fessenden's] room, was called down to see Mary Collins & Brother. Saw Mr. Hunt, very handsome.MARCH --SUNDAY 11-- 1866 Walked in to Poughkeepsie with Laura & Carrie, attended Friends Meeting, saw E. Haviland, had the first Edition of a young flirtation, pity about the young Quakers of Vassar College, quite a sensation, how are you [Vaningan][?] MONDAY 12 Foggy, did not go out to walk. Had a nice talk with Mr Mitchell. Played Euchre with Miss Dade, had Laura for partner, got badly beaten. TUESDAY 13 Am at a lost for a composition subject as usual. Had a gay walk with Fannie Brown. A party out playing Croquet.MARCH --WEDNESDAY 14-- 1866 Cloudy, Received a letter from home. Mary Shove is getting home-sick or dissatisied or something of the kind. L.E.A. received paper from C.E.G. as usual. Wish Miss Lambert roamed elsewhere but here. Cannot like her, am sorry to say. THURSDAY 15 Am eighteen years old today. My reflections of course are very wise. Treated myself to some oranges. Cannot say I like M.L. Booth, one word that expresses her, [flat]. Played two games of croquet with Miss Lewis, came off victorious. FRIDAY 16 Rainy. Attended the very fine musical entertainment which took place in the Chapel of Vassar College. Played Euchre till nearly twelve. "Maria Sampson" present, brought strange recollections. MARCH --SATURDAY 17-- 1866 Nettie Camp has been sick all day, Laura, Carrie, Annie & myself cut on like sixty, Miss Lyman came up to our room, was not at home when she called, still no composition for Monday, wouldn't Buckham scold. SUNDAY 18 Proffessor Buckham delivered the necessary sermon instead of President Raymond. Laura, Carrie and myself acted as if possessed, I am sorry to say. MONDAY 19 Pleasant. Wrote my composition. Subject Icebergs, I am disgusted with them all, have but four more to write, thank fortune. MARCH --TUESDAY 20-- 1866 Didnot have to write in the Botany Class, have very long lessons. Had a gay tilt with Laura, Carrie, Amy Tenney, such a case as she, almost wild. Fannie received a box of goodies, had some [Chichera], heard of E.E.S., pity about how going to return to the City of good times. WEDNESDAY 21 Received a letter from Will Slade. Jeannie E. Brown went into Poughkeepsie to attend her Aunts funeral. THURSDAY 22 When out tilting with Laura, Carrie, very muddy indeed, have very long lessons in Botany, like it. MARCH --FRIDAY 23-- 1866 Was called down into the parlor and found Mary Collins there, invited to go in town on Saturday. A splendid young gentleman in the parlor. SATURDAY 24 In the morning read Little Dorrit. Wrote home, in the afternoon went into Poughkeepsie with Joseph Collin. SUNDAY 25 Am in Poughkeepsie at Joseph Collin's, saw Sarah Sampson from Maine, she is lovely, had a very pleasant time indeed. Splendid dinner.MARCH --MONDAY 26-- 1866 So windy that I didnot go to walk, I had a picture from Abbie E. Chase & Lillie E. Slocum. Fannie E. Brown came back, played Euchre and read Little Dorrit, besides my lessons Prof. Buckham just called, caused quite a sensation. TUESDAY 27 Recited in Botany Class, played Croquet with Miss Lewis, came off victorious, still rather muddy for the game to be nice yet. WEDNESDAY 28 Wrote Abbie E. Chase and Lillie E. Slocum, hope they will answer as I much wish for a correspondence in that direction and from Providence.MARCH --THURSDAY 29-- 1866 Played Euchre with Annie Hull. Commenced my composition, subject Letters and Letter writings. Laura, Carrie & myself act like every thing, Miss Lymans gives this afternoon. FRIDAY 30 Sent an April Fool in the shape of a blank letter to Haster Hooper, also a raw cooky [cookie] to Charlie, Tina and Gusie B., won't we have fun, hope we will have some return. SATURDAY 31 Yesterday walked into the City on a gay shopping expedition, flirted a little, considerable. Dined at Smithes instead of (Humphreys) pity about that. APRIL --SUNDAY 1-- 1866 Walked into Poughkeepsie and back, was tired most [to] pieces after dinner, went immediately to bed, shunned Chapel Services both in the afternoon & evening. Wrote home and to [Shovey]. MONDAY 2 Miss Lyman returned, several girls called down to the President for flirting in town Saturday. Glad that it is not me, was caught at Mr. Smiths, by Miss Raymond. TUESDAY 3 A most glorious morning, took a walk before breakfast with H. [Lambert]. Our time just half gone, only three more compositions to write. Hurrah.APRIL --WEDNESDAY 4-- 1866 Quite an excitement since Miss Lymans return about our behaviour during her absence, T.E. Brown and A. Hull in a terrible scrap, wrote Mary E. Hooper. THURSDAY 5 Like H. [Lambert] much better than I did at first, she rather improves on acquaintance. Wish I was made of money, heard about every day something of E.E. Slocum, pity about him and something else which I cannot write. FRIDAY 6 Annie Hull went to [Barrytown] for a visit. Am making a toilet cushion for mother. Composition subject Snow. Miss Day has our Class in Literature while Buckham is away. APRIL --SATURDAY 7-- 1866 Went into Poughkeepsie, from there to Jacob Haviland, had a very pleasant time, Minnie is just as smart as she can be, pity about J.B. Anthony, [flanged] Carrie most to much, bought our Spring hats. SUNDAY 8 Snowey [snowy], didnot [did not] go to meeting, spend the day at E. Havilands. Edmund Underhill spend the afternoon there, quite a nice gentleman, did not allow him any chance to talk, slept three in a bed. MONDAY 9 Returned to Vassar College in due season in the same Buss [bus] with Mr. Stuart of Chicago. Feel quite unsettled, not much like studying, wrote [Thavey], A.E.H. and Lillie E. Slocum. APRIL --TUESDAY 10-- 1866 Very pleasant, received letters from [A.O.M. Shore], & M.E.Hooper. We are going to celebrate Mr. Vassars birthday the 29 of this month, expect it will be quite a grand occasion. WEDNESDAY 11 Went off on a long ramble untill we came to a hay stack where we sat down and read Tennyson, perfectly delightful weather, needed some gentlemen to make the tableau perfect. Received a letter from home as usual. THURSDAY 12 Went to walk with Frannie Brown, met Proffessor Van Ingen's sketching party. Miss Graves as bis as ever & that is saying a good deal. APRIL --FRIDAY 13-- 1866 Very pleasant. Took a long ramble over hill, & brooks, returned very tired & warm with wet feet. Saw a snake in ramble. Read Oliver, rather like it. Wrote Alice [Wiing]. SATURDAY 14 Went out with Proffessor Tenney on a Botanizing excursion, about 40 went, had a splendid time, his devotion unparalled, intended to treat us with milk. SUNDAY 15 A most glorious day, spent five hours out doors, a Mr. [Mechuen] came in from town. Services an hour long, wasn't that gay. Oh I am wicked, more so than home. APRIL --MONDAY 16-- 1866 A dull rainy day, spent the most miserable of nights, was sick most of the time. Water fever or something of the kind. Trot, Trot, Trot at midnight. Did not go out walking. Called on Mrs. Platt. TUESDAY 17 Very pleasant, received a letter from Mary Flint who has moved to Florida. Wrote Will Sherman & cousin Hannah. Neta in one her cross moods, pity about that ink. WEDNESDAY 18 Laura's birthday, 19 years. Had a small spread in her room, very select. Annie [Geannie], played Euchre a [whist]. Hurrah for the Quakers of Vassar [College].APRIL --THURSDAY 19-- 1866 Took a lesson in Musical Theory, on the fifth floor, Proffessor [Wiebie] very cross as usual. Received a letter from Mary E. Flint who has moved to Florida, Tallahassee. FRIDAY 20 Very pleasant indeed. Had a letter from Rebecca Mitchell, she writes such lovely letters. Charlie studying for College, hope his health will not prevent him for persuing his purpose. SATURDAY 21 Did not walk, spent most of the day in Laura's room. Had a Thunder Storm in the afternoon. Read and mended various articles. APRIL --SUNDAY 22-- 1866 Had a call from Mr. Amos Smith as splendid as ever, stayed but an hour, "Hang" Chapel. President Raymond as tedious as ever, do not remember much of the sermon. Had some delicious chocolate cake. MONDAY 23 A week from today we are to have a Holiday thats gay, very rainy all day, feel quite unsettled since Mr. [S's] call, want some letters. TUESDAY 24 Very windy, received a letter from Lille E. Slocum. Went to Mr. Wheelers with Annie Hull. Quite like winter again. Wrote Mary Emmeline Hooper. APRIL -- WEDNESDAY 25-- 1866 Went out walking with Fannie Brown, Carrie and Neta came after us and made sport of us, we had a gay walk, came in in time to see two young gentlemen drive up to the door. THURSDAY 26 The excitement at its height in regard to the "Expellation" of L. & I. Beveridge, still undecided whether they shall go or stay, their Mother coming tomorrow. Feel sorry for them. FRIDAY 27 Had my arm scalded at the breakfast table with boiling hot coffee. Did not go to class nor out to walk. Mrs. Judd is just splendid, I like her so much. APRIL --SATURDAY 28-- 1866 Sunday, very windy, have a most terrific headache. Wrote home and to Shovey. Six weeks from today have I should admire to be in Newport, only think of not being in Newport in June. SUNDAY 29 Annie Hull sits here reading & [...]. Fannie reading over David Tompsons letter which I had some of L's to read. Oh how foolish. How I dread Chapel, that long sermon. MONDAY 30 Spent the morning in town with Carrie, had a most [astoning] [ham] from Mr. [Hing]. The evening entertainment a decided success. Very nice refreshments.May --TUESDAY 1-- 1866 We have this for a holiday. President Raymond very good, spent the afternoon in Laura's room. Went over to Mr. Wheelers with Annie Hull. Haven't my composition yet. WEDNESDAY 2 It seems quite hard to go to studying after two day of ease and pleasure. Received our letter from home as usual. Mary Shore just came back. Laura received her Waverly as usual. THURSDAY 3 A most glorious day, received a very nice letter from Lizzie, wrote Lillie or rather commenced a letter to her. Still no composition. MAY --FRIDAY 4-- 1866 Prof. Buckham very good, said we need not write any composition till next week. Dorm very glad, only two more to write which is just splendid. Received a naughty letter from Abbie E. Chase. SATURDAY 5 Spend the morning sewing, ripped up my black dress to make a gymnastic suit. Annie Hull & I spend the afternoon on the bed in our room, the evening in Laura's talking. SUNDAY 6 A beautiful day. Went out walking with Annie Hull. An hour sermon as usual from Dr. Raymond. Wrote home. Love Fannie more than ever. MAY --MONDAY 7-- 1866 (W.A.R.'s birthday, 25 years old, pity about him.) quite aged.) Neta funny and getting very good, received a good book from her brother Frank who has lately been [...] & joined the [...]. TUESDAY 8 Finished my gymnastic dress, am [...] with Laura in [...] with some one else she might have read us what she did not, but I don't care it is nothing to me. WEDNESDAY 9 Annie Hull sick, gone to the infirmary, had six letters . [...] going to send a box, how good she is to say nothing of [Father] and the others. MAY --THURSDAY 10-- 1866 Have been down on the first floor exercising, like it very much indeed, practised [practiced] with Miss [...]. Sewed till ten o'clock fixing my dress sleeve. FRIDAY 11 Very warm and pleasant. Commenced my composition. Nothing of importance occurring in this part of the universe. Received a paper from paper. Attended the lecture. SATURDAY 12 Went off on a select picnic, staid till three. Joseph Collins & wife came and took us out riding, perfectly splendid, stayed there to tea, played croquet. MAY --SUNDAY 13-- 1866 Wrote home and to Shovey. A grand thunder shower while we were in Chapel. Did not go to evening service but staid in my room with Annie Hull, who has been sick. MONDAY 14 Very pleasant, quite cool. Miss Mills going to start for Europe, her mother came today, taller even than herself and that is needless as she is six feet. How thankful I am. TUESDAY 15 Oh dear, study, study, study, and then not know anything. I am discouraged. I hate those musical theory lessons, but is the use of that I did not come here for pleasure. MAY --WEDNESDAY 16-- 1866 Was suddenly & unexpectedly called down to the parlor, there was Charlie Gifford. It was just splendid to see him again, the idea of walking out with a gentleman, it quite upset me. THURSDAY 17 Feel homesick, sea sick & love sick. Rainy. The chocolates creams which were give me yesterday are delicious. How I dread that lecture tomorrow. Some hopes of having Miss Small. FRIDAY 18 Another week, I am happy to say has passed and gone. I wonder, I how much I have learned since last Friday, all I ought, I hope would think a letter from ........MAY --SATURDAY 19-- 1866 A long do nothing day, wish I could spend it at home, how long it seems, six weeks more. Wish I had my pictures taken, want Fannies so much and Hattie Sawyers. SUNDAY 20 Very warm and pleasant, wore my white dress, it seems like Summer, wrote home. Lay on the bed with Fannie and read This [Key], what time, I wasn't asleep. Sermon from Mr. Cookman very good. MONDAY 21 Did not go out walking. In the evening went to Chapel to hear Miss Lathrop, was not very much pleased either at her selection or her reading. MAY --TUESDAY 22-- 1866 Cold and windy. Purchased an Autograph album. Wrote in Hettie Edmunds book. Wrote a letter to Lizzie Underwood. Received a letter from Annie Shove & Lillie Slocum. WEDNESDAY 23 President Raymond still quite sick. Received a letter from home & such news, I never would,why does she submit. I would not thus lower my self or perhaps lower is not the word but any how, I wouldn't have it so. THURSDAY 24 Such is life, the mystery unexplained, how can I wait, but yet I cried, I fear to hear of it. Can I ever thus associate it as I should necessarily have to under the circumstances, and yet it is veryMAY --FRIDAY 25-- 1866 wicked to mar another ones happiness, but I should not do it selfishly. Time will prove all things, till then I must wait. I suppose, fearing nothing, wishing nothing. I wouldn't have it, so could I prevent it and be doing good there by, but why write of this. SATURDAY 26 A lovely morning, expect to go to Joseph Collins this afternoon. Took the most lovely ride down the evergreen road by the Hudson, never saw anything to equal it. SUNDAY 27 Am at Josheph Collins this afternoon on the sofa side of Emma, his wife. Quite rainy, went to reading, saw William Lane, very handsome, also Underhill.MAY --MONDAY 28-- 1866 Came home from Joseph Collins to again resume our College duties. President Raymond much better. Miss Lyman grows more and more hateful every day I believe. A decided old maid TUESDAY 29 and a dissapointed one in the bargain. I wish she were any where but here, but she doesn't trouble me, me just now so I guess I wont scold any more, went out walking with Annie. WEDNESDAY 30 Received a letter from Annie Hathaway again, heard of the engagement of Sarah Chace and Will Valentine, wonder if it were really so. Sarah Lindsay coming home, I suppose she will not [...] [...] [...][...] [...] me.MAY --THURSDAY 31-- 1866 Fannie going to Poughkeepsie tomorrow to stay till Monday. Miss Scott has gone away. We kept our gas burning till nearly twelve. And did not get reported. Laura received. JUNE --FRIDAY 1 Laura and CArrie gone in town, Annie Hull and I went out of the grounds down past Mr. Doughty, a lovely place, met Miss Braddock but got off nicely, do not believe she will report. SATURDAY 2 Spend most of the day in Laura's room. Did not go down to tea, had pine apples, crackers and cake in our room. Neta to vexing for anything, another mouse in Fannie's room. JUNE --SUNDAY 3-- 1866 Very rainy, the [...] giving in to Church. Neta been to Bible class came up as [conceited] as ever. Did not go to breakfast, rose just in time for Chapel. A very good sermon from Mr. Wheeler, a presbyterian. MONDAY 4 Took a music lesson of Mrs. Wiebe, like [it] no better, not as well, I wish we might have Miss Small all the time, went walking with Florence, pity about Neta's bill, more so about ours. TUESDAY 5 Fannie going in town tomorrow, sent that letter by her, exercised [...] with Miss Lawson and the last hour with Nellie Barker, think her right nice.JUNE --WEDNESDAY 6-- 1866 A most terriffic thunder storm, the girls very much frightened, went in Neta's room. Laura & Annie came over & sat on the trunk, spent the evening writing in Autograph Albums, went to see Lillie Dumbar, as sweet as ever. THURSDAY 7 Three girls left this morning and such a time parting. If it was only us that were going. Laura making a very handsome toilet cushion, have finished mine, am not quite satisfied with it, wish it could me made up before I go home. FRIDAY 8 Proffessor Buckham excused us from composition, what unheard of kindness, he is to [too] splendid for anything. Congress for our Monday lesson.JUNE --SATURDAY 9-- 1866 Spent the day in our room doing a little of every thing, three weeks from today maybe we will in Somerset, only eighteen more days. Was very much vexed at the dinner table & not with out a good reason. SUNDAY 10 Written by the Mill, after Chapel, went out in the road walking, a delightful stroll, came back in time for Chapel, met Proffessor Buckham, no serious consequences as yet, do not believe we shall be reported. MONDAY 11 A most splendid day, what would I give to spend it in Newport. Alumnie tonight and I not there, what a pity, the [Hillmose] House not visit by me tonight. JUNE --TUESDAY 12-- 1866 Received a letter from Mary Flint. Went out walking with Miss Braddock and S.A.Lawson, on the road that leads to the city. Walked most of the way behind Miss Braddock for a good reason. WEDNESDAY 13 Feel cross with the tooth ache, had a call in our room from Mr. Swan. Our first Strawberry Festival, only six of us, perfectly delicious, only fifty cents a quart. THURSDAY 14 Took a music from Miss Small, like her so much. Two weeks from tonight we have a gay, hope Sadies invited company will come. JUNE --FRIDAY 15-- 1866 Only five more study days. Spent the afternoon on the bed groaning on with the toothache. Miss Mitchell called a minute, Fannie going in town tomorrow. Wish I could get some letters. SATURDAY 16 Went in town with Carrie & Annie Hull, very warm, had a gay time, bought things for Tuesday evening. [...] gloves & the like, such as belts, ribbons. Miss Powell took tea with us, she is lovely. SUNDAY 17 Very warm and rainy, two services in the afternoon, Episcopal. I enjoyed it so much, stayed in the parlor some time with Annie. Miss Mitchell splendid. JUNE --MONDAY 18-- 1866 TUESDAY 19 WEDNESDAY 20JUNE --THURSDAY 21-- 1866 Received FRIDAY 22 Warm, only one more study day, received a splendid letter from Lillie Slocum. SATURDAY 23 Very, very warm. (laid abed till dinner time) Sewed & packed, slept half the night on the floor with Fannie & Neta, was out the window till nearly midnight. JUNE --SUNDAY 24-- 1866 Very, very warm, laid abed till dinner time. MONDAY 25 Had to go to recitations, think it right vexing. Concert tonight. Mr. [...] here, to [too] elegant for any thing, very polite. Pity about that white suit. Slept about an hour and that on the floor. TUESDAY 26 So warm, what shall we do, packed our trunks, most ready. Am going to wear white. Promised and introduction to five gentlemen. I don't care much as long as Pres. is not going to be present. JUNE --WEDNESDAY 27-- 1866 Am on my way home, bid good bye to all our school mates, a most delightful sail down the Hudson, what would I give to know M.P.S. So pleasant and his companion, that paper is returned, will he [...] it. THURSDAY 28 A warm time in New York, dinner at . A most glorious time out on deck, just a nice party of us. [...], arm chairs [...]. Rain. Moonshine Saloon. FRIDAY 29 Parting at Stateroom. Farewell at three in the morning. Arrival at home. Oh how nice. Pa met in the cars. In time for breakfast. Uncle [...] family down yesterday. JUNE --SATURDAY 30-- 1866 JULY --SUNDAY 1 Had ever so many callers. [C.E.G.], [...], J.B.A. [(W.S.H.)] brother sister, [J.] Buffinton & wife. MONDAY 2JULY --TUESDAY 3-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5JULY --FRIDAY 6-- 1866 SATURDAY 7 SUNDAY 8JULY --MONDAY 9-- 1866 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 Went to Ball River to the dress makers & shopping, saw no one in particular. Maria Gifford engaged, looking very happy. JULY --THURSDAY 12-- 1866 Mamie, 14 years old today. Much company arrived, all of uncle Richards family, the children very cunning and very lively, it is so warm, I fear we can hardly enjoy ourselves as we expected. FRIDAY 13 L. Arnzen, Julia Brayton, Tom Brayton & Andra Barden called, also uncle [Aheners] & wife, am almost sick with the heat, so much going on. Will Sherman came home. A little cooler. SATURDAY 14 JULY --SUNDAY 15-- 1866 Lovely day. Was almost tired to death of hearing that old David. MONDAY 16 TUESDAY 17JULY --WEDNESDAY 18-- 1866 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY 20JULY --SATURDAY 21-- 1866 SUNDAY 22 MONDAY 23JULY --TUESDAY 24-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 25 Spent the afternoon in the city, think my dress will be quite stylish. Don't care about going to Quarterly Meeting, would much prefer spending a Sunday in R.... [Rhode Island], hope we can, it would be so nice. THURSDAY 26JULY --FRIDAY 27-- 1866 SATURDAY 28 SUNDAY 29JULY --MONDAY 30-- 1866 TUESDAY 31 AUG. --WEDNESDAY 1AUG. --THURSDAY 2-- 1866 FRIDAY 3 SATURDAY 4AUG. --SUNDAY 5-- 1866 MONDAY 6 TUESDAY 7AUG. --WEDNESDAY 8-- 1866 THURSDAY 9 FRIDAY 10 Started for Yarmouth, anticipate a charming time, arrived their [there] about noon. Think Sam right nice. Rosa nice as ever. Hatti just gay, like her ever so much. Slept three in a bed much to my pleasure. AUG. --SATURDAY 11--1866 Started frax Camp Meeting, rode three on a seat to the Depot, had pleasant so did not mind, but a slight jam to what we shall have I suppose. Was introduced to O.Wood of Boston. Had a very nice time. Tena succeeded in obtaining a tent for us much to be preferred to the large one. SUNDAY 12 My first experience of tent life, find it pleasant as I expected to. Just before leaving the grounds was introduced to Mr. C. Dunning of N.Y., had his company to the card about a mile & a half. Think him an awful flirt, rested today. MONDAY 13 Puts on to much goodness, quite fine looking. Promised to call Tuesday. Am not particular about it, not exactly my fancy. L showed her disposition well, she better be careful or she will find she isn't any where she puts on rather many airs to AUG. --TUESDAY 14-- 1866 bring about her designs, pity about (Carpenter). Went riding this morning, a right nice ride. Mr. Dunning called, went riding with him, very pleasant, polite, & gentlemanly, but still regret being introduced to him. Think him soft and a great flirt, do not believe in his goodness. WEDNESDAY 15 Went after pond lilies, I've come very near being "gibbed", enjoyed my self amazingly, laughed till I was tired. Am very sorry I so lowered myself as to smoke, am ashamed to acknowledge I enjoyed it. Started for THURSDAY 16 home having had a very, very pleasant visit. AUG. --FRIDAY 17-- 1866 SATURDAY 18 SUNDAY 19AUG. --MONDAY 20-- 1866 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 Went to the Episcopal Bake at Luther's Corner, was honored by the company of Will S....., enjoyed myself muchly, would like to keep my promise but cannot & yet what would IAUG. --THURSDAY 23-- 1866 give to do so I know what he thinks. My mind is not entirely free on the subject, but hope not to be tempted under any considerations to tell him. Although would no longer hold that opinion of her that he does not and he would FRIDAY 24 take back what he once said. SATURDAY 25 Went to Providence, did not find any one at home, not even Shovey, returned the same day, remained at Y.[Yarmouth], R.I.[Rhode Island], Second st, I am very sorry about the news I heard, met Charlie Almy [...] [...] Think he grows handsome your Will and heard some news, having someAUG. --SUNDAY 26-- 1866 Spend the morning in Y.[Yarmouth], R.[Rhode Island], heard Prof. Diamond returned home early in the afternoon. Spent a very pleasant evening in company with Tena & Joe, am vexed with Tena. Will give Laura one piece of mind, she deserves it twice over & more than that. MONDAY 27 Monthly Meeting, did not attend. Our Sabbath School invited to spend next Thursday at Ashley's Groave [Grove] at a picnic. Well I suppose I shall go. Think I would like to go to California. TUESDAY 28 Maime may go to Friends Boarding School, dislike to have her go ever so much. Have not heard from C.J.D. and hope to not. Have not bears that I shall. Think less and less of him, rode over home with him, did not accept his invitation to go, to go to the skating assembly at City Hall. Gave me his tintype, shall not answer if he writes, he has played out. Wish I had never been introduced to him. Fear it will make talk, so many saw him at the grove. Went out riding with Tena and Carlie, there are one or two things I would like to know. And suppose sometime I shall. Such is life, made up of joy and sorrow, sun and shadow. Turned a cold shoulder to AUG. --SUNDAY 26-- 1866 Spend the morning in Y.[Yarmouth] R.[Rhode Island], heard Prof. Diamond returned home early in the afternoon. Spent a very pleasant evening in company with Tena & Joe, am vexed with Tena. Will give Laura one piece of mind, she deserves in twice over and more than that. MONDAY 27 Monthly Meeding did not atten. Our Sabbath School invited to spend next Thursday at Ashley's Groave [Grove] at a picnic. Well I suppose I shall go. Think I would like to go to California. TUESDAY 28 Maime may go to Friends Boarding School, dislike to have her go ever so much. Have not heard from C.J.D. and hope not to. Have not bears that I shall.AUG. --WEDNESDAY 29-- 1866 Foster, brought a letter from C.J.Dunning, will call tomorrow afternoon, suppose I hall be away, am very much surprised at his coming, did not think he would, has become acquainted with Will Hooper and several other of my friends. THURSDAY 30 Sabbath School picninc day at Ashley's Groave [Grove], shall not tell Laura anything about it. Left a ballet for M.D. saying I should be home by five, hope he cannot wait. Came on to the grounds about three, went riding with him. FRIDAY 31 As I become better acquainted with him (Went down to Borden [...], a gay time. Enjoyed myself muchly, saw M. Shove, heard one or two things greatly to please me if it but be true. SEPT. --SATURDAY 1-- 1866 and I should think Shovey would be likely to know very pleasant place and nice people. Came home, stayed all night at Laura's, she is not going to return to Vassar. Went out riding, have not seen much of Foster. SUNDAY 2 Very disagreeable weather. Tena and Joe went by on their way to Barrington, pity about those ladies they are going to call on. Lizzie spend the afternoon here. Foster went home. MONDAY 3 Am vexed with Will Hooper, and yet it is not all his fault.SEPT. --TUESDAY 4-- 1866 Father & Mother started for [...] in company with several of the neighbors, very showery, feel badly my headaches, accomplished ever so much with my sewing. Carrie suffering from the ear ache, sent to Dr. Clark for medicine. WEDNESDAY 5 Commenced Nicholas McKelly. THURSDAY 6 Pleasant. Went to the Methodist Clambake [Clam Bake], was introduced to Will [Dawl] & George Fairbanks, right nice. Sam Foster sometime alias Rhodes, there looked splendidly. L.[Laura] with usSEPT. --FRIDAY 7-- 1866 Cool, but pleasant. Mr Bateman called, (at my request promised to return my photograph. Poor fellow,I know something, did not mean to be to impolite to him. SATURDAY 8 Went to Y.[Yarmouth] R.[Rhode Island] in the morning. Called at Dr. Clarke's for Carrie, hope her ear will be better now. Heard more of Mr. Dunning, I believe he is talked about to the Siamese twins. SUNDAY 9 SEPT. --MONDAY 10-- 1866 A right pleasant day. Uncle J. and Aunt Emmeline came home. Received a letter from Mr. D [Dunning], shall return his picture and a letter sarcastic as his. I believe it in my power. Feel vexed with myself. TUESDAY 11 WEDNESDAY 12SEPT. --THURSDAY 13-- 1866 FRIDAY 14 SATURDAY 15SEPT. --SUNDAY 16-- 1866 MONDAY 17 TUESDAY 18OCT. --FRIDAY 19-- 1866 SATURDAY 20 SUNDAY 21OCT. --MONDAY 22-- 1866 TUESDAY 23 Mary Louise Hooper & uncle Jona had a [Rushing], about [200] there. Dancing in the barn. Just a jolly time, Will Hooper came in from Boston to attend it, saw much of him, did not explain to him perhaps I should have done never WEDNESDAY 24 right had I told him all. Am going to correspond with him for a while at least. Was introduced to George Kingsley. OCT. --THURSDAY 25-- 1866 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27OCT. --SUNDAY 28-- 1866 MONDAY 29 TUESDAY 30NOV. --MONDAY 12-- 1866 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14 Oliver Owens & J.W.Morgan came and spent the night here. Mother and Carrie in Boston. Wrote Will H. [Hooper].NOV. --THURSDAY 15-- 1866 FRIDAY 16 Went to [Hall] River. SATURDAY 17NOV. --SUNDAY 18-- 1866 MONDAY 19 TUESDAY 20NOV. --WEDNESDAY 21-- 1866 THURSDAY 22 FRIDAY 23NOV. --SATURDAY 24-- 1866 SUNDAY 25 MONDAY 26NOV. --TUESDAY 27-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 28 Received a letter from Will Hooper, will call tomorrow with Mr. Fred Kidder [...]. THURSDAY 29 Rainy, did not have any callers, sewed most all day.NOV. --FRIDAY 30-- 1866 Charlie [Beede] and his lady love Ida Jenks came over today, she right nice, he almost as can [...] as ever behave very proper indeed. DEC. --SATURDAY 1 They return to Hall River today. Spent the evening at uncle [A...], very pleasantly felt very mild & fear I acted so. Uncle M. and Aunt Amy, there [they're] making a visit. SUNDAY 2 Wrote Fannie and Neta. J.B.Anthony brought Laura [A...] over and spent the evening with us. [She] has been to New York, saw Mr. DunningDEC. --MONDAY 3-- 1866 and had considerable talk with him, pity about it. Do not think he showed much respect to me to say what he did to him. TUESDAY 4 WEDNESDAY 5DEC. --THURSDAY 6-- 1866 Father and Mother went to Providence to see Mary who has been sick with a cold and some [...]. FRIDAY 7 Went to Fall River, saw Gus Remington, most sick with a cold. Tried on my silk dress. Saw Joe a few minutes. SATURDAY 8 Uncle Richard & Mark dined here, invited us to come the [...]. Fear our dresses will not be done. DEC. --SUNDAY 9-- 1866 David Bennett here today, walked to Fall River to attend meeting. Saw Laura a few minutes. Wrote a letter for Annie. MONDAY 10 TUESDAY 11DEC. --WEDNESDAY 12-- 1866 THURSDAY 13 FRIDAY 14DEC. --SATURDAY 15-- 1866 SUNDAY 16 MONDAY 17DEC. --SUNDAY 30-- 1866 MONDAY 31CASH ACCOUNT.--JANUARY. Date. Received. Paid. Dress Bill 38.50 4 For Teeth 5.00 4.00 Corset Clasps 20.00 25. 5 Sleeve Stud 10.00 20. 8 Corsets 8.00 Geology 2.00 Compendium 3.00 Matches .16 Boat Fare 4.00 Car Fare 1.80 Baggage Express 0.75 Ladies Book 0.30 Apples 0.40 Tuition 537.00 Canned Peaches 0.40 Crackers 0.14 Music Book 3.75 Apples 0.40 Hoop Skirst 5.00 562.55CASH ACCOUNT.--FEBRUARY. Date. Received. Paid. Apples 40 Apples 2.00 40 Stamps 0.30 Paste Board 0.35 Apples 0.40 Figs 0.15 Botany 3.75 Rhetoric 1.50 7.25 20 March Paid Canvass 0.95 Dinner 1.70 Worsted Pattern Paper 0.50 Collard 0.50CASH ACCOUNT.--MARCH. Date. Received. Paid. 3 Hair-Dresser $0.50 9 Apples 87.00 $0.40 15 Oranges $0.65 '' Stamps $0.15 30 Boots 15 Perfumery 0.10 Candy 0.60 Cushion 0.80 Pictures 1.00 Tooth Brushes 0.60 Honey Soap 0.20 Nets 1.50 Belts 1.25 Pins 0.16 Hair Pins 0.16 Picture 0.20 Boot Lacings 0.25 Buss Fare 60CASH ACCOUNT.--APRIL. Date. Received. Paid. 5th Washing Bill 0.40 Stamps 0.33 6th Comb 0.20 Beads 0.40 Worsted 0.30 Buss Fare 0.80 Hats 7.00 Watch 1.50 Net 0.75 18 Stamps 40 Washing Bill 31 Supper .90 Oranges & c&c 1.50 Supper 40 Stamps 24 7.43CASH ACCOUNT.--MAY Date. Received. Paid. 1 Stamps 0.40 2 Gloves 3.75 Buss Fare 0.80 Washing Bill 0.24 Composition paper 0.40 Ribbon 0.50 Worsted Express 0.15 9th 50.00 Catalogues 1.00 Stamps 0.45 Lemons 0.10 Rhetoric 1.50 Washing 1.67 Extra Music 8.00 Medicine 2.25 Stamps 19.19CASH ACCOUNT.--JUNE Date. Received. Paid. Net 0.75 Pine Apples 0.45 Paper 0.17 Stamps 0.30 20 Gloves 15.00 July 27 Hack Fare 0.50 Boat '' 1.50 '' '' 4.00 0.50 Supper 2.00 Dinner 1.50 StrawberriesCASH ACCOUNT.--JULY Date. Received. Paid. Dress(green) 8.00 Sack 1.30 Buttons 20.00 1.25 Cotton 20.00 0.18 Cloth 15.00 3.14 Lining 10.00 0.67 Binding 35.75 0.90 Bonnets 8.90 Hat 1.20 25 Gloves 2.00 Braid 1.50 Velvet 0.37 Buttons 0.58 Gloves 0.50CASH ACCOUNT.--AUGUST Date. Received. Paid. Dress Bill for making 28.87 20.00CASH ACCOUNT.--SEPTEMBER Date. Received. Paid. CASH ACCOUNT.--OCTOBER Date. Received. Paid.CASH ACCOUNT.--NOVEMBER Date. Received. Paid. For Silk dress 50.00 Gloves 2.75 Boots 4.00 Buttons Buttons 75 Braid 1.00 Balmoral 10.00 Stockings Water proof 10.00 Lining 0.70 Button [holes] 0.08 Trimming 1.40 Poplin Alpacca 13.05 Paper 1.00 Envelopes 0.20 Trimming 1.96 Velvet 1.68 Corset 2.25CASH ACCOUNT.--DECEMBER Date. Received. Paid. Flannel Shirt 5.00 Trimming 4.80SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT. Date. Received. Paid. Jan 60.00 582.06 Abbie S.Slade Feb 2.00 7.25 March 87.50 April 7.43 May 50.00 June 15.00 July 2 20.00 '' 4 20.00 '' 11 15.00 '' 25 10.00 '' 35.75MEMORANDA. "God help us, us four and no more. This and every day, To liver more nearly as we pray." Three poor unfortunates Weary of bread Homesick and desolate With pain in the head. MEMORANDA.MEMORANDA. "A perfect woman, nobly plann'd, To warn, to comfort, and command, And yet a spirit still, and bright With something of an angel light." "Men never love like woman; they are colder, More calculating; The hold back their hearts With iron hands, and will not let them go. We give ours blankly, we are silly for it; A great gift, like the deep love of a woman, Looses its value when 'tis freely given. She should be chary of it; keeping it Locked in her soul, away from prying eyes; She should be firm and coy, and stand in awe, Guarding her honor; and when she is won, She should bestow her heart in burning tears." MEMORANDA. Fannie C. Brown. Waterbury Conn. Room 87. W.P.S. Room 88 Maria L Booth Po'keepsie N.Y. Vassar 84. Helen M. Harboute Auburn, N.Y. "Vassar." 84.MEMORANDA. Nellie Dickson Vassar Room 37 Lewisburg PaCelia A. Stanley. April 29th Vassar. Lilian Dunbar Roxbury Mass. Toulous le meme. Any other Neta H. Camp. New York. "Vassar" May 11th/66. "Egerton."Go to room Y. on Wednesday for a "Theory" lesson so says Mrs. Wiebie May 14th 1866 Mr. ////////// Mr. Richard M. Anthony Care William Sherman Sam Francisco Cal Box 815 Sack BoxZeno Kelley T'all Rinds 28 Oct. 1866 MassIda E. Jenks. Pawtucket R.I. Dec 1st 1866.Car Fare 1.20 Pins Hook & Eyes .22 Sewing Silk .09 Gichers 1.00 Horse Cars 0.25 Belt lining .20 Gave Mary 0.40 3.36 Bill at Dentists 28.00 Wax 1.44 Needles & Yarn 0.80 Wax .40 Mary 1.00 Stamps 0.30 Shakespeare 9.00 Elastic & Buttons .37 Spent for Mary 0.80 Gloves 4.00Pin 1.00 Neck Ribbon 1.00 velvet Ribbon 1.80 Collar 0.20 Lace Under Sleeves 1.25 55.64 French Note Paper 0.75 Envelopes 0.20 56.59 Express .30 Linen 1.06 Vail 1.56 Medicine 1.00 For Mary 0.87 Bill at M Buffinton 35.91 Car Fare 3.20 CarWhen pride thaws, foods comes.Ida. Charlie. Carrie. Abbie. 10 10 10 10 8 9 8 8 6 8 6 7 5 7 5 6 3 6 3 5 2 5 0 Charlie & Ida Carrie & Abbie 10 9 6 6 4 5 0 7 8 5 5 2 3 1 0 10 10 6 9 3 7 1 4 0 Sara A. Lawson Care J. T. Lawson Esq. Newburg N.Y. Dont forget me Abi- jim. Will you? I hope you will have a pleasant trip home, and I hope you will meet the same gentleman gowing down the river that you met coming up. Fare Well Sadie 1.75 1.75 9.45 .56 50.57 6.12 56.69E.Annie Hall. Warren Warren Co. Penn. Miss Julia Burr Gloversville Gloversville New York 24 Weeks 7 168 Days 24 4.052 Hours 60 243.160 Minutes 60 14,589.600 Seconds .87 15 4.35 87 13.05 13.40 11.80 1.20 20 20 15 10 35 100.75 July 28 7 1.96 65.00 35.75 100.75
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1911-1912
Text: VX 45 Katerine Gretta Ordway, '13g. Catherine A. Parnell1911. Sun. Feb. 26. (continued) wrote to Ellen. Wrote home. Mon. Feb. 27. Miss Wick in Infirmary so a cut in Lab. Margery Davenport urged me to go out to kick so I went to the indoor meet and did the standing kick and hitch kich. Because only three were trying in the latter I made 2nd place i.e. 3 points for 1913. Enjoyed the meet but felt mighty cheap for my part in it. I let Henry Walter and Katherine Myers come to see it. Tues....
Show moreVX 45 Katerine Gretta Ordway, '13g. Catherine A. Parnell1911. Sun. Feb. 26. (continued) wrote to Ellen. Wrote home. Mon. Feb. 27. Miss Wick in Infirmary so a cut in Lab. Margery Davenport urged me to go out to kick so I went to the indoor meet and did the standing kick and hitch kich. Because only three were trying in the latter I made 2nd place i.e. 3 points for 1913. Enjoyed the meet but felt mighty cheap for my part in it. I let Henry Walter and Katherine Myers come to see it. Tues. Feb. 28. Rec'd letter from papa containing draft for which I took right over to Mr. Polk and sent the receipted bill home. Mama and Claire wrote me too. Cousin Gretta sent me an advertising calendar. Toiled on Arg. till 12 P.M. Wed. Mar. 1. Rose at 7. Spent 3 hrs. on Brief in addition to previous work. Looked up postal discussion of increased postal rates in Outlook on which I gave a bum report in Arg. My brief was in on time and I went to bed at a decent hour too. Rec'd letter from papa containing his letter of endorsement to Dr. Taylor. Wrote out my application for a scholarship renewal for 1911-12, enclosed papa's endorsement and mailed them to Dr. Taylor. Feb. 16, 1911 Scholarships 1911-12. All applicants for aid from the college funds for the year 1911-12 are requested to make their applications to the President, in writing, before March 4. This notice applies to all those now holding scholarships who wish to have them continued, as well as to new applicants. 1. The application must state the amount needed and whether it is asked for as a loan. In view of the fact that the funds are limited and the applicants many, it is urged that each student name the smallest amount that will enable her to return. 2. The student's request must be accompanied by a letter from the parent or guardian explaining the circumstances and endorsing the application as necessary. This endorsement is required in every case, even if the candidate has been approved in previous years. No acknowledgement of the letters and requests will be made till after the action of the committee. 3. The students are reminded that the conditions of aid are good scholarship and evidence of need, and that 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. The attention of the class of 1912 is called to the Barringer Prize scholarship's which is open only to daughters of physicians, preference being given to members of the senior class. Applications must be made before March 4.1911. Had a little visit with Helen Simpson who was waiting at Main gate for Fred Dutcher. I furnished some little cakes. Helen spoke of her strong liking for Alpha Robbins. Wrote home. Fancy dancing in P.M. I was in front row. Miss King explained the steps more clearly than usual. I thoroughly enjoyed it tonight (Eliz. gave a coffee party after dinner) Thurs. Mar. 2. Translated in Horace this A.M. Miss [Bruid] gave a good synopsis in German of the last hall of "Undine". Spent two hours in Lab and accomplished nothing, couldn't get the image of the slit to appear on both sides of the prism. Deutsche Verein 4.30-6. [Preisraten] & Irene Bier got the prize. My verse of poetry was the last of Schiller's "Die Teilung der Erde". Lucy Penniman led Christians. Spoke about trust. Ethel Hull said Zaccheus made an effort to see Jesus. Peggy Chambers spoke of the necessity for trusting people. We can find something to admire in the girl we say we hate. Fri. Mar. 3. Punk Physics recitation on my part. Had first recitation in Spoken English 3rd hour in Assembly Hall. Miss Yost criticized our briefs. Rec'd letter from home. "Christian Endeavor was organized last Sunday night with about 15 who took the pledge". "You quite overcame me1911. with your laurels as a kicker". Went to flag shop & saw Mr. Bussing about selling pictures left from Christmas lot I got from Yamaguchi on commission. Agnes and I started to call on Mrs. Hill but found she had gone to Phil. Attended Dr. Ramson's lecture on the work of Egyptologists in Egypt illustrated. Good. Trouble with lantern. Prof. Shattuck and Dr. Thallon. Sat. Mar. 4. Drew tickets for Hall play. Took Japanese panels to Flag Shop to be sold on commission. Third Hall Play "Chums" by Ludwig Felda. Good and well acted. Wrote comparison of Richard III and Hamlet in P.M. Sun. Mar. 5. Bible Class. Took car to church. Heard Rev. Stockwell of Newburgh. We must rise about the level of ordinary things as the elevated reservoir gives pressure to the water. We must "believe what we cannot prove" as Tennyson says "In Memoriam". Walked home with Marie Gold, Helen Brewer and Mabel Chapin. Copied questions which Mrs. Hill gave Agnes this A.M. Margaret Glessner called. Albertina invited me to have tea with her. Was very cordial & talked about need for1911. using care in selecting people for class offices. Heard Dr. Mary Noble of India and Mrs. Montgomery of Rochester speak in PM. The former talked on her work as Vice Principal of the Girl's Medical school there and the latter on "Opportunities in the Orient". Heard each in Senior Parlor - "Chinese girl of 10 who thru her teacher brought 30 prominent Chinese women to know Christ". - "School established & after 9 mo. the visiting examining teacher questioned the girls on the Life of Christ as she would not dare to question any group of Christian girls here". - "Needed to be brought around a corner". Talked with Elizabeth and Minna about room drawing etc. Wrote home and a card to cousin Gretta. Mon. Mar. 6. Snowed this A.M. ground covered. Discussed Hamlet. Miss Wicks had spectroscope all adjusted for me. So I finished doing my experiment. Bought Kleist. Had soup with Minna and Elizabeth. In Lib. after chapel reading for Arg. Gladys Sutton came up about 10 as is her custom this semester and I read the advance. We did the review together & help each other. Rec'd invitation to Y.W.C.A. conference Sat. Mar. 11. Tues. Mar. 7 Home letter. Miss Yost criticized our Briefs. Mildred & I talked over the negative side 7th. Agnes and I walked between lunch & 5th hr. 1911. Rec'd a lovely letter from Wm Betz. Class meeting again I was teller and Francis Jewell, Ruth Valentine, Ruth Kinsey, were elected to choose the daisy chain. Wed. Mar. 8. Met in 422D to plan debate work. Student Volunteer class at 4:15 in "J". Enjoyed fancy dancing. Thur. Mar. 9. Rode my wheel to lab. & later to Inn to see exhibit of spring gowns. Prof. Shattuck led christians and talked about our life after college, discouragement, failure, daily humdrum from which will come one day of partial success. He read a long poem from Kipling. [in margin] Went to Miss Doane's Tea. Fri. Mar. 10. Eliz. Mc. brought me in some ice cream last night. Christian Assoc. reports are out. Class drill was interesting lying on floor and sitting up without touching hands to aid you. Debated 7th in 422D poor. Agnes & I called on Mrs. Hill. Miss Doane presided. Miss Ellery talked with me & Dr. Hill showed us the pictures. Heard Prof. Mills lecture on "Economics" in p.m. Splendid. Miss Stroebe presented me with a copy of "die Hermannschlacht". Home letter. Sat. Mar. 11. Did Horace to suit me. H.M. White wanted some money so I drew first installment for Davison 1 & 2. Started German.1911. In two hours went downtown & back and heard the last of one speech and all of the Dean of the Normal School's speech at the Y.W.C.A. conference for college girls. Read [critick] on Kleist's "Hermannschlacht". Agnes came to dinner. The Qui [Vuie] debaters are Ruth Robinson, Louisa Myers and Frances Dugan. Sun. Mar. 12. Bible class. Mrs. Hill said "You have no idea how I love this class." Dr. Barbour of Rochester preached a wonderful sermon on I John 5:4. "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." In his prayer he spoke of the love without suspicion which is in the hearts of our loved ones at home who believe in us. And also that if we in our scholarship were not coming up to what we had hoped God would give us courage and strength to do it. His sermon was beautiful. Born of God. Torn after Bishop Foster had talked with him in the church after finding him standing on the bridge, shut out from home by his own mother and determined to die. The world - whatever in our lives resists the Divine. Our worlds are not alike. Many have selfishness as their world. He quoted1911. from Sidney Lanier "Marsh Hen." Sin cannot be blotted out of our lives until it is slain. There are chords in the human heart which never vibrate except to martial passages like these he said in beginning. In connection with the world of selfishness he said very forcibly there are many here who like the Dead Sea are receiving streams from all sides but never think of giving them out. They do nothing to show their appreciation of the sacrifices which father and mother are making for them. There are people who lack mental power because they have never set a hard task before their minds and made them carry it out to its ultimate issues. In the evening Dr. Barbora again spoke on the characteristics of the early Christian church. They had love, courage faith. Story of commerical traveller and Bishop "I want to take a good report home to my father." "So do I." Wrote home. Ans. some of Mrs. H's questions. Wrote all hour on Tempest. Mon. Mar. 13. Letter & package of Easter goods from Bertha Loder and letter from Ida. 7th & 8th had a debate conference in Rachel's room 422D. Tues. Mar. 14. Home letter. Only a couple of more years and we will be interested in the doings of the Boards of Education when our girl has to do 1911. with them." Miss Brainard has had her salary raised to $700. if she will stay another year. Lois Yergin who is at the Thomas Normal Training School wrote me a nice letter and sent me a good picture of herself. Debated 8th hr, and after chapel in Miss Yost's room. Rachel, Florence, Victoria, Neida & Mildred. Prexy prayed tonight that we might not be content to be ignorant and sightlers. Wed. Mar. 15. Rec'd letter from Irene Todd. Ruth Bigelow met me by Rockie and said "You haven't been over to see us this year Gretta You'd better hurry up." Had Helen Adler to dinner. Thurs. Mar. 16. Written all hour in Horace. Debated 7th. Did not go to Christians. Worked in Lib. Read Henry James's "The Question of our speech". Missed the P.M. mail by not waiting in the office for it. Fri. Mar. 17. Physics written all hour. Miss Fiske said one of the greatest lacks of the preparatory schools today is their failure to teach people how to read fast and discriminatingly. (To Dietrich, Ordway and Hill after class. "Now you girls have awfully good minds. Home letter containing money order for $7. and a cute picture of Claire standing up very straight. Also 2 prints of the picture Bessie Rector took of me at my desk last June. Aunt Mamie wrote me a nice letter too. Worked on my direct speech for Arg. Spoke on Spoken English on a part of "The1911. Question of our Speech." Intersection debate 7th in Arg. Whitcomb, Ordway, & Barrett, Affirmative Jackes, Hagerman & Pearsall negative. Resolved that the present immigration law should be amended by the passage of the Gardner bill. Affirm. lost on merits of question but won on the merits of the debate. I sent a St. Patrick pin ball souvenir anonymously to Rachel and Florence. Agnes had me to dinner. Attended Prof. Tombo of Columbia lecture on "Comparison of higher education in Germany and America." illustrated. Learned much both about Gemany and America. Sat. Mar. 18. Studied all A.M. cashed order & bought ticket home. Outlined theme for German. A comparison of the 6 novels we have read. Rushed over to 4 N. Main after chapel & eventually arrived in N. gallery. College dressed in white with yelow halos & ties for Junior & 1914 and green ones for 1911 & 13. See program. I didn't like Starbuck's sarcasm & the 1911er's talked overtime. It was a fine debate. I took careful notes on it. Talked in Ruth Robinson's room till 1 A.M. Sun. Mar. 19. Bible class. Rev. McMullen preached from Psalm 1. God loads us with blessings. 2. " puts a burden upon us.1911. 3. God bears his burden upon us. Wrote to Mr. Betz and to Margaret Beeker. Called on Mary Wright & Ruth Bigelow, Mary Gavin, and Anna Van Winkle & Lucy Penniman. Chapel & Christians. Prexy from story of Lot's Choice drew three rules about choosing. 1. Not selfish choosing. 2. " self indulgent " . 3. " the line of least resistance "endure hardness". Good mmeting. Wrote home. Mon. Mar. 20. Called to Sec'y's office. Rec'd scholarship for $150.00 for next year. Sent slip home at once. As Miss McCaleb handed it to me she said "your standing is all right for that." Tues. Mar. 2.1 Home letter. Emily Post died Wed. A.M. and mama went to the funeral. Claire wrote a little letter. Rec'd circular of Prof. Shattuck's Yellowstone trip this summer. Wed. Mar. 22. Letter from papa containing parent's signature. Attended fancy dancing exhibition in P.M. Just an hour long. Very pretty. Thurs. Mar. 23. Miss McCaleb led Christians "I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains from whence shall my help come. Good meeting. Packed my trunk and it went. Sent Yamaguchi $4.55.1911. Fri. Mar. 24. After Physics, Soph. Lit, Spoken English and a hurried distribution of the morning mail, ate a little lunch and made the 12.20 train by (1) minute. Rather exciting. Visited with Ethel Thompson and Alma Klippel. Papa & Claire met me. Walked over to R & E station. The train waited long enough so Maud, Florence Hopper, M.J. Williamson and Margaret Glessner saw Claire and Papa who very gracefully tipped his hat to them. Reached home at 9 P.M. Mama had a fine oyster stew waiting for me. How glad I am to see my loved ones & home again. Colder up north. Sat. Mar. 25. Worked. Had Mr. Strickland bring up my trunk. Mama & I went to city in afternoon taking Claire. I bought a new pair of shoes. Sunday. Mar. 26. Church & S.S. Prepared to lead the Young People's meeting. Spent almost all the afternoon trying to give them some of the inspiration I have gained in college. Led at 6 P.M. Church in P.M. Mon. Mar. 27. Letter from Yamaguchi asking me about going to the 1000 Islands this summer. Went to Rochester with Mama1911. in afternoon. We saw Mrs. Gagnon & bought cloth for a lawn dress. Very pretty white background with blue O figure. Tues. Mar. 28. Helped get ready for company. Polished silver. Mama entertained the teachers. Miss Brainard Miss Elvira Martin Miss Fosdick " Cullen Miss Somers " Hinderland Miss Elnora Martin I waited on table. Bishop of Oxfords Riddle dandy 4 course supper. I played P.H.S. alma mater in closing the evening. Wed. Mar. 29. Ironed. Visited P.H.S. in afternoon. Mr. Zornow's II German, Physics, after I had spent a few minutes with Claire and finally Miss B's. I English. Prayer meeting in p.m. Preparatory service. Papa asked me to play the piano. Thurs. Mar. 30. Have read "The calling of Dan Matthews". Splendid. An out of the ordinary book. Helped mama clean her clothes room. Fri. Mar. 31. Went to city in A.M. Did some errands for papa and mama. Prepared the guessing cards for P.M. "Great Warrior" etc. Mama entertained. Mrs. Pugsley Sarah Barker Cassie Smith Emily Gaskin 1911. Mattie Wadhams Beatrice Ginn Lily Hartman. Miss Brainard and I waited on table & ate in the kitchen. (Miss B. & Russell). They seemed quite astonished to hear me play the piano. After they went Miss B., papa & I got on a tare and sang. Perfectly funny. Sat. April 1. Claire & I april fooled papa and Miss B. by tying their chairs together. Worked, sewed, darning stockings & putting new small hooks & eyes on my white dress. Sun. Apr. 2. Church, communion. The two young Rayson boys, Clara Platt & Mrs. McMillan joined on confession. A very pretty & impressive service. S.S. nice class. Read to Claire. Finished Alice in Wonderland. She & I walked down to Mrs. Myron Smith's. I wore mama's pony coat and met Elsworth Killip as I was coming home. Clara Platt led C.E. I spoke about supporting the evening service. Played for the family after service. Mon. Apr. 3. Went to city. Bought some Japanese cups & saucers. My pocketbook is all 1911. fixed. Had my dress fitted at Mrs. Gagnon's. Ironed all my things in afternoon. Read more in "Fighting the White Slave Trade". Have almost finished it. Packed my trunk. Played accompaniment for Marian Loughborough and Mc Millan for the social. Mary Crump called in P.M. I enjoyed having her come very much. Papa attended Auburn Seminary Alumni Banquet at 1 P.M. in Powers Hotel. Played school with Claire (see stunt book). Papa & I took trunk to station. Tues. Apr. 4. Papa and Claire saw me off at 8. Mama went in to city with me to the station. I saw her and looked at her long before the train started. She looked lovely in her pony coat, hat with the parrot and a blue veil. Waved a last farewell and the train pulled out 8.55 A.M. Mama came in to attend the Ladies' Prebyterial at Calvary Pres. church. Dr. Cortney Fenn of China and Miss Fraser were the speakers. I sat first with a woman from Buffalo who was on the way to Saranac to see her husband. Then sat with Alma Klippel and Margaret Clapp. Finished John. R. Mott's "The Decisive Hour 1911. of Christian missions" and read a light novel "The Climax". Arrived on time at 3.50. Louise Garver came in and told me about her vacation her and helped me settle my room. Peggy kissed me. Had dinner with her crowd. Sewed with them after it in 319. Had water, marshmallows and crullers. Wrote home. Was in bed at 10 P.M. Wed. Apr. 5. Reread Sidney's Defense of Poesy. Miss Fiske read some of Shakespeare's sonnets. Did German. Bernice Marks read for Miss Yost the speeches of Brutus & Antony. Had double mail at noon. Agnes R. came to see me & embraced me. Started English 4.15 Dorothea Day's class. Trunk came during chapel & I unpacked it. Thurs. Apr. 6. Miss Haight lectured to us. My sentence in German prose was perfect today. Did vacation mail 7th & night mail 8th. Marjorie McCoy led Christians and spoke on the association pledge. In Lib. in p.m. working on [Beecher] H.W. & time of 1863 for Arg. with Betty Hosterman. Fri. Apr. 7. Wasn't called on in Physics. Had a cut given in English. Went to Spoken English. Knew almost nothing about 1863. German lecture 7th by Prof. Max Walter (in German) on 191. "How to acquire a modern language". Splendid in subject and entertaining in delivery. Senior birthday. We went over to Main after dinner & waited for the Seniors to come out of the dinning room and then sang to them. The concert in the evening by a Polish woman was fine. Sat. Apr. 8. Went to Doctor's for red throat and cold. Worked in Library on English. Gladys Barrett walked to Arlington with me. I bought at the Inn a .$75 ticket for the Williams College Dramatic Club entertainment next week Saturday. Had dinner with Agnes R. (Pauline P) Walked to chapel with Pauline A. Students - officers for next year nominated & reduced to two. Pres. M. Tibbits & , Vice P. Sec'y. M. Armstrong & M. Clark. Treas. Eliz. Housen Ruth Whithed. Ground white with snow. Sun. April 9. A beautiful white fairyland outdoors. Bible class. Rev. Samuel Eliot preached about imagination. The object of our college education is in his own phrase "to turn sight into insight". Worked over two hours in the afternoon finishing the answers to Mrs. Hill's questions. Miss Spanish instructor in Wellesley spoke on the "The Girls Institute in Madrid Spain. She told us some legends, about Mrs.1911. Gulich's work, etc. In Senior parlor she related an interesting tale about Wellesley girls sending the King of Spain 25 large photographs of Wellesley and how she at her home stations in Spain saw the king and talked with him and how he gave her sister a box of candy. Wrote home. Mon. Apr. 10. Had a delightful day. Lucy Penniman asked me to dinner. Am not yet up to date in Lab. Tues. Apr. 11. Home letter from mama stating that papa received letter from Newark N.J. asking him to come there and preach Sun. & he went. Class meeting 8th. Plans for Sophomore tree ceremonies were announced. I was out for track 7th. Tried sprinting. i.e. getting started. Dined with Lucy Penniman. Letter from Ellen. Wed. Apr. 12. .m. Signed for registered package at office and found therein a lovely pin in white and green enamel on silver bearing the seal of Porto Rico. Class meeting. Had first swimming lesson 7th. Enjoyed it. Faculty vs. Seniors baseball 10-9. Saw it. Thurs. Apr. 13. Called on to translate for first time this week. German special topic on comparison of the 6 novels was marked Gut. Took wheel to Flag Shop to get it pumped up. S.T.C. 1.10. Am one experiment behind in Lab. Wrote to1911. Aunt Jennie. Heard part of Deaconness Goodwin's Christian Assoc talk on 1. Companionship with Christ. 2. Service. 3. Cross. Caroline Hall invited me to come and see her in 321 M. Fri. Apr. 14. Made a little speech in spoken English on the Candy kitchen. Home letter from mama containing clipping about Captain Stebbins who died Apr. 3 age 94, also a copy of papa's picture taken from the one of him and me when I was 15. Mama writes about Newark possibilities. Read my first minutes in Arg. today. Wrote home about possibilities for N.J. Attended Prof. Mason of lecture on "Drinking Water and Disease" in Saunders Lab. Very interesting. He is a fine looking man. Called on Gladys B. and Pauline F. at the Infirmary. Heard Prof. Treadwell on Biology in the evening. Then had a delightful serious earnest talk with Helen Simpson about the courses in college. Sat. Apr. 15. Did Horace & German (partly). Went to town and saw "Seven-Twenty-Eight" by Williams College Dramatic Club. ($.75) splendid. I went alone. Sat however between Margaret Dickinson and . Walked home. Did Suffrage in Lib. till 9.20. Heard Margaret Tibbits and Julia Lovejoy make their little 1911. speeches after being serenaded. Studied Heine. Minna came in about 15 of 12 and I made her out a list of the books we have read in Soph. Lit. Rec'd lovely letter from Mrs. Avora Morris inviting me to visit them at Oneonta. Sun. Apr. 16. EASTER Bible class. Went alone to Pres. Church. Wore my white kid gloves for first time. Rev. Frederic Campbell preached on "The Redemption of the Body". The limitations now upon us will later be removed. Walked home. After dinner for first time the girls sang hymns. Easter ones particulrly. I read the Outlook for Apr.8 all through. Splendid. "A Girl in Heidelberg" is fine in this number. Eliz. Dodge called. Wrote Ida, Lois, Irene, Aunt Mamie and Claire. Went to Easter music at 8 p.m. with Agnes R. & Pauline A. It was beautiful and not quite an hour long. Retired 11p.m. This hasn't seemed like Easter to me. I broke my little vase of glass with gold. Mrs. Hill looked at me so sad when I came in this morning. I was a very few minutes late. Handed in my answers to the Bible class review questions. Mon. Apr. 17. Had cuts in Horace and Soph. Lit. Miss Stroebe sprung a quiz (short though)1911. on us today. Lay down a few minutes. Seem to feel so tired. Lab. 5th & 6th. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi today giving me his rates for summer work. Heard Lecture 8th hr. in Room 35 by Miss Haight on "Robert Herrick the English Horace". We sang our ding dong while chapel bells are ringing song and had to send for Seniors to come out and hear us. Read Milton's "Areopagitica". Felt some lonely tonight. Kathrine Otis came up & practiced Spoken English with me. The Juniors (incoming Seniors) drew for rooms today. Retired 11 P.M. Tues. Apr. 18. Didn't know who [Cratenius] was and that with one other question which I did know was all that was asked of me in Horace. Thoroughly enjoyed the Physics lecture today on the Polarization of light. Miss Stroebe said after class that the American is better able to appreciate foreign literature than the Englishman. Did some more on woman's Suffrage. S.T.C. practice 1.10. Rec'd nice home letter. The Easter at Pittsford Pres. church was, "Papa preached a fine sermon and the music was exceptionally good. They sang three selections and papa led them with the baton." "Claire sang a solo in the primary room and she did beautifully." Mama says & "Your lovely letter came yesterday and did 1911. us both good." Cassie & Beatrice gave her a pot of daffodils and Mary Thornell 19 eggs. "With much love and a kiss from your devoted mamma." Claire wrote me a nice letter. Discussed in Arg. Resolved that women should have equal suffrage with men. Bernice Marks Mildred Terry and I were on the negative but Miss Ordway had to do most of the talking. S.T.C. practice 7th hr. I rode my wheel downtown & back eighth buying a foot pump for Raymond Hall girls and a new pen top for my fountain pen. Took a short walk with Pauline. Reread Milton's "Areopagilica" and looked for a subject for Arg. speech for June 2. Wed. Apr. 19. Fooled 1st hour. Soph Lit recitation 2nd in which we discussed [Comus.] the virtue theme. 3rd hour I read the paper and looked over magazine articles to get some idea of what to write on. Did a little of Grillparzer's "Sappho". S.T.C. practice 1.15. Arg. Handed in as my subject Is the present system of education adequately fitting its student's for life after school? It was suggested by an astute in the April Independent. My minutes were terribly inadequate today. Miss Yost returned our papers giving the way in which Mr. 1911. Beecher attained his object in making his Liverpool speech. She said mine was full but quite hard to follow. Miss Hosterman's, in the form of a game [diagram] was the best & clearest. Swimming lesson under Miss Ballantine 6th. Heard Psychology lecture on the Role of the Senses in Mental Life by Prof. and 8th hr. Sources of Wagner's ideas and ideals by Prof. White of Harvard. While at the Gym Miss Myer was there in the tank and swam beautifully on her back. This is only her 5th lesson. Miss B. said "She learns so quick". College singing on "Rockie" steps. Studied. Collected money for bicycle pump which came today from Bauer's. Thurs. Apr. 20. Was called on for the review which I hadn't reread. (Why do I so often get jumped on for the one part I haven't had time to do?) S.T.C. practice 1.10. Class meeting. was elected cheer leader and college song leader. Fooled awhile in Peggy's room. Started Milton's Paradise Lost. Melanie Avery asked me to usher at Christians. I did. The meeting was a report by several girls of the Silver Bay conference from the beginning when they started on the boat until the last night of the conference. Prof. Shattuck sat in seat with me. He left before it was over. 1911. Fri. Apr. 21. My early morning slumbers were disturbed by shouts and unusual noises. After awhile I got up and on looking out saw the roof of Prof. Leach's house in a blaze. Waked Marie and Mamie & watched the fire for a time then dressed hastily and went over. Lots of people were out. [diagram] Staid from 6.20 - 7.10 A.M. Very exciting and interesting. Miss Fiske gave us a written. Rec'd letter from mama containing $1. "I enclose $1.00 and will try and send another next week. Papa paid Hutchinson $10.00 on our coal bill Tuesday and we only got $15.00". The comment on me in Spoken English was that my talk on the Candy Kitchen was good. Had 3rd swimming lesson 4th hour with Williams. Swam(?) with the basket ball. Miss Yost read us a speech by Patrick Henry and one by Richard Henry Lee. Rode Lucy Lovell's wheel downtown & had her bell put on. Ambler's man paid me in the office $4.85 for Miss F.B. Tracy's Easter goods. T & M initialed 1913 at 4 P.M. The Seniors were dressed as chefs and after a comical debate we were served with lemonade and apple pie. Christians met after chapel. Agnes R. nominated me for Recording Sec'y. The nominees are 1911. Pres. Helen Ferris & Kathryn Brown Vice Pres. & Defeated candidate Rec. Sec. Agnes Wilson & Eliz. Ingersoll Cor. Sec. Florence Bracq & Eliz. Baldwin Treas. Heard Prof. Salmon's lecture on "The Modern History." Fine lecture delivered in a most monotonous voice. I learned primarily that the object of history is "to learn how things came to be as they are." Sat with H. Clevenger - M. McNaugton asked me to take off my shoes as E. Page didn't feel well. Went to Bessie Rector's room for awhile. Sat. April 22nd. D. Hood got me a ticket for 2nd minor Hall play. Did Horace & sent my notebook to Gladys Sutton by Evelyn Noble. Did German. Took Mail. Sent $2.30 to Miss Tracy and $1.30 to Lombard for a red tie. Saw "The Jack-daw" (by Lady Gregory) with Agnes R. & Eliz. Cramer. Agnes borrowed my wheel. Attended in P.M. Prof. Shattucks lecture on Orchids illustrated with pictures which he himself took (colored photographs). Went with H. Clevenger and Martha Herrick. I just escaped a call down for laughing aloud at the Strong Juniors shut in Elinor Cowen's room. Finished Paradise Lost. Went over Horace. Retired 12.15p.m. 1911. Sun. Apr. 23. Chatted in Eliz. McShane's room & borrowed her indelible ink. Bible class. Mrs. Hill called A. Wilson, Agnes, Samuel A. Bishop, of New York preached on this is the record. 1. Don't lose your heads. 2. Simplicity. 3. The clock strikes twelve. Took some toilet articles to E. Page who is in the Infirmary. Read newspaper. Wrote home. Looked over courses in catalogue. Irene Beir called. I called on Ina Scott, Margaret Glessner and Eliz. Stumpf. Went to Ter-centenary Anniversary celebration of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible. Dr. Hill, Prexy, Miss Judson and Prof. Bracq gave splendid addresses. Spoke to Louisa Myers about Mrs. K's not letting the girls of 1913 who have conditions draw with their class. Prexy knows so much history. At E. Stumpfs we talked of some who are "whizzes". Mon. Apr. 24. Had a grand time in my three recitations. Did Horace. S.T.C. 1.15. Lab. finished Experiement 14. S.T.C. 7th. Lib in evening. Finished Sappho. Track 8th. G. Bassett drew 104R. Tues. Apr. 25. Studied some more on suffrage. Letter from Miss Tracy. Tie from Lombard. Home letter from mama and Claire who attended Jamie Payne's birthday party. Nothing definite heard yet from Barrett. Trudell & Ordway met Miss Yost at 1.15. 1911. Gladys Bassett led the discussion & called on Barrett and Trudell to uphold the afformative and Whitcomb and Ordway the negative. I was decidedly muddled up in rebuttal. Didn't know myself what I was driving at. Copied Arg. minutes. Miss Yost gave me a very curious looked when I finished rereading to her the last minutes I wrote. At our committee meeting she said " It is better to present the matter to the girls than to force them to do it. (getting points ready before coming to class.) The great need of the college today is clear thinking." Miss Haight spoke today of the knowledge of Greek history being part of our culture background. S.T.C. off campus. Last meeting D. Day's class in pine grove back of the chapel. Worked in Lib. on history of 1846-1856 including Missouri Compromise of 1820. Wed. Apr. 26. Started reading in Oxford Book of English Verse. Discussed vastness of conception of Paradise Lost and the human qualities of the characters even of God himself. Did Horace in Lib. Miss Yost told us in criticism of our yesterday's discussion to use our common sense, and referring to what I said yesterday she said "Dont tell me that women shouldn't vote because they cant be policemen". Had to write on Dred Scott case. Lecompton Constitution Discussion & effect of Territory 1911. (Dandelions are out.) acquired by Mexican war on the slavery question. Did part of Act I of "Ein Treuer Diener seines Herrn" Practiced for dancing Exhibition 7th & then went by the Tennis courts to practice S.T.C. 8th. Did Physics in P.M. College singing 6:30. I went. Thurs. Apr. 27. Was called on for advance in Horace today. Sentence almost perfect in German. Went for a swimming lesson but water was hot and dirty so did Arg. Spent all the afternoon in the Lib. on Arg. speech. Bought Founder's program $.15. College singing 6.30. Christians. Caroline Hall led & spoke about spiritual refreshment. Miss an alumna (I guess) held forth after the meeting was all over on the recent Y.W.C.A. convention at Indianapolis. Worked in Lib for an hour. Saw Louise & Eliz. Mc. a minute. Ruth Robinson brought me in 4 cakes from Marion's party (birthday). Wrote to papa. Perfect weather. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. College singing on Rockie. "Brownie" was back and led a few pieces. Then we marched in a solid column across campus to Prexy's house and from the porch he delivered the address of welcome. We sang and as we sang he stood leaning on the post in a beautiful attitude. We then sang to him. 1911. Did some Latin. Saw Mr. Bussing. Went to Pageant viewing. The procession as it wound up the hill and from a pillow seat commanding an excellent view of the stage where the five scenes were enacted. Saw the procession as it went down. Seated in Raymond Reading room alone I read Miss Wood's "Earliest Years at Vassar", and as I looked out upon the quaintly gowned figures passing the window, almost imagined I was back in the 60ies. The addresses in the chapel were good. Prexy "Is Vassar making a tradition worthy of its founder?" Letter from home. Sat. Apr. 29. Drew money for last 6 weeks of mail. Rode wheel around the circle. Looked at exhibition in Library. Bought song book. Attended concert. The Glee Club encores were fine and funny. Was in dancing exhibition at 2 p.m. Then dressed for reception. Went with Gertrude R. & Henry W. Had eats first then shook hands with Julia Lovejoy. Prexy who said looking right into my eyes1911. when I spoke of the celebration "It has been fine hasn't it?" Mrs. Prexy, Mrs. K., Prof. Chamberlain and . Did my German. Vic asked me to debate in T & M. Senior hoop dance at 7 pm. Very pretty. Walked around the lake with Pauline A. Attended musicals or concert by Choral Club and Alumnae chorus. Fine. Sun. Apr. 30. [Mirna] Soule and Mary Hutacheck slept on my floor all night. (Sat.) Bible class. Chapel. Rev. Smith of N.Y. City. Induced influence, (current) strategic point, surrender. Walked with Agnes. Started down from Arlington but when one of three fellows who were ahead of us turned back and said "Are you ladies acquainted down this way" I answered "No" and we turned back and went by circle & farm creek. In 455M. Theo Jessup was elected leader and Maud Kelsey Sec'y & Treas. of a Student Volunteer Band for next year. Prof. Chamberlaine led Christians. Finished "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine". It is splendid. Wrote home. Retired 12.40 Mon. May 1. Had to translate at right-in Latin. Miss Yost is in the Infirmary so I didn't1911. have interview. Had to carry mail before and after lunch. Did Exp. 15. Letter from Miss Tracy. My dress came today. Very pretty. Tues. May 2. Finished "Ein Treuer Diener seines Herrn" today. Discussed whether membership in the Debating Societies should be voluntary or compulsory as it is now. Worked on the Ottowa debate. Met, after being reseated in chapel so I sit now 4 seats from end of 99, with debaters and committee in Students' Room. Home letter. Claire wrote me too. Wed. May 3. M. Rose early & worked 3 hrs. on Ottowa Debate but wasn't ready then with the answers to the questions on it. Worked after Arg. till dinner time on it so missed Hampton Quartette. Thurs. May 4. Sight translations in Horace handed back. Mine with serveral red lines. H. Lockwood's with good on it. Had conference 4th hour with Miss Yost. It was wonderful. She talked right from her inner self and made me do the same. It was more informal anyway than usual because she lay or rather reclined on the couch because of inflamatory rheumatism. That conference was a veritable oasis. Enjoyed Lab. Practiced S.T.C. Studied Physics in Lab. for quiz tomorrow. Sat up over an hour writing Spoken1911. English paper on the consonants. Fri. May 5. Rose early. Read "Essay on Criticism" Pope. Did some Physics in Millihan & Mills. We had a quiz in Physics on work from Easter vacation up to date including Lab. Discussed in Soph. Lit Nature in art. Home letter. Spoken English. (Victoria) "Vic" Searle came over 4th hour to discuss with me the answers to the Ottowa debate. I finished mine & handed them in. Did work on T & M debate 6th & 7th. Final S.T.S. practice 8th. We have been at it all the week. Albertina hung my skirt & I hemmed it. Vic came & sent me to 422 D to discuss debate with Rachell W. & F. Jackes. Sat. May 6. Irene Beir called me at 4.45 A.M. & I woke up all the Sophomores in Raymond. Donned my garb with Albertina's help. She made cocoa for us. Met back of north & waited long. Finally the long looked for Sophomore Tree ceremonies began & were truly beautiful. Frances Jewell and Lucy Penniman were the priestesses & did splendidly. (a drawing) A chain fastened to the tree our class seal. After the ceremonies we marched in a column to Sunset1911. where a nice breadfast of banannas, sandwiches and coffee was served. Went to our tree and got a garland. Field day 9, lunch. Very interesting. Doc. Smith broke record for baseball throw. I had a good time with Miss Wick. Stood behind Ellen Eayrs & heard her opinions on class spirit and the most intellectual offices in college. Worked on material for T and M debate. Met with Jackes, Whitcomb & Erwin in Starbuck's room & mapped out affirm. stand. Did Horace. Read some debate. Did 2/3 German, had to stand up & read it to keep awake. 11.30. Sun. May 7. Got down to breakfast after the bell rang but Mary brought it in for me. Bible class. Rode down to Pres. ch. Sat as usual with Mrs. Matthews. Rev. F. Campbell preached about Peace. We first make our peace with God, then we can make peace with ourselves. Next peace with our fellowmen & finally do all we can to help them keep peaceful. Walked slowly home alone through the estate in which 2 magnolias and 2 bushes were especially pretty. Saw a cherry tree and a peach tree in bloom. Mrs. Curtis had 2 '97 girls to dinner. Miss Richardson & Miss Nellie. (Pres. Raymonds grand daughter)1911. Wrote home & wrote up this record of my life at college. Donned my new lawn dress which Mrs. Gagnon made me. Received several compliments for it. Went to Music chapel. Christian's where I sat four seats from the front where I could plainly see Prexy who spoke about the Responsibility of the Hearer. 1. Come with spirit of reverence 2. Look for spiritual truth in it. 3. Hear for yourself, don't apply it to someone else. 4. Pass it on. Went up to see Helen Simpson & Agnes tagged me up tho I suggested she wait. Read about the Mexican situation in Sat. paper. Finished home letter & retired. (critical spirit--nothing people deal out quite so generously as the application of the truth to others. - when I was a young minister -) Mon. May 8. Rose at 6. Closed door for Miss Haight who by an understanding glance told me she wanted it closed. Was called on for the review in Horace & translated it pretty well. Discussed "Essay on Man". Finishing Agnes Bernhauer. Met at 1.15 in Kathryn Starbuck's room to discuss debate. Spent about 1/2 hr. in Lab. Miss Wick wasn't there so all came1911. away. I did Debate. Had my first trial 7th hr. Rachel Whitcomb A. Rolands Ordway Affirm Neg. Bradley Florence Jackes Trudell met in R. Todd's room after chapel. Rec'd invitation from Mrs. Hill to see [Oberammagau] Passion Play pictures Fri. at 7.30. Tues. May 9. Worked on debate. Had second trial 7.30 P.M. affirm neg. Hosterman Whitcomb Starbruck Ordway Erwin Todd Had Tappie to dinner. Home letter. Mr. & Mrs. Goss are home. Mr. Rason pled for the Christian Endeavor Sunday & is quite discouraged. Claire wrote me "I can play all of America". B. Loder asked me to settle for the Easter goods. Wed. May 10. Went to Dr's. office & she sent me home to stay in the bed with tonsilitis. I just rested & slept. Albertina & Gladys took fine care of me. Mrs. Curtis came up. Thurs. May 11. Dr. B. called on me 11 A.M. Rec'd note from papa containing draft for $5.00. Mrs. Curtis again came up. Florence Ackerman called "Teeny" gave me some violets & lent me her teakettle. I burned the handle of 1911. the extinguisher by not filling the lamp part away from the frame. Quite a blaze for time being. Fri. May 12. Started to do Thurs's German. Dr. T. called 10 A.M. & let me up. Very happy to be up again. Went to office & Argumentation was my first class. I conducted the discussion on Resolved that there should be compulsory attendance at debating society meetings. A. When membership is compulsory B. When membership is voluntary. We spent most of the time on the first. Went downtown. Made appointments for shampoo and birthday picture. Bought frame & mat for papa's nice photo of himself. Rode both ways on open car. Basket ball game 8th 1914 vs. 1913. '14 beat. Fine game. D. Van Allen took some little children who were looking on into the circle as we sang about our tree & they were much impressed. Didn't go to chapel. 7.30 went to Dr. hill's & saw colored slides of the Oberammagau Passion Play. They were beautiful & Dr. H. explained them. Ice & cream cake were served. I helped E. Kittredge & H. Lockwood pass it. [in margin] Home letter.1911. Mrs. Page showed us some of the signs of the Indian sign languages. Victrola was played & we then departed. Sat. May 13. 8.30 O. Trudell's room with Whitcomb for most an hour. Read 7th Lincoln Douglas debate. Sent $2.13 to Water Color Gift Co. & wrote to Pin Money Club about Mrs. C.A. Paine's Cosmopolitan. Took noon mail. Met in R. Todd's room at 1.30. Read newspapers for 1 1/2 on Mexican situation. Did German & Rape of the Lock. Chapel. (Ruth Whithed brought me a note stating that I had "been chosen to speak in the T & M debate Monday May 15th 7th hr." She gave it to me with many congratulations. Fri. May 12) Went to "The Taming of the Shrew" in p.m. Waited 7.25-8.45 p.m. to get through the gate. Play from 5 min. of 9-11.35 p.m. Perfectly splendid. E. Dodge sat on one side of me and Mable Chapin on the other. The walk to the hill was lighted with Japanesse lanterns. The moon was big, bright & full and it was a perfect night. The Freshman had our beds all open for us when we came back. I enjoyed every minute of the play. It was simply fine. 1911. Sun. May 14. Last session of Mrs. Hill's Bible class. I got in as she was praying. Discussed theories of the resurrection etc. Presented each of us with a copy of Dr. Hill's. Margery Davenport and I have been there every Sunday. Rev. Holmes of Buffalo preached a fine sermon on Prayer. He gave a beautiful illustration of a college girl writing home for a check & 1. receiving it. 2. being refused it because she was extravagant. & then at vacation time talking in the evening in the Library with her father only. We should become more intimate with God. He spoke about praying for success in exams. I read part of "Billy's" book. Had a nice time at dinner. Grace Ludlow talked about her little brother being very stubborn. W. Wrote home & called on Marie Gold & Mabel Chapin. Went to music, chapel, & Christian's where Prexy answered questions theological & ethical. Is conscience true guide? Lie, right to tell a to save persons feelings? etc. How to keep Sunday. 1911. Mon. May 15. Rose at 6 & did today's Horace. Miss H. wasn't glad to see me back. Miss Strobe talked to us about the German courses. Worked on debate. Met in Ruth Todd's room at 1.15 and after Lab. at 3.20 when she served us with nice hot coffe just before we went to Rockefeller & debated in Room 35 in T & M before 19ll & 1913 on Resolved that the U.S. was justified in sending the 20,000 troops to the Mexican border. 7th hr. affirm neg. Bradley Whitcomb Rolands Trudell Erwin Ordway. We won on both merits of questions & merits of debate. Vic called & congratulated me. Made up back Horace & did advance. Had cocoa in Pauline's room. Talked with Florence Ackerman a few minutes about Holland & French & courses for Junior year. Sewed. Retired 12.20 p.m. Prexy talked bout student govmt. By what right is it that you demand a hand in the college administration. By what you have done for the college? He spoke 1911. of loyalty, self assertion. I enjoyed Horace, Soph. Lit. & German exceedingly today. Tues. May 16. So good to have Miss Wick back. Home letter. (Claire wrote too. "Sunday isn't kept very holy here. I hope you will be coming home soon." She enclsoed a litte picture card of a golden haired girl with a pink rose spray in front of her. Papa wrote about getting my picture taken. Mama writes that Mr. Goss called papa aside Sunday & told him he had been to church every Sunday in the South but he had heard no such sermon as he listened to this morning. Aunt Lydia Clark (Geo. Clark's mother) at Cameron is dead. Mr. Zornow told Miss Brainard it was almost impossible to get good English teachers. Perhaps here is a pointer for you.) Helen Simpson told me at noon that she thought I was the best one on the T & M debate & asked me to go out next year. Went downtown & had plain shampoo at Miss Donnell's. Had hair done up. Wore blue dress to "letzte Versaininlung des deutschen Vereins." Dr. Ziertman von Yale spoke on "Die Frauen". Mary Burkmier told me I spoke well for having learned to speak German. 1911. Went to Students' in p.m. 7.30-9.20. New proposed charter was read & discussed. Plan for seating freshmen in dining room also reported. Wed. May 17. Began work in dead earnest on speech for Arg. Had delightful hour in Soph. Lit. in which Miss Fiske pointed out the [beautus] of Pope's "Rape of the Lock". Did Douglas's speech in the 6th joint debate. Exams are posted. Attended last part of students' recital. Good. Did German in Lib., & 60 lines Ars. Poetica after 9.30. Retired 11.25 p.m. Many people have told me how nice my hair looks. Thurs. May 18. Rose at 6.15 & polished up today's Horace. Miss Haight read us an imaginary conversation between Horace & Virgil & had us look up references in Horace's poems which were suggested by the conversation. Finished Siegfried's Tod. Spent 4th hr. writing down & pondering the courses I must have & will have & those I'd like very much to take. Song practice after lunch. Rained today, a delightful shower. Staid in Lab till 4.15. Finished writing up 17 & did 18 & wrote it up. Dressed & heard some of the Students' Recital. Betty Zahner was fine. The Juniors beat 1911. the Freshman today 22 to 6, so they, 1912, have the championship. Had nice talk at dinner. Turned on Philosophy & Idealism. Miss Yost led Christians & spoke on Ideals. The need of their being practical. Prov. and used every day in the little things. Christ showed us how to 1. love our neighbor as ourselves 2. love God with all our heart etc. 3. be patient. She seemed more modest and retiring than ever. She is a darling, oh! so fascinating! Read Physics. At 8.30 in Miss Yost's room we received a criticism of our T & M debate. Read Trans. Statins BkI. & read over notes on Douglas part of 7th Joint debate. Retired 11.05. Have had a delightful day. Peggy spoke about how nice my hair looks. Fri. May 19. Recitation in Physics. Miss Fiske read all hour from Addison's criticism of Paradise Lost. Worked on Arg. speech. Home letter. Papa received a telegram from Newark N.J. "Unanimous vote from committee & congregation to call you." So our stay in Pittsford is limited. Vic & Bernice gave report of 5th debate. Wrote a congratulatory letter to papa and mama for the 22nd. Worked in Lib on Arg. Stopped in Lucy Alexander's a minute then went1911. to Lib. Tried to find material for & against Regents but in vain. Althea Erwin spoke about my hair so did Bessie on whom I called a few minutes. Retired 10.35. Sat. May 20. Handed in a statement to Sec'y of how I have earned money here. Saw Mrs. K. who paid me $.50 for twice delivering off campus notes in the fall. Did German & Latin this A.M. I accomplished something. Song practice. Worked in Lib. in afternoon on Arg. topic. Saw Juniors & Seniors off on their boat ride from Lodge at 6.30 p.m. We sang on Lib. steps, went to chapel held mock 1914 classmeeting on Rockefeller steps, sang "The Freshmen are going to Latin." went to cinder path & disposed of Livy singing 1914's song. Sang "I love my rooster, My rooster loves me I feed my rooster On green bay tree My little rooster Sings oodledee oodledee, oodledee" and sat on basket ball bleachers where we gave take off cheers & songs. Hazel Harrison made a fine "Doc" Smith. Then on Lathroop, Strong and Rockefeller steps we sang. I came in 8.15. 1911. Worked from 8.20 to 12 p.m. getting Arg. speech in shape to "brief". Sun. May 21. Walked with Albertina around lake before chapel found 8 four leafed clovers. Lyman Abbot preached about what he thinks the old Testament is. 1. There is a God. 2. God = Lord of nature. 3. God made man & woman, in whom his reflection is seen. 4. God gave humanity Power Freedom Companionship with him. Dined with Charlotte Clemens. Read "Life". Started home letter. Henriette Clevenger called. Music "Stabat Mater" by several girls. Fine. Chapel. Christians. Prexy led & spoke on "Encouragement of Unseen Influences" A. Good in Roman Hist. (Hadran) followed terrible badness without aid of Christianity. There were good people then the bad was dwelt on. B. Badness causes reaction for good. Greatly increased because of Christianity. C. Angel of the Lord encampeth round about you. Walked with Marth Manross. Finished Home letter. Wrote Mary Crump.1911. Mon. May 22nd. Papa's and mama's twenty third anniversary. Was called on first in Horace today & went along nicely. Wrote in English on Addison's criticism of Milton's "Paradise Lost". Song practice. Lab. I staid thru 7th. Saw 1911 beat 1914 at basket ball 14 to 10. 8th hr. Did Horace & Physics. Tues. May 23rd. My twentieth birthday. Goodbye teens. I hate to see you go. How old I feel. Finished Ars Poetica today. Began Physics review. Did review German prose at sight. Rec'd lovely letters from Mamma Claire and Ida. Mamma sent me "The Blue Flower" for my birthday present and Ida a very pretty white jabot. Gladys Bassett and I impersonated Lincoln and Douglas in our report of the Quincy debate. Wore sicilian and had picture taken at 3.15 by Wolven. Papa had his taken today too as is our custom every fifth 23rd of May since 1896 when Mr. Tuttle took them. Attended class meeting. An anonymous letter was sent to Delphina Hammer. Soph. Tree ceremonies expenses = $300.00. 8th hour heard Baron de Constant a member of the French Senate on "International Arbitration". (baseball)1911. It is much cooler tonight. (No celebration at table.) Mrs. Curtis remembered the 23rd was somebody's birthday but that it was Mary's. She congratulated me and after chapel Mary wished me many happy returns of the day. Spent p.m. working on Arg. brief outlining it. Have had a very happy birthday. Wed. May 24. Worked on Brief 4 hrs today. Had interesting discussion on "Gulliver's Travels". In Arg Mildred Terry finished the 7th Lincoln Douglas debate and we had a short quiz. 1. What have you gotten as students of Argumentation from these debates. 2. Would you advise next year's class to take them and why. Agnes Rowlands came over at noon and said "Was ist mit der? I am not going to run after you my child". Saw part of game between '11 & '13. Heard Miss Brown speak in Assembly Hall on the "Qualifications of a Missionary". [in margin] 7th hr T & M debate. Holliday & Kinsey (Commencement speeches should be compulsory) Thurs. May 25. Looked up in Horace the references to him in Pope's Essay on Criticism. Spent 4th hr. thinking on & working out my next year's schedule. Interviewed Miss Fiske in her room at office hour 12.20 - 12.45. She said "I think that's very good". & suggested Miss Haight suggested I take sight Latin. 1911. that I take Miss Elery's "Renaissance and Reformation" history. Rec'd card of thanks from Mrs. Hill for the flowers sent by our S.S. class. Did last two experiments in Lab. Had good lemonade. Evelyn Noble was there & told good jokes. Rained hard & I stopped at H. Brewster's room for an umbrella & was 10 min. late to conference so couldn't have any. Worked 1/2 hr. on Brief. Song practice 8th. Rachel Whitcomb here to dinner. Worked 2 hrs on Brief in p.m. & took it to Miss Yost at 9.40 P.M. Saw Gladys Bassett's schedule & the German F. on it made me homesick. I asked Marian Tallant's advice & she said I would get a good pronunciation taking French here so I reconsidered since I've had a year of it and put German F. in its place. Made out my schedule. Read "The Battle of the Books". Retired 1.15 A.M. Indexed Physics notebook. Fri. May 26. Rose at 5.30 & studied Physics. Took schedule to Sec'y's. Had written of two questions 1. Harmonic 3 Simple Motions at right angles. 2. Give equations for finding the wave length by use of the diffraction grating. I flunked it. Was late to Lit. Had last class in Spoken English. 1911. Miss Monroe handed back my paper on the consonants. She seemed sorry to have us go and wishes that we will do all we can to correct the American speech both in voice & pronunciation. Went to Lab. 4th & worked on the images of a dot seen thru two Iceland spar crystals at angles of 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees. Miss Wick told me she was much pleased with my work. Rec'd nice home letter. A gentleman from Newark N.J. visited the prayermeeting at Pittsford Wed. Papa expects to resign this next Sunday. Bought a college song book for Ida's birthday. "Vic" Searle was presented with the T & M jabot this noon. Discussed the clause of the new charter relating to registration in Arg. After class Vic. Bernice, Rachel and I continued it. Myrtle White asked me about going on with German. Wrote Ida and Home. Went to Lab. & "Iceland sparred" it again. Song practice 8th. Song Contest after chapel. 1914 won. Eliz. Toof called on me 3/4 hr. Went to Lib. Copied Horace notes for Gladys Sutton who is home but hopes to take the exams. 1911. Sat. May 27. Finished "Duff". Had conference with Miss Yost at 10 A.M. She said I ought to subordinate the arguments for and against 1. Trade schools. 2. The Regents. to the rest of my speech. Not use opinions. Don't be personal by calling names. Reason for making a brief a deductive piece of work is to test the correctness of your arguments for it would be wrong ethically to employ means to gain your audience unless your conclusions were true. Finished "Kriemhilde's Rachel". Tried to study under a tree with Agnes but the ants were too much for me. So went to the Library and worked hard for 3 hrs. before I finished , "The Tale of a Tub". Students' in p.m. Plan for rotating the Freshmen at table adopted. New charter accepted. "Doc." Smith elected college song leader. In 300R. a mock wedding was held and Natalie Bassett was flower girl. (Irene Riley came up to me in Lib. yesterday before closing and told me about her trouble with Miss Stroebe.)1911. Sun. May 28. Walked to Young's with Peggy & Louise. Lyman Abbott preached from John 20 v.21 & 22. 1. be happy. Some have genius grumbling. Happiness depends on character. It is what you are not what you possess that makes you happy. 2. Personality. Personality counts more that the curriculum. 3. Fellowship with God. Vine & branches. 4. Christianity means freedom, emancipation, liberty not prohibition. It means privilege. Walked around lake with Agnes. Later took short walk with Pauline Pratt. Saw Maud and Rachel a few minutes. Fixed stunt book. Heard Gilbert Reid 7.15 - 8.15 fine. He has been for 30 years a missionary in China and has had indeed his "Ups and Downs in Life in China". Got a little pamphlet giving a Prospectus of the International Institute of China. Met Mrs. Peebles. Another ideal day outdoors. Mon. May 29. Rose at 6 & read Sellar, Horace, Soph. Lit. and German were very interesting. Did German. Worked 2 1/4 hrs. reviewing Horace. Mrs. K. called me up & I asked for a mail Had to write a letter to the Horace of the Satires & Epistles.1911. route for next year. Went out rowing alone for 1/2 hr. After dinner & dance and a "moving picture" were given in the parlor by Seniors advertising the Vassarion which came out tonight. Studied in Lib some & worked at home. Tues. May 30. Rose at 6 and reviewed Physics. Miss H. read us 3 of the letters written by the other class to Horace & had us translate at sight. Miss Wick gave back our last Fri. test papers and the ones before that. Made plan of Arg. work for this semester. Home letter. Papa handed in his resignation Sunday. Claire writes me that she cried & mamma cried. Also dear dear sister is her salutation. She says "I told mamma that the only ones you know are your own family. And I think that is true Don't you?" Mama feel quite unequal to the task of moving & now Mrs. Gagnon can't sew for her. Miss Yost read us part of a Socratic dialogue. Read Life. Did more Horace review. Class meeting. Sylvia Conant Pres. Gladys Robbins Vice p. Clara Dana Sec'y. Irene Beir Treas.1911. Outlined Soph. Lit. work & found out in what [meters] the selections read this semester are written. At 9 gathered by gym. lamp post & practiced serenading songs which we sang to Lucy & Sylvia at the latters room. They each spoke splendidly. 1913 never turned out better than it did tonight. This has been a charming Decoration Day. Mama gave the address in the Town Hall. Wed. May 31. Spent 7 1/2 hrs. on my speech today outlining it & writing it. But it is done. I finished it 11.15 p.m. Had song practice 8th hour. Saw Seniors off on their boat ride from the Lodge. Discussed the 4 Social Engag. recomendations in Arg. Thurs. June 1st. Had last Horace class and last D.D. German class. Began copying my speech. Reviewed some more Horace. Had conference at 3.40 with Miss Fiske whom I had to wake up. She said I must watch out for 1. Not coming to an unjusticfiable conclusion from my data. 2. Loving my sense of scale. Song practice 8th hr. Got Soph. T. C. picture. Saw Miss Monroe about next year. Went to Students' 8.15 - 9.30. Reviewed Physics. Riverview cadets drilled here tonight. Marg Cushing knows about military1911. drill & explained it. Eliz. MCShane paraded around with a man. Wrote mama & G. Sutton. Fri. June 2nd. Had last Physics class, last class in Soph. Lit. (we clapped Miss Fiske). Worked 3rd & 4th & lunch time copying speech but lacked 4 pages of having it done. Finished it 6th hr. & took it over. Last Argumentation class. Miss Yost said that she hated to say goodbye to us. (We clapped her). Finished copying my speech, read it over and took it to her room. Paid F. Barrett (who was not quite awake) $.13 for flowers bought last semester for Miss Yost. Home letters. Mama says "Yesterday was Memorial Day and I delivered my address to a full house & they were more than delighted & said it was grand and the best address ever delivered". Margaret Crump died Tues A.M. Papa sends an order for $5.00 and this note "Buried Mrs. Elliot Crump today... Busy packing...All busy, hip, hurrah. Papa". I paid Louise Boynton $1.50. Walked downtown taking my wheel to be repaired. Got my birthday negative $.75. Sent card home. Came back on car. Studied Horace & fixed a black petticoat. We all went to chapel but there was none. The front door alone was open no lights except at organ. 1911. Sat. June 3rd. M. Song practice 8.30 A.M. Drew money $3. for 3 weeks of mail & paid H.M. White $2.10. Started Soph. Lit. review reading an account of the life of each author whom we have read this year 2nd sem. Borrowed Howe's "Primer of English literature" from Ruth Robinson & learned something. Worked almost 2 hrs. on Horace review. Read Life. Outlined German course for second semester. Read almost all my Sophomore Literature notes. Retired 11.45 p.m. Someone wrote on my door block "The best cramming is sleep". Aunt Mamie wrote me a nice letter. She is living in the city proper now on Seminary Ave. has 8 rooms and is quite happy. Sun. June 4th. Heard Baccalaureate sermon to the Riverview graduating class at Pres. church. Splendid sermon. Be an adventurer for God in that frontier which he's between the known and the unknown. Walked home thru the de Garmo estate. The peonies are beautiful. Took a nice walk with Gladys Bassett [Arlington] for 1 1/2 hrs. Beautiful day. Read in Woman's H.C. Went to music, chapel & Christians to which I walked with Mrs. Hill. Prexy didn't say much tonight but let us1911. have the time to tell what V.C. religious has done for us. Lilia's Wheeler was fine. Helen Zabriske was good too. Had a nice visit with Maud on way home. Wrote home & was in bed and asleep before 10 p.m. Mon. June 5th. Reviewed more for Soph. Lit. Card from Aunt Mamie. Had Soph. Lit. exam in Room 22 at 10.50. It was a nice paper. I enjoyed doing it. Worked in Horace in afternoon and evening. We sang our Fujiyama song tonight. Prexy prayed that we "do not judge ouselves by others but by the best that is in us". Rainy. Tues. June 6th. Spent 7 1/2 hours reviewing Epistles II 1 and 2 and Ars Poetica (960 lines in all). Studied some German in p.m. Rec'd home letter. "Last communion service Sunday. Mrs. Kuno & husband, Corrine Day and Hattie Siler united with the church. Fine audience. Mr. Ford and Stewart reinstated as elders. Our recepton takes place Friday night in the lecture room. I wish you could be here with us. Dan Woolston said today he was glad we were going, that we ought to have been in a place like that six years ago instead of here. Poor Mary feels so sorry to have me go so far away. Our new address is 25 West End Ave., Newark N.J." 1911. Claire writes in part. "When are you coming home? Franklin had a picnic". I saw Mrs. K. about remaining here after Wed. June [14]. I can't do it. Sent some greetings to different people particularly "my boys". Rained all day. 1912 gave us Strong steps. Wed. June 7th. Crammed for German. Had exam in D.D.German at 10.50 in 22 Rockefeller. Nice exam. I didn't get the last question done and wasn't sure of the quotations in the next to the last. Crammed for about an hour for Argumentation in which I was examined in 23 Rockie at 2.30. Nice exam. to make out 6 speeches for a program and write one of them. (Albertina is hem-stitching handkerchiefs. "Oh but I am not doing them for myself".) Returned Helen Simpson's books. Rained all day. No chapel. Studied Physics. Met in Mrs. K's parlor to see about the mail. Worked in Library for an hour. Studied Physics till 12.30 p.m. Know a little something now. [in margin] M. Tallant touched my arm as I started for German. Wished me good luck. Thurs. June 8th. Rose at 7. Reviewed Physics Lab. notebook. Crammed some more for Physics. Had exam in recitation room in Lab. Chiefly formulas. Crammed hard for Horace. Had at 2.30 in 22 Rockefeller my last 1911. exam. Horace. I finished 15 min. before the time was up. Miss Haight spoke of how good I have been to help Gladys Sutton keep up her work. She advised her not to take the exam. so as not to break her good record. Miss H. doesn't approve of using trots to review by. Song practice. Saw Margot Cushing. Chapel. Went to see Ellen Eayrs. Then to Christians. Katharine Brown led & spoke on our duty as V.C. Christian association members to be kind, cheerful and helpful everywhere and begin at home this summer. Dorothy Stinson spoke on "as thy day thy strength shall be" & Miss Griggs on taking a little time regularly each day for the development of our spiritual lives. Took a walk around the circle with Martha Manross. Marian Tallant told me about her trip to the Hudson River State hospital today with 30 of Prof. Mills Charities and Corrections' students. She curled up on the couch & visited while I darned stockings. Had a nice time. She did summer school work last year at Harvard in Pshcyology and American History. She said Miss Yost told Ruth Robinson today that my Arg. exam paper was good. 1911. Called on Peggy & Louise a few minutes. Dorothy Hook took the sleeper for Medina tonight & gets there tomorrow morning 7.10. Today has been wonderful. The Seniors escorted us to Strong steps tonight and then we sang as Juniors and they marched along on the side and clapped like we used to when they were Juniors and we were Freshmen. Fri. June 9th. Took car downtown. Gave Dr. Caldwell the medicine he had me buy last year when he treated my nose. Bought a roll of 6 films (2 1/2 X 4 1/4.) Paid for having front tire re-cemented & rode wheel home. Delivered morning and noon mail. Darned stockings, fixed black petticoat. Took waist to Mrs. Slosh. Engaged a room at Mrs. Millard's for Wed. p.m. June 14th. Bought a Soph. Lit. reading list ($.10). Nice letter from Home inclosing a Sodus Record clipping about a kitchen shower for Theda Rogers who is to be married to Dr. Roy Alling next week Wed. and also of a silver & linen shower for Eliz. Gaylord who will soon marry Irving Beal. Mamma writes "The man came1911. after Tommie tonight (June 7th Wed) and Claire and I had a good cry. Dear horse, he looked so pretty as he trotted behind the carriage." "Papa got a beautiful picture of Tom before the carriage and also one alone for you." "Mrs. John Toor wants to come and spend Sunday with us and bring Hazel Turner so I told her to come. They will have to sit among the boxes. But she said she wanted to hear Papa preach once more dear soul he is so much to her." "I hope you will do finely in your examinations. When Tom went Claire said I don't know what I would do if I did not have sister. Be careful in your examination work." Wrote home. Song practice 8th hr. M. Hoard was Mrs. Curtis' guest & was one of 8 to take a river ride with Prof. Mills. Chapel very deserted tonight. (non-compulsory). Freshmen seats all vacant and just a few individual Sophs in the back part of the chapel. 1911 gave us a goodly number of their songs after chapel (on Rockie steps). Then they sang on Strong steps and then we sang and staid & sang1911. sang sang. Marched to North & tried to serenade Miss Haight. Miss Yost came out on the balcony in a pink dress and said Miss H. wasn't home. I came in at 8.30 but the rest staid out till 9.30. Margaret Glessner came over & we went out to find 1913 & sing goodnight to 1911 but 1913 was invisible. Sat. June 10th. Mended. Took A.M. and noon mail. Rec'd $3.00 from Mr. Polk. Paid self 1.71, I. Riley $.61 and L. Alexander $.47 for the last six weeks. Bessie Rector took 3 time exposures of my room. Rode wheel & between Rockefeller & N. door of Main wound my petticoat around the pedal and freed me by aid of a pen knife. Pd. M. Pease $.50 I borrowed yesterday. Called on H. Simpson & she gave me one of her graduating pictures. It is fine and I am delighted with it. Irene Beir, Tappie & M. Herrick were in Marian Tallants room & I when I went in to get some white tape I told Irene I was going home to Newark N.J. Fixed white skirt torn on wheel. Put new string in chain guard. Called on Irene in her own room. Saw Miss1911. Stroebe by the elevator on 4th and asked her if I can tutor in German next year. She said I can & we walked out to the Lodge together. Saw M. Glessner a few minutes in her room. Rained & poured. Eliz. McShane came home tonight from West Point and Frances Chaffee's at each place she attended a dance. It poured at chapel time but I enjoyed going. Sat with Vic Russel in her seat. Took Ann Van Winkle to Main under my umbrella. Saw Irene again & bade her goodbye. (She leaves at midnight & reaches Rochester at 7.10 A.M.) Looked a M. Davenports photos of college splendid. Visited with Eliz. McShane & M. Tallant in 405 & watched the chain lightning. No 1911 ceremonies tonight. Retired 10.30 p.m. Got note from Ellen Eayrs. Sun. June 11. Heard Baccalaureate sermon by Prexy. Fine. Preparation, consecration, courage. Read in my Blue Flower A handful of clay and The first Christmas tree. Walked to Sunrise hill with A.G.R. & sat in the apple tree. Called on Marth Manross with whom I went to music (8 P.M.) 1911. It was beautiful. Maud's brother Earl is here. Papa Mon. June 12. Picked daisies 10-11.30 A.M. Helped unload at museum. Formed right after lunch at north of Main. Mary Wright asked me to sell Vassarions which I did from 3-6. Got my Japanese pictures from Mr. Bussing. Saw the Coronation procession. Viewed the hoop dance from 4th floor. Heard 1909 sing and it soon began to pour. Spent evening with the Hulls, Corrinne and Narola. Met a Mr. . Tues. June 13. Bunched daisies for 3 hrs. Rec'd 2 home letters, one each from papa and mama. Snapped Mrs. Curtis's picture. Dressed. Met in 2nd Main north wing at 3.45 & marched with Rose Bauman. Class Day was beautiful. Took Margaret Glessner's picture & saw her off. Had Martha Manross to dinner. Escorted 1909 to North Hall. Then Martha and I went to the reception. Sang out on Strong steps. Lucy Penniman and I sat together on the top step by1911. the door. About 10.30 P.M. 1913 sang its good-bye song to 1911 who threw their class day boquets to us. 1906 had red lights around their tree. Wed. June 14. Wrote home. Florence Hopper has gone. Saw Helen Adler. Snapped Peggy & Louise. In 219M. Met Lizzie Smith put a poster on her trunk in Lathrop. Met her husband too and he said are you Sadie Parsell's daughter? Why I used to take her riding. Bade E. Stumpf and M. Manross goodbye. Delivered Helen Simpson's present. Saw the Commencement Day procession with Martha Manross and Henrietta Clevenger. Went in and heard the Commencement. It was truly a mountain peak. Agnes Rowlands "fond" parting from me. Tore room to pieces & packed. Goodbye to Marian Tallant. Helped her carry some things to Main. Miss Yost was at our table for dinner. I moved to Millard's at 8.30 P.M. Thurs. June 15. Went to Raymond. Packed my box and finished packing my trunk & locked my room finally. Went over to Helen Simpsons. She was very muched [pleased] with her picture. Packed Miss Thompson's books in a shirt waist box for Helen. Ordered 4 pictures of1911. Commencement scenes of Wolvine's boy at the Inn. Rode wheel to town & walked home. Lay down & slept. Went to Helen's. Wrote a note of thanks to Mrs. Hill for the book "The Days in the Flesh" which she gave me. Bought 5 postals. Walked off campus with Helen Simpson, Ellen Ayres, and Godwin Carroll. Read. Clipped the commencement articles from the "Eagle". Fri. June 16. Walked downtown, read in Amblers. In coming home on the car met Mary Gavin. Saw Pearl Klouston who is to be married next year. Left note for Doc. Embry and Frances Jewell. Read in "Der [Engchirit]". Rode wheel down to station. Saw Frances Jewell and Lilias Wheeler. Went over to Raymond after dinner and visited with Mrs. Curtis. Said good bye to her. Sat. June 17. Paid Mrs. Millard $3.25. Left there for the 8.25 A.M. train. Saw West Point and the Palisades for the first time. Got in New York about 10.30 having my first ride on the "El". Followed Miss Morris. Papa met me at the Grand Central. Had my first ride in the subway and in the tube. Went to the Penn. Station in Jersey City & came to Newark N.J. my new home. Took1911. So. Orange Ave. car & got off at S. Paul Ave. & went to Mr. Cassedy's. Met Mrs. C. and saw Claire and mama. Helped with the dishes. We four came down to see the house. Played croquet with Mr. Cassedy, Miss Dorothy Rolph and Miss Ethel Thompson. Sun. June 18. First S.S. & first church service for me in the Kilburn Memorial Church of Newark N.J. After dinner walked with Alvan and Helen through the woods past the Bishop's and past the college and Miss Killburns. Alvan & I walked to 25 West End Ave. Attended C.E. and church. Alvan "don't you want some root beer?" Mon. June 19. Went to 25 West End Ave. for my white dress. Mrs. Cassedy puffed my hair. Reception at 8 p.m. to new minister & family, very pleasant. Met a great many people. Lemonade and cake. Many young people present. Dorothy Hillman said , "you can't be lonesome long with so many young people". The T.O.Ts sang. Tues. June 20. Claire, Alvan, Helen and I rode to Mr. Edwards in his machine. The 4 Ordways had supper there & a fine time. Prayermeeting. Arthur Halsall made a 1911. beautiful prayer. Wed. June 21. Our goods have come so we found out at noon. Mrs. Cassedy and I went to a spelling match at Lincoln St. school. Walked with Alvan to Hemlock Falls. We rode a mile on the cars. Uphill there. Caught a crab and a little lizard i.e. my escort did. Had a fine time. Mr. & Mrs. Shannon called in the evening and we had root beer and cake. After dinner Alvan and I had a grand teeter across the road. One little "spin" in the late evening. Thurs. June 22. Left Cassedy's after breakfast. Mrs. Mudd gave us tea. Claire found the cupboard off the kitchen all stocked up. We had 3 van fulls the last one being unloaded about 10 p.m. Papa went down each time and supervised the loading. Jacob Hauser was the carter. Supper was our first meal in our new house. Mama and I unpacked barrels. A telegram came from J.S. Ford saying that Lyman Welch is dead & the funeral will be Sat. 2 p.m. Papa telegraphed he will be there. Fri. June 23. Alvan came down. Papa left about 9 A.M. to officiate at Lyman Welch's funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. Mama and I unpacked 1911. barrels and I put them in the cellar. Got kitchen in fair order, unpacked my trunk & put my room to rights. Received letter from Gladys Sutton also my 4 pictures of Commencement from Wolvine. Sent a postal to each freight office. Miss Kilburn brought us a little basket of beautiful cherries. Sat. June 24th. Unpacked the big boxes with mama. Hung pictures. Gave postman our names. My books not at D & L office. Mama fixed her room. I swept the house, cleaned the porch. Had Mr. Mudd show me how to heat the water. Sun. June 25th. Papa came home for breakfast. Went to S.S. & church. Sermon 1. Think what your inclinations are. 2. Do that which no one else can do. 3. . Read to Claire. C.E. Clara [Hilman] led. Subject Missions in China. Sat next to Sadie Morris. Handed in my pledge card. Evening service. Mon. June 26th. We 4 settled the dining room and parlor. Alvan came and helped. Tues. June 27th. Papa & mama washed. Attended prayermeeting in evening. Mr. Thompson spoke of Is Christianity a good investment? Story of Bessie Hielman's conversion.1911. Wed. June 28th. Ironed. Worked some in cellar. On her cordial invitation called on Bessie Hillman before tea. Nice call. Thurs. June 29. Mama & I went downtown shopping for first time. At Hahne's bought a rug for the hall and also carpet for the stairs. Fixed dining room cupboard and pantry. Papa & I went to business meeting at church. People late so we went on to Alexander St. school & saw Alvan Cassedy graduate. I slipped a note containing a V [5] for his college fund in his pocket. Fri. June 30. Helped papa in the study. Hall rug came & mama & I put it down. Mama put up parlor curtains & the portieres between parlor & hall. In evening attended C.E. rally in Peddy Memorial church. Went down with Bessie & Austin. Heard Rev. McDowell on the church. Walked to Market St. Had soda with Miss Rolph, the Heilman girls & Laura Kemp.1911. Sat. July 1. Helped papa settle study. We have the rug down now. Went to Miss Dorothy Rolph's where I spent the afternoon & had tea with Laura Kemp & Margaret Towers. Saw Dorothy's pictures. She snapped us twice or rather Mrs. Rolph did. Dorothy & Margaret beat Laura and me. We took Laura home & I was told about the trouble resulting between the boys and girls of our crowd from Decoration Day. Sun. July 2nd. M. S.S. & church. We have need of prayer until we have no further need for patience. C.E. Bessie Hillman led & Howard Platts & I were received into C.E. membership. Consecration service. Church p.m. Mon. July 3rd. Very very hot. Darned stockings & sat on the floor. Claire & I went downtown & bought some fireworks. Wrote cards to Poughkeepsie freight office & Miss Volhner. Claire remarked "Sister you'll make a strict teacher. You'll make 'em mind or...". Tues. July 4th. Letter from V.C. treasurer containing my bill $6. Mr. Mudd put up Claire's flags. Hot. Ironed. Claire shot her fireworks off in p.m. & greatly enjoyed them. firecrackers. 12 sparklers. 5 pinwheels. 1 roman candle. 1911. Wed. July 5. Slept till 8. Claire wiped breakfast dishes. Claire spent part of the afternoon with Mrs. Mudd who have her Uncle Tom's cabin to read. Rode my wheel for first time in Newark N.J. up to Cassedy's. Thurs. July 6. Rose early straightened the house. We 3 put up the dining room curtains. Rec'd card from Erie R.R. that my box is here. Papa went downtown. I am reading Nicholas Nickelbey. First reception day to the parish. Mrs. Mudd called in afternoon (metaphysics & christian science). Claire and I walked across lots to Edwards Cooler today. Mrs. Ed. Smith called in p.m. also Mr. and Mrs. John Garrabrant. Claire has a fad now for making rhymes. She'll think of some word to rhyme with one you say. Claire finished reading "Mary Lu" today. Papa attended meeting of C.E. executive committee. Fri. July 7. Arthur Halsall asked me to lead C.E. Sunday night. Did regular housework this A.M. Cleaned kitchen cupboard and cellar way. Swept bathroom & my room. My second German book "Land & Lente in Thuringen". Mamma and I went downtown, bought a pretty soft low necked white dress for me, and embroidered kimona1911. sleeve waist for each of us. My books came and I unpacked them. Sat. July 8. Picnic. Left Newark on the Leheigh Valley train for Bellewood park at 9.30 A.M. arriving there at 11 A.M. (Ticket $.50) Saw Bessie H. & Austin M. who invited me to go to the farm after lunch. Viewed the attractions. Had splendid lunch. Put Claire on the merry-go-round. Went to the farm with Bessie & Austin who treated us to ice-cream. The Kemp girls were there and Austin took our pictures. We went up the mountain after eating cherries and ate black-caps & black berries. Picked some clover & brown eyed susans. Went down to meet the afternoon train & waited for it in spring rustic house. Walked up by the pavillion & the Kemp girls got their lunch so Mr. Garabrant & I walked on. Rode once on the roller coaster then found how far the miniature railroad went & struck out on an old farm road. Peered into a yellow bungalow and had a fine walk. Saw 2 wild rabbits. Found my family & Claire, Mr. G. & I went twice on the merry-go-round. Started for the train leaving1911. at 6.15. Sat with Mr. G. who is a Phi Beta Kappa man of Rutgers. His 10th reunion was this year. Told him I'd be glad to talk Vassar with him if he'd come over. Claire had a fine day with Grandpa Ward who took her on all the attractions & gave her ice cream and oranges. The view from the mountain was glorious. My June Miscellany came today. Sun. July 9. S.S. & church. I had a class of High School girls which the elder Miss Kilburn has been having. Mama puffed my hair. Were at Arthur Mudd's for dinner. Marie and Detluf are cute as can be. Mr. M's den is very pretty containing many Masonic emblems. Came home about 3 p.m. and worked on C.E. lesson. I led C.E. beginning at 7.05. Subject Lessons from great lives. David. Arthur Halsall was not there. Church. Mama & papa spoke about my leading. Wore my new white dress in p.m. Claire read a psalm "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help". She told me as she was going to bed. "I wanted to pray, Sister, but little folks don't have thought like big people do." 1911. Mon. July 10. Rec'd note from Mr. J.L. Garabrant 156 S. Munn Ave., East Orange N.J. Took my books up to my room. Started my second German book & read while papa worked in the study finding out on what streets his people live. Terrible thunder shower at supper time. Played V.C. songs. Tues. July 11. Rec'd letter from Ida. She doesn't know we have moved. Helped papa fix the refrigerator so we began taking ice today. Read 20 more pages in my Thuringen book. Wrote a note to Mr. Garabrant. Prayermeeting in p.m. The Light of the World. Claire read a few verses. Bessie Hillman met me on the way to prayermeeting & told me that Austin Magic made an awful break Saturday when he asked Mr. Garabrant if his wife had gone to the country. Wed. July 12th. Cleaned the porch. Mamma & I went downtown and she bought me 6 1/2 yds blue plaid gingham & paid for it and the making $3.73; 2 pr. black stockings and a beautiful new blue & white kimona $1.98. Got home at 2 p.m. Did my part of the parlor & hall and wiped the floors. Took a hot bath. Mama puffed my hair. Wore my new white dress. Played some for papa. Mr. Jas L. Garabrant called at 8 p.m. Nice visit, lemonade. Vassar views. His sister said "Jimmy wasn't warm1911. last Saturday only two (2 degrees) in the shade." Am invited to accompany him Saturday to Hopewell Junction. Fastened the windows 11 p.m. Thurs. July 13. We 3 worked in the attic. Papa & I put up the shelves and fixed the big books on them. Reception day. Bessie Hillman, Chloe and Marie Tielman, Miss Kilburn (the younger) & Mrs Mudd came in the afternoon. Wrote a card to Frances Burns. Read 10 p. in German book. In p.m. Mrs. Ludlow & Hazel, Mr. & Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Rolph & Dorothy, Margaret & James Towers, Sarah & Clara Heilman and Laura Kemp called. Nice visit with them. I showed my V.C. hall play photos & commencement photos & the two Vassarions. At Sarah Heilman's request played ("Watchman Tell us of the Night") Dorothy gave me the prints of the pictures she took of us 4 that Saturday. My new German book (the 3rd) came today. Fri. July 14th. We worked in the attic. Papa & I cataloging. I mean arranging the books on the revolving book case. Mama went downtown. Bought me a new waist, writing paper & correspondence cards. Put down the matting in papa's & mama's room. We 3 sewed it. Put the walnut set springs on their bed. After a late supper I put the bed room in temporary order. Mr. Cassedy called. 1911. Sat. July 15. We put down the green & white rug (I used to have im my bedroom) in Claire's & my room which makes a big improvement. Had prompt dinner. Left home at 12.30 & met Mr. J.L. Garabrant at 1 p.m. at the corner of Market and Broad. Saw his office. We went to North Newark then to Pompton Junction where we saw the N.J. Pink Stone Quarry and climbed up on a big rock & viewed the landscape. Wrote postals (which Mr. G. himself printed) to Ida, Irene, Papa and Bertha Loder. "Are you comfortable?" Left Newark 1.56 p.m. Reached Pompton Junction 3 p.m. Left P.J. 5.54 p.m. & arrived in N. Newark a little after 7 p.m. reaching 25 West End at 8 p.m. "Gretta". Helped Claire bathe, then mama got me some supper after which we had a great talk of past & present on m-t-l lines. Sun. July 16. Studied S.S. lesson & went to church and S.S. I had 3 girls today. Read German read to Claire. Studied C.E. lesson. Went to C.E. Mr. Cassedy led. Subject Our debts & how to pay them. Church Subject of sermon God's plan for each of us. We 4 walked down the Ave. as far as Dr. Davenport's. Mon. July 17. Awoke to find a sparrow in my room. Read German & finished my book on, Thuringen by Prof. A. Scobel today.1911. Papa's card from O.G.K. came today, also letter from Mr. Bennett. Put big bureau in the conservatory. Papa put the carpet down on stairs leading to third floor. Wrote letter to Gladys Sutton and mailed her my Horace Satires & Epistles notebook. Sent Thuringen book on to Frances Burns. Tues. July 18. Helped papa put up 2 hanging shelves in the cellar & fixed the cans on them. Did my ironing after dinner. Mended the stockings. Started my 3rd German book. Read the paper for today. Rec'd card from Mr. Garabrant. Went to prayer meeting. Before breakfast papa read me a letter he rec'd from "Dr." Bennett in March 1911. Today was delivered from Hahne's linoleum for the kitchen. Papa went downtown. Cool & delightful. Wed. July 19. Stuck Denison labels on over 100 books for papa who started to catalogue them. Sent a card to J.L.G. Hayne's man laid our linoleum. Mama & I went downtown & I took my films to Schaefer on West Park St. Saw Centre Market for first time. Went (we 4) to Kilburn's for tea & had a delightful tea & evening. Took car up & walked back. I played, Claire sang and recited. Thurs. July 20. Helped papa arrange the books on the attic shelves so his up there are now in order. Dusted downstairs. Fixed my room putting up the curtains, banners & pictures & ordering1911. my table and bureau. Mrs. Mudd called in afternoon. Claire & I took a short walk. She is reading "A Dog of Flanders" and cried hard over the end of the story as she sat curled up on the sofa with her pink dress with the black stripes, short sleeves & Porto Rican edging. I played a few pieces. Put Claire to bed & read from "The Little Earl". Mr. Gilchrist called in p.m. July 21. Fri. Helped hem and put up the 4 curtains in papa's study. Also put up mama's curtains. Papa went to Centre Market for currants & pineapples bringing them home in my suit case. He got my films & all six turned out splendidly. Stemmed currants. Called for first time on Margaret Towers and Dorothy Rolph. Sat. July 22. Helped papa catalogue the last of his books & arranged them on the shelves. Rec'd letter from E.L. Sutton thanking me for the Horace notebook and stating that Gladys is again very sick as her left lung is full of water. Mama canned pineapples. Papa had his first funeral Mr. . I straightened the study. Rec'd card from J.L.G. while on his way to Swartswood lake. Helped Claire bathe. Sun. July 23. Studied S.S. lesson & taught a class of boys as not one of my girls appeared. Church. Who should come and sit with us but Mrs. 1911. Robertson. Papa preached on & emphasized particularly soldierly qualities. Mrs. R. took dinner with us & went at 3.30 Claire & I escorting her to the car. Read "Boys" World and "Girls companion" to Claire. Finished "The Modern Dance" by Rev. . Everyone should read it. C.E. at 7. Mr. Thompson led. Subject Lessons from Animals. Good meeting. Church. 77 present fine sermon on 1 Dam. 30:24 the illustration of Ben's going to college being excellent. The applauding of the audience as he stepped out as valedictorian was due more to the 4 people seated on the back seat of the gallery who had had no new clothes for six years than it was to him. It is the faithful performing of humble service that makes possible the honor of a few, the sacrifice of one for another who is before the world. Mon. July 24. Went downtown to get my gingham drss but it hasn't come in yet. Began sorting my things in the attic. In the evening we all 4 called at Thompson's, Cassedy's (root-beer) and Morrison's where we had lemonade, cake, fruit. Spent a delightful evening they were so hospitable. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. in A.M. delivery. I wrote J.L.G. a note so it went out in afternoon saying I can go Wed. on the trolley ride. 1911. Tues. July 25. Mama went downtown in the P.M. and I worked in the attic on my things. Did my part of the ironing. Rec'd postal from Somerfield from Margaret Towers. Went to prayer meeting. Splendid. One body but many members. Papa's illustration of the little finger was very vivid. Mr. Shannon spoke. Mama & Claire staid home. Miss Rolph walked home partway with papa & me. "She is so modest" said papa. Wed. July 26. Mama went downtown this A.M. & bought rug for upper hall. Papa & I worked in attic. Papa called on West End Ave and Norwood St. Mama puffed my hair & helped me get ready. Mr. Garabrant called for me at 7 p.m. and we trollied to Maplewood, Springfield, saw his brother's drug store, Summit, stopped off then at drug store and got 6 birthday cards, had a wonderful chocolate & vanilla soda mixed with nuts & cream, met Mr. C Garabrant, was presented with a bag of beautiful chocolates & different kinds of candy. Came home by Elizabeth where at 10 p.m. we were waiting for a car. Came in Newark by South Broad & got home at 11 p.m. Wore my new white dress and new peanut straw hat which mama trimmed for me with a band of red velvet. It looks nice. Had a fine ride. Wore my suit coat as it was quite cool. Mr. G. asked me going 1911. down if I had been teased yet. "Do you prefer your first or second name?" carried my new purse. Thurs. July 27. Rec'd card from Heilman girls who are at Keansburg. I mopped the porch & cleaned the floors & dusted the rooms. Sorted the music & photographs, tying up some that are seldom looked at. Mr. G. wrote a note & sent the cards which he forgot to give me yesterday. We put the rug down in the upper hall. Mama's bouillon cups came and are handsome. Had fried mush in pretty round slices made by putting it in a baking powder tin. Mrs. Hillman and Dorothy called also Mrs. Arthur Mudd. (Dorothy said she saw a friend of mine on the car yesterday.) I showed her my Vassar photos. Finished my German book "Lichterfelderstrazze". A good story. Fri. July 28. Went downtown & had my new gingham dress altered. Did some errands. Left umbrella. Wrote Mrs. Barnam about $200.00 for next year & Senior year too. Sent Ida's birthday present (V.C. song book). Sent on the German book. Mama & papa hung the study pictures. Mama put up curtains on first landing. Papa put up "Lydia" and my little clock. I shined up Lydia's brass knobs and pendulum. Sorted some of my wares which 1911. I had deposited in my room. Had a dandy salad (lettuce, raw banana, peanuts and mayonaise) Read aloud to mama a few minutes. Sat. July 29. Cleaned the bathroom and gave my own room a fine polish. J.L.G. called at 1 p.m. & we went for a tramp to the mountains via So. Orange Ave, Swamp Road & zig zag railroad. Walked thru the park for about a mile & then rested & had marshmallow crackers. A little purple box appeared & soon I was wearing a Rutgers seal (pin) "I want to correct a statement" "Guess" "May I" "KGO my ambition for the future". (Saw Mr. Prentiss while waiting to go up the mountain). We went to Devil's rock and took some pictures. Tried one later of Hemlock falls & then walked down the mountain to So. Orange where we had a fine soda. Got home about 8. J. said I am a tease. He came in a few minutes. Austin MGee was on the car we took going down & I spoke. (some teasing in store). Had a very pleasant day. Tonight I relly had a hot bath. Sun. July 30. Dressed in time & we all were in S.S. before the bell rang. No one in my class of girls so Mr. Cassedy asked me to take the 1911. same class of boys I had last Sunday. Frank Platts came & listened for a while then went to the back of the room. It didn't occur to me that it was his class until after the service when I spoke about it. Attended preaching service. Sermon on Christ's temptation. That temptation is a compliment for it is in proportion to our power. I lay down & slept for an hour in the afternoon. C.E. Mama led on India. Church. Theme Burden bearing. I saw a man whom I was sure was Mr. Wm. Betz & I almost spoke to him but it was Mr. Axt. Mon. July 21. M. Ida's 21st birthday. (Ida E. Getzsche) I wrote her a letter, also a card to Flossie Seymour. Rec'd card from Miss Rolph. Did hard part of my ironing. The gasoline iron never worked better. Read in Nicholas Nickelby. In p.m. called on the two Teilman girls & we walked down S. Munn Ave. to Main St. in Orange. Saw I57 & 61 too. Very pretty St. Chloe treated us to soda at [Staihle's]. Tues. Aug. 1. Ironed. Helped papa in the study & at last it is in order. Read in N. Nickelby. As Mama walked to the bread crock with 3 loaves of fine fresh bread she laughingly remarked "My daughter is home from college". 1911. Went to prayermeeting. Subject. Religion Is not 1. Doctrine 2. Personal life, 3. Cult. 4. Feeling or emotion but more. Mama said to me before the meeting began "What point did you make in last Sunday's lesson of Josiah" "Finding the book of the law"?" Wed. Aug. 2. Mamma put the guest room in order. Mrs. Robertson & Mrs. Baldwin called in the afternoon. J.L.G. called in P.M. & brought me a boquet of home grown old fashioned flowers, also a box of lovely candy. He showed me his photograph album of the pictures he has taken etc. Why did my glasses fall off? I made some brown sugar fudge with walnuts in but it didn't get hard tho it tasted O.K. Thurs. Aug. 3. Papa and I went downtown & looked for droplights. Papa fixed Pilate in p.m. Mrs. Mudd called. My 4th German book "Novellen Neuerer Erzahler" came this A.M. Went to C.E. business meeting at 8 P.M. Fri. Aug. 4. Rose early and went to Nutley N.J. Sold 6 Japanese pictures thanks to the results of an introduction to Mrs. Leeky by Grandpa Baldwin. Had lunch with the Robertson's at 102 Hawthorne Ave. Saw Grandpa's garden. He made me a whistle out of a 1911. sweet pumpkin stem. Told me I can call him grandpa and said I hope I'll never do anything to make you ashamed to call me grandpa. After I got home mama & I called on Mrs. DeSilver 192 Brookdale Ave. & left my pink voile with her. Bought 3 ferns at the Stuyvesant Ave. greenhouse. In p.m. I called on Laura Kemp. Had a nice visit with her father about the mail. (He is a mail carrier). Sat. Aug. 5. With papa pumping the vacuum cleaner I cleaned the whole house. We hung pictures. Pilate Man fishing, pansy, in hall. Put the bow & arrows and the shield & assagi up in dining room. Drop lights for parlor & study which mama picked out yesterday came & the man put them up. Gave Claire her path after taking mine. Paid Schaefer. Darned family hosiery & studied S.S. Times in P.M. Sun. Aug. 6. S.S. I had a class of girls. Church. Fine sermon. Text John 14 last verse "Arise let us go home". 1. Obedience. 2. Coming out from the world & staying out 3. Activity. Claire & I walked down to Laura Kemps. I read the account of the C.E. convention in Atlantic City July 6. Attended Claire's doll's S.S. & was organist.1911. In p.m. went to "Echo" meeting at Central Pres. Mr. Spraul spoke. Good. The motto for N.J. as given by the N.J. delegation is Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength we promise him that we will go where you want us to go dear Lord, we'll say what you want us to say, we'll do what you want us to do dear Lord we'll be what you want us to be. [in margin] N.J.'s motto for 1911 & 12. Mon. Aug. 7. Rec'd card from J.L.G. who is at Swartswood. Ironed in the afternoon. Papa pasted my Commencement clippings on the advertising pages of my 1911 Vassarion. I brought my stunt book up to date & read Nicholas in p.m. Archie Towers found out that the Carolina docks tomorrow between 7 & 8. Tues. Aug. 8. Rose at 5.15 A.M. We all went to meet Aunt Jennie via N.J. Central to Jersey City, ferry to N.Y. city, walk down past the Battery, ferry to Brooklyn. Aunt Jennie was waiting in the . Mama spied her first. Aunt Jennie, Papa , Claire & I went on board the "Carolina". This is my first view of an ocean liner. We staid on until the gang planks were down & then the steamer had to be moved back and the gang planks hauled up 1911. especially for us. My but the men were angry. This day I saw the statue of Liberty for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Claire saw horse cars for the first time. Aunt Jennie looks well & we are delighted to see her. Came right home (11 A.M.). Had nice dinner corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cold meat, raspberry jam & huckleberry pie. I did the work and mama & Aunt Jennie shopped down town. Claire has a new parasol & I 2 pr. stockings & 6 linen handkerchiefs. Rec'd card from Alvan Cassedy. Claire & I went to prayermeeting. "We may not be able to do what we like but I believe it is possible to like what we are doing. I think in heaven we shall have our longings & aspirations satisfied. I cannot get hold of the grand themes (of the Bible) as I'd like to but I do the best I can in my place". Aunt Jennie gave me the black straw hat she wore today with the white lace on top and pink velvet bow down in front. Had pink dress fitted at Mrs. DeSilver's. A beautiful day. 1911. Wed. Aug. 9. Left Jersey city (N.J.C.) dock at 9 A.M. for West Point on the "Albany". Had a charming ride. Aunt Jennie treated us to full course dinner on board the boat. Arrived at West Point about 1 p.m. and toured the grounds. Saw the museum, library and Memorial Hall in particular. Enjoyed the trophies on Trophy point and the view from here is unsurpassed. Aunt Jennie bought me a book of West Point views ($.25) Saw the dress review at 4.30. Left at 5.45 p.m. had a lunch on board boat (put up at home). The return trip was glorious too. The lights shining out over the river were fascinating. Docked at Jersey city dock at 9 p.m. ($.90 round trip on the boat). Thurs. Aug. 10. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Mama & Aunte Jennie went to New York to the Board rooms & to shop. Mr. Bennett was here to dinner. Came at 11 A.M. and left about 3 P.M. so I barely saw him. "Well Dr. it won't be long before you'll be standing up before this girl and a man and then she'll be gone". "Well, Gretta, it is the best kind of life to live (i.e. married life)". Wrote card to J.L.G. I finished Nicholas Nickelby at 11.35 p.m. Aunt Jennie had private conference with mama & papa on the porch. Rec'd card from Ida. Fri. Aug. 11. Mama & Aunt Jennie shopped downtown returning at 2 p.m. Rode wheel to 102 Brookdale 1911. & tried on pink dress. Took over the 6 yds. of 4 in. [...] & 3 yds pink messaline. It ought to be beautiful. Aunt Jennie left after 6 p.m. papa went down with her. Started my 4th German book today. Mama & I enjoyed sitting on the porch. Sat. Aug. 12. Cleaned all the floors with water & oil. Hahne's man came to fix the linoleum & spoke German with me. He said that the children of German parents who cannot speak English cannot speak German. Claire & I bathed. Mama & papa called on Mrs. Prentiss at St. Cloud. Mrs. Mudd called on me. I darned stockings. Rec'd postals from Minnie Kengott and J.L.G. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to church. Had class of Miss Rolph's girls in S.S. Read "Angela" in "Novellen neurer Erzahler". Claire & I took a walk & gathered some weeds. Wrote to Albertina, Peggy and Gladys Bassett. Papa went downtown and heard Dr. Hill. We three retired early. Mon. Aug. 14. Red'd letter from J.L.G. After dinner mama & I went downtown. Lost my black pocket-book at Bamberger's where I bought a pair of black velvet pumps for $1.00, and a pair of black ties for $1.00. First bargain I every struck in the shoe line. Changed my shields. Bought1911. Papa said "You ought to be a fine athlete, especially good for heavy work." "You're getting sleep enough". a W & B. Reduso Corset $2.00. After supper Mama Claire & I went to Mrs. DeSilver's and I had my dress fitted. It is beautiful. The lace and messaline just make it. Tues. Aug. 15. Ironed. Papa rode his wheel, for first time in Newark today. I wrote to Pin Money Club about our Delineator. Sent off my German book. Rec'd postal from Laura Kemp, postal from Bamberger's and a nice letter from Ida. Started "The Victor". Went to prayermeeting. Heavy thunderstorm this afternoon. It was very dark at 3 P.M. so one needed a light by which to read. Ethel Morrison called for Claire and she spent the afternoon up there having supper & meeting us at prayermeeting. Finished "The Victor". Wed. Aug. 16. I went downtown after dinner and regained my pocketbook. Wrote a letter to Pin Money Club (quoting the Delineator's letter about the W.H.C. calling for a memo.) Mama Claire & I went to Mrs. DeSilver's at 7. J.L.G. called and we trollied to Westfield where he used to work 8 yrs. ago. Had a "Sunday" there & then came home eating "Belle Mead" sweets (chocolates) on the way. Got home about 11 p.m. Discussion of dancing and card playing came up. "James." There [in margin] pink dress making $6.001911. is a meaning in a line as well as between lines. Very pleasant ride. Rec'd letter from Agnes Rowlands. Saw Sadie Morris & D. Rolph down town. Thurs. Aug. 17. I cleaned all downstairs. Went to DeSilver's & got both my new pink dress and my copenhagen. She gave me 4 tomatoes. Claire and I rose quietly & beat Mama up. Started "The Maid of Honor" by R. Hohnes. Mama and I sewed. Papa began work on his books today (binding). Wrote a note of thanks to Mrs. Hartman, who returned my pocketbook to Bamberger's. Mrs. J. Garrabrant called in p.m. Fri. Aug. 18. Claire is singing the Winona hymns every day with song book in hand. Cleaned all upstairs. Mama & Papa went to Nutley where they had tea with Mr. Dr. & Mrs. Hogland at Robertson's. Claire & I took some rolls to Mr. John Garrabrant. Read in the "Maid". Claire was in bed at 8 P.M. She said while undressing in the twilight "Sister can I lean against you a little while when my nightie is on?" Rec'd letter from Mary Moore 2nd Pres. of the Rochester Branch of the V.C. Students' Aid Society saying I can have my $200.00 for 1912-13 and '11-'12. Rec'd 5th German book "Bocklin" von Fritz v. Ostini.1911. Sat. Aug. 19. Met James at Penn. station at 10 A.M. We went to New York, ferried over from Jersey city. Took elevated to Battery where we spent some time looking at the fish which are well worth seeing. Took elevated to Macy's which was closed so we walked to Penn R.R. station and dined there. Fine service and good dinner. Rode to Bronx park on El. and made a thorough tour of the zoological gardens. The animals are splendid. Saw the keeper play with the walrus, the elephant rang a little bell for pennies received in his trunk, a little girl lost temporarily was restored to her mother by the policeman. Walked a little thru the botanical part of the park which we left at 6.40 P.M. Taking El to 145th st. & hanging there to Subway we made splendid connection with the tunnel & Pa. train getting home about 9 P.M. Had a fine day. Wore white kid gloves with Copehangen dress & Aunt Jennie hat. Finished S.S. lesson & ate supper 10 P.M. Sun. Aug. 20. Jas. stopped at a quarter of ten and went to S.S. with me. I had two pupils today Minnie Kingott & Mildred Depew. J.L.G. sat with us in church. Splendid sermon on text "A word fitly spoken1911. is like apples of gold in pitchers of silver". Everybody talking at the rate of 5000 words a day fills 12 vols. in a year. Finished "The Maid of Honor". It is a beautiful story. We all went to Nutley and heard Mr. Rice (Trinity singer) sing 4 songs. He is a great tenor & receives $30.00 each night. Rev. of Rome N.Y. preached a fine sermon from text. He that findeth his life shall lose it etc. Napoleon & Washington were cited as examples of finding and losing life. Selfishness is the root of every sin. Oil of praise. Today has been perfect. A glorious blue sky sprinkled with fluffy white clouds and an ideal air. Met Mr. Robertson. [in margin] "It is not how much of our money shall we give to the Lord but how much of his money shall we use for ourselves." said the Episcopal rector. Mon. Aug. 21. I mended. Yes! I really began to mend today. Mama went downtown. Claire and I had a tea party & invited Leon [Schultz]. At 8 P.M. I went to Heilman's & had a very pleasant evening with Sarah, Clara, Emma, Margaret and Laura. Met Julia & Mrs. H. Had a glass of red drink & cake with raisins. Emma plays splendidly. I played "La Madonna" and played at "Titania". I did not seem to be a girl among girls. If not why not? I invited J.L.G. to dinner Wed. 1911. Tues. Aug. 22. Rec'd card from Bertha Loder. Mended. Ironed. Rec'd note from J.L.G. Claire finished "The Glen Cabin". No Ordway went to prayermeeting as papa didn't lead as it is his vacation. Wed. Aug. 23rd. Darned stockings. Mama puffed my hair. James came to dinner at six. (tomato soup & croutons; souffle, creamed baked potatoes, conserve, olives, hot rolls, coffee: banana & peanut salad & cheesed wafers; shredded watermelon & maple cake.) Mr. Cassedy called just as the meal was over so Jas. & I went to the library where he showed me his postal album. He gave me a little boquet of roses and a box of "Quality" chocolates. I showed him my stunt book. Rocking chair and Morris chair don't fit well side by side. He went 11 P.M. Had a pleasant time. J.L.G. left me "Mar soul". Thurs. Aug. 24th. Left Newark 7.55 A.M. by Penn. R.R. for Princeton Junction. Passed Menlo park. At the Junction boarded the short train & after passing Penn's Neck (church) and lake Carnegie came to Princeton station. Passed up to the university grounds through the beautiful gateway of Blair Hall. I knew it would be magnificent but the actuality far surpassed my most brilliant conception. I do not see how even Oxford can excel Princeton in the beauty of its buildings and the inspiring 1911. campus views. Papa introduced himself to the Curator, Alfred B. Hoffman, who had the watchman Jim, put our things in his office and excorted us in person to and through some of the most interesting places. He is a tall man with reddish hair and wore a linen colored linen suit. I found him excellent company. Went up in old Nassau & stood in the room which was papa's Junior year. (He roomed on 3rd all four years) Mr. H. took us through Prospect gardens. We went down McCosh walk and were royally treated. Lunched in one of the offices then explored Alexander, Art Museum, Gymnasium, Library. Saw the basball game between the 9 of the Chinese Students' Assoc. and Princeton High School. Score 8:6 in favor of Princeton. Good game. What a great athletic field! I do not wonder the boys like to play. Walked to the cemetery where we saw the graves of different college Presidents, Aaron Burr, Jonathan Edwards, Rev. John Miller on whose stone are 10 theological statements and Grover Cleveland. Papa treated us to ice cream. I bought some postals. Papa & I walked by "The Commons", down the street so we could see the house where papa's 25th reunion1911. was held; dashed up to the Seminary, saw Stuart hall, refectory, and left at 7.01 P.M. The hours from 8.55 A.M. - 7.01 P.M. were truly golden hours and I shall always look back upon today as one of the happiest in my life. Princeton is OK. Fri. Aug. 25th. Rec'd card, & booklets about N.J. traveling from J.L.G; a letter from W.H. Companion, and a letter from Peggy. Wrote a letter to Yamaguchi, and a card to Flossie Seymour and to J.L.G. Mama & I went downtown & bought me a beautiful white skirt $1.50 and some nice collar buttons. Sarah Heilman who with Dorothy Rolph came home on the car with us told mama she thought I had such a beautiful "touch". Sat. Aug. 26th. The Ordways left N.J.C. R.R. on Broad at 1.30 for Asbury Park, which we reached after 1 1/2 hrs. Passed thru Redbank where Mrs. Gardines lived. ( Thornell) We walked to the beach and Claire and I gazed on the ocean for the first time. She bought a pail & shovel and after looking around a little Claire & I went in surf bathing. It was grand. I didn't try to breast the breakers without the aid of the rope. Oh how I hated to come out. We had a fine1911. lunch after which we promenaded along the "Board walk" to the Ocean Grove auditorium which is much larger than the Chautauqua auditorium as it has a very large gallery. Saw the organ. Stopped a moment at the tabernacle service. Saw the model of Jerusalem & the statue of the first Pres. of the Ocean Grove assoc. Mama & I sat on a bench & watched the passers by while papa & Claire were on the beach making tunnels in the sand. Left Asbury 8.55 P.M. "one cent to step on the box". "What, pay for the that (song)?" Today has been another red letter day. Sun. Aug. 27. Claire & I rose early & I studied my S.S. lesson. We dressed for S.S. & just got started when a little girl met us & said there was no church & S.S. so we came home & none of us went out. I was very wicked and put my lower bureau drawer in order. Mama looked over her addresses. Mon. Aug. 28. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi who goes back to Japan in Nov. It is a very pretty letter. Claire is very happy with her Maltese kitten which she got yesterday from Mrs. Mudd's cat family (Claire's "furry family"). Darned Claire's stockings. 1911. Tues. Aug. 29. w Rec'd announcement of the marriage of Florence Hopper to Dr. Lawrence . Am surprised that it occurred so soon. I hope Florence will be perfectly happy. Ironed. Mama & I went downtown in afternoon & looked at suits. Bought me a pretty white underskirt $. and a new empbroidered tailor waist $1.00. Finished "Arnold Bocklin" at 10 p.m. (my 5th German book). Good. [in margin] In P.M. papa made molasses candy. Wed. Aug. 30. Rainy weather. Rec'd a beautiful postal from James. He sent Claire one too. P.M. Club sent me a coy of the American magazine. Sewed. Started "Margarita's Soul". Claire bought a stamped square of Buster Brown and his dog Tige and is working it very neatly in red. Mama tried my hair different ways. James came about 7.30. Had a nice evening. We talked about the juty etc. I managed this time to show him 2 of papas albums so I had a chance to say a few words. His Swartswood Lake map is done scale 330 ft. to an inch. It is well made. This time a box of "Hopewell Dainties". My birthday? Course I am taking. I.S.M.Y. Papa fixed a new bottom in my little rocking chair. Learned a new expression tonight "He is sawing wood". Mama canned peaches. (When he keeps still)1911. Thurs. Aug. 31. Rains hard. Papa staid in bed till noon. I cut up an old tablecloth into napkins, 1 bib 1 traycloth and little square cloths. Hemmed two napkins. Went downtown for pure fun in the rain & took Turnpike car to Harrison 222 Harrison Ave. where I spent a pleasant hour with Madeleine Winter and her mother. Mr. W. keeps a hardware store & they live above it. Their home is pretty. Took Kearny car to Snyders where I bought mama a navy blue silk taffeta shirtwaist $1.75. Got off at Chanin's. Thoroughly enjoyed walking in the rain. Was in bed at 10 P.M. Fri. Sept. 1. Swept the cellar. Adjusted the attic putting my things in better order. Dr. Davenport called to see about papa's attending the funeral of Richard Shannon ( mo. old) who died last night. Papa & mama called there in the afternoon. Papa got his books trimmed downtown at Border's this A.M. A beautiful fair day. Claire & I sang college songs in the p.m. She played America while I sang it. Finished hemming the pieces from the tablecloth. Claire, who worked a Buster Brown square very nicely in red on Wed. & Thurs. bought an elephant to work next. Sat. Sept. 2. Mama went downtown. Claire & I put her things in the dining room in order also her drawer. 1911. Papa pumped the cleaner and I "did" the house. Mama & papa attended Richard Shannon's funeral at the house at 3. Sun. Sept. 3. Not an Ordway went to church but we read. I finished "Margarita's Soul" by Daskam. After lunch we had family singing. Papa had a talk with Claire in the Library and I showed mama a few pages of my 1911 Vassarion. Wrote letter to A.G. Rowlands. Mon. Sept. 4. Wrote a note to Mrs. Robertson and to Mrs. Finn. Rec'd card from Jas. also a nice letter from Albertina. Ironed in the afternoon. Wrote [Rode] my wheel to Cassedy's and Morrison's. Tues. Sept. 5. Went downtown in the morning and had a good time shopping, doing little things. Hayne's Anniversary week. Rec'd card from Irene Lawrence about horseback riding at Vassar. Ethel, Edith and Alice Morrison spent the afternoon and took tea with Claire who fell while trying to jump from one pile of paving stones to the other & bumped the bridge of her nose. Claire & I walked home with the girls. I mailed my unsold Water Color Gift [CD.'s] goods to Bertha Loder. Went to N.P. Library this A.M. Wed. Sept. 6. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Robertson, card from Newark Library and a letter from J.L.G. We four left about 9 for N.Y. city and saw the managerie in Central park where we ate our nice lunch. 1911. As we were entering the park a pretty gray squirrel ran across the walk and up papa's umbrella hoping to get something edible from his hand. We saw a dear little baby leopard and four half grown lion whelps, which were very playful. Walked along 5th Ave. a short distance and took a surface car to 23rd st. where we visited the Eden Music. The morning pictures there are the first ones Claire ever saw. I enjoyed all the wax figures but the Chamber of horrors was particularly effective and impressive as well as instructive. Got home at 6.30 P.M. While Mr. Jas. Cassedy was calling on papa & mama upstairs in the Library, I was visiting with and trying to entertain Mr. Jas. Garabrant who brought me two beautiful rose buds, a nice large apple (home grown) and a box of Belle Mead sweets. He showed me some pictures of himself & lent me a magazine on the Jury. Departed about 10.30 P.M. Thurs. Sept. 7. Claire and I went to Nutley where I sold 2 pictures before lunch which we had with Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin & Alexander. Sold a few more after lunch. Saw Frances Goodrich's house. Claire & I got home about 7 P.M. stopping off at Dr. Gibbens near Bergen St. to see about Claire's tooth. Rec'd card from Mrs. Finn this A.M. Why Grandpa B. doesn't get new glasses. 1911. Fri. Sept. 8. Mama called me this A.M. thus, come Gretta get up you're going to make cake, croquettes, corn fritters and bread today. The croquettes were not attempted but the others turned out nicely. It amused mama to see me get stuck up in my bread efforts. In P.M. called on Hazel Ludlow. Rec'd nice letter from Gladys Bassett and also my German book to keep came. "Papa finished binding" his books today. My Miscellany is fine. Sat. Sept. 9. Fixed the bread all except baking. At 1 p.m. met J.L.G. & went for a grand auto ride (30 mi) in his "Cadillac" to Springfield where we had a soda & took some pictures, Westfield, Springfield, So. Orange, East Orange and then for over an hour I was running the machine a block from So. O. Ave. Papa & Claire went downtown in A.M. Rec'd card about C.E. Reunion meeting Sun. P.M. Sun. Sept. 10. Claire went to S.S. at 10 A.M. I studied my lesson and we went at 11 A.M. to church. Entered the moved church by a temporary gang plank. Seems good to be back for I have become quite a heathen in 2 weeks. Fine sermon from Gal. VI 10. "When a man meets the woman for whom he has that 'unique desire'". Hustled dinner & mama, Claire1911. and I went to S.S. at 2.30 & papa to Mrs. F.W. Snyder's funeral. I had four girls in S.S. & we had a nice discussion. Wrote to Bertha Loder, Aunty Barker, Irene Todd. Papa led C.E., fine meeting, so many took part. Sarah Heilman spoke about so many of us "purposing in our heads, hearts" only and not carrying it out. Austin McGee asked me if I had a nice auto ride. Church. Splendid sermon on Luke [XV] 24 in P.M. superscription & image of God on man. (A.M. sermon. Little boy wanted to grow up to be a man & was pleased when a gentleman told him how he was growing. We want to grow to be spiritually men and women.) Walked down behind Lakes and Minor said he had already been introduced to me twice. He goes to Laffayette Wed. Mon. Sept. 11. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Looked over "Tower Room" talks in W.H. Companion. Did all my ironing in afternoon. Papa & mama went out calling in P.M. & I sorted my clippings. Tues. Sept. 12. Sewed. D. Rolph called & returned Mott's "Decisive Hour of Christian Missions". Prayermeeting. Papa used Isaiah 40 entire chapter and spoke about our cryiing aloud the message and also about man being like an engine which is under the complete control of the engineer whose will governs it. So a fine man physically1911. who has himself under perfect control and is gentle, loving, sweet and kind is a model man. Met Reid Edwards tonight. Wed. Sept. 13. Rode wheel to 192 Brookdale & found Aunt Jennie here when I returned. Mama, (A) J.O. & I went downtown after dinner & I looked at suits. Found a pretty mixture at Bamberger's. (Wasn't the Bon Ton man amusingly determined?) Wore my red dress in evening. James came a 8 p.m. brought a box of Honey Nougats. Showed me his postage stamp album and gave me the prints of the four pictures we took in the mountains. I asked for a hearty handshake. Looked over the C.E. Worlds this A.M. Retired 11 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 14. Very cool. Frost on ground this A.M. Mama and Aunt Jennie went to New York. Mrs. Christe & Mrs. Whitney called in afternoon and Miss Sonnecalb and Miss Bingam in the evening. Mama brought me a beautiful $30.00 suit from New York (brown & black cheirot trimmed with black.) It is beautiful and I am delighted with it. I looked over the list of pictures I want to have prints from and papa got out the negatives for me. He went downtown for "Azo" paper. Fri. Sept. 15. Went downtown in A.M. & left black felt hat at Bee Hive to be retrimmed with the same1911. Drew "The Use of the Margin" from the Library. ribbon. Bought a pair of black suade gloves. Got home about 11 A.M. and helped papa print 73 [sinall] pictures & 44 (5 X 7). I developed a good many and then tended the hypo. Miss Clara Kilburn came at 5.30 and had tea with us. (1. bouillon 2. ham scallop, conserve, olives, creamed potatoes, rolls. 3. salmon salad & wafers. 4. peaches & cake.) I played for her. We had a nice visit. Papa & I washed pictures, & spread them on a sheet to dry. We also washed the dishes. Retired 11 P.M. Sat. Sept. 16. Mama & Aunt Jennie went downtown & I worked like a beaver till noon. Our prints turned out fine, no stains. James called for me at 1 P.M. with the auto. (I had a cold corn fritter & a piece of celery for lunch). Florence Garabrant and Mrs. Clara Robson (formerly Clara English) joined us at the corner. We went through Orange park, Bloomfield (chain came off; and then James had to tighten a nut by getting under the machine) Forest Hill, Branchbrook park which we traversed twice, I steering part of the time. Stopped at English's meeting Mr. & Mrs. E., Eliz. E. and Mrs. R's three children. Then we went to Springfield & had a maple "Sunday". Met Lillian G. (now Mrs. Leon ) and her husband who came home with us. I steered part of the way coming from Munn over. Donned my white dress and went to1911. 244 Smith St. where I spent a pleasant evening with Margaret Towers, Laura Kemp, and Clara Heilman. I played 3 pieces. We had lemonade and cakes. Margaret is to propose me as an honorary member of the Entre Nous Club. "Jim" Towers walked home with us girls. Mama bought me a brown plaid silk waist. Sun. Sept. 17. Studied my S.S. lesson. Walked to church with Gretta Burgeser. Fine sermon on text . Pleasure, happiness is to be obtained not by solitary pleasure but by social pleasure. "Archie" Towers bade me goodbye and wished me success in college during the coming year. He said "I hope you won't forget the Vailsburg people for we surely will not forget you". Talked with Mrs. Cassedy about Alvan taking Latin instead of German. Had nice chicken dinner with chocolate sponge. Went to S.S. at 2.30 & had 5 girls. Good time. Finished the "Tower Room Talks". Went alone to C.E. Arthur Halsall led. Subject Christ in the home. Arthur spoke so prettily about his grandmother. Text Mark 3, 3-5. Stand forth. Stretch forth your withered had i.e. your withered powers. It means separation, surrender, . James Towers and Margaret wished me a successful year. I shook hands heartily with1911. Arthur Halsall. Hazel & Gretta B. sang a beautiful duet. Walked home with Ida Platts & staid on the porch with her, papa and Frank (her brother) for some time. Today has been beautiful. This A.M. I sat with Helen Cassedy as there was no room in our seat for 2 children were in them. Dressed up in pink dress & suit. Mon. Sept. 18. Rose 6.30 & put tuck in new petticoat. Left at 8 A.M. with James for Rutgers. Stopped at Snyder's to change my gloves for long ones to go with my new short sleeved plaid brown silk waist. Missed the 8.52 train & trollied to Elizabeth leaving at 10.01. A lady told me in the station my skirt hem was ripped and I pinned it. Reached New Brunswick about 10.45 & after leaving the train found the hem ripped all around, (a nice condition) so I went up on the porch of the fine arts building and sat there until Jas. came back with 2 needles and a spool of brown silk. Then I sewed the entire hem in with a double thread. We toured the grounds. I met Prof. Beirer, Rev. Mr. Lockwood who were playing chess, Mr. Osborne & Mr. W.H.S. Demarest, the President. Was very much interested in the clay moulding apparatus which Mr. 1911, showed us. Had dinner at Y.M.C.A. restaurant then came1911. back to see the gym. & then boarded a South Amboy car for the college farm, which we saw. While walking across country to the car took some pictures. Came to Newark on a local. James & I commented on a certain couple we saw on the train. T.i.t.g.i.l. (picnic). Showed J.L.G. the pictures I took and he gave me the prints of the last pictures we took. Brought Claire home 3 bars chocolate. Tues. Sept. 19. Ironed. Sewed a little. Dorothy Rolph called with Reid Edwards. Went to prayermeeting with papa & Aunt Jennie. Lesson from Psalm 5. Mr. Edwards (principal) spoke about getting the Italians interested with us. Laura Kemp walked down with us. Wed. Sept. 20. Mama & Aunt Jennie left early for New York and returned at supper time. I went to Mrs. DeSilver's & she fixed my gingham dress for me, did the house work, and sewed my waists so they are all done but stitching. Mama bought me a new barette. Showed Aunt Jennie my Vassarions and college views and read the family (Claire excepted) my address to be delivered in Pittsford Town Hall. (Last one I wrote in Argumentation) They pronounced it good. 1911. Thurs. Sept. 21. Sewed & mama & Aunt Jennie helped me. Mama cleaned my dresses. Mrs. Dutcher of Montclair called on Aunt Jennie. Mrs. Arthur Mudd and Mrs. Block called for mama who went to Missionary meeting. I went downtown got my umbralla which was recovered $1.50, bought my ticket $1.75 from Newark to Poughkeepsie. Had wrinkle in tie pounded out. Yamaguchi sent $7.52 to [4] & returned the unsold 17 panels. Thought some of going out in evening to make a few calls but mama put her arm around me and said "I want you to stay home and play for me". I was perfectly ready, only too glad, to comply and played several pieces. Showed Aunt Jennie my stunt book. I am sorry this is my last night home for some time. My vacation has been splendid. Fri. Sept. 22. Made ready my books which papa packed in a small soap box. Mama packed my trunk and asked for more to put in it. J.L.G. called me up on the telephone to say goodbye. Man took my trunk, wheel and box of books down for $1.00. Had apple dumplings for dinner. My but they were good. Claire was vaccinated Tuesday and doesn't feel quite like herself. She ate just a bite of dinner. I gave her my four Porto Rican 1911. dolls today after I fixed my box of Treasures and the rest of my possessions in the attic. Mama wants me to go to bed early and to be refined. Bade Mrs. Mudd goodbye. Said goodbye to Claire before she went to school. Mama and I exchanged our parting words in the hall. Aunt Jennie went downtown with us & told me to rest instead of write her. Saw Mr. John Garabrant on the car. Papa went to the Grand Central with me. We left from track 20 and I saw him out the window for a few minutes before we started. Gave him a final message from the steps. Rode with Madeleine Winter, met her father in the station. Saw Henrietta Walter in the station & Margaret de Schweinitz and Jessamine White on the train. Borrowed $.30 in change from Madeleine to pay for my trunk. Left N.Y. at 3.24 P.M. arriving in Poughkeepsie 5.14 P.M. Got to college about 15 min. of 6. "Evelyn Joselyn" is started. Mains walls are done over and it is lighted by electricity. Went to Mr. Polk and he said my money from the Rochester Branch of the students' Aid Society hasn't come yet, so again I rec'd a "Pending the adjustment" etc. slip. Came to dinner in Raymond leaving my things in Mary Barney's room. Met Kathleen1911. Basset. Saw the girls. Evelyn Noble seemed glad to see me. Shook hands with Miss Haight. Went to Chapel with Peggy. Nodded to Mrs. Hill. So good to see Prexy again and hear his inspiring words. In greeting us he spoke about the opportunities and privileges of this great college and in his prayer he asked that we might gain "the deepest culture of mind and heart". Got my key and walked once more into 403R. The watchman got my closet key for me but it wouldn't turn so I couldn't unlock it & was unable to settle. Met 3 Freshmen, Miss Ross and the two Glen girls. Moved my bed so it is parallel with the window & under it. A Rowlands called. Retired 10.15 P.M. Am glad to be back and I ought to have a splendid year for I have had a fine vacation. Sat. Sept. 23rd. Went for the 3 mails 9.30 A.M., 12.15 & 5.00 P.M. but nothing came. Paid many visits to Main before my trunk came. Marked it before dinner but it didn't come so I went again to Main & found the number blurred so re-marked it & it came up about 9.45 P.M. I went many times to Main. Did errands. Took some books over to sell in "K" at our book exchange. Mr. Williams took 1911. my closet door off its hinges and in 3/4 hr. I had my room quite homelike. Saw Kathryn Yates. A good many 1911 people are back. Read in the Library yesterday's & today's paper. The new students this year are shown about the library. Took Marjorie May and to chapel. Prexy "Thou art inviting us to see the larger possibilities of our own nature". "Larger life". We sang on Strong steps & 1915 responded by the lamp post. Irene Beir and I called in 410S. on Lucy Penniman & Frances Jewett. Lucy spoke of the "Library habit being one of the most useful habits", as we came up in the elevator she spoke about 1913 having to learn "to stop gracefully". As Irene & I were coming home she said "I never met two people I was so crazy about as those two girls". Irene spent 3 hrs one day this summer trying to trisect an angle so now she can sympathize with the poor fools who used to try to solve it. Minna Soule, Helen Hayes, Adrianna Tappan, Mira Luce, Ruth Kinsey are not coming back. Grace Ludlow's father died this summer, and Theodosia Jessup's mother died soon after she got home, so they can't return. Am trying to get a table. Retired 11.40 P.M. Unpacked my trunk. 1911. Sun. Sept. 24th. Was down to breakfast on time. Began my home letter. Wore new white dress to chapel. Prexy preached a magnificent and earnest sermon from Heb. 2 v.3. "if we neglect" the danger today is not that college students commit flagrant sins but that they neglect. "Neglect is ruin". Neglect not transgression brings trouble upon us Physically. In the intellectuial life it is also true. [in margin] Definition. "Intellectual life is determination, purpose and use of our powers". Spiritually we fail to live because of neglect. Our reforms of social life are not enduring because they attempt to remedy the outward conditions without touching the heart. "The first step is to touch the heart of man". Many a one loses his spiritual powers while working in a worthy cause by emphasizing the outside rather than the heart life. "Jesus is the greatest reformer". The purpose of college is to train us for life. I believe in the men's colleges today too great attention is paid to the "social, athletic & administrative" side of college life & it is creeping into the girls' colleges. They are all right but do not constitute the big end and aim of college. 1911. We are giving our lives not that you may have a good time socially or make pleasant friendships but to train you. If you "drift around from room to room" or group to group without a purpose you lose intellectually, chatting without thinking. "I appeal to you on the basis of 1. parental claim to recognition 2. character (you are now making of youselves what you want to be all through life) 3. spiritual life which is God's life (you can't live in God's world and enjoy it unless you know this will and desire to do it.)" I selected this thought with special reference to this college and to you. "I want you to make the most of yourselves spiritually, mentally and physically." There is room in college for all kinds of natures and for various employments but there is room for only one spirit. (Take a sharp strong hold). Prexy prayed that we might not lose our possibilities in the routine of every day but that we might find freshness in our routine, also that we might not have taken awy from us the powers that we have. We sang "Oh! God I thank thee who hast made the world so bright." "Arise 1911. my soul stretch every nerve". The choir sang "Peace" at the end today. I shook hands with Mrs. Hill & also with Miss True whom I waited to see. One of Prexy's sons is here today. Called on the Freshmen in Raymond and ran in to see Rachel Whitcomb and her crowd. They were glad to see me. Miss Tryon went to lunch with me and I took her to music, chapel and Christians. Prexy spoke of the need for "withdrawal from the world". Katharine Scribner spoke tonight. Dr. Hill said "Glad to hear from you" & Mrs. H. introduced me to her niece. Wrote to James, and a nice long letter to Ida enclosing a print of her picture, Whilhelmina's & mine on our Sodus side porch and one of my 20th birthday pictures. Went to bed soon after 10. M. Mon. Sept. 25. Finished home letter. Waited in line in Rockefeller for blue card. Completed mail list. Went to Economics & Philosophy. (1913 marched to Phil. but I missed it). Read 2 chapters in "The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer". Delivered morning mail on 1st & 2nd Davison. Mrs. T. called me up to see if I had my mail list. While sorting my A.M. mail Miss Stroebe spied me & shook hands with me saying1911. "You're just the person I want". She told me she spoke to Prof. Whitney about me and she (Prof W) has some work for me to do. There is a faculty meeting today so I must see her about tutoring. Noon mail. Had F. German at 1.45. Got my wheel from the express office & from Eliz. Kittredge got Rand & Bullock. Song practice 7th. Started King Lear. Junior singing Prof. Chamberlayne led chapel & Prexy sat in his own seat. Went to 240M. & Prof. Whitney explained the work she wants me to do & gave me the vocabulary & books. Worked on one sentence & then read more in King Lear. Tues. Sept. 26. Spent most of first hour in bookstore. Took mail 2nd. Phil. 3rd. We were seated. Dorothy Van Allen & I made out the chart showing the exact position of each girl. It took us all 4th hour. I am one of the 6 monitors in Phil. Noon mail. Biology. Had cards sign & left schedule. J. English promises to be fine. Miss Wood is very nice & interesting. Song practice 7th. Seated in chapel 8th. Saw Miss Monroe after chapel. She met me in the Post Office & spoke most cordially to me. Went to Library & read 2 acts of "Die Soldaten" v. Lenz. After J. today read some more in Alice Freeman Palmer. Rec'd fine mail today a letter from James, one from Clara Heilman & one from mama. [in margin] I am first one from center in 19.1911. Louise Laird said "We need Ruth Kinsey so much". Had some grand grapes in Louise Stanley's room. Mrs. T. asked me to take a double mail route for this week. Mary, Eleanor & I copied our 38 names. Wed. Sept. 27. Had to write a sentence in German prose today. Made 2 mistakes ["ubersetzen auf englisch und halten ilm vorlesen gehort"]. Gladys Bassett & I are the only Juniors in the prose class. Prof. Mills lectured to us in Ec. today. Took the mail 3rd hour and it kept me busy the entire hour for I had all Davison. Rec'd card from Mr. Yamaguchi. In line at bookstore 4th for notebooks & Biology materials. Saw Miss about N. prose. She signed our cards. Noon mail. Seated in Biology & Prof. Treadwell lectured to us. Miss Wood discussed historic background of 1730-1798. Marian Tallant came for her things. Did night mail in Davison for Evelyn Thompson. Saw Anderson about left overs from full tables in Raymond. Henrietta Hess came today. Prexy read us about the Wm Borden scholarship of $1500. given by his daughter Mrs. Turner for study abroad for 1 yr. for a girl whose parents can't send her & who has had 2 years elective work in English & Economics. He also read a letter from one of our faculty about a serious minded student who cut classes to rest up for a match class basket ball 1911. game. "Group immorality". "We can't all be scholars but we can be scholarly". Finished Lenz's "Die Soldaten". Retired 11 P.M. Subscribed for the Miscellany. Thurs. Sept. 28. Mail was heavy with ads so I couldn't distribute it till 4th hour. Prof. Riley conducted our group in Phil. today & he was very interesting. I believe he is a Christian as well as a philosopher. He discussed the objections to Phil. Miss Whitney lectured in German to us today. Tried to find some Freshman in the hall to take to Christians. Asked Helen Ferris for Students' Reception. Class meeting 4.45. A letter telling about Theo Jessup's sorrow & how bravely & cheerfully she is shouldering the burden of mothering her 9 yr. old sister and the tiny baby sister was read & we were urged to write to her. Margaret Tibbets spoke about our responsibility in the Students' association. Neida Quackenbush spoke about basket ball. This year there are to be 2 regular teams & a second. Any girl who does best on either of the 2 first teams gets on the class team. Ruth Valentine was elected chairman of Junior party. The nominees for hall Pres. were reduced to two for each hall. In the evening went to Christian Assoc. alone. Sat next to Miss DuBois 1912. Katharine Brown led & spoke of 1911. the assoc.'s purpose being to promote good fellowship among the girls & create a spirit of helpfulness. Louise Roblie spoke on Mission Study, Dorothy Stimson on Bible study, Irene Lawrence on work in Poughkeepsie and Helen Ferris on our work in Japan. Read J. Eng. lesson in Lib. Fri. Sept. 29. Miss had our Economics quiz section. She is somehow fascinating, I like her voice. Did all Davison A.M. & noon mail. Read J. Eng. 3rd & 4th. Wrote note to Peggy & took it to the Infirmary after lunch. Prof. Treadwell lectured in Biology. He loses no time getting started but begins right where he left off. Miss Wood discussed environment. Asked Mr. Polk about my R.B. V.S. aid Soc. & it hasn't come yet. So I wrote Mary P. Moore 74 South Fitzhugh St. Rochester N.Y. about it. Took my wheel to Bauer's to have the guards laced & the back wheel reset as it goes crooked & rubs. Wrote a card to papa & sent a picture postal each to Bessie Hillman, Margaret Towers, Chloe Thielman, Dorothy Rolph and Hazel Ludlow. Bought an indelible ink set. hailed me with "You Vassarite where can I buy cheap spoons without going to the 5 & 10 cent store?" Read rest of [Burns] & hunted for account of [Sturm u Drang periode]. 1911. Sat. Sept. 30. Had a call from Eliz. Toof. She now goes to the Episcopal church & I am glad the child has some religious footing. Took A.M. & noon mail on Davison 1 & 2. Worked over the German exercises I & II noting corrections. I invited 6 different 1915ers to go to church. Some had already been asked. The six are Armstrong E.G. 200N, Austin A.A. Whitlock, Heilman H.E. Norris, Jones J.E. Whitlock, Lockwood R.G Mcglynn and McAfee R.M. 116N. Paid $7.25 for Seligman, Marshall, Wordsworth, Thomas, Witowski, dissecting instruments' & Aulus Gellius. At 3.30 took Helen Ferris, & Silvia Tryon to the reception. H. Hess asked to go with me & I said yes. My freight box of books came today & was delivered .50 charges I am glad to have them unpacked once more. Just the Freshmen rec'd cards & pencils today. We went down the receiving line when just a few were there. Walked around the circle. Introduced my Freshmen to some of my friends. Had ice-cream. Lucia Gordy invited me to her birthday party tonight. Took Helen Ferris, Lucia Gordy and Bowen to Students. Of course "Tibs" presided. Prexy spoke about the loyalty of the Students' Assoc. The work1911. of the Executive com. presented, the work of the Joint com. was given by , Marian King told of the Press Board, Helen Heywood of the Census Bureau & Ruth Cutler of the Maids' Club House. Mrs. Poppenheim told of the assoc. in '89 when she was one of 400 students who lived with the Profs. in Main. The gymnasium then was in the museum. Miss 1904 the alumnae editor spoke about the alumnae advisory com. Margaret Culkin spoke of the work, hopes & purposes of the Miscellany. Went to Lucia Gordy's party. Her mother was there & so was Mrs. Ferris. Lucia Goddy Helen Ferris [ ] Bowen Kathleen Bassett Dorothy Brindsmede Portia Richardson [ ] Grow [ ] Topping Sylvia Tryon [ ] Cooper [ ] Glen [ ] Spratt [ ] Cowles M. Rivenburg, G. Bassett, E. Bliss, K.G. Ordway H. English She had ice cream, candy & a fine birthday cake with 17 candles. Staid till after 10. Gota a nice letter from papa this A.M. He writes "I was the recipient of a book Deiney from the best 20 yr. old girl in the world. Many thanks." 1911. Prexy "We thank thee for the friendships formed here which quicken & enliven and broaden our sypmathy & love." Sun. Oct. 1. Miss Jones and Miss Parsons called for me at 10.15 & we took the car down. Attended Pres. Church & heard a good sermon on "The Awakening Ideal" by Rev. John McNab. (He said the fatalists are those who seek to find out what is to be while the predestinarians seek to discover what can be. "God pity the lightheaded and flimsy-hearted man who is blind to the heavenly possibilities". God never made a criminal.) Walked home thru deGarmo estate which is beautiful as usual. Started home letter. Called on Mildred Sutton (Gladys' sister) and on Cordelia Lockwood but she was out. At 5 P.M. met in Maud's room 213S. to talk over the work of the Preliminary Band of Student Volunteers which Theo Jessup organized last year. Maud's brother Dean leaves for China this coming week to do Y.M.C.A. work in . Rained hard in afternoon. No chapel. Went to Christians at 7.30. Cordelia saw me & was so glad to seem me & I her. We sat together. Mr. Gray's studying at Univ. of Chicago for his Ph.D. degree. Prexy spoke about the "relation of the doing of the will to happiness & comfort1911. in the spiritual life. The secret is to do God's will day by day, be God's friend. Thine eye be single means singleness of direction in our lives, not singleness of contact". Good meeting several spoke. Visited with Helen Rosenthal who said in substance "you like to do the drudgery in studying, you enjoy it, you open a book and go at it. I have an idea as to the tendencies of a period but don't know the facts.". Wrote to Mrs. Curtis & enclosed her picture I took in June. Wrote Jas. & finished my home letter. Mon. Oct. 2nd. Rec'd nice letter from Helen Simpson 1911 who is working for Century Magazine; also a card from J.L.G. Song practice after lunch. "Tho" but a year ago "14". Informal class meeting 7th. Lillian Lang had to resign as Song leader because of a condition. Mary Philips was elected in place of R. Valentine as Junior party chairman. Played my first game of basket ball 8th hr. as center center with Doc. Southard. Read 1/2 ch. 10 in Green's Short Hist. Tues. Oct. 3rd. First biology Lab. Examined my line frog, then my chloroformed one who came to before I had him all drawn. Rec'd a nice letter from mama. She writes "It is1911. (Rec'd a registered letter from James containing prints of the last pictures we took.) Sunday night again and you have been gone from us more than a week and oh how we do miss you." Six united with the church Sunday. Claire staid home alone while they went to S.S. in afternoon. Rec'd a nice letter from Margaret Towers who writes that I have been elected an honorary member of Club "Entre Nous". "I'm little, but I can always manage to fill up a lot of space when writing letters, even if it is all nonsense. You are big; let me see what you can do". " I was very glad to hear from you because I have missed you so much." Did German prose & walked then with C. Clemens 1912 around the square coming out by bungalow on College Ave. Written in J. English. (2 questions). Wed. Oct. 4th. First regular recitation in M. Prose. Rec'd letter from Hazel Ludlow and postals from J.L.G. from Springfield. Wrote J.L.G. a note of thanks for the pictures & postals. Saw Mrs. Tillinghast before 12. She wanted me yesterday but I didn't find the note till too late. She asked me about doing work for the German department & told me the remuneration is $.20 an hour. Read Wordsworth's 1798 poems. First T & M meeting 7th. Concert 8th by Edward Cumpson of Buffalo. Mary Cumpson's brother. Last piece particularly fine. Studied for Philosophy quiz. *Prof. Whitney changed my work today. 1911. Thurs. Oct. 5. In Lab. Prof. Treadwell came around & remarked that I had "too much red paint" on my diagram of the frog & that a woman always sharpens a pencil with a knife. Dr. Elkiss had our Phil. quiz section. We wrote 10 min. on Spencer's definition of philosophy. She said I don't like to mark you on this recitation. I want to give you all A's next time. Sight Latin in Room with Miss Saunders. She is a dear & wants us to learn to talk in Latin. At Deutsche Verein meeting before lunch Eliz. Kitredge was elected vice-president. After lunch Hall Pres. election was held & Marguerite ("Peggy") Ruddiman won against Eliz. Ingersoll. I am glad. Reviewed Biology, washed my hair. H. Rosenthal came in while it was drying & spoke of how lovely it is. Christians in P.M. Rev. Fosdick of Montclair N.J. spoke on "Why study Missions & the Bible?" A splendid speaker. "Missions are the Bible up-to-date." [in margin] Joke. "Johnny why do you fall out of bed. I guess, mamma, it is bacause I go to sleep to near the place where I got in". Study Bible to trace the development of the people's minds in their ideas of God whom, back in Genesis, they considered1911. to be only on Mt. Sinai. Jacob was surprised to see God in the vision thinking he could be only in Palestine. Later, wherever the ark was God was until in the N.T. Christ teaches that God is a spirit. Studied for Ec. quiz. Fri. Oct. 6. Oral quiz in Ec. Letter rec'd from mama who spoke in Montclair Tues. at 3.30. Bessie Hillman is sick again. "I am so delighted that you have that work to do in German and if you do well you may get an appointment after you graduate as tutor in German and then a Professorship if you show yourself proficient; do your level best." " I enclose $5.00 for your use, make it go as far as possible." Claire was vaccinated again. Biology lab 3rd & 4th. Enjoyed cutting open my frog it is so beautifully put together. Cashed my money order & paid $2.30 for Rand, $.30 for German M. notebook & $.70 for German English exercises. Wrote card home. Oral quiz in Biology. It is worth studying hard just to sit & watch Prof. Treadwell smile. He let us go 5 min. before time. Invited Cordelia Lockwood to dinner & enjoyed it greatly. F. Betz is back in E.H.S. & Wm. Betz in vice Principal. Found Gladys Bassett curled up on 1911. my couch reading my "Menschenhass und Rene". Returned E. Kittredge's Rand & then Gladys & I read German in 403 each from our own book. I got Gladys's for her from 210M. Stunt party for the Freshmen in P.M. M. Armstrong was a fine farmer, N. Bassett a great big baby, Elinor Bliss a fine clown. 1915 had to come dressed backwards. I helped clean up after the party. Lent my peanut hat to M. Armstrong who removed the band. Sat. Oct. 7. Woke at 8 A.M. Hall conference in Economics Seminar room at 9 A.M. with Miss Wells. (who spoke about the necessity of doing the drudgery well, multiplying illustrations, teaching yourself Economics by reading, & studying & thinking as if you had to give a lecture to Factory girls or the Maids on each day's work. Reproduce any definition in your own words without changing the idea & if you can give from 20-30 illustrations of it you know it. Don't read with a passive mind which recognizes the choice words only in another's vocabulary but with an active mind which makes Prof. Mill's that and Seligman's thought yours. Economic conditions can not be changed at once. I had a very dear friend who was at1911. one time suffering terrible pain & I asked the Dr. if he could do nothing to relieve it. Yes I can relieve it but I mustn't for the pain, the intense suffering gives me the only clue to the symptoms.) Irene Beir, Charlotte Greenbaum & I constituted the group. Miss Wells has a beautiful vocabulary and attracts me very much by her precision and absolute mastery of what she is saying. She is decidedly human too. Took mail. Finished "Menschenhass und Rene." Am reading Wordsworth. Took car downtown. Got my wheel, which has had new lacing in skirt and chain guard. Rode it home. Got German composition book from Miss Stroebe. Went to Athletic assoc. in P.M. Worked on Exercises I & II. for Prof. Whitney. Prexy asked tonight that we might be delivered from a "spirit of false criticism". Lot of Juniors went to Lake Mohonk and had a fine time. Sun. Oct. 8. Rev. George H. Ferris of Philadelphia preached on "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done". He said in short the optimist is the man not who refuses to believe that eventually the evil will overcome the good. Wrote Margaret Towers & after dinner Bessie Hillman & J.L.G. Started home letter. Lucia Gordy & Louise 1911. Bowen called. At 4 went to 534M. (C. Clemens room) and had tea with her sister Bessie who is a nurse. At 5 in 213S. attended P.S.V. meeting. Went to music, chapel & Christians where Prexy laid emphasis on our "Loaves & fishes" being our experience which we can give to others to help them. "Billy" Hill spoke of the great influence exerted by the Juniors and Seniors on the Freshmen. Louise Bowen went with me. I bade Mrs. Gordy good-bye. Finished home letter. Had missionary discussion with E. Toof till 12.20 A.M. Mon A.M. Mon. Oct. 9. An article by E.M. Provost Vassar 1910 on editorial page of New York Times for Oct. 9, 1911, led me to look carefully for Howson's name as she was the blind girl in 1910 who won Phi Beta Kappa. By doing this I found out that the constituency of the different committees & boards is given in the Vassarion. Played basket ball 8th. After chapel worked in Library rereading [Broms & Blake]. Tues. Oct. 10. Reviewed the organs of my frog & now I know where and why they are. Made my last two drawings, digestive & reproductive systems, & now am ready for microscope. Rec'd home letter from mama. Claire is sick with her second vaccination. "Claire wanted me to take her downtown yesterday afternoon and I did & we visited the new $.25 store & the 5 & 10 cent store1911. and I bought her some chestnuts & we got Papa's new house jacket". "Aunt Mary is 65 tomorrow Oct. 10." "Don't spend too much time writing to the Kilburn girls, they don't expect it from you." Rec'd letters from Irene Todd and Ellen Sergeant & a card from James. Met Dr. Elkiss at 1.15 to correct seating chart for Philosophy. Did M. Prose. Played basket ball 8th. Had Marie gold to dinner. Read Preface to 2nd ed. of Wordsworth's lyrical ballads in 2 hrs. Louise asked me to be sub-proctor for next two weeks. Asked Lucy Penniman for tonight but she couldn't come. She said, "But you'll ask me again won't you?" Maria Livermore said as we were resting on the Archery field & saw some of the girls throwing the ball "I want to get in to this" & she did. Wed. Oct. 11. Rec'd letter from Clara Heilman as corresponding Sec'y of the C.E. "We members of the C.E. have missed you from our meetings. We hope you are making a splendid success of your work and that we shall soon have you present with us again". J.L.G. wrote me a series letter the good points of which are "Don't bone too hard, it is well to be studious, but vary it with exercise. OBK is fine, but not when obtained at loss of health." "Glad you1911. manage to have some fun to balance the study". He offers a plan for Thanksgiving vacation in case I come home alone. Read Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripedes's "Medea". Miss Wood sprung a quiz, compare Conger's "Waggoner" with Wordsworth's "Simon Lee". Class meeting 7th at which Junior party plan was told. Called on Ruth Robinson 333M. & went to open Qui Vive meeting at which Louisa Myers & Helen Lockwood had a joint discussion on Resolved that the students' association is justified in sending the proposed revision of the charter to the faculty. Open discussion followed. Read more in "Prelude" & studied Philosophy, read Bruno over once, understood about one sentence in the whole 23p. dialogue. Thurs Oct. 12. Saw Helen Simpson at breakfast this A.M. Quite a surprise tho Miss Zabriske told me at Lab she was coming Wed. Began work with the misroscope today. Had Dr. Elkiss in Phil. quiz. I knew my Hibben today. Enjoyed N. Latin. It is a pleasure to try for Miss Saunders. Rec'd for books sold in Book Exchange $5.56. Prof. McCurdy lectured to us on Greek tragedy 5th hr. in (F. German). My course is just grand. Each subject is a feast. I heard a little boy who was riding on a home made cart or "automibile" say the 1911. other day to a little boy who was pushing "Don't push any more I can go alone now" & I think it is the spirit of the little boy that we need in our college work. To learn how to do and to do it is surely the purpose of our coming here. Worked 3 hrs. on Economics, reading Marshall & Seligman. Helen Simpson ran in to see me a minute & I showed her my new dress which she admired greatly. Walked to the car with her. Eliz. McShane has evolved a plan for the orderly rotation of our tables 3, and 9 for the next 9 weeks beginning Monday Oct. 16th. We are in groups of three & each group is donated by a letter. Took Helen Ferris to Christians which was a "closed" meeting led by Eleanor Brudden who spoke splendidly on leisure. We have an income of 24 hrs a day. We mustn't wast time in getting small change to use Mr. figure (He wrote "How to live on 24 hrs. a day".) To waste time is to use it for anything that is not really worth while. We can have leisure by working hard to get it and taking a little time each day to do just what we want to for Recreation & re-creation. Did Biology. Mary Gavin said as I was getting a drink tonight, "I heard something nice aobut you today". Purpose of leisure is to get outside ourselves. 1911. Fri. Oct. 13. Rec'd card from Jas & a nice letter from papa who has (Rev. Smith Ordway on his envelope 25 West End Ave. Newark N.J. Return after 5 days) and on his paper (Kilburn Memorial Presbyterian Church Corner Norwood St. and So. Orange Av. Smith Ordway, Pastor 25 West End Ave. Newark N.J. Telephone 1798 - W. Market.) He wants to know what I think of them, I am delighted with them. Claire's 2nd vaccination has worked nicely and is healing. Mr. Shannon is very ill. In Biol. Miss said, in answer to my question as to whether it is necessary to shade the drawings made in using the microscope. "No it doesn't mean anything". Biology quiz was funny. Prof. Treadwell certainly pumped all the information out. H. Rosenthal said the chromatophore is shaped like "a circle that is pushed in". Discussed Wordsworth's theory of poetry in J. Walked downtown via College Ave. with Louise Bowen and back by Main St. Wrote a card home. Treated Louise & K.G.O. to a dandy maple nut Sunday at Smith's. Went to Students' & was there from after chapel till 25 min. of 10. Thanksgiving vacation, Junior Sophomore and Senior dances, Founders 1911. and a discussion of the charter (proposed revision) were principal points of interest. A wonderful day and the campus is gloriously beautiful. Elsie Bogert spoke today about Miss Rowlands in her Math. class and said Miss Richardson sets the class standard by this Miss Agnes Rowlands and two other girls. Sat. Oct. 14. Went to Dr.'s office & had her look at my foot as the bone feels a little sore. She put cotton in between the big toe & first toe. Dr. B. said my face needs treating again. Did Wordworth reading finishing "Prelude". Took A.M. & M. mail. Read four books of "The Excursion" and some shorter poems. Read half of Grillparzer's "Medea". The girls talked about swimming, this noon, at table. My I wish I knew how to swim, dive and manipulate myself fearlessly in the water as they do. Donned my new pink dress and had dinner with Marie Gold in Main. Eliz. Page chanced to sit at our table with her pretty pink chiffon dress and her close cut hair. She is such a sweet girl I love her. Her little sister is here and a friend of hers who has studied in Munich. Henrietta Clevenger took me to Senior Parlor after dinner. The clock the the tea set are the prettiest things I saw. Worked for 2 hrs. on German vocabulary. Am up to Part II now. 1911. Martha Herrick said tonight "Doesn't if feel queer to be a Junior?" Louise Boynton came in and talked several minutes. She is thoroughly in earnest in performing her proctor duties. Rec'd a nice letter from Gladys Dutton who is having her second year in training for nursing. She had a boy from Pittsford, Irving Hopkins, and he said he was in your S.S. class. She also says, "We certainly go through a lot to become men and women don't we?" Retired about 11.10 P.M. Elinor Bliss left my doll today. Sun. Oct. 15. Mr. Richmond of Union College preached from Luke 9.51 (1) God's measure of values, a life whether it be short or long that give's itself to save others is not wasted but spent (2) From this verse we get Inspiration. Transfigure duty into doing God's will. He prayed that from Vassar might flow "Streams of pure knowledge and high influence." Walked around the lake for first time this year with Louise Bowen. Read newspaper Margaret Armstrong sang so sweetly after dinner. At 2.30 went to first meeting of Eliz. Page's mission study class on the Indians. Called on Marion Tallant & then on Lucy Penniman who asked me to stay to a party in honor of her sister Susie whom I had a nice little talk with. Hildegard German told me I ought to get out now and run 1911. around the circle working up gradually. I ought to be able to put the shot & I ought to begin training now. Juniors were at the party of coffee & cake almost exclusively. Wrote to Aunt Mary. Music. Chapel. Christians Prexy spoke on Christian steadfastness. "No one ever achieves who simply drifts". he said. We must have a determined purpose. Narola called and told me I must go to Silver Bay. She gave me a helpful hint. Wrote home and to J.L.G. Retired 11 P.M. Another beautiful day. Susie P. said to Frances Jewell (who said, "I am afraid of Lucy") I feel so unworthy of Lucy, sometimes. Mon. Oct. 16. Finished Grillparzer's Medea. Had first Ec. quiz. Wrote for 10 min. in lecture & a mighty bum job I made of it too. Rec'd card from James. Song practice. M.L. Wilson (now Mrs. Wm. McGrath) had a week old 8 1/2 lb. boy. Eliz. let me read the letter in German class. Did Ec. in Lib. After dinner went to Junior singing & did Bruno in Rand in Lib. after chapel. Came home & did more Wordsworth. Made appointment for physical exam. Carried some books for Miss Guthrie today. Helen Brainard said she worked hard for a month last year on economics & got a good foundation then the rest of the year was easy. (She studied the outline & Bullock almost exclusively). Elsie B. said lately the 1911. instructor's think more of you if you don't miss any classes. H.M. White showed me how to make and 8 with my hair. Tues. Oct. 17. Did the striated & unstriated muscles in Lab. Rec'd home letter. (Mama spoke Wed. at Haddenfield. Spent Thurs. night with Aunt Ella in Philadelphia. Mrs. Courtney of Marathon is dead. Rev. Shannon died 12.30 noon Saturday. I met him on the street Wed. night as he was taken sick Thurs. morning & he stopped & inquired about you & said he intended to call on us before you left for college but they did not get here. I think papa will come up to see you sometime this fall can't tell when.) Enclosing a copy of first printed weekly bulletin of Kilburn church. Very neat and it is splendid. Had 10 min. written in Philos. p. 6-8 of Rand, give the phrases stating the four Aristotelian causes. Read Wordsworth. Song practice. Lecture on amoeba. J. English discussion on Wordsworth as a boy of ten. Did German prose. Albertina had Nabi Amugasi to dinner after which she played nicely. More Wordsworth. Read Seneca's Medea. H. Rosenthal likes a boy's point of view. First Miscellany, November, out today. Trix S. was the only Sophomore who took J. English last year. Wed. Oct. 18. Said liesst for lasst in Prose class. Miss Stroebe told me to begin working backwards in 1911. the Ad. G. Prose Comp. book. Poured hard almost all day. Read "The White Doe of " & like it best of all the poems of W. I have yet read. Rec'd letter from James. He enclosed a clipping, "Papa, don't see the blots". Rec'd card from papa. "When I read about my going to Vassar & seeing you I could not hear. You may hear something later". IN"G" discussed 'studying Nature for her own sake'. Looked over Harvard Univ. catalogue. In 1906 Vassarion looked up Susan Griggs, my missionary. 8th hr went to recital by Edward Strong of New York (Tenor). No Chapel. Miss Wood smiled very sweetly at me in Main 7th. & today for first time in merely passing her Miss Mierendorf smiled at me and spoke. We sang after dinner & had 1915 give a stunt party after 10 min. preparation. Detweiler was fine. In 213S. went to P.S.V. meeting. Maud read alound Ch. I of Mrs. Montgomery's book. . I wore Helen Rosenthal's rubbers today. Had Mary Lancaster and Portia Richardson in to eat pears with me. Read Ch. III in Hibben & deliberately sat up until 11.30 P.M. doing little odd jobs on lists which I have wanted to do for some time. Thurs. Oct. 19. Did nerve cell & drop of blood today. Discussed Ch. II in Hibben. Bought Phil. ticket. Discussed Seneca's Medea. Showed Prof. Whitney what I have done in correcting the vocabulary. Went 1911. to Lib. where I spent 2 hrs. in reading the last 69 nos. assigned in Wordsworth & now my Wordsworth reading is done. E. Toof went to Christians with me. Helen Ferris led & spoke on your place in Vassar College. 1. Take part in the college activities. 2. Get into the love of others by helping them. 3. What kind of girl will my classmates remember me as when I am out of Vassar College? spoke. Did Ec. Went to party of tables 3 and 4 in 301R. given by Elsie Bogert & Gertrude Scholton. Fine time. Mary Gavin talked of time when there will be no class organization in college. Helen Adler was perfectly funny. Rainy today. Retired 11.15. Began this A.M. Wright's "The Will of God". Fri. Oct. 20. Studied Biology from 6-7 A.M. Miss Wells gave us frank criticism of our written said we were careless. Rec'd no mail. Did the heart today in Lab. & am now ready to begin the skeleton. In J. we tried to find out just how Wordsworth says he came to love Nature for her own sake. Sent a card to Mr. Alfred B. Hoffman, Curator of Princeton, giving birdseye of the grounds, and a postal of Hackensack road to [Clavies]. Started German paper for Mon. Had Lucy Penniman to dinner. Read "Dem. & Chron.". in Lib. Heard Mrs. Florence Kelly Sec'y of National Consumers' League lecture on 1911. Working girls and college girls. Splendid. Showed what individual college girls have done to better conditions. One worked in a laundry etc. Women of today must work to rid domestic service of the present disrespect in which it is held; they must also believe that the best is none too good for the working girls. One girl (Bryn Mawr) made a brief of 600 pages which she presented to the [Ill.] Court to prove the constitutionality of limiting the number of working hours of women in the factories. Then saw part of Sophomore party rehearsal. 14 colored "gentlemen" in white trousers, black coats, red socks, red neckties & yellow chrysanthemums sang & cracked jokes. Then 5 colored girls danced. The men sang in a quartette, 2 danced & all left the stage in a cakewalk. Last was a medley with all actors singing. Mrs. Kelly spoke of how "ugly" and "poorly written" so much of our present day American literature is. Sat. Oct. 21st. Physical exam at 9 A.M. Mail. Rec'd letters from papa, Margaret Towers and Mrs. Strong of Rochester. Wrote Mrs. Strong a letter & papa a card. Saw Mr. Polk. My $200.00 came Oct. 1. Paid him $15.00 & took my slip to the office so now I am entitled to all the privileges of a student. Began work on Wordsworth topic on which I worked in afternoon. Read most hastily Miss McCurdy's gift1911. copy of Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripides Medea in Prof. Whitney's room. Gossip party in corridor outside of and in room 305. I darned stockings. Frances Chafee said "I never saw you sew before". Helen Purnell made beautiful pink satin roses. Retired at midnight. Worked on my German (Medea, [Motwierung ihru Mordtal]). Sun. Oct. 22. Bishop Brewster preached. The secret of personal spiritual power is surrender to God thru communion, prayer and companionship. First lesson in mission class. Eliz. Page 4 Main. She is fascinating & the class is great, so interesting. Wrote my missionary Mrs. Sue Griggs Graybill 1906 in Canton Christian College, Honglok, Canton China. Wrote James & wrote home. Chapel. Christians, went with Helen Ferris. Prexy [spoke on the (confidence in the truth, for the truth shall conquer) two facts 1. growth is an internal thing which we don't control. 2 conditions of growth are under our control illus. D. Romers article in Nov. Miscellany on the use of Sunday] Madeleine Bowne spoke. Mon. Oct. 23. Rose at 6 and wrote my answer to "Wie motiviert Seneca, Grillparzer und Eruipides Medeas Mordtal?" Rec'd nice letter from Bessie Hillman.1911. Finished Wordsworth paper and copied most of it. Wanted to have it all copied before retiring but didn't fetch it. Tues. Oct. 24. Prof. Riley some good papers handed in at the quiz on the 4 Aristotelian causes as given on p. 6-8 of Bruno. Rec'd home letter from Claire who hasn't written me before since I came back to college, and from mama (who says, "Papa says, ask Gretta if she can come down to the depot Saturday morning and meet the 10.35 train from New York? On my birthday, Claire went up stairs and brought me the White House cook book and on the wrapper was written "Happy Birthday to you" and I knew who wrote that. It was my darling college girl. Did you think of mamma on that day?) Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Janet & Trix met me in 403R. at 7.30 to plan our side of the trial T. & M. debate. Did M. Prose. Rec'd box J.L.G. (containing 2 nut bars, magazine with story of Bill Bailey, fine lot of fresh raw chestnuts & a glass globe filled with partridge berries & leaves. Very pretty and acceptable.) Wed. Oct. 25. 10 min. written in Ec. & I enjoyed it for I knew. Read some about the French revolution in Robinson but it didn't help much in tracing Wordsworth's trip in France. Trix & Janet met here for 2nd debate discussion. 1911. Thurs. Oct. 26. We finished Chap. II in Hibben. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Trix, Janet & I met at 4 P.M. in Lib. & gave our points. Debated 8th hr. in 319 R. against Pringle, McShane & Ougletrie on Waving the question of constitutionality. Resolved that it would be advantageous to the U.S. if the Employer's Liability Law now in force in New Jersey should be adopted by all the states. We had the negative & pleased the committee (Vic, Agnes W., Althea & Marg Gavin) by putting up a good negative. "Dutch" Clark led Christians & different girls spoke on the different work which is helped on by our association gifts. Studied "J." to find out what the "creative soul" is. Fri. Oct. 27. Miss North had our Ec. section & I like her immensely. Studied for biology. Worked on the skeleton. Rec'd nice letter from Ida just think, she's a Senior at Mt. Holyoke. Had a full hour written in Biology 4 questions and then wrote all the next hour in J. on the creative soul. Went downtown. Read translation of Calderon's "Such stuff as dreams are made of" & then heard most of the splendid concert by the Barrere Ensemble of N.Y. city. Met Louise Bowen's mother and sister today. Agnes Wright told me as I was going in N.E.B. that I made the T and M debate. I am glad. 1911. Sat. Oct. 28. Cleaned my little 403R house & met papa at 10.35 train in Poughkeepsie. We saw the Laboratoires & lunched at the Inn. I met Mr. Rector and Mr. Gordy. Miss Guthrie chaperoned us when papa saw my room and Mme. Mormier when papa tried some pictures of it. In the afternoon we visited the Flag shop & toured the campus walking around Sunset starting from the tennis courts. Saw Main. Walked part way around the lake. I had dinner in Raymond, papa at Smith's. In the parlor before chapel he met several of the girls. Prexy led chapel tonight and I was so glad. We had a little visit in the parlor after chapel & then I walked out the 10 min. of 8 car with papa. He spoke of considering carefully the cost of coming home Thanksgiving, "of course we would love to see you home." While going around Sunset we discussed the possible results of doing good, very good, work in German; also J.L.G. In the afternoon we went up the Library tower from which we tried 2 pictures. The weather was simply ideal today and I had an absolutely glorious time. Papa looked lovely. Rec'd a letter from mamma this A.M. Did the exercise I omitted to do in M. German. After papa went. 1911. Sun. Oct. 29. Rev. Johnston Ross of Montreal Canada, gave a fine sermon on the transfiguration being Jesus's voluntary [remenciation] of the path which he must go alone, & the choice of the harder way of the cross whereby he could bring many with him. He prayed that we might learn here at college not only how to acquire knowledge but how to use it. Helen Taylor stays about the same. Went to Mission class at 2.30 in 44 M. Went to North to get names of Freshmen for Junior party & found most of those Raymondites of 1915 had been asked. Finished Miscellany. Went to chapel & Mr. Gow told us the use of the hymn board & pointed out some of our common mistakes in hymn singing. Men can carry the tone from one phrase of the long line of a German tune to the next. "There are some things women can't do". No Christians. Wrote Jas. kindly but clearly about affectionate epithets lately appearing in my letters from him. Mon. Oct. 30. Went to Main at 7.50 & waited with M.L. Shayer till 9 A.M. when I bought 7 $1.00 seats & 2 $1.50 seats for Gadski for Fri. night Nov. 3. Wrote home 4th hour. Althea Erwin said this noon "Be sure to look on the T & M. bulletin board."1911. Agnes Wright said at noon in my room that I am a negative sub. "We know what you can do". I just wanted to explain to you. Spent 2 hrs. in Lib. reading Hobbes. Informal classmeeting 8th hr. elected Edith Pratt song-leader. Had dinner with Rachel Whitcomb in Davison. She feels strongly her defeat as Hall president. Irene Bier got it & didn't live in that hall last year. As I went to the elevator R. said "My, time is limited". Spent all evening on pamphlets J. Bernsten gave me for debate. Peggy & Louise think I have a lovely father. Tues. Oct. 31. Letter from mama & a nice one from Claire telling of her efforts & final success in finding out how to spell match last Sunday. (Papa's train didn't leave here till 10 P.M. & he had to wait 3 hrs. & finally trollied to Newark arriving 6 A.M.) Did German prose 7th & 8th & Economics in P.M. Retired at 10 P.M. Eleanor Greenberg thinks I have a fine father. Wed. Nov. 1. Are discussing "the creative soul" etc in J. Took Dorothy Whitman with me to first meeting des Deutschen Verein. Mary MacNoughton sang in German. Prof. Whitney unveiled a large picture of which she got abroad this summer in Munich with money from the Verein. It is to hang in Room 19. Had Erfrischurigen ice-cream (pink, green, brown & white). 1911. P.S.V. meeting in 213 S. at 7.30. Second chapter read aloud from Mrs. Montgomery's book. At 8.30 till 9.30 debated. Affirm. Germann, Sutton, & McShane. Neg. Golden, Bassett & Ordway. Eliz. was fine. Rec'd letter from Jas. tonight. Thurs. Nov. 2. Rec'd nice letter from Gladys Sutton. Robert Spier spoke in P.M. Oh, he is great. Christianity is different from the other religions of the world in its attitude toward 1. truth, 2. women. "It is enough for a gentleman that Christianity is the only religion that doesn't permit Polygamy". It is a missionary religion. It is unlike the others in 1. bearing the name of its founder and 2. In being a personal religion. Mr. Speer read a letter written him by a friend who lately became a Christian. My how powerfully in earnest Mr. Spier is. Fri. Nov. 3. Rec'd letter from papa telling of his expectations & realizations returning home from Vassar. He also writes " Well Gretta I had one of my bright days of life Sat. with you if I were "a man"." Made my first trip in P.M. to Collingwood Opera House with Louise Bowen Lucia Gordy Helen Ferris Gladys Topping Marjorie Spratt Maud L. Strayer " Bacon and spent a delightful evening hearing Mme. Gadski sing. Met Miss Monroe 8th hr in Assembly Hall. 1911. Sat in gallery in a $1.00 and heard & saw O.K. She was fine and I was thoroughly pleased. Sat. Nov. 4. Worked all day. Junior party in P.M. The apparatus room held a model Vassar college and Mr. Polk(?) (Vi Russell) gave the new student's V.C. catalogues (programs). In locker room obtained ice-cream & candy which we ate in Phil. hall. The play there was splendid. A Freshman goes to sleep and dreams. 1. Dance. 2. Her Livy, Math, Chemistry etc. come banging out from behind screens. 3. Welsh Rabbit appears. 4. Sofa cushions & banners walk & dance. 5. Sir Galahad & Whistler's mother descend from their frames. 5. Phil & Gym. & 2 other youths & 4 maidens appear. 6. collectors come. 7. Song leaders are tried out. 8. a knock is heard & sleepily the Freshman answers it only to be asked to Junior party. Exceedingly clever & nice, I think. Mary Philips chairman. [in margin] Sent birthday card to Marian Case. Sun. Nov. 5. Rode down & back to church. (Pres.) Heard a splendid sermon on "Bury the truth". (To get the truth we must labor, it can be obtained only by effort. Results mean sacrifice.) Walked around Maple Circle in 1 1/2 hrs with Helen & Hilda Brazer & M.L. Strayer. Beautiful walk. Christians. Prexy spoke on "I am from above, ye are from beneath". It is 1911. necessary to get a view of our world from above. We must get Christ's viewpoint & spirit. Wrote James, Uncle Henry, Home. Mon. Nov. 6. Rec'd card from James. Janet & I debated Eliz. Hilgard & Trix after chapel & somewhat disturbed them by our stand. Rose early to write Ec. paper on Sodus industries based on Shaler's article. Tues. Nov. 7. Rec'd card from papa. Met again in 319 after lunch for final debate talk. T & M debate 8th our first debate as Juniors. I voted affirm on question, debate. affirm neg. Sutton Rosenthal German Doughty McShane C.C. Johnson Subject. Resolved that it would be advantageous to the U.S. to adopt the workmen's compensation law now in force in New Jersey. Negative won on merits of debate. Eliz. McShane was splendid. I invited E. McShane to go home with me Thanksgiving & she was greatly pleased. Wed. Nov. 8. Had a written in M. German. Saw Mrs. Lockwood. Rec'd letter from James. Thurs. Nov. 9. E. James was puzzled about free will in Philosophy today & wasn't sure that she has it. "Responsibility & better mean free will" said Dr. Elkus, then she thot she believed in it. Song practice. Studied circulatory system1911. in Holmes. Walked around the square [diagram of square] with Louise Bowen. Saw Katharine Forbes today. Saw Mary Wright tonight going to Main from chapel. Christians. [Katherine Scribner led ably on subject "The Problem of Work". What kind of work, when, how do it. Dorothy Stimson spoke about the joy of being able to do as you please on Sunday and not being able to study even if you wanted to, try it. Agnes Wilson (Work as our saviour who did his Father's will). K. Brown (Reflect before going to bed as you look out over the quiet campus over your work of that day & of the days to come & really think your evening prayers as you say them). M. Kelsey (three kinds of workers. 1. shirkers. 2. jerkers. 3. workers). Helen Landon (Reading is natural outlet, spend fifteen minutes in a 'morning watch'). K.G.Ordway ("Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth")] After 8.15 P.M. Miss Monroe gave Gladys Bassett, Abbie Hagerman & me another lesson in Spoken English. Had a written in F. German today. Fri. Nov. 10. Lost my fountain pen after Ec. Rec'd letter from papa. Mama has been speaking this week. Thank fortune I1911. finished the skeleton today. Song practice. Was called on in Biology for the "plexi" of the spinal nerve. Had an hour written in "J" on the changes in Wordsworth from 1805-1815 & the evidence of change in the poems of 1814. Louise Boynton & I went to Pay Day. Then I fooled around in her room for an hour or so blissfully ignorant of the fact that the New Jersey Club tea was then in progress. I read the notice & thot it was today & some one else said no it is the 16th so I didn't go. Went to singing in Soap palace in front of Strong steps after chapel after dinner in 1911's honor. Then to chapel & then with Louise & Peggy to Prof. Shephard's (of Columbia) lecture on "The South American Republics". It was illustrated and was fine. Sat. Nov. 11. Worked over an hour in Lab. Took mail. Got Phil. ticket i.e. I drew & Sarah Poppen got my ticket. A few 1913ers sang to a few 1911ers on Strong steps. Did M. prose. Went downtown. College singing at 6.30. "Beau Brummel" by Clyde Fitch was played in the P.M. 8 - 11.30. About 2/3 of 1911 were back for First Hall Play. My! it was good to see them & see Ruth Hamilton lead them again. How well they sang. ("And found an upstart in our seat 1912 twas you") [in margin] Met Helen Simpson as she got off the car at Raymond gate.1911. Prof. Shattuck spoke to me today for first time as I passed him near Myra W. & Eliz. H. coming from Lab. Sidney Thompson was "Beau" and was just splendid. I vowed tonight in chapel that if my face continues to be pimpled it won't be because I have failed to care for it. Sun. Nov. 12. Shortened 2 strings of beads. Swept & dusted my room. Heard Dr. Pierce, Chaplain of U.S. senate (preach from three texts. 1. It was not you sent me here to God. 2. The Taskmasters forcing the Israelites to work. 3. My Father worked heretofore & I work. These illustrate the different attitudes we may take toward the world. We can be I. Interpreters, to explain to some one else some little portion of the world. That we have learned to know. II. Assistants. III. Illustrations. He presented a novel idea to me in this that God each day creates the world, for out of darkness cometh light; and he creates us each day, for from consciousness like the clods 'neath' our feet we become spiritual beings.) Walked from North to Main with Helen Simpson. Read some in "The Days of the Flesh". No mission class today. Helen made me a 25 min. call. Among other things she said "You take things too simply". I do not see what she means. Was so glad to see her. Had some callers Agnes Rowlands whose call was inter-1911. rupted by Helen Ferris & Louise Bowen (luckily for me.) No chapel. Eliz. McShane called & expects to be able to spend the entire Thanksgiving vacation with me. Went to Christians where Prexy spoke about 1. the diversities of needs which are met by a diversity of men (Ex. Christ's twelve disciples.) 2. The difference in capacity of different people. Wrote home, J.L.G. and Aunt Vira. Helen Simpson said this afternoon that things have been too easy for her. Not until she gave tutor lessons did she realize that girls could have trouble with Freshman work. It was hard for her to see it then. She tries to reduce everything to definiteness. She hates Math. but she said that persisent effort will and can conquer in the scientific field but not in the artistic. To write a paper on "the portrait of Shakespeare's mind" was just impossible for her because it was so indefinite. I am just beginning to find out, she said, that there are some things I can't do. They are way beyond me. Eliz. McShane wants to go to Columbia univ. after graduation on a graduate fellowship but her mother wants her to go to Chicago university. 1911. Eliz. said tonight you might just as well say around here "I'm going to do so and so then they'll let you do it." Mon. Nov. 13. Mission class met tonight after chapel. I did some work on those German Dept. exercises. Tues. Nov. 14. Rec'd letter from home. Started spyrogyra today. Miss Wood handed back our class room test papers on the changes in Wordsworth from 1805 to 1815. Mine had this pleasing (?) comment "Not very clear". Myra Williams said today that she just loves apparatus work. I had Rachel Whitcomb to dinner. Class drill 8th (First day in gym). [in margin] First snow tonight after chapel. Wed. Nov. 15. Miss Stroebe handed back our prose papers mine was marked "C+". Only one person in the other section got B and that was Margaret Sherwood. Rec'd a nice letter from Laura Kemp. Arranged for swimming lessons. Louise & I went to gym & were in the "Clubs" class (Indian). At P.S.V. meeting in 213S. at 7.30 I made my dolly some drawers. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Found my fountain pen in Davison. [in margin] Ground white with snow this morning. Thurs. Nov. 16. Rec'd card from D. Rolph. Papa sent me my Post pen which came today. 1911. Prof. Riley had our quiz section today & had us divided & debate as materialists & immaterialists. E. McShane & C. Dana held forth by special request in German. Spent most two hours on Coleridge reading. Class meeting 8th. Lillian Lang & Gladys Bassett reported on Silver Bay conference and Hazel Harrison on the one in Ohio. Junior party cost $154.00. In chapel Dr. Hill spoke most dignifiedly to us in connection with the death of Helen Taylor 1913 who died at the Infirmary last night. He said our college years are not only preparation but a completion as well. We may not change our way of living if we regard them as years of completion but in many cases we will doubtless show a different spirit. Lucy Lovell spoke "The Problem of Friendship", reading about Ruth & Naomi and David and Jonathan. She said that Friendship built on selfish motives and the desire for utility or social position cannot stand. We must not choose a friend who will exert an evil influence over us. After we have chosen aright we can show our friend 1. warm affection 2. Non-selfish interest1911. in ourselves but an interest in her interests 3. Shield her against her own faults. 4. Be loyal to her in not allowing her to be misrepresented to others. 5. Show our love in a thousand thoughtful little things. Mary MacNoughton sang and the rest of the time we spent in singing hymns. Spoken English at 8.15, 9.00 P.M. Miss Monroe said several times to me tonight "You are too conscientious." "If we take the attitude of 'I can' instead of 'I will' the results will be better." she said as we separated. Retired about 11 P.M. which seems to be my regular hour this college year as a rule. Fri. Nov. 17. Went to free suffrage lecture in Collingwood opera house. Miss Wylie presided. Judge of Kingston, Mayor Segu and Inez Milholland gave good sane illuminating arguments for suffrage. Inez used splendid specific illustrations. There was a peanut smoke scare. Coming home Hildegard German asked me if I am tutoring anyone in any subject. Sat. Nov. 18. Did my other work first & then finished Coleridge reading in the afternoon. Heard a perfectly splendid lecture in the evening by Mr. Bliss Perry on "Thackery". 1911. My! how I clapped. We remained seated & clapped till Prexy beamingly said 'go on out'. Prexy prayed tonight that we might have the "enthusiasm of devoted work". Sun. Nov. 19. Mr. Slocum of Colorado College preached a fine sermon on the "more abundant life". "Eagerness for honest work" he prayed for. E. Page told some first hand personal experiences at mission class. Miss Martha Berry of Georgia spoke at 7 on the Berry School which she founded for the mountain whites about 10 years ago. She is a very proud, reserved Southerner & I think it was hard from a mental point of view for her to admit her weakness which she did in the course of her address & speak. In Senior parlor she answered our questions and was very charming. She likes her boys very much. Wrote Minna Soule, Mrs. (A.E.) Morris ("Vovo"), Ida and Home. Mon. Nov. 20. Spent most of the day except for classes on my Coleridge paper. Peggy & Bessie came down to see me after 10 P.M. Tues. Nov. 21. Rose at 6 to copy Coleridge paper. Rec'd letter from home. Ried Edwards preached for papa Sun. P.M. as he has a cold in his throat. 1911. [in margin] I saw Hockey game '15 vs. 14 7th hr. He writes "Claire wants me to go down stairs with & help her get a book to read". Rec'd a nice letter from "Aunty" Barker in Pittsford also one from Marian Case in Sodus. Swimming lesson 4th hour. I am not afraid of the water now and tried to strike out by myself. Lucile Weber swam right away. Hildegard German here to dinner. Wrote J.L.G. Wed. Nov. 22. My sentence in M. Prose was correct today. Prof. Mills gave us some excellent points about the way we should study our Ec. and about our wonderful opportunities here before continuing the Economics lecture. In P.M. attended illustrated lecture on "The Cleaning of a Great City" by "Big " Commissioner Edwards of New York city. Splendid. He was very funny & must weigh least 300 lbs. Hockey '14 v. '15 8th. Didn't go. [in margin] T & M & Qui Vive debaters & Com. met 7.30 in Freshman parlor. Thurs. Nov. 23. Hibben ch.4. today with Dr. Elkus & she didn't know what to do to fill out the hour. It was a painful atmosphere. I took the chair at the desk in F. German & held forth on Karl Gutzkow. Interview with Miss Wood in 412S at 2.40. She said I made some very good points. Suggested that I could have subordinated my points mor in Wordsworth paper. Deutsche Verein 8th hr. Wir spulten, saunge und assen. (coffee & doughnuts). Louise H 1901 led Christians & said we can't have a valuable 1911. spiritual life by a) resolution, b) limitation but by daily partaking of spiritual food & not trying to live on what we get on Sunday. She has a most charming and extraordinary personality. Gladys Bassett & I had a Spoken Eng. lesson at 8.15 P.M. with Miss Monroe. Read part I of "Ancient Mariner". Gladys did it well, she & Abbie Hagerman have been practicing in the asembly hall. "Get the picture, try to see it afresh & more clearly each time". was some good advice she gave us. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Fri. Nov. 24. Up at 6 & studied till 7 A.M. for Laboratory quiz on the skeleton. Had Miss Wells today in Ec. quiz. She is a wonder, I love her. Spent another 1/2 hr on Lab. preparation & Miss Gabriskie quizzed me. I forgot about 6 names. Rec'd letter from papa who says "I am a prisoner by oder of Dr. Davenport. Have sent to Pittsford for your letter & mama's so you two & Claire can come in the church on Dec. 3 for you will be here at the A.M. service". After lunch in Freshman parlor Miss [Holm] met the P.S.V. Band whose object she defined as being to learn & show forth 1. God's omniscience. 2. God's omnipresence 3. God's omnipotence. 1911. No quiz in Biology but a lecture instead. Wrote postals to Mrs. Barker & papa. Apparatus 8th. No chapel. Concert in P.M. by "N.Y. Madrigal & Glee Singers". Sat. Nov. 25. Did F. German, M. German. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Curtis (our Raymond housekeeper last year). Saw part of the exciting Yale-Harvard foot ball game at 2 P.M. in the circle. Score 27 to 5 in favor of Harvard. Heard at 4 P.M. Lady Gregory of Dublin lecture on "The Making of a Theater". She looks like Queen Victoria & read us her latest play, written on her voyage to America. Began work on commission government in the P.M. Worked 2 hrs. Sun. Nov. 26. Rev. Cadmon of Brooklyn preached on the woman putting the leaven into the lump. We all have the power of personal influence what are we going to do with it. Be sure to put in enough of the leaven & finally be sure it is good leaven. Called on Albertina in the Infirmary. Mission class 2.30. Eliz. Page told a story of the chief of the tribe who said "Why didn't you come sooner?" Had Helen & Hilda Brazer, Helen Ferris & Louise Bowen up to eat apples & peanut cookies. Wrote to Mrs. Shannon, Laura Kemp, Dorothy Rolph, Margaret Towers, J.L.G. & Home. 1911. Chapel & Christians "Bill" led & said [enoy] and discontent, dissatisfaction, unsatisfaction will keep us from being thankful. Ruth Holliday & Katharine Scribner spoke. E. McShane made a long call. The problem of E. Toof is getting serious. Dr. E. thinks . Eliz. McS. has called on many faculty this year and this morning went for a ten mile walk with Miss Cowley & Dr. Elkus. H. Hess showed me her high school memory book after supper. (1914 tho fine in athletics is poor in its studies, but the faculty say 1913 are good students). Mon. Nov. 27. Thirty minute written in Ec. Miss Whitney gave us a 15 min. written in F. German. Studied Ec. & Philos. and after chapel in two hours read for the first time Scott's "Lay of the Last Mistrel". Had some very good cakes in Henrietta Hess's room. Fixed my laundry & retired 11.15 P.M. Warm & springlike out today. Tues. Nov. 28. Drew the arterial system today. Rec'd letter from papa and a dear one with no ink blots from Claire who is eagerly awaiting my coming. J. Towers is to meet us at the Grand Central. Had 5th swimming lesson swam with the basket ball but didn't get far alone. Oral quiz today in Biology instead of Friday. Prof. Treadwell disapproves [in margin] "educated fear"1911. of hurrying the laboratory work just to get thru a little early. He said it is too bad for a girl who is capable of doing first class work if she'd take the time to go so fast and do poor work. (Some people are already on the fern but I am just starting veins.) Wrote the entire hour on "Coleridge's attitude toward the French revolution". Sent V.C. photo postals to Alvan Cassedy, Miss Kilburn, Mr. J.W. Chandler, Miss Bessie Hillman. Did 2 exercises of German dep't work. Had Ruth Robinson to dinner. Finished outlining all the required references in Bullock after chapel. Prexy prayed for "fellowship with the larger things". E. McShane came up to see what R.R. we go on from N.Y. to Newark. Blacked my shoes with H. Hess' blacking. Rec'd card from Aunty Barker giving Christine Utz's present address in New York city where she is being treated. Wed. Nov. 29. Prof. Treadwell showed us some slides. Left Poughkeepsie about 4 P.M. Eliz. McShane and Mary Fisher sitting behind me. I sat with a lady who boards where Miss True boards. Arrived in New York at Grand Central about 6 P.M. ahead of the special. I met Jas. Towers as he was going to meet the special 1911. and we started home. Took the new trolley which comes out on Broad St. across the park opposite Haines. Reached 25 West End Ave. 7.40 P.M. Papa was just going to Bessie Hillman's wedding. Arthur Halsall was best man. Austin McGee is the groom. Mama had a nice supper waiting for us. Eliz. sewed on her doll clothes & started Claire on a green coat for her doll while I helped with the dishes. Am glad to be home again and doubly glad I can bring some one home with me. Letter from J.L.G. Thurs. Nov. 30 THANKSGIVING Day. All went to church at 11 A.M. Rev. Dickinson of the M.E. church preached. If the stuff is in us we will succeed. Our greatest men were once poor boys. Was so glad to see the young people again. Had a grand turkey dinner with pineapple cream for dessert. I haven't been home for Thanksgiving for two years. Margaret Towers invited us (Eliz. & me) up to her house where we had tea. Laura was there. We just visited while Eliz. sewed. In the P.M. a meeting was held at our house for forming a teachers' training class. Reid Edwards called for Dorothy. Eliz who1911. had been reading aloud to me from the W.H. Companion came down with me and we met the young people. Fri. Dec. 1. Just fooled around in the A.M. After dinner Claire, Elizabeth & I went downtown and saw the stores which are very Christmasy. Hahnes has a huge Santa Claus in the center of the store. Claire & I did the doll and toy departments. Got home in time for a fine supper. We had ice-cream at Riker's. In the P.M. Eliz. staid home & the rest of us went to Preparatory service. Papa spoke on Prayer which 1. 2. steadies us 3. keeps us from getting small. 4. gives us courage in the face of seeming impossibility. Claire came before the session to be received into church membership on confession of faith. Papa & Eliz. have discussed the difficulties in her (Uniontown Pa) Baptist church. Sat. Dec. 2. I went downtown to the new station with Eliz. who goes to New York. Staid down and looked around for Christmas. Attended my first meeting of the "Entre Nous" Club at the church in the evening. 1911. We christened the new kitchen, chocolate and cakes being served. They practiced some for the play to be given Dec. 14. J.L.G. called between 7 and 8. This afternoon I went to Mrs. Mudds for awhile. Mrs. Cassedy, Helen & Alvan called in P.M. Alvan changed & took Latin instead of German. Sun. Dec. 3. Communion service. Mama & I joined the church by letter so did Miss MacDonald and Claire on confession, so also Sadie Morris, Emma Wooner and Mrs. Arthur Mudd. A very pretty service. Papa summed up his remarks of Fri. P.M. on prayer. My first communion service in the Kilburn church. After a nice dinner mama hurried off to S.S. with Claire & papa hustled me up to pack my suitcase & get the 4.03 from N.Y. He walked to the avenue with me & I looked after myself this time. Left home at 3.15. Reached Grand Central 4.45. No train till 6 P.M. Saw Maud & Annabel. Also Peggy whose brother I met, Agnes & Norma who introduced me to Mr. Williams. Vassar boarded the 6 P.M. train which was late reaching Pokeepsie at 9 P.M. Got to college 9.25 P.M. Registered and retired soon. 1911. Mon. Dec. 4. Back to work. Spent four hours finishing my doll which I handed in before retiring. "Help us not to think more of ourselves than we ought to think and may we not think less of ourselves than we ought to think". F. German (15 min in class) paper returned with "gut". Tues. Dec. 5. "You'd better go over that again". Rec'd prospectus of Prof. Shattucks Yellowstone trip for 1912. Prof. Treadwell began the Fern lectures today. Wed. Dec. 6. In P.M. at 7.30 P.S.V. Volunteer band met. I started mama's Christmas present, a pin cushion cover which I am embroidering in white. Rec'd letter from papa containing money order for $10.00. I bought my Schiller set (for which I sent in on Oct. 3 a special order) $4.15. Paid N.J. club dues ($.15) and signed the constitution. Thurs. Dec. 7. M. Couldn't go to Christians tonight which Prof. Chamberlayne led. At 8.30 in Assembly Hall Gladys Bassett, Abbie Hagerman & I had our Spoken English lesson. Miss Monroe told us of two Seniors who signed up for S.E. & then didn't come. Just lately they came to tell her they were not going on & were much surprised to learn that they had to be dismissed from Spoken English as well as from any other 1911. class. "As if", said Miss Monroe "politeness" wasn't as essential here as in any other class. She gave us Edith Wynne Matthison's program for Sat. Dec. 16 so we can read it up ahead of time. Fri. Dec. 8. Miss Wells handed back 2 papers to me written in Ec. lecture (as she did to the others) that we might read them over now that they are cold and criticize them as pieces of economic writing for a primer. Several notations on my two. Wish I had had time to read them over carefully before handing them in. Drew the venuous system, corrected diagram of arterial sys, (making it closed tubes instead of lines) observed the 5 slides set up & took the names of the specimens on exhibition in my Lab. period today. Had an hour's written in Biology on 5 questions. Discussed impressonism in J. Eng. Agnes Wilson's paper on Coleridge was read by Miss Wood. It is splendidly expressed. Worked on debate. Attended lecture in P.M. by Mrs. Margaret L Woods of London on Victorians I have known. (She spoke particularly of Tennyson and Browning both of whom she knew1911. intimately. Once she met George Eliot and her husband George Lewis whom she liked better than George Eliot who had no small talk.) (Irene Lawrence got a glass of water for her.) Mrs. Woods said the heroine of a modern novel "may be a friend but she mustn't be a fool". Tennyson always wore the same style of clothes, so did his wife. Mrs. W. spoke several times of his "deep voice". Mr. Browning was interested in other people's affairs and unlike most great men did not talk about himself constantly. It was a wonderful lecture and very witty. Sat. Dec. 9. Debate 8.30 A.M. in 319R. on Com. gov't. affirm neg. Ordway Hamilton R. Sutton B. Whittlesey Johnson F. Fay D. Did F. German. Worked in Lib. Finished [Marmion]. Went to students (7.30-9.45 P.M.) working on my pin cushion. Lucy Penniman was the Junior and Margaret Tibbits the Senior delegate to the Women's Intercollegiate Students conference held the week end before Thanksgiving at Barnard. Each reported. 1911. Read part of "The Lord of the Isles". Henrietta Hess came in for a minute. She does not study on Sunday. I am glad to know of one more. Rec'd "Case & Comment" from J.L.G. containing article on Com. Govt. Sun. Dec. 10. Rev. Saunders of (who gave Saunders Laboratory & who is a trustee) preached from Col. The wonderful character of Christ is like the citadel which Napoleon could not take at the battle of Waterloo. 1. Faultlessness. 2. Intimacy of acquaintance with him only increased admiration for him. 3. No pangs of conscience. 4. Balanced character. Unique without being eccentric. "Vice is only virtue gone to seed" 5. Universality 6. Manner of teaching original, from himself, he spoke with authority, wasn't caught. 7. Power. Always easy, never strained 8. Restraint of power Only used it when human efforts ceased to be effective. "Many of the saints who have1911. been canonized might better, should have been cannonaded". It has been asserted that Jesus is only a fiction, but "it would take a Jesus to forge a Jesus" and all the more credit is due the fisherman who conceived him. But to imagine that he is a mere creation and not a reality is about as easy as to imagine that a Zulu wrote Paradise Lost or "that the stones of this chapel were brought together by the wind and chiseled by the lightening". A wonderful command over English. His closing words were that we will have to settle our relation to this great character. It is inevitable. If we ignore it we settle it. But the best way to settle it is to acknowledge him as our Lord. Lucy Penniman was Helen Purnell's guest at dinner and I started to sit on the opposited side of the table but she motioned me to sit by her. She told us about the Student conference at Barnard and was interesting as she always is. After dinner we went out on the front porch & talked. Since Mary [Nourse] has been her Lucy says she has gotten "healthy young". When she first came she seemed so old & felt1911. responsibility. I lived a whole lot in those few minutes. Walked home from chapel this A.M. with Lillian Lang and Bernice Marks. My what beautiful hair Bernice has. She is a handsome girl. Browsed in the Lib. then called on Dr. Elkus at 2 College View ave. At 7 P.M. Mrs. Clement of Tokio Japan spoke on the work Vassar is doing there and mentioned particularly Miss West and Miss [W...]. She tried to think as she listened to the sermon on Christ this morning how we would have felt if we had heard it for the first time then. Afterwards in Senior parlor she showed us pictures of our Vassar hostile. At 8.30 Mrs. Page spoke in Senior parlor on the Indians. She had a complete topic which she set up for us also dolls dressed in True Indian costume. She told how the Indians make their dresses. From her own experience she related 1. Chief Quanapaco of the said "While you were waiting many of the Indians have died. Why didn't you come sooner". 2. While crossing a tree which had fallen1911. across their narrow path in the mountains of New Mexico on her horse which alone could get her over it as she couldnot on that narrow path mount him from his head or his tail buy only from the side. The missionary with whom she was riding said that in the winter or in times of storm (in answer to her inquiry as to what he did when the path was bad) he has often crawled many a mile because it was unsafe to ride. At the end of the trail was an old Indian who had heard the story of Jesus once before but only grasped it when he saw the pictures brought to him on this occasion. 3. Now in Indians of the third generation are kept as prisoners of war for a raid which took place twenty six years ago and they have no land tho the land on which they are held in captivity was deeded to their tribe and was to be reserved to their tribe & for military purposes. An effort is now being made to set these Indians free and return to them the land which is theirs by deed & right. "They can free me but they can't give me back the twenty six years". 1911. 4. Our responsibility, The American Christian owes a debt to the Indians. They want Jesus. The white man has a little time to think on each of many things. The Indian has fewer things but thinks on them long & deeply. "We can get the guide book only through the white man. We want Jesus". After the meeting a few of us were listening to Mrs. Page & she told us of Henry Cloud's arrival at Yale. Three times his assigned roommates said you can't stay here, you're and Indian and after the third time he packed his black oilcloth trunk studded with brass nails, dragged it downstairs and out on the street and on it alone, he spent the rest of the night. After that he came early to meet boys who looked as if they had no friends. He never saw a commencement & couldn't see his own because of appendicitis. Now he dares neither to eat or drink with his own people for fear of poisoning. Wrote J.L.G. & also mamma. 1911. Mon. Dec. 11. (Did cranial Tues. nerves today.) Rec'd letter from papa containing the Trenton Com. Govt. clipping & the Installation program for last Thurs. P.M. Papa said Dr. Chapman preached a fine sermon. Claire was taken sick Fri. with a temperature of 102 degrees. Dr. Elkus held forth today in Philosophy. I got her watch out from the movable part of the top of the desk. Signed up for German books for next semester. Finished Scott reading & wrote my Scott paper on "Scott's Idea of a Poet". Tues. Dec. 12. Helen Dickinson met me in front of Strong & walked over to Gym & then to Philosophy with me. She was quite talkative, likes her course very much this year. Rec'd letter from mamma. "I hope you made good use of your $10.00. Make it go as far as possible, for they don't grow on every bush". Did M. Prose before dinner & Ec. after. Sewed some. Wed. Dec. 13. Had 1st serum injection today. Prof. Treadwell has started us reviewing Biology. We began today. Had to write entire hour in "J" on "Scott as Nature Poet". (1. favorite scenes. 2. method 3. attitude toward nature.) Made carefree outline of debate held last Sat. both affirm. & neg. Read article in "Case & Comment" on Com. Gov't. Did a few more scallops. Did rising & falling infliction, monotone & circumflex examples1911. for Spoken English. Learned more of Tintern Abbey. Paid $2.00 for Miscellany. Pd. $.25 for Club House fair. Enquired about class ring. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Thurs. Dec. 14. Prof. Riley had our quiz section in Pholosohy today and it was fine. I asked him after class about the possibility (of which Dr. Hill spoke once) of having half or twice as many hours in our day & he said we would have to be changed to be proportionate to the change in time. A second trial debate was scheduled for 7.30 P.M. but Judith Williams' side has backed out so there is a big probability of the joint T and M and Qui Vive debate being given up. Class prayermeetings were held tonight 1913 in Freshman parlor, leader Ruth Holliday who spoke on our being channels through which Christ can work. It will give us peace, faith, happiness, and confidence if we are not sufficiently confident in ourselves while if we are conceited it will take the conceit out of us. Spoken English 9 P.M. Miss Monroe said "I know more about you girls than you have any idea I know". Miss G. Bassett is very erect in her bearing. Hall meeting at 1.15. H. Ferris & I went to Inn, Flag Shop & Mrs. Jannons to Christmas exhibits. Fri. Dec. 15. Two sections met in Ec. today & we had Miss Wells. Rec'd handkerchiefs & a letter 1911. from Home. Mama writes Claire has been sick since last Friday. Papa gave an address last night before the Men's Club of the Memorial Ch. on So. Orange Ave. "I hope you have written to Mrs. Thornton, she always thought so much of you". "I have made some lovely bags for Christmas I just wish you could see them before I send them away". "I rec'd a nice little note from Elizabeth thanking me for being so nice to her". Prof. Washburn lectured 5th hr. on the "Psychology of the Frog". Miss Wood told us about Scott's life and showed us some postals of Abbotsford etc. Went downtown. Attended the students' meeting. Report of Charter com. was accepted tonight. Over 600 were present. After students went to Club House fair for a few minutes. Got a new catalogue today. Sat. Dec. 16. Read Rand on Hume also Huxley. Read "Die Quitzows" at 4 P.M. heard Edith Wynne Matthison read Tempest III 1 Romeo II 2 Hamlet III 1 Henry VIII IV 2. 2 Sonnets from Portugese (Mrs. Browning) "Servant in the House" church scene. No chapel. Did some Ec. then donned my pink dress and after 9 P.M. wended my way1911. to officer's parlor in Main where I met Mrs. and Mr. Kennedy & also Bishop Lloyd. (Miss Monroe invited me Thursday P.M.) Had a splendid time. Came in Raymond at 10.30 P.M. & so had to sign. Rebecca Lawrence wrote her topic (Philosophy) as a play with the scene laid in the Coffee House in London. She, Caroline Mills, Lucy Penniman, Frances Jewell, & Abbie Hagerman served tonight. A. Rowlands is an official tutor in Math & Latin. Gladys Sutton is up today with Mildred & her old table gave a party in 104R. Sun. Dec. 17. Bishop Lloyd preached a fine sermon on "Send them not away. Give ye them to eat". Can you do it? Are you taking advantage of the opportunities given you here, the highest this country can give you, for your own selfish advancement or so you can later give them to the hungry souls who will come to you. "If a person is real, people will go to him". Wrote to J.L.G., Gladys Dutton, Mrs. Lawrence Patterson (Floren Hopper) and home. Fixed stunt book. Called on Miss Wick. Christmas music in P.M. I liked "heilige nacht" best. Last Sunday I'll spend at Vassar in the year of 1911. 1911. Mon. Dec. 18. Wrote on 2 questions in Ec. Saw Miss Wylie at her office hour (12.20-12.45) in 24 Rockie. I didn't realize till today when she looked up my name that each department has us card catalogued. Deutsche Verein was entertained by die deutsche Abterlung at 4.30. German flags, a Christmas tree, little animals of wood carved in the Tyrol by children (were our presents). We sang German songs both in Senior & Officer's parlors. Muriel Carberry was an angel in white and Leslie Ried was dressed in blue & carried a basket of presents and a switch. Deutsche cakes & lemonade were served. I certainly had a good time. I got a sheep. Ruth Robinson asked me to stay to dinner which I did. Their table is in the new part. In P.M. did Elkin on Hume. Tues. Dec. 19. Did spinal nerves today. Interpreted a passage from Leibniz in Rand. Then Riley read us some of the Hobbes topics. F. Burns - ghost B. " - Roosevelt article. E. Dietrich - geometry F. Bracq - encyclopedia M. Berkimer - monologue Helen Clark - philosophy coat in philosophy shop.1911. Had 6th swimming lesson 4th hr. Rec'd home letter mamma & Claire both wrote. Two dollars for my ticket was enclosed. I bought it about 4 P.M. Rec'd third mail route payment $3.00. Looked up German synonyms. Worked an hour on Knight's Hume. Then G. Bassett & I read Act I sc.2 "As you like it" after which we sewed till 10 P.M. She showed me how to make eyelets. Did German prose after 10 P.M. Wed. Dec. 20. M. Prose was very funny today C. Clemens gave a sentence the meaning of which was most obscure. Mills lectured on speculation today. Rec'd calendar from M. Case, lovely letter from Vovo Morris, and also a pretty handpainted brooch from her. Had second serum injection. Wrote 2 pages on the Function of a Poet for J. to answer a correction made on my Scott paper. Song practice on our Christmas carol. Copied my jingle "A Christmas greeting" for Myra Williams. Clubs 8th. Pegged away on Knight. 1913 sang at Prexy's & all the halls our Christmas carol. Sewed over an hour after 10 P.M. Thurs. Dec. 21. I can't conceive what Kant means my abstract matter which can't be perceived. Philosophy quiz was hard today for that reason. Eliz. McShane, F. Dugan & I were the small minority who had looked up a definition of tragedy for F. 1911. German. Read on Phil. topic. Didn't go to Christians which was a song service. Spoken English at 8.30. G. Bassett & I acted part of Act. I Sc.2 from As you Like It. I was Rosalind and she Celia. "You must pronounce your r's properly in that part". I asked Miss Monroe what my bearing indicates (as she said last week that Gladys is erect) and she said "You are very conscientious". Studied some for Biology quiz (Lab). Tore room up & packed my possessions in the closet. Retired about 1 P.M. Fri. Dec. 22. Miss Wells said several times in Ec. quiz we should use our wits and think. Studied for Lab. quiz which I had 3rd hour (between last half of 2nd and first few minutes of 3rd). Miss Zabriskie gave it to me. Muscles, veins and arteries 2nd lab quiz. Took mail and left at 12 on the special. Went home in a suit-case and suit box. M. Winter went with me on the subway and as far as the Hudson Terminal where I took train for park place/Newark. Sewed coming from Poughkeepsie to New York. It was lots of fun going through the train and wishing the girls and Miss Yost a Merry Christmas. As I went out of the Park place station papa suddenly walked out and helped me with my suit case. His appearance was welcomingly unexpected. Got home about 4 P.M. Helped Claire do up her presents for papa and mamma. 1911. Claire had me play school & taught me to "use my muscle". She said I am stupid for I don't write with my muscle to suit her. It seems very nice to be home again. Retired 8.30 P.M. Sat. Dec. 23. Slept 10 1/2 hrs. last night. Mamma & I went downtown and Christmas shopped. Spent a long time doing up my little array of presents on which I paid $.69 postage, Claire going with me to the sub-station. She helped me do them up. At 8 P.M. went to Entre Nous Club meeting at Chloe Thielman's. Gretta Burgeser & I sewed. The girls sang & then we had a grab bag (Each girl brought a gift and then drew a slip bearing a number corresponding to the number on the gift) I drew a pretty pitcher. The girls danced. Cocoa, cakes & candy were served. Came home about 10 P.M. Then scalloped till midnight. Sun. Dec. 24. Went to church. Papa preached on The wise men coming & giving gifts of gold myrrh and frankincense. 1. The wise men Milton, Blackstone these great and wise men were Christians. 2. The wise men brought gold. 3. Myrrh typifies the bitterness & suffering of Christ's life. 4. The frankincense of praise & gratitude is continuing to be offered. Wouldn't you love to hear all the people of Newark who are intetested in the church sing1911. in unison with all their organs, all their choirs in harmony. Joy to the world the Lord is come. I don't think you'd ever be discouraged after that. S.S. at 2.30 first time in my life I have ever just looked on at Sunday School. Visited with Archie Towers. Looked up C.E. lesson. Harry Fox led and talked rather long but it was good. In evening service James Towers and Hazel Ludlow each sang a beautiful solo and Mr. Edwards & Sarah Heilman a pretty duet. Mon. Dec. 25. Christmas Day. Claire was early awake and almost danced out of bed in her eagerness to find out if Santa had been here. She went down & peeked in and found a Christmas tree trimmed with the ornaments which she yesterday made ready. After breakfast we went into the parlor and found many nice remembrances from Santa Claus. Papa was very much pleased with his bath robe. I am delighted with my things. Ida's present came before Sunday but I didn't open it until today. It is a beautiful, just a grand picture of her in her cap and gown. Oh I love it and am so proud of her. She has changed quite noticeably since graduation from High School. This picture is the sweetest and 1911. shows clearly the refining effect of college. My chain & coin purse, knife, silver necklace with pearl pendant, stockings, 2 books (The Calling of Dan Matthews" and "The Shepherd of the Hills") from Santa and the cunning heart-shaped cushion and apple wax ball from Claire are the kernel of my Christmas. Claire is delighted with her paint book & has painted in it already. For dinner we had tomato soup, chicken & biscuits etc and chocolate sponge. My how delicious. Papa I hear didn't enjoy it as he ate very little. Claire & I walked to Laure Kemps & wished her a Merry Christmas. She too was well remembered. (I wore mama's fur coat) Claire carried her new baby doll. Claire's Eighth Birthday was celebrated by an angel-food cake with eight white canles, cold-chicken etc. Papa couldn't eat with us as he felt ill. Springlike out today and not one flake of snow. Claire had only one birthday whipping and that I gave her after she had gone to bed. About 8 P.M. a few men with wind instruments played on the street "Heilige Nacht", Maryland, The German Rhine, Star Spangled Banner.1911. Tues. Dec. 26. Sewed some, fixed my mixture dress & worked some eyelets on mama's pin cushion which I couldn't finish before Christmas. Mrs. Davenport invited Claire down for the afternoon and she had a very nice time. Helen brought her home. Mrs. Mudd called. Prayermeeting in the P.M. Subject "Gifts of wisdom, knowledge & Joy". These found by Solomon, who by experience discovered that all else was vanity, to be the only things worth while. Wed. Dec. 27. Washing done this A.M. Claire & I did some work in the attic. At 2.30 the Christmas exercises were held. Claire spoke "The Telephone Message" & used our old phone which papa fixed up on a board & tied to a post. He rode both ways on the car as his left leg has a sore spot which is very tender & pains him when he steps on it. In the P.M. went to Mrs. Austin Magie's (45 Finley Pl). She entertained her S.S. class. We had a good time. Refreshments served at 10.30 P.M. Their home is cosy. Reached home just before 12 P.M. Thurs. Dec. 28. I'm no good furnace tender for I let the fire out. Tried unsuccessfully to kindle it alone & had just called mamma down cellar when 1911. Chloe Thielman called. My hands were all dirty with ashes and my clothes unchanged. I didn't wash until I got Ida's photos to show Chloe. She spoke of some girl in her normal class who tho not pretty had a very winning personality. Chloe was good in gymnasium work particularly in the bars on which she did some stunt no other girl did. Not until she stood up to go did I see her workbag which she had brought along in case I was working. It was about 3 P.M. After she went I changed my clothes and no one else called during the afternoon & evening. Wrote letters of thanks to Ida, Aunt Jennie & Aunt Mary. Fri. Dec. 29. I cleaned some upstairs. Reid phoned me to come to his sisters tonight for tea. I went after 5 P.M. Met Miss Fan Hedden V.C. 1904 & her sister Nell (both dear friends of Mrs. Shannon) Dorothy Rolph, Reid Edwards, Miss Shannon, Mrs. S., Melda and Rebecca were the others who sat down to tea with us. We played "grunt" after tea. Then Reid, Dorothy & I went to the Senior Christmas Exercises at church and sat on the very front seat. M. Towers had charge of the little play which was well given by , Christmas 1911. Papa Mamma match scrather - Claire napkin ring - Claire bathrobe - pin cushion - Gretta spoon - A. Jennie $ - Aunt Mary photo - " calendar - E. Gaskin doily - Eva Corteville cards - H. Fox perfume Mr. Cassedy writing paper Cards - Mrs. E.D. Edwards Papa & Mamma " Cassedy cards - Mrs. Barker & Sarah " W.H. Brown Mrs. Loder " Robertson Mr. & Mrs. F. Ernst " Todd " " " R. Mudd " Reynolds " " " R. Emmett Roche Cassie Smith " " " Herzberger Willie Weinrich M. Towers Mrs. Goss D. Rolph Mrs. Rose Harms J.K. Towers Arthur Halsall Christmas 1911. Gretta calendar - M. Case Postals hand painted brooch - Vovo M.Towers calendar - M. Winter J.L.G. " - B. Loder Peggy photo - Ida Bess R. " - Aunt Jennie Cecelia pitcher - Entre Nous Club. Agnes R. chain & coind purse - Santa Mrs. Eckler silver chain with pearl pendant - Santa D. Rolph pocket knife - Santa A. Cassedy stockings - Santa L. Boynton "Dan Matthews" - Santa l. Kemp "Shepherd of the Hills" - Santa Aunt Mary cushion & wax for work bag - Claire address book - Ellen silk handkerchief - Aunt Mamie silver hatpin - T. Jones candy from church. 1911. Frank Platts, Helen Kemp, four fairies, H. Cassedy, B. Edwards, , ,Laura Kemp and A. Halsall. Found cousin Gretta here when I came home. Sat. Dec. 30. In afternoon cousin Gretta and I went downtown to see Hahne's and possibly get a coat for cousin G. In P.M. at 7.30 met the girls on corner of Isabella & the Ave. & went to [Werners] to the "Entre Nous Club" business meeting. Ice cream and nabiscos were served. Sun. Dec. 31. Mr. Edwards took papa to church in his auto. Papa preached a fine sermon on this verse "Speak to my people that they go forward". He dwelt on the S.S. It's purpose is to lead the children to Christ. He made a special plea for an adult Bible class and for a Teachers' training class. Papa said he is not a leader but a coworker. Came up to S.S. & taught B. Magie's class. Did the dishes and played some for cousin Gretta. Went to C.E. at 7 P.M. Mama led. Subject "Some things I would like to do better next year". She spoke of church attendance, bible reading, standing in the seat of sinners & particularly of personal work. J. Towers, A. Halsall, H. Fox and A. Clark who sat together on the front row each spoke nicely. Papa continued his theme 1911. of this morning speaking at greater length on other points of the church work. There are 291 members reported in the assembly minutes. Where are the other 191? I wish I had 100 men and women on whom I could count at each service. Harry Fox asked me today to lead C.E. while I am home for Easter vacation. 1912. Mon. Jan. 1. Cousin Gretta showed me several views of Napenoc where she spends her summers and expects soon to build. She is greatly interested in her family history. I did manage to show her my Vassar views and Claire & I exhibited our respective kindergarten things. I showed her my scroll, Senior Annual and my Martin medal. Went to church about 11 A.M. & helped Margaret T. & Gretta B. decorate for the "Entre Nous reception" held from 2.30 - 6 P.M. in the lecture room. I played a few pieces. Lois Edwards spoke. Several sat on the piano. (10 is a pianoful). Some older people called. The young men staid the longest and we had a good time. Punch & cake were served. Mama came up. (I wore my sicilian) G. Burgeser drew a fine long panel of fourteen girls heads. They are splendid. Harry Fox knows Miss Conrow (French instructor at Vassar). Cousin Gretta left in the afternoon. Papa had some callers Mr. Thompson & son and Mr. John Garrabrant. Wrote letters of thanks to M. Case, Mrs. R.E. Morris (Vovo), B. Loder and New Year's gretting to J.L.G. Finished reading that short story "Bill Bailey". Rec'd letter from M. Case and Wilhelmina Bennett. Claire spent afternoon at Morrison's. 1912. Tues. Jan. 2. Dr. Davenport came again today to see papa's leg which has had a sore spot (just red and tender to the touch) now for a week. I helped hang out clothes. Mended. Mama called on Mrs. Mattice who was wife of the man at the head of Fort Plain Seminary when she went there and Uncle Louis Parsell taught Mathamatics there. Mrs M. was delighted to see her. She as a child played with the Kilburn girls & has a granddaughter in Vassar and a son Arthur in Luckey Platts (Poughkeepsie). Prayermeeting. Theme "To do the thing we have not done before". An Armenian who is studying for the ministry was there & took part nicely. I am glad I could be here to the first prayermeeting of the new year. Rec'd a nice letter from Ida. Wed. Jan. 3. Cleaned gas fixture in dining room. Mended, ironed. Thurs. Jan. 4. Helped mama run the vacuum cleaner downstairs which we put in fine order. 1912. Fri. Jan. the 5th. Helped mama clean upstairs. In the afternoon I made calls on Miss Kilburn & sister, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Arthur Mudd, Mrs. Shannon and Helen Edwards. Cold and windy. Sat. Jan. 6. About 9 A.M. Mama & I left for N.Y. Orthorpedic hospital to see Christine Utz. But on arriving at 126 E. 59th St. we found out she went home last week. So our trip was in vain. Finished working the eyelets on mama's pincushion cover so it is now all embroidered. In P.M. went to Entre Nous meeting at Helen Kemps. Sewed some for Claires new tiny doll. Sun. Jan. 7. Went to church. Papa spoke of the paralyzing effect of dwelling on the mistakes & failures of the past. This that made the greatest impression on me of all his sermon. Went to S.S. Papa started an adult bible class today. I taught a class of girls. Met a new girl Alyse Vail. Ida Platts led C.E. & spoke good. Consecration meeting. Papa's theme Sun. P.M. was consecration or yielding ourselves to God. Consecration he defined as the voluntary offering up of ourselves unto God. Said goodbye to the young people. I do like them so much. Jim Towers - will power- wont' power of donkey H. Fox - friendship inducement to come to church. Mon. Jan. 8. Overcasted part of that pincushion cover which I cut out today. In afternoon visited Claire in the 1912. third B. grade at Alexander St. school. Her teacher Miss Keyler is a sweet heart. She said I didn't Miss Ordway was so large. I gathered from what Claire said that she was only a few years older. "A clergyman", one of the children said as this word's meaning was asked in course of their reading, "is a coachman". In P.M. I attended the first service of the Week of Prayer. It was very stormy out and terribly slushy coming home. Those present were Mr. Towers, Archie T., Jim T., Mr. Carl, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Chandler, Harry Halsall, Miss Bingam, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Burgeser, papa, Horatio Hammond and myself. It was a wonderful meeting. Subject. The Sunday School. Tues. Jan. 9. Packed up my tresure's in the box in the attic, also put Claire's drawer in order. Papa fixed my pocket book (black seal). I put the ribbon thru the cover & put the completed pincushion on mama's bureau. Papa thot I'd better take an early train so after topping off with some cocoanut pudding he and I left home at 11.30 and reached Grand Central at 12.50. I left at 1.50 P.M. No V.C. girl was visible on the train so I read the Miscellany thoroughly. Reached college about 5 P.M. Saw Peggy & E. McShane. Settled & read part of As you Like It. Went over to Davison to see Alma K. & Agnes R. 1912. Wed. Jan. 10. Borrowed M. Tallant's "Lambs Tales of Shakespeare" for M. Prose. Rec'd Christmas card from Helen Simpson. Had 3rd serum injection (this time by Dr. Luper). Wrote a letter home. Retired about 9.30 P.M. Thurs. Jan 11. In Biol. Lab Miss Zabriskie had on her left 4th finger a beautiful solitare diamond. (a vacation development I guess) Rec'd Christmas note from Ellen S. and a letter from Marian Case. 7th hr. heard Agnes R. say part of her "Hist. of Albegra" in Room 22 and 8th. we tried to skate. I had a hard time to get mine on and couldn't keep the right one on after I had gotten it on. Dr. T. led Christians and spoke on cheerful courage. We should find out our own temperaments knowing their good and bad (virtue gone to seed) points. Don't worry. Read (not the Ladie's Home Journal etc) but great lives ("The Eleventh Hour") travel and every day some poetry. Don't let your mind be a sieve for this light reading. Whatever is impure in it will remain in you mind. Rec'd letter from Irene Todd. Mrs. Hill was there tonight. It is so good to see her again but I am sorry she is in mourning (for her mother). H. Ferris 1912 quoted this that her father has told her, "1912. John Grier Hibben was today elected President of Princeton. Abbie H. and I had a spoken English lesson after Christians. After I got home I was so very sleepy I lay down for a few minutes and soon retired. I understand now as never before the force of these words "Work for the night is coming". I can work in the day time but get so sleepy in the evening. Fri. Jan. 12. Ruth Pember has on the E. bulletin board a diagram of a flourishing tree labelled production. The roots are the factors of production, nature, Labor, industrial organization. Mary Lancaster told me Miss Wells said her Ec. quiz papers were excellent. Adeline DeSale 1914 assists in the Chemistry Lab. Finished Lab. work on the frog today but haven't had my third quiz yet. Went downtown, wrote card home. Looked up Mr. Arthur Mattice in Luckey Platts. Mama knew him when she was at Fort Plain. Had a nice visit with him. Stopped at Infirmary & saw Mary Ross & left note for Maud K. Wore pink dress to dinner. Heard Ludwig Hess from the Zillerthal Switzerland sing in P.M. A beautiful voice and a splendid face are his. Sat. Jan. 13. Met Mr. Topping (Gladys T's father). Finished the ["Childe Herold"]. Handed in my elections for next semester. Did M. German, Economics and 1912. some of F. Germ. In P.M. reread Hume in Rand and outlined it. 20 below zero today. Sun. Jan. 14. Rev. Stimson (from Manhattan Congregational church N.Y. city) preached this a.m. He is Dorthy S.'s father. "I will hear what the Lord will speak concerning me" was his text. Marconi message rec'd on a ship 1200 miles from New York, Cliff Mountain - man alone in pine forest - man walking alone on an ocean liner's deck at night- These men heard God's message to them and it changed their lives. Three steps in obedience. We must of course listen to hear. 1. It is easy to go. 2. Waiting to obey brings argument. 3. Obedience made impossible by waiting so long. Called on the sick at the Infirmary. Mary Ross & Cornelia F. & left word for Maud K. and Dorothy Hood. After dinner called on Marion Mattice (1914) and went to the Lib. & read "The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward House" by her daughter. Went to music, chapel & Christians. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 15. Had a half-hour Ec written. First indoor meet practice 8th. I went & kicked. Am working on the hitch kick. Rec'd letter from Aunt Jennie. In P.M. at 8 heard Prof. Richard Burton of the Univ. of Minnesota lecture on "Dickens the Artist". 1912. He read several selections from Dickens & his final point was that Dickens had the spirit of Christ. Mr. Burton's idea of a statue of D. is that Dickens should have his arm raised in benediction. Tues. Jan. 16. Had 3rd & 4th lab. quizzes in Biology. Miss Robinson gave them to me, she is a dear. Riley read the original topics on Locke. 8th hr. heard Mr. Carey, a missionary to Turkey lecture to a crowded room (Rockie 22) on the Mohammedan religion. He wore the native costume with a gold & white turban & upheld Mohammedanism as if he were a Mohammedan himself. He had a prayer rug & spoke sitting on the floor. Splendid address "great advantage to have the women's mouth's tied up". Studied Ec & Germ. in Lib. in P.M. First home letter of 1912 came today. Mama and Claire both wrote me & Claire sent me a C.E. topic book. Mama had a fine time at Middletown where she spoke last week. The Week of Prayer was well attended considering the weather & walking. Wed. Jan. 17. Had 4th serum injection today. An hour's written in J. on character of Lucifer in Byron's "Cain". After chapel in Edith Pratt's room a joint discussion on Des Moines plan of city government1912. by commission took place. 9 = affirmative & Trix = negative. After I finished & left, Eliz. McShane was affir. & Trix again negative. G. Bassett, Abbie & I did our "As you Like It" scenes in my room. Althea Erwin borrowed my German book & told me Vic wants me to work on this committee & look up some more statistics as mine are so good. So then evidently I am not to be one of the joint discussers. Thurs. Jan. 18. Worked on Com. gov't 6th class meeting 7th and 8th I heard Prof. Palmer's lecture on Places of interest near Rome because of their connection with Horace. It was illustrated. Prof. P. herself took some of the pictures. Heard Trix debate & a few minutes of Eliz. McShane's speech in Edith Pratt's room. Then went to Spoken English. Miss Monroe had us introduce each other as speakers. Abbie & I, Gladys & I did our scenes. Miss M. said I have improved. Song practice this noon on Philosophy songs. Fri. Jan 19. Finished the "vascular bundles" in Lab. today 7th hr heard part of Dr. Seaman's illustrated lecture on "A scientific hunting trip thru Central Africa with special reference to the tetsi fly & the sleepy sickness". Good. 8th hr. T & M. debate joint discussion by Trix Sutton (affirm) and 1912. E. McShane (neg) on Resolved, that the Des Moines plan of com. gov't is more advantageous to the cities of the U.S. than the pres. system. Rec'd a nice letter from Ida. In P.M. heard my fifth lecture for this week on "Law and social progress" by Dean Kerchway (Exchange Prof. from Columbia). Spent about 2 hrs. then reading over my Philosophy notes. Albertina who staid up till after 11 p.m. made a hot drink of malted milk which we enjoyed together. Sat. Jan. 20. Worked 4 hrs. straight in the a.m. on my Philosophy topic and 3 more hrs straight in the afternoon. At 3.30 p.m. I finished it. Went to Lib. & started German. Met Lucy Penniman on the way and she invited me to tea. At 5.30 I went. Lucy, Frances, Anne, and Bernice are the hostesses. Good time. Finished Lehmann on das tragische & reviewed Ec. outline to Production. Went to bed at 12 P.M. Washed my hair at 9 P.M. Sun. Jan. 21. Walked to Young's with E. McShane to get some roses for her Prof. McCurdy. Rev. Seeley from Plainfield N.J. preached a good sermon from text "Forsake your thought". Wrote to Ida also a nice letter home. Called on H. White, S. Walker, A. Wilson & L. Lang. Heard Dr. Kimball at 7 P.M. & in Senior Parlor on a College Women's 1912. in Medical Missions. Heard her speak in senior parlor too. Mon. Jan. 22. Rec'd letter from papa. My express package containing my winter suit, black & white silk waist etc. I got this A.M. and wrote a card home acknowledging it. Spent and hour & a half reading and correcting my Topic and in the p.m. cut chapel (first time this semester) and spent three and a quarter hours copying my Philosophy topic on Hume. "One Act in the Life of Philosophy". I had five scenes and about 2600 words. Indoor track practice 8th hr. Tues. Jan. 23. Handed in my topic which isn't due till tomorrow. After Riley finished lecturing me rose and sang two songs in honor of the occasion which he enjoyed. Rec'd a nice letter from Aunt Viva, and a nice home letter. [The Experience social was a great success. $44.00 was made and mama wrote 60 verses. In Sunday School last Sunday there were present 321 (the largest S.S. they have ever had) Fine audience in the A.M. & P.M. Endeavor was crowded & the house full for evening service. Mama had Mr. Gilchrist to dinner. Claire wrote me a cute letter] Florence Ackerman is back. Wed. Jan. 24. M. Prof. Mills had several of the "Ec" sections in Room 34 today & answered questions that had 1912. been handed in on Production. Rec'd a card from mama stating that Uncle Henry's little Marian died Sat. Jan. 20. Fixed my red dress and went to Deutsche Verein 8th hr. Kinarda Busch told in German the story of the Piper of Hamlin and showed us pictures of the quaint little town which she visited this last summer. Chocolate was served. We sang a few songs spending a very pleasant hour. (Miss Stroebe thot Louise Boynton was a Senior) P.S.V. meeting in P.M. Thurs. Jan. 25. Miss Mack thot I was nervous in Lab. today and advised me to go for a walk. Ha!Ha! I did but took the mail. "Tebbie" Ingersoll got "Excellent" on her Biology notebook & Miss Mack said she always knows no matter what you ask her. I talked most of the hour in Phil. quiz being the only one who upholds the position that we have innate ideas of right and wrong. L. Boynton's father visited F. German today. I saw Prof. Whitney while I was reading the requirements for applicants for different fellowships etc. and she said in speaking of exams that we ought to correlate our knowledge, take plenty of exercise and come into the exam with a clear head. Class meeting 8th. Election of officers. Pres. Ruth Holliday. Vice P. Hazel Harrison. 1912. Sec'y. Helena Doughty. Tres. Ethel Dietrich. In the P.M. went to Christians which Margo Cushing led. Subject Impressions. 1. Those false ones we give consciously. 2. unconsciously 3. The false ones we get of other people. Spoken English last recitation just Gladys & I were there. At 9 P.M. song practice in Gym & we serenaded Sylvia Conant & Ruth Holliday. Table party # 3 & 9. Fri. Jan. 26. Worked over two hours in Lab. Had at 1.15 a hall meeting to discuss rotation of all tables for two months. It was carried. Exciting remarks made "Treadie" let us out 20 min. early. Wrote in "J" on the memorized selections we had for today. I went to Lab. & staid till 5 P.M. Mended my red dress again. Reviewed Bruno. Went out at 9.15 & learned the song to sing at 9.35 to Katherine Wells (1915's new president). [in margin] Got "Excellent" on my Phil. topic. Sat. Jan. 27. Edith Pratt asked me to collect the tax of $.05 to charter the boat for the Junior boat ride. Finished Biology Lab. Had 6th serum injection. T & M. 1.15 when Tebbie Ingersoll was sworn in as new speaker. Studied Philosophy in the afternoon. Went downtown eighth hour. Studied Philos in P.M. Collected some of the $.05 dues. Then from 10.30 P.M. till 12 P.M. Henrietta Hess and I talked over Philos. 1912. She brought me in some candy last night and tonight more candy. Also had some chicken. She said it had helped her to go over the Philosophers together. Sun. Jan. 28. Prof. iggs of Auburn Seminary preached a fine sermon on Matt. 13:13. unseeing eyes. I. As we think we are II. As we are we see III. As we see we act. Read some in King Lear. Cleaned my desk drawer. Wrote letter to Helen Simpson. Called on Adeline DeSale (424D). Played on the piano from 5-6 P.M. Wrote home. Went to chapel & Christians. [Prexy spoke on love of dominion. The power of wealth, place etc. because of opportunity & circumstance vs. personality & the gift of service which is the only means of getting power in the kingdom of God. Others spoke of Really knowing people before we judge. Showing our love. Being willing to do little services.] Looked at Louise Sugdens Philosophy exam. paper in 200M. It behooves me to answer the questions thereon. Mon. Jan. 29. Philosophy Exam. in N.E.B. 1913 marched to the N.E.B. and to Sanders Lab. singing. The exam was nice. I got Georgia Wiseman's folding 3 shelf mission bookcase down from the store room1912. put my Schiller set in regular bookcase and in general adjusted my books, now my bookrack is on top of the little bookcase and Helen Simpson's picture (now in a frame) and Aunt Jennies picture look down from my desk. My little Buffalo paper weight is there too. Rec'd nice letter from Ida. [She can come to visit me on her way home for Spring vacation and wants me to visit her in May.] Studied Ec. Papa's oval picture is on the big bookcase. Tues. Jan. 30. Second hour (10.50) had Economics exam in Sanders Lab. All the questions were concerned with the market. In afternoon had German prose exam in 35R. Rec'd home letter. [Claire wrote me about little cousin Marian's funeral. Claire has a new coat. Mama writes, "I hope you will have great success in your exams this week. Be careful and say just what you mean and don't lose time looking at the questions." Papa has the tickets for his lectures all printed.] Rec'd package containing brown silk and the prettiest pink satin rose (for the neck) I ever saw. Rec'd letter from Aunt Mary. Who also told about Marian's death. Uncle Chas. sent me his regards. Studied hard on Biology and J. English.
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Creator: Martin, Elma G.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1892-1907
Text: Elma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town....
Show moreElma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town. Syracuse seems to be a very pleasant city, though I do not think I would like it as well as Elmira. On Friday at noon, met Grace on the train bound for Poughkeepsie. There was a girl on the train also, named Odell who was going to Vassar. Grace had never met her until she saw her on the train. She seemed very pleasant. She was going to the "Winsor", but was afterward transferred to the college. Arrived in Po'Keepsie about seven o'clock. After giving our checks to a man to bring our trunks to the college (for the small sum of thirty cents) we took a car for the college. Of all street cars I have ever had experience with, the cars here are the worst. Rattling along as if they were unacquainted with 2 springs and were being drawn over the stones, without rear platform, they are anything but pleasant. When we arrived at the college we found Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, was at the Winsor and some one else left in charge. We were directed to a number and having found it after much search, found it to be a single room. In despair, we started again for the office, and Mrs. Kendrick having returned, were at last directed to our room No. 207 fifth floor, center. Tired and dirty we were glad to use water plentifully and get to bed as soon as possible. Sept 24 The next forenoon was spent in a fruitless search for our trunks. They came after some time and we had the pleasure of unpacking them before dinner. My box containing some things which I needed most, did not arrive until Monday. This year meals have been changed and we have lunch at 12:45 and dinner at 5:45 P.M. Sept 25 My first Sunday in Vassar. Breakfast half an hour later, at 8:00A.M. Preaching services in the chapel. Dr. Taylor preached an excellent sermon from Math. 12-30. Spent the time after dinner before supper3. in writing letters. After chapel attended the Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting. Sept 26. et seq. This morning went to the chapel to find out about classes. I have 4 hrs. each Latin and German, 3 hrs. Mathematics and Rhetoric and 1 hr. Hygiene in a week. Math. and Germ. come in the morning the others in the afternoon. German will be pleasant after I can understand all the Fraulein Neef says, but she talks as if she had too many teeth. Mathematics will be the bane of my existance, for Miss Richardson, the teacher, sets my nerves on end. She is of medium height, rather slender, has iron gray hair and steely eyes, a nose which is an acute angle, her dress fits without a wrinkle, and, to quote Miss Freeman, when she bends she makes a right angle. She is Mathematics personified. Miss Green, teacher in Latin, has sparkling black eyes, white teeth, and a pleasant smile. I shall like her. Dr. Thelberg, in Hygiene, which we had for the first time Wednesday, gave us plenty of good advice about the "toilette". She has a very pleasant manner. Expect to like her. Miss Perry the teacher of Rhetoric has piercing black eyes, black hair, and a quick manner. She is excellent.4 Sept 28 Wednesday. Exercised with Miss Peckham. Took a walk past the flower gardens and through the pines. Miss Peckham is inclined to be a bit loud, but is very pleasant. Sept 29 Ex.ed with Miss Freiman. She is quiet and pleasant. Like her very much. Sept 30 Have four recitations on Friday which makes it a very hard day. Did not go for ex. but wrote a short Theme on Han's Disappointment. Had to skip prayer meeting last evening to study in advance for today. Sat Oct 1 Did some settling in the morning and went with Grace to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. It is about two miles. We were both quite tired. Sun. Oct 2. As it was the first Sunday in the month and communion Sunday, there were no church services here. Grace and I went to the Baptist church in town. Heard Dr. Sampson of Buffalo preach on Rom 11-33. Rode into town and walked back. Sermon not as good as Dr. Taylor's of last week. In the afternoon wrote letters and went to Y.W.C.A. in the evening. Mon. Oct.3. Lessons and study of course. Tue. Oct. 4. Went rowing with Miss Higman. (Nellie) The lake was lovely. My easy day, but did not accomplish as much as I expected. 5 Fri. Oct. 7 Lessons all the week of course. Yesterday I had an extra German translation to write because I had not written the right one. Two hours wasted. Had to stay away from prayer meeting. Wednesday is my day for ex. with Miss Peckham. We tried to get a boat but failed as they were all full of water, so went to the orchard instead. Got some good apples. Thursday ex.ed with Miss Freeman. Took a long walk to Sunrise Hill by the glen path and back by the laundry. Wednesday received an invitation to the C.A. reception to be given tonight, from Miss Childs. Accepted. Our table in the dining room has been decreased by the transfer of Miss Barneth. She was extremely interesting. I took a strange dislike to her on the St. car coming to the college. She is rather ill mannered. (or rather lacks polish) Her table manners are not perfect. Our table now is very pleasant. Miss Underhill, assistant Librarian, sits at the head. She is very pleasant, but quiet & hard to talk to. Grace sits on her left. Next Miss Brown, a freshman from Brooklyn, then after a vacant place,6 Miss Freeman, the Misses Higman, Miss Learned, Miss McCauley, Miss Mary Howett and myself. I sit next Miss Underhill on the right. Miss Howett is very talkative and witty and we have excellent times. The maid who waits on our table is an old woman who smiles a great deal. Miss Howett smiles at her occassionally and she comes directly to see what she wants. She hurries around so that Miss H. suggested that we call her "the hustler". We found out that the girls last year called her "Smiley" so now she is "Smiley the Hustler". Sun. Oct. 9 Spent yesterday forenoon in clearing drawers, etc except one half hour's ex. with Grace on the lake. Our stroke is very different but we shall soon learn to row together well, I think. After lunch we went out for a walk. Came back through the orchard and got some apples. Grace walked to town and back with Miss Foster, her senior friend. I spent the after-noon digging into German, except about one-half hour spent in going with Miss Peckham to the flower garden. She gave me some beautiful flowers. Spent the evening on German and Mathematics. Hope I am "caught up" on German. But I am forgetting last Friday evening. 7 Miss Childs came for me about eight o'clock, and we went to the Gym, where the reception was held. Met Miss Barry, Latin teacher, who was also to be escorted by Miss Childs. Miss C. is a New York girl, and I should think a child of very wealthy parents. She told Miss Barry and I of her Summer home on Long Island where they frequently entertained thirty guests at one time. It must be delightful. We were fully twenty minutes in getting from the hall to the place where Miss Croft and Mrs. Kendrick received. The crowd was immense. There were fully five hundred there. We afterward went upstairs where there was dancing, then down to have our ice cream, then up again to listen to the glee club, which sang the College songs. Ther girls sang very well together. Our verse was "Who than our "Prix. more noted? Who than our "fac." more wise? Than our "alum." more quoted For wit and anterprise?" Came home about ten o'clock, tired but had spent a very pleasant evening. Yesterday Grace and I went out directly after lunch for ex. Went to the orchard after apples and then to the lake for a short row. We will soon be able to row together quite well, I think. We also took a walk after breakfast for half 8 Saturday Oct. 9 1892 an hour. The rest of the forenoon was spent in making the curtains to the book-shelves and clearing up the rooms. After lunch, after our row, Grace and Miss Foster, her senior friend, walked to town. I studied German all the afternoon except a half hour about five o'clock, when Miss Peckham asked me to go with her to pick flowers. She is a member of the floral club. This morning Dr. Richmond Wayland of Philadelphia preached. He is a very tall man, inclined to baldness, with dark hair sprinkled with gray, a short beard and is altogether a very peculiar appearing man. He read as the scripture lesson Mark VI 34-45. His text was from I Timothy 2-5 "The Man Christ Jesus". He preached an excellent sermon on Christ as a man. After lunch, Miss Durant, a former room mate of Grace called. As Grace was out, she did not stay long. Wed. Oct. 12. Yesterday had to go & make appointment for physical exam. Am to go next Tuesday. Today learned that we were to go to Lake Mohonk on an excursion. Mr. Thompson, who has given the new Library, gives the excursion each year at a cost of about $500. Freshmen and seniors go Sat. next. "Rah for Mr. Thompson. The Y.W.C.A. missionary meeting was held tonight instead of 9 tomorrow, as usual. Mr. Forman a young missionary from India spoke to us on the need of workers in the foreign field. He returns to India Saturday. Sat. Oct. 15. Last night the Republicans held a mass meeting and parade in the halls and lecture room and the Democrats a meeting in Philalethian hall addressed by Prof. Whitney and others. The Republicans formed on first south and marched upward. There were two hundred ten girls in the parade, dressed fantastically and carrying all sorts of banners. Miss Bartlett acted in the capacity of drum major. She was excellent. One banner representing Cleveland at the altar with D.B. and [Taimmany] on each side was comical. "No Free Trade", "McKinley and Protection", "Don't forget to register", were features of the parade while the girls shouted "No! No! No! Free Trade!" The musical instruments comprised banjos, mandolins, and combs. The parade marched to the lecture room where it was addressed by some of the girls and the glee club sang. Some of the songs, composed by the girls, and sung to old tunes were "taking" in the extreme. Each speech and song was vociferously cheered. Studied until nearly ten o'clock and retired. Rose at 5:30 A.M. this (Sat.) morning, dressed, 10 Oct. 15 and went down to breakfast at 6:00. Miss Freeman, Belle, and I rode to Mohonk in a four seated wagon with a girl from S. Carolina, another one named Nellie Stone, Miss Mace, who is a fellow, a senior whose name (Miss Williams) I have forgotten and one other girl, a friend of the senior. Started about 6:20. It was a lovely morning, but quite chilly. We had to wait for the second ferry as there were more than enough wagons to fill one boat. That made us almost a half hour behind the first wagons but we caught up with them. The scenery was beautiful. The Hudson looked beautiful as we crossed the ferry. The hills in their red and yellow robes were georgeous. We could see the mountain near Mohonk a log way off, but the ascent was so gradual that it did not seem high. It is about fifteen miles from Poughkeepsie. We passed throught Highlands, and New Paltz. Saw the New Paltz Normal at a distance. Met Miss Freeman, Belle's sister, and Miss Dennison, a friend of hers and a teacher in the Normal, beyond New Paltz. The were walking to Mohonk 6 miles, to meet Belle. When we had to get out to walk up a hill, they overtook us, and showed us some short cuts. We walked on quite a way, hearing the shouts of the girls below on the mountain and of the parties of Mohonk people who11 Oct. 15 passed us. The girls sang the Vassar song "Hurrah for the rose and the gray". The Mohonk people would shout M-O-H-O-N-K, Mohonk , 'rah, 'rah, 'rah, and the girls would reply with the college yell, 'Rah, 'rah, rah,-'rah, 'rah, 'rah, V-A-S-S-A-R- Vassar. We walked on so far that the wagons, taking another road, got beyond us, and we continued to the Lake. The lake is not large, but clear as crystal and its waters were of a deep green color. It is very deep, in some places has never been sounded. The cliffs rise abruptly from its shores, so that it may be said to have no beach. The Mohonk Lake House is built upon the rock without blasting the rock, and nestles among the irregularities in a very picturesque manner. It is unobtrusive in color and is not like a Summer hotel usually is. The little summer houses that dot the landscape are quaint and charming. They are of diverse shapes, rustic, and have thatched roofs. We had lunch soon after our arrival. Saw ex-President Hayes. Belle met him, but did not get a chance to present me. After lunch we invested in some views12 Oct. 15. of Mohonk and went to Sky top. The view is grand, indescribable. Went by the bridge path. There is another way, through a narrow cliff in the rocks called the Labyrinth, but that was longer and as we had little time, we did not take it. We then went to the Eagle cliff and beyond to Artist's rock. Eagle cliff tower affords a grand view of the surrounding country, as does the Artist's rock. On one side the Lake, like an emerald, and beyond it rocks piled in fantastic masses, high cliffs affording strange profiles. One of the strangest of these, seen from Eagle cliff path, is called the "Old Man of the Mountain". It is a perfect human profile. On the other side of the tower the country stretches away, hill beyond hill, the Catskill melting away into the sky in the distance. The "traps" in the middle ground are quaint in shape. Returned to the hotel in time to depart for Vassar at 2:45. The day seemed much too short. The ride home was beautiful. Left Miss Freeman & Belle and Miss Dennison, at New Paltz. Took the 5:15 ferry and reached home at 6:20. Had to stop in town and wait for some of the girls to do some shopping. Not as tired as expected to be. Studied all the evening. On a clear day from Sky Top six different states can be seen - New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.13 Oct.16. Heard Bishop Spaulding of Denver Col. preach from Luke 14-10 this morning. Episcopal service. He is quite an old man, looks something like Rev. Freeman without the pleasant expression. Did not like him very well. Oct. 23. Went to prayer meeting Thursday evening. Miss Parker lead. Didn't like the meeting as well as those at home or in Elmira. They are not bright but dull. The Juniors and Sophomores went to Mohonk yesterday. Grace did not go. She and I took a walk for ex. and rowed some. We are getting so we can row together quite well. Miss Peckham took me to the flower garden and gave me some flowers. Arranged them. Miss Freeman had two baskets of grapes come Saturday. She has been very generous to Grace and I. Mary Lynch has slept with Grace Friday and Saturday evenings and is coming tonight. Wrote to Emma and Ora today, good long letters. Heard Rev. Dr. Marion Vincent of14 New York preach this morning. His text was Rom. I-14. He preached a grand sermon. One thought which he emphasizes was "I can therefore I must", our obligation to the world. He looked very much like S.C.Keeler. Went down to Belle's room after prayer meeting tonight. Oct. 30. Last Monday Miss Green gave us a lecture in Latin class about taking cuts and studying when we ought not. In consequence I have not done so this week. Have gotten along just as well and felt very much better. Shall continue so doing, for the present at least. Monday Belle Freeman, Nellie Higman and I took a long walk to Sunrise Hill. We came back across the fields, after asking an old woman to direct us. Tuesday we three went to Richmond Hill for hickory nuts. Got a few. Organized the "Rambler's Club". Saw a cow of which Nell was afraid & Belle too so I had to drive it up the hill before they would pass it. Rowed with Miss Peckham Wednesday, and alone Thursday. Friday Belle and I rowed part of the time and then went to the museum. The statues and paintings are grand. A statue of Venus de Melos and one of Apollo Belvedere are those which I particularly admire. Belle liked best15 a collosal head of [J...]. Saw also the Laocoon, and the dead Christ by Michael Angelo. Two of the paintings, water colors by Turner with pencil sketches of dogs by Landseer about 12 X 8" cost $500 each. There were innumerable beautiful paintings but we had little time and it was getting dark. Went through the Museum hastily. Saw the mummy of a Patagonian. It was a shriveled brown horrible looking thing. There was also a head, I think from S. America or Australia, from which the skull had been removed by some secret process & the features preserved. It was about the size of my fist. The hair was long. It is very rare. Saw also many rare things. Yesterday we had the privilege of seeing and hearing Rev. John Peyton the man who for nearly thirty-five years has been a missionary in the New Hebrides. He is a man of medium height, has snow white beard and hair which gleams in its silvery whiteness almost like snow. It is beautiful. He has searching black eyes and a personality which strikes one as that of a thoroughly consecrated man. He talked in a very interesting manner of his work in the New Hebrides. He showed us one idol to which the natives sacrificed their babies. It was 16 a hideous black head with arms and hands clasping an infant's head which it was carrying to its mouth. He also showed us some small smooth stones which were used as idols. This morning wet to Dr. Trise's lecture of course. Heard of scientific discourse by Dr. Townsend of Boston University from Romans 8-19, I. Cor. 3-22,23. Did not like it as a sermon very well. He is a peculiar looking man with dark eyes, hair and a beard which covers all the lower part of his face, being parted in the middle at the chin. This afternoon at 4:45 heard Bishop Hare of S. Dakota talk on the Indian problem. He is excellent and gave a very good idea of the needs and spiritual state of the Indian. Heard Dr. Townsend was a Methodist. Nov. 1. Last night was Hallowe'en, which fact was celebrated according to the long established Vassar custom, by the Sophomores playing a joke of the Freshmen, and the Juniors on the Seniors. The Junior committee dressed up an old women, putting prunes all over her dress, and prisms in her hand and were about to place her in the Senior parlor at midnight when they were met by a deputation of the senior class. Much disconcerted they retreated leaving the figure of the woman "to represent us" as they said, thus17 turning the joke upon themselves. The Freshmen heard that the Juniors were to place mock diplomas tied with green ribbon at their plates at dinner, so the whole class stayed away from dinner. The Sophs. tied their diplomas then upon the door knob. They were very unique, being [invitations] of diplomas written in a mixture of Latin and Enlish, conferring the degree of A.B (artless babies) upon the Freshmen. McKinley spoke in Po'Keepsie yesterday at 2:00 P.M. Grace went to hear him, but I had a class and could not. Nov. 6. The girls of the Senior class sent a communication to the Juniors saying they had adopted the maid of the prunes and prisms into their class as an honorary member. Yesterday Belle and I went down town in the afternoon to do some shopping. We had Charlotte Russe at Smith's. Friday evening the Juniors gave a party to the Sophomores, and Saturday at 4:30 the Seniors gave a tea to the Freshmen. Went to Bible class this morning. As it is the first Sunday of the month18 there was no service in the chapel. Niether Grace or I went to town. Last night I called on Miss Mann. Met her two Junior room-mates. Had a very pleasant call. Nov.10. Went to prayer meeting this evening. Miss Bartlett lead. I do not enjoy the meetings here as at home. 12. Belle Freeman and I went to town this morning soon after breakfast. Got a gas stove and a basin to make cocoa. Studied in the afternoon. Grace went to town to make some calls with Miss Foster. Worked a little before dinner on Edna's slippers. They will be very pretty. They are pink and gray. Studied some after dinner. Grace and I took a cut. Made some cocoa. 9 Went to W.C.T.U. after dinner & before Chapel. Heard account of Frances Willard and rec'd a souvenir in the shape of a quotation from F. Willard enclosed in the gilded shell of an English Walnut and tied with a narrow white ribbon. 11 Had Prof. [Druman] in Rhet. for the first time. Drew his picture. Heard a concert by the Beethoven Quartette of New York city. It consisted of first and second violin, viola & violincello. It was grand beyond anything I had ever heard. 13 Heard a very good sermon by Rev. Dr. DeForest of 2n Conj. Ch. Detroit, Mich. this morning. His text was I John 5, 21-22. Went to an organ recital at 9:00 P.M. Miss Young called this afternoon, and Miss Morrissy19 while I was at Belle's this evening. Mon. Nov. 14. Went with Belle & Nellie Higman for ex. Took a long walk and got some apples and hickory nuts. Was gone two hours. Tue. Nov. 15. It rained so did not go out doors. Made some candy my ex. hour. Belle was up. My home letter said Mr. Shearer was buried Sunday. Wed. Nov. 16. Another rainy day. Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, called this evening. Grace was out and I in my wrapper. She is very pleasant. Studied until nearly ten. Work for tomorrow and Friday is hard. Thu. Nov. 17. Had Miss Nettleton in Rhetoric, Miss P. joined Chris. Assoc. was ill, I think. The weather is very warm and pleasant. Went to row for my ex. this P.M. Took a short walk with Miss Morrissy after breakfast. Sent to Wanamakers for some visiting cards. They were $1.50 for 50 + plate. Fri. Nov. 18. Did not ex. today. Had to write a theme after Rhet. as mine was lost, so did not have time. Went down to Belle's room after chapel. Went to the Lecture with her and Nell Higman. The lecture was by Mr. Percy Reese of Baltimore on "Early Christian Rome and the Catacombs", illustrated by stereopticon. It was fairly good but I have heard better and seen better views. Grace did not go. After I returned I made a cup20 of cocoa which we drank before going to bed. Sat. Nov. 19. Studied German all the A.M. After lunch studied Latin and went for ex. with Miss Foster and Grace. Returned and studied Latin until dinner time. Read a little in Hypatia after dinner. Went out from chapel as early as possible, rushed directly to the Gym to secure seats for the "Hall play". Got an excellent seat. Held it for Grace, the Higman girls and Abbie Learned. The play was "Sunlight and Shadow". It was, for the most part, well acted. The best characters were "Helen" and "Maud" the Dr's. daughters, and "Adolphus Barnfield". The vocal solos between the acts were excellent and heartily encored. Had a cup of cocoa after our return home, and retired. Belle did not attend the play. Stayed home and studied. Sun. Nov. 20. Wrote my letters this P.M. Dr. True preached this A.M. Dr. Hill of Rochester was going to but could not. Went to the Reading Room between breakfast and Bible class and after dinner. Read a series of articles in the Mag. of Christian Lit. by Arch Bishop Farrar on London Charities. They treated of the Salvation Army, Dr. Bernands's homes, and the Royal Polytechnic Institute. The text of Dr. True's sermon was St. John IV 29. Good sermon. This P.M. Miss Chase a teacher of Packer who is visiting a Senior here, sung in the chapel. 21 She sings beautifully. This P.M. there was no chapel but Miss Wood a Vassar Alumna who is connected with the College Women's settlements spoke to the girls. It was a very interesting talk. A chapter is to be established here. Mon. Nov. 21. Had an oral exam in Germ. this A.M. It was very easy. Nell H. and I were going to Boardman place but it rained so Nell came up the 6th hr. and stayed most of the P.M. She dressed a doll for the C.A. and I drew a pattern of oak leaves on a glove case I am going to paint for Grace. Studied Latin all the evening. Tue. Nov. 22. Studied part of the A.M. Painted for one hour on the glove case, and again an hour this P.M. Had an exam in Rhet. this P.M. Not hard but long. Took a walk with Belle just before dinner. Last night Grace received an elegantly bound Whittier from a friend. I do all my painting in Belle's room so Grace shall not know it. Wed. Nov. 23. Grace decided this morning to go to her cousin's at West Stockbridge. She will start at 4:00 P.M. A good many of the girls are going away to spend Thanksgiving. College closed at noon. Belle went to visit her sister at New Paltz. Grace and22 I went down town. I did some trading and she went to the depot after doing a little shopping herself. I got some photos of the college buildings for Emma, Ora and Delia for Christmas, and one of Dr. Taylor for myself. I came back alone, and was reading (about 5:00) when there came a knock at the door. I opened it and there was - Grace. She found she could not reach W.S. before midnight so came back. Will go tomorrow noon. This evening we went to the library for an hour, finished reading Hypatia and made candy. It was a date candy and very good. Thu. Nov. 24. Breakfast at 8:00 this morning. Grace and I took Miss Foster some candy, & selected a book to read aloud. Got "That Lass o'Lowrie by Frances Hodgson Burnette. Had short service in chapel conducted by Dr. Taylor. Went for a walk with Grace before she went to West STockbridge. Came back and ate lunch in my room with Miss Foster. Lunch was provided at breakfast to be taken to our rooms. Went Went with her for a walk afterward and to the Reading room. Had dinner at 3:30 P.M. Miss Foster having invited me to sit at her table, I did so. Miss Kirscher (:) a senior, Abbie Learned, Miss McConley, Miss Haughwit, Miss Williams ('93), Miss Bishop and two others whose names I don't know, were there also. We had an excellent dinner and a good time. Left the dining room at 6:00. The Winsor girls23 were all here. Miss Bishop called in the evening and I went with her to the reception in the College parlors. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor received. Had a very pleasant time. Met Miss Madieria, president of Class of '96 of whom Miss Chase spoke. She is very pleasant. Had ice cream and fancy cakes. Fri. Nov. 25. Got up at 7:30. After breakfast spent some time in changing the furniture in the room. Painted Grace's glove case, after lunch sewed on buttons, fixed my dress etc. This evening called on Fraulein Neef. Had a very pleasant call. Have studied Latin and German since. Sat. Nov. 26. Went and got my Gym hours. They ar Tue. and Wed. mornings and Fri. afternoon. Gyms commence Monday. Darned stockings, took the ruffle off my red dress and studied. About 4:00 o'clock Belle F. brought me an express package which she found in the lower hall for me. It was a box of lovely candy from Elmira. Grace returned from West Stockbridge about 5:30. Sun. Nov. 27. Had no Bible lecture this morning. Not all of the girls are back yet. Episcopal service. Rev. Hart, rector of St. Marks, Rochester, preached. It was a good sermon. Text St. Math. v-I. Praise so nice in the evening. Mon. Nov. 28. Snowed a little today. Still snowing at bed time. 24 Tue. Nov. 29. Quite a little snow on the ground this morning and still snowing. Had Gyms for the first time this morning. Think I shall like the work fairly well. Wed. Nov. 30. Went to Gym 1st hour. We have not been able to get any steam at all today and are most frozen. Thu. Dec. 1. The weather is warmer, but the snow has not all melted yet. Stayed to prayer meeting after Chapel. Fri. Dec. 2. Philaleathean day. Classes all the forenoon. Dinner at 12:30. Studied most of the afternoon. Went to room A for lunch at 5:00 P.M. Belle, Grace and I ate it in our room. Had a cup of cocoa with it. Went with Belle to the lecture in the Chapel. It was by F. Hopkinson Smith. He toook us "under the white umbrella" to Spain, Holland, Venice and Mexico. The talk was witty and interesting. He is noted as an artist, writer, lecturer and story teller. After the lecture the orchestra, stationed in the rear of the gallery, played, as they had, also, before the beginnig of the program. The glee club sang before the opening address which was made by the Pres. of Phil., Miss Whitcomb. The chapel was very prettily decorated with palms and wreaths of smilax. The girls who had gentlemen with them went in the main hart of the chapel while the girls who were alone or with other girls went to the gallery. The girls in light or bright colored evening dresses made25 chapel and gallery look very bright and pretty. The halls, lecture room and dining room were cleared and very prettily decorated with palms, drapery and furniture from the girls' rooms. All the building except the dormitories was thrown open to visitors. On second floor where the orchestra was stationed and the promenade took place, there were two little lemonade stands where lemonade was served during the evening. On third, bouillion and sandwiches were served directly after the lecture, and later during the evening, coffee, ices and cakes. Belle and I had several promenades, took refreshments and came to our rooms a little before 11:00 P.M. Sat. Dec. 3. Studied during the forenoon. Grace and I went to town during the afternoon. Went directly after lunch and came back about 4:00. Did some Christmas shopping and had an ice-cream at Smith's. Studied a little before dinner. Helped Belle on Mathematics during the evening in consequence of which I have not all of my Latin for Monday. Decided to go home Christmas. Sun. Dec. 4. Grace did not go to breakfast, so brought her some. We both cut Bible Lecture and are not going to Church. Wrote letters, read Lowell's poems with Belle and read The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountain by Chas. Egbert Craddock (Miss Murfree). Grace did 26 not go to dinner so took her some. She forgot to dress (was reading) until too late. Miss Learned & Miss McCauley called this evening & stayed quite a long time. It was a lovely day, bright and pleasant and not too cold. Mon. Dec. 5. Grace had a cold and did not go to Gym so we took ex. together. Had a very pleasant walk. Tue. Dec. 6. Made and important decision. Hope it can be carried out. Wed. Dec. 7. Had a cut in Hygiene. Thu. Dec. 8. Had a very interesting missionary talk after Chapel by Miss Helen Richardson of the Woman's Refuge in Bombay. She was a short, dark, square-faced English woman, dressed in deep mourning and talked very earnestly. Fri. Dec. 9. Had a lecture on Democracy this evening by Dr. Wilcox of Princeton College. We were obliged to make an analysis of it for Rhetoric, so I did not enjoy it very much. Dr. Wilcox is rather a young man, has smooth face and very black hair & eyes. Went with Belle. Grace got her dress today and a box of hickory nuts & some apples. Had first class work in Gym. Sat. Dec. 10. Worked on German this A.M. and Latin this P.M. Made out travelling list. Seems like going home. Sun. Dec. 11. Had an excellent sermon on I.Cor. 9-25 by Rev. Raymond Presbyterian of Albany. Had to make and analysis for Rhetoric. Was difficult to analyse. This evening heard and excellent decription of the slums of New York, illustrated by 27 stereopticon, by Mr. Riis author of "How the Other Half Lives". It was very pathetic and interesting. He spoke of Kings Daughters' and other work among the poor. Mon. Dec. 12. Miss Green was ill, so we had a written lesson in Latin. Not very hard but I am afraid I did not do well. Tue. Dec. 13. Miss Green still ill, had a cut in Latin. Went to Belle's room & worked on glove case most of P.M. Wed. Dec. 14. Winsor girls go tomorrow. Miss Brown came up and I showed her about making some slippers. Thu. Dec. 15. Another cut in Latin. Fri. Dec. 16. Cut in Latin again. Lecture this evening on Southern Literature by Mr. James Allen of Louisville, Ky. He was tall and thought himself very graceful. Struck the most imposing attitudes, but failed to interest his audience. Met with Grace & set in gallery. Sat. Dec. 17. Worked all the morning on German, except the time I was finishing the glove case. In the afternoon worked an hr. on Latin then finished my story for Rhet. It is a story for boys. Don't particularly like it. The second hall play took place this evening. Went out of chapel early & reserved seats for Grace, Belle, Miss Foster and a friend of hers. It was "Prince Karl" & was very good. Sun. Dec. 18. Had an excellent sermon this morning by C.R. Hemphill of Louisville, Ky. The text was Phil. I-20. Had to make analysis for Rhetoric. The chapel was28 prettily decorated with evergreen wreaths, & a star on the organ, and palms & roses. In the evening (8:30) Belle, Grace and I went together to hear the Christmas music. It was grand, beautiful. Mon. Dec. 19. Finished my story for the magazine. Had Miss Barry in Latin. Tue. Dec. 20. Went to town in the fornoon. In the evening decided to go as far as Rochester with Grace, starting at 8:05 P.M. tomorrow, because I can get home then at 9:08 Thursday morning & cannot before 3:00 P.M. if I go the other way with Miss O'Brien as I intended. Wed. Dec. 21. Had German this morning. Went to see Nell Higman afterward. Miss Brown came up the second hour to bid us good bye. The following is one of the Vassar songs composed by the Pres. of '92, Miss Reed. An institution once there was, Of learning and of knowledge, Which had upon its high brick front A 'Vassar Female College'. The maidens fair could not enjoy Their bread and milk or porridge, For graven on the forks and spoons Was 'Vassar Female College'. Tra la la la, Tra la la la, 'Twas Vassar Female College'. 29 A strong east wind at last came by, A wind that blew from Norwich; It tore the "Female" from the sign That was upon the College. And as the faculty progressed In wisdom and in knowledge, They took the "Female" off the spoons, As well as off the College. Tra la la la, tra la la la It now is Vassar College". In the afternoon Grace and I made fudges and molasses taffy. Started early for the depot and stopped at Smith's for an oyster stew. Train 1/2 hr. late. Started from Po'keepsie about nine. Reached Rochester Thu. Dec. 22. about 4:45 A.M. Grace left about 6:00 and I about 6:30. I reached home at 9:08. Folks not expecting me until later. Grace gave me "Lorna Doones' before we started. Sat. Dec. 24. Went down to Aunt Catharines with Edna in the afternoon. Rec'd a lovely book mark from Alice. Sun. Dec. 25. Christmas. I received a lovely pin & a glass jewel-box from mother. Dicken's "Our Mutual Friend" from father, a white silk neck-handkerchief from Edna. Went to Church and S.S. in the morning. Did not feel well. Could not go in the evening. Mon. Dec. 26. Went to the church to a supper in the evening. Called on Sarah Pike in the afternoon. 30 Dec. 27. Went to express office with Edna and got package from Mr. B. for her. Wed. Dec. 28. Went over to Mary William's to a social in the evening. Thu. Dec. 29. Aunt Het spent the day with us. Fri. Dec. 20. Went down to Aunt Catharine's this evening. Sat. Dec. 31. Went over to Mary Williams with mother. Cora Bailey was there. Sun. Jan. 1, 1893. Went to Church morning and evening & Y.P.S.C.E. Rained all day, a cold rain. Has been very cold ever since I came home, but no snow. Mon. Jan. 2. Lutie Yost came on 3:00 o'clock train, came to our house staid to supper & Mr. Coleman & Mr. Becker spent the evening, going to the Acad. very early. Lute came down on the 6:36 train. Staid until the 12:30. He gave me a very pretty cup, saucer, & plate. Tue. Jan. 3. Started for Syracuse at 11:00. Reached there at 4:00 P.M. Changed at Canandaigua. Found Nellie easily. Wed. Jan. 4. Met Grace and Miss Haughnot on the train in Syr. at 12:35 (ought to have been 12:35 but was 1 hr. 30 min. later). Reached Po'keepsie 45 min late. Went to bed early. Tired. Found an express package containing a pin cushion, two cologne bottles, all pink & gray and a [...] little tea cup & saucer, from Emma. Thu. Jan. 5. Work again. It is hard work too. Sat. Jan. 7. Went to town this P.M. with Belle. Got some skates. Had some ice-cream at Smith's. Came back & went to the rink to skate with Grace & Miss Foster. Sold skates to Miss Brown & am. Made next Sun. elections. 31. 1893 going to buy Miss Learned's club skates. Miss B. was up to our room until 9:00 P.M. Jan. 8. Sun. Heard Rev. Dr. Saunders of New York on Math. 8-27. He has a niece in Freshman class who told him about our having to analyse the sermon so he made it easy of analysis. Jan. 9-11. Nothing unusual happened. Weather cold with snow. Splendid sleighing but no rides. Miss Carbutt, '96, lead the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Thu. Jan. 12. Snowed so I did not go to skate as I intended. Yesterday spent an hour helping Belle with her Geometry. She wants me to help her until after exams. Fri. Jan. 13. Heard of Anna Sackett Whalen's death. It seems so sad. Went skating for a little while after Rhetoric & Gyms. In the evening attended a lecture on "The Public Schools of England" by Mr. Geo. Fox of New Haven. It was very good. Was illustrated with views of the principle public schools such as Shrewsbury, Eton Rugby, Harrow, and Oxford and Cambridge. The views connected with the colleges however were mostly the boating crews. Had to notice Intro. Concl. & transitions for Rhetoric.32 Sat. Jan. 14. Studied all the A.M. in a desulatory fashion on German. Part of the time was in Belle's room and the rest of the forenoon Annie Brown studied with me. In the P.M. studied Geom. and went to the rink to skate with Miss Morrissy. In the evening studied a little on Latin and went to the Chapel with Grace to hear Miss Chase of Packer sing. It was grand. Sun. Jan. 15. Have carried out my resolution made before the holidays. It was hard, but am glad it is finished. Heard a sermon by Rev. Wm.H. Smith, D.D. a Presbyterian minister of New York. He was not a large man, rather slight, having brown hair, light complexion & light mustach. Rather a young looking man. The sermon was one of the best I have ever heard. It was an impassioned appeal to the unsaved to come to Christ. Grace and I took a short walk late in the P.M. Did not stay to prayer meeting. Wed. Jan. 18 Heard by mother's letter of the death of Annie Sackett Whalen. Fri. Jan. 20. Grace and I attended a piano-recital given by Mrs. Fanny Bloomfield-Geisler. She was dressed in a light blue satin dress with a lace front, sleeves and trimmings on bodice. She had very black hair and eyes, was 33 thin, seemed nervous, and near-sighted. She reminded me when at the piano of Eleanor Burge. She made such queer gestures. Her music was beautiful beyond description. Sat. Jan. 21. Studied Latin Prose this A.M. except the hour before lunch when Grace & I went to the rink and skated. Finished Latin and studied German in the P.M. Miss Peckham and Miss Dillo called in the P.M. Belle Freeman's sister Mary is spending the afternoon & night with her. I called on her between dinner & chapel. Studied some more German & a little Geometry in the evening. Sun. Jan. 22. No chapel this evening. Had a talk on Foreign Missions by Mr. Speers, Sec'y of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Pres. Ch. Grace went to the New Hall to supper with Anna Higman. The sermon this morning was by Bishop Poltes, Pres. of Hobart College. Mon. Jan. 23. One week from today - exams. Attended a lecture (illustrated by stereoptien) by Prof. Van Ingen at 8:30 P.M. It treated of the early growth of art. Tue. Jan. 24. Went down to Annie Brown's room after chapel to "erzahlein" in German. We talked after reading over the translation until the bell rang for the art lecture, which we attended. It was about Dutch Art and very good. 34 Thu. Jan. 26. Belle is sick & was yesterday afternoon. Have taken her meals, made tea for her, went for the doctor, sat with her, ordered meals when I did not take them from the dining room, and tried to do anything I could for her. Fri. Jan. 27. Belle still sick. She went down to dinner however. Had a lecture at 8:00 P.M. by Barrett Wendle of Harvard, on American Literature. It was good but his delivery was poor, voice not good and talked too fast. Sat. Jan. 28. Belle wished me to go to town with her in the afternoon. We went to an occulist, Dr. Dobson, and had to wait a long time. Then I bought some oysters & crackers, and she bought some cookies, cakes, and rolls and we are to have our supper in our room tomorrow night. Belle stayed all night with me as Grace took a cut with Mary Lynch. Sun. Jan. 29. Day of prayer for Colleges. There was a prayer-meeting at 9:00 A.M. I could not go as Mrs. Hendrick thought I had better go to town with Belle to see Dr. Dobson. It was pleasant at 9:00 when we started but sprinkled before we got there. Had to wait a long time, then it took some time to examine Belle's eyes. When we started back it rained hard. The Dr. loaned us an old umbrella. We went over to Main St. and waited a long time for a College car. It was going the wrong 35 way but we took it and soon came back toward the college, which we reached just in time to change our drenched garments for dinner. Belle, Grace and I had supper in our room. Had oyster stew, cocoa, rolls, cookies, cakes and jelly. All tasted very good. We asked Miss Brown to come up and she at first consented but finally refused because of scruples of conscience. Evidently thought we were to have a "spread". Attended a prayer meeting at 5:00 with Grace. No chapel. Mon. Jan. 30. Exam in Rhetoric at 10:45 A.M. Consisted in analysis and comparison of two essays, one on Dickens by Lang, another on Wm Hazlitt by Barrett, which Miss Perry read to us. Went to the rink for a short time this P.M. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the evening. He told of the sketch, "motif", and labor on the picture. Tue. Jan. 31. Exam in Solid Geometry. Hard, but fair. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Art Lecture on Michael Angelo in the evening. Wed. Feb. 1. Exam in Latin. Nice exam. Quite hard, but not as hard as I expected. Skated some36 with Belle this P.M. Grace came down after a while and skated too. On coming to my room yesterday noon I found a note asking me to go to Mrs. Kendrick's office. I did so and she gave me a Balcony ($1.00) ticket to the Seidl concert in town Saturday evening. It was presented from the "Good times fund". Belle has one too. Thu. Feb. 2. Exam. in German. Very fair. Skated this P.M. with Belle and Annie Brown. Mrs. Taylor, baby and Mary were at the rink part of the time. Ice on the lake was soft. Skated a little with Miss Kirchner a Senior. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Stebbins lead. Fri. Feb. 3. Exam. in Hygiene. Met Fraulein Neef in the corridor and she told me I passed a very good paper in German. I could have embraced her. Read Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde 2 hrs. to Grace in the Museum. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch so I had Helen Peckham stay with me. I went over to the Hall and called on Misses Dillow, Broad, Beach and . Made a cup of cocoa just before we retired. Helen thought it delicious. Sat. Feb. 4. Had an interview with Miss Loomis on my last essay at 8:30 A.M. Then Belle and I went to town. Took the car in and seperated. She went to the occulists and 37 I did a little shopping and walked back. In the afternoon went and got my Gym hours, painted our white chair and skated one-half hour with Grace & Belle. Grace made fudges after dinner, thinking to get them done before chapel but as she did not we did not go to chapel. My first chapel cut. Went to the Seidl concert with Belle. It was grand. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch and Belle stayed with me. Sun. Feb. 5. Belle did not go down to breakfast. I brought her some bread and butter and made her a cup of cocoa. It was town Sunday and neither Grace or I went to church. I read and destroyed some old letters and wrote a new batch. In the P.M. went over to Helen Peckham's room, then for a walk with Grace and Mary Lynch. In the evening went to the Reading Room for a time after prayer-meeting. Mon. Feb. 6. Begin work again. Paleontology the first hour. We have it in the basement of Art & Music Hall. We have Prof. Dwight. He is an old man. I like him very much. Have German and Latin to the same teacher as last Semester. Tue. Feb. 7. Have four recitations Thursday. Went to Art History (Prof. Van Ingen) for the first time. It is held in38 the Hall of Cacts. Shall like it very much. Grace is in my class. Wed. Feb. 8. Only one recitation, Latin today. Had a lecture by Prof. [Greenough] of Yale. It was illustrated, subject, "Roman Wall Painting". Not very good. Prof. G. is short, has black hair, is bald, black eyes & a peculiar appearance. Thu. Feb. 9. My hardest day, five recitations. Got along very well however. Stayed to prayer-meeting in the evening. Prof. Drennan in Rhet. today. Fri. Feb. 10. Only two recitations today. Went for a short walk with Miss Foster first hour in the afternoon. Had a concert by the pupils in the music class this evening. Miss Cardzdaphner, from away, sang a solo and took the part of the "Lady of Shallot" in a cantatta by that [...] which formed the second part of the program. The whole concert was excellent. Went with Grace. Sat. Feb. 11. Studied all the forenoon. Read some to Grace in the afternoon over at the Museum while she was at work. We are reading "Capt. Blake" by the same author. Wrote [...] in the evening. Sun. Feb. 12. Went to Bible Lecture. We still have Dr. [T...] of Rochester. Had a very good sermon by Rev. Wood of Germantown, Philadelphia. Text Mark I, 37. He was a young looking, smooth faced man. The maid heads of the sermon were somewhat as follows. I. Introduction - (Ways different persons came to Jesus.) - Motions II. Seeking 1.Man always a seeker a.For things b.For knowledge about things c.For knowledge about the creator of things.39 2.Why we should seek Jesus. a.He knows himself. b.He knows us. c.He knows the way of salvation. III.Conclusion - (Exhortation to seek Jesus.) Attended prayer meeting this evening. Had quite a good meeting. It was about "doubts". Dr. Taylor spoke longer than usual and Rev. Wood spoke. Mon. Feb. 13. Helen Peckham stayed all night with me. We took a cut and wrote valentines. I wrote several. One for Grace with the little German poem from Heine "Du list nie eine Blume", one for Mary Haughenout, a parody on Break! Break!, one for Belle Freeman, made in the shape of a Belle, one for Mary Lynch, Miss Henderson, and Miss Peckham. Tue. Feb. 14. Sent my valentines and received three, one from Belle, one from Helen Peckham I am quite sure, and one from Mary Houghenout I think, although she denies it. Wed. Feb. 15. Had a lecture or talk after chapel by Miss Jane Addams, one of the originators of Hull House, Chicago. It was most interesting. She is a woman of medium height, with hair, dark slightly tinged with gray, brushed back from her forehead slightly parted in the middle, and an open, earnest attractive face. I am so glad to have heard her. Thu. Feb. 16. Five recitations. Got very tired. Skated, instead of walking, with Belle. The ice in the rink was 40 watery & inclined to be soft but fairly smooth. Fri. Feb. 17. Was excused from Gyms. & skated with Belle the last hour. We went to the lake and Miss Wood skated with both of us. Enjoyed it so much. Attended a lecture this evening by Prof. Herbert Tuttle of Cornell University. His matter was fairly good, his subject "Rome Aspects of 18th Century History", but his delivery was slow and not good. He is a fine appearing man. Sat. Feb. 18. Studied all the A.M. and part of the P.M. Went for a little over an hour with Grace to the Museum and read "Schouberg. Cotta Family" to her while she worked. Belle came up in the evening & I made taffy and studied Latin. Grace attended a class spread at the Gym. She reported a fine time. Sun. Feb. 19. As the Self-gov't comittee had requested us, we took our Chapel seats in Bible lecture this morning. Had an excellent sermon by Dr. H.M. King of Providence. His text was P2. 36-6, his theme, the Righteousness of God. The following was something like the outline of his sermon. I.Introduction - God is righteous in dealings although sometimes seems not. II.His Righteousness like the mountains. 1. Sublime and powerful. 2. Stable. 3. Restful. (Digression comparing it with the ocean in density of judgement.) 4. Unchanging. III.Conclusion Went to prayer-meeting in the evening. Called on Miss Learned and Houghenout. 41 (Tue. Feb. 14.) This page should have been included under Valentine's day but was forgotten. The Senior girls decorated their tables very prettily for dinner. One had three gilt paper hearts fastened together suspended above it, one had a large red cloth heart, stuffed, and another a cupid about 2 ft or 3 in size above it. At one table the girls all had the head of an arrow projecting from their backs and its shaft from their breasts, thus looking as if it had pierced them. One table was beautifully decorated with similax and violets. The senior girls who received the largest number of valentines is the "Queen of Hearts". Miss Cobb received forty-seven, but a bundle of twenty found Wednesday morning gave Miss Whitcom fifty-six and brought her out ahead. As it was Miss Underhill's mother's birthday she gave her table the treat of ice-cream and fancy cakes for dessert. Anna and Nell Higman were over to dinner. Ther girls gave her, Miss U., a bouquet of carnations. Wed. Feb. 22. A holiday. Studied hard all day except two hours when I read to Grace at the Museum. The girls dressed in colonial costumes for dinner and the tables were decorated except one or two, ours was not. Some had Jerusalem cherry trees, in honor of G.W's tree, one had his picture about six inches in height, dressed in uniform, surrounded with quite small flags fastened in a base, many tables were decorated with red, white and blue, one or two had a hatchet suspended over the table, flowers, candles42 and pretty china were everywhere. One table (3rd senior) had a large caldron in the middle of the table with sticks under it, and a large black cat with bristling fur and raised tail cut from paper suspended over it. At this table the girls were all dressed as witches with black skirts, red capes, tall black hats with a black cat on the peak of each, and each carried a broom, on the first broom was the word Salem. The girl at the second senior table each dressed in colonial costume and had one of the letters of Washington's name on their back, so that when seated the name was spelled. Most of the girls were dressed in costumes. Miss Bartlet as Gen. Lafayette in uniform was fine, one girl represented Geo. III and one an Indian, another Mrs. Gen Putman with curls down each side of her face, several were Geo. W. & many Marthas. After dinner Grace and I went to Room J. for a little while and saw the girls dance. Then we called on Belle, who was sick, and I went to the Gym. to see the tabeleaux but Grace was too tired. They were good and represented "A scene from Evangeline", "The Reception of Marquis de Lafayette", two scenes from "The Stamp Act", "Why Don't you Speak for Yourself John!" "A Dutch Dance". Fri. Feb. 24. Attended a lecture this evening on "Our Currency" by Prof. Tanssig of Harvard. Went with Grace. Had our first written lesson in Art Hist. yesterday. Was only 10 min. long and not hard. 43 Sat. Feb. 25. Studied most of the day. Darned some in the afternoon. Made fudges after dinner. "Cut" chapel to get a good seat at "Trig. Ceremonies" for Grace, Anna H., and myself and then found that the classes could not sit together. The "Trig. Ceremonies" were very good. There was an orchestra of girls dressed in masculine upper garments, which produced strains of entrancing (?) music before and between acts. The entertainment consisted of a play, the scene laid in different parts of the college building. The first scene was in the room of Sophie More (Sophomore) on the 3rd day of Fall term. Sophie returns and finds bare rooms, and then some of the girls rush in and welcome her, college fashion. A freshman, Olivia Lattice Sage-Green, is introduced. Many excellent "hits" are made, especially on the freshman class, who, hearing they were to be alluded to as "green", decided to wear College caps and gowns of bright green. The sophomores learned of this and sent a request to the class not to appear in insignia of class. They wore them until inside the doors, then took them off. Olivia has the cap and gown like that worn by the freshmen. Sophie looks out of the window and sees "the Faculty on wheels", in allusion to the bicycle fad which broke out among the ladies of the faculty last fall. The frantic cries for "Mr. Wheeler" sound natural. The next scene is on 3rd Maid corridor, in front44 of Lecture room. Prof. Elyson (Math) who is in love with Sophie More meets her as she with a glass of milk in hand attempts to take possession of a step ladder. Result, the glass drops & breaks & milk is spilled. A maid comes along with a meal order & while she assists Sophie, Prof. holds the tray. As he is relieved Prof. de Labratoire (Chem.) enters and Sophie departs. Prof. E. declares his love for S. to de L. who, after his departure declares that he will circumvent E. and marry Sophie himself. The third scene is 2nd corridor, Phil. night. Victor Boreall bores Sophie, is introduced to Olivia and they part in a little huff. Mr. Ebenezer Brown Clipping, Sophie's guardian is also introduced. The stage represents the corridor nicely, fire-wall, stairs and all. Mr. Elyson has a dance with Sophie, afterwards Prof. de L. tries in vain to get Sophie to believe something about E. Then, in the College parlor Olivia writes a note to Boreall & seeing him coming, hurriedly rushes out, dropping it. She is seen by Miss Nina Tew, who is concealed behind the curtains. De L. enters, finds note & shows it to Sophie More, who enters as one from Prof. E. to Miss Eighty-seven, one of his old loves. The wording makes her think it his, and as he brings in her name, she is angry. The guardian enters and also becomes very angry. The 3rd Act is Sophie More's room in Exam.45 week. She reads questions in trig. and is overcome. The next scene is in College parlors again. Prof. E. sends his card to S. who has shunned him of late. She appears & he demands an explanation. She refuses, her guardian comes, & on demand of Prof. E. he together with De L. explain charges, which E. denies. Then Olivia & Boreall enter & she claims the note. Nina Terr declares she saw her drop it, E. is cleared, and De L. going out in a passion explodes. Sophie then has to choose whether she will marry E. N.T. says "elections must be in by noon" & S. says "I elect Mathematics". The next scene begins with a dance around a priest wearing a black robe covered with mathematical figures, by some girls in evening dress and an equal number inside huge balls, only head and legs projecting. Then the bridal couple enter and kneeling before the priest repeat the ceremony, promising to take each other "for better or for worse" "in flunks and exams" "in Bible lectures and chapel exhortations", in "tombstone and rice pudding" etc. The whole talk of Prof. E. was full of mathematical phrases and the entire play full of "hits" and "grinds" on Faculty and college. It was very good. Sunday Feb. 26. Had a very good sermon this morning by Dr. Brown of Philadelphia. His text was from Luke 19-5. His sermon was after somewhat46 the following plan. I. Introduction. Zacheus and Christ. II. Man's Human Nature. 1. There is always a best side to it. 2. Christ appeals to the best in man. 3. We may trust to & appeal to it also. III. Conclusion. Let the best in us conquer and trust Him as He trusts us. Fri. Mch.3. Went with Grace to a lecture on "Sociology" by Prof. Dike of Auburndale, Mass., one of the best authorities on Sociological questions and especially on divorce. Sat. Mch. 4. Studied most of the day. Had an essay interview at 3:15 P.M. Miss Nettleton. Went to a Hall play in the evening with Grace. It was "All the Comforts of Home" and very good. Sun. Mch. 5. Went to church in town with Grace. Heard Dr. True. Text Luke 14-18, Acts 10-22. I. "Have me excused". 1. Request of scribes & Pharasus. 2. Request of Sual at first. II. "What wilt thou have me to do, Lord?" 1. Paul's Question. 2. The Christian's Question. III. How the question is asked. 1. Without the disire to follow instructions. 47 2. With a desire to sin as much as allowable. 3. With a true desire of service. IV. Conclusion. Exhortation to follow Christ's commands, giving ourselves wholly to his service. Thu. Mch. 9. Stayed to prayer-meeting. Miss Samson lead subject, "Inward Strength". Fri. Mch. 10. Nothing going on this evening. Mary Lynch was up to study most of the evening. Sat. Mch. 11. Studied most all day. Read Paleon in the Museum for two hours this P.M. Grace was there at work. Grace and I made fudges and taffy in the evening. Mary Lynch was up. We also read "Dou Desiro" by Marion Crawford. Not very great success with our candy. Sun. Mch. 12. No Bible lecture today. Went to Reading Room a while after breakfast. Episcopal service conducted by Rev. Phelps of Wappinger's Falls, a small place near here. The sermon was not particularly brilliant, and the delivery poor. He was a young man, and will probably improve with age. This evening heard Miss Stella Bradford, Pres. of Smith Col. Assoc. for Christian work, talk on the work at Smith. It was very interesting. Wed. Mch. 15. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the chapel this evening. It was on painting. Thu. Mch. 16. Prayer meeting in Lecture room tonight, lead by Miss. Coman. It was much more interesting than in the chapel. Fri. Mch. 17. St. Patrick's day. Several maids wore green ribbons. 48 In the evening was a lecture on "Whittier" by Mr. Horace E. Lendder, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. He was a friend of Whittier. He is an elderly man with grayish beard and hair and looks like a business man. I did not attend the lecture as I was invited to a "Sugaring Off" at Miss Peckham's room in Strong Hall. It was a very pleasant affair. About twenty-five were there. Mary Lynch staid all night with Grace and I last night and tonight. Miss Moody, one of her roommates has gone home with the scarlet fever, and the other one because her mother is ill. Mary does not like to stay alone, and I think is afraid of the fever. There are three cases and four or five have been sent home. The papers state that there are twenty-five cases and there is quite a great deal of excitement. Sat. Mch. 18. Finished my essay for next week. Studied. Went to the last Hall Play in the evening with Grace and Mary Houghenout. Went early and got seats for them. It was "On Probation" and very good. The parts of Jonathan Silsbie by Miss Hastings and Lenhor Pedro Oliveira Y' Duarez by Miss Cobb were especially fine. Mary Lynch also staid tonight with Us. I got some oranges thes P.M. and we ate one each just before we went to bed, sat and talked until nearly 11:00 P.M. Sun. Mch. 19. Had no Bible class. At church had and extremely beautiful solo by Miss Perkins, an old girl who was here last night also & sang between acts at Hall play. Rev. Smythe of Hew Haven preached a very interesting49 sermon. Text was Heb. 11-13. I. Introduction (Greeting from Afar.) II. Greeting promises. 1. From near. 2. From afar. (Ex. polititian and statesman. Light of near Dec. light prevents seeing stars above.) III. Aspiration. 1. 2. IV. Faith. 1. What is it? 2. Effects. V. Conclusion. The chapel was prettily decorated with evergreens, potted daisies, and Easter Lillies. Thu. Mch. 23. Last recitation before vacation as College closes tomorrow at 3rd hr. Grace goes tomorrow. Mary Lynch is still staying with us nights. Fri. Mch. 24. Went to the depot with Grace and to town with Belle in the P.M. We went to a little art store down town where they had quite a few casts, some very pretty. Mary Lynch is to stay with me nights. We took a long cut to read. Sat. Mch. 25. Belle Freeman has gone to Albany to meet Mr. Miller who is to stay with her this week. Sun. Mch. 26. Went with Helen Peckham, Miss Henderson, Ernist Bush, Barnes, Dillow and an other girl to the Quaker church in the city. Had a very good talk50 by a man who looked very much like Mr. Burris. Walked home and it was very muddy. Mary staid in the room all day with a badly swollen face, caused by "La Freckla". Mon. Mch. 27. Went with Belle & Mr. M. to the Museum and Hall of Casts in the A.M. Read & wrote two letters in the P.M. Miss Pierce was up in the evening. Miss Foster called. Mary and I made fudges. They were good. Went down and took Belle a cup of cocoa after she was in bed and asleep. Tue. Mch. 28. Took a short walk in the morning, painted some sweet peas on a slate in the afternoon, then called on Miss Odell. IN the evening Mary, Miss Pierce and I made molasses candy and made a candle shade of pink paper for Mary. Wed. Mch. 29. Got a letter from Grace this A.M. Finished my white shawl. Had worn it before. Spent the evening with Miss Pierce & Mary L.in Mary's room and took quite a long walk. Did Art Hist. in the P.M. Thu. Mch. 30. Mended during the forenoon. Went to Room J a little while in the evening. Miss McCampbell called with some peppermint candy in the evening as I finished washing my hair. She was alone in her room & so staid quite a long time. I made fudges afterward. Belle went to the theatre with Mr. M. Came up and staid all night with me. Did not get here until about 11:00. I had made fudges earlier in the evening. Fri. Mch. 31. Went to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. Read some. Miss Pierce came up in the evening and staid a long time. Belle staid all night with me as Mary is still in town. Sat. Apr. 1. Wrote some letters, one to Dr. Ball. Mary L. came in from 51 town this A.M. but is going back. Miss Pierce & I spent most of the afternoon in her room with her. In the evening I made orange taffy and fudges. Lucy Pierce came up after ten O'clock. Belle staid all night with me. Sun. Apr. 2. Went to the Baptist church. Met Nell Higman just after I started and walked in and out with her. Prof. Braeq preached. He preached an excellent Easter resurrection sermon. His text was Math. 28-7. I. Introduction. II. Effect of Resurrection. 1. In Art. 2. In Poetry. 3. In History. III. The Resurrection. 1. Triumph of Good over Evil. 2. The Apostles always preached the resurrection. 3. A proof of our resurrection. IV. Conclusion. In the evening went to the Reading Room where Miss Foster asked me to go to the service in the Lecture Room with her. After that I went to her room and staid until nearly 9:30. Belle staid all night with me. Mon. Apr. 3. As I was waiting for the mail Nell Higman asked me if I did not want to take a tramp and as I did, Miss Henry, Nellie and I started at about 9:15. We walked to the ferry (about 3 mi.) took the ferry across the river, then went by a winding, round about road to Highland Station (about 2 mi.) then started to West Park. We walked 52 about four miles then took a short, steep path to the river and came by the R.R. track to the ferry. Then we took the ferry to P., took the car to Arlington and walked out to the college. We walked between 12 and 14 miles. Got to the college just in time to take a bath before dinner. In Highland we bought some crackers and cheese for our lunch & asked the clerk in the store how far it was to W.Park. He told us 4 mi. A little farther on we asked a boy and he told us 4 mi. or 4 1/2. One or two women told us 3 mi. or 3 to 4. At last it grew to 4 or 5 and we knew we had walked 4 miles from Highland. Mary Lynch said she had been up 7 or 8 times for me during the day without finding me. I went to her room about 8:00 o'clock after Belle had finished making fudges in my room for Mr. Miller, and staid all night with her. We did not go to bed until about 11:00 P.M. Lucy Pierce was in, in the evening & staid until almost that time. Tue. Apr. 4. Mary did not get up to breakfast but I did. The girls said Nell was very tired & Miss Henry said she was, but I do not feel badly at all. Walked to town and back in the afternoon. Grace came on the 4:00 o'clock train. Had a tood time, she says. Wed. Apr. 5. At work again. I only have Latin on Wednesdays and as Miss Green has not returned we had a cut in that. Had only Gyms. in all day. Nell Higman and I went nearby to Cedar Ridge just before lunch. Late to lunch in consequence. New library opened today for the first. Thu. Apr. 6. Another cut in Latin but a lesson to prepare. Mrs. 53 Kendrick had the prayer-meeting, subject "Love". Fri. Apr. 7. Belle, Grace and I went together to hear Paderewski. Our seats were not together. I sat near Miss Young. I never appreciated music so much before. It was grand. I never thought there was so much music in a piano. I can see now what is meant by a musician's interpreting the feeling of the composer. Paderewski seems to me, when compared with the others I have heard, like an excellent elocutionist compared with a stumbling reader in a reading class in a country school. He responded to several encores. I am so glad to have heard him. This year, and indeed my whole life, seems full of blessings. Sat. Apr. 8. Studied most of the day without accomplishing as much as I ought. Had a snow storm last night and several thunder-storms today. Weather quite warm in the P.M. In the evening went down to get the German from Miss Phinney and stayed a long time. Then copied it, took my book down to Annie Brown and staid there until 9:35. When I returned Grace was in bed. Sun. Apr. 9. Had an excellent sermon today by of Atlanta, Ga. His text was Col. 2-9, 10. I. Intro. 1. Animals & vegetables form equation with their constituents. 2. Man does not. II. Completion of Man. 1. Christ an atmosphere. 54 2. Christ vs. Religion. 3. Christ solves of all problems. 4. Christ all in all. 5. We never outgrow Christ. III. Conclusion. (I omitted to describe Paderewski in the proper place and will do so here. He is a trifle above medium height, rather slender, has a slight, brown mustache and long auburn (almost red) hair. His hands are very small for a man and fairly fly over the keys. His manner is not at all affected. He plays entirely without notes, and seems to forget himself while playing. He responded very kindly to encores, but seemed bored by applause. I have heard that he was married when quite young but soon lost his wife, and is now engaged to a young girl who has not yet come out in society.) Belle and I took a walk after dinner. Went up on Sunset Hill and sat down on the bench there. We each told the story of our life as we might imagine it to be. Mon. Apr. 10. Had my second physical exam. Have gained in everything, especially chest expansion and strength of legs. Wed. Apr. 12. Had an illustrated art lecture on the galleries of Europe. Went with Grace and Mary Lynch. Fri. Apr. 14. My birthday. Twenty-three today. It does not seem possible. Got a letter from home stating a box was 55 on the way. Got the box in the afternoon. It contained a very pretty dress of printed muslin from Edna and mother and some cake and cookies. I also received a lovely bunch of carnations from Grace. After chapel I had Mary Lynch and Belle Freeman come up and Florence Foster came in and we had a cup of cocoa and some cake. All thought it delicious cake. Belle, Grace, Miss Foster and I attended a concert together. It was a recital by Prof. Bowman and Mr. Sauvage. The organ music by Prof. Bowman was grand and the vocal music by Mr. Sauvage was excellent too. His son played his accompaniments. Took Miss Henderson some cake when I returned her spoons which I had borrowed. Sat. Apr. 15. It rains. Studied in A.M. Went to town with Belle in the P.M. It rained part of the time we were in town. Studied in Belle's room until 9:15 in the evening. Then came up & made fudges. Mary L. was up. Sun. Apr. 16. Heard Rev. Mr. Beckwith of , Maine, preach this morning. Text was John I. I. Introduction. Character of Peter. 1. Before he became a "man of rock". 2. After he became a "man of rock". II. Change of name & change in character. 1. In several Bible characters. 2. Possible in all characters. 56 3. Christ sees good in all warrant change. 4. To see faults necessary to effect change. 5. Change possible by the power of God. III. Exhortation to change by the help of that power. Tue. Apr. 18. Belle and I walked to town & back last hour in the afternoon. Late to dinner. Wed. Apr. 19. Belle and I again walked to town and back in the afternoon. Thu. Apr. 20. Attended prayer-meeting with Grace. Miss Jones talked on Robert Moffat & his work in S. Africa. Fri. Apr. 21. No more Gyms. Hurrah for Ex. out of doors. Sat. Apr. 22. Nellie Higman and I started a little after nine o'clock for flowers. We had a lunch which the housekeeper of the Strong, "Mrs. Barbour", gave Nell. We took the ferry to Highland and then walked about two miles, perhaps more, up the track, climbing the hills for flowers. We found hepatica, blood-root and a great deal of Dutch-man's breeches. Got back to the ferry at 2:15 and walked from the city home, taking the car from the ferry up into the city. Had a lovely time. After dinner took Miss Underhill some flowers & stayed until chapel time. Miss Learned, who is a member of Beta, could not go to the social meeting tonight so asked Grace to go in her place & take Belle and me. We enjoyed it, though I was never in 57 such a crowd in my life. The play was "The Blue & the Crimson", composed by Miss E.K. Adams. It is a college play and very good. Sun. Apr. 23. Had Dr. Riggs first Bible Lecture. It was very good. Dr. Riggs is from Auburn Theological Seminary. It was on John XIV. He is fine. The sermon was by Dr. Gregg of Brooklyn. It was on the differences of position in Heaven. The text was I. Cor. 3. 14-15. He holds that there is a difference, not in social position exactly, but in capability of enjoyment, and in the brightness of the crowns of the saints, that while eternal life is the gift of Christ, by faith in Him and by grace, that the reward will be porportional to the goodness of the person while on earth. He reasons from analogy and from the scriptures. While I agree with him in the main, I do not believe, as he seemed to, that we should strive for reward. A Japanese, Mr. Narusee [(?) am not sure about the spelling, that is how it sounds] spoke to us this evening at 7:30, on the Progress of Christianity in Japan. He gave a very interesting talk. Wed. Apr. 26. Between dinner and chapel Mrs. J. Wells Champney, whose daughter is in the Freshman class, addressed the students on the subject of the Messiah Home in New York. Mrs. Champney is quite a prominent writer and her husband is an artist. She spoke58 of the origin of the work, it being stated by the girls of a S.S. class in Dr. Crozier's church (the church of the Messiah) who wished to do something to help the children. They made fancy articles and held a fair at which they made $600. They then made their mothers directors of a day nursery, which was not a success because it was not what was needed in that part of the city. Out of this grew the home for children whose mothers had to work and could not care for their children. The mothers now pay $1.00 per week for their children's board, the board really costing about $3.25. There are 34 children in the home and over 100 applicants. The directors desire to enlarge accomodations. At 8:00 o'clock I attended a spread given by Miss Gallaher in Miss Scott's parlor. Misses Scott, Moore, Albright, Ethridge, Thornton, Perley, Bainbridge, Latham, Jarnagin, Strait (Specials) & Miss Cobb, (senior) were there. We had a conversation party, then (Smith's) ice cream & fancy cakes were served, and we had to depart soon after, having spent a delightful evening. Thu. Apr. 27. Got up at 4:45 A.M., dressed and went down for breakfast at 5:25. Had to wait so long for a maid that had no time to eat. Swallowed a cup of coffee & a few mouthsful & started. Were to have started at 5:45 but it was after 6:00 when we left the college. The steamer (Mary Powell) was late, so we were in time. Of course it rained and was cold. 59 Enjoyed the scenery going down very much. It is grand. Sat on the after deck most of the time. Was with Miss Henderson, Smith, Wood and some other girls. Mr. McLean, Miss Henderson's friend, was on board and with us most of the time. We landed at Newburg and West Point, going down. Arrived at the dock at 125th St. New York about noon, I think. Stayed there until about three, after the Pres. passed up the river, when we went down to 22nd St. thus passing the whole length of the fleet. There a great many landed so the boat was not so crowded after that. Then we passed the whole fleet again on the other side, and on back to the college. It stopped raining a little after noon but was not very clear. The ships were all grand and terrible. We saw some ocean steamers at their docks as we passed down. The river was full of boats of every description and the shore was lined with people, especially where there was a little hill, there would be a sea of heads as far as the top. The three Spanish caravels made in imitation of Columbus' ships were very interesting. They were an exact imitation of the Columbian ships except for oars & the ships were painted to look as if there were oars. The British ships, especially the Blake excited much interest, as did the French, one of which had an ugly looking beak on 60 the brow. The Brazilian ships were fine. The French were painted black, most of the others white. Our own "White Squadron " was not inferior to the others. A small white vessel which was low in the water and had terrets fore and aft, was very interesting. Ten nations were represented. The sailors of the Sea Adler and the Kaiserin Augusta two German ships cheered enthusiastically as the boats passed. We did not get back to the college until about 9:00 P.M. Were very tired but so glad we went. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. Studied most all day. Attended the lecture in the evening with Miss Peckham, Grace and Miss Foster. The lecture was by Helen Davies Brown a former student and a graduate. The subject was Geo. William Curtis and the lecture excellent. After the lecture we went to Art Hall where the Hall of Casts & museum were beautifully decorated and a promenade concert took place. Lemonade was served at stands in the museum and tea, coffee, biscuits and salad, cakes and ice cream in the Hall of Casts (North room). The rooms were beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Ed. Lewis was there, a guest of Miss Pellet, but I did not meet him. Grace looked beautiful in her new dress. Sat. Apr. 27. Studied & copied Paleon most of the day. Went rowing in the P.M. Boats put out yesterday for61 the first. Sun. Apr. 30. Bible lecture as usual. Dr. Riggs is fine. Enjoy them so much. Sermon (Episcopal service) by Rev. Joseph Blanchard, Rector of St. James, Philadelphia. Text was "Lord, I believe. Help thou mine unblief". Mark IX - 24. I. Introduction. II. Struggle between faith and doubt. 1. In the world. 2. In the heart. III. Effect of the Struggle. (Great benefit of struggle from doubt to faith) IV. Conclusion. (There is ground for faith) It was an excellent sermon. Tue. May 2. Am elected at Keuka. Am very glad. Thu. May 4. We dissected lobsters in Paleontology. It was very interesting. Fri. May 5. Went to an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen. It was on Gothe's architecture. Had one also on Wednesday evening on Renaissance architecture. After lecture called on Misses Scott, Odell, & Sill, but Miss Sill was the only one in. Sat. May 6. After chapel called on Miss Galaher but she was engaged. Made fudges, good. Sun. May 7. Had Bible Lecture as usual. Dr. Biggs is fine. No services in college. Did not go to town. Neither did Grace. Wed. May 10. Art Lecture on "Master Pieces". Very good. Prof. Van Ingen's last this year. 62 Sat. May 13. The class in Paleontology was to gave gone to Rondout on the excursion for fossils today but it rained all day so did not go. Annie Brown is ill. Stayed most of the P.M. with her. Belle was taken sick at dinner. I spent most in the evening. Read some from Walt Whitman to her. She was prejudiced against him, so I did not tell her the author until after she had comfessed she liked him. Made fudges afterward. There were excellent. Sun. May 14. No Bible Lecture this A.M. Dr. Riggs could not be here. Am sorry. Sermon by Rev. Bruce, a M.E. clergyman of New York city. His text was Gal. 2-1. I. Introduction. 1. Christ has a work for each of us. 2. Fusion of work and self. II. Personality. 1. Influence of. 2. Use of. 3. Result of. a. Self prominence. b. Self suppression. 4. Union of self-prominence and self-suppression necessary. a. To true charity. b. To true living. 5. Christ possessed this union. III. Conclusion. Exhortation to unite these qualities. 63 Had an excellent talk by Miss Butler of Yonkers on the Yonkers Institute. It was very interesting. Sat. May 20. Have been out twice this week to ride with Annie Brown on her wheel. Rode quite a way alone. Have rowed quite a little too. This afternoon Grace, Florence Foster and I started, after I had attended part of the May concert, (which, by-the-way, was good but quite long) for College hill. We went first to town where I got a College pin, then went to Smith's for ice-cream, then to the hill. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful. The R.R. bridge can be seen plainly and the mountains around are beautiful, especially those across the river. The building on College hill is in Grecian style, mainly. It has Doric pillars. Returned too late for dinner. I cut chapel. Felt a little tired and it was so warm. Sun. May 21. Had Bible Lecture. I like Dr. Riggs more and more every time I hear him. The sermon was by Rev. Robinson, ex-President of Brown University, now Prof. of Ethics, Chicago Univ. The class in Ethics here uses his text-book. He is a fine old man, bald, with a fringe of white hair and a few white burnsides. Quite tall and slender. Hist text was Math. 13-54, 57. The sermon was quite good. Last night the Sopho. had their tree ceremonies in the Gym. All was kept secret before. They paraded from the south64 over to the gym. dressed in white, some of them to represent ghosts. "There was levity by night". Wed. May 24. Walked to town and back this morning. A cool, lovely morning. Fri. May 26. The Greek play at last! Belle Freeman and I went together as Miss Foster has invited Grace to go with her. Prof. Leach asked the girls to wear evening dress and remove their hats. Although it rained some a great many of the girls did, so the Opera House looked very pretty. The programs were printed in red, with the seal of the college, and tied with red ribbons. They were printed in Greek. The play was grand. The music was by members of Seidl's Orchestra. Miss Bartlet as Creon, and Miss Slade as Antigone were the stars. They were fine. The costumes were as nearly like the original Greek as could be made after the most research. The expenses of the play were about $2000. It was a success in every way. The papers are full of it. I am so glad I attended. It is part of an education. Although it was given in Greek (for the first time in this country) the acting and intonation was so good that I could follow it, having read the play before in English. Sat. May 27. Belle's sister, Mary Freeman, is here for the forenoon and she, Belle, and I went over to the Gym. and had a good swim. Of course, as it was very first attempt, I could do but little swimming, but I gained 65 confidence and can take a few strokes alone. Sun. May 28. Our last Bible lecture by Dr. Riggs. I am so sorry. I like him so much. The sermon was by Rev. Ludlow of Arlington, New Jersey. It was an excellent sermon on the power and education of the will. Fri. June 2. Recitations over for the year. I do not know whether to be glad or sorry. The year has passed very quickly and pleasantly. It is probably the pleasantest year I shall ever know. I hope I shall do better service for it. Sat. June 3. Went bathing in the swimming tank with Belle in the morning. Studied Paleontology. Grace and I went out on the lake and studied Art Hist. part of the afternoon. In the evening I attended the senior "Side Show" in Philaleathean Hall and afterward the auction down stairs in the Gym. Sat near Miss Beers and she asked me to go to the cafe on 3rd and have ice cream with her afterward. Sun. June 4. Neither Grace or I went to town to church. As it is my last Sunday with Grace I want to see as much of her as possible. Grace, Belle and I read "Beggars All" by Dougall all the morning aloud. No Bible lecture. Read again in the afternoon, then grace and I sang and talked after dinner. Grace sat with me in chapel. We staid to prayer meeting. Prof. Dwight lead. Mon June 5. Exam. in Latin. Not very hard, fair. 66 Tue. June. 6. Exam. in Paleontology in the afternoon at the Geo. Lab. Miss Foster asked Grace and me down to her room between diner and chapel to eat stawberries. We had a very pleasant time. Wed. June 7. Exams in English and Art History. Grace goes tomorrow night. She has been packing tonight. Thu. June 8. Grace went on the 8:05 train tonight. How I hated to have her go, knowing that we will never meet again as we have, never be together as we have been this year. I never can find a friend I shall care for as I do for Grace. How I would like to come back next year. I am afraid I should be a little jealous to have her rooming with someone else. Florence Foster and I went to the lodge & there she met some other girls who were going and they took a carriage to the depot. She expected to take a car, but it did not come and the carriage did. I went to chapel afterward. Dr. Taylor presided and gave us such a good talk. I felt quite mournful & sad to think I was not coming back. I came upstairs and found Grace's trunk keys. I wrote to her and sent them. Fri. June 9. German exam. was long but fair. Was invited over to the Hall to Miss Mitchell's room to a spread at 8:30 P.M. Took my n.g. and staid all night. Had a very pleasant time. Misses Henderson, Wood, Agne, Bush, Brown, Delaney, Peckham, Cornell, Dello, Mitchell (of course), Smith & I were there. Helen Peckham, Miss Cornell, Carrie67 Brown & Marion Mitchell gave the spread. We had strawberries & cream, cakes & candies for refreshments. Misses Wood, Delaney & I had a parlor together for the night. I am forgetting. I went with Belle Freeman to the depot. She went very early. Annie Brown had not succeededin getting the train she wanted and was still at the depot, so I saw her again. Waited some time for Belle, then came back and ordered some Greek play pictures at Vail's. Sat. June 10. Went with Miss Beers, '94, to Smith's for dinner. There we met her friend Mr. Halff and Mr. Martin. I should have felt guilty if Miss Beers had not been a junior & an old girl & so a fit chaperone. Had a lovely dinner then went for a row on the Hudson. The river was beautiful. Mr. Martin and I rowed first then Miss Beers and Mr. Halff. Miss Beers and I could both row better than the gentlemen. Mr. Halff blistered his hands badly. Miss Beers and I were each presented with a pound box of chocolates. They are excellent. Got back to the college at 8:45 P.M. about. Was very tired, but had had a good time. Miss Beers, Miss Henderson, Miss Kirschner, & Helen were in my room the rest of the evening. Helen staid all night with me. Next Saturday I will be home. How good it seems. Sun. June 11. Helen did not get up to breakfast. Tried to make up the sleep I made her lose by getting up Sat. morning at 5:05, thinking it was 7:05 and going down to her room. I brought her some breakfast. 68 The Baccelaureate sermon was by Pres. Taylor. The text was Luke 13-20, 21. It was a fine sermon. He spoke of the unrest, seeking for self-glorification and tendency toward organization of the present hour in contrast to Christ's more personal and self-forgetful methods of spreading the truth, introducing it like [learn] in the lump & leaving it to [learn] the whole lump. In the evening we had an Organ Recital. I called on Miss Foster and Miss Underhill before supper. Mon. June 11. Helen, Miss Brown and I had a Kodak taken in a boat in the morning. Then I packed and sent my box by freight. In the afternoon Helen and I went to town. Had some ice cream at Smith's for the last time. Attended the commencement concert in the evening with Misses Smith, Foster and Beers. Miss Beers and I made fudges after the concert. Tue. June 12. Class day. The exercises took place in the afternoon. Sophomores & Freshmen sat in the gallery, Juniors and Seniors down stairs. As the classes formed the Sophs were given small silver pencils by the seniors and the Freshmen slates, pencils & sponges. On the slates in gold letters was the following, A Problem given X = 96 (X + 3Yrs) g > 93a + 94b + 95c to find value of z As no place was reserved for the specials, I went 69 with the freshmen and secured one of the slates. The girls senior class wore beautiful dresses. The exercises consisted of music, an address of welcome by Miss Cutting president of '93, and the class history. This latter included the singing of many songs by the class. Then the procession of classes in their order went to the class tree near the door of the north wing. A matting was spread from the door of the south wing to the tree and a platform built at the tree. The exercises then consisted of the presentation of the spade by the seniors & its acceptance by the juniors and the burial of the class records. I stayed at the Strong to supper with Helen Peckham. Wed. June 13. Commencemewnt day. Exercises at 10:00 A.M. Sat in gallery with Helen Peckham. The procession consisting of Marshall, President in cap & gown & Pres. of Trustees, Faculty, teachers, alumni, Marshall '93 looked very pretty. The girls of '93 were in simple white muslins. The exercises consisted of music, essays, presentation of diplomas by Prexie. Thu. June 14. Got up early and took the 5:45 car. Started from Poughkeepsie at 7:00 A.M. Got in Albany about 9:20. Prof. Ellis met me a the depot and took me first to the capital. We spent some time there & I enjoyed it very much. Saw the sword which LaFayette presented to Washington, the original Emancipation Proclamation, and the papers found70 in Maj. Andre's boots. Went to Mrs. Ellis'. They have a very pleasant home on Elm St. next door but [...] to the [Governor's] mansion. Stayed until 2:35 P.M. & went on to Syracuse. Helen Peckham & Mrs. & Miss Henderson were on the train & went as far as Utica with me. Cousin Nell met me at the depot. Had a very pleasant time at her house. She wanted me to saty over until Monday. Met Mr. Van Vechton, formerly of Elmira, there. Was very much surprised to see him. He boards next door to Nellie's St. Sat. June 16. Started for home at 9:10 A.M. Saw Charlie Fisher & Prof. Woodland at Canandaigua depot. Got home at 3:00. Sun. June 17. Went to Ch. & S.S. Had to teach a S.S. class & lead Y.P.S.C.E. Thad Henderson [N.]B. is home. Tue. July 11. Went to Elmira Saturday the 24th. Was sorry I did not go Friday as it was the closing day of School no. 4 and I could have seen the teachers and scholars. Went to the photograph gallery in the afternoon with Emma & the children, Ora & Mrs. Newman. Emma & the children had their pictures together. Sunday went to church and S.S. also Junior, A.C.F. and church in the evening. Saw a great many peple I knew. Mr. Denney asked Miss Bishop and I to take charge of the Junior meeting and when we refused, made the announcement that we would. We did go, but did not take71 charge as we used. I was asked to read the lesson and did so. Mr. Denney called upon both of us for speeches. I said a few words but Miss B. said she made her speech when she first came back. Monday morning June 26 Lute called for a little while and stopped, again, in the evening. Monday afternoon Emma and I went down to the Westside St. R.R. took a car and rode to the Industrial grounds. Before we got there it was raining in torrents and [...] me in and open car. Just after we started back we had to transfer to a closed car, Emma dropped her handkerchief into a mud puddle, and we both got our feet wet. By the time we got back to Water St. the sun was shining again as brightly as ever. We did some shopping, had some ice-cream and started to walk back. When we had about reached Freedman's Market it commenced to rain again and we took shelter under his awning. After a time we took a car and reached home wet as rats. Tuesday P.M. went down to uncle Charles. Stayed to supper. Tuesday evening Lute called and spent the evening. He tried to get some ice-cream but failed, so got candy, oranges and bananas. Wednesday evening went to prayer-meeting. Spent most of the day at Ora's. Mr. & Mrs. Carey were baptized after prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon Ora & I went over to72 Mrs. Vernoy's and stayed to supper. John came over to supper. Lute spent the evening with Emma and I. Friday went to the Church & S.S. picnic. Had a very pleasant time. Intended going to Hattie Crane's on the 7:00 o'clock motor but did not. Came home Saturday. Sunday had to teach a S.S. class. Mr. Streett preached in the evening at Pres. Ch. Union services. Tuesday, July 4th Lute spent the day here. We went through the glen in the afternoon. Lute went home at 12:02. Thursday evening went to prayer meeting with mother. Sunday went to church and S.S., C.E. and ch. in the evening. Services in the evening were at the M.E. ch. Mr. Kellogg preached. Monday mother went to Elmira on the 3:00 P.M. train. After that Edna & I went rowing in the canal in Frank James' boat. July 13. Yesterday morning at 8:25 Edna and I started for Watkins. Stopped on our way at the P.O. and I got a check for $25 from Dr. Patterson. Got to Watkins Court House at 9:10. Spent the day at Aunt Hat's. Inez was there, & Carrie too. Started back at 7:00 P.M. and got here at 7:45. Walked. Had a very pleasant day. Have baked bread & cleaned the floor today, & hemmed Edna's white dress, skirt. It is very warm. Fri. July 24. Emma, Ora and the children came down on the eleven o'clock train. Edna went down to Lutie's on the same train. Father went down the lake73 with her, because she did not feel very well and had a large satchel to carry. It was well he did for the boat did not stop at Dey's Landing and he had to say all he could to get them to. They finally did and Lutie was there to meet Edna. Father walked back from Watkins. In the evening, yesterday Ora, Emma and I went down the canal for a row. Had a lovely time. Edna and I were down Wednesday night and found the boat full of water which had rained in. Mr. Jones baled it out for us and locked up the boat for us again when we came back. Tuesday I went to Watkins on the 6:27 train & came back on the 8:00 in the evening to get some graining color for father. Went up to aunt Hat's for a few minutes. Today Emma, Ora and mother have gone to Watkins on the 11:00 A.M. train & will come back at 8:00, leaving the children with me. This afternoon I took them up on the hill for a little while. Fri. July 28. Delia come at 3:00 P.M. & stayed until morning. Sat. July 29. Emma & the children went home to Elmira today. Sun. July 30. Had to give a short talk on Geography of Greece illustrated by map. Thu. Aug. 3. Am going to Horsehead & Elmira at 9:00 A.M. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to Horseheads the 2nd at 9:00. Hattie Craver met me at the depot and we went to her house. In the evening went down town. Hattie had the tooth ache 74 badly all the evening. The next day, Friday, I took the car in the afternoon for Elmira. When I got there I found Emma was to go to Elgin Saturday morning if she heard from John. She & I went down town and I did a little shopping. She got a telegram from John about 7:00 A.M., telling her to come and she had to pack her trunk and get ready to go. John and I were pulling on her trunk-strap to get it tighter when it broke and it took John until nearly twelve o'clock to fix it. I made fudges earlier in the evening. (Aug. 5) We got up at 4:00 A.M. Saturday morning and went to the depot with Emma. John Vernoy and I went and Ora went back to bed. Emma started at 5:40. In the aforenoon Ora and I went down town and did some shopping. In the afternoon we laid down & Ora did not get up until 5:00 o'clock. In the evening Lute came in and we made fudges. He is working in Corning & came home for Sunday. The fudges were better than those the night before. (Aug. 6.) Ora invited Lute to dinner Sunday. He came and in the afternoon invited me to take a drive. Had a very pleasant time. Taught Mr. Stuart's S.S. class in the morning. Lute came home from church with us in the evening & sat on the porch a little while. (Aug. 7.) Ora and I went over to Mrs. Vernoy's to dinner. After dinner I went down to Uncle Charlie's a few minutes, then took the 5:50 train home. Ora went to the depot with me. 75 (Aug. 10.) Went down to Keuka to Association (Young People's Day) and Assembly. Was elected Secretary of Young People's Association. In the evening read a paper on the "Arms of the Junior Work". Mrs. Thompson invited me to stay with her while there and I did so, enjoying myself very much. The next morning at 8:00 o'clock I attended a meeting of the Execution Board in Dr. Ball's room. The exercises of the day were very good. The services in the morning were conducted by Rev. Dixon of Brooklyn & in the afternoon was a speech by Col. L.F. Copeland on "Seeing the Elephant". I came away on the 6:00 o'clock boat. Rev. & Mrs. Denny came at the same time. They also went at the same time I did. Aug. 17. Gave Mina Maderis her fourth, and Edna her second lesson in painting. Went to Watkins Monday and took a lesson in painting of Mrs. Hughey. The Saturday before started to walk down to see her in the morning. Got a ride with Mr. Hamilton. Coming back rode with Henry Jackson & got home before nine o'clock. Fri. Aug. 25. Edna went to Elmira yesterday. Lute came on the 6:27 P.M. train tonight and went home at 12:03. Mon. Aug. 28. Edna came home at 6:00 o'clock. Fri. Sept. 1. Got my books & lamp packed and sent to Keuka. Mattie Slauson came last night. She & Edna have gone to Watkins today. Mon. Sept. 4. Started on the 6:38 train for Keuka. Mr. Richardson76 met me in Penn Yan and we soon started for the College. Arrived there, but found my room not in proper condition to move in yet. Decided to take a 3rd floor room because it was larger and had two windows. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's and stayed to dinner. Unpacked and settled all the afternoon. After supper walked with the Misses Ball, went to their room where we had teacher's meeting later. They were kind to me. Tue. Sept. 5. Had chapel at 9:00 A.M. The day is taken up in registering, so I settled all the forenoon, attended teacher's meeting at 1:00 P.M. and started for Penn Yan on the 2:00 o'clock stage. Went to see Helen & Mrs. Goldsmith and did my shopping. Came back just in time to get some supper. Then went to Mrs. Thopmson's and she and I went in bathing. Had a very pleasant time. Fri. Sept. 8. Work is very pleasant and the week has passed very quickly. I have Elementary English, U.S. History, Geography, Spelling and Penmanship. Went to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner, stayed at Helen's until the 7:05 train and went home. Sat. Sept. 9. Canned tomatoes, helped do up plums, ate fruit, went down to Aunt Catharine's. Sun. Sept. 10. Went to Church & S.S. In the evening read a paper at the 6th anniversary of the founding of our C.E. Society. Mon. Sept. 11. Came to Pann Yan on the 6:38 train. Train 1/2 hour late at Havana. Prof. Spooner came to77 the Knapp house for me and I rode with him to the college. Mrs. Marsh called again this P.M. for her matting. Brought me a beautiful bunch of geraniums. I gave the Misses Ball some of the peaches I brought from home. Wed. Sept. 13. Went with the Misses Ball for a walk at 4:00 o'clock. We walked as far as Mrs. Merritt's (she is one of the college trustees) and called on her. She is a very pleasant, motherly, woman, and gave us some peaches when we came away. Thu. Sept. 14. Attended a reception this evening given to the students. Had quite a pleasant time. Sat. Sept. 16. Went to Penn Yan on the eleven o'clock boat. Did a little shopping and came back at half past one. The Misses Ball took that boat up the lake to visit friends at Pultney. Took the 3:30 P.M. boat and went up as far as Crosby's and came back on the Mary Belle at 6:00 P.M. It was cold and rainy coming back, but I enjoyed it quite well. Sun. Sept. 17. Went to church. Mr. Taylor, who is supplying the pulpit in Dr. Ball's absence, preached. The services were nearly an hour and a half long. Neglected to say that Thursday, as the Misses Ball and I started for a walk we met Mr. Richardson, who asked 78 us to take a ride. We had a very pleasant drive, came back and took a row on the lake. After supper took quite a long walk. Tue. Sept. 19. After four o'clock the Misses Ball and I took a delightful row on the lake. After supper we went for a walk, then I went to Mrs. Thompson's for a short time. Thu. Sept. 21. Had a half holiday to allow the students to attend the Penn Yan Fair. In the afternoon I went over to Mrs. Marsh's, to Mrs. Thompson's and rowing in Mrs. Thompson's boat. Miss Stevens went with me, and we went up a little above Scofield's. Had a lovely row. Fri. Sept. 22. After 4:00 o'clock the Misses Ball and I rowed down to Mrs. Merritt's to return a basket. She gave us some excellent grapes. Got back just in time for supper. Sat. Sept. 23. Edna came on the afternoon boat. We took a short row in the evening. Sun. Sept. 24. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's for a walk with Edna. Called on the Misses Ball. Mon. Sept. 25. Edna & I took breakfast at Mrs. Thompson's, as Edna had to start by our breakfast time. She went to Penn Yan with Mr. Inghart. Sat. Sept. 30. Went rowing yesterday afternoon, this forenoon & this afternoon with Miss Ella Ball. Had a very pleasant row. In the P.M. went & got some grapes at Mr. Brewster's & Mrs. Marsh packed a ten pound basket for me to send to Grace. There were 5 different79 kinds and the basket looked very pretty. Mr. Thompson brought the frame for my screen this P.M. while I was out on the lake. It is very nice. Stayed to tea at Mrs. Marsh's and spent the evening with Miss Ball. Sun. Oct. 1. Dr. Ball is home & preached today. Communion Sunday. In the afternoon Miss Ella Ball and I took some books and went down by the lake in a sunny place and read. Then we took a long walk and did not return until almost time for supper. I lead the A.C.F. meeting. Tue. Oct. 3. Had a faculty meeting and suspended Mande Walker indefinately, Marie for two weeks, and Miss Gardner from certain privileges. At the meeting yesterday Mr. Smith appeared before the faculty and answered charges made against him. He presented his resignation. It was referred to the proper authorities. Fri. Oct. 6. Heard my Physical Geography at 8:00 A.M. and took the one o'clock stage for Penn Yan. Took the 2:07 train and went up to Elmira. Got me a dress and went down to Ora's. Lute was over and we made fudges in the evening. Took Sat. Oct. 7. the early morning train for home. Was at home until Sun. Oct. 8. Sunday morning then took the train for Penn Yan. Walked up from Penn Yan. Got to the college just as they were finishing dinner. Went for a walk in the P.M. with the Misses Ball. Lute gave me "The Prince of India". Thur. Oct. 12. Examinations in Elementary English this P.M. Went for a row as usual afterward.80 Tue. Oct. 17. Went directly after dinner to Penn Yan to Maggie McMaster's funeral. She was killed in the R.R. accident last Friday, at Jackson, Mich. Drove down with Mrs. Mitchell's horse. Got back a few minutes late for Physical Geography recitation. The class was waiting for me, however. The funeral was held in the Pres. church. It was largely attended. The flowers were lovely. Fri. Oct. 20. Expected mother tonight on the stage but she did not come. Sat. Oct. 21. Mother came at 2:30 P.M. Was very glad to see her. Sun. Oct. 22. Did not go to church. Mother didn't care to. Went to A.C.F. but she did not. Mon. Oct. 23. Mother took the stage this noon for Penn Yan, from there the boat for Aunt mary's. Fri. Oct. 27. Intended to cross the Lake to Aunt Mary's tonight but it was too rainy. Prof. Bean returned. Sat. Oct. 28. Painted some this A.M. The Misses Ball called in the evening, also Miss Effie Jones. Fri. Nov. 3. Took the 1:00 o'clock stage and went home. Met Lutie Yost on the train. She was going to our house. Sun. Nov. 5. Lutie stays over Sunday. It rained yesterday almost all day. Mr. Becker and Mr. Frank Miller called and we went to church with them. Heard of Belle Freeman through Mr. M. Mon. Nov. 6. Took the 6:38 A.M. train for Penn Yan. Rode up to the College with Prof. Spooner. Wed. Nov. 8. Went rowing with Miss Ball last night & tonight. The weather is lovely for November. 81 Fri. Nov. 10. Intended to take the steamer "West Branch" this P.M. for Finton's, but as we were to have an important faculty meeting at 4:00 P.M. decided to wait until later. Frank Bengler rowed me across to Finton's after four o'clock. It was a lovely day, not cold, lake smooth. Uncle Elias had been to the landing for me but went home after the last boat came. I walked up and got there about 6:00 P.M. Aunt Mary had hardly given me up. How I enjoyed my visit! Aunt Mary and Uncle Elias were both lovely, and I had Jersey milk and good things to eat. When I came away Aunt Mary gave me a can of milk, besides the Sat. Nov. 11. gingham for an apron for mother. I had to come back Saturday. Got to the landing (Uncle brought me) and found that maybe the boat wouldn't stop, so Lora, at whose house I stopped, got a boy to row me across the lake to Northrup's where I waited a little while, then took the "Lulu" home. Went to the grocery, got some crackers and had crackers and milk for supper. Fri. Nov. 17. Painted a little this P.M. Took a long walk with Miss Ella Ball. Sat. Nov. 18. Painted in the A.M. Went to Penn Yan in P.M. Got an oil stove. 82 Sun. Nov. 20. Heard Mr. Griffin preach this A.M. Went with fifteen others to the Country House to a meeting this P.M. Myself and nine others rode in Mr. Richardson's stage. Mrs. Milspaugh, father and daughter, the two Smith girls, Aileen Mitchell, Lora March, Mr. Richardson and myself. Mr. R. lead the meeting. Had a good meeting. The view from the hill this side of the country house is fine, since a lake can be seen. Didn't go to A.C.F. this evening. Thu. Nov. 23. Last class exercises of the term today. Class exams. today and tomorrow. Rejents' next week. This evening Myra Smith came to my door and handed me a plate, saying that the girls were having a little supper and wished me to share it. The plate contained bread & butter, salmon, jelly, cream puffs, two kinds of cake, fudges and some canned peaches. I enjoyed it very much. It also contained a card with the names of the four girls, Misses Coleman, Gardiner, Smith and Van Worner. Sat. Nov. 25. Painted owls' heads all the morning. Miss Julia Ball and I went down to Mrs. Merritt's soon after dinner (she sent her carriage for us) and spent the afternoon. We met Mrs. Stuart of Penn Yan. Had a very pleasant time and came back about seven o'clock in the carriage. Had music. Called on Miss Coleman this evening. 83 Wed. Nov. 29. Have had Rejent's all the week. Elementary English today. My classes have all done well. Went home tonight. Rode down to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner. Thu. Nov. 30. Thanksgiving Went to church in the morning. Our whole family was invited to Col. Clanharty's to dinner to meet Capt. Robert Clanharty and his wife, our Scotch cousins. We all like them very much. He is Captain of the vessel Wray Castle, at present in New York harbor loading with case oil for Shanghai, China. They will not reach there before May. They called at our house. Went back to New York on the 8:00 P.M. train. Sun. Dec. 3. Col. Clanharty and Mary Williams were at our house to dinner today. Wed. Dec. 6. Gave Mina Madieris another painting lesson. Thu. Dec. 7. Went to Elmira on the 3:00 o'clock train. Did a little shopping and went to Ora's. Fri. Dec. 8. Ora and I went down town shopping in the morning and did not get back until after 12:00. In the P.M. went over to the school house. Was glad to see teachers and scholars and they seemed glad to see me. Lute came in in the afternoon and stayed a little while. In the evening we took a sleigh ride. The sleighing was not very good but we had a very pleasant time. Sat. Dec. 9. Came home at 11:00 o'clock. Had the picture84 of our family taken in the afternoon. Tue. Dec. 12. Took the early train for Penn Yan. Prof. Spooner met me there and took me to the college. Found a great many new students. Wed. Dec. 13. Have about completed the organization of the school. I have classes in Physiology, U.S. History, Physics, Botany and Drawing. We expect a new teacher of English next Saturday, a Miss Myrtle Gray. In the meantime Miss Julia Ball takes the classes. I have changed recitation rooms and have Room C, a front room. Sat. Dec. 16. Our new teacher of English, Miss Gray, came tonight. She seems very pleasant and we hope to like her very much. Sun. Dec. 17. Miss Gray went to church with me, wrote letters in my room after church and in the afternoon Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I walked around the triangle. Miss Julia Ball and Miss G. were in my room in the evening so I did not go to prayer-meeting. Fri. Dec. 22. Went to Penn Yan with Mr. Spooner and did some shopping before train time. Met Mary Goldsmith on the street, she invited me to go home with her and I did so and stayed until train time. Mon. Dec. 25. Mother is sick. Has not felt well since church yesterday. Think she has grippe. I received a very pretty needle book from Alice Carman Saturday, and today Dante's Poems from Edna, some silver fruit knives, a coffee-spoon, a pocket-book from mother85 and father, a china tea-cup and saucer from Edna, a pen-wiper from Ora, an Elmira souvenir tea spoon from Lute. Tue. Dec. 26. Lute came down on the 3:00 P.M. train and stayed until the 12:00 train. Mother is still sick. Sun. Dec. 31. Edna was taken sick this morning. Mother worse. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894. Edna and mother both better. Father is not very well. Came to Penn Yan at 3:00 o'clock train & to the college in the stage. Found a new principal in Mr. Bean's place, Mr. Gardiner. He seems very pleasant and an excellent man for the place. Thu. Jan. 4. Prof. Spooner has not been here this week on account of sickness. The boys have organized a military company. The weather is quite warm yet. It was so warm on Christmas day that we had the doors open. The Misses Ball went rowing with Miss Gray. over (p.86) Fri. Jan. 19 Had a reception this evening. There were three lady & three gentleman ushers. We had a promenade for which Miss Julia Ball furnished the music, a fancy march lead by Miss Gray and Mr. Stuart, majic music, charades and a general good time. The girls and boys changed partners often enough so that no one was slighted. Some of the boys offered their arms very gracefully, some were very awkward. Miss Gray & I each promenaded quite often. I promenaded with Misses Clancy, Debenham, Watrons (twice), Van Wil86 Capt. Hodges & Mr. Mersellis. (Jan. 12. Fri.) Quarterly Meeting convened here. Miss Gray & I attended the meeting this evening and I was very much surprised to be seated next to Lute. (Sat. Jan. 13.) Attended the L.M. business meeting this A.M. Had a meeting of the Ladie's Missionary Society in my room at one P.M. Was elected vice President for Keuka Park. Did not attend the afternoon meeting. Had a call (H.) at three o'clock. Attended evening service. It was A.C.F. & not very good. Lute sang very well. The Elmira people left tonight. (Sun. Jan. 14.) Rev. Langworthy preached this A.M. Attended A.C.F. & service in the evening. Mon. Jan. 22. Miss Gray & I went rowing in Mr. Thompson's boat after school this evening. Had a very pleasant time. Thu. Jan. 25. Some of the girls wanted to go to Penn Yan to a Teacher's institute lecture, and, as they could not go alone asked me to go with them. It was quite cold. We started about six o'clock and reached Penn Yan quite early for the lecture. Had to stand outside and wait quite a time for the doors to be opened. The lecture was by Dr. Schmits of Normal school, subject "The Aesthetic Side of Our Nature". Fri. Jan. 26. Attended a reception given by the ladies of the Park to Prof. and Mrs. Gardiner. Went with Miss Gray and we asked Mrs. Potter, the Misses Ball's aunt to go with us. Had refreshments, sandwiches, coffee cake and oranges. It was a bore. Miss Gray skated a few minutes after supper before the reception. 87 Sat. Jan. 27. Miss Gray and I went skating a little while this forenoon and also in the afternoon. In the evening went to the parlor until seven o'clock and called on Mrs. Gardiner afterward. Sun. Jan. 28. Mr. Gardiner preached today. Mon. Jan. 29. Miss Gray and I went skating at 3:15 although it was snowing hard. Got so wet we had to change our clothes completely when we came home. Skated until my ankle was so tired I could hardly stand on it. Tue. Jan. 29. Mrs. Gardiner called about 15 minutes before supper time. Tue. Feb. 20. The military reception took place this evening. The drill was fine, but the remainder of the evening seemed dull. Several Starkey boys were here. Thu. Feb. 22. Went home. Stopped in Penn Yan at Helen's until train time. Washington's birthday was to be celebrated on Friday instead of today so I go tonight. Fri. Feb. 23. Very cold. Sat. Feb. 24. Coldest day of the winter. Thermometer below zero. Sun. Feb. 25. Thermometer 16 degrees below zero this morning. Warmer in the afternoon. Mon. Feb. 26. Came back with Prof. Spooner this morning. Somewhat warmer. In the P.M. went across the lake & skated. Coming back we met88 Joseph Bullock & Mr. Gilder with an ice-boat. They asked us to ride, & we had a delightful ride. It was quite cold and we went to Mrs. Thompson's to warm afterward. Tue. Feb. 27. Went skating after school. Delightful on other side of lake. Mon. Mch. 12. Miss Ball left on Saturday for Crystal Springs, leaving me in charge of the girls. I received a letter by the afternoon mail telling me that mother had been run over and hurt. Started for home on the 7:00 P.M. train. Tue. Mch. 13. Mother has no bones broken. She was crossing Main St. about 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening when a boy driving Fanton's horse & carriage ran over her. The thill struck her in the left side, throwing her over half way to the next cross-walk. The wheels ran over both legs, cutting clothing and skin but not breaking the bones. Thu. Mch. 22. Lute came down this evening bringing mother a bunch of beautiful carnations. Sat. Mch. 24. Edna and I worked hard all day. Sun. " 25. Easter. Went to church in the A.M. Mother came out and sat at the table in her big chair for dinner. Mon. " 26. Started for K. C. at 6:32 A.M. Met Mr. Spooner at Penn Yan. Classes arranged in the P.M. I have N.Y. Hist., Drawing, Botany, Roman Hist.,89 and possibly U.S. Hist. or Physiology. Fri. Mch. 30. Miss Gray, the Misses Ball and I went to walk about 8:00 P.M. We saw a most beautiful display of Aurora Borealis. It commenced with a light streak in the north west, extending toward the zenith. It spread until the whole heavens were covered. The most beautiful shades of reds were shown as well as the white light. It was beautiful beyond comparison. The zenith seemed the center of the display and streams of light extended in all directions. Sat. Mch. 31. Went to Penn Yan on the stage this A.M. Quite windy. Sun. Apr. 8. When we got up this morning the ground was white with snow. It snowed some Friday and Saturday. The snow soon melted and it was quite comfortably warm in the afternoon. After dinner the Misses Ball, Miss Gray, the Gardiners and I went to the parlor, sang some hymns and talked. Afterward Miss Ella and I toook a walk. Later Miss Julia and Miss Gray joined us. Wed. Apr. 11. It snowed quite a little yesterday, all last night, and all day today so that the snow is quite deep. It was a foot deep this morning. It is not very cold and the snow is quite wet. Dr. Ball told me a few days ago, Sat., I think, that I would be wanted next year so I expect to stay. 90 Thu. Apr. 12. The Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I, beside quite a number of the students went to Penn Yan to "The Old Homestead". The "Urbana" came down the lake about half past seven and we got there about eight o'clock, just before the performance began. It was good, everyone said, there was nothing objectionable, the singing was good, but upon the whole I did not enjoy it so very much. There was little that was elevating. Got back to the college about 11:30 P.M. Fri. Apr. 13. Went home on the 7:15 train. Sat. Apr. 14. My birthday. Edna, mother and father each gave me a very pretty china fruit plate for a birthday present. Twenty-four today. And yet I don't feel any older than I did when I was fourteen. Not so old sometimes. Sun. Apr. 15. Went to church in the morning. Edna and I went to aunt Catharine's in the P.M. Mother seems to improve slowly. She is able to sit up most of the time. Mon. Apr. 16. Came back to college. Had to wait from the 7:00 o'clock train until 10:15 for the stage. Fri. Apr. 20. Went on the 2:00 train to the L.M. at Elmira. Ora and Alice Bishop met me at the train and we did some shopping before going to the house. Did not attend church in the evening. Lute came in and spent the evening. It was a sermon by Dr. Ball. Ora & Allis went. 91 Sat. Apr. 21. Attended church all day. Had dinner at the church. Allis B. and I went down town after the afternoon service. Sun. Apr. 22. Attended church in the A.M. Went with John for a walk before breakfast, and over to his mother's after church. Charles Vernoy came in, in the P.M. and so did Lute. Went with Lute to the 1st Baptist Church in the evening, although it rained. Mon. Apr. 23. Started on the 6:32 A.M. train for K.C. Lute came to the depot with me. Mr. Ward met Mr. Mersellis, Lora Marsh, Mr. Denney and I at Penn Yan. We got here just in time for chapel. I was elected I.M. clerk while at Elmira. Received a book "Phillips Brook's Year Book" as a birthday present from Lute. Sat. Apr. 28. It has rained all day. We have been rowing a great deal this week. The weather had been very pleasant. Sat. May 26. Went over to Aunt Mary Week's. Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Hewett, Miss Spencer and I rowed over. Mr. & Mrs. T. and the others went on to Crosby's & I stopped at Finton's & walked up to Aunt Mary's. Delia came up on the afternoon boat, and Vi & her husband came over Sunday, so we had a very pleasant visit. Mr. Thompson come over to Miss Hewett's for Eva, Delia and I. Sunday night Eva rowed back with a boy & girl who were over too, 92 and Mr. T. brought Delia and I. It got quite rough before we got back. Delia stayed until Monday morning & went back on the stage. Sat. June 9. Went to Penn Yan on the afternoon stage and stayed over Sunday with Delia and Helen. The McMaster boys, John and Will, came Sat. eve & stayed until Monday morning. That partly spoiled my visit, but I enjoyed myself very much with Delia. June 7. Received a box of delicious candy from Lute. Sat. June 16. This P.M. Miss Ball, Miss Gray and I went rowing although it was very warm. After supper we went out again, taking some onions and bread & butter and ate them out on the lake. In the evening we all went to the entertainment given by the military company. Sunday June 17. Rev. Mr. Walworth of Penn Yan (Baptist) preached an excellent sermon to the graduating class this morning. Mon. June 18. Miss Julia Ball & I took a row after supper. We crossed the lake & had a lovely time. Went to the Philaleathean society entertainment & later to the reception & banquet. Tue. June 19. Commencement day. Worked hard in the chapel all the A.M. Exercises were very pleasant in P.M. Started at about 6:00 for Penn Yan. Stayed home all the evening. Wed. June 20. Went to commencement at Cook, & later to Alumni93 1894 dinner. Prof. Hill's last year. The classes of '94 & '5 gave him in the chapel a bunch & a basket of beautiful roses. At the dinner he was presented with Emerson's complete works & a solid silver berry ladle. He was quite affected. Everyone spoke nicely of Prof. Hill. Thu. June 21. Miss Gray called this A.M. & we went through the glen. She went on the 3:00 P.M. train. Lutie is here. Sat. June 23. Edna & Lutie went to Elmire this A.M. Lute came down & spent the evening. 9495 Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 1906 Sept. 12. I hardly thought when I last wrote in this book, that I would ever continue it at all, surely not from this place, but here I am, and here I hope to stay for this year. As I had written an account of my experiences at Vassar I thought it might be interesting some time to be able to look over my college experiences at Denison. I am to teach a class in beginning Algebra in the preparatory department of Shepardson College, take charge of Shepardson Cottage and have all college expenses and the amount to pay for my board on the club plan for these services. I think myself quite fortunate. I have a year's leave of absence from East Liverpool and may go back there next year. Sept. 10. I started from home Monday evening at 8:07. Mrs. Van Duzer and Ed Skinner were at the depot to see me off. So, of course, was mother, but father, as usual, refused to go. I left Elmira at 10:45 P.M. on the Erie. Wanted to get a mileage but found it would be good only to Meadeville, Pa., and I would have to have another from there so got a ticket to Newark, O. paying $11.80. Reached Manchester, O., my first Sept 11. change, at 9:30 A.M. after a hot, dusty night. Had to wait there about an hour, then took the B & O. to Newark, reaching there about 12:30 noon. My trunk was not brought promptly to the St. R.R. station, so I had to wait until the 2:00 o'clock car to come to Granville. Found Miss Barker who brought me over to the club House. My trunk soon came and I unpacked some. Only one96 girl, Miss Sefton of Pittsburg, was here but Miss North came later. They are room-mates and seem to be very nice girls. Miss Sefton is subdued, Miss North (from Wis.) breezy. Sept. 12. This morning I went to breakfast at Burton Hall, as we did to supper, then went down town for shopping so we could have dinner, then to see Miss Barker and to register. It took me almost all the morning, running from one to the other, to register. We got lunch, Miss Dickerson having been added to our number in the meantime, and the girls washed the dishes. I have to make some more purchases. I am to study Mediaeval History, French, Pshcyology, and German. That will give me 14 hrs. of work per week, which, with my teaching will be enough. Sept. 16. Thursday (13th) registration continued. I visited the Treasurer, etc. Friday I settled my room a little more as my box had arrived by freight, attended classes and kept busy. Was invited by Mrs. Henry Green, who called on me Wednesday with her daughter (Mrs. Wright I think her name is) to supper. Mrs. Green teaches with Frances Rose in Leland University, New Orleans. She is an elderly lady and seemed very pleasant. I liked her very much, and her daughter too. Mr. Green & Mr. Wright (if that is his name) were also very pleasant. Mr. W. is the dentist here. Mrs. Green wanted me to run in and call at any time, and seemed very cordial. Yesterday (15th) I got my curtains up, pictures, and my room in fairly good condition. Shall have to 97 passepartout some more pictures if I have enough. Brought some along for that purpose. Have to make cover for a little stand and bureau as it (the [...]) is and old-fashioned one and has little boxes on the sides so I cannot use my scarf. I didn't say that after I came home from Mrs. Green's I had to attend a faculty meeting at Burton Hill. Had to come home early purposely, although I hated to. Later in the evening the Y.W.C.A. gave a reception in King Hall. It was very pretty. They served punch but the teachers got there too late for that. It was all gone. The room looked very pretty. The girls sang and we left at an early hour. Studied Saturday evening. Hope I have my French lesson. Got past of the psychology. Must get up early and finish that as it was too late to do it last evening. Sept. 16. Today (Sunday) we all went after breakfast to prayers in King Hall, then later to church and Sunday school. I am to be in Dr. Colwell's class in Evidence of Christianity in S.S. That subject appealed to me. Got a letter from Mr. Bamden yesterday in which he spoke of the way things are going in the E.L. church. He thinks he will have to leave unless Dr. Rose's promised visit puts an end to the mischief done by Chas. Brown and Mrs. Malyn. We have six girls in the Club House now. Lily Bell Sefton is from Pittsburg and has taught quite a little. She is older than the other girls but doesn't look it. She has light hair, blue eyes & is very pretty, a very sweet girl. She has been very homesick & nervous and fainted yesterday. Her room-98 mate, Grace Young, is also pretty, a bright, lively girl, a little thoughtless, but seemingly a nice girl. Orza Dickerson is a music special, a very sweet, kind girl, thoughtful and lovable. She was here two years ago. I like her very much. The two Tracy girls are preps, dear little girls, Joy and Jennie. Jennie was homesick, but is getting over it now. Rahme Haider, the sixth one, is a Syrian girl, dark & pretty. She is 2nd yr. prep. and I think intends being a missionary. I like all the girls very much. Attended B.Y.P.U. and church service this evening. Heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Baldwin, in which he made prominent the life and work of Aaron. Feb.3. '07 I didn't intend waiting this long to write again, but it seemed to be impossible for me to find time when I ought, so I will go back and write what I think of now. I have a distinct recollection of the first general (Sept.) reception in Drane Gynmasium. It was, I think, the Friday of the second or third week of school. I went with Orza Dickerson. The gymnasium was very prettily decorated and there was a crush there. Orza had to leave to go down to the Conservatory at the end of an hour to let another girl come up. She introduced me to some whom she knew, in a quick little bird-like way she has, flitting from one to the other, then had to leave. I was alone after she went, a great deal. Served punch a while & was glad to have something to do. At last I found a young boy, a Mr. Means, who seemed as lovely as I was and talked to him the99 rest of the time until it was time to go. I was not sorry when that time came. Miss Jones, one of the teachers came & talked to us a few minutes before we left. I don't think I ever felt more lonely in my life. Late in September or early in October I had the privilege of listening to a talk in Sherman Hall by Dr. Timpanny, a medical missionary to India. He was fine. His theme seemed to be "A missionary must be an all-around man" and it would do a world of good to the student volunteers. Through the fact that no chaperone was provided, there were none of the girls there. One of the young men introduced himself to me, & Dr. Field did the same. I also met Dr. Timpanny, Dr. Field and Mr. Bamden had spoken of me to him. I enjoyed the talk very much. My class-work was somewhat changed for the first semester by Prof. Goodell advising me to drop Mediaeval History, Sophomore work, and take U.S. History, Junior. I told him I wanted credit for that & he said he would give me some work outside of class & would give me an exam & I could make it up in that way. I did so and he gave me credit, partly on work he gave me and partly on my teaching record. Then Prof. William's told me I could make up the required English & after getting permission of Dr. Hunt & Prof. Spencer100 to make up the Logic required, the second semester, I found I could graduate this year, which delights me. I have the English about ready to take an exam. in and expect to take one the first of the week. Events have flowed very smoothly this first semester. I have attended the Monday evening Y.W.C.A. meetings part of the time, the Thursday evening church prayer-meeting regularly and the morning church service. I go to Sunday School part of the time, rarely to B.Y.P.U., usually to evening service. During the first month of college I was invited to a reception given the faculty by Dr. & Mrs. Hunt. Sept. 18 (?) I believe it was Tuesday evening, Sept. 18. I went with Miss Barker as I didn't know the way. Had quite a pleasant time. Met Prof. and Mrs. Carney who were at Keuka College after I left. I liked Mrs. Carney very much and found out that she was a very dear friend of Mary Barnes. Shes said she was coming to call on me. Dr. Hunt told me that he had called the attention of the faculty in a meeting they had held the evening before to an outline he had had me put on the board in Psychology. He said it was well arranged and substantially correct and showed a trained mind. I felt better for his words. I am taking five hours of Psychology with Dr. Hunt, five hours of French with Dr. McKibben, three hours of history (U.S.) with Prof. Goodell and one hour of Methods of Modern 101 Language Teaching with Prof. Willis Chamberlain. Wed. Nov. 28. Had our final exam. in Psychology. It was not hard after Dr. Hunt's review. Nov . 29. Thanksgiving Day. The Club House girls were invited to the dining hall to dinner and we all went except Orza, who was invited out. We enjoyed our dinner very much. After dinner the girls played "Going to Jerusalem" in the Dining Room, then went to Burton Hall and heard Miss Montgomery recite "The Little Strawberry Girl". Then Miss Barker & her niece Juliet, Miss Adams, Misses Walker and Steelman, Rahme Haider and I went for a walk. We walked around a triangle of four miles and came back feeling finely. After Thanksgiving Mrs. Carney called on me and invited me to Sunday dinner. I accepted, of course. Mr. Scheffel, a senior boy, was also there and we got pretty well acquainted. In the afternoon Mr. Lee, a Chinese student, came in. The Carneys had to go to the photograph gallery as Prof. Carney had made arrangements with Mr. Tresize to go before he knew I was coming to dinner & we stayed alone while they were gone. I enjoyed being there very much. Dec. 12. College closed at noon. All but three of us cut Psych. but Dr. Hunt excused us and we were glad we hadn't cut. Miss Alderson, a girl from W.Va. who has recently come to take music, and I started on the 12:30 car for Newark, then took the train to Mansfield. We got there about102 four o'clock. Her brother was there to meet us in his auto, and took us to his home where we had supper, and I had a pleasant little visit until train time. I took the 7:35 P.M. Erie train east and arrived in Elmira the next morning (Friday) at about eight o'clock. Went over to the city to do a little shopping and met Ora. Joined forces with her & we met Mary, Mrs. Carey, Minnie Vernoy or Nettie(?), Leona & her mother-in-law at different times. Ora went to the station with me, hoping to see Edna & Donald whom I was to meet and go on home with. The train came in, as we thought, but no Edna, so Ora went home. I waited for my train and in a few minutes another Erie train came in & Edna & Donald got off and came into the station. We went on home, getting there about 2:00 P.M. I got my Christmas presents ready and sent them off and helped trim a tree for Donald. We had the parlor darkened and lighted the tree up Christmas morning after breakfast. It looked very pretty. It was quite a large tree. Father got it away up on the hill. Donald looked at it then clapped his hands and danced. he said "O, isn't it pretty?" We all had our presents on it. I got so much, a couple of plaid waists & some aprons from father and mother, cloth for a dress & a colored under skirt from Edna, a five dollar bill from Will, that I am going to get my cap and gown with, a picture of Donald, a very pretty collar from May Dixson, a handkerchief, a [...] & a calendar from Miss Flo., a travellilng bag of denim & rubber from Mary Andrews, a picture from Mary Dunham, a 103 handkerchief bag from Miss Campbell, a Keuka College pennant from Mrs. [Durfee], a beautiful center piece from Mrs. [Durfee], some yoke or collar pins from Mrs. Spaid, a book, "Cranford", from Mrs. Harvey, a very pretty china bonbon dish from Clyde, a booklet from Miss Bushong, a Denison banner from my Club House girls, a collar from Miss Alderson, a sachet from Miss Barker, a burnt wood frame from Maude Arnold, two handkerchiefs from Ora, a picture of Mr. & Mrs. Bamden, a button bag from Miss Norton, a chamois, & scissors guard from Mrs. Lumbey, & a gold & white dish from Mr. McCoy. I think I got more than my share. We were so glad Edna and Donald could be with us. It was so good to have them. Will Martin was down for Xmas dinner. Edna and I were invited up to Miss Brigg's one evening for supper. I went but she didn't . Mrs. Van Duzer, Grace Ford, Mary Barnes, & Maude McClure were there. We had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Van Duzer invited us for Dec. 31st. for the evening to a reception. I went, but Edna didn't. Had a very pleasant time. Got home a little after 11:00 P.M. Mary Goldsmith was there and told me about the resignation of Pres. John Chester Ball of Keuka College. At midnight the Episcopal bell tolled Jan. 1, 1907. 1907 times by actual count and ten times that by calm (!) estimate. Ed. Skinner called twice while we were home, and it seemed as if all our friends called. I tried to see some. Made an outing flannel gown, two waists, a skirt & tucked the yoke of a waist mother made for me. 104 Jan. Dr. Eubank, one of our medical missionaries, spoke in Sherwin Hall. I went up with Miss Barker. A lot of the girls went. We had a fine, inspiring talk. Dr. Hunt, in introducing Dr. Eubank, said: "We measure a man by the height of his ambitions, by the depth of his convictions, and by the breadth of his interests and sypmathies." Judged by that standard he thought we were to hear from one of the greatest men of the time. Jan. 27. A little before Thanksgiving I was invited to Sunday evening lunch with Miss Montgomery, Fernald and Chaffee so I returned the invitation and had them here. I had fried oysters, celery, brown & white bread & butter sandwiches, cocoa, cherries (canned) & cake. We had a very pleasant time. After they had gone I took my chafing dish & some oysters I had left up to Lily bell Sefton's room, where the girls were & fried the oysters for them. I had turned a pail of hot cocoa up my sleeve early in the evening & it had blistered my arm & rubbed off the blister so it was quite sore. Spilled the cocoa down the front of my new brown skirt, too. (Dec. '06) Just before the holidays I had the girls come to my room for a chafing dish supper one Sunday evening. We had a Welch rarebit, the first I had ever made, & it was good. I was so glad it was. The girls enjoyed it, too. Jan. 28-30. Exams. from Monday until Wednesday. I had French each day, German Tuesday, History the Friday previous, Hist. of Phil. Wednesday. I know I didn't do well in Phil. for I simply couldn't thinkg at all. My brain was in a [muteled] condition. 105 1907 Thursday, Jan. 31. Dr. Woelfkin was to have preached to us at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel but his train was delayed and he didn't get here so Dr. Hunt preached, and he gave us an excellent sermon. Dr. Woelfkin talked in the lecture-room of the church at 2:00 and preached in the evening. Feb. 1. Friday Dr. Woelfkin had a meeting for the boys at 10:00 A.M., one for the girls at 3:00 P.M. and preached in the church in the evening. I enjoy every one of his talks. He looks like a plain business man, but he gives such helpful sermons. He is fine. He met the girls just before prayers in King Hall Thursday evening. Feb. 2. Saturday there was only a meeting at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall. I didn't go, for I had so much else to do. Feb. 3. Heard Dr. Woelfkin preach this morning. Had an excellent sermon. Did not stay to Sunday School but came home and started dinner. There was a meeting in Recital hall at 4:00 P.M. but I did not go. In the evening chaperoned the girls to B.Y.P.U. in Miss Chaffee's place, but didn't have to come home before church as all the girls stayed. It was Dr. Woelfkin's last sermon. He spoke of the outward repulsion and inward attraction of the Christian life. He said that nothing really good is outwardly attractive, everything has some repellent feature, something we must give up to get it. He spoke of education as an example. Nov. 10. 1906. We heard a fine lecture by Dr. Geo. E. Vincent. It was at the Opera House. I sat next Miss Montgomery & came back with her and Miss Barker. The Opera House is a little stuffy place.106 Dec. 13, 1906. We heard Mr. William Harper, a basso, this evening. Miss Ferrar played his accompaniaments. He has a fine voice and I enjoyed the evening very much. 1907, Jan. 22. Dr. Chas. Eastman the Sioux Indian lectured, but I didn not go as I chaperoned a part of girls to Newark to see "The College Widow". It was quite good and I enjoyed it. About 200 went from Granville, many of the faculty. There were two st. cars crowded. ? During the first semester I attended a sonata recital by Prof. Judson that was delightful. He played the violing and Miss Dorothy Kibbler the accompaniment. I enjoyed it immensely as I did an impromptu recital later by Miss Emily Ferrar who was here visiting her sister. Miss Ferrar has a fine voice. Mrs. Wilson, our vocal teacher also gave a recital which was delightful. She has a rich, sweet voice of great power, but I liked Miss Ferrar's evern better. We, that is some of the teachers, are meeting each Sunday morning at 8:15 for Bible study. I enjoy it very much. We are studying Sanders & Kent's "The Messages of the Lating Prophets". It gives me many new ideas. Feb. 4. Registration day. I have registered for Philosophy, 5 hrs, French, 4 hrs., History, 3 hrs., and Logic, 4 hrs. Went to a prayer meeting in Recital hall at 6:00 o'clock, then to the faculty prayer meeting in Miss Barker's room. One girl in the prayer meeting quoted a remark of Dr. Chivers in his talk here last year. It was, "The brave of the world in care, the cure for care is prayer, the end of prayer is peace". Have 107 written to Frances Ross & Cousin Maude, and am going to write some more letters while I have time. Heard Friday of the death Wednesday (Jan. 30) of May Dixson's father. They will miss him sadly. Tue. Feb. 5. Dr. Ira M. Price of Chicago University spoke to us this morning in chapel. He is a D.U. Alumnus. He left two thoughts with me., "We cannot get away from our record", and "What we think will soon be what we are". His talk was fine. Went down to Prof. Williams' at 7:00 P.M. and took an oral exam on Junior English. That finishes my required English. It wasn't bad at all. Glad to be through with it. Wed. Feb. 6. Miss Benedict gave an organ recital in Recital hall at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Wilson was to have sung, but had a severe cold and could not. I enjoyed the recital very much, especially the first number, Otto Malling's, "Githsemane, Golgotha, Calvary", and Felix Borowski'sl "Menuet". She plays beautifully. The last number, Carl Piutti's Sonate in G.Minor, Finale, showed a wonderful amount of pedalling. Fri. Feb. 8. Attended Enterpe Society this evening and was one of the judges on debate. Wanted to go to Philo. as Grace North debated there. This is preliminary to the debate between the two societies. Attended the Language Association at 3:30 P.M. Sat. Feb. 9. Went to Elsie Wright's room after supper then to Mary Montgomery's. Stayed until 9:30, then pressed my gown. We are to wear them to chapel Monday for the first. Invited Miss Ferrar to lunch with me tomorrow evening, but she couldn't come as Mrs. Wilson & Sam would be there [one]108 1907. Sunday and she felt she ought to stay with her. Samuel is sick, has pneumonia and is very bad. Sunday, Feb. 10. Went to church in the morning and in the evening. Heard two good sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Wrote some letters in the afternoon. The girls all came to my room for evening lunch & I gave them some creamed oysters cooked in my chafing dish. They seemed to enjoy them. Grace North didn't come as she was invited out by one of the girls in one of the dorms. Mon. Feb. 11. The seniors wore cap and gown for the first time today. We met in Prof. William's recitation room and put them on then all marched up to chapel, girls ahead, across from the boy's stairway to our places. The others cheered. Cut in Ethics today & tomorrow. Prixy is away. Rahme Haider heard today that her mother is dead. She feels very badly broken up, of course. I feel very sorry for her. Heard an excellent talk on Chinese girls at Y.W. by Mrs. Sweet of Hachow, China. They are here on furlough & are to return next year. It was very interesting. After that went to faculty meeting. Got a picture of Maude this evening. Tue. Feb. 12. The first "Senior Circus" this evening. The boys of the Junior class had liberally spread handbills advertising "Willie's Wonders", minstrels, and distributed them through the audience. The "Circus", which was an oratorical exhibition of the senior boys taking part, was attended by most of the class in cap and gown, the class being seated in the rear middle seats in Recital Hall. After the performance, Elsie Wright, Ida Wickenden and I went down town and had a Sundae.109 The Juniors dressed in fantastic attire and sat in the middle front seats. The hall was crowded, many went away. Rahme Haider heard of the death of her mother in Syria. She is almost frantic with grief. Fri. Feb. 15. Went over to Mrs. Carney's after supper and borrowed a coat and vest of Prof. Carney's to wear tomorrow evening in the Senior "Stunt" at a fancy dress party to be given. Came home and washed my hair. Rahme Haider was in my room until nearly 10:00 o'clock. Sat. Feb. 16. Wend down town, studied French and went to the Gym. to practice for the Faculty "stunt" for this evening. They have changed it. After dinner did some errands. At 4:30 practiced for the senior stunt. Had to be at the gym. at 6:45 to take in money at the gallery. Two girls helped me. After most of the people had come we went down stairs. Those who wore fancy costume were on the first floor, those who didn't dress in costume, in the gallery. I was dressed as a witch with my college gown, short black cape and hight pointed cap. Wore my hair down my back. We had a grand march, then the "stunts", then they danced. I marched with Miss Adams. The Senior stunt was first. We had a minstrel show. I was interlocutor. I wore Prof. Carney's dress suit, a derby hat, a pair of gym. bloomers. The girls of the class were blackened and dressed in fantastic garb. Mary Montgomery was to have taken a prominent part, but she was called home at the last minute by the death of a friend and the illness of her mother so we had to do the best we could without her. We had very little practice. We had songs & a song & dance by110 1907 by Laura Beitler, jokes and a cake-walk. It was quite a success. The conservatory stunt was a music lesson given to the daughter of Mrs. Wiggs, with her mother's assistance. Mrs. Wilson, vocal teacher, was Mrs. Wiggs. The conservatory also gave the "Kitchen symphony", played on a glass, a pitcher, a frying pan, a tin pan and two tin kettle covers. Ethel Reese was conductor, with a large kitchen spoon for baton. It was fine. The Senior Preps came in in a procession in night dresses carrying candles. Then followed the "Semi Stages of Womanhood", by the town girls, then first was a mother with her children about her, saying their prayers and playing with dolls, next was a childrens tea party, then followed school girls about 16, then the college graduates with books, tennis racket, basket ball, etc., fourth and fifth a wedding, sixth, the first child, seventh the widow. The faculty stunt was "Registration Day", with Miss Peckham as Dean Barker and Miss Barker as Mrs. Raymond, a lady who brings her daughter, Geraldine May, to college. Eleanor Chaffee was her daughter. The costumes were fine. Eleanor Chaffee had a real Scotch Highland costume, Mrs. Altrugy a Mexican costume, Miss Barker was a Greek lady, Misses Peckham & Stanton two English Lords, Miss Jones a negro valet. Mrs. Baldwin, the pastors wife, dressed as a man, Mrs. Hunt, a nun. There were two Little Bo Peeps, a Queen of Hearts (Jennie, Gracy) paper dolls, Indians, Japanese, Kitchen girls, men, women & children. We all enjoyed it very much. 111 Everything passed off very pleasantly. It was a great success. Sun. Feb. 17. Went to church morning and evening and heard two fine sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Asked Miss Ferrar to lunch with me this evening. Had creamed oysters, cooked with my chafing dish, Waldorf salad, bread & butter sandwiches, celery, cocoa, cake, and ginger pears I brought from home. Wrote my home letter this afternoon but no others. Wed. Feb. 20. Lecture course entertainment, The Philharmonic String Quartette, of Cleveland. I chaperoned. It was very good. Thur. Feb. 21. I read my paper on "The Elementary Course in German in Secondary Schools" in the Language Association. Profs. McKibben and chamberlin ("Dutch") said some very kind things to me about it. Patrick and Thomas of our French class were there, I think because Prof. McKibben spoke of it in our French class this morning. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Feb. 22. Holiday. Senior banquet in the evening. I didn't go, neither did Elsie Wright, as she came to supper with me. Studied, read and served in the evening, also wrote some letters. Sat. Feb. 23. Studied some, served some, read & wrote a letter or two. Sun. Feb. 24. Heard Rev. A.S.Carmare preach this morning in behalf of the Ohio Educational Society. His theme was "The Master Key" and he plead for life lived in every part of the Palace of Life not in two or three rooms only. As the Master Key to open the doors he offered godliness. The thought "A rut is only a grave with both ends extended to infinity" I liked. 112 1907 Feb. 28. Went to the dentist's (Dr. Davis) in the afternoon to have a tooth filled. In the evening attended a lecture in Recital Hall by Mr. Jackson, Secretery of the Associated Charities of Cleveland. His subject was "Organized Charity" and his talk was very good. When asked by Dr. Hunt to distinguish between poverty and pauperism he said, "Poverty is a matter of the pocket-book, pauperism is a matter of the mind". He quoted in regard to charitable work "First plan your work, then work your plan". Studied until 1:30 A.M. as I had a hard lesson in Ethics, & was behind. March 3 Sunday. Went to church in the morning but not in the evening. It was communion Sunday. We have had snow flurries all day today. It seems quite a little colder tonight, though not seven yet. Ordered my commencement dress, or rather the cloth, yesterday. It is to be white point d'esprit trimed with white satin ribbon. Shall make it myself. Mch. 6. Took a long walk in the afternoon, walked four miles. It was a beautiful day, just cool enough to make a walk enjoyable. Went alone. In the evening attended a lecture by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. He give a brief lecture, illustrated by stereoptism on Bach and Handel, and illustrated their works by pianola. I enjoyed it very much. The cloth for my dress came. Monday I received a package from mother, containing my black & white check dress that I got the cloth for Xmas. It's made very prettily & she has trimmed the front with eyelet embroidery. Her eyes have been so bad I am sorry she did, but it is very pretty. March 8. Friday The Philo-Enterpean Literary contest took place this evening. The societies occupied different sides of Recital Hall, the boys were wearing different society colors, and most of them 113 were, standing in the side aisles, for there were not seats enough to accomodate all. There were songs from both, cheers etc., before the contest began, and while the judges were out. They were out a long time, then it was declared that Enterpe had everything. It didn't seem a just decision. Eveyone objects, and Miss Barker went over the markings again and awarded a tie to the essay. Sat. Mch. 9. Went to supper with Bertha Heacock and spent most of the evening with her & Elsie Wright. Came home and found a letter from father and one from the Fisk Agency informing me of a vacancy at Bloomsburgh,(Pa.) Norman School. Wrote a letter there and copied testi normals, and didn't get to bed until after 1:00 o'clock. Sun. Mch. 10. Heard Dr. Ketman, the Secretary of the Western Section of the A.B.P.S. this morning. He gave us an excellent talk. Mon. Mch. 11. Heard an illustrated lecture on "Bismya, the oldest city in the world", by Dr. Edgar J. Banks, director of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Chicago. It was a rare treat. He described the expedition, methods of work, treasures found and showed many interesting pictures. It made me crazy to take a course in ancient history with him or some one else who had gone to the sources. This year at Denison is a privilege, even outside class-room work. Wed. Mch. 13. Cut in ethics today. Received an invitation from Mr. Patrick to attend the lecture Monday evening. Attended a lecture, illustrated with stereoptism & pianola by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. 114 1907 Thur. Mch. 14. Attended prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Mch. 15. Attended Philo and was judge on a debate between Elsie Wright and Ida Wickenden. The subject was rediculous. It was "Resolved that if it takes 36 yrs. of yellow calico to make an elephant a slink waist, it will take a corresponding length of time for a cockroach with a wooden leg to bore through a cake of Sapolio". The affirmation (Ida) won. It was a lot of fun. Mon. Mch. 18. Mr. Patrick called this P.M. Miss Ferrar was here when he called. He took me to the lecture in the evening. It was by Senator Dolliver of Iowa and was very good. Tue. Mch. 19. Got a letter today telling me that Edna has a little girl, born Sunday, St. Patrick's Day. Am so glad she is a girl. Thur. Mch. 21. Heard a lecture by Prof. Judson on Schubert & Beethoven, illustrated by stereoptism & pianola. It was very good. It was the third and all have been excellent. Fri. Mch. 22. The Philomatheon Society gave their extra this evening. It was "The Princess" and was well given. The costumes for the principal characters were rented in Columbus & were good, of course. The girls all did well, especially Mary McKibben, the Princess. I went with Elsie Wright & Bertha Heacock. Mon. Mch. 25. Exam. in History. Began at 1:00 & lasted until 3:00. Quite hard but fair. Mch. 26. Exam. in Ethics. It was not hard nor long. I was through in 35 minutes. Hope I get a good grade.115 Mch. 27, Wednesday. Started on the 11:30 A.M. car for Cambridge. Mr. Samuels came to the Club House and carried my suit case to the car for me. It was raining. We got to Newark and found the 12:30 B & D train which we were to take later. It still rained. The train didn't come until 2:55. Mr. Theodore Johnson & his cousin Effie were to take the same train. Mr. Bamden was at the station in Cambridge to meet me. It had stopped raining and we walked home. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Mch. 28-30 Sewed most of the time on my graduating dress. Mch. 31. Sunday. Mr. Bamden being with the Salem church, Mrs. Bamden & I attended the First Baptist Church, after going to Sunday School at the Mission. Heard Rev. David Carman, the pastor, a younger brother of Mr. Augustus Carman of Granville. It was a pretty good sermon. Tue. April 1. Mrs. Bamden received a telegram that Mr. McCoy would be here on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden left for the Minister's Conference at Granville yesterday, so I went to the depot to meet Mr. McCoy. Wed. Apr. 2. Mr. McCoy took Mrs. Bamden and me through the glass factory. It is one of the largest in the world. It was very interesting. The men gathered the molten glass on the end of a rod from the furnaces, put it in a mould and pressed it into shape. Then the dish or pitcher or whatever it was, was reheated by boys & passed to men who turned it, shaping it with a stick dipped in water. Some things, such as globes for gold-fish, were blown. That was interesting too. They were not116 1907 engraving when we were there, so we couldn't see that process. Mr. McCoy got a little glass dish for each of us as a souvenir. Thursday, April 4. Started home on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden came in from Granville while we were at the station. He had started on the 5:30 car from Granville to get that early train home, then found in Newark that the train was there hours late. Mr. Samuels was on the train and was very kind to me, carried my suit case home, etc. He seems a fine young man. Went over to practice with the Senior girls for the play in the evening, or rather to see Miss Eckhart, who is drilling them, about my duties as business manager, and was pressed into taking two unimportant parts. It isn't hard, but will take some time for practice. Fri. Apr.5. Classes today. Rahme Haider hasn't come back yet. Sat. Apr.6. The Senior Class and some others are invited to Prof. Spencer's Tuesday evening. They are to dress in costume, and I am asked to represent some nation. I counted on Rahme Haider's helping me to get up a Syrian costume but she isn't here. Miss Parsons told me Ruth Carlin has a Chinese costume which she thought she would lend so I asked her and she lent it to me. It is a beauty. There are brocaded silk trousers in light green, a cherry colored skirt, handsomely embroidered, a coat of light yellow with sleeves, another sleeveless one of red, all embroidered, & she said she would get shoes & hair ornaments for me. The costume is beautiful. 117 Sun. Apr. 7. It rained this morning so I couldn't wear my Easter gown & hat. Well, nobody much did wear them, so I didn't care. Hope it will be warm next Sunday. Tuesday, April 9. Went to the Senior Reception given by Prof. and Mrs. Spencer, chaperoned though I didn't care to. I wore the Chinese costume Ruth Carlin lent me. The shoes were such as Chinese men and the women who do not practice foot-biding wear. They had high soles (pencil drawing of the chinese shoe) and were of green, red and maroon-colored satin, embroidered with gold & colors. I had seven hair ornaments, two of gold shaped like birds on spiral wire springs which went on each side of my front hair and the others of colors with had fringe, some of them and little springs of gilt wire with a bead on the end projecting from them & moving as my head moved. Mrs. Carlin said the blue of the decorations of the ornaments was made of the feathers of the King bird. At the party each one was given a little booklet in which to write the names of persons present and what they represented. Latin prizes for best & worst record were given. Then we had a little puzzle made of card-board to solve. We had refreshments consisting of egg salad, creamed chicken, pickles, lemonade, pineapple ice and two kinds of cake. We reached home about 11:00 P.M. Mr. Schoeffel took me to supper and came home with me. It was a rainy, unpleasant evening. We. Apr. 10. There was a Faculty recital at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall in which Prof. Judson and Miss Kibler took part. Miss K. [writing in left margin] I forgot to mention a silver article with colored enamel shaped something like this, worn on a bottom of the coat. (1) is used to clean the ears, it is an ear spoon, (2) is a pointed instrument used to scratch the head and clean the teeth, (3) is a small pair of tweezers to pull out hairs on the face, (4) is a small blade to cut sweetmeats, (5) was broken off. I also wore on another button a small now hand-mirror. I carried a fan & maroon silk embroidered handkerchief. [the numbers in the description match the numbers on the drawing in the margin] 118 played from Mss. for the first time, an original romance from an original sonata by Prof. Wood. At 7:00 o'clock there was a lecture on Musical Appreciation by Prof. Judson which was also good. Thursday April 11. Attended prayer meeting then a lecture by Prof. Bowen of Meadville Theological School, Allegheny, Pa., on "Charles Wagner and the 'Simple Life'". It was fairly good. Friday, Apr. 12. Attended Enterpe Extra this evening. It consisted of a drill, a short play entitled "Ladies of Athens", music, and a pantomime. The last was the best. All was good but the whole not up to the Philo. extra. Sat. Apr. 13. Cleaned my room and put up clean curtains, got my French lesson, went down town, studied in the library in the afternoon & finished my history thesis, ironed, called on Mrs. Orcutt and wrote to Mrs. Bamden in the evening. Sun. Apr. 14. My birthday. How fast they come! Stayed at home from church this morning and read to Rahme Haider, who is still sick. Am invited to Elsie Wright's to lunch this evening. Mon. Apr. 15. The Senior Girl's Prize Essay contest took place this evening. The essays were all fairly good, but not scholarly, not more than one might expect of an unusually bright High School pupil. Mary McKibben got first and Bess Wilson second prize. After the contest all the girls went down to Case's and had ice cream Sundaes, or something else. We got back about 11:00 P.M. I led Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting at 6:00 P.M. Subject "Position Living". 119 Tue. Apr. 16. The Glee Club concert took place in Recital Hall at 8:00 o'clock. It was very good, the solos by Mr. Fox (basso), Mr. Possons (trombone), Mr. Legler (with harp accompaniament), duet by Mary Montgomery (cornet) & Mr. Possons (trombone) were the features of the performances. Wed. Apr. 17. Prof. King of the Pittsburg School of vocal expression gave a lecture in the Opera House. I didn't go but he gave a short Thur. Apr. 18. chapel talk Thursday morning which was very good. I didn't go to prayer-meeting nor to Mr. Legler's recital this evening. Stayed home and worked. Fri. Apr. 19. Went to luncheon at Mrs. E.W. Hunt's. Had a delightful time. The table was decorated with an immense bunch of crimson roses in the center & a rose at each plate. The place cards each had a crimson rose painted on them. The table was set without cloth and the doilies were very pretty. The first course was grape fruit with two red marachino cherries on each half. Then we had bouillion with whipped cream on it, saltines and celery. Then came creamed chicken in bread cases, bread sticks, potato cakes which looked like gems, and olives. Then we had ice cream in the form of red roses with leaves & a stem on each plate so that it looked quite natural, fruit cake, and lastly coffee and macaroons. We had as favors at each place a clothes-pin dressed like a college girl in cap & gown carrying a diploma tied with red ribbon. The diploma contained our fortunes. Mine read, "I married for money, but I lead a good life And my millionaire husband secured a nice wife I ride in my Auto. & loook very grand, There's no finer lady than I in the land."120 1907. I went directly from Mrs. Hunt's to class (History.) The Chi Psi girls entertained the senior girls in their sorority house from 4:00 until 5:00. We enjoyed talking with the girls & had cocoa & wafers for refreshments. At 8:00 o'clock the Shepardson faculty gave a reception to Dr. & Mrs. Cole, & Dr. & Mrs. Herrick. Dr. Cole was formerly a prof. in the university & is now going to Vassar as asso. prof. Dr. Herrick goes to Chicago University as Professor on Neurology in the Graduate School. It was in Stone Hall Reception Room and was a pleasant function. It was quite informal. The Denison Professors & wives, the trustees & their wives from Granville & Newark were there. After refreshments, which consisted of coffee, pickles, & sandwiches, oranges cut up with grated cocoa-nut on top & seved in slusht cups, & wafers, we had speeches by Dr. Hunt, Dr. Cole & Dr. Herick, Mr. Davis, Prof. Hendly, Mr. Burton Case & others. At a late hour (12:15) we came home. Sat. Apr. 20. Had the D.U. boys who live in Hubbard to supper. Harold Tray didn't get here until we were through supper as he worked & thought they were invited for the evening. After the boys went home we, that is Grace, Lilybell, Joy & I, went to the B.Y.P.U. social. There were magazine names to guess, little bags of candy which we were to give one from each time we said "yes" or "no" as a forfeit, a march refreshments (ice & wafers) & we came home at 9:30. Sun. Apr. 21. A beautiful day. Jennie is ill & I didn't go to church. Rahme went for the first time since vacation. All the club house girls were invited to dinner by girls from other buildings. Jennie was sick and couldn't go. I went with Elva Blakeman.121 Sat at Miss Peckham's table. Had a very pleasant time. Am invited to lunch at Mrs. Carney's. Later: Had a very pleasant time at Mrs. Carney's. Miss Hoover the English teacher at the High School was there also. I stayed until almost nine o'clock. Thur. Apr. 25. Went to prayer meeting. There were several baptized after meeting. It was a very pretty service, and very impressive. Practiced for the senior play after meeting. Fri. Apr. 26. Went over and stayed with Bertha Heacock while Elsie went to society. Bertha had to stay in the hall. Sat. Apr. 27. Elsie Wright & I went out & took our books this P.M. It is quite warm & sunny for a change. Sun. Apr. 28. Elsie, & Bertha were over to lunch with me this evening. It is a lovely evening & has been a lovely day. Wed. May 1. Went to the Shepardson Glee Club concert in Recital Hall. It was fairly good. They had some good local hits. The leading part was "The Lady of Shalott" sung by Blonda Watt and the Glee Club. Thur. May 2. Went to practice with the Senior girls. When I came back I found that Lily Bell Sefton had been taken sick suddenly & Mrs. Hunt, Miss Barker & the Doctor were here. It was a form of hysteria, brought on by over-work and not taking care of herself. Mrs. Hunt stayed until 11:15, when she was asleep. I stayed in her room on a cot, but didn't sleep much. Lilybell slept until 2:31 when she waked up & didn't go to sleep again, although I got a few cat-naps. Miss Barker wanted me to stay out of classes the next morning and rest, but of course I didn't. 122 1907. Fri. May 3. There was a reception in Doane Gymnasium but I didn't go. I stayed with Lily Bell. Didn't care to go anyway. Sat. May 4. Went to the reception, or rather tea given by Miss Ferrar at 4:00. Had a pleasant time. Refreshments consisted of tea, strawberries & whipped cream in pastry cases, wafers & mints. In the morning attended a reception given by the Juniors to the Seniors and Faculty. Had a very pleasant time. Wore my white dress & red roses given me by Lily Bell. Sun. May 5. Had Harold Tracy, Misses Samuels & Hazen to dinner. In the afternoon Lily Bell went for a drive with Miss Fernald and Rahme, Grace, Elizabeth Johnson & I went for a walk. Picked a few violets. It has been a cold, wet spring and the flowers are late. We had our last Faculty Bible Class today. I have enjoyed them very much. Sat. May 11. In the afternoon Mrs. Carney and Miss Worth, (Franc) who is at O.S.U., Columbus, & spending Sunday with the Carneys, came over and I took them through the Shepardson buildings. Then I went to Carney's to supper. Had a lovely time and stayed until 9:00 o'clock. Misses Lin and Tan, Chinese students, the former at Denison and the latter at O.S.U. came in during the evening. Mr. Tan, whom I had never seen before, has a fine face. Sun. May 12. In the morning Prof. Carney and Miss Worth called for me to go up to the Geological department. We saw the department and Prof. Carney explained what was of interest to us. It was fine. It has unusually good equipment, being123 one of the best equipped geological departments in the county, much finer than Cornell. I was too late in getting back to get ready for church, so didn't go until evening. Went for a walk in the P.M. with Elsie Wright and Bertha Heacock to Columbus Bridge, then back through Lover's Lane. Got some beautiful violets. Mon. May 13. Sent some violets to Edna and to Mrs. Harvey. Wed. May 15. Senior girls conducted chapel in Recital Hall this A.M. We all wore cap and gown. Ida Wickenden presided. We read the scripture lesson responsively one of us reading a verse then the school next, etc. I led in prayer, Clara Roudebush sang, Mary Montgomery playing the organ and several of the girls gave notices, Elsie Wright making a little speech about the care of the campus. Thur. May 18. Got up at 5:00 A.M. Elsie Wright, Bertha Heacock and I took the 6:30 car for Newark. Did some shopping then took the 8:05 limited electric for Ganesville. It rained hard at 5:00 o'clock, but was bright and clear at 6:30 so the girls didn't take an umbrella, although I did. It rained by fits and starts all day, but not hard when we were obliged to be out, so we didn't get wet. We took a car for the Weller Pottery, Putnam Avenue and went to the sales rooms where we found Miss McDowell or something like that who formed that we were from Granville and knew Miss Barker, Miss Parsons and the others who go there often, she was very nice to me and gave us great bargains. I have 16 pieces of pottery, Lonelsa ware, green, dark & light, & French ware, part124 1907 of them for Edna, who wanted me to get her some to give away for Christmas presents. I think them beautiful. All who have seen them think I got great values. We got home on the 1:30 car, much earlier than we expected. Sun. May 19. Mrs. Reed and the Misses Southwick of Martins Ferry who are visiting her, her two sons and Mrs. Samuels called this afternoon. I took the ladies through the Shepardson buildings. Tue. May 21. May Music Festival began today with a lecture on the music of the various programs by Prof. Gantroot of Cincinnati. It was very good. I went with Bertha Heacock. In the evening Elsie Wright and I attended the "Stabat Mater", by the Chorus, assisted by Mrs. Genevieve Wilson of N.Y., our Mrs. Wilson, Mr. James, tenor, and our Mr. Legler, bass, soloists. It was fine. The Stabat Mater was the second part of the program. Wed. May 22. Attended the Artist's recital at 3:30 P.M. with Elsie Wright. It was fine. The "artists" were those who assisted last evening. Thur. May 23. Attended the Children's Concert in the forenoon and the Orchestra Recital in the afternoon. The Children were interesting and did well. The Chicago Orchestra was to have been here, but the Columbus Orchestra took its place. It was very good. Tue. May 28. Agassiz Day. Was celebrated at Barney Hall. Elsie Wright, Lilybell Sefton and I went. The program, consisting of talks by Drs. Hunt, Herrick, Prof. Carney and Stickney, was very interesting, after which we examined Science Hall.125 The Seniors who are doing the Science work wore cap and gown and conducted people around. Mr. Forsythe took us. We had tea and wafers in one of the rooms and stayed so long that we were late for supper. Thur. May 30. It was a beautiful day. Grace North, Joy Tracy and I went go Alligator Mound in the afternoon then took our supper & we all, with two friends of Rahme who are here for the day from Columbus, went to Spring Valley. Had a delightful time. The visitors were Miss Willoughby and Miss Smith, the latter only 13 yrs. old. Fri. May 31. Maude Bruce gave me a dozen beautiful carnations and the Club House girls gave me a D.U. pin for a graduating present. I was delighted. It was lovely of them. Lilybell presented it with a speech, then Orza sang a song composed for the occasion. Sun. June 2. I gave the girls at dinner each $3.00 I had saved from the money given me for provisions. They were delighted as well as surprised and at once went over and got Mrs. Hunt and told her. Lilybell was in my room all the afternoon and Elizabeth Johnson came in part of the time. Mr. Sweet, of Hangchow, China, preached in the evening an excellent sermon. Mon. Jne. 3. Got a beautiful and dainty shoulder shawl of white point d'esprit and wool from May. Charles Warner gave me a picture of a Mound Builder's mound. Last Y.W.C.A. meeting. Faculty meeting after it and then Senior practice. Went to the Faculty-Senior ball game at 3:30. It was 10-7 in favor of Faculty.126 1907 Wed. June 5 Got a beautiful cut-glass dish from Mr. McCoy. It is my first piece of cut glass and I am delighted with it. The Senior girls entertained the Junior girls at Stone Hall from 3:30 until 5:00. On papers provided for the purpose the Juniors wrote the names of the Seniors, then an appropriate nick-name, then their future vocation. Many were very funny. The Pres. of the Senior girls gave the Senior Parlor to the Juniors, gift to take effect at the beginning of the next school year. Sherbet and cakes were served and after a social time, the Juniors left. I went to Mrs. Rose's to supper and met Mrs. Dye, wife of one of our foreign missionaries, Miss Brooks and a friend of hers. After supper I went to Mrs. Orcutt's to see Mrs. Bamden who came at 3:30 and then to the gym. where the Seniors had a "stunt". It was a "childrens party". We blew soap bubbles, played marbles and had for refreshments lemonade in a wash tub with tin cups, bread & milk in tin cups & on paper plates & gingerbread. We spent quite a pleasant evening. Thur. June 6. Received a pretty tea spoon from Grace Thompson. Charlie Warner gave me a picture of an Indian mound near Newark. Mrs. Bamden came to supper with me and stayed until 9:15. I then went to practice for the play. She gave me $4.00 to get something for a commencement present. I think I shall get a Denison spoon. Fri. June 7. Last exams. today. All the girls but Grace and Rahme left. It seems quite lonely. Got a beautiful white fan from Clyde. Sat. June 8. Senior Girl's Play, the "Taming of the Shrew". It went off finely & was a great success in every way. I took the part of the [...] which Elsie Wright was to have had, because she was 127 not well. After the play all the girls but Elsie, whom Miss Barker wouldn't allow, went to Mrs. Light's for supper. Miss Eckert went with us. Had a good time. Clara Roudebush's engagement was announced by Mary Montgomery. Decided to have a circular letter. Sun. June 9. Baccalaureate Sunday. The sermon was by Dr. Hunt, who gave us an excellent sermon from the text John 10,10. Dr. Hunt is an inspiration. I believe each one longed for the "abundant life" of which he spoke. In the morning the seniors all went down into the church together and wore cap and gown. In the evening we had an excellent sermon again, this time by Rev. Raymond M. West, of St. Paul, Minn. I went with Mrs. Bamden. Mon. June 10. Settled up most of the Senior Play Bills. Was over to Mrs. Orcutt's to supper with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Tue. June 11. In the A.M. attended the Academy commencement & had to sit on the platform. Quite a large class of boys & a few girls graduated. Didn't go to the other things. Was at supper at Dr. Herrick's with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Had a deligtful time & didn't get home until almost 9:00 o'clock, then went over to Carney's to tell Mrs. Carney that I would accept her invitation to stay over Sunday with her. Wed. June 12. The Class of '07 had breakfast at Mrs. Mitchell's instead of the campus as it rained last night & again this morning. Had a very nice breakfast, then toasts, then organized & are to have a class letter & a reunion every 3 years. At 10:00 o'clock I made my report to the girls & turned over the money left from play to the Treas. Clara Roudebush. At a little after 10:00 we had Class Day exercises in Sherwin Hall, as it rained. Mr. Cowell had the class history, Mary McKibben read [...] from which she & Laura Beithen had written, 128 1907 Mary Montgomery had a very bright prophecy, and the Pres., Mr. Beatty, presented the class shoe to the Junior Class. Mr. Lloyd, '08, responded. Then we went down to the church and Prexy told us where we must sit tomorrow. Elsie Wright and I came up with Dr. Hunt. Went to Doane Gymnasium when we attended the Shepardson College Alumnae luncheon. After some toasts and speeches Miss Hines, the President, welcomed the class of '07, and Clara Roudebush responded for the class. I did some errands after lunch, and ironed some. After supper went to Mrs. Orcutt's but Mr. & Mrs. Bamden were not there, then went to the kitchen window & talked to Maud, then made some fudge and took some to Elsie's room. Stayed until 9:00 o'clock, ironed some, packed some & am going to bed. It is raining. Hope it will not rain tomorrow. Thur. June 13. Commencement day! This has been a beautiful day. After breakfast went down to Stone to take a photograph to Mary Montgomery and exchanged also with Bess Wilson and Ida Wilkenden. Clara Roudebush had brought hers over before. About 9:30 or a little after, the procession, headed by the Denison Board descended the hill and passed through the campers. As it formed the band came first, then the Alumnae and friends, then the students, then seniors, girls then boys in each course, then faculty & trustees. At the church all stopped formed in double line & the last passed in first, 129 then those next, etc., until all entered, the faculty and trustees leading. Dr. Hunt was in cap & gown, but the gowns for the rest of the faculty didn't come, so they couldn't wear them. The seniors wore theirs, of course. After the program & awarding of diplomas, prizes were awarded. Went to the Alumni dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. We had a good dinner and some excellent toasts. Mr. Marsh, son of a former professor & himself a graduate of Denison, was toast master. Mr. & Mrs. Bamden left on the 7:30 car. Went down to the car with them. The Orcutt's went too. Came up & stopped in Elsie Wright's room. The Club House girls had a dozen American Beauty and six white roses sent me this morning. They were beautiful. I carried the red ones. Elsie and Bertha gave me a pretty spoon. Fri. June 14. Elsie Wright left on the eight o'clock train. I went to the depot with her and so did "her shadow" and her sister Chloe. After I came back I went to the drug store and Miss Hunt & Mr. Runyan came in. They asked me to have a "dope" with them and afterwards walked with me up to the Club House. I stayed alone, as I had since the first of the week. Sat. June 15. Finished packing, got trunk and boxes off, and went to Carney's. In the evening Mr. Runyan called and we went for a walk. I was very much surprised. Sun. June 16. Went to church in the morning & over to Rev. Reed's a little while in the evening. 130 1907 Mon. June 17. Said good bye to Miss Barker. Started home on the 12:30 P.M. car. Tue. June 18. Reached home at 2:00 P.M. Wed. June 19. Mrs. McKy gave me a pretty spoon & Miss Campbell sent me another one. Thur. June 20. Sarah Pike gave me another pretty spoon. Sat. June 22. Went to Keuka Park on the 6:00 P.M. train to spend Sunday with Mrs. Durfee. Got there about 7:30 or 7:45. Attended the commencement exercises of Keuka Institute. Saw the Ball girls, Lora Marsh & her mother, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Thompson, Arthur Thomas & several others I knew. Sun. June 23. Went to church & heard baccalaureate sermon. It rained in the P.M. so we stayed in & visited. Mon. June 24. Started home on the 7:30 A.M. car. Got here at 9:00. Tue. June 25. Delivered the Alumni Address at the Academy. Subject was "The Gift of the Penniless". It was very well received and I had many compliments. Ora was down. Frank Johnson came home with me. Fri. June 28. Went to the Pres. ice cream festival with Ed Skiinner and Miss Crosby, who is staying at Van Duzer's. Frank Johnson joined us and stayed with us until the 9:15 car. After that we came home & Ed called for a time. 131132 133192g. Marion (Grieve) Baker, '29 1 Mar. 1961
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
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Date: 1895
Text: .49 Cornelia M. Raymond from Will Carrington. Vol. XI Xmas presents. Mother Clock " Purse Minnie Rich. Diary Ruth Raymond Shoe .... Bertha Richardson Candlestick Will Richardson Photograph Winifred Richardson Lampshade Ruth Richardson "Mrs. Piper" Frank Richardson P... ... Mrs. Porter - Stamped paper Mr. Porter - Pencil & silver top Mrs. Packard "Let us Draw Nigh" Clara Reed "Old Love ..." " " Photograph Edith Brooks " " " "...
Show more.49 Cornelia M. Raymond from Will Carrington. Vol. XI Xmas presents. Mother Clock " Purse Minnie Rich. Diary Ruth Raymond Shoe .... Bertha Richardson Candlestick Will Richardson Photograph Winifred Richardson Lampshade Ruth Richardson "Mrs. Piper" Frank Richardson P... ... Mrs. Porter - Stamped paper Mr. Porter - Pencil & silver top Mrs. Packard "Let us Draw Nigh" Clara Reed "Old Love ..." " " Photograph Edith Brooks " " " "Pussy Willows" E & R. R... Silver scissors Edith H... Silver purse Adele Buffington. Little book Gertrude Burlegh Photograph Bessie Miller. Paper cutter B...Lilienthal Orange apron Stella Hitchcock Calendar (silver) Rob Bliss Calendar Will Todd Silver penholder Bertha Robbin Pen-tray. Pauline Day Silver ... Mr & Mrs Griffin ... pin House photo Mrs. Palmer was here sewing for Minnie. The girls went to receive young men at the Y.M.C.A. Will did not like it. Mother & I called at the Aldridges & saw Fannie for the first time since Duncan's death. Saw Dar and Clara. Then Mother & I went to the Institute lecture, by Geo. Parsons Lathrop on St. Francis of Assissi. He is a Romanist Y believes in the visions & stigmata. I had a nice letter from Ray. He seems to be a Christian. Called on Marg Thurston & Mary Sharpe. The latter was out.but later called on me. Mrs. Stephen's dress came home ($15.00) & I like it very much. Bertha, Mother, & I staid home; the others went to Pilgrim's Progress. I wrote letters. Mother & I bought a silk waist & cloth for waist. Called on Sallie & saw Alfred's portrait. I called at Clara's & got her picture & the girls'. Took lunch with Aunt Susan. Kittie has the grippe. Got my new glasses. This evening, all the family but Frank went to the Healy reception. Met Ros, Sallie & M... Schieren. I wore my new dark dress. I wrote to Stella Hitchcock, Laura Mitchell, & Fannie Bates. Mrs. Palmer is here. I went shopping, then to Mrs. Dixon's. Read aloud to Minnie. Wrote to Will Todd. Ruth called. Charlie Richardson came in while we were at dinner & later read us 3 congenial stories "1919", his Czar story & ... story. So Min. & I did not go to prayer meeting. Mrs. Palmer altered my red silk waist. Mrs. Palmer sewed for Bertha. I wrote to Amy Hopsen, Blanche Hastings & Edith Holmes. Mrs. Dixon tried on my waist. Mother, Ruth Ray, Minnie & I went to Nannie Schust's reception, in spite of Aunt Lill's being here. In the evening I went to Japanese "teapot" with Minnie & the girls. I heard Mr. Dixon, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Needham & Stereopticon views of Japan. fine supper cooked by Happy Joe. Saw a terribly intoxicated man in the st. I will pray for him. A.M. Mr. Needham. ... 3:2 P.M. Mr. Dixon J... 14:6 It rained very hard so we could not go to Sallie's. Was this to show that I ought not to go? Communion. Prof. Froelich came to dinner & walked home after evening church. I taught Will's class Mr. Dixon J... 14:6. "I am the Way" A Living Way A narrow way A plain way A safe way. An endless way. Mrs. Dennis shampooed my hair. Called on Ruth & Mary Sharpe. Both out. ... letter from Prof. Seymour about Father & Ralph's scholarship. Attended 1st meeting of Mr. Needham's conferences on Holy Spirit in Lafayette Pres. Ch. Called on Lily Healy. Wrote to Marg Thayer. Wrote to Fannie R..., & to Mr. W. A. White about Ralph. Called on Ruth & Mrs. Hudson. Call from Mary Sharpe. Left N.Y. at 4 P.M. Lucy Skinner came with me. Maud Kellar probably will not return. Miss Leverich has just come. School opened. ... Burley has entered. Rec'd letter-opener from Mrs. Griffin. All the teachers but me went to hear Mr. B... & see Schools exhibit. Very sleety day, & I thought I should be kept from meeting, but I went after taking Miss Leverich to Miss Hills. Mr. Hahn scolded the church hard for ... R... walked home & talked over his exp... Irene Rothschild is 17. Gave her progress... games party. I played & there were 2 card games. I played. Grace Grey did not. Miss Leverich & I hunted up Dr. Gulick. Walking terrible. Went to 153 Westminster St., to his house opp. new Training School. Begged ride in cart back to School for C. Workers found him & Dr. Poole. Miss Skinner & I had photos taken. P.M. 3 music lessons Eve. Miss Leverich is teaching girls games. A.M. Dr. ... Value of Routine Oper. Mr. White writes that Ralph may have 1/2 of his tuition at Polytechnic. Gertrude White's father died last night. R... gave me a photograph of Capt. Carrigan & Lieut. Capt. Hull & wife were at the meeting. Tyler was there & I followed him out twice. Rec'd Loan Acs. money 12.80. Reeve writes that Tyler wants me to forgive the way he spoke to me. Walking Delegate ... ... ... Leslie's 8th lesson. 30th treatment. Analysis class. Rec'd proofs of my photos. There is a great Brooklyn Trolley car strike. Very sunny. Miss Leverich played games with the girls. Leslie's 9th lesson. Wonderful prayer-meeting. Reese & Tyler were there. Mr. Hahn preached an awful sermon on the need of the Holy Spirit in our church. This was followed by prayer When we knelt, then solemn confessions & pledges. Young Mr. Bugbee & others asked prayers. Tyler rushed out. At the close of meeting, he returned to ask my forgiveness & I left him with Reese Y the pastors. It was then 9:30 too late for my treatment. Reese writes that Tyler was led to Christ last night. Through the night I prayed for the Holy Spirit. Girls had an auction & I was auctioneer. I find that I am expected to go to a concert next Thursday. I spoke to Miss P. & Lena Lena said I need not go, but Miss Porter wishes it. God will help me do right. Leslie's 10th lesson. Call from Mrs. Capt. Moore. Read in Kidd's Social Evolution. At 12 I took 31st treatment. Sleigh-ride with girls to Chicopee Falls. Lucy Skinner went to spend Sunday at East Hampton. A happy day because I believed Jesus would keep me & help me do right. I Peter 4:12.13. Lovely S.A. lesson on Regeneration. Dr. M... Matt.3:1 Repentance. Condition Self Investigation <Purpose C... Went with Judge Dewey's class. At S. A. M... was acting horribly. I asked him to be quiet & he was, but his talk with me was not satisfactory. Saw Smith, ..., Martin, & a young man who couldn't give up the theater Reese walked home with us. He has been staying with Tyler. I talked with Lena about the concert & she agrees with me. Praised God! Irene has gone home No letter from Mother. No letter from Mother. Leslie's 11th lesson. 32nd treatment. Ladies' prayer meeting in Baptist Church. Called on Capt. & Mrs. Hull & took $1.00. Miss P. went to hear Lena speak to girls friendly. I went to Jennie Barrows on errand & met Uncle G... Miss P. Lena & Miss Leverich went to hear Dr. Rice. I had a long talk with Miss P. before Mr. P. & Mrs. Packard about the concert-prayer-meeting question. ... weakened; then Lena upheld me. Franklin is sick, Lena can't go to concert, so I gave up my meeting. I am so disappointed. & grieved, & heartsick. Leslie's 12 lesson. 33rd treatment. Met Cameron smoking He seems discouraged. Heard Stavenhager & Gerard. Letter from Cameron. Went to beautiful meeting. & learned that Reese gave his experience last night. Mr. Hahn said I did right. He & Mr. Newhall speak most cordially of Reese. Reese told the Standing Com. about me. Miss Leverich & I called on the Buckinghams. Bad walking. Leslie 13th lesson. 34th treatment at 6:30. My teeth & mouth are aching badly. Read Kidd's Social Evolution. Oh! such a day! I have seen Reeve baptized, heard him speak, seen Tyler throw away a packet full of cigarettes, & heard him ask prayers in meeting. I left Cameron to talk with Mr. Hahn. Mr. Hahn has given up smoking!! Wrote to Cousin Lizzie Went to Dr. H... He lanced my ulcer & medicated tooth. Letter from Reeve advising me not to argue with Geo. Tyler. He told T. not to fool with me. Tyler was about to write to me & then smoke. I went to Dr. H... Did not give Leslie a lesson. Franklin is sick; just escaped spinal meningitis. Cameron writes that he is a Christian. In prayer-meeting, Reeve, Cameron, & Tyler all spoke & ... I barely spoke to T. & R. but Cameron got out. I told R. I should want to talk with him later. Miss P. does not wish me out to-morrow eve so I refused Rose ...'s invitation to supper. 35th treatment. Girls had guessing party. I rec'd a prize - a blotter. Leslie's 15th lesson. 36th treatment at 6:30 Went to Dr. H... Began Ascent of Man. Taught little B... Esther ...'s father is here. Julie Ray is engaged. Mr. Hahn. Rom. 5.11. "Joy" Reeve was rec'd into church. At S. Army, I took Mr. Stine to penitent from Cap. told me he thought Reeve was trhing to keep me out of the Army! I poured out to Lena & Mr. Mattice. Reeve walked home with me & talked about Tyler & the way the Army was treating him. Harlan sent me my certificate of stock. Wrote to Cameron & Reeve S. Army boy brought me a note from Tyler who is sick. Esther Weather's father here. Lucy Skinner has symptoms of grippe. Bessie Moon came to-day, but has gone home again. Bitter cold! Leslie's 16th lesson. Called on Mrs. R... with Miss Leverich to tell her about Rachel's writing her name on the ... with a boy's. Mother & Bertha are ill & Will acts as he did before going to Bermuds. Lucy in bed to-day. Rec'd my photos. Letter from Reeve in answer to mine. He is well saved. Says I have been a great help to him. This is day of fasting and prayer for our church. Lucy Skinner is better. Letter from Mother, wishing me to come home to-morrow as She has chills. Of course I cannot go. Went to prayer-meeting alone. The subject was "No Condemnation." Reeve met me and said that Tyler was off again. He was mad at what the Capt. said to Reeve. Reeve walked home with me, in a blinding storm & gave me some copper from his Vermont mine. Leslie's 17th lesson. Very stormy. We gave up the concert & Edith Longstreet is not going home. This evening the girls told ghost stories. Very full day. Breakfast. 9.10 Leslie's 18th lesson. 11.-2.30 Miss Leverich & I did shopping. 3. Walked with girls. 4-5. Made accounts. 5-6. Julie Trumbell's & Russel's lessons. 6.30 37th treatment. 8.15. Beatrix's lesson. I met Page on the car- he had put his hat band in his pocket. Dr. Nixon. Matt. 15:23. S. S. class. Talked with Edith Longstreet about her spiritual condition. Discouraging time at Army. Capt. was nice to me & asked me on the platform so I sat there. I got tickets from him. Steve was very rude. Mr. D... thinks I ought to be in the Army. Mr. Donnelly asked whether I thought he could begin over. Reeve walked home with me. We talked of Tyler & the Capt. Reeve says he does not care for Mary Whitlock. He said as we went out "I have so much to tell you." Oh, do I help or harm him? Went shopping for the girl's entertainment. Worked till after one on reports & lessons. Left periodical class in the middle to make up Prof. Guillet's book. Worked till after one. Lucy had a cold letter from Allen. Leslie's 19th lesson. 38th treatment. Dr. Bowles died yesterday. Porters sent a letter from Mamie Todd. Anna can't keep servants. G... Aldrich is engaged to Jack H... Leslie's 20th lesson. 39th treatment. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn talked about "Continuance." After meeting, I suppose Reeve was coming home with us, but Mrs. Packard was there. He handed me a note from Tyler but advised me not to read. He had written on it "Read the other first." ... W. Reeve. What can it mean? No letter from Reeve yet. Went with Miss Porter & Lena to an afternoon tea (violet) at Mrs. Hollbrooks. Sat up stairs with the baby to-night. No letter from Reeve. Took C... down town. Attended a lecture in Mc Duffie cottage by Lillie Chase Wyman on "Story of Dido & Virgil's Relations to Christian Thought." Bah! Mary Wells brother is here. Sallie Russel went home for the rest of the year, Violet to Boston, Esther to the hotel. (That was Friday) Mother writes that Will fainted, cut his eye. It is from his bleeding piles & he must have an operation. Tues. Feb. 19 An awful day! Rec'd a letter from Reeve that almost broke my heart. He loves me & I cannot bear it! Went down with Miss King & met Violet. Leslie's 22nd lesson. 40th treatment. Very blue about S. Army work. Wrote to Reeve. Nice letter from Emma Whitemore. Practiced Capriccio with Mr. Strong. Sund. Feb.17. Rev. D.N. Beach. Mark, 10:17-21. At S.A. Army, Stone apologised for his rudeness. Reeve said he asked me to keep the letter fearing I would be discouraged! Tyler was there & I just spoke to him. I feel a sense of coolness between my old boys & me. Coming home with me Reeve told me his troubles: Tyler's wanting to run away & the men in his work making fun of him. He has fallen back a little, but I hope I helped him a little. Felt terribly depressed all day, but rec'd a most cheerful letter from Reeve & that cheers me. Played Mendelsohn Capriccio with Mr. Strong. Went to reception for Mrs. Olmsted's daughters. Prayer-meeting. Reeve was there. Mr. Newhall spoke beautifully of him. We walked home & he is willing to wait yrs. for me. He only asks me to watch him & see whether he is worthy of me. His last words were."But you will let me walk home with you." He says age has nothing to do with it & I can make him a happy home. Bessie Skinner came to-night. We heard the grand old General to-night. They say he seemed confused in the afternoon meeting, but when we heard him he was truly eloquent & very witty. I also saw Ballington Booth for the first time. Emma Dresser is here. Leslie's 23rd lesson. 41st treatment at 3 P.M. Miss Robeson helped me lots. She thinks Reeve will recover, and that I can continue to help him. Went with Mary Wells & Emma Dresser to Gill's Art Exhibition. Felt much depressed till I had talked with Reeve. Prof. Harris Relating to poorer people Need not invite them to our drawing rooms, but make them feel our sympathy. I am reading ... & Lucy Smith. Miss Leverich sat in my room before dinner & rubbed me. I felt depressed at S.A. but I had a nice encouraging talk with Mr. D... Then Reeve was there & he came home with me. He is so good. He has agreed to drop it all & be my best friend Showed be a photo of him when he came to America alone aged 11. Letter from Cousin L. Kissie Bayless is dead & business part of H... ... Wea. Mon. Feb. 25, 1895 Ther. I have felt weak and tired. Programme is [diayed]. Leslie's 24th lesson. [...] to Mises Stove. Gave Beatrix a music lesson. Wea. Tues. Feb 26, 1895 Miss P. attended Cora Buckland's funeral. I stayed in. [Lesey] had a letter from Allen saying he is ill. [...] class. Wea. Wed. Feb 27, 1895 Ther. Leslie 25th lesson 42nd treatment. Very tired. This is Ash Wednesday, but I have not observed it. Wea. Thurs. Feb. 28, 1895 Ther Began music lessons. Prayer [meeting]. I came home with Ms. [Paekad] but Reese went to the dry store across the street with me! Wea Fri. March 1, 1895 Ther. Went a 2nd time to Jill's Art Ex. and saw Mr. Haulee's [pielin] of Scott and [Burns]. Call from Emma [Holp]. She wants to go to S.A. Violet an I went [...] to meet Miss Verhoff Vassar, 97. [...] of Nellie Semple. Wea Sat. March 2, 1895 Leslie's 26th lesson. Letter from Reese saying he was mad at Ms. Waite. Book hotel and Miss Verhoff too [Gills.] Wea. Sun. March 3, 1895 Ther. A.M. took girls to [Ciemrrirmin] Mr. Neerhall Col: 3:1-3. Reese was [...] and [hulf] [...] us to speak to Ms. Waite till he saw me. Deathly sick [...] but went to S.A. Reese in a bad state. Says he shall learn [...] in books. I finally got him in a better state of mind. Emma [Holp] went with me. Smith was there [...]. Reese [...] [...] with me. Went to bed early with headache. Marnie is sick. Wea. Mon. March 4, 1895 [Lovely] letter from Reese. He and Ms. W. have made up. [...] [Nig] told the lie. Leslie's 27th lesson. 43rd treatment. [Cullid] on Ms. Baldwin (act) Ms. Stufle (act) and Margaret Ms. Bartholomew (saw Dr. B., Ms. Carmichael and Ms. Baldwin. Ms. Feten and Helen (act) Emme Hodge. Wea. Tues. March 5, 1895 Ther. Miss P. went with Lena to girls Faculty. Letter from [...]. Hill is still in overnight [...]. Wea. Wed. March 6, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 28th lesson. 44th treatment. While Miss. P, Lena, and Lucy were at [Hamilton] [Geltains] lecture we [discovered] water leaking in school room closet. Wea. Thurs. Arch 7, 1895 Ther. Alice [Miry's] father has committed suicide. Letter from Mother explains at [anxiety] about Hill. Letter from Emily [Caneyern] [aikey] about strange [...]. Grace Mae [ailane] has been writing to a boy. Prayer meeting. Sermon on the Holy Spirit by Mr. Ha? Mr. Dewitt (communal [...]) [was] Him. Pouring rain. Reese came home with me. Still thinks he may go to [mines]. Fraulein is [...] and [leaves] to [summer]. Wea. Fri. March 8, 1895 Ther. Took the girls to Lenten Service at 5. P.M. We were surprised by Isabelle [Ailam] coming in from Vassar. Girls did not play games until P.M. Wea. Sat. March 9, 1895 Ther. Took Violet and Isabelle to Gill's. Leslie's 29th lesson. 3 P.M. 45th treatment. Very sad letter from Mother telling of Nell's strange actions ; but she closed it by saying that Dr. Gray of [U.F.] thought he would be all right. Will G ha. heard several Lat. classes to teach at the High School. Fraulein left to say and I am back in my room. Wrote to Carmeron. Rob Bliss writes something about a Miss Jones. Wea. sun. March 10, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom [Juo]. 2:17. [...] [rasin]. Violet and I took Isabelle to station at 11.15. Rose Baker came back with us. S Army. I spoke to Smith. [Stise], Waterman, and one strange young man. Reese walked up to [Mersiasse] with me. And I stayed to supper. P.M. Mr. [Halsee] Luke 23:42. Reese was at meeting but did not [...] to come here. I hope I am not losing my influence. Jesse [only] must be my [...] and is not [...] enough? Letter from Edith [Lansheet]. Wea. Mon. March 11, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 30th lesson 4.30 46th treatment 5.00 [...] [...] in my room this afternoon. Kind of "blue about yesterday. Girls [changed] their [...]. Wea. Tues. March 12, 1895 Ther. 2 letters from [Mortiee], the last giving a sad story. 5 men had to force Hill into bed and then they gave him a hypodermic injection. Fred Reese has [...] a blue letter. He is say [...]; he thinks his [mother] is [daring] Poor boy! Perhaps he won't go away. [Penideeal] class. Wea. Wed. March 13, 1895 47th treatment 3.00 Leslie had no lesson as she was tired. Letter from Cameron. He is [...] a Christia. He is to [...]. Wea. thur. March 14, 1895 Ther. A.J. [...] Grace His father died today. I took girls to Lenten service and went to prayer meeting. Talk on believing every word of God's word. Reese spoke well of his experience with the Bible. Afterward Mr. Halen said "Aren't you proud of Reese" He walked [...] [...] and then [...] with me. He is to stay in Springfield. He seems happier. [...] writes that [...] is in bed and [...] talks very strangely. Wea. Fri. March 15, 1895 Ther. This P.M. we played [...] and told ghost stories. Aliee [...] went home for [Sunday]. Wea. Sat. March 16, 1895 Ther. No letter from home. I wrote li Capt. [Carryun]. Leslie's 31st lesson. P.M. Took Corella to Dr. Hurlbert. Lucy has decided to break her engagement, poor girl. She went with us to Luten service. Wea. Sun. March 17, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom [Juo] 9:4. Lucy wrote to Allen. Beautiful S.A. Reese was fone. At my request talked to a [drunkard] and went with him to [...] [farm]. I took Nancy I talked with [Clainbrlain] and Martin. Reese was my happy [walking] home. I asked him about his girls and he said "I didn't [hunt] with anyone but you." I spoke to him about [...] [...] [but] and about his education. His school says [...] from 3 to 10 y. [years] old. He can't make his [accounts] come out. 9am me 3 [by] piece of copper ore. [Mother] [...] that s[tory] think Hill will be all right. Wea Mon. March 18, 1895 Ther. Lina's new [wine] has come. Miss P. went to Mr [Huylet's] funeral. Leslie's 32 lesson. I called on the Randalls (act) Dorris, Jennie Barries (art) and Rose Dultin. [...] terrible. Mr. Rogers met me and took me on a little drive. Wea. Tues March 19, 1895 Ther. Letter from [Mother]. [...] has had [two] quiet days. Letter from Reese that worried me a little. He is happy, but rather "friendly". [Stavenhayer] and [Geraidy] played [ajacer]. [Bessie] Mun after the [concert] asked me to [pose] for her. Wea. Wed. March 20, 1895 Ther. Allen does not answer Lucy's letter. Letter from [Haila] about my [money]. [...] [...] to visit Maria Josie at Easter. Leslie's 33rd lesson 2.3 wea. Thur. March 21, 1895 Ther. Analysis class. Blue letter from [Mother]. Nill is heavily in debt. Prayer meeting "[Scout] [sayer]" [Chaukotain] not there. Reese walked home with me. He says [Maria] is not doing well. Wea. Fri. March 22, 1895 Ther. Lucy does not hear from Allen. Girls played in [...]. [...] in lat. [Neas] looked in [...] Wea. Sat. March 23, 1895 Ther. Took [Cevella] and Violet to the [dentist]. Met Ray guests there. Read [Nitellicteial] [Life] nearly through. Did not go to [Ederew's] birthday party. I rudely said I did not wish to [Ederew] is 5. Letter from [Mother] but [norrey] [evening]. Leslie's 34 lesson. 9.00 Wea. Sun. March 24, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom Matt. 25:23 Took Lucy to S.A. and introduced her to Reese and she liked him much. He did not walk home with us. Ludy told me a [...] thing Miss Levenits said about [Terripburin]. Wea. Mon. March 25, 1895 Ther. Letter from [Mother]. Cousin [Johny] died yesterday A.M. at 3. [Juo] does not wish Nill told for fear of melancholies. Leslie's 35th lesson. Called on Alice [Wisy] but she was teaching. Short call on Ms. [Habus]. Read periodical. Wea. Tues. March 26, 1895 Ther. Last periodical class. I took tea at the Y.M.C.A. [some] and lead prayer. Met Miss and Miss Reynolds. Mrs. Halt was there. No letter from Reese. Wea. Wed. March 27, 1895 Nill was better but had another relapse. Letter from [Hadan]. Lucy and I went to Smith's [drunk] [...] [...] with Dr. Maxom, Miss See, Miss [...], Miss Buckingham. Alice McKnight is said to be dying. Leslie's 36th lesson. 2.30 48th treatment 3.00 Wea. Thur. March 28, 1895 Ther. Letter from Reese. He talks about his little home. I replied and told him about the book I was going to give him. Rather good music lesson. Lucy took an electric heat [...]. Prayer meeting. Tyler was there but did nto stay. Reese came home with me. Can't make him understand that my frienship may hurt him. Wea. Fri. March 29, 1895 Ther. Leuten Service, helpful. Afterward Miss [Sevrviels] talked about her "temptations" She did not tell what it was. April Fools party. The [...] dressed up thinking it would be a [...] party. Ethel Maxfreld has been talking badly to Beatrix. Wea. Sat. March 30, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 37th lesson. 9.00 [Thaul] [Margerie] [Omma]. 29th treatment 12.00 Lina and Miss P. went to Alice McKnight's funeral. Marnie Bagg came to [speak] Sunday. I got to bed before 10.30 Nill is better. Letter from Maria Jones. Marnie Lese says it is [hand] [twice] and her papa hasn't [reason] to come. Wea. Sun. March 31, 1895 Ther. Very hard day. Miss P. wants me to give up S.A. As the [...] to my prayer. about dying to self. Mr. Whittlesey [...] on [...] Relief. Talked to Smith in the SA. I [has] with no effect. Reese came here with me and I walked to Miss Hill's. He says Leslie has talked to Mr. [Aerohals]. He [dressed] case for [Eduealin]. He was much pleased with the book I gave him "Christina Secret of a Happy Life" Wea. Mon. April 1, 1895 Ther. Lucy has heard from Allen and the engagement is broken. He wrote before but directed to Springfield PA. Leslie's 38th lesson. 50th treatment. Called on Miss [Hastings], Alice King (out), Mrs. Filer (out). Beatrix and Julie [Munhill] talked with Miss P. about the young man. Wea. Tues April 2, 1895 Ther. Vocal class, but I did not have to play. Wea. Wed. April 3, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 39th lesson. 51st treatment. Wea. Thur. April 4, 1895 Ther. Sat up till 12.30 [creating] examination and packing. Miss King staid all night. Wea Fri. April 5, 1895 Ther. Essays and [...] [poetry] saying: Miss King, Lucy, Miss Levends, girls and I left at 1.45. Miss King and I got off at Hartford. I [visited] Marissa and C[Custance] June. 32 Shoring St. Drew about, Hartford. Very tired. Wea. Sat. April 6, 1895 Ther. Left at 12.25 reading NY at 3.30. Will is better but very weak. Wea. Sun. Spril 7, 1895 Ther. Mr. Dixon [Utility] in Prayer. I had Will's class. Prof. [Froelids] and son came to tea. Wea. Mon. April 8, 1895 Ther. Rainy. Mother and I went to look for a [crepur] skirt and to Mrs. Stevens. Letter from Reese and he is having a blue time. I answered it. Wea. Tues. April 9, 1895 Ther. Went to Mrs. Stevens A.M. and P.M. Called on Aunt Susan and saw Aunt Marie Ann, [Rapse] and Kattie. Called on Lily [Bellinger] and saw her for the first time since her marriage. Wea. Wed. April 10, 1895 Ther. Letter from Reese. He is very blue and fears he is not a Christian. I replied and prayed all day. I wrote to Mrs. [Slereus] A.M. and P.M. He took lunch with Cousins Hattie and Fannie. She is going to order my case made. Wea. Thur. April 11, 1895 Ther. A.M. Another letter from Reese and he is over his blues. Went to Mrs. Stevens and to get [stoves]. Will is rather depressed. Ruth came in to [heereleson]. Wrote to Esther [Paletun]. P.M. Slept. Finished Shakespeare's Richard II. Began Henry IV. Wrote to Miss Parer and [Weerryue] Stade. Eve. We two girls went to Bapt. Union. with Harry Head. Will very nervous and blue. Wea. Fri. April 12, 1895 Will had a very bad day. He [...] [Juo] was dead tired Minnie was going to die. He held on to her all day [he] the evening [Juo] and Lottie came in and Ree confessed that he was the Devil Ralph has measles. Jessica came in the [morning]. After lunch I met her at Mrs. [Tainers] and [we] called in Mrs. [DeSaussue]. [Marisa] has [nervous] [...] and couldn't see us. Went to Mrs. Stephens. Wea. Sat. April 13, 1895 Ther. Rainy. Bad day for Will. He confessed to Mr. Dixon and to me. [Juo]. gave him a hypodermic injection. Minnie and I bought material for my had and Winnie trimmed it. Mrs. Dennis washed my head. Mrs. Stephens tried on my dress. [Mother] and I called in [Ruo], Sallie and Lillie. Took dinner at Aunt Susan's with Aunt [...], Regine and [Liltie]. Wea. Sun. April 14, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon [...] 15:20 A [...] [...] sermon on the [Resunents] calling witnesses to establish proof. Dreadful day [wets] Will. He seems to grow [...] worse. Jessica Cure came to dinner and [spoke] this afternoon. Ruth came to say she thought [Hannor] had measles and I have not seem him! M spent the evening upstairs and I read Lot Lee-hf-tur to Frankie I made to Capt. Emily Carrigan and to Fannie Bates. Wea. Mon. April 15, 1895 Ther. Will makes Minnie pray for every one who comes into the room. She took him over to Dr. Grey's. He said he wanted to see John as soon as possible. They have telegraphed for Mrs. [Rehardom] and she leaves Redlands tonight. I called on [Hardil] who may have the measles. Bingo is found. Bertha and I went to Fannie May [Farland's] for my cape. Fannie and I went to Mrs. Stephen's. I left N.Y. for Springfield at 4.00. P.M. Lucy [Kurries], Miss [Levenik], [Nahl] Nassau, Anna DeBevoise, Miss May [Fadanes] and Beatrix Smith came [...]. Luxy thinks Helen Little is going to have a baby. Lucy found him 2 nice letters. Wea. Tues. April 16, 1895 Ther. No news from Brooklyn. Wrote Mother, Florence Fisher came to-day. She was detained by [...]. Julia Marshall came. Mrs. [Haylelie] came for the night. Wea. Wed. April 17, 1895 Ther. Mother writes [start] yesterday Will was wilder than ever. To-day they will probably [take] him to a strange [branling] house in N.Y. a strange doctor and strange nurse. I was not well to-day. Excused my one pupil in hope and lay down. Lay down while they were walking. [Mahl] Taylor came to night. Wea. Thur. April 18, 1895 Ther. Letter from Mother. At 4 A.M. yesterday, Minnie thought that Will was trying to jump out of the window. They took him to UM. I am invited to Founders Day by Prof. Salum. Prayer meeting. Reese not there. Mrs. [Shytihe] here for the night. Wea. Fri. April 19, 1895 Ther. Miss P. went to [austin] for our Festival tickets. Girls had peanut [hunt] and maple sugar from Mrs. [Festiey]. My [dun] came from Mrs. [Slepture]. Wea. Sat. April 20, 1895 Ther. [Fran] I will [time] my will. 52nd treatment. Mrs. [Pante's] friends came over to sym. class. I wrote to Prof. Salum and to Reese. Wea. Sun. April 21, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom [Juo] 10:16. Unclassified Christians. My cold is better. Letter from Mother [...] Minnie. Will grows violent. S. Amy not a happy tune. Smith drunk. Says he loves a woman. Reese walked home with me. He says he fears he is no Christian is very moral, but can't pray. Went to bed early. Wea. Mon. april 22, 1895 Ther. Rainy. 53rd treatment Cold about well. Will is taken to Pres. Hospital $40 a week. Blue today about him and Reese. Got tune-table and music. Wea. Tues. April 23, 1895 Ther. Read [postal] from Reese. "All is well. Victory, 1183." Lina and I in the evening went to a Musical at [Wips] [Ernersni's] 14 [Slithies] St. Miss [Boyuton] - Piano Miss Young . " Miss [Steinert] Violin Mrs. Buckley [Tenor] Mr. Wheeler Bass Miss P staid home to attend to Hilda. young man who seemed lately to prove [daiyeme]. Wea. Wed. April 24, 1895 Ther. Heard to heart. Met Mr. [Rule] and he asked me to [dinner] sometime Got [book] ready to learn it. Leslie's 40th lesson. [...] Miss Bal's Reid Mother [...] Mother carl " Corian L. " Wea. Thur. April 25, 1985 Ther. Left for Vassar at 1.14. [...] [...] at [Albany] depot and [another] at Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie] depot. Wea. Fri. April 26, 1895 Ther. Will died this morning at 5, after an operation. The telegram came just after a postal from Minnie. Morten and I had called on Mrs. Dwight then Mrs. Kendrick sent for me. [We] came to N.Y. at 11.52. Hiller and Fraud met us with a carriage. Minnie is very [fran]. Calls cell its time. Cousins Sallie and Livey Bliss. I had my sick headache. Wea. Sat. April 27, 1895 Ther. Letter from Miss P. Lena and Lucy Skinner. Wrote Lena and Mr. Halen. We took dinner at this [...]. Ruth [Ranud] went with me to buy me a black silk [waist]. Wea. Sun. April 28, 1895 Ther. Dr. Gregg preached on The [Devilest] Father, Eli. Calls all day long. Wea. Mon. April 29, 1895 Ther. Will burried to day. Harold said he never heard a more "beautiful panegyric" and he knew no one else of whom it would not be an exaggeration. Lovely letters and beautiful flowers. In the evening Mr. Dixon came in and had prayers. Wea. Tues. April 30, 1895 Ther. Came back to Springfield Minnie began prayers this morning. Rem I. Formal flowers from [gets]. Wea. Wed. May 1, 1895 Ther. Festival 1st concert. Samson and Delilah Reese writes me that he is going away [hum] as Monday for a rest, for a month or the whole summer. Leslie's 41st lesson. Wea. Thur. May 2, 1895 Ther. 2nd [...] "Danes," [Buletin] 3rd Symphony 3rd [...] "[Nulla]" and [...] Dr. Maxom came up in car with us. Wea. Fri May 3, 1895 Ther 4th [...] [Kneisel] Quartet. 5th [...] Hymns of Praise [Clinstones] Oration by Bach. Mrs. [Ridiaidom] is to give Minnie $100 a month. Wea Sat. May 4, 1895 Ther. 54th treatment 4 P.M. Studied all day. [Marie's] son is 3 weeks old. Wea. Sun. May 5, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. [Hahse] Heb. 3:6 [...]. Reese gave me his picture. Took dinner with Mrs. Portee. Aunt Elleie was there. Nice times at the [Army]. Talker with a Mr. Berekley. He says he is trying to be a Christian but thinks it will be slow work. He had never looked into a Bible for more than two or three lines. I lent him mine. Reese walked home with me and said good-bye. He thinks he's [...] doubtful. [...] him Copperfields. [...] and Co. VT. Minnine is 44. Mrs. Dem in [...]. Frank Wea. Mon. May 6, 1895 Ther. 55th treatment. Some of the girls went to the [...] with Lina. I supposed Reese left S. to-day. Wea. Tues. May 7, 1895, Ther. Hot. Letters from Susie [Luft], Mrs. [Hayleten], Edith Ball, Esther [Palaten] and Prof. Salum. Wrote to Mother and Pres. Taylor. Miss [Parlis] went to Hadley celebrations. Wea. Wed. May 8, 1895 Ther. 56th treatment Leslie's 42nd lesson. Mrs. [Frendnele] (Gin. Hooker's niece) and [...] came for the night. Wea. Thur. May 9, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Packaed] went to [Nelemaland] Y.M.C.A. [...] and [became] Mr. [Faucer]. I slept in Marrie's room. Wea. Fri. May 10, 1895 Ther. Lovely letters from Reese at home and from Pres. Taylor about [Bentia]. Girls had [jams] and w. cream. I bought Bertha beginning N.S. [Hasting]. Wea. Sat. May 11, 1895 Ther. Found [street] I [...] mail letters to Mother and Mrs. Wheeler. Took Mary Wills and [Corella] down town and staid to [...]. P.M. Library and 57th treatment. Leslie did not have lesson. Eve. Took girls walking in 3 squads. Miss [Severich] and I went to grocery. Cooler and Rain. Wea. Sun. May 12, 1895 Ther. Mother's 55th answers. Dr. Maxom Juo 20:16. Beautiful sermon. Dr. Maxom has cut off his beard. Talked a long time with May. The Capt. told me what his sin is. Wea. Mon. May 13, 1895 Ther. To night I learned from Lina and Miss P. what Capt. [Laud] said about me to Eileen. He tried to fall in love with me but could not. Leslie's 43rd lesson. Took my hat down town. Called on Cousin Helen [Spring]. She talked beautifully of Will. Letter from Laurie. Bless. Wea. Tues. May 14, 1895 Ther. Felt blue all day about Capt. Laud. Played for [Weal] class. Wea. Wed. May 15, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reeve. Leslie's 44th lesson. She looks pale. Wea. Thur. May 16, 1895 Ther. Prayer metting [Nu]. Grant spoke. He told me that Dr. Deane talked all day of me. Music lesson. Letter from Fred Reese asking why I didn't write. Lovely letter from Minnie. Wea. Fri. May 17, 1895 Ther. Lena's cousin Miss Anna Russell and her friend Miss [Morely] came to-night and I am with [baby]. Girls did not do much these [evening]. Miss [Leverich] went to Boston with [Mip] Stebbins. Wea. Sat. May 18, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 45 lesson. Dr. Paxton's church has called Dr. Maxom for $15000. Mrs. [Pertee] having a bad time with asthma. Wea. Sun. May 19, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom Jus 20:29. "[Evidence] and Faith" 1. Sense-perception 2. Logical proof. 3. Testimony 4. Personal experience Lucy and Miss Russell Miss [Muney] and I went to S. [Army]. [Eusips] Lamb was there! He spoke to me and asked if I was not going to joing the [Army]. Wrote to Fanny [Bats]. Wea. Mon May 20, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 46th lesson. 59th treatment. Letters from Mother. Mrs. Griffon and [Cristaine] [Jones] about [book]. Called a [moment] on Mrs. [Felen]. Rose's 2nd baby is 4 weeks old. Wea. Tues. May 21, 1895 Ther. Lovely letter from Ms. [Fabled] about the [...]. Letter from Fred Reese about leaving Copperfield. Lina and I went to hear Miss [Pentee] speak at 25th anniversary of Y.M.C.A. Mrs. [Mead] made [address]. [Ned] Claire Smith. Wea. Wed. May 22, 1895 Ther. 60th treatment. Read letter from Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Thur. May 23, 1895 Ther. In prayer meeting we discussed a Baptist Mission [Union] in Springfield. Left library books and cards in church. Wea Fri. May 24, 1895 Ther. I am feeling desparably tired. Extra drawing and [...] classes to-day. The girls are spending a quiet evening. [Factier] [...] came to see Miss [Levereh]. Mrs. Ray (Elane's mother came. Wea. Sat. May 25, 1895 Ther. Gave Leslie her last lesson. Susie and [Adjutant] [Breuyle] came at about 2. S. spoke at 4 to ladies on [Beginnings] in S.A. I took Adet. B. to Mr. [Dellingham's]. Rainy in A.M. Wea. Sun May 26, 1895 Ther. Nursery. Corella and Violet yesterday went to hotel with Mrs. Ray and Miss P. is annoyed because they went to the fair and met Bert Vassar, [Joe] Ray etc. Mrs [Mitard] preached on Y.M.C.A. in Heather Univiersities. P.M. Susan and [Adyl.] B. had meeting. I went to [persdent] form for Holiness and [Here] Susan talked to our girls. Eve, Lena, Mary, Lucy and I went to evening meeting Joe was there half drunk, Lucy, Mary [Lev] and I called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. Wentworth. Rainy Wea. Mon May 27, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Levenich] thinks the girls are boycotting her because she told on them. Susan went home. I took my dress to Miss [Younge]. 61st treatment. Worried about morning. Subscribed for the Country for Mother's [birthday]. Wea. Tues. May 28, 1895 Ther. Mother writes that Min. is having trouble with Miss. Strickland. This evening Lena talked about 2 1/4 hrs. with [nursing] girls, Violet and Corella about their treatment of Miss [Levenich]. Mrs. Ray was here this A.M. Wea. Wed. May 29, 1895 Ther. This evening, Mr. [Stonys] final concert 20th programme. Miss King sang. Very warm. [Frere] and I went to Miss [Young's] and Corella to [...]. Wea. Thur. May 30, 1895 Ther. My last lesson with Mr. [Stony]. I played in prayer meeting. Mrs. [Packaed] did not go. Wea. Fri. May 31, 1895 Ther. [Mahl] Taylor is 17. He celebrated 5 [birthdays] this evening [...] party. and book party. Hot! Wea. Sat. June 1 Ther. [Nolad] and I went down town. Spilled [creme] on black dress and waist. Letter from Reese. Miss [Levente] has gone to spend Sunday with [Mip] Stebbins. Lucy and I went this evening to [...]. Hot! Wea. Sun. June 2, 1895 Ther. [Communion]. Felt sad at S. [Army] [tell]. I had a talk with Frank and Ida [Mise]. They made me very happy telling me that my talking to the men did good. Joe and Taylor are saved I hope. [Steve] talked with me about spirit [nahsin]. Played hymns for the girls. Miss [Levenich] went last night to the Stebbins, came home to-night. Dr. Maxom is to stay here. Wea. Mon. June 3, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Redindam] is to take Minnie's family to [Midillo] bring. and Min. is to take care of Lottie's children. [...] I went to Miss [Young's]. 62nd treatment. Wea. Tues.June 4, 1895 Ther. My black mohair came home from Miss [Yonge]. Eleanor is not well and is taken out of the nursery. Wea. Wed. June 5, 1895 Ther. Went in to see Mrs. Shipley. Violet is not well. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Thur. June 6, 1895 Ther. I am worrying for [pas] I ought to take Bertha to S. Army. Lovely prayer meeting. Mr. Halen gave Bible Reading [sharing] that at death we go immediately to Jesus. He talked with me afterward. Wea. Fri. June 7, 1895 Ther. Read [...] [...]. Lucy has gone to [Packer] class [...]. Wea. Sat. June 8, 1895 Ther. Claire, Edith, Marjorie, and Pauline made up the lessons they will lose by going to Vassar. This evening Bertha in the [relatien] had an obstinate fit when I went to teach her her S.S. lesson. Miss [Leverich] [about] told me her sin. Wea. Sun. June 9, 1895 Ther. Children's Sunday. Dr. Maxom preached on the Siner [Sinner] and the [devil], 1st. [Heedlessness] 2. Shallowness. 3. [Seredielness] 4. Earnestness. Miss P. [needs] Bertha [apotopen] to me. I talked with Baldwin in my [to] S.A. Nice meeting. Talked with Smtih, Pope and man who doesn't want to believe the [Birth]. Lucy came home. Wea. Mon. June 10, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter took [Grace] Rothschild, Claire Reed, Edith Brooks, Pauline Day, and Margery Overman to Vassar. Julie Russel tripped over a wire and hurt her eye. Miss [Levenich] and I went down town, to Miss Young's [tc]. 63rd treatment. Nice letter from Cameron to-night. He is in Andover, Conn. and trying to be a [Christian]. Wea. Tues. June 11, 1895 Ther. Lena's talk to Girl's [Freidly]. Miss [Levenich] is talking to friends her [here] this evening. [Isinlt] B. Cox. 2 [not] Lint. Wea. Wed. June 12, 1895 Ther. Miss L. told her story last night. 64th treatment. Letter from Reese. He is coming home soon. He has [refused] offers of drink and cigars. Miss [Porter] came home to-night from Vassar. Wea. Thur. June 13, 1895 Ther. Bertha did not go to meeting with me. She was very naughty again. Mr. Pratt the evagelist spoke of his work in California. Wea. Thur. April 25, 1985 Ther. Left for Vassar at 1.14. [...] [...] at [Albany] depot and [another] at Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie] depot. Wea. Fri. April 26, 1895 Ther. Will died this morning at 5, after an operation. The telegram came just after a postal from Minnie. Morten and I had called on Mrs. Dwight then Mrs. Kendrick sent for me. [We] came to N.Y. at 11.52. Hiller and Fraud met us with a carriage. Minnie is very [fran]. Calls cell its time. Cousins Sallie and Livey Bliss. I had my sick headache. Wea. Sat. April 27, 1895 Ther. Letter from Miss P. Lena and Lucy Skinner. Wrote Lena and Mr. Halen. We took dinner at this [...]. Ruth [Ranud] went with me to buy me a black silk [waist]. Wea. Sun. April 28, 1895 Ther. Dr. Gregg preached on The [Devilest] Father, Eli. Calls all day long. Wea. Mon. April 29, 1895 Ther. Will burried to day. Harold said he never heard a more "beautiful panegyric" and he knew no one else of whom it would not be an exaggeration. Lovely letters and beautiful flowers. In the evening Mr. Dixon came in and had prayers. Wea. Tues. April 30, 1895 Ther. Came back to Springfield Minnie began prayers this morning. Rem I. Formal flowers from [gets]. Wea. Wed. May 1, 1895 Ther. Festival 1st concert. Samson and Delilah Reese writes me that he is going away [hum] as Monday for a rest, for a month or the whole summer. Leslie's 41st lesson. Wea. Thur. May 2, 1895 Ther. 2nd [...] "Danes," [Buletin] 3rd Symphony 3rd [...] "[Nulla]" and [...] Dr. Maxom came up in car with us. Wea. Fri May 3, 1895 Ther 4th [...] [Kneisel] Quartet. 5th [...] Hymns of Praise [Clinstones] Oration by Bach. Mrs. [Ridiaidom] is to give Minnie $100 a month. Wea Sat. May 4, 1895 Ther. 54th treatment 4 P.M. Studied all day. [Marie's] son is 3 weeks old. Wea. Sun. May 5, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. [Hahse] Heb. 3:6 [...]. Reese gave me his picture. Took dinner with Mrs. Portee. Aunt Elleie was there. Nice times at the [Army]. Talker with a Mr. Berekley. He says he is trying to be a Christian but thinks it will be slow work. He had never looked into a Bible for more than two or three lines. I lent him mine. Reese walked home with me and said good-bye. He thinks he's [...] doubtful. [...] him Copperfields. [...] and Co. VT. Minnine is 44. Mrs. Dem in [...]. Frank Wea. Mon. May 6, 1895 Ther. 55th treatment. Some of the girls went to the [...] with Lina. I supposed Reese left S. to-day. Wea. Tues. May 7, 1895, Ther. Hot. Letters from Susie [Luft], Mrs. [Hayleten], Edith Ball, Esther [Palaten] and Prof. Salum. Wrote to Mother and Pres. Taylor. Miss [Parlis] went to Hadley celebrations. Wea. Wed. May 8, 1895 Ther. 56th treatment Leslie's 42nd lesson. Mrs. [Frendnele] (Gin. Hooker's niece) and [...] came for the night. Wea. Thur. May 9, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Packaed] went to [Nelemaland] Y.M.C.A. [...] and [became] Mr. [Faucer]. I slept in Marrie's room. Wea. Fri. May 10, 1895 Ther. Lovely letters from Reese at home and from Pres. Taylor about [Bentia]. Girls had [jams] and w. cream. I bought Bertha beginning N.S. [Hasting]. Wea. Sat. May 11, 1895 Ther. Found [street] I [...] mail letters to Mother and Mrs. Wheeler. Took Mary Wills and [Corella] down town and staid to [...]. P.M. Library and 57th treatment. Leslie did not have lesson. Eve. Took girls walking in 3 squads. Miss [Severich] and I went to grocery. Cooler and Rain. Wea. Sun. May 12, 1895 Ther. Mother's 55th answers. Dr. Maxom Juo 20:16. Beautiful sermon. Dr. Maxom has cut off his beard. Talked a long time with May. The Capt. told me what his sin is. Wea. Mon. May 13, 1895 Ther. To night I learned from Lina and Miss P. what Capt. [Laud] said about me to Eileen. He tried to fall in love with me but could not. Leslie's 43rd lesson. Took my hat down town. Called on Cousin Helen [Spring]. She talked beautifully of Will. Letter from Laurie. Bless. Wea. Tues. May 14, 1895 Ther. Felt blue all day about Capt. Laud. Played for [Weal] class. Wea. Wed. May 15, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reeve. Leslie's 44th lesson. She looks pale. Wea. Thur. May 16, 1895 Ther. Prayer metting [Nu]. Grant spoke. He told me that Dr. Deane talked all day of me. Music lesson. Letter from Fred Reese asking why I didn't write. Lovely letter from Minnie. Wea. Fri. May 17, 1895 Ther. Lena's cousin Miss Anna Russell and her friend Miss [Morely] came to-night and I am with [baby]. Girls did not do much these [evening]. Miss [Leverich] went to Boston with [Mip] Stebbins. Wea. Sat. May 18, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 45 lesson. Dr. Paxton's church has called Dr. Maxom for $15000. Mrs. [Pertee] having a bad time with asthma. Wea. Sun. May 19, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxom Jus 20:29. "[Evidence] and Faith" 1. Sense-perception 2. Logical proof. 3. Testimony 4. Personal experience Lucy and Miss Russell Miss [Muney] and I went to S. [Army]. [Eusips] Lamb was there! He spoke to me and asked if I was not going to joing the [Army]. Wrote to Fanny [Bats]. Wea. Mon May 20, 1895 Ther. Leslie's 46th lesson. 59th treatment. Letters from Mother. Mrs. Griffon and [Cristaine] [Jones] about [book]. Called a [moment] on Mrs. [Felen]. Rose's 2nd baby is 4 weeks old. Wea. Tues. May 21, 1895 Ther. Lovely letter from Ms. [Fabled] about the [...]. Letter from Fred Reese about leaving Copperfield. Lina and I went to hear Miss [Pentee] speak at 25th anniversary of Y.M.C.A. Mrs. [Mead] made [address]. [Ned] Claire Smith. Wea. Wed. May 22, 1895 Ther. 60th treatment. Read letter from Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Thur. May 23, 1895 Ther. In prayer meeting we discussed a Baptist Mission [Union] in Springfield. Left library books and cards in church. Wea Fri. May 24, 1895 Ther. I am feeling desparably tired. Extra drawing and [...] classes to-day. The girls are spending a quiet evening. [Factier] [...] came to see Miss [Levereh]. Mrs. Ray (Elane's mother came. Wea. Sat. May 25, 1895 Ther. Gave Leslie her last lesson. Susie and [Adjutant] [Breuyle] came at about 2. S. spoke at 4 to ladies on [Beginnings] in S.A. I took Adet. B. to Mr. [Dellingham's]. Rainy in A.M. Wea. Sun May 26, 1895 Ther. Nursery. Corella and Violet yesterday went to hotel with Mrs. Ray and Miss P. is annoyed because they went to the fair and met Bert Vassar, [Joe] Ray etc. Mrs [Mitard] preached on Y.M.C.A. in Heather Univiersities. P.M. Susan and [Adyl.] B. had meeting. I went to [persdent] form for Holiness and [Here] Susan talked to our girls. Eve, Lena, Mary, Lucy and I went to evening meeting Joe was there half drunk, Lucy, Mary [Lev] and I called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. Wentworth. Rainy Wea. Mon May 27, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Levenich] thinks the girls are boycotting her because she told on them. Susan went home. I took my dress to Miss [Younge]. 61st treatment. Worried about morning. Subscribed for the Country for Mother's [birthday]. Wea. Tues. May 28, 1895 Ther. Mother writes that Min. is having trouble with Miss. Strickland. This evening Lena talked about 2 1/4 hrs. with [nursing] girls, Violet and Corella about their treatment of Miss [Levenich]. Mrs. Ray was here this A.M. Wea. Wed. May 29, 1895 Ther. This evening, Mr. [Stonys] final concert 20th programme. Miss King sang. Very warm. [Frere] and I went to Miss [Young's] and Corella to [...]. Wea. Thur. May 30, 1895 Ther. My last lesson with Mr. [Stony]. I played in prayer meeting. Mrs. [Packaed] did not go. Wea. Fri. May 31, 1895 Ther. [Mahl] Taylor is 17. He celebrated 5 [birthdays] this evening [...] party. and book party. Hot! Wea. Sat. June 1 Ther. [Nolad] and I went down town. Spilled [creme] on black dress and waist. Letter from Reese. Miss [Levente] has gone to spend Sunday with [Mip] Stebbins. Lucy and I went this evening to [...]. Hot! Wea. Sun. June 2, 1895 Ther. [Communion]. Felt sad at S. [Army] [tell]. I had a talk with Frank and Ida [Mise]. They made me very happy telling me that my talking to the men did good. Joe and Taylor are saved I hope. [Steve] talked with me about spirit [nahsin]. Played hymns for the girls. Miss [Levenich] went last night to the Stebbins, came home to-night. Dr. Maxom is to stay here. Wea. Mon. June 3, 1895 Ther. Mrs. [Redindam] is to take Minnie's family to [Midillo] bring. and Min. is to take care of Lottie's children. [...] I went to Miss [Young's]. 62nd treatment. Wea. Tues.June 4, 1895 Ther. My black mohair came home from Miss [Yonge]. Eleanor is not well and is taken out of the nursery. Wea. Wed. June 5, 1895 Ther. Went in to see Mrs. Shipley. Violet is not well. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Thur. June 6, 1895 Ther. I am worrying for [pas] I ought to take Bertha to S. Army. Lovely prayer meeting. Mr. Halen gave Bible Reading [sharing] that at death we go immediately to Jesus. He talked with me afterward. Wea. Fri. June 7, 1895 Ther. Read [...] [...]. Lucy has gone to [Packer] class [...]. Wea. Sat. June 8, 1895 Ther. Claire, Edith, Marjorie, and Pauline made up the lessons they will lose by going to Vassar. This evening Bertha in the [relatien] had an obstinate fit when I went to teach her her S.S. lesson. Miss [Leverich] [about] told me her sin. Wea. Sun. June 9, 1895 Ther. Children's Sunday. Dr. Maxom preached on the Siner [Sinner] and the [devil], 1st. [Heedlessness] 2. Shallowness. 3. [Seredielness] 4. Earnestness. Miss P. [needs] Bertha [apotopen] to me. I talked with Baldwin in my [to] S.A. Nice meeting. Talked with Smtih, Pope and man who doesn't want to believe the [Birth]. Lucy came home. Wea. Mon. June 10, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter took [Grace] Rothschild, Claire Reed, Edith Brooks, Pauline Day, and Margery Overman to Vassar. Julie Russel tripped over a wire and hurt her eye. Miss [Levenich] and I went down town, to Miss Young's [tc]. 63rd treatment. Nice letter from Cameron to-night. He is in Andover, Conn. and trying to be a [Christian]. Wea. Tues. June 11, 1895 Ther. Lena's talk to Girl's [Freidly]. Miss [Levenich] is talking to friends her [here] this evening. [Isinlt] B. Cox. 2 [not] Lint. Wea. Wed. June 12, 1895 Ther. Miss L. told her story last night. 64th treatment. Letter from Reese. He is coming home soon. He has [refused] offers of drink and cigars. Miss [Porter] came home to-night from Vassar. Wea. Thur. June 13, 1895 Ther. Bertha did not go to meeting with me. She was very naughty again. Mr. Pratt the evagelist spoke of his work in California. Wea. Fri. June 14, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Cameron. Mrs. Taylor writes that Vassar trustees voted unanimously to give Bertha the Raymond Scholarship. We had our picnic to Bear's Hole. Wea. Sat. June 15, 1895 Ther. Lena and I went to Miss Young's. We all went to Dr. Buckinghams for [roses]. Bertha behaved nicely in her S.S. lesson. Wea. Sun. Fune 16, 1895 Ther. Dr. Maxom Faith and Dogma, Gal, Lucy and I went back to Dr. Maxom's class. Reese was at the Army, and he drank to-day. He is very angry at the captain and has vowed never to shake hands with any in the Army, even Tyler and [Moose]. I took him to Mr. Newhall, but he would not give in. Nothing but a reference to his [raptesen] mind him. I am very sad to-day. Wea. Mon. Jun 17, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reese. Oh! my heart aches for him. 65th treatment. Concert by [Yaeye] and [LeChaesine]. Read a good letter from Cameron. Wea. Tues. June 18, 1895 Ther. Sad letter from Reese. He promises not to drink so much. I wrote him a kind letter. Mother came to-night. Wea. Wed. June 19, 1895 Ther. I went to call on the Capt. about Reese. He seems to lack common sense. 66th treatment. Wea. Thur. June 20, 1895 Ther. Wrote Reese a long letter. My heart aches so. He had [written] me that he did not want to see me, and acted as if he were tired of me. At prayer meeting I nearly cried. We discussed Church [Major]. After meeting I had a comforting talk with Mr. [Halen]. Wea. Fri. June 21, 1895 Ther. Nicer letter from Reese. He will see me Sunday. Girls gave their June party. Wea. Sat. June 22, 1895 Ther. Wore my new cotton crepe dress and tore it. Wrote to Reese telling him I would see him to-morning. Meet [...] to hearquarters and [...] to [banuks] to see the captain. Oh! how he riled me! He cannot [pom] that Reese [tried] and will not apologise. I just boiled! Girls had their tea. [Heins] Lerenich] talked to Lena about [...]. Call from Margaret Jones and Alice Wing. 67th treatment. Wea. Sun. June 23, 1895 Ther. A strange, hard day, yet I believe my prayer is answered. Dr. Maxom Phil. 2:6. The Mind of Christ. Went back to S.S. Dr. Maxom was grand. Mr. and Mrs. [...] came to dinner. Then Lucy and I were summoned to pm to Mary [Lerenich] that she had talked. It was awful! Then I rushed down to Army very late. Had a talk with Tyler about Reese. He begs me not to give him up. Met Reese at 5.30 and we walked and talked it all over. I believe he is coming back. His fall on [...] 50 was he stole a ride on the [freely] train! He says he will come to church. Wea. Mon. June 24, 1895 Ther. Grand letter from Reese. He went to church and has forgiven Capr. Hall. Tooke Alice [Rainey] to dentist. 68th treatment. Called on Mr. [Halen] and he was delighted with my letter. Lena, Lucy and I talked over Mary [Leverich]. We think she heard. Wea. Tues. June 25, 1895 Ther. We sat up to-night till 2 and 3 oclock on [...]. Dr. Maxom read "Saul" and his paper. Last real schoolday. I took some of the girls to get daisies. They picked; I worked on reports. Wea. Wed. June 26, 1895 Ther. Last day. Essays in the A.M. and [Susy] Recital. James [Porter] writes that he [read] his degree. Very tired. Lucy Skinner is real sick. Wea. Thur. June 27, 1895 Ther. Girls all left to-day. I took girls to 9.15 and 1.14 trains. Lena lost her purse containing about $15. Lucy is better. Ray surprised us by walking in. He was [Rept] to tea and all seemed to like him. He took m to meeting and came out for 9 o'clock train. He and Bert Morse are going to Europe on the 4th. Reese spoke up in meeting and came home with me. He has found out that [Eaton] has 775 inhabitants. He will not send the note to the capt. Call from Cousin Helen and Ford Harvard. 69th treatment. No change. Tristen called. Wea. Fri. June 28, 1895 Ther. Treatment at 10 P.M. 70th (no change). Miss Skinner went home sick and Miss [Leverich] went to her bird class to [Norhapton]. I slept and read in the afternoon. Evening. Went to depot and called on Miss Hill. We expect to stay till Thursday. Wea. Sat. June 29, 1895 Ther. Letter from James. He has graduated cum laude! Letter from Fred Reese. He is sad at losing his best friend and thanks me for what I have done for him. 71st treatment at 9 A.M. (no change). Violet came from N.[Haren] and started for Chicago. I looked over letters. We took tea at the [Mericanus]. [June] and Fred brought us home. Wea. Sun. June 30, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. [Halen] Memorial to [Deaem] Hastings. Saw Fred Reese. Mother went to 1st Bapt. P.M. Felt very blue. Had a nice talk with Tyler after S.A. Then found Reese outside. We were caught in the rain and went into [Christ] Church. I was touched by the delicate pure look on his face. I suggested his changing his [bounding] place. Eve. Went to State St. but Mr. [Halen] dismissed us for the American mass. meeting at 1st [Army] Church. Reese took me and saw me home. He expects to go to [Britain] Army 1st. Wea. Mon. July 1, 1895 Ther. A.M. Went to Princeton St. to hunt up [sernait]. No success. Looking over letters. P.M. Took dress to [Mifs] Young. At 3 P.M. 72nd treatment (no change). Slept after it. Went to library. Missed call from Mrs. Filer and Helen. Eve. Mother and I went to the Randall, While waiting for a car called on the Clarks. Wea. Tues. July 2, 1895 Ther. A.M. 73rd treatment at 10. A.M. (no change) Called on Jennie Barrons and saw her aunt. Jeannie thinks that Will was with Lee on the steamer Devonia [Anetuna] line in 1870. P.M. Looked over letters. Mrs. Bartholomew took Mother and me for a drive. Eve. Called on Miss Hill. Call from the Ashleys. Wea. Wed. July 3, 1895 Ther. A.M. Looked over letters. P.M. Called on Mrs. [Waits] Mrs. [Louis]. Mrs. [Lauph]. 74th treatment (no change.) Eve. Mother and I took elective car-ride to [Judian] Orchard. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Thur. July 4, 1895 Ther. Mother and I took a North End car and saw the "comical" procession. Met Mrs. [Schenik] in the car from Hamilton and a member of Highland church. From Miss Robinson I saw bicycle procession. Mrs. [Portee], Charlotte, Franie, and Miss Steele came. The children had a tea party to-night. I played for Mother this evening. I am to be Lena's substitute and write about College Settlement to 15 girls. Wea. Fri. July 5, 1895 Ther. Went down town for glasses. steven [etc]. Mrs. [Portee], the children, Miss Steele and Miss Julia Clark came to dinner. 75th treatment at 3 P.M. (no change). Mrs. [Ederad] and Mr. and Mrs. [Thee]. [Portee], [Mifs] Bartlett and [Mifs] Steele came to tea. Mr, [Portee] took [Mifs] Bartlett Mrs. [Packaed] and [Mifs] Steele to fireworks. I went to covenant meeting. Mr. [Nedhall] led. Reese spoke. He came home with me. Thinks perhaps he will leave Springfield. Wea. Sat. July 6, 1895 Ther. Very rainy day. 76th treatment (no change) at 11 A.M. P.M. Went down town. Tired to-night. A letter from Reese made me blue because he seemed familiar. Wea. Sun. July 7, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mother went with me. Mr. [Halen] on the Sabbath. [Hl] 10:25 [Communism]. Reese was there. S.S. lesson on the 10 commandments. Reese was in S.Army [helhurt] me by laughing. He came down with me and I didn't feel quite [...]. Morse tells me that perhaps Parson was killed in a wreck. He was converted just one yr. [year] ago. The [Porters] came to tea. I went alone to church. Reese came home with me and I had a satisfying talk with him. Sermon was on "Atonement by Example". I feel now that Reese does respect me. Wea. Mon. July 8, 1895 Ther. Left Springfield at 9.15. Reached [Phenfield]. 10.22 Left " 10.53 Arrived at Bandwells 11.14 Fred [Lotenam] met us. We found Aunt Mary, Jennie the 7 children Frances, Sadie Chester, Minnie, Daltin, Mary, Ruth. Mattie Gregory and her two children Effie, Nelson. Walten and [Theren] [Lotenam] came to tea. [Theren] spent the night. Wea. Tues. July 9, 1895 Ther. I am 34 yrs old. Read a fan from Minnie. Took a long walk with Fred S. Hattie [Prole] and her cousin Newhall came to dinner. We drove into [Curray] village. After tea I rowed on the morning [machine] arrived a 5 acre lot. Wea. Wed. July 10, 1895 Ther Wrote to Miss [Porter]. Minnie, Dudley [Lewis], and Fred Reese. A.M. Rode down to the station and read my [glasses] and a letter from [Reeve]. He lost his temper with one of the men. Rode on a load of hay and rode with Will Broner's help on his bicycle. Wea. Thurs. Jully 11, 1895 Ther. Left [Bantrells] at 9.07. Arrived at [Tory] 11.55 Left [Tory] 12.00 Arrived Albany 12.25 Left Albany 1.05. Got dinner at Albany. Reached Oneida 5.24 Came to Madison House for the night. We got our supper at a restaurant and then called on Mary [Pacysen]. Her father is very ill and Elliot [Pacysen] is home. Wea. Fri. July 12, 1895 Ther. Passed a comfortable night. Left Oneida at 9.41. Found Libbie, Cousin L. and Jessie. We are to take breakfast and dinners at Mrs. [Laudand's]. Read letter from Reese, saying that Tyler has run away. Reese is very sad but trusts God. Young People's Meeting. Jessica led. Subject "For Christ and the Church". Cora Dans [Hughe] called on us. She was married in May. Wea. Sat. July 13, 1895 Ther. Letter from Dudley [Lewis]. Gertrude [Heyward's] cousin was drowned. Took a bath. Mother washed my head. Had a long sleep. Eve. Cousin Carrie called. Wea. Sun. July 14, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Acts 15:11 P.M. " " I had Mrs. Scram's class. The Gold Calf. Found Mrs. Richardson and Miss Thorne interesting. Read Leslie Gold [Howaite] nearly through. Wea. Mon. July 15, 1895 Ther. Cousin L. went to Hamilton to take care of Mrs. [Rambaut] and Mother down with her. Called on Cousin Jane. Rob displayed his S.Arm. [Army] trophies. Letters from Minnie and Fred Reese. Tyler is on his way to Canada. Fred asks my help on his account. When we went to dinner, we found that Mrs. [Loulaul's] sister was there with an attack of heart trouble. [Friended] Leslie [...]. Wrote to Lena Bostunk, Wea. Tues. July 16, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Esther, Fannie, Roney, Cameron, Laura [Hylie]. We all read "Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush." Wea. Wed. July 17, 1895 Ther. Invitation from Edith Bale to visit her. [Repesed] it. Wrote to Lucy Skinner, Constance Jones, Fred Reese and Edith Bale. Went to Mrs. Richardson for Harper's [Weekles]. Lottie and I went to meeting. [Eldee] [Daies] led. Feeding of 5000. Wea. Thur. July 18, 1895 Ther. Finisher Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush. Began Pembroke. Wrote to Rob Bliss. Wea. Fri. July 19, 1895 Ther. Jessie worked in the attic. We all went to the cemetary to weed. I went along to Y.P.S.C.E. [Mahl] Hamlin led. Finished Westward Ho. Began Farear's Early Days. Wea. Sat. July 20, 1895 Ther. Very hot. Rained in the evening. Finished Pembroke. Began Miss [Sheckland's] "Queens". Jessie and I went to a tea at [Melville] [Laudee's] (Eli Perkins) to meet Alice Keman Wood. Cousin Celeste called. Read [money] from [Hadan] and steeds from Esther. Wea. Sun. July 21, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Col. 1:19. P.M. Mr. Miller Mat: 23:24. Mr. Thorne's sermon was beautiful Mr. Miller's (Pres) sermon queer. about Spiritual [...] Mind Haliey, [...] [etc]. His point was Unbelievers have to believe more than believers do. We began reading "Titus". Our request of Nettie [Hunee] [look] her class. "[Nadal] and [Ahhio]". Nattie [Hune] Blanche Smith Stevens Celestia [Morten]. Wea. Mon. July 22, 1895 Ther. [Lebhe] went away. Letters from Laura [Hylie] and Fred Reeses. Fred played croquet at Mr. [Haben's] and was shocked when two church members offered him cigars. He asks me to set him example in arithmetic. He read 4 stones about Sherlock Holmes and began Maeaulay's Essay [Reldisin]. Letter from Esther. Wrote to [...] and to Will Todd. Wea. Tues. July 23, 1895 Ther. Calls from Miss S.E. Thorne, and May Thorne and from Ada Morse and Miss Weeks (who sings in Stella's choir). [Lookart] Committee met here. Began Peter Ibbetson. Wea. Wed. July 24, 1895 Ther. Calls from Percy Morse (he is here this week) and Clara Morse. Went alone to meeting. Nice little talk with Mr. Thorne. I am invited to sing in the choir. Wea. Thur. July 25, 1895 Ther. A.M. Call from Cousin Jane. P.M. Finished Petter Ibbetson. Began Howell's [Howells'] Indian Summer. Call from Mrs. Scram. Slept. Eve. Call from Nita Miller and Rena [Eldnilp]. Winnie writes that she turned her ankle falling over a dust-pan, then fell and cut her head. Will < Frank got p[persened]. Bertha is 21 to-day. Wea. Fri. July 26, 1895 Ther. Read a god deal. Wrote to Fannie Bates. I went alone to Y.P.S.C.E. meeting. Mrs. Booth led. Subject. The Christian Way. Began [Thuldback's] Henry VIII. Received some pearls from Harold. Wea. Sat. July 27, 1895 Ther. Rainy. Letter from Lena which I answered, inquiring about Cousin Andrews [Ada]. Finished Howell's Indian Summer. Cousin Cara called this evening. Wea. Sun. July 28, 1895 Ther. Mr Thorne. " " I sang in the choir. I taught Mrs. Sandford's class. I talked to the girls about behaving in church. Sick headache in the evening. We read "[Loties]". Wea. Mon. July 29, 1895 Ther. A.M. Letter from Reese. He says he loves to get my letters. When talking to me he feels as if he was talking to himself. 4 of his 8 examples are [...]. I am the only woman he knows that can keep a secret. Read calendar and note from him at night. Cousin Lizzie came home from Hamilton, but Mr. [Rambant] needs her and she must return to-morrow. Eve. Call from Cousin Carrie. Wea. Tues. July 30, 1895 Ther. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. She wants me to visit her. Poured this A.M. but cleared off. Cousin L. went to Hamilton at 4.30. Mother drove over with her. Emily Carrigan Box 56 Sea Cliff, N.Y. Wea. Wed. July 31, 1895 Ther. Wrote asking Esther to visit us. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan and to Reese sending him a lesson in reduction of fractions and addition. Got ready to make calls, but looked raining. I went alone to meeting. Came home in the rain. Letters from Edith Ball. Letters to Harlan from Ray (his [steamer] letters) was sent here. Lena writes suggesting Fannie Bales. Jessie heard from Library Bureau. They support a library in New Bedford. Began Little Jonny in the [Mold]. Wea. Thur. Aug. 1, 1895 Ther. Read "Little Jonny" for a long while. Call from Cousin Celeste. Letter from Esther. She and Mrs. [Merwin] are to come to-morrow. Slept. Wea. Fri. Aug. 2, 1895 Ther Esther and Mrs. [Merwin] came to-night and we are so happy. Wea. Fri. Aug. 2, 1895 Ther Esther and Mrs. [Merwin] came to-night and we are so happy. Wea. Sat. Aug. 3, 1895 Ther. Rained some to-day. We walked and talked. Esther and I slept in the afternoon. Cousin Cara called in the evening. Wea. Sun. Aug. 4, 1895 Ther. Mr. Thorne Juo. 3: 14.15. " 1 Pet. 5:7. Esther and I went alone in the evening. Wea. Mon. Aug. 5, 1895 Ther. Jessie is 32. I gave her a stylographic pen. Such a happy day. We invited [Mersie] to take dinner with us. Jessie and Mr. [Lombaul] drove over for her and she has come to stay. She thinks Esther a rare woman. In the P.M. Morhter, Mrs. [Merwins], Esther, Mr. [Lombaul], and I drove to Hamilton. Called on Mrs. [Rambaut], saw the [bunct] district, drove on the hill. Mr. [Lombaul] treated us to peanuts. Only a calendar from Reese. Wea. Tues. Aug. 6, 1895 Ther. Esther and Mrs. Merwin left this A.M. Letters from Constance Jones and Will Carrington. Very sleepy. Slept morning and afternoon. Wrote to Fannie Roney. We began "Cloister and the Hearth." Auntie sent us a letter from Fannie Bliss. She had moved to [Yaclum]. Since then they have been driven by riots to the coast, and lost property. though their life is [cared]. Evening Letter from Reese at [Himlington], a little out of sorts. Wea. Wed. Aug. 7, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Dudley and sent Eli Perkins photo and autograph. We decided on Rome pictures and I read up about Rome. Call from Mr. Thorne. Slept. J. [Jessie] and I went to prayer meeting. Wrote to Mrs. Griffin. Wea. Thur. Aug. 8, 1895 Ther. Read a good deal in "The Cloister and the Hearth". Jessie and I called on the [Laudews], the [Humes] and Cara Davis. Eve. Call from Cousin Carrie. Wea. Fri. Aug 9, 1895 Ther. Called on Miss Donahue and Miss White. Went to Clara Morse; played part of a duett [duet]. Eve. Y.P.S.C.E. meeting Wea. Sat. Aug. 10, 1895 Ther. A.M. Went to Mrs. Rickwell. Letter from Lena and Miss [Portee]. Alice King and Mary Wells do not return. They are talking of a Miss Lewis Vassar girl. P.M. Call from Mrs. Eaton and her sister Mrs. Eaton. Slept heavily. Took a bath. Eve. Did [maids] with Jessica. Esther's birday. Wrote to her and Minnie. Wrote to Miss [Portee] and Edith Ball. Wea. Sun. Aug. 11, 1895 Ther. Mr. Thorne. A.M. Mack 7:34. " " P.M. Ex. 31:2. S.S. class "Brazen Serpent" Nettie Thorne and Minnie Stevens. Very hot till night; [...] rain. Young men smoked in lobby of church the evening. Mr. Thorne very angry. Wea. Mon. Aug. 12, 1895 Ther. No calendar from Reese. It makes me fear he did not go to church. I hope some good word will come to-morrow. He has been getting ready for to-morrow's social. Clara Morse and Florence Keith came up the afternoon and worked. I called on Cousin Jane. Eve. J. and I went to notify people about the social. This evening read aloud a while. Wea. Tues. Aug. 13, 1895 Ther. This evening we had our social and it was a great success. My "library" worked well. We had observation game and "smell" game and I read the "Rugglese". Wea. Wed. Aug. 14, 1895 Ther. Letter from Reese. I guess he wasn't mad at me. Father died 17 years ago. Neither Cousin L. nor Jessie are well but Mother wants to go to Hamilton. We drove over. Went to call at the Park House on Mrs. McGregory and found Mrs. Webb and Mrs. [Packard]. Cousin L and Jessie went to dentist's and Mrs. [Rambauts]. Mother and I called on Bosticks. Found Mr. and Mrs. B. Katie [Lieut] and Mrs. Eaton's baby and little Lizzie. Went to Mrs. [Rambaut's] [shared] S.A. pictures. She wants several. Called on Mrs. Clark, out, but met Dr. C. in street. Called on Miss Hastings, out. Jessie and I walked to library- closed. Coming home, Mr. [Lambaut] got us peanuts. Went alone to prayer. [...] [...] it. Wea. Thur. Aug. 15, 1895 Ther. Letter from Minnie. We read a good deal. Slept. Call from Lily [Dunbue] and Cora Hughs. Very slight beginning of hay fever. Wea. Fri. Aug. 16, 1895 Ther. Hot! Very slight hay-fever. Jessie went over to Hamilton for Cousin L. and to the dentists. Mrs. Packard and Mrs. Webb had called on Mrs. [Rambaut] and Cousin L. Read. Eve. Nita Miller led Y.P.S.C.E. Good meeting. Before the meeting we went to talk to the Thornes about the next social. Sat with them on [piazza]. Wea. Hot! Sat. Aug. 17, 1895 Ther. Read a good deal morning, afternoon and evening in Cloister and the Hearth. Some hay-fever, not much. Took up my Greek which I have rather neglected. Wea. Sun. Aug. 18, 1895 Ther. A beautiful sermon by Mr. Thorne. A.M. Mark 9:41. "Because ye belong to Christ." I. Defining power. A Church [ran] is one who belongs to Church. Those who do not should not be in the church. II. Restraining power. He who belongs to the Church cannot do certain things. III. Transforming power. By [its] change of notion a dead work [become] a living creature. IV. Tranquillizing power. Christ will care for His own. P.M. 1 Cor. 2:4. His Holy Spirit changes. First essential for Christian worker is not ability, education wealth, but consecration. Afternoon. Read Cousin L's paper on Religion, and "Lilies" Wea. Mon. Aug. 19, 1895 Ther. Mr. Thorne sent me two of Meyer's tracts. Read letters from Hattie Bliss and Winifred. Finished Cloister and the Hearth. Began "Golden [Home]". Jessie and I went around to get people to take part in the [faeyot] social. Wrote to Hattie Bliss. Wea. Tues. Aug. 20, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Emma Whitteman. Letters from Fred Reese. (not as nice as usual) Mary [Thaiyes], Dudley Lewis, and Esther Patchen. Spilled a drop of ink on the Morten boys' photo. Talked with Eddie [Anest] about the Ant story. Went to Mrs. Rockwell. Wea. Wed. Aug. 21, 1895 Ther. Jessie and I walked to Nita Millers [Miller's] to excuse her from the shadow pictures. Prayer meeting. Wea. Thur. Aug. 22, 1895 Ther. Finished the Golden [Home]. Went to Mifs [Miss] Donahue's about the social. Saw the new books. Ms. Morgan and baby left Mrs. Lombards [Lombard's]. [Laion] festival at Clara Morse's. I went for a short time to help in the afternoon, and waited in-doors in the eveing. Finished College Settlement letter. Read letter from Fannie Roney asking me to come to Cazenovia either Friday or Sat. Came home with sick headache. Wea. Fri Aug. 23, 1895 Ther. Cousin Celeste told us of giving through Golden Gate at Chautauqua. Read interesting letters from Fannie Bliss of their [...] from YA [...] to [Shanphas]. Took [Lenills] "Curtain" to Mrs. Booth. Wrote to Fred Reese. Am I writing too often. Calls from Cousin Jane and Miss Brown. Led Y.P.S.C.E "Conquring Difficlties" Wea. Sat. Aug 24, 1895 Ther. Started for Cazenovia. Left Eaton 9.41. Arrived [Eadrells] 10.05 Left " 10.45 Arrived Cazebivua 11.40 Found Fannie Roney. Mrs. [McNitosh] at Marin Roney. Rained in P.M. [No] evening sleepy and had hay-fever. Talked till nearly 12. Mr. Hurst and young man got into [bres]. Young man came 10 days ago with $100 to hotel. This is gone and last night he had delirium [tremens]. I told Mr. Hurst it was good advertisement. Then I spoke to young man about a better friend. He cried and said "Please have me." Wea. Sun. Aug. 25, 1895 Ther. Hay fever better. A.M. Methodist church. Old minutes (supply) on Holiness. Staid to Mrs. Hessler's interesting S.S. class. She quoted Dr. Clark's paper. "Help us not to make it hard for others to be Christians." Slept. Eat peanuts. Eve. Pres. church. Mr. Silas [Persins] Gen. 15:6. Abraham's Creed (Short [...] lived it. Wea. Mon. Aug. 26, 1895 Ther. Came home. Left Cazenovia 9.59. Arrived Eastville 10.20. (train due 9.55) Mr. Lombard and Mother met me and [...] drive home. Dr. and Miss Clark and Miss Hastings drove over to dinner. Letter from Lillian Higgins asking me to come to see her two weeks old baby Ruth. Letter from Reese. One from Lina inquiring about Mifs Paletin. Eve. Nita Miller and Nellie Buchard came up and [in] rehearsed "The Curtain" as shadow [piedin]. Wea. Tues. Aug. 27, 1895 Ther. Tired to-day. Slept morning and afternoone. The evening we had our [fayot] social. Program. E.M.R. Stories of Mr. Roened. Eddie [Anist]. Essay on [Aiets]. Mabel Gamlin. Recitation. May Thorne. Lowell. Shadow Pictures. "The [Courtin]." "Things on a Cent." Began "Beggars All" Wea. Wed. Aug. 28, 1895 Ther. Read Beggars All morning and afternoon. Prayer-meeting. Subject Prayers. Wea. Thur. Aug. 29, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Fannie Roney. Went to Lookout Committees meeting at Nita Millers but found she had gone to Syracuse. Spent a long time at Mrs. Rickwells. Wea. Fri. Aug. 30, 1895 Ther. Read Beggars all and finished it. Mr. Richardson took our pictures and we (Cousin L. he and I) talked about a Christian being [consecrated] as well as a [...]. Y.P.S.C.E. Clara led two S.Army purple [there]. Went in to say goodbye to [Naz] and Elsie Thorne. Wea. Sat. Aug. 31, 1895 Ther. Lusy Raymond wrote that she joined the College Settlement As. Letter from Esther and Will [Lodel]. Will says Margee is unhappy. Covenant meeting. Rained hard at dinner time. Wrote to Fred Reese. Wea. Sun. Sept. 1, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. P.M. " [Eple] 4.27. Communism. S.S. class. We suspected at dinner that Mr. Lombard was too jolly. Almost finished "Lilies'. Calls from Mrs. Bostick, [Rot], Lizzie, Katie and Mr. Allen, and from Cousin George and Cousin Jane. Wea. Mon. Sept. 2, 1895 Ther. Called on Clara Morse (out) Lillie [Dunbree], Mrs. Morten (out) Mrs. Dan's, Mrs. Scram (out) May Gilbert (out) and Mrs. Richardson. Mr. R. gave us our proofs. Clara Morse called this evening. Wea. Tues. Sept. 3, 1895 Ther. Finished Lilies. Read a very little of the Slicker Minister. Mr. Richardson tried our group again and took a picture of Mother on the lawn. We called again on Mrs. Scram. Letter from Lena. Adele Buffington is to come to [school]. Reese writes to say his Sat. letter did not come. Am I offended? Cousin Carrie came in this evening. Mrs. Rockwell tried on my dress this afternoon. I am sitting up till 11 to watch for the total eclipse of the moon. Wrote to Lucy Raymond and Lena. Wea. Wed. Sept. 4, 1895 Ther. I called the others last night and we kept looking till about one. It looked like a little red ball. Wrote to Winifred. Mrs. Rockwell finished my black broadcloth. We went to hear Mrs. Moon speak of her new school at Hamilton, the Emily Judson. She spoke at Cousin Celete's. Call from Misses Donohue and White. Eve. Called for a minute on Mrs. Eaton, Cousin Celeste, Cousin Jane. Ordered our photos. Cousin Carrie called. Wea. Thur. Sept. 5, 1895 Ther. Mother and I left Eaton at 9.41. Rob Lenney came as far as Norwick. We made 3 mistakes. First Mother wrote Minnie we would come to 42nd St. at 9.40 and she replied that Will would come to Grand Central. I telegraphed "Ferry from [Weekawken] not Dept. Need not meet us." Then we found the train reached [Weekawken] at 7.00 and I telegraphed "Made mistake about time. Reach [Weekawken] 7.10." I should have said 7.00. Will went to Franklin St. fery and of course we missed him. Considerable hay-fever all day, and bad at night. Wea. Fri. Sept. 6, 1895 Ther. Hay fever better in the day-time. Letter from Lillian Higgins. Wrote to Jessica and Fred. Slept. Read to Mother. Did not go to prayer meeting. Told "Beggars All" to the boys and played to mother. Wea. Sat. Sept. 7, 1895 Ther. The twins are 20. I helped make cake. Mrs. Richardson talks to Minnie about feeling poor. Rainy. Wea. Sun. Sept. 8, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mrs. Dixon 1 Pet. 5:10 Prof Froeliek came to dinner. Harlan called. He told about Marg getting a horse for her [bravery]. He took Mother, Winnie and Ruth to Greenword. Eve. I read poetry to [...] and Russell. Wea. Mon. Sept. 9, 1895. Ther. S.A. [pichins] 150 A.M. Letter from Jessica. Paper announcing the birth of Edith Ball's little girl. Wrote congratulations. Had three teeth filled by [Esteth] and rubbar [rubber] put in. P.M. Hay-fever bad. Slept, read, wrote to circulating library. Eve. Letter from Reese. Call from Lucy Bliss and Lydia Dawn. Fannie Bill is engaged to Mr. Beman. Read Sherlock Holmes "Silver Blaze" to Frank, Frett, and Russell. Wea. Tues. Sept. 10, 1895 Ther. Boiling hot. I went over to 14th St. to S.A. headquarters and bought photos for Mrs. Rambaut. Saw the Commander and his wife. Helped Min. make cake. After supper read "Yellow Face" to boys and then mother and I called on Harold alone sick with gout. Capt. C. telegraphed me to meet him tomorrow. Wea. Wed. Sept. 11, 1895 Ther. Hot!!! Wrote to Mrs. Kembrid. Harold is 38. He brought in candy. I took the 10.52 train for Sea Cliff. Met Capt. Carrigan and Capt. Owens at Jamaica. Arrived at 12.04. Returned at 4.05. Arrived at 5- Head and dust terrible and hay-fever at its worst. Began putting ponds Extract on nose. Read Sherlock Holmes's Stuck-bookers Clerk to Brett [Phasen] and Frank. Min. has no girl. I washed dinner dishes. Wea. Thur. Sept. 12, 1895 Ther. Hot!! Stella filled tooth with rubber. Hay fever very bad! No girl. Wasted all [duties]. Read to boys. Lena and Mrs. Richardson called. Wea. Fri. Sept. 13, 1895 Ther. Cool. Kind letter from Mrs. Kendrick. Left Jesy C. Arrived Sommerville 11.25. Mr. Stringer met me and drove me to North Branch. Found Irving and Lillian Higgins, Helen 2 yrs. and Ruth 1 mo. Fred Stringer called, [Lifferd] dreadfully with hayfever. Wea. Sat. Sept. 14, 1895 Ther. Irving Higgins drove me to Somerville Left at 9.48. Arrived in Jersey City 10.50. Met Miss Kirby on the train. Came home just sick with hay-fever. We are invited to Ruth's. Miss LeRon called. Came to Ruth's for dinner. Harold did not come. Ruth had a call from Mr. [Herner] an alumnus of Cornell. Wea. Sun. Sept. 15, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon I Pet. 1:16. Found Harold here after church. He had been to meet Chauncey Depen and was tired. Slept. [Ward] Warren came about 3.30 and spent the evening. Harold and I discussed religion, theosophy, Christianity, the Bible, Mr. Dixon etc. Almost the first time we could do it in an aimiable spirit and I hope I did some good. Wea. Mon. Sept. 16, 1895 Ther. Spent the day with Ruth. Pain all the A.M. Hay-fever better. Went back to Minnie. Found a letter from Reese. He has gone to Bashir and sent me his [band]-book to keep. Took it for a short time. Returned to Ruth's. Wea. Tues. Sept. 17, 1895 Ther. Called on Lucy Skinner. Allen is engaged to Miss Daphin. [Hillie] started for Cornell. Am spending to-day with Ruth. Call from Mary Sharpe. Wrote to Fred Reese, Lena and Lucy Skinner. Came to 86 So. Oxford St. after dinner. Harold and Ruth came too. Found a letter from Ray. Marguerite writes that she is coming alone to-morow. Wea. Wed. Sept. 18, 1895 Ther. I met Marguerite at Fulton Ferry about 11. and she staid to lunch and about 1.30 I took her back to the Ferry. We called on Auth Ruth who was out. [We] talked mostly of her [lives], specifically Dr. Small of York. Wea. Thur. Sept. 19, 1895 Ther. Bertha and I took the 3.30 train to Vassar. Mrs. Seeley-Tuttle and daughter (9) on the cars. Found Fan Markhaus. Called on Miss [Hiley]. Sat at Faculty table. Bertha's room is 204 5th Central. Slept in Founder's room. Wea. Fri. Sept. 20, 1895 Ther. Called on Dwight and heard about Sheep business. Bertha and I went over buildings. Saw. Prof. Van [Fuyen]! Met Prof. [Murth] Prof [French]. Saw Lillian Tappan-Beach's niece Mif Chandler, Beatrix Abbot and Henrietta Jessup. Fannie Sevan called. Bertha and I took dinner at Pres. Taylors. Met the whole family and Mis Ester-Strerell. Hunt is Yale. [...], Morgan is at Beatres. in chapel saw Eleanor Rae, and before that Gertrude [...]. Started home at 8.15. Arrived in N.Y. at 10.10. Ray is here from Europe. Found letters from Reese etc. Wea. Sat. Sept. 21, 1895 Ther. Hot! Letter from Fannie McIntosh. Ray talks about everything. Wrote to Will and Cousin Suzzie. Minnie and girls went in trolley excursion car this evening and Ray to call on some girl. Marten and I sat in Minnie's room. Will Franies slipper [outs] dinner. Wea. Sun Sept. 22, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 18:1. Prayer. Harold was there. He and I talked about his religion afterwards. He and Ruth came to dinner. Wrote to Fanney Roney. Eve. Gospel Chariot [Came] of Oxford and [Hausen] Place. Played hymns. Wea. Mon. Sept. 23, 1895 Ther. Hot! Ray went to New Haven Law School. Ruth and Mother received letters from Will. Miss Paldien offered to sew on his letters and to be a [hif] Aunt. He [drafted] her very cordial and pleasant. I wrote letters. This evening called on Mrs Richardson and Mary Sharpe. Mother bought us [enot] been. Wea. Tues. Sept. 24, 1895 Ther. Came to Springfield at 4.00 P.M. Mother came to station. Small school. Perhaps only 12. Lucy and Edith Holens are to room here. I have very old room newly carpeted and papered. Wea. Wed. Sept. 25, 1895 Ther. Arranged rooms. Called twice on Mrs. Porter. Went down town with Adele. Lucy Skinner came. Wea. Thur. Sept. 26, 1895 Bessie [Lillieuthal] and Clara Russel have come. [...] there 10 girls and two more are coming. Opened School. Lucy and I took girls to Forest Park. Letter from Hattie Bliss, Mother, and Edith Ball. Wrote to Hattie B. and Minnie. The Democrats have nominated Horatio King as Sec. of State. Wea. Fri. Sept. 27, 1895 Ther. Called classes and gave out lessons. I am to have 6 Lab. classes and Geometry. Called on Mrs. Scott and Taby Everett 6 weeks old, to ask her to teach some of Mrs. [Sterp's] pupils. Wrote to Edith Ball and Mother. Wea. Sun Sept. 22, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Luke 18:1. Prayer. Harold was there. He and I talked about his religion afterwards. He and Ruth came to dinner. Wrote to Fanney Roney. Eve. Gospel Chariot [Came] of Oxford and [Hausen] Place. Played hymns. Wea. Mon. Sept. 23, 1895 Ther. Hot! Ray went to New Haven Law School. Ruth and Mother received letters from Will. Miss Paldien offered to sew on his letters and to be a [hif] Aunt. He [drafted] her very cordial and pleasant. I wrote letters. This evening called on Mrs Richardson and Mary Sharpe. Mother bought us [enot] been. Wea. Tues. Sept. 24, 1895 Ther. Came to Springfield at 4.00 P.M. Mother came to station. Small school. Perhaps only 12. Lucy and Edith Holens are to room here. I have very old room newly carpeted and papered. Wea. Wed. Sept. 25, 1895 Ther. Arranged rooms. Called twice on Mrs. Porter. Went down town with Adele. Lucy Skinner came. Wea. Thur. Sept. 26, 1895 Bessie [Lillieuthal] and Clara Russel have come. [...] there 10 girls and two more are coming. Opened School. Lucy and I took girls to Forest Park. Letter from Hattie Bliss, Mother, and Edith Ball. Wrote to Hattie B. and Minnie. The Democrats have nominated Horatio King as Sec. of State. Wea. Fri. Sept. 27, 1895 Ther. Called classes and gave out lessons. I am to have 6 Lab. classes and Geometry. Called on Mrs. Scott and Taby Everett 6 weeks old, to ask her to teach some of Mrs. [Sterp's] pupils. Wrote to Edith Ball and Mother. Wea. Sat. Sept. 28, 1895 Ther. Read Elizabeth Hailey's (Margaret Sherwood) Experiment in Altruism. Took girls to [Jeryersole] Grove. Letter from Mother. Lucy, Lena, and I at 9 P.M. went down to see Capt. and Mrs. [Breupe] at S.A. Cameron was there, looking badly, [Sill] asked Lucy and me whether we were sanctified. Letter from Rob from dead [belt]. Wea. Sun. Sept. 29, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Maxore Matt. 19:11: His Ten Commandments. S.A. 3 P.M.-6.40 Mrs. [Poreuple] spoke of her experience. Lucy talk with Cameron. He says God must be tired of making promises. He goes to Boston to-morrow. Introduced me to his mother. Chamberlain has been drinking and says two women have bedevilled him. I talked with his wife, but she is discouraged. He slapped her to-day. He went to the [pemteul] form. Smith has been selling liquors in [Brewster]. He says he will choose his [marter] to-night. [Laupell] has taken off uniform. Sang with girls. Wea. Mon. Sept. 30, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Mother and Rob Bliss. Letters from Mother and Bertha. My classes are Beginning Lab. Caesar Cicero [Night] I. Sat. Prose II. Sat Prose. I. Geometry II. Geometry Wea. Tues. Oct. 1, 1895 Ther. Miss King came to-day, but we can provide her with but few pupils. Cameron writes that he has prayed and feels better. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Carrie Johnson [Parenley] is dead. I am probable to take Bertha to N.Y. to-morrow. Violet came to-day. Wea. Wed. Oct. 2, 1895 Ther. I took Bertha to N.Y. and Mr. James met her. Left Springfield 11.45 Arrived N.Y. 3.45 (Due 3.30) Left " 4.00 Arrived Springf 7.27 Read [...]. Talked with Mrs. [Brigham] and Emma Holbrook. Mr. B. said there was great [...] in out church. Wea. Thur. Oct. 3, 1895 Ther. No letter from Reese, so I wrote him to-night. So glad to get back to prayer-meeting! I played. We elected Rausen Halte [aerey] deacon. Clara King becomes Mrs. Littlefield to-night. Wea. Fri. Oct. 4, 1895 Ther. New girls gave a "hearts" party to old. Will [Furby] is dead. Mother goes in Monday to Washington, [...]. Wea. Sat. Oct. 5, 1895 Ther. No letter from Reese. Read a great deal of [peunliual]. Miss Skinner and Holmes took girls to [Holyoke]. I took Adele Buffington shopping and then to Edith Brooks. Called on Cousin Helen. She is in Hartford and Celia is with "Aunt Mary Merrian" Called on Mrs. [Hemas] 44 Charter [Che] (sick [meuau]) [Heen] on [Cleauckdaus]. Mr. C. has been drinking terribly. After a while he prayed. Letter from Will. He is in 1st division of Latin. Wea. Sun. Oct. 6, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Halen 2 Pet 4:18. Communism. Mr. Hathaway ordained decrees. Staid in Mr. Foster's class. P.M. Very good S.A. meeting. Long talk with a young man. He kept laughing yet tears were in his eyes. Capt. Miller said Mr. Chamberlain shared mere addurance yesterday- last night. Eve. Spilt tea in my lap. Lay on bed with Deith Holmes. Mrs. Porter is 55. Mrs. Packard and I gave her [bulreion] slippers. Wea. Mon. Oct. 7, 1895 Ther. Nice letter from Reese. He is making 16 [hrs] a day and has little time to write. He is going to the Bowduin Tabernacle. Lena had her 1st periodical class. I went to library this evening. Mary Phillips entered school to-day. Wea. Tues. Oct. 8, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter, Lena, and I went to Mrs. Overman's reception. Our first periodical class. Minnie's 22nd wedding day. Mary Warren's wedding day. Will has gained the $400 scholarship. He devotes $80 to benevolence, $320 to the girls' education. Wea. Wed. Oct. 9, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Mother and Will. Read letters from Will [...] Bertha and a card from Mother. Wea. Thur. Oct. 19, 1895 Miss [Cursen] has been taking lessons of [Marches's] in Paris. She took lunch with us and sang to us. Prayer-meeting. Discussed Bapt. [Union]. I spoke out, and fear I made a fool of myself. Great indifference, but caved finally. Wea. Fri. Oct. 11, 1895 Ther. Marnie Paye died of typhoid fever and Mrs. [...] of heart-failure. I did not walk with girls. Thsi evening played Progression Humphrey's Delight. Wea. Sat. Oct. 12, 1895 Ther. Rainy. I went with Adele to say good bye to Mr. Brooks. He was out so we saw the girl and Mr. Perry. I liked him. Then I went to meet Lauren White who had been to Northampton. It just poured and I got very wet. Bertha Robbins's mother took lunch with us. Edith Holmes's 1st music lesson. Miss [Benich] began her [...] lessons with Edith. Anniversary of Minnie Mathee's death. Wea. Sun. Oct. 13, 1895 Ther. Pouring. Small congregation. Pres. [Penrise] spoke from Whitman College. Dr. Nixon very enthusiastic. Read letters from Will (from Bertha). Went to S.A. in pouring rain. Capt. Miller was away with his wife. I talked to a funny man who says he believes nothing. Still his eyes fill with tears and his mouth quivers. Called on Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlains. Mr. C. has not drunk. Wea. Mon. Oct. 14, 1895 Ther. Edith Holmest lesson (2) Wrote to Mother and Fred Reese. Wea. Tues. Oct. 15, 1895 Ther. Edith Holme's lesson (3) Marion said last night "Bessie [Lillienthal] is a cry-baby." Letter from Cameron in Chester saying he is doing better. Mrs. Webb's birthday. Wea. Wed. Oct. 16, 1895 Ther. Discussion at breakfast about Suffrage. Lena, Miss P. and I registered at City Hall. Letters from Mother, Minnie, Rob Bliss, Fred Reese. Lucy had a letter from Allen. Susy R. wouldn't invite Helen Davis to the house last spring. Belle [Capirell] Allen is dying. Rob seems in love with Miss Innis. Fred says he has only religion enough to keep him a [...]-- no more. Reception at Mr. [Hishew's]. Met Young Dr. Pomery and others. Wea. Thur. Oct. 17, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reese his faults and tried to him him. Prayer meeting. Edith and Lucy went to Smith Church. Wea. Fri. Oct. 18, 1895 Ther. Girls had a fad party. Wea. Sat. Oct. 19, 1895 Ther. Busy day, yet accomplished little. A.M. Ethel Nash's lesson. Took Ethel down to meet her mother. Stopped to select music. P.M. We all drive to [...] Orchard. Took Frene to [cam-destin.] then we called for hotel at Mrs. Brooks. Eve. Bessie and Edith Holmes's lessons. Tried to study. Wea. Sun. Oct. 20, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Nixon] on The Duty of Congrgationalists. We then [...] to his S.S. class. At S.A. E. [Hilles] Johnson, Mayfield, N.Y. was [...]. He showed me his mother's letter and it contained a poem by Mrs. [Cineley]. Called on Chamberlain's. They had [...] but Mrs. Thomas as told me of them. Wea. Mon. Oct. 21, 1895 Ther. Read letter from Reese. He is blue, "indifferent" lovely and sad. Still he has no bad habits. [K2] came to afternoon periodical class. Wrote Mother. Wea Tues. Oct. 22, 1895 Ther. Will Richardson's birthday. Periodical class. I called on Mr. [Haben]. Asked him to write for Reese to Mr. Calley. Told him about Johnson. I fancied he was not interested.Wea. Wed. Oct. 23, 1895 Ther. Bessie [Liliethul]'s mother wrote very severley to her.Wea. Thur. Oct. 24, 1895 Ther. Prayer meeting turned into a business meeting. Active discussion on benevolent work. Lucy is sick in bed with a cold.Wea. Fri. Oct. 25, 1895 Ther. Girls celebrated Halloween to-night. Call from Dr. and [Mifs] Buckingham.Wea. Sat. Oct. 26, 1895 Ther. Took Lauren [Whete] and Ethel Mahr to town. Lauren bought a hat at Nourio's. Eve. Went to City Mission to take Joe the picture of Capt. Carrigan. He was so funny. Attended a meeting and heard Mr. Hastings of [Bistory]. Mrs. [Hebl] came for Sunday.Wea. Sun. Oct. 27, 1895 Ther. A.M. Luke 6.12 Dr. [Nixon] P.M. " " 46 Mr. [Hahn] A.M. The Stile Horn. P.M. Individual Communion cups, etc. Bessie Miller almost decided to be a [...], perhaps she did. Saw Mr. Johnson at meeting. Talked with a drunkard. Lea with Cousin Helen and Etta. Fine sermon by Mr. [Hahn]. Walked home with Mrs. [...].Wea. Mon. Oct. 28, 1895 Ther. Lucy Skinner greatly [...] by the suicide of Estelle Colton.Wea. Tues. Oct. 29, 1895 Ther. Letter from Fannie Roney. Call from the Suttons. Mrs. [Webl] [meet] Lena.Wea. Wed. Oct 30, 1895 Ther. I took Clara Rusell to the 6.05 P.M. train. She goes to a wedding.Wea. Thur. Oct. 31, 1895 Ther. Mrs. Packard and I went in the rain to Rose [Duttue's] tea at [Triglate] Ave. Lovely prayer meeting in Union Room. Many prayers.Wea. Fri. Nov. 1, 1895 Ther. All but Lucy, the two Bernies Mrs. Packard Miss [McSiying], Marvis Miss [Luker] and I went to [Hulba]. Reese wants his $10 and is to go to sea. I wrote him 2 sheets. Mother is in [Not] Clan Mrs [Nieland] Dean died yesterday.Wea. Sat. Nov. 2, 1895 Ther. Army Gillette came with her mother to-day. Eve. I staid with Josie.Wea. Sun. Nov. 3, 1895 Ther. Communism The. [Haben] preached on One Cup. I had Miss [Lieddell's] class of girls. At S.A. a [funny] man promised to [...] to-night.Wea. Nov. 4, 1895 Ther. No letters from S.A. or from Reese. $37.90 from [Mussellshed] Sheep. 1895 goes to [cursed]. [Nothery] from other stock.Wea. Tues. Nov. 5, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter, Len, and I voted on Woman's Sufferage. I said "Yes." Periodical class. Mrs. [Haben] came.Wea. Wed. Nov. 6, 1895 Ther. Yesterday N.Y. city went [Tamenary], but [...] Republicans swept to country. Letter from Reese. He has had an operation on his nose. He acts mad. Is not going to sea.Wea. Thur. Nov. 7, 1895 Ther. Prayer meeting. Talked with Mr. [Riee]. He spoke of his past life, his smoking, etc. Mrs. Hull [...] [...] to come and speak in her home prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. Nov. 8, 1895 Ther. Very warm. Bessie [...] took her 5th Germ. examination and passed.Wea. Sat. Nov. 9, 1895 Ther. Lucy went to East Lampton. Took Bessie [Liheuthal] to get copies out. Went to [Hamex] St. to hunt up girls. I called on the Chamberlains and learned that Mr. C. has not been drinking. Eve. Went to library and shopping. Mrs. Highton came for the night on her way to Smith College.Wea. Sun. Nov. 10, 1895 Ther. Dr. Maxom 1 [Juo] 2:14. "Strength of Young Men." At S.A. I saw Martin and he said he was [sand] 2 wks. ago at Mission. Talked with Page. I fear he is not doing right. He wants my prayers. [Hey] umbrella was [sloten]. Called on the Capt. wife and baby.Wea. Tues. Nov. 19, 1895 Ther. Read Will Raymond's wedding cards. Very sleepy in periodical class.Wea. Wed. Nov. 20, 1895 Ther. Very rainy. No word from Reese. Alice Ring is to be married.Wea. Thur. Nov. 21, 1895 Ther. Miss P. has gone to N.Y. Mr. Rice spoke gravely in meeting. Introduced me to his wife and child. Talked with Mr. [Cross] about Reese. He has been to see him.Wea. Fri. Nov. 22, 1895 Ther. Girls rehearsed play all the evening. studied and wrote letters. Edith Holmes went to the Harris dancing party.Wea. Sat. Nov. 23, 1895 Ther. A.M. Gave 2 music lessons, and took Edith [...] dinner time. P.M. Gave a music lesson. Bessie Miller and I called on Mrs. Dizon, Rayner. (out) and the Suttons. Marion was in. Called on Mrs. Porter. Eve. Miss Porter came home. Brought a present to Lena, a crab. Read a blue letter from Reese that I burned. He has gone to 6 [...] St.Wea. Sun. Nov. 24, 1895 Ther. A.M. Do. Maxom. The Spirit of [raise]. S. 111:1. Dr. M. called to speak of Mr. Clapp's Shakespeare lectures. I feel depressed about Reese. S.Army. Very unsatisfactory. I went to City Mission. Long talk with Page. When I left he started to tell the Capt.Wea. Mon. Nov. 25, 1895 Ther. Called on Capt. Miller, bought music. Went to Mrs. [Nilthries]. Helped with programmes.Wea. Tues. Nov. 26, 1895 Ther. Did not go to prayer meeting. Miss P. thinks I can not [...]. I thought I was. Letter from Reese. Little [...] cheerful no [numbers] of his religion.Wea. Wed. Nov. 27, 1895 Ther. Miss Mary Russel, May Crue, Mrs. Webb, and Carrie [Feshof] came to-day. Rehearsed this afternoon. Paderenski this P.M.Wea. Thur. Nov. 28, 1895 Ther. Sat with Mrs. Baldwin in church. Mr. Browne ([colired]) preached in Recent [Notines] Rev. Mr. [Haben] has heard from Reese. He may come back. Mr. Rice a little discouraged, has not smoked Frances Phillips came I sat at Miss Porter's table. Porters and Chamberlains came over. Girls gave The Albany Depot and The [...].Wea. Fri. Nov. 29, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Reese. We played progression games.Wea. Sat. Nov. 30, 1895 Ther. Bessie [Lillenthal] [...] over her German examination. Mary Russell went home (?)Wea. Sun. Dec. 1, 1895 Ther. Hard day. Early prayer meeting. Church, Communism; S.S. class. S.A. Army; City Mission for a few minutes. Slept all the P.M. Mr. Rice thinks Mr. [Halen] is not so cordial to him.Wea. Mon. Dec.2, 1895 Ther. Long letter from Reese that breaks my heard. He says he is not a Christian, his to please self [etc]. I wrote him a long letter and sent a note to [Chas]. Rice. Congress met.Wea. Tues. Dec. 3, 1895 Ther. Miss Portee, Lena, and I cast our first vote, for [Racy] Jacals. Periodical class. Dr. Pooles 1st lesson.Wea. Wed. Dec. 4, 1895 Ther. Miss Jacobs and Mayor [Whites] elected. Mayor [...] departed. Call from Mrs. Bazz who is home from Europe.1st [...] Wea. Thur. Dec. 5, 1895 Ther. Read a letter from Reese that broke my heart. He says if I write him another letter like the last it may set him to drinking again. We did not go to Hawkins' [...] tea. Went to prayer-meeting. Election of S.S. officers. Mr. Halen has raised a $5000 call to Baltimore. Our debt of $5450 was raised from Sunday to Monday.Wea. Fri. Dec. 6, 1896 Ther. Ruth went to Westfield, at the train I met Capt. Laud and Ruth met Bert [Nasen] and Marin McKnight. 2nd [...]. Dr. Prole. Girls had [...] tonight.Wea. Sat. Dec. 7, 1895 Ther. A.M. Went down town from 9 - 12.30 with Bessie Miller and Adele Buffington. Ethel Nash's music lesson. P.M. Did not walk. Bessie [Lilentahl]'s niece's lesson. Went with Amy Gillette to see Mr. Wheat and Mrs. Young. [Tabes] about [Gypsi] dress. Edith's lesson. Eve. Went down to meet Ruth Chapin. She did not know about. Marne's dog Patch arrived to-night.Wea. Sun. Dec. 8, 1895 Ther. A.M. Dr. Herrick. "The Lamb shall [wae] with the beast." Wonderful sermon. Lovely talk with Lena about consecration to this work, tongue, [...] the younger lectures. I spoke to Miss P about Reese's letters and she does not mind. At S.A. I was asked to speak to Johnson's father but it seemed to do no good. Smith talks about like Christians. She says he made up his mind to be good. I asked him to tell his mother. Letter from Mother.Wea. Mon. Dex. 9, 1895 Ther. Marion is 4 and Raymond 24. Marion had Edward and Miriam Sapley for her party. I went to Mr. Halen's for [Syriae] Gospel. Had a talk about Bible and Immaculate Conception.Wea. Tues. Dec. 10, 1895 Ther. Cold. Gymnastics. Edith Holmes, Miss Luker and I went to 1st Orpheus Concert. Sat 4 Mrs. Taylor, Madame [...] and Mr. Williams (H. Evans) sang. Miss Portee has written that we cannot keep Bessie [Lilienthal].Wea. Wed. Dec. 11, 1895 Ther. Cold. I have a slight cold.Wea. Thur. Dec. 12, 1895 Ther. Bitter cold. This [morn] I rec'd a letter from Reese that made me very happy. He is going to start again himself. Enjoyable prayer-meeting. Mrs. Packard went with me. Little talk with Mr. Rice.Wea. Fri. Dec. 13, 1895 Ther. The two Bessies gave a quotation party.Wea. Sat. Dec. 14, 1895 Ther. Edith Holmes went down town and I staid home and read periodical.Wea. Sun. Dec. 15, 1895 Ther. [Chas.] Hardie divorced from Mary. She has confessed intimacy with [Courtess] Ponds the [...] operatic singer. Dr. Maxom on Religious Education of Children. S.A. Oliver [[...] converted. Smith is doing well. Talked with Richardson about his father.Wea. Mon. Dec. 16, 1895 Ther. Miss Porter, Mrs. [Buolegh], Laura White, Ethel [Narti], Violet Cohen, Ruth Chapin and I went to North [auph] to hear Dr. [Bludgett's] Prodical son.Wea. Tues. Dec. 17, 1895 Ther. Sleepy to-day. [Outlook] class. Cleveland's War MessageWea. Wed. Dec. 18, 1895 Ther Went down town shopping. Bessie [Lihenthal] last lesson (music) Put $100 in bank. Wrote to Fred Reese.Wea. Thur. Dec. 19, 1895 Ther. Packed till 1 P.M. Will's picture on glass is ruined.Wea. Fri. Dec. 20, 1895 Ther. Came to N.Y. with Minna Miller, Bessie Miller, Bessie [Lilenthal], Amy [Gillette], and Lucy Skinner. Bessie L. is not to return, Ethel and Besseie Skinner not [us]. Found Bertha [Lese] and Ray. Ray is not to return to [Yule]. He is very unsettled.Wea. Sat. Dec. 21, 1895 Ther. Shopping for Christmas. Ray went with me in P.M. Slept about 2 hrs. in the A.M. Minnie went over to see Aunt Mary. Eve. [...] from [Boorn] with Hank. [Hausn] [Pl.] [Bupt]. Young Men's [Leapene] gave a Mark [M'al]. Will C. came from [Camele] in time for supper.Wea. Sun. Dec. 22, 1895 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Luke 2:10- Went this afternoon to see Capt. Cameron at 613 [Herkmar] St. Went on the march (for 1st time) both P.M. and Eve. Talked to a young man Mr. Young who was in Champagne business. He has promised to join up to-morrow. He brought a [going] [suptis] to see me this evening.Wea. Mon. Dec. 23, 1895 Ther. Ernest [Sedman] came to lunch. I went shopping. Mrs. Palmer here. Minnie and I made Christmas candy. Eve. Boys strung popcorn and I read. I read Capr. Eli's Best Earth folks. Sadie came in. Will and I played duet.Wea. Tues. Dec. 24, 1895 Ther. Mother rec'd $20 from Aunt Fannie. I rec'd Gertrude Burleigh's photo a little book from Adele Buffington, and a letter from Fred Reese. Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Rec'd candy box. Will Breeze was there. Ray entertained the company with singing etc.Wea. Wed. Dec. 25, 1895 Ther. Christmas presents in the parlor. Minnie and I helped fill candy boxes at the church. Hannah came to lunch. Christmas dinner at Harold's. All mother's decendants but Mary were there.Wea. Thur. Dec. 26, 1895 Frank went with me to change his book. I rec'd a gold orange spoon but do not know from whom. Ruth Raymond came in. Estelle Worcester filled two teeth ($2.00) Mother and I came to Ruth's to stay about a week. At dinner time I rec'd a silver pen-holder from Will Todd. Wrote to Rob Bliss.Wea. Fri. Dec. 27, 1895 Ther. Right after breakfast, Raymond and Will appeared and staid till after lunch. Harold, Mother, Ruth and I pitched into Ray making him mad. Talked about his not working and living on Minnie. He went over to see Uncle Gus and is to go there on Monday. Mother and I called at Sallie's and I saw Alfred Bellinger for the first time. Saw Rose, Susie, and Lillie Talked about Lucy Skinner and Helen Dans. Called on Lucy at [Browin] Club. Came back to [...] Mrs. Laselle called. Trank has bronchitis. Came to Ruth's for dinner. Finished Anna K. [Karenina]. [Green's] "Mankind Persued".Wea. Sat. Dec. 28, 1895 Ther. Wrote to Fred Reese before break. fast. Letter from [...] Cameron. Went to 86 So. Oxford St. and found Frank a little better. P.M. Mother and I called on Mary Sharpe. Found her sick with a cold. Went to Minnie's. Lay on bed and told stories to Frank, Phasus, Bret, and Russel. Eve. Slept in the parlor. Took a bath.Wea. Sun. Dec. 29, 1895 ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon on the possibility of a [Peuteced] now. Acts. Early dinner. Went over to Minnie's Read a sermon by Mr. Beecher. Mother, Ray, Will and I went to Aunt Susan. We visited with her and Kittie upstairs, but they did not have prayers. The boys went home and Mother and I went to 123 Henry St. to tea. Alfred was there. I hadn't seen him since he came from Europe. Dudley [VanInger], [Rigred] and Kittie came in. Rus and I talked about the Gospels. Returned to Harolds. [Fore] and [Sound] ([Polids])Wea. Rain Mon. Dec. 30, 1895 ther. I took lunch with Lucy Skinner's meeting the two [Naids], Mary and Carrie. Came back to Ruth's in the rain.Wea. Tues. Dec. 31, 1895 Ther. Called with Mother on Mrs. [Tayuter] and the [Aldnilges]. Only Clare was in. We came back to Minnie's about 4. Ernest Seelman came in. Shut to a [Watch] night. Service at Hausen Pl. Church. Dr. Cyler and Mr. Saukey were the best.690.52 Addresses 35 Name Japanese W [Anyseslies] White 158 Columbia [Heylets] Bklyn [Brooklyn] 690.17 [Unaect] 4.11 831.59 686.06 Addresses Name Residence 831.59 656.69 Dec 20 Chas. 50 22 Carfare 10 Church etc. 45 23 Photo 25 Stamps 10 Mrs. Palmer 110 Car fare 05 Candy 02 Pin [treng] 25 [Trys] 10 24 [Camly] 50 Review of R. 2.50 Stamps 10 Hand glass 98 Money for Bertha 100 Bertha's book 98 Book 50 " 95 Cousins L. and J. 150 112 umbrella 49 Shirts and necktie 1.00 675.16Memoranda Chantry. Jane. 1. Leftover. 20.06 2 3 Drawers 1.67 2 Nightgown 2.22 Mission 36 19.70 6 [Hausen] [fal] 30 19.40 12. Smith ch. 5 19.35 2 Pts 10 19.25 S.A. 55 18.70 14 [Lorin] A. 1.28 19.98 19 Mrs. Capt. Morn 50 19.48 20. 5 Pts 10 19.38 " South Ch. 6 19.33 " S.A. 50 18.83 22. " 2.00 17.83 27 " 5.0 17.33 Smith Ch 5 17.28 5 Pts 10 17.18 [Stuts] St. 55 16.63 30 Boy's Club 2.00 14.63 Feb. 2 S.Army 50 14.13 " " Bapt.ch 100 13.13 " and Smith " 5 13.08 " " 5 Pts 5 13.03 " " S.Army 50 12.53Memoranda Feb. 10 S.Army 50 12.03 Church etc. 10 11.93 " 17 " 5 11.88 " " S.Army 50 11.38 " 22 .[Gem] Broch 95 10.43 . 24 Church 5 10.38 " S.Army 50 9.88 Man 3 " " 50 9.38 Bapt. ch. 2.50 8.88 " 10 " " 25 8.63 " " Smith " 5 8.58 " " S.Army 50 8.08 " " 5 Pt 5 8.03 " " Hospital 50 7.53 " 17 South Ch. 5 7.48 " " S.Army 50 6.98 " 23 Miss P.I.W. 7.98 " 24 S.A. 50 7.48 " " South Ch. 5 7.43 " 26 Home M. 2.00 5.43 31 S. Army 45 4.98 [...] 99 5.97 7 [Hausen] 20 5.77 4 Miss P. 21.15 26.92 Church Ex. 10 26.82Memoranda Date Dolla. Cts. Apr. 21 [Minuest]. Ref. 1.00 25 82 " " S.Army 50 25 32 " " 5 Pts 3 25 29 " " Margery O. 75 26 04 May 5 S. Army 55 25 49 State St. 75 24 74 " 12 Smith Ch. 5 24 69 S.Army 50 24 19 5 Pts 10 24 09 " 19 [...] 25 23 84 " 26 S.Army 1.25 22 59 2 " " 25 22 34 Y.M.C.A. 200 20 34 Church Near June 450 15 84 9 @.Army 50 15 34 5 Pts 10 15 24 16 " 10 15 74 South Ch. 05 15 09 S. Army 50 14 59 30 " " 50 14 09 " State St July Sept 3.25 10 84 July 3 [Aux] B. 275 8 09 " " Sal. 350 11 59 " 4 Sal 50 11 09 " 5 S.A. [Aux] 500 06 09Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. July 6 Sal. & Lesl. 23.30 29 39 Church Seat 10.00 19.39 " 7 State St. ch. 15 19 24 " " S.Army 43 18 81 " 14 Eaton Bapt. 06 18 75 " 15 College Settlemt 500 13 75 " 17 Skipped [Shlelos] 50 13 25 " 19 Build & Lena 18 13 43 " 21 Eaten Bapt. 05 13 38 " 28 " " 11 13 49 Aug. 4 " " 11 13 38 " " " " 6 13 32 " 18 " " 6 13 26 " 25 Cazenovia Meeti 5 13 21 Sept. 1 Eaten Bapt. 6 13 15 " 8 [Hasesen] Pt. 10 13 05 " 11 Capt. Carrigan 1.00 12 05 " 15 [Hasesen] pt. .05 12 00 " 22 " " .05 11.95 " 29 Sout Ch. 05 11 90 S. Army 25 11.65 Oct 6 " " 25 11 45 Bapt Ch. 35 11 10 " S.S. 05 11.05 5 Pts 05 11 00Notes and Bills Date Drawers Time Oct. 13 South Ch. 05 10.95 " " S.A. 50 10.45 " 20 " " 55 9.90 Sout Ch 05 9.85 19 Min P. 1.00 10.95 27 South Ch. 05 10.80 " S.Army 25 10.55 " State St. ch. 15 10.40 Nov. 3 " " " 1.20 9.20 S.A. 25 8.95 " 4 Sheep 1.89 10.84 " 10 South Ch. 05 10.79 " " S.A. 25 10.54 " 17 " 25 10.29 " " Church South 05 10.24 " 24 " " 05 10.19 " " S.A. 25 9.54 " " Citty Mission 1.00 8.54 Dec. 1 State St. Ch. [...] 215 6.39 " 8 South Ch 05 6.34 " 7 Testament 50 5.84 15 Smith ch. 05 5.79 S.A. 25 5.54 City [Mis.] 100 4.54 " 18 Miss P. 19 23.54 " 23 [Hausen] Pt. 23.44Receivable No. Where Payable Due Amount 23 44 Dec. 23 S.A. 35 23 09 " 29 [Hausen] Pt. 05 23 04 31 Jap. .35 22.69Notes and Bills Date To whom given timePayable No. Where Payable Due AmountCash Account - January Date Received Paid 1 Leftover 80 06 Car fare 15 2 3 Drawers 1 67 2 Nightform 2 22 Music 20 1 Missions 36 Jet & silk 2 82 2 Stamps 18 Mrs. Stephen 15 36 3 Silk waist 7 50 [leloch] for waist 2 50 Car fare 15 [Horsted] 14 Glasses 1 00 Under-drawers 75 4 Shoes 1 98 Candy 21 [Leveings] etc. 72 5 Car care 15 Waists 1 68 6 Church 30 7 Apron 19 Skirt 98 Hair-dresser 50 41 63Cash Account - January Date Receieved Paid 80 06 41 63 7 Mrs. Dixon 2 30 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 8 Stockings 67 Stamps 29 Express 50 Carriage Bklyn [Brooklyn] N.Y. 10 9 Stamps 47 10 Carefare 10 12 Photos 2.75 Tooth powder 25 Chocolate W. [plup] 10 Miss Pertes [pos] 1 80 Belt pin 59 Glove [chaud] 13 Church 05 S.Army 55 5 Pts 10 14 [Leaves] Cls's 12 80 Express 30 15 [Elec] & carfare 2 05 18 [Aupistre] 1 00 19 Mrs. Capt. Morn 50 [Elec] and Carf. 2.05 92 86 59 25Jan. Cash Accounts - February Date Received Paid 92 86 59 25 20 Church etc. 65 S.Army 1 00 22 Elect & carf. 2.05 24 " " 2.05 Church 26 Elec & card. 20.5 27 Ruth's [per] 1 00 S.Army 50 Bapt ch. 55 [Srilk] 05 5 Pts 10 28 Pain Killer 20 Chocolate Santa 05 Carfare 10 29 Candy 25 Chocolate Santa 05 Car fare 10 Dr. Hurlbert 1 00 30 Brys [Bridge?] Club 2 00 31 Elec & carf. 2 05 2 Pins etc. 27 Carf. 65 Elect. 2 00 Pict. frame 25 22 86 77 62Cast Account - February Date Received Paid 92 86 77 62 Ruths rings 10 Church etc. 1 50 4 Stamps 50 6 [Songs] 9 Car fare 10 Watch mended 1 50 Church etc. 60 9 Electricity 2 00 Tickets for [Gen] B. 50 11 Car fare 05 12 Elec. & car fare 2 05 14 " " 2 Candy 08 Car fare 17 Church etc. 55 19 Elect. 2 00 Car f. 10 22 [Gen] Booth 1 00 Church & Army 55 25 Car fare 05 [...] flows 26 Stamps Elect & carf 2 05 Candy 15 Helping Had [Hand?] 25Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 92 86 95 30 1. Car fare 10 2. " " 10 3 Church J and [Ted] 2 50 S.A. 50 4 Elec. & caif 2 05 " Mother's flowers 50 Stamps 50 6 Elec. & carf 2 05 " Chocolate 05 9 Elec & carfair 2 05 10 Church etc. 85 [Jas] Miss 11 Elec & Carf. 2 05 Hospital 50 13 Carf. & El. 2 05 Chem. apron 1 75 16 [Ruthes] 55 Hairpins 12 17 S.A. 50 Church 05 18 Carfare 10 Cookies 15 20 [Songs] 10 Registered 92 86 114 57Cash Account - March + Ap. Date Received Paid 92 86 114 57 Concert 23 Candy 10 Miss P. 10 Homes for [Nile] Churc etc. 55 Home Misses 2 00 Carfare 05 27 Elect. 2 00 Christian [Scout] 30 Electr. & carf. 2 05 31 S.Army 45 1 Elec. & carf. 2 05 [Lecin] Ave. 9 90 3 Elec. & carf 2 00 4 Candy 50 Miss P. 21500 [...] 2 75 5 Carriage 50 6 Lunch 20 [War Cry] 05 Carfare etc. 35 7 Church etc. 25 8 North [pounder] 30 327 76 130 72Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 327 76 130 72 Library 16 Stamps 12 Car fare 10 Elect. (cont) 2 00 6 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 Car fare 30 Gloves cleaned 07 Flowers for Nell 50 11 Car fare 35 Shoes 3 50 Vigil 75 Candy 29 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 13 Mrs. Denny 1 25 Dress [matines] 7 22 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 2 shirt waists 2 70 2 corset covers 1 00 Belt ribbon 38 [Thalenals] for cape 6 83 Lace 1 92 [Thetenals] for hat 3 61 Soda M. 20 Making hat 1 00 168 27Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 327 76 168 27 Carfare 15 Waists for Ruth 5 60 1/2 Winnie's dress 7 57 Dress 6 37 Stamps 10 Skirt 1 79 Church Ext. 10 15 Making cape 5 00 Ribbon 70 Ticket & trunk 3 25 Carfare 05 Already paid Mrs. Step. 8 00 207 25 [Chu] acct. 56 Carfare 10 Carriage 50 [Saudench] 10 Paper 03 18 Postal 10 19 Express 35 20 Elec. & car 2 05 Gloves 1 50 21 Churc etc. 153 Music 2 44 217 51Cash Accout - Apr. Date Received Paid 327 76 217 51 22 Elec. & carf. 2 10 Stamps 40 Margery Ave. 7 50 25 Carriage 25 Eggs 10 [Mileage] to Al 2 06 Cake 10 26 3 telegrams 75 Pok. N.Y. 1 46 Carriage 1 25 Telegram 40 [...] etc. 25 Papers 27 27 Waist 4 98 Ribbon 59 Newspapers & [...]. 75 Mrs. Stephen 10 01 For Minnie 5 00 Gloves 50 Vail 15 Carfare 10 Ruthes 50 Newspapers 20 Ticket & trunk 3 25 335 26 252 93April Cash Accounts - May Date Received Paid 335 26 252 93 30 Glasses 50 Carfare 20 Carriage & trunk 40 Papers 07 Lunch 15 4 Mrs. Stephens 3 48 Express 35 Mrs. [Nettletre] 05 Carfare 50 elect. 2 00 Soda Water 10 5 Church & Army 1 30 6 Elec. & card. 2 05 Stamps 05 8 Elec & carf. 2 05 Carfare 5 11 " " 5 Tie 75 Syrups & sugar 33 Tan 33 12 Church etc. 69 15 Car fare 05 Shirt waist 2 70 " " 2 08 337 96 270 52May Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 337 96 270 51 Albany to Pok 1 48 18 Miscellany to June 95 2 00 19 Church 25 20 Elec. & car. 2 05 22 " " 2 05 23 Car f. 05 [Bullins] 42 Dress 6 00 26 Y.M.C.A work 2 00 S.Army 1 25 27 Elec. & carf. 2 10 Pin 25 Hairpins 05 [Century] 3 73 Mr. [Strip] [boks] 80 29 Pins etc. 24 1 Car fare 10 [Nitine] acid 10 [Cern] doctor 1 25 [Sela] N. 10 New wraps 36 Express 35 2 Church 50 337 96 302 18Cast Account - June Date Receiver Paid 337 96 302 18 S. Army 25 5 Pt 05 3 Car f. 15 Elie 2 00 Hat 2 88 Mifs Young 10 75 9 S.Army 50 3 Pts 10 10 Elec & car 2 05 Ice cream 15 12 Elec & carf. 2 05 Phosphate 05 13 Library 04 14 Peanuts 05 Stamps 09 15 Car fare 10 16 Churc etc. 65 17 Elec. & carf 2 05 18 Carriage & carf. 1 05 [...] " " 2 05 19 Car f. 05 20 Trunk 25 [Trash] 25 Elect. & car f. 2 15 337 96 331 94Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 337 96 331 94 24 Elec & car f. 205 Miss P. 10 00 Miss Young 4 75 25 Car fare 10 27 " " 15 Watch chain 20 Tape [etc] 05 Candy 20 Soda Water 05 28 Car fare 05 29 " " 05 30 Church July - Sept. 3 25 S. Army 50 Mutual Aid 1 25 1 Spooky sup. 20 Belt 25 Car fare 15 Soda 05 Belt pin 10 Presents for [Conny] 2 00 [...] 1 38 Crepin 1 20 [Cambrie] 35 [,,,] 08 347 96 350 35Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 347 96 350 35 Mrs. Palmer 1 10 Clothes brush 05 White skirt 75 White waist 2 98 Car fare 05 3 " " 30 Ribbon 76 Aux. Batt. 1 25 Sewing for " 1 50 Miss P. 25 00 " " 5 00 Car fare 15 5 Stamps 12 S.A. Aux. 5 00 Shoes 3 00 Glasses 50 Car fare 05 [...] 5 00 Stationary 5 20 Music less. 39 00 Festival 7 50 Concert 4 50 Church S. 10 00 377 96 439 06Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 377 96 439 06 Leslie 23 00 Miss P 210 00 Car fare 10 Miss Young 1 50 Candy 20 7 Church S.Army 43 Glasses 50 8 Servents 1 50 Carriage 38 Spr. to Greenf.83 Pencils 10 Hair Tonic 1 00 Greenfield-Bard 23 Lemonade 10 10 [Stafe] 20 Cookie 05 11 [Banler][Tong] 2 11 Paper 03 Troy to Oneida 2 44 Lunch 35 Eggs 10 Supper 30 Truck 25 610 96 457 91Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 610 96 451 91 12 Hotel 1 00 Oneida - eat 57 Trunk 25 Paper 05 13 Board 2 40 Stamps 03 14 Church 06 College Settlement 5 00 15 Bertha 1 00 16 Stamps 40 17 Skipper Steletos [Stilettos] 50 18 Scissors [man] 10 Washing 25 19 Board 9 00 Building & Loan 1 73 Dress shortened 21 Church 22 Postal 10 Hairpins 05 20 Wash 25 Stamps 50 27 Board 8 40 612 69 481 87July Aug Cash Accounts Date Received Paid 612 69 481 87 26 Express 10 28 Church 10 S.S. 01 29 Dyeing 2 00 30 Crackers 08 [Silesia] 30 Aug 2 Paper 75 Board 9 80 Wash 25 [Stylo] graphiie 1 00 Hat pins 03 Bus 40 Church " 11 7 Rings cleaned 15 Combine 5 yrs 75 [Alpaea] [Sepl] 1 20 Bonnie Brew Beds 1 00 10 Wash 25 Brand 12 60 [...] 21 11 Church & S.S. 06 612 69 513 02Cash Accounts Aug. Date Received Paid 612 69 513 02 13 Stamps 50 14 Wash 25 15 Hairtonic 35 Pens 2 00 16 Blacking 10 17 Roman photos 1 50 Board 10 00 18 [Ealinde] & S.S. 06 20 Ribbon 25 Wash 25 22 Cake 25 Festival 10 Board 11 00 24 [Eatere] [Eadville] 27 Bus 10 [Eadville-Cazen] 72 Bus 15 25 Church 05 26 Bus 15 Cazenovia-[Ead] 72 Cazenovia E Eat. 1 50 Stamps 40 28 Express 35 612 69 544 04Cash Account - Aug. Sept. Date Received Paid 612 69 544 04 30 Washing 50 Board 10 60 1 Church & S.S. 06 2 4 Dress Henrietta 7 00 Broadcloth 7 00 2 skirts shortened 50 Findings 2 01 Washing 35 Braid 7 20 Photos 25 5 Stage 25 Eaten to N.Y. 5 15 Cosmopolitan 10 Lunch 10 Car fare etc. 40 Trunks 50 Telegram 25 6 Trunk 25 [Eande 2n] 45 7 Will & Winnie 2 00 Church 10 Express 30 589 36 612 69Cash Account - Sept. Date Received Paid 612 69 589 36 10 Car fare 20 Ralph 1 00 [Reena] sharpened 20 11 Soda W. 20 Return to Sea Cliff 1 00 Bus & return 20 Capt. Carrigan 1 00 12 Soda W. 05 Dentist 5 fillings 5 00 Mr. Morton [...] 1 05 15 [Hausen] Pl. 05 16 Library 20 17 Car fare 10 Tooth powder 30 Buckle 50 Percaline 15 Telegram 25 18 Mrs. Palmer 60 Car fare 15 N.Y. Spring & Ret. 2 92 Ribbon 29 20 [Philalethean] 2 00 Candy 10 Car fare 607 02Cash Account - Sept & Oct Date Received Paid 612 69 607 02 21 Feathers 30 Bell pin 10 22 Church 05 23 Hat (Wire) 1 00 Ticket & trunk 3 25 Stamps 31 Soda W. 10 24 Mrs. Palmer 50 Cape 7 00 Thimble 05 Stamps 59 Mary 50 Carf. 10 Sandwich 10 Carriage 40 25 Car fare 10 26 " " 10 " Newspap. wraps. etc. 55 28 Chain 20 29 South ch. 05 S. Army 25 2 Car fare [Mags.] & pap 70 Lunch 20 623 02Oct Cast Account - November Date Received Paid 612 69 623 02 3 [Srap] 10 5 Car fare 05 Miss [Portenpre] 6 Church etc. 70 [Life] Music 25 8 Carrage 25 9 Stamps 27 12 Car fare 10 Candy 20 13 Church 05 S. Army 50 16 Car fare 05 Republica 03 19 Stamps 52 Miss Porter 10 00 20 Church & S.A. 60 26 Buttons 25 27 Church etc. 45 Candy 25 Pins 03 Car fare 10 3 Church & S.A. 1 45 Sheep 18 90 Cards & env. 10 641 59 629 32Nov. Cast Account - December Date Received Paid Stamps 641 59 629 32 Stamps 50 9 Car fare 05 Washcloth 20 Blacking 20 Nail brush 25 [Cicero] 40 Library 04 10 Church & 30 12 Stamps 40 16 Hat 2 50 Watch 2 00 Chain 20 Candy 20 23 [Sponge] 10 Hairpins 05 24 S. Army 65 City Mission 1 00 25 Car fare 05 17 Church 05 S.A. 25 24 Church 05 [Paderenske] 2 05 Mrs. [Nettlche] 35 Stamps 50 642 11Cash Account - December Date Received Paid 641 59 642 11 Church 2 15 " 05 7 Laughing [Camsen] 25 Shaving care 25 [Nill's] plants 1 00 Testament 05 15 Church etc. 1 30 90 00 Northamptin 2 23 Stationary Ticket 2 75 [Paderewoke] Candy 1 25 Soda W. 05 [Edevs] [book] 40 Aunt Carrie 38 2 handk. 50 [Chas] Dailey [Stegth] 76 P 831 59 655 49July 15 [Tone] Mother 6.07 " 18 " " " 5.82 " 22 " " " 5.76 " 26 " " " 5 51 " 27 " " " 5.01 " 30 " " " 6.51 Aug 7 " " " 5 51 " 10 " " " 5.75 " 11 " " " 5.71 " 15 " " " 5.17 " 16 " " " 4.67 " 18 " " " 4.62 " " " " " 2.62 " " " 2.37 Aug 31 Mother ours 8.35 Sept. 1. " " 8.28" 4 " " 7.53 " " " " 14.53 " 5 " " " 16.73 " 6 " " 14.33 15.33 Fannie Bates 179 E. 53 St. Chicago Esther Paletian, 8 No. German St. IthicaSept. 9 Mother owes me 20.33 " " 11 " " ' 18.03 13 13.83 12.78 " 15 " " " 12.73 " 17 " " " 1178 12.23 9.02 " 20 [Tom] Mother 98 " 22 " " " 1.43 " 23 " " " 184 " 24 " " " 9.34 " 24 " " " 9.98 Dec. 21 " " ' 12.25 " 23 2.55 " 2 65 " " " 8.66 " 3.90 26 2 55 " 11.78 11.73 11.23 29 11.13Jan. 2 I owe Mother 21.37 21.47 " 3 " " " 20.67 " " " " " 20.17 " " " " 20.92 " 4 " " " 20.64 " " " " " 19.54 " 5 " " " 19.00 " " " " " 18.95 " 7 " " " 22.30 " " " " " 24.60 " " " " " 25.00 " 8 " " " 25.67 25.59 25.89 " 27 " " " " 26.89 Mar. 23 26.96 27.09 27.66 28.07 Apr. 13 47.80 47.85 53.75 67.69 1.79 69.48 11.45 58.03Apr. 15 Mother owes me 2.00 " 27 I owe Mother 8.26 " 30 " " " 8.61 " " Mother owes me 6.39 May 4 " " " 2.91 " 15 " " " 3.53 " 24 I owe Mother 1.39 Dress 3 39 5.49 3.49 " " " 4.99 July 1 " " " 2.99 3.64 " 2 " " " 14.95 15.51 " 4 " " " " 15.41 " 5 " " " 15.53 " 8 " " " 14.33 " 11 14.10 12.00 10.00 7.20 6.95 5.95 Stamps. 4 5.38 5.13 5.071885-86 Ethel Kelsey Carrie [Birdnile] Sophie Seran Clara [Jirry] May [Cress] Gertrude Mary [Nassen] Mary [Liese's] Ruth Kelly [Sidce] Prescott Eleanor [Daniel] Amy Aster Jennie Aster Alice Green Grace [Saltmetull] Maud [Germie] Eva 1886-1887 Helen Smith Grace [Saltrituts] Carrie [Brutrell] Marrion Harris May [Cran] Mary Nilch Lucy Catherine [Hundah] 1887-1888 Larnie [Braulen] Lucy Smith Abbie Heather [Genl] [Pearn] Emma [Mutheum] Florence Kimsey May [Crae] (Mr. Hubbard) France Catherine Gertrude 1888-1889 Lucy Humphrey Carrie Lee Grace Peekham Fannie Resen Abbie Heather Grace [Grodyson] Gail [Pearn] Hathe [Hutcher] Jessie Knight Cathamie Carolyn [Sleyd] May Celea Heather Florence MacArthur Frances Philips Dollie Rogers 1889-1890 Wollie [...] Gesepie Lena Holliday Isabelle Adams Maren Bagg Robbin Millar Maud Cushing (Rose [Filer]) Florence MacArthur May [Hakard] Jennie Jessie [Taper] [Lornie] [Laud] Mabel Crocker1890-1891 Eleanor Sudley Jessie [Yazer] [Kiths] [Dagter] Katharne [Mind] (Miss Bats) Jennie [Tulding] [...] Hubbard Lucia Holliday Helen Elliot Isabelle Adams Ada Morse Nathan Bagg Jennie [...] Lizze [Reeing] Mabel Crocker Louis [Lenut] Alice Portin Eleanor [Caderilladin] 1891-1892 Louis Church Jennie Fidding Esther Buxton Grace [Laudpell] Julia Pettigrew Isabelle Adams Ida Fanner Nellie Smiten Hele Nelson Ressee Nelson [Marven] Bagg (Edith Allen) Lucy Holiday Helen Mann [Cleaner] [Carwethade] 1892-1893 Helen [...] Edith [...] Grace [...] Jessie Straham Arella Taylor Isabelle Adams Grace Johnson Mabel Nill Jennie [Tulding] Ida Hattie Evelyn Hunt Lucy Holiday Carrie [Mern] Grace [Nassen] Helen [Kennchan] (Edith Allen) (Mary Hughs) 1893-1894 Elaine Ray Edith [...] Kellie James [Nolet] Chan Alice King Beatrix Smith Marin Bagg Isabelle Adams Catherine Taylor 1894-1895 Mabel Taylor Grace [...] Aura Dekins May [...] Ruth Chape Violet Cohen Sallie [...] Maud Keller Irene [...] Edith [...] Beatrix Smith (Lucy Skinner) Arella Taylor (Mary [...]) Julia [...]July 28 Saturday7:00 P.M. Evening Service and Baptism. Preaching by the Pastor. "J.W." Reese There will be Preaching Services on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Sermon by the Pastor.Rev. Benjamin D. Hahn, Pastor. Residence, 266 Union Street. Rev. Geo. F. Newhall, Assistant Pastor Residence, 33 Mattoon Street. Board of Deacons. J.H. Lawton D.M. Chapin J.H. Hastings Geo. A. Russell Geo. W. Tapley G.S. Tapley. E.F.Foster, Clerk and Treasurer. Residence, 40 High Street. Willian a. Norris, Sexton. Residence, 62 Union Street. January 27, 1895.
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea, Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1903
Text: 56 Vol XIX765902/152 ___ 98January, THURSDAY 1. 1903. A.M. I gave Harvey a Latin lesson. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner & we had a good time. H. asked the blessing. Later the Sharpes, little John & Marguerite came. We played crokinole & dominoes. Wore my black corduroy for first time. Harvey took photo of Harriet, Her mother, grandma & great grandma. January, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Minnie & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Saw little Rufus & Dorothy....
Show more56 Vol XIX765902/152 ___ 98January, THURSDAY 1. 1903. A.M. I gave Harvey a Latin lesson. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner & we had a good time. H. asked the blessing. Later the Sharpes, little John & Marguerite came. We played crokinole & dominoes. Wore my black corduroy for first time. Harvey took photo of Harriet, Her mother, grandma & great grandma. January, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Minnie & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Saw little Rufus & Dorothy. Alice Law, ? was there at luncheon. She knows Violet Coen. Rec'd [fruit] sachet from Bertha Smith. This evening Howard & Ella Francis called. I helped Harvey a little with Latin. January, SATURDAY 3. 1903. Rainy day. I wrote letters & read to Mother "Mill on the Floss". Calls from Mrs. [Tayntor], Ruth Raymond, Sadie Jones. Eve. Read aloud in "Battle with the Slums". Retired feeling sick & grippy. January, SUNDAY 4. 1903. A.M. Dr. Heusen Gal. 5:7. Helps & Hinderences. Communion. I took dinner at Harolds. Coming home I stopped at S. Army. Sat with a half drunk man. Found Harlan here. Augustus Choate came to supper. This evening we got to talking about inviting men here to meet girls. Will says he will invite men home Sunday. He went back to school tonight. January, MONDAY 5. 1903. I went shopping, and packed trunk. This evening I read Mrs. [Free] aloud. January, TUESDAY 6. 1903. Harold came this A.M. He went as far as the bridge. I left for Springfield on 12 oclock train with Kath. Carrington, Gertrude [Schenn], Ida Swague. Called at Volunteers. Mrs. Booth told me how Mr. [U...] has treated Jennie Hughes. My trunk did not come. Rec'd [calendar] from Katharine Carrington & photo from Amy Hopsen. January, WEDNESDAY 7. 1903. Helen Whitman has lost her little son. Began school. P.M. Went to Mrs. Sweets. Joe has started a mission and we are disgusted with him. He has evidently left his room . I went to the library. Unpacked trunk. Mrs. Starr Drawing. (11)January, THURSDAY 8. 1903. Mr. Story 25. Mrs. Starr German. 25. Mary Beckwith entered. I lay down. Went to church. Voted not to close auditorium because of coal. Mr. Weston has started Joe in his mission. He was mad at Mrs. Sweet thinking she had influenced me not to write. He seems happy now. I went to ask Miss Holmes to come & teach Mary Beckwith. January, FRIDAY 9. 1903. Miss King 26. This evening in teachers gave a common sense party, "smelling, hearing, feeling, tasting, seeing". January, SATURDAY 10. 1903. Miss Berensen did not come. I have read and given 4 music lessons. P.M. Read, slept, called on Mrs. Kraus (out), Miss Emerson. She said she had wanted to see me. January, SUNDAY 11. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom "A Divine Friend". Jon. 15:4. I remained to Bible class because they were going to discuss the Resurrection of Jesus. We did not get to the point. Miss Wadsworth read a paper on Characteristics of Mark's Gospel. In his sermon Dr. Moxom had said The Life of Jesus (discusses omitted) [repet...] (omitted) in 3 gospels would make a pamphlet of 20 pp. Omit all doubtful passages & [miracles] & 12 pp. will be left. This makes a wonderful story. I brought up question What would be effect on [Leather] of these 12 pp. I went to Joe's new Mission for first time. Very unhappy. A crank lead. I told Hoe how miserable he had made me. Went to Sweets. Dr. S. thinks him a faker, lazy, liar. It rained so no walking. Mr. Hawkins engaged to Miss [Lane]. January, MONDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 26. Mrs. Starr German. 26. Outlook class. Paid my college club dues. January, TUESDAY 13. 1903. Miss King 27. I went down town for Miss Porter. Outlook class. Mrs. King, [Lincolm], Miss Tandey & Julia Hammen came. Mr. Hodgskins is dead. Rec'd picture of 4 generations. January, WEDNESDAY 14. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing. [12] Miss Berensen came for special work. I went down town with Ida Seymour. We bought coffee & rolls. Later met Laura [Malton] & we bought chocolate & went to stores. Mrs. Taylor found Bernice very [poor]. January, THURSDAY 15. 1903. Mrs. Starr German 27. Mr. Story 27. Kath. Bates has left [Sharon] because the doctor & nurse were rude. Ida & I went to prayer meeting. After interesting discussion, it was voted to [elect] deacons for life. Joe was there, left without speaking to me. Roosevelt signs free-coal bill.January, FRIDAY 16. 1903. Miss King 28. Fannie Bates has gone to see Katharine. Eve. Read Symphony programme. Miss Porter read [Taskmasters]. January, SATURDAY 17. 1903. Read Outlook & Mill on the Floss. Miss Berensen (11). Ida is feeling dreadful because Mrs. Benton writes complaining of Arithmetic. We had a sleigh ride. Ida Leymon & I went. Helen Keyser, Florence [Snydam], Marin Maltice & Katharine Carrington rode in my carriage. Dr. Strong writes for Father's photo. I wrote him, Gizzie, & Jennie Hughes. Eve. Read Mill on the Floss. Miss Berensen (10). January, SUNDAY 18. 1903. Dr. Moxom. The Word not bound. II [Tim.] 1:9. Conducted Joe's Mission & things were all right. About 10 of us there. Mrs. Robinson says her husband's is doing well. Called on the Sweets & Hastings. Fannie returns feeling happier Katharine is to go to N.C. I took short walk with girls. Bitter cold. H.A. Juemp resigns at Hamilton. January, MONDAY 1. 1903. Mr. Story (28). Mrs. Starr German (28). Mr. Story gave an extra analysis class, that is he explained tomorrows symphony concert. Mrs. Scott came. January, TUESDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 29. We went to Boston Symphony. As [Gerube] is having trouble with his arm, Kneisel led. Maude McCarthy was soloist violin. Schuman Overture to [Genovese] Mandelssohn Violin Concerto Suite. Tchaikowski 5th Symphony. A teribble drunken boy & his companion came up the hill with us. D.H. Clare pastor at Hamilton. January, WEDNESDAY 21. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing. 13. It rained in morning & the walk was very bad. I called on Chandlers. They are expecting Grace. I called on Uncle Richard & Aunt Till, went to Johnsons, etc. January, THURSDAY 22. 1903. Mr. Story (29). Mrs. Starr German (29). Ruth Raymond's Delia was taken with cramps & died in about an hour. Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting & sat next Joe & Mr. Duffy. Mrs. Clark of the Congo spoke. January, FRIDAY 23. 1903. Miss King (30). Went over to see Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Bartlett was there. Played for dancing & played tricks with children. Elsie Miller & Mabel Porter went to N.Y. January, SATURDAY 24. 1903. Rec'd letter from Dr. Strong thanking me for the photo. Paper from Mr. Juemp. He is to leave Hamilton & go to Brunswick, ME. I have read a good deal today & talked over classes with Miss P. Began Henry James "Ambassadors". Miss Berensen (11). January, SUNDAY 25. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom preached on Phillip Brooks. I spoke at Mission to about 8 people on Rom. 7:18-8:6. I walked with girls & Fannie met Elsie Miller & Mabel Porter at train. January, MONDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (30). Mrs. Starr German (30). Outlook Class. Mr. Juemp installed at Brunswick. January, TUESDAY 27. 1903. Miss King (31). In our Outlook Class we discussed "Geo. Eliot" by Leslie Stephens, "Mill on the Floss" Henry James etc. Marjorie Overman, Pauline Day, & Florence Ingersoll were here. January, WEDNESDAY 28. 1903. I called on Eva Tapley, Mrs. Hubbell, Mrs. [Bowman], & Mrs. Crocker. Shopped, had head washed. Brought home olives & we had a spread tonight. I corrected spelling in 3 essays. Mrs. Starr Drawing (14). January, THURSDAY 29. 1903. Mrs. Story (31) Mrs. Starr's German (31) The family went to see Willard in "The Cardinal". I went to prayer-meeting. January, FRIDAY 30. 1903. Miss King (32). I played for the girls "Charity ball". January, SATURDAY 31. 1903. Miss Berensen was ill & did not come. Miss Porter & I went up to Mt. Holyoke College. Miss Wooley entertained the College Club. I came home with Laura [Maltoon] & Jennette Appleton. Eliz. Gruyer is here! She has a position as tutor near Gt. Barrington for $700 & home. Went with her to Laura's. February, SUNDAY 1. 1903. A.M. Bapt. Communion. Mr. Hahn Jon. 6:37. Spoke at Joe's Mission on Being a Stumbling block. Rom. 14:1-15. Eve. No walking. We 4 had a spread in Fannie's room. Volunteers came to Joe's. February, MONDAY 2. 1903. Mr. Story (32). Mrs. STarr's German (32). I am working on the reports. February, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Miss King (33). Finished Prof's, Lena's & my own reports. Rehearsal of French play. February, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr (Drawing) 15. Miss Berensen (12). Made up last Saturday's lessons. I went to Eliz. [Hun] talk to Collegiate Alumnae. Paddled around in ruin. Went to Laura Maltoon's. She Gizzie & I went to parish home. Crowd so great we did not stay. We went to [Barrs]. Lena had to get school-room ready for play. Maud Humphrey of Warsaw entered. Mrs. Webb came. Epic of H. [Jemes]. February, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Holiday between terms. Children gave French play "Madame est sortie". This evening I gave party to the girls. Children's games, candy, peanuts, penny toys. ? Mr. Story (33) Mrs. Starr German (33). Man had fit in library. [...] reports till about 12. I had made my own, the professors & Lena's. Almost sick with cold. Harriet has [bronchitis]. February, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Miss King (34). Reports read; classes called. I took Bertha Smith, [Rayna] [Haigar], & Louise Rodman to train. They are going to Louise's. We went, I & girls to a little frolic at Mrs. [Broja's]. February, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen (13). Very tired all day. We all feel cross. I corrected spelling. Behind in my Outlook reading. February, SUNDAY 8. 1903. Dr. Moxom What Church owed to Society Mark 16:16. Very tired. Slept a good deal. At Mission found Joe had gone to Boston & Brother Cutler was in charge. 8 of us held meeting. I spoke on Isa 55. Came home in rain. Called at Sweets. Told Crooked [Bend] to two children. Went to train to meet Rayna, Louise & Bertha. February, MONDAY 9. 1903. Mr. Story (34). Mrs. Starr German (34). I took names for Outlook class. February, TUESDAY 10. 1903. Miss King (35). Outlook class in the evening. I am half sick with a cold. February, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (16). I arranged the laboratory closet. Spent afternoon in my room nursing my cold, sleeping & reading "The Pit". Miss Rock writes that she has heard that Col. GardnerFebruary, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 35. Mrs. Starr German 35. Miserable with cold but Ida & I went to prayer-meeting. Got chocolate. Called on Sweets. Kath. Carrington is ill & I read to her. [Rayna] [Haigar] is ill. Letter from Joe. Went to library. February, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Very miserable with my cold. Ida Seymour & I went to Mrs. Knowltons tea. I had Dr. Stibbries tonight. I helped the girls with charades. Miss King (36). Ida Swague went to N.Y. February, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen (14). Nursed cold all day. Mrs. Booth came tonight. Ida & Fannie did not meet her. February, SUNDAY 15. 1903. Remained away from church & from Mrs. Booth's evening meeting in 1st Church. Mr. [Goodspeed] also staid away. Miss P., Mrs. Webb & I sat in the box at her niece's meeting in Court Sq. Theatre. Dr. Moxom came to dinner & supper. February, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mrs. Booth spoke to girls on Joe of Hard Work. She left before noon. Cold still bad. Mr. Story 36 Analysis. Mrs. Starr German 36. Ida Swague returned from N.Y. February, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 37. Snow-storm kept many away. Cold is a little better. Minnie writes that Mothers money is nearly gone. I wrote to Minnie & Ida Cox. February, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (17). It was my day out but I stayed in because of cold. I read & slept. Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard, Webb, starr, Louise Rodman, & Gladys Reed went to college play. February, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story 37. Mrs. Starr German. 37. I had a sleep this afternoon. Remained home from prayer-meeting.February, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 38. No afternoon study-hour. I went to library to get books on Greek literature. Dr. Stibbries took me up the hill in his sleigh. This evening we had a golden wedding. Louise Rodman & Gladys Reed were husband & wife. We had golden decorations, wedding presents, cake in boxes, & wedding poems (written by me at 6 A.M.) I played for dancing. Some day-pupils came. February, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen (13). I felt cross about the music lessons but told no one. I went walking. I am telling The Moonstone to Maud Humphrey & Hazel Brigham. House of Mother to the table. Finished Outlook reading tonight. February, SUNDAY 22. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Jon 11:27. The Question of Faith. Ida Seymour & Fannie Bates went to Bapt. prayer-meeting. This is a day of prayer for our Bapt. churches. I went to Mission. There were Bro. Butler, Mr. Young & a Swedish young man. Talked on Jon. 15:1-8. Then called on the Chandlers. Talked about his swearing. Fannie is walking tonight. February, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 38. Mrs. Starr did not come. Mrs. Swague came tonight to take Ida home to Texas. Outlook afternoon. February, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 39. Ida Swague has gone. She is to go to school at home. Mr. Charley [Bond] of Waltham came with his daughter Mabel to see about coming. Mrs. Packard & I talked with him. Outlook class. Discussed "The Pit" by Frank Norris. Mother writes that they want Frank to come home because of typhoid fever at Ithaca. February, WEDNESDAY 25. 1903. Mrs. Starr & daughter are ill so she did not come. I called on Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Hodgkins, Miss Hastings. Went to see Mr. Woods about medicine. I am to write to Cousin Lizzie for [vial].February, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story 39. Mrs. Starr did not come. She is not yet well. Mr. Hahn told us in meeting that his children have measles. We devoted meeting to prayer. Left bound Atlantic in church. Edw. Porter has measles. February, FRIDAY 27. 1903. Miss King 40. I took Hazel Brigham to train. Mrs. Webb left today. Katharine Carrington has gone to see her mother. Ida Seymour went home. Eve. I played duetts with Marion then I read Outlook aloud. We ate oranges, bananas & grape fruit which Florence Snydam rec'd. February, SATURDAY 28. 1903. The girls were expecting to go with Miss Porter & Miss Bates to to Northampton to see the gymnasium drill. Rain prevented & they were very good-natured. I spent my day reading poetry etc in Anc. Lit & Mythology. After walking I spent afternoon in library. Florence Snydam will be 20 on Tuesday & she had a box which we shared. Eve. Girls made candy. March, SUNDAY 1. 1903. Miss Porter finds in the paper that Ford Howard's dead body has been found near N. Haven. Bapt. Communion. Mr. Hahn Luke 22:32. Joe McDonald has come home from Boston. I led the meeting. I talked on Enduring Hardness 2 Tim 3:1-10. Called on Cousin Etta to hear about Ford's death. Walked with girls. Ida Seymour returned. March, MONDAY 2. 1903. Mrs. Starr German. 38 Mr. Story 40. Hazel Brigham returned. I had a short call from Mrs. Hubbell to say her mother is here. Ida signed her name "Teacher of Music". March, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Miss King 41. Josephine Starr still quite ill. The medicine came from Cousin Lizzie for Miss Wood. I called on the Hastings. Rec'd call from Mrs. Burleigh. Florence Snydam is 20. Aline Underhill has the measles. March, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (18) I went to Johnsons Art Exhibit. Called on Mrs. Dr. Price who is at Mr. Hubbell's on Miss Howard (out) Miss Hodskins (out) & Mrs. Kraus. Took 6 girls to hear Mrs. [Metstaff-Midley] [screach]. Martha Sharpe has married. 6 children, [times] 8 yrs. old. Miss Berensen (16).March, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Elizabeth has grippe. Mr. Story 41. Mrs. Starr German 39. Florence Snydam has heard of death of dear lady friend. Patsy McCarthy came drunk to prayer-meeting. A reformed man Jon. Corning was there. March, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Miss King 42. I took the girls to the Armory tower. Eve. I had chem. expr. for Marion & Sallie & then played duetts with Marion. The girls played whist. Miss Porter thinks my story "Felicia" is [...]! I finished "Lady Rose's Daughter" to girls. March, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen (17). I went to library & down town this afternoon. Bought violets for maid Elizabeth & Josephine Starr. Cousin L. & Jessica are going to Willard School in Troy. Fannie Bates is not to return. March, SUNDAY 8. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom Luke 17: 14. P.M. Joe's Mission. I spoke on Eph 1:15-23. Wisdom, Riches, & Power. Joe Conroy was there & also the whole Chandler family. Grace Darling came yesterday & they are so happy. Called at Beth haven & they gave me supper. Rainy so no one walked. I wrote Miss Hersey about Mrs. Wallace. Maud Humphrey is 17. March, MONDAY 9. 1903. Mr. Story 42. Mrs. Starr German 40. Outlook this afternoon. Katharine Carrington returned this morning with Mr. Rogers ill. Marion [Lincolm] has laryngitis. Gladys Reed has grippe. Mr. Porter is 59. March, TUESDAY 10. 1903. Miss King 43. This evening Miss Porter & I took all the girls to hear [Gabrilovitch]. I had heard him once before, but liked him very much better this time. The audience was tiny but most enthusiastic. Outlook class without me. Miss Bates went 1st time to Miss Robison for osteopathy. March, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (19). I went to library, called on Mrs. Sweet. Had dry shampoo & took supper at Beth haven. Miss Jones, Miss Slickery & Miss Spooner were there. Mr. Barrons walked up with me. March, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 43. Mrs. Starr German 41. Ida Seymour is 26 yrs. old. Frances & I gave her dark red carnations. She felt blue because she did not hear from "Harrie". Miss Porter, Lena & I went to business meeting of College Club to discuss college settlement etc. I am on a committee with Laura Malton to ask opinions of club. This evening Mrs. Wilcox related her experience before church. A converted Jew spoke & Joe told Church he was in debt $7.00. [Atlantic]March, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Miss King 44. Laura Malton called this evening to give me names of club members to see. I walked home with her. March, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen (18). Morning. Read Greek [literature], gave 3/4 hr. music lessons. Miss Porter & Lena went to the Wallaces to luncheon. I told [M...] at [luncheon]. Walked with Helen Keyser & Florence Snydam. Met Dudley who promised to send Yale paper. Made calls for College Club business. March, SUNDAY 15. 1903. Dr. Moxom Matt 1:21. I Tim 1:15. Salvation from Sin. I remained to Bible Class. My subject for a paper assigned me - The Beatitudes. Good large meeting at Joe's about 26 there. Talked on Parable of Sower. Luke 8:4-8, 11-15. I read Harolds article on Joe. Mr. [Crow...] came & [...] [headed] Smith. Fannie Bates ill all day with headache. Ida Seymour returned from Westfield. We walked. March, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mr. Story 44. Analysis. Mrs. Starr German 42. Grace Bosworth entered school. March, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 45. Very pleasant call from Mrs. Bowman No. 3. March, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (20). I went to College Club. They Alice in Wonderland. We had music committee meeting. March, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story 45. Mrs. Starr did not appear. I went over to see Laura Malton about College Club. Fannie Bates, Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting. Gertrude Currier [read] on Lee experience. March, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Starr German 43. Miss King 46. Mrs. Starr forgot to come yesterday. Miss Porter took all the girls to the theatre - Otis Skinner. I went down with flowers to Mrs. Shipleys. Saw Margaret Irwins baby. [E...] III Greek Play [Haign]Rainy. March, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen (19). Margaret Irwin's funeral. Dr. Reed of Holyoke conducted it. Ida Seymour & I took supper at the Duttons. Mr. Dutton is fine. He says he will take me up to his Canada mills. March, SUNDAY 22. 1903. Dr. Moxom. Gal. 6:25. Individuality of Christian Life ([Creed] & Conduct). I staid to Bible clas. The Beatotides/ 11 of us at mission. Ex-[Salvationist] knelt for prayer. Mr. Robinson drinking again. Went to see him. did not walk. Mission talk Eph 3:1-10. Pouring rain. March, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 46. Mrs. Starr German 44. Last afternoon Outlook class. Miss Porter, Katharine, Marion, & I went to Edward Porter's birthday party. I carried him marbles. The Woods & Gladys Hyde were there. March, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 47. Edith Brooks invites me to supper next Friday. March, WEDNESDAY 25, 1903. Miss Berensen (20). I went shopping, bought silk waist, gloves, shoes, "[Loving Many]", etc. Miss Starr Drawing (21). March, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (47). Mrs. Starr German (45). Mary Porter & I went down to meet her friends Dorothy Clapp & Margaret Polland (1902). Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting. 2 China men examined. Mrs. Chandler & Grace there. Joe is mad because he can't get money. March, FRIDAY 27. 1903. Miss King 48. Margaret [Pollard] has gone. She wants $700. Evening. We had charades, & impromptu musicale.March, SATURDAY 28. 1903. Miss Berensen not here. Miss Bates, Rayna [Haugan], Bertha Smith & Louise Rodman went to basket ball at Smith. I went to Mrs. Sweets, bank, etc, & to Mrs. Todd about College Club. P.M. Took girls to hear Dr. Moxom on Bible. Supper at Edith Brooks. Met Harcourt Bull who brought me home. March, SUNDAY 29. 1903. Dr. Moxom. Belief & hope. He says Christ is not divine. Joe is all right. Good meeting. Matt. 14:15-33. Called on Smith family & talked about quarrelling. They all prayed. Talked with Syrians in Ferry St. Walked with girls. Letters from Violet & from Harold. March, MONDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 48. Mrs. STarr German (46). Musicale Committee at Miss Ida Roberts. Very tired tonight. Raining. March, TUESDAY 31. 1903. Miss King 48. Went to library. Ida Seymour asks for $500. & will receive $450. April, WEDNESDAY 1. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (22). Went driving with Gladys. We went to Edythe [Elwells] house etc. [Nails] [...] by Mrs. [Witney]. She talked Christian Science. Girls had sugaring off. Ida Seymour finished her music copying. April, THURSDAY 2. 1903. Last day before school closes. I packed this evening. Did not go to prayer meeting. Mr. Story 49 German 47April, FRIDAY 3. 1903. Last day. We came to N.Y. on the 2.22 train. Found that Mother had laid aside her crutches. Miss King 49. April, SATURDAY 4. 1903. One year ago today Mother broke her hip. I went to see Mr. Korn & Miss Dunn. Harold came to luncheon. April, SUNDAY 5. 1903. Dr. Henson preached this morning. Harold & Ralph came to dinner. Afternoon I called on Mabel Lunn & saw Marion & Charlie Izzard. I also called on Lucy Skinner. Eve. Ruth & I went to hear Booth-Tucker at the Hausen Place Church. April, MONDAY 6. 1903. I went to Roseville Ave. to see Jennie Hughes & her 4. I took dinner & at 5.10 went to visit Louise Rodman. Saw the lovely baby Beverly. Rainy. April, TUESDAY 7. 1903. Went to Miss Baird's school. Louise & her mother came to N.Y. with me. I saw Eliza Buffington on the train. Tonight Minnie told me about Harold last spring. He talks of going to Atlantic City. Played on the piano for Bertha. April, WEDNESDAY 8. 1903. Went to Miss Dunn's & did shopping. Mrs. McClean altered my gray silk sleeves. Sadie Jones came to dinner. Emma says she wants to leave at the end of the month. Finished postals about College Club Musicale. I was worried all day & so cross. Sicily 2 other books of Miss P. April, THURSDAY 9. 1903. I went to Korns & shopping. Cousin Maria & Hattie called when I was out. After luncheon I went over to Mary Thurstons to see Cousin Maria. April, FRIDAY 10. 1903. Marguerite brought Dorothy over. Dorothy got sick on the cars so she hired a cab for $8.00. I went to Miss Dunn's. April, SATURDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. McChase sewed for Minnie & me today. I went to Taylors, Kones. Harvey & Will have gone to Philadelphia & Atlantic City. April, SUNDAY 12. 1903. Easter Sunday but not and ideal one. Dr. Henson Phil. 3:10. The Power of the Resurrection. Frank Sharpe came to ask me to go to Harold who is very ill. I found him alone. Then I went to see Aunt Susie & Sallie. Returned. Black Ella came. Later Minnie. Dr. Sharpe came twice. I spent the night. Ralph returned at 4 A.M. April, MONDAY 13. 1903. I came home to breakfast. Back to Harold. He said Is there a God. Back to Miss Dunn's & luncheon. Harold came this P.M. & went to Korns with me. I told him by telephone I would sleep there. Went at 9 & found Ruth. April, TUESDAY 14. 1903. Pouring rain. Left at 4 P.M. Helen Schwan fed me candy all the way. Grace Hubbard on train. Talked of Philip Moxoms Joe's [...].April, WEDNESDAY 15. 1903. College Club Musicale. Pauline Day played. It was at Ida Roberts. School began. Mrs. Starr Drawing (23). April, THURSDAY 16. 1903. After prayer-meeting I told Joe my troubles. He cheered me. Did not go to Festival rehearsal. Mrs. Starr German 48. Mr. Story 50. Louise Rodman returned. April, FRIDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 50(?) Strange day. Encouraging letter from Harold in A.M. on the strength of which I wrote Mother & Joe. Then came telegram "Make no use of letter till you hear from me". I feel most anxious. Eliz. Gruyer & Anna called. They have come to festival. 1st concert evening. Sullivan's Golden Legend. Soloists. Shannah [Cummin], Mme Isabella [Bouton]. Dress (gray) came from Korn. April, SATURDAY 18. 1903. Miss Berensen was here last night (21). No letter from Harold in A.M. Took children to end of rehearsal. Noon. Comforting letter from Harold. More calm & normal. Says I am sentimental & have him. 2nd concert. Jeseffy, Mme Bouton & Orchestra. 3rd concert. [Hora Moressima], Ada Crossley, Anita Reo, [Dippel Fridein Mastin]. April, SUNDAY 19. 1903. Dr. Moxom Matt 10:1. "The Endowment of Power". Dr. M. came to dinner. At Mission Smith appeared. I talked on 1 Cor. 13. Read H's letters to Joe. Called on Smiths. Lena is ill. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss Seymour is laid up with inflamed eyes. Miss Bates walked. April, MONDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Story 51 Analysis Mrs. Starr German 49 Miss Seymour laid up with sore eyes. Miss Porter got dizzy. Violet Coen's mother very ill, angina pectoris. I have begun to practice the Dreamland Free music with Lena & children.April, TUESDAY 21. 1903. Miss King (51). Miss Seymour still in her room. Fannie Bates & I sat alone in the balcony at Mary of Maydale by Mrs. Fisk. Marvellous & solemn. Minnie writes that Mother showed my letter to Harold!April, WEDNESDAY 22. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (24). Miss Porter & Fannie Bates took girls to Comedy of Errors. I called on Mrs. Chandler & Grace, then went to Beth haven to tea. I am to be one of the incorporators. Miss Slickery, Miss & the mother of Dean were there. April, THURSDAY 23. 1903. My green foulard came from Miss Dunn. Mr. Story 52. Mrs. Starr German 50. Union Prayer meeting. Very good. At the end Mr. [Bostwith] of Grande Lyne spoke. April, FRIDAY 24. 1903. The girls went with Lena for their first long walk. I copied parts of Dreamland Free. Finished this evening while girls studied. First I played tricks with the children. Miss King (52). April, SATURDAY 25. 1903. Miss Berensen (22). I rec'd letter from Joe asking me to go to Mrs. Howard's to tea with him 23 Ashley St. Mitteneague. A.M. Went down town shopping. Went in to see Joe. P.M. Slept, walked with girls, read Outlook. Met Joe & we took 5.15 car for Mitteneague. After supper we had a little prayer-meeting & I think Mr. Howard was converted. April, SUNDAY 26. 1903. Rev. James Williamson of [Garedull]. II Cor. 5:19. Grand man, but a "heretic". I remained to Bible class. All of family came to Mission but Mrs. Howard. Mother-in-law upset him. Dr. Brooks came in. I went up with girls to Beth haven. Evening. Walked with girls. April, MONDAY 27. 1903. Mr. Story 53. Mrs. Starr German 51. Very nice letter from Harold. He has started at Dr. Hillis's. April, TUESDAY 28. 1903. Miss King (53). This evening I played tricks with Marion, Katharine & Edward. I also wrote to May Clark & Myra Reynolds about Elizabeth McAdams. Nice letter from Minnie about Harold. AristophApril, WEDNESDAY 29. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (25) I called on Miss Pierce, Edith & Mrs. Brooks & Cousin Helen Strong. Grace Fairbanks & Mr. Burr are to be married June 17.April, THURSDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 54. Mrs. Starr German 52. At prayer-meeting Miss Wilcox & Mr. Currier (of Training School) related experiences. Election of 4 deacons. When I left J.D. Parsons only was elected. Mr. Wood had a nervous shock or stroke today. Hattie died 13 yrs. ago. May, FRIDAY 1. 1903. Miss King (54) Lena took girls to Forest Park. I rec'd Harriets 6 mos. picture. Hazel Brigham & I went to library & to Printing & Binding. The deacons elected were J.D. Parsons Mr. McKinnon Mr. Kraus Harry Bridgeman Mabel Porter, Louise Rodman, Maud Humphreys made candy. The others went to Ben Hur. Geo. [Keyser] came to dinner. May, SATURDAY 2. 1903. Splendid letter from Myra Reynolds about Eliz. McAdams. No Fresh Air work for Frank. I sewed. Read Atlantic. Walked. Slept. Called on Mrs. Hyde on an errand. She is Mrs. Wood's sister. Mr. Wood still very ill. I have written for [...] cataract medicine. Miss Berensen made ex-[...] [23)] Helen Keyser went to Greenfresh. May, SUNDAY 3. 1903. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 13:1-3. Miss Wilcox & Mr. Currier baptized. Communion. Ida & I scrapped about J. Wills Champney's name. Mr. Woods is drowsey. Mission. Mr. Hahn came in & spoke on the Blind Man. Fannie Bates walked. May, MONDAY 4. 1903. Mr. Story 55. Mrs. Starr German 53. Worked all day. Practiced. Dreamland Free in P.M. with children and evening alone & with Hazel & Florence. May, TUESDAY 5. 1903. Miss King (55). I lent her father's life. Minnie is 52 today. Dr. Brooks called this morning, asked how Joe's Mission was supported & gave me $5.00.May, WEDNESDAY 6. 1903. I went to Mrs. Todd's on John St. about college club, shopped then to library. Helen Schener's aunt came to dinner & so did Dr. Moxom. He read to us all the evening. Herve Reed, Clem, Grammariam's funeral, Rabbi Ben Ezra. Nice letter from Harold about coming up with Ruth. Mrs. Starr Drawing (26). May, THURSDAY 7. 1903. Mr. Story 56. Mrs. Starr German 54. Mother writes she has walked to Mabel Lewis's & has been by carriage to take luncheon at Sallie's. Reception at Mrs. Taylor's. Wore my foulard - green - for first time. Prayer meeting. May, FRIDAY 8. 1903. Miss King 56. Ida Seymour went to Vassar. Lena & Frances took girls to Mr. Baggs woods. I went to bank & paid Mr. Dexter $10 for Joe's rent. Evening. We wheeled Joe's baby's carriage to him. Mrs. Packard seemed touched when I gave her lilies of the valley. Louise Rodman gave me 2 doz. sharpened [pencils]. May, SATURDAY 9. 1903. Miss Berensen (24) came just for private lessons & measurements. I have been writing my paper on the Beatitudes. Rec'd reply from Luytie's Pharmacy. I went with Lena to business meeting of College Club. Miss Young presided. We elected officers. Pres. Mrs. Dogget Vice P. Recording Sect. Corresponding " Clara Reed Treasurer Laura Malton presented her report & we discussed College Settlements. Appointed a committee to investigate the financial side. May, Sadie SUNDAY 10. 1903. I remained away from church to write my paper. Went to cemetery to write. Stopped to see Mrs. Fiske's 8 wks. baby. P.M. At Joe, we had nearly 20. The Howards were there & I think Mr. " [Howard] was converted. I walked. Ida Seymour returned from Midsummer Nights Dream at Vassar. May, MONDAY 11. 1903. Mr. Story 57. Mrs. Starr - German. 55 We heard Pres. [Hazard] address Wellesley Club. Then I went to see Mrs. [Faunce] & Mrs. Hastings kept me to supper. Frances Bates has a severe & sudden attack of lumbago. May, TUESDAY 12. 1903. Miss King. 37. Miss Barrys & Rose Dutton at luncheon. Frances Bates in her room all day. Rec'd bill from Albany for cataract medicine. May, WEDNESDAY 13. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (27). Miss Bates came to school today. I went to cemetery & wrote on my paper. Then I called on Mrs. Chandler. Grace has gone to work. She has a young man. I encouraged their letting her go to White St. Church. Came home with Mrs. Brogan & Andrew in a coupe! Eliz. McAdams came tonight to be a candidate. May, THURSDAY 14. 1903. Mr. Story 58 Mrs. Starr - German 56. We like Miss McAdams. She is not well today & looks sober. Says she likes me. I am tired for I played for Dreamland Free & then taught 3 classes. At prayer-meeting we discussed resentment. May, FRIDAY 15. 1903. Miss King (58). Went down to Beth haven to see about Mrs. [Gruyler]. She leaves for N.Y. tomorrow. The girls had picnic supper in Bagg woods. Fannie & I found them at six. Wrote to Mr. Skelling, Mother etc tonight. I am still working on Beatitudes. May, SATURDAY 16. 1903. Miss Berensen (25) took measures. Worked all day long on my Beatitudes. Finished at dinner time. Eve. Long call on Mip Emerson. May, SUNDAY 17. 1903. Dr. Moxom Faith & Faithfulness. Frances Bates staid with me. I read paper on Beatitudes. Good mission. Then Joe & I called on Chandlers. Miss Porter went to Hartford to dinner. May, MONDAY 18. 1903. Mr. Story 59. Mrs. Starr German 57. Analysis class. Rehearsed Dreamland Free A.M. & Afternoon. Played duets with 3 children this eve. May, TUESDAY 19. 1903. Miss King (59) Very hot indeed today. May, WEDNESDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (28) Very warm. Called on Mrs. Sweet who is going away. Had corns cut. Got music. Went for 1st time for corns to Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Stevens has left town. Mr. Schenck tells me about Mr. Bateman's fall. Called on Mrs. Baldwin & on Joe's baby Helen 2 1/2 wks old. May, THURSDAY 21. 1903. I went to prayer-meeting. As Mr. Hahn is at Buffalo meetings Deacon Hathaway led. This afternoon we rehearsed cantata. Mr. Story 60. Mrs. Starr German 58. Miss P. has spoken to Ida Seymour about her friendship with Florence Snydam. May, FRIDAY 22. 1903. Miss King (60). Girls went to Bagg woods. Miss Bates went to Wellesley. Miss P. talked with me about Ida & Florence. We were quiet at breakfast & luncheon. May, SATURDAY 23. 1903. Fannie Bates came home tonight. I spent day & evening changing things in desk drawers, packing photos & letters in boxes. May, SUNDAY 24. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom Ralph Waldo Emerson Matt. 5:8. Small meeting at the Mission, 9 of us there. Dr. Brooks was there. Called on Mrs. Robinson. Her husband is drinking & she won't live with him. Visited Ferry St. Walked tonight. May, MONDAY 25. 1903. Mr. Story 61. Mrs. Starr German 59. Rehearsed for cantata this afternoon. I wrote to Jennie Hughes. May, TUESDAY 26. 1903. Miss King (61). Read Law & the Lady this afternoon & took a nap. We had fight this evening over Dr. Hahn. May, WEDNESDAY 27. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing 29. I went to library & read especially E. Abbott's Kernel & the Husk. Then did a little shopping. Took tea at the Elys. Met Miss Ely, Aunt [...] & Aunt Hattie. Mr. Paterson came in the evening. Met Fannie Bates & we went to Bapt. Strawberry Festival. Ida was sick & couldn't come. Called on Mrs. Scott - out. May, THURSDAY 28. 1903. Mr. Story 62. Mrs. Starr 60. Rehearsal for cantata this afternoon. This evening in prayer-meeting Dr. Hahn told us about Buffalo meetings. Mother writes that Bertha is very ill. Frank is alarmed about her heart. Mabel Healy has a little daughter Mabel. [Lkef.] Norton has kidney trouble. Susie Norton expects [No.] 4 in August. Cousin Hattie has been with [Emma] to [Journeys], his first shopping in more than a year. May, FRIDAY 29. 1903. Miss King (62). This A.M. we began school at 8 & closed at 12.45. Devoted afternoon to rehearsing cantata, dress rehearsal. Before that I took Bertha Smith & Elsie Miller to Science Building. Miss Porter & Fannie Bates took girls to see Mansfried in Julius Caesar. Mrs. Webb came tonight. May, SAturday 30. 1903. This A.M. I took Maud Humphrey to the train. She is going to Europe. Mrs. [Dorfluiger] & Florence came to take luncheon with Florence Snydam. Miss Bates went to [Meeting] to lunch with Mabel Porter & her friend . [Apleman]. We gave Dreamland Free. I played. Eve. I walked with mother to Union & Republican buildings. May, SUNDAY 31. 1903. Dr. Moxom on Mohonk Peace Conference. About 20 at mission. I called on Smiths. They think Joe doesn't care for them. Went down Ferry St. Told story to lots of children. Had good time. Fannie Bates walked. I talked on Jon. 4:19, 5:4. June, MONDAY 1. 1903. Mr. Story 63. Mrs. Starr 61 German. Miss Porter & Mrs. Webb went to Boston to attend graduation at Miss Hersey's School. I called on Mrs. Porter & she wants me to give up going to Joe's Mission. Mother is 83.June, TUESDAY 2. 1903. Miss King 63. Sad day. Katharine Carrington's Mother is dead. Miss Porter came home at lunch time. Lena broke the news to poor little Katharine. Mr. Rogers came. Mrs. Evan's is to take her. No letter from Mother. June, WEDNESDAY 3. 1903. I went to Mt. Holyoke to business meeting & social of A.C.A. Miss Pierce presided. Discussed admission of new colleges. Miss Price new Pres. Talked with Hist. teacher. Called on Mrs. [Privington] & staid to supper. Mr. Price & Miss Milne came. She is daughter of Mrs. J. Milne. Mrs. Starr Drawing 30. June, THURSDAY 4. 1903. Yellow day. Miss Porter doesn't dare have us go up to Holyoke for fear of fire. Terrible fires in Maine, W. N.H., Canada, Adirondacks. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Story 64. June, FRIDAY 5. 1903. Holiday. Fannie Bates & I took girls to Mt. Holyoke. I had Marion. Ida stayed to Chaperone Ruth Wallace to circus. Miss Saunders the nurse has brought Mrs. Carringtons last letter & message to Katharine. Miss Louise Bartlett came. I met her. June, SATURDAY 6. 1903. Mrs. Starr's German 62. Miss King 64. Took invitation. Called on Mrs. Bowman. Miss Bartlett has been asked to come. I went to library this evening. June, SUNDAY 7. 1903. I took the girls to Episcopal communion. Mr. Brooks preached on Trinity. Very small meeting & Joe is blue & discouraged. Walked with girls. June, MONDAY 8. 1903. Mr. story 65. Mrs. Starr German 63. Request Analysis. I went down to meet Mother & Bertha. Mother walks nicely & they all like Bertha. Mrs. Packard returned from Vassar. June, TUESDAY 9. 1903. Miss King 65. Fannie Bates & Bertha started for S. Hadley but went only to Holyoke. I went to McDuffie graduation. 5 girls. Mrs. [Heinth] unable to come so Mr. Brooks took her subject, A Successful Life. Eve. Bertha & I went to Long Meadow. June, WEDNESDAY 10. 1903. Drawing 31. Bertha & I went to Smith, Amherst & Mt. Holyoke colleges. Mrs. Webb came from Vassar. We saw Miss Berensen, Jordan, Dr. [Seelege], Mr. Schenck. June, THURSDAY 11. 1903. I took Bertha to Mrs. Rising's tea. Also to prayer-meeting. Subject Ralph Waldo Emerson! Mrs. Starr German 64. Mr. Story 66.June, FRIDAY 12. 1903. Trolley ride given by Louise Rodman. ? Miss King 66. June, SATURDAY 13. 1903. Bertha & I delivered invitations & went through High School & Library. P.M. Took Florence Woods, Louise Rodman, Gladys Reed to get photographed. Met [Nannie] Rodman. Undergraduates gave lawn party to graduates. ? Miss King 67 Rainy. June, SUNDAY 14. 1903. Children's Sunday at South Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Luke 2: Bertha did not go. At Mission I got $1.00 from Dr. Brooks on street .50 from Bertha .10 from collector. I gave .25. 2 men were converted. I took Bertha to train 5.25. Retired early. No walking. Rained all day. June, MONDAY 15. 1903. Mr. Story 67. Mrs. Starr German 65. Louise Rodman & Gladys Reed finished exams with me. Taking Germ. Book V. Mrs. Webb has intercostal rheumatism. Eliza Buffington came. June, TUESDAY 16. 1903. ? Miss King 68. Last day of regular school. Fannie & girls went for ferns, I took girls past hospital for daisies. Children there helped pick. This evening Finished reports without Miss Porter. June, WEDNESDAY 17. 1903. A.M. Closing exercises & French Play & Class Day. I went to meet Mrs. Booth. Grace Fairbanks & Mr. Burr married. P.M. Girls decorated parlors. Eve. Gladys Reed, Florence Wood & Louise Rodman were graduated. Mrs. Booth spoke on the Touch that makes Life beautiful. I sat between Mr. Snydam & Mr. Rodman. June, THURSDAY 18. 1903. I took Mrs. Booth to train. Went to 3 trains. Harold came. I went down to see him. He would not stay to dinner. Seemed very sober. We called on Joe. Fannie Bates went home with Ida Seymour. Eliza Buf. is to stay. I went to prayer-meeting. Dr. Lloyd married Miss [Worder]June, FRIDAY 19. 1903. A.M. Went shopping. P.M. Took Mother to Mrs. Schencks at Longmeadow. Eve. Eliza & I went to see South girls give Loves Labour Lost. June, SATURDAY 20. 1903. A.M. Went shopping. P.M. Russell Richardson came to luncheon & I took him to train. Eve. Mrs. & Mrs. Beardsley called. I went down in rain for Miss Porters candy. Called on Miss Hastings. Mr. Hawkin's married Miss [Land].June, SUNDAY 21. 1903. Pouring rain. Mr. Hahn. A fine sermon. "Is World growing better"? The Beardsleys & Porters came to dinner. Small meeting at Joe's. [Cott.] III. Took supper at Beth haven. Dr. Moxom called here. June, MONDAY 22. 1903. A.M. Call from Mrs. Bowman. Went down town. P.M. Call from Miss Jacobs & Gertrude Burleigh. Mother & I took a carriage & went to Cousin Helen Springs to supper. Saw Grace Burr for a minute. Alice Merriam & Clara there. Did most of my packing. Lawrence Berry born. June, TUESDAY 23. 1903. Finished packing. Went down town. Did the last things preparatory to leaving. Rain in A.M. June, WEDNESDAY 24. 1903. We left Sprinf. at 8.20. Reached Albany at (11.50) (not really for train was late.) Left at 12.00 (later than that train waited) Reached Utica at 2.15. Trolley ride to New Hartford. Left Utica at 5.00. Reached Hamilton at 6.12. Found Prof. McGregory & Mrs. alone at table. Dr. & Mrs. Estes came [some]. Spent evening with Mrs. McGregory. Began Hall Caines Son of Hagar. Rain. June, THURSDAY 25. 1903. Rainy day. I went up to library & to call on Mrs. Bostick. She & Lizzie called in the afternoon. Eve. Mrs. McGregory read aloud Transfiguration of Miss [Philura]. Dr. Lloyd has brought his bride to our table. She was Miss [Worden] & taught drawing at S. Hadley. Dr. & Mrs. French called. Began & ended Transfiguration of Miss [Filing]. Rain June, FRIDAY 26. 1903. Took Mother to call on the Bosticks. Dr. Lloyd is so silly. Calls from Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Paine, Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Herbert Burchard & May Smith. We spent the evening with Mrs. McGregory on the piazza. Read to Mother S.S. Times & Hawthorne. Began "Hawthorne" [Woodbury]June, SATURDAY 27. 1903. I took Mother up to library. She went into reading-room. P.M. Minnie & Bertha came. We all went up the hill. Call from Mrs. Bostick & Lizzie. Eve. Read Late Mrs. Null after doing a little shopping. Began Hawthorne's Fanshawe " Shakespeares Henry VI " Late Mrs Null, 3rd timeJune, SUNDAY 28. 1903. Heard Rev. Daniel Clare for the 1st time. Mother went to church for 1st time since March 30, 1902. A.M. Matt 10:8. Freely ye have rec'd, freely give. Our lives must be opened Godward & also manward. If opened only toward God, we become cisterns not channels. If opened only to the world, we go to them empty handed. Min & I staid to S.S. Reviews of [quarter]. P.M. Talked with Mrs. McG. Slept. Eve. Phil. 1:27. The life that becometh the Gospel (1) observes principles of morality (2) is faithful in daily duties (3) is unselfish (4) realizes the great spiritual truths. An employer said Race to fine a man absolutely reliable. 3 girls baptized. Visitied with Prof. & Mrs. McG. Rain. June, MONDAY 29. 1903. Rained a good deal today. I bought a black hat made my Mr. Peckham. We read Late Mrs. Null A.M. P.M. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Cotten & Martha Harman & Florence Brownell. This evening Prof. McGregory read to us in [Ade's] Fables. Mrs. Bostick is 68. I took her some embroidery. Rain in evening. June, TUESDAY 30. 1903. Minnie, Bertha, & I went to wash womans, Mrs. Bostick's, Minnie Hackleys. Then with Mother, Minnie & I went down Paine St. P.M. Cousin Lizzie, Jessica, Cousin Andrew & Ella Olmstead spent the afternoon. We gave them cake & lemonade. Great time telephoning to the Cottens about Thursday. After tea we went to invite the Bosticks to go to Eaton on Thursday. Call from Mabel Bateman & May Smith. We sat out, ate pop-corn & talked with McGregorys. Hot. July, WEDNESDAY 1. 1903. Frank Richardson is 21. We took Mother part way up to Eaton Hall. Read a little in Mrs. Null. P.M. Slept. Call from the Bosticks. Bertha & I called on Miss Wylie & Miss Buck. Mr. & Mrs. Hawkins returned from their wedding trip. Mrs. Bennett brought her baby here. Call from Mrs. Henry Eaton. Eve. Prayer-meeting "Forget not all his benefits". We take them as a matter of course. We let [Sinners] obscure the benefits. Sat on porch with McGregorys. July, THURSDAY 2. 1903. Wm. & Mrs. Bostick, Lizzie & we four went from here & Mr. & Mrs. Cotten from Earlville to Eaton. Such a happy day! Saw Cousin Carrie, Mrs. Franklin, Cousin George, Cousin Jane, Mrs. Miller, & Mrs. Ella Clark Seymour. Bertha & I called on Mabel Bateman & Eleanor Merrill. With them we called on the Clarkes. We called on Florence Brownell finding Martha Harman there. Found that Minnie Hackley had been here. Mrs. Harrington & Miss Mercur came. July, FRIDAY 3. 1903. Miss Wylie, Buck & we three went up to library. We took Miss Wylie to building. P.M. Wlinor Merrill invited Bertha & me to drive. Calls from Mrs. [Beebe]. Eve. B. & I called on May Smith (out), Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd, Grace Woods, Miss Wylie & Buck, Mrs. Lawrence & Mrs. Parker. Tore my silk dress by falling into flower bed. Sent for [...] for Mary Montague. Gave [...] [...] to May Smith & Miss Buck. July SATURDAY 4. 1903. We took Mother to Mrs. Heard's. She will mend my dress. Calls from Mrs. Anderson, Miss Roe, Miss Wylie, Miss Buck. P.M. Mother & Minne took tea with the Bosticks. Bertha & I went to reservoir with Florence & Martha. Ate luncheon in boat. Took cat tails to Miss Wylie. Read Mrs. Null. This A.M. we had our pictures taken at Stowes. Rain. July, SUNDAY 5. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare. Jon. 16:22. The joy we cannot lose. 1st. Presence of Christ. 2nd. Our wills in harmony with Divine Will. 3rd. We may be helpful as Xns without expecting gratitude. Rained after church. We met Prof. & Mrs. Stuart & Miss Shirley. They know & loved Uncle Geo. Knew Mr. Quick very well. I slept, bathed, wrote. Mother rec'd letter from Harold. P.M. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Clare Ps. 138:3. God does not remove [hurdles] temptations or difficulties but gives strength in the soul. July, MONDAY 6. 1903. We read Mrs. Null. I took mother to library & went to laboratory with Prof. McGregory, Minnie & Bertha. They went without me to the chapel. We got our proofs. Bertha's are good. Calls from Mrs. Woods & Grace, & Mrs. Clarke. Mrs. McGregory sat with us. She read us a story. Eve. Took Miss Wylie & Buck to Mrs. Hill's. Took cat-tails to Mrs. Clarke, Minnie, Bertha & I. July, TUESDAY 7. 1903. Finished Mrs. Null. Prof. McG. took us to the canning factory & type machine. Got my silk dress mended by Mrs. Heard. Called on the Bosticks & the Lloyds. Spent evening with Andersons & Rowes. The had lemonade. July, WEDNESDAY 8. 1903. Minnie & Bertha went to Earlville with Miss Wylie & Buck. I took Mother to library. Slept. Had photo again. P.M. Bathed. Mr. & Mrs. Tayntor came & Mr. & Mrs. Opal Peck Smtih. Bertha wheeled Mrs. McGregory. Eve. We went to meeting with Mrs. Bostick. The Woman at the Well. [Danger] of [Degrading] our Religion to a [mere] [commune]. Afternoon Mrs. McG. read stories to us. July, THURSDAY 9. 1903. I am 42 yrs. old. I had already rec'd Hawthorne's Life from Mother. Minnie & Bertha gave me cut glass [bonbon] dish. We & the Bosticks drove to the Cottens. It was intended to be my birthday party. Their oil-stove caught fire. After dinner a cousin showed off his graphaphone. We visited the laboratory & I rec'd a bottle of Bavarian bouquet with cut glass stopper. Reached home for supper. Calls this evening from Wylie etc. Burchards Dr. Maynard, Mrs. Hardy etc. Went with Louise Burchard to Lee dressmakers. Treated her to soda. Henry VI [Faurharr]Hot! July, FRIDAY 10. 1903. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Smith took Prof. McGregory & me to call at West Cottage. Found Jamie Taylor here. There is a small circus in town. P.M. We went over the Hankin's new house. Mother gave her a centre-piece. Slept. Talked. Knit. Eve. We 4 called on May Smith. Stopped at Dr. Taylors. Rec'd call from Mr. Carl. Minnie treated me to a Sunday. I treated her to orange phospate. [Cineraria] came for Minnie our waitress. July, SATURDAY 11. 1903. I finished Mrs. Sweets baby shawl except the little white border. Began rainbow shawl. Some goodbye calls. We all went down to see Minnie & Bertha off on 1.56 train. McGregorys, Harrington & Merion, Bosticks, Mother & I. Mr. [Hilliss] died this A.M. P.M. Mrs. Bostick called. I went to Miss Wylies. Read to Mother. Talked to Mrs. McG. Mrs. Harrington & Miss Merion came to our table. Eve. Mother & I called on Miss Hastings & Mrs. Wood. Dr. Clarke stopped there. I came home, walked with Baby Bennett. Walked with May Smith to Mrs. Halls & to her home. Dr. Gifford called this P.M. Began Coffee & Repartee.Rainy July, SUNDAY 12. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare Luke 11:1. "Teach us to pray". We pray to a Heavenly Father, to a God who is in His world, to a God who knows best. Deacon Skinner had the S.S. class. P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Met Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler of Albany. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Clare I Kings 22:3. Unpossessed possessions. The Servants here fell in love with Minnie. [Luyths] Pharmacy suggests my brewing an agent. Mr. Raymond began preaching in Cong. Church. July, MONDAY 13. 1903. Mother & I each rec'd letters from Bertha. Call from Miss Hastings. Read to Mother. Took her to library. Went to Mrs. Hunt's about dress to be mended. Saw Mrs. N.H. Patterson who is in Charity work. Bicycling to the Burchards. It tired me. One fall. Calls from Rowes, Mrs. [Dayton] Smith, Mrs. Havens. Wrote letters. Eve. Calls from Florence Brownell & May Smith. May came from [Cineraria]. Read [Fanshawe] most of evening to Mother. Rain. July, TUESDAY 14. 1903. Mother went to Dr. [Bardeen]. His bill will probably be $30. We finished Fanshawe. Calls from Mrs. Grove & Miss Pine. Eve. Called on Mrs. Wylie. I think they were going to have a party. The Cong. had a kitchen shower for Mr. & Mrs. Raymond. Calls from Dr. Clarke, Prof. & Mrs. Anderson. Retired with a sick headache. Finished FanshaweSt. Swithin's Day. Cold & rain. July, WEDNESDAY 15. 1903. Long call from Dr. Spear's daughter, Mrs. Keith of Sioux Falls, S. Dakota. Rec'd diploma with honor from Am. School of Sacred Literature. Rec'd document to sign as [trustee] of Beth haven. Cousin Lizzie writes from Potsdam. They invite us to visit them in Sept. Call from Mrs. Dayton Smith. Slept. Prayer-meeting Mr. Clare led. Ps. 4:6,7. Mrs. Hawkins & Mrs. Keith called. I brought home pop-corn to Mother. Read Hawthorne to her. Went to dentist needed only teeth cleaned. Little rain about 7 a.m. July, THURSDAY 16. 1903. A.M. Took Mother to dentist. We called on Mott Bosticks wife & the Roes. P.M. Mr. Lawrence, Glaskeys & Miss [Englanders] came. Called with Mother on Mrs. Hamlin & Mrs. French. I am trying to get the Lloyds to another table. Eve. Mrs. Harrington invited me to Epis. ice-cream festival. July, FRIDAY 17. 1903. A.M. Mother shelled peas. I read Hawthorne A.M., P.M. & Eve. We went to library. Saw Prof. [Born's] 3 wks old son. P.M. I got the Lloyds to the other table for dinner & tea. Mr. Lawrence a little chummy. Taught S.S. lesson to Florence & boyfriend. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Bostick, Mott & wife, Mrs. Buck, Wylie & Barrons. Called on Brownells. Louisa Ware has come. Rained all day. July, SATURDAY 18, 1903. I took Mother to the dentists but he did not come. Read Hawthorne. Wrote to Jessica. Some newcomers had our seats at dinner so we returned to table leaving the Lloyds! They went to Syracuse in the afternoon. I slept. We visited in Mrs. McG. room. Call from Florence, Martha & Louise Ware. Eve. Ping pong party at the Rowes. Rowes, Andersons, May Smith, Mr. Uhl, McFarlan, & Hughes. McFarlan brought me home. Prof. Anderson read us an Irish story from Pearsons Mag. Jan. 1901.Rain. July, SUNDAY 19. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare 1 Kings 19:18. The Presence of Unseen Good in the World. Florence & her friend entered Mrs. Sisson's class. P.M. I took Annie Burchard's letter to Miss Burchard at the Sissons. Called on Miss Wylie & Miss Hastings. [Lawrences] went to [Wests] to dinner & to Hawkins to tea with Prof & Mrs. McG. Eve. Mr. Raymond Rom 1:16. Welcome from Mr. Clare & Mr. Williams. Beautiful tribute to Dr. Clark. Began Mulocks Mistress & Maid. Some rain. July, MONDAY 20. 1903. A.M. Mother went to the dentist. Dr. Clarke called this A.M. P.M. Bosticks called. The Motts, Bosticks leave today. Call from Hettie Rowe. Mr. Lawrence, Hastings & Miss Englander left. Eve. The Lloyds returned! Call from Carrie Corman. Rain in afternoon. July, TUESDAY 21. 1903. Took Mother to Mrs. Lewis with wash and got China buttons for Bertha. Read to her. She shelled peas. Went alone to library. P.M. Slept. Wrote. Eve. Calls from Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Stuart & her sister & friend. We all moved up at table tonight. Rained nearly all day. July, WEDNESDAY 22. 1903. Mother spent the morning at the dentists. P.M. Visited with Mrs. McGregory & Janine Taylor. I have sent to [Luyties] for ten bottles of [Cineraria]. Florence, Martha & Louise Ware called. Mr. Schenck called one minute & I saw him in prayer-meeting. Mr. Clare spoke on Col. 4. High ideal [given] to Xns just converted from heathenism. Read to Mother after meeting. A little rain. July, THURSDAY 23. 1903. Mother finished at Dr. Bardeen's. The bill was 32.50. He told his wife he had enjoyable day she was so quiet & patient. Pleasant call from Mr. Schenck. P.M. We called on Mrs. Beech (out), Miss Pine & the Lloyds. Eve. Mrs. Lloyd read us a story. Call from Miss Hastings & Mrs. [Islande]. I called on May Smith. July, FRIDAY 24. 1903. Louise Ware called. While I was wheeling Mother to the Hill, Mr. Schenck joined us & wheeled her to the library. She lost her glasses. P.M. Went driving in the Merrell carriage with Mrs. Greene & May Smith. Mrs. Bostick, Mother & I called on Mrs. Brooks but she was just going out. Then called on the Cormans. Bardeens & Mrs. [Senter] & daughter took supper. They are great nieces of Aunt Marietta. A good many came on porch. May Smith & Mrs. [Homhage] called. I walked home with each. Finished Orley Fan.July, SATURDAY 25. 1903. Louise Ware went home. Mother & I returned borrowed things. While we were out Dr. Clark brought [Atonement] articles. Mrs. French has told her husband to select me for 2nd wife. Spoke to David [Mott]. Mother walked to Mrs. Dayton Smith's. Eve. Jamie Taylor came to talk with me about concert. I took Mrs. Hardy to [Methodist] ice-cream festival. Rain in A.M. July, SUNDAY 26. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare Jon. 4:6 Jacob's [Wells] in Life. P.M. Mr. Clare Prayer-meeting II San 6:1-12. Took letter to [Sissens]. Called on Miss Hastings. Miss [Hadstrome] called after church. Told of Mr. L's financial [burden]. Mother went to evening meeting. Rain to cold. July, MONDAY 27. 1903. Went to Mrs. Bostick's & Miss Wylie's. Read Harolds letter! P.M. Tried on dress at Mrs. Hills. Mother & I called on Mrs. Stewart (out) & Mrs. French. Mr. Harrington came for the night. Didn't see him. Eve. Mrs. Bostick & Lizzie spent the evening here.Few drops of rain. July, TUESDAY 28. 1903. A.M. Called on Mrs. Lloyd & Miss Hastings. Mr. Harrington left. Went to library. P.M. With Mrs. Bostick called on Mrs. Brooks & Mrs. Curtiss & daughter Miss Curtiss. Call from Dr. & Mrs. Partridge. Read. Eve. Visited with Mrs. McG. Read Hawthorne. Wrote letters.Rain. July, WEDNESDAY 29. 1903. Went to consult Mrs. Anderson & Curtiss about picnic. Rainy day. Prof. McGregory went away. Letter from Mr. Frances. Mr. Clare in Prayer-meeting beautiful. Jon. 7:53. 8:1. Christ was homeless. His home in our hearts. Stopped in with Miss Burchard. Began Small House at Allington. Finished Twice Told Tales.Rain. July, THURSDAY 30. 1903. Read to Mother Last night. Kept awake by bedbug. My left eye all swelled. Took Mother out & we were caught in soaking rain. Mr. Hughes helped us home. Bapt. picnic postponed. Read Rappaccini's Daughter to Mother & Mrs. McG. The Williams went away. Lloyds went to [Thousand] Isles. The Hawkins, Bosticks & Mr. MacFarland were with us on porch. Harlan has lost his health & failed in business. Lucy Olmstead has twin boys. She was married in Oct. Hattie Ayres expects no. 3. Cousin Hattie fails in mind & body. July, FRIDAY 31. 1903. Baptist picnic at Pierce's Grove in spite of cold cloudy day. We had a splendid time. Mother, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Clare in bus. Mr. Clare & James Taylor played finely with children. Spent evening in Mrs. McG. room. Mrs. Estes called. Cool & pleasant. August, SATURDAY 1. 1903. Took Mother on hill & for my dress. P.M. Mrs. [Hombergers] & Lawrences tea. Eve. Calls from the Frenchs & Stewarts. Mr. Crandall has brought his sister here. When a goat swallows a rabbit what is it? Hair in the butter. Uncle Geo. was told there was a cow in the chapel. "I thought I heard some calves". Are they [The Williams] the nice fat girls whom we watched dress every A.M. August, SUNDDAY 2. 1903. Dr. Clarke Jon. 9:35,36. The age of Faith possible in this Age of Doubt. Not accepting what is given. Faith is a best source of the Moral World. Good is stronger than evil for God is good. Eve. Dr. Clarke Prayer-meeting. Same subject & also Roman Cath. Church. Responsibility of Protestant World. Mr. Mark Allen & wife came on automobile. I walked & called on Miss Hastings & slept. Read Dr. Clarke on Salvation. Mr. McFarland took Mrs. McG. out. Came back & helped me kill mosquitos. Little rain. August, MONDAY 3. 1903. A.M. Mrs. Harrington & [Mercers] left. I took an automobile ride with Allens. Broke record going up to Eaton Hall. P.M. Mrs. McGregory (!), Mother, Mrs. Lippitt & I rode in automobile about town & to [Barclay] cottage. Eve. Went with party to [Bowney] Hill, [Hetty] Rowe, Prof. & Mrs. Anderson, Eleanor Merrill, Miss Levitt, Mr. Partridge, Jaime Taylor, Mr. Barclay, Mr. Hughes, Uhl & McFarland. Chafing dish supper. Historical questions. Mr. Uhl escorted me home. Mrs. Dobson sick so [Bertha's] plans may change. Rained hard all day. August, TUESDAY 4. 1903. Pouring rain. Martha Harmon spent afternoon teaching me to make baskets. Cousin L. & Jessie came from [Montreal]. I have said we can't stay more than one week. Jamie Taylor came in gave me 20 tickets. Rained few drops. August, WEDNESDAY 5. 1903. Calls from Miss Rowe, Cormans, Bosticks. Bosticks & we 4 called on Mrs. Partridge. Jessie is 40 today. Gave her my photo. She hears she must go to Saratoga week after next. Eve. Dr. Lawrence led meeting. "Visions". Call from Louise Burchard & [Mi...] [C...]. Cloudy. Rained hard in evening. August, THURSDAY 6. 1903. Quite excited because Win. writes that Richardsons & [Dobsons] may come here! Took Mother to Mrs. Hunts & Mrs. [Gulbrans]. Call from Mrs. Burchard. Bapt. Church tea. Mother & Mrs. Curtiss both used rolling chair. Poured this evening. Finished Mistress & MaidCold & clear. August, FRIDAY 7. 1903. Read aloud Grandfather's Chair. Called on Rowes & Stewarts. P.M. Called on Mrs. Bailey (out), Levitts, Mrs. Islande (out), Mrs. [Homburgerr], Mrs. Barrons (out), Mrs. Estes, & Mrs. Hillis. Eve. Martha [Hornman] & I went to [Haylyn] Orchestra Concert. I sold 17 tickets. Mr. Bailey came in to Mrs. McG. He wants me to lead at [Bowney] Hill. Arts & Crafts [today].August, SATURDAY 8. 1903. Took Mother to library. Jaime Taylor called about tickets. Went to hear Dell Rice auction at Louis place. Louise Ware writes that Ruth may come. Harold expects Sam to come. Martha Harmon spent afternoon. Finished basket. Eve. Mrs. Bostick, Mother, Marjorie & I spent evening with Mrs. McG. Mrs. & Miss Canfield came from Newark on midnight train. Rained in A.M. Poured in P.M. August, SUNDAY 9. 1903. A.M. Mr. Negris Gen. 33:27. P.M. " " Rom. 13:14. Prayer-meeting. Minnie writes that probably they will take a cottage. After the rain I called on Miss Hastings. After church I visited in Mrs. McG's room with MacFarland & Hughes. Visited primary dept before going to Bible-class. Mr. Shepardson taught. Most interesting. Met Mip Van Wagner. Spoke about Florence. Miss Fuller writes to see me about [s...]. Cool & pleasant. August, MONDAY 10. 1903. Letter from Mrs. Wm. Porter. Went to see Miss Wylie but found that in an hour her brother & Miss Hayes were to be married. Jamie Taylor gave me a souvenir of the orchestra. P.M. Ada & Paula Fuller called. Paula wants me to tutor her in Freshman English. Mr. Bailey asked me to go canooing but I could not. Mr. MacFarland came to kill mosquitos. Martha Harmon & Mip Wylie called. Mr. Clare dropped in. I took Gertrude & child friend in chair. Eve. Went to recommend Grace Wood to Fullers. Sat on piazza. Dr. Warren Partridge & wife stopped. Rubbed Mrs. McG's foot. Began Black Arrow - Stevenson. Finished Grandfather's Chair. Rain. August, TUESDAY 11. 1903. Minnie writes that Will, Win, Ruth & Harriet are coming Thursday. We fear we can get rooms only on 3rd floor. Edna Baker went out with us this A.M. Cold, cloudy, some rain. August, WEDNESDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Lippitt says he will give us No. 12 so I feel relieved. Mother does not seem quite well. She & Mrs. McGregory are blue. I took Mother calling & she feels better. We called on Mrs. Sisson (out), Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Gifford (out), Mr. & Mrs. Raymond & the Cormans. Got cleaning stuff, [Persues] of Norwich. Missed call from Mrs. Islande. Eve. Mr. Negris led prayer-meeting Ps. 57:7. Mr. MacFarland brought us lots of apples. August, THURSDAY 13. 1903. A.M. Read; went to library. Harold writes that they have been detained, but hope to reach here tomorrow. P.M. Called with Mother on Mrs. Payne & Partridge, Mrs. Hawkins & Mrs. Atwood. Saw her Mother-in law. On 6.08 train there came Will, Ruth, Winifred & Harriet. Martha [Harmon] is to eat here. Will, Ruth, Martha & I walked all about College Hill. Then sat with Mrs. McG. August, FRIDAY 14. 1903. 1878 Father died 25 yrs. ago. Will wheeled Mother & Harriet, & we all went to library. P.M. Winifred & baby went to the [Margine's] tent. Ruth, Will & I went to the Rowe's. They played croquet. Then Will, Hettie Rowe, MacFarland & Paula Fuller played tennis. I went to meet Harold & Ruth but they did not come. Lloyds came & sat at the table. Will & I, Martha & Ruth went to [Woodlawn] Cemetery. Then sat with Mrs. McG. Calls. A.M. Roes & Bosticks P.M. May SmithAugust, SATURDAY 15. 1903. A.M. Mother & I went to meet Harold & Ruth but rec'd a letter that they would come tonight. P.M. Martha Harmon drove Win, Will, Ruth & baby to Reservoir. We had calls from Mrs. Brett, the Barrons. Eve. Harold & Ruth came from Montreal. We walked a little. Stuarts called. Drunken crazy man appeared. August, SUNDAY 16. 1903. A.M. Dr. Fuller. Hosea 2:19. Juo. 17:18. The Mission of the Church is to woo men to God. She must have wooer's attitude, wooer's activities (teaching, pleading ) wooing spirit. P.M. Dr. Fuller. Prayer-meeting. Tact in reaching Men. Harold went both times. Mrs. Pierson stopped on porch. Harold is delighted with Hamilton. Tiny bit of hay fever. Chilly. August, MONDAY 17. 1903. Took Mother to Mr. Perry's. Ruth & I went to Bosticks. P.M. We all drove around the reservoir. Slept twice. Call from Miss Hastings. Eve. Will & Ruth invited to the Andersons. No on else there! Mother came over. The French family went to Nebraska. Susie Norton's Ethel born (?)August, TUESDAY 18. 1903. The family went over to Eaton to dinner & I staid. Harold & Ruth left early this A.M. Martha Harmon went away. Harrie & Grace Eaton were at dinner. Rained at night. August, WEDNESDAY 19. 1903. I spent the day at Eaton. At night it rained so hard that I telephoned I would spend the night. August, THURSDAY 20. 1903. I came from Eaton by train. Stopped at Mrs. Arnst & she gave me a banana. Prof. & Mrs. Burchard called. P.M. Ruth & I called on Stuarts & Lloyds. Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Bostick went to get Epis. ice-cream. Harvey telegraphs he will come tomorrow. August, FRIDAY 21. 1903. Harvey came at 6.08. Mother, Ruth & I went to Cong. tea. In the morning Ruth & I took Florence to Miss Van Wagner. Sneezed a little. August, SATURDAY 22. 1903. Prof. McGregory came at 6.08. We all visited during the evening. The Hawkins & Mr. Bostick were here. A.M. We called on Miss Buck. P.M. Mrs. Bailey & Mrs. Lawrence called. The baby was cute. I put gray silk belt on gray dress. Some hay fever. August, SUNDAY 23. 1903. Dr. Lawrence preached but I stayed home & took care of Harriet. Will is so silent now. Found Emily Judson's grave. P.M. Will, Ruth & I went up to College Cem. Met Uhl & Hughes. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Dr. Lawrence Matt 16:26.Hay fever better. August, MONDAY 24. 1903. A.M. Read to Mother. Ruth, Mother, & I had a delightful call on the Partridges missionaries. Then went up to see boys play tennis, etc. P.M. Rec'd call from Dr. & Mrs. Reed & lots of others. Will, Harry & Harold Greene went swimming. Eve. Ruth & I took papers on Atonement to Dr. Clarke, calling on him & wife. We also called on May Smith. Read Hawthorne to Mother. Sarah [Lilt] said to me "Are you the baby's grandmother?"More hay-fever. Rain. August, TUESDAY 25. 1903. I took Mother to library. Mr. Ewell asked her to his office to help him. Will etc. went swimming. P.M. We played letter-games on porch. Then Mr. Hughes called for a long time. Winifred said to Prof. Gray thinking him Harry. "Did they take two of you for a quarter?". Dr. Clarke stopped on the porch waiting for her. Eve. Talked on piazza. It poured. Hay fever better. August, WEDNESDAY 26. 1903. A.M. Call from Dr. Peabody. Told about man curing [c...] by [Rissy] girl. Old maid wanted corns removed in same way. Ruth, Mother & I went to library. P.M. Will, Ruth & I wheeled to Burchards. Bathed, washed head. Call from Mrs. Raymond. Eve. Call from Mrs. Islande. Harvey, Win & baby returned from Sherburne Falls. Prayer-meeting. Dr. Clarke Isa 6:1-8. Gods call to us. Visited on piazza with McGregorys. Began Last of Barons Finished Small House at AllingtonHay fever better. August, THURSDAY 27. 1903. A.M. Ruth & I went on wheels to see Mabel & Eleanor at Reservoir. Harvey, Will & Harold Greene went up swimming & we watched them from the boat. Stayed to dinner. Mrs. Juo-Taylor also there. P.M. Harvey drove us all to Madison Lake. Baby was annoyed. We ate bananas, apples, berries, [cliske] cherries, chocolate, popcorn, peanuts. Eve. Call from Paula & Ada Fuller who leave tomorrow. Visited with Dr. Peabody on piazza. Sat in Mrs. McG. room by fire. No hay fever. Rained. August, FRIDAY 28. 1903. Read "Misses". Prof. McG. showed stamp collection to Will, Harvey, Win & Ruth. P.M. Visited bank safe. Spent rainy afternoon in Mrs. McG. room. She read Transfiguration of Miss [Philury]. We played exciting letter-game. Eve. Most of the time we were the McG's. Jennie Hughes must take children to Iowa. Greek Hist. Almost no hay-fever. Cold & rainy. August, SATURDAY 29. 1903. Long call from Dr. Peabody. He brought me "Oregon Trail". Told of visiting Mrs. Hawthorne day before H's death. Ex PRes. Pilne came to take him away. Next day found dead. P.M. Played letter game. Bosticks called. Sewed. Eve. Win & Harvey called on Bosticks. Mother, Ruth & I read Jack [Gordon]. Mrs. Bate & Mr. Russell called. Began Jack [Gordon]Almost no hay fever. Rainy. August, SUNDAY 30. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare. Ps. 23:5 "My cup runneth over". The Bountiful God. Over flowing cup = more than is needed to fulfil God's purposes. I. Beauty is Nature II. Friendship & love III. Spiritual Aspiration. We should in view of this. I. Recognize our flowing cup II. Enlarge our capacity. III. Live the bountiful life. P.M. Mr. Clare. Prayer meeting. Jer. 38:11,12. Thoughtfulness. Will miserable with asthma all day. Afternoon & evening I read "[...] Quest" aloud. Harvey went to Brooklyn on 1.24 train. I took baby riding & to the Bosticks. She said "Peek-a-boo" I think. Wrote Joe a [...] letter. Began & Ended [Township] Quest. No hay fever. Cloudy. Some rain. August, MONDAY 31. 1903. Will seems well. Read aloud. P.M. Called on Raymonds, Hawkins (out), Mrs. Dayton Smith (out), Mrs. Hamlin (out). Eve. Win, Ruth & I went to the farewell reception to Dr. & Mrs. Partridge who are to leave tomorrow for Swaton. Remarks by Mr. Sisson, Mr. Clare, Dr. & Mrs. Partridge. Prayer by Dr. Clarke. Sang "All hail the power of Jesus' name". Talked a good while with Prof. Stuart. September, TUESDAY 1. 1903. A.M. We called with baby on Mrs. Dayton Smith. Lizzie Bostick went away to North Woods with Katie. Dr. & Mrs. Partridge left. P.M. Mr. [Gulbran] was buried. Calls from the 4 Burchards. Mrs. Webb & Packard came. Eve. Call from Deacon & Mrs. Skinner. Told of his being in battle of Antietam. Wounded in Fair Oaks. Saw Gen. Howard's arm shot at Antietam. Finished Jack [Gordon]. Began [Learnworth Care]. September, WEDNESDAY 2. 1903. We went to Florence Brownells & I went to library. P.M. Call from Mr. Bailey. I am to teach S.S. at [Browny] Hill & lead C.E. Called on Mrs. Lane. Took baby to Mrs. Estes. Eve. Mr. Clare Cor. meeting. Ps. 16:2. Some hay fever. September, THURSDAY 3. 1903. Mother, baby, girls & I called on Miss Wylie. P.M. Tried to prepare for C.E. We four went to Payne Partridge reception for Mrs. Pauli. Ruth & I called on Barrows (out) & Mrs. Curtiss & Mrs. Schenck. Eve. Visited on piazza with McGregories, Webb & Packard. Misses Bateman & Merrill called. Some hay fever. Hot. September, FRIDAY 4. 1903. Warm day. Took washing to Mrs. Gulbrand. Ruth treated us to Soda. This is Winifred's 2nd anniversary. P.M. For first time put Harriet to sleep. Ruth, Win & I called on Mrs. Hawkins. Eve. Martha Harmon came back. Juo-Leach came. Miss Slade came to hotel. A.M. Mrs. Packard went away. Some hay fever. September, SATURDAY 5. 1903. A.M. Call from Mrs. Homberger. P.M. Will took Martha Harmon to Sherburne Falls. Mother, Ruth & I called on Mrs. Taylor & Morris, & Mrs. Brett. Harvey came tonight. Eve. Ruth, Mrs. Webb & I went to a little party at May Smiths. Miss Slade read a [Slender] Romance by Ruth McEvery Stuart. We guessed fiction left out Amer. poetry. Mrs. Shepardson & Kate Douglass [Meggin] are our cousins. Mr. Bailey called to say he could get no one to go to [Bowney] Hill with me! Mrs. Pauly gave me Iodide of Arsinic for hay fever. Not much hay fever. Cool. September, SUNDAY 6. 1903. I took care of Harriet while others went to church. P.M. Called on Mip Wylie talking of School matters. Called on Miss Hastings. Led C.E. Allied Forces of Righteousness. Eve. Mr. Clare Mark 5:22-43. September, MONDAY 7. 1903. Winifred & Will are 28. Ralph is 23. Harry and Win & baby went today via [Poolville] to Pocono. Harvey drove us all, Florence & Martha. Tired this afternoon. Ruth read aloud after parking Win's trunk to go by express. Frank came by 6.08 train. Family, Martha & Janet Kelly spent evening at Brownells. Little hay fever but felt [mear]. September, TUESDAY 8. 1903. A.M. Went with Frank to canning factory (closed) & to college building. P.M. So cold & tired that I felt blue. Walked to tennis court with Mrs. McG., Webb, Ruth & Frank. Mrs. Lane called. Eve. We all called on Mrs. Skinner & Bosticks. Mrs. McG.. loves Frank. Very little hay-fever. September, WEDNESDAY 9. 1903. Frank left at 10.38. So did Mrs. Webb. Bertha came on 1.26 train. Calls from Dr. Maynard, Anna Burchard, Mrs. Ornsbee. We all with Janet Kelly & Florence Brownell went to a [c...] & picnic lunch. Ruth & I went to church. Mr. Clare 2 Cor XII: 1-13. "God sometimes says yes, & sometimes no. He always answers prayer." Went back to Martha's. Scolded Ruth for silence. Visited the McGregory's. Last of B.Very little hay-fever. September, THURSDAY 10. 1903. We called to say goodbye on Mrs. Hamlin, the Lovetts & Miss Wylie. Ruth left at 1.36. I met a Mr. Williams who thinks I look like Mrs. McGregory. Sewed braid on white dress. Call from Mrs. Clare. Eve. Rained. Calls. Clock fixed.Little hay fever. September, FRIDAY 11. 1903. Went to train to see Miss Wylie & Buck off. Read Misses from Old [Mame]. P.M. Mrs. McG. went to luncheon at Motts. Rec'd a lobster by express but it died. Call from Dr. & Mrs. Clarke. Bertha went driving with Mabel & Elmer. Mother & I called on Mrs. [Hadstrom] (out), Lovetts. With Bertha called on Mrs. Woods, [Hastings] & Harkley, Lloyds (out) & Andersons. Eve. We all called on Skinners & I went to see the Allens & Lizzie Bostick who came tonight. Bertha told me of Harvey's criticism of me. More hay fever. September, SATURDAY 12. 1903. A.M. Called on Mrs. Bostick & Schenck. Will & Bertha went out with Mrs. McG. P.M. Bertha went out with McG., Roy Smith & [Hon Kuester]. Mother & I went to afternoon tea at Mrs. Hawkins. Met the Mrs. [Burchards], Mrs. Partridge & Mrs. Pauly. I have sent bottle of medicine to Mrs. Payne. Call from Mrs. Brett. Louise Burchard took me driving. Mrs. Hawkin's has bought 4 of Lawrence chairs. Eve. Will called on Martha. Treated us to ice-cream. Bertha & I went to [Brownich] & Raymonds for papers. Finished Misses from Old M. Began Mettle of Pasture Spanish LetterNo hay fever. September, SUNDAY 13. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clarke Isa 45:5. God's Unconscious Workers. Lesson to Students. P.M. Mr. Clare Ps. 139. Prayer meeting for new students etc. Will took Martha to church. I killed [445] mosquitos. Went to see Mrs. Sisson about Florence & to see Miss Hastings. Did not go to [Bowny] Hill. Almost no hay fever. September, MONDAY 14. 1903. Hottest day. Went to Mrs. Hunt, Ransom, etc. P.M. Took bath. Lay down. Ironed dress. Wrote letters. Eve. We with Florence & Martha took tea at the Burnhams. Later talked with McG's. No hay fever. September, TUESDAY 15. 1903. Began parking. Took dresses to Mrs. Hunt. Calls from a good many. Mr. Clare's was very nice. Eve. We went to Dr. Burnham's lecture at opening of [Theol.] Serm. [Destruction] to bring in Kingdom of God. Mr. Scott of Norwich (Oberlin '96) gave musicale in hotel parlor. Mrs. Pauly left. Mrs. Payne brought [Cineraria]. Will took Martha driving. September, WEDNESDAY 16. 1903. Bertha, Will & I went to Dr. Clarke's Theol. lecture. Packed. Martha harmon taught Bertha to make baskets. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Vacation Experiences. Miss Hastings went with me. We went over to the Bosticks & had cream. Father LifePouring rain. September, THURSDAY 17. 1903. Bertha, Will & I went to Dr. Clarke's class & Seminary prayers. Came back with Dr. C. in pouring rain. Bertha is to stay here. Calls from Mrs. Raymond, Mr. R. & brother Robt. Dr. Clarke, Will, Mother & I took 1.33 train to N.Y. via Utica. Bosticks, Martha Harmon, Bertha & Mr. Hughes saw us off. Reached N.Y. at 10 P.M. September, FRIDAY 18. 1903. Corns cut. Saw [Kom] twice about [writer] suit. It will be $45. Calls from Ruth Raymond & Mary Sharpe. Prayer-meeting. September, SATURDAY 19. 1903. Calls from Harold & Ruth. Mother & I came by 5.00 train to Glen Ridge. Found Corning Family & Harlan. They expect long visit from Mother. Baby & Mother in chair. September, SUNDAY 20. 1903. Mr. Brown Cong. minister Ps 62:- "Power" His opinion of Divine". Not so very [bad]. Believes in Divine Healing. Harlan & I went to [Mtclare]. Frank [Tasker] & [Juo] at home. Rufus & Mary took supper at Golf Club. We had hymns at home. September, MONDAY 21. 1903. Mother, Harlan, Mary, Dorothy & I drove to Crystal Lake, Eagle Rock, Mountclair. P.M. Slept. Harlan & I went to Bloomfield. Visited his old school, now a German [Theol.] Sem. Eve. Visited [...]. Finished Self Made Merch. Read Visits of Eliz. September, TUESDAY 22. 1903. Teachers return. I left Glen Ridge at 1.45. stopped to see Mrs. Booth. Learned from Mr. Skelly that Geo. Gregor has taken Mrs. Booths money. Found a large school at Springfield. Probably 16 girls. Harold died. September, WEDNESDAY 23. 1903. Family pupils return. Very tiresome day. My feet ached. Went to corn doctors. Heard that the Sweet baby boy was born last night & died in a few minutes. September, THURSDAY 24. 1903. School opens 9 A.M. Started school. Rec'd telegram that Harold died suddenly last night. It was apoplexy. I went right down to Brooklyn. Winifred & [Minnie] met me. Went to see poor Ruth & Ralph. Our hearts are broken. Telephoned Marg. She will tell Mother tomorrow. Mr. Story (1). September, FRIDAY 25. 1903. Harold's funeral. Buried in [Greenwood]. Cousin Ros spoke beautifully. Harvey prayed at grave. Went out to my brave little [mother] at Glen Ridge. Mina the maid burned by explosion of gas stove. Miss King (1). September, SATURDAY 26. 1903. Rested all day at Glen Ridge. Marg. went to read to Mina. September, SUNDAY 27. 1903. Mr. [Brown] preached on Peter. Very sad today. Marg. & Rufus took supper at golf club. September, MONDAY 28. 1903. Left Glen Ridge at 8.54. Luncheon at Minnie's. Called on Ruth. Came home by 4 o'clock train. Ida Seymour & Juo met me. Mr. Story (2). September, TUESDAY 29. 1903. Hard day in school. Eve. Called to say good-bye to Laura [Walton], who goes to Mrs. [Veltners] school. Rec'd Gloves from Mrs. [Broga] & Eliz. Miss King (2). Mrs. Starr(1)?September, WEDNESDAY 30. 1903. My day out. Called on Joe. Oh it killed me to talk to him. The Chandlers have been drinking. Rode to Park. Called to inquire for Sweets & on Hastings. Library. Helen Keyser returned. Mrs. Starr (2). October, THURSDAY 1. 1903. Mother has made a will leaving me sole heir. If I die first the money goes to Minnie. Letter from Anna Burchard. Mr. Rice led covenant meeting. I felt stunned. Joe's remark about Harold comforted me. Mr. Story (3). Write to Mrs. Partridge. October, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Letter of sympathy from Cousin Lizzie. Helped Miss Porter on programme. Went to Y.W.C.A. & addressed the girls. I was almost unprepared but got through. Miss King (3). October, SATURDAY 3. 1903. Took Alice [Hangan] & Maud Humphrey down town. Helped with programme. Rec'd plant from Mrs. Bowman. Eve. Read Outlook reading. Mr. Barker called on Ida Seymour. October, SUNDAY 4. 1903. A.M. Dr. Faunce. Luke 22:27. Joe's Mission 19 present. I talked about why God sends sorrow. Smith was there. This evening Dr. Moxon took supper. Then I had a long talk with him in Miss P's room & I am comforted. Ida Seymour spent the day with Mr. Baker & he proposed. She thinks of accepting. Rain. October, MONDAY 5. 1903. Minnie sends me 50 of Mothers money. This evening Miss Porter complained of my Latin teaching. Is she right? Mr. Story (4).October, TUESDAY 6. 1903. Miss Porter is 63. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a book. Call from Mr. & Mrs. Porter. Letters of sympathy from Mr. Juemp, Agnes Jones & Louise Burchard. Wrote lots of letters. Miss King (4). Mrs. Starr (3). October, WEDNESDAY 7. 1903. Mrs. Starr (4). Saw Mrs. Sweet. She wants another baby. Shopped. Took tea at Beth-haven.October, THURSDAY 8. 1903. Mr. Story (5). Winnie's 30th wedding anniversary. Mr. led prayer-meeting. Lovely letters from Miss Emerson & Mrs. McGregory. October, FRIDAY 9. 1903. Miss King (5). Call from Mrs. Reed. She is enthusiastic about Gladys and Vassar. October, SATURDAY 10. 1903. A.M. Did Outlook reading. P.M. Chaperoned Bertha Smith & Carrie Tate to Amherst Supper at Barr's. October, SUNDAY 11. 1903. A.M. Dr. Brooks Ps. 119:54. P.M. Joe's Mission. Called on Miss Emerson (out), the Sweets & Miss Hastings. Eve. Retired at 8 P.M. Mrs. Packard in bed with a cold. October, MONDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story (6). Took names for Outlook class. October, TUESDAY 13. 1903. Outlook class. Discussed People of the Whirlpool. Bertha Smith was hurt last night falling on a corner of the bed. She stayed in her room today. Miss King (6) Drawing (5) Finished "People of the Whirlpool"October, WEDNESDAY 14. 1903. Went shopping. Read in the library. Drawing (6) Miss Robson treated Bertha Smith's rib. Call from Jennie [Barrons]. Family went to see Henrietta Crossman in As You Like It. Began Abbott's "Cleopatra". October, THURSDAY 15. 1903. Deacon Hathaway led prayer-meeting. Mr. Story (7) Beatrice [E...] born. October, FRIDAY 16. 1903. Miss King (7) Girls did not go out with Lena. I had [...] Edith Ely, walking & study hour. Eve. New girls gave party to old girls. Sheet with eyes, noses, hands & feet, advertisements etc. October, SATURDAY 17. 1903. Rained so no walking. I read periodical all day except that I gave two music lessons & darned stockings. Allen & Marie Seaman returned. Miss Bartletts mother came but went to her boarding home. Jean Webster is here to stay till Tuesday. October, SUNDAY 18. 1903. Dr. Moxom Phil 2:15. "America Enlightening the World" Mission [...] sermon. Mrs. Bartlett came to dinner. At Joe's spoke on [lower] parable. Luke 7:8-21. 12 present. Went to see Mrs. Scott about analysis class. She was not in. Called on Miss Emerson & saw Miss Pendleton, Hahn [children] & later Dr. Moxom. Told him of the future life fears. Walked with Ida S.October, MONDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story (8). Analysis class. The family went to Viola Allen in Twelfth Night. I put Jean Webster to bed. October, TUESDAY 20. 1903. Mr. Weaver came to examine the children's music. Jennie Dunham went home to talk over going to college. I took Mother's center piece to Edith Brook's house. Stopped at library. Mrs. Webb, Adele Buffington & Gretty Holden came for wedding. Miss King 8. Mrs. Starr 7. October, WEDNESDAY 21. 1903. Drawing (8) I did shopping & called on Mrs. Schenck. She invited me to supper two weeks from tonight. Dinner at five. The teachers went to Edith Brook's wedding. It was beautiful they say. October, THURSDAY 22. 1903. Called to see Edith Brooks wedding presents. Adele went home. Prayer-meeting. Dr. Hahn led. Mr. Story (9). October, FRIDAY 23. 1903. Miss King (9). Miss Berensen(1) came to measure the girls. Helen Sheperd went home to consult her doctor about the hives. Girls had whist and charades. October, SATURDAY 24. 1903. Read Outlook reading all the morning. Afternoon walked then went to library. Read architecture. October, SUNDAY 25. 1903. Dr. Moxom 1 Tim. 5:8. Report of Home Miss. Convention & sermon on Negro Question. New cases of typhoid, Edith Moxom among them. Letter from Harlan. Call in my room from Mrs. Bartlett. Mission Matt 16:21-27. Prayed for two men. Joe thinks he may have to leave S. Louise & I walked. October, MONDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (10) Took Outlook names. Thomas Beal died. Finished Scarlet Letter. October, TUESDAY 27. 1903. Miss King (10). OUtlook class. Pauline & Rebecca [Birne] here. Jennie Hughes writes she has been accepted as Chinese missionary. Mrs. Starr (9). October, WEDNESDAY 28. 1903. Mrs. Starr (10). Called on Sweets. Shopped. Found Mrs. Chandler in an awful condition. Took supper at Cousin Helens. Mrs. Booth Tucker killed in R.R. wreck.October, THURSDAY 29. 1903. Miss Porter & Bostick took tea at Mrs. Porters. Mr. Story (11). Mrs. Booth-Tucker killed in R.R. wreck. October, FRIDAY 30. 1903. Miss King (11). Miss Porter wants me to teach Ida Eastman Greek, but Louise Bartlett offers to. All but two children went to hear Bliss Perry on Thackeray. I staid with them. Piece broke off my tooth. October, SATURDAY 31. 1903. Went shopping with Alice [Hargow] & Gertrude Dodge. Read Outlook. P.M. Went to Dr. [Bughe] & had my took fixed to stay till Wed. It came out at supper. November, SUNDAY 1. 1903. A.M. Mr. Hahn. Communion. After Mission went to see Mr. Chandler. He broke all to pieces. I think he will be good now. Louise Bartlett ill so Ida & I walked. The girls say that Bertha Smith, Hazel Bingham & Maud Humphrey are breaking rules in the nursery. November, MONDAY 2. 1903. Rec'd beatiful letter about Harold from Minnie. At Analysis class Roy Steele sang. This evening Miss Porter talked to nursery girls. Mr. Story (12). November, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Mrs. Starr (11). Miss King (12). Miss Porter talked at prayer about the cheating. Ida & I went down to get returners. I suppose McClellan is elected Mayor of N.Y. & [Low] defeated. November, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr (12). Went shopping. Attended business meeting of College Club. November, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Mr. Story (13). Small prayer-meeting. Came home with Miss Hastings. November, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Took Bertha Smith to dentist & to Miss Robson. Miss King (13). Halloween party. November, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen's 1st lesson. Jennie Dunham's father came here. November, SUNDAY 8. 1903. Nice letter from Reeve. Dr. Moxom 2 Cor. Short speach by [Miss] Lee. Mission Jon. 4:1-26. Took Mr. & Miss Haskell to the Chandlers & had lovely talk. Mr. Chandler was drunk. Went to bed about 8.20. November, MONDAY 9. 1903. Outlook class. I took names. In the evening Mrs. Bartlett went to a farewell reception for Missionaries in Smith Church. Mr. Theodore Lee Mrs. " " Ruth Hume Dr. Bissell Miss Fairbanks ? Helen Scheirer ill with Grippe. Mr. Story 14.November, TUESDAY 10. 1903. As Miss Porter & Lena went to hear [Jon] Graham Brooks, the Evening Outlook was postponed. Girls copied play. Mrs. Starr (13) Miss King (14)November, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. I called at Chandlers & found Mrs. Hascall there. Met Mr. Hahn on Street. Went to library. Took supper at Beth Hann. Outlook class. Discussed [Hawthornes] life & Scarlet Letter. Mrs. Starr (14)November, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 15. 1st evangelist meeting of Mr. [Maplesder]. Rejuvenation [Jon]. 4:37. Hazel Brigham is ill. November, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Miss King (15) This evening girls rehearsed play. I played drawing pictures & [C...] with 3 children. Went to library. Read all Outlook magazine. November, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen's class (2). Miss Seymour went to [Munson] for Sunday. Left here before luncheon. I spent day cleaning closet & drawers & sewing. November, SUNDAY 15 1903. Dr. Moxom Neh. 4:19. Why people dislike missionary sermons. Joe's Miss. I talked on Mark 9:41. Because life belongs to Christ. Long talk with Fred [Bune] about the [Harcall], his mother etc. Bertha Smith walked with me this evening & told about her sins. Ida Seymour came home from [Munson]. Rain. November, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mr. Story (16) I led little prayer-meeting at Bliss St. home. Clare Reed was there. Ida Seymour went out with Mr. Baker again! She didn't like it because she had to have [Gyms] & couldn't meet him at library. Read to children this evening. Rain. November, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 16 Mrs. Starr 14. Ida Seymour is cross because Louise & I do not approve of her love affair. I played games instead of walking with girls. Miss P. went to dinner at Mrs. P. to meet Mr. & Mrs. [Hastings]. Read to children this evening. November, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr 15. I went shopping, bought black silk waist & shoes. Mrs. Wentworth [Higginser] spoke to College Club on Sunny Side of Transcendental Period. Mrs. Webb came. I read to children. Miss Seymour thinks she can't love Mr. Baker. November, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. [Muplesden] spoke in church on the Sunny Side of Missions. As I read to children I went in late. Mr. Story 17. Mother expects to leave Glen Ridge today. November, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 17. We hear that Ralph Moxom has had his skull fractured by an engine & may die. November, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen 3. Ralph Moxom's skull is not fractured & he will soon be well they say. Bessie [Thayer's] temperature is 105. They are getting reay for play. I went to library. November, SUNDAY 22. 1903. Dr. Moxom PS. 42:5. "Cry from the Depths". Wonderful. A Xn in face of evil has Memory, Trust, Hope. I wrote Dr. M. letter of sympathy. Joe's Miss. 9 present. Mrs. Hascall expects in April. Leach was there & very insulting about Smith who had been there. Miss [Leonard] took me home to tea. I walked alone with girls. Louise spent Sunday with Mother. November, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 18. 5th afternoon Outlook. Dress rehearsal of [Murder's] [Moving] in evening. Dr. Moxom had not known where his son was for 2 months. Bessie Thayer is said to be very ill. November, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 18 Mrs. Starr 16 Outlook class. Miss Bostwick says Ida Seymour must read some. November, WEDNESDAY 25. 1903. Mrs. Starr 17 I bought candy & olives. Took some girls to train. November, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Thanksgiving Day. I called on the Thayer's. Little hope for Bessie. Mr. Waterbury Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift. The gift of [persons] more than [things]. Self-giving the best. We show our appreciation by the way we use the gift. Mrs. Chamberlan, Mr. Porter & Edward came to dinner. Mrs. Webb is here. Mrs. Porter went to her mothers. I amused children all afternoon. November, FRIDAY 27. 1903. School [all] [morning]. P.M. Got ready for play. Mrs. [Withe] & Shepherd spent the night. Girls gave [Murder's] Moving. Violet Coen & Gladys Reed here. Miss King 19. November, SATURDAY 28. 1903. No gyms. Went to train with a note for Miss Avery introducing her to Pres. [Hayad]. Call from Mabel [Bateman] half sick with cold. November, SUNDAY 29. 1903. Dr. Moxom Habakkuk 3:2. Need of a Revival. Mrs. Bartlett came to dinner. Conductor Chapin was at meeting. Joe seems discouraged. He proposed going in with Volunteers. Miss Porter took some girls to hear Miss Wooley, but she was ill & did not come. I retired at 8. November, MONDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 19. Ida Eastman has a bad cold. I feel mean with mine. December, TUESDAY 1. 1903. Miss King 20 Mrs. Starr 18 Mrs. Bostwick miserable with cold. December, WEDNESDAY 2. 1903. Mrs. Starr 19. Miss Bostwick in bed with grippe. I called on the Thayers. Bessie still very low. Went to Chandlers. Mrs. C. has had pneumonia. Mr. C. drunk & weeping for Emma. Mrs. Hascall expecting a miscarriage. Called on Joe. He is going to Boston for about 2 wks. Read to children this evening. December, THURSDAY 3. 1903. Mr. Story 20. I read to children & so went late to church. They seem discouraged as to effect of Mr. [Maplerders] meeting. December, FRIDAY 4. 1903. Miss King 21 I read Rebecca to girls while they sewed. Began Rebecca. Miss [Wiggins]. December, SATURDAY 5. 1903. Miss Berensen 4. Went down town for Lena & to corn doctors. Went to Rose Duttons to supper. [Declined] invitation to [spend] night. "Arthur" not at home. December, SUNDAY 6. 1903. Dr. Moxom "The City & the Citizen". Rev. Mr. Lee a Jamaica Miss. also spoke. We prayed for a Mr. Sullivan today. Mr. Robinson came in drunk. I went to Indian Orchard. Bessies temp has been 106 3/5. Pulse 172 & Respiration 70. Did not walk. December, MONDAY 7. 1903. Mr. Story 21 Analysis class. Mrs. Kingsley sang. December, TUESDAY 8. 1903. Mrs. Starr 20. Miss King 22. I finished telling the girls Capt. Toll's Gate tonight. December, WEDNESDAY 9. 1903. Mrs. Starr 21. Called on Chandlers because I heard old lady was dying. Mr. Hahn came. I went to talk about them to Mrs. Chapin. He is doing all the work. Called on Bessie Thayer. She has spinal mengitis but seems a trifle better. Called on Carrie King & she talked about Mission. Rained so did not leave [Bauer]. Marion Maltice is 12. Raymond Lloyd is 32. December, THURSDAY 10. 1903. Mr. Story 22. At prayer-meeting I begged [coal] for Joe of Mr. Tapley. December, FRIDAY 11. 1903. Miss King 23. This evening I read Rebecca aloud to the girls. December, SATURDAY 12. 1903. Miss Berensen 5. Read a great deal in Henry Esmond. Shopped. Called on Mrs. Sweet. December, SUNDAY 13. 1903. Dr. Moxom Rev. 3:20. Christ at the Door. Only 10 of us at the Mission. Bruce did not come. Louise walked & I called on Porters & Bartletts. Deacon Chapin's funeral was today. I talked on Matt 6:19-34. December, MONDAY 14. 1903. Mr. Story 23. Outlook class. Miss Porter & I worked on Outlook book. December, TUESDAY 15. 1903. Mrs. Starr 22. Miss King 24. The family went to see Irving as Dante. I read Fred Maria & Me to Elsie Miller, Marie Seaman & Maud Humphrey. The latter did not listen much. December, WEDNESDAY 16. 1903. Mrs. Starr 23. I did a great deal of Christmas Shopping. Then I took supper at Beth Haven. Outlook class. We discussed Henry Esmond. December, THURSDAY 17. 1903. Mr. Story 24. I was so tired I did not go to meeting. December, FRIDAY 18. 1903. Miss King 25. Took Alice [Haugan] down town. Played for dancing & read. Passing of Thomas (Aug. 92. [Harpen]). December, SATURDAY 19. 1903. I am getting ready to go. Mrs. Seaman came. Miss Berensen 6. Went down town. Maud Humphrey & Gertrude Dodge at last passed Lat. Prose. Members Bible [Atlas], Fisher [Pl...]December, SUNDAY 20. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom 11:15. Very stormy day, so only Sullivan at Joe's. I talked to Joe about working. This evening we sang. December, MONDAY 21. 1903. Mr. Story 24. Packed. December, TUESDAY 22. 1903. Miss King 26. We came to N.Y. today. Elsie Miller & Helen Shepard came to Hartford & George & Helen Keyser to N.Y. Jennie [Totman] is visiting here. December, WEDNESDAY 23. 1903. Ruth Raymond called but I was out. I played songs at Ruths School & called on Mrs. Reeve at 192 Garfield Place. Frank came from college. I went with gifts to the Raymonds. December, THURSDAY 24. 1903. Will Brown appeared. Mr. Brown died today. We got the presents ready. I took gifts down to Ruth's. Rained. December, FRIDAY 25. 1903. Christmas day. The first without Harold. Rec'd lovely gifts. No guests to dinner but Jenny Totman & Richard. Ruth & Ralph had dinner at the Sharpes & called. I have hard cold. December, SATURDAY 26. 1903. Stormy morning. Played Flinch with Will Brower & the others. He & Jennie went to Mr. Brown's funeral. Ruth called. I took supper at the Reeves. Met Ambrose Reeve. Fred was sick but got better & brought me home. December, SUNDAY 27. 1903. Snowy morning. I went to Lafayette Ave. church. Dr. Gregs preached on a Full Xmas. Christ born in Bethlehem. We heard of each Xn. In Christendom Will Brown came & took Richard back to New Jersey. Mr. Gasten came to supper. Frank & I read or slept on the bed in the afternoon. December, MONDAY 28. 1970. Wrote a great many letters. I played Flinch in the evening. December, TUESDAY 29. 1903. Miserable all day with my cold & a lump in my throat. Took Marg's grenadine down to Ruth. Took muff to Kom. Went to Estelle Worcester for 3 fillings. Aunt Till appeared. After luncheon played Flinch with Willie Brown. Later Agnes played. Eve. The others went to Christmas entertainment. I slept. Then I began reading aloud Riis' Life of Roosevelt. December, WEDNESDAY 30. 1903. This morning I got my muff from Kom & went to Estelle's. She filled two teeth & lanced the lump in my muff. Calls from Helen Caruana & Clara Dixon. Raymond Smith is married. Went to try on dress at Ruth's. December, THURSDAY 31. 1903. All day long I waited for Jennie Hughes. She telegraphed she could not come to lunch. Finally she came before dinner. I went with her to 6th Ave. & 8th St. Meth, & 18th St. In the first she organized Standard Bearers. Then went to interesting Watch Night Services. Mr. Chase led the pastor-elect. The verse that helped me was "All things work together etc."Call's rec'd in Ham. continued. MEMORANDA. July 29 Miss Wylie Mrs. Hawkins 30 Mr. " Mrs. " Mrs. Bostick Lizzie " Mr. MacFarland 31 Mrs. Estes Florence Bromwell Martha Harmon Aug 1. Mrs. Courtney French Mrs. French Mrs. Stewart Miss Sterling Miss Custer 3 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 4 Martha Harmon Jamie Taylor 5 Eliz. Rowe Mrs. Bostick Lizzie " Carrie Corman " Louise BurchardMEMORANDA. Aug. 5 Miriam [Cerevene] 6 Mrs. Burchard 7 Mrs. Sisson Mrs. Fuller 7 Mrs. [Ormsbee] 8 Martha Harmon Mrs. Bostick Marjorie " 7 Mrs. Hamlin 10 Mrs. Woods Grace Woods Mr. MacFarland Martha Harmon Miss Wylie Dr. Partridge Mrs. Partridge Mr. Clare Adda Fuller Paula Fuller 11 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie " 12 Mrs. Islande 13 Mrs. Lovett " "MEMORANDA. Aug 14. Mrs. Anderson Miss Rowe Hettie Rowe Mrs. Bostick Marjorie " 15 Mrs. Brett Mrs. Barrows Alice Barrows Mrs. Stuart Mrs. Custer Miss Shirley Mrs. Hartstrom 16 Mrs. Pierson 17 Miss Hastings Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick May Smith Martha Harmon 19 Miss Wylie Miss Buck 20 Prof. Burchard Mrs. Burchard Mrs. Bosticks Lizzie BostickJanuary-Cash Rec'd Paid Aug.20 Mrs. Payne Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Hawkins 21 Mrs. Hardie Mrs. Hyatt Mr. Raymond Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 22 Mrs. Bailey Mrs. Lawrence Mr. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 24 Miss Lovett Lena Lovett Grace Woods Mrs. Woods Mrs. Pierson Mrs. Taylor Florence Morris Harriet Corman Grace Corman Carrie Corman Miss Hastings Dr. ReedFebruary-Cash Rec'd Paid Aug. 24 Mrs. Reed 25 Mr. Hughes Dr. Clarke 26 Dr. Peabody Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Islande 27 Ada Fuller Paula Fuller 29 Dr. Peabody Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick Sept. 1 Prof. Burchard Mrs. " Anna " Louise " Deacon Skinner Mrs. Skinner 2 Mr. Bailey 3 Mrs. Bostick Eleanor Merrill Mabel Bateman 4 May Smith 5 Mrs. [Homkoger] Miss Hastings March-Cash Rec'd Paid Sept. 7 Mrs. Bostick Miss Wylie Miss [Burchard] 8 Mrs. Lane Mr. Anderson Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Bostick 9 Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Pauly Dr. Maynard Anna Burchard Mrs. [Ornesbee] 10 Mrs. Hardy Mrs. Clare Mrs. Bostick May Smith Mrs. Willson Adelaide Willson 11 Dr. Clarke Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Burchard 12 Mrs. Brett 13 James Taylor 14 Mrs. Skinner Mrs. Grant Dr. LloydApril-Cash Rec'd Paid Sept 14 Mrs. Lloyd Mrs. Fred Lloyd 15 Mr. Ewell Mrs. Payne Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Merrill Elenor Merrill Mr. ClareJune-Cash Rec'd Paid Christman presents given Mother Tabard Inn 1.50 " Stamps .98 Minnie 1/2 doz oatmeal bowls 1/2 doz salts 1.20 Ruth Raymond Bag .98 Ray Lloyd "Self Made Monk" 1.10 Marg. Corning 4 vols of "[Noctes Ambr.] Dorothy Corning Dishes .49 Bertha Richardson Sweater (part) 1.00 Wm. C Richardson Gold glasses (part) 1.00 Harvey & Wm Dobson ? Harriet Dobson Comfortable .91 Ruth Richardson Rainbow Shawl .55 Frank Richardson Slippers (part) 1.00 Ralph Raymond Sat. Eve. Post 1.25 Miss Porter Helen Keller 1.50 Mrs. Porter "On the Dark Stairs" 1.25 Edward Porter History game .25 Marion Mattice "Little Foresters" .60 Ida Seymour Photo .25 Fannie Bates On the Dark Stairs .85 Mrs. Packard Money for [Cloak] 1.00 Aunt Carrie Handk & sachet .35 18.01 July-Cash Rec'd Paid 18.01 Elizabeth Apron .40 Lizzie Handkerchief .25 Edith Ribbon .34 Sarah Apron .33 Juo. Wiley & wife Picture .50 Helen Wiley Rubber doll .15 Mrs. McGregory Norway picture .35 Esther Patchen Embroidery .50 Mrs. Griffin Photo .25 Stella Hitchcock Photo .25 Rob Bliss Joy & Power Van Dyke .75 Cousin Lizzie Helen Keller 1/2 .75 Jessica [Corn] On the Dark Stairs .85 Emma Belt .59 Marg [Montagne] Lace collar .25 Miss Rock Lovey Marg .75 Miss Leonard Picture .25 25.52 Bertha's children 1.00 Joe 1.00 17.52August-Cash Red'd Paid Presents rec'd. Mother Leather bag. Minnie Knife Bertha Richardson Corset Cover Will Richarson Black gloves Winifred & Harvey Dobson Waterman pen Ruth Richardson Sewing bag Frank Richardson Pocket book Ruth Raymond Black stock Esther Patchen Handkerchief Stella Hitchcock [Memoirarden] tablet Miss Porter Abbott's Henry W. Beecher Mrs. Porter Diary Edward Porter Letter opener Marion Mattice Electric clock Margaret Carter "Understanding Heart" Ida Seymour Photo Louise Bartlett Collaret Elsie Miller Madonna framed Maude Humphrey Handkerchief Bertha Smith Dickens "Xmas" Jessica [Cone] Stamp box Mrs. Packard Shoe wrapper Rob Bliss "King John" September-Cash Rec'd Paid Eliza Buffington Calendar Mary & Maberl Porter Calendar Mrs. Griffin Collar Helen [Scheirer] PictureOctober-Cash Rec'd Paid Mother's presents Harlan Lloyd 10.00 Marg. & Rufus Corning 5.00 Minnie & Wm. c Richardson Rev. of Reviews Bertha Sewing Outfit Winifred & Harvey Dobson Handkerchief tray Harvey Dobson Thermometer Ruth Richardson Box of paper Frank Richardson Grape-nuts dish Willie Raymond Tabard Inn. " " $1.00 in stamps Ruth Raymond .50 " " Aunt Fannie 1/2 doz. handkerf & sachet Cousin Ros. $25.00 Cousin Sallie Fur cloak Susie Raymond Ruching Miss Porter "After Prison" Booth Mrs. Porter Collar Cousin Lizzie Handkerchief in bag Marnie Todd Sewing outfit Mrs. Richardson 3 handkerchiefs Mrs. Packard Card Miss Goodwin CardMEMORANDA Calls rec'd in Hamilton 25 Dr. French " 25 Mrs. French June 25 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick June 26 Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Paine Dr. Lloyd Mrs. Lloyd Mrs. Herbert Burchard May Smith 27 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick Dr. Clarke 29 Mrs. Cotton Florence Brownell Martha Harmon 30 Mabel Bateman May Smith Grace Woods July 1 Mrs. Henry Eaton Mr. Bostick Mrs. Bostick 2 Minnie Harkley Mrs. Groves Miss Pine Mrs. Herbert Burchard MEMORANDa Louise Burchard July 3 Miss Wylie Miss Buck Mrs. Buck 4 Mrs. Anderson Miss Roe Miss wylie Miss Buck 6 Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Woods Grace Woods Miss Wylie Miss Buck 7 Miss Wylie ? Mrs. Gifford 8 Mrs. Payne Mrs. Tayntor 9 Miss Wylie Miss Buck Alice Barrows Dr. Maynard Mr. Bostick Mr. Burchard Louise Burchard 10 Mr. ClareMEMORANDA July 9 Mrs. Hardy 11 Mr. Bostick Miss Wylie Miss Buck Miss Barrows Mrs. Parker 11 Mrs. Hardie 13 Miss Hastings Miss Rowe Hettie Rowe Mrs. Dayton Smith Mrs. Harries Florence Brownell May Smith 14 Mrs. Groves Hannah Pine Dr. Clarke Prof. Anderson Mrs. Anderson 15 Mrs. Keith Mrs. Dayton Smith Mrs. Hawkins Mrs. Keith 16 David MottJuly 17 Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Matt Bostick Matt Bostick Mrs. Hawkins Miss Wylie Miss Buck Miss Barrows 18 Florence Brownell Martha Harmon Louise Ware 20 Dr. Clarke Hetty Rowe Carrie Corman Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Matt Bostick 21 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick Mrs. Stuart Miss Shirley Miss Custer Dr. Lawrence Miss Packer Miss Corman Mrs. WoodJuly 22 Florence Brownell Louise Ware Martha Harmon 23 Mr. Schenck Dr. Lloyd Miss Hastings Mrs. Islande 24 Louise Ware Louise Ware Martha Harmon May Smith Mrs. Homberger 25 Louise Ware Martha Harmon Florence Brownell Dr. French Mrs. French Janine Taylor Mrs. Hardey 26 Miss Hadshon 27 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 28 " " Mrs. " Dr. Partridge Mrs. "
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Creator: Anthony, Constance E.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1915
Text: Constance E. Anthony '17 Date Book for 1915 Trademark K & T Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.1915 Friday 1, Jan. Had a shampoo this morning and in the midst of it, "Tibby" called over and wanted me to go snowshoeing and take luncheon with her. [K. Starbuck] and [W.E.A.] we left about 12 and went up to water tanks. Made good fire and had oysters, coffee, crackers, olives, jelly sandwiches. Jessie Elliott came up after I got home and we went down town and over to see the H.S. Boys cause to...
Show moreConstance E. Anthony '17 Date Book for 1915 Trademark K & T Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.1915 Friday 1, Jan. Had a shampoo this morning and in the midst of it, "Tibby" called over and wanted me to go snowshoeing and take luncheon with her. [K. Starbuck] and [W.E.A.] we left about 12 and went up to water tanks. Made good fire and had oysters, coffee, crackers, olives, jelly sandwiches. Jessie Elliott came up after I got home and we went down town and over to see the H.S. Boys cause to take us to sleigh ride at 7.30 and are left when our party called - [Bligh] and Ruth Abbott, Louie Callahan and [Jes...]Carpenter, [seg} abd pete, Cas and Harry [Bockers], Jonnie and gregory- we were 14 of (...) not particularly large sleigh. Reached Mary Bush about 9.30 and three boys held vaudeville entertainment-[giving] no names of asters. used spot light on unfortunate performers - sang "Sister Suzie"! (...) to dance in Richeville. Molly there - met [Dale Beamont] and Alice Spooner. danced much and also quadrille and Portland Fancy. Left at 1.30 and had sandwiches and coffee at Mary's. Left there soon and had lovely time on way home. Everyone cross and uncomfortable. Pete ran half way home - reached town about 4?Jan. Saturday 2, 1915 got up in time for lunch! Doris, Issy and Helena came up this afternoon and we had a talk - regret et cetera at parting. Went downtown but nothing exciting happened. I mailed note to J.D.W. regreting trouble over dance episode at Athenian Ball but it probably won't do any good; strange I should want it too. "King" came up this evening and after conversing with the family a while, (me [brutling] half asleep) all went up to the dance. small crowd, mostly those on sleigh ride (which was incidently, chief topic of talk.) [Haroy] Bockers was very wrought up about it. also zeb (...) was there with [cac]! [Louis] devoted to Cornelia [Hatmaker]. She looked very pretty too. I didn't say much when I danced with him but thought he acted confused enough when I talked of far away impersonal matters. Enough sed! "King" certainly had his share of dances. Out at 12 of course and King came in. Didn't forget he wanted my picture - I felt just tired enough to be silly - seemed to have had good time. 1915 Sunday 3, Jan. I awake at 2.p.m. very much astounded because I had entertained thoughts of going to church in the morning! After dinner, deciding not to snowshoe on account of zero weather, I mended and brought some order to belongings prepatory to packing. I got lunch for family and played victrola till Tim and "Zeb" came - we made fire and told stories and Tim played card tricks while Zeb and W.P.A. made some "old maid's delight" a new "concoction" on the chaffing dish which was very edible - Tim made me promise to write often and also to send him my picture if he sent his down to me - Tendency towards prosaic-ness? no. L.L. Jan. Monday 4, 1915 got up for 7.30 train and said good-bye to [Dot] Fish and [Doris Ramson]and then went to school with Marion - left 4th period and packed all afternoon and evening partly - went to library and talked with Helen (Loveland) and Jessie - J- and I went to Wonderland to-gether. not much good. Then downtown and home to eat a bite and go to bed - wish I had let Tim come up now for note didn't have desired effect.5 1915 Tuesday 5, Jan. Left on 7.30 train. Pete and [Gle...] Priest rode all way down me With M- and me. We played cards, had mandoline music from "Bob" and Pete and ate candy to Utica - (changing at phil.) just caught train (no.58) at Utica and got pullman seats. Boys insisted on pilloting us thru everything. Pete left at Schenectady and [Gle...] and I went into the diner for luncheon - had pleasant time to Pokeepsie. Much ice cutting and ice boating on Hudson. Reached Pokeepsie at 3.54. Train on Time, for a wonder. Went up to Smiths for oysters, Tea and sandwiches. Then up to college at 5. Over to Main - I went to Davison for dinner and talked with Teddy and M. till about 9 - [h.q]- girls home on 3rd corridor R - and we ate nuts, and vacation candy. Went to bed early, about 10.30 after reading "Vanity Fair". 6 Jan. Wednesday 6, 1915 Slept till 8.30 when grace came dashing in with appropriate and usual noise. We decided To breakfast - and in time for fourth hour I got dressed and went over to chemistry lecture. Wednesday afteroon meant 6th hour. Curses! or I would have gone downtown. so went over to Davison and watched G.T. unpack- This evening [Ge..Gay], and I read "She" till about 11. and then I read "Their yesterdays" by Harold Bell Wright - was 1.30 when I finished it. Went over to main after chapel for express and found enourmous line of girls (waiting to sign for trunks)7 1915 Thursday 7, Jan. [?] classes this morning and all deadly and dull. After lunch I studied in library on Hist. G. and then went over to Davison and watched G.T. unpack while waiting for M.P.A when she came I did up bath robe and she dress and we took them over to janitors office and sent back to N.Y. Then I went over to Strong. Visited Bessie Callow for a while and then Genevieve Lyon - After Dinner I went over to Strong with Bessie, Gertrude and M. and we made Bessie try on her Prom. dress - a dream in silver and rose color! She has some lovely xmas gifts. After 9.30 we started in reading "she" and when a young mob of people came in to drink cocoa we fled to my room for peace. 8 Jan. Friday 8, 1915 Grace's friend (and cousin incidently) came this afternoon and this evening we had "cheese dreams" this evening also cocoa and cracker-jacks. All made "c.d." in Jenn's room and served them in our room. simply delicious. afterwards, when bunch departed, I read till all hours, Genevieve, Gay and I have been reading "she" all day9 1915 Saturday 9, Jan. Went over to the library and studied history for Tuesday. After lunch we read "she" in Helen - Arthurs' room. Then I dressed and went downtown with Marjory - we shopped industriously then went to "Cohans"- rather enormous, queer place. We wandered around and finally found seats - vaudeville rather good. Went to Smiths and Woods - got candy. Stopped at "Sloshs" - went to dinner with Genevieve Lyon. Had rather good time. Had more Cheese Dreams to-night in Harriet's room - "Lizzy Bell" was invited poor child and Elsa came of her own accord - Marjory came over about 9.30 and staid all night with me - I put her in bed and then went up to Dorothy Ferris' room with Harriet and we had a [secluce] with [Jameses]. More fun. 10 Jan. Sunday 10, 1915 Awoke at alarm, set by the thoughtful Marjory and we went down to breakfast. After which study till chapel and listened to a wonderful sermon. Read Cosmopolitan to Helen Arthur Davis part of afternoon and then studied and to Gertrude Finleys for supper - Grace with M.P.A and we went up to G.'s afterwards and saw her prom dress and also Teddy's. Much green drops. Went into Harriet's room for cocoa and cracker jacks after 10 and latter discovered Harriet and Mildred guiltily discussing [Ramases] but I was too tired to join them.11 1915 Monday 11, Jan. Classes 8.30 - 12.30 Class drill - 2.45 Off Campus - 4.45-5.45 sundaes and ham sandwiches at flag shop with Anne. After dinner studied Spenser's Faeire Queen and after 10 went into Genevieve's room for tomatoe bisque and cracker [jaurs]. Much conversation over Elsa, Dot [Bolt], acident in Main, Grand Rapids Furniture Co. etc. etc. skating on the lake to-day - gym - 7th hr.- Deans Office - 12 Jan. Tuesday 12, 1915 With [Alice] I went to flag shop and we had sundaes topped off by a ham sandwich! Got a light blue, silk, quilted bath robe from N.Y. To-day shall keep it - Any more express charge on returned packages will break me! 13 1915 Wednesday 13, Jan. Went to flag shop with Mildred and ate sundaes and sandwiches - in the gym - we met K. Hobbs and she had news from Mike Hayes for me. Very exciting indeed. Tendency toward [aceptisive]on my part? Anyway much trepidation at possibility of mistake? Mais, Oui. The Captain of a fire that might be/Is our friend dear and cute Connie/There's Morris, Pat and Lee/Each of whom she longs to see./Notice the Unity/(there might be)14 Jan. Thursday 14, 1915 Wickedly cut all four classes this morning and staid in bed - surrounded by many books and wrote letters and read the "Faerie Queen". Got up for lunch and 7th hour. Dorothy, Harriet and I went to flag shop and slosh's and Careys - D and I didn't go to chapel but rushed over to library to get books before mob arrived - after 10, had tea and Choc. in my room - Harriet, Joy, Grace and I. Judge, and Red Book equally prominent. Got letter from Tim and his picture To-day.15 1915 Friday 15, Jan. No lab this morning gave me 2nd, 3rd and 4th hours free and I did topic for history of Far East. It proved to be a long job. After stupid 6th hour class I went over to Davison and visited with M.P.A, Teddy and Gertrude. M - has a a 5 lb. box of chocolates from ["T---k"]to-day which I helped eat. Teddy, Gertrude and Peggy came over for dinner to-night. There was a lecture on "Heredity and Responsibility" which everyone rushed over to expecting a treat but I went to library and toiled on Soph. Lit. topic in co. with Bianca Shewer. Went to fudge-party in Anne's room - much discussion of world-wide topics - I left at 12 min to 216 Jan. Saturday 16, 1915 Got up for breakfast and then went right to Library and worked on topic all morning. After lunch toiled away all afternoon - fixed up Mildred's room - (it is her birthday) with an effigy of her on her couch and many funny things hanging from ceiling. Also ordered flowers for her. After Chapel (in which M. presented me with bottle of tonic!) I wrote letters and helped m. get spread ready - at 9.30 we began to eat. wonderful eats! Chicken creamed, a big choc. cake, cocoa, olives, nuts, dates, candy, "rusks" and jelly - we sang and talked so loudly that Miss Raymond came up and complained - also [Web-Rean]. In bed by 11 - 17 1915 Sunday 17, Jan. Got up for breakfast !!!! I made out ?'s for history preparation for Tuesday, wrote one letter, cleaned my silver, read "Thru the Looking Glass", and talked with Anne while rest of college was safe in chapel. At dinner Fran, Patty B. and I had quite a confab over Emily Dickinson's "I offered Being for it" etc. ???????? Music in parlor and then Ruth Anne and I did chem - for better of afternoon- Mlle. Reau complained to Peggy Woolsey about the noise last night and we were all warned of the [fast]. Mrs. Tillering has spoke to the "social laws" group this evening in the parlor and I went down. Very Interesting discussions - Gay, Grace and I had cocoa in 310 - and bed by early hour of 10.45.18 Jan. Monday 18, 1015 Met Kitty Hobers this morning and she had gotten a letter from Mick Hayes prophecying one for one which didn't come!! This afternoon, (after lunch with Marjory) I went to gym - main and all about in misty fog; and also to north to see [B----] and new room. (Very attractive). Had tea in 310 7th and 8th hours and played auction bridge with Genn and Gay. No chapel to-night and much fine dancing. Wrote letters and read and trifled with studying. forgot till too late that my intentions were all for shampooing hair!!19 1915 Tuesday 19, Jan. In morning mail a letter from J.S.W. very bewildering and in noon mail a stunning [mer--] in black leather - In afternoon mail a letter from King. Went over to M.P.A's 4th hour and again 8th - she was in bed resting and I had much candy - also she approved of my policy toward men in general and in specific!! Did geology Topic and Bridge for two - this evening - at 9.30 began Chem Review with Alice and Ruth - Betty Crabtree was here for dinner and worried the freshmen extremely by not considering "good-bye girls" a good Fox-Trot!! Wrote much mail and got packages ready - 20 Jan. Wednesday 20, 1915 There is a paper being passed around to subscribe to for two concerts up here next semester by two of four suggested musicians - Bauer [Tim Elliot], Kreisler, Hoffmann - The last two are the ones most every one wants? Quite a heavenly plan to have concerts privately up here, je [peurse]. Went down town this afternoon with Grace - we merely shopped around and went into Wood's for sundaes and got back just in time for dinner.21 1915 Thursday 21, Jan. Four hectic classes as usual this morning. Went over to M's after lunch and read and dallied a while. Then back here for 6th hour and 8th M. came over and read my accumulated mail. This evening, I shampooed my hair and then Helen Arthur created a bit of amusement by dancing around the halls in my gossards and girdles!! Went in Gay's room for tea about 10.30 and met Miss Raymond in the hall - she seemed convinced that is I who makes the "most disturbing noise" she hears on first!! Reviewed for History test after 9 got in bed - very much sleepy - 22 Jan. Friday 22, 1915 Many free hrs. this morning during which I read a lovely 24 page letter from the girls and answered it. After 6th hour English this afternoon I went over to D - then Eight Helen - Arthur and I went to the Hampton Institute quartette and lecture - Splendid! After dinner and chapel I read Peter Ibbetson and went to Carey's with Gay. confidences concerning Grace! Oh Lord! Hot choc. and cracker- [jaurs] when we got back and after a brief survey of [Louw - Bungery] I fell asleep. January 31 Days 23 Saturday 22-342 1915Rainy - 23 Snow! 1915 Saturday 23, Jan. Slept till 11.30 - Delicious fact. After breakfast of cocoa and cracker-Jaurs went down to lunch! Tendency toward sleepiness. Went to Flag shop for sundaes and there stopped in to see M - with letter from Bob - There decided to go to N.Y. the Saturday after Exams. With M- and Teddy and Gertrude! More darn fun. I staid at DAvison for supper in Gertrude's room - we had chicken (minced) lobster, chicken soup, olives, pickles, jelly, fruitola oranges, hydrox, Van Camp's beans. Bliss! Ruth Moulter, Pat s. (who had man come unexpectedly to see her in the midst of our meal and she fled!) Teddy, Gertrude, M. and I. Ruth told us our character's by our faces! More fun - I did Suzanne's, Gertrude's and Teddy's hair in french twist. I decided to stay all night so rushed back at 9.30 and got my things. Ruth kept telling things about us and five or six girls came in as her fame spread. She also told photographs splendidly! I slept in M's room on Teddy's extra cot- Ruth's remarks: I am not spoilt/aristocratic/reticent/apt to get blase in time meant for social life/not athletic/very artistic/vain - I think alot by myself. Have no [bu--p] of "brains"- " Good will power/ " determination/ my heart sometimes rules my mind.24 Jan. Sunday 24, 1915 M - and I got up for breakfast and afterwards heard Ruth read Katrina, Gertrude Folks, Carlotta [Browall's], Mildred Allen's faces in the reading room - more fun - I cut chapel! - and read and wrote letters while others were listening to Robert Speer's eloquence - After dinner agonising music by [W-Mc J]. in parlors - and study of More's "Utopia"- went off campus to the "U and J" for supper with Ruth Wood and Grace - Sop. Lit Exam 25 1915 Monday 25, Jan. Soph Lit. exam at 8.20 - 10.20 It was a one question-affair which took in the whole semester's work. Afterwards went for mail found letter from J.L.M. which was rather eerie (but I answered it directly in a flippant manner!-) This noon I went to lunch with Genevieve Lyon and afterwards we studied chemistry. Dilegently. There went off campus to the flag-shop and had sundaes and chocolate cake. This evening [--] Helen Arthur, Ruth and I did chemistry and eating and drinking and I hastily perused geology notes. It is rainy and slushy to-day and we had no chapel - geology- 26 Chemistry Jan. Tuesday 26, 1915 Geology came at 8.20 in Room 35. It was a picturesque affair and very short - I was thru at 9.30 and got my mail (a letter from Tim) and then went for a walk with "Davie" Farish - then went over to her room and had ham-(minced) sandwiches - after lunch (fright over chem. [---]) Helen-Arthur, "Davie" and I went for a walk on sunset and watched M.L. Streyer and Another Senior coast down the hill on chaffing dish trays, Chem-exam was not frightfully hard. After which H-Arthur and I made cocoa and read - I went coasting on box covers on Sun-set after chapel - started out with Madeline, H.A., Grace, [-] Davie and soon there were dozens of girls up there using everything to coast on from toboggans,trays,large and small boxes, boards to dustpans and brooms!! It was gloriously icy and heavenly sport - left at 8.45 - 27 1915 Wednesday 27, Jan. No exams to-day - I went coasting and studied some french with Mildred - Cora and I went coasting this evening - wonderful moon - light et cetera.French: 2:30- Studio. 28 Jan. Thursday 28, 1915 This morning went downtown after some trays for coasting and after french exam in studio (which was very, very easy and we got the very passage Mildred and I had looked up yesterday! Some luck!) Mildred and I went coasting on Sunset. Made or rather renewed acquaintances with young Paul Williams who used to play around down at Whitlocks last year! This evening Anne, Mrs. [Bowen], Dorothy Claudia, Mildred and I went off-campus to Carey's for dinner - much to eat! Also much snow and no chapel- Marjory has decided to wait till next week-end to go to N.Y. and the rest of us will wait too. History G- 29 35 1915 Friday 29, Jan. I crammed history all this morning and Jeannette Miller came up and to-gether we collected our knowledge about China, Japan and India. Exam came at 1.30. It was absolutely fiendish! The meanest exam I ever took - 8 long questions. Afterwards I went over to Davison and talked with Gertrude and M.P.A. This evening went very quickly with reading in my room and food. Exams are certainly exhausting. 30 Jan. Saturday 30, 1915 Slept till 10.30 or later this morning - got letters from J.P.M and "King" on [sauce] mail! This afternoon [Alice], Mrs. Bowan, Dorothy, Mildred, Harriet and I went down to see "[Tevrie]Beds" - It was very, very funny and for a road company very well done - we all laughed incessantly - went to Woods afterwards for sundaes - Dead tired this evening. Claudia spent the evening and night - we read the "Monk" out loud in Harriet's room. Also we read "What became of Deegan Folk" an eerie story in the Feb. McClures.31 1915 Sunday 31, Jan. 11.30 Didn't wake up in time to go to Waffle Shop so had to breakfast in room - Wrote letters, read and loaffed all day - this Evening about 9.30 Ruth arrived from N.Y. and found her three [flunk] notes - the poor child had really expected none-so quite a shock - Mildred also got 3 and also Harriet - Cora got Latin Prose and 2 others - Gay got none - she brought much food back and we had some in her room. Every one brought back a [Me ---] from vacation! quite amusing indeed. 32 Feb. Monday 1, 1915 I have same schedule as last semester but lab is changed to mon. and Thurs; 5th and 6th, I have petitioned to have it changed - Dr. McCraken lead chapel for first time to-night and made a short but nice speech . Afterwards everyone gathered at Taylor Hall and serenaded him and he gave another speech. He isn't moved into the Pres.' house as yet. Much show to-day and many were out snow-shoeing.33 1915 Tuesday 2, Feb. After strenuous day's work for history map I went to dinner with Kitty Hobbs in 136 Main - she didn't have as much as I expected to tell about Colgate Affairs. We danced in "g" after dinner - then chapel and home to work on map for history some more"34 Feb. Wednesday 3, 1915 Mildred met me this noon before lunch and broke the harrowing news that she has been told that she must go home. Poor girl- I certainly am sad over it - we both wept. Harriet also must go and feels even worse about it! Ruth also. They are sending home even those who flunked only three things. It's mighty hard for Harriet as her father, Mother, and Sister have just come East for the entire spring. There are, it is rumored, 30 freshman sent home and only 75 out of a class of 400 now passed every exam! 35 1915 Thursday 4, Feb. Much [wrong or itrony] and various rumors over the calamity which has befallen the class of 1918 - deep gloom has ascended over 3rd corridor. Ruth has decided to fight it out but the other two are going. Miss McC has announced that no more certificated students will be [ex...]. All will have enter on exams. The whole college is aroused over the blow of so many going home - Kitty Hobbs must go - also Eugene, 3 from McGlynns and Margaret Marshall has gone already. Harriet's father is here and she is resigned to going - we had [eats] to-night but they were not uproariously cheerful rather a forced gaiety. 36 Feb. Friday 5, 1915 Harriet left after 2nd hour this morning with her father who is ever so nice. We all said good-bye down in the hall while Miss R. hovered over in the back ground (making untactful remarks!) Mildred feels blue at not hearing from her family but heard this p.m. - Harriet lost her train and returned this afternoon and we had quite a cheerful visit. She and her father staid to dinner, went to chapel, played in parlor afterwards and finally we all accompanied her to trolly about 8.30 and gave her a rousing good send off - I said good-bye to Mildred and went to bed early - I sure do hate to say good-bye for ever to her. 37 1915 Saturday 6, Feb. Awoke at 5 by alarm and got dressed and left hall at 6 - much wet, deep slush out- still dark and moon out - got very wet and found my self locked out of both halls and went with hunger and cold. when I finally joined girls at trolley at 6:15. We had a rather good breakfast on 6.48 train. Reached N.Y. a little after 9 . Met Carrie at Grand Central went to Altman's where M- got prom dress a copy of Mrs. [Olreean] Castle's - also went to McCreery's, Lord and Taylor's, Best's and Tiffany's and Vantines - Much beautiful things to see - luncheon at Mary Elizabeths was so nice and then went to [Sort] theater "Wonder Cover" wonderful play with Wm. Courtney and Lily Cahill in it. Met Bob afterwards who took M- to dinner. We went to Manhatten but got sadly disappointed when our plans for a dinner on the train fell through!! Train left at 6:55 and we reached college at 9:30 Dead tired but had one wonderful day!!!38 Feb. Sunday 7, 1915 Awoke at 10. Had beautiful breakfast and rested at D- with Marjory - Staid there till 4.30 amused by McCarthy, Teddy, [Bunny], [is - turie-]- This evening M- Came over and I had a welsh Rarebit party - made good food. After which I wrote letters and Diary in Gay's room (and had tea incidently) and slept there all night as she is homesick for Harriet - 39 1915 Monday 8, Feb. After lunch I went over to the lab. and finished my 17th experiment - Fran and I in state in the lecture room - hope it's [uear] enough correct so I don't have to do it over again. Then class drill 7th hour - much twirling of clubs in "anvil chorus". No mail today!! Went over to Davison 8th hour and off campus to Slosh's and Flag Shop. After dinner danced a bit and received comforting assurance from Gay that I "am awfully good to her". Much sleepiness but got thru lessons all right - we were re-seated in Chapel and have moved a whole row so I am now opposite the guest seats!! More fun. 40 Feb. Tuesday 9, 1915 Slept with Gat to-night - very busy studying Conny41 1915 Wednesday 10, Feb. - Ditto - Went downtown after 6th hour with Ruth Motter, Teddy, Gertrude and Peggy - They arranged for rooms at Nelson House and then we shopped - Peggy and I staid later than the rest and got stranded downtown - the car line had some sort of an acident. So we went to Smith's for dinner and afterwards started to walk back with A. [McAdowaly], V. Lee, G. Roper, G Kindred, M. Peck and N. [Salladeis] but finally a Vassar car over took us and we got back in time for chapel -Dearest: - One last fond goodbye. Kiss! Your picture - well it just made me too joyous for words. Thank you bushels and also for the candle. It will help me some dark night. Love, Mildred.42 Feb. Thursday 11, 1915 Wrote letters all afternoon and made coaco with Helen - Arthur. Got [yearly] all import out letters answered - no mail to-day - did lessons for to-morrow in a hurry.43 1915 Friday 12, Feb. Felt absolutely miserable in lab and after lunch - But nevertheless went to 6th hr. English and over to "Lilee" to read afterwards - after a [runny] dinner hors doure in Gay's room and read "the Third Eye" out loud - (a priceless specimen - of R.W. Chandlers!)Then went to the concert in chapel - was boring although not bad in some parts. The [sword of Servarie] was the best and the Volga {??] next - went to bed soon after return to 310. 44 Feb. Sunday [Saturday is crossed out]13, 1915 Arose at 10 and had breakfast in Gay's room - ou. rolls and coaca - Ruth Perry backer and Flora McClellan came in - I just got dressed in time for Chapel - the juniors and their [?] filled all the junior seats and also the guests seats. Chapel was rather boring - Everyone was tired - preacher was not particularly inspiring. Felt [really] during dinner - Marjory, Teddy, Gertrude (with Valentine figt from Miss Judy!) "Libby", "spooney" and "Pete" came over before dinner and made me promise to come over to Davison afterwards but I felt too "[ruiny]" and merily left a note on his door and fled. Later Gay and I went for a walk and to Carey's for a soda and candy and peanuts!1915 Saturday [Sunday crossed out] 14, Feb Slept till 10.45 this morning and after a solitary cup of cocoa and Freud for Mon - [doue], girls came back from glee club concert reporting an awfully good programme. "Pete" came this morning as a surprise to me. I went over to [N's]about 3.30 and helped her get dressed for the Prom. She looked very pretty - Then I did Teddy's hair and fixed Gertrude's a bit - went down to meet "Libby" and "Spoony" - Them as I thought they would be - after chapel Gay and I went over to Student's and stood with our noses glued to the window till 9.30 - Saw all there was to see - Everything looked very pretty - and men were quite presentable. Back to Raymond and had a feast in 310 - Baked Beans, Coaca and crackers - jams - Anne and Lucia [Gording]. Gay Edith Grace and I - bed at 11.3046 Feb. Monday 15, 1915 A damp, drizzling, exceedingly uncheerful Monday! I almost staid in bed but luckily screwed up enough courage to go to classes for we have a very important lecture in chemistry - Dr. Moulton experimented with NH3 and N and we had to write down the observations and conclusions: "to be handed in"! This afternoon I went over to Marjory's room and heard all about the prom "teddy" was in bed and we fooled around, ate apples and I returned to devour McClures - "the Honey Bee" and "K" are rather interesting but not especially original in their (predicted) endings - 47 1915 Tuesday 16, Feb. This afternoon after 6th hour Gay and I decided to have our grand "spree" before swearing off frivolity during lent. We accordingly went down to the Flag Shop and ordered a luscious feast. Raced over to grocery store and got olives, crackers, and stuff for cheese dreams - we had supper in Gay's room - tea et cetera and about 9.30 made Cheese Dreams - they were good. Edith Sturgis (gay's new room-mate) also helped us consume them but Gay and I had about 5 apiece! Such food as dreams are made of! 48 Feb. Wednesday 17, 1915 Almost yielded to temptation to stay in but thought of lab 1st and 2nd brought me up. I made (in lab.) Cu(NO3) and NO and NO3 - very interesting experiment - In quiz - learned more of N.Read R.L.S's letters every spare minute of the day I am fully [entrancing] things. Letter from A. L. Kantor and R. Johnsons reports that Mildred feels terribly now she is home - Read french for an hour this evening then K. A. Davis and I took baths and "soaked" and talked of Nero and [Rein casuation]. Thought of letters but they will have to wait till I feel more in the mood - 49 1915 Thursday 18, Feb.50 Feb. Friday 19, 1915 Went over to Mary[Horace's] room after 6th hour. We joined a bunch [steering] for Belgian babys. I [beaued] a diaper and then watched the rest - 8th hour Anne and I went in reviewing - Mrs. Ferris came over with Dot - She is here for a week-end - after dinner Grace and I decided to cut chapel and go to the "Posture League" lecture downtown in Y.W.C.A Miss Bancroft, pres. of the association gave an illustrated lecture which was long but illuminating - got back to college just before 10- Mobs of people went down for it counted as an hour of gym! 51 1915 Saturday 20, Feb. Went downtown this afternoon with M.P.A Went to "Movies", shopped and went to Smith's - Returning had dinner with Bessie Schotton - in North - the dining rooms are certainly weird there - No news from home - beautiful evening - 52 Feb. Sunday 21, 1915 Got up for breakfast and although didn't accomplish much, had a nice, leisurely feeling all day - went to chapel - Dr. Taylor of Chicago - gave enormous prayer - audience in giggles - longer sermon much gesticulating and dramatic effects. Audience convulsed with laughter - At last at 12.25 we were out! 25 minutes later than by rights - went to dinner with Bessie - Afterwards one Margaret Wells, who is studying in N.Y. - and visiting a girl on 1st in Strong) sang - delightfully. Helen - Arthur and I donned all clothes and took a cross county trip in Hackensack region - dogs and men most frequently seen - Gay, Grace and I went to Carey's for supper tonight - long waits between coarses but food better than on campus.53 1915 Monday 22, Feb. Walked downtown with Gay this afternoon. Lovely day - Washington's birthday but all stores open - we shopped - (I got yarn for rose colored sweater for Marion) and went into Woods for lemonade and nut-bread sandwiches. Bought flags, chickens, music, shirts, shoe-laces, peanuts! Incongruous. Walked back and went up to see Mary Messler who spent week-end at Colgate with Phi Gamma [m--] met Markewich but no others. Went to dinner with Valerie Sahnnon who lives now in 200 Davison - pretty room - danced - she is lonesome of course without Kitty (who is in reserve - taking four classes) Bed at 12.30 - Studied Russion History - 54 Feb. Tuesday 23, 1915 Got state scholarship letter and one from Leo this morn - [Leo] is to be home from the 2nd to the 5th - studies exceedingly hard all day and feet tired constantly- Miss Smith gave enthusiastic account of Granville Barber's new production of " Mid-Summer's Night's Dream" at Wallarck theatre, N.Y. - hot discussion over drama - went to flag shop 7th and "sloshs" and over to D- a minute afterwards - started sweater - did "Richard III" part of evening - cocoa in Gay's room. oh, so tired - 55 1915 Wednesday 24, Feb. No chapel to-night - rainy - danced - knitted during interval-56 Thursday 25, 1915 Went down town with [Ger]; rain and much shopping - got crepe de chine for Aunt Helen's birthday present - returned to write letters - study history - chapel to-night although moisty out - Letters today form A.L.A.S and M. Collat.57 1915 Saturday 27 Feb. see over for Friday - wanted to get up for breakfast but rest didn't- so we arose about 8.30 and went over to Candy kitchen for coffee and toast- Suzanne has a debate try-out this morning- I do hope she makes it. I sewed on Crepe de chine all morning and got it done before lunch- staid at D- and toward 2 Gert (Brown) Matteson arrived from putting her mother on the train at po'keepsie so M- and I went down-town with her- (I ordered flowers for Mlle. Rean -) Went to Cohen's- bum show except funny Idian act - really eerie. Walked to ferry - went for dinner in R- after chapel- Genevieve Lyon came over this evening - knitted usuall banalities.58 Feb. Friday 26 1915 Had no lab 3rd and 4th so read Hamlet; assiduously and knitted meanwhile on [bonny] rose sweater. After 6th hour went Jean's room and sewed on crepe de chine chenusette - dressed for dinner - M.P.A- dragged me over to Main and then to her room to spend the night. Geraud Foot with two other po'keepsians were down in the parlor and Geraud sent his card up and M- went down - came up after me but luckily I was undressed and sewing - went to bed about 11.30-Senior Canon of St. John the Divine Cathedral in N.Y. - led chapel - wonderful service. 59 1915 Sunday 28, Feb. Up for breakfast and cleaned out desk and wrote M. Collat- a distingue letter. Felt incapable of the art of epistolary so didn't do more letters but read Atlantic monthlies and letters of R.L.S. (second vol.) started to read Hamlet over for second time. A soph. table put a gorgeous light green snake into their salad for "Libby" to serve and of course all screamed and had the best little time hence on. After supper Miss Raymond cornered the culprits - much evasion - I went for a walk with H.A.D. before chapel and to Dark Music. Gorgeous day - absolutely - and in dark mmusic the full, new moon lighted up one of the large windows in an inimitable eerieness - tendency towards sentimentality? Not a bit scientific - Gay came back from N.Y. with food and D.I. but I felt cross and fled to study chem. 60 March Monday 1, 1915 Class drill this afternoon - very strenuous. Excepted my Posture Excuse for class drill last week!! Went over to see Valerie Shannon afterwards. She seems anxious enough for company - made all sorts of dates. Dressed for dinner - with Genevieve - dear girl - hard time studying this evening - worn out from class drill, I guess - food in Gay's room about 10 - Wonderful moon but no one seemed to be as moon struck as I and wouldn't go for a walk - 61 1915 Tuesday 2, March 6th Soph Lit. and 7th went to flag shop for food with Valerie and ate it on steps Of [couvered ient] way side house. Went to lecture by Miss Lextor 8th hour. Very distinctive as usual - nice pictures - black velvet dress and huge red flower. V- a quaint child - Kitty is very busy at Resever, she says-, takes four subjects and expects to return to V.C. next year. Vassar College March 3, 1915, at 7:45 o'clock p.m. in the Student's Auditorium Pianoforte Recital by Harold Bauer Under the auspices of the Student's Association 62 March Wednesday 3, 1915 Waltzes: dreary, sad,also melodious. Moonlight Sonata: Conveyed distinct impressions to me. On the whole very gratifying and not at all disappointing. Kinder Stucke - : delightful. Especially ["Traumerei"] prelude etc: weird and not as easily understood. Three Inventions: [nice]. Etude: queer but melodious. Ballade: " and comprehensible. Encores by Chopin, 63 1915 Thursday 4, March Looked up at chapel to-night and saw Dot Perry - such a surprise! Saw her afterwards - she expects to stay until Monday - with Mildred. Seems prettier and wiser than ever. Changed room (Swake) all around with bed in front of window which gives a wonderful view of Moon at night. Also [imported] desk. Grace thereupon copies my idea and plants her furniture in exactly the same way! Oh mores, oh tempora! Penalty of independence, I'm afraid. [map of room]64 March Friday 5, 1915 Walked downtown with Gay and Grace 7th and 8th and shopped and went to Woods for sandwiches and cool drinks and walked by Hooker Ave - and reached College in time for dinner!Good Time! But all very much exhausted - I went to a reading of "Othello" to our Soph. Lit. class by Miss [Seville] in [3oo L. Anne Sevaers] room. "Very rapid play" and very exhausting. Left Perry at 310 where I arrived - also Mildred. Dear girls both and so nice to me. After reading R- went down to Gay's room for hot soup and there distinguished myself by spilling a cup over my left hand and getting horribly scalded - much pain - but Gay, being a doctor's daughter, had everything at hand and bandaged me beautifully - tendency toward faint? 65 1915 Saturday 6, March 10.30 up for breakfast in [Candy] kitchen and met Bob and Peggy on campus and after usual salutations hurried over to gym to get tickets for to-night - not especially good ones. Snow and dismal weather. I did french, english for Tuesday and accomplished altogether quite a bit in the way of studies. Dot Perry and Mildred came for dinner tonight and it [reeurs] very nice to see them. Grace as usual very childish and de trop. I would like to have seem more of Dot but the little was very satisfactory. "Candida" was charming - last was disappointing by the rest lovely. Morell and C- nice but personally didn't rave over Marchbank's [alelio] she was a good feminine personification of his character [ wintime] wept. I confess I didn't take it that way altho I do adore Shaw. 66 March Sunday 7, 1915 got up about 8.30 and went to Two Pine Villa for waffle breakfast - mere 3rd and fourth arrivals! (Grace and I) Waited on corner in wet snow storm for car and Edith - Saw M.P.A go by in car to met Bob and go across River to New Paltz for dinner with Howard and Gert. I read Dostoejevsky's "Crime and Punishment" all day and wrote letters and had miserable time with hand. "C. and P " is a horrible book - Had pineapples and oranges in Dots room this evening and cocoa in Gay's.67 1915 Monday 8, March Went downtown with Teddy and Peggy - 6th and 8th - descended by Gov. Clinton house but found it closed for repairs so we walked the rest of the way into business section and ["rubbered"] at all the shop-windows. Beginning at "Lucky's" shopped all down street - got back in time for dinner. After chapel did french and Peter the Great. Went to Doctor's office for hand and she bandaged it beautifully. Feels considerably better but is very bad still - got an excuse from gym this week. Much satisfaction. 68 March Tuesday 9, 1915 After 6th hour class Gay and I went to the Flag Shop and to see the Wanamaker Collection of gowns etc. at "Two Pine Villa" very poor - Then to the Russian lecture by Prof. Lextor on Moscow very good; and bought materials for cheese dreams - This evening was devoid of work so I read and knitted and later made cheese dreams and gradually a whole mob [footed] in to get some. Helen Shaw, Mary Bacon, [Jeu}, Anne, Dot, Grace and Jean! I left early and got to bed by 10.30 - feeling very cross but the Dreams were good - Went to Doctor's office for hand - better. 69 1915 Wednesday 10, March Lab. very easy this morning - mail - letter from J.S.M (answered at noon) danger of scarlet fever imminent - also a delightful letter from Miss [Tilley] urging our coming West this summer. Quiz fourth hour was a cinch. Then [] Lit. and 7th I read "The Life of Man" by Andreiev - A weird thing and has a harried effect on me the rest of the day. Went to lecture by Madame Rosika Schwimmer of Hungary, 8th hour with Dot Ferris - much dramatic screaming and pathetic minutes and quaint broken english and a few jokes. Rather a feminist speech after all. We young women of America were asked to do all to stop war! Dinner with Lucile Miller very painful - went over to see M.P.A - disappointing visit - Saw Vanity Fair and letters.70 March Thursday 11, 1915 Cut classes this morning - was ill and wickedly and shamelessly spent day in bed and wrote letters and other trivial things - went to doctor's office to-day and she removed bandages entirely - this afternoon spent in reading "Crime etc." and languishing on various couches - went down to dinner and also to chapel for simple reason of not knowing the history assignment for tomorrow. Went over to see M- who with a bunch of others cut chapel - was in Suzanne's room - we laid on the couch, sang favorite hymns and looked at Vogues - returned to R- to go to to bed early - 9.30 such an accourance - went to sleep learning a sonnet of Wm. Shakespeare's!!!!71 1915 Friday 12, March Lab.[blowing] good! Went to vocational conference this afternoon at 4.00 with [Genn]- Lalcott Williams spoke on "Journalism", Arthur Dean on "Education" and J. Franklin Paris on "Interior Decorating" - ! Very good - Dinner a bore - I detest open tables - Anne and I went to song recital by Charles Clark - baritone of world fame. He was a lamb, absolutely - Especially nice were his french song and Homer's "Prospice, How's MY Boy" etc. Returned to Raymond Anne, [Ge] and I went up to D's room and played Victrola - [Geune] left early but after the "Kin" stage, 10.30 or so Anne and I returned to try "Just a Little Love, A little kiss" over again and read Cosmopolitan. At 1.00 A.M. We made a forage for food - got home from Gay's room and felt happy again. 72 March Saturday 13, 1915 Up for breakfast and spent morning in French prose, Main wards for food and money and Vain trip to White's for pictures with M.P.A. Plans for walk to town cut short by same with news of my imperative attendance at tea at S. Moores - about 2.30 M and I started [sleyad] a bit, took So. car and reache Moores soon - delightful hospitable welcome - Mrs. M. so very nice and cordial - delicious "eats", nice people and "Peggy" Simpson, Patti's sister [all to be - 1920] - a dear. An intimate of Putnam Hall said that there are Eight freshman there! Walked to Main St. for Car - just in time for dinner at D- This evening went to lecture to hear home folks on "Dependent Children" and returned to D- to spend night with M- "Lis" arrived as dear and jolly as ever - much re-[]!73 1915 Sunday, 14 March M and G and G. and "sis" got up about 9.30 and went to the waffle shop for breakfast. They "cut" chapel" but but unfortunately we had to go - I staid at D- for dinner (Valerie being under the weather) with M- and afterwards we four read "Snappy Stories" with much expression in M's room - flutter, flutter - "Sis" and I went to Carey's for butter and milk and returning to G's room made fudge and ate many cakes. Left about 5. Supper very prosaic. Played [Din] in D's room about 7.30 and Eleanor has again informed us of the rules! I have suspicions - Grace arrived about 9.30 with hat and tales of N.Y. I read "Loves Labout Lost" amid much conversation and eating of pine apples in Anne's room and finally about 5 min. to 12 was ready for bed-74 March Monday 15, 1915 Woke at 10 minutes to eight! so of course no breakfast and I decided rush for 1st hour class. Very busy outlook from now on to vacation. Will make time go quicker how ever. Helen Arthur and I, deciding to go downtown, left right after lunch - shopped up and down and looked at hats, went to "movies" - one film a trifle risque and ano

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