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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 another Roselyn started beautifully with a tantalizing view of a satin slipper! ("Naomi Childers"right good)- then hurried back to college - I found that "funk" in on the scene - around at one and M- had brought things over - thrills - G. Lyon and Bessie Callow came to dinner with me and after chapel "Sis" and Gertrude brought the [tur] girls of S.B. over to see me - right attractive75 1915 Tuesday 16, March Have three seats for "Chin chin" Evening of March 26th Will be looking for seats for you both - Best [wish} [C--luck]82 March Tuesday 23, 1915 Ethics elective next year! Phyllis Corbell won Elizabeth E. Dana Reading prize - 191785 1915 Friday 26, March M and I left college after 1st hour and shopped and had lunch at Smith's - wild dash in taxi to train - Teddy, Dot and Ruth Moulter and Gertrude saved seats for us - soon reached N.Y. special train about 200 or 300 girls on it - Carrie met us and we went shopping - got suits at Altmans' after a weary search Everywhere - Had dinner at Martha Washington and left for "Chin Chin"- (G.T. Withers) it was lovely, absolutely original and M and Stone so good. Tool GT. to Pennsylvania Station afterwards and then had some thing to eat in Tea room at hotel - queer, good, place-!86 March Saturday 27, 1915 Breakfast at Martha Washington. Several V.C. girls there. Then shopped! 3 waists at Stewarts - Shoes at [Camigers] - hat at Bonwit and Tellers - dresses at Franklin Simons' s (met cousin Anne) more gowns at Altmans and skirts. Returned to hotel to pack and left in taxi for Belmont where we had luncheon with Aldricks and then went to matinee with Ruth and college friend, "The White Feather"- very clever and amusing. War plot. Then shopped a bit and in stores met Harriet Katz! Many shrieks and embraces. Left Carrie there - she certainly is a dear to chaperone us. "[Telluk] and Noreen Marsh took us out to dinner and dancing at church - bills. We just made the 11.30 train - tired of course but after a wonderful time in N. Y. one always is. 1915 Sunday 28, March Home at 10.55 - Breakfast at Richland - stroll at H2O town [Watertown]. Mrs. Carpenter on train family at station - much embracing - slept all evening - "dead" tired - March Monday 29, 1915 Sewing ... W.L. with Jessie this evening. Packages arrived all day - mere fun opening them.1915 Tuesday 30, March Bessie Callou came this evening - I went to W.L. with Jessie - Visited school with [Jamie] & ... to-day. Went to Chem (poor place) & Miss Bowman's 3rd year English - old memories brought back by that!!!! Then went to Library and ... home to sew. Went to W.L.March Wednesday 31, 1915 Much snow -/ Busy -/ having good time./ Went to Wonderland/ this evening with "Tim" -/ who condescendingly called not very exciting - mostly raved of future life and St. Law. This P.M. Miss Dean took us over to see the new H.S. It's a Beauty - thru & thru. [Finished] much like new art building at College.1915 Thursday 1, April Sewing and much business. This evening "Tim" took [me] and [Louise] C., Bessie & Hugh [Peggy] & Morris - "Lobby" to a ...masquerade in ... More arm fun - "Tim" being around constantly. I wonder if he is getting a case - dances well but not a la mode ... doesn't improve a bit - I tried to hammer a few such ... into his head but failed, I'm afraid - We all went over to Jerry's for lunch after wards - Much soft snow on ground - [Disgusting] weather: absolutely. April Friday 2, 1915 Very busy with superintending of sewing all day. In afternoon tea for Bessie. This evening unexpected phone for [Leo? Lea?] - who later came up also "Tim" - but the latter refused to come in and was alto-gether grumpy - he demanded Sun. night or [none] and I think it only fair to ask for it. Misunderstanding on both parts. [J.L.M] not at all exciting but rather prosaic. I frankly got sleepy. 1915 Saturday 3, April Lea at Bun's this P.M. fortune telling and sewing. Pat came up this evening. ...& Erwin Miller arrived on their motorcycle from Malone, then went with us to the rehearsals of the minstrel show - quite droll in parts - "dragged" in others. Went right home to sit by fire - nothing exciting. Mob arrived and left about 12 after enforced singing of "Perfect Day."April Sunday 4, 1915 Went to Episcopal Church. All of us singing very good. Sermon not as good. Went for a walk after dinner and then donned old clothes and went for a ride on the back of "Bunny's" motorcycle. More [darn] fun! Way to ... - M.P.H. on [Erwin's] - very dusty - met all of our friends, I guess! Pat came up this evening & Pete and the boys (Malone) & the other girls had a rabbit ... Pat & I called on Helena - lovely night. After we got back they all tried "parlor stunts" - "crossing scissors" spoon photographs etc. Much consternation. "Tim" phoned this noon - expected to be refused and didn't care about another date. 1915 Monday 5, April Tea at our house for Nina Starbuck. Easter Ball this evening with Pat. Rather a good time. Gunnison a dear - and a cute dancer - ... man also attractive - [Hall cock] - '18 Syracuse. Staid over at our house during interval after supper - back at 3.00. Pete had a beautiful grouch! [Program folded in between pages: VIOLA, THE BEAUTIFUL]April Tuesday 6, 1915 Up about 10 - terribly sleepy and packed and went down town for necessities. All P.M. packed and then M, Bessie, & I went to tea at McAllister's - much discussion of the dance and show to-night - after dinner picked up odds & ends and left for train 7.48. Kids dressed up for show - Leo and Pete came up to see us off - (...also). Leo offered a fat train letter & a box of Liggetts. Very touching. We had a stateroom on sleeper and felt very luxurious indeed. Had more darn fun (queer letter - very readable). I couldn't sleep as usual on a sleeper and never spent such a long night. 1915 Wednesday 7, April Arrived in Poughkeepsie 4.47. Dark, misty. Cab men following. Another V.C. '18 on train and we all had breakfast and then took taxi to College. 5.30 Day Light - rang till Mrs. Creery came to door - ... - ... slept (in her room) till 7.30 when Bessie came over for breakfast. All were dead tired. No classes till 4th. Went to "..." - Also Estelles in P. We unpacked & sewed; at 5 went over to [M's] room and we slept thru dinner till chapel. [Rumor] of 10 cuts???? Beautiful evening - quite warm. I unpacked and read french. Bed at 10.30 after pasting in photos in book.April Thursday 8, 1915 Miss Whitney lectured to us in "Russian History" on the Drama. Very interesting. She knows a lot about it for one whose specialty in something else. I wrote letters and studied this afternoon. Prosaic life - but beautifully busy. Went to the Glynn's this evening. Afterwards read "Smart Set"* till 2.30 and then tried to study but couldn't do much of course. *The Smart Set was a literary magazine founded in America in March 1900 by Colonel William d'Alton Mann. Under the editorship of H.L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan, The Smart Set offered many up-and-coming authors their start and gave them access to a relatively large audience.1915 Friday 9, April Letter from [J.L.M or T.L.M.] this A.M. - very sweet. (... [pin]?) After Lab & 6th [hr] - class - had to go to the Glynn's and staid with M. for dinner. Very uneventful day, altogether. We read Snappy Stories* and Suzanne captured a cat and brought it into Dot's room where we were. Squeaky fellow, quite a farce. Then returned to ... to read and write letters - principally to [J.L.M. or T.L.M.] till 1.30 o'clock. Package came from mother and another from Wanamaker's**. *The first issue of Snappy Stories was published in August 1912 under the direction of William C. Clayton. The magazine ran for a total of 321 issues, featuring roughly 128 pages of mildly provocative stories, serialized novels, bawdy jokes, racy pen and ink drawings, and letters from readers. **Wanamaker's was the first department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the first department stores in the United States.April Saturday 10, 1915 Absolutely the warmest Spring day we ... had. After breakfast Grace and I went downtown to shop - which we did steadily till 11.30. Then went to the train to meet Ruth Wood who is coming back to take her re-exam in English I. Ruth is at Delphi now. Jessie [Niles] & Merle Moore were down to meet her also. After lunch I went over ... M. and we went down a ... to meet Tom Rankins who is here to see Ted. He is not as handsome as his pictures but very nice. M. & I then [met] Lil at the theatre and rushed ... in dark to our seats. Orchestra!! "7 Keys to Baldpate" was very clever, especially "[Hermie]" - whole cast was original except Hero and girl. Then we went ... for sundaes - shopped a bit. We went back to college and Lil and I went to Mary Elizabeth's for tea and then "...". Rode back to college on front seat of an open car - we both like lots of things in common. She ... [italian or latvian] & A.T.O.s very well. It started to rain after chapel so I didn't go to "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy" but read Snappy Stories.* Went to spread in Anne's room and knitted. Thunder & lightning later on. *The first issue of Snappy Stories was published in August 1912 under the direction of William C. Clayton. The magazine ran for a total of 321 issues, featuring roughly 128 pages of mildly provocative stories, serialized novels, bawdy jokes, racy pen and ink drawings, and letters from readers.1915 Saturday 17, April Lil Suzanne and Teddy came in and woke me up at 8.05 to go down town to Breakfast at the Morgan House with Mr. [Murdoch]! So they went on and dressed in a rush and went down on the next car. We had a nice breakfast and then came up to college. Teddy, Lil & Mr. M. & I went over to Senior Parlor and saw students. At 11.30 Ted & I went over to senior picture sale where I managed to [break] myself beautifully!! After lunch I brought some order into the chaos of my room & talked with Helen Arthur until 2.30 when I went to Slosh's* & McGlynn's for an hour. Oh, such a beautiful day! H.A.D. and I went up on top of library tower and read. ("Me" in [century].) No mail at Main - altho this A.M. and noon letters from J.L.M. and mother. Dinner in 310. H.A.D. and I had trays sent up and cut chapel. Played Victrola till 8.45. Mostly [dreamy] pieces. I read the "7 who were hanged["]** till almost fell asleep. Then *Cleaner and dressmaker **Published in 1909, The Seven Who Were Hanged by Leonid Nikolasvich Andreyev is the story of the last few days of seven condemned prisoners.1915 Sunday 25, April Peggy and I pick Violets near chapel - then go to Library and look at Theater Magazine. 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Text: Monday eve. My dear: I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which prompted it. We had a veryquiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ... next Sat. ready to begin school Mar. May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie 212 July Friday 31 1914 Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.213 1914 Saturday 1...
Show moreMonday eve. My dear: I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which prompted it. We had a veryquiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ... next Sat. ready to begin school Mar. May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie 212 July Friday 31 1914 Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.213 1914 Saturday 1 August Pleasant Lake in Hugh's car. With Harry, George C., Mr. Starbuck and Peter. 214 August Sunday 2 1914 A swim - a row - a talk!215 1914 Monday 3 August Fished all day but had no luck. Peter and i explored mus bay in the "gebstar". Nancy caught 1 pickerel and one bullhead in Loon Island. Peter and I talked till late. Poor deluded Peter! He will insist upon forcing his affections on me and i just can't make him realized that I'll never marry him.216 August Tuesday 4 1914 Germany's reply to England's ultimatum demanding that the integrity of Belgium be respected was unsatisfactory and England declared war on Germany at 7 o'clock to-night. Almost simultaneously Germany declared war on England. Pleasant Lake. -- Swim. Mother came for me this afternoon but I didn't go home. She took Peter, Katherine and me as far as "Breezy" corners and we walked back from there. Went fishing with Peter at 7:30. He caught a bass and a bullhead and I slept. He made me tired bossing me around and I got a grouch and refused to talk. Served him right! He takes too much for granted. There is one thing certain I'll never marry him and he needn't think that I'm going to.217 1914 Wednesday 5 August Went in swimming twice to-day. Went fishing in the evening and Peter got 5 bullheads, Nancy two -- Becky and I sun fish! Peter and I had a long talk afterward. I know that he is very much in love with me and he knows that I'm merely a good friend of his. I know that I will never be anything more than that. He is not the kind of a man that I will fall in love with. The man I marry must first of all be honest, true and good - no bad habits - and he must be masterful - Peter is not. He lets me be master of the situation always. That's why I don't love him. The man I love must be one I look up to - not one who bows down to me!218 August Thursday 6 1914 Home from Lake at 6 p.m. Band concert with Peter and Wonderland afterward. Got a letter from Cac in which she said that there was no room at Aunt Gay's for me. I don't know whether I can go or not. It all depends on how the thing works out.219 1914 Friday 7 August Ed Mills came up to see me and we went for a long walk. he is the queerest man I ever knew. Everything he says has a double and deeper meaning. From what I should judge he is a man of love or hate - no medium between the two. if he likes, he likes - If he dislikes he dislikes - But I like him because he is different and interesting to be with because he is always trying to veil his own thoughts and feelings thereby making them all the more interesting to study. So much for first impressions and 8-7-14220 August Sataurday 8 1914 Left Gouverneur at 10 A.M. Arrived at Malone about 1:30 P.M. Dinner at the Flannagan Hotel. Started for Tupper. Stopped at Paul Smith's and at Saranac Lake. It is the most beautiful ride up the mts that I've ever seen. In some places we road [rode] right through forests for miles along the most twisty beautiful roads. Went past "Pine Hurst", "Bull point", Camp "Ihi", "Camp Iroquois" etc. Got to Tupper about 7 P.M. In the evening we went to "The Palace" and got some soda water. In bed about 11:30 P.M.221 1914 Sunday 9 August Con and I got up at 7:30 A.M. - had breakfast at 8 A.M. and waited for the boys till about 10 A.M! Went to Hiawatha Lodge for dinner - a lovely spot on Spectkle [Spectacle] lakes. Harry Bockus and I slipped out while the rest were singing and got a canoe and went exploring. Found loads of water lilies and got back to find that Pete has lost his Beta pin. Got home about 6 P.M. and started right off again toward Litchfield park on the most beautiful road - all twisting and turning. Had supper at a Wakeska Lodge, where we broke the bridge but had a good laugh. Home about 9 P.M. Went up to [Ormiston's]. Had a grand fight all around and parted on none too good terms. So much for 8-9-14 222 August Monday 10 1914 Left Tupper Lake at 9 A.M. Had a beautiful ride down arriving in Saranac Lake at 10:30 A.M. Left the car in the garage and Hugh and I wandered around the town while Pete and Harry fixed it. Peter and I had lunch at the St. Regis. Left Saranac lake about 2 P.M. - Had a puncture just this side of Paul Smith's and were held up on the road by construction work. Ran into some rain the other side of Malone. I sat in front with Harry while Hugh and Peter composed "ballads" for our benefit. "We're going to Malone!To Flannagan's Home!" In Malone had dinner with the boys and then went up to Aunt Mollie's till 9 P.M. when we started home. Got on bad road but finally got as far as Potsdam when bang! and thereby hangs a tale! I curled up on the front seat and slept while the boys fixed the puncture. We were held there 2 hours and just as we all crawled in223 1914 Tuesday 11 August and went about 200 yds. Bang! went the tire again! Hugh and I walked in to town hunting for a telephone. Finally we saw the policeman and he let us in the hotel to telephone Mother. Just after that the boys came along in the car. We waited till about three then the Baker came and let us have some eats. After that we all went back to the car and curled up and slept. Hugh on the back seat, Peter in front, Harry on the Wonderland step. Hugh and I took the 6:28 train here and I went to bed till 4 P.M! Went to wonderland with Mother and Charles - and I'm going to bed now.224 August Wednesday 12 1914 Went on a cornroast with Tom Marshal's cousin whom I did not like! It was the stiffest affair that I ever attended. The people did not even sing with half a heart. Everyone was there. Jess Mc D. Murray H. Helena Bob Gert Babe Issy Tom Ruth Abbott Poke Bun Harold Miss Hatmaker Ed. Mills V. Fuller Mr. Bacon Peg Mr. Marshal Eats Corn Hot dogs Marshmellows [marshmallows]225 1914 Thursday 13 August Washed and ironed all the A.M to get ready for the river. In the evening Ed. Mills came up and took me down to hear the band concert. Then to Wonderland, the Tea room and home- Pat was up to see Con and they seemed to be having a scrap all the evening. In the afternoon, Nancy, Mrs. S, Con., Mother, Charles, Robt & I went up to Sylvia for a swim. I learned to do side stroke.226 August Friday 14 1914 Busy all the A.M. getting ready for the river trip. in the afternoon Ruth came to take me for a ride with Tobe and Gert- In the evening I stayed at home except for a trip down town after some of life's necessities! I got a dear letter from Bob to-day and feel like a criminal to think that I've not written him before- He is a dear and cares a lot about me and I am not agoing to hurt him again. If I can help him I will do so. Pete never called up to say good-by- I shall tell him a few things Tuesday if I see him.227 Left Gouverneur bag and baggage on the 8 A.M. train for Ogdensburg. Ogdensburg 11-2pm. Visited Mrs. irving and Frank store. On the boat down met Bad. And he stuck the rest of the time. Took me to the dance in the evening where I had a good time with Howard Potter. Walked home over the sticks and stones and 1 A.M. In bed about 1.10![228] Trimmed all day down at Brown's. The House looks awfully pretty now that it is done- A big screen of Vanity and Queen Anne's Lace as a background- And holihocks [hollyhocks] up the stairway. And Vanity on the lights from which we hung a shower of Balsam blossoms. Gert looked adorable- white satin- a little castle cap trimmed with orange blossoms. They were adorable during the cermony [ceremony] and when he kissed her and turned around- Then we went in to supper. Pat Mason-ring. M. Babesek-money. Mrs Smith-thinble. We followed Gert w A's car and sang "Here Comes the Bride". M.B. and Das were up to see ... & I afterward- Played '21!231 1914 Wednesday 19 August Got down the river about 2 p.m- And went up to Jone's Creek and Bay with the Potters in the White Otter. In the evening Tunk was up to see me- Sat on the rock and talked- and talked- and talked- I don't see why men have to spoil everything by getting serious about me right off almost as soon as they know me at all. It's almost a cures- this love- summer love, "love of Spring' Still I'm happy in it- I love my friends dearly- without them I'd never be happy - especially men friends - Men are so much more wholesome and honest in their friendship. Girls are always looking out for rivals -- 232 August Thursday 20 1914 picnic at Allee's Dock. Tunk and I went for a canoe ride for about an hour- He likes me- I can see it in his eyes and it makes me glad and sad - I want him to like me because I like him but I don't want to fall in love yet for a while and i don't want him to do so either. In the evening Tunk and Morris came over- We got stuck on a shoal coming home from the picnic and Turk had to get out and shove the boat off. Tunk and I talked- and talked and talked - out on the rocks right near the water and the moon paths.233 1914 Friday 21 August Loafed all day- In the evening Tunk was up- I like him more all the time - He's so good and big and blundering - and honest - He couldn't fib if he tried - We sat on the rocks right out in front of the cottage until about twelve o'clock - looking at the starts and exchanging confidences - He like me - almost love me now but will he later? That is the question - and a big one - I hated to see Tunk go to-night for it means the end of all our good talky times to-gether - tomorrow will be different --234 August Saturday 22 1914 Staid in all day- Tunk, Helen and Mrs P were over for a minute to say good-bye. In the evening we all dressed for the big dance, Marion, Constance, Dot, Helen and myself. Constance as an Indian, the rest as gypsies. Tunk and I had a talk before we started, a talk during the dance on the same old rocks where we spent such a happy evening in June -- and a talk afterward sitting on the bow of the "White Otter" -- He told me that he was not going to tell me anymore about his dreams and wishes until he know how I felt toward him-- He wants to see me every night that I'm home before he goes away-- My conscience hurts me-- Poor Pete!235 1914 Sunday 23 August 23,'14 Up about 12 A.M to find Kit Douglas, Ned, Murray McGregor and Cy Sammons stranded down on the front porch-- They staid until about 1:30 and then started back as soon as the river calmed down a little. A hamper came from home and I got a letter from Bob -- a business like affair with no thrill in it at all-- Played cards all the P.M. and evening-- In bed about 10:30 P.M. [Hump] - quite tame for Sunday night. 236 August Monday 24 1914 Up about 11 A.M. - Over for mail at 12 A.M where we saw Maurice, Mr. Taylor, Blanch and Edity - no mail - Home for dinner - In the evening Dot, Constance and I went for a row - Ran on a shoal - Came home. In the afternoon - Family squabble over bathing suits after which Const., Mother and Cha. left [in] state while Dot, Marion and I talked -- So says G.S.B's wedding cake after seven nights! E.L.M.237 1914 Tuesday 25 August 25 Big late breakfast- Dot and I rowed over to the hotel to get the mail - Dot's letter from Paul did not seem to amount to much when Clady and Morris paddled right up to Harris's dock and didn't stop to talk with her. Poor Dot, there was deeper gloom yet when we met them on the way back to the hotel and Morris did not stop to say good-bye to her. The Aldrich's car drove in about 1:30 P.M and Dot departed bag and baggage for Gouverneur. Played "21" all the evening and then went out see "Maud" - a horrible rattle, and bag and we came back - Much scare - Much heels-!238 August Wednesday 26 1914 Got a letter from Tunk saying that he might be over for the dance and no sooner got back to Atlanta Camp than Mother arrived with the news that he and Helen were here- Later we found them over at the store and Tunk and I sat around and talked while the rest went in swimming- They came over for supper - and Tunk and I were sent over for milk when lo! and behold there was Peter on the dock. I said "Hello". Peter said "Hello". Tunk said "Hello"- Then we got out and shook hands- It seems Peter, Bab, Woof, Toad, Blanche H. and Brownie had all come over for the dance- It was a pickle for me! Finally I made H.P. come over to supper and then went to the dance with Peter-- Had a peachy time in spite of difficulties between Peter and Tunk- Jennie Laidlaw, Bill D. Martha Johnson, Wainwright, Cy Sammons, and his bunch and a big crowd was there.239 1914 Thursday 27 August Up early to keep my promise to meet Tunk at 11.A.M. We sat on the dock and talked - and talked and talked - Then ate dinner to-gether -- got some ice ice the "White Otter" Ten went for a walk- Found a wonderful spot on Sucker's Creek -- an abandoned river bed -- where we looked at fossils -- and smiled at each other -- and watched the rest of the bunch looking for cottage sites! We girls had a supper with Helen and Tunk at the Hotel -- a ride to Hammond, Tunk, Blanch, Helen, Marion, Constance and I, after hot dogs- a corn roast in front of the cottage- ate, then lay on the rock & talked- Blanch, Helen, Clady, Morris, Tunk, Helen, Lillian, Ed--sat there till 2 A.M. Tunk and I disagreed and he went home with Blanch. Br-r-r-r-r-r-r- Helen staid here all night. In bed about 3 A.M.240 August Friday 28 1914 Got up about 3 A.M. Had breakfast then went over to the dock where Helen, Marion and Constance were in swimming- Clady, Morris, Tunk and Ed came over too and we sat and talked on the dock. Finally everybody left but Tunk and myself and we sat and quarreled on the end of the dock till about 12. Helen and Tunk left about 2 P.M. for Hammond. Constance and I, Clady, Morris & Ed. went over in the car for films and ran into H & H at the ice cream parlor. "Good-bye" again and we left for O.P. in swimming at 5 P.M. In bed at 10:30 P.M241 1914 Saturday 29 August Up at 7 A.M - packed - Swept and mopped the camp - Girls left on the none oclock boat and we came later in the car picking them at Morristown. Got stuck in mud on the [Richville] road - So did Hugh who came to our rescue. Home about 3 p.m- In the evening Constance and I went up to the Station for our baggage and found Harry, Pete and Tom C there. Said good-bye to Peter. Then went to Wonderland with C.E.A Saw Tunk standing on the corner with T. Caufield. home about 10 p.m. Printed pictures until about 12:30 A.M.242 August 30 Sunday 30 1914 Got up about 11 a.m. Read and loafed all day long - Ruth A and Spencer Crane were in to see us about 1 a.m. Tunk was up in the evening. had a rather dry time I'm afraid. Talked all the evening - Mostly in explanation of some of the incident things of the River. I hope that I can go with him to-morrow. It will be lots more fun to be with someone whom I like. In bed about 12.a.m.243 1914 Monday 31 August Tunk - Barn dance.244 September Tuesday 1 1914 Tunk245 1914 Wednesday 2 September Tunk246 September Thursday 3 1914 Tunk247 1914 Friday 4 September Tunk - Corn roast248 September Saturday 5 1914 Tunk - Mary Bush's249 1914 Sunday 6 September Pete250 September Monday 7 1914 A.M P.M Soir - Tunk251 1914 Tuesday 8 September A.M. Sewed P.M. ditto Eve - Zeb252 September Wednesday 9 1914 A.M - Sewed P.M - Sewed Eve Ed Mills253 1914 Thursday 10 September Got up about 10 A.M. and set to work. Cac came up unexpectedly-254 September Friday 11 1914 Picnic Coopers T.C.255 1914 Saturday 12 September Ed Mills and excitement256 September Sunday 13 1914 Zeb and ["Oaty"]257 1914 Monday 14 September Brownie1914 Wednesday 16 September Miss Marjory AnthonyMy dear Marjory, I am very glad you've come back to do the work I am staying at "Two Pine Villa" and I will be there at 8:30 if you come over then. It will be nice to see you again- Mary Nourse271 1914 Monday 28 September "Cabiria"278 October Monday 5 1914 Constance and I went down to the Movies "One Wonderful Night" with Francis Bushman in the chief part. Had a wild time with a wild man who visited on making acquaintances in a most unseemly way in the Movies. Edith and I picked out stuff for the curtains for the reading room - Blue $.98 per yd. To-night I've been studying and talking to McCarthy. Mostly talking to McCarthy. A letter from Cac and Brownie! Please let me hear from you again "soonest" will you? Please. "Brownie"283 1914 Saturday 10 October Dear Peggy, Wouldn't you like to work with me on the comic page of the Vassarian? Polly Abbot asked me to. I think it would be fun to work to-gether. I'll tell you more about later. ... B.290 October Saturday 17 1914 Congratulations on Reading Room. It is very pretty. K. Brewster292 October Monday 19 1914 Junior Party Rehearsal Entire Cast!! New Gym Monday 7:30294 October Wednesday 21 1914 A nice surprise by Mrs Coye in the shape of an off campus dinner party. Mrs Coye Irene Bessie Dorothy Guckenberger Katheryn Remington Gertrude Tenley and myself. For eats we had Oyster Cocktail Tomato Bisque - Turkey - French Fried Potatoes Celery - olives bread. Salad - coffee Tomato Scalloped. ice cream and cake. Opened Reading room to-day. Everyone likes it very much indeed.295 1914 Thursday 22 October Sick in a.m. Cut Ed and English297 1914 Saturday 24 October At 10 A.M. left for down town- Lunch at Smiths - 12:01 A.M, boat for New Paltz. Gert has a darling home - a little white house second from the corner - We arrived to find Howard colorless so we took a walk to give him time to get ready. The "At Home" was a huge success. Bunny, Constance and I helped serve the coffee and tea etc. The Color scheme was yellow and white and even the cakes carried it out. We arrived home about 6 P.M. in time for dinner in Davsion. No chapel on account of Sophmore [Sophomore} party - Gertrude and I went over to call on Mrs Coye who was over in Irene's room.298 October Sunday 25 1913 Chapel on A.M. Tea at Irene Coyes in P.M. Supper at Carys Gertrude Tenley (Hostess) Mrs. Coye Bessie Irene Peg299 1914 Monday 26 October Economics written.301 1914 Wednesday 28 October My hardest day! Six out of eight hours of work.302 October Thursday 29 1914 hard work all day - Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] at night. Please come to new gym Tuesday 8:30 P.M. Costman ch...303 1914 Friday 30 October Dead tired all day. Hockey game '16 vs 18. 5 to 3 in favor of '18 such is life Turkey has entered the war. Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] Eats in Gertrude's room. Talked until about 1.A.M!304 October Saturday 31 1914 Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-- Nine p... etc.304 Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-- Nine p... etc. Each day we rush in crowds to Main We push and shove but all in vain We scramble madly in the door With visions of the mail we store. Keep to the right Don't duck the rope! With box in sight There still is hope. At last the boxes open wide We find our letters right inside.306 November Monday 2 1914 [Prex] is here -- After chapel we all made a great line on either side of the walk and as soon as he appeared all began Oh! There is man- Who is known in these parts His name is [Prexy] Taylor! And he's won our hearts!, etc He walked bareheaded down thru the rows and rows of girls to the soap palace. And after we cheered and cheered and called for speech! "Speech!" Speech!" He spoke- Of his happiness at being again among the "blessed memories" at V.C. - Thrills - Thrills - Thrills! It was heart rending when he said that he was "homeless" even "trunkless". - Oh! he's the most wonderfullest man ever, ever, ever lived!307 1914 Tuesday 3 November Sick. At chapel!308 November Wednesday 4 1914 Classes all day - Rose at 7 A.M. Breakfast at 7:30 Chemistry 8:30 to 11:30 English ... 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:45 - 1.10 Song practice 1.10-1:30 Study 1.30-2.30 Philosophy 2:30-3:30 Art 3:30-4:30 Rest 4:30-5:30 Dinner 6 6:30 Chapel Study in Lib. 7:30-9:30309 1914 Thursday 5 November Straits here! Went to Art! Here for dinner and now we are writing to Ted's [Rieley]. Suffrage sale at Inn to-day. Got a suffrage button. Written in J. English - A Dear letter from Peter, Hans, Bob, Tunk -- It is nice-- O -- the deuce. What fools men are! So much for 11-5-14311 1914 Saturday 7 November First Hall play - The Piper.329 1914 Wednesday 25 November Left on the 5:25 train with Bessie, Lucy and Constance - Carrie met us and we went to Daddy-Long-Legs336 December Wednesday 2 1914 Rose at 7.00 Breakfast 7:30 Chemistry 8:20-11:20 A.M Englis 11:30-12:20. Lunch - Chemistry 1:30-2:30 Study 2:30 : 3:30 Art 3:30 : 4.30 Dinner Chapel. Dancing 8:30 : 9:30.340 December Sunday 6 1914 Miss Thallon was taken dangerously ill with convulsions in Miss Smith's room a little after three this afternoon. Four doctor and two nurses worked over her all the after noon and evening. She had a very bad night and was taken over to the Infirmary about 9 A.M the next morning.352 December Friday 18 1914 Left Po'kie [Poughkeepsie] at 12.19 - Utica at 6 p.m - Met Mr. Potter at Utica - and Polly and Margaret Marshall on the train- Also [Glene] Dowling. Home at 12 A.M- All the family up to meet us-358 December Thursday 24 1914 Christmas eve- Got loads of presents and had just a good happy time with my family - Zeb sent me pink roses- Bob was up in the afternoon a minute just to say hello- He is going very well and happy -- I like him packs. He certainly has cultivated a very gentlemanly appearence [appearance] and actions since he left Gouverneur- I don't know of a boy whom I'd be prouder of to have as a friend- He is true blue if ever a lad was true blue and as good and gentle and true as he is good looking.359 1914 Friday 25 December Tunk? Bob in the afternoon. Talked and talked and talked.360 December Saturday 26 1914 Tunk- Bob came up in the afternoon and oh! dear- It was the same old story in the same old way. I just can't make him see that he must not plan so much on the future- He asked me again and again if he could bring me a ring next summer and when I told him that he could not-- and couldn't even see me to-night he went all to pieces. I wouldn't let him say good-bye but told him to telephone to-morrow. Tunk here all the evening. I heard much about "Jim"-- more about last summer and -- my failure to write this fall. I know Tunk likes me - loves me - (so he says) but I don't believe it will last for very long- He is apt to be fickle-- He is a peach too and the only one of the boys that I could think of marrying - except maybe [R].361 1914 Sunday 27 December Turk -362 December Monday 28 1914 Dance at the Inn with E [Lin] -363 1914 Tuesday 29 December Athenian Dance with [Elin].364 December Wednesday 30 1914 Ed Mills-365 1914 Thursday 31 December Zeb.Notes for 1915 This has been a nice year but I feel lots more than one year older than last year - The things I have gained have been first, friends and a wider outlook and understanding of life - secondly a deeper realization of my own incompacity [sic]- The happiest times of the year have been the River Trip. Tupper Lake Trip. Pleasant Lake --August--Cash Rec'd Paid Tupper Lake Trip 4.00 1.00 Date Book .40 12 Candy etc .26September--Cash Rec'd Paid flash light .75 Englis Books 1.00 con sumers L. .25 Senior Parlor Tax .25 gloves Slosh collars .25 Chemistry Book 2.50 " " 1.50 Lab Book .25 Wordsworth .50 Ed. Outline .35 Philosophy Ed Book 1.80 Stunt party .50 9.90 Board 3.00 Meals 3.00 Chair 3.75 book case 1.00 _____ 23.65 October-Cash Rec'd Paid Oct 16 10.00 Maud Adams 1.50 .50 paper .30 [ain atee's] .15 car fare .10 candy, cookies .25 Smiths .20 Movies .10 pay Day 5.50 Candy .10 New Paltz Flowers 1.00 Car fare .80 Smiths .60 Stamps etc 1.00 Roses .50 [Canley]-apples .25 Car fare .10 Stockings 1.00 pencils .05 Smiths 14.35 car fare .10 Ribbon .06 papers .04 _____ 14.55 November-Cash Rec'd Paid care[sic] fare .10 scissors .55 shields .25 Buttons .10 .10 candy .10 stocking 1.00 hair pins .10 collar .29 .49 ribbon 1.10 Book .25 covers .25 crepe de chine 2.44 Rose .25 21 pens .25 car fare .10 frame .25 fasteners .10 Salt fords 3.00 Incense .15 _____ 11.32 December-Cash Rec's Paid Moor Bros. 7.85 Lingerie clasps .25 Jewel case .25 nail case .25 pens .25 Ling. clasps .25 Ribbon .25 Ribbon .24 coat hanger .10 paper .10 Candy .15 Icicles .05 Harvard note .15 pen 2.50 Theme pads .40 13.19
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Creator: Marshall, Katherine (Manson)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel

Creator: Martin, Elma G.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1892-1907
Text: Elma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town....
Show moreElma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town. Syracuse seems to be a very pleasant city, though I do not think I would like it as well as Elmira. On Friday at noon, met Grace on the train bound for Poughkeepsie. There was a girl on the train also, named Odell who was going to Vassar. Grace had never met her until she saw her on the train. She seemed very pleasant. She was going to the "Winsor", but was afterward transferred to the college. Arrived in Po'Keepsie about seven o'clock. After giving our checks to a man to bring our trunks to the college (for the small sum of thirty cents) we took a car for the college. Of all street cars I have ever had experience with, the cars here are the worst. Rattling along as if they were unacquainted with 2 springs and were being drawn over the stones, without rear platform, they are anything but pleasant. When we arrived at the college we found Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, was at the Winsor and some one else left in charge. We were directed to a number and having found it after much search, found it to be a single room. In despair, we started again for the office, and Mrs. Kendrick having returned, were at last directed to our room No. 207 fifth floor, center. Tired and dirty we were glad to use water plentifully and get to bed as soon as possible. Sept 24 The next forenoon was spent in a fruitless search for our trunks. They came after some time and we had the pleasure of unpacking them before dinner. My box containing some things which I needed most, did not arrive until Monday. This year meals have been changed and we have lunch at 12:45 and dinner at 5:45 P.M. Sept 25 My first Sunday in Vassar. Breakfast half an hour later, at 8:00A.M. Preaching services in the chapel. Dr. Taylor preached an excellent sermon from Math. 12-30. Spent the time after dinner before supper3. in writing letters. After chapel attended the Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting. Sept 26. et seq. This morning went to the chapel to find out about classes. I have 4 hrs. each Latin and German, 3 hrs. Mathematics and Rhetoric and 1 hr. Hygiene in a week. Math. and Germ. come in the morning the others in the afternoon. German will be pleasant after I can understand all the Fraulein Neef says, but she talks as if she had too many teeth. Mathematics will be the bane of my existance, for Miss Richardson, the teacher, sets my nerves on end. She is of medium height, rather slender, has iron gray hair and steely eyes, a nose which is an acute angle, her dress fits without a wrinkle, and, to quote Miss Freeman, when she bends she makes a right angle. She is Mathematics personified. Miss Green, teacher in Latin, has sparkling black eyes, white teeth, and a pleasant smile. I shall like her. Dr. Thelberg, in Hygiene, which we had for the first time Wednesday, gave us plenty of good advice about the "toilette". She has a very pleasant manner. Expect to like her. Miss Perry the teacher of Rhetoric has piercing black eyes, black hair, and a quick manner. She is excellent.4 Sept 28 Wednesday. Exercised with Miss Peckham. Took a walk past the flower gardens and through the pines. Miss Peckham is inclined to be a bit loud, but is very pleasant. Sept 29 Ex.ed with Miss Freiman. She is quiet and pleasant. Like her very much. Sept 30 Have four recitations on Friday which makes it a very hard day. Did not go for ex. but wrote a short Theme on Han's Disappointment. Had to skip prayer meeting last evening to study in advance for today. Sat Oct 1 Did some settling in the morning and went with Grace to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. It is about two miles. We were both quite tired. Sun. Oct 2. As it was the first Sunday in the month and communion Sunday, there were no church services here. Grace and I went to the Baptist church in town. Heard Dr. Sampson of Buffalo preach on Rom 11-33. Rode into town and walked back. Sermon not as good as Dr. Taylor's of last week. In the afternoon wrote letters and went to Y.W.C.A. in the evening. Mon. Oct.3. Lessons and study of course. Tue. Oct. 4. Went rowing with Miss Higman. (Nellie) The lake was lovely. My easy day, but did not accomplish as much as I expected. 5 Fri. Oct. 7 Lessons all the week of course. Yesterday I had an extra German translation to write because I had not written the right one. Two hours wasted. Had to stay away from prayer meeting. Wednesday is my day for ex. with Miss Peckham. We tried to get a boat but failed as they were all full of water, so went to the orchard instead. Got some good apples. Thursday ex.ed with Miss Freeman. Took a long walk to Sunrise Hill by the glen path and back by the laundry. Wednesday received an invitation to the C.A. reception to be given tonight, from Miss Childs. Accepted. Our table in the dining room has been decreased by the transfer of Miss Barneth. She was extremely interesting. I took a strange dislike to her on the St. car coming to the college. She is rather ill mannered. (or rather lacks polish) Her table manners are not perfect. Our table now is very pleasant. Miss Underhill, assistant Librarian, sits at the head. She is very pleasant, but quiet & hard to talk to. Grace sits on her left. Next Miss Brown, a freshman from Brooklyn, then after a vacant place,6 Miss Freeman, the Misses Higman, Miss Learned, Miss McCauley, Miss Mary Howett and myself. I sit next Miss Underhill on the right. Miss Howett is very talkative and witty and we have excellent times. The maid who waits on our table is an old woman who smiles a great deal. Miss Howett smiles at her occassionally and she comes directly to see what she wants. She hurries around so that Miss H. suggested that we call her "the hustler". We found out that the girls last year called her "Smiley" so now she is "Smiley the Hustler". Sun. Oct. 9 Spent yesterday forenoon in clearing drawers, etc except one half hour's ex. with Grace on the lake. Our stroke is very different but we shall soon learn to row together well, I think. After lunch we went out for a walk. Came back through the orchard and got some apples. Grace walked to town and back with Miss Foster, her senior friend. I spent the after-noon digging into German, except about one-half hour spent in going with Miss Peckham to the flower garden. She gave me some beautiful flowers. Spent the evening on German and Mathematics. Hope I am "caught up" on German. But I am forgetting last Friday evening. 7 Miss Childs came for me about eight o'clock, and we went to the Gym, where the reception was held. Met Miss Barry, Latin teacher, who was also to be escorted by Miss Childs. Miss C. is a New York girl, and I should think a child of very wealthy parents. She told Miss Barry and I of her Summer home on Long Island where they frequently entertained thirty guests at one time. It must be delightful. We were fully twenty minutes in getting from the hall to the place where Miss Croft and Mrs. Kendrick received. The crowd was immense. There were fully five hundred there. We afterward went upstairs where there was dancing, then down to have our ice cream, then up again to listen to the glee club, which sang the College songs. Ther girls sang very well together. Our verse was "Who than our "Prix. more noted? Who than our "fac." more wise? Than our "alum." more quoted For wit and anterprise?" Came home about ten o'clock, tired but had spent a very pleasant evening. Yesterday Grace and I went out directly after lunch for ex. Went to the orchard after apples and then to the lake for a short row. We will soon be able to row together quite well, I think. We also took a walk after breakfast for half 8 Saturday Oct. 9 1892 an hour. The rest of the forenoon was spent in making the curtains to the book-shelves and clearing up the rooms. After lunch, after our row, Grace and Miss Foster, her senior friend, walked to town. I studied German all the afternoon except a half hour about five o'clock, when Miss Peckham asked me to go with her to pick flowers. She is a member of the floral club. This morning Dr. Richmond Wayland of Philadelphia preached. He is a very tall man, inclined to baldness, with dark hair sprinkled with gray, a short beard and is altogether a very peculiar appearing man. He read as the scripture lesson Mark VI 34-45. His text was from I Timothy 2-5 "The Man Christ Jesus". He preached an excellent sermon on Christ as a man. After lunch, Miss Durant, a former room mate of Grace called. As Grace was out, she did not stay long. Wed. Oct. 12. Yesterday had to go & make appointment for physical exam. Am to go next Tuesday. Today learned that we were to go to Lake Mohonk on an excursion. Mr. Thompson, who has given the new Library, gives the excursion each year at a cost of about $500. Freshmen and seniors go Sat. next. "Rah for Mr. Thompson. The Y.W.C.A. missionary meeting was held tonight instead of 9 tomorrow, as usual. Mr. Forman a young missionary from India spoke to us on the need of workers in the foreign field. He returns to India Saturday. Sat. Oct. 15. Last night the Republicans held a mass meeting and parade in the halls and lecture room and the Democrats a meeting in Philalethian hall addressed by Prof. Whitney and others. The Republicans formed on first south and marched upward. There were two hundred ten girls in the parade, dressed fantastically and carrying all sorts of banners. Miss Bartlett acted in the capacity of drum major. She was excellent. One banner representing Cleveland at the altar with D.B. and [Taimmany] on each side was comical. "No Free Trade", "McKinley and Protection", "Don't forget to register", were features of the parade while the girls shouted "No! No! No! Free Trade!" The musical instruments comprised banjos, mandolins, and combs. The parade marched to the lecture room where it was addressed by some of the girls and the glee club sang. Some of the songs, composed by the girls, and sung to old tunes were "taking" in the extreme. Each speech and song was vociferously cheered. Studied until nearly ten o'clock and retired. Rose at 5:30 A.M. this (Sat.) morning, dressed, 10 Oct. 15 and went down to breakfast at 6:00. Miss Freeman, Belle, and I rode to Mohonk in a four seated wagon with a girl from S. Carolina, another one named Nellie Stone, Miss Mace, who is a fellow, a senior whose name (Miss Williams) I have forgotten and one other girl, a friend of the senior. Started about 6:20. It was a lovely morning, but quite chilly. We had to wait for the second ferry as there were more than enough wagons to fill one boat. That made us almost a half hour behind the first wagons but we caught up with them. The scenery was beautiful. The Hudson looked beautiful as we crossed the ferry. The hills in their red and yellow robes were georgeous. We could see the mountain near Mohonk a log way off, but the ascent was so gradual that it did not seem high. It is about fifteen miles from Poughkeepsie. We passed throught Highlands, and New Paltz. Saw the New Paltz Normal at a distance. Met Miss Freeman, Belle's sister, and Miss Dennison, a friend of hers and a teacher in the Normal, beyond New Paltz. The were walking to Mohonk 6 miles, to meet Belle. When we had to get out to walk up a hill, they overtook us, and showed us some short cuts. We walked on quite a way, hearing the shouts of the girls below on the mountain and of the parties of Mohonk people who11 Oct. 15 passed us. The girls sang the Vassar song "Hurrah for the rose and the gray". The Mohonk people would shout M-O-H-O-N-K, Mohonk , 'rah, 'rah, 'rah, and the girls would reply with the college yell, 'Rah, 'rah, rah,-'rah, 'rah, 'rah, V-A-S-S-A-R- Vassar. We walked on so far that the wagons, taking another road, got beyond us, and we continued to the Lake. The lake is not large, but clear as crystal and its waters were of a deep green color. It is very deep, in some places has never been sounded. The cliffs rise abruptly from its shores, so that it may be said to have no beach. The Mohonk Lake House is built upon the rock without blasting the rock, and nestles among the irregularities in a very picturesque manner. It is unobtrusive in color and is not like a Summer hotel usually is. The little summer houses that dot the landscape are quaint and charming. They are of diverse shapes, rustic, and have thatched roofs. We had lunch soon after our arrival. Saw ex-President Hayes. Belle met him, but did not get a chance to present me. After lunch we invested in some views12 Oct. 15. of Mohonk and went to Sky top. The view is grand, indescribable. Went by the bridge path. There is another way, through a narrow cliff in the rocks called the Labyrinth, but that was longer and as we had little time, we did not take it. We then went to the Eagle cliff and beyond to Artist's rock. Eagle cliff tower affords a grand view of the surrounding country, as does the Artist's rock. On one side the Lake, like an emerald, and beyond it rocks piled in fantastic masses, high cliffs affording strange profiles. One of the strangest of these, seen from Eagle cliff path, is called the "Old Man of the Mountain". It is a perfect human profile. On the other side of the tower the country stretches away, hill beyond hill, the Catskill melting away into the sky in the distance. The "traps" in the middle ground are quaint in shape. Returned to the hotel in time to depart for Vassar at 2:45. The day seemed much too short. The ride home was beautiful. Left Miss Freeman & Belle and Miss Dennison, at New Paltz. Took the 5:15 ferry and reached home at 6:20. Had to stop in town and wait for some of the girls to do some shopping. Not as tired as expected to be. Studied all the evening. On a clear day from Sky Top six different states can be seen - New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.13 Oct.16. Heard Bishop Spaulding of Denver Col. preach from Luke 14-10 this morning. Episcopal service. He is quite an old man, looks something like Rev. Freeman without the pleasant expression. Did not like him very well. Oct. 23. Went to prayer meeting Thursday evening. Miss Parker lead. Didn't like the meeting as well as those at home or in Elmira. They are not bright but dull. The Juniors and Sophomores went to Mohonk yesterday. Grace did not go. She and I took a walk for ex. and rowed some. We are getting so we can row together quite well. Miss Peckham took me to the flower garden and gave me some flowers. Arranged them. Miss Freeman had two baskets of grapes come Saturday. She has been very generous to Grace and I. Mary Lynch has slept with Grace Friday and Saturday evenings and is coming tonight. Wrote to Emma and Ora today, good long letters. Heard Rev. Dr. Marion Vincent of14 New York preach this morning. His text was Rom. I-14. He preached a grand sermon. One thought which he emphasizes was "I can therefore I must", our obligation to the world. He looked very much like S.C.Keeler. Went down to Belle's room after prayer meeting tonight. Oct. 30. Last Monday Miss Green gave us a lecture in Latin class about taking cuts and studying when we ought not. In consequence I have not done so this week. Have gotten along just as well and felt very much better. Shall continue so doing, for the present at least. Monday Belle Freeman, Nellie Higman and I took a long walk to Sunrise Hill. We came back across the fields, after asking an old woman to direct us. Tuesday we three went to Richmond Hill for hickory nuts. Got a few. Organized the "Rambler's Club". Saw a cow of which Nell was afraid & Belle too so I had to drive it up the hill before they would pass it. Rowed with Miss Peckham Wednesday, and alone Thursday. Friday Belle and I rowed part of the time and then went to the museum. The statues and paintings are grand. A statue of Venus de Melos and one of Apollo Belvedere are those which I particularly admire. Belle liked best15 a collosal head of [J...]. Saw also the Laocoon, and the dead Christ by Michael Angelo. Two of the paintings, water colors by Turner with pencil sketches of dogs by Landseer about 12 X 8" cost $500 each. There were innumerable beautiful paintings but we had little time and it was getting dark. Went through the Museum hastily. Saw the mummy of a Patagonian. It was a shriveled brown horrible looking thing. There was also a head, I think from S. America or Australia, from which the skull had been removed by some secret process & the features preserved. It was about the size of my fist. The hair was long. It is very rare. Saw also many rare things. Yesterday we had the privilege of seeing and hearing Rev. John Peyton the man who for nearly thirty-five years has been a missionary in the New Hebrides. He is a man of medium height, has snow white beard and hair which gleams in its silvery whiteness almost like snow. It is beautiful. He has searching black eyes and a personality which strikes one as that of a thoroughly consecrated man. He talked in a very interesting manner of his work in the New Hebrides. He showed us one idol to which the natives sacrificed their babies. It was 16 a hideous black head with arms and hands clasping an infant's head which it was carrying to its mouth. He also showed us some small smooth stones which were used as idols. This morning wet to Dr. Trise's lecture of course. Heard of scientific discourse by Dr. Townsend of Boston University from Romans 8-19, I. Cor. 3-22,23. Did not like it as a sermon very well. He is a peculiar looking man with dark eyes, hair and a beard which covers all the lower part of his face, being parted in the middle at the chin. This afternoon at 4:45 heard Bishop Hare of S. Dakota talk on the Indian problem. He is excellent and gave a very good idea of the needs and spiritual state of the Indian. Heard Dr. Townsend was a Methodist. Nov. 1. Last night was Hallowe'en, which fact was celebrated according to the long established Vassar custom, by the Sophomores playing a joke of the Freshmen, and the Juniors on the Seniors. The Junior committee dressed up an old women, putting prunes all over her dress, and prisms in her hand and were about to place her in the Senior parlor at midnight when they were met by a deputation of the senior class. Much disconcerted they retreated leaving the figure of the woman "to represent us" as they said, thus17 turning the joke upon themselves. The Freshmen heard that the Juniors were to place mock diplomas tied with green ribbon at their plates at dinner, so the whole class stayed away from dinner. The Sophs. tied their diplomas then upon the door knob. They were very unique, being [invitations] of diplomas written in a mixture of Latin and Enlish, conferring the degree of A.B (artless babies) upon the Freshmen. McKinley spoke in Po'Keepsie yesterday at 2:00 P.M. Grace went to hear him, but I had a class and could not. Nov. 6. The girls of the Senior class sent a communication to the Juniors saying they had adopted the maid of the prunes and prisms into their class as an honorary member. Yesterday Belle and I went down town in the afternoon to do some shopping. We had Charlotte Russe at Smith's. Friday evening the Juniors gave a party to the Sophomores, and Saturday at 4:30 the Seniors gave a tea to the Freshmen. Went to Bible class this morning. As it is the first Sunday of the month18 there was no service in the chapel. Niether Grace or I went to town. Last night I called on Miss Mann. Met her two Junior room-mates. Had a very pleasant call. Nov.10. Went to prayer meeting this evening. Miss Bartlett lead. I do not enjoy the meetings here as at home. 12. Belle Freeman and I went to town this morning soon after breakfast. Got a gas stove and a basin to make cocoa. Studied in the afternoon. Grace went to town to make some calls with Miss Foster. Worked a little before dinner on Edna's slippers. They will be very pretty. They are pink and gray. Studied some after dinner. Grace and I took a cut. Made some cocoa. 9 Went to W.C.T.U. after dinner & before Chapel. Heard account of Frances Willard and rec'd a souvenir in the shape of a quotation from F. Willard enclosed in the gilded shell of an English Walnut and tied with a narrow white ribbon. 11 Had Prof. [Druman] in Rhet. for the first time. Drew his picture. Heard a concert by the Beethoven Quartette of New York city. It consisted of first and second violin, viola & violincello. It was grand beyond anything I had ever heard. 13 Heard a very good sermon by Rev. Dr. DeForest of 2n Conj. Ch. Detroit, Mich. this morning. His text was I John 5, 21-22. Went to an organ recital at 9:00 P.M. Miss Young called this afternoon, and Miss Morrissy19 while I was at Belle's this evening. Mon. Nov. 14. Went with Belle & Nellie Higman for ex. Took a long walk and got some apples and hickory nuts. Was gone two hours. Tue. Nov. 15. It rained so did not go out doors. Made some candy my ex. hour. Belle was up. My home letter said Mr. Shearer was buried Sunday. Wed. Nov. 16. Another rainy day. Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, called this evening. Grace was out and I in my wrapper. She is very pleasant. Studied until nearly ten. Work for tomorrow and Friday is hard. Thu. Nov. 17. Had Miss Nettleton in Rhetoric, Miss P. joined Chris. Assoc. was ill, I think. The weather is very warm and pleasant. Went to row for my ex. this P.M. Took a short walk with Miss Morrissy after breakfast. Sent to Wanamakers for some visiting cards. They were $1.50 for 50 + plate. Fri. Nov. 18. Did not ex. today. Had to write a theme after Rhet. as mine was lost, so did not have time. Went down to Belle's room after chapel. Went to the Lecture with her and Nell Higman. The lecture was by Mr. Percy Reese of Baltimore on "Early Christian Rome and the Catacombs", illustrated by stereopticon. It was fairly good but I have heard better and seen better views. Grace did not go. After I returned I made a cup20 of cocoa which we drank before going to bed. Sat. Nov. 19. Studied German all the A.M. After lunch studied Latin and went for ex. with Miss Foster and Grace. Returned and studied Latin until dinner time. Read a little in Hypatia after dinner. Went out from chapel as early as possible, rushed directly to the Gym to secure seats for the "Hall play". Got an excellent seat. Held it for Grace, the Higman girls and Abbie Learned. The play was "Sunlight and Shadow". It was, for the most part, well acted. The best characters were "Helen" and "Maud" the Dr's. daughters, and "Adolphus Barnfield". The vocal solos between the acts were excellent and heartily encored. Had a cup of cocoa after our return home, and retired. Belle did not attend the play. Stayed home and studied. Sun. Nov. 20. Wrote my letters this P.M. Dr. True preached this A.M. Dr. Hill of Rochester was going to but could not. Went to the Reading Room between breakfast and Bible class and after dinner. Read a series of articles in the Mag. of Christian Lit. by Arch Bishop Farrar on London Charities. They treated of the Salvation Army, Dr. Bernands's homes, and the Royal Polytechnic Institute. The text of Dr. True's sermon was St. John IV 29. Good sermon. This P.M. Miss Chase a teacher of Packer who is visiting a Senior here, sung in the chapel. 21 She sings beautifully. This P.M. there was no chapel but Miss Wood a Vassar Alumna who is connected with the College Women's settlements spoke to the girls. It was a very interesting talk. A chapter is to be established here. Mon. Nov. 21. Had an oral exam in Germ. this A.M. It was very easy. Nell H. and I were going to Boardman place but it rained so Nell came up the 6th hr. and stayed most of the P.M. She dressed a doll for the C.A. and I drew a pattern of oak leaves on a glove case I am going to paint for Grace. Studied Latin all the evening. Tue. Nov. 22. Studied part of the A.M. Painted for one hour on the glove case, and again an hour this P.M. Had an exam in Rhet. this P.M. Not hard but long. Took a walk with Belle just before dinner. Last night Grace received an elegantly bound Whittier from a friend. I do all my painting in Belle's room so Grace shall not know it. Wed. Nov. 23. Grace decided this morning to go to her cousin's at West Stockbridge. She will start at 4:00 P.M. A good many of the girls are going away to spend Thanksgiving. College closed at noon. Belle went to visit her sister at New Paltz. Grace and22 I went down town. I did some trading and she went to the depot after doing a little shopping herself. I got some photos of the college buildings for Emma, Ora and Delia for Christmas, and one of Dr. Taylor for myself. I came back alone, and was reading (about 5:00) when there came a knock at the door. I opened it and there was - Grace. She found she could not reach W.S. before midnight so came back. Will go tomorrow noon. This evening we went to the library for an hour, finished reading Hypatia and made candy. It was a date candy and very good. Thu. Nov. 24. Breakfast at 8:00 this morning. Grace and I took Miss Foster some candy, & selected a book to read aloud. Got "That Lass o'Lowrie by Frances Hodgson Burnette. Had short service in chapel conducted by Dr. Taylor. Went for a walk with Grace before she went to West STockbridge. Came back and ate lunch in my room with Miss Foster. Lunch was provided at breakfast to be taken to our rooms. Went Went with her for a walk afterward and to the Reading room. Had dinner at 3:30 P.M. Miss Foster having invited me to sit at her table, I did so. Miss Kirscher (:) a senior, Abbie Learned, Miss McConley, Miss Haughwit, Miss Williams ('93), Miss Bishop and two others whose names I don't know, were there also. We had an excellent dinner and a good time. Left the dining room at 6:00. The Winsor girls23 were all here. Miss Bishop called in the evening and I went with her to the reception in the College parlors. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor received. Had a very pleasant time. Met Miss Madieria, president of Class of '96 of whom Miss Chase spoke. She is very pleasant. Had ice cream and fancy cakes. Fri. Nov. 25. Got up at 7:30. After breakfast spent some time in changing the furniture in the room. Painted Grace's glove case, after lunch sewed on buttons, fixed my dress etc. This evening called on Fraulein Neef. Had a very pleasant call. Have studied Latin and German since. Sat. Nov. 26. Went and got my Gym hours. They ar Tue. and Wed. mornings and Fri. afternoon. Gyms commence Monday. Darned stockings, took the ruffle off my red dress and studied. About 4:00 o'clock Belle F. brought me an express package which she found in the lower hall for me. It was a box of lovely candy from Elmira. Grace returned from West Stockbridge about 5:30. Sun. Nov. 27. Had no Bible lecture this morning. Not all of the girls are back yet. Episcopal service. Rev. Hart, rector of St. Marks, Rochester, preached. It was a good sermon. Text St. Math. v-I. Praise so nice in the evening. Mon. Nov. 28. Snowed a little today. Still snowing at bed time. 24 Tue. Nov. 29. Quite a little snow on the ground this morning and still snowing. Had Gyms for the first time this morning. Think I shall like the work fairly well. Wed. Nov. 30. Went to Gym 1st hour. We have not been able to get any steam at all today and are most frozen. Thu. Dec. 1. The weather is warmer, but the snow has not all melted yet. Stayed to prayer meeting after Chapel. Fri. Dec. 2. Philaleathean day. Classes all the forenoon. Dinner at 12:30. Studied most of the afternoon. Went to room A for lunch at 5:00 P.M. Belle, Grace and I ate it in our room. Had a cup of cocoa with it. Went with Belle to the lecture in the Chapel. It was by F. Hopkinson Smith. He toook us "under the white umbrella" to Spain, Holland, Venice and Mexico. The talk was witty and interesting. He is noted as an artist, writer, lecturer and story teller. After the lecture the orchestra, stationed in the rear of the gallery, played, as they had, also, before the beginnig of the program. The glee club sang before the opening address which was made by the Pres. of Phil., Miss Whitcomb. The chapel was very prettily decorated with palms and wreaths of smilax. The girls who had gentlemen with them went in the main hart of the chapel while the girls who were alone or with other girls went to the gallery. The girls in light or bright colored evening dresses made25 chapel and gallery look very bright and pretty. The halls, lecture room and dining room were cleared and very prettily decorated with palms, drapery and furniture from the girls' rooms. All the building except the dormitories was thrown open to visitors. On second floor where the orchestra was stationed and the promenade took place, there were two little lemonade stands where lemonade was served during the evening. On third, bouillion and sandwiches were served directly after the lecture, and later during the evening, coffee, ices and cakes. Belle and I had several promenades, took refreshments and came to our rooms a little before 11:00 P.M. Sat. Dec. 3. Studied during the forenoon. Grace and I went to town during the afternoon. Went directly after lunch and came back about 4:00. Did some Christmas shopping and had an ice-cream at Smith's. Studied a little before dinner. Helped Belle on Mathematics during the evening in consequence of which I have not all of my Latin for Monday. Decided to go home Christmas. Sun. Dec. 4. Grace did not go to breakfast, so brought her some. We both cut Bible Lecture and are not going to Church. Wrote letters, read Lowell's poems with Belle and read The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountain by Chas. Egbert Craddock (Miss Murfree). Grace did 26 not go to dinner so took her some. She forgot to dress (was reading) until too late. Miss Learned & Miss McCauley called this evening & stayed quite a long time. It was a lovely day, bright and pleasant and not too cold. Mon. Dec. 5. Grace had a cold and did not go to Gym so we took ex. together. Had a very pleasant walk. Tue. Dec. 6. Made and important decision. Hope it can be carried out. Wed. Dec. 7. Had a cut in Hygiene. Thu. Dec. 8. Had a very interesting missionary talk after Chapel by Miss Helen Richardson of the Woman's Refuge in Bombay. She was a short, dark, square-faced English woman, dressed in deep mourning and talked very earnestly. Fri. Dec. 9. Had a lecture on Democracy this evening by Dr. Wilcox of Princeton College. We were obliged to make an analysis of it for Rhetoric, so I did not enjoy it very much. Dr. Wilcox is rather a young man, has smooth face and very black hair & eyes. Went with Belle. Grace got her dress today and a box of hickory nuts & some apples. Had first class work in Gym. Sat. Dec. 10. Worked on German this A.M. and Latin this P.M. Made out travelling list. Seems like going home. Sun. Dec. 11. Had an excellent sermon on I.Cor. 9-25 by Rev. Raymond Presbyterian of Albany. Had to make and analysis for Rhetoric. Was difficult to analyse. This evening heard and excellent decription of the slums of New York, illustrated by 27 stereopticon, by Mr. Riis author of "How the Other Half Lives". It was very pathetic and interesting. He spoke of Kings Daughters' and other work among the poor. Mon. Dec. 12. Miss Green was ill, so we had a written lesson in Latin. Not very hard but I am afraid I did not do well. Tue. Dec. 13. Miss Green still ill, had a cut in Latin. Went to Belle's room & worked on glove case most of P.M. Wed. Dec. 14. Winsor girls go tomorrow. Miss Brown came up and I showed her about making some slippers. Thu. Dec. 15. Another cut in Latin. Fri. Dec. 16. Cut in Latin again. Lecture this evening on Southern Literature by Mr. James Allen of Louisville, Ky. He was tall and thought himself very graceful. Struck the most imposing attitudes, but failed to interest his audience. Met with Grace & set in gallery. Sat. Dec. 17. Worked all the morning on German, except the time I was finishing the glove case. In the afternoon worked an hr. on Latin then finished my story for Rhet. It is a story for boys. Don't particularly like it. The second hall play took place this evening. Went out of chapel early & reserved seats for Grace, Belle, Miss Foster and a friend of hers. It was "Prince Karl" & was very good. Sun. Dec. 18. Had an excellent sermon this morning by C.R. Hemphill of Louisville, Ky. The text was Phil. I-20. Had to make analysis for Rhetoric. The chapel was28 prettily decorated with evergreen wreaths, & a star on the organ, and palms & roses. In the evening (8:30) Belle, Grace and I went together to hear the Christmas music. It was grand, beautiful. Mon. Dec. 19. Finished my story for the magazine. Had Miss Barry in Latin. Tue. Dec. 20. Went to town in the fornoon. In the evening decided to go as far as Rochester with Grace, starting at 8:05 P.M. tomorrow, because I can get home then at 9:08 Thursday morning & cannot before 3:00 P.M. if I go the other way with Miss O'Brien as I intended. Wed. Dec. 21. Had German this morning. Went to see Nell Higman afterward. Miss Brown came up the second hour to bid us good bye. The following is one of the Vassar songs composed by the Pres. of '92, Miss Reed. An institution once there was, Of learning and of knowledge, Which had upon its high brick front A 'Vassar Female College'. The maidens fair could not enjoy Their bread and milk or porridge, For graven on the forks and spoons Was 'Vassar Female College'. Tra la la la, Tra la la la, 'Twas Vassar Female College'. 29 A strong east wind at last came by, A wind that blew from Norwich; It tore the "Female" from the sign That was upon the College. And as the faculty progressed In wisdom and in knowledge, They took the "Female" off the spoons, As well as off the College. Tra la la la, tra la la la It now is Vassar College". In the afternoon Grace and I made fudges and molasses taffy. Started early for the depot and stopped at Smith's for an oyster stew. Train 1/2 hr. late. Started from Po'keepsie about nine. Reached Rochester Thu. Dec. 22. about 4:45 A.M. Grace left about 6:00 and I about 6:30. I reached home at 9:08. Folks not expecting me until later. Grace gave me "Lorna Doones' before we started. Sat. Dec. 24. Went down to Aunt Catharines with Edna in the afternoon. Rec'd a lovely book mark from Alice. Sun. Dec. 25. Christmas. I received a lovely pin & a glass jewel-box from mother. Dicken's "Our Mutual Friend" from father, a white silk neck-handkerchief from Edna. Went to Church and S.S. in the morning. Did not feel well. Could not go in the evening. Mon. Dec. 26. Went to the church to a supper in the evening. Called on Sarah Pike in the afternoon. 30 Dec. 27. Went to express office with Edna and got package from Mr. B. for her. Wed. Dec. 28. Went over to Mary William's to a social in the evening. Thu. Dec. 29. Aunt Het spent the day with us. Fri. Dec. 20. Went down to Aunt Catharine's this evening. Sat. Dec. 31. Went over to Mary Williams with mother. Cora Bailey was there. Sun. Jan. 1, 1893. Went to Church morning and evening & Y.P.S.C.E. Rained all day, a cold rain. Has been very cold ever since I came home, but no snow. Mon. Jan. 2. Lutie Yost came on 3:00 o'clock train, came to our house staid to supper & Mr. Coleman & Mr. Becker spent the evening, going to the Acad. very early. Lute came down on the 6:36 train. Staid until the 12:30. He gave me a very pretty cup, saucer, & plate. Tue. Jan. 3. Started for Syracuse at 11:00. Reached there at 4:00 P.M. Changed at Canandaigua. Found Nellie easily. Wed. Jan. 4. Met Grace and Miss Haughnot on the train in Syr. at 12:35 (ought to have been 12:35 but was 1 hr. 30 min. later). Reached Po'keepsie 45 min late. Went to bed early. Tired. Found an express package containing a pin cushion, two cologne bottles, all pink & gray and a [...] little tea cup & saucer, from Emma. Thu. Jan. 5. Work again. It is hard work too. Sat. Jan. 7. Went to town this P.M. with Belle. Got some skates. Had some ice-cream at Smith's. Came back & went to the rink to skate with Grace & Miss Foster. Sold skates to Miss Brown & am. Made next Sun. elections. 31. 1893 going to buy Miss Learned's club skates. Miss B. was up to our room until 9:00 P.M. Jan. 8. Sun. Heard Rev. Dr. Saunders of New York on Math. 8-27. He has a niece in Freshman class who told him about our having to analyse the sermon so he made it easy of analysis. Jan. 9-11. Nothing unusual happened. Weather cold with snow. Splendid sleighing but no rides. Miss Carbutt, '96, lead the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Thu. Jan. 12. Snowed so I did not go to skate as I intended. Yesterday spent an hour helping Belle with her Geometry. She wants me to help her until after exams. Fri. Jan. 13. Heard of Anna Sackett Whalen's death. It seems so sad. Went skating for a little while after Rhetoric & Gyms. In the evening attended a lecture on "The Public Schools of England" by Mr. Geo. Fox of New Haven. It was very good. Was illustrated with views of the principle public schools such as Shrewsbury, Eton Rugby, Harrow, and Oxford and Cambridge. The views connected with the colleges however were mostly the boating crews. Had to notice Intro. Concl. & transitions for Rhetoric.32 Sat. Jan. 14. Studied all the A.M. in a desulatory fashion on German. Part of the time was in Belle's room and the rest of the forenoon Annie Brown studied with me. In the P.M. studied Geom. and went to the rink to skate with Miss Morrissy. In the evening studied a little on Latin and went to the Chapel with Grace to hear Miss Chase of Packer sing. It was grand. Sun. Jan. 15. Have carried out my resolution made before the holidays. It was hard, but am glad it is finished. Heard a sermon by Rev. Wm.H. Smith, D.D. a Presbyterian minister of New York. He was not a large man, rather slight, having brown hair, light complexion & light mustach. Rather a young looking man. The sermon was one of the best I have ever heard. It was an impassioned appeal to the unsaved to come to Christ. Grace and I took a short walk late in the P.M. Did not stay to prayer meeting. Wed. Jan. 18 Heard by mother's letter of the death of Annie Sackett Whalen. Fri. Jan. 20. Grace and I attended a piano-recital given by Mrs. Fanny Bloomfield-Geisler. She was dressed in a light blue satin dress with a lace front, sleeves and trimmings on bodice. She had very black hair and eyes, was 33 thin, seemed nervous, and near-sighted. She reminded me when at the piano of Eleanor Burge. She made such queer gestures. Her music was beautiful beyond description. Sat. Jan. 21. Studied Latin Prose this A.M. except the hour before lunch when Grace & I went to the rink and skated. Finished Latin and studied German in the P.M. Miss Peckham and Miss Dillo called in the P.M. Belle Freeman's sister Mary is spending the afternoon & night with her. I called on her between dinner & chapel. Studied some more German & a little Geometry in the evening. Sun. Jan. 22. No chapel this evening. Had a talk on Foreign Missions by Mr. Speers, Sec'y of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Pres. Ch. Grace went to the New Hall to supper with Anna Higman. The sermon this morning was by Bishop Poltes, Pres. of Hobart College. Mon. Jan. 23. One week from today - exams. Attended a lecture (illustrated by stereoptien) by Prof. Van Ingen at 8:30 P.M. It treated of the early growth of art. Tue. Jan. 24. Went down to Annie Brown's room after chapel to "erzahlein" in German. We talked after reading over the translation until the bell rang for the art lecture, which we attended. It was about Dutch Art and very good. 34 Thu. Jan. 26. Belle is sick & was yesterday afternoon. Have taken her meals, made tea for her, went for the doctor, sat with her, ordered meals when I did not take them from the dining room, and tried to do anything I could for her. Fri. Jan. 27. Belle still sick. She went down to dinner however. Had a lecture at 8:00 P.M. by Barrett Wendle of Harvard, on American Literature. It was good but his delivery was poor, voice not good and talked too fast. Sat. Jan. 28. Belle wished me to go to town with her in the afternoon. We went to an occulist, Dr. Dobson, and had to wait a long time. Then I bought some oysters & crackers, and she bought some cookies, cakes, and rolls and we are to have our supper in our room tomorrow night. Belle stayed all night with me as Grace took a cut with Mary Lynch. Sun. Jan. 29. Day of prayer for Colleges. There was a prayer-meeting at 9:00 A.M. I could not go as Mrs. Hendrick thought I had better go to town with Belle to see Dr. Dobson. It was pleasant at 9:00 when we started but sprinkled before we got there. Had to wait a long time, then it took some time to examine Belle's eyes. When we started back it rained hard. The Dr. loaned us an old umbrella. We went over to Main St. and waited a long time for a College car. It was going the wrong 35 way but we took it and soon came back toward the college, which we reached just in time to change our drenched garments for dinner. Belle, Grace and I had supper in our room. Had oyster stew, cocoa, rolls, cookies, cakes and jelly. All tasted very good. We asked Miss Brown to come up and she at first consented but finally refused because of scruples of conscience. Evidently thought we were to have a "spread". Attended a prayer meeting at 5:00 with Grace. No chapel. Mon. Jan. 30. Exam in Rhetoric at 10:45 A.M. Consisted in analysis and comparison of two essays, one on Dickens by Lang, another on Wm Hazlitt by Barrett, which Miss Perry read to us. Went to the rink for a short time this P.M. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the evening. He told of the sketch, "motif", and labor on the picture. Tue. Jan. 31. Exam in Solid Geometry. Hard, but fair. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Art Lecture on Michael Angelo in the evening. Wed. Feb. 1. Exam in Latin. Nice exam. Quite hard, but not as hard as I expected. Skated some36 with Belle this P.M. Grace came down after a while and skated too. On coming to my room yesterday noon I found a note asking me to go to Mrs. Kendrick's office. I did so and she gave me a Balcony ($1.00) ticket to the Seidl concert in town Saturday evening. It was presented from the "Good times fund". Belle has one too. Thu. Feb. 2. Exam. in German. Very fair. Skated this P.M. with Belle and Annie Brown. Mrs. Taylor, baby and Mary were at the rink part of the time. Ice on the lake was soft. Skated a little with Miss Kirchner a Senior. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Stebbins lead. Fri. Feb. 3. Exam. in Hygiene. Met Fraulein Neef in the corridor and she told me I passed a very good paper in German. I could have embraced her. Read Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde 2 hrs. to Grace in the Museum. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch so I had Helen Peckham stay with me. I went over to the Hall and called on Misses Dillow, Broad, Beach and . Made a cup of cocoa just before we retired. Helen thought it delicious. Sat. Feb. 4. Had an interview with Miss Loomis on my last essay at 8:30 A.M. Then Belle and I went to town. Took the car in and seperated. She went to the occulists and 37 I did a little shopping and walked back. In the afternoon went and got my Gym hours, painted our white chair and skated one-half hour with Grace & Belle. Grace made fudges after dinner, thinking to get them done before chapel but as she did not we did not go to chapel. My first chapel cut. Went to the Seidl concert with Belle. It was grand. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch and Belle stayed with me. Sun. Feb. 5. Belle did not go down to breakfast. I brought her some bread and butter and made her a cup of cocoa. It was town Sunday and neither Grace or I went to church. I read and destroyed some old letters and wrote a new batch. In the P.M. went over to Helen Peckham's room, then for a walk with Grace and Mary Lynch. In the evening went to the Reading Room for a time after prayer-meeting. Mon. Feb. 6. Begin work again. Paleontology the first hour. We have it in the basement of Art & Music Hall. We have Prof. Dwight. He is an old man. I like him very much. Have German and Latin to the same teacher as last Semester. Tue. Feb. 7. Have four recitations Thursday. Went to Art History (Prof. Van Ingen) for the first time. It is held in38 the Hall of Cacts. Shall like it very much. Grace is in my class. Wed. Feb. 8. Only one recitation, Latin today. Had a lecture by Prof. [Greenough] of Yale. It was illustrated, subject, "Roman Wall Painting". Not very good. Prof. G. is short, has black hair, is bald, black eyes & a peculiar appearance. Thu. Feb. 9. My hardest day, five recitations. Got along very well however. Stayed to prayer-meeting in the evening. Prof. Drennan in Rhet. today. Fri. Feb. 10. Only two recitations today. Went for a short walk with Miss Foster first hour in the afternoon. Had a concert by the pupils in the music class this evening. Miss Cardzdaphner, from away, sang a solo and took the part of the "Lady of Shallot" in a cantatta by that [...] which formed the second part of the program. The whole concert was excellent. Went with Grace. Sat. Feb. 11. Studied all the forenoon. Read some to Grace in the afternoon over at the Museum while she was at work. We are reading "Capt. Blake" by the same author. Wrote [...] in the evening. Sun. Feb. 12. Went to Bible Lecture. We still have Dr. [T...] of Rochester. Had a very good sermon by Rev. Wood of Germantown, Philadelphia. Text Mark I, 37. He was a young looking, smooth faced man. The maid heads of the sermon were somewhat as follows. I. Introduction - (Ways different persons came to Jesus.) - Motions II. Seeking 1.Man always a seeker a.For things b.For knowledge about things c.For knowledge about the creator of things.39 2.Why we should seek Jesus. a.He knows himself. b.He knows us. c.He knows the way of salvation. III.Conclusion - (Exhortation to seek Jesus.) Attended prayer meeting this evening. Had quite a good meeting. It was about "doubts". Dr. Taylor spoke longer than usual and Rev. Wood spoke. Mon. Feb. 13. Helen Peckham stayed all night with me. We took a cut and wrote valentines. I wrote several. One for Grace with the little German poem from Heine "Du list nie eine Blume", one for Mary Haughenout, a parody on Break! Break!, one for Belle Freeman, made in the shape of a Belle, one for Mary Lynch, Miss Henderson, and Miss Peckham. Tue. Feb. 14. Sent my valentines and received three, one from Belle, one from Helen Peckham I am quite sure, and one from Mary Houghenout I think, although she denies it. Wed. Feb. 15. Had a lecture or talk after chapel by Miss Jane Addams, one of the originators of Hull House, Chicago. It was most interesting. She is a woman of medium height, with hair, dark slightly tinged with gray, brushed back from her forehead slightly parted in the middle, and an open, earnest attractive face. I am so glad to have heard her. Thu. Feb. 16. Five recitations. Got very tired. Skated, instead of walking, with Belle. The ice in the rink was 40 watery & inclined to be soft but fairly smooth. Fri. Feb. 17. Was excused from Gyms. & skated with Belle the last hour. We went to the lake and Miss Wood skated with both of us. Enjoyed it so much. Attended a lecture this evening by Prof. Herbert Tuttle of Cornell University. His matter was fairly good, his subject "Rome Aspects of 18th Century History", but his delivery was slow and not good. He is a fine appearing man. Sat. Feb. 18. Studied all the A.M. and part of the P.M. Went for a little over an hour with Grace to the Museum and read "Schouberg. Cotta Family" to her while she worked. Belle came up in the evening & I made taffy and studied Latin. Grace attended a class spread at the Gym. She reported a fine time. Sun. Feb. 19. As the Self-gov't comittee had requested us, we took our Chapel seats in Bible lecture this morning. Had an excellent sermon by Dr. H.M. King of Providence. His text was P2. 36-6, his theme, the Righteousness of God. The following was something like the outline of his sermon. I.Introduction - God is righteous in dealings although sometimes seems not. II.His Righteousness like the mountains. 1. Sublime and powerful. 2. Stable. 3. Restful. (Digression comparing it with the ocean in density of judgement.) 4. Unchanging. III.Conclusion Went to prayer-meeting in the evening. Called on Miss Learned and Houghenout. 41 (Tue. Feb. 14.) This page should have been included under Valentine's day but was forgotten. The Senior girls decorated their tables very prettily for dinner. One had three gilt paper hearts fastened together suspended above it, one had a large red cloth heart, stuffed, and another a cupid about 2 ft or 3 in size above it. At one table the girls all had the head of an arrow projecting from their backs and its shaft from their breasts, thus looking as if it had pierced them. One table was beautifully decorated with similax and violets. The senior girls who received the largest number of valentines is the "Queen of Hearts". Miss Cobb received forty-seven, but a bundle of twenty found Wednesday morning gave Miss Whitcom fifty-six and brought her out ahead. As it was Miss Underhill's mother's birthday she gave her table the treat of ice-cream and fancy cakes for dessert. Anna and Nell Higman were over to dinner. Ther girls gave her, Miss U., a bouquet of carnations. Wed. Feb. 22. A holiday. Studied hard all day except two hours when I read to Grace at the Museum. The girls dressed in colonial costumes for dinner and the tables were decorated except one or two, ours was not. Some had Jerusalem cherry trees, in honor of G.W's tree, one had his picture about six inches in height, dressed in uniform, surrounded with quite small flags fastened in a base, many tables were decorated with red, white and blue, one or two had a hatchet suspended over the table, flowers, candles42 and pretty china were everywhere. One table (3rd senior) had a large caldron in the middle of the table with sticks under it, and a large black cat with bristling fur and raised tail cut from paper suspended over it. At this table the girls were all dressed as witches with black skirts, red capes, tall black hats with a black cat on the peak of each, and each carried a broom, on the first broom was the word Salem. The girl at the second senior table each dressed in colonial costume and had one of the letters of Washington's name on their back, so that when seated the name was spelled. Most of the girls were dressed in costumes. Miss Bartlet as Gen. Lafayette in uniform was fine, one girl represented Geo. III and one an Indian, another Mrs. Gen Putman with curls down each side of her face, several were Geo. W. & many Marthas. After dinner Grace and I went to Room J. for a little while and saw the girls dance. Then we called on Belle, who was sick, and I went to the Gym. to see the tabeleaux but Grace was too tired. They were good and represented "A scene from Evangeline", "The Reception of Marquis de Lafayette", two scenes from "The Stamp Act", "Why Don't you Speak for Yourself John!" "A Dutch Dance". Fri. Feb. 24. Attended a lecture this evening on "Our Currency" by Prof. Tanssig of Harvard. Went with Grace. Had our first written lesson in Art Hist. yesterday. Was only 10 min. long and not hard. 43 Sat. Feb. 25. Studied most of the day. Darned some in the afternoon. Made fudges after dinner. "Cut" chapel to get a good seat at "Trig. Ceremonies" for Grace, Anna H., and myself and then found that the classes could not sit together. The "Trig. Ceremonies" were very good. There was an orchestra of girls dressed in masculine upper garments, which produced strains of entrancing (?) music before and between acts. The entertainment consisted of a play, the scene laid in different parts of the college building. The first scene was in the room of Sophie More (Sophomore) on the 3rd day of Fall term. Sophie returns and finds bare rooms, and then some of the girls rush in and welcome her, college fashion. A freshman, Olivia Lattice Sage-Green, is introduced. Many excellent "hits" are made, especially on the freshman class, who, hearing they were to be alluded to as "green", decided to wear College caps and gowns of bright green. The sophomores learned of this and sent a request to the class not to appear in insignia of class. They wore them until inside the doors, then took them off. Olivia has the cap and gown like that worn by the freshmen. Sophie looks out of the window and sees "the Faculty on wheels", in allusion to the bicycle fad which broke out among the ladies of the faculty last fall. The frantic cries for "Mr. Wheeler" sound natural. The next scene is on 3rd Maid corridor, in front44 of Lecture room. Prof. Elyson (Math) who is in love with Sophie More meets her as she with a glass of milk in hand attempts to take possession of a step ladder. Result, the glass drops & breaks & milk is spilled. A maid comes along with a meal order & while she assists Sophie, Prof. holds the tray. As he is relieved Prof. de Labratoire (Chem.) enters and Sophie departs. Prof. E. declares his love for S. to de L. who, after his departure declares that he will circumvent E. and marry Sophie himself. The third scene is 2nd corridor, Phil. night. Victor Boreall bores Sophie, is introduced to Olivia and they part in a little huff. Mr. Ebenezer Brown Clipping, Sophie's guardian is also introduced. The stage represents the corridor nicely, fire-wall, stairs and all. Mr. Elyson has a dance with Sophie, afterwards Prof. de L. tries in vain to get Sophie to believe something about E. Then, in the College parlor Olivia writes a note to Boreall & seeing him coming, hurriedly rushes out, dropping it. She is seen by Miss Nina Tew, who is concealed behind the curtains. De L. enters, finds note & shows it to Sophie More, who enters as one from Prof. E. to Miss Eighty-seven, one of his old loves. The wording makes her think it his, and as he brings in her name, she is angry. The guardian enters and also becomes very angry. The 3rd Act is Sophie More's room in Exam.45 week. She reads questions in trig. and is overcome. The next scene is in College parlors again. Prof. E. sends his card to S. who has shunned him of late. She appears & he demands an explanation. She refuses, her guardian comes, & on demand of Prof. E. he together with De L. explain charges, which E. denies. Then Olivia & Boreall enter & she claims the note. Nina Terr declares she saw her drop it, E. is cleared, and De L. going out in a passion explodes. Sophie then has to choose whether she will marry E. N.T. says "elections must be in by noon" & S. says "I elect Mathematics". The next scene begins with a dance around a priest wearing a black robe covered with mathematical figures, by some girls in evening dress and an equal number inside huge balls, only head and legs projecting. Then the bridal couple enter and kneeling before the priest repeat the ceremony, promising to take each other "for better or for worse" "in flunks and exams" "in Bible lectures and chapel exhortations", in "tombstone and rice pudding" etc. The whole talk of Prof. E. was full of mathematical phrases and the entire play full of "hits" and "grinds" on Faculty and college. It was very good. Sunday Feb. 26. Had a very good sermon this morning by Dr. Brown of Philadelphia. His text was from Luke 19-5. His sermon was after somewhat46 the following plan. I. Introduction. Zacheus and Christ. II. Man's Human Nature. 1. There is always a best side to it. 2. Christ appeals to the best in man. 3. We may trust to & appeal to it also. III. Conclusion. Let the best in us conquer and trust Him as He trusts us. Fri. Mch.3. Went with Grace to a lecture on "Sociology" by Prof. Dike of Auburndale, Mass., one of the best authorities on Sociological questions and especially on divorce. Sat. Mch. 4. Studied most of the day. Had an essay interview at 3:15 P.M. Miss Nettleton. Went to a Hall play in the evening with Grace. It was "All the Comforts of Home" and very good. Sun. Mch. 5. Went to church in town with Grace. Heard Dr. True. Text Luke 14-18, Acts 10-22. I. "Have me excused". 1. Request of scribes & Pharasus. 2. Request of Sual at first. II. "What wilt thou have me to do, Lord?" 1. Paul's Question. 2. The Christian's Question. III. How the question is asked. 1. Without the disire to follow instructions. 47 2. With a desire to sin as much as allowable. 3. With a true desire of service. IV. Conclusion. Exhortation to follow Christ's commands, giving ourselves wholly to his service. Thu. Mch. 9. Stayed to prayer-meeting. Miss Samson lead subject, "Inward Strength". Fri. Mch. 10. Nothing going on this evening. Mary Lynch was up to study most of the evening. Sat. Mch. 11. Studied most all day. Read Paleon in the Museum for two hours this P.M. Grace was there at work. Grace and I made fudges and taffy in the evening. Mary Lynch was up. We also read "Dou Desiro" by Marion Crawford. Not very great success with our candy. Sun. Mch. 12. No Bible lecture today. Went to Reading Room a while after breakfast. Episcopal service conducted by Rev. Phelps of Wappinger's Falls, a small place near here. The sermon was not particularly brilliant, and the delivery poor. He was a young man, and will probably improve with age. This evening heard Miss Stella Bradford, Pres. of Smith Col. Assoc. for Christian work, talk on the work at Smith. It was very interesting. Wed. Mch. 15. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the chapel this evening. It was on painting. Thu. Mch. 16. Prayer meeting in Lecture room tonight, lead by Miss. Coman. It was much more interesting than in the chapel. Fri. Mch. 17. St. Patrick's day. Several maids wore green ribbons. 48 In the evening was a lecture on "Whittier" by Mr. Horace E. Lendder, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. He was a friend of Whittier. He is an elderly man with grayish beard and hair and looks like a business man. I did not attend the lecture as I was invited to a "Sugaring Off" at Miss Peckham's room in Strong Hall. It was a very pleasant affair. About twenty-five were there. Mary Lynch staid all night with Grace and I last night and tonight. Miss Moody, one of her roommates has gone home with the scarlet fever, and the other one because her mother is ill. Mary does not like to stay alone, and I think is afraid of the fever. There are three cases and four or five have been sent home. The papers state that there are twenty-five cases and there is quite a great deal of excitement. Sat. Mch. 18. Finished my essay for next week. Studied. Went to the last Hall Play in the evening with Grace and Mary Houghenout. Went early and got seats for them. It was "On Probation" and very good. The parts of Jonathan Silsbie by Miss Hastings and Lenhor Pedro Oliveira Y' Duarez by Miss Cobb were especially fine. Mary Lynch also staid tonight with Us. I got some oranges thes P.M. and we ate one each just before we went to bed, sat and talked until nearly 11:00 P.M. Sun. Mch. 19. Had no Bible class. At church had and extremely beautiful solo by Miss Perkins, an old girl who was here last night also & sang between acts at Hall play. Rev. Smythe of Hew Haven preached a very interesting49 sermon. Text was Heb. 11-13. I. Introduction (Greeting from Afar.) II. Greeting promises. 1. From near. 2. From afar. (Ex. polititian and statesman. Light of near Dec. light prevents seeing stars above.) III. Aspiration. 1. 2. IV. Faith. 1. What is it? 2. Effects. V. Conclusion. The chapel was prettily decorated with evergreens, potted daisies, and Easter Lillies. Thu. Mch. 23. Last recitation before vacation as College closes tomorrow at 3rd hr. Grace goes tomorrow. Mary Lynch is still staying with us nights. Fri. Mch. 24. Went to the depot with Grace and to town with Belle in the P.M. We went to a little art store down town where they had quite a few casts, some very pretty. Mary Lynch is to stay with me nights. We took a long cut to read. Sat. Mch. 25. Belle Freeman has gone to Albany to meet Mr. Miller who is to stay with her this week. Sun. Mch. 26. Went with Helen Peckham, Miss Henderson, Ernist Bush, Barnes, Dillow and an other girl to the Quaker church in the city. Had a very good talk50 by a man who looked very much like Mr. Burris. Walked home and it was very muddy. Mary staid in the room all day with a badly swollen face, caused by "La Freckla". Mon. Mch. 27. Went with Belle & Mr. M. to the Museum and Hall of Casts in the A.M. Read & wrote two letters in the P.M. Miss Pierce was up in the evening. Miss Foster called. Mary and I made fudges. They were good. Went down and took Belle a cup of cocoa after she was in bed and asleep. Tue. Mch. 28. Took a short walk in the morning, painted some sweet peas on a slate in the afternoon, then called on Miss Odell. IN the evening Mary, Miss Pierce and I made molasses candy and made a candle shade of pink paper for Mary. Wed. Mch. 29. Got a letter from Grace this A.M. Finished my white shawl. Had worn it before. Spent the evening with Miss Pierce & Mary L.in Mary's room and took quite a long walk. Did Art Hist. in the P.M. Thu. Mch. 30. Mended during the forenoon. Went to Room J a little while in the evening. Miss McCampbell called with some peppermint candy in the evening as I finished washing my hair. She was alone in her room & so staid quite a long time. I made fudges afterward. Belle went to the theatre with Mr. M. Came up and staid all night with me. Did not get here until about 11:00. I had made fudges earlier in the evening. Fri. Mch. 31. Went to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. Read some. Miss Pierce came up in the evening and staid a long time. Belle staid all night with me as Mary is still in town. Sat. Apr. 1. Wrote some letters, one to Dr. Ball. Mary L. came in from 51 town this A.M. but is going back. Miss Pierce & I spent most of the afternoon in her room with her. In the evening I made orange taffy and fudges. Lucy Pierce came up after ten O'clock. Belle staid all night with me. Sun. Apr. 2. Went to the Baptist church. Met Nell Higman just after I started and walked in and out with her. Prof. Braeq preached. He preached an excellent Easter resurrection sermon. His text was Math. 28-7. I. Introduction. II. Effect of Resurrection. 1. In Art. 2. In Poetry. 3. In History. III. The Resurrection. 1. Triumph of Good over Evil. 2. The Apostles always preached the resurrection. 3. A proof of our resurrection. IV. Conclusion. In the evening went to the Reading Room where Miss Foster asked me to go to the service in the Lecture Room with her. After that I went to her room and staid until nearly 9:30. Belle staid all night with me. Mon. Apr. 3. As I was waiting for the mail Nell Higman asked me if I did not want to take a tramp and as I did, Miss Henry, Nellie and I started at about 9:15. We walked to the ferry (about 3 mi.) took the ferry across the river, then went by a winding, round about road to Highland Station (about 2 mi.) then started to West Park. We walked 52 about four miles then took a short, steep path to the river and came by the R.R. track to the ferry. Then we took the ferry to P., took the car to Arlington and walked out to the college. We walked between 12 and 14 miles. Got to the college just in time to take a bath before dinner. In Highland we bought some crackers and cheese for our lunch & asked the clerk in the store how far it was to W.Park. He told us 4 mi. A little farther on we asked a boy and he told us 4 mi. or 4 1/2. One or two women told us 3 mi. or 3 to 4. At last it grew to 4 or 5 and we knew we had walked 4 miles from Highland. Mary Lynch said she had been up 7 or 8 times for me during the day without finding me. I went to her room about 8:00 o'clock after Belle had finished making fudges in my room for Mr. Miller, and staid all night with her. We did not go to bed until about 11:00 P.M. Lucy Pierce was in, in the evening & staid until almost that time. Tue. Apr. 4. Mary did not get up to breakfast but I did. The girls said Nell was very tired & Miss Henry said she was, but I do not feel badly at all. Walked to town and back in the afternoon. Grace came on the 4:00 o'clock train. Had a tood time, she says. Wed. Apr. 5. At work again. I only have Latin on Wednesdays and as Miss Green has not returned we had a cut in that. Had only Gyms. in all day. Nell Higman and I went nearby to Cedar Ridge just before lunch. Late to lunch in consequence. New library opened today for the first. Thu. Apr. 6. Another cut in Latin but a lesson to prepare. Mrs. 53 Kendrick had the prayer-meeting, subject "Love". Fri. Apr. 7. Belle, Grace and I went together to hear Paderewski. Our seats were not together. I sat near Miss Young. I never appreciated music so much before. It was grand. I never thought there was so much music in a piano. I can see now what is meant by a musician's interpreting the feeling of the composer. Paderewski seems to me, when compared with the others I have heard, like an excellent elocutionist compared with a stumbling reader in a reading class in a country school. He responded to several encores. I am so glad to have heard him. This year, and indeed my whole life, seems full of blessings. Sat. Apr. 8. Studied most of the day without accomplishing as much as I ought. Had a snow storm last night and several thunder-storms today. Weather quite warm in the P.M. In the evening went down to get the German from Miss Phinney and stayed a long time. Then copied it, took my book down to Annie Brown and staid there until 9:35. When I returned Grace was in bed. Sun. Apr. 9. Had an excellent sermon today by of Atlanta, Ga. His text was Col. 2-9, 10. I. Intro. 1. Animals & vegetables form equation with their constituents. 2. Man does not. II. Completion of Man. 1. Christ an atmosphere. 54 2. Christ vs. Religion. 3. Christ solves of all problems. 4. Christ all in all. 5. We never outgrow Christ. III. Conclusion. (I omitted to describe Paderewski in the proper place and will do so here. He is a trifle above medium height, rather slender, has a slight, brown mustache and long auburn (almost red) hair. His hands are very small for a man and fairly fly over the keys. His manner is not at all affected. He plays entirely without notes, and seems to forget himself while playing. He responded very kindly to encores, but seemed bored by applause. I have heard that he was married when quite young but soon lost his wife, and is now engaged to a young girl who has not yet come out in society.) Belle and I took a walk after dinner. Went up on Sunset Hill and sat down on the bench there. We each told the story of our life as we might imagine it to be. Mon. Apr. 10. Had my second physical exam. Have gained in everything, especially chest expansion and strength of legs. Wed. Apr. 12. Had an illustrated art lecture on the galleries of Europe. Went with Grace and Mary Lynch. Fri. Apr. 14. My birthday. Twenty-three today. It does not seem possible. Got a letter from home stating a box was 55 on the way. Got the box in the afternoon. It contained a very pretty dress of printed muslin from Edna and mother and some cake and cookies. I also received a lovely bunch of carnations from Grace. After chapel I had Mary Lynch and Belle Freeman come up and Florence Foster came in and we had a cup of cocoa and some cake. All thought it delicious cake. Belle, Grace, Miss Foster and I attended a concert together. It was a recital by Prof. Bowman and Mr. Sauvage. The organ music by Prof. Bowman was grand and the vocal music by Mr. Sauvage was excellent too. His son played his accompaniments. Took Miss Henderson some cake when I returned her spoons which I had borrowed. Sat. Apr. 15. It rains. Studied in A.M. Went to town with Belle in the P.M. It rained part of the time we were in town. Studied in Belle's room until 9:15 in the evening. Then came up & made fudges. Mary L. was up. Sun. Apr. 16. Heard Rev. Mr. Beckwith of , Maine, preach this morning. Text was John I. I. Introduction. Character of Peter. 1. Before he became a "man of rock". 2. After he became a "man of rock". II. Change of name & change in character. 1. In several Bible characters. 2. Possible in all characters. 56 3. Christ sees good in all warrant change. 4. To see faults necessary to effect change. 5. Change possible by the power of God. III. Exhortation to change by the help of that power. Tue. Apr. 18. Belle and I walked to town & back last hour in the afternoon. Late to dinner. Wed. Apr. 19. Belle and I again walked to town and back in the afternoon. Thu. Apr. 20. Attended prayer-meeting with Grace. Miss Jones talked on Robert Moffat & his work in S. Africa. Fri. Apr. 21. No more Gyms. Hurrah for Ex. out of doors. Sat. Apr. 22. Nellie Higman and I started a little after nine o'clock for flowers. We had a lunch which the housekeeper of the Strong, "Mrs. Barbour", gave Nell. We took the ferry to Highland and then walked about two miles, perhaps more, up the track, climbing the hills for flowers. We found hepatica, blood-root and a great deal of Dutch-man's breeches. Got back to the ferry at 2:15 and walked from the city home, taking the car from the ferry up into the city. Had a lovely time. After dinner took Miss Underhill some flowers & stayed until chapel time. Miss Learned, who is a member of Beta, could not go to the social meeting tonight so asked Grace to go in her place & take Belle and me. We enjoyed it, though I was never in 57 such a crowd in my life. The play was "The Blue & the Crimson", composed by Miss E.K. Adams. It is a college play and very good. Sun. Apr. 23. Had Dr. Riggs first Bible Lecture. It was very good. Dr. Riggs is from Auburn Theological Seminary. It was on John XIV. He is fine. The sermon was by Dr. Gregg of Brooklyn. It was on the differences of position in Heaven. The text was I. Cor. 3. 14-15. He holds that there is a difference, not in social position exactly, but in capability of enjoyment, and in the brightness of the crowns of the saints, that while eternal life is the gift of Christ, by faith in Him and by grace, that the reward will be porportional to the goodness of the person while on earth. He reasons from analogy and from the scriptures. While I agree with him in the main, I do not believe, as he seemed to, that we should strive for reward. A Japanese, Mr. Narusee [(?) am not sure about the spelling, that is how it sounds] spoke to us this evening at 7:30, on the Progress of Christianity in Japan. He gave a very interesting talk. Wed. Apr. 26. Between dinner and chapel Mrs. J. Wells Champney, whose daughter is in the Freshman class, addressed the students on the subject of the Messiah Home in New York. Mrs. Champney is quite a prominent writer and her husband is an artist. She spoke58 of the origin of the work, it being stated by the girls of a S.S. class in Dr. Crozier's church (the church of the Messiah) who wished to do something to help the children. They made fancy articles and held a fair at which they made $600. They then made their mothers directors of a day nursery, which was not a success because it was not what was needed in that part of the city. Out of this grew the home for children whose mothers had to work and could not care for their children. The mothers now pay $1.00 per week for their children's board, the board really costing about $3.25. There are 34 children in the home and over 100 applicants. The directors desire to enlarge accomodations. At 8:00 o'clock I attended a spread given by Miss Gallaher in Miss Scott's parlor. Misses Scott, Moore, Albright, Ethridge, Thornton, Perley, Bainbridge, Latham, Jarnagin, Strait (Specials) & Miss Cobb, (senior) were there. We had a conversation party, then (Smith's) ice cream & fancy cakes were served, and we had to depart soon after, having spent a delightful evening. Thu. Apr. 27. Got up at 4:45 A.M., dressed and went down for breakfast at 5:25. Had to wait so long for a maid that had no time to eat. Swallowed a cup of coffee & a few mouthsful & started. Were to have started at 5:45 but it was after 6:00 when we left the college. The steamer (Mary Powell) was late, so we were in time. Of course it rained and was cold. 59 Enjoyed the scenery going down very much. It is grand. Sat on the after deck most of the time. Was with Miss Henderson, Smith, Wood and some other girls. Mr. McLean, Miss Henderson's friend, was on board and with us most of the time. We landed at Newburg and West Point, going down. Arrived at the dock at 125th St. New York about noon, I think. Stayed there until about three, after the Pres. passed up the river, when we went down to 22nd St. thus passing the whole length of the fleet. There a great many landed so the boat was not so crowded after that. Then we passed the whole fleet again on the other side, and on back to the college. It stopped raining a little after noon but was not very clear. The ships were all grand and terrible. We saw some ocean steamers at their docks as we passed down. The river was full of boats of every description and the shore was lined with people, especially where there was a little hill, there would be a sea of heads as far as the top. The three Spanish caravels made in imitation of Columbus' ships were very interesting. They were an exact imitation of the Columbian ships except for oars & the ships were painted to look as if there were oars. The British ships, especially the Blake excited much interest, as did the French, one of which had an ugly looking beak on 60 the brow. The Brazilian ships were fine. The French were painted black, most of the others white. Our own "White Squadron " was not inferior to the others. A small white vessel which was low in the water and had terrets fore and aft, was very interesting. Ten nations were represented. The sailors of the Sea Adler and the Kaiserin Augusta two German ships cheered enthusiastically as the boats passed. We did not get back to the college until about 9:00 P.M. Were very tired but so glad we went. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. Studied most all day. Attended the lecture in the evening with Miss Peckham, Grace and Miss Foster. The lecture was by Helen Davies Brown a former student and a graduate. The subject was Geo. William Curtis and the lecture excellent. After the lecture we went to Art Hall where the Hall of Casts & museum were beautifully decorated and a promenade concert took place. Lemonade was served at stands in the museum and tea, coffee, biscuits and salad, cakes and ice cream in the Hall of Casts (North room). The rooms were beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Ed. Lewis was there, a guest of Miss Pellet, but I did not meet him. Grace looked beautiful in her new dress. Sat. Apr. 27. Studied & copied Paleon most of the day. Went rowing in the P.M. Boats put out yesterday for61 the first. Sun. Apr. 30. Bible lecture as usual. Dr. Riggs is fine. Enjoy them so much. Sermon (Episcopal service) by Rev. Joseph Blanchard, Rector of St. James, Philadelphia. Text was "Lord, I believe. Help thou mine unblief". Mark IX - 24. I. Introduction. II. Struggle between faith and doubt. 1. In the world. 2. In the heart. III. Effect of the Struggle. (Great benefit of struggle from doubt to faith) IV. Conclusion. (There is ground for faith) It was an excellent sermon. Tue. May 2. Am elected at Keuka. Am very glad. Thu. May 4. We dissected lobsters in Paleontology. It was very interesting. Fri. May 5. Went to an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen. It was on Gothe's architecture. Had one also on Wednesday evening on Renaissance architecture. After lecture called on Misses Scott, Odell, & Sill, but Miss Sill was the only one in. Sat. May 6. After chapel called on Miss Galaher but she was engaged. Made fudges, good. Sun. May 7. Had Bible Lecture as usual. Dr. Biggs is fine. No services in college. Did not go to town. Neither did Grace. Wed. May 10. Art Lecture on "Master Pieces". Very good. Prof. Van Ingen's last this year. 62 Sat. May 13. The class in Paleontology was to gave gone to Rondout on the excursion for fossils today but it rained all day so did not go. Annie Brown is ill. Stayed most of the P.M. with her. Belle was taken sick at dinner. I spent most in the evening. Read some from Walt Whitman to her. She was prejudiced against him, so I did not tell her the author until after she had comfessed she liked him. Made fudges afterward. There were excellent. Sun. May 14. No Bible Lecture this A.M. Dr. Riggs could not be here. Am sorry. Sermon by Rev. Bruce, a M.E. clergyman of New York city. His text was Gal. 2-1. I. Introduction. 1. Christ has a work for each of us. 2. Fusion of work and self. II. Personality. 1. Influence of. 2. Use of. 3. Result of. a. Self prominence. b. Self suppression. 4. Union of self-prominence and self-suppression necessary. a. To true charity. b. To true living. 5. Christ possessed this union. III. Conclusion. Exhortation to unite these qualities. 63 Had an excellent talk by Miss Butler of Yonkers on the Yonkers Institute. It was very interesting. Sat. May 20. Have been out twice this week to ride with Annie Brown on her wheel. Rode quite a way alone. Have rowed quite a little too. This afternoon Grace, Florence Foster and I started, after I had attended part of the May concert, (which, by-the-way, was good but quite long) for College hill. We went first to town where I got a College pin, then went to Smith's for ice-cream, then to the hill. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful. The R.R. bridge can be seen plainly and the mountains around are beautiful, especially those across the river. The building on College hill is in Grecian style, mainly. It has Doric pillars. Returned too late for dinner. I cut chapel. Felt a little tired and it was so warm. Sun. May 21. Had Bible Lecture. I like Dr. Riggs more and more every time I hear him. The sermon was by Rev. Robinson, ex-President of Brown University, now Prof. of Ethics, Chicago Univ. The class in Ethics here uses his text-book. He is a fine old man, bald, with a fringe of white hair and a few white burnsides. Quite tall and slender. Hist text was Math. 13-54, 57. The sermon was quite good. Last night the Sopho. had their tree ceremonies in the Gym. All was kept secret before. They paraded from the south64 over to the gym. dressed in white, some of them to represent ghosts. "There was levity by night". Wed. May 24. Walked to town and back this morning. A cool, lovely morning. Fri. May 26. The Greek play at last! Belle Freeman and I went together as Miss Foster has invited Grace to go with her. Prof. Leach asked the girls to wear evening dress and remove their hats. Although it rained some a great many of the girls did, so the Opera House looked very pretty. The programs were printed in red, with the seal of the college, and tied with red ribbons. They were printed in Greek. The play was grand. The music was by members of Seidl's Orchestra. Miss Bartlet as Creon, and Miss Slade as Antigone were the stars. They were fine. The costumes were as nearly like the original Greek as could be made after the most research. The expenses of the play were about $2000. It was a success in every way. The papers are full of it. I am so glad I attended. It is part of an education. Although it was given in Greek (for the first time in this country) the acting and intonation was so good that I could follow it, having read the play before in English. Sat. May 27. Belle's sister, Mary Freeman, is here for the forenoon and she, Belle, and I went over to the Gym. and had a good swim. Of course, as it was very first attempt, I could do but little swimming, but I gained 65 confidence and can take a few strokes alone. Sun. May 28. Our last Bible lecture by Dr. Riggs. I am so sorry. I like him so much. The sermon was by Rev. Ludlow of Arlington, New Jersey. It was an excellent sermon on the power and education of the will. Fri. June 2. Recitations over for the year. I do not know whether to be glad or sorry. The year has passed very quickly and pleasantly. It is probably the pleasantest year I shall ever know. I hope I shall do better service for it. Sat. June 3. Went bathing in the swimming tank with Belle in the morning. Studied Paleontology. Grace and I went out on the lake and studied Art Hist. part of the afternoon. In the evening I attended the senior "Side Show" in Philaleathean Hall and afterward the auction down stairs in the Gym. Sat near Miss Beers and she asked me to go to the cafe on 3rd and have ice cream with her afterward. Sun. June 4. Neither Grace or I went to town to church. As it is my last Sunday with Grace I want to see as much of her as possible. Grace, Belle and I read "Beggars All" by Dougall all the morning aloud. No Bible lecture. Read again in the afternoon, then grace and I sang and talked after dinner. Grace sat with me in chapel. We staid to prayer meeting. Prof. Dwight lead. Mon June 5. Exam. in Latin. Not very hard, fair. 66 Tue. June. 6. Exam. in Paleontology in the afternoon at the Geo. Lab. Miss Foster asked Grace and me down to her room between diner and chapel to eat stawberries. We had a very pleasant time. Wed. June 7. Exams in English and Art History. Grace goes tomorrow night. She has been packing tonight. Thu. June 8. Grace went on the 8:05 train tonight. How I hated to have her go, knowing that we will never meet again as we have, never be together as we have been this year. I never can find a friend I shall care for as I do for Grace. How I would like to come back next year. I am afraid I should be a little jealous to have her rooming with someone else. Florence Foster and I went to the lodge & there she met some other girls who were going and they took a carriage to the depot. She expected to take a car, but it did not come and the carriage did. I went to chapel afterward. Dr. Taylor presided and gave us such a good talk. I felt quite mournful & sad to think I was not coming back. I came upstairs and found Grace's trunk keys. I wrote to her and sent them. Fri. June 9. German exam. was long but fair. Was invited over to the Hall to Miss Mitchell's room to a spread at 8:30 P.M. Took my n.g. and staid all night. Had a very pleasant time. Misses Henderson, Wood, Agne, Bush, Brown, Delaney, Peckham, Cornell, Dello, Mitchell (of course), Smith & I were there. Helen Peckham, Miss Cornell, Carrie67 Brown & Marion Mitchell gave the spread. We had strawberries & cream, cakes & candies for refreshments. Misses Wood, Delaney & I had a parlor together for the night. I am forgetting. I went with Belle Freeman to the depot. She went very early. Annie Brown had not succeededin getting the train she wanted and was still at the depot, so I saw her again. Waited some time for Belle, then came back and ordered some Greek play pictures at Vail's. Sat. June 10. Went with Miss Beers, '94, to Smith's for dinner. There we met her friend Mr. Halff and Mr. Martin. I should have felt guilty if Miss Beers had not been a junior & an old girl & so a fit chaperone. Had a lovely dinner then went for a row on the Hudson. The river was beautiful. Mr. Martin and I rowed first then Miss Beers and Mr. Halff. Miss Beers and I could both row better than the gentlemen. Mr. Halff blistered his hands badly. Miss Beers and I were each presented with a pound box of chocolates. They are excellent. Got back to the college at 8:45 P.M. about. Was very tired, but had had a good time. Miss Beers, Miss Henderson, Miss Kirschner, & Helen were in my room the rest of the evening. Helen staid all night with me. Next Saturday I will be home. How good it seems. Sun. June 11. Helen did not get up to breakfast. Tried to make up the sleep I made her lose by getting up Sat. morning at 5:05, thinking it was 7:05 and going down to her room. I brought her some breakfast. 68 The Baccelaureate sermon was by Pres. Taylor. The text was Luke 13-20, 21. It was a fine sermon. He spoke of the unrest, seeking for self-glorification and tendency toward organization of the present hour in contrast to Christ's more personal and self-forgetful methods of spreading the truth, introducing it like [learn] in the lump & leaving it to [learn] the whole lump. In the evening we had an Organ Recital. I called on Miss Foster and Miss Underhill before supper. Mon. June 11. Helen, Miss Brown and I had a Kodak taken in a boat in the morning. Then I packed and sent my box by freight. In the afternoon Helen and I went to town. Had some ice cream at Smith's for the last time. Attended the commencement concert in the evening with Misses Smith, Foster and Beers. Miss Beers and I made fudges after the concert. Tue. June 12. Class day. The exercises took place in the afternoon. Sophomores & Freshmen sat in the gallery, Juniors and Seniors down stairs. As the classes formed the Sophs were given small silver pencils by the seniors and the Freshmen slates, pencils & sponges. On the slates in gold letters was the following, A Problem given X = 96 (X + 3Yrs) g > 93a + 94b + 95c to find value of z As no place was reserved for the specials, I went 69 with the freshmen and secured one of the slates. The girls senior class wore beautiful dresses. The exercises consisted of music, an address of welcome by Miss Cutting president of '93, and the class history. This latter included the singing of many songs by the class. Then the procession of classes in their order went to the class tree near the door of the north wing. A matting was spread from the door of the south wing to the tree and a platform built at the tree. The exercises then consisted of the presentation of the spade by the seniors & its acceptance by the juniors and the burial of the class records. I stayed at the Strong to supper with Helen Peckham. Wed. June 13. Commencemewnt day. Exercises at 10:00 A.M. Sat in gallery with Helen Peckham. The procession consisting of Marshall, President in cap & gown & Pres. of Trustees, Faculty, teachers, alumni, Marshall '93 looked very pretty. The girls of '93 were in simple white muslins. The exercises consisted of music, essays, presentation of diplomas by Prexie. Thu. June 14. Got up early and took the 5:45 car. Started from Poughkeepsie at 7:00 A.M. Got in Albany about 9:20. Prof. Ellis met me a the depot and took me first to the capital. We spent some time there & I enjoyed it very much. Saw the sword which LaFayette presented to Washington, the original Emancipation Proclamation, and the papers found70 in Maj. Andre's boots. Went to Mrs. Ellis'. They have a very pleasant home on Elm St. next door but [...] to the [Governor's] mansion. Stayed until 2:35 P.M. & went on to Syracuse. Helen Peckham & Mrs. & Miss Henderson were on the train & went as far as Utica with me. Cousin Nell met me at the depot. Had a very pleasant time at her house. She wanted me to saty over until Monday. Met Mr. Van Vechton, formerly of Elmira, there. Was very much surprised to see him. He boards next door to Nellie's St. Sat. June 16. Started for home at 9:10 A.M. Saw Charlie Fisher & Prof. Woodland at Canandaigua depot. Got home at 3:00. Sun. June 17. Went to Ch. & S.S. Had to teach a S.S. class & lead Y.P.S.C.E. Thad Henderson [N.]B. is home. Tue. July 11. Went to Elmira Saturday the 24th. Was sorry I did not go Friday as it was the closing day of School no. 4 and I could have seen the teachers and scholars. Went to the photograph gallery in the afternoon with Emma & the children, Ora & Mrs. Newman. Emma & the children had their pictures together. Sunday went to church and S.S. also Junior, A.C.F. and church in the evening. Saw a great many peple I knew. Mr. Denney asked Miss Bishop and I to take charge of the Junior meeting and when we refused, made the announcement that we would. We did go, but did not take71 charge as we used. I was asked to read the lesson and did so. Mr. Denney called upon both of us for speeches. I said a few words but Miss B. said she made her speech when she first came back. Monday morning June 26 Lute called for a little while and stopped, again, in the evening. Monday afternoon Emma and I went down to the Westside St. R.R. took a car and rode to the Industrial grounds. Before we got there it was raining in torrents and [...] me in and open car. Just after we started back we had to transfer to a closed car, Emma dropped her handkerchief into a mud puddle, and we both got our feet wet. By the time we got back to Water St. the sun was shining again as brightly as ever. We did some shopping, had some ice-cream and started to walk back. When we had about reached Freedman's Market it commenced to rain again and we took shelter under his awning. After a time we took a car and reached home wet as rats. Tuesday P.M. went down to uncle Charles. Stayed to supper. Tuesday evening Lute called and spent the evening. He tried to get some ice-cream but failed, so got candy, oranges and bananas. Wednesday evening went to prayer-meeting. Spent most of the day at Ora's. Mr. & Mrs. Carey were baptized after prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon Ora & I went over to72 Mrs. Vernoy's and stayed to supper. John came over to supper. Lute spent the evening with Emma and I. Friday went to the Church & S.S. picnic. Had a very pleasant time. Intended going to Hattie Crane's on the 7:00 o'clock motor but did not. Came home Saturday. Sunday had to teach a S.S. class. Mr. Streett preached in the evening at Pres. Ch. Union services. Tuesday, July 4th Lute spent the day here. We went through the glen in the afternoon. Lute went home at 12:02. Thursday evening went to prayer meeting with mother. Sunday went to church and S.S., C.E. and ch. in the evening. Services in the evening were at the M.E. ch. Mr. Kellogg preached. Monday mother went to Elmira on the 3:00 P.M. train. After that Edna & I went rowing in the canal in Frank James' boat. July 13. Yesterday morning at 8:25 Edna and I started for Watkins. Stopped on our way at the P.O. and I got a check for $25 from Dr. Patterson. Got to Watkins Court House at 9:10. Spent the day at Aunt Hat's. Inez was there, & Carrie too. Started back at 7:00 P.M. and got here at 7:45. Walked. Had a very pleasant day. Have baked bread & cleaned the floor today, & hemmed Edna's white dress, skirt. It is very warm. Fri. July 24. Emma, Ora and the children came down on the eleven o'clock train. Edna went down to Lutie's on the same train. Father went down the lake73 with her, because she did not feel very well and had a large satchel to carry. It was well he did for the boat did not stop at Dey's Landing and he had to say all he could to get them to. They finally did and Lutie was there to meet Edna. Father walked back from Watkins. In the evening, yesterday Ora, Emma and I went down the canal for a row. Had a lovely time. Edna and I were down Wednesday night and found the boat full of water which had rained in. Mr. Jones baled it out for us and locked up the boat for us again when we came back. Tuesday I went to Watkins on the 6:27 train & came back on the 8:00 in the evening to get some graining color for father. Went up to aunt Hat's for a few minutes. Today Emma, Ora and mother have gone to Watkins on the 11:00 A.M. train & will come back at 8:00, leaving the children with me. This afternoon I took them up on the hill for a little while. Fri. July 28. Delia come at 3:00 P.M. & stayed until morning. Sat. July 29. Emma & the children went home to Elmira today. Sun. July 30. Had to give a short talk on Geography of Greece illustrated by map. Thu. Aug. 3. Am going to Horsehead & Elmira at 9:00 A.M. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to Horseheads the 2nd at 9:00. Hattie Craver met me at the depot and we went to her house. In the evening went down town. Hattie had the tooth ache 74 badly all the evening. The next day, Friday, I took the car in the afternoon for Elmira. When I got there I found Emma was to go to Elgin Saturday morning if she heard from John. She & I went down town and I did a little shopping. She got a telegram from John about 7:00 A.M., telling her to come and she had to pack her trunk and get ready to go. John and I were pulling on her trunk-strap to get it tighter when it broke and it took John until nearly twelve o'clock to fix it. I made fudges earlier in the evening. (Aug. 5) We got up at 4:00 A.M. Saturday morning and went to the depot with Emma. John Vernoy and I went and Ora went back to bed. Emma started at 5:40. In the aforenoon Ora and I went down town and did some shopping. In the afternoon we laid down & Ora did not get up until 5:00 o'clock. In the evening Lute came in and we made fudges. He is working in Corning & came home for Sunday. The fudges were better than those the night before. (Aug. 6.) Ora invited Lute to dinner Sunday. He came and in the afternoon invited me to take a drive. Had a very pleasant time. Taught Mr. Stuart's S.S. class in the morning. Lute came home from church with us in the evening & sat on the porch a little while. (Aug. 7.) Ora and I went over to Mrs. Vernoy's to dinner. After dinner I went down to Uncle Charlie's a few minutes, then took the 5:50 train home. Ora went to the depot with me. 75 (Aug. 10.) Went down to Keuka to Association (Young People's Day) and Assembly. Was elected Secretary of Young People's Association. In the evening read a paper on the "Arms of the Junior Work". Mrs. Thompson invited me to stay with her while there and I did so, enjoying myself very much. The next morning at 8:00 o'clock I attended a meeting of the Execution Board in Dr. Ball's room. The exercises of the day were very good. The services in the morning were conducted by Rev. Dixon of Brooklyn & in the afternoon was a speech by Col. L.F. Copeland on "Seeing the Elephant". I came away on the 6:00 o'clock boat. Rev. & Mrs. Denny came at the same time. They also went at the same time I did. Aug. 17. Gave Mina Maderis her fourth, and Edna her second lesson in painting. Went to Watkins Monday and took a lesson in painting of Mrs. Hughey. The Saturday before started to walk down to see her in the morning. Got a ride with Mr. Hamilton. Coming back rode with Henry Jackson & got home before nine o'clock. Fri. Aug. 25. Edna went to Elmira yesterday. Lute came on the 6:27 P.M. train tonight and went home at 12:03. Mon. Aug. 28. Edna came home at 6:00 o'clock. Fri. Sept. 1. Got my books & lamp packed and sent to Keuka. Mattie Slauson came last night. She & Edna have gone to Watkins today. Mon. Sept. 4. Started on the 6:38 train for Keuka. Mr. Richardson76 met me in Penn Yan and we soon started for the College. Arrived there, but found my room not in proper condition to move in yet. Decided to take a 3rd floor room because it was larger and had two windows. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's and stayed to dinner. Unpacked and settled all the afternoon. After supper walked with the Misses Ball, went to their room where we had teacher's meeting later. They were kind to me. Tue. Sept. 5. Had chapel at 9:00 A.M. The day is taken up in registering, so I settled all the forenoon, attended teacher's meeting at 1:00 P.M. and started for Penn Yan on the 2:00 o'clock stage. Went to see Helen & Mrs. Goldsmith and did my shopping. Came back just in time to get some supper. Then went to Mrs. Thopmson's and she and I went in bathing. Had a very pleasant time. Fri. Sept. 8. Work is very pleasant and the week has passed very quickly. I have Elementary English, U.S. History, Geography, Spelling and Penmanship. Went to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner, stayed at Helen's until the 7:05 train and went home. Sat. Sept. 9. Canned tomatoes, helped do up plums, ate fruit, went down to Aunt Catharine's. Sun. Sept. 10. Went to Church & S.S. In the evening read a paper at the 6th anniversary of the founding of our C.E. Society. Mon. Sept. 11. Came to Pann Yan on the 6:38 train. Train 1/2 hour late at Havana. Prof. Spooner came to77 the Knapp house for me and I rode with him to the college. Mrs. Marsh called again this P.M. for her matting. Brought me a beautiful bunch of geraniums. I gave the Misses Ball some of the peaches I brought from home. Wed. Sept. 13. Went with the Misses Ball for a walk at 4:00 o'clock. We walked as far as Mrs. Merritt's (she is one of the college trustees) and called on her. She is a very pleasant, motherly, woman, and gave us some peaches when we came away. Thu. Sept. 14. Attended a reception this evening given to the students. Had quite a pleasant time. Sat. Sept. 16. Went to Penn Yan on the eleven o'clock boat. Did a little shopping and came back at half past one. The Misses Ball took that boat up the lake to visit friends at Pultney. Took the 3:30 P.M. boat and went up as far as Crosby's and came back on the Mary Belle at 6:00 P.M. It was cold and rainy coming back, but I enjoyed it quite well. Sun. Sept. 17. Went to church. Mr. Taylor, who is supplying the pulpit in Dr. Ball's absence, preached. The services were nearly an hour and a half long. Neglected to say that Thursday, as the Misses Ball and I started for a walk we met Mr. Richardson, who asked 78 us to take a ride. We had a very pleasant drive, came back and took a row on the lake. After supper took quite a long walk. Tue. Sept. 19. After four o'clock the Misses Ball and I took a delightful row on the lake. After supper we went for a walk, then I went to Mrs. Thompson's for a short time. Thu. Sept. 21. Had a half holiday to allow the students to attend the Penn Yan Fair. In the afternoon I went over to Mrs. Marsh's, to Mrs. Thompson's and rowing in Mrs. Thompson's boat. Miss Stevens went with me, and we went up a little above Scofield's. Had a lovely row. Fri. Sept. 22. After 4:00 o'clock the Misses Ball and I rowed down to Mrs. Merritt's to return a basket. She gave us some excellent grapes. Got back just in time for supper. Sat. Sept. 23. Edna came on the afternoon boat. We took a short row in the evening. Sun. Sept. 24. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's for a walk with Edna. Called on the Misses Ball. Mon. Sept. 25. Edna & I took breakfast at Mrs. Thompson's, as Edna had to start by our breakfast time. She went to Penn Yan with Mr. Inghart. Sat. Sept. 30. Went rowing yesterday afternoon, this forenoon & this afternoon with Miss Ella Ball. Had a very pleasant row. In the P.M. went & got some grapes at Mr. Brewster's & Mrs. Marsh packed a ten pound basket for me to send to Grace. There were 5 different79 kinds and the basket looked very pretty. Mr. Thompson brought the frame for my screen this P.M. while I was out on the lake. It is very nice. Stayed to tea at Mrs. Marsh's and spent the evening with Miss Ball. Sun. Oct. 1. Dr. Ball is home & preached today. Communion Sunday. In the afternoon Miss Ella Ball and I took some books and went down by the lake in a sunny place and read. Then we took a long walk and did not return until almost time for supper. I lead the A.C.F. meeting. Tue. Oct. 3. Had a faculty meeting and suspended Mande Walker indefinately, Marie for two weeks, and Miss Gardner from certain privileges. At the meeting yesterday Mr. Smith appeared before the faculty and answered charges made against him. He presented his resignation. It was referred to the proper authorities. Fri. Oct. 6. Heard my Physical Geography at 8:00 A.M. and took the one o'clock stage for Penn Yan. Took the 2:07 train and went up to Elmira. Got me a dress and went down to Ora's. Lute was over and we made fudges in the evening. Took Sat. Oct. 7. the early morning train for home. Was at home until Sun. Oct. 8. Sunday morning then took the train for Penn Yan. Walked up from Penn Yan. Got to the college just as they were finishing dinner. Went for a walk in the P.M. with the Misses Ball. Lute gave me "The Prince of India". Thur. Oct. 12. Examinations in Elementary English this P.M. Went for a row as usual afterward.80 Tue. Oct. 17. Went directly after dinner to Penn Yan to Maggie McMaster's funeral. She was killed in the R.R. accident last Friday, at Jackson, Mich. Drove down with Mrs. Mitchell's horse. Got back a few minutes late for Physical Geography recitation. The class was waiting for me, however. The funeral was held in the Pres. church. It was largely attended. The flowers were lovely. Fri. Oct. 20. Expected mother tonight on the stage but she did not come. Sat. Oct. 21. Mother came at 2:30 P.M. Was very glad to see her. Sun. Oct. 22. Did not go to church. Mother didn't care to. Went to A.C.F. but she did not. Mon. Oct. 23. Mother took the stage this noon for Penn Yan, from there the boat for Aunt mary's. Fri. Oct. 27. Intended to cross the Lake to Aunt Mary's tonight but it was too rainy. Prof. Bean returned. Sat. Oct. 28. Painted some this A.M. The Misses Ball called in the evening, also Miss Effie Jones. Fri. Nov. 3. Took the 1:00 o'clock stage and went home. Met Lutie Yost on the train. She was going to our house. Sun. Nov. 5. Lutie stays over Sunday. It rained yesterday almost all day. Mr. Becker and Mr. Frank Miller called and we went to church with them. Heard of Belle Freeman through Mr. M. Mon. Nov. 6. Took the 6:38 A.M. train for Penn Yan. Rode up to the College with Prof. Spooner. Wed. Nov. 8. Went rowing with Miss Ball last night & tonight. The weather is lovely for November. 81 Fri. Nov. 10. Intended to take the steamer "West Branch" this P.M. for Finton's, but as we were to have an important faculty meeting at 4:00 P.M. decided to wait until later. Frank Bengler rowed me across to Finton's after four o'clock. It was a lovely day, not cold, lake smooth. Uncle Elias had been to the landing for me but went home after the last boat came. I walked up and got there about 6:00 P.M. Aunt Mary had hardly given me up. How I enjoyed my visit! Aunt Mary and Uncle Elias were both lovely, and I had Jersey milk and good things to eat. When I came away Aunt Mary gave me a can of milk, besides the Sat. Nov. 11. gingham for an apron for mother. I had to come back Saturday. Got to the landing (Uncle brought me) and found that maybe the boat wouldn't stop, so Lora, at whose house I stopped, got a boy to row me across the lake to Northrup's where I waited a little while, then took the "Lulu" home. Went to the grocery, got some crackers and had crackers and milk for supper. Fri. Nov. 17. Painted a little this P.M. Took a long walk with Miss Ella Ball. Sat. Nov. 18. Painted in the A.M. Went to Penn Yan in P.M. Got an oil stove. 82 Sun. Nov. 20. Heard Mr. Griffin preach this A.M. Went with fifteen others to the Country House to a meeting this P.M. Myself and nine others rode in Mr. Richardson's stage. Mrs. Milspaugh, father and daughter, the two Smith girls, Aileen Mitchell, Lora March, Mr. Richardson and myself. Mr. R. lead the meeting. Had a good meeting. The view from the hill this side of the country house is fine, since a lake can be seen. Didn't go to A.C.F. this evening. Thu. Nov. 23. Last class exercises of the term today. Class exams. today and tomorrow. Rejents' next week. This evening Myra Smith came to my door and handed me a plate, saying that the girls were having a little supper and wished me to share it. The plate contained bread & butter, salmon, jelly, cream puffs, two kinds of cake, fudges and some canned peaches. I enjoyed it very much. It also contained a card with the names of the four girls, Misses Coleman, Gardiner, Smith and Van Worner. Sat. Nov. 25. Painted owls' heads all the morning. Miss Julia Ball and I went down to Mrs. Merritt's soon after dinner (she sent her carriage for us) and spent the afternoon. We met Mrs. Stuart of Penn Yan. Had a very pleasant time and came back about seven o'clock in the carriage. Had music. Called on Miss Coleman this evening. 83 Wed. Nov. 29. Have had Rejent's all the week. Elementary English today. My classes have all done well. Went home tonight. Rode down to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner. Thu. Nov. 30. Thanksgiving Went to church in the morning. Our whole family was invited to Col. Clanharty's to dinner to meet Capt. Robert Clanharty and his wife, our Scotch cousins. We all like them very much. He is Captain of the vessel Wray Castle, at present in New York harbor loading with case oil for Shanghai, China. They will not reach there before May. They called at our house. Went back to New York on the 8:00 P.M. train. Sun. Dec. 3. Col. Clanharty and Mary Williams were at our house to dinner today. Wed. Dec. 6. Gave Mina Madieris another painting lesson. Thu. Dec. 7. Went to Elmira on the 3:00 o'clock train. Did a little shopping and went to Ora's. Fri. Dec. 8. Ora and I went down town shopping in the morning and did not get back until after 12:00. In the P.M. went over to the school house. Was glad to see teachers and scholars and they seemed glad to see me. Lute came in in the afternoon and stayed a little while. In the evening we took a sleigh ride. The sleighing was not very good but we had a very pleasant time. Sat. Dec. 9. Came home at 11:00 o'clock. Had the picture84 of our family taken in the afternoon. Tue. Dec. 12. Took the early train for Penn Yan. Prof. Spooner met me there and took me to the college. Found a great many new students. Wed. Dec. 13. Have about completed the organization of the school. I have classes in Physiology, U.S. History, Physics, Botany and Drawing. We expect a new teacher of English next Saturday, a Miss Myrtle Gray. In the meantime Miss Julia Ball takes the classes. I have changed recitation rooms and have Room C, a front room. Sat. Dec. 16. Our new teacher of English, Miss Gray, came tonight. She seems very pleasant and we hope to like her very much. Sun. Dec. 17. Miss Gray went to church with me, wrote letters in my room after church and in the afternoon Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I walked around the triangle. Miss Julia Ball and Miss G. were in my room in the evening so I did not go to prayer-meeting. Fri. Dec. 22. Went to Penn Yan with Mr. Spooner and did some shopping before train time. Met Mary Goldsmith on the street, she invited me to go home with her and I did so and stayed until train time. Mon. Dec. 25. Mother is sick. Has not felt well since church yesterday. Think she has grippe. I received a very pretty needle book from Alice Carman Saturday, and today Dante's Poems from Edna, some silver fruit knives, a coffee-spoon, a pocket-book from mother85 and father, a china tea-cup and saucer from Edna, a pen-wiper from Ora, an Elmira souvenir tea spoon from Lute. Tue. Dec. 26. Lute came down on the 3:00 P.M. train and stayed until the 12:00 train. Mother is still sick. Sun. Dec. 31. Edna was taken sick this morning. Mother worse. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894. Edna and mother both better. Father is not very well. Came to Penn Yan at 3:00 o'clock train & to the college in the stage. Found a new principal in Mr. Bean's place, Mr. Gardiner. He seems very pleasant and an excellent man for the place. Thu. Jan. 4. Prof. Spooner has not been here this week on account of sickness. The boys have organized a military company. The weather is quite warm yet. It was so warm on Christmas day that we had the doors open. The Misses Ball went rowing with Miss Gray. over (p.86) Fri. Jan. 19 Had a reception this evening. There were three lady & three gentleman ushers. We had a promenade for which Miss Julia Ball furnished the music, a fancy march lead by Miss Gray and Mr. Stuart, majic music, charades and a general good time. The girls and boys changed partners often enough so that no one was slighted. Some of the boys offered their arms very gracefully, some were very awkward. Miss Gray & I each promenaded quite often. I promenaded with Misses Clancy, Debenham, Watrons (twice), Van Wil86 Capt. Hodges & Mr. Mersellis. (Jan. 12. Fri.) Quarterly Meeting convened here. Miss Gray & I attended the meeting this evening and I was very much surprised to be seated next to Lute. (Sat. Jan. 13.) Attended the L.M. business meeting this A.M. Had a meeting of the Ladie's Missionary Society in my room at one P.M. Was elected vice President for Keuka Park. Did not attend the afternoon meeting. Had a call (H.) at three o'clock. Attended evening service. It was A.C.F. & not very good. Lute sang very well. The Elmira people left tonight. (Sun. Jan. 14.) Rev. Langworthy preached this A.M. Attended A.C.F. & service in the evening. Mon. Jan. 22. Miss Gray & I went rowing in Mr. Thompson's boat after school this evening. Had a very pleasant time. Thu. Jan. 25. Some of the girls wanted to go to Penn Yan to a Teacher's institute lecture, and, as they could not go alone asked me to go with them. It was quite cold. We started about six o'clock and reached Penn Yan quite early for the lecture. Had to stand outside and wait quite a time for the doors to be opened. The lecture was by Dr. Schmits of Normal school, subject "The Aesthetic Side of Our Nature". Fri. Jan. 26. Attended a reception given by the ladies of the Park to Prof. and Mrs. Gardiner. Went with Miss Gray and we asked Mrs. Potter, the Misses Ball's aunt to go with us. Had refreshments, sandwiches, coffee cake and oranges. It was a bore. Miss Gray skated a few minutes after supper before the reception. 87 Sat. Jan. 27. Miss Gray and I went skating a little while this forenoon and also in the afternoon. In the evening went to the parlor until seven o'clock and called on Mrs. Gardiner afterward. Sun. Jan. 28. Mr. Gardiner preached today. Mon. Jan. 29. Miss Gray and I went skating at 3:15 although it was snowing hard. Got so wet we had to change our clothes completely when we came home. Skated until my ankle was so tired I could hardly stand on it. Tue. Jan. 29. Mrs. Gardiner called about 15 minutes before supper time. Tue. Feb. 20. The military reception took place this evening. The drill was fine, but the remainder of the evening seemed dull. Several Starkey boys were here. Thu. Feb. 22. Went home. Stopped in Penn Yan at Helen's until train time. Washington's birthday was to be celebrated on Friday instead of today so I go tonight. Fri. Feb. 23. Very cold. Sat. Feb. 24. Coldest day of the winter. Thermometer below zero. Sun. Feb. 25. Thermometer 16 degrees below zero this morning. Warmer in the afternoon. Mon. Feb. 26. Came back with Prof. Spooner this morning. Somewhat warmer. In the P.M. went across the lake & skated. Coming back we met88 Joseph Bullock & Mr. Gilder with an ice-boat. They asked us to ride, & we had a delightful ride. It was quite cold and we went to Mrs. Thompson's to warm afterward. Tue. Feb. 27. Went skating after school. Delightful on other side of lake. Mon. Mch. 12. Miss Ball left on Saturday for Crystal Springs, leaving me in charge of the girls. I received a letter by the afternoon mail telling me that mother had been run over and hurt. Started for home on the 7:00 P.M. train. Tue. Mch. 13. Mother has no bones broken. She was crossing Main St. about 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening when a boy driving Fanton's horse & carriage ran over her. The thill struck her in the left side, throwing her over half way to the next cross-walk. The wheels ran over both legs, cutting clothing and skin but not breaking the bones. Thu. Mch. 22. Lute came down this evening bringing mother a bunch of beautiful carnations. Sat. Mch. 24. Edna and I worked hard all day. Sun. " 25. Easter. Went to church in the A.M. Mother came out and sat at the table in her big chair for dinner. Mon. " 26. Started for K. C. at 6:32 A.M. Met Mr. Spooner at Penn Yan. Classes arranged in the P.M. I have N.Y. Hist., Drawing, Botany, Roman Hist.,89 and possibly U.S. Hist. or Physiology. Fri. Mch. 30. Miss Gray, the Misses Ball and I went to walk about 8:00 P.M. We saw a most beautiful display of Aurora Borealis. It commenced with a light streak in the north west, extending toward the zenith. It spread until the whole heavens were covered. The most beautiful shades of reds were shown as well as the white light. It was beautiful beyond comparison. The zenith seemed the center of the display and streams of light extended in all directions. Sat. Mch. 31. Went to Penn Yan on the stage this A.M. Quite windy. Sun. Apr. 8. When we got up this morning the ground was white with snow. It snowed some Friday and Saturday. The snow soon melted and it was quite comfortably warm in the afternoon. After dinner the Misses Ball, Miss Gray, the Gardiners and I went to the parlor, sang some hymns and talked. Afterward Miss Ella and I toook a walk. Later Miss Julia and Miss Gray joined us. Wed. Apr. 11. It snowed quite a little yesterday, all last night, and all day today so that the snow is quite deep. It was a foot deep this morning. It is not very cold and the snow is quite wet. Dr. Ball told me a few days ago, Sat., I think, that I would be wanted next year so I expect to stay. 90 Thu. Apr. 12. The Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I, beside quite a number of the students went to Penn Yan to "The Old Homestead". The "Urbana" came down the lake about half past seven and we got there about eight o'clock, just before the performance began. It was good, everyone said, there was nothing objectionable, the singing was good, but upon the whole I did not enjoy it so very much. There was little that was elevating. Got back to the college about 11:30 P.M. Fri. Apr. 13. Went home on the 7:15 train. Sat. Apr. 14. My birthday. Edna, mother and father each gave me a very pretty china fruit plate for a birthday present. Twenty-four today. And yet I don't feel any older than I did when I was fourteen. Not so old sometimes. Sun. Apr. 15. Went to church in the morning. Edna and I went to aunt Catharine's in the P.M. Mother seems to improve slowly. She is able to sit up most of the time. Mon. Apr. 16. Came back to college. Had to wait from the 7:00 o'clock train until 10:15 for the stage. Fri. Apr. 20. Went on the 2:00 train to the L.M. at Elmira. Ora and Alice Bishop met me at the train and we did some shopping before going to the house. Did not attend church in the evening. Lute came in and spent the evening. It was a sermon by Dr. Ball. Ora & Allis went. 91 Sat. Apr. 21. Attended church all day. Had dinner at the church. Allis B. and I went down town after the afternoon service. Sun. Apr. 22. Attended church in the A.M. Went with John for a walk before breakfast, and over to his mother's after church. Charles Vernoy came in, in the P.M. and so did Lute. Went with Lute to the 1st Baptist Church in the evening, although it rained. Mon. Apr. 23. Started on the 6:32 A.M. train for K.C. Lute came to the depot with me. Mr. Ward met Mr. Mersellis, Lora Marsh, Mr. Denney and I at Penn Yan. We got here just in time for chapel. I was elected I.M. clerk while at Elmira. Received a book "Phillips Brook's Year Book" as a birthday present from Lute. Sat. Apr. 28. It has rained all day. We have been rowing a great deal this week. The weather had been very pleasant. Sat. May 26. Went over to Aunt Mary Week's. Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Hewett, Miss Spencer and I rowed over. Mr. & Mrs. T. and the others went on to Crosby's & I stopped at Finton's & walked up to Aunt Mary's. Delia came up on the afternoon boat, and Vi & her husband came over Sunday, so we had a very pleasant visit. Mr. Thompson come over to Miss Hewett's for Eva, Delia and I. Sunday night Eva rowed back with a boy & girl who were over too, 92 and Mr. T. brought Delia and I. It got quite rough before we got back. Delia stayed until Monday morning & went back on the stage. Sat. June 9. Went to Penn Yan on the afternoon stage and stayed over Sunday with Delia and Helen. The McMaster boys, John and Will, came Sat. eve & stayed until Monday morning. That partly spoiled my visit, but I enjoyed myself very much with Delia. June 7. Received a box of delicious candy from Lute. Sat. June 16. This P.M. Miss Ball, Miss Gray and I went rowing although it was very warm. After supper we went out again, taking some onions and bread & butter and ate them out on the lake. In the evening we all went to the entertainment given by the military company. Sunday June 17. Rev. Mr. Walworth of Penn Yan (Baptist) preached an excellent sermon to the graduating class this morning. Mon. June 18. Miss Julia Ball & I took a row after supper. We crossed the lake & had a lovely time. Went to the Philaleathean society entertainment & later to the reception & banquet. Tue. June 19. Commencement day. Worked hard in the chapel all the A.M. Exercises were very pleasant in P.M. Started at about 6:00 for Penn Yan. Stayed home all the evening. Wed. June 20. Went to commencement at Cook, & later to Alumni93 1894 dinner. Prof. Hill's last year. The classes of '94 & '5 gave him in the chapel a bunch & a basket of beautiful roses. At the dinner he was presented with Emerson's complete works & a solid silver berry ladle. He was quite affected. Everyone spoke nicely of Prof. Hill. Thu. June 21. Miss Gray called this A.M. & we went through the glen. She went on the 3:00 P.M. train. Lutie is here. Sat. June 23. Edna & Lutie went to Elmire this A.M. Lute came down & spent the evening. 9495 Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 1906 Sept. 12. I hardly thought when I last wrote in this book, that I would ever continue it at all, surely not from this place, but here I am, and here I hope to stay for this year. As I had written an account of my experiences at Vassar I thought it might be interesting some time to be able to look over my college experiences at Denison. I am to teach a class in beginning Algebra in the preparatory department of Shepardson College, take charge of Shepardson Cottage and have all college expenses and the amount to pay for my board on the club plan for these services. I think myself quite fortunate. I have a year's leave of absence from East Liverpool and may go back there next year. Sept. 10. I started from home Monday evening at 8:07. Mrs. Van Duzer and Ed Skinner were at the depot to see me off. So, of course, was mother, but father, as usual, refused to go. I left Elmira at 10:45 P.M. on the Erie. Wanted to get a mileage but found it would be good only to Meadeville, Pa., and I would have to have another from there so got a ticket to Newark, O. paying $11.80. Reached Manchester, O., my first Sept 11. change, at 9:30 A.M. after a hot, dusty night. Had to wait there about an hour, then took the B & O. to Newark, reaching there about 12:30 noon. My trunk was not brought promptly to the St. R.R. station, so I had to wait until the 2:00 o'clock car to come to Granville. Found Miss Barker who brought me over to the club House. My trunk soon came and I unpacked some. Only one96 girl, Miss Sefton of Pittsburg, was here but Miss North came later. They are room-mates and seem to be very nice girls. Miss Sefton is subdued, Miss North (from Wis.) breezy. Sept. 12. This morning I went to breakfast at Burton Hall, as we did to supper, then went down town for shopping so we could have dinner, then to see Miss Barker and to register. It took me almost all the morning, running from one to the other, to register. We got lunch, Miss Dickerson having been added to our number in the meantime, and the girls washed the dishes. I have to make some more purchases. I am to study Mediaeval History, French, Pshcyology, and German. That will give me 14 hrs. of work per week, which, with my teaching will be enough. Sept. 16. Thursday (13th) registration continued. I visited the Treasurer, etc. Friday I settled my room a little more as my box had arrived by freight, attended classes and kept busy. Was invited by Mrs. Henry Green, who called on me Wednesday with her daughter (Mrs. Wright I think her name is) to supper. Mrs. Green teaches with Frances Rose in Leland University, New Orleans. She is an elderly lady and seemed very pleasant. I liked her very much, and her daughter too. Mr. Green & Mr. Wright (if that is his name) were also very pleasant. Mr. W. is the dentist here. Mrs. Green wanted me to run in and call at any time, and seemed very cordial. Yesterday (15th) I got my curtains up, pictures, and my room in fairly good condition. Shall have to 97 passepartout some more pictures if I have enough. Brought some along for that purpose. Have to make cover for a little stand and bureau as it (the [...]) is and old-fashioned one and has little boxes on the sides so I cannot use my scarf. I didn't say that after I came home from Mrs. Green's I had to attend a faculty meeting at Burton Hill. Had to come home early purposely, although I hated to. Later in the evening the Y.W.C.A. gave a reception in King Hall. It was very pretty. They served punch but the teachers got there too late for that. It was all gone. The room looked very pretty. The girls sang and we left at an early hour. Studied Saturday evening. Hope I have my French lesson. Got past of the psychology. Must get up early and finish that as it was too late to do it last evening. Sept. 16. Today (Sunday) we all went after breakfast to prayers in King Hall, then later to church and Sunday school. I am to be in Dr. Colwell's class in Evidence of Christianity in S.S. That subject appealed to me. Got a letter from Mr. Bamden yesterday in which he spoke of the way things are going in the E.L. church. He thinks he will have to leave unless Dr. Rose's promised visit puts an end to the mischief done by Chas. Brown and Mrs. Malyn. We have six girls in the Club House now. Lily Bell Sefton is from Pittsburg and has taught quite a little. She is older than the other girls but doesn't look it. She has light hair, blue eyes & is very pretty, a very sweet girl. She has been very homesick & nervous and fainted yesterday. Her room-98 mate, Grace Young, is also pretty, a bright, lively girl, a little thoughtless, but seemingly a nice girl. Orza Dickerson is a music special, a very sweet, kind girl, thoughtful and lovable. She was here two years ago. I like her very much. The two Tracy girls are preps, dear little girls, Joy and Jennie. Jennie was homesick, but is getting over it now. Rahme Haider, the sixth one, is a Syrian girl, dark & pretty. She is 2nd yr. prep. and I think intends being a missionary. I like all the girls very much. Attended B.Y.P.U. and church service this evening. Heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Baldwin, in which he made prominent the life and work of Aaron. Feb.3. '07 I didn't intend waiting this long to write again, but it seemed to be impossible for me to find time when I ought, so I will go back and write what I think of now. I have a distinct recollection of the first general (Sept.) reception in Drane Gynmasium. It was, I think, the Friday of the second or third week of school. I went with Orza Dickerson. The gymnasium was very prettily decorated and there was a crush there. Orza had to leave to go down to the Conservatory at the end of an hour to let another girl come up. She introduced me to some whom she knew, in a quick little bird-like way she has, flitting from one to the other, then had to leave. I was alone after she went, a great deal. Served punch a while & was glad to have something to do. At last I found a young boy, a Mr. Means, who seemed as lovely as I was and talked to him the99 rest of the time until it was time to go. I was not sorry when that time came. Miss Jones, one of the teachers came & talked to us a few minutes before we left. I don't think I ever felt more lonely in my life. Late in September or early in October I had the privilege of listening to a talk in Sherman Hall by Dr. Timpanny, a medical missionary to India. He was fine. His theme seemed to be "A missionary must be an all-around man" and it would do a world of good to the student volunteers. Through the fact that no chaperone was provided, there were none of the girls there. One of the young men introduced himself to me, & Dr. Field did the same. I also met Dr. Timpanny, Dr. Field and Mr. Bamden had spoken of me to him. I enjoyed the talk very much. My class-work was somewhat changed for the first semester by Prof. Goodell advising me to drop Mediaeval History, Sophomore work, and take U.S. History, Junior. I told him I wanted credit for that & he said he would give me some work outside of class & would give me an exam & I could make it up in that way. I did so and he gave me credit, partly on work he gave me and partly on my teaching record. Then Prof. William's told me I could make up the required English & after getting permission of Dr. Hunt & Prof. Spencer100 to make up the Logic required, the second semester, I found I could graduate this year, which delights me. I have the English about ready to take an exam. in and expect to take one the first of the week. Events have flowed very smoothly this first semester. I have attended the Monday evening Y.W.C.A. meetings part of the time, the Thursday evening church prayer-meeting regularly and the morning church service. I go to Sunday School part of the time, rarely to B.Y.P.U., usually to evening service. During the first month of college I was invited to a reception given the faculty by Dr. & Mrs. Hunt. Sept. 18 (?) I believe it was Tuesday evening, Sept. 18. I went with Miss Barker as I didn't know the way. Had quite a pleasant time. Met Prof. and Mrs. Carney who were at Keuka College after I left. I liked Mrs. Carney very much and found out that she was a very dear friend of Mary Barnes. Shes said she was coming to call on me. Dr. Hunt told me that he had called the attention of the faculty in a meeting they had held the evening before to an outline he had had me put on the board in Psychology. He said it was well arranged and substantially correct and showed a trained mind. I felt better for his words. I am taking five hours of Psychology with Dr. Hunt, five hours of French with Dr. McKibben, three hours of history (U.S.) with Prof. Goodell and one hour of Methods of Modern 101 Language Teaching with Prof. Willis Chamberlain. Wed. Nov. 28. Had our final exam. in Psychology. It was not hard after Dr. Hunt's review. Nov . 29. Thanksgiving Day. The Club House girls were invited to the dining hall to dinner and we all went except Orza, who was invited out. We enjoyed our dinner very much. After dinner the girls played "Going to Jerusalem" in the Dining Room, then went to Burton Hall and heard Miss Montgomery recite "The Little Strawberry Girl". Then Miss Barker & her niece Juliet, Miss Adams, Misses Walker and Steelman, Rahme Haider and I went for a walk. We walked around a triangle of four miles and came back feeling finely. After Thanksgiving Mrs. Carney called on me and invited me to Sunday dinner. I accepted, of course. Mr. Scheffel, a senior boy, was also there and we got pretty well acquainted. In the afternoon Mr. Lee, a Chinese student, came in. The Carneys had to go to the photograph gallery as Prof. Carney had made arrangements with Mr. Tresize to go before he knew I was coming to dinner & we stayed alone while they were gone. I enjoyed being there very much. Dec. 12. College closed at noon. All but three of us cut Psych. but Dr. Hunt excused us and we were glad we hadn't cut. Miss Alderson, a girl from W.Va. who has recently come to take music, and I started on the 12:30 car for Newark, then took the train to Mansfield. We got there about102 four o'clock. Her brother was there to meet us in his auto, and took us to his home where we had supper, and I had a pleasant little visit until train time. I took the 7:35 P.M. Erie train east and arrived in Elmira the next morning (Friday) at about eight o'clock. Went over to the city to do a little shopping and met Ora. Joined forces with her & we met Mary, Mrs. Carey, Minnie Vernoy or Nettie(?), Leona & her mother-in-law at different times. Ora went to the station with me, hoping to see Edna & Donald whom I was to meet and go on home with. The train came in, as we thought, but no Edna, so Ora went home. I waited for my train and in a few minutes another Erie train came in & Edna & Donald got off and came into the station. We went on home, getting there about 2:00 P.M. I got my Christmas presents ready and sent them off and helped trim a tree for Donald. We had the parlor darkened and lighted the tree up Christmas morning after breakfast. It looked very pretty. It was quite a large tree. Father got it away up on the hill. Donald looked at it then clapped his hands and danced. he said "O, isn't it pretty?" We all had our presents on it. I got so much, a couple of plaid waists & some aprons from father and mother, cloth for a dress & a colored under skirt from Edna, a five dollar bill from Will, that I am going to get my cap and gown with, a picture of Donald, a very pretty collar from May Dixson, a handkerchief, a [...] & a calendar from Miss Flo., a travellilng bag of denim & rubber from Mary Andrews, a picture from Mary Dunham, a 103 handkerchief bag from Miss Campbell, a Keuka College pennant from Mrs. [Durfee], a beautiful center piece from Mrs. [Durfee], some yoke or collar pins from Mrs. Spaid, a book, "Cranford", from Mrs. Harvey, a very pretty china bonbon dish from Clyde, a booklet from Miss Bushong, a Denison banner from my Club House girls, a collar from Miss Alderson, a sachet from Miss Barker, a burnt wood frame from Maude Arnold, two handkerchiefs from Ora, a picture of Mr. & Mrs. Bamden, a button bag from Miss Norton, a chamois, & scissors guard from Mrs. Lumbey, & a gold & white dish from Mr. McCoy. I think I got more than my share. We were so glad Edna and Donald could be with us. It was so good to have them. Will Martin was down for Xmas dinner. Edna and I were invited up to Miss Brigg's one evening for supper. I went but she didn't . Mrs. Van Duzer, Grace Ford, Mary Barnes, & Maude McClure were there. We had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Van Duzer invited us for Dec. 31st. for the evening to a reception. I went, but Edna didn't. Had a very pleasant time. Got home a little after 11:00 P.M. Mary Goldsmith was there and told me about the resignation of Pres. John Chester Ball of Keuka College. At midnight the Episcopal bell tolled Jan. 1, 1907. 1907 times by actual count and ten times that by calm (!) estimate. Ed. Skinner called twice while we were home, and it seemed as if all our friends called. I tried to see some. Made an outing flannel gown, two waists, a skirt & tucked the yoke of a waist mother made for me. 104 Jan. Dr. Eubank, one of our medical missionaries, spoke in Sherwin Hall. I went up with Miss Barker. A lot of the girls went. We had a fine, inspiring talk. Dr. Hunt, in introducing Dr. Eubank, said: "We measure a man by the height of his ambitions, by the depth of his convictions, and by the breadth of his interests and sypmathies." Judged by that standard he thought we were to hear from one of the greatest men of the time. Jan. 27. A little before Thanksgiving I was invited to Sunday evening lunch with Miss Montgomery, Fernald and Chaffee so I returned the invitation and had them here. I had fried oysters, celery, brown & white bread & butter sandwiches, cocoa, cherries (canned) & cake. We had a very pleasant time. After they had gone I took my chafing dish & some oysters I had left up to Lily bell Sefton's room, where the girls were & fried the oysters for them. I had turned a pail of hot cocoa up my sleeve early in the evening & it had blistered my arm & rubbed off the blister so it was quite sore. Spilled the cocoa down the front of my new brown skirt, too. (Dec. '06) Just before the holidays I had the girls come to my room for a chafing dish supper one Sunday evening. We had a Welch rarebit, the first I had ever made, & it was good. I was so glad it was. The girls enjoyed it, too. Jan. 28-30. Exams. from Monday until Wednesday. I had French each day, German Tuesday, History the Friday previous, Hist. of Phil. Wednesday. I know I didn't do well in Phil. for I simply couldn't thinkg at all. My brain was in a [muteled] condition. 105 1907 Thursday, Jan. 31. Dr. Woelfkin was to have preached to us at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel but his train was delayed and he didn't get here so Dr. Hunt preached, and he gave us an excellent sermon. Dr. Woelfkin talked in the lecture-room of the church at 2:00 and preached in the evening. Feb. 1. Friday Dr. Woelfkin had a meeting for the boys at 10:00 A.M., one for the girls at 3:00 P.M. and preached in the church in the evening. I enjoy every one of his talks. He looks like a plain business man, but he gives such helpful sermons. He is fine. He met the girls just before prayers in King Hall Thursday evening. Feb. 2. Saturday there was only a meeting at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall. I didn't go, for I had so much else to do. Feb. 3. Heard Dr. Woelfkin preach this morning. Had an excellent sermon. Did not stay to Sunday School but came home and started dinner. There was a meeting in Recital hall at 4:00 P.M. but I did not go. In the evening chaperoned the girls to B.Y.P.U. in Miss Chaffee's place, but didn't have to come home before church as all the girls stayed. It was Dr. Woelfkin's last sermon. He spoke of the outward repulsion and inward attraction of the Christian life. He said that nothing really good is outwardly attractive, everything has some repellent feature, something we must give up to get it. He spoke of education as an example. Nov. 10. 1906. We heard a fine lecture by Dr. Geo. E. Vincent. It was at the Opera House. I sat next Miss Montgomery & came back with her and Miss Barker. The Opera House is a little stuffy place.106 Dec. 13, 1906. We heard Mr. William Harper, a basso, this evening. Miss Ferrar played his accompaniaments. He has a fine voice and I enjoyed the evening very much. 1907, Jan. 22. Dr. Chas. Eastman the Sioux Indian lectured, but I didn not go as I chaperoned a part of girls to Newark to see "The College Widow". It was quite good and I enjoyed it. About 200 went from Granville, many of the faculty. There were two st. cars crowded. ? During the first semester I attended a sonata recital by Prof. Judson that was delightful. He played the violing and Miss Dorothy Kibbler the accompaniment. I enjoyed it immensely as I did an impromptu recital later by Miss Emily Ferrar who was here visiting her sister. Miss Ferrar has a fine voice. Mrs. Wilson, our vocal teacher also gave a recital which was delightful. She has a rich, sweet voice of great power, but I liked Miss Ferrar's evern better. We, that is some of the teachers, are meeting each Sunday morning at 8:15 for Bible study. I enjoy it very much. We are studying Sanders & Kent's "The Messages of the Lating Prophets". It gives me many new ideas. Feb. 4. Registration day. I have registered for Philosophy, 5 hrs, French, 4 hrs., History, 3 hrs., and Logic, 4 hrs. Went to a prayer meeting in Recital hall at 6:00 o'clock, then to the faculty prayer meeting in Miss Barker's room. One girl in the prayer meeting quoted a remark of Dr. Chivers in his talk here last year. It was, "The brave of the world in care, the cure for care is prayer, the end of prayer is peace". Have 107 written to Frances Ross & Cousin Maude, and am going to write some more letters while I have time. Heard Friday of the death Wednesday (Jan. 30) of May Dixson's father. They will miss him sadly. Tue. Feb. 5. Dr. Ira M. Price of Chicago University spoke to us this morning in chapel. He is a D.U. Alumnus. He left two thoughts with me., "We cannot get away from our record", and "What we think will soon be what we are". His talk was fine. Went down to Prof. Williams' at 7:00 P.M. and took an oral exam on Junior English. That finishes my required English. It wasn't bad at all. Glad to be through with it. Wed. Feb. 6. Miss Benedict gave an organ recital in Recital hall at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Wilson was to have sung, but had a severe cold and could not. I enjoyed the recital very much, especially the first number, Otto Malling's, "Githsemane, Golgotha, Calvary", and Felix Borowski'sl "Menuet". She plays beautifully. The last number, Carl Piutti's Sonate in G.Minor, Finale, showed a wonderful amount of pedalling. Fri. Feb. 8. Attended Enterpe Society this evening and was one of the judges on debate. Wanted to go to Philo. as Grace North debated there. This is preliminary to the debate between the two societies. Attended the Language Association at 3:30 P.M. Sat. Feb. 9. Went to Elsie Wright's room after supper then to Mary Montgomery's. Stayed until 9:30, then pressed my gown. We are to wear them to chapel Monday for the first. Invited Miss Ferrar to lunch with me tomorrow evening, but she couldn't come as Mrs. Wilson & Sam would be there [one]108 1907. Sunday and she felt she ought to stay with her. Samuel is sick, has pneumonia and is very bad. Sunday, Feb. 10. Went to church in the morning and in the evening. Heard two good sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Wrote some letters in the afternoon. The girls all came to my room for evening lunch & I gave them some creamed oysters cooked in my chafing dish. They seemed to enjoy them. Grace North didn't come as she was invited out by one of the girls in one of the dorms. Mon. Feb. 11. The seniors wore cap and gown for the first time today. We met in Prof. William's recitation room and put them on then all marched up to chapel, girls ahead, across from the boy's stairway to our places. The others cheered. Cut in Ethics today & tomorrow. Prixy is away. Rahme Haider heard today that her mother is dead. She feels very badly broken up, of course. I feel very sorry for her. Heard an excellent talk on Chinese girls at Y.W. by Mrs. Sweet of Hachow, China. They are here on furlough & are to return next year. It was very interesting. After that went to faculty meeting. Got a picture of Maude this evening. Tue. Feb. 12. The first "Senior Circus" this evening. The boys of the Junior class had liberally spread handbills advertising "Willie's Wonders", minstrels, and distributed them through the audience. The "Circus", which was an oratorical exhibition of the senior boys taking part, was attended by most of the class in cap and gown, the class being seated in the rear middle seats in Recital Hall. After the performance, Elsie Wright, Ida Wickenden and I went down town and had a Sundae.109 The Juniors dressed in fantastic attire and sat in the middle front seats. The hall was crowded, many went away. Rahme Haider heard of the death of her mother in Syria. She is almost frantic with grief. Fri. Feb. 15. Went over to Mrs. Carney's after supper and borrowed a coat and vest of Prof. Carney's to wear tomorrow evening in the Senior "Stunt" at a fancy dress party to be given. Came home and washed my hair. Rahme Haider was in my room until nearly 10:00 o'clock. Sat. Feb. 16. Wend down town, studied French and went to the Gym. to practice for the Faculty "stunt" for this evening. They have changed it. After dinner did some errands. At 4:30 practiced for the senior stunt. Had to be at the gym. at 6:45 to take in money at the gallery. Two girls helped me. After most of the people had come we went down stairs. Those who wore fancy costume were on the first floor, those who didn't dress in costume, in the gallery. I was dressed as a witch with my college gown, short black cape and hight pointed cap. Wore my hair down my back. We had a grand march, then the "stunts", then they danced. I marched with Miss Adams. The Senior stunt was first. We had a minstrel show. I was interlocutor. I wore Prof. Carney's dress suit, a derby hat, a pair of gym. bloomers. The girls of the class were blackened and dressed in fantastic garb. Mary Montgomery was to have taken a prominent part, but she was called home at the last minute by the death of a friend and the illness of her mother so we had to do the best we could without her. We had very little practice. We had songs & a song & dance by110 1907 by Laura Beitler, jokes and a cake-walk. It was quite a success. The conservatory stunt was a music lesson given to the daughter of Mrs. Wiggs, with her mother's assistance. Mrs. Wilson, vocal teacher, was Mrs. Wiggs. The conservatory also gave the "Kitchen symphony", played on a glass, a pitcher, a frying pan, a tin pan and two tin kettle covers. Ethel Reese was conductor, with a large kitchen spoon for baton. It was fine. The Senior Preps came in in a procession in night dresses carrying candles. Then followed the "Semi Stages of Womanhood", by the town girls, then first was a mother with her children about her, saying their prayers and playing with dolls, next was a childrens tea party, then followed school girls about 16, then the college graduates with books, tennis racket, basket ball, etc., fourth and fifth a wedding, sixth, the first child, seventh the widow. The faculty stunt was "Registration Day", with Miss Peckham as Dean Barker and Miss Barker as Mrs. Raymond, a lady who brings her daughter, Geraldine May, to college. Eleanor Chaffee was her daughter. The costumes were fine. Eleanor Chaffee had a real Scotch Highland costume, Mrs. Altrugy a Mexican costume, Miss Barker was a Greek lady, Misses Peckham & Stanton two English Lords, Miss Jones a negro valet. Mrs. Baldwin, the pastors wife, dressed as a man, Mrs. Hunt, a nun. There were two Little Bo Peeps, a Queen of Hearts (Jennie, Gracy) paper dolls, Indians, Japanese, Kitchen girls, men, women & children. We all enjoyed it very much. 111 Everything passed off very pleasantly. It was a great success. Sun. Feb. 17. Went to church morning and evening and heard two fine sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Asked Miss Ferrar to lunch with me this evening. Had creamed oysters, cooked with my chafing dish, Waldorf salad, bread & butter sandwiches, celery, cocoa, cake, and ginger pears I brought from home. Wrote my home letter this afternoon but no others. Wed. Feb. 20. Lecture course entertainment, The Philharmonic String Quartette, of Cleveland. I chaperoned. It was very good. Thur. Feb. 21. I read my paper on "The Elementary Course in German in Secondary Schools" in the Language Association. Profs. McKibben and chamberlin ("Dutch") said some very kind things to me about it. Patrick and Thomas of our French class were there, I think because Prof. McKibben spoke of it in our French class this morning. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Feb. 22. Holiday. Senior banquet in the evening. I didn't go, neither did Elsie Wright, as she came to supper with me. Studied, read and served in the evening, also wrote some letters. Sat. Feb. 23. Studied some, served some, read & wrote a letter or two. Sun. Feb. 24. Heard Rev. A.S.Carmare preach this morning in behalf of the Ohio Educational Society. His theme was "The Master Key" and he plead for life lived in every part of the Palace of Life not in two or three rooms only. As the Master Key to open the doors he offered godliness. The thought "A rut is only a grave with both ends extended to infinity" I liked. 112 1907 Feb. 28. Went to the dentist's (Dr. Davis) in the afternoon to have a tooth filled. In the evening attended a lecture in Recital Hall by Mr. Jackson, Secretery of the Associated Charities of Cleveland. His subject was "Organized Charity" and his talk was very good. When asked by Dr. Hunt to distinguish between poverty and pauperism he said, "Poverty is a matter of the pocket-book, pauperism is a matter of the mind". He quoted in regard to charitable work "First plan your work, then work your plan". Studied until 1:30 A.M. as I had a hard lesson in Ethics, & was behind. March 3 Sunday. Went to church in the morning but not in the evening. It was communion Sunday. We have had snow flurries all day today. It seems quite a little colder tonight, though not seven yet. Ordered my commencement dress, or rather the cloth, yesterday. It is to be white point d'esprit trimed with white satin ribbon. Shall make it myself. Mch. 6. Took a long walk in the afternoon, walked four miles. It was a beautiful day, just cool enough to make a walk enjoyable. Went alone. In the evening attended a lecture by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. He give a brief lecture, illustrated by stereoptism on Bach and Handel, and illustrated their works by pianola. I enjoyed it very much. The cloth for my dress came. Monday I received a package from mother, containing my black & white check dress that I got the cloth for Xmas. It's made very prettily & she has trimmed the front with eyelet embroidery. Her eyes have been so bad I am sorry she did, but it is very pretty. March 8. Friday The Philo-Enterpean Literary contest took place this evening. The societies occupied different sides of Recital Hall, the boys were wearing different society colors, and most of them 113 were, standing in the side aisles, for there were not seats enough to accomodate all. There were songs from both, cheers etc., before the contest began, and while the judges were out. They were out a long time, then it was declared that Enterpe had everything. It didn't seem a just decision. Eveyone objects, and Miss Barker went over the markings again and awarded a tie to the essay. Sat. Mch. 9. Went to supper with Bertha Heacock and spent most of the evening with her & Elsie Wright. Came home and found a letter from father and one from the Fisk Agency informing me of a vacancy at Bloomsburgh,(Pa.) Norman School. Wrote a letter there and copied testi normals, and didn't get to bed until after 1:00 o'clock. Sun. Mch. 10. Heard Dr. Ketman, the Secretary of the Western Section of the A.B.P.S. this morning. He gave us an excellent talk. Mon. Mch. 11. Heard an illustrated lecture on "Bismya, the oldest city in the world", by Dr. Edgar J. Banks, director of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Chicago. It was a rare treat. He described the expedition, methods of work, treasures found and showed many interesting pictures. It made me crazy to take a course in ancient history with him or some one else who had gone to the sources. This year at Denison is a privilege, even outside class-room work. Wed. Mch. 13. Cut in ethics today. Received an invitation from Mr. Patrick to attend the lecture Monday evening. Attended a lecture, illustrated with stereoptism & pianola by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. 114 1907 Thur. Mch. 14. Attended prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Mch. 15. Attended Philo and was judge on a debate between Elsie Wright and Ida Wickenden. The subject was rediculous. It was "Resolved that if it takes 36 yrs. of yellow calico to make an elephant a slink waist, it will take a corresponding length of time for a cockroach with a wooden leg to bore through a cake of Sapolio". The affirmation (Ida) won. It was a lot of fun. Mon. Mch. 18. Mr. Patrick called this P.M. Miss Ferrar was here when he called. He took me to the lecture in the evening. It was by Senator Dolliver of Iowa and was very good. Tue. Mch. 19. Got a letter today telling me that Edna has a little girl, born Sunday, St. Patrick's Day. Am so glad she is a girl. Thur. Mch. 21. Heard a lecture by Prof. Judson on Schubert & Beethoven, illustrated by stereoptism & pianola. It was very good. It was the third and all have been excellent. Fri. Mch. 22. The Philomatheon Society gave their extra this evening. It was "The Princess" and was well given. The costumes for the principal characters were rented in Columbus & were good, of course. The girls all did well, especially Mary McKibben, the Princess. I went with Elsie Wright & Bertha Heacock. Mon. Mch. 25. Exam. in History. Began at 1:00 & lasted until 3:00. Quite hard but fair. Mch. 26. Exam. in Ethics. It was not hard nor long. I was through in 35 minutes. Hope I get a good grade.115 Mch. 27, Wednesday. Started on the 11:30 A.M. car for Cambridge. Mr. Samuels came to the Club House and carried my suit case to the car for me. It was raining. We got to Newark and found the 12:30 B & D train which we were to take later. It still rained. The train didn't come until 2:55. Mr. Theodore Johnson & his cousin Effie were to take the same train. Mr. Bamden was at the station in Cambridge to meet me. It had stopped raining and we walked home. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Mch. 28-30 Sewed most of the time on my graduating dress. Mch. 31. Sunday. Mr. Bamden being with the Salem church, Mrs. Bamden & I attended the First Baptist Church, after going to Sunday School at the Mission. Heard Rev. David Carman, the pastor, a younger brother of Mr. Augustus Carman of Granville. It was a pretty good sermon. Tue. April 1. Mrs. Bamden received a telegram that Mr. McCoy would be here on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden left for the Minister's Conference at Granville yesterday, so I went to the depot to meet Mr. McCoy. Wed. Apr. 2. Mr. McCoy took Mrs. Bamden and me through the glass factory. It is one of the largest in the world. It was very interesting. The men gathered the molten glass on the end of a rod from the furnaces, put it in a mould and pressed it into shape. Then the dish or pitcher or whatever it was, was reheated by boys & passed to men who turned it, shaping it with a stick dipped in water. Some things, such as globes for gold-fish, were blown. That was interesting too. They were not116 1907 engraving when we were there, so we couldn't see that process. Mr. McCoy got a little glass dish for each of us as a souvenir. Thursday, April 4. Started home on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden came in from Granville while we were at the station. He had started on the 5:30 car from Granville to get that early train home, then found in Newark that the train was there hours late. Mr. Samuels was on the train and was very kind to me, carried my suit case home, etc. He seems a fine young man. Went over to practice with the Senior girls for the play in the evening, or rather to see Miss Eckhart, who is drilling them, about my duties as business manager, and was pressed into taking two unimportant parts. It isn't hard, but will take some time for practice. Fri. Apr.5. Classes today. Rahme Haider hasn't come back yet. Sat. Apr.6. The Senior Class and some others are invited to Prof. Spencer's Tuesday evening. They are to dress in costume, and I am asked to represent some nation. I counted on Rahme Haider's helping me to get up a Syrian costume but she isn't here. Miss Parsons told me Ruth Carlin has a Chinese costume which she thought she would lend so I asked her and she lent it to me. It is a beauty. There are brocaded silk trousers in light green, a cherry colored skirt, handsomely embroidered, a coat of light yellow with sleeves, another sleeveless one of red, all embroidered, & she said she would get shoes & hair ornaments for me. The costume is beautiful. 117 Sun. Apr. 7. It rained this morning so I couldn't wear my Easter gown & hat. Well, nobody much did wear them, so I didn't care. Hope it will be warm next Sunday. Tuesday, April 9. Went to the Senior Reception given by Prof. and Mrs. Spencer, chaperoned though I didn't care to. I wore the Chinese costume Ruth Carlin lent me. The shoes were such as Chinese men and the women who do not practice foot-biding wear. They had high soles (pencil drawing of the chinese shoe) and were of green, red and maroon-colored satin, embroidered with gold & colors. I had seven hair ornaments, two of gold shaped like birds on spiral wire springs which went on each side of my front hair and the others of colors with had fringe, some of them and little springs of gilt wire with a bead on the end projecting from them & moving as my head moved. Mrs. Carlin said the blue of the decorations of the ornaments was made of the feathers of the King bird. At the party each one was given a little booklet in which to write the names of persons present and what they represented. Latin prizes for best & worst record were given. Then we had a little puzzle made of card-board to solve. We had refreshments consisting of egg salad, creamed chicken, pickles, lemonade, pineapple ice and two kinds of cake. We reached home about 11:00 P.M. Mr. Schoeffel took me to supper and came home with me. It was a rainy, unpleasant evening. We. Apr. 10. There was a Faculty recital at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall in which Prof. Judson and Miss Kibler took part. Miss K. [writing in left margin] I forgot to mention a silver article with colored enamel shaped something like this, worn on a bottom of the coat. (1) is used to clean the ears, it is an ear spoon, (2) is a pointed instrument used to scratch the head and clean the teeth, (3) is a small pair of tweezers to pull out hairs on the face, (4) is a small blade to cut sweetmeats, (5) was broken off. I also wore on another button a small now hand-mirror. I carried a fan & maroon silk embroidered handkerchief. [the numbers in the description match the numbers on the drawing in the margin] 118 played from Mss. for the first time, an original romance from an original sonata by Prof. Wood. At 7:00 o'clock there was a lecture on Musical Appreciation by Prof. Judson which was also good. Thursday April 11. Attended prayer meeting then a lecture by Prof. Bowen of Meadville Theological School, Allegheny, Pa., on "Charles Wagner and the 'Simple Life'". It was fairly good. Friday, Apr. 12. Attended Enterpe Extra this evening. It consisted of a drill, a short play entitled "Ladies of Athens", music, and a pantomime. The last was the best. All was good but the whole not up to the Philo. extra. Sat. Apr. 13. Cleaned my room and put up clean curtains, got my French lesson, went down town, studied in the library in the afternoon & finished my history thesis, ironed, called on Mrs. Orcutt and wrote to Mrs. Bamden in the evening. Sun. Apr. 14. My birthday. How fast they come! Stayed at home from church this morning and read to Rahme Haider, who is still sick. Am invited to Elsie Wright's to lunch this evening. Mon. Apr. 15. The Senior Girl's Prize Essay contest took place this evening. The essays were all fairly good, but not scholarly, not more than one might expect of an unusually bright High School pupil. Mary McKibben got first and Bess Wilson second prize. After the contest all the girls went down to Case's and had ice cream Sundaes, or something else. We got back about 11:00 P.M. I led Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting at 6:00 P.M. Subject "Position Living". 119 Tue. Apr. 16. The Glee Club concert took place in Recital Hall at 8:00 o'clock. It was very good, the solos by Mr. Fox (basso), Mr. Possons (trombone), Mr. Legler (with harp accompaniament), duet by Mary Montgomery (cornet) & Mr. Possons (trombone) were the features of the performances. Wed. Apr. 17. Prof. King of the Pittsburg School of vocal expression gave a lecture in the Opera House. I didn't go but he gave a short Thur. Apr. 18. chapel talk Thursday morning which was very good. I didn't go to prayer-meeting nor to Mr. Legler's recital this evening. Stayed home and worked. Fri. Apr. 19. Went to luncheon at Mrs. E.W. Hunt's. Had a delightful time. The table was decorated with an immense bunch of crimson roses in the center & a rose at each plate. The place cards each had a crimson rose painted on them. The table was set without cloth and the doilies were very pretty. The first course was grape fruit with two red marachino cherries on each half. Then we had bouillion with whipped cream on it, saltines and celery. Then came creamed chicken in bread cases, bread sticks, potato cakes which looked like gems, and olives. Then we had ice cream in the form of red roses with leaves & a stem on each plate so that it looked quite natural, fruit cake, and lastly coffee and macaroons. We had as favors at each place a clothes-pin dressed like a college girl in cap & gown carrying a diploma tied with red ribbon. The diploma contained our fortunes. Mine read, "I married for money, but I lead a good life And my millionaire husband secured a nice wife I ride in my Auto. & loook very grand, There's no finer lady than I in the land."120 1907. I went directly from Mrs. Hunt's to class (History.) The Chi Psi girls entertained the senior girls in their sorority house from 4:00 until 5:00. We enjoyed talking with the girls & had cocoa & wafers for refreshments. At 8:00 o'clock the Shepardson faculty gave a reception to Dr. & Mrs. Cole, & Dr. & Mrs. Herrick. Dr. Cole was formerly a prof. in the university & is now going to Vassar as asso. prof. Dr. Herrick goes to Chicago University as Professor on Neurology in the Graduate School. It was in Stone Hall Reception Room and was a pleasant function. It was quite informal. The Denison Professors & wives, the trustees & their wives from Granville & Newark were there. After refreshments, which consisted of coffee, pickles, & sandwiches, oranges cut up with grated cocoa-nut on top & seved in slusht cups, & wafers, we had speeches by Dr. Hunt, Dr. Cole & Dr. Herick, Mr. Davis, Prof. Hendly, Mr. Burton Case & others. At a late hour (12:15) we came home. Sat. Apr. 20. Had the D.U. boys who live in Hubbard to supper. Harold Tray didn't get here until we were through supper as he worked & thought they were invited for the evening. After the boys went home we, that is Grace, Lilybell, Joy & I, went to the B.Y.P.U. social. There were magazine names to guess, little bags of candy which we were to give one from each time we said "yes" or "no" as a forfeit, a march refreshments (ice & wafers) & we came home at 9:30. Sun. Apr. 21. A beautiful day. Jennie is ill & I didn't go to church. Rahme went for the first time since vacation. All the club house girls were invited to dinner by girls from other buildings. Jennie was sick and couldn't go. I went with Elva Blakeman.121 Sat at Miss Peckham's table. Had a very pleasant time. Am invited to lunch at Mrs. Carney's. Later: Had a very pleasant time at Mrs. Carney's. Miss Hoover the English teacher at the High School was there also. I stayed until almost nine o'clock. Thur. Apr. 25. Went to prayer meeting. There were several baptized after meeting. It was a very pretty service, and very impressive. Practiced for the senior play after meeting. Fri. Apr. 26. Went over and stayed with Bertha Heacock while Elsie went to society. Bertha had to stay in the hall. Sat. Apr. 27. Elsie Wright & I went out & took our books this P.M. It is quite warm & sunny for a change. Sun. Apr. 28. Elsie, & Bertha were over to lunch with me this evening. It is a lovely evening & has been a lovely day. Wed. May 1. Went to the Shepardson Glee Club concert in Recital Hall. It was fairly good. They had some good local hits. The leading part was "The Lady of Shalott" sung by Blonda Watt and the Glee Club. Thur. May 2. Went to practice with the Senior girls. When I came back I found that Lily Bell Sefton had been taken sick suddenly & Mrs. Hunt, Miss Barker & the Doctor were here. It was a form of hysteria, brought on by over-work and not taking care of herself. Mrs. Hunt stayed until 11:15, when she was asleep. I stayed in her room on a cot, but didn't sleep much. Lilybell slept until 2:31 when she waked up & didn't go to sleep again, although I got a few cat-naps. Miss Barker wanted me to stay out of classes the next morning and rest, but of course I didn't. 122 1907. Fri. May 3. There was a reception in Doane Gymnasium but I didn't go. I stayed with Lily Bell. Didn't care to go anyway. Sat. May 4. Went to the reception, or rather tea given by Miss Ferrar at 4:00. Had a pleasant time. Refreshments consisted of tea, strawberries & whipped cream in pastry cases, wafers & mints. In the morning attended a reception given by the Juniors to the Seniors and Faculty. Had a very pleasant time. Wore my white dress & red roses given me by Lily Bell. Sun. May 5. Had Harold Tracy, Misses Samuels & Hazen to dinner. In the afternoon Lily Bell went for a drive with Miss Fernald and Rahme, Grace, Elizabeth Johnson & I went for a walk. Picked a few violets. It has been a cold, wet spring and the flowers are late. We had our last Faculty Bible Class today. I have enjoyed them very much. Sat. May 11. In the afternoon Mrs. Carney and Miss Worth, (Franc) who is at O.S.U., Columbus, & spending Sunday with the Carneys, came over and I took them through the Shepardson buildings. Then I went to Carney's to supper. Had a lovely time and stayed until 9:00 o'clock. Misses Lin and Tan, Chinese students, the former at Denison and the latter at O.S.U. came in during the evening. Mr. Tan, whom I had never seen before, has a fine face. Sun. May 12. In the morning Prof. Carney and Miss Worth called for me to go up to the Geological department. We saw the department and Prof. Carney explained what was of interest to us. It was fine. It has unusually good equipment, being123 one of the best equipped geological departments in the county, much finer than Cornell. I was too late in getting back to get ready for church, so didn't go until evening. Went for a walk in the P.M. with Elsie Wright and Bertha Heacock to Columbus Bridge, then back through Lover's Lane. Got some beautiful violets. Mon. May 13. Sent some violets to Edna and to Mrs. Harvey. Wed. May 15. Senior girls conducted chapel in Recital Hall this A.M. We all wore cap and gown. Ida Wickenden presided. We read the scripture lesson responsively one of us reading a verse then the school next, etc. I led in prayer, Clara Roudebush sang, Mary Montgomery playing the organ and several of the girls gave notices, Elsie Wright making a little speech about the care of the campus. Thur. May 18. Got up at 5:00 A.M. Elsie Wright, Bertha Heacock and I took the 6:30 car for Newark. Did some shopping then took the 8:05 limited electric for Ganesville. It rained hard at 5:00 o'clock, but was bright and clear at 6:30 so the girls didn't take an umbrella, although I did. It rained by fits and starts all day, but not hard when we were obliged to be out, so we didn't get wet. We took a car for the Weller Pottery, Putnam Avenue and went to the sales rooms where we found Miss McDowell or something like that who formed that we were from Granville and knew Miss Barker, Miss Parsons and the others who go there often, she was very nice to me and gave us great bargains. I have 16 pieces of pottery, Lonelsa ware, green, dark & light, & French ware, part124 1907 of them for Edna, who wanted me to get her some to give away for Christmas presents. I think them beautiful. All who have seen them think I got great values. We got home on the 1:30 car, much earlier than we expected. Sun. May 19. Mrs. Reed and the Misses Southwick of Martins Ferry who are visiting her, her two sons and Mrs. Samuels called this afternoon. I took the ladies through the Shepardson buildings. Tue. May 21. May Music Festival began today with a lecture on the music of the various programs by Prof. Gantroot of Cincinnati. It was very good. I went with Bertha Heacock. In the evening Elsie Wright and I attended the "Stabat Mater", by the Chorus, assisted by Mrs. Genevieve Wilson of N.Y., our Mrs. Wilson, Mr. James, tenor, and our Mr. Legler, bass, soloists. It was fine. The Stabat Mater was the second part of the program. Wed. May 22. Attended the Artist's recital at 3:30 P.M. with Elsie Wright. It was fine. The "artists" were those who assisted last evening. Thur. May 23. Attended the Children's Concert in the forenoon and the Orchestra Recital in the afternoon. The Children were interesting and did well. The Chicago Orchestra was to have been here, but the Columbus Orchestra took its place. It was very good. Tue. May 28. Agassiz Day. Was celebrated at Barney Hall. Elsie Wright, Lilybell Sefton and I went. The program, consisting of talks by Drs. Hunt, Herrick, Prof. Carney and Stickney, was very interesting, after which we examined Science Hall.125 The Seniors who are doing the Science work wore cap and gown and conducted people around. Mr. Forsythe took us. We had tea and wafers in one of the rooms and stayed so long that we were late for supper. Thur. May 30. It was a beautiful day. Grace North, Joy Tracy and I went go Alligator Mound in the afternoon then took our supper & we all, with two friends of Rahme who are here for the day from Columbus, went to Spring Valley. Had a delightful time. The visitors were Miss Willoughby and Miss Smith, the latter only 13 yrs. old. Fri. May 31. Maude Bruce gave me a dozen beautiful carnations and the Club House girls gave me a D.U. pin for a graduating present. I was delighted. It was lovely of them. Lilybell presented it with a speech, then Orza sang a song composed for the occasion. Sun. June 2. I gave the girls at dinner each $3.00 I had saved from the money given me for provisions. They were delighted as well as surprised and at once went over and got Mrs. Hunt and told her. Lilybell was in my room all the afternoon and Elizabeth Johnson came in part of the time. Mr. Sweet, of Hangchow, China, preached in the evening an excellent sermon. Mon. Jne. 3. Got a beautiful and dainty shoulder shawl of white point d'esprit and wool from May. Charles Warner gave me a picture of a Mound Builder's mound. Last Y.W.C.A. meeting. Faculty meeting after it and then Senior practice. Went to the Faculty-Senior ball game at 3:30. It was 10-7 in favor of Faculty.126 1907 Wed. June 5 Got a beautiful cut-glass dish from Mr. McCoy. It is my first piece of cut glass and I am delighted with it. The Senior girls entertained the Junior girls at Stone Hall from 3:30 until 5:00. On papers provided for the purpose the Juniors wrote the names of the Seniors, then an appropriate nick-name, then their future vocation. Many were very funny. The Pres. of the Senior girls gave the Senior Parlor to the Juniors, gift to take effect at the beginning of the next school year. Sherbet and cakes were served and after a social time, the Juniors left. I went to Mrs. Rose's to supper and met Mrs. Dye, wife of one of our foreign missionaries, Miss Brooks and a friend of hers. After supper I went to Mrs. Orcutt's to see Mrs. Bamden who came at 3:30 and then to the gym. where the Seniors had a "stunt". It was a "childrens party". We blew soap bubbles, played marbles and had for refreshments lemonade in a wash tub with tin cups, bread & milk in tin cups & on paper plates & gingerbread. We spent quite a pleasant evening. Thur. June 6. Received a pretty tea spoon from Grace Thompson. Charlie Warner gave me a picture of an Indian mound near Newark. Mrs. Bamden came to supper with me and stayed until 9:15. I then went to practice for the play. She gave me $4.00 to get something for a commencement present. I think I shall get a Denison spoon. Fri. June 7. Last exams. today. All the girls but Grace and Rahme left. It seems quite lonely. Got a beautiful white fan from Clyde. Sat. June 8. Senior Girl's Play, the "Taming of the Shrew". It went off finely & was a great success in every way. I took the part of the [...] which Elsie Wright was to have had, because she was 127 not well. After the play all the girls but Elsie, whom Miss Barker wouldn't allow, went to Mrs. Light's for supper. Miss Eckert went with us. Had a good time. Clara Roudebush's engagement was announced by Mary Montgomery. Decided to have a circular letter. Sun. June 9. Baccalaureate Sunday. The sermon was by Dr. Hunt, who gave us an excellent sermon from the text John 10,10. Dr. Hunt is an inspiration. I believe each one longed for the "abundant life" of which he spoke. In the morning the seniors all went down into the church together and wore cap and gown. In the evening we had an excellent sermon again, this time by Rev. Raymond M. West, of St. Paul, Minn. I went with Mrs. Bamden. Mon. June 10. Settled up most of the Senior Play Bills. Was over to Mrs. Orcutt's to supper with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Tue. June 11. In the A.M. attended the Academy commencement & had to sit on the platform. Quite a large class of boys & a few girls graduated. Didn't go to the other things. Was at supper at Dr. Herrick's with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Had a deligtful time & didn't get home until almost 9:00 o'clock, then went over to Carney's to tell Mrs. Carney that I would accept her invitation to stay over Sunday with her. Wed. June 12. The Class of '07 had breakfast at Mrs. Mitchell's instead of the campus as it rained last night & again this morning. Had a very nice breakfast, then toasts, then organized & are to have a class letter & a reunion every 3 years. At 10:00 o'clock I made my report to the girls & turned over the money left from play to the Treas. Clara Roudebush. At a little after 10:00 we had Class Day exercises in Sherwin Hall, as it rained. Mr. Cowell had the class history, Mary McKibben read [...] from which she & Laura Beithen had written, 128 1907 Mary Montgomery had a very bright prophecy, and the Pres., Mr. Beatty, presented the class shoe to the Junior Class. Mr. Lloyd, '08, responded. Then we went down to the church and Prexy told us where we must sit tomorrow. Elsie Wright and I came up with Dr. Hunt. Went to Doane Gymnasium when we attended the Shepardson College Alumnae luncheon. After some toasts and speeches Miss Hines, the President, welcomed the class of '07, and Clara Roudebush responded for the class. I did some errands after lunch, and ironed some. After supper went to Mrs. Orcutt's but Mr. & Mrs. Bamden were not there, then went to the kitchen window & talked to Maud, then made some fudge and took some to Elsie's room. Stayed until 9:00 o'clock, ironed some, packed some & am going to bed. It is raining. Hope it will not rain tomorrow. Thur. June 13. Commencement day! This has been a beautiful day. After breakfast went down to Stone to take a photograph to Mary Montgomery and exchanged also with Bess Wilson and Ida Wilkenden. Clara Roudebush had brought hers over before. About 9:30 or a little after, the procession, headed by the Denison Board descended the hill and passed through the campers. As it formed the band came first, then the Alumnae and friends, then the students, then seniors, girls then boys in each course, then faculty & trustees. At the church all stopped formed in double line & the last passed in first, 129 then those next, etc., until all entered, the faculty and trustees leading. Dr. Hunt was in cap & gown, but the gowns for the rest of the faculty didn't come, so they couldn't wear them. The seniors wore theirs, of course. After the program & awarding of diplomas, prizes were awarded. Went to the Alumni dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. We had a good dinner and some excellent toasts. Mr. Marsh, son of a former professor & himself a graduate of Denison, was toast master. Mr. & Mrs. Bamden left on the 7:30 car. Went down to the car with them. The Orcutt's went too. Came up & stopped in Elsie Wright's room. The Club House girls had a dozen American Beauty and six white roses sent me this morning. They were beautiful. I carried the red ones. Elsie and Bertha gave me a pretty spoon. Fri. June 14. Elsie Wright left on the eight o'clock train. I went to the depot with her and so did "her shadow" and her sister Chloe. After I came back I went to the drug store and Miss Hunt & Mr. Runyan came in. They asked me to have a "dope" with them and afterwards walked with me up to the Club House. I stayed alone, as I had since the first of the week. Sat. June 15. Finished packing, got trunk and boxes off, and went to Carney's. In the evening Mr. Runyan called and we went for a walk. I was very much surprised. Sun. June 16. Went to church in the morning & over to Rev. Reed's a little while in the evening. 130 1907 Mon. June 17. Said good bye to Miss Barker. Started home on the 12:30 P.M. car. Tue. June 18. Reached home at 2:00 P.M. Wed. June 19. Mrs. McKy gave me a pretty spoon & Miss Campbell sent me another one. Thur. June 20. Sarah Pike gave me another pretty spoon. Sat. June 22. Went to Keuka Park on the 6:00 P.M. train to spend Sunday with Mrs. Durfee. Got there about 7:30 or 7:45. Attended the commencement exercises of Keuka Institute. Saw the Ball girls, Lora Marsh & her mother, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Thompson, Arthur Thomas & several others I knew. Sun. June 23. Went to church & heard baccalaureate sermon. It rained in the P.M. so we stayed in & visited. Mon. June 24. Started home on the 7:30 A.M. car. Got here at 9:00. Tue. June 25. Delivered the Alumni Address at the Academy. Subject was "The Gift of the Penniless". It was very well received and I had many compliments. Ora was down. Frank Johnson came home with me. Fri. June 28. Went to the Pres. ice cream festival with Ed Skiinner and Miss Crosby, who is staying at Van Duzer's. Frank Johnson joined us and stayed with us until the 9:15 car. After that we came home & Ed called for a time. 131132 133192g. Marion (Grieve) Baker, '29 1 Mar. 1961
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Text: Mary CulverJanuary 1 1913 Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 1914. Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at Marge's. 1915. Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 1916. Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came...
Show moreMary CulverJanuary 1 1913 Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 1914. Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at Marge's. 1915. Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 1916. Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came down on the train with Ol, Ken, and John. It certainly doesn't pay to have an attractive room-mate. Eddie is a funny boy. 1917. I've started the new year swell! Late for all my meals, wasted the afternoon instead of studying, and have a rotten cold. And I'm going to a card party Wednesday!!January 2 1913. The C.A.R. dance with the Major. Why is it I love to dance until I'm dead tired, but can't study half an hour? 1914. Dorothy's dance tonight. Their house is lovely. Kid didn't dance with me once. Ruth looked untrancing. [Bauder] likes Ruth Bewit. 1915. Sat. Dore wanted me to come up today but I couldn't go. I surely would like to meet John. Abie & I went to the Grand tonight. It was good. 1916. Sunday. Church. Mr. [Moldenhawer] is so nice. We sang carols in S.S. Maynard came down tonight and was half asleep. I like him so. 1917. Rose late. In afternoon went to the Grand with Augusta, Margaret, and Marion. Went to Huyless. After dinner I read "Childe Harold". Horrible!January 3 1913. I love this diary. I've always wanted one. Its been almost an ambition to own one. Another is to ride a camel. 1914. Marion's card party, Abie took me as usual. Kid was there. Vastly agreeable. He has a horrid sty. He didn't dance with me nor say good night. 1915. Sun. Today Anna came down and went to church with me and stayed for dinner and we knitted. Tussie & I went to Marions, Marges, Dot's and Sally's. 1916. This morning slept, principally, and sewed. This P.M. Marion, Augusta, Harriet Aaronowitz and I went to the Leland & Ten Eyck. 1917. This morning went down-town with Mother & Marion. This afternoon went to a card-party at Marie's. Rather enjoyed it. Marge is a scream. Tonight read. January 4 1913. This evening Margery came in. She saw "The Man with Three wives" this afternoon. We gave her "Truxton King" for her birthday. 1914. Church & Sunday School. ... the latter however. Went to Mrs. Sullivans. In the evening Clark called, [on foot]. 1915. We went to dinner at Marges then to the theatre to see "Omar the Tentmaker". It was wonderful. Dot, Marion, Mar & I went. We saw Reid. Ned went back today. 1916. This morning sewed for Red Cross at the Educational Building. In P.M. saw Marion off. Went at 7.50. Met Dore & Margaret on train. Saw Abe the innocent. Mae Marsh & Robert Herwin in the [...]. 1917. Down-town. Marges. Poor Marge. Tonight to the Grand. In the movies the heroines are always [pure] & innocent. Well here am I pure as the lily and the innermost of Family. Party. January 5 1913. Dore has asked to take me to the Penn. Musical Clubs, Tuesday night. Oh, I'm so glad! We saw Signa out riding. 1914. Went to the "Sumoline Girl" tonight with Mama, Marion and Ruth. It was adorable. Especially "Tango". 1915. Ah ha! This is the happiest day in my life. Went back to college. Joy!!! Nobody here when we got here. Soon Virginia and Peggy & Laura arrived, then Ann. 1916. Back back back to the grind! Sun came this morning. Lots of girls aren't back being in the clutches of la Grippe. Hate to study. Wow! 1917. Morning bought a dress at [Bomvits]. In afternoon ar Margery's & there for lunch. She is the original scream. Marion and Margaret there too. I go back tomorrow. January 6 1913. Saw Dore today. Marge and I bathed Skibo and made fudge this afternoon. Abie is going to take Marion. 1914. Came down tonight. Met Dore and Inez on the train. Dore and I went to the Inn. There was a suffrage meeting there. 1915. Oh, dear I'm studying & studying just the same as usual. It rained today. Saw Gertrude and Marion. Saw Marie Bacon kiss "The Family Records" in the lib. A vital spot! 1916. Wednesday. No philosophy quiz. I'll have to work like the dence to pass that. It surely is fun to see the [peeps] and hear their adventures. 1917. Saturday. Came down. Marion & W are going to be Cordy's attendants. Doris has a new picture of John. Met A.B. in the station looking for Marguerite. Gee, this is a sad world. January 7 1913. The concert was good, and there was a disturbance in which Robert and Reuben indulged. Dancing afterwards. 1914. Back at the grind. Got a letter from Bird last night. Well [...] [...] seem very familiar. Everybody is back, and all is fine. 1915. Today I went to the beloved Latin. Studied this afternoon and evening. I'm so sick of studying I could swear. In lab. I lose my religion. 1916. Sun has a ukelele and many new gowns I wish she weren't so cute or I were more so. I think we would be more congenial. Study, study, study. 1917. Sunday. It sho' seemed good not to begin classes. France's tea in afternoon. I entertained Agnes about all afternoon. Read Shelley tonight. January 8 1913. The first day of school. Mademoiselle told us to "reflect" for five minutes before retiring. It is rather difficult. 1914. Had a theme accepted. Oh, joy! My bliss is complete. I love poetry. We're going to have another long theme. 1915. Friday. I studied in the afternoon and far into the evening on my blooming Latin topic and outline. Went to the Flag. Best stuff! 1916. Concert tonight. Very good, Eddie Caselas, and Verd. Wasn't thrilled, afterwards up in Eo's. [Maire] is so funny. Marguerite is in love. 1917. Went to [Coheus] with D.A. to see Mary Pickford in "Tess Than the Just". All seats .25! Skating on New Lake. Didn't go. Katrina & [Maire] went to new movies. Called on Dr. Bonnie. January 9 1913. I was extremely stupid today. Had a glorious riding lesson. My horse had a long mane and eyelashes. 1914. Yesterday we went downstreet and when we got back found there was measles in Po. Went to the movies. 1915. Wend down street. Regular [bat]. I got letters from papa, Helen, and Aunt Satie today. Went to both movies, and Woods. Saw Slippery Slim. He's the picture of Ned! 1916. Saturday. Studied A.M. P.M. and eve did ec note book. Interesting but hard. Did it with Kie. Very particular. 1917. Laundry night tonight! I am trying to keep a cash account & I'm $.75 shy since yesterday. Helen Winter sent Dod a card & one from the baby. Isn't that just it!January 10 Friday 1913. Janet, Marge and I wanted to do something rash tonight, so we went to the debate. [Danahy] was wonderful. I came home alone. 1914. After a tiring afternoon Doris and I went to the [Uandi]. Oh delicious! Miss Bier was there. Went to Inn. Cut Chapel. 1915. A wonderful man in Chapel. Pres. of Audora. Heard [Rauschenbusch] tonight. Splendid. Read "Utopia finished" Piers Plowman. Saw Gertrude & Marion. 1916. Sunday I didn't like the preacher. He dinned on my ears so I thought I'd have to get up & go out. Went to dark music. 1917. Wednesday. Went to Art Building after Spanish. I know naught. Heard Miss Small read French-Canadian poems. January 11 Sat. 1913. I don't know what happened this day, but don't like a blank so will fill it up. Mama says to put "Was late for breakfast, and just got to school in time". 1914. Sermon by Helen Crothers father. This afternoon Doris felt punk. We took a walk on sunset & it was beautiful. 1915. Miss Haight said on my outline "Brief & Inadequate". "This is the life", Meldrume lectured. My comfortable came. Studied P.M. Took Delsante. There was skating. 1916. Monday. Well I take it today I attended Geol, Ed, Phil & Narration classes, per usual. Don't get any mail. Am writing this up late. 1917. Thursday. Kie & I went down town but not to the movies. We walked out. I don't know how I'll get along without the girls next year. January 12 Sun. 1913. Oh, dear, another blank. Went to church and Sunday School and Chapel. Will fill this up in the Lyteller way. Just one sentence more. Then another. Positively the last. This is first. 1914. Monday. Oh, I'm so tired of working. I have only two weeks to clear myself. Got a letter from mama. 1915. Today being Tuesday I had, in usual Latin in which I recited, very beautifully, the Carmen Saeculare, Soph. Lit. and French. Miss White is dear. 1916. Tue. Studied for phil. quiz. Virginia taken ill with grippe. Dr. [Burness] came. She is a good soul, but she has her faults. 1917. Friday. Oh, I don't know what I did. This is such a funny world. Doris is so thrilled about John. Anyway I love my [family].January 13 1913. Janet and I helped serve at the Missionary meeting. I was at Margery's for lunch. Janet treated me at Huyler's. 1914. Had another theme accepted. We are going to take up the essays again. Oh I dislike them so. Didn't [...]. 1915. Ann got out of the Infirm today. [E...] and I saw her just before she got out. She had a special nurse and a Doctor from Poughkeepsie. She looks bad. 1916. Wed. Phil. quiz. Worked alone in Psych as Ann is not back. Oh, dear, we're so far behind. Am crazed by them [state] of my [long] theme. 1917. Saturday. This afternoon Marion, Doris, and I went down to the M.P.S. Saw Bessie Love in "Sister of six". Tonight heard [tenor]. January 14 Tuesday. 1913. The Senior Class is going to give a masquerade to entertain the Juniors. Some class! Refreshments in the Gymnasium after much discussion among the Seniors. 1914. Dancing. Oh, I adore dancing [thought] though I do it like a hippo. Kate Davison is so nice, I love her. Walked over with her. 1915. Today I went over to the Flag [...]. Am not sure. Am writing this Sat. I don't know when I'm going to do all my topics. 1916. Thur. Went to Drahey's house tonight. Screaming time. Awfully nice though. Cakes with '17 on them. Darling house. Lots of people there. 1917. Sunday. Today was a busy one. This afternoon I Spanished with Ag from 2 - 6 & tonight Kie & I unbound Prometheus. January 15 1913. Busy getting ready for the party. Jean, Marge and I selected the prizes, a pair of hat-pins and a pair of shoe buckles. 1914. Laundry night tonight! Last night Madeline gave Laura a call-down. Class meeting today. Violet is flower. 1915. Suffered the torments of the damned and wrote my Latin theme, curses on it! Ugh! If who's Haight gives it back to me to rewrite I'll croak. 1916. Fri. Have shipped a day somewhere. Saw Marguerite Clark in "Helene of the North". Woods for dinner & Charlie in the evening. 1917. Monday. This afternoon I went to the Flagge Shoppe with my little friends. What a pool of perdition a soda is! January 16 Thursday 1913. Mama and Papa went up to Troy for dinner. I'm going to wear a Dutch costume tomorrow night. Marion's going as a sailor. 1914. Tonight I got a call down from Mina. Doris and I were in Mare's room but I don't think we really deserved it at all. Aggie is divine. 1915. [Golin] dutch with Miss Buck yesterday. With my long theme for Crit. today. I hope she doesn't flunk me. Wrote to Mrs. Sullivan. 1916. Sun. Such an adorable man from the Latin Temple New York. Dark music & Christians. Hetty to dinner with Doris. Stuch's tea. 1917. Tuesday. Heard Rachel Crothers & Kate Douglass Wiggin. Tonight went to "Mother Carey's Chickens". A sweet, pointless play. January 17 1913. The party was a huge success! Miss Blake didn't know me! Helen Brandow got one prize, Margaret Benton the other. 1913 [1914]. Yesterday Ruth gave me a piece of delicious cheese. This morning got a letter from papa saying mama is [sick]. Went to hear Mrs. Catt tonight. Mrs. [Borsseian] wasn't there. 1915. Sent to church to hear Cousin Harman preach. Good Sermon. Doris went to breakfast with Mrs. T. The B.C.L. went to the Inn for dinner. Went to "black music" and Christians with Evelyn. 1915 [1916]. Monday. Cut in geol. Oh, I'm so tired after last night. Down Town on car with Harriett Bartlett who's oh so nice to see Mary Pickford. 1917. Wednesday. I feel tonight as though it would be very sweet to die. I am so tired. I feel lonely and comfortless. January 18 1913. Were invited to Mosher's for dinner. El and I couldn't eat our macaroon ice-cream and had to go to dancing class. Robert brought me home. 19 1915. Poor Dore had to sleep with Amelia last night and had a very bad time. Went to the Flag and brought Doris back ice-cream. 1916. Tue. Ein ander cut. This P.M. I went to the Flag with Ann & Fran. The latter is such a sweet girl. I wish I could go to bed early. 1917. Thurs. Yesterday I read my adaptation in class and they all liked it awfully well. I'm going to hand it in for 1st minor competition. January 19 Sunday. 1913. Didn't go to church. Slept. Vastly prefer it. Went to Marge's after chapel. Dot was there. Reuben, Robert and Truman came this evening. 19 1915. Tuesday. I suppose that this morning I attended Latin (recited exquisitely) Soph. Lit and French. "Taitarin" is so funny. I tried to do the whole week's lesson for today. 1915 [1916]. Wed. Looked at skates this P.M. Skated in evening. More fun! Gee, I hope I don't flunk Ec! Am going to hand in poetry to Miss Taylor. 1917. Friday. Wilfred Wilson Gibson read his poems tonight. Peculiar delivery. Funny attractive looking man. January 20 Monday. 19 19 1915. Wednesday. Had my theme read in critical writing. I felt like a new woman. I was so scared then I just laughed and then I was all right. I'm such a boob in Chemistry. 1916. Ice Carnival! Wonderful. I had such a good time. I think I'm more of a sport than I used to be. I sketed with Eloessa & Simona, & Ev, & talked to Mrs. Drahey. 1917. Sat. Today Evvie and Mrs. Heath put in an appearance. I adore Mrs. Heath. Went to Miss Anns. Kaffee Klatsch. She left. January 21 Tuesday. 19 1914. All I can do is to hope and pray that I pass my exams and pray, and pray, and pray. I ask for nothing more, only that. 1915. We had the Latin party, were were going to have on Horace's birthday. More fun! I got 24 points out of 45. Not very near! Helen Damond got the prize, a lovely volume of the Odess Epodes. Oh, and she was elected treasurer of the Class. Tonight heard Dr. Hart on institutions for delinquent & defective children & orphans. Exceedingly interesting. 1916. Friday. Taft spoke. He was such a jolly, big fat man, with the heartiest chuckle. He spoke on preparedness. Oh, I hate the thought of it & war! 1917. Sunday. The Rev. Nehemiah Boynton spoke. So funny, but sweet. In P.M. made a vain effort to study. No Christians. January 22 1913. Saw "Hanky Panky". It was perfectly ridiculous and pretty, too. The music was catchy and the costumes lovely. 19 1915. Oh, I'll be so ashamed if I don't pass Chemistry. I will pass, I will, I will, I will!!! Perhaps if I will it hard enough it will come to pass. 1916. Saturday. Oh, if I can only pass my exams. I will pass Philosophy & Sc & I will pass Geol. & Lab. Psych. At least I hope so. Studied all today. 1917. Monday. I went to Abnormal Psychology, thinking Evvie would have to read her topic. Tonight saw "Little Lady Eileen" with Sen.January 23 1913. Didn't go riding. He taught them to hurdle. Just my luck to miss it. Marion and I went down street. Got "Someone's Coming to town". 19 1915. I went down town with Ann for just a minute. We went to the Anti meeting. One of the speakers was killing. Ann gave a dollar to the cause. I lost all respect for her. 1916. Sunday. Studied all today but don't know much. Pres. Burton spoke in chapel. Tonight went to dark music & Christians where Prof. Drake spoke. 1917. Tuesday. I did so want to go to the M.P.S. Tonight we had soup, as often before, lately. Went down town. January 24 1913. We had the lovliest [loveliest] time at Maynard's. Don took me. He's so cute but I don't like him. Danced with "Kid" and Dan, and with [Todge] twice. More fun! 19 1915. Today Robert Speer spoke in chapel. He is the most wonderful man I ever heard. I did my long theme in Lit. and went to Christians to hear him again. I wish there were more men like him. 1916. Monday. Today I took Phil. & Ec. Oh God help me to pass! Drake's part was hard. Afterwards I went to the Flag & got my themes. Ushered. 1917. Wednesday. Awfully busy day. 9 Janes. Classes. Studies 6th. 8th went to Cowboy lecture. I haven't heard from mother since Sat. January 25 1913. This morning actually went to dancing, then to Marge's. P.M. went to see Rainey's Hunt Pictures. Dancing class in evening. Truman asked me first, then H.L. 1914. Oh this week is going to be [so] dreadful. I'm all worked up about it. If only I can get through and stay at college. Took a walk with the beautiful Helen & Elsa. 1915. Took Lit. It wasn't bad at all. All about "Utopia". Handed in my theme. Studied Chemistry P.M. and evening. Oh, dear, I'm so tired. 1916. Tuesday. This morning bathed, & had my hair washed. This P.M. went to Jaimia's paid Ambler's bill & went swimming. [Sun] & I have been arguing on preparedness. 1917. Thursday. I am writing this up fierce late & it will probably we but a garbled account at best. Am preparing for the [eirl] day. January 26 Sunday Perfect. 1913. Went to church. To Sprague Chapel in the afternoon. Then Janet, Ma'Jorie and I went to Clement's to get my fur. Saw Don and "Greg". 1914. Latin. It wasn't bad. Some awful person had the exam. It was in rocky. I wished I knew as much as Kate MacAfee when I took it. 1915. Took Chemistry. Oh it was so, so hopeless I didn't know a thing and never hated myself so after an exam. I'm a wreck. If only by some chance I did pass! 1916. Wed. Today I loafed & studied Geol. Went to Jaimia again & to the movies. Saw "Via Wireless" Gail Kane. Good. 1917. Friday. Tonight was the Homer concert. We watched her get in her limousine & she threw us a kiss. She was perfectly adorable so pretty and attractive. Helen Arthur had a tea for her in Senior parlor. January 27 Monday. Cold. 1913. Oh, darn exams! I don't really mind them only my Algebra is hopeless. And this Diary has to last me through college. 1914. Took Math. It wasn't quite as bad as I expected. I dread tomorrow. Took a walk before the exam & Dot went skating with my skates. 1915. No exams. Studied morning and P.M. Went to Slosh's and F.S. with Dore. Oh, my Chemistry! How can I ever stand tutoring lessons again! 1916. Thur. Took my geol exam. Walked first with Mim, Turner, & Jessie. The exam was fair but long. Jaimias. Esmeralda. 1917. Saturday. Art in P.M. Studied fierce for it in morning. Thought I knew pictures pretty well. Hope so. Tonight was Faculty Play. Miss Dodge was a courtesan & perfectly beautiful.January 28 1913. Oh ho' as I can't pass Algebra. This afternoon saw Kid, Dan, and Calvin. The latter walked up with us. 1914. Took French, which was bad and History which I thought was good. I hope I get through. Oh, its such a relief to have [...] over. 1915. Took Latin in the morning and French this afternoon neither bad. Miss Haight met me in the hall this evening and told me I passed. Oh, I'm so glad! 1916. Fri. Don't remember what I did today not much I guess. Studied some Psych. It is hard. The exam seems to be a mystery. I hate exams. 1917. Sunday. Don't remember anything very exciting today. Didn't go off campus. Vile supper as usual. I call it desecrating the Sabbath! January 29 Wed. 1913. Took Algebra. Flunked. Also took French. Better. Edward is here. Dot gave me pecan caramels for my birthday. 1914. I had the loveliest birthday I've ever had. First I passed my French. Then Doris sent me some beautiful flowers, and I passed Latin and the Plunks sent me some candy. And I saw Helen. 1915. Went home with Cordy today. She's so sweet. We went to repulsive movies in the afternoon. In the evening we went to the Grand with papa and its good. Cordy's sweetness is only a pose. 1916. Saturday. Took Psych. My birthday. I flunked Ec. & have to repeat the course. Went to Cohen's. Family sent a check. Flowers from D. 1917. Monday. This is my birthday. No exams. Girls sent me darling flowers. Ev gave me candy. Maire took me to Careys. Mother & father sent a check. January 30 Thurs. Lovely. 1913. Took German. Very fair exam. We saw the boys. Their hats are wonderful. Went down-street. Saw Kid and Em. 1914. Passed Latin, French, & Math. Not Hist. Came home. Went to "All Aboard", with papa and Augusta. It was good. Telephoned Dot & Nan. 1915. I've decided to give up saying disagreeable things and write them down here. I haven't any today. We slept late and this afternoon went [cuttering]. More fun! In the P.M. went to the Leland and Huyler's with Marge, Marie, Mar and Augusta. In the evening to see Mary Pickford with [Abie]. She was so sweet. I think Cordy is unbelievably angelic. 1916. Sun. Horrid day. Tea this P.M. in our room. Vic after dinner in parlor. Supper in Sun's room. Delicious. Mock Wedding last night. I'm an ass. 1917. Tuesday. Took J. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. Miss Dodge didn't have our room. Miss Beech hooked me in the hall about my play. January 31 Friday. Cold and windy. 1913. Miss Blake's father died yesterday. The English examination was terrible. Marge and I went down-street. She came tonight. 1914. Went up roller-skating stayed to lunch at Dots, and in the afternoon went to school with Nan. Frances Kellogg is so nice. Dancing in evening. 1915. Called on Mrs. Robinson, Adelaide and Elinor. Grace Hoover was there. We came down with Doris. Didn't get any flunk notes! Never so surprised in my life. Nice surprise though. 1916. Mon. I got a note from Miss Ingersoll. Went down town & saw "The Incorrigible Dukane". Jack Barrymore was quite Chaplin esque. 1917. Wednesday. Nothing today. I studied Spanish & tried my play and kept dashing over to the W.E.B. to ask Dr. Robinson about Geol. February 1 Saturday. Cold. 1913. Marion and I went to the Colonial Theatre. Tonight, after dancing class, a lot of us went and looked in on the [Quin] dance. 1914. Went to church with mama and papa. This afternoon Mama and I went up to Sally's. Doris came and we went to El's and Nan's. Came down on the train with Miss Haight. Glad to get back. 1915. Dear Old Classes begin. Threre are loads more in our Description class. Moulton let us out early. Reception for Pres. McCracken. He is so nice. The dancing was wonderful. 1916. Tue. Kie is in the infirm, so is Charley [Baberah]. I am dropping Ec & taking Geology & Physiological Psych. [House San] is a scream. No mail. 1917. Thursday. Today I had Spanish and Geology. Marion had two guests and we went to the Inn with them. They were sweet. February 2 Sunday. Lovely. 1913. Went to Church and Sunday School, and Chapel. Henry Lodge and Jamie called this afternoon. Margery came this evening. 19 1915. Ann's birthday. She is twenty-one. I had a cake from home, so used it for a birthday cake, with pink candles. I've decided to live my life doing just as I wish but I don't know just when I'm going to get my lessons done. Cordy was so unpleasant. We had a nice party. Went to the movies in the afternoon. Caught a ride down. Grace is adorable! 1916. Wed. Miss Sandison gave me some hope of getting my section changed. House San is screaming. Record my story in Narration. 1917. Friday. Marion and Doris left for Saratoga. I wish I were going home. Ev is going to New York with Virginia. February 3 Monday. Snowy. 1913. Tonight Margery and I went to see "She Stoops to Conguer". It was wonderful. I stayed at Marge's all night. 19 1915. I am enjoying this week so. Grace is adorable. I'm celebrating passing my exams, and anyway I haven't much to do. Read poetry tonight and Ev and Marion fought. Ev, Ann, and I went down-street to the movies. Saw "Judith of Bethulia" a wonderful movie, also his "Pre-historic Past". 1916. Hetty came over to see me about my story. Got a box of sampler candy from Nan. Jessie is house cleaning. Haven't heard from Burgess. 1917. Saturday. I went down to meet Gertie & Margorie today and missed them. They got in the guest room by mistake. February 4 Tuesday. Beautiful. 1913. The Marks are up. I failed in Algebra. Tragedy! Tragedy! Went to the Colonial theatre with papa tonight. 19 1915. Lab is repulsive. I have the same place and teacher. Cordy is in our room, now, and Doris isn't. The experiment was repulsive. It certainly doesn't give me any appetite. Had a movie. 1916. I have a very painful finger. I am in Burgess' class, I just brow beat the man into letting me in. Only one class today. 1917. Sunday. Got up late & had breakfast in the room. No chapel. After dinner I couldn't move [th...]. To Miss Ann's for supper. Saw Madeline. February 5 Wednesday. 1913. Augusta and I went to see "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Oh, Mr. Osborn is so sweet! I said to Mr. Stowe "When is 'Patience'?" And he said, "We have it all the time?" 19 1915. Today the dear, adored, the beautiful Inspiration went out of my life forever. I went down to the train to see her off. We sent her some flowers and Saltford sent up a night, more of a nosegay of marguerite, violets and tea-roses. And she loved it! And I loved her! Ah, well-a-day! Dot and I went to the [moves] to drown black [care]. 1916. Saturday. Today Dot & I went to Cohens, & we were so glad, it was so good. Two coons who could dance, & a slick movie. Slept alone tonight. 1917. Mon. This is Gertie's birthday. She got five telegrams and the ring. We're giving her a party tonight. Oh, I dread getting my report card. February 6 Thursday. Cold. 1913. I will have to tutor and Miss Wilson doesn't want to tutor me. Riding this afternoon. We cantered Isaack was well. 1915 [1914]. Today I had my hair done in the morning, and in the afternoon went down-town with Dodie and Anna. We went to both movies and woods. 1915. Friday. Oh, Agnes Irwin is so funny she simply kills me. "Your Duke of Wellington is safe but you have killed a rotten banana!" 1916. Sun. This was Town Sunday. I went to St. Paul's with Kie. In the afternoon I went to Main, wrote, & went to Kie's tea. Dark Music and Xians, went to Bunker Bean. Funniest Play I ever saw. 1917. Tuesday. Four classes today. Gertie went to Spanish with me. Then we went down-town. She left at 5:22. Gee, I hated to see her go! Had to read my play. Just died. February 7 Friday. Cold. 1913. Met Ruth Fellows in the library. She and I took Hilda for a walk. We had a sleigh-ride tonight and went to the Bacons. 19 1915. This morning I went to church with Kie to Christ Church and took communion. I actually got up for breakfast. This P.M. I tried to study and we finished Nonsense Novels about Conrad the Corkscrew and others. Went to Dark Music and wrote to Anna. 1916. Monday. Letter from mother. This P.M., Ev, Ann, and I went to see Blanche Sweet in "The Case of Becky". It is Sun's birthday. Dore & I sent flowers. 1917. Wednesday. Felt rotten today. Sore throat. Slept until 9:30 & from 3:10 to dinner. In evening we went to organ recital by Joseph Bonnet. February 8 Saturday. Cold but fine. 1913. Donald, Kid, Danahy and Leighton Lodge asked to bring me home. Saw Harold Mattison tonight. Spoke to him and he to me. 19 1915. Had Lab. An unusual event. Dear! dear! how trying. Afterwards we went for a walk and to the Flag where I had a milk shake. Kie & Anna, to Doris and self, but no milk. Choc. served at 9:30. 1916. Tuesday. I think I have a cancer. Doris prom dress has come & its adorable. This P.M. after house San I went to the Flag Shop. 1917. Thursday. They are blatting like fools in there playing bridge. Cordy is back. Ev and I saw a wonderful movie with Lou Tellegen this afternoon. February 9 Sunday. Beautiful. 1913. Went to Church and to Chapel. Walked up with Miss Keates. This was anniversary Sunday. Stopped at Marion's. Reuben and Augusta were there. 19 1915. Tuesday. Dear, dear, I wonder what I did today? I know I danced tonight. Awful thought. College life is not all its cracked up to be what with required gym & all. Ev's in the Infirm. 1916. Wed. My busy day. I think I'll drop Physiological psych. It's impossible. Went to dinner with Madeleine tonight. She is a sweet girl. 1917. Friday. This afternoon Doris was to meet me at Jane's and we were going to the movies, but she wasn't there, so I had to plod back through the snow & ice & cold alone. Tonight heard Mr. Ratcliffe. February 10 Monday. Freezing. 1913. Bob had a bobbing party tonight. Had a glorious time. Don took Margaret home. He's so funny. Delicious refreshments. 19 1915. Wednesday. Down street with Anna. Went to the [Best]. Saw the funniest man in the world, Clarence Hitting the pipe. Got valentines. Went to Woods. Inspiring day. 1915 [1916]. Thursday. My brain is throbbing with thoughts of tomorrow. That psych bothers me. Tonight I went to Jane's & had a shamp, a manicure and a Facial message [massage]. 1917. Saturday. Rose for break. Lecture by Mr. Ratcliffe at 10. Fine! Went to Jane's. Lunch. Went to Lincoln Centre with DA, Althea, and Jo. Came back & saw Missionary scenes. Virginia's birthday party at the Inn. February 11 Tuesday. Cold. 1913. Mr. O'Neil is coming, Hurray! Hurray! Bought a dress today. He was very nice and helped me a lot. He tutored Katharine. 19 1915. I have just written a very poor theme for Description. The awful thought comes to me! I must put my laundry out. How can I do it? Nothing but superhuman strength can help me now. Letter from Ned. 1916. Friday. They came! Carl is darling. I like him much. They're funny together, thank heaven. Cordy is a sweet lamb. Dancing a scream. 1917. Sunday. Didn't do much. Up for breakfast. Splendid sermon. A very cold day. Dode & Cordy got back. Had a wonderful time but didn't like the Wolcott. Doris' hat's so cute!February 12 Wed. Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold. 1913. Went to a Hockey game at the Academy. They played the High School. They can beat them at something. Don was there. Saw Henry Lodge & Danahy. 19 1915. Saw Miss Helen Haight this noon. She came to dinner with me tonight. Doris, Ann, Dot, and Kie were there. They liked her so much. Went to "Damaged Goods". Fair. 1916. Saturday. Breakfast with Ginia & George. Dinner with Kim & Roger. Carl improves. The dance. [Four Keath] ties adorable. Carl nice. Everything perfect. 1917. Didn't hear from any family. And I thought they'd write about my marks! Got a comic valentine. Saw Charley in "Easy Street". A scream. Fierce cold! February 13 Thursday. Cold. 1913. Went up to Marge's before riding. The Sargeant was adorable. We hurdled. In a big army overcoat, with a pipe, he looked wonderful. 19 1915. This morning went to the Glee Club Concert. Some of the men are dear. Carl Massinger was there. In the afternoon went to both the movies. At night had a party in Marge's room. 1916. Sunday. I feel as though weeks had passed since Thursday. Oh, dear! I like men so & they all hate me. They want us to go to [Rectors] & I'd feel like a bull in a china shop. 1917. Am excited about tomorrow. There were five classes on my schedule today. This afternoon went to the Flag Shop & to [Sloshes] with Ev. Soup tonight. February 14 1913. St. Valentines Day. I received several in school and two in the mail. Also an invitation to Reuben's sleigh-ride. 1914. Today I did a very foolish thing. Why specify? It certainly was "Loves Labor Lost" but "Love is blind" and "Amor vincit omnia". 1915. Stayed in bed this morning. Read "Love's Labour's Lost". Wrote letters to mama and Bill. Went to Miss Ann's and 15 Christians. 1916. Mon. St. Valentine's Day. One valentine from Miss Peckham. Cordy got two boxes of candy from [men], and some flowers, & went to the infirmary. How I hate her. Saw Lou Tellegen. Cold. 1917. Wed. The Wedding. Oh it was wonderful! Marge cooked like an angel! And she was so darling to us. Dot captivated all the men and the [...] one especially. Ellson & Dr. Bergen & Stanley & Marion & Marions husband are all adorable. I caught the bridal bouquet but I'm afraid it doesn't mean anything. The old people were the life of the party. February 15 Sat. 1913. Went on the Adelphoi sleigh-ride with Clark. Nelson Covey is so funny. Chester Long is very nice. Marion White went. 19 1915. The concert with Ev, Kim, Meg & Marion. It was wonderful. Legiusha was good but I didn't like her selection. The other things on the programme were wonderful. Sat in the last seat in [nigger] heaven. 1916. Tuesday. Burgess class. I tremble in it. I think I have verses for next time too. Also House San. Rare. Flag I think. Letter from Bill. Cold & polite. Mother is going to give me only $5 per month. 1917. Home. Slept late. Don't remember just what I did. I guess Miss Parsons came to supper. She is so funny. She ought to marry. February 16 Sun. 1913. Stopped in at Marge's. Dot was there. Abie and Maynard called on her last night. Studied tonight. 19 1915. I don't know a single thing that happened today except that Miss Fishe said that in "Loves Labour's Lost" they were crazy about paradoxes, "why they'd chase a paradox a block to get it". 1916. Wed. We interviewed Ellis Packer Butler & he was a scream. He said, "Yes, I work from early dawn to dewy eve & give all my money to the poor. I've got the poorest family I know". 1917. Friday. Went to lunch with Mrs. Robinson & stayed about bay the afternoon. She is a sweet-heart. I love her. February 17 Monday. Nice. 1913. Miss Blake was a trifle unpleasant in class. Augusta and I went down street then up to Margery's. Dot and Marion were there. 19 1915. Lent began. I observed my fast on ice cream & candy by indulging in tomato bisque and cinnamon toast at woods. M.P.S with Ann. 1916. Thursday. Last night we served bandages. Hall meeting today. Meg & I saw Elsie Janis in "Twas Ever Thurs" & the silk one then movies. Cordy is out. The prom. picture is a scream. 1917. Another letter from [H...]. He is a scream. I bet he's funny in real life. I'll like him if he's like Uncle Bob, that is, if I ever meet him!February 18 Tuesday. 1913. This afternoon took a walk with Marge. We stopped at Honikel's. Mr. O'Neil came tonight. Townsend B. is back in the academy. 19 1915. Miss Landon blighted me in lab because I said n2o turned litmus pink and I shouldn't. Afterwards Ann & I went to the Flag Shop & Slosh's. 1916. Friday. Today I went to the apple show with Miss [Langonthy]. Tonight went to Jane Wilson's with Sunny & wrote to Bill and Marion. 1917. Sunday. Went to church but not Sunday School. February 19 Wednesday. 1913. Bought my costume. It is so pretty. Mother is making it. Augusta and I went down street. Papa has gone to the Auto Show. 19 1915. Went to both M.Ps. They weren't bad. I went with Cordy. We went down town after third hour and had lunch at Smiths. Oh, Grace is so lovely! I looked at her in chapel & she scratched her nose. 1916. I hate Millsy. He goes about looking like an oracle. Well if he is I hope he knows What I think of him. 1917. February 20 1913. Didn't go riding. Only three went. The Captain is peeved, and Isaac says if more don't come, the class will be disbanded. 19 1915. Olive came this morning. I went to the Christians Conference and was surprised to find that Edith Waterman was one of the delegates. Went to the Alumnae Play. Great! 1916. I'm sick of the sound of the human voice, & the rantings of the female intellect. Kim is a howl. Heard Baroners [Herald] tonight. Wonderful. 1917. Got a funny letter from Gertie. She is a sweet girl. I must write to her. She says she had a good time. I hope she did. February 21 Friday. Went to the Auto Show. 1913. Went to a delightful party at A.B.'s. Freedom took me. It was going to be a sleigh-ride, but was 500. Bill Cameron is so cute. 1914. Tonight is Mischa Elman. Dore is going with Myrna, Margaret and Miss Thallon. Lucky girl! I am going with Hilda and Madeleine. 1915. Tut, tut! Haven't written in dear old Di for nigh onto a week. Olive is here with us this week-end. Today Graham Taylor preached. A great disappointment. He was better in Christians. 1916. Geology. A fierce cold morning. Then read the Sunday newspapers & Conrad. Narration. Lunch, consisting of salmon salad. P.M. slept from 3 to dinner time & dreamed the Germans were upon us. 19February 22 Saw "Patience". Saturday. Raining. 1913. The Masquerade! More fun! Dore went as an angel. Kid as a clown. Everything was delightful, especially Kid and the ice-cream. 1914. Tonight I went to dinner at Prof. Whites. Charlotte White invited me. She knows Mrs. Gallien. We went to dark music afterwards. 1915. Olive stayed over today. Went to dinner with Port. Didn't see her to say good-bye to. The "White Dove" was adorable. Went for a slushy muddy sloppy walk with Meg, Marion, Kie & Ann. 1916. Tue. George's birthday. Marie gave a swell party at night. Miss [Langenthy] attended. We had hatchets for dinner, the [wise the wears] were a trifle repulsive. 19 [picture of U.S. flag]February 23 1913. Marge went to Sunday school with Dot. Bradford walked up with her. We saw him in the afternoon and Skibo hit him. 19 1915. This P.M. Ann came home in a boiling heat ready to bite W.B. Meldrum and we went to the F.S. to soothe her lacerated feelings, thereby incurring lacerated stomachs. 1916. Wednesday. Would that mother would write and send money. This thing has gone too far already. Burgess read us some screaming things he wrote. 1917. And still another from "Hank". My weekly letter! dear me, I'm so popular. I wish I were. I'm a regular [lemon]. February 24 Monday. Wonderful. 1913. Oh, Kid has asked me to go to the dance! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! I'm so happy, I don't know what to do. 19 1915. God save me from being self-opinionated, and self-sufficient, and stubborn and illogical and a prude. This is all I pray. Amen. 1916. Thurs. I can't do a thing because I have no money. I'm not afraid to read my verses tomorrow. Jane Kuhn read a wonderful Day in class today. I read "The Conning Tower". 19February 25 Tuesday. 1913. Nobody believes me. Marge and I went to the Normal, but there was no game. Then we went over to the Lake. Later home, and Bess came in. 19 1915. Oh, Lord, don't let me be a boob, for only boobs eat too much, and act smart, and play practical jokes. Let me be a woman and give me sometime a real friend. 1916. Slept 'til eleven. Read my poems. Not a word of criticism, good or bad, most disheartening thing. Letter & check from mother, & "Challenge" Movies. Lib. Rain. 1917. Letter from George & Jean his love is waning. He said nothing whatever about the picture. Maybe he's disappointed in me! Alas!February 26 Wed. 1913. Hist! Marion and I went to Proctor's. Horrible! Janet was in school today. Nobody except Marion believes me yet. 1914. Went to dinner with Laura Osborn. She is so pretty. Helen Hodge sat at the same table and she is killing. The Minor Hall Plays are up. 1915. Friday. This P.M. I went to the M.P.s with Doris & Anna. Afterwards we went to Woods. Anna Cornelia had a party. Cheese dreams! so do you. Her mother is lovely. 1916. Up for breakfast. Dore off at break of dawn. Lib. Saw Miscellany with mystery. Movies. Alice Brady. Good. Walked out Lib. Ev a glow. 19February 27 Thursday. 1913. Have sent Kid a ticket to the Glee Club Concert. I hope he'll come. I wish they'd let us dance, but no such luck. Isaac was insipid. 1914. Went for a sleigh-ride tonight. Marion Petersen was the only Junior. Miss Sanderson chaperoned. We had a good time. Luella has a [Victrola]. 1915. Saturday. This morning I went to the Gym Meet. Amarette is so cute. Agnes has the prettiest figure. In the P.M. went to the French plays. Both were cute. Helen Shaw as [...] Rit was sweet. 1916. Up for a delicious breakfast. Read Century & Teasoch. Off for Virginia. Enjoyed chapel. Good dinner, [asparagus] on toast. Drake's, Evelyn's, Vespers. 19February 28 Friday. 1913. Oh, "Little Women" was sweet! I loved Laurie so, and Jo Mae. Don is coming tonight. I hope he'll bring his dog. 1914. Helen Sat at our table. I asked Elsa to sit with me and Helen came with her. Mrs. Plunk is here. The plays were wonderful. Oh, Inez is divine! 1915. The Senior Redon of the Cathedral of St. Johns the Divine "A big grin in the church" spoke. Community supper in Cordy's room. Dark music. Prexy led Christians. 1916. Samuela Peppy's Diary. Down with Dotsi Smith (and realy a good companion she is) to see Pauline Fredericks in Zaza, but a poor show. 19 February 29 1913. Don didn't bring his dog and was stupid, and went home early. These working people shouldn't be so socially inclined. 19 1915. Oh such repellent Chlorine Lab! Ann & I went for a walk. Cordy was called home by her mother's illness. Virginia came in tonight and we had a convivial grape-fruit. 1916. Dr. T. lectured. Went to 4th Yr dancing in the evening. In the P.M. went to the F.S. & [Bowwits] with Ev. To Ev's at night for la bisque tomatoe. 19March 1 Sat. 1913. The Junior Play. It was very good. Kid brought me home. We went in to Huesteds and Maynard, Merriam and Freeborn came in. 1914. Sunday. An awful day. I slept until eleven. Madeleine and Hilda gave a tea from four to six. In the evening heard Mr. Cloud speak. Letters from Mother and Clemmie yesterday. 1915. Cordy's mother died before she got home. Poor Cordy! Ann & I took a walk this afternoon. Went to dancing tonight. I didn't like it much. 1916. My epitaph. Here lies M.C., called 'Moll' by some Who died from swallowing her gum In using gum (take this from me as [ide]) [...] only that which Nature doth provide. 1917. Mr. Roder spoke on "The American Red Cross". The pictures were poor. He was funny. He said, Said, "Oui, Oui Monsieur!" "Yes, Yes, Sir". March 2 Sunday. snowy & cold. 1913. I have a new scholar, Florence Newport, a sweet little thing. Mrs. Sullivan was here for dinner & supper. Marion and I went to Dot's and Aube and Don were there. 19 1915. I miss Cordy. I am so, so sorry for her. Tonight was the Bauer Concert. Wonderful! In the afternoon I did class drill and Soph. Lit. talked to Dorothy [Copenhaver] and dressed. 1916. Thur. Down town with Meg to the Liberty to see Mary Pickford in "A Girl of Yesterday". To Woods. Wrote to Mother. Dancing. My heart feels funny. 19March 3 Monday. 1913. Went to Catharine Wilcox's for tea today. Margery and Janet were there, and Erk and Annesley and Noble MacFarlane. 19 1915. I've decided to name one of my children Margery Ann, isn't it pretty? and another Cordelia. Then she'll have to call Cordy Aunt Cordelia and Cordy'll have to give her a silver spoon. 1916. Fri. Today 7th hour Cordy, Fran, Althea & I went to the F.S. Had lush eats. When we get such abominable meals the Flag is our only salvation. 1917. Went to the lib. to see Douglas Fairbanks in "The [Mahmaniac]", an awfully cute picture. Also lecture on Alaska by Marguerite Phillips. March 4 1913. Augusta and I went down street. I bought some irish-lace. [...], the spring hats and [go...] are wonderful. Got some Scotch kisses & "At the Devil's Ball". 19 1915. Didn't go to the F.S. Had lab. So enchanting. Then I went over to gym. Can't remember anything exciting. Why? Nothing happened [...]. 1916. Sat. This morning I studied Psych. Got a letter from mother. In the P.M. walked down town & went to Cohen's. Bill [poor] but good movie with Carlyle. 1917. Sunday. Rabbi Wise. In the afternoon went to call on Prof. & Mrs. Drake. They're sweet, I think. Rabbi Wise was splendid. Fierce supper. March 5 Wednesday. Cold. 1913. Went to the dentists. Marge and I went down-street. She treated me at "The Sign of the Golden Robin". Looked at hats. 19 1915. Fr. Today I went down-street with Anna and Helen Shaw. The play was great. Ann got so cross at me. Helen is darling. We went to the movies. Paid bills. 1916. Sun. In the morning I read & sewed for Ev. Good dinner. In the P.M. listened to music, went to Virginias tea & wrote to Bill & Mother. Vespers. 19 March 6 Thursday. Clear and cold. 1913. Oh, I had the loveliest horse at riding, No. 12. He was a beauty, and such a gait! I missed Harrison, who was here. Mr. O'Neill was splendid. 1914. I've dated all my letters the seventh. Isn't that pitiful! I don't see how I can keep a diary written up when time flies so. 1915. Sat. Went down on the 8:33 and Miss Haight met me. Had lunch at the University Club with Miss McCall and Miss Case & Billy. Bought a dress for Miss Haight. "Chin Chin" screaming. 1916. Mon. This morning went to classes. Narration bores me. In P.M. read & slept. Fierce big snow storm. Evvie was so mean to me. 1917. Postal from Marion Day. She's in Santa Barbara. I must write her a letter. I'm crazy to see her at Commencement time. March 7 Friday. Freezing. 1913. The Concert was a grand success! At least, I think so. Everyone was there. This afternoon Augusta and I saw Wend in the "movies". 19 1915. Sunday. This morning we didn't do anything. I slept swell last night. This afternoon we went to see the Swan Family. Walter has a little moustache and is so good-looking. Betty wasn't there. Saw Mrs. [Garrit], Mrs. Swan, and the baby, little Helen and Beverly. She is darling. Also saw Paul who was painting a picture. Helen was terrific. 1916. I haven't one true friend in the world, not one. But then, "Only the brave deserve the fair". Busy day. House San written. I hope I'm not rude. Hope mother sends [...].March 8 Saturday. 19 "Kid" brought me home. Rube asked me, too. This afternoon the C.A.R. met at the Selkirks. There was a hockey game. Bob got badly hurt. 19 1915. Monday. Miss [Tandon] told me I'd better tutor but when I told her I'd rather not she didn't insist. Went to the Flag with Evvie and Marion. Had a letter from Cordy. 1916. Mother refuses me a penny to go to New York on. I went to the dentist today. Didn't do anything for Burgess. Narration is a bore. I am way back Psych. 19March 9 Sunday. 1913. Took a walk after Chapel with Marge, Dot and Marion. Margery seemed a [t.u]. Miss Andrews gave the most wonderful talk on Annapolis yesterday. Saw Harry and Donald McArdle today. 19 1915. Went down street with Anna. We walked down went to the movies. Had a letter from Bill. Made a pink sofa pillow. Dancing in the evening. More darn fun. 1916. Thursday. Spent today in bed, a day of glorious leisure, reading Saturday Evening Posts. I went down & sewed for the Red Cross. Tomorrow I will have fun. 1917. A letter from Margery. She says she's very happy. Dear girl, I know she is! Kid has been to see her. She wants me to ask him to prom. I'd like to. I wonder what's become of Ruth. March 10 Monday. 1913. Margery and I went to the sign of the Golden Robin today, and saw Kid go by. We are going to have a dance in Clown suits in the Meet. 19 1915. Suffered agonies all morning because I didn't know anything. 5th did French. 6th read Theatre. 7th took a walk. 8th heard Madame Rosilia Schwimme. She was very good. Kim has been converted to Suffrage. All ate in Main. 1916. Friday. I went to N.Y. with Ev & Elinor Gallin, Sunny & Yolande. The men were there when Cordy got to the hotel. Went to the [Psill] Club, the "Unchastened Woman", & Rector's. I love Carl. 1917. Cyrano. Cast supper. Lots of fun. Wonderful performances. I sat with Vincent. Richard Mansfield was there. The costumes were great. March 11 Tuesday. Spring-like, rainy. 1913. This afternoon Marion and I went down-street. I got a Creme de menthe frappe at the Golden robin. We saw Hoary. 19 1915. Thur. Had lab. Had to make a horrid table. At night went to the conference and knitted. Miss Nancy McClellan, Vassar, who spoke on Business advertising was fascinating. 1916. Saturday. So tired this morning. Shopped. Such pretty suits & hats. Saw the "Great Lover", & before it the Strand. In the evening Hofbrau House, "The Cinderella Man", & the Claridge. I could love Carl if he'd let me. 1917. Letter from Bob, of all people. He wants a date for the Grand for Easter Vacation. I think he's stark mad. But I'll go with him! March 12 Wednesday. 1913. I took a Latin Prose test. It was a lovely Spring day. We stayed after school for Aesthetic dancing. Augusta and I went down street. Saw Kid and Lodge. 19 1915. Fri. Had a rare old day. 5th went to class with Ev. Tweedy was nice. 6th went to Flag with Doris. 7th went to the conference. Mr. Dean who [isn't he] against teaching if you went interested was good and Mr. Williams was very interesting. Mr. Paris was amusing but scarcely practical. 1916. Sunday. The Russian Cathedral So queer. Dinner at Child's as also breakfast. Got home about 6:30. Dodie arrived much later. Told about John. 1917. Mon. I have a month to write up in here. How can I ever do it! I should have saved my movie magazines. Wonderful play. Walked to town. March 13 Thursday. 1913. Only Gladys, Anna and I rode. Mr. O'Neill wants to have a riding class this summer. Wouldn't it be lovely! Went to Augustas to tea afterwards. 19 1915. This morning I didn't get up until ten o'clock. Did Psych. If I didn't do better in that I'll flunk it. Got a letter from papa. I had letters from Miss Haight and mama yesterday. Lee is sick. Mother sent a box and we had a party. This P.M. Down-street. Walked both ways. Movies Grace & [Polly] [...] sat behind us. 1916. Monday. Saw Pauline Fredericks in "Bella Donna". She was lovely. Went to Woods. Cordy bought some records. Had a cut in Geology. 1917. No mail. Classes & studied through 5th. Janes. Went to see about Spanish Play. I am Mariya Carrambra! Went to Infirm to see Virginia. Studied tonight. March 14 Friday. 1913. There was a busted key in the piano. I went down street. Oh, the suits in Whitney's are adorable. Got a sundae at the Golden Robin. 19 1915. Prexy's father preached. He's a dear old man. In the afternoon I went to The Home for the Friendless with Miriam Wright. In the evening heard Dr. Taylor. 1916. Tue. I don't know what happened these days except I had a very interesting House Sanitation lecture, & went to Critical Writing & Geol. 1917. Wed. March 15 Saturday. Hot. 1913. Practiced this morning. Got Ruth Fellowes skirt. The Seniors won in the meet and Gladys got first Prize. I think Miss Whittemore is wonderful and adorable. Margery says she sent that note. If she did, she's a fool. 19 1915. Beastly old lab. Afterwards to the Flag. Then home. Had a meal order and didn't go to chapel. I hate Chemistry worse than poisons. 1916. Wed. Tonight I think I went to see Dr. B do bandaging, with Arm. More fun! You can do the most inconceivable things with a square of cloth. This should be 17th. 1917. Went to Vassarion breakfast. Afterwards discovered Doris had cooked the coffee in a pot containing two large boxes of matches. Met Buckie & Jimmy [Kant]. They're darling, especially Buckie. Went to 11 P.M. Poor Show. Smith's first. Debate. We won. Wellesley won other place. Harrah!March 16 Sunday. 1913. Went to church and Sunday School. I am so bored and am trying to do my lessons. They are very tiresome indeed. 19 1915. Rested this morning. [...] [...]. Flag Shop. Studied in the evening. Finished my Psych topic. Alas, its a weary, weary, [world]! 1916. Thurs. Saw "Doctor Palmer" in "In the Dentists Chair". "Two reels - reel in and reel out". Kie made that very witty reward, wasn't she clever! 1917. Fri. Tonight there was a Phi Beta Kappa Banquet. We tried to snitch food but didn't succeed. Miss Washburn looked ravising. [...] [...] is staying with Katrina. March 17 Monday. 1913. Marge and I went downstreet! She had a shampoo at Callahans. We went to the moving pictures. 19 1917. Have just been over in Dots room discussing Daisy Chain. Such a load will be off my mind and tongue when its announced. We made out a list and it was the hardest task I ever put pen to. I hope Dore and Marion and Ann and Kim and Kie and Cordy all make it. 1916. Fri. To the Liberty to see Carmen. It was a wonderful picture. Afterwards to Woods for a sundae & after that to the dentists. Party tonight in Kim's room. 1917. Thurs. March 18 Tuesday. 1913. Mama and I went down street. I'm going to get a suit. Oh, joy. Saw Kid and Bill Cameron and Reid. 19 1915. Didn't feel well but went down-street to hear Dr. Wiley tonight with Meg and Ann. He's the funniest man. 1916. Sat. Debate with Holyoke. I was so sleepy at it. We lost here. We won at Wellesley. Kim! [...] Holyoke girl is awfully cute, like Miss Keates. 1917. Buckie & Jimmy went. They're so dear. I wish I didn't have so much work to do. No ill-effects from the Sulphur. Doris has just been smoking. I think she's disgusting. March 19 Wed. 1913. Went down-street to buy a hairbrush. Met Dot and later Marion and Margery. We went in the Golden Robin and Kid treated us. 19 1915. Went to the infirm about 10:30. Not very ill. Nice [food]. Lovely nurse. Very restful. Gobs of magazines. General sensation of nausea. 1916. Sun. Went to Chapel. Felt rotten. Good sermon. Didn't go out in the P.M. Went to Xians all alone. Kim sat with Dicky & Xians president. 1917. The kids are blatting about Altamont. It peeves me. In tonight. I have so much work to do. Ev & Cord have bought Ukeleles. Worse [...]. I'm in a vile humor. March 20 Thursday. 1913. Augusta and I looked at suits. We saw Bert Lytell twice. I wonder if the Sergeant missed us. Didn't say good-bye to Miss Whittemore. 1914. Had such a wonderful time at Margory Woods' tea. I helped assist. Martha Strong and Martha Lipton were there. So beautiful. 1915. The play! Many thrills!! Dodie was great. Grace was adorable. Movies. Debate marvelous. We lost. Also at Holyoke. Gloom. 1916. Mon. The dancing exhibists tonight. I lumbered through it like a cow. Danced with Jo Palmer in the Tarantella. I can't wait for Thursday to come. 1917. Classes. Studied fierce hard. Have a sore throat. Miss Raymond thought our drill Sunday was to celebrate our victory over Wellesley. March 21 Friday. 1919 [1913]. I would love to send Miss Whittemore some flowers for Easter but unfortunately I have no money. Mother and I went to see Julius Caesar. I got my suit. 1914. Oh, I've had such a wonderful, wonderful time! I really never had such a wonderful time before in all my whole life. Oh, it was perfect. 1914.[1915]. Doris is using the one cubic centimeter of ink which this room possesses so I'm using Dot's fountain pen. Potato salad for supper. Met Clark Addington. 1916. Tue. Am excited about going home. Virginia & [Stoutie] are going to Washington on a Cook's tour. Aren't they screams! 1917. Wed. Very Busy. In P.M. to movies with Dorie to see Ann Murdock in "Where Love Is". Miss Washburn to dinner sweet. Katrina hasn't heard from that sweet Ruth [...] yet. March 22 Saturday. Fair. 1913. Went down-street with Alice this morning. This afternoon studied and wrote on "Pastorella" that I'm writing for Miss Whittemore. 1914. Oh, I had the best time this morning and tonight, tonight at dark music and at Helen's. Katrina is such a scream. And Helen's adorable. 1915. Oh, dear. I'm so discouraged! I can't do a thing and never will be anybody! I've got so much to do and I've got to go to bed! 1916. Wed. Did the last fond rites prior to leaving, packing my trunk etc. I hate to leave all the girls but its for a very short time, only! Dots going to be here. 1917. Again busy. Again went to movies. Saw Pauline Fredericks in "Sapho". This morning had a heart to heart talk with Miss Wylie. Oh, I can't do it! It's too hard. March 23 Sunday. 1913. Took each of the kids a daffodil. Marion went up with me. We had some good ice-cream for dinner. 1914. A wonderful Students Meeting tonight. Margaret was Marvelous. The decisions were fine. Everything was orderly and unemotional. 1915. Oh, the most interesting thing tonight my dear, went down to the police station to see a criminal mugged only there wasn't any criminal, so Prof. Shattuck was the criminal and 1916. Thurs. Went home. On train with Helen Searle. Mother & Father met me. Didn't do anything exciting. Mother & I got the supper. Anna telephoned in the evening. 19March 24 Monday. 1913. Marion and I went to the moving pictures this afternoon. She is going to a moving picture party tonight with Clark King. 19 1915. Dancing exhibition tonight. Went not knowing a thing, but followed Satterthwait in the front row and got along swell. I feel fine can't seem to bring myself to think of going to bed. Oh, I love Miriam Shepherd so! Danced with Gertrude and Helen Shaw. More fun! 1916. Friday. This morning I slept the blessed sleep of exhaustion. Went up to Ann's & stayed to lunch. Mrs. [Munnell] was there. In the afternoon went over & saw Mrs. Camp & Miss Blake. 19March 25 Tuesday. 1913. This morning we went to the Library and did something on our essays. George Goodwin was there. The dance was lovely. 19 19 Dinner with Swattie. Lost Doris' postal. Swattie was sweet. Walked around the circle. Also out to the lake. Swattie has a music scholarship. 1916. Sat. This morning didn't do anything. In the afternoon went to "Quinneys", a delightful English play with Marion. She is such a funny nice girl.March 26 Wednesday. 1913. Went to the Y.M.C.A. with Augusta tonight. Marion's pictures in her [Yama] suit are the cutest things. We met Lawrence and Clemmie in the Golden Robin. 19 1915. Went home. Mrs. Robinson and Anna met me. Mother has a cold. Am going up to Anna's tomorrow. It seems wonderful to be back. 1916. Sun. This morning I went to Church & to Sunday School. Saw Janet, Jean, & Dagmar in Church. Went for a walk & up to Sally's. Saw Miss Monroe. 19March 27 Thursday. 1913. Went to Alice's party tonight and had the best time. Rollin Stowe was there. Excitement! Fuller was nice and Lamont wonderful. 1914. Went home. Felt very melancholy. The two don't seem to go together well. Saw Mace, Dot and Augusta. Went to Grand. 1915. Went up to Anna's. Oh I just love Anna's home! I think homes are so wonderful its too bad we have to leave them. Abie telephoned. 1916. Mon. Mrs. [Arncliff] came & did my hair. Down to see Anna off. Dentists. Margery's. Margery is going to marry Ellston. Oh, isn't she wonderfully lucky! 1917. Tuesday. Sewed for the Red Cross with mother. We cut out eight shirts. Willie Rice was there. He's going back to France unless he's needed here. March 28 Friday. 1913. Got a letter from Clark today saying he couldn't come, on account of the flood. Marion and I saw Roosevelt. We went to the State Library today. 1914. Oh, it seems so good to be home and able to rest. I just feel as though I'd like never to have to study again. Ah such bliss is not to be mine. 1915. Went to S.S. and church with Anna. I like Jean Elmendorf so much. Saw Marion. She's a sweet girl. I like Mrs. Scudder. She keeps so young and lively. 1916. Tue. Went up to the Normal for lunch with Augusta. Marion & I. Good lunch price $.17. Over to Brate's & down. Got hat & met Louise this P.M. 1917. Wednesday. The Rummage Sale. I helped mother in the morning. We sold quite a lot. I saw all of my old things going cheap. March 29 Saturday. 1913. I had a nice time tonight with Abie. My suit has come. Mother got some Suffrage correspondence cards and I wrote to Miss Whittemore. She'll think I'm crazy. 1914. Church. Saw Lester. Also everybody else. In P.M. I don't recall my operations. A.B. telephoned. I went to bed early per usual. 1915. Monday. Went down street. Clothes are the worst nuisance. Someday I hope to be very rich and have someone to execute my orders. 1916. Wed. Saw "The Whirl of Life" with the Castles, & "The Strange Case of Mary Page" with Henry Walthall-Hughes. Louise, Marie, [...] 1917. Thursday. To the Grand with Augusta. She's a bigger nut than ever, but in a different way. Its all men, now. March 30 Sunday. 1913. Donald and Truman came down this evening and left about nine o'clock. Mother and I went to hear Dr Rosalie Morton this afternoon. Marge telephoned this evening. 1914. Mon. Went to school. Oh, it seemed so nice, and queer. Miss Camp was adorable. I love her so. Miss Jackson too. U-m-m-m-m! 1915. Tuesday. Louise De Relle, Marion's room-mate came today. She's the sweetest, dearest, most unspoiled thing. After all the simplest people are the nicest. 1916. Thursday. Today went to see Theda in "Destruction". She was certainly wonderful, but I loathe her. Lunch at Golden Robin with Marge. 1917. Friday. The Great Meeting at Mary Duncans. [Heruh] is nice. And not bad looking. Mary's sweet. Gertrude [Scheinpy] has broken her engagement.March 31 Monday. 1913. It is thundering and lightening and I am doing Algebra. Mother bought Eileen a spoon this morning. Oh, I wish Mr. O'Neill wouldn't come. 1914. Glee Club Concert tonight. Miss J is in it. No dancing after. Spoke to Frankie. Also to Miss Jeffries. Oh, your icy glare! 1915. Wed. The [Guidon] drill. Marge and I went alone like his disappointed old maids. I will be ever thus I fear, alas! Alas! Alas! 1916. Friday. Today went to the Grand with Marion & Louise. It was awfully funny. No picture. Afterwards went to Huylers. 1917. Saturday. Kid called! Unbelievable, but true. Whats more he took me [flowering] & treated me to a sodie at Huylers. April 1 Tuesday. 1913. Oh, Miss Whittemore is an angel. She liked "Pastorella". This afternoon Marge & I went to the Pruyn Library. Saw Rollin and Bert Hawley and Horanowitz. 1914. Wed. To school with Elsa. We visited French and she laughed her head clean off. [Mlle] is killing. Also went to Vergil, German and Gym. 1915. Thursday. Willie Wyer's Card party. I was a fool. I must learn to play cards and show my brains instead of acting as though I hadn't any. 1916. Sat. In the morning went up to practice. In P.M. saw Mary Pickford in "The Foundling". V.C. Movies in the evening. We sang. 1917. Sunday. Fierce warm. Martha & I went up to Ann's. Then to Mrs. Sullivan's and stayed for tea. In evening [Heruh] came. He's quite entertaining. April 2 Wednesday. 1913. This afternoon Augusta and I saw Miss Whittemore and she was like unto an angel. We saw Gene Shakespeare. 1914. Thurs. I really can't remember what I did this day. Oh, yes, I got initiated into the Grange. More fun! And danced with Fattie of the M.P.s. 1915. Friday. What did happen? Tonight I entertained Maynard and Abie with the able assistance of Marge. Abie is the ideal friend, Clemmie the ideal [lover]. Mr. Moldenhawer to dinner. 1916. Sun. To church. Met Marge outside. Saw Janet. Mrs. Lawyer is so attractive. Went up to Dots this afternoon. Her friend is sweet. She is quiet & quite pretty. 1917. Monday. In morning went up to Dots & stayed for lunch. Marion & she & I walked out to Wolferts Roller Skating party. I don't care I just love David! April 3 Thursday. 1913. No riding. I asked Miss Whittemore to go to the theatre and she's going. Rollin gave me seats in [Gilte's] a dear boy. 1914. Fri. Went to school! No special music. Met Marion there. We went to Debate. Not inspiring. Miss Jackson sweeter than before. Dot Mead in school. 1915. Saturday. Louise and Marion to Grand lunch. Delicious lunch. I must learn to cook before I get married. I'm going to learn how to do creamed potatoes, and biscuits, and jue, not because I like it but because all men do. 1916. Mon. Morning went shopping. Afternoon went to Dr. Blatner's, Dr. Page's, & Dr. Theisen's. Then to Elinor's. Emily is screaming. To Grand in evening. Good. 1917. Tuesday. Went back. Heruh telephoned this morning & we said good-bye. Saw Marion in the morning. Went to the Grand. Hated to go back. April 4 Friday. 1913. Rollin stung me today down on South Pearl Street. Went to church tonight. Marion and I went to the Movies. 1914. Sat. Mare & I went up to see Dot who is sick today. B. was screaming. Charlotte comes home tonight. [Is it] this uninteresting? 1915. Sunday. Easter Sunday. A wonderful sermon. Went to see Sally. I thought I wanted to have children but I can see how they would [...]. 1916. Tue. In the morning, packed. In the afternoon went to Dr. B's and packed. Doris down to dinner. Went down on 7:50 with [Dot] & Margaret. 1916 [1917]. Wednesday. Classes. A dull day. Was so sleepy after last night. Marion isn't coming back until Sunday. Johnny was here. April 5 Saturday. 1913. Miss Whittemore was divine. I stung Rollin this morning. I never saw Miss Whittemore look so wonderful. Had a good time. 1914. Abie tonight. He is so nice. I like him a lot. Marion leaves tomorrow. Went to Dots this afternoon. Came down with Gussie & Mare. 1915. Monday. Marion went today. Dance at Brates. Maynard went home in the car. I love mushiness its so uncollege and so un V.C.-like. 19[16]. Wed. Classes. Told stories in Narration. I've lost all my note-books. To F.S. Red Cross. Dode's clothes are cute. I have so much to do. 1917. Thursday. Went to call on Miss Wiley and Miss Buck. Miss Fiske and Miss Dodge were there. We discussed the war in all its phases. April 6 Sunday. 1913. Went to Church and Sprague Chapel. Stopped at Margery's. Helene Townsend, and Janet called. 1914. Tonight Augusta, Papa and I went to the Grand. We were going to Warfield. Autoing this afternoon. Augusta to dinner. 1915. Tuesday. Went myself. Oh, dear. oh dear, why am I so weak as to allow myself to be educated when I might be cultivating my beauty and charm in the world? 1916. Thur. Awfully tired. Didn't go to classes this morning. Went to libe in afternoon. It rained tonight but there was chapel. 1917. Friday. War declared at 1:30. Oh, dear, I believe its best for us to go in now, but the whole thing seems so unnecessary. I'm right behind the president. April 7 Monday. 1913. Augusta stayed with me tonight. We got our Senior Room today. It looked so prety with a bunch of violets and a banner Miss W. made. 1914. Came back today from vacation. Gee it seems good to be back, not. Helen Thorburn and Margaret Morris came down with us. 1915. Wed. Classes. I slept through most of them. French was boresome and chemistry impossible. It seems great to see Cordy. She's the same dear old girl. 1916. Friday. Am all excited, because Dot is coming tomorrow. I did my Narration theme while the rest went down-town. Heard Mr. Batcheller tonight. 1917. Sat. Students meeting. Didn't accomplish much. Another meeting Monday night. Virginia has a guest. Hazel Sadler, who is sweet. April 8 Tuesday. 1913. We have an automobile! Mama and Papa came down in it from Glens Falls today. Edward drove it down. Sewed at the Dana Society Lecture tonight. 1914. Dot Meigs isn't back. She is ill, poor dear. How I miss her. Oh, its so springy here I just love it, and everybody so sweet. 1915. Thursday. Lab lab lab lab. Bah! I can tolerate it no longer! I shall go mad. When I grow up I'm going to be president of the United States and then I'm going to have all the labs torn down. 1916. Saturday. Did house San. About 12:20 Dot blew in. In P.M. went to the dausant with Ev & Cord. Kim got Xians. Good ole Kim! 1917. Sun. Got up for breakfast. Easter, but no fish-balls or extra rolls for breakfast. To Congregational Church. Prexy's in P.M. Discussed [Bilen] Sunday, 322's Saloon. April 9 Wednesday. 1913. We took a ride to [Top's] not this afternoon. Saw Ponce. He's a dear dog, and the kittens are so sweet. It was wonderful. 1914. Saw the beautiful Helen in the Lib and she is beautiful. Saw Dottie. I haven't seen Martha yet. It is perfectly wonderful here. 1915. Friday. I studied 5th then Dore and I went to the M.P.s. Repulsive movie. Walked both ways. Party in Ev's in the evening for May, Kim's cousin. I ate 50 ripe olives and regretted it later. 1916. Sunday. Splendid preacher. Snow-storm yesterday, & today. Doris out for dinner. In evening went to Vespers. Felt very [...]. 1917. Monday. Another Students. Gave up everything. Am glad of it. Wrote to Maynard, Horace & Bob. No chapel tonight. April 10 Thursday. 1913. Captain Miller reviewed us and he looked divine in his full dress uniform. He's awfully nice, too. Miss Whittemore went. 1914. Edith told me this noon I am to take my [re] tomorrow. She came over tonight to put me to bed. She is adorable, tutor or no tutor. 1915. Saturday. This morning had a seance and studied Psych. In the P.M. to "Seven Keys to Baldpate". Oh I long to write a play. We walked out. 1916. Monday. Got a letter from Mother this morning. Also wrote to her P.M. Studied and walked down town with Kim. I wish I had something to eat. I'm going to get thin that way. 1917. Tuesday. Marie, Ann, Miss Fox, & I went rush to "Captain Kidd Junior", (.25 cent seats) an adorable play. How I loved Jim Anderson!April 11 Friday. fair. 1913. The Junior party was more fun. Afterwards we went to Marie Blauvelts. I was awfully tired. Don brought me home. 1914. Took my re. Oh, how I had studied. Don't think I passed. Saw Dottie after and went to Sloshes. Then to Flag. Down-street. 1915. Sunday. We had a Compliment Party tonight. It was much enjoyed by all. I didn't get nice ones at all. Cordy was the most nearly perfect according to the judges. 1916. I wish I weren't coming back to college next year. I don't really. Had every hour taken today and am tired. John McCormack is coming to Cohen's. Mr. Johnson was funny. 1917. Wednesday. I am going to try to get off all my Friday classes and go home Thursday. I hate to decide things for myself. Am a [weans].April 12 Saturday. 1913. Went to the card party. Marion and Margaret were highly unpleasant. Took Miss Whittemore to see Paul dance tonight. 1914. Egg hunt of the B.C.L. I only found five. The prize was rich. Church at the Presbyterian. Slight row in the P.M. Music. 1915. Had a rehearsal for Hortensia. I am a mob! I am a dancing Greek Maiden in J.C. They're going to be wonderful. I love Elinor Merrill for working so hard on that committee. (Bunny picture on page) 1916. Wednesday. Am tired all the time. Am taking nasty brown big pills Dr. Puge gave me. The weather is fine. I feel rather punk. 1917. Thursday. Got a cut in Soc. Psych. Went down-town with Evie. Lovely day. I am not in the Work Shop Plays. Am going home tomorrow. April 13 Sunday. Rainy. 1913. Augusta went to Chapel with me. Afterwards we went to Top's not in the car, and got stuck in the mud. I passed! Hurray! 1914. I'm so peeved that I haven't hegst this diary my first year at college that I'm trying to make up for lost time. Dinner with [H.T.] 1915. Tue. Oh, darn lessons! Had to do French, English and Chemistry tonight but went to a Geology lecture instead. Got a letter from papa & one from Marion. 1916. Thursday. I haven't heard from Bill since we were in N.Y. I wonder what his trouble is? I should worry. I wish I felt in better health. 1917. Friday the Thirteenth. Wow! I lost cars all day & almost lost my train on account of it. I took a taxi & lost a dollar that way. Met Dottie at 8:15. She's such a peach. I love that girl. Constance is so sweet. Abie & Maynard have joined the Troop. I couldn't see "Among the Missing". I love the Richards house & every one of its inmates. They're so peppy & alive. Haven't seen Bill. April 14 Monday. 1913. Handed in my Senior Essay today. We're going to give an Operetta instead of a play. 1914. Tue. 1915. I feel down and out tonight. My eyes ache terribly. I saw some very thrilling movies today, "The Black Box" among them. They say there's a [...] from studying about phosphorus fire-drill tonight. I haven't [...]. 1916. Friday. Had a blow. I don't draw. Don't recall very vividly what I did today, but I haven't been down-town since I came back. [Leo] Ornstein. 1917. Bill came in late with a [...] & started [here] in my room. Howling? He's so good looking cute! Alas! Practiced in A.M. [like] groom. Don't care for ushers. Margery Sawyer is a bridesmaid. In P.M. War Pictures & ride to Lake George with Erskine. The Wedding! It was dear. Our dresses were lovely. The pins the bride gave us are sweet. May looked lovely. Came down with G.M. Erskine adorable. April 15 Tuesday. 1913. Marion and I went down-street. Marjorie is going to New York tomorrow night. Tomorrow we're going to hear the play read. 19 Wed. 1915. I slept all this morning. This afternoon I finished sewing for the Belgian babies, and did Soph. Lit., Chem. and French. I hate work. 1916. Doris is not going to room with me. Alas, I feel very badly. I dare not ask how she decided it now. Perhaps sometime far hence in the future. 1917. Just got back and am writing up this wonderful time I've had. Bob never called up at all today, the old bum! And I was crazy to go to a partiotic meeting up in Harmonious, or to St. Peter's. Uneventful trip down. Letter from Margery, dear ole gal. Also a chear from the book exchange for 76 Harrah! I'm going to join the red cross. Oh, I wish I could do something in the U.S. April 16 1913. Have just been to a Suffrage meeting. Mrs. Garit was there. I saw the boys today. I am going to be Ryssa in the play. 19 Thurs. 1915. Was unusually bright today. Saw Charley Chaplin in the movies. The picture was so funny and so pathetic. I think he's a positively pathetic figure, really, with his bright smile and curly hair and pitiful, disgusting, actions. I love him. 1916. Sunday. I tried to do House San. topic today. Didn't like the minister. In the afternoon I went to Main with Ann. Went to Xians. 1917. Monday. Kinda hate to be back. Don't feel too well. Doris & Ann all done up after their New York debauch with Dr. Bonny. Red Cross tonight. April 17 1913. Am going to the theatre with Danaby tonight. Marion and I went down-street. The girl rode out. Maybe we'll give Moliere "The Romancers". 1914. Fri. Went home today. Was so glad to get home. We went down to Chatham in the afternoon. The concert was wonderful. Saw Marge. 19 Sat. Went down-street with Mar Brate. Poor movies. Poor soda. Met Agnes Irwin. Went to hat place and got swiss cheese. Students meeting. 1916. Monday. Did have many a qualm in getting to Geology just in time. Did go out to Rock Lot. Dottie is going to West Point. 1917. Tuesday. Classes o'[comes]. Letters from Marge & [Hank] yesterday and Saturday. Marge is coming up. Hank is at Kitchawan. April 18 Fri. 1913. Went down-street. Bought a victrola. Expected Kid tonight but he didn't show up. 1914. Sat. This morning Guy took Miss Jackson, Gladys, Marie and myself up to Schenectady. "The Doll Girl". Dot's dance. Adorable. 1915. Sun. Wonderful day. Wrote letters up on sunset with Ev, Cordy, and Kim. Supper at Cary's. Christians. Mrs. Montgomery. Perfectly wonderful. 1916. Tuesday. Burgess class is a bore. I'm so poor. He read my essay and I was ashamed of it. Some people write so well. 1917. Doris and Virgin in bed. Dode & I took a walk. I saw Mrs. Tripp. I came back with fifty cents [I] picked up "somewhere in Arlington". April 19 Sat. 1913. Tonight Kid came. He's the cutest boy. Honest, I think he's so cute. Went up with Kathryn Shelley to see Miss Edwards this afternoon. 1914. Sun. Church. In the afternoon went up to Sally's, to Dot's and to Marge's. Came back. Doris was adorable. Anne was here. [1915]. Tonight I rehearsed for T.C. Just before it I went to the flag with Cordy. Oh, the Egyptian sudha dance is simply terrible, especially Polly. 1916. Wednesday. Oh, Gee, Critical writing again! I haven't applied for [S] but I probably couldn't make it anyway. I'm going to write plays. 1917. Thurs. Preparedness Courses. Very interesting. The nurse is attractive. We made dressings. Home nursing was a scream. April 20 Sun. 1913. Such a wonderful ride! Marion rode with Teddy in front and Miss Whittemore with me in back. We went forty miles a hour. Full speed! 1914. Mon. Went down-street. Didn't get my shoes. Had supper at Smith's. Soft-shell Crabs. Wonderfully good. No Chapel. 1915. Tonight I rehearsed for T.C. Oh dear its so hectic I have four lessons for tomorrow, Psych. quiz first hr. and a Chem. written 4th. 1916. Thursday. Went to the M.Ps & Saw Marguerite Clark in "Mice & men", a sweet play. Best mime I ever saw. Charles Waldron in it. 1917. Fri.April 21 Mon. 1913. Am making out my Commencement and tea lists. Its an awful job. I'm "Pasquinot" in "The Romancers". Gladys and Alice will make some lovely lovers "Piping on the oboe". 19 1915. Today I had a rehearsal for Hortensia but Dot and I escaped and went to Mr. Crarie's lecture, the stupidest lecture! Kie went to the reception for him at Prexy's. Miss Washburn was there. Ever since she laughed so at my "vital point of a dog" I've conceived an awful passion for her. 1916. Friday. Ev & I thought we'd go to Cohen's but didn't. Marion Gilmer is visiting Cordy. Supper at Inn. Marion is a cute girl. 1917. Sat. April 22 Tuesday. 1913. This diary on reading it over seems very silly. But just wait 'til next year and it'll read, "Studied, studied, studied, worked, etc." 1914. Wed. Went down to the Inn for supper with Marion and Elsa. Dot Smith was there. Also Margaret [Tangerman] with her brother. See above. 1915. I'm a pig, I'm a hog, I'm a swine, I'm a "sus", I'm a "schwein", I'm a swilling, guzzling, glutron, a gourmand. I hereby make a solemn swear that I won't go to the F.S. more than once a week. 1916. Saturday. I may have to go to prison. Oh, I'm so frightened I didn't mean to do it. I can't go to sleep. Oh, God help me. 1917. Sun. Today Hugh Black preached. He was wonderful, so intense. We went on a wonderful funny picnic on Sunset. April 23 Wednesday. 1913. No more crushes for mine next year. I abhor them. I'm going to be good and reform and do away with them. 1914. Thurs. Down town. Oh no my mistake, I sent a note to Dot to forgive me and she did. Went to see Helen but she had gone away. 1915. Went to the Flag. Made up lab. Song practice. Eleanor is coming down next week. I must begin to get the room looking respectable. I'm awfully glad she's coming. Kreisler. Wonderful! 1916. Last night on Rosey's instigation's gave out some parcels. I can't decide whether it was a crime or not. I await consequences. Natalie Kneeland is here. 1917. Monday. Went to the movies twice. This afternoon to see Charley in "The Cure" & tonight to see Duggie Fairbanks in "The Americano". Also a fire. April 24 Thursday. 1913. At first I thought I could go riding and afterwards I couldn't. And "She" went, Alas! She is so fair. 1914. Fri. Elsa and I went to see Molly Lou. She's so pretty. So attractive. I saw Dorothy after chapel. There was a concert. 1915. Do you know what troubles me more than anything in the world just at present? I eat so much. I go to the F.S. and overload my stomach and I'm so ashamed afterwards. I ought to have more will power and I ought to save my money and I ought to be careful of my health and I don't want to get fat. I've spent 90 cents on eats today. 1916. I wish I were home with mother. I will be Friday. No news of P.O. robbery but its not too late yet. I fear. I no sooner get out of one trouble then I get in another. 1917. Tue. Went to "Intolerance" tonight. It was perfectly wonderful. This should be Wednesday instead of Tuesday. April 25 Friday. Hot. 1913. Marion and I went down-street. We got a soda at "The Golden Bluebird". She got a fresh strawbery sundae. 1914. Down-street with Eloa. Supper at Smith's. Club Sandwich. No Chapel. Had my hair done. I must write up my accounts. 1915. Went to Lover's Leap. I don't blame them for leaping. The most dismal prospect. Have not written my theme for Description. Wrote to Marion. 1916. Tue. Class first, Second, Conference with Miss [Timpton], Studied third & fourth, 5th & 6th classes, 7th went to Mrs. McCrackens, 8th rehearsal. Class & Inn after dinner. 1917. Wednesday. Margery came today & left tonight. She looked sweet and was so funny. We had supper at the [Nandi].April 26 Saturday. Warm. 1913. Went to the Suffrage luncheon. Lots of people I know were there, including Milton Went. Miss Mills spoke. 19 1915. Lab 5th & 6th. Seem to get the hang of it better than I did. Rehearsed 7th & 8th. I have a star part. I get knocked down thumped and thrown off the rostra by one of the guards. Walked home from the lab with Dr. Cope. Students meeting. Irma Kellers nominated for incoming president. [Alvey & Stucksleger] from our class. 1916. Little excitement today. Worst meal in the history of the college. Went to the Flag Shop. Tonight did Red Cross. Funny letter from Gertie. 1917. Thursday. Tonight Hank telephoned from Briarcliff. We had surgical dressings & Home Nursing. Miss Coltart so attractive in her uniform. April 27 Sunday. 1913. Went down to the Convent in the car today. It's so lovely there. Then we went on down, at fifty miles an hour! Went to the Knickerbocker tonight. 1914. Mon. Eveybody went to hear Paderewski tonight. Such darling hats in chapel. I went to Flag with Dorothy. More fun! 1915. This P.M. went to the m.ps, fine! This evening rehearsed. Must now read Paradise Lost. Didn't shine in quiz. Didn't get any mail. Went walking with Evvie. 1916. Went home because I have to go to the dentist's. If he hurts me!*!?! Woe be unto him. Tonight I retired early, gladly. 1917. Friday Founders. Serenaded Prexy, & Song Contest, in Caps & gowns. In P.M. Sir Herbert Tree, then dancing to Military band, and drill. Baseball game. April 28 Monday. 1913. Miss Whittemore is an angel. I love her to distraction. I received a letter from Miss Camp. Went up to see Anna at the hospital. 1914. Tue. Evvie's uncle is Mr. Larkin's Soap and another uncle is Elbert Hubbard. Oh, to know a celeb! I wish I were related to one. Ah me! 1915. Wed. Went down to see "The Black Box". It was just delightful. It rained about dinner time. Was supposed to go to dinner with Ruth Leonard. 1916. Fri. No classes. Woke up in my own soft cot. Went to dentists. Telephoned Marge. At night went to see four one act plays. 1917. Sat. I wish I were intelligent! Edward Lorenz was here today in Soldiers Clothes, and Newton Bacon. I rose late. Ev & Dore aren't home yet. April 29 Tuesday. 1913. Gladys fainted. I think she is adorable. Bought a hat at Muhlfelders. 19 1915. Don't remember what I did today. I believe I did not go to the Flag Shop. Had a tutor lesson after lab. Lab wasn't so bad. 1916. Saturday. Must write this up as though it were Monday. Believe I went to see Wallace Reid the clothing store [dunnuy] man. 1917. Sunday. Jonathan Day preached. I liked him better than ever before. Walked around the Maple Circle. Went to Christians. April 30 Wednesday. 1913. Gladys and Kathryn went down-town with me. Gladys is so dear. I got seats for Marion in "I" and ours are in [H]. 19 1915. Friday. Had horrid classes. Eleanor came. We went to the movies in the evening. Saw Charlie Chaplin. I love that man. 1916. Sunday. Tuesday. Same old grind & very tired of it. No [...]. Geol, Study, study, study, Crit., House San, study, etc., etc. 1917. Monday. Surgical dressings in P.M. Miss Corrigan and Miss Coltart came to dinner. I love Miss Coltart. She coming to breakfast, and I'm going over to visit her in Amenia. May 1 Thursday. 1913. Got the tickets from Kid. We had a wonderful ride. I had No 22, "The Mule". Miss [Palma], Pussey, and Elinor went. We went out Delaware Ave. Landed in Kenwood and came home a back road. Had supper at C. & Ps. Saw "Fritz" a cute poodle dog. 19 1915. Saturday. Dashed to dancing at 8 and at 10. Went to Mary Elizabeth's for lunch with Gertrude and Marion. Went to the movies. Went down to the station to see papa, and escorted him to the other station. They played cards in the evening. 1916. Home. How good it is to be here. Went shopping today, and calling & to the Grand where saw the honorable Charles Chaplin in "Carmen". 1917. Tue. Had surgical dressings & almost lost my mind, cutting gauze. No mail for ages. Cordy is back & Florence Clement was a brides maid at the wedding!May 2 1913. The Guidon. A. won. I'm so glad. Saw Abie afterwards. Miss Whittemore is going to teach in a deaf and dumb school next year. 19 1915. This morning went to Carey's for breakfast, then called on Grace Hyde and walked on Sunset. Went to the Inn for supper. I know Miss Stamford is on my trail. Elinor scrug after dinner. We went to music. It was nutty. Talked in Kie's room. Ah, me! 1916. Sun. A beautiful day. Walked out to Top' not. My dates are all wrong. Saw Eileen & Milton & two cats. Lots of fun. Came back. 1917. Wed. Took my Spanish ord. Carried Dr. Hand's bottle over to the lab. for her. Doris Drummer is going home to be married and coming back. May 3 Saturday. 1913. Kid came down tonight. He asked me for my Graduation picture. I'm so flattered. This morning bought my luncheon dress and a blue linen. Saw "The Man Who Owns Broadway". 19 1915. Breakfast at Carey's. Coming home El had great fun with a campus [nup]. I hope she isn't really damaged. She went 10.36. Lab. horrid. T & M. 1916. Wed. Ann tired of the weary grind. Evvie is in the infirmary. We go and see her. She is so unlucky. Field Day & Dartmouth. 1917. Thurs. May 4 Hot. 1913. Miss Haight was here. We went to the Knickerbocker for supper. When we took her down to the station I saw Miss Keates, Ruth Miner and Kenneth. I met Kenneth here. 19 1915. I was so tired I slept all P.M. Hardly studied at all. Don't know whether to cut classes or not tomorrow. I'm such a boob in everything. 1916. Thur. Mrs. Bullard and Mrs. Young came tonight on the 10.04 train. Doris and I had a fierce time meeting them. They're at Uandi. 1917. Fri.May 5 VOTES FOR WOMEN 1913. Miss Camp is back. I went down-street with Gladys this afternoon. Abie is going to the May Festival tomorrow. 19 1915. Wed. Went to Dr's office 2nd hr. Oh, dear, I know I'm full of germs. Interview with Miss Fishe. She told me to "agonize". She's the darlingest woman I ever knew. With her advice and with Mlle's to "reflect" I ought to get along very well. Off campus. Fudge in Kim's room tonight. 1916. Friday. Founder's. Gaily pironetted in the P.M. Went to III Hall. Never have I seen such a marvelously perfect play. 1917. Sat. May 6 Tuesday. 1913. Saw Abie this morning. Went to Janet's with Marjorie this afternoon. Townsend was there. We went to the Parkway. 19 19 Thur. No lab. Three cheers. Miss McCloud lectured this morning and it was awfully interesting and we didn't have to take notes. Ghastly tutor lesson. 1916. Saturday. Field Day. Poor Heath down. Lunch at Carey's. Miss Haight's tea. 2nd Minor cuts. Dinner at Inn. So good!!! 1917. Sun. May 7 Wed. 1913. Went to Janets. The tea is going to be awfully expensive. Marge was a trifle unpleasant. Marion and I went down to [Gaints]. 19 1915. Friday. Much excitement & many thrills. Founders. Off campus with Doris & Junior to N & I. Back for last of Prexy's speech. Sny contest. Award of silver cup to 16. Academic procession. Lecture. In P.M. reception. I shook hands with Mr. & Mrs. Pratt. Some celeb! 1916. Sun. No Chapel. Mrs. Bullard left this afternoon. It is a gorgeous day. Splendid speaker at Vespers Service. Glad to retire, tired. 1917. Mon. Miss Coltart, Miss Longworthy, Ann, Ev, Cordy, Marion, & myself to dinner at the Inn. I love Miss Coltart. She's so clean. May 8 Thursday. 1913. Heard from Dot today. Had supper at Chapman & Peckhams. This is Charlotte's birthday. Saw Rollin twice. 19 19 Field Day! Evvie got two first places. Mrs. Heath had to go home on account of Elbert Hubbard's being drowned in the sinking of the Lisitania. Oh, its so dreadful to think of! And yet it doesn't seem to matter much to us we go on living just the same as though nothing had happened. 1916. Mon. Today I worked principally and went to see Charles Chaplin in Carmen, a rare show. Did study in the eve, & a bad storm party. 1917. Tue. Miss Coltart to breakfast. Then Ann and I saw her off. Rehearsing madly for the "Workhouse" plays. May 9 1913. Papa took [me] up in the auto. Went to "Charleys Aunt". Crazier than ever. Tonight we went to "Under the [Flag]". It was killing. 19 1915. Sun. Dottie & I went up on Sunset and I studied & wrote letters. It was just wonderful. I wrote three themes. I liked the sermon this morning very much. Tonight Dr. Ida Scudder, Marion's cousin spoke and she was the loveliest woman. 1916. Tue. Oh I am so busy. Wrote sonnet on Cervantes. Classes all day. Went to F.S. with Dodie. Went to Red Cross. Feel rotten. 1917. Wed.May 10 Saturday. 1913. Went up on the 1 O'clock car. The dance was wonderful. Then we sat around the fire and the boys sang. It was so lovely. Oh my beating heart, be still! 19 1915. Mon. Lab. They took T.C. pictures but I couldn't go. I made soap in lab. It was absorbingly interesting. Then I had a tutor lesson, then a rehearsal. Well, its work that keeps us happy you know. That's always my motto "Satan finds some mischief" etc. 1916. Wed. Today I read my House Sanitation topic and Burgess read my sonnet. Irina adjourned Students meeting. She is an angel from heaven. 1917. Thurs. May 11 1913. Saw the boys at the game yesterday. Union was beaten 13-2. [Gee], it was cold. This morning we roamed around the garden. Teddy is so funny. Carleton Cleveland was at the house. 19 1915. Oh French Composition is torturing me. I really think you have all individuality and originality rounded and ground out of you here in the most brutal manner. I wish I had charm. I wish I didn't know NaCL from H2SO4 (I hardly do) and was clever & interesting. 1916. Students meeting tonight. Oh I just love Irma. I think she is the most wonderful girl I ever knew. She's so dignified yet so adorable. 1917. Friday. Big thrills! Went to West Point to see Papa Joffe. Gobs went. He was sweet. A swell drill. Dress rehearsal. Deedee is sweet. May 12 Monday. 1913. The P si N boys were so nice. Went to see the Kinemacolor pictures. They showed some beautiful gowns. Mlle. was fierce. 19 1915. Honestly, the longer I live the more convinced I am that I am surrounded by a lot of silly, chattering, idle, shallow girls instead of strong, healthy, sane minded, level headed young women. I wish I had an older friend, one of the faculty. Oh, I wish I knew Prexy. I like him so. 1916. Friday. Went to the Flag and to Jane's & to Sloshes. At 1 started on the trip. Sat with Aggie & Iris. Awfully pretty ride. Nice house & lush eats. Fun. 1917. Saturday. The Plays. Went to Uandi for breakfast, to Mary Elizabeths, with Vi, for lunch, to "A world of Pleasure" and to Inn with Miss Witherbee. Met celebrities after show. May 13 Tuesday. 1913. Wrote to Edward. Got my hat. Saw about my pictures. Lunched at the "Golden Robin". The Juniors won the debate. 19 1915. I've been going all day. Interview with Miss White & studied first hour. Classes through 4th. Lab, tutor, & lecture. Mr. Nathan & Mrs. Austin tonight. 1916. Saturday. Got up at six. Drove ten miles. Walked up the mountain. Thought I'd never reach the top. The view was marvelous. Went to the prom. 1917. Sunday. Oh, its been such a perfect week-end. But I have so much to do. Mr. Calkins preached. Edith Wynne [Malth's] son gave a reading. May 14 1913. Papa got a letter from Edward today. This afternoon I went down-street. Edward is going to take Grace, El, and myself out Sunday afternoon. I wish he would bring Mr. Maudeville. I'm in luck. 19 1915. Went home at 10.36. They were all very much surprised to see me. In the evening we went to the movies, Uncle Will, mama, & I, but they weren't good. 1916. Sunday. Arose somewhat late & went to breakfast at Carey's. Then to Chapel. Lyman Abbot preached. Anna Maria to dinner with Dot, Dr. Steiner. 1917. The perfect season continueth. Miss Collart came to dinner. We went to Evvie's tea. In evening to the movies, which were poor.May 15 Thursday. 1913. Went to the musicale with Augusta. Dot [Huiles] looked adorable. Marion Eyres played wonderfully. Sundae afterwards at the Golden Robin and saw Henry Lodge. 19 1915. Saturday. Shopped in the morning. Found a very pretty white crepe taffeta dress. In the P.M. went to "The Misleading Lady". At night to hear Mlle. Viet in her song recital. She was darling. Saw Helene who was as beautiful as ever. She is lovely. 1916. Mon. Went down with Doris to see Charley in "The Floorwalker". Not very funny. Too Keystoney. We both succeeded in laughing, tho'. 1917. Miss Collart still here. Thrills! She didn't get a bicycle. She is so sweet. I wish I were like her. She's so efficient. May 16 Friday. 1913. Horrors, exams approach! "Aint it awful!" My hat is pretty. Went to the drill this afternoon, after the Exam. in Gen. Inf. Went to the Mandolin concert this evening. 19 1915. Sunday. Went to church with mother, then out in the country. It was a cold, bleak, cheerless day. Milton was so funny! Eileen was sweet. 1916. Tue. After Applied Psyc. tonight Dorothy Copenhaver nabbed me and took me before Self. Gov. Irma is wonderful. I was appalled. 1917. Miss Buck exceedingly unpleasant. Ellen Lee sent me the following note, "Deedee says she's crazy about you, you're so nice and funny". !*!%*!!!!-:;-?!!May 17 Saturday. Fair. 1913. Went up to Schenec. with Dot. Saw Bill. Oh, I had such fun! Went to the "Moving up Day" excercises in the Chapel. The tea was wonderful. 19 1915. Washed up my lab. utensils. Oh, repulsive! Also repellant tutor lesson. My life is most repugnant to me. Have made out my schedule. Must do Psych & Eng. now. Oh, its a drear world. Won't I be glad when the next three weeks are over. Oh Joy! 1916. Wed. Today I suffered as usual in Crit. I bet I get a big black mark in that course. I haven't handed anything good in. 1917. Thursday. Miss Coltart didn't have dinner with me & I didn't see her after surgical dressings or home nursing. Does she hate me? I can't explain it. May 18 Sunday. 1913. We had a glorious ride this afternoon. [Edward], Grace, El, Marge, and myself. Saw Len. We went to Schenectady. 19 1915. Tuesday. How do I know what I did today? The only thing I do know is that I didn't go down town. I've only been twice since Apr. 28. Pretty good record. What? On account of the fever scare. No more invites to the City. Home thank goodness. Wish I had more to the home city. 1916. Thur. Tonight in Christians there was an open Forum. I attended but did not take and active part. More [motor], one might say. 1917. Friday. T.C. rehearsal. My life is going to be a hell from now on. I see that clearly. Free Ceremonies. Lovely. Deedee sent me a message & I sent her two & went to see her. May 19 1913. We had some glorious time yesterday. Marge got a Mandarin coat for Commencement. I bought an auto Cap. 19 19 Wed. I've developed an awful case on Cecille Bradshaw. She has the most persistent smile. Liking [Cy] is just a habit with people. She was so funny in Chem. quiz. Mon. I hope her popularity won't pull her up any cause she's adorable just as she is. 1916. Fri. I didn't go to the M.P.s today. Just why I can't remember. Oh, yes. Tree Ceremonies. Very beautiful. Eleanor Grisham is here. 1917. Walked to Mohonk. Feel fine, but blistery. I shouldn't have gone, I have so much to do. Haven't seen Deedee all day!!May 20 Tuesday. 1913. Ugh! Algebra examination. Went to the Tango dancing at the Armory this evening. The dancers from the Winter Garden were great. Bill and I should have danced. 19 19 Thur. Today I went to the Flag with Dot. I'm saddest when I've eaten. My whole soul rises up and reproaches me. I know I'm a nothing and one can never eat oneself to fame. I wish I had something to do, some absorbing interest, that would keep me from eating, I do, I do. Oh, how I do! 1916. Sat. This afternoon when I should have gone to Miss Ballards I went to see Lil Gish. What a record of Misdeeds this diary is. Alas!!! 19May 21 Wed. 1913. German. Not quite so bad. Marge, Marion, Dot Mead, Bessie, Grace and Hazel and Jean are going to read their essays. 1915. My only consolation is that sometime these discontented thoughts must bear bruit. Its Friday and I've just been to the Flag Shop with 1915 Cordy and run up a bill of fifty cents. I wish the old place would burn down & its ashes be scattered to the [...] winds of Heaven. Read my two themes. 1916. Sun. Lyman Abbott preached. I slept in Ev's room last night which is a haven of peace. Ev got out of the infirm. today. 19May 22 Thur. 1913. We're going to give the school a big bulletin board, with a cork background. We had supper at the "Golden Blue-bird". Marge gave me an adorable flower pin. 19 1915. Oh, dear, here I am sighing over Cy. I know its just the idea of a "case" that thrills me. Studied today. Frolic. More fun. Marcia was sweet. 1916. Mon. Today I did fourteen things I didn't want to, and six I did. One of the latter was to see Jack Barrymore. [I] [suffer] for the [screw]. 19May 23 1913. The essays were read. I got second prize in general information. I'm getting brilliant in my old age. Jean got second honor and the History prize and first in gen. inf. Marion got first honor and a german medal, perfectly wonderful. 19 I get so peeved with myself when I don't write in here for such ages. Doris and I are having a ripping argument. 1915. I tried to study today but didn't succeed very well. The kids made candy. Cecilles going to make varsity basket-ball team. 1916. Tue. Oh, I just can't work. I have to write 5 themes for tomorrow and Psych. Oh I just have to work my hands to the bone. 19May 24 Sat. 1913. I got the dearest pair of embroidered white silk stockings from Adelaide. Margaret Strong was here. So was Dottie. We went up to Emma Willard. Edward is up at Grace's. 19 1915. Next year I'm going to ride horse back all fall if it takes my last cent. I'm going to learn to swim & play tennis this summer. I'm going out for indoor meet, jumping, ladder, & rope climbing, and track, running broad jump, 50 yard dash, and 100 yd hurdles. I'm inspired to all this by the powers of Cecille & I'm going to brake a record. 1916. Wed. I went before the board again last night. I am so frightened. I thought the incident was closed. What have I done to deserve this? I am so unhappy. 1917. Thursday. Miss Coltart here. We had a birthday cake for her and she told us all the gory details of hospital life. May 25 Sunday. Wonderful. 1913. We had the dandiest ride. Grace, Lee, Edward, Marion and I went. We went to Thompson's Lake. The best road. Dear Bill, I wonder how he is. 19 1915. Oh, why, why didn't I always row & swim and ride horseback & play tennis & basket-ball and Baseball? I can't be happy unless I can do some of these things and I've never done them and it seems too late to learn. I'd rather be athletic than know as much as anyone in the world. 1916. Thus. Marge & Janet arrived at 1.41. It seemed so good to see them. I walked them all over, then to F.S., to Chapel and to Inn for dinner. They are screaming. 1917. Friday. Saw Miss Coltart off. May 26 Monday. Beautiful. 1913. "Pastorella" presented Miss Blake read it. We went to a Glee Club rehearsal tonight. I flunked in Latin Prose. 19 1915. Varsity Hockey announced tonight. Johnson, Brooks, Bradshaw, Carter, MacAfee, Goss, & Hardin. Oh I'd rather have a V than be Henry James, Abraham Lincoln, Maude or Jane Addams, or Pierpont Morgan. I'd sell my soul for one, I'd be will to be homely as Satan, Poor as Job, deaf & dumb & blind. I don't see what there is to live for after you get one. 1916. Fri. Studied all this morning and got so tired I ate two helpings of fish for lunch. Studied this afternoon and tonight. No recreation. 19May 27 Tuesday. Rainy. 1913. Saw Miss Whittemore for the last time. Dear soul! I kissed her twice and Pussy was there. She was weeping copiously. Miss W. I mean. Oh, dear, I loved her so. 19 1915. I know what I am now. I found it in James. Its very interesting. I'm sedentary. "Sedentary accustomed to pass much time in a sitting posture's characterized by much sitting, remaining in one place, inactive". Have been studying Psych. for some time by the interval method. 1916. Saturday. Studied this morning. In the afternoon went to the Liberty & saw poor movies. Then to Woods. Oh, dear, I spend my money so recklessly. 1917. Sunday.May 28 Wednesday. Horrid. 1913. Rehearsed from 9.30 to 1.30. Had my dress tried on at 2. Had my hair done at 4. Am now about to study. Went to the Grand last night. 19 1915. Friday. Prom. day. We all went & sat in the balcony & watched, and Swatty asked me to dance and we went out on the balcony. It was glorious with the moon above. Gertie looked cute & her man held her awfully close. Hilda Verity had the most wonderful dancer. Not many good looking men. 1916. Sunday. The preacher was fine. He prayed in such a matter of fast way it was amusing. Studied in the afternoon. To the Inn to breakfast & supper. 1917. Mon. Coltart came for the last time. We went to the Uandi for dinner. She was so jolly and darling but I know she hates to go. She kissed me cross wise on the lips in the pouring rain. May 29 1913. Papa has gone out in the car and he didn't tell me. We're going to take back the "American" and get a Henderson. The dress rehearsal is tonight. Our costumes are gaudy. I must study. 19 1915. Today Prexy sent out notes congratulating the girls whose instructor had recommended them highly in at least two subjects. Virginia got one. I know now the meaning of the old saying "To him who hath shall be given & from him who hath not shall be taken away". Class meeting under the trees. Bill's invitation. 1916. They are giving us the horridest lunches these hard, hot days. I wish I were Doris going tomorrow. I wish mother weren't so good to me when I don't deserve it. 1917. Tuesday. It seems so bad to have Miss Coltart gone for good. I do lover her so I think about her lots. She certainly is a big peach. May 30 1913. We practiced for School Sunday, then rehearsed. Gladys is adorable. My presents are wonderful. 19 1915. Sunday. Felt rotten. Have such a cold I can't see, hear, smell or taste. No Chapel. Ann and I studied this afternoon under the trees. Hilda & Bianca gave a picnic tonight on Sunset. They made salad & lush sandwiches. Gertie, Mare, Mad, Dore, & I went. 1916. Today I took CC Geology & House Sanitation. Oh I hope so hard I passed them. Then I packed until I thought I'd expire. 1917. Wednesday. Topics Topics Topics. Ye Gods! Did play, Ethics topic and last Psychology topic. Hope they're all decent. May 31 1913. Took Latin. It wasn't a hard exam. I don't know whether I passed or not. Rehearsed. Bill Maudeville was there tonight. Edward went up to Elinor's afterwards. 1914. Studied incessantly. Went to Miss Ann's for supper. The Bicycle children were out in full force. The Goddess came to call. 1915. My cold is worse. I don't know what to do. Took Psych. in the P.M. Didn't mind it but probably flunked it. Can't seem to worry. 1916. Dottie, Kie, and I came up on the day boat. Fierce Rats. Saw such an adorable man on the pier. Out [...] Top not where we slept in the coop. 1917. Thursday. Took Spanish. Didn't know map of Spain or subjunctives. Took Social Psychology. A maze of Social phenomena and ejective consciousness. I have nothing to pull me up in that. June 1 1913. School Sunday. Rev. Roelif H. Brooks preached the Baccalaureate Sermon, against snobbishness. Oh, I hate somebody so. We sang beautifully so I'm told. I marched in with Pussy. I fear me I didn't pass. Mlle. is sweet. 1914. Took Trig and French today. Think I won't get through Trig which was awfully long and maybe not French. Here's hoping! 1915. Tue. Took Soph. Lit this morning. Liked the exam. Took Chem. Am sure I flunked. Oh, dear, I'm such a dub, & Cecille hates me. 1916. Brought the kids in. We went to the M.P.s then they left, & I went out to the country. Saw Louise Clement in the station. She's so attractive, I think. 1917. Friday. Took J. English. Not so bad. Took Ethics. Better than I expected but I wasn't brilliant to put it mildly. Went to Smiths. Oh, I hope & pray I passed everything.June 2 1913. Went to the Luncheon. Marjorie looked dear. I sat between Dorothy Mead and Janet McEvan. Oh, Miss Camp is so dear. I just love her. I have a string of perfumed beads. 1914. Latin. Evvie on one side and Mad on the other. I thought it was easy but Oh the mistakes I made. Many they were. Ah, me! 1915. This afternoon I took French & am through. Dottie is so scared about her French Exam. She's perfectly killing. My cold is killing me. Hope I passed. 1916. Sat. Doris telephoned & was peeved because I didn't come up. I helped mama clean house & then went out to the country. 1917. Saturday. In morning went to infirm & got last bandages. In afternoon went down-town to movies with Doris & walked out. Lunch at Inn.June 3 1913. Commencement! Graduation! Went up in the car, got stalled and was twenty minutes late. Tore my dress. Dam Miss Keates! I know I didn't pass the Latin test. (But I did!) 1914. Took English. It wasn't very bad. Afterwards I thought I was an awful fool in one question. Flag shop tonight. 1915. Anyway if I didn't pass everything this June I at least haven't had the usual awful feeling about exams. and I'm thankful if I'm over that. 1916. Sun. Went to church where saw Janet, Miss Parsons, & *!?!??*!! In the afternoon went to the Cemetery with Mrs. Sullivan. 1917. This morning walked around the Sague estate. Got fierce tired. In P.M. lay down & read "The First Hundred Thousand". Picnic. June 4 1913. Got the dearest letter from W.H.M. He asked me up to a dance at the Psi U House, Monday. Papa is in Glens Falls. Dear, dear I can't realize that I have graduated. Guy took Marie, Augusta, Marjorie and myself out for a ride. 1914. What is here should be opposite. I came home. Oh, it was thrilling. Doris came up with me. I'm going to ride tomorrow. 1915. I am going to stay for Commencement. I really dislike having nothing to do. Nothing. Dorothy Jane's sister came today and she is lovely, but I like Dot better. She's such a simpleton. 1916. Mon. Shopped all morning. To Miss Camp's tea with Janet & Mademoiselle in the afternoon. Had a wonderful time. All the girls were so sweet. 1917. Monday. Bertha Conger came over and took me riding. We gathered up C.C. Wilson & Katharine Schwab. Swell ride. Claire came. June 5 1913. Marjorie and I were going to the Grand today, then Marjorie backed out. Had lunch at the Golden Robin. Went to B. Carne's recital tonight. Signa got a certificate. 1914. Took History. It was awful. I said good-bye to Evvie before it. Went to bed afterwards. Anna said good-bye. Dearest love! I hated to see her go. 1915. Went out to pick daisies. The Seniors gave us their songs. Not a thrill. I'm so tired of singing I want to scream whenever its mentioned. Which is frequent. 1916. Tue. Went to Commencement. Enjoyed it rather. I love Miss Camp. Mother & I went up to Dr. Page's this afternoon. She is a screaming woman. 1917. Tue. Claire took us riding. We went out through Millbrook. Wish we'd gone to Amenia. Claire is such a peach, & so is Grace. June 6 1913. Went out to the country tonight. Ponce is a dear dog. The kitten is cunning. Mother and I slept in the guest room. Had rhubarb pie for breakfast. 1914. Suffrage Parade. I rode a horse. It was awfully pretty, the parade, I mean. I saw everybody I knew in the crowd, & Bill C. 1915. Tonight Marion, Betty, Cordy, Kie, & I had supper at the Inn. Fierce good. I really think I'll have to fill some lucrative position so I can have good eats & clothes even if I don't have a husband. 1916. Wed. Went down-town with Gussie. She surely is a simp. We got a soda at Hughes & I went to the P.O. & the butcher's. She says she's flunked Chem. Poor nut, just like me. 1917. Wed. Claire took us riding again. Dorie went again. We had such a marvelous time. Went a different road. That bat [...] me. June 7 1913. Went to Melrose, though it rained just before we went. Harris was there, a nice Union Senior. Had my pictures taken this morning. 1914. Went to Church and walked down with Lester! Ah thrills! I am the happiest girl in the world. And with Mama. He's a boob. 1915. Monday. Nothing special doing today. Alumni Parade. How women do ape men! And with what poor results! Sometimes I don't believe in higher education for women. 1916. Thur. Got a letter from Doris. She wants me to come up tomorrow or Saturday. Poor weather. I darned stockings & washed dishes & ironed. 1917. Thursday. Rode down to Peekskill. Couldn't have bat, because it rained. Was so glad. It seems so funny to have nothing to do. June 8 Sunday. 1913. Went to chapel, then to Marge's, then automobiling to Altamont with Edward, Mary, Lee and Mama. Mary stayed all night. She says Bill is conceited and that Ernest is nicer than he. 1914. Marge and I went to the tea. Kirsch is a love. So is Teddy. I adore him. I like Bill and Sarne and Cleveland and Walter Baker. 1915. Class Day. The Daisy Chain. Evelyn & Kie left. The Seniors threw out their old faded bouquets to us when we sang to them. I shall miss Gertrude so. 1916. Fri. Today I baked cookies. Horrid weather, as usual. Got a letter from Margaret Brate. Heard from my petition which was granted. Joy! 1917. Friday. The Bat was pulled off. Thank Heaven for that! The take-offs were screaming. We went to Smiths & Marion had stewed prunes. June 9 Mon. 1913. Oh, I had such a wonderful time. Danced mostly with Bill, and with "Dutch" and "Our Harry" and some other nice man. Had a ride in the evening and Bill took me home. 1914. Alumni night at Union. It was Marvelious! The search lights were wonderful, the bull fight killing. Went with Mama. 1915. Graduation. The girls all looked so bored during the address. Ruth Nash was fine. I wish there were more girls like her. But she seems such a stiff! 1916. Sat. This morning I went up to Doris' on the 10 o'clock car. She & Sunny met me in the Hudson super six cabriolet. In the afternoon we went to the farm. 1917. Saturday. Rose late. Rehearsal for Baccalaureate and Commencement. In P.M. to see Charley & Blanche Sweet. Gertie & Mare arrived. June 10 1913. Saw Bill for a few minutes on the Psi U porch this morning. Saw him again in the evening. They serenaded us in the morning at three o'clock. 1914. Well I don't know what happened today. I think I got a letter announcing my defeat in History. I lead a sad life. 1915. Well I'm home. I haven't seen anything of the girls. I'm a liar. I've seen Augusta & all her darling [pre...]. She's a dear girl & a delightful nut. 1916. Sun. Went to church with Doris Sunny Mrs. Young, Mrs. Bullard and Junior. A very uninteresting sermon. It was children's day. Ride to Schenectady. 1917. Sunday. Baccalaureate. Rose for breakfast. Sermon good. Dore & I got way back among the big girls. Good Sermon. Mrs. Bullard came. Dinner at Inn with Freeman. June 11 Wednesday. Beautiful. 1913. Three days of unalloyed joy. And now I must work. For I've got to pass that exam. or die in the attempt. And I'm going to try. 1914. Today I don't know what I did. M.Ps I guess with Augusta. I adore M.Ps. Wish I could go every day. Fruitful subject. 1915. This P.M. I went to the M.P.s with Augusta. Saw Robert Services, "Dangerous Dan McGrew" and Charles in "The Face on the Bar-room Floor" & "The Baby". 1916. Mon. Made a cake today. It turned out all brown on the inside. Mother & I went down to Shultz' with Buck to get some plants. Got a lot. 1917. Class Day. Monday. Nasty rain. Mother & father came. Lunch at Uandi. I love my family. We didn't have Class Day Luncheon. Concert. Two auto rides. Mr. Heath is sweet. Sorry I didn't ask mother to singing & didn't take hoop. Class supper. June 12 Thursday. 1913. STUDIED. Mr. O'Neill came at 12.45 and at 5. We had supper at the Golden Robin. Marion came in for a minute, but had to go because Mr. O'neill came. 1914. Gertie and Mare went through. "Thither" is dear. Dot stayed for supper. Went to A.A. Commencement. Orville didn't graduate. 1915. Top'not. The baby is so cunning and we have four big turkeys and loads of little ones and we have a darling little black & white calf! This is the life! 1916. Tue. Mother & I took the 3 o'clock car in town today. In the evening we went to the S.S. Convention & heard wonderful Margaret Slattery. 19June 13 1913. Got a letter from Mary also an Iris and my beads. I thinks she's crazy about Bill. Hist! a secret. I wish he would write. Vain hope, he won't! 1914. D.A.R. at Mrs. Van Ordens! A wonderful ride down with Guy, Marie, Miss Peckham and Marion. Lush eats. Marge, Dot and Mar there. 1915. Out in the country today. Read "The Cabin" by Stewart Edward White. Oh, what a wonderful life he must lead out there in the wild woods. 1916. Wed. Me and Miss Wilbur marched in the Preparedness parade. She certainly is attractive. I think I am a born hero, worshipper. June 14 Saturday. 1913. Studied, but went out this afternoon. Went to Katharine's and she gave me one of her pictures. Oh, dear, I'm so lonesome and I don't think I'm going to pass. 1914. Went to Church. Saw Miss Parsons. Also dear Lester. Went to country on 1 car. Took a walk after dinner and gathered flowers. 1915. Marguerite Clark had a party tonight for the twins & [Eloessa] Clancy was there. Abe was in the Swimming tank. Saw Miss Peckhams Marion at D.A.R. 1916. Thur. I baked a spice cake & painted three chairs & a shelf green today. Aren't I useful! It rains all the time and is getting to be unbearable. 19June 15 Sunday. 1913. Commencement, Friday, was lovely, and Kid was so cute. Ralph is awfully nice and talks Princeton slang that I can't understand at all. 1914. Darned stockings mostly and read and fixed my room. I've put little white curtains at my windows. 1915. A fat letter from Bill. He goes out to San Francisco as the O Psi U delegate. But he doesn't go until Aug. 24. Tonight I went to the Grand with Clemy. He's so nice. 1916. Fri. Rained. Wash up dishes, sew, iron, get supper, wash up supper dishes, go to bed. What a peaceful happy life the farmer lives. 1917. Sunday. Oh, what a day, what a day! This was Virginia's and my agreeable day. Butter wouldn't melt in our mouth, but Huyler's would. Dot came out in the evening. Read "The Bent Twig". Wonderful!June 16 1913. Took my exam and probably flunked it. Kid and all the boys were there and Kid walked down with me. He's a dear. 1914. At Anna's. This afternoon we went to the White Lintie and had "sodies". We got Anna's class and play pictures at Loreys. They are wonderful. 1915. Today mama and I went up to Schenectady. Poor Dr. Ripton. I fell so sorry for him. We went to see the McKeans but they weren't home. 1916. Sat. Rained. I busied myself as usual with my house wifely chores. My schedule is wash breakfast dishes, make beds, empty slops, get dinner, see yesterday. 1917. This morning packed. Virginia got home for lunch. Down-town & got a shine. To D.A.R. at Brates. Miss Peckham there. She's a peach. To movies tonight. Very poor. June 17 1913. Went up to see Miss Camp and took her one of the class pictures. Went to "The Man from [Home]" with Ruth Scudder. 1914. Miss Edwards is engaged. Its been so far a long time but Anna just told me. Saw Jean this morning. Read this afternoon. Sewed this evening. Doris wrote. 1915. I'm so busy getting ready to go I'm 'bout crazy. Wrote Gertie tellin her I can't stop with her. Went to "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" with Anna. 1916. Sun. Oh, what a day! First perfect, then the worst storm of the season, then lovely calm. Read Ritz-Boodle Papers. Saw Janet after church. 1917. [...] for breakfast. Walk [over] [...] with Virginia and papa. Awful cold in my "haid". Church. Sunday School. Food Conservation Mass Meeting. Bus ride. Mama [dencedly] disagreeable. June 18 19 1914. Dear, dear what a blank life I lead last year. I finished my towel today. Got letters from Anne and Miss Peckham. Read in the park. 1915. Tonight Marjorie and Abe took Mare & me to the M.P.s and we saw Charles. After that we took in Huylers & a jitney bus ride. What a vain, silly, useless selfish life I lead. 1916. Mon. Went in with Papa. Went down down with Nan & at dinner at Nans. Bought several domestic articles. Of course it rained all day. Received a letter from Meg. 1917. Letter from Ann. Also one from Jack Clark. Morning worked. Hay fever excessive. P.M. to Dr. Pages & young Dr. Gorhank. He's so cute. Walk with [writing too faded to read]. June 19 19 19 Fri. It's fierce pretty. Junior is such a nice boy, I like him so much. And Mrs. Young is so sweet, & Mrs. Bullard is adorable. 1915. Went up to Doris on the 8 o'clock trolley. Edgar ran through a bill-board with the little car yesterday. Beautiful ride. Lunch at Bloody Pond, where an awful rain storm came up and we all got soaked, all but L.T.H. We came to the Lake Harris House tonight. 1916. Tue. Augusta & I went down street. We had lunch at the Orange Peacock and then went to the Grand which was pretty good. I went to Signa's wedding and saw everyone I knew. 1917. Tue. Came out. The place looks decidedly dilapidated, the woods is all dead, and the house is none too cheerful. Glad to be here however. June 20 19 19 1915. How can I ever, ever describe this day? We had a delicious breakfast. Then Doris and I started off with, or pursued by L.T.H. Doris walked so fast you couldn't see her, and L.T.H. & I pantingly drew up the rear. We did six miles in one hour & twenty-five minutes. Then we started home. Never have I seen such repulsiveness masquerading in human form! Somebody really ought take L.T.H. off somewhere and rid the human race of the most awful mistake that ever happened. Supper at Lyle's. Simply delish. Um-m! 1916. Wed. Milton paid us a visit this morning. I didn't hear from Kim today. I got a letter from Evelyn announcing the arrival of a little daughter to Paul & Betty. I think its lovely. 1917. Wed. Worked some more, restoring havoc from chaos. Also read "The Wisdom of Father Brown". Am having a delightful rest, but wish I had a job. June 21 1913. Oh, such fun. Babe was dear and so was kid and we all did the craziest things, and Janet, Marge and I got mad at the boys. Electric Park. 1914. Sun. Harriett and Uncle Charlie came out today. We met them and took them down to the car again. The Millers called. The Hotalings went for a drive. 1915. Tonight Augusta, mama & I went to the M.P.s leaving the door unlocked. Here is an opportunity no burglar should miss. Have been drinking some grape juice, [how] I hate it! 1916. Thur. Went in to town to get ready to go away. My dress came from Miss Diamonds & I hated it & was very, very cross about every thing. 1917. Thursday. Mother went in. I didn't. Lee & I lunched regally on bread & peanut butter. Virginia thought it was such a scream! June 22 19 1914. Went in town with Mother. Got "Dengozy" on the Victor. Bought a "Bon Voyage" [book] for Dore and had my hair done. Marie and Marion & [Skibo] came out in my absence. 1915. Tue. I can't remember what I did today. I probably shopped & sewed & packed. That's what I do every day. Marge & I went down-street. 1916. Fri. Arrived at Silver Bay. H is so different from what I had expected. We are in Forest Inn. Its awfully nice. Marion's house-party gave me a rousing welcome. 1917. Friday. Mother had to go in again because she had to go to Court. She was so furious. Lunched much as yesterday. [Am idle day].June 23 1913. Went on the "Moonlight!" with Orville. No moon visible. He's a very nice boy. I don't care so much for Carl Maar. 1914. Guy took his mother and father, mother and I went over to Adelaide's in the car. Sally was adorable as usual. We stopped on the road and bought some canteloupes. 1915. Wed. Marion & I went to the Grand. First I went to Dimie's and then we saw the parade. We had lunch at the Saffron Screech Owl. Fierce good. 1916. Sat. Marion is in See Memorial right next door to Forest Inn. Its such fun here. I am going to take Dr. Days course & "Country Problems". 1917. Saturday. Instead of doing anything exciting as going to the Grand, Virginia came out here & we did nothing. Wild excitement!June 24 19 1914. Jean and Anna came out with papa and me tonight. I went in to get them. We went for a ride after supper and I saw "Fatty!" Afterwards watched the boats & talked & played the Victor. 1915. Thursday. Tonight we went out in the country. Its lovely out there. Mother & Lee and I took a walk. I wrote to Meg and Marion. Lunch at Anna's. 1916. Sun. This is a very beautiful place pervaded by a sense of peace & cheerful endeavor. Dr. Calkins spoke finely on "Idle Words". 1917. Sunday. Nothing doing all day. It rained. And Virginia and I had planned on sitting under the trees. She worked. I read to her. June 25 1913. Went to the Circus. It was great. I went with Bess and Marion. The seals were horrible as usual. In the evening we went for a drive and engaged the hay wagon. 1914. We had a picnic! More fun! We went by that stream on the Schodack Mill road. It was swell. We had delish sandwiches and picnic things. Then we went in wading. Had a heavenly time. 1915. Friday. Tonight Abe took me to the Grand. He's pledged [triangle] K E. He says Tom is still up at college. I went up to Dr. Theisen's but he says my throat, nose, & ears are perfectly normal. 1916. Mon. Marion & I went out in a boat about eight-thirty tonight. It was wonderful. I adore Marion. She's so persistently cheerful. 1917. Monday. Went to town. Saw Marion. Oh, it was godd to see her! I just love her, she's the easiest person to get along with I ever knew. Shopped. Went to Dr. Theisen's. June 26 19 1914. Jean and Anne went last night without writing in the guest book. We had a ride after they left. Mama and I went to the movies this morning. We got left on Guy's Commencement tonight. 1915. We left today. Met John at the station. Sams like rather a decent sort but not wild about him. We changed cars at Buffalo. Slept in upper berth. We haven't seen anything wildly exciting as yet. The Bullards got on at Schenectady. Mrs. McKean is so sweet. In the party besides the McKeans & Bullards are Miss Sterling & Miss Damon. Miss Scudder & the Lillys join us at [...]. 1916. Mon. Mr. Day hasn't come yet. Heard Mr. Ross. Splendid. I am writing this up later so none of it is accurate. I like my mission class. 1917. Tuesday. "In again, out again, gone again, Finegan". Virginia had her operation. Mother & I went to the Red Cross. Came out with papa. No mail. June 27 19 1914. I went with Margery to see Mary Pickford in "Hearts Adrift". She was so sweet. We went first to the Golden Chicken-hawk. Mother and I came out tonight. 1915. Today is Sunday but it doesn't seem a bit like it. I played checkers with Edgar but I might as well have played with the world's champion. John read stories all the time. We tried to get out on the observation platform about a dozen times & finally got there. Didn't see Aunt Emma or Uncle Bob in Chicago. John & I took a walk. I wrote five letters. This is more fun. 1916. Tue. Went up to Fort [Tikangarooga] Ticonderoga. It rained & we got fierce wet. Ther fort was fine. Some very impressive boots were in the museum. 1917. Wednesday. Nothing doing today I guess. Didn't go to town. Mother is going to Asbury and I am going to keep house. Whoo! Whee!June 28 1913. Marge's party. Some gay time. I took my victrola up. We Marge, Danny, Kid and I went for a ride. Then Babe, Kid and I went out and sat in the hammock and it broke. 1914. Today Uncle Subley came out. We had four Sunday newspapers and I just revelled. I'm afraid Gifford is guilty. Had a fine ride tonight. 1915. John has just slunk out to enjoy life in the [...]. We are passing through flat country with little shacks with no trees around them. 1916. Wed. Have a rotten cold. I am writing this up later so don't know what happened when, only that I'm having a fine time, & there's an atmosphere of sorts, & meetings, & silent prayers, & irreverance. 1917. Thursday. This was tag day for the Red Cross. I tagged, attired in such a becoming cap. In morning went with little Fritzie Irwyn. He's so cute. June 29 19 1914. Mon. Oh, we had such a nice time today. Anna and I went out to Miss Peckham's and its the dearest house and we had the most luch eats. She's going to the theatre with me Thursday. 1915. Tue. This morning we went to the Mint. They were making pennies. It was fierce interesting. Then we went to the capitol and down-street. In the P.M. we went to Lookout Mountain. The view was something marvelous. Doris didn't go. In the evening Dore & I read Nonsense Novels. Yesterday we went aout in a rubberneck wagon. 1916. Thursday. Lo & behold in Mr. Day's class this morning. I saw Trum, Barbara, Eddie & a strange (nice) boy. They took us up to Montcalm Landing, a beautiful ride. 1917. Friday. Mother left today for Asbury Park to visit Mrs. Sullivan. I went in. My picture in the paper. I went to the sensus place. In P.M. shopped. June 30 19 1914. I like my life this year much better than last year. This morning I went to town to do some things. Came out on the 11. We have a porch hammock. 1915. We went to Colorado Springs today. Went to the Garden of the Gods & the Cave of the Winds in the afternoon. Both are wonderful. Especially, I think, the Cave of the Winds. Our hotel the Alamo, is killing. Not quite as funny though, as the Auditorium. We went in automobile. I don't like the town very much. Its small & uninteresting. Feel fine. 1916. Friday. Went up the mountain at 2.30 this morning. Marion went & so did Dorothy. We watched the sunrise. It was beautiful. Slept in. See when we got back. 1917. Saturday. Went in. In morning while I was out, had two callers in khaki. I bet they were boy scouts. In P.M. to grand. Awfully funny. July 1 Tuesday. 1913. My hayride. "Kid" acted terrible and I was ashamed of him. Bradford looked so stunning. Orville made a list with Janet and she with him. 1914. Went to the matinee with Miss Peckham. The play "The Littlest Rebel" was darling. We're going next week maybe. I gave her my picture. 1915. This morning we ascended Pike's Peak. Also descended. It was wonderful. The altitude was marvelous, the air so cold & clear & invigorating. 1916. Saturday. There was a screaming baseball game today between the Leaders & 1917. Sunday. Breakfast late. Virginia took the 12 o'clock train for Po'keepsie. She went to supper party at Miss Kirkbrides. Came out on the nine o'clock car. July 2 19 1914. Now Doris won't even get my letter the 16th. Oh what a simp I am. I got a letter from Gert. The Porch hammock came. Lee and mama have gone in to town. I sewed today. It is raining. 1915. This P.M. we arrived in Salt Lake City. We took an S.S.T. and saw all the old mormon houses. Its a big City. We saw the park & the Zoo. The town is full of movies & electric signs & seems quite like the big city. The mormons don't look any different from anybody else. The hotel is funny but I have the nicest room so far. The meals are delicious. I got six letters. Great! 1916. Sun. Dot & I got up at ten-thirty. Didn't go to Auditorium, bible, nor Vespers. Spent the afternoon in Mary Brown's room. "Stub" spoke. I'm afraid I don't rejoice with them that do rejoice. 1917. This morning I filled a lamp. My first lamp! I feel like a virgin. At lest life is worth living. My little oil stove is purring contented on the zinc & Smith Brothers is asleep by the garbage pail. July 3 1913. I went into town today and when I got there, found that Marge and Marion were out here. I came out and we played "Truth or Consequences" never again! 1914. Mama and I and papa are all going to sleep out tonight. I'm wearing my skating cap and look truly chic. I read to Eileen today. 1915. Tonight we started for Saltair but missed the train. We went to "The Spoilers", the home & danced. [Sewloh] is some place. 1916. Mon. Came home. It rained. Had lunch at the Violet Nightingale with Betty, Glenny, and Dorothy Rhodes. Have to leave for Ithaca Wed. Saw Dot, Teddy, Constance & Fred. 1917. Tuesday. Mina came over today. Mother wrote yesterday that she was coming home Friday. Heaven be praised. No mail today. Motored to East Greenbush. New tea-shop there. No old. July 4 1913. This morning watched the boat races. This evening the fire-works. They were grand. Nothing in the least exciting happened. We had watermelon today. 1914. Started out so gayly in the automobile. I cranked up. Had a beautiful ride to Spencertown. There broke down. Met Jack McMillan a Hamilton grad. '14. Nice. 1915. This was a funny 4th. Not a sign of a fire-cracker. We went out to Saltair & John, Ed, & I went in the Lake. It was dirty & smelly & [hurt] like fun. Left this evening. 1916. Tue. Nothing doing. Made a cake. Dee-licious. Am thinking constantly of Dorothy & of the touch of a vanished hand. Milton & Eillen came over. 1917. 4th of July. A balloon just floated by. Millions of dishes to do, then washed our hair. Picnic. Fun. Enormous nap for Virginia. Walk to Poltons & got doz. eggs. Slight supper. July 5 1913. Got a note from Rube today about his pocket-book, which he lost here, on the hay-ride. Also a letter from Harrison, the dearest, cutest letter, and a postal from Dot, at Chatham. 1914. Sunday. Didn't do a thing but read. Read mostly "Old Curiosity Shop" and the Sunday papers. Oh I feel so sorry for Gifford. I'm afraid he's guilty, but I don't see the motive. 1915. I [ped my orbs] at Yellowstone this morning. Oh, the wonderful air & the trees. This noon at Gibbon. Saw two deer. At Upper Geyser basin tonight. Saw Old Faithful. 1916. Wed. Shopped in the morning. Got terribly nervous. Came away at 1.43. Arrived. Its so pretty, I love it. Hope I'll see Ag soon. 1917. Thursday. Nothing to do today except work, work, work. Oh, dear, Eileen is so entertaining. Milton is so cunning. I love him. July 6 1913. Marjory, Bradford, and Kid came out about eight. I went down to meet them and talked to Reginald and Florence Craddock. Gave Kid my picture. We had some time, and Kid behaved like a gentleman. 1914. Monday. Today I got letters from Anna Moore and somebody else and a card from Lee. Wrote to Evelyn, Dot and Augusta. Read. Sewed. Felt disgustingly disagreeable. Read to and sung Eileen. 1915. Stopped tonight at Yellowstone Lake. The hotel is wonderful. The camps are so cunning. Wrote & danced. Campfire, program, popcorn. Earl is nice. Saw eight bears & some gulls. 1916. Had breakfast at Cascadilla Cafeteria with my room-mate. Went to classes. Love them. Met Ag. Went down-town. Rooming with Ag. 1917. Nothing doing today but work. I thought mother was coming home today but she didn't & the disappointment almost killed me. July 7 1913. Marge stayed all night and Dot came out this morning. We met her and drove to East Greenwhich. They went home on the six, and we saw William McCullough. 1914. Got a killing letter from Marion. She coming home today. I want her to come out next Monday or Tuesday. Aunt Satie is going to be here from Wednesday to Saturday. Mama letter from Jean. Baby was sweet. 1915. Stopped tonight at Canyon. The Canyon is the most beautiful place I ever saw. Doris went down Uncle Tom's Trail. Earl continues nice. John & Dore went over to the hotel. 1916. I have been a pig today, two chocolate milk shakes, a peach Melba, & some pop corn. Went to Advanced Comp. Went to the bird lecture. Met some nice girls. 1917. Saturday. Virginia took me to lunch at the Washington Delectable. I had a lesson running the car. Adored it. July 8 1913. Augusta and Marion came out today. We made fudge and Marion and I did the Boston Pivot. Then papa took us for a ride over to Mrs. Millers. 1914. Aunt Satie came today. Mama and I met her in Rensselaer and Papa a little later. We got a "sodie" and saw a darling man with sallow face, little [mustashe] mustache, and a gray suit. 1915. Stopped tonight at Swan Lake Camp. The nicest we've been at. John is a simp. This afternoon we drove to Mammoth hot springs & saw Fort Yellowstone's Duncans heart Lake. 1916. Saturday. How funny men are. And women. I always hitch my wagon to a star but I seem to be the star for lots of little drivers. I am a snob. I'm not going to know any men I want to in Cornell. 1917. Sunday. Virginia very peerish. I swept vigorously. I'll be so glad when mother gets back. I have a refuge from bitter words. July 9 Wednesday. 1913. This morning I went to Miss D's and tried my dress on. Its going to be pretty. Went to "The Greyhound" with Marge. Mrs. McCullough sat right behind us. Got a letter from Harrison. Took a ride and saw Milton Wend. 1914. We went into the city today. Mama and I went down-street in the morning and bought the white suit and other things, saw Rose Fisher. 1915. I've never, never had such a wonderful time in all my life as I've had the last five days. Am on the train now. It rained fierce this P.M. 1916. sunday. Agnes & I arrived downstairs too late for breakfast. Wrote letters & read in P.M. Went to supper at Forest Home. Delicious food. To organ recital. Oh, I love it there! 1917. Mama came home today bringing Aunt Satie with her. She brought me a darling nightie & a cute handkerchief. I do love Virginia. July 10 1913. Tonight I stayed at Marjory's and Bradford and Kid came in. Janet and Maynard too. Bradford took us out to Dots and then for a ride. Some time! 1914. Friday. Today I read and sewed. Sewed up Eileen's dresses. Finished "The Old Curiosity shop". Swung with Eileen in the morning. The baby is so cunning. 1915. Oh, dear, Oh dear, My diary's gotten me into such trouble. Arrived at Riverside. Such a wonderful Inn. We went up Mount Rubidoux. John is an ass. 1916. Monday. Am attending Tennyson & Browning. Slept in P.M. Ag went swimming & hasn't returned. I guess she's at the movies now. Dr. Bailey gave a reading. Am enjoying myself immensely. 1917. Tue. In to town & up to Ann's for lunch. Dot, Marge, B, & Augusta came, and we came out in the country & had tea. Fun to see Marge. July 11 Sat. 1913. Its raining very hard. This afternoon Kid came out. When we walked down we saw William on horse-back. I'm going up to [Skiwanki]. 1914. Saturday. Went into the city with papa and had a fitting. Marion went down with me and we went to the M.P.s. I bought a pocket-flash and a film. 1915. The meals here are delicious & we eat out in the patio. Listened to the chimes. The whole place is wonderful. The parrotts are so pretty. The shop is fascinating. I loathe John. 1916. Tue. I like Mr. Foster. Got a letter from popsy and one from Mary-Ann. Its 'ot as 'ell. Gee I wish that I had a bean like the other girlies have. 1917. Wed. Ann, Jean, & Katharine Read came out today and walked up. We had good lunch. Then read. Horrid day. Can't go to festival, darn it! Letter from Doris. July 12 Sunday. 1913. Went to church and fell in love with the minister. He is so cute. This afternoon we went over to Adelaide's, 30 miles. Sally is so cute, and can walk. 1914. Sunday. We went out as far as Nassau this morning. When we got home Mr. Zimmerman was here with the pony and I took Eileen for a ride. Took picture of the baby. 1915. Left Riverside. I hated awfully to go & leave our pretty room. We arrived in Los Angeles. So did the Elks. We went for a S.S.T. & then came out to the Alvarado. We saw Charlie in "The Woman". Screaming. John is blase. 1916. Wed. Down-town & bought a love of a sweater and a white corduroy hat. I'll be neat ha!ha! Oh, the men are all so [lordly]. Lessons as usual. 1917. Thursday. We went to Adelaides. Sally is such a naughty little girl. Herbert is cunning and the baby is darling. Nice ride, though it rained. July 13 1913. We went down to Elinor's today and took Uncle Bob and Anna. He is as funny as ever. Elinor wasn't home but was out with Charley. Saw Ike and Clint Frothingham. 19 Mon. Marion and Ruth came out. Ruth was dopey. Said she had the dip. We went for a perfectly [...] drive through the monastery. Read "The Idiot". Go tomorrow. 1915. We went on the [triangle] Trolley Trip. John & Dorine went to Universal City. They recount wonderful tales, none of which any one believes. Went to see Elsie Ferguson. John is disgusting. The play was good. 1916. Thurs. Went to the move-is. Good old movies. How I adore them. Saw a man who looked just like Sunny. Went to a lecture-recital. 1917. Friday. Went in. Lunch at Marions. We went to the Grand. Like it, but not exceedingly. Got another letter from the G.E. July 14 1913. I've lost a day somewhere and I don't know where. Its quite a serious loss, but I'm not caring. 1914. Tuesday. Arrived in Saratoga. It is so pretty and the spring-water is free. We went to the dedication exercises. Went to the M.P.s tonight with The Gay girls. Awfully hot. 1915. Went on the Old Mission Trolley Trip. It was more interesting than the seals & the cruiser & the pearl fishery. Saw Peggy Burton in Pasadena. In the evening D., Miss Scudder, Miss Lilly & I went to the M.P.'s. 1916. Fri. Never again shall the masculine sex enter my mind. From now on I am a mental celibate. Oh damn education! I wish Abie & Bill & Kid loved me. 1917. Saturday. Went to Marges & saw her off. The apartment is cute. Dot had a puff-puff. [Kut]! Lunch with Virginia at Washington. Came out with papa. July 15 1913. Kid's picture came today. It certainly is good of him. After papa came out, this afternoon he took us down to Rensselaer. We went down in eight minutes. 1914. Wednesday. Sat in the park and sewed and listened to the band this morning. Canfield park is awfully pretty. The Skidmore this afternoon. [Dausant] at the Casino. Wyllys James very nice to me. 1915. This morning I slept, breakfasted late, & went down-town with Tony. We had to go in the Chocolate Shop while the parade went by. Went to Universal City. It was great. Not a bit like I expected. 1916. Saturday. Slept. Went to libe. In P.M. called on Mrs. Stone (Edith Ryman) Nancy is adorable. In evening to hear Rose Pastor Stokes but too tired to enjoy it. 1917. Friday. Have just been to The Boy's Academy Commencement. It made me so sad. Will Wyer cut me dead. Ye Gods! and I live to tell the tale. See June 15th. July 16 1913. Today I received a letter from Augusta, and a postal card from Margery. The automobile has broken again. Harriett and Grace sent me five dollars for a graduation present. 1914. Tea with Miss Hague at the Skidmore tearoom & met the Misses Wilson, Demaris and Bernice. Awfully sweet, both of them. Ball at the The Casino. Dance with "Mr. Lester". He there with Mary Winne, Miss Fox, Mrs. Waterbury. 1915. Today we went to the Mission Play. It was awfully good, & so exciting. Afterwards I went to Peggy Burtons & had lots of fun. 1916. Sun. Went to Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miles sat in front of us. Came back with Eloise & Cora. Eloise & so good-looking & Cora is cute. To Forest Inn & Concert. 1917. Monday. Went to Schenectady and saw Mr. Merriam. He is a lamb, just a darling. Grace Lyman and Grace Wingate are there already. July 17 1913. Tomorrow I take the eventful trip. I've played too long already I must begin to work. I hope it won't be too hard. Went to the "Yankee Prince" with Dorothy. 1914. Went to Mrs. Waterbury's tonight. She is the most charming woman. She came over to meet us and we went after Jessie. Jean is sweet. "Hobo" (Hubert Grabeau) "Biscuits" (Ormond Rolls) "Sling" lovely time! Sans Sonci. "The Laughing Husband" pretty (Howard Slingerland) & Harry Stoddard there. Dancing. 1915. Today I joined the party & went to Mt. Lowe. It was a glorious trip. Tonight I went down to Venice with Dick & had supper with George & Sabrina. They're all so nice & interesting. 1916. More letters from papa, Ev, & Marge. Lunch at Dom Econ. Tonight went to hear President Schurman speak on Balkan States. To Chacona's. 1917. Tuesday. Stayed home. got letters from Ev, Ann and Hank. Awfully tired today. Read and napped and sewed. Got ready to go. Gee I'm going to work fierce hard. July 18 Friday. 1913. Arrived! Little Helen is so cute, and looks just like Walter. Miss Haight's mother is here. I'm going to sleep with little Helen. They have a victrola and wonderful records. 1914. Sat. Came home. Hated to leave. Letter from Dore. Also Evey and Abs. We have the prettiest calf and cutest puppy. Mother & I took a walk tonight. Brought Eileen & Milton something. 1915. I like the Alvarado so much. Such good things to eat, & a private bath. Went to Catalina Island. Had a lovely time. Saw the seals. 1916. Breakfast. Theme. [...]. Studied for quiz which didn't come off. Libe. Letter from home. More libe. Dom. Econ. Bought Leacock. Organ recital Chacona's. 1917. Oh, I like it fine over break & I love my work. My room is so nice & Mrs. Spencer & Miss Tahr are lovely. Only I'll never get along as well as Grace Wingate & Mr. Merriam doesn't like me, I fear. July 19 Saturday. 1913. My trunk hasn't come, but I'm not surprised, because my trunk never does come. We went out in a canoe on the lake. Its so pretty. Wessie caught a racoon in a trap. 1914. Sunday. Nothing special happened today, I think. 1915. Today we left Los Angeles & arrived in San Diego. Its such a brisk little place. The Keystone is awful. Went on an S.S.T. to Pt. Loma & La Jolla. 1916. Miss Babbitt says I must read "Major Barbara", its so funny. To see Mabel Taliaffero. To hear Helen Allen Hunt. To Chacona's I spend too much money. 1917. Oh, dear I wish I didn't know how to play crochet and Bridge! and the ukelele & tennis & billiards & understood tennis. I don't know a thing, damn it! I think boys are sweet, they're so horrid and yet I don't think they really are. All the things I can do are fix my hair & eat & sew & thats why people don't continue to like me. I'm so melancholy, & quess I must have worked too hard. Jimmy James laughs just like Abie.July 20 1913. Heard from Marion, Gladys, Margery, and Hazel, and papa. We went berrying and I saw a nasty green snake. Tonight the porcupine got caught in the trap and we went over for Harry. Oh, his voice is so sweet, and when we got back, the porcupine was gone. 1914. Monday. Went in town with mother. Saw adorable wraps in Myers for $4.98. Got a saddle and bridle and saddle-cloth. Marion came out with me and we slept on the piazza. Went to Castleton in the evening. 1915. Went to Coronado beach & in swimming. Great, Exposition. Electriquette, "The Clansman". I had the best time at Skiwankie I ever had. 1916. No mail this morning. Mr. Barley spoke on Poe. Mr. Foster isn't as tremendously attractive as he was. Mr. Miles acted peculiarly. I am covered with ink-splotches. 1917. The others sit below-stairs but Mac sits in his room. Oh dear I just know he has millions of girls. He's not for the likes o'me. He'd look so cute in kilts! Went to Proctors. I hate hen parties! Wish Jimmy didn't remind me so much of A.B. Worked hard. The [slide] rule is fierce. Gee us girls are overworked and underfed. Haven't seen Merriam. Got a letter from G.C. & a postal from Julie. She's a nut! The Draft. July 21 Monday. 1913. Thank goodness my trunk has come. We had Welsh rarebit for supper. I took my first lesson. Guess I'm a bonehead. We have a fire tonight. Killed potato bugs this morning. Wrote to Harrison. 1914. Got a postal from Gussie this morning. Marion and I read "Cap'n Stormfield's Visit to Heaven". Just as we started for the matinee an awful storm came up but it cleared eventually by the power of praises. Guy is tall and good looking. 1915. Went to Mexico. Long, hot ride. 30 minutes there. Got stuck .75 cents for a .15 cents handerkerchief. Sent four postals with queer stamps. 1916. Aggie went to Cayuga. I read all afternoon. Had such fun. In the evening went to Cornell M.P.s with Louise. She picked up a professor. 1917. I want to get a gingham dress & a thin dress & a waist but I can't cause Fleishman's is closed when I go home. I have a time check number now. Went to Albany. Saw "The Haunted Pajamas", good supper & pretty flowers. July 22 1913. Mama went home. Tonight Miss Haight and Helen and I took Harry's gun over to him. Poor Harry was sick dear lad coming back we saw a mink. Miss Haight said it looked like a horse and I almost died, I laughed so hard. 1914. The play was adorable yesterday and I came out on the fire car and saw Mildred [Mould]. The saddle is too small. I went for a ride with Guy and Marie last night. My first lesson with the [Hup] today. [Maxixed] with Guy. 1915. Reached Madera. From there went through arid country to Grub Gulch & their Miami Lodge. The Big Trees. Reached Wawona. Nice Place. 1916. Oh dear I'm not having a bit good time. I've never been so unhappy. I'm just a prune. I thought so last summer, & now I know it. Aggie fills my ear with consolation but I'm just miserable. 1917. Sunday. Gee its hot! Talk about [...] fireless cookers. They're not in it with this weather. Papa brought us up via Loudonville, & thru the Union Grounds. July 23 Wednesday. Rainy. 1913. Today we went fishing. Miss Haight caught two fishes that were too small to keep, and when I got one on my line he stuck under a lily pad and broke the line. That was an ermine we saw last night. 1914. Today I just read and sewed. I did some on my towel and it looks fine. I have a cold. My legs were so short yesterday they wouldn't reach the pedals. Why specify? I love it, though. 1915. Got to Camp [Cr...]. A nice place but hot, phew! There is a dance hall, and out door swimming tank & agoda-fount. Walked to Happy Isles. 1916. Wrote to Meg & Ev and Anna [Halls]. Went to the Unitarian Church with Louise. Went to Dom Econ. Went to Forest Inn & to Quaile's concert. 1917. Monday. I am awfully worried. Today I went over some of the lists I made out when I first came and they were nearly all wrong, the method was all right, they were just careless mistakes, mostly of mills. I don't know what to do. I suppose I shall have to go over them all. Canoeing with Mac & Jimmy. July 24 Thursday. Rainy. 1913. Oh dear we thought our mail was going to be brought out and it never came. I think they were mean. 1914. I'm so excited about tomorrow. In town today. Went to Golden Pee-wee this afternoon with Dot and Marion. Postals from Harriett and Marion. Dot starts at 4 A.M. tomorrow for Portland. 1915. Still at Camp [Crorry]. Went in Swimming. Went to Mirror Lake & saw the Sun Rise. Walked to the village after supper. I love it here. 1916. Mon. Went down-town. Got shampoo. Ag & I have made a vow not to go out to eat, unless taken, til next Sunday. 1917. Tuesday. I can finish checking all that work that I may have done wrong, that is, all the work that I've done so far, by Wednesday. I think thats what I'd better do. I hate to be such an ass. Did over some of my work & the rest is right I think. Now, until they confront me with a flagrant error I shall not worry. July 25 1913. Got seven letters and four postals. Three cheers! I've written to Don, Marion and Marge. Oh, I met Don today. He's a handsome brute. 1914. Came up in the car to Olympus. Started at 7 o'clock from Top'not and got Guy at his house, then Uncle Will at Schenectady. The roads were good except in ally so, except a detour by Schenectady. We had dinner at Warrensburg. Went through Saratoga, Corinth, Lake George and Chestertown. Miss Shaw, Doc, and Grace met us. Schroon Lake. Beautiful but hot. 1915. Miss Scudder went on a long hike. We were going today but decided to stay. I read mags all the time. I'm as bad as Cordy & Marion. 1916. Tue. Studied in lib. this evening doing that beastly [M...]. The lib-man tried to be fresh & was funny. 1917. Letter from Irene! Wonderful! She sailed on July 2nd. I don't know when her letter was mailed. There is a man next door watching so I can't get dressed. I don't like Mr. Taylor. Awfully hot today. Got a check from papa. Mr. Merriam is a dear. Doris and Mrs. Bullard were over. July 26 Saturday. Beautiful. 1913. Helen's father and mother arrived today. She didn't know a thing about it and all she said was "My mama". We told her Nancy was coming. Heard from Kid. Such a cute letter. 1914. Schroon Lake. I think I was very energetic today. This morning I went to church with papa. The Olympians took up a collection and got $1.00. We saw Mr. Carpenter and William Phelps in church. The text was "He who hath a near let him hear". Went in swimming. Some people went up to Schroon. Read "V.V.S.". Wrote a letter. Boys over in P.M. and evening. 1915. Today went on to El Portal and had a swell dinner. John is an insufferable pig. Took the sleeper. Cold night. I dislike sleepers, & upper berths. 1916. Wed. Ag & I escaped from [durance] vile. We went to see Ethel Barrywine in "The Kiss of Hate". Then got sodies. Studied fierce hard in lib. at night. 1917. Tonight Mr. James asked me to go canoeing but he thought it was going to rain so we didn't go and it didn't rain. Mac Donald refused to go. Oh dear he is so cute, I wish he liked me. I like Jimmy because I think he does. I feel sorry for him, the maternal feeling. Bought "Oh Johnny" for Doris. Its so hot I have [prickly] heat. Poor Mac Donald changing rooms! July 27 Sunday. Lovely. 1913. Don was down yesterday. He looked stunning. This morning Miss Haight and I went out in the canoe, and it was perfect. This afternoon we went up to Quincey Scott's. 1914. This morning we went down to Pottersville to meet Miss Golden but missed her. Had a nice ride nevertheless. In the afternoon Papa, Mama, Miss Knower and I went around the Lake in the "Evelyn". We had a fine time. Saw the boys up at Schroon Lake village. We, Uncle Will, Miss Golden and I went out in the boat to watch the beautiful sunset tonight. The boys came here and then went on to the hotel. 1915. Arrived in S.F. Its a wonderful place. Don't like the hotel very much. S.S.T. Exposition. Oh, it is marvelous! 1916. Went down-town . Walked both ways. Saw Billie Burke & Theda Bara. Went to Christiance. Saw Rose-bud again. Went to recital. 1917. Went to Doris's. Oh, dear it seemed just wonderful to see real people again. Johnny is nice. Evvie sweet, very tired. Doris adorable. All the Bullards sweet. Got home alone at 11.45. The girls & Jimmy went to meet me but missed me. Mac is away. Its so good to be independent. Johnny brought us down to Ballston & I treated the crowd to sodas. Fun!July 28 1913. It has rained all day. We just walked over to Cassie's and while we were there Cassie yelled out "Oh, ma! the war's begun!" It turned out to be the war in China. I am reading Lewis Rand. I didn't get any mail today. Tomorrow is the day of joy and gladness. I hope it doesn't rain. We heard the porcupine last night. 1914. Tueday. Today we went up to Schroon Lake village in the automobile. I saw Marge Taft on the way back. Up there we got some postals and a pitcher and some eats. Its a pretty little place with some lovely hotels and a nice store. Tonight I went out in the boat with Len. Ed is so funny. He tried to get rid of Miss Russell's. Mr. White [...]. 1915. The Key Trolley Trip through Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, & Piedmont. Saw the University. Had a good lunch at the Key Route Inn. Saw Mrs. Patrick Campbell. 1916. Arrow Collar man sat two seats from me in Psych Read this afternoon. Agnes had a mysterious date tonight. Met Louise's brother. Went to movies. Oh, God, send me a man! 1917. Went to Albany and met Marion, Ev, & Dore at the Washington. We went to the Grand and the man sang "Oh, Johnny!". Out to the country. Lonesome for Jimmy.July 29 1913. Don and Mrs. McChesney were down today. Don and I went out in the canoe sometime. His sister went up tonight. She isn't at all pretty. He wanted me to go out in the launch but there wasn't time. Alas! 1914. Today we went in swimming. Tonight it was cold and we had a fire. We went up [Suderbrook] today and mama fell down and most broke her camera. We came out by the boys camp. The boys came over tonight. Jack had an awful cold and had to go out and gargle every minute. Len had his fortune told and got quite worried. We did stunts. Ed was so funny. 1915. Went around the bay & then to the Exposition. Went through the fine arts building & some of the other buildings. Hawaii was wonderful. 1916. Slept late. Letter from Gert. Ag went fo Enfield. To Wistaria Garden & poor movies. Ag went to dancing class. I wish I had a "friend". Lamont [M...] is here with a nice girl. 1917. I can't account for two dollars of my money. Isn't that the limit? Jimmy isn't feeling too good, poor lad. We aren't going to get the front room. Sheet iron is here. I hate Mc Donald. Ugh!July 30 1913. Went fishing and caught some fish. Mr. Garit took me. Miss Parsons and Mrs. Robinson came. I haven't seen Don all day. Went in swimming at the Dam. 1914. This P.M. I had the surprise of my life. Dot and Mar arrived on the scene. I was so glad to see them we went down to the vill and got rooms while Mr. And Mrs. came up here. Mar went in swimming. More fun! Then I went to the Watch Rock with them for dinner. [Peach-heart] waited on table. Oh, he's so cunning. The music for dancing was good and we stuck around and at last had some luck. I met the field-marshal. 1915. This morning cousin Will came to see me. We went to Mt. Tamalpais. This evening to Chinatown. It was so fascinating. I loved it, so queer. 1916. Sun. Went down to a good breakfast. A terribly hot day. Went to the Unitarian Church & saw Cass. Wrote ten letters. Aggie left for New York on the 10.50. 1917. Jimmy and I went canoeing. I'm afraid we were very rude. I didn't do much work today. We had a lesson in the slide rule. Jimmy has lent me his. Ruth Leonard came. Mr. Merriam told him I was going to succeed. I hope to God he was right. July 31 1913. Walter and Betty went up the [Flow] this afternoon fishing, and they telephoned that they're going to stay all night. I went over to Cassie's with Helen this afternoon. I wish Don would come down. I guess he doesn't like me very much even if he was so sweet. 1914. Yesterday we went up to Schroon Lake in the morning in the motor boat. I saw Marge Taft. Guy is very attentive to Miss Golden. Today we all went in swimming. Tonight I went to the moonlight with Otto. Miss Shaw was chaperone. In the A.M. we went over to Taylor's. It was the loveliest old trumble down place. The boys and Harriett and Miss golden played tennis. I sewed and finished one end of my towel. 1915. This morning arose late, praise be! Shopped & had hair done. Went to Exposition. Did the zone. Saw Helen Winter. She's so married. Had lunch at the most delicious place imaginable. Tonight heard the [tord] Band & saw the pageant. Helen said she was going to ask me to dinner. I hope. 1916. Mon. Wasted my evening terribly. Went to see Miss Babbitt then stayed in Louises until eleven. Helen is a scream. Went to Chacona's. 1917. Tue. The most awful thing happened today. I don't see how I can ever go into that office again but I suppose I'll have to. To Humphreys tonight. August 1 1913. It has been rainy today and we couldn't go to the Lake as unexpected to Beastly luck! I hope I hear from Kid or someone tonight. Mr Dan Arnum is coming out with the mail. I'm going to take a nap, if I ever get started. Don is going down tomorrow. 1914. Sat. This has been one big day. I stayed at the hotel last night and saw Otto at breakfast. Also Arnold. Then Miss Shaw and I came up. We went in swimming. We wanted to make the 1.30 boat so all we had for dinner was bread and butter and water. The water was awfully rough when we started. Len's people came. Dance at the hotel tonight. We all slept out tonight. No mail. 1915. This morning I arose late and had a delicious breakfast at the cafeteria. In the morning I repacked my trunk. We had luncheon at Haas's. Tonight my cousin from Seattle came to call. I took her in the little reception room which smells as though it adjoined a garbage pile and presently a horde of people came in. Heard Billy Sunday. Dinner at St. Francis. 1916. Tue. Its great to stay up in the evening but its greater to go to bed! I have a feeling of peace. Got 85 in Tennyson & B, B, & B, in Psych. Letter from Ag. 1917. Wednesday. Tonight we all went up to Mrs. Humphreys. Sheet iron is cute and Jimmy is so funny. I love him. He's going away. August 2 1913. Don went down this morning and I had a glimpse of his sweet, sweet face. Also tonight. I got letters from papa, Kid and Marion. I haven't felt good today. 1914. Sunday. Stormy and rough but not very rainy. Ed and I started for the vill to go to a game but it had busted up when we got there. Otto and Arnold stung me, all right. I read, etc. Miss Shaw was up here last night and today. The Airds were here tonight. Uncle Will and Miss Golden are going down with Mr. Aird tomorrow morning. William and Millum here for supper. 1915. I am fully convinced that I have no character. Cousin Will brought me over to Oakland. Their house is darling. I think Kathryn's husband is awfully nice. Doris and I went to Helen's to lunch today. She has the cunningest baby. He's only three months old and just adorable. She is exactly the same as ever. Her sister is sweet. 1916. Wed. So bored all morning. Letters from Jo Palmer & Cordy. In P.M. saw Billie Burke & Charlie. In evening Anna Fries and I went to the one act plays at the Conservatory. 1917. Thursday. Jimmy and I went to Proctors. He laughed so hard at "Silver Threads Among the Gold" he almost busted up the show. August 3 1913. 1914. Today papa and Lee surprised us by coming up in the automobile. I went down to the hotel but Arnold had gone to bed. I danced a Nantucket with Otto. I asked him to go autoing with us tomorrow afternoon and he said they would. We went over to Taylor's this afternoon and the man said we had ruined his court. Rude pig! 1915. Today Kathryn and I went to the Fair. I saw "Werty" and Margery Woods. The other day I saw the bossy Freshman in the pageants. We saw the birds & the kangaroos and we went through France, which is by far the most wonderful of the buildings, and Australia & the Phillipines and Massachusetts, which is the most wonderful of the State buildings I think, and Hawaii and we watched them dance in the 1915 Con. California building. It was more fun. Some of them were such roudies. The California building is wonderful & simply immense. We saw Art Smith fly. He flew up and up and up and then he looped the loop and did spirals until my heart was in my mouth, or wherever it is it goes when it leaves its accustomed camping ground. Doris & John went up in an aeroplane with Christofferson out by Cliff House yesterday. 1916. Ag got home last night. Had a worse time. Slept this afternoon. No letters. Studied tonight. Ag went to Wagner concert. I have to write three themes. 1917. Jimmy, Sheet-iron and I went canoeing. A wonderful night and a peach of a moon. Then we went to Quinns and had 2 sodas! Gosh! I like Jimmy. August 4 19 1914. Tonight I went down to the hotel with Ed who then left me for Miss Russell's company. I wonder if he's fonder of her than he is of me. I finished "Northborough Cross". I lay down from after dinner until six but couldn't sleep. Ed was so silly when I asked him to come out and see me some Sunday. Otto was most attentive tonight. Arnold is a boob. 1915. Today, oh today did I spend at the Exposish with the beautiful Helen. She is exactly the same as ever, looks the same, talks the same, and everything. I don't see why a year should change her anyway, even if it was a married year. We did the palaces, mostly and she showed me slews of interesting things. She is a lamb. If I could be only one hundredth as nice I'd be satisfied. She wants me to go to a dance Saturday night. And I'll meet Todd! We had lunch in the California building and Dora Stevens came up and spoke to Helen. Poor Helen, she got so tired. She is so lovely, I'm glad she has such a nice "man"! She was just keen about all the Social Hygiene stuff, and Hookworm, and patent medicines. I almost believe she's inclined to be a high-brow. I must confess she didn't look as well, as to dress, today, as I have seen her look, but she never was a stickler i.e. the old brown wrapper. 1916. Not quite so bored in class. Read Browning all P.M. Letters from Ann Moore & Ann Hobbs. Went to "Whispering Smith" with Louise tonight. She is a dear. 1917. Saturday. Katrina came up. Had lunch at [Sirkers]. Went down to Albany and to Proctors. Katrina is a peach. I hope she comes. August 5 1913. This afternoon I went out fishing with Walter and Miss Parsons. Meanwhile Don and Doris arrived. We came home and I went out again with Don. He brought me a box of Kibbes from Luzerne. 1914. Slept out last night. It was fierce cold night before last. Such good salad for dinner. Grace is showing the Misses Foster around. Letters from Abie and Anna day before last. Oh, Ed is so nice! So good natured, he'd make an ideal husband. He left today and I gave him a birthday present. He kissed me good-bye. Had a miserable night last night. Dreamed Kid was dead. 1915. Thursday. Today I had a real thrill. Tonight rather. I went to the TIKA dance at the hotel Oakland with Jack Clark. He's awfull nice. My evening consisted of a lot of men and Mr. Easterly. Oh, I loved him so. And I'll never, never see him again. Oh, dear. 1916. Sat. Oh dear I eat too many sundaes & go to too many movies, exemplary as my life may be in other respects. When I see the dirty people that go to the movies. A woman was nursing her babe near Agnes. 1917. Sunday. A nice, long, quiet day in the country. Then up here. Tonight the men saw me in pantomime through the curtain. Oh, dear I wish Jimmy were here to protect me. I'll be gone when he comes back. August 6 Wednesday. 1913. Walter and Betty have gone up to the Lake. Dore was going to meet them at 10 o'clock at the dock. I had my seance this afternoon. 1914. It took us just seven hours to come down today. We had dinner in Saratoga, and everybody was going to the races. It was so lively and thrilling. When I got home I found letters from Anna Hobbs, Marion Scudder and Lester! Ye Gods! Saw everybody to say good-bye except Bloodhound. I had such a good time last night dancing with Sammie. Arnold is adorable. Jack is a dear. 1915. Friday I went to the baker's with Casey in the morning, in the P.M. we had a party. Such nice ladies. In the evening we went to a farewell party for Casey & Dwight. I like George & Jack so and Fletch is perfectly adorable even if he didn't say good-bye to me. We danced at the dancing masters conclave. I had a [verry] pleasant day. 1916. Up to Sheldrake, at the other end of the lake, on the boat. It was so cool & nice. I adore Helen & Ola & Louise. Louise & I are thick, now. 1917. Monday. Lunch at Lyons. Postal from Marion. Buckie is coming to visit her. I miss Jimmy. He is so nice and safe and sensible and funny. To Quinns tonight with Sheet-iron. August 7 19 1914. Am reading "On the Eve" by Turgenev. Today Mom and I went in to town. I had a bath and a shampoo. We did lots of shopping and I got my saddle. I telephoned Anna and she says Miss Camp is in town. Marge is at Tupper Lake. Papa, Lee, Eileen and myself went to Garrisons tonight and I joined the Country Club. All they have is a tennis court. It is quite hot. Wrote to Mare and Miss Russell. Got her things today. 1915. Sat. Tonight was the dance and oh, I met the nicest people. Casey went to the Masque and Helen didn't come and didn't come. Finally she telephoned. Dwight took me out. He's awfully nice. Well I met Lloyd Myers and I never met such a nice man in my life. He was so clever and interesting and silly and cute. I just adore him. Miriam said he liked me. I loved him. 1916. Mon. Studied 9 1/2 hours today. Classes, conference, lib, lib. Bailey Read. Hope I can pass Unusual Mind. Fierce hot. 1917. Tue. I can scarcely bear Jimmy's absence. Tonight Hunk called and we went down to that awful place Jimmy took me and to Quinns where we did not get a free soda. August 8 1913. Donald came down this afternoon and we went up and took a ride in the launch. It was dandy. Challis Gore arrived. I heard from K. Shelley. Carolyn knows Bill's Mt. Holyoke friend. 1914. This morning I went to E. Greenbush with papa. We saw a West Virginia car. I cranked up. It was awfully hot today. Eileen was devilish. I sewed and read. Tried to read Debs "Socialism and Unionism". Two postals from Evey. Sent parcel to Miss Russell and letter to Mare at Lake Dunmore. Ride with Lee tonight in the buckboard. It looked like a thunder-shower. Lovely night. 1915. Sun. Today Kathryn took me down to Palo Alto to see Cousin Louise & the University. Both were fine & I had a lovely time. Tonight George Clarke took me to Church. 1916. Tue. God be praised! Its raining. Suggestions for improvements in Sage, meal bells, & a mail chute. I will think of others later. I'm a poor lone female. 1917. Wed. Jimmy came back! We were just coming back when we saw him. He was as funny as ever, why not? We went to Proctors & Quinns, good old stuff. August 9 1913. This afternoon Mrs. Garit, Helen and I went over to Van Arnums to telephone the McChesneys not to come tomorrow. The little kitten was eating a snake. My basket is progressing rapidly. Got a package from Kid. 1914. Sunday. Today I expected Ed and went down to the two o'clock car to meet him, as I hadn't any card from him. He didn't come but Abie did on the half past two. I read "The Inside of the Cup" while waiting. Abie was a dear. Looked so nice. We got a lemon at McDonoughs. I led Buck and took Abie out to see Pat Nead's. When we got home I showed him the pigs and Smith and my saddle. He liked my hat and said my letters were funny. Down in auto after supper. We saw a real live deer. 1915. Monday. Today I left. Kathryn & Dwight saw me off. I bet they were glad [to] too. Had a rather uneventful trip, fierce hot. Not for the likes of me. 1916. Wed. Went to Enfield with Miss Babbit, Sophia, Mr. Lee, Mr. Chen, & Mr. Ma. They are all so nice, I like them very, very much. Lawn fete tonight. 1917. Thursday. Jimmy left. He came to the office to say good-bye. Grace says they're going to begin asking us questions soon. Heaven help me! To Proctors tonight & a swell bill. August 10 1913. Mr. Robinson and Bess Pallati just arrived in Mr. Robinson's car. His remarks on the road and place are killing. Mrs. Garit heard the automobile coming. Miss Pallati has style all right. 1914. Monday. It was a fierce hot day. I crocheted some on a chimney-string. I wonder whether it is of more benefit to read the enduringly good books or to spend my time on the war news! I can't seem to be interested in the war news and I am in the others. The others are about give a fuller view of the really big things of life but the war is big, is vital is a big thing. I'm ashamed to be so ignorant of what is going on but I'm too lazy to inform myself. 1915. Tuesday. Continued uneventful. A fat man spoke to me, also a little man, but I squelched them. I'm having a rare time writing. 1916. Bored in classes. Mr. Monroe hit me on the hand. Bought S.E.P. I am so scared of psych. exams. Frieda did my hair & nails. Tonight met Betty Howie, movie actress with International. Went to movies. 1917. Friday. The light has gone out of my life. Tonight, to take the stigma off, I went to Albany and saw Marion & Beckie. We went to the Knicherbocker for dinner. August 11 1913. Walter and Betty and Helen went home today. It was cold last night as the Arctic regions. I heard from Marion and Marge today and got the Prophecy. Its killing, simply rich. My plague is fine. 1914. Today I went into town in the morning with mother. Papa took us down to Rensselaer. I went to Anna's to lunch. Miss Peckham was there and we went to the theatre afterwards. There was a terrible thunder-storm. The play was punk. Harry Carroll composer of "By the Sea" came out and sang. Saw Dot, El, and Janet down-street. Got Stevenson's letters from the [Cil]. Took 5.45 car and Lee met us. 1915. Wed. After we left North Platte today I noticed how much nicer everything looked. So rich and green. Oh, I love the East so much better than the West. 1916. I can't think of anything but Frieda. She was so lovely and had the most beautiful smile. She is German. Oh, what a nut I am! 1917. Saturday. Went over to Doris'. John met me. So good to see Ann! Went to the race. I lost a dollar on Hank O'Day. At night went to see Shelley Hull & Phoebe Foster in "The Lasso". Doris is wearing her ring. August 12 1913. This morning they went down to pay Mr. Winslow, after Mrs. Haight went and had a dandy hay ride. We went up to McChesneys in the afternoon and Don was as seraphic and alluring as ever. Doris is dear. I love her. Charlotte Fredericks is cute, too. 1914. Wednesday. Today we went in and pooled around and came right out again. Went to Sullivan's and to the plumbers. They were here in the P.M. They're fixing the Ridge Road. Mr. Elliot is so cute. I went for a ride in the evening. One woman yelled "what is it?" and roared laughing. I wore my bloomers. Letters from Miss Russell and a fat one from Mare. 1915. I've made the blob of a life time. Hire bought me a drink & then [Follously] asked me to dance and when I'd gotten a few steps I went back. 1916. I am so hurt & mortified & humiliated that I haven't gotten a man up here I could die of shame. I know I'll be an O.m. Oh, dear! 1917. Sunday. Cordy came last night. This morning went for a walk with Bing. This afternoon motored to Sagamore. Eve came & took her train from Schenectady. August 13 1913. My seance was interrupted by the arrival of Henry and the mail. Challis left when he got a telephone that his mother is seriously ill. We went down to the village and I sent vulgar postals to everybody. We walked home. I got a postal from Harriett. 1914. We went to town today. Papa was going to give me a lesson and had made some wooden pedals but I couldn't reach yet. Miss Hannahs came to the house, out here for dinner and we took her down to N. Chatham in the P.M. to see Miss Peck. The loveliest old house and most delightful china. We went for a row on the creek. Miss Hurlburt and Miss Wendell were there. Nice drive. 1915. Fri. I haven't the vaguest what we did today. Only Chicago is big and dirty and the people are all rotten. I love it but I wouldn't want to live here. 1916. Walked to Church & back. Studied afternoon & evening. I am so tired. If I could just see Frieda once more, just once more, but I never will again. 1917. Monday. Oh, dear, today we were given to the section heads. I got Mr. Sneed. The handbook isn't very intelligible to me, no matter how hard I try to understand it. August 14 19 1914. Fri. Mother is rocking the baby to sleep. I had a letter from Ed. today, a sweet one. One from Evey, too. She writes such nice letters. Ed is coming out Sunday. Dr. Munson came out today to see about some glasses. Eileen was delighted with the little dog. She was pretty bad today. Lee and mama went over and had [Bu...] [s...]. Storm tonight and polarized light. Finished "The inside of the cup" and began Stevenson's letters. 1915. Sat. This afternoon we went over to the Kells' apartment house. It was the loveliest drive. I think Chicago is so prettily located right on the lake front. Tonight we went to the tent. Williard got me John Ross, who was rather nice. He is going to Cornell in the fall. He knows Ruth Allen in Evanston. 1916. Mon. Sensation of studying. The family is coming. I sho'am glad. I will be glad to get away. I'm not going to Louises. 1917. Tuesday. Worse & more of it. Not a thing to do all day except a little pricing. Mr. Sneed [grines] us. Cordy came tonight, also the others. I do like John. August 15 19 1914. Sat. Today I got a letter from Marge. She's having a glorious time at Tupper Lake. Judson Talmadge is there. And Signa. In the afternoon I rode over to McDonoughs and took back the lemon I borrowed last Sunday. A lovely big dog came to our house and stayed all the morning. He found his master when he went with me in the afternoon. Had a wonderful ride. They're fixing the road. 1915. Sun. Aunt Emma was tired this morning so Uncle Bob and I went over with Mr. Kell & Williard to Kelshore. Then we went to the Zoo. Uncle Bob is the nicest man. I wonder if I can ever live with a man? I can't imagine any man ever wanting me to. No man has ever been crazy about me. I guess anyone would tire of me, I'm so mousey. In swimming in P.M. 1916. Tue. Took my Memory & Learning exam. Studied fierce hard on unusual mind. Got a postal from mother on the way. 1917. Oh, dear, last year I knew something. I'm so terribly discouraged. I can understand now how mean men are to co-eds. They just laugh at us all the time. I hope Jimmy won't mind. We went out with Barney. August 16 19 1914. Today Ed came out. I met him down by Prospect Heights. We went for a ride out the Schodack Mills road. We had supper on the piazza. He waited until the boats went down and then we took him to Rensselaer in the bus. He's coming out to see Miss Russel Tuesday night. I'm so crazy for her to come. Haven't heard from [here] her. 1915. Mon. This morning we stayed home and I ironed and washed and so forth. In the afternoon we went down-street. I bought Eileen a doll. Aunt Emma got a bag and a sweater. We had tea in Carson, Pirie, Scott, & Co. In the evening we had a kimona party and looked at all her old pictures. More fun. 1916. Wed. Took all my exams. & am a wreck. Family arrived. We all went to Mrs. Stone's for dinner. Mr. Ma called on Agnes tonight. 1917. Tonight we went to Proctors. Not a very good bill, but I laughed some. Loved the movie. Am still discouraged. August 17 19 1914. Monday. Mother and I went in to town today and I took Anna's umbrella up. Frances Kellogg had Dot to lunch at the Bronze Sand-piper and I and Miss Russell. Letters from Miss Russell. Abie went to the Grand with them. Great! Saw Ed and Arnold. 1915. Tue. This morning we started out but only got as far as Aunt Emma's apartment. I met Mrs. Stevens and she was awfully nice and southern. This afternoon we went to the University and to Jackson Park and were going in the Field Museum but it was closed. Too tired to go out tonight. 1916. Thurs. We left about 11 o'clock. Had lunch at a terrible hole. Got to Cooperstown about 9. Went to a crazy restaurant. Slept fine. 1917. Friday. Today we saw Marion off & Dodie went to dinner & to "The Second Mrs. Tangueray" with us. Good time. August 18 19 1914. Miss Russell came today. She is so dear. She loves everything and its so nice. Horrid weather. Ed came. We took him down in the automobile. Went to the M.P.'s and the Generals office this P.M. 1915. Wed. This afternoon we went down-street and I bought mother a pitcher & father a tie. Then we went to the Art Institute. It is beautiful. In the evening we went to the Midway Gardens & picked up a Mr. Apple. He was a pippin. The Gardens are wonderful, so odd & fantastic. Mr. Wright, Evvie's architect designed them. The exhibition dancing was great. 1916. Left early. Lovely ride, but hot. Lunched in Schenectady. Got home about 5. After dinner we went to town & to the McCntees. 1917. Saturday. Lunch at Golden Robin. Saw Marion. The Grand. Funny man. Came out on car. Ann's intoxicated friend. To bed early. August 19 19 1914. Letter from Mare and one from Ed. Miss Russell asked me to call her Gertrude. I think she's the loveliest person to have around. Took her up to Schenectady. 1915. Thursday. This morning we didn't get out of breakfast until 10.30. How German of me to capitalize breakfast! We went for a little walk then. In the afternoon we walked around and took the big bus to Washington Park, which was beautiful. In the evening Mr. Napple came over and we danced. I had an awfully good time. Mr. Young danced with me. Follously didn't. Curses! I couldn't get to sleep. 1916. Sat. Agnes & I went to town in the P.M. after a lunch of corned beef & cabbage. Went to Wolferts Roost. Pretty place & good food. Fierce hot. 1917. Ann and I spent a quiet peaceful day in the country. We came up in the car this afternoon. I seem to have a cold and an insulated tooth. August 20 19 1914. Oh the bliss of seeing Harrison yesterday! Never can be equalled in this world. A blinding thunder-storm. Postal from Abie in PO. Mama and I drove to Rensselaer. 1915. This morning we, or I, got out of breakfast at 10.30. Aunt Emma had hers in bed. In the afternoon we walked down & saw the library and the Science church. In the evening Mrs. Kell & Aunt Emma and I went to the M.P.s across the way at the beach. 1916. Sun. Agnes left this morning. Never have I known such heat. Didn't do anything special. Dot & Don called when we were all in bed. 1917. Drunken brawl in the street. Saw McDonald tonight. Went to Proctors, after 20th Century, and Quinn's. No mail. Blobbed in office. August 21 19 1914. Today, I read and sewed. Mama and I drove to Rensselaer. A man gave me some raw-hide to fix my crop. Oh, all this happened yesterday. Today we went to the fair and I got soaking wet. 1915. Saturday. This morning the weather was not very nice but we took a walk. In the afternoon we walked to the Field Museum. The exhibits were fine. Tent with Mr. Young. 1916. Mon. Mother & I went in town. Ann & Doris are coming tomorrow. It sho' is hot. Not much doing in the afternoon & evening. Hot, hot, hot. 1917. Sheet-iron & Grace broke my bed and Mrs. Spenser gave Sheet-iron and awful bawling out. Cordy is going to be married Saturday. Letter from Dot. August 22 19 1914. Today Abie came out. I was lying down. We played the new records "Nights of Gladness" and "High Jinks" and had light refreshments and danced. Mother and I went to town this morning. 1915. Sunday. Went to the Fifth Church & saw Lydia Coonley. This afternoon we walked as far as the tent & sat there & debated on love, marriage, & children. 1916. Tue. I went in at 3 to meet Doris but missed her. Shopped & went to Grand. Met her in station about 5. Met Ann & came out for supper. 1917. Virgin wrote to Ann & said I had teased to get Ann here. Pig! I did nothing but look at handbooks today. Almost lost my mind. Sheet-iron & Mac had a girl out. August 23 Saturday. Sehr kalt. 1913. Today I wrote to Marion. I didn't get any mail. Mrs. Robinson went and we all hated to see her go. Mrs. Anderson and I had a little tango and pivot. The bride & groom went up. 1914. Sun. Today I felt punk. Nothing happened either. I read until I thought my eyes would pop out of my head. Then I took pills until I went to bed. Drove with Lee in the morning. 1915. Mon. I took the train this morning for home. Aunt Emma seemed to feel badly. The Michigan country was beautiful. No excitement. 1916. Wed. There was a storm this afternoon that cooled off the atmosphere somewhat. Mrs. Thornton came out. Got my report. Thank heaven, I passed in everything. 1917. I must stick this out and make a business of it. I'm going to read a chapter of Elecricity tonight, and study it hard! August 24 1913. Mrs. Anderson is doing my hair in a very cute new style. We took a walk this afternoon, and the sunset was beautiful. The bride and groom went up yesterday. We went to Nature's Bath yesterday and today. 1914. Mon. Gee, this is monotonous. Aunt Satie came this afternoon. She walked up because we didn't expect her. Got letters from Miss Russell and Evey. Went down to the station tonight. 1915. Tue. Arrived in Albany at about 9 A.M. No one to meet me. They expected me at 11. I telephoned Ann & Mar. Dot was in an accident. 1916. Thurs. To town. Dot telephoned and Marge & I & Skibo went up there. I sewed. They called me a prude. Tonight Don came out. He's so funny. 1917. Decided not to make a business of it, but to quit, I hate the technical, mechanical part. I feel terribly about Ann. August 25 1913. We went to the Fuller's dance and I danced the first set with [Len]. Oh, Gee! More fun and we couldn't stay a bit long. There was a drunken man and he asked Miss Parsons to dance. Miss Haight took a flash-light. 1914. Tuesday. Today we went to New Lebanon. Sister Sarah didn't know me. Nobody did. We had dinner and bought some things in the store. We went to Pittsfield. We saw sisters Mazella, [Rosetta], and Leila and Sarah. Lovely day. 1915. Wednesday. Today I went to town and in the afternoon Ann, Augusta, & I went to Brates. They're such a nice family, so happy & nice. 1916. Fri. No mail. Started "Les Miserables". Sewed on a comfortable. Did the usual household chores. Very little excitement. Baker day. 1917. Resigned. Mr. Patterson let me off easily, said I needn't come back at all. Mr. Sneed talked to me so nicely. I'm a skunk. August 26 1913. Today I went over to Van Annums to get the mail and worked on my plague, and talked to Mrs. Fite from Albany while I worked. I got a letter and postal from Marge and a letter from Mama. It poured and Miss Haight and I slept in the house. 1914. Today we went to the Watervliet Shakers. I got a sweet doll's hat. We went on up to Schenectady had lunched at Barney's and got Prof. and Mrs. Ripton and brought them down. Beautiful weather. Lunch nice. 1915. Thursday. This morning I bought a black velvet hat and a mustard colored coat & went to a card party at Frances Kelloggs. Liked it. 1916. Sat. Today I have had a sore throat just as I expected to have. Finished the comfortable. No mail. Read "The History of Mr. Polly" through. 1917. Mother & father are vey much disappointed in me, I fear. Met Marie tonight & went over to Schenec. Mrs. Spencer gave us her bed to sleep in. August 27 1913. Today we walked down to Fullers and visited the deserted fawns. Dottie was so scared of Miss Haights dress form she went into a panic. No mail today, although Frank McChesney went down. They printed pictures tonight. 1914. Thursday. Today is THE BIG DAY. Abie and I rode out to Miss Peckham's for dinner. We went to Burmaghim's. Rode the ferry. Walked our horses back. He was so funny. We went a nice dirt [rode] road. Abie was so lame. I went to Ruth Miner's. 1915. Friday. This morning we started at half past eight for Schenectady & got the Riptons. Lovely ride down but cold. Went for a ride down the river road. 1916. In bed all day with a sore throat. Didn't eat much. Came in from piazza last night, to papa room. Later in guest-room. 1917. Mon. It certainly seems nice not to be working. I went in & went to Anns. In the P.M. Virgin & I went to the [movi-s] movies. August 28 1913. Last night we had a panic over an imaginary bug light which turned out to be a star. The Fuller boys and Arthur Baker were up on their horses this afternoon to hear the Victrola. [Fl...] went up to the Lake and I sent back a letter to mama. 1914. Major Felton came last night. Today we all went down to Adelaide's. Sally was so cute and so was Herbert. We played pool and played the victrola and had lunch. It rained. Yesterday a postal from Miss Haight. 1915. Saturday. Today we went to the Shakers. We saw sisters Katharine, Sarah & Mazella, and we walked up to the end of the village. It is lovely there. 1916. Mon. Mama went to town. My throat much better. Read Colliers. Wish I had something more inspiring. Papa is doing weeds. 1917. Tue. Ann & I came out. We went to "The Slacker". I loved it. I love Emily Stevens. She is so natural! It was a good picture. August 29 19 1914. Saturday. Aunt Satie went home today. No mail for anybody. Tonight Major and I played tricks and cards. It was a frightful day, cloudy and rainy. I'm a beast not to write Elinor. 1915. Sunday. Abie was here yesterday when I wasn't here. We did nothing today. It was rainy and cold all day. The Millers were here last night and they say there is dancing Saturdays at the East Greenbush Country Club and exhibition dancing Thursdays, and there's tennis and roller skating too. I wonder if Papa & I still belong. 1916. Tue. Went over to Schenectady about ten. Ruth got a delicious dinner. Went to Marion's. In evening Mar, Dot, Marge, Mrs. S. Ruth, Anna, Marion & myself went to the M.P.'s & then had ice cream & birthday cake. 1917. Wed. Ann out here. Horrid rainy day. We read, knitted & made gooey candy. Poor Ann she always strikes foul weather here. August 30 19 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan and James Beattie came out for the day and James is going to stay all night so as to see the boats go down. The Rensselaer just went up. Major is so funny. He's been doing tricks. He and I took a drive. 1915. Monday. Today Mother & I went to town with Lee to get the radiator fixed. We shopped & ate sandwiches for lunch. Saw Marion and all the wedding dresses. Mrs. Scudder's is blue and the prettiest I ever saw. Marions & Ruth's are pink. Bessies is lovely white net, & white satin, & silver lace, with a dutch cap of silver lace. I guess she'll look lovely. 1916. Wed. Two days gone like a flash. Road to Slingerlands with Marion. Shampoo. Marge's for lunch. Embroidered. Saw David Skinner. Came out. 1917. Thur. Today went in to town with Anna. Went there for lunch. In the afternoon she, Marion, & I went to the Grand. Wonderful bill. August 31 19 1914. Got letters from Evvie, Ann, and Arnold today. Marion came out on the 10 car and we drove down to Schodack Landing but didn't find Gussie Crane. We stopped at the W.B.Jone's coming back. Lovely day. Arnold's letter was cute. 1915. This morning we took mama to Rensselaer. I sewed this morning. This afternoon we took the Riptons home. Papa is playing cards, Lee is studying, & mama is sewing. 1916. Thur. Got frantic letter from Dore. Went to town. Lunch at Washington. Met Ann after going shopping with Marion. Came out on Pittsfield bus. 1917. Fri. In to town today. Bought tickets for the Masquerade Saturday afternoon, but Ann Moore has invited me to go to Sea Gate over Labor Day with her. Goody! Goody! Goody!September 1 19 1914. Today I went in with Papa who began work. In the afternoon Mare, James, Major and I went to the Grand. The bill was good. I got a letter from Abie and postal from Mar. The crowd is coming out Friday. 1915. Wed. Went to town with papa. Mother & I shopped & bought material for a dress. Abie called while I was out. I borrowed a book from Charlotte. 1916. Fri. Started out gaily for Claverack. Broke down three times. Lunch at Kinderhook Hotel. Got back on A.S.R.R. We had pilaff for supper. 1917. Saturday. More excitement. Spent morning in Mary Elizabeth's, I mean Marinello. Took 2.15. Mr. Putterson on. Mr. Moore in Uniform! Motored to Sea gate, through Coney. September 2 19 1914. Wednesday. Today Anna came out. Major is still sick, poor kid. He's so cute I want to hug him. We took a drive and I sewed. An awful storm came up about suppertime and delayed Ann's departure. 1915. Thursday. My cold seems worse than ever. Mother & I went in to town with papa this morning & mother is staying in there tonight. I went to Marge's. 1916. Sat. Took Ann to station. Saw Marge in Golden Robin. Poor Kibie was run over & killed by an automobile. Went to Grand. Prof. Ripton & Ruth arrived. 1917. Sunday. In bathing in the morning. In P.M. to baseball game. Desmond is darling. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew. In evening to Coney, to movies & roller coaster. September 3 19 1914. Thursday. I was in town today with mother. We went to Schenectady to spend the day. Ruthie and I went over in the college garden. It is so pretty. Tonight papa and I went to a clam steam over at the East Greenbush Grange. The road commissioner is so cute. Sarah Van de [Cur] was there and Glenn and Mr. Ambler. I broke my beads but oh, I had such a goot time! Frances Kellogg and Eldredge were there. 1915. Today mother and Aunt Minnie, Uncle Frank, Guy, & I went out to Queechy Lake. After we went to Adams! Then we went to Adelaides & Sally was very, very bad. 1916. Sun. Late breakfast. Read [t ish]. Down for paper. In afternoon we rode to Castleton. Went over to see the Hotalings this morning. Saw the puppy. 1917. Monday. In bathing. Took boat up to battery, then elevated to Grand Central. Ate there. Met Virgin & Marie & Ruth [McKriestry]. Home with Virginia. September 4 19 1914. Friday. Tonight Dot and Mar and Marion, Abie and Maynard, Guy and Marie came out. It was a perfectly wonderful moon-light night. We had fun dancing. Dinner was delicious, I thought. Abie danced with Dot and Mar and more than with me. Curses and cusses! 1915. Sat. Today Nan came out and I walked down to meet her. I showed her my postals and we ate our lunch on the porch. In the afternoon we took a drive. 1916. Monday. Labor Day. Nice day. Read Tish & sewed this morning. Took a walk this afternoon. They went to Rensselaer in P.M. 1917. Tuesday. Morning spent in work. Lunch at Hagamans. Mama bought a coat. Letter from K. [Schwat]. Cold tonight. September 5 19 1914. Saturday. This morning I went in with papa. Major left on the day boat. Anna and I went down-street in the morning and called on Miss Camp. Augusta and I went to the Grand in the P.M. A letter from Ed. 1915. Sun. Abie came out this afternoon and stayed for supper and 'til about nine o'clock. He and Marion came for me last night to go over to Wends. 1916. Tue. Papa began work today. Riptons left. Mother & I shopped in morning & afternoon & saw some awfully pretty things. 1917. Guy, Uncle Frank and Aunt Minnie came out. No mail for me today. We went up in the woods to get ferns, & then drove to Castleton. September 6 19 1914. Sunday. Today the Culver Family called on the Pollock Family at their home on the Schenectady road. Met Joe McEntee, Katharine's beloved. She is going to [...]. Wrote W. Lester and El. If I could only see my "johnny-cake". 1915. Monday. Today I read O. Henry and also a little McP & H. Also sewed on Eileen's doll's dress. Mother didn't come out tonight. I hate to be away from her even for one night. 1916. Wed. This morning ironed. This afternoon went to Grand with Augusta. Good bill. Missed Charley. Came out on bus. Mother letter from Ann. 1917. Thursday. I told Anna I'd come in today but I didn't go on account of the bad weather. Sewed today. Took a nap. Read "Beef, Iron, and Wine". Anne is coming to work in the lab. Letter from Virginia. September 7 19 1914. Monday. Gussie came out early today and we went down to Hillsdale. We sent postals to Mare and Dot and Abie and had dinner at the Hillsdale House. Saw Wink, then we went up to Ed's house. It's perfectly dear, and the boys are adorable. Dickie is sweet, Abie called on Dot yesterday. Curses on him! He was out today but we weren't here. Gussie rode Buck all night. Fierce cold. 1915. Tue. This morning I went in with Papa. There is a car strike and (consequently) no cars are running. Went to Mare's in P.M. Saw Abson at night-boat. Charley Abson is adorable. Abie was out. 1916. Oh, dear, when I see Abie's tracks all over my record of the last two years my bachelor state stares me in the face anew. I felt punk today. Glorious moon-light tonight. I wonder if [Chenny's] in town? No mail. 1917. Friday. Went in today. In morning just fooled around. In afternoon Anna and I went down-town and got a soda. Saw Mlle. Viet. September 8 1914. Tuesday. Today I got Abie's somewhat belated note. He said he had a "great time" Friday. Wretch! And he danced every danced with Dot, not one with me! Miss Hannah 1914. was here for supper. We read "T. Tembarom" today. I love it. I sewed a little. Miss Haight is going to be in town tomorrow night, and I'm going to see her Thur. 1915. Wed. Stayed in last night. Mother & I went down-street. This afternoon I went to Nan's going there for lunch. Lee took my up. Started for bed at 7.30!!! 1916. Fri. Oh gee what a live time I'm having. Ironed & sewed today. The Cook book came. Its awfully cute. Letter from Ann. Nice moon-light tonight. 1917. Fooled around all morning. Mine is a poilu hat, I feel sure. In P.M. went to "Have a Heart". Adorable! Henry just like Jimmie. Marie, Ann, & Virginia went. September 9 Wednesday 1914. Today mama and I went to the theatre to see "Potash and Perlmutter" with Mrs. Sullivan and James. Funny! I never have laughed so. Perlmutter was the 1914. funniest. Kid and Ruth were there. We shopped in the morning. Got an awfully pretty sample for a negligee. Got samples from Peter Thompon today. And a wedding announcement from the beautiful Helen. She was married Aug. 10th to that adorable man at the Prom. Abie wanted to come out. 1915. Thursday. Tonight papa and Mr. Moldenhawer went to Potash & Perlmutter. I went to the Grand in the P.M. with Marion, Dot, & Augusta. It was fine bill. 1916. Saturday. Went to town. Shopped. Dead tired. Lunch at Brown Teapot. Got "Research Maginficent" Letter from Ev. Wonderful moon. 1917. Sunday. Marie here today. Did nothing. Made fudge. In P.M. read H.C. Bunner stories. We took her down to Rennsselaer after supper. September 10 Thursday. 1914. Today mother had a [canning fit on]. I'm writing this up Sat. as this is a mistake. It should have been Friday. Today Miss Haight. was in town. 1914. Guy took Marie, Miss Haight, and myself down to Robert's. He was most affable. The tennis court he built is a wonder. While I was waiting with Miss Haight the funniest vegetable-man came along and conversed with us. 1915. Friday. Augusta and Marion came out today. Milton was so cunning. This morning Marion and I rode Buck and this afternoon Lee took some pictures of us. 1916. Sunday. A perfect day. I wish I took more exercise. There is a great moon tonight. Read all day. Had a head-ache. 1917. Monday. I received Helen Moore's announcement today. Went to library and dentists. Didn't know what to do with myself without Ann. September 11 Friday. 1914. This afternoon Abie came out. He's going to take me Monday night. That is if Harrison doesn't. N.B. This is a joke. No, it isn't. I told him I couldn't go unless 1914. I had a new dress. He had on a new hat. It was awful. We went for a drive and the puppy behaved very badly. We saw two deer. He stayed for supper and we toasted marsh mallows, "little birds" Eileen thought they were. Took him down in the pitchy blackness. Dore telephoned me. Letters from Hilda and Lester. 1915. Saturday. [daisy drawing] He loves me, he loves me not. Anyway he hasn't shown up tonight to say good-bye, so I guess its not. I like him anyway, so there! 1916. Monday. Made candy cake & biscuits. All dandy but the first. No mail came for me. Mina was over & cleaned the house. 1917. Tuesday. Yesterdays account should be today's. Don't remember much about Monday. Ivy here. Cold. Sewed [rag-mat]. September 12 Saturday. 1914. Today mama and I went in to town. I got a letter from Gertie and one of her men friend's name is Plunkett. Wrote to Hilda. We shopped. Saw an adorable 1914. dress in Whitneys but Mother won't let me wear it Monday. Got a girdle and stuff for a negligee. Also ordered Shaker cloak. In afternoon Marion and I went down-street. Had a shampoo. Went to the movies. Ruth Wing leaves Tues. "I profess profane indifference". 1915. Sunday. Mama, papa and I came down in the car. I saw Mary Maher and got my books from her. I feel so bad. Oh, dear, I must study. 1916. Tuesday. The kids got out about 10.45. Dot looked so cute. We sewed. After lunch took a walk, then Mar took us to Castleton in the car. 1917. Wednesday. Sewed on comfortable in the morning. In P.M. walked down to car & went in. Met Alice at the Grand. She's as sweet as ever. Little Alice is adorable. Saw the twins get their baths. So cute!September 13 Sunday. 1914. Today mother and I went in to church. Mother had a bad eye. I think Mr. Moldenhower preaches wonderfully. Some people act as though they were 19 reciting a piece but he is just talking to you. We went to see Miss Simmons this afternoon. Her sister and brother Oscar's wife were there. I have on a new kind of waist and its fine. 1915. Monday. Mother went on Wappingers Falls last night and came home this morning, walking. I had my first lesson and was much enlightened. 1916. Wednesday. "Common Clay". Very good indeed. Went with Marion. Walked from Rensselaer & papa met me at Clinton Heights. Soda at "Washington". Letter from Dotsie. 1917. Thursday. This morning after a late & delicious breakfast, Elsie, little Alice, & I went to Albany & looked at cute houses on New Scotland and in Pine Hills. In P.M. drove with Alice & came home. September 14 Monday. 1914. Oh, I had such a good time tonight! I wore my new dress and went with A.B. and danced with Kid and had five dances with the divine Henry, and 1914. one a maxixe! Kid was adorable as ever. Oh, how I loathe Bill Stevens! Oh, how I love Henry Lodge! The music was wonderful and I had a marvelous time. Ruth Leonard was there. It made me as sad, dancing with Kid, and thinking of other days. Marge's for lunch. 1915. Tuesday. I saw Kim today but dodged and she didn't see me. It seems like I see everybody I know and most everybody sees me. 1916. Saw Marguerite today. I must be awfully unattractive. Went in with papa. Went down-town with Ann & to her house to lunch. To Grand with Doris. Saw Bob. 1917. In town today and to Anna's. We went to see Miss Camp who was nice. In P.M. didn't do anything except get a sodie at [Harested's]. September 15 Tuesday. 1914. Got up late this morning. Why specify? Had my breakfast in bed. Went around to Dimeys. My negligee is adorable. Then mom and I went down-street to see Ann and 1914. Cath arive off. I gave Ann a silly little dog. Everything was so jolly and they didn't hate to go a bit. I haven't heard from Evelyn. Dot, Marion, Augusta and I had lunch at the Golden Robin. We went down to meet Evelyn Lawrence and the train was 1 hr. 5 mins late. They didn't like my choice in suits. 1915. Wednesday. Tonight I waited on table and as Kim was there I had to speak to her. Then I felt so much better. 1916. Mother went to town & left me to the tender mercies of Eileen. I darned, read "These Twain". Mother brought out my vic. No mail. 1917. We went to see "Oh Boy!" & it was poor. I was so disappointed after "Have a Heart". They came out. Perhaps they can get an apartment from a friend of Annas. September 16 1913. Came to Vassar. It is beautiful and the girls are lovely. Saw Miss McCaleb, who is very nice, but Miss Haight hasn't arrived yet. We saw Miss Borden. 1914. Wed. Today was a hectic one in town. I got three telegrams from Evelyn and sent one. This P.M. Marion, Augusta and I went to the Grand. 1915. Thursday. I shiver when I think that tomorrow is my last chance to redeem myself. Mother and I took a trolley-ride tonight for a mile exertion. 1916. Mother & I sewed on the comfortable. I read "These Twain". Mother, father & I went to clam steam at Clinton Heights & each had a whole lobster. 1917. Ann & Virgina here. Virginia unpleasant, as usual. Ann sweet, as always. I wrote to V.A. We took a short walk, & a long auto ride. September 17 1913. Took my exam. It wasn't bad. Some of the Freshmen are so attractive. This evening I spent in Ruth Stanwood's room. She is so attractive. 1914. Thur. Tonight Evelyn came. We slept out on the piazza, she in my bed. My trunk got off at about 6.30. Said good-bye to Dot & Marion, Marge and Augusta. 1915. Friday. Today I took my last [toot]. I saw Cordy & Marion. It seemed so good to see them. I am crazy to see Dottie and everybody. 1916. Sunday. Couldn't sew & was miserable. Had lush dinner & took a nap afterwards. Nice day. Very black night. Fierce chill out. 1917. Didn't go up to register. Instead stayed out here to tuft a comfortable, but didn't. Sewed & fooled around, and read "Chance", by Conrad. September 18 1913. Found out that I passed. Also found my room-mate, Doris Bullard. I can't get over the coincidence. Mrs. Ward told us how it happened, someone knew her and someone knew me. Helen Hughes and Marjorie Woods called on us this evening. 1914. Fri. Came down to college this morning in the car. Evey, Mama, Lee, Papa, and myself. Had dinner at the Inn. Its just great to see everybody. I'm blue. 1915. Saturday. I took it and I passed. I'm so proud of myself. Kim had a tea today for her sister Rose. Then we all went to the Uandi, Meg came. 1916. Monday. Didn't have anything to read and almost went mad. Finished the comfortable. Ann & Gladys came & we all slept out-doors. 1917. Went up to Sage. Met a girl on the train who knew Katharine Gilmer & had met Cordy. Met another girl from Akron, up there. Think I'll like it. Letter from Cord.September 19 1913. Today I take the fatal step. Oh, if I pass I'll be so thankful. I slept here in 409 North last night and we got up about 7.30. We're going over to breakfast at the Uandi. 1914. Sat. Today was Christian's reception and I took Mary Applegate from Whitlocks. Saw Mare and Gert. I kissed Nat Kneeland last night. 1915. Sunday. I went & called on Dottie Richards again. Mother & I went to Chapel. I saw Schwatty. In the afternoon we went to freshman calling. Dottie & Kie & Ev came. 1916. Tuesday. Breakfast late. Took a walk. Made cake & candy. Ann & Glad knit as though their lives depended upon it. 1917. Mother cares no more about my course than about the sands of the sea. She's playing that asinine Flinch with avidity. Some of the girls at Sage are so cute they make me furious. I hope I can drop Commercial Law & get there at 9.30. Have a sore throat. September 20 1913. Oh, I passed, I passed, I passed! Three cheers! I wish Doris had passed hers. We had lunch at Smiths and went to the "Firefly". Tonight Miss Haight called on. I adore Agnes Rogers. 1914. Sun. Went to chapel this A.M. with Mar and Eleanor Foster. Tonight we went to dark music and Christians reception. Called on the Freshmen. 1915. Monday. This morning after Convocation, we had ten-minute classes. I know I'm going to love Narration. Irma wants us to police at the mail boxes. 1916. Wed. Went to town. Ann & I shopped furiously, morning & afternoon. I went there to lunch. We saw loads of people we knew down-town. 1917. Rose at 6.15. All the girls at Sage wear such cute thin dresses. [Bonsted] is dear. Missed my lunch. Liked classes, especially Spanish & Book-keeping. Miss [Onsley] is fascinating. September 21 1913.oh, dear, I adore Agnes Rogers. I just hate myself for being so foolish about her. She came in tonight and we fed her chocolate imperials. 1914. Mon. Today we had the Convocation and had ten minute classes. I had Latin, Critical writing and chemistry. Miss Bock is adorable. Sensation of Juniors. 1915. Tue. Today I had Geol, Phil., & Ec. In the afternoon I went over to the bike shop with Kie, and put up a sign to sell my books. 1916. Thursday. Motored to Claverack, ferried to Athens, & came back on the other side of the river. A glorious day. Nice trip. No mishaps. 1917. Fri. Classes. Am fierce discouraged about typewriting, & stenography looks impossible. Saw Ongley for a fleeting moment. She affects the weird, the strange & the untamable. September 22 Tue. 1913. My schedule is getting along all right and I haven't any classes after 5th hour. I feel blue, cause I know Agnes doesn't love me. 1914. Tue. Today I had Latin, Old English, I mean Sophomore Lit., and French. Miss White is going to change my sections. Then I won't have any P.M. classes. Hooray! 1915. Wednesday. Today I had Psych. Lab. fifth and sixth hours. Class meeting eighth. Dottie Richards and Winsome Abbott over for dinner. 1916. Thursday. To town. To Margery's for lunch. Janet was there. Dot came in later. We sewed. Had an awfully nice time. Letter from Ev. Cold. To Inn & F.S. 1917. Saturday. Had class again. Spanish I mean. Oh I live for Tues, Thurs, & Sats. Down to Vassar. Went to Freshman reception & saw everybody. D.D. rushed out to see me. Thrills.September 23 19 1914. Wed. There is the most wonderful crowd of 1917 people in North. I've been up for breakfast every morning. And I go to be so early I don't know myself. 1915. Thursday. This morning I policed as usual. No mail. Down-street with Dottie. Christians Meeting and Kim made a fine speech. 1916. Had an h of a time getting to Brates. Doris looked adorable. Johnny screaming. Went to Smiths. A wonderful ride home. Saw Ralph. 1917. Sunday. No chapel. Just fooled. Sunny sweet to let me stay with her. Saw Virginia, Marie & Katrina, & other 17s. Oh, its so wonderful there, but I love Sage too. Sage & Ongley. Ah!September 24 19 1914. Thur. I played hockey today 8th. Had more fun. I played hill-back and all the celebs were out, Ann Swann and Weiny and everybody. Evelyn and Anna played, too. Lucy Smith coached and she's so nice. I've been to Chapel every night altho I didn't have to go. It rained tonight. I was in the Lib. Borrowed Eva's umbrella to get home. 1915. Friday. This afternoon Ann and I walked down town and went to the M.P.s. Had dinner with Dottie & Schwattie in [M.] Stunt party at night. Evey Charlie Chaplin. 1916. Sunday. Went to Church. Marvelous dinner. Ride & nap. Johnny came. Ride. Wild experiments of all lights out. Fudge. John Wild. Mrs. Young. Touching good-bye. 1917. Monday. No Spanish Class. Ah, pohe yo! Struggled along with type., Com-Law, Book., stenog., & More Book & Type. September 25 Friday. Cold. 1914. Today I received a check from papa to deposit in a Po. bank. I went to hygiene lecture. Dr. Thelburg is rare. Ann and I went to dinner. 1914. Main with Mare & Emma. To F.S. and played hockey in the P.M. I should have gone to dinner with Helen Arthur. Flag tonight. We've sworn off for a week. Soph. Lit is rare. We're going riding with the money we save. 1915. I got up for breakfast this morning. Our maid has court manners. Good sermon. Betty Coats [...] for dinner. I wrote to Helen Winter & Marion & read Treasure Island. 1916. Monday. Arose at 11. Breakfast upstairs. Ride. Dinner. Movies. Saw [Lawrence]. Wild-eyed. [Williness]. Chocolate Romeo. Paul in station. I agree with John. Doris is perfect. 1917. Miss Ongley ravissante! I've become enamorado de ella. I love Sage & Type. & stenog. aren't as bad as they were. Nancy Durland is sweet. September 26 Sat. 1914. Big day! Olive came this morning. We all, Ev, Ann, Ol, Dot. & myself went to "The Firefly" this P.M. It was as good as last 19 year. Afterwards Ev. and I got a sodie. Student's meeting tonight. Miss Davis spoke, and Rev. Henry Cliff, Miss Wylie, and Margaret Armstrong. Olive slept in Dottie's bed. Did one of old Horace's odes tonight. Olive is adorable. 1915. Four hours straight this A.M. Riley is so funny. Got a box of candy from Marion Day. Read "Treasure I [stand]" 5th, slept 6th, then walked around Maple Circle. 1916. Finished "The real Adventure". Mary Duncan is engaged. Letters from Katharine Schwab, Virginia, & that sweet Sunny. Lovely day. 1917. Wednesday. My cold is mucho mejor. I've discovered leads more things about Onley. She has large hips & bust & her hair isn't black at all but a dark dull red. I think she dies it. And she has holes in her stockings. September 27 Sunday. 1914. Chapel this morning. Olive is such a wonder. We called on the punks. Olive had a headache. Good dessert for dinner. We had 19 breakfast in our room. Had eggs, chocolate, jam rolls, and nauges. "Swell swill!" Olive and Doris went off campus for supper and I went to dark music with Grace Nichols and to Christians' with Ev & Ann. Oh, I love Olive so! 1915. I am putting off the evil hour when I have to diagram "Eliduc". I love "Treasure Island". Doris likes Burgess Johnson so much. This P.M. I had Hortensia 7th & dancing 8th. 1916. Wed. To town. Got Lee's pictures & now can't find them. Am petrified. Ann to lunch at the Golden Bluebird. Saw Tibbie Hyney. Got "Eat & Grow Thin" & "The Proof of the Pudding", & Munsterburg "Photoplay" at the lib. 1917. Spanish! Oh dear I hope I'm not neglecting my other things. I'm certainly not spending much time on that. I knew Dulce & was modest & she gave me a significant look. Ah, Doris, yo la adoro! September 28 1914. Went over to Christable's to read Old English tonight. She said "Now who's little? You are" pointing her finger at me, "You sit here" and 19 here I had to sit on this queer little fire-screen effect that kept rocking and swaying under me so that I didn't breathe an easy breath all the time I was there. Ev and I winked at each other and she saw us. 1915. 1916. Went to Adelaide's. The children were so cunning. I took the train at Nassau for Albany. Went with Ann to see Maud Allan dance. Good. 1917. Didn't see Ong at all. Typewriting fierce. Papa's birthday. After I got home I drove from the School-house to the tavern & back, turning around, & only stalling twice. Gosh! Una experiencier! September 29 1914. Tue. All I can write is that I had French today. I've changed from 5th to 4th. Its great not to have any P.M. classes. I don't know 19 anything and she spits French at us all the time and consequently I don't know what the lesson is at all. But Miss White is a peach. I like her a lot and hope she does get married. She deserves it, where some don't. 1915. Wed. Meg's birthday. We had a party tonight. Choc. ice cream & fudge sauce & choc. cake & chocolates. College song practice. Fine $1.00. Everybody went. 1916. This morning went to dentists. Nan's for lunch. In P.M. went to Grand with Ann & Elinor. Walked up in the pouring rain. 1917. Sat. Met Ann & Virginia & we went down town. Got a sodie. Went in to movies but didn't get a seat so got our money refunded. September 30 1914. Wed. Played hockey today. It is such fun and Dot Copenhaven is a marvel at it. She has a great eye and a wonderful stroke. I adore her. 1914. She is such a beauty. My Shaker Cloak has come. Its a pretty color but Elizabeth [Wiches] has one [just] like it. I hate people to have things just like mine. 1915. Thursday. This P.M. I had rehearsal for aesthetic dancing & I had to go over & try on my costume. Slept with Cordy. 1916. Saturday. Went in town. Shopped. Lunch at home. After dinner went to the doctor's & to Ann's. Sent in my answer to Life. Wish I'd win that $500. 1917. Sun. Made cookies for [Hunk]. Such cunning little horses [drawing of a little horse]. I made them from 6 to 10 & got much too much flour in them. October 1 Wed. 1913. Today I had my Physical Exam. It was thrilling. And then I went over to dinner with Margaret Dewar whom I adore. Agnes is as dear as ever. Try as I will I can overcome my passion. 1914. Thursday. I had my first quiz today and it was frightful. I was so scared. Stayed to lunch with Elsa and sat next to Nat. Bonny was at the table and Margaret with her. Ha! ha! 1915. Friday. I am writing with my new fountain pen & it creaks. Today we went to the movies. Tonight Dottie & I went to the concert. 1916. Sunday. Went to church. Communion Sunday. I think Mrs. Sage is wonderful-looking. She is my ideal. The Pattons just drove by. I escaped Lester. 1917. Mon. Up to school. It certainly is a hustle getting off in the morning. Oh, wow, but its exciting. I love it. October 2 1914. Fri. Stunt party by the Juniors. Awfully cute. Shaw's "Androdes". We went to the Flag. Oh, I love that place. Such yummy things 19 to eat. Gert, Mare, Uppie, and Ann stayed back to eat neopolitan ice-cream and lady fingers. Excusez-moi! Mr. Bussing is such a boob. 1915. This morn Dot & I piled out to S.P. & found we didn't have to go. We went to the tea-shop for lunch, then to Cohen's. Movies, very good. Bought Hilo March. 1916. Monday. Went to school and marched in. Some of the girls are so cute & some are so mutty. Dot & Marge there. Lunch at Nan's. I must do right this year. Go tomorrow. I weigh 123. 1917. Tue. Had Espanol. Fear I blobbed terribly but she is so adorably forgiving. At least she appears so. I guess she think's I'm [perezosa].October 3 1913. Dot's coming tomorrow, Oh ho! O ho! Oh, won't it be blissful. I cannot wait. My English is terrific. My second theme was rejected today. Its a sad world. A student's life and a hard one. Alas, Alas! 1914. Sat. Today we went to the M.P.s. This morning I deposited my money in the tall hill National Bank. Evelyn thinks I'm such a boob because I don't leave it at the Treasurer's. 1915. Sunday. I went to the Presbyterian church with Dode & Elizabeth Bowen. We walked home. Ann's family came in the afternoon. Evelyn & I went for a ride. Went to Christians. 1916. Tuesday. Came down to college. Main is bedlam. Freshmen awfully cute. Fierce glad to see everybody. 1917. Wed. Came in from the country. Take the trolly up now. Past the Watervliet arsenal where reside Mar's Betrothed. Am reading The First Spanish Reader. October 4 1913. This morning Dottie arrived and took us over to Glen Eden to see Signa. I hate Glen Eden. Ah, Agnes looked divine when she went to Senior Parlor opening today. Cruel maiden, she loves me not, she loves me not. 1914. Sunday. Breakfast in Hildplunk's room. Rolls and chocolate and everything good. I do like Margaret. Ev & I took Marion Nash to Town-Sunday. [1914] 1915. Monday. We have to sit around at different tables now & I am perfectly miserable. Virginia surely is an agitator. 1916. Wed. Convocation. Wore caps & gowns. Looked swell. Spiels by Prexy & Miss Wylie. Spanish teacher sweet. 1917. Thur. Spanish again. She's too adorable. I can not stand it. I shall go mad, mad. I say. If only she would bestow on me the favor of a glance, mi dulce enemigo. October 5 1913. Although it is Sunday, and I should be studying, yet I must write in my dear little diary which I have neglected for so long. Tonight Miss Haight is "at home" and I shall see Margaret. Oh bliss! I still worship Agnes but ah, she is cruel. 1914. Mon. Began my sweater today. Its going to be pretty but I do it so holey. Eve and Ann have a lot done on theirs. Cordy and Marion and Kie and Dot are so nice. 1915. Tuesday. This P.M. I went to Javvy's. She didn't hurt me. Tonight I slept with Cord. I expected a fire drill. 1916. Classes. Dode & I are in Art together. J is fierce. So is U. Miss Buck is a lamb. Eleanor Graham is a scream. 1917. Fri. Oh, gosh. Typewriting, & Commercial Law, Book-keeping, Stenography, Study, & more typewriting. Got a [puff] in Stenog, tho. October 6 1913. Cut chapel. Had dinner at the Inn. Oh, it was delicious. Margaret, Marjorie Dempsey and Eurania were there. Anna and I went in Anne's room this afternoon and saw some lovely pictures of Agnes. I presented her with a rose tonight. How touching! 1914. I think Freda Goff, Mar's room-mate is so sweet, and the Blessed Damsel is so beautiful I can't help but look at her. I know she dislikes me. 1915. Wed. Ann had a sty. I went down-street & to Javvy's. Last night Cord, Dore, & I went with Mrs. Bullard to the [Morga] House. Went to F.S. with Ann Wellington. 1916. Fri. Down-town. To woods. Walked out. When Ann got to the Flag Shop she said she felt faint & I had to eat there. Doris is a monagamist. 1917. Saturday. Went to see Miss Peckham today. She gave me my graduation present, a book of the Washington Square Plays. Miss Ongley wonderful. October 7 1913. I no longer worship at the shrine of Agnes. Her star seems to be fading and my star of good-sense slowly but surely climbing the heavens. But she is still very dear. We put up our curtains with much labor. 1914. Wed. Anna and I went down-street today. Anna to look for a hat. The man was disagreeable. We went to the Raymond Art Shop and its the cunningest place. 1915. This P.M. Dottie and I walked down town & went to the M.P's "A Texas Steer". Came back & went to dancing. President Wilson is engaged. I eat altogether too much. Letter from Maynard. 1916. Sat. Unpacked & fixed room in A.M. Mrs. Fishe in "Erst While Susan". Freshman Fete. I am crazy about Katharine Sague. 1917. Sunday. I'm just counting the days until Saturday. Oh, won't it be fun! Im' so thrilled. Went to Church. In P.M. Anne came down & had tea. October 8 Wed. 1913. Doris and I dinner with Constance and her room-mate. I went but Doris didn't. Constance is awfully nice. Tonight was Schumann-Heinbe. We didn't go for reasons all our own. 1914. Had quiz and wasn't called on. Miss Landon is so dear and pretty. The blessed Damsel is fierce bright in Chem. and Quiz Lecture. Helen Arthur was knitting in Lect. I don't like that. 1915. Alice came to stay with us last night. Tonight we went to the Alumnae play. It was so good. Charlotte Carr screaming. "Matthew" good & Jenny & Maria Mitchell. 1916. Sun. Had a marve walk to cider mill & beyond. People for supper. Didn't to to Christians. Never so tired in my life. 1917. Mon. Oh, this fast life is killing me. Nothing very thrilling. Lunch at tea Room as per usual. Had a long talk with the Divine One concerning Plattsburging. October 9 Thursday. 1913. Dinner with Frances Fletcher, 225 Josselyn. Sought in vain for Frances. She lives in Main, with the centipedes. At last came back and had dinner here although someone offered to feed me in Josselyn. 1914. Went to Maude Adams in the "Legend of Leonora" tonight. Miss Landon chaperoned us. She's so nice. And Maude Adams has such lovely manners and is so young and pretty and fascinating. Senior Parlor Opening. 1915. Sunday. Information Bureau in Davison. Miss Camp a guest. Episcopal Church. Didn't like sermon. Walk. Kie's sister. Reception. Gertie. Organ recital. 1916. Mon. Doris & I went to Art Conference & got just hysterical. In P.M. Walked to cider mill & got rained on. 1917. Tue. Spanish. I Ignored her. She seemed crushed. I had every thing right. At night went to see Mae March in "Polly of the Circus" with Virginia and Anna. It was sweet. October 10 1913. Tonight had dinner with Maude Louise Strayer in Raymond. Met Ethel Glenn and Joe Sailor. Oh, I cannot wait until tomorrow. Agnes is a love. I walked to chapel with my hand clasped to hers. 1914. Today Dot, Ann and I went down street. Went to the M.Ps and had a sodie. And the Blessed Damsel came in. Tonight we went to Madam Vandervelde's lecture. Gert is here to stay all night. 1915. Monday. It seems years since I've written in here. Went to Uandi. Went to be made up at 9.40. Pageants wonderful. Went to Uandi. Saw Mary Pickford in ["Fauch the Cricket"]. 1916. Tue. Letter from mother but she didn't say very much. Leighton Lodge is married. Down-town in P.M. Walked. Woods. Fierce Geol. 1917. Oh, dear, I haven't written in here for so long. I saw Miss Ongleys back today. Ah, I pine for speech with her! Nancy took me & got me a Romeo on my invitation. Not going to Plattsburg. October 11 Sat. 1913. Dinner and the Flag Shop with Beatrice Bushman. This afternoon I went for a ride with dearest Agnes by my side, ah, ye gods! so near! Tonight I danced with her and oh she is divine, she is , she is, she is! I love her madly. 19 1915. Tue. This morning went to Student Conference. This afternoon Gym. meet and Russian Symphony concert. Concert in the evening too. Ushered at both. 1916. Wed. Classes. Went to Janes. I like U and I love Miss Buck. Miss Whiley is wonderful but very awe-inspiring. Walk to cider-mill. 1917. Had her today. Oh, she is too lovely to describe. My head is in a whirl. I long to embrace her to caress her to be her happy slave. But, alas that pleasure will ever be denied me.October 12 1913. Sunday. Papa took Dr. Haight, Miss Haight and Miss Borden out for a ride. Guy couldn't come on the grounds on Sunday. We had dinner at the Inn and then they left. Ah, pangs! All our food is rapidly disappearing. I had such a wonderful ride yesterday. 19 1915. Wed. This morning had the pageant again. Tonight the formal dinner. The speakers were Miss Davis, Miss Conley & Miss Boody. Heard Warden Osborn. 1916. Thurs. Had Miss Dodge in J. Invited Miss Fahnestock to Senior Parlor. In P.M. did Geology Lab in the "oval" with Pris Whiley, Middy & another girl. "Prelude" at night. 1917. Friday. School as usual. Current History very interesting. Sat with Mary Pattison. She's a peach, though she'd probably be shocked [a such] a [shangy] way of expressing it. October 13 1913. This afternoon [Anna], Doris, and I went down-street to the movies and I bought my doll a shirt. The movies weren't very good. Tonight was students but we didn't go. Elsa Muklfelder is back. 19 1915. Thursday. Oh, the blessed relief of the vacant day. Went to the movies in the afternoon. My head ached. Have to to to classes tomorrow. Oh, rats! 1916. Fri. Classes. Thats what I always put when I can't remember. Went down town to the Osteopaths with Virginia. Rainy, but had a great time. 1917. Today mother & I went down-town, then to Hagamans, & then to the Grand. Good Bill. Love it so there! I'm a boob. October 14 1913. Dot Smith was here for dinner. Dorothy Holt was at our table. She is so cute. We went for a dandy hike today, but got awfully tired. Oh, dear, I want to go to bed. Agnes is the haughty damsel. No math today. 19 1915. Fri. Classes. Just Ec. Miss B is so droopy. This afternoon went to the movies & to Woods. In the evening had a doggone disagreeable party. 1916. Saturday. This morning went down-town with Marie. When we go back her mother was here. Went to senior parlor with Mildred Brooks. 1917. Sunday. Very lonely without Virginia & Anna. Went to Mrs. Sullivan's for tea. Walked to the post office with Aunt Minnie. October 15 Wednesday. Cold! 1913. Dinner with Julia Brooks. Actually got there, although I went to the concert and was late. I saw Margaret Armstrong and she is so dear. Miss Ellery is sweet. Went to singing with Pat. 19 1915. Saturday. This morning we all went to Mohonk except Dodie who is home. I took Dot Richards. We all had the best time. It was beautiful. 1916. Sunday. Good sermon. In P.M. we walked around the Maple Circle. Went to the Inn for supper. Had a good supper & lots of fun. 1917. Mon. Back to work. [And] some work. Went down to Albany early today. Don't remember whether I saw her or not. How can I forget?October 16 Thursday. 1913. Today I went to the Flag Shop, had my hair shampooed and played Socker. Agnes is magnifique. Got two letters from Dot today. Just wrote to Anna. Marge sent me a picture of Skibo. I must write to her. 19 1915. Sunday. This morning went to chapel. This P.M. wrote letters up on Sunset. Tonight heard Mrs. Eddy in Christians. We're playing Truth. 1916. Monday. Geology was such fun. This afternoon we rolled & went to the exhibit & teaed. This evening in Chapel Prexy announced about vacations. 1917. Miss Ongley was at her crossest today. She was just awful! I feel so sorry for the girls. She ought to have more self control. She just snarled at us. October 17 Friday. 1913. 19 1915. Monday. Classes as usual. Went to Cohen's in the P.M. & saw such poor vaudeville & no big picture at all. Prexy made such a funny speech tonight. 1916. Tue. I am writing this up at such a very late date its apt to be very inaccurate. But that I know will be pardoned for as one may well Go to "The Dark Forest". 1917. Wednesday. Today Doris was coming down but didn't. I got a doleful letter from her instead. Poor kid! I hope I'll see her soon. October 18 1913. Oh beautiful day! Excitement! Went to Mohonk with Ruth Stanwood. Fanny acted terrible. I adore Bertha Shapley, Ruth's room-mate. She is so pretty and sweet, oh my! 19 1915. Tue. This afternoon we took a walk & went to the Violet Shop. Such pretty flowers! But didn't buy any. Funny letter from Bill. 1916. Wed. Understand, in these busy college days, time is very, very short. So can it be wonderd at that this should occur? 1917. Had Spanish. She laughed when I asked what the tonic accent is. I don't know why. She is fascinating, but awful too. October 19 19 19 1915. Wed. Ann [Abury] surely is a peach. I went today & had my voice tested. Gow Boy said it was true & musical but not strong. 1916. Thurs. Today in Geology we had to go out & sketch a contour map of Sunset. Poor Dr. Robinson is so henpecked I pity him. 1917. Tonight the most wonderful night in my career. Heard the dean of Oxford, a Sarbonne Captain, professor, Elkus Boris Bakhmeteff, Amy Bernardi, & Jusserand but that wasn't all. She was there. And I walked home with her & acted unbalanced. She is wonderful. October 20 19 19 1915. Thur. So excited about tomorrow. Had to study tonight. Quite unusual. Had to write up my Psych book & study Ec. I like Ec so much. 1916. Fri. Cordy is going up to Williams tomorrow with David. Went to a lecture by Madame de Bora on the Spanish American Woman. Good. 1917. Saturday. I keep thinking of anoche. This afternoon went to the Grand. Great Bill. Lots of dancing. Tonight went to see Gail Kane in "Southern Pr-ide". Good but confused issues. Saw Duggie Fairbanks. Oh, adorable!October 21 19 19 1915. Fri. Went to New York with Cordy and Marion. At the Martha Washington. Saw Bill. Had dinner with him and went to "Under Fire". Girls went too. 1916. Sat. Walked to Mohonk. Had such a swell time. Caught rides most of the way. Lush lunch. Marie, Ev, Jeannette, Althea, Dot, Kie, Kim, Meg & I went. Cord is engaged! 1917. Sunday. Rose very late. Went to church & heard a wonderful sermon. Met Virgine & the way back & walked with her to the Delicatessen. To their off house for creamed shrimps, & saw Miss S. October 22 1913. Had a class meeting today. Helen Evants is [laudy]. Elected Helen Porter. Song leader and Anne Thorpe cheer leader. Rah! Rah! Rah! Dot Smith just went through the hall and spoke to me. 19 1915. Saturday. Shopping. Breakfst at Child's. Met Wolverine but girls didn't come. Met Ev in Franklin Simons. Parade. Too tired to go out at night. 1916. Sun. Still somewhat weary. In P.M. wrote letters in Virginia's room. John took Doris to the Inn & Cordy was there with David. Ev took Dr. Bowness. 1917. Wonderful! Wonderful! Miss ONgley came as I stood in the corner & we walked & talked for a whole block. She is darling. Saw Evelyn Nesbit tonight. I feel polluted. October 23 1913. Ruth and I went to the Flag Shop today and got hot-dogs. I saw Bertha today but she did't seem at all impressed at seeing me. I sent her a hot-dog. She is so pretty. I love to look at her, and stare dreadfully. 19 1915. Sunday. Breakfast in room. Bussing (not Mr.) Lnch at Childs. Took 2 train back. WEnt to dark music & Christians. Good. 1916. Mon. Had Geology. Cut in J. Art Interview. That man is funny. Oh, its so wonderful about Cordy. I really am awfully thrilled. 1917. Not very exciting. Read sleesy poetry in Spanish, "Ojos, claros, serenos", & I was so embarrassed. Am writing to Irene. October 24 1913. Doris has gone to New York and I'm very lonesome without her. Alas, I fear Bertha doesn't love me although she was so sweet. Rose Wilson is so cute. I'm afraid I'm very frivolous. 19 1915. Mon. Doesn't this continuous writing in my diary show that I am more settled more balanced than in other years? Saw Nat Goodwin. 1916. Tue. Was dead to the world this P.M. Slept from end of 5th through 8th in Kie's room. She & I are industriously reading wordsworth. 1917. I wish Irene weren't so far away. I wish I amounted to something. I wish Miss Onley wasn't so superior. I wish somebody loved me. I wish I had a real friend. Etc, ad nauseam.October 25 1913. Men [doeis's] for Gert. 19 1915. Took a walk 8th, slept 6th & 7th. Am going to M.P.s tonight to see Marguerite Clark in "The Pretty Sister of Jose". 1916. Wed. Down-town with Virginia. To the suffrage Headquarters & to Smiths. We walked down. I bought some buttons. Whoo! Whee! 1917. I wonder if I shall ever kiss her? She is so darling. I love her so, & feel rather sorry for her though I don't know why. I do miss my friends & wish I could see them all again. She is so darling to talk with so human, almost too understanding. Oh dear I wish I knew her, wish she would like me and be a real friend. Oh I want a real friend so! October 26 19 19 19 1916. Thurs. Had my picture taken by Mr. Irish Setter. I bet they're poor. Had Geology in the afternoon. Oh, what a bore! Dot treated me at the Flag Shop. 1917. Miss Onley brought me down in Mr. Fat Porpoise's Ford tonight. Her rooms are adorable, but I'm rather hungry after my crunchy piece of toast. October 27 19 19 1915. Dottie was playing a gitty tune on Careys piano today called "Your Mother is your Best Friend After All" and I was really moved. 1916. Fri. Today I attended classes. In the evening I went to a very interesting Christians meeting & was an usher. Doris get so many s.d.s. 1917. I love her because she is fine and I'm vulgar. Oh, I wonder if she will ever, ever like me? I would love to know her, but she wouldn't find me attractive. October 28 19 19 1915. Thursday. Studied Phil. Goodness knows when I'll get that topic done. The books are not enlightening. I'm so nervous. Wrote home. 1916. Saturday. Spent last night with Sunny, after seeing Mary Irwin in "33 Washington Square". Went to Waffle Shop. Had a swell party at night. 1917. This is Saturday. What a day! What a day. Went to see Virginia. Dr. Ripton here tonight. Went to see Margaret [Illington]. Didn't speak to her. Such wonderful self-control. October 29 19 19 1915. Friday. Down town. Saltford's [...]. Got a letter from home. Went to Suffrage Rally & heard Fola La Follette & George Middleton. 1916. Doris got a special yesterday & today. Didn't go to chapel. Went to Uandi for breakfast. This afternoon read Wordsworth & slept. Nice day. 1917. Sunday. Again went to see Virginia. She seems quite ill. Dr. Whit had been there. Oh my studies are killing me. Tomorrow I see her. Whing! Whoo! Whee!October 30 19 1914. Went down to N.Y. today to meet Mama. Was so afraid I wouldn't meet her but I did. Sat with Helen West. Saw Miss Bodman at the station. Went over to Bayonne, its the longest ride! I ever went anywhere! We shopped first and had dinner at Childs. Some Class! But it was good. We were going to see Paul, "The Most Beautiful Man in the World" dance but found it would be late to get home. Met Miss Gillender and Miss Kline. 1915. Got a box. Didn't go to Hockey Game. They saw "19 is peppy. Heard Edith Wynne Matthison read "Alsestis" today. Pack tonight. 1916. Monday. Got my pictures. Poor! Awfully poor. Dore's good & Kies' poor. Got a letter from Mother containing a check. Hockey Game. 1917. Monday. Virginia has diptheria! She's in the hospital. I met Augusta & Dot down-town. Dot is engaged to [Ned]. Isn't it great! Charley wonderful. Grand. October 31 19 19 1915. Had a nice Sunday. Cord was sick in bed. I read Teacock to her. Dot Richards took me to the Inn and we had oyster patties, f.f. potatoes, peas & hot biscuits. Today we were up at early dawn and long past dewey eve. We shopped madly all morning and got a suit at Bonwit Teller's. Had lunch with Miss Haight at The Holland on 34th St. the sweetest place. Got a dress at Best's. So pretty. Then went to see Paul. He was marvelous. The hill was awfully funny. He did Narcissus, a Greek dance, and the Sphinx. Hallowe'en party in the evening and danced myself to exhaustion. 1916. Tuesday. Marge & Dot arrived F.S. in P.M. They all came to dinner, a cute Hallowe'en one, & we went to Senior Parlor after chapel. Such fun. 1917. Tuesday. Went to Mary's to tea. Her nephews & nieces are so sweet & her mother & sister are lovely. Met such attractive people there, especially Mademoiselle. Went to Russian lecture tonight. I'm so happy. November 1 1914. Met Anna Moore in the N.Y. station and we came up together. She knitted all the way up, while I rested. Elsa 1914 came up with us too. She knitted Aussi. She told us about her bridesmaid dress. It must be darling. Helen and Marjorie will be sweet. 1915. Didn't have my theme done. I just love Hetty. She drew such funny pictures in class. Got our costumes from June. 1916. Oh, dear, its getting so late in the year. We walked both ways. Went to Woods. Marge went to Child Hygiene & went after 4th. Its fiercey cold. Hallowee'een. 1917. Am so dog-tired. Didn't [sneak] to [Dolcissima] today. Alice is great. She is so nice. Have so many lessons. Papa hates "Over the Top". Had shampoo & looked up Spanish costumes in State Lib. Am going to Plattsburg. November 2 19 1915. I'm holding my thumbs. [stamp on page - "Votes for women" ] 1915. 1916. Thursday. Claire arrived. She is such a sweet girl. I love [Doras], too. We went down-town in the evening & saw the "Twilight" pictures. Went to Woods & Smiths. 1917. I hate Miss Ongley. She's so smug. They organized the Spanish Club at last & I didn't go. Mary Pattison is dear. I got a letter from Jimmy. He's going into aviation. November 3 19 19 1915. Wed. We lost by 200,000 the N.Y.Times says. Oh, dear, I think its too bad! Last night there was a torch light procession & a meeting at which Prexy & Miss Thompson spoke. 1916. Friday. Slept with Marie last night. Wild night! Went to lecture on "Mesopotamia" tonight & then to the F.S. with Dot & Dorothea Wickham. More fun! 1917. Saturday. Oh, Heavenly! Took train for Plattsburg. Wrote [poor] Spanish paper. Long ride but fun. Marion, Mr. Collins & Mr. Richards met me. Like them. Uniforms everywhere. Took a taxi. Whoo! Whee! After dinner at Hotel [Witherell], went to dance. Men splendid looking. No one cut in. Some awfully dolly girls. Met Richard the Second. He's marvelous. I love him so. Oh, I'm so glad I went. Marion was a dear to ask me. November 4 19 19 1915. Thur. I am so tired. It seems as though I never can get to bed before eleven. I worked on philosophy topic this afternoon and heard Madame Frisch tonight with Sunny. 1916. Saturday. This P.M. went to see "Katrinka". Sat in last row of Nigger Heaven. A screaming show. Tonight rode & went to Flag Shop. They're so sweet. 1917. Rose rather late. To breakfast with them. Then "Chalk" left. Marion sewed the buttons on Don's coat & I knitted. Oh dear I felt so unnecessary! To diner with Mr. Richards. The adorable one, & Mr. Bugbee. Then out to the camp. Wonderful. Saw trenches, dug-outs, barbed wire entanglements, parados, camouflages, n everythin' and shell-holes. Oh I love Deacon Flatfoot so & his darling laugh. November 5 19 19 1915. Friday. We had dress rehearsal tonight. Sunny went to dinner with me and she's the dearest kid, honestly. The thing was awfully long but good. 1916. Sunday. Ernestine went to church with me. We couldn't walk. She came to dinner. And to Senior Parlor. Read Wordsworth. Ernie went to Senior Parlor & supper with me and Vespers. 1917. Oh how tame to be back. Gosh! Went to classes. Poor. Ann came down tonight & I haven't done tomorrows lessons. And Ongleys going to make me take that quiz over, the muffin. November 6 19 1914. Went home today. Got the 11.51. Just rushed down to the train. Margaret Wallace was on the car. Saw Gernsie in the afternoon. The game will be between Union and N.Y.U. Papa went out to Top'not tonight. 1915. Saturday. This morning I did flowers. In the P.M. saw punk movies. Tonight wore Sunny's hat. Slick time. Oh, I'm so happy I know something awful must be going to happen. 1916. Monday. Oh, I'm so tired. Doris got gack, tired but happy, much fed & follied. Claire left yesterday. Made pink bunny tonight. Good. 1917. Didn't hear from Con. And never will. Oh dear I loved him so, he was so sweet. His darling laugh & he was so adorable looking. If he'd write to me I'd be the very happiest girl in the whole wide world. Con darling. November 7 19 Oh what words could describe what pen could paint my joyous day today! And who do you think my room-mate was? Libbie 19 Hagney!! and Maude Canady-Gaure. [triangle] [ y-shape] tea. Singing Dance!!! Many thrills. Oh, I love chick "Shinnay!" and Bill and Walt Baker. 1915. Party last night in Dot's room. Slept with Ev. Went to the Waffle house with Miss Langworthy this morning & then for a dandy walk. Went to train with Mrs. Bullard & [San] Anna Stevens. 1916. Tuesday. Big Day! Tonight there was a torch light procession, speeches, & announcement of returns. John & Carl came. More Proposals flying around this alley-way. 1917. Went to School. I think I've lost one of Marion Crispins lessons & will have to do it over myself. Came home and took a nap. Mama isn't coming home for another week. November 8 1914. Sun. Teddy, Mary, Libbie, Harry, Chick, Maud, Bill and I went for a walk through the garden and to see the 19 two new Frat. houses. Billy has a kitten. Bill brought me down to Albany. Came down with a bit of horrid St. Stephen's men. 1915. Mon. Had a busy day. Did what I wrote down for tomorrow. Tue. mother and Aunt Emma came, but were only here a little while. More fun! 1916. Wed. This P.M. went down-town with Marie & Ann. Walked both ways. Tonight bouillon party. Ann, Marie, self, Ernie, Isabella, Marietta, Marjorie, Virginia, & Clara. I love Clara. 1917. Thur. Had done my lessons so felt very safe in school. Like Book-keeping now. Short-hand hard, and am going to have more of it. I revelled in Spanish. She was so darling & laughed at me and made me read and translate the trozo. Went to see Mrs. Scudder tonight. November 9 19 1914. Oh, it seems good to be back. Not. I wish all I had to do was to wear pretty clothes and be made love to. Such is my ideal. 1915. Tue. Tonight we slept out on Alice's balcony Doris and I. We loved it. Went to the game and to Socialist meeting. Sunny and I went to Chapel with Miss Manfield. 1916. Thurs. Tonight was a glorious moon-light night & Meg, Marion, Kie, Annie, Marie, Charlotte Bartow, Hoppie, Clara & I went for along walk ending at the F.S. 1917. I wrote to Jimmy, Hunk, Marion, Sunny, Irene, Virginia, & Council of National Defense tonight. Oh, how I wish I could see [Durelle] just once more. November 10 19 1914. A letter from Bill. He told me to "Keep a Pig". I got it in Lit. and almost laughed out loud. I like Bill a lot. 1915. Wed. Slept out again tonight. Sunny is going home with me. This P.M. we went to the F.S. and heard Burgess Johnson speak. Tonight heard Grainsville Backer. Best Lecture I've ever heard in college i.e. most interesting to me. 1916. Fri. Studied fierce this morning. Also P.M. Saw Miss Haight. Betty Wheeler to dinner. Concert. Miss Witherbee arrived. Awfully attractive. 1917. Had to get up at 6.15 as they were going to put coal in. Papa has confidently expected mama's return all day. This afternoon I walked up to the hospital with Anna, then went down town & bought Irene's Christmas. November 11 19 19 1915. Thur. Haven't written my story but have begun it. It's to be about the Shakers & Lucy. Hope it'll make a hit. Virginia left for New York. 1916. Sat. Rode this morning. Such a wonderful day. No studying, but will make up for it. Lunch at F.S. In P.M. In evening Sophomore Party. Didn't go. 1917. Had to rise for eight o'clock breakfast so as not to "bother Alice". In P.M. studied. Went up to Ann's for tea. Sewed after supper. Gallipole is wonderful. Mother came home. November 12 19 19 1915. Fri. Went on Geology trip down the river. Loved it. Danced with Ag. Swell eats. Alice was so funny. I like Ev. Slept with Ann & Evelyn. Sunny dear. 1916. Sunday. Breakfast Party at Inn given by darling Miss Witherbee. Chapel. Wonderful Minister. First of the Sunday Saloons. Vespers. Ernie never sees me. 1917. Ah, Ongley! Ah, Durelle! Why are the Fates so unkind. Saw her today but no word leapt from her lip to make glad my heart. Received a letter my cup of joy would be full from Sunny. Had it been from him. November 13 19 19 1915. Sat. Another trip. Nice. Burgess went. Saw lots of intersting things besides rocks. Went to "Adele". Punk. Miss Maxfield sweet. Awfully tired. 1916. Monday. Classes. Ugh. Awful. Froze in geol. Handed in fierce paper in G. One of my pictures good. F.S. Ev Mason for dinner. Forgot her. Mama comes tomorrow. 1917. Tue. Dot & Augusta announced their engagements tonight. Augusta, Ann & I went to the Leland & saw Duggie & Charlie. Then & The Arkay. Helene brought me down in her car tonight. November 14 19 19 1915. Sun. Got up at 12 o'clock. Walk with Sun. Dode got back. Alice kills me. Mim is so nice. W & Ruth & Jessie & all are peaches. [ drawing of 2 peaches] 1916. Rainy. Mama came. I was so glad to see her & she looked so sweet. I went to the station with her. I am going to N.Y. Friday. 1917. Wed. Nothing very exciting today except I got severely spoken to for writing one letter over another in typewriting. Miss Onley looked sweet. Got letters from Ev and K. Schwab. Got Irene's box ready. November 15 19 19 1915. Monday. Oh, darn, I loathe "Treasure Island". Sun was so silly & peevish this afternoon that I just couldn't stand her. 1916. Wed. Big day. Got two cuts to go down & hear Warden Osborne. In P.M. deaf, dumb, & blind demonstration. Rode out in Billy Hill's auto & went back to Woods to lunch. 1917. Oh dear is Fate never going to be kind. Listen to my prayers and make Miss Ongley smile upon me. She was so dreadfully serious today, and stern. I'm sure she must know how I love her and deliberately be cruel to me. She is so sweet. Miss Lockart likes her too and she's much more loveable than I am. But if Miss Ongley would only be nice to me, I'd be her slave. November 16 Monday. 1914. I wish once in a dog's age I could remember to write in this thing. All these news are fierce. I'm in a vile humor. Finished dressing my doll today. 1914. Having written above by mistake I suppose I'll have to write here for decency's sake. The gym. opens tomorrow. Dot and Cordy saw Slippery Slim in the movies today. It's a sight. Went to the Philharmonic with Meg tonight. It was wonderful. That awful exam. looms over me. I wish I wasn't so rushed with work. 1915. Tue. Continued cloudy. This P.M. I did not go to the Flag. Doisth her [...] [awfu'co'] sores yesterday and today. 1916. Thursday. Oh, dear, three things worry me. I think I paid Doris 80 cents I didn't owe her, I think she's engaged to John & my play isn't written. 1917. And this is Friday and of course I didn't have her. How long the days are when 5th hr. brings no Spanish class. November 17 19 19 1915. Wed. I can't take any pleasure in life now that Sunny is so funny. Roller skated with Maire tonight. Evey sick. 1916. Friday. Went to New York & met mother. Went to Neighborhood Playhouse with mother & Miss Haight. Saw "Great Catharine", "The Queen's Enemies", & "The Inca of Perusalem". 1917. This is Saturday & I had Spanish. It is wonderful to just sit & look at Her. She is so beautiful. So clean and fine & rare-looking. Ah, me!November 18 19 19 1915. Sunny is all right now and as sweet (?) as ever. She was indisposed today. Evey had patties, nut bread & cake. Went to Cohens. Great. "Vanity Fair". 1916. Saturday. Breakfast at Miss Haights. Shopped. Couldn't get brown jersey got green. Pretty. Came back. 1917. This is Sunday. I spent the day thinking of her. How wonderful to be able to think about her all I want to. Thank heaven for free thought. November 19 19 19 1915. Friday. Tonight Sunny performed. Sunday duties while we talked. Ev Mason went home, lucky dog [drawing of dog] (<Dog). Bought 2 pairs of shoes. Alcohol behaved very badly. Awful lecture. 1916. Chapel. Billy Hill. Few there. Saw Dot. Sunday Saloon. Miss Sebring. Went to Prof Drakes to a Fireside suffer. Fun. Polly, Guy, Frances, [Fragina], Biana, Hilda & Lydia there. 1917. Today is Monday. Did I see Her? I have forgotten. I'm sure I must have or I would not be alive tonight. Oh yes we walked with her. Heaven is too kind. November 20 19 1914. I'm writing this all wrong but never mind. Mother came today. And I took my exam! It was horrible but I knew something. 1915. Saturday. Down town to see "Treasure Island". Disappointed. Lunch at Woods. Then saw Vassar movies. Came home. Dressed doll. Bonfire. Sunny some . [drawing of sad face] 1916. Monday. Geology. Oh, icicles! Art. Wonderful Art exhibition. J. Scared. Ann in bed all day. Dr. Bowness for dinner. Chapel. 1917. Today she wore a black velvet gown and smiled. Oh, Heaven how she smiled. It was as if the ardent sun were sending its burning kiss into the room. November 21 19 1914. Found out I passed. My tutor came over and told me. Sweet of her! Oh, I'm so glad, nothing matters now any more! 1915. Sunday. Got up just in time for chapel. Preached very attractive personally. Mission Study class. Fierce interesting. Dinner at Uandi. 1916. Tuesday. Went to F.S. with Marie, Jeannette, Trina & Ann. Had a vociferous class-meeting. Agnes to dinner & we sat at the mesa Espanola. 1917. Today she asked me if I was cold. And I told her no. How wonderful! But how much better if I had said "How could I be with you near?" November 22 19 1914. Mon. I stayed in bed today. First time since I've been in college. Thereby missed Latin, Crit., Lecture & Lab. Hooray, hurry! I am so glad. 1915. Monday. Classes rather beastly. Martha Van Allen wanted to know about Rochester. Studied. Down-town. Doll. 1916. Wednesday. Read "Dark Flower" in P.M. & went to concert. At night we went to see "The Yellow Jacket". It was wonderful. 1917. I came down on the car with a dreadful garlicy foreigner today. But I was happy for he reminded me of Her. For She is a foreigner too. November 23 19 19 1915. Awfully excited about tomorrow. Fierce busy, and then Laundry fell upon me. I want to get home so. Will A.B. meet me? 1916. Thursday. Still didn't study. Rainy so no Geol. I gave a tea 7th hour. Got my pictures & dress. Pictures very poor. Stunt party. Christians play. 1917. Friday. Today interested me not at all. I went up to Marge's tonight. She is the same killing girl as of yore. We went up to Dots. She looked so pretty! November 24 1913. Alas, how long have I neglected to write in my diary. The Varisty Hockey was announced tonight. Weiny is on. 1914. Wed. We went home today. Some excitement going down in the taxi. Six girls in. Mother and Abie met us at the station. 1915. Went home with Sunny and Kie. Mother and Father met us. We went to the Grand. Slept with Sunny. Oh, dear, what a cruel thing love is! Ha! ha! 1916. Friday. Studied Espanol. In P.M. didn't go to movies which are allowed now. Had a cold. Went to lecture at night. Party in Marie's. 1917. Saturday. Big day. God knows to quote Mary's [mail]. I'll never see such another. Went to Miss Ongleys to tea with Mary. Mary is a dear. I love her. Spent the night at Annas. She is so blooming disagreeable. Saw Mary & Dot. November 25 19 1914. Thur. Big doings! Kim, Mother, and I went to church and then down to meet Dot. Game in P.M. In the evening Abie brought down Courtney, and Poynter. The latter is adorable. He talks, and laughs so cutely, and can't dance but is a devil with his eyes. Courtney a boob! 1915. Thurs. Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for so many things. Went to Top'not and saw the little weenty goat. Went to the Grand again. Kie is so funny. I love Sunny. 1916. Saturday. Curse late. Shampoo. In P.M. read "The Hilltop on the Maine", ate Maries candy & played Trina's vic. At night [Porter] [anteau] & Agnes. Lecture by Stuart Walker. 1917. Sunday. Represented the family at church. Went to Sprage Chapel. My class is sweet. Went to Dot's with Marge. Oh, Mac is so sweet. I wish someone loved me. November 26 19 1914. Fri. Slept A.M. P.M. had tea. Ruth Ripton, Sig, Marge, Marie, Alice, Gussie and K. Middleton were in. Grace & El and Janet couldn't come. I do love Sun. 1915. Friday. I went to Fin Belsteins. Girls slept. In P.M. Marge and I went to see Cyril Maude in "Peer Gynt". It was poor. In the evening Androdes & the Lion. 1916. Sunday. Jessie gave a breakfast-party to which we were not invited. Good Sermon. In P.M. called on Miss McCabb. Maries tea. Evvie sweet. 1917. I didn't even see her today but I felt her presence near. Miss Diehl is an angel. I was so silly in Shorthand. Nancy is sweet. We went to Franham's for dinner & I guess papa felt himself polluted. Met Marge in Troy. Didn't see Miss Ongley today. November 27 19 1914. Saturday. Shopped this A.M. Huylers. Grand this P.M. with Marge. In the evening the girls. Studied and I called on Mrs. Robinson. 1915. Doris'. We had a [screen] time. The girls were rather dopey. Oh, if I were a man I could hardly keep my hands off her! Fiercly good dinner. Little car ride. Brought down to Mechanicville. 1916. Mon. Oh, I haven't studied in so long. I must get down to work. I am so tired of [U.] Miss Bush is sweet, though. We read Jo's play. Hetty here. 1917. Tue. Today Miss Ongley wasn't very interesting. Tonight I went to see "The Man Who came Back". Poor. Miss Ongley there with the boys. November 28 19 1914. Sunday. The sad least taking. Oh, parting is such sweet sorrow. Help I'm growing pathetic. Abie was down, not to see me off. Teddy is so sweet. He came to dinner and brought Caroline Sarver a nice 1918 girl. There were eight of us for dinner, Doris & Hilda. More fun! Dore & Hilda for supper. Mother, Father, Lee, Teddy, Caroline, Hilda, Doris, Kim, Dot. 1915. Sunday. To church. Kie went with Marge. Sunny acts so bored. Dinner at Ten Eyck. Ride to Schenectady with Gussie. I haven't seen my mother this whole vacation. 1916. Tue. Today we had that beastly Art Written. I didn't know a thing. Had to identify rum pictures. Oh, dear! 1917. Wed. Oh, today I got an awful call from Miss Kellas. I am desolate. I hate to be rotten. It's such a reflection on V.C. Miss Ongley told me to come over to be cheered up but I didn't go. November 29 19 1914. Mon. Lab. Horrible. Had Apparatus 8th. Fierce stuff. Afterwards, went to dinner with Katharine Middleton in Main. 1915. Monday. Oh, its great to be back. All the girls are as sweet as can be. They all had a great time in N.Y. & got lots of new clothes. Mrs. Heath is here. Sun pays no attention to me. 1916. Wed. Thanksgiving. A gloomy day as to weather, tho' bright within. Dinner with Miss Holden. Sweet. To M.P.s with Dot, Althea, & Katrina. To Party with Louise Zielinski. Sweet. 1917. Thursday. What a golden opportunity missed yesterday. This is the most peaceful & happiest Thanksgiving I've ever had. Church. Calls. Saw Marion. "She's one of the sweetest girls I've ever met". November 30 19 1914. Down street today. To the movies. "Shore Acres". Punk. Later to Wood's. I took two pictures to be framed at the Raymond Art Shop. 1915. Tue. Oh, dear, my head aches so, and all I ate was some lemon candy. I had an interview with Miss Taylor. Went to view the geological marvels of the vicinity. 1916. Thursday. This should be yesterday & today yesterday. Went down-town in rain with Marie & Ann. Heard the poet Delamare. Had dinner in our room. Lush. 1917. Friday. Saw Miss Ongley. She is so darling. I love her more than life itself. Marion & I went up to Marion's tonight. Lawrence was there. December 1 19 1914. Wed. Ann and I went to the flag today. We got some lush eats and met Ev, Cordy, and Marion over there. Marion gave us some cheese. 1915. I sat on Sunny today and now her nose is way out to one side. Do you suppose I could have injured it? Well anyway I'm not afraid to die, if I did. 1916. Friday. Had Thursday classes. Mr. Bye reads marks out in class. I shall suffer' till Mon. Tonight heard Oklahoma Kate. Splendid. Ev is such a celeb getting [B]B grade. 1917. Saturday. Talked to Miss Ongley ages after class. Thought she was going to ask me to tea again. Went to M.P.s with Dot, Marion, & Augusta. Tonight minded the baby. December 2 19 1914. Thursday. Today Kie and I after working laboriously in lab. walked off to get [hen] wheel. We went to Carey's and I had a horrid sundae. 1915. Thursday. Oh, I feel so badly about Sunny! And she makes it so hard for me! I don't want to go to Rochester at all but I suppose I will. 1916. Saturday. Friday classes. We're done out of our vacation & the other part of it is that we hardly realize it at all. "The Little Liar". Maids Club House fair. 1917. Sunday. All day away from Her! Went to church. Didn't see Marion off. Chapel. My little girls are darling. Anna down to supper. December 3 1913. Stanley Brown just gave us a call-down. Boob! Alas, I fear I will soon be going to Margaret Armstrong. Went to [Altmann's] with Anna this afternoon. Beautiful. 19 1915. Kim waited & went with me. Wasn't she a dear girl? We got acquainted with Mrs. [Wiches] on the car. Also Alice. Not to mention Everett & Janet. Went to Mr. Barnards. 1916. Sunday. Ann & I aronse at 11 o'clock. Ann is going the everlasting psych. Wrote to mama, Ann, & Marge. DArk Music. Tonight hearg "Red Pepper Burns" with Katrina. 1917. Monday. Talked to Miss Ongley for half an hour in the lib. & she was furious. She is so fascinating to talk to. Anna is studying. December 4 1913. I had an interview with Miss Smith today and she was dear. [Doris] slept until 3 o'clock. I went to class drill for the first time. 1914. Ann didn't feel very well today. She has neuralgia. We walked over to the violet shop. Went to the Flag and Mrs. S's. 1915. Our house is such a nice [on] one, on East Avenue & a wonderful big automobile took us there. We had an apple party last night. Heard adorable Mr. Morris this P.M. & talked to him at the reception, also Rexford & a Union man. 1916. Monday. Got a cut in Geology so went to Abnormal Psych. Mr. Robinson let me go, sweet man. Didn't like Ab. 1917. Tue. Espanol. Miss Ongley was awfully cross with me. But of course it was my own fault. I thought I read awfully cunningly though.December 5 1913. Today I saw Doris off for New York. I feel horribly ill tonight. 1914. Oh how [litterly], litterly do I regret not having written in my diary right straight along. What do I think my diary is for? 1915. More meeting & more Mr. Morris. He is a lamb. If I could find a man like him I'd marry him. (Heaven help the man!) I felt decidedly ill on the sleeper. 1916. Tuesday. Went to the M.P.s with Marie & saw Valesha [Swatt]. Rare! Also did some shopping. Walked out. Marie is a nice girl. 1917. Wed. 17. Miss Ongley & I went to Mary's to tea. Mary is the sweetest girl I have ever knew. Two ladies & their babies there. I love Miss Onley like a sister. December 6 19 19 1915. Still feeling horrible. Went to the Drs. She's an awful idiot. Went to Cohen's to see Theda Barra. Good bill. Still feel wrteched because Sunny doesn't love me any more. I should worry. 1916. Wednesday. Spanish. Sat at the Spanish table with Punk. She is so cute. Elinor Graham calls them The Flossy Ones. Aesthetic dancing. Language Club. 1917. Thur. Had Espanol, but fear I wasn't too good. I do love la professor, though. Anna is staying with me & we're both studying . Gee! Kyle Adams. December 7 19 19 1915. Went to the Dr's. again & she sent me to bed. I tried to keep the people out of my room but couldn't. Evelyn Mason put up a sign "Plague Within Beware" & they all came to see what the Plague was. 1916. Thursday. Had geology so of course didn't do anything. I mean couldn't do anything in the P.M. Studied at night. 1917. Friday. It was today, I think, I left Miss Ongley a doughnut Mary had given me. I am so thrilled about tomorrow I can't see. December 8 19 19 1915. Went to the Infirm. darn my luck! Soon after I arrived [Buffie] came, cursing loudly. Our muse is sweet, & I'm having a swell rest & good food, but Buffie wants to get out to go to West Point Sat., & I hate to miss that dance. 1916. Friday. This afternoon we went to the movies. Marie, Katrina & I & saw Blanche Sweet in "The Dupe". Ag asked me to go to Chop Suey. 1917. Sat. 17. Got a new waist. Talked to Ongley. She's a lamb. Went down with Ann. Snow storm. Class dinner marve. Meg & Kim there. Saw Vince. Dee dee isn't here. Ag is screaming. December 9 19 19 1915. Thurs. I get so many notes, but Buff got some lovely roses. Sun has not written. I guess she hates me. I don't blame her. Buffie & I had such fun hasling over John. 1916. Saturday. Arose early. Over to Students. In P.M. went to Williams play. Saw Noyes Reynolds. In evening went to play with Mrs. Bullard. 1917. Sunday. Rose about 8.30. Breakfast in room. Creamed mushrooms. Lush. Chapel. Sat with Cordy, Meg, Virginia & Clarice. She is so lovely. To Inn for dinner & supper. Vincent seduced me when we came away. December 10 19 19 1915. Fri. I want to get out so badly! I hate to miss the play! Oh, dear, I'm so unhappy. And hateful Dr. B. said "Why didn't you ask to go home instead of coming here? I'd have let you go in a minute!" 1916. Sunday. Arose late. Got left on two breakfast parties. Chapel. Sweet old man. Ag for dinner. Did Spanish. Supper at Inn. Delicious!!! 1917. Monday. Went in such a hurry I didn't have time to get my gloves. Took Japanese cakes to Ongley who liked them. Came Home. Virginia called. December 11 19 19 1915. Saturday. Buffie is the luckiest girl. This morning she got two checks, a rose for her dress, a letter from her man and the assurance that she could go out. I went to the Play. 1916. Mon. Dot, Hannah and I went to see Charlie Caplin in "The Rink". Awfully funny Vaudeville good. 1917. Ongley was horrid today. She fluctuates so. She didn't thank me for the tree and she wasn't particularly nice in class and she walked home with Marion Whittaker. Beast! But I'll pay her back. I shan't speak to her for days. December 12 19 19 1915. Sunday. That plagued old doctor didn't come at all and we'd expected her since ten in the morning. We were reduced to a pulp. Went to Christmas music. It was wonderful. 1916. Tue. I went with Jeannette, Eva, & Katrina to the Liberty to see Donald Brian in "The Smugglers". Katrina is going to give me her picture. 1917. This is Wednesay. I don't remember much about Her today. I just saw one fleeting glimpse of her I think & she said she'd tell me about their "sentiments later". I guess it'll be some time later, from all indications. December 13 19 19 1915. Monday. It seems great to be out. It's the snowiest day I ever went enywhere. I had to read my story in class today and it sounded awfully good to me. Buffie got her train. 1916. Wed. I am put in the play as Oswald. Oh, dear, I don't want to do it. Vincent is Olga, and Ann Thorf is Liljekrona 3. Rehearsals 3. 1917. Thursday. I was nasty in class today but I guess I've got an abcess and have an excuse, anyway. She looked so puzzled. December 14 Mon. Cold & clear. 1914. There are three things that do make me cross, being told I'm cross, having people take me in earnest when I'm joking, and being 19 told I never study. All three I have had in one bunch today. And 8th hr. I'm supposed to go to apparatus! Oh, Gosh, I don't blame anybody for cutting gym. and handing in an excuse. I hate it. 1915. Oh, damn! in the infirm again. With a rash. Sun urged me to go. Hateful girl, she wanted to get rid of me I know. Oh, what will I do? 1916. Thurs. Rehearsed 7th & 8th & in the evening. Didn't get scalped in English which surprised me. Rehearse is all I do nowadays. 1917. Friday. I talked to her today. Actually! She said the fish hid behind the tree from her. Poor things I don't blame them. And she said they joined hands & began practising a song in my honor. Snow. Ann. December 15 19 1914. Did up presents and took them around. Ann, bag; Ev, Hanky; Dot, Kie, Meg, Cordy, Kim, towels; Doris, nogthing; Marion, [blubs]. Well, Well, well, Old Father Christmas is doing a rushing business! 1915. Still in the infirm. The girls are very sweet. They can't find out from the docs what my trouble is. All they'll say is "she is resting comfortably". 1916. Friday. Fierce tired. Rehearsal this morning and this afternoon. Tonight didn't do anything much. V. Languntly over. Katrina is dear. Jimmy is sweet. 1917. Sat. So much excitement. To dinner with Miss Ongley at Mary's. Oh I love Mary so. And her house & family & everything. Went to Schenectady to the sleigh-ride. December 16 19 1914. Day after tomorrow! Tonight I finished Mama's sweater. (I didn't at all. Don't you believe it. She's writing it up later and can't think of anything else to say). 1915. Some of the girls went home today. Isn't the college good! Lenore notes but muh heart is sore within muh. I adore Miss Corrigan. 1916. Saturday. Rehearsal. Down-town. Down-town. Play. A huge success. Supper at Uandi. Sat next to Vincent. Ev, Marion & Cordy came back. 1917. Sun. Had breakfast about 12. Marie a scream. I came down in time for my S.S. class. They're so cunning. To Ann's. She's so crazy about college. We're going to the Red Cross every day this vacation. December 17 19 1914. Tomorrow we go home? Can you believe it? No!! Well, I can't either. Its just too wonderful. I'm not packed a bit. Well I'll never be able to get off, that's all. 1915. Friday. Now they're all gone. Sun sent some roses. I don't thank her a bit. After all I've done for her I deserve them. 1916. Sun. Dreamed about Vincent last night. Bad signs! I sent off my dolls . Oswald, Vincent, John, & Katrina. Ann went to the Infirmary this morning. Went to see Ann, who is ailing. 1917. Mon. Ann came up & she, Mary & I went to lunch at the tea room. Then I left Ann in Miss Ongley's class. She said I could go to see the gold fish tomorrow. December 18 19 1914. Went home. Hurray! hurray! Dore and I went to the Golden Robin and the Grand. Marion and Dot, Mama and Augusta met me. I'm so glad to be home. 1915. Saturday. Mother couldn't understand why I didn't write but yesterday Doris told her. She says she's fierce sorry. Ditto, ditto! 1916. Monday. Cut in Geol. Fierce quiz in J. In P.M. sewed & went down-town with Stoutie. Marion's birthday. Katrina & Marie went home. I want rubbers & a hot water [bottle] for Christmas. 1917. Tue. Today I took Miss Ongley some pebbles for the gold-fish bowl & she said I could come & see them, the fish, that they loved them. She is so darling I grow fonder of her every day. Mrs. Moore came today. Anna has typhoid fever. Virginia spent the night here. We sing, the Spanish National Hymn tomorrow. December 19 1914. Made one awful dash for the car, which was packed. It was so wonderful and restful on the train. 1914. Sat. Today I went shopping, I guess. I'm writing this up Jan. 1, 1915. Abie couldn't bring Tom down tonight because he has something on but he came down. Prize speaking last night. 1915. Sun. Oh, will the days never pass! Miss Corrigan went today and I have Miss Herndon, hope I can go tomorrow or Tuesday. 1916. Tues. Classes. Art and U. I really do love Miss Bush, though she did make us work so hard. Did G tonight. Read about Dorothy Wordsworth. 1917. Wed. Today I worked like a fiend but Miss Diehl said I might go and sing Viva Al Jonsito which I did. After which I walked home with Miss Ongley, who let me go up to her room & darn a pair of her stockings. She is so lovely. I feel very maternal toward her. I was fierce late & Mrs. Moore was here for dinner. Muscatelle. December 20 1914. Saw dearest Marge. Oh, I was so glad to see her. She is improved. Kibie is the same as ever. 1914. Yesterday I went down to the church and helped entertain sixty poor children. After four I went shopping with Bill to buy Ruth [Buck] a present. 1915. Doctor told me I couldn't go tomorrow, probably. Oh, isn't this a god awful place! I hate it, loathe it, despise it. Ugh! 1916. Wed. I worked some on J. Ann got out of the infirm. We went to the F.S. Ernie asked me to dinner with her tomorrow night. Vincent so funny in class. 1917. Thursday. School closed at 12.20. Miss Deal let us out early. I ate a lovely lunch then went to the libe. I then called for her. She had been lunching with Miss [Bathe] & they were very mean & [twosy] & laughed at me. We went out & bathed Bimbi. He's so dear. It was just like a fairy tale. I love her so. I want to hug her & I can't very well but I wish she would me. December 21 1914. Went to church, and Sunday school with Janet. Walked with Marge in the afternoon. Abie came down. 1914. Mon. Shopping, probably and the movies. I'm certainly not a loyal member of the Consumer's league to be going shopping so late. 1915. Tuesday. I gave the Dr. a large & copious piece of my mind today. I scarcely have any left to give. She didn't like it a bit. 1916. Thurs. Today we went to Prexy Taylor's funeral. It was a beautiful service, led by Lyman Abbott. Tonight Santa Claus & his reindeer (1) visited us. 1917. Friday. Vacation Hurrah! Hurrah! Went to the Red Cross with Anna. In the P.M. went to see Ann in the Hospital. Marion is home. To M.P.s with Miss McCormack. Lunch at Ann's. December 22 19 1914. Tue. Golly, this writing a thing up when you haven't an idea what you did is getting to be a bore! I guess I twiddled my thumbs, today. 1915. Hurray! Mother arrived for the scene to succor me. And she did. I'm going home tomorrow. Mother is to sleep here. They're awfully fussy. 1916. Fri. I am tired, oh so tired. Everything seems all wrong. I suppose its just the way I feel, and everything will turn out all right, but I'm so depressed. 1917. Sat. Today didn't go to see Ann because Virginia went. In the morning Ann & I went again to do Red Cross. In P.M. went shopping I guess. Spent tonight with Virginia. December 23 19 1914. Wed. Tonight I went down to Alice's with Dot and William Hailes and [Glad Smiley]. The ride in the cutter was lovely. It was such a beautiful night. In the afternoon I went with Margery to Helene's. She gave me a garlic and I ate it, and served us tea in the kitchen. She's perfectly beautiful. 1915. Came home today. It seems awfully good to be here. But my trunk hasn't arrived. Telephoned Ann & Marion. They were so surprised. 1916. Saturday. Mother & I shopped laboriously this morning. Lunch at Hagamans. Didn't hear from Dore. Shopped again tonight. Awful mob. Saw A.B. 1917. Sun. Today I went to the chapel & gave the little dears my presents. Then went to Sallys & to the Hospital. Ann seems better already. December 24 19 1914. Thur. Today I went around with Marge to deliver presents. Her presents, I should say. We went with Marie part way. Saw Louise Clement. 1915. "Twas the day before Christmas". I dashed all over looking for a prom dress & coat & incidentally buying presents. Several of mine came. 1916. Sunday. L.T.H. in church. I ran into the S.S. while he was putting his rubbers on. Saw Dagman. Mr. [Moldenhawer] was adorable. Went to Vespers with Marge, Marion & Dot. 1917. Mon. The day before Christmas! Went & sat with Anna & read & sewed. Poor Ann! She looks so ill! I'm so sorry & there isn't a thing I can do. To Virginia's tonight. December 25 1914. Christmas! We went flying around in the automobile delivering. I got some lovely presents. 1914. Friday. Christmas. Such a wonderful Christmas and such a perfect day. Lovely presents from everybody. Perfectly happy. Huylers [prom] A.B. 1915. Christmas! I got darlying things! In the morning Guy took us around delivering gifts. Good dinner. Went to the Grand with Don. 1916. Christmas Day. Darling card from Gertie. In P.M. took up collection at "Very Good Eddie" at the Hall for the Playground for Mrs. McEwan. 1917. Tue. Christmas Day! Seemed funny to awake in a strange house. Sang America at 9 o'clock. Breakfast party for Everett. Went to see Ann & helped her open her presents. In P.M. took up a collection for the playgrounds at the Hall. December 26 1914. Doris came down and we went to Beta Alpha. She likes Flea-lite so! Ha! Ha! Danced twice with Ralph. He's so adorable. 1914. Sat. Dots Dance. Had a lovely (?) time. Erk cut in on the first dance. I was so flattered. Danced with Ralph and Kid. The latter is the sweetest thing I ever knew. 1915. Sunday. And the worst blizzard I ever went anywhere. Didn't go out, Telephoned Gussie & the vic was going full tilt. 1916. I've just discovered that I've met Betti's fiance, at Melrose June 7th, 1913. How droll! Today we went down-street, I had my hair done, read & played Flinch with Mother. Cards from "Cap", Ev, & Cornelia Walcutt. 1917. Wed. Johnny & Doris walked in upon me. They're so cute. They went to the Grand. I met them & went to the M.P.s then to the Hampton then to see "Maytime" again. December 27 19 1914. Sun. Rather a dry day Sunday is. Went up to Sally's with Mama. Met Guy on the way. Also John Mosher. Sally was [a] as cute as could be. 1915. Monday. Ordered Teacock. Bought my dress & coat. Had my hair done. Dore is coming tomorrow. [sticker that says "Seasons Greetings" on page]. 1916. Had a better time than I expected, but oh, I wish David didn't like Blanche! He's so nice! Kid misbehaved terribly because Ruth wasn't there & Baudy was [revel]. 1917. Thursday. Ann seemed so ill today. She just slept all the time. Dore & I rose at 11 & I left at 12.40. Junior is darling, bit I like Eddie best. Went to Virginia's again. Miss C came home in the middle of the night. December 28 19 1914. Mon. Beta Alpha with Maynard. With Maynard do you get that? With the sweetest boy in the whole wide world "And to think he's all mine". I danced so much with him. It was a bore to dance with anyone else. I suspect him of being in a romantic mood, judging from some of the remarks he made. We sat under the palms and pretended we were at Palm Beach on our honeymoon and I sat on his lap going home in the auto. 1915. Tuesday. Doris came about 12. Marion and I went down-town and bought "Ragging the Scale". Brate's dance. Henry wasn't there. Mr. Skinner nice. 1916. [American Red Cross stamp "Merry Christmas" "Happy New Year" on entry] This P.M. we had a gay little party at the Grand. Tonight I went to the Leland. Oh, I'm so disgusted with Dave. Bob asked me to the Grand. 1917. Saturday. Poor Ann! She's so ill. Virginia thinks she won't get well. It seems as if I coundn't stand it if she didn't! It's so unnecessary. Went to Jeans to lunch. Then to see "Magda". Paul is darling. Ann there too. To see "Girl O'Mine" with Bob. Funny parts great! December 29 1914. Stevens. Had such a good time. Just lovely. I like Phelps so. And Kathryn Murlin is so dear. I love her. 1914 Tue. Tea at Elinor's. I never saw her look better. Mother, Mrs. Robinson and Anne were there. We sat at the dining table. Elinor certainly is a lovely girl. 1915. Wednesday. Maries tonight. Will meet Tom Lee, Arnold Hooper, Edward Brandow, Sanford Baker and one of the Belknaps. Hope I have a good time. 1916. Arose late. Shopped with Ann. In P.M. went to shower for Marge at Brates. Marion, Harriett Eyres, Signa, Marie, Margaret Norton, Janet, Helene, Augusta. Tonight S.S. entertainment. Elinor has a job in New York. 1917. Friday. Ann & I started for the Red Cross, called on Miss Conch, & stuck there. Papa took me to the Grand tonight. It was great. A scream. December 30 1914. C.A.R. dance with Chet. Of all things! I danced with Bill. He was so cute tonight. He was with Josephine Hoyt. He walked down with us and went to the Charity Ball. 1914. Wed. 1915. Marge's party. A scream. Ralph didn't arrive until 10 and Oggie close onto 11. There he sat on the stairs with Marie. Dot was so funny. I didn't play. 1916. Saturday. Dentals. Libe. Elinor's. Down-town with Gusta. Read Scott. To Sunday School Entertainment for Vacation Home Children. Down-town to see "Grumpy". Adorable! Maynard asked me to the Grand. 1917. Sunday. Rose late. Fierce cold day. Church. No one there. Wonderful sermon. Met Mrs. Moore. I'm so sorry for her. Went to Sprague Chapel. To Marges, met Marion, & came home. December 31 1914. Went up to Doris. Pissed through Cohoes. Thrills. Didn't see Olive though I looked for her. 1914. Today I read Spensers "Fairly Clean". Went to Miss Diamond's. saw "Cameo Kirby" with Marge at the Leland. Curry dinner at Marions and fan-tan. 1915. Friday. Went up to Doris. Met Ken. He is most marve looking man I've ever seen. Johnny is a sketch. Dance at the armory. Ken and John very devoted to Dore. 1916. Remember that Life is always an Open Book that may be written in afresh! Mr. Moldenhorwer said that The Very last day! Went up to see Marion & Mina. To see Sally & the [cousins]. She is so sweet. 1917. Monday. The very last day of 17 a wonderful, a terrible year. I have a sore throat but retain my appetite. Its terrible cold. Ann no worse. To Red Cross, then to Grand with Marion & Mina. To see Elsie Ferguson in Barbary Sheep. Memoranda 19 Valentine from Miss Whittemore Mary had a little smile She carried it to school one day And she would use it all the while 19 In study-hall to play. Mary's face was sure to smile 19 In the midst of all the din. And her heart was full of guile When on the teacher she would grin. 19 Miss Charlotte E Whittemore 2 Mountain Avenue Malden, Mass. 1913. Saturday, May 10. Thrills! Mr. Harrison Bullock 74 Grant Street. Cohoes, N.Y. Memoranda Die Wachtam Rhein Santa Lucia Lohengrin Mendellsohn 19 Victor Records Too Much Mustard Gertrude Hoffman Glide Col. Donovan March Jock's Patrol 19 At the Devil's Ball There come my Daddy Now. In a Little While On the Mississippi 19 Maurice Tango. On the Mississippi Medley At Dawning. Macushla. 19 Beethoven's Minuet. [...] from Robin Hood. Til the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold Armorer's Song 19 Thats how I need you. In my Harem Heather Bells Fisher Boy Memoranda Get out and Get Under - Wilhelm der Grosse High Jinx - Laughing Husband Nights of Gladness - Maiora 1913. Aug 23. Mrs. Anderson made some delicious candy, at "Skiwankie" two cups brown sugar, 1 cup water, butter size of egg, vanilla, white of egg beaten hard. Drop. 19 You can't eat your cake and have it, but you can drink beer and have'em. 19 Came to V.C. 12 '9 '13 19 She is divine. She has a disagreeable face but when she smiles she is adorable, and she smiles often. She speaks with a little 19 boy voice and says such cunning things and laughs and then just looks at you, and holds your hand in the dark, a very crushable, kissable girl. Memoranda C.A. 5.45 note book 10 Readings 1.75 Laws .20 verb blank .30 envelopes .05 doll's shirt .10 soap .20 toilet-water .29 (?) movies .05 _____ 3.04 shoes .10 _____ 3.14 5.45 3.14 ____ 2.31 2.31 .08 stamp ___ 2.23 .10 cakes ___ 2.13 comfortable calendars Eleanor's Shakers Adelaide party riding Memoranda Tomorrow 19 ask when Mar goes Thursday. Get fudge [...] robe [...] Take back Stevenson 19 Have papa examine my eyes Grand? 19 Thur. Go to see Marion, Marge, & Dot to say good-bye. Telephone A.B. good-bye. 1915 Aug. 5th Met Mr. Easterly from Lincoln South Carolina. "Now is the golden string which tied my heart unloosed, and 19 all the contents flown. And I hear the singing of the wind - and his voice". 15.Aug 7. Met Lloyd. Memoranda At College 19 send Ed a postal " Miss Shaw " " Marie " " " Henry " " Miss Foster? Adele Harris (Cleveland) 19 Helen Chrysler's friend Write home Sundays and Thursdays Con-cen-trate! Writing list 19 Miss Russell " Haight Dear Jimmy: Was awfully glad to get your postal and know that you found the Royal Gorge all right. I was afraid you mightn't. I haven't had a good laugh since you left & I don't expect to have 'til you get back. If you dare to make good your threat of staying in the West. McDonald isn't back. He didn't get into the training. [This note is on 2 pages, 380-381] 19 Arnold Otto Marge Dot 19 Ann El Marion AugustaMemoranda 19 Resolutions for 1915. I resolve to be more attractive than ever, this year. (very flip) To speak evil of no one and to 19 try to love every one. To try to say nothing rude " " " " " disgusting. " " " " " mean. 19 No to try to impress my opinions on others, nor to think it my duty to tell people what I think of their actions. 19 Not to try to be clever at the expense of other people. Not to study on Sunday. To get up at seven. 19 To go to bed at ten. [transcribed on previous page]Memoranda Examination Thoughts. 19 The D-attitudes Cursed are they which do hunger and thirst after knowledge for they shall not be filled. 19 Cursed are they which do not attain knowledge for they shall see hell upon earth. Cursed are they which do 19 attain knowledge, for they shall be sad-eyed birds. Mr. Follously (almost) " Hire 19 Mr. Vosburg Uncle Bob Mr. ? looked like Maynard " Waldorf " Kel 19 Met Karl. Feb 11 '16 Write Spoon River Ode on myself " Two Worlds.Memoranda 19 Cousin Will gave me $25.00 I gave Miss Scudder 8.85 She gave me 5.00 July 19 .40 laundry 1.00 wheel chair .35 .50 ____ 2.25 19 Spent Sat. [sketch of her in center of 6 young men] 19 "Me" Dec 27 '16 NOT .05 buttons .50 lunch .50 admission to Fair .50 Panama Canal .15 chocolate .25 stella .20 postal cards .85 hair .85 dog collar ___ 3.55 Memoranda 19 Antoinette [Q]. Scudder 510 Parker Street, Newark, New Jersey 19 Bluefields Miss Ruby M. Jolliffe 7 E 15th St. N.y.C. 1916 New words- accolade claustration aphrodisiac hegira lanciation rebaceous colloid abrade 19 infatude (adj.) exigeant objurgations protagonist traglodytic congeries motivated endemic 19 gambit apogee renal guide sneaping tilivated apostate tripartiteMemoranda 19 List of clothes for Silver Bay brown suit (wear) white linen waist " black pumps " 19 brown sailor hat white linen suit " skirt white Preparedness hat pink & white linen shirt waist 19 yellow dress black & white coat white crepe pink sweater white buck shoes bathing suit 3 sets of underclothes 19 smock thin pink waist Cornell watermelon dress blue sailor suit 19 white middy Memoranda 19 Resolutions for 1917. To try to keep healthy. To rise early. To retire early. 19 Not to eat polish stuff. To do my work. Not to leave things 'til the last minute. To concentrate. 19 To give up pleasure for duty. To make friends. Not to be carried away by passion. Not to be over-sensitive. 19 Not to be over-sentimental. Not to be self-conscious. Not to speak evil of my friends. To have my own opinions. 19 Not to force them on other people. To be neat. To be polite. Not to be rowdyish. Ad [infinitum]. Memoranda To read "Marriage" 19 "These Lynnchers" "The First Hundred Thousand" "The Yellow Dove" "The Pastor's Wife" Elinor 19 "The Goldfish" Books I gave to Senior Parlor. by Chesterton. Miscellany of Men, Varied Types, Tremendous Trifles, Heretics, The Wisdom of Father Brown. Commencement Presents 1917 Friendship circle Virginia Langworthy $10 Auntie Sullivan $2 Auntie Minnie Camesole Aunt Emma Picture Marge 19 Books.Noyes & Van Dyck Hunk handkerchiefs Aunt Lizzie & Cousin Grace book Mrs. Young candy Mrs. Bullard flowers Margaret Brate Memoranda 19 Things I love Things I loathe animals studying flowers stiff people dancing untidy people 19 books sweeping men men clothes mystery stories automobiling poverty 19 riding playing tennis Charley Chaplin examinations vaudeville upper berths camp, and with his personality 19 as you say, I can't understand it. My work is piling up on me fierce. I envy you. vacationing. 19 We all enjoyed your letter. Sheet-iron is well and sends regards. Don't forget to go & see George. Sincerely MaryMemoranda 1916 Books read Essays & Literary Studies - Leacock Mr. Polly H.G.Wells The Research Magnificent " These Twain Bennett Eat & Grow Thin Thompson-Mahdah The Read Adventure Webster Tish Rhinehart Proof of the Pudding Nicholson Come Out of the Kitchen Alice Duer Miller Bright fill Palmer Frazier Hand Sague Archibold Robinson Marie Marrett Stoutie Heuer Buffie Arnold Madeleine Goodnow Leonard Tilt Cummings Winter [Glascock] Memoranda My Study Write to 19 Gertie shoes Marion Ferre Dot Smith Marion Day Miss Peckham Emma Augusta 19 Cordelia Virginia Frances D. Richards Schwab Winne wheeler Brate Sun Lorenz Mim EV De Witt 19 Doris Address 748 Rugby Road Flatbush [Marie Antoinette] 19 29 Sundaes .30 Marion Louise & I .10 carfare to Dr. B's .20 from Brates Mon. .10 M.P.s Thurs Soda Mon. .10 M.P.s " Theda 19 Cordy rolls 15 butter 21 berries 70 106 Memoranda The Dark Flower, The Patrician Glascow Concert Pitch - Full Spring (?) Danby Woman and Marriage, Ellen Key p.281 Kidnapped "Les Miserables" French books Meredith Turgenev "The Mill on the Floss" "Hagar" Tolstoi and Efficiency Pschychology and Social Sanity Munsterberg ARitsophane's Frogs Jane Adams Autobiography Carlyle's French Rev. T. Tembarom Memoranda Mon - Marge's Dance. Miss Diamond's Telephone Whitneys Tues - Ruth Wing & Frances Kellogg leave. Anna leaves. Wed. Thur - Say good-bye to Marion, Dot Marge. See Mar off? Fri. !!*?!?"!*???!!*!?! Cordy Goody-Good Meg Man-fusser Kim Missionary and 12 children Doris Grind Evelyn Loud Voice Marion Fatty Kie Teacher's Pet Dottie High-brow Anns School-Ma'am Why are Fords like O'Sullivan's rubber-heels? Ans. Because they make walking safer. Life contest [American Red Cross stamp] G.H. " Miscellany Weekly V.C.S.P.C.A. College Spirit, (singing) Poem for Miscellany Story " " Good Themes Movie Scenario Song Contest Songs- Gussie cross smock Class day Read 1917 Cordy 138 E. 7th St. Chillicothe OhioElizabeth Dillenbach 103 Josselyn Mary Duncan 300 Lathrop Helen Hughes 226 Main Miss Haight 203 North Miss Thallon 216 Davidson Margorie Pratt 313 North Mary Ross 118 North Emma Moore 505 North Elizabeth Wiener 217 M. Dorothy Groff 111 J. Horatia Owens 116 J. Helen Patton 417 N. Tower Elizabeth Bird 907 N.Ruth Stanwood 100 S. Margaret Wiley 305 S. Miss Ellery Room K Main Miss White 307 Josselyn. Francis Fletcher 225 Main Julia Brooks 417 Raymond Bertha Shapely 100 Strong Why women should vote, Jane [Ackron] Why Women Want to Vote, Frances Maude [Brickerman] Votes and Babies, Annie G. [Povitt] Women's Place, Mary Addie Hopling Nat. Am. Women Suffrage Ass. 505 5th Ave., N.Y.C. The Abortion of Child Labor,Florence Kelley. Helen Smith, Marta Pilcher 316 J. To open fountain pen - turn left to right->
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Creator: Pratt, Mary (Morris)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Quigley, Elizabeth
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1893

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
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.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1896
Text: Bank book 123694 Springfield Institution for Savings171 Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. XII From Minnie, Dec. 25, 1895"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap". Gal. 6:7 If any man lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. James 1:5. Wea. Wed. Jan. 1, 1896 Ther. Bertha very sick with asthma. New Years dinner at 2. Harold, Ruth, & Ralph came. 18 1/2 page letter from...
Show moreBank book 123694 Springfield Institution for Savings171 Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. XII From Minnie, Dec. 25, 1895"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap". Gal. 6:7 If any man lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. James 1:5. Wea. Wed. Jan. 1, 1896 Ther. Bertha very sick with asthma. New Years dinner at 2. Harold, Ruth, & Ralph came. 18 1/2 page letter from Reeve. He has gone back to Bible reading & prayer. Ray came from Uncle Gus after dinner. Long call from Alfred Raymond who brought to Bertha from Susie Raymond & Lucy Bliss a brass tea-kettle. We all, except Bertha went to a party at Lottie's. Wea. Thursday 2 Ther. Bertha no better. Mother & I went shopping. Met Mrs. Thomes-Allris, Miss Penfield (81), Mary Sharpe, Ralph, Mary Goodrich, Lou Dickerson's cousin. An awful day. Bertha's attack began at about 8 A.M. & continued all day with no relief. She took Oxygen & everything. At 9 Frank & Jus gave her a hypodermic injection & she then became unconscious. Will & I called on Ella Frances & went to the Girls' High School. Ray & Will went to Franks & to Roberts. Wea. Fri. Jan. 3, 1896 Ther. Bertha better but still wretched and sore. Ray & Will left this A.M. for Angelica & Ithaca. Day of Prayer. [Soul winning]. Early meeting 6.30 at 10, at 2.30. I heard Dr. Elle's, Cameron, Knapp, Wolfkin Campbell. Eve. went to S.A. Holiness meeting. Met Miss Harnan. Talked & prayed with Mr. Young & Miss Thayer. Wea. Saturday 4 Ther. Ralph went to Keuka. I went to see Ruth & she came here. Bertha is better. Call from Mary Sharpe & Will Breeze. Kenmore came to take Minnie & Ruth to the 23rd Regiment Review. Mother, Frank, Russell, & I played History cards. I wrote to Emma Whittemore & to Sarah Lloyd. Mrs. Devins washed my head, Mother's & Mins. Helen Smith called with little Mary [...].Wea. Sun. Jan. 5, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon, Deut. 11:12. Albert Orton & Prof. Froelich came to dinner. Albert & Mother called on Holtis Gibson. I went to S.A. Army. There I met Younges again. He did not seem right, & at last I found he was waiting for Holiness. I confessed I hadn't it & he talked to me. He walked to elevated station, promised to send book & to pray for me & ask others. Now the old question came up. Can I ever have it? Albert came back to tea. Harrie Quintin gave Ruth a seal purse. I staid home & read to [Pharen] Dixon & Frank Read [...] [...]. Grace Dixon staid to tea. Wea. Monday 6 Ther. Hazel Francis died yesterday of scarlet fever. Bertha went to dentists. She left on the 3.30 train for Vassar. Louis Richardson, Ross Roberts, Miss McC?, Ruth, Lucy Bliss & Clara Aldridge called. Bitter cold. Lucy stayed to dinner. She invited us to Alfred's operretta but I declined. Minnie & girls went to church. Mother, Frank & I stayed home. I read Tom Brown. Wrote to Mrs. Gibson, Capt. Carrigan, Will Richardson, Will Todd. Wea. Tues. Jan. 7, 1896 Ther. Came to Springfield. Ernest Sedman called to say good bye. Mother came to the train. We rode to 53rd St. Miss Goodwin not there. Bessie Mullen & Amy Gillette & Lucy Skinner came too. Lena has laryngitis. Found a 12 paper letter from Reeve, pen tray from Bertha Robinson, [Silne] seal from Pauline Day, Veil pin & photo of Lena from Mrs. Griffin, Ethel [Nadis] mother said she never saw any one improve in music as she had. Irene too ill to return. Wea. Wednesday 8 Ther. Began school. Edith Homes was detained till this A.M. She has met a Mr. Grubbs at Pittsburg. We began A Singular Life. Lucy Skiner began music. Mr. strong has returned. Wea. Thur. Jan. 9, 1896 Ther. Snowy day. Amy Gillette broke my glasses with a foot ball. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Olmstead & Mip - examined. Talked with Mr. Rice & Mrs. Russel. Nice long letter from Will Todd. Wea. Friday 10 Ther. Rec'd wedding cards. Yesterday Grace Learned married Mr. DeWitt. Katharine Bates writes that Fannie has had an operation in a hospital. Rec'd "Vassar" which Bertha bought me. Wea. Sat. Jan. 11, 1896 Ther. Gave Ethel Nash her 1st Latin lesson. Called on Mrs. Porter at breakfast time. James came today & Violet & I called on him. Violet asked whether Mother was not coming. Edith [Turtlelotte] & I went down town. Letter from Carrie Moon. Wea. Sunday 12 Ther. A.M. Mr. Perry Christ Ch. Lessons of Epiphany Toleration etc. (good). Lena wants to box D. Abbotts ears. Brig. Brown at Salvation A. Talked with boy & [D...] girl. Took tea with James. Welsh Rarebit had ale & I stopped eating it. Wea. Mon. Jan. 13, 1896 Ther. Edith Holmes does not seem well. They say that they had wonderful meetings at our church & two were saved. Began "[Mugg] [Meginch]" [Finished] "A Singular Life." Wea. Tuesday 14 Ther. Periodical class. Bessie Miller took a second examination in Germ. & failed. Wea. Wed. Jan. 15, 1896 Ther. I hear that Mrs. Pelham (High St.) died in NY. James Porter wants Miss P & me to come to Boston to the opera. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. We wen to Hamilton Gibons lecture on Ichneumon flies. Judge Shunteff died yesterday. Wea. Thursday 16 Ther. Alice Kin's wedding. Called on Mr. Hahn for "Contemporary". We talked of church. Strange meeting tonight. He was said to kill the meeting by scolding. Mr. Rice's feeling were hurt. Called on Mrs. Dorn. Wea. Fri. Jan. 17, 1896 Ther. Miss P. wants me to get a new coat. We played Crambo this evening. Put on my green & brown dress. Wore it last the day Will died. Wrote to Frank. Wea. Saturday 18 Ther. Wrote to Bessie Libenthal, Grace Learned, Dr. Witt, Fannie Bates. Letter from Mrs. Griffin & John Date. Wea. Sun. Jan. 19, 1896 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Ps. 97:2. Went to S.A. & City Mission. At S.A. talked again to Mabel Dome. Frank Morse has heard from Reeve. Saw at City M. Johnson, Thayer - prayed with him for deeper work & Page - not sanctified. Capt. Cummings says Joe has left the Mission. Read a good deal of the [Disciples]. Wea. Monday 20 Ther. Took a day off. Edith Holmes & I called on Mrs. Rising, Mrs. Whipple (out) & Mrs. Revel. Then Edith went home with a sick headache & I called on Miss Jacobs. Ray was out, but I saw Mrs. J. Then went to Celia's on Buchingham St. She kept me to tea. When I reached home the girls were starting for South Ch. play. Reeve wrote me about having his nose broken by a Stevens. I answered him. Wea. Tues. Jan 21, 1896 Ther. 11 yrs. ago I heard of Mr. Porter's engagement. Edith H. & I took tea with Miss Emerson at Mr. Reed's. Talked Theology. Wea. Wednesday 22 Ther. Mr. Reed has sent me his book. Miss P. & I went down town & looked at coats. I sent home 7.50 & 12.50. I went down to meet Alice Rothschild who is to take Irene's place. Wea. Thur. Jan. 23, 1896 Ther. Mabel Cone told me that last night they had a cold meeting. Tonight it was a lovely meeting. Chamberlain spoke. An American minister was there. Wea. Friday 24 Ther. Girls had Shakespeare anagrams. Rec'd 8.00 from Ana Graves. Evan [Ass.]Wea. Sat. Jan. 25, 1896 Ther. Call from Jeannie [Barrows]. Wea. Sunday 26 Ther. A.M. Pres. Dwight Juo. 1:35. Called on May Hodge. Mr. H. has softened of the brain. At S. Army saw Joe. Talked with a young [actor] & his friend. Letter from Geo. Youngs. He has Holiness. Called on Miss [Rolison], Edith Holmes & I called on Mrs. Porter this evening. No singing, so went to bed early. Wea. Mon. Jan. 27, 1896 Ther. Called on Mrs. Bartholomew (she [poured] out about children) on Rose Dulton. She is in Quebec but I saw Edith. Bought music. Edith Holmes taken sick. Lucy & I went to tell Mrs. Bill & Mrs. Dutlin. I am to read my S. A. paper in her [stead]. Rec'd books from Youngs. Wea. Tuesday 28 Ther. Copied by S.A. paper at the Union office. Read it at Y.M.C.A. Met Miss Barnard, Lee & many others. Barton Symphony Concert. Esther [Paletine] brother is dead. Miss Fannie Maltice came. Wea. Wed. Jan. 29, 1896 Ther. Periodical class. I wrote a long letter to Mother. Miss Reilly called to consult me about her studies. Wea. Thursday 30 Ther. Miss King is ill so did not come. Prayer meeting. Queer one. Mrs. Bertrand ? spoke of the Indwelling. I have begun "Inbred Sin" & Mr. Reid's book on doctrine.Wea. Fri. Jan. 31, 1896 Ther. Neither Dr. Poole nor Miss King came. First [Ch...] letter from Mother. This evening Miss Maltise sang to us. Wea. Sat. Feb. 1 Ther. Edith Holmes had her tooth pulled today & I went with her. Dr. Hurlbut rubbed cocaine on. Miss P, Lena & I went to hear Miss Jordan talk on Ibsen at Mrs. Pillsbury's 55 Elliot before Smith Alumnae. Mrs. Robins came today. Mr. & Mrs. Russell are at the [Dencys] & called this evening. Wea. Sun. Feb. 2, 1896 Ther. Mr. Hahn. 1 Pit. 1:8. Communion. S.S. in which we discussed Faith Cure. I spoke to Mr. H. about Holiness. Violet has talked to Miss P. & Edith Holmes to Lena. At S.A. the [Brengles] were there. I had a long talk with Mr. [S...]. Wrote to Mr. Young & Miss Thayer. Wea. Monday 3 Ther. Letter from Harlan. Called to see Miss Reilly. Wea. Tues. Feb. 4, 1896 Ther. Letter from Mother. Wrote to Fred. Dr. Poole is ill so Edith had gym. Adile Buffington has some [fever]. Lena & Miss P. went to a lecture on Child Culture. Wea. Wednesday 5 Ther. Geo. McIntosh sent me his picture. Miss Lukes & Edith Holmes went to hear Mrs. Treat on Child Culture. Adile Buffington was sick yesterday & today with a cold from washing her head. Wea. Thur. Feb. 6, 1896 Ther. Pouring rain but cleared some in the evening. Wonderfully impression talk by Mr. Hahn on the leading of the Spirit. I think some did not like it. Wea. Friday 7 Ther. Note from Dr. [Fauvre], & Minnie. Fred Reeve writes that he will never live in S. [again]. He is trusting. Miss Julia Nack is here, we had an auction. Wea. Sat. Feb. 8, 1896 Ther. Studied & began reports & read. Finished Spencer's "Education". Wea. Sunday 9 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. "Loneliness of Christ". Went to S.A. & City Mission. Talked & prayed with Page. He was all off last week. Mrs. Dorn haed had a nice letter from Fred Reeve. I read to girls from A Singular Life this evening. Wea. Mon. Feb. 10, 1896 Ther. Constance Copeland has come to spend the night with Lucy. Patch has had the doctor. Wea. Tuesday 11 Ther. Periodical class. Miss Copeland went home. Wea. Wed. Feb. 12, 1896 Ther. Patch seemed better but he died in a convulsion today. We sat up till about midnight & made out reports. Wea. Thursday 13 Ther. Last day of term. Essays, children's poetry, etc. Vocal class in the afternoon. Miss Porter wishes me to take singing, so I had my first lesson. Miss King seems to be a fine teacher but I can't afford it! Fancy dress party tonight to which several day scholars were invited. Wrote to Reeve. Wea. Fri. Feb. 14, 1896 Ther. Edith Holmes, Violet Coen, & Ruth Chapin went to Vassar. I sent Bertha candy & a note. I sent Winfred my muff. Began the second term today. Wea. Saturday 15 Ther. I think Ethel Nash is to take lessons of Mr. Strong. We had a sleigh-ride. The writing lessons have begun. Went to library. Mrs. Webb came. Wea. Sun. Feb. 16, 1896 Ther. Letter from Mother. Dr. Moxom Matt. Lucy took dinner with the Porters & Miss Toles the soprano. Rickland has left S.Army. Page was there all right. I had to read again to the girls. Went to bed tired & nervous. Edith Holmes & Ruth Chapin returned. Violet went to N.Y. Wea. Monday 17 Ther. A letter from Fred Reeve. Studied hard all the afternoon. All the girls but Amy Gillette, Edith [Tristlelotte] & Violet went to Lohengrin. Violet returned from N.Y. Miss P. has had letters from Mr. Hardie & Mary. She has married a Mr. Jones & he has taken the name La Guy & they are going on the stage. Wea. Tues. Feb. 18, 1896 Ther. Letter from Bessies Mom. Studied hard all day & retired at 11.50. I feel worried about all my new lessons. I have Beginning Lat. 5 times a week Caesar " " Prose 4 Rachel, Edith Cicero 5 Rising & Edith " Prose 4 Holmes in music Virgil 5 Edith Nash Astronomy 2 began with Eng. Hist. 4 Mr. Strong today U.S. Hist. 4 & Physics 2 Wea. Wednesday 19 Ther. Ash Wednesday. We went to Lentin service at 5. 1 yr. ago today!Wea. Thur. Feb. 20, 1896 Ther. 2nd lesson- singing. Vocal class. I have been cross all the week. But I got good (I hope) in prayer-meeting. Joe was there & Mr. Chamberlain. Mr. Rice is sick. Wea. Friday 21 Ther. Took girls to Gill's Act Exhibition this afternoon. Edith [Turtlellote's] friend was here. Her name was - . Edith Holmes Cousin Lillie came to the city. Dr. Poole did not come. I studied this evening. Reeve sent a card asking why I did not acknowledge money. A new puppy has come. Wea. Sat. Feb. 22, 1896 Ther. The papers say that the Booth's have resigned their command & will take no other. We are all [stirred]. Col. Nicole, Eva Booth & Herbert came to see them. They have left & gone into retirement some where. Studied most all day. Long walk beyond the water shops. Miss Hill did not come. Dudley & Mrs. Lewis called. Wea. Sunday 23 Ther. Very excited about the Booth's. Saw Mr. Moxom about an auxiliary meeting. Epis. Church. Funny sermon by Langdon [Stewardom] of Worcester. Call from May Clarke. Talked with Rutland & Page at S.A. Capt. & Mrs. Miller on to [learn]. They wish to raise $80. Miss P. finished "Singular Life". Wea. Mon. Feb. 24, 1896 Ther. Contradictory reports from the Booth's. One says that he is to keep command here but will take no orders from England. Rec'd a letter from Reeve & another $20. Went down town. Put $40 in the bank for Reeve. Went to see Will's picture. It came with a crease. Paid Mrs. Lawyell. Mrs. Webb went home. Wea. Tuesday 25 Ther. Periodical class. Discussed the theatre. Conflicting reports about the Booth's. I don't know what to believe. Wea. Wed. Feb. 26, 1896 Ther. Lenten Service this evening. Wea. Thursday 27 Ther. Beautiful covenant-meeting. Wea. Fri. Feb. 28, 1896 Ther. We went to Lenten Service. Address by Lady fainted. Miss Porter thinks I write too many letters! Girls played cards & I studied this P.M. Letter (printed) from Eva Booth. Wea. Saturday 29 Ther. Read U.S. History all day. Went to library this afternoon in the rain. Have caught a cold. Miss Hill did not come. Wea. Sun. March 1, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Keeping of Lent. Rom. 14 Col 2:16.17. At Army great talk about [sticking] by the Army. The Millers have been told to wait for orders. Cameron was there all discouraged. They say Smith has been drinking. Wea. Monday 2 Ther. Mr. & Mrs. Booth's "letter to friends" was published today. Miss P. is urging me to withdraw. Wea. Tues. March 3, 1896 Ther. I composed a cutting letter to Edith Marshall in the night & sent it this P.M. Miss P. liked it. Letter from Rob saying he thought of me every day, from Esther, & from Bertha. Miss Hill came. Wea. Wednesday 4 Ther. Lenten Service. Mr. [Leries] of New Haven on Conservation for the Sake of others. Juo. 17: -.Wea. Thur. March 5, 1896 Ther. Harlan writes that Marguerite is engaged to Howard Benedict of N.Y. 3rd singing lesson. Prayer-meeting. Joe brought Mr. Martin. Mrs. Packard went. Sarah is to leave. I feel worried about Lena. She seems [sober] & tired. Geo. [Greenhalge] is dead. Wea. Friday 6 Ther. I rec'd a beautiful letter from Capt. Carrigan. She is with the Booth's. Dr. Poole considers Mr. Hahn for friend minister in Springfield. Girls played cards. For a short time I played Character Cards. Susy Swift is to come tomorrow to settle things. Ethel Nash has gone with her mother to N.Y. Wea. Sat. March 7, 1896 Ther. Studied all day. In the evening I went to see Mrs. Porter & read letters. Miss Hill came. Wea. Sunday 8 Ther. Mr. Gerald Stanley Lee Matt. 17:19. Juo. The Bapt. The young man is clever but conceited. Letter from Mother. Cousin Lizzie's [Cin. stick] sold for 1500. Quiet prayer-meeting in S.A. I took tea with Cousin Helen, Etta, George, Miss Clapp. Fannie [Ring] has a baby. Wea. Mon. March 9, 1896 Ther. Last night the Booth's had their Cooper Union meeting, very enthusiastic. The auxiliary league is to be called the defenders' league. Called on Mrs. Baldwin (out), Mrs. Chamberlain. Her husband has not drunk since I prayed with him. Mr. Porter's birthday. Mr & Mrs. P. took dinner here then went home to a suprise party. Reeve writes that he is blue & not doing well. Wea. Tuesday 10 Ther. Long letter from Edith Marshall which I liked. OUtlook class. I retired with a sick headache. Capt. Miller came to ask if Mrs. [Bre...] might hold a parlor meeting here!Wea. Wed. March 11, 1896 Ther. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. She has returned to the Army! Met Ethel Nash who returned from N.Y. at 3 P.M. Almost a blizzard tonight. Wea. Thursday 12 Ther. 4th singing lesson. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Rice looks sick & queer. Alice Rothschild's father has failed but She doesn't know it. Wea. Fri. March 13, 1896 Ther. We played games downstairs. Wea. Saturday 14 Ther. Studied all day & all the evening. Lucy told me that Violet said I made the girls nervous nagging them. I spoke to Chas. this A.M. I talked to Ethel about her [impertinence]. She passed her Eng. History. Wea. Sun. March 15, 1896 Ther. Mr. Fergusson preached but Dr. Moxom preceded it by a talk about the drama. Not an agreeable S.A. meeting, boys very rude. At the close Capt. Miller stated his side for about an hour. I came home with a sick headache & went to bed before supper. Wea. Monday 16 Ther. Snowed hard all day. We talked about S.A. Edith Holmes is 26; rec'd a box. Wea. Tues. March 17, 1896 Ther. Josie Bostwick writes that Jessie Bostwick is married. Miss Hill came. Wea. Wednesday 18 Ther. Mother sent me a sweet letter from Marguerite. Mr. Hammond 1st organ concert. Wea. Thur. March 19, 1896 Ther. Pouring rain. Did not go to meeting for we had home concert. Miss King, Mrs. Porter, Lena & Glee Club sang. Then had birday cakes. I had one candle. Very happy because Reeve wrote about his mother & sent her letter. He says I am his only true earthly friend. 5th singing lesson. Wea. Friday 20 Ther. I told fortunes to the girls tonight. Wrote to Susan Smith. Wea. Sat. March 21, 1896 Ther. Rec'd a letter from Lill Brengle just "going for" the others. Went down town with Violet. We saw Mrs. Griffith. This afternoon call from Bessie Moore. Went to a "Merriam" tea at Cousin Helen's to meet Cousin Lucy. Miss Hill came. Wea. Sunday 22 Ther. I went to State St. Church. [Vicarious] [Atonement]. Heb. 2:9. Mr. Foster stopped Mrs. Church talking about 2nd Advent. Capt. & Mrs. Miller farewelled today. I went from S.A. to Mission. Talked & walked with 2 girls down Water St. Wea. Mon. March 23, 1896 Ther. Lucy has told them that she may not come back. We are talking of Fannie Bates. I went to see Capt. Miller & say we won't invite Susan & I met the new Capt. Mrs. [Wilmont] took dinner here. Wea. Tuesday 24 Ther. Last periodical class. I went with Edith Holmes to hear her paper at the Bliss St. home. Wea. Wed. March 25, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Fred Reeve & to Fannie Bates. 2nd Hammond recital. Wea. Thursday 26 Ther. Susan Swift spoke at Y.M.C.A. on recent trouble. Drunken man put out. Did not go to vocal class. 6th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. March 27, 1896 Ther. Last day. Lucy Skinner, Amy Gillette, Bessie Miller, Laura White & I came together to N.Y. on 1.45 train, & Bertha Robbins came to Hartford. Ethel Skinner met us. I found Bertha here & Will came soon after. Wea. Saturday 28 Ther. Read Tom Brown to United Society of Bachelors (Frank, Russell, & Phason). P.M. Mother & I went to Mrs. Stephens (dressmaker) & [Jerry] Gibson's (out). Will Trann & wife called. They & Monford took dinner at Sharpes. Bertha, Ruth, Will went to Armory with Kenmore. I read Singular Life to Mother & Minnie. Wea. Rain Sun. March 29, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Spirit-Filled Life. Wonderful sermon. A.M. & P.M. on the same subject. Miss Bradley the girls teacher was invited but did not come. Dr. Judson spoke most interestingly in the afternoon on his father's life. Read to Frank & Phasm. Wea. Monday 30 Ther. Minnie & I went to Dr. Stearns Bible Lesson on the Resurrection. Mrs. Stevens. 2nd time. Evening. Read a Singular Life. Wea. Tues. March 31, 1896 Ther. Went over to N.Y. I went to S.A. Headquarters. Susan had gone to Chicago but I visited Edith Marshall & saw Miss Clarke. Miss M. says that Mrs. Booth would never speak to her after writing that letter about Carnegie Meeting after lunch. I returned to daily meeting 12.30 led by [Corrine] [Castleton]. Called on Mrs. Favre. Mrs. Stephen's 3rd time. Mr. Adams called this evening & stayed 8.30-10.45. Called on Lucy Skinner & Aunt Susan. Lucy is not to return. Wea. Rain. Wed. April 1 Ther. Cousin Darwin's wife is dead. Called on Ruth & Harold & talked on S.A. matters. Rain. P.M. I called on Capt. Carrigan & I feel that she did right to stay in the Army. Minnie, Winnie, & Ruth went to church & I read Tom Brown to Frank, Bret, & Phason. Wea. Rain Thur. April 2, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Stephens 4th time. Letter from Cameron. Wrote to Clara Morse, Cousin Lizzie, Rob Bliss, Geo McIntosh, Fannie Roney, Fred Reeve, Kate Foote, Wm. Cameron. Eve. Read alound A Singular Life. Wea. Friday 3 Ther. Wrote to Dudley Lewis, Jessie Bostwick Hume, Lillian Higgins, Stella Hitchcock. Winnie & I bought materials for my hat & she trimmed that & an old one. Mrs. Stephen's 5th time. Prayer-meeting. People gave one reason for thinking themselves Christians. I requested prayers for Charles. Wea. Sat. April 4, 1896 Ther. Letter from Fred Reeve. He rec'd mine Friday A.M. & answered that evening. A good letter. Wrote to Carrie Moore. Went to Mrs. Stephens 6th & last time. Called with Mother on Alfred. Lucy Bliss is there. Ross had had 2 operations for piles. Saw pictures of little Alfred & heard stories of him. Bought shoes & Gloves. Read aloud. Girls went to Young Men's League. Sharpes came in. Wea. Sunday 5 Ther. A.C. Dixon Matt. 28:20. The professor came to dinner. I went to Capt. Carrigan's S.A. meeting. I took up the collection, read the lesson & talked to a young butcher, but saw no effect. Staid home this evening. Call from Leila [Dunlap] & Lucy Hague. I had not seen the latter for years. Wea. Mon. April 6, 1896 Ther. Dr. Stearns lesson. Before that Will & I called on Ruth, Harold, & their cousin. The "Beans" did not come. Russell came to say that if John had diphtheria his father would like Russell, Marg. & Belle to [bored] with [Min.]. Mr. Hadley's 1st meeting tonight. Mrs. Dixon would like to send Phasen & Marg in, while Grace has measles. Wea. Tuesday 7 Ther. Will left at about 7 & I at 10.45 (the 12 o'clock train). Lucy, Bessie Miller, & Laura White came with me. Bertha Robbins got on at Hartford. Saw Josie Cleveland in station. Her father has just died & she is teaching in Boston. Met Miss Jordan & she told me about Miss Healy. Mrs. Packard has had a [bed] full. [Medal] [...] [to] [P...] & Lucy. Wea. Wed. April 8, 1896 Ther. School began. Amy Gillette came today, Ethel Nash, Alice Rothschild, Gloria Russell, Edith Turtlelotte. I met Alice in the evening. Wea. Thursday 9 Ther. Egypt Prayer-meeting. Long talk with Joe & Mr. Rice. Joe said in meeting he didn't want [Moses] to read his Bible for him. 7th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. April 10, 1896 Ther. Dr. Poole did not come. Went to hear Miss Frasen lecture on Pisa, Florence, Venice in Miss Emerson's School. Wea. Saturday 11 Ther. Letter from Mother. Studied all day. In the evening I had my corns cut, took a book from library, & went to S.A. for [War] [Eng]. Nice talk with Smith but not satisfactory. He drinks still. He promises to come to prayer-meeting Thursday night. Wea. Sun. April 12, 1896 Ther. A.M. Judgement by Revelation. Dr. Moxom. Went to dinner with Cousin Helen & Etta. Ned Merriam has pneumonia & Alice is with him. At S.A. nice talk with new Capt. Violet & Morse gave me photos. Man who drinks some argued with me. Fear Johnson is tramping again. Martin gave me letter. Man met me & gave "Gosh I'm glad to see you". Read Supply at St. Agatha's to girls. Read Constance Jones letter about Miss Hastings. Wea. Rain Monday 13 Ther. Nice letter from Reeve. Strong statement by Ballington Brothers in paper today. Wea. Warm. Tues. April 14, 1896 Ther. Gertrude Besse came with her Shetland pony & took me driving to Fred Park. Bessie Miller has slight symptoms of measles has gone home. Wea. Very warm. Wednesday 15 Ther. Letter from Will Todd. He does not wish to be Auxiliary Sec. He says Mr. Benedict is the cleanest man he ever saw. Wea. Thur. April 16, 1896 Ther. 8th singing lesson. At prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn spoke strongly about the effort for Christian Unity. Lucy took 3 girls to see Rip Van Winkle. Joe Jefferson. Wea. Hot, then thunderstorm. Friday 17 Ther. It was so hot that we didn't go out but later we had a thunder-storm. We had Violet's play "Love will find a way", & then raspberry [shrub]. Girls liked my dress.Wea. Hot! Sat. April 18, 1896 Ther. Read a good deal today: Lord's Beacon Lights, Henry V., Count Robert of Paris etc! Sent Alfred the song In a Manger. Took Clara Russell to the [Devreys]. Took Edith Turtlelotte to the dentists. Miss P. & Mrs. Webb took dinner with the [Sutphens] at the Poole's. Violet asked for Mother. We had a cold dinner, eggs, fruits, & sardines. Wea. Sunday 19 Ther. Beautiful service by Dr. Moxom Luke 12:15. Wealth & Life. Reeve has come here on his way to N.Y. He met me on the way to S.A. & then walked home with me. He spoke beautifully there. I talked with a little girl & a poor old man who was a back slider from drink. He wouldn't pray, but cried & said "I will". Wea. Mon. April 20, 1896 Ther. Patriots Day. I went to hear Miss Bostick Address the Junior Guild on Cleanliness. Had a nice time with Miss Lizzie Chapin. Wea. Colder. Tuesday 21 Ther. Letter from Cameron, Mrs. Gibson & Mother. Wea. Wed. April 22, 1896 Ther. Marion says "Aunt Carrie some morning Auntie Packard will say Auntie Carrie is dead". Mrs. Webb went home. Worked hrs over my Eng. History & 1st Prose papers. Called on Miss Hill. Wea. Thursday 23 Ther. Lucy seems miserable with a cold. 9th singing lesson. Reeve was at prayer-meeting & spoke beautifully. He wants to stay here & go on the electric R.R. Of course he walked home & I spoke about his grammar. We went on an errand to the drug-store. Wea. Fri. April 24, 1896 Ther. Allen R. has lost his position. Both Rob Raymond & Will Raymond's [misses] have expectations. I called on [Maud] [Bourrer]. Mr. Strong lectured on the Orchestra. He had 12 refreshments. Mr. Hildreth & Mr. Blodgett played on 6. Mr. Strong, Mr. Cournen, Mrs. Scott, Miss Greenleaf played. Wea. Saturday 25 Ther. Very busy day. Mrs. Chapin & Ned called. Met [Reeve] with the Sawyell baby. Wea. Sun. April 26, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Lecture on the Conference for Arbitrater. Saw Parsons at S. Army. He & I talked to a man. Reeve came home with me. He thinks he must go to N.Y. Acted a little blue about it. Wea. Monday 27 Ther. Tried to find Mrs. Chamberlain to get Joe's address but her house was closed. Met Reeve on the Street. S.A. letters published in [War] Eng. Wea. Tues. April 28, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Porter's 10th wedding-day. We took over roses, candelabra lantern. In the evening, went over & cut wedding cake. Wea. Wednesday 29 Ther. 1st Annual Union Conference in South Ch. Mrs. Packard & I heard Dr. Hodges & Mr. Fauvre. The other teachers in the evening heard Lyman Abbott. I met Mr. Hahn afterward. Wea. Thur. April 30, 1896 Ther. Letter from Reeve about Mrs. Langrill. He is going to N.Y. Prayer-meeting. I felt blue. Talked with [Newhell]. 10th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. May 1 Ther. Card from Reeve with his address. 261 W. 20th St. Mr. Strongs 2nd illustrated lecture. He, Mrs. Scott. Mip Allen, Miss Greenleaf played Beethovens Coriolan, Schubert Symph. in C. Wagner [...] to [M...]. Wea. Sat. May 2, 1896 Ther. Mr. the Syrian Harvard student came today to sell his embroideries. They are beautiful & cheap. We all fell in love with him. Letter from Reeve in N.Y. He hopes for work. He was very blue. Called on Mrs. Dorn & we talked of Reeve & his past life. She thinks him very good, perhaps not very spiritual. Saw Mrs. Lawyell. Library. Wrote to Will Todd. Wea. Sunday 3 Ther. A.M. Communion in Bapt. Church. Mr. of Grand Ligne Mission. Early prayer-meeting. S.S. class. Found letter from Fred Reeve enclosing one for Mrs. Lawyell. At S.A. meeting I prayed with a Rom. Cath. who drinks. Had a long solemn talk with Smith. Reeve has had a nice welcome from Dr. Judson. He hopes to get $250. Wea. Mon. May 4, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Mother. Called on Mrs. Lawyell with clothes. Wea. Tuesday 5 Ther. Miss King came today. Vocal class. 11th singing lesson. In the evening Lucy, Edith, & I went to Rehearsal of Lily Hymph & Eve. I got up to speak to Mrs. Reed & fell flat in the aisle. Miss Witheridge altered my collar. Wea. Wed. May 6, 1896 Ther. Evening. [Masserats Eve.], Chadwick's Lily Nymph, Mme. Juch, Barron [Berchald], Campanari. Ada Morse's wedding day. Wea. Thursday 7 Ther. Nice note from Dr. Judson about Reeve. P.M. Schubert's Symphony, Barron [Berchald] [...] of Williams. Eve. Nordica & Heinrich. [N. San] Tristran & Isolde elegantly. Wea. Fri. May 8, 1896 Ther. P.M. Poor concert. Sevrin's Lancelot & Elaine Arthur Whiting's Fantaisie. Evening Bruch's [A...] Grand. Miss DesVignes- Heinrich, Berchald. The latter learned his part in two days. Wrote to Reeve & Mother. Had a little talk with "Joe" when I saw in Court Square. Wea. Saturday 9 Ther. Hot. Studied my lessons. Edith Turtlelotte went to her Uncle for one Sunday. Rec'd Alfred Bellinger's picture. Lucy, Edith, & I called at the Merriam's (out) so we got ice-cream & candy. Bess Chapin & Ruth went out to lunch with her. Sat up stairs & in Lucy's room this evening. Reading Oregon.Wea. Hot! Sun. May 10, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Gulick Matt. 5:17. He is a Japanese missionary & brother of Dr. Gulick. Long letter & postal from Reeve. He goes to work tomorrow. Nothing special at Army. Talked with man with [whom] I had talked before [...] sin. New lieutenant as Capt. is sick. They say that Warner is captured. Long talk with Mrs. Dorne. Called on May Hodge. Eve. we walked in groups. Called on Porters. Met Miss Tolles, Miss Miller, & Mr. Reid. I talked to Miss [...] about Christ. Wea. Monday 11 Ther. Mrs. Prof. Bennett came. Her husband is Will Lat. professor at Cornell. Wrote to Mother & Fred Reeve. Wea. Tues. May 12, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Bennett lost her train & came back for the night. Wea. Wednesday 13 Ther. Rec'd from Reeve Volunteer's Gazetter for Frank Morse. Wea. Thur. May 14, 1896 Ther. Beautiful prayer-meeting talk by Mr. Hahn on the Majesty of Christ. He went out with a headache & Mr. Newhall took his place. He came back at close & I talked with him about Unitarianism. Cousin L. writes that they will prob. be too sick to have us. Harold has given Mother board in E. for two months. 12th singing lesson. Letter from Miss Wood. Catharine Taylor engaged to a Knoxville prof. Wea. Rain. Friday 15 Ther. This evening I helped the girls with Shadow pantomines. Broke Miss P's little pitcher. Bertha Robbins went home. Alice Rothschild's fiather came. Wrote to Mother & to Fred Reeve. Charles has not appeared today. Wea. Sat. May 16, 1896 Ther. Chas. appeared. Said he was tired yesterday. Studied; Read part of Micah Clarke. Enid Mayo made up work. Girls went to woods. Violet, Amy, & I took short car-ride. I had head washed at Guild. Heard that Dolly Rogers is engaged to [sick] N. Yorker; shopped, shopped a minute with Mrs. Baldwin. Dr. Judson had been there to attend Mr. Greenleaf's funeral. Wrote Miss Wood. Lucy has gone to East Hampton. Bertha came back. Wea. Sunday 17 Ther. A.M. Dr. Whiten Eph. 5:17. The Will of God. Letter from Mother & one from Miss Hersy asking me to respond to a toast. At Army I saw Smith go out. Mr. Hale is backsliding & kept saying "I can't". Cameren was there & will try again to give up smoking. Called on the Chamberlains. They are going to Hartford. After tea we walked. Wea. Mon. May 18, 1896 Ther. Lucy came back from Capt. Lampton. 10 big pages from Reeve. He did not find Minnie at church. Wea. Rain. Tuesday 19 Ther. Letter from Belle Hinman. Called on Mrs. Hahn & talked about Joe, Mr. Chamberlain & Reeve. Very tired all day. Bertha Backus is engaged. Wea. Wed. May 20, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Mother. Bessie Miller did not pass her Latin. She was sick today. Wea. Thursday 21 Ther. Mr. Hathaway led meeting as Mr. Hahn is at May meetings. Memorial meeting to Mr. Greenleaf. I find that Joe needs work. Went to see Miss Winter about Mrs. Booth's meeting. Met Lee in street. 13th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. May 22, 1896 Ther. Called today on the Overmans & saw Marjorie O. Her mother fears she must give up Vassar for next year. Baby picture party tonight. Annie the maid from Hadley disappeared this evening. Wea. Saturday 23 Ther. A.M. Wrote letters & fixed closet. P.M. All the girls but Alice Rothschild went with Miss P. & Holmes to Robin Hood. I studied Roman citizenship etc. Mrs. Denby called supposing it was Mrs. Booth's day. Ethel Nash's friend called. Eve. Studied; read diaries, etc. Wea. Sun. May 24, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom Patriotism & Immigration. I read And. Murray's unpres. sin sermon on Carnal Christians. Mrs. F. F. Woods writes that her husband has consumption. Edw. lied to his mother about the ice-cream. At S.A. Mr. Hags said my lecture last Sunday had helped him. Talk with a Cath. Long talk with Page. Washed dishes tonight. Wrote Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Monday 25 Ther. Letter from Mother enclosing one from Sarah Lloyd. Marg. is there & it looks as if she were driven from home. Kenmore is persecuting Ruth with [alt...]. Reeve has seen Minnie & is quite in love with her. Miss Tooker list [Trump] but doesn't seem to care. Wea. Tues. May 26, 1896 Ther. Miss P. found that all the girls had communicated. Rec'd wedding cards of May Cooper & Ryland Kendrick. Mrs. Griffin writes that Jessie Smith Seely & Mrs. G's father are dead. Wea. Wednesday 27 Ther. Letter from Ada Mott & [Marel] [Nassau]. Wea. Thur. May 28, 1896 Ther. Rained, so small prayer-meeting. I played, took Capt. Carrigan's letter & read it to Joe. Very interesting discussion of the [Kinners]. Other teachers went for ferns & daisies. Wea. Friday 29 Ther. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dean's beautiful recital. Mr. Dean talked to me of his father. Isabelle came. Marin Tice says I look like Mrs. Boothe. I wear such fine clothes. Tried to start my [...]. Lieut. Johnson called. He has left the Army. Wea. Sat. May 30, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Booth & Lieutenant Hughes came. Crowds came to hear her. It has completely used me up. I like her prison work but not what she says of the Army. Met Mr. Paulinson. Wea. Sunday 31 Ther. Dr. Moxom's sermon reminded me so of father that it made me cry. Pauline, Clara Reed, Margorie Overman, Edith Brooks came to dinner & Mrs. Boothe spoke beautifully to girls. She addressed Y.w.C.A. I went to help Lieut. Hughes in overflow meeting. There was some so went to S.A. Frank Morse baby is dead. Crowded meeting at South Ch. Wea. Mon. June 1, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Booth went home. This P.M. Mrs. Porter called me over to talk about Booths. Wea. Tuesday 2 Ther. Rec'd letter from Edith Marshall. Took shoes to Mrs. Lawyell.Wea. Wed. June 3, 1896 Ther. Marg. is coming to Brooklyn to talk with Mother & Minnie. Wea. Thursday 4 Ther. 15th singing lesson. Went to see Dr. Moxom about Defenders. He is most enthusiastic. At prayer-meeting Mrs. [Br...] & Dean Russell repented Asbury Park. Miss Tooker is going to leave. Wrote to Reeve & Frank & Ida Morse. Wea. Fri. June 5, 1896 Ther. Pauline Day invited Miss P, Lena, me, Marjorie Overman, Ruth Chapin, Violet Cohen to a lunch at the Nayasset Club. Pink roses, silver bon-bonnieres. Wea. Saturday 6 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Kendrick so I telegraphed Mother. Reeve writes of his trials with the Union. Working hard all day getting work ready for Vassar. Ruth failed in Eng. Hist. Violet & Marjorie went to tennis tournament at South. Wea. Sun. June 7, 1896 Ther. Mr. Hahn 1 Juo. 3:14. Communion. At S.A. talked with Frank Morse & Capt. Tried to read tonight. Wea. Monday 8 Ther. Mrs. Burleigh, Gertrude, & I started at 7.14. Reached Pokeepsie via Albany at 6.45. Mother met us. We drove to Mrs. Downings then Mother & I went to college Room 90. Saw Susy Ray, Bertha, etc. We attended the concert. Miss Hersy says the [misters] are to Dear my heart. Wea. Tues, June 9, 1896 Ther. Took Burleighs all over. Alum. luncheon 11-3. My toast went off all right. Saw Class Day from dining-room. Mrs. "Uncle Fred", Mr. McKelway of Bkln Eagle, Dr. Judson, Dr. Wood, Dr. Strong, Dr. Lathrop, Presidents reception. The new dormitory is Raymond House. Wea. Wednesday 10 Ther. 119 girls graduated. I sat on platform. Dr. Taylor spoke beautifully of father. We left at 2.43. Met Mrs. Baker (V.C.) & Miss Cavanagh (South) on train. Reached S about 8.30. Wea. Thur. June 11, 1896 Ther. Tired. 16th singing lesson. At prayer-meeting Mr. [Aubrin] spoke of his work with French Catholics. Wea. Friday 12 Ther. Picnic to Mt. Holyoke. Just before starting learned from Mother that Minnie can't graduate & Marg. has been driven from home. Missed tea with Miss Emerson. Wea. Sat. June 13, 1896 Ther. Tired & blue all day. Went down town. Wea. Rain. Sunday 14 Ther. Mr. Perry "Bow in the Cloud". Very tired. Blue letter from Mother. At S.A. took Juo Rourke Chestnut St. Hartford to president forum. Wea. Mon. June 15, 1896 Ther. Dreadfully tired. No word from Reeve. Miss [Segnum] is to come & take Miss Tookers place. Mrs. Webb came. Wea. Tuesday 16 Ther. Miss Nellie Crutchley has come to see about Lucy's position. Letter from Reeve with $15. Wea. Wed. June 17, 1896 Ther. Mother sent me a letter from Mrs. Dickerson asking for my toast. Miss Crutchly went away. We have engaged her. Wea. Thursday 18 Ther. Mother came tonight, so I went not to prayer-meeting but to meet her. 18 lessons. Wea. Fri. June 19, 1896 Ther. We all went to Dr. Buckingham's for roses. He seems feeble. Ruth Chapin gave progressive game party this evening. Wea. Saturday 20 Ther. Went to Mrs. Waite to inquire about Mrs. Emma & Faith Traver. Mrs. Booth passed through. Wea. Hot. Sun. June 21, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom had a beautiful sermon on Jesus Christ. At S.A. a young man promised to decide today. Talked with Cherokee-Mexican Indian. He was interpreter to noble man, medicine-man, circus rider. Mother took lunch with Cousin Etta & Helen & came home in the rain. Mrs. Cohen came. Wea. Monday 22 Ther. Mother & Miss Seymore went to see Mrs. Olmstead about position as nurse in blind hospital. I worked on reports going to bed at 2 A.M. May Coen came. She & I walked down to Hotel [Worthie] with Violet. Miss [Mitheridge] brought my white dress. This afternoon went down town. Talked with Mr. Eva (from page 124, upside down on bottom of page) Fudge. Eve. Lena & I called on Lewises (Dudley, etc.) & Miss Townsend & on the Reeds. Wea. Tues. June 23, 1896 Ther. Marjorie Overman has passed well in Virgil. Last recitations. Class day. Girls went for ferns & flowers. Grace Porter came. Wea. Wednesday 24 Ther. Violet Cohen, Florence Bradley, Pauline Day, Jarjorie Overman & Ruth Chapin graduated. Miss May Whitney & Miss Porter made addresses. I met Mr. Mauley. Mrs. Swift is dead. Wea. Thur. June 25, 1896 Ther. Girls went away. Lucy Skinner went to East Lampton. I saw Miss Whitney off. Mother & I called on the Merriams & saw Arthur & Jennie Dwight. Miss Coen & I went to prayer-meeting. Dr. Judson has spoke well of Reeve to Mr. Hahn. Madame Bonny called. Wea. Friday 26 Ther. Mrs. Webb & I took a bicycle lesson, my first. Slept a long while afterward. No letter from Reeve since the 16th. Called on Buckingham's & Miss Daggett (out), Mrs. Dumbleton (out), talked again with Mr. Eva. He says he will write an apology. Called on Hahn's in their tent. Talked with Eva & saw Mr. H. give Mr. Pomeroy a bicycle lesson. Wea. Sat. June 27, 1896 Ther. 2nd bicycle lesson. One teacher is Louise Collins brother (?). Prof. Mitchell's [Life] came. Letter from Reeve. P.M. Slept. Pauline Day called. Eve. Mother called on Mrs. Bartholomew. We talked with the Baldwins. I bough baby's medicine. Called on Randalls on White St. Found Uncle Richard, Aunt Till & Tillie with her new husband Harry. [Marg's] husband was Newton Allen (?) Wea. Sunday 28 Ther. Mother & I went to Bapt. Church. Mr. Hahn Eph. 4:14:19. I taught a class of little girls. Mr. Foster & I had a fight over Mr. Hahn. At S.A. I talked with a man who used to come & hear the Battleys. He is not a Christian because he has to be dishonest in business. Found an invitation from Clara Russell. Eve. Miss Lyman & I called on Cousin Helen about place as governess. Ian Juo & [...] stopped in at close of church & said good bye. Wea. Mon. June 29, 1896 Ther. Mother & Lucy went at 2.20. Lucy having come from East Hampton. I settled with Miss P. packed etc. Went to train. Then shopped, called on Mrs. Chamberlain (her husband is out of work). Began to clean lab. Eve. Miss [Leyman] came into my room. Talked of her parents etc. Wea. Tuesday 30 Ther. Cleaned lab. Miss [Willeridge] put band on dress. Found my new shirt waist [failed], so went down & bought another. Rushed to get 1.14 train. Reached Pittsfield at 2.52. Left at 3.30. Reached Gt. Barrington at 4.27. Clara Russell met me. Drove to her home. Then we drove with Clara Stanley. After supper, walked, called on Dr. Stillwell. Mary Russell & I played duetts. Wea. Wed. July 1, 1896 Ther. Quartette played this morning. Miss Church, Mr. Gibson, Sarah Dewey, Mary Russell. The teacher Mr. stayed to dinner. I slept in library & out in the hammock. Letter from Lucy Skinner. Will Todd, Amy Hopsen. 2 from Mother & dress. [Lovely] drive. Tea on [...]. Played duos. Call from . Wea. Thursday 2 Ther. Mrs. Russell & I went to Club. Mr. spoke on Sayings & [Wine] & Otherwise. Called on Mrs. Stanley & Mrs. Palmer. P.M. Played games with Harold Thompson & Wm. [Deny]. Margaret Deny met with us. She & Amy Pope stayed to supper. 2 other Popes called. Wea. Hot! Fri. July 3, 1896 Ther. Half-sick all day. Lay on the sofa all the A.M. Slept in the afternoon. Called on Taylors at Bryant Home. Saw Louise Church Durant. Harold came in, in the evening. Wea. Saturday 4 Ther. I left Gt. B. at 9.14. Stopped at Kent from 10.23 to 3.27. Saw Mrs. Hopson, Amy, Kate, Mr. & Mrs. Will H. & Mary Hopson. Saw the singer Miss [Topping]. Reached N.Y. at 6.40. Minnie & girls had gone to Long Branch. Will is at Northfield, Frank at Chatham. Reeve was here yesterday. Wea. Sun. July 5, 1896 Ther. Reeve called & went with me to church. Mosely Phasm & the prof. came to dinner. Ruth, [winifred], Hannah & I lay in the bed & read The World Beautiful. Mr. Chivers. A.M. Juo. 12:24.25. Mr. Chivers. P.M. Coll. 3:17. Wea. Monday 6 Ther. Called on Lucy Skinner. Saw Mrs. Bradford & the Trousseau. Saw Alfred & went to 123 Henry, & saw Cousin [Ren]. This afternoon I [sewed] a belt on dress & girls read Silas Marner. Minnie made me tell about Reeve at the table. Wea. Tues. July 7, 1896 Ther. The girls finished Silas Marner. I wrote to Cameron, Johnson, Capt. Carrigan, Mrs. Russell. Basted patch work for girls. Slept in P.M. Girls went to reading club in the evening & I began [Woodstock] to Mother & Minnie. Wea. Wednesday 8 Ther. Called on Aunt Susan. She is quite ill. We all read [Woodstock]. Harold came home with Gastritis. Went with the girls to a drunkards mission 23 Fulton St. Kitty Elliot led. I played. Wea. Thur. July 9, 1896 Ther. I am 35 years old. Mother had already given me a belt & side combs. Read a good deal with girls Woodstock & Reveries of Bachelor. Harold better; went to Amagansett. Slept. Wea. Frida 10 Ther. Will came home from Northfield & [C...] this A.M. Went to get photo taken but I could not. Wrote to Fannie Beauman & Mrs. Gibson. P.M. Cousin Hattie came. She is worried about Lizzie. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Reeve did not come. Sadie let me ride on her wheel. Wea. Hot Sat. July 11, 1896 Ther. Mrs. McClean sewed here all day. The girls & I lay around on Will's bed. Will has put the garden & the cellar in beautiful order. I wrote to Reeve & I keep expecting him. Eve. Played on piano. Sat on piazza with girls & Hannah. Wea. Hot! Sunday 12 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Acts 3:6 P.M. " " 1 Juo. 3:1-3 Mr. Dixon came to dinner & supper. Reeve appeared at about 3.30. I took him to Open-Air, to walk. Kept him to supper & took him to church. Am glad that is over. He appears well. Wea. Hot! Mon. July 13, 1896 Ther. All but Mother went down to Coney I. by trolley. We first found Reeve but there was no ice so we could not ride on his toboggan. He expects to go back to N.Y. We met Mr. Kinney & all but Minnie went in bathing. Ate our lunch. Mr. Kinney took us to "shoot the chutes". After girls came home, they went to C.E. meeting. Wea. Tuesday 14 Ther. Letter from Mame Todd letting of Harlan's misery. I had my picture taken at Dungeas. Called on Mary & Frank Sharpe. Sent my fee of $5.00 to Booth-Tucker. We all read together Woodstock. This evening we sat out on back piazza. Louise Cadmis called & Monfred went to see Hannah. Wea. Wed. July 15, 1896 Ther. Mother & I left for Cold Spring at 3.45. Reeve met us at the Grand Central. He failed to get into the Union last night & so feels a little discouraged, but I guess I cheered him up. Harry Healy & Mabel met us at station & Lillie & Elizabeth at the house. Sat out all the eve. Wrote card to Mary Payson. Wea. Thursday 16 Ther. Wrote card to Mary P. that we would not come till [Monday]. Lillie, Mother, & I drove in A.M. Gus Healy returned from Europe. I did not see him. Slept in P.M. Lay in hammock. Read. Eve. Ray, May & I walked. Then others played [whist] & I read. Finished Micah Clarke, sitting up alone till 11.Wea. Cooler. Fri. July 17, 1896 Ther. Read "The Deemster" all day. Drove in the A.M. towards Fishkill. Call from Mrs. Gus Healy which we returned in the evening meeting Mr. & Mrs. Currier of Lynn & Miss C. of Skowhegan, Me. Slept in the hammock this P.M. Howard Benedict is sick with typhoid fever & Mary wants to stay with Minnie. Paper tells of death of W. Hamilton Gibsen & Ex. Gov. Russell. Wea. Saturday 18 Ther. Cousin Lillie half-sick all day. Mabel took us to ride through beautiful places. P.M. Slept. Finished The Deemster. Read other things. Eve. Frank Healy came. Wea. Sun. July 19, 1896 Ther. Frank seems more religious. Led prayers. No one went to church except Mabel, in evening. Gus Healy, & Mr. & Mrs. Currier walked on. P.M. Slept & read. Eve. Played hymns with Ray, looked at stars. Wea. Rain. Monday 20 Ther. Left Cold Spring 9.43. Reached Pok. 10.21. Met Will Frances on train. Rode to college. Saw Miss Wood, Mr. Dean, old cook Mary, Phil Fay, new Presidents House. [Win] writes that Howard Benedict is very ill. 3 nurses & doctor. Left Albany at 3. Arrived at Oneida 6.18 (or later). Mary Payson met us. Her father aged 88 is quite [well]. We went there for the night. Wea. Warm. Tues. July 21, 1896 Ther. Sick in the night with diarrhea. Left O. at 8.53. Cousin L. in bed but better. Mrs. [Grove] is to do work. Found many letters & rec'd others in all today, nine. Letter from Reeve, proofs from Dunyea. Mrs. Witmer writes about Mussell shell ranch. Slept & bathed this P.M. "A Kentucky Cardinal" rec'd from Esther. Wea. Wednesday 22 Ther. Margaret is a widow! She was married yesterday A.M. to Howard Benedict & he died at 6.20 P.M. Poor, poor child!! Jessie & I went to prayer-meeting. Wea. Thur. July 23, 1896 Ther. Depressed all day, thinking of Marguriete. The N.Y. Tribune Sun, & Journal of Wed. give by account of Mr. Benedicts death. Calls from Cousin Carrie & Celeste. Wea. Friday 23 Ther. Rained all day. We began Mark Twain's "Joan of Arc". This evening did not go to C.E. but read about Mrs. Stowe in the Outlook. Wea. Sat. July 25, 1896 Ther. Read in "Joan of Arc" also Robb Grant's "By Hook or Crook" Harper of May 1895. Calls from Mr. Wilson, Cousins Jane & George. Called on Mrs. Lombard & Cousin Celeste (saw Will Morse). Capt. Carrigan writes that she is called to St. Louis. Will Todd writes. Minnie writes that Mary will probably go to live with the Benedicts. She is calm but very much broken. Bertha is 22 today. Bryan nominated. Wea. Sunday 26 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Acts. 19:34. P.M. Mr. Thorne 1 Kings 18:21. Began my S.S. class. 2 Sam. 7:3-16. "Scholars" Cousin Carrie, Elsie, & May Thorne. Am to sing in the choir next Sunday. We began Prof. Mitchell's life. Wea. Mon. July 27, 1896 Ther. Mother & I went to Dr. Smith's Oneida. He did not pull her teeth as she expected. He is to make a new upper set. Called on Paper's. Got coffee etc in bakery. Came home on a freight train & walked from depot. On train Mother & I talked to 2 young men, one drunk. I believe we set them to thinking. Long letter from Reeve. He did not pass Union exam. Edith Ball has been unconcious for 11 wks. Wea. Tuesday 28 Ther. This A.M. Cousin Carrie came in & we began "Days of Auld Lang Syne". Mrs. Groves is taken very sick with dysentery. Helped get dinner & tea. Washed dishes, hemmed 2 towels. Bathed Mrs. G's head. Wea. Hot! Wed. July 29, 1896 Ther. Up a great deal last night with Mrs. G. Mrs. Clark came. Dr. Beecham came twice. Prayer-meeting. Told about Monday on the train. Practices with choir. Wea. Hot! Thursday 30 Ther. Up all through the night. Cousin L. & Jessie both miserable. Slept a great deal. I guess I was cross. Went to Mrs. Wallace's. All retired early. Dr. came twice. Mrs. G. came twice. Wea. Fri. July 31, 1896 Ther. We all feel better. Cousin Carrie came over and we read. Calls in A.M. from Mr. Thorne & Mr. Wilson, in P.M. from Mrs. Richardson & Mrs. Scram. Did not go to Y.P.S.C.E. Exciting enclosures from Min. Marg. writes that Mrs. L. came with Harlan & told her her sorrow was what she deserved. Ray writes that he does not want Marg. to write to Pater. [Lee...] to [favor] his Mother [now]. Wea. Sat. Aug. 1 Ther. Mother went to Oneida & got her upper teeth. Mrs. Clark came to get breakfast & we did the rest. Began reading Motley. Mother took dinner with Mrs. Switzer. Read Joan of Arc. Went to Sanders garden. Call from Bessie Morse. Wea. Sun. Aug. 2, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Eph. 4:30 P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt 23:10 Cole 3:24 Taught S.S. about Mephibosheth. Jessie, Mrs. Taintor, Mrs. Meslin, Mrs. Groves, Mary & Elsie Thorne. Read Maria Mitchell's Life. Wm. & Eddie Aust came. This eve. 4 young men sat up in front & Mrs. [Barber] got them to singing. After church J. & I went in to see Mr. Wilson at cousin Walter's. Wea. Monday 3 Ther. Finished Joan of Arc. Fine. Mrs. Groves came back & Mrs. Clark is here to help her today. Called on Mrs. Taintor, Carrie Wood & Alice Corman [...]. After supper Cousin Jane, on Emma Pettit. Letter from Will Todd letting of newspaper articles from Buffalo about Harlan. Wrote him to ask for explanations. Wea. Tues. Aug. 4, 1896 Ther. Letters from Old Joe, Mrs. [Wimke], Hattie Bliss & card from Capt. Carrigan. Studied S.S. lesson. Read Auld Lang Syne with Cousin Carrie. Took a bath. Slept. Finished Kentucky Cardinal with family & Hung V alone. Began Henry VI. Wrote Hattie Bliss & Mrs. Wm. Porter. Wea. Hot! Wednesday 5 Ther. A.M. Read with Coz. Carrie. Studied Motley. Jessie is 33. I gave her candy & peanuts. Lizzie sent her gloves. Letter from Adele Buffington. P.M. Slept & read till I felt tired. Began Refugees. Eve. Letter from Mary Stevens. Wrote to her & Miss Porter. Minnie wrote about the funeral. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Thorne suggested our taking a verse & living on it. Wea. Hot. Thur. Aug. 6, 1896 Ther. Cousin Carrie came over to read. Began reviewing Lat. Gram. No letter from Reeve. Call from Mrs. Taintor. Eve. Went to see Dora Chamberlain & Mrs. Barber (out) about changing C.E. to Sunday P.M. Wea. Hot. Friday 7 Ther. We finished Days of Auld Lang Syne. Lovely letter from Lena. Mr. J. [Edward] Porter died on Sunday. P.M. Slept. Prepared for meeting. Taught Jessie Motley. Called on Mrs. Barber & Todd with clippings about Harlan's librarian at Buffalo, threatening to kill Anna etc. I led prayer-meeting "Conquest of Temptation". Wrote to Minnie & Mrs. Ed. Porter. Wea. Hot. Sat. Aug. 8, 1896 Ther. Evening we call on Mrs. Richardson. Afterward I took a bath & slept. Felt sick with heat. Wea. Hot. Sunday 9 Ther. A.M. Luke 18:1. Prayer. P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt 22:36-37. Nice Bible-class. P.M. Slept. Read Marion Mitchell & Probable [Loves]. Wea. Hot! Mon. Aug. 10, 1896 Ther. A.M. Letter from Fannie Bates & Fred Reeve. Katharine is teaching Rhet. in Chic. Univ.; has given up medicine. Fred is thinking of Phila. Will has called on him. Call from Mrs. Taintor. P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Called a few minutes with Emily Thorne on Cons. Darwin's [slips]. Sarah Lloyd returns the letters. I sent them to Will Todd. Lady Tennyson died. Wea. Hot! Tuesday 11 Ther. Finished Deerslayer. Call from Mrs. Eaton. Jessie had headache in the evening, but Mother & I called on Mrs. Scram. Wea. Little cooler Wed. Aug. 12, 1896 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Lombard, Dr. & Miss Clark, Miss Hastings, & Constance Jones. Miss C. is engaged to Dr. Murdoch, 18 yrs. her senior. I guess she is at least 55. Prayer-meeting. Meditaion. Prayer. Bible Reading necessary fuel for Christian life. Finished the Refugees. Wea. Cooler. Thursday 13 Ther. Ripped velvet off skirt. Slept. Wrote to Reeve. Called on Cousin Jane & visited her garden. The arbor came from one raisin seed. Cousin L. does not seem very well. Brought him my linen-colored organdie from Mrs. Wallace. Wrote to Adele Buffington. Wea. Fri. Aug. 14, 1896 Ther. Call from Florence Lombard. Called on Mrs. Eaton & Miss Burgone making me late to Y.P.S.C.E. Began Barry's Rebellion Heroine. Father died 18 years ago today. Wea. Saturday 15 Ther. Constance Jones, Miss Hastings, & Mr. & Mrs. [Ornesbie] came to dinner. Cousin Jane called. Miss Hastings pupils are trying to raise an annuity for her. Letter from Mabel Nassau. Jessie had headache. Did not sleep. Wea. Sun. Aug. 16, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Luke 18:1. P.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 55:22. Lovely S.S. lesson on Forgiveness. Ps. 32. Read in Miss Mitchells Life. Wea. Cool. Monday 17 Ther. Left Eaton at 9.41. Came to Indolence I. via Randalls, Utica. Clayton, Thurmond I. Park. Found 11 ladies here. Met Fannie Care Dayton at Thurm. Isl. P. Sat out on rocks after supper, then ate ice-cream. Hay fever better after leaving Utica. A young man fooled me about St. Lawrence R. Found letter from Reeve. Wrote Mother. Gail Hamilton died. Wea. Cold. Tues. Aug. 18, 1896 Ther. A.M. Wrote two letters to Mother. Began in the Dozy Hours. [Repphis]. Was [rowed] by Frank with Ethel to get mail. P.M. Grace Allen & I rowed her mother. Slept. Hay f. not bad. Eve. Played Verbarium. Wrote (P.M.) to Edith Holmes. (Accomplishments for Verbarium) Wea. Wednesday 19 Ther. A.M. Began Fiske's Civil [Gov.] in America. Went fishing with Mrs. Thorne. I caught 1 pickerel. Wrote to Mother. Letter from Mother & Mrs. Porter. Howard Beach is to marry for his 3rd wife. Lucy, Mrs. Thorne, Grace Allen & I went on the Capt. [Fisger] all around the islands. Sun tired my eyes. Wea. Thur. Aug. 20, 1896 Ther. We rowed over to the Gut. Met Mr. Dix in a sail-boat. Wrote to Fred Reeve. P.M. Slept. Wrote to Jessica. Eve. Went out rowing. I rowed. Sat in the dark & told ghost stories. Wea. Warmer. Friday 21 Ther. A.M. Set breakfast table & wiped dishes with Grace Allen. Read from Tom Brown. Rode over to Fishers Landing. Letter from Mother. Miss [Peace] went away. Ethel & Frank saved a girl in sinking sail-boat. P.M. Started to row for a walk but so rough we came home. Wrote to Mother. Girls made caramels. Eve. Played [Crando] & Verbarium. (Congressional)Wea. Sat. Aug. 22, 1896 Ther. Hay-fever in night. A.M. Mrs. Allen & I went shopping at Park. Mr. Dix called & staid to dinner. P.M. Grace Allen took my picture while I talked on the rocks with Mr. D. about [Silver], Triple-Tax & Arther Fonda's plan. I made Raisin & Cocoanut cake. Eve. Mrs. Allen & I gave a party. Threading Needles & eating peanuts. Letters from Mother, Fannie Roney & Ethel Nash. Wea. Sunday 23 Ther. Hay fever in night. A.M. Slept after breakfast. Read Outlook. 1st rain then great breeze. Lay on rocks & watched it. Supper in the middle of the day because stove smoked. P.M. Wrote to Mother. Sat on rocks & enjoyed breeze. Wea. Mon. Aug. 24, 1896 Ther. A.M. Letters from Mother, Edith Brooks & Hattie Bliss. Lucy & I called on Mrs. Stran & went to Thous. I. Park. P.M. Slept. Went in wading. Ironed about 1 doz. handkerchiefs. Eve. Carrie Ward & I went rowing; lost an oar & stuck on rocks. Wea. Tuesday 25 Ther. [Tale] [toast] in Henry VIII. Came home. Left Thousand I. Park at 7.35. Clayton at 8.30. Utica at 1.15. Arrived Randallsville at 2.35. Left R. at 4.23. Sick all day with bad hay fever. In the evening went to a party at Mrs. Eaton's, meeting Miss Burrgoyne, Cousin Celeste, Walter, Ellis & Eva, Ada & Mother [Mott]. Wea. Wed. Aug. 26, 1896 Ther. Adalene worked for [W.J.N.]. Wretched all day with hay fever. Letter from Reeve. He says he never but once thought of a home of his own etc. Staid home from meeting. Slept a great deal. My trunk came; gave my baskets to family. Wea. Thursday 27 Ther. Felt much better today. Letter from Will Todd. Miss May Smith, librarian at Hamilton came to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Burchard & Anna, Mrs. Ornsbee, Mr. Harvey (on Mrs. Groves). [Morsie] seems very sick today. Wea. Fri. Aug. 28, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Lucy Skinner. We had a little dinner party, Gracy Eaton, Lottie Leach, & Harriet Morse. P.M. Mother, J. & I called on the Thornes, Cousin Celeste, & Ada. Eve. Y.P.S.C.E. Happiness of Heaven. Dora Chamberlain led. While we were gone, Webster & Ada Mott called. Wea. Saturday 29 Ther. Cousin L. seemed very sick today. Got nervous while trying to decide about our going. P.M. Took bath. Took supper at Cousin Celestes with Elles, Eva, Ada & Mother. Played bean bags & other games. Hay-fever better. Wea. Sun. Aug. 30, 1896 Ther. Mr. Thorne A.M. Mark 10:39. Christs willingness to hear & to help. My class contained only Cousin Carrie & Jessie so I took Celestia, Nettie Thorne etc. Lesson was [Absolence]. Cousin Lizzie is better. Read about Horace Bushnell this afternoon. This eve. staid home & talked in the dark. Broke glasses. Wea. Monday 31 Ther. [Have] list my $25 check. Cousin L. seems very tired. We straightened our accounts. We pay about $6 a wk, both of us. Rec'd Clarence Smith's wedding card, & invitation to Dr. Moxom's silver wedding. Wrote to Reeve, Mrs. Moxom & Mrs. Porter. Wea. Tues. Sept. 1, 1896 Ther. Some hay-fever. Letter from Rob Bliss. Wrote to Frankie & Edith Brooks. Wea. Wednesday 2 Ther. Letter from James [Dought] about Montana sheep. Cousin L. growing worse. Staid home from meeting & played French game. [torn piece of page, not able to read it]Wea. Rain. Thur. Sept. 3, 1896 Ther. Cousin L. growing still worse. Played French game & Am. Hist. Henry Bagg is dead to be brought here. Wea. Friday 4 Ther. Jessie, Mother & I went to [Haven] on Mrs. [Raventraut's] invitation. Took lunch there. Called on Miss Hastings, Mrs. Bostick (saw Kate) & Mrs. McGregory. Met two, Miss Ayres; one teacher in Newark. They knew Miss P. in Hadley. Hay fever bad. Mother rec'd $4.00 for everybody from Mrs. Eaton. Jessie's thesis came. Letter from Lena. Wea. Sat. Sept. 5, 1896 Ther. Left Eaton at 9.41. Juo. Thorne on train. He stammers & drools. Very little hay fever. Met the Misses Brownhauer. Came via Franklin St. in a pouring rain. Mother tired. Bertha has a kind of cholera. Wea. Sunday 6 Ther. Mother staid home from church. Mr. Dixon Ps. 62:5. Communion. Reeve was there. Staid in resting during. Seemed nice but a little blue. This afternoon read to Phason & Frank; began Uncle Tom's Cabin. Eve. Read to boys. Mother & Bertha sick. Very little hay fever. Wea. Mon. Sept. 7, 1896 Ther. Labor Day. Will & Winnie are 21; Ralph is 16. I gave the boys each $1 & to Winnie a Thous. I. handkerchief case. Ruth & Ralph came. Read to the boys morning & eve. Reeve called staying from about 2.45 to 6.10. Gave me maple-sugar, & $30. I now have $40 & $50 in bank. Moseby took Winnie & Hannah out. Very little hay-fever. Wea. Tuesday 8 Ther. Letter from Lucy Skinner. Called on her. Wrote several letters. Read a little of Uncle Tom. Slept. Eve. Played on piano. Began my sewing lesson by book. Wea. Wed. Sept. 9, 1896 Ther. A.M. Read "Uncle Tom". Slept. Letters from Violet Coen & Jessica Cone. P.M. Went to Estelle's to make an engagement. Called on Miss Osborn at Mrs. Polak's (out). Got glasses & 2 Ferris waist. Eve. Girls had call from a Mr. Eastman (Reeve the Hethans) & Mr. Croke (who composed High School march). Wrote to Lena Bostwick. Wea. Thursday 10 Ther. Rec'd $260 from Bank & gave to Minnie. Letter from Rina Seymour, note from Annie Aston asking us to come to N.Y. Sat. Read "Uncle Tom" A.M. & Eve. Call from Lucy Skinner this A.M. Brought in all of Mim's & Harold's family. Wrote to Edith Holme's. Wea. Hot. Fri. Sept. 11, 1896 Ther. Rather miserable with heat & hay fever. A.M. Made choc. cake. P.M. Estelle filled one tooth; wedged two. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Reeve spoke about Dr. Lorrimer's sermon on "I am the Resurrection" etc. He had "words" with his boss but Gen. Manager wants him back. Gave me his tie to mend. I took Min to get ice-cream. Wea. Hot! Saturday 12 Ther. Estelle changed wedge in tooth. One she took out finding no cavity. Went with Min for hat materials. They were 2.90 & I paid her $1.00. Mended Reeve's tie. Mother & I went to see Mrs. Osten, Annie, Susie & Abbott (700 [Bounland].) Sewed this eve. Sadie & Daisy were here. Ralph & Winnie dressed up. Letter from Harlan about [prexy]. He is back home. On [L] [ward] met [Marg]. Brengle, Susan, Chris, Eliz Clarke. Wea. Cooler. Sun. Sept. 13, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Rom 8:28-30. P.M. Mr. Diaz of Cuba. Bapt. minister imprisoned 6 times. Saw coffin prepared for him. Sent telegram so [...] released him but exiled him. Ans. to prayer about [cemetery]. Reeve was there twice; saw him in A.M. & gave him his neck tie. The 5 children invited to Richardsons. Will & Mame Frances came to dinner. He starts his N. Haven [restaurant] to [...]. Wea. Monday 14 Ther. Dreadful hay-fever. Minnie & I went to Mr. Stearns Bible class. I had to leave for a few minutes because of hay fever. Franks first day of high-school. I helped him learn his Phy. Geol. May sent over photos of Howard & herself. Mrs. Palmer here. Wea. Tues. Sept. 15, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Palmer here. I think my hay-fever is breaking up. It makes me feel very sick & Grippey. Estelle filled a front tooth wih gold ($200) & took off tartar. Telegram from Fan Markham. Helped Frank with Phy. Geog. & Eng. Hist. Winnie, Minnie & Ruth went to Reading Club. I am [sewing] a good deal for children. Wea. Wednesday 16 Ther. Ralph & Will went to Cornell. I sewed all day for girls. This afternoon Ruth was taken sick. Harold did not come home all the evening. Call from Mr. & Mrs. Stoddard. Mrs. S. told about Howards waiting across the river. Thinks M. is left with $50000. Wea. Thur. Sept. 17, 1896 Ther. At 2 A.M. Ruth's girl baby was born dead (5 1/2 mos. baby). The girls & I came to V.C. at 3.30. Reeve called just before. Lovely time at V.C. Girls have 4th [string] [transfers] South. Found Ruth C. & Pauline Day. Called on Wheelers & Miss Wiley. I have Founders Room. Kath Blunt came to my room. Wea. Friday 18 Ther. Happy day. Left at 9.11 P.M. Reached N.Y. at 11.45. Last car for 7.45 train. Rina Seymour says that Miss Osborne cannot come & we are to have seven in the family. Mr. Maltice married yesterday. Prof. Ely says apply for scholarship. Saw Bertha Bates. She, Pauline & Ruth came to girls room. Mrs. Dwight brought them peaches. Wea. Hot! Sat. Sept. 19, 1896 Ther. Bank took money of Reeve. Rec'd letter from Lena telling about Miss Osborn. Called on her & found her very sweet, eager & willing to come when possible. Wrote to Miss P. & to Lena. Frank not very well. Ruth living well. Sadie came to tea. Told the family Stanley Weyman's "Dinner of Four". Card from Lucy referring to a plain talk with Bessie Miller. Wea. Sunday 20 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Acts 7:58. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. Frank not well. I read Jo's Boys P.M. & Eve. Mrs. Page sad. Brett was very fond of me. Reeve called before church this eve. Wea. Mon. Sept. 21, 1896 Ther. Letters from Rob, Capt. Carrigan, Lena, Cameron, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Griffin. Wrote to Harlan & Marg. Frank staid home with cold. I taught him lessons & read to the boys. Called on Miss Osborn (out) & Lucy Skinner. Mr. Marsen is to be married. Wea. Rainy. Tuesday 22 Ther. Wrote Ruth R. & sent her $1.00 for Philalethea. Wrote Jessica & Susie Swift. Took bath. Left N.Y. at 4.00 P.M. At [86] there are left only Mother, Minnie, Frank, Ruth, Harold, Miss Foley, & Mary. Mother came with me to 23rd St. Mr. Pease was brakeman & Mr. Brigham was on train. He says "Joe" is to be baptised. Had a warm welcome. Adele Buffington is here. 9 pupils expected. Wea. Wed. Sept. 23, 1896 Ther. 8 girls have come. Marion Duncan, Sallie Chapin, Margaret Carter are new. Adele & I went down town, & then I went to Mrs. Brooks with A. Miss Osborn & Crutchley arrived. This eve. played Menagerie. Wea. Thursday 24 Ther. School began. [Echo] Porter, Margery Coats, & Mattie Fiske began. Bessie Miller is not to return. Letter from Mother & Violet. I wrote to Mrs. Munger, Mabel Nassau, & Mother. Mrs. Haskell, Porter & Mrs. Foster are here. I drove with them. Mr. Gambell wants to break will. I like Miss Crutchley better then Miss Osborn. Did not go to meeting. Lena is 39. Wea. Fri. Sept. 25, 1896 Ther. Took girls walking before lunch, after lunch & 4 P.M. Went down town between afternoon walks, walking to P.O. & back. Deposited Reeve's $40. He now has $90.74. I am to take no music lessons. Mip Crutchley has begun music. Mrs. Frisbee came in today. These eve. Girls played Hearts. We tried bread on fork, writing a D with foot going. I told "Dinner for Four". Wea. Saturday 26 Ther. Wrote Lucy Skinner, Adele passed in Cicero. Studied & read. P.M. We rode on open cars to Indian Orchard. Staid there 1/2 hr. Eve. Went to library. Wea. Sun. Sept. 27, 1896 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom in the [Functions] of the church. (no text). Called on Mrs. Porter after dinner. S.A. Martin has gone to states prison & [May's] wife is dead. Perhaps he poisoned her! Long talk with Mr. -. He promises to pray. His business keeps him from being a Christian. Miss P. wants me to go to South Ch. communion & to take Marion to Bapt. prayer-meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Maltice called. I pity her. Didn't meet her. Wea. Monday 28 Ther. Mt. Holyoke was burned last night. The girls can visit in each others rooms Sunday A.M. Rec'd Violets picture. Wrote to Mother & Violet. Went to P.O. this eve. Letter from Ruth. Bertha sick with asthma. Stopped at Maltices & met Mrs. M. House was in disorder. Wea. Tues. Sept. 29, 1896 Ther. Walked into woods with girls. Took supper at Jacobs with Laura Hollister. Talked about [Lloyds]. (Gosh but it's hot. I sweat like a horse). "In three visits I lauded the Major". Mr. & Mrs. Ingersoll, Alice Wing, Mr. Bigelow, & Mr. Rising called. It is raining now 10.40 P.M. Wea. Warm. Wednesday 30 Ther. Clara's cousine Josephine came through on the train. I went down town before lunch to get guitar & violin strings. I chaperoned Marion Duncan in her 1st violin lesson with Mr. Kenyon. Mrs. Maltice came up to spend the night. Wea. Thur. Oct. 1, 1896 Ther. Lovely prayer-meeting led by Mr. Barnes on Rejoice in the Lord. I asked prayers for my business man at S.A. Letter & Thous. Isl. photos from Lucy Skinner. Met Mr. & Mrs. Groves. Mrs. [Dr.] [Sweet] looked as if she had erysipelas. Wea. Friday 2 Ther. Letter from Dr. Taylor about Susan. The Raymond House is begun. Bertha has had bad asthma. Call from Mrs. Dr. Brown. The Whipple reception. Ian MacLain's beautiful lecture & talk. Leslie Chapin returned. Wea. Sat. Oct. 3, 1896 Ther. Letter from Susie Swift. Miss Osborne left this A.M. I started Leslie on her Virgil. P.M. We went out to Forest Park. Saw the Esquimaux dogs. Bought peanuts on our return. Eve. Called on Josie Bartlett. Marion Maltice. Wea. Rainy. Sunday 4 Ther. Dr. Moxom Work of Church II. S.S. Benevolence. Aggression Work. An appeal to this South Church. Reached Bapt. church too late for communion. Stayed to S.S. Here to take S.S. times. Hard time at S.A. We all Parsons, Capt, etc. prayed with Mr. [Frances]. He will not yield. Saw Marion this A.M. Wea. Rain Mon. Oct. 5, 1896 Ther. Brief letter from Fred enclosing $10. He has gone to Baker Smith & has gone back to N.Y. Mother writes that Annie Howard is engaged to a Mr. Chapin. Outlook class began. I took the names. I wanted to hear Mrs. Waterbury but had to chaperone Marion & Mr. Kenyon (2nd lesson). Leslie Chapin begins Virgil. Wea. Tuesday 6 Ther. Miss Porters birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her "The Mind of the Master". Our 1st periodical class. Miss Hubbards 1st drawing lesson, in studio. Dudly lewis sent letter & picture. Wea. Wed. Oct. 7, 1896 Ther. Call from Edith Longstrew who has come down from Northampton. Mrs. Underhill called to complain of Miss Crutchley. Chaperoned guitar lesson (3). Dee Maurier died. Wea. Lovely. Thursday 8 Ther. Called on Prof. [Grulter]. He had chill & believes attack. Mr. Newhall had meeting. Talked afterward with Mr. Rice. He doesn't like our pastor. He thinks Mr. Chamberlain is drinking. Edith Holmes writes from Pittsburgh about [Goethe]. Dr. Maurice is dead. S S [lives]. Wea. Fri. Oct. 9, 1896 Ther. Marion "Tice" stayed to lunch. All the family but Mrs. P. & me went to see Ada Rehan in "Taming of the Shrew". Wea. Saturday 10 Ther. 6 of us went to Mt. Holyoke ruins. Called on Mrs. Purington. Bought lunch. P.M. Miss Crutchley doesn't prepare lessons. Clara Russell & I went down town. Eve. Went to library. Wea. Sun. Oct. 11, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom's 3rd sermon on the church. Social [Ameturation]-[Line]. Tried to find the Chamberlains but they have moved to Forest Park. Talked with Mr. France's outside. Smith tells me he has been married. Some headache. Slept this eve. Wea. Monday 12 Ther. Fannie Bearnau & Alice King have expectations for this winter. Mrs. Porter has come home. Wea. Tues. Oct. 13, 1896 Ther. I am to teach the servants in a S.S. class. There has been a terrible fire at Gt. Barrington. Wea. Wednesday 14 Ther. I called on Mrs. Porter tonight. Chaperoned the guitar lesson (4). Call from Ida Farmer. Wea. Thur. Oct. 15, 1896 Ther. Lovely prayer-meeting. Mr. Newhall lead. Mr. Cameron spoke. Mr. France's was not there. Wea. Friday 16 Ther. Mr. Shepard died & Amy Gillette has gone to funeral. Miss Crutchely & I called on Underhills & on Margery Coats. The girls went up on Armory tower. This P.M. new girls gave an observation party & illustrated [songs] popular. Wea. Sat. Oct. 17, 1896 Ther. Letter from Ruth. I wrote Winnie. Gave Mary Marsh her lesson. Took Edith Tourtlelotte shopping. Grandma Maltice & Marion came to lunch & Marion is taken sick. Took short nap. Met Chamberlain on street. He looks seedy. Says he does not drink (?) & does not go to church. They live 132 Belmont Ave. Wea. Rain. Sunday 18 Ther. Marion better. I went twice to Mrs. Porters. A.M. Pendlefoot on Home Missions. Some parts good, but slangy. At S.A. short talk with Mr. Frances & Capt. Carrigan's fat [Gl..] friend was thin. He smoked & that was why he ran away Thurs. P.M. Began my [army] class with [Carthame], Mrs. Packard & Aunt Carrie. We are studying [Solomon]. Mr. & Mrs. Maltice came down to tea. Wea. Mon. Oct. 19, 1896 Ther. No letter from Reeve. He has not written for 2 wks. Helped in periodical class. Eve. I went with Lena to library. Wea. Tuesday 20 Ther. Led prayers at the 19 Bliss St. home. Read Phil. IV. Talked with Mip Ricker about speaking at meeting. Called before & after on Hahns & learned that the Groves live about 48 Harrison Av. The Hahns are to move to Pearl & Byers St. Outlook class. Discussed [for.] [Ser.] [Fersady], [Theosophy] etc. Wea. Rain. Wed. Oct. 21, 1896 Ther. Letter from Ruth Chapin. Chaperoned 5th guitar lesson. No letter from Reeve. Wrote to Mother, Ruth, Richardson, & Rob Bliss. Wea. Thursday 22 Ther. Blue letters from Pauline Day & Fred Reeve. Fred is lonely & does not enjoy Dr. Judson's sermons. Mother writes of the death of Nannie Schenck. Wonderful prayer-meeting. Carmen & Mr. Frances were there. Mr. [Cerner] spoke and Old Joe related his experience. Wea. Fri. Oct. 23, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Fred R., & Mother. Went to Mrs. Newell's to inquire about Sarah [Curwan] & find her a bad girl. Jennie Chabot is pretty good. We went in rain to hear Hannibal William read Henry IV. Prt 1. Chas. appeared in his [band] [...]. Wea. Saturday 24 Ther. Read Outlook. Mary Maudes lesson went down town with Marnie Duncan. Letter from Will Todd enclosing slips about Harlan's appearing before church. Took girls on trolly to [Longmeadow]. Eve. Wrote Carrie Allen. Wea. Sun. Oct. 25, 1896 Ther. Wonderful day. A.M. Dr. Moxom preached for [Prison] Sunday. Slept. Read Wm. Smith. P.M. Took Mrs. Maltice to S.A. Talked & prayed with Corey. I heard that May is to be tried for murder. Went to Mirriams to tea. Met Miss Crutchley at church & we saw Joe baptized. After meeting Mr. Hahn gave Joe a wonderful tribute. Mr. Bertrand told me what Mr. Thayer said about me. Carmen has not smoked. S.S. lesson with [Calhamo] & Jennie. Jennie said it brought back her mother's words. Wea. Monday 26 Ther. Went out this P.M. Called on Mrs. Groves 42 Harrison Ave., Mrs. Dumbleton (out) & the Chamberlains. Plain talk with Mr. C. He is drinking some. I prayed with him & he seemed touched. The little boy came to the car. Wea. Tues. Oct. 27, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Pauline Day, Augusta, Bertha. Letter from Winifred. Lovely day. Wea. Wednesday 28 Ther. Carrie Maud invites me to Bklyn to reunion & Jessie Dewill to A.C.A. Mr. 14 Miss Crutchley told me about her mother. Hannibal Williams recited Writer's Tale. Wea. Thur. Oct. 29, 1896 Ther. Call from Mr. & Mrs. Coats of Beverly. Mrs. Nye, Mrs. Packard & I attended State Convention in Highland Ch. Kerr Tupper preached finely on the Bible. Wea. Friday 30 Ther. Marion Duncan & I took her aunt Miss Duncan riding in cars. Mother sent me a letter from Sarah Lloyd. Celebrated Hallowe'en. Went to Oak St. to see Rep. procession. Wea. Very warm. Wat. Oct. 31, 1896 Ther. Too warm for coats. Read all day periodicals. Went with Bertha Robbins to call on Mrs. Judy Wills - out. Wea. Sun. Nov. 1 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo 6:35. He said Christ was not co-existent. He desired no monopoly of revelation or salvation. He had [more] of God then we. He lead to God, as [Shian] to [reservices]. I cried & couldn't shake hands. Took Bertha to Communion. The [wine] made me unhappy. Went to Army but too late. Saw a man who is going back to family he [says]. Took girls walking. S.S. class Building up the Temple. Wea. Mon. Nov. 2, 1896 Ther. No letter from Fred. I fear something is wrong. Spent the afternoon helping about the [winery] for Outlook class. Wea. Tuesday 3 Ther. Election day. At 11 P.M. we hope things are going for McKinley. Interesting Outlook class. Call from Mrs. James Bill. Wea. Wed. Nov. 4, 1896 Ther. McKinley Elected by a large majority!!! Parly Russell is a [Mass] representative. Chaperoned 7th guitar lesson. Wea. Rain. Thursday 5 Ther. Gladys Reed staid to lunch & worked [gunneting]. Small prayer-meeting. Mr. newhall led as Mr. Hahn strained his back. Carmen was there & seems free from smoking. Wea. Fri. Nov. 6, 1896 Ther. Letter from Reeve that worries me because he does not go to church. Letter from Ray. He is teaching German & raising chickens & celery. Eve. Lena drilled girls & I wrote 9 poems for their Thanksgiving entertainment. Wea. Saturday 7 Ther. A letter from Mother encloses one from Marg. that scares me. She wants the lists of guests which she was to have for her wedding. Eve. Took girls (Welch) to try on dresses at Mrs. Andersons. Went to library. Wea. Sun. Nov. 8, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom Fine Sermon Matt. 16:23. Miss Porter has made Bert angry by saying he is irreligious. I am to try & get Dr. Moxom interested. P.M. Took Mrs. Young to S.A. (children's meeting). She went to Smith Ch. I talked to Carmen, Frances & Thayer. I think the last was converted. Met Mrs. Young at church & introduced her to Dr. M. Spoke to him. Sick headache but taught The Temple to 4 Welch girls. Wea. Monday 9 Ther. Miss P. went to Mrs. Booths meeting in N.Y. I called on Dr. Moxom, Mrs. Appleton (out), Dr. Buckingham. Sent picture to Cousin Hattie. Froze. We all watched parade from Mrs. Brookes. Wea. Tues. Nov. 10, 1896 Ther. Tired. Took Cath. & Jennie to get dresses. Went to library. Miss P. returned tonight. Wea. Rain. Wednesday 11 Ther. Rec'd lovely letter from Cousin Hattie. Girls rehearsed songs etc. instead of walking. Went to P.O. for Miss Porter. 8th guitar lesson. Wea. Thur. Nov. 12, 1896 Ther. Mr. Newhall led meeting. Mr. Thayer, Frances, & Cameron all there. Wrote 2 more Thanksgiving poems. Wea. Friday 13 Ther. Call from Mrs. Dickerson, Grace D. & Mrs. [T...] Merrick (No. 4). Called on Mrs. Appleton. She already was interested in Mrs. Maltice. Wea. Sat. Nov. 14, 1896 Ther. Began Bertha Robbin's music lesson (2). (I had given her one). Took 11.45 train to N. Haven Coll. Alumnae at Jessie Durdes 400 Orange St. Susan Swift spoke. Met Staff. Capt. (Mrs.) (Cozzuer), Capt. Gray, Caroline Ranson King, Grace Porter, etc. Nothing to eat except at depot. Found that Miss Wilson (of S.A.) had called. Wea. Sunday 15 Ther. Dr. Seeley of Smith on "Red wine in old bottles". Miss Wilson ([Ensign]) at S.A. on Gold Standard. Talked with Corey who promised to go home & think & with Thayer Smith says he was converted at the [Mission]. Eve. Walked with girls. S.S. class. They rebuilt temple. Wea. Mon. Nov. 16, 1896 Ther. Mrs. St. M. 85. Cath. Rathburn has entered School. Wea. Warm like summer. Tuesday 17 Ther. Periodical class. Wea. Wed. Nov. 18, 1896 Ther. Letters from Mother & Capt. Emily Carrigan. Some of the girls went to Crysanthem show. I did not. Letter from Reeve (angry at me). He encloses Dr. Judson's. 9th guitar lesson. Miss Hill began her writing lessons. Wea. Thursday 19 Ther. Joe spoke to me in meeting about tobacco. Mr. Bertrand talked with me about Thayer. I hope he isn't silly. Crysanthemum Show. Wea. Fri. Nov. 20, 1896 Ther. Rehearsal of play. Miss P. rec'd horrid letter from Mrs. Duncan. Wea. Rain & snow. Saturday 21 Ther. A.M. Took Marg. Carter to corn doctor's & Edith Tourtlelotte down town. P.M. Pouring but called on Tollivers (16 Greene St. Ave.), Mrs. Rathbun, Miss Barnard (out). Tried music at Taylors. Mother wrote of her visit to Marg. Marilin Duncan is to stop L. Prose. Wea. Sun. Nov. 22, 1896 Ther. Wrote Esther, Mrs. S. Sletter. Dr. Moxom Dent 28:13. Patriotism. Letter from Mrs. Carter about Marg's dress. Interesting S.A. Talk with Mr. Frances about Thanksgiving. Mr. Newhall, Carmen walked with me to point out Mr. Newhalls house. Thayer & Smith both seemed all right. Took girls walking, [s...] rushed down to see Mr. Newhall but church was dark. Taught 4 girls. Wrote Mr. Newhall. [Bad]. Wea. Monday 23 Ther. Brutal letter from Bert Maltice's. Marion is not to be allowed to come here anymore to school from present. Mabel is to be unmolested etc. We rehearsed on entertainment. Wea. Tues. Nov. 24, 1896 Ther. A.M. Letters from Mother at V.C. Letter about the "angel" from the Butler Centre P. Master, Mr. Wing. P.M. Shopped for play. Called to invite the Moxoms & Underhills (out). Letter from Carrie Allen. 10th guitar lesson. Wea. Rain. Wednesday 25 Ther. Lena has been to Mr. Brooks & he says there is nothing to do but give up the baby. All girls left but Adele Buffington. I went to the train & shopped. Maud Reed came up & studied. Mrs. Rathbun visited Lat. Miss P. & Lena went to Porter's to supper. Read & played duets with Adele. Wea. Rain in A.M. Thur. Nov. 26, 1896 Ther. Thanksgiving. Took Lena's letter to Mrs. Maltice. Mr. Quick preached in 1st Bapt. Prov. 17:34. Amy & Adele went out to dinner. Mrs. Chamberlain & Porter's came. Mrs. Gillette came. Wea. Friday 27 Ther. School began again. We rehearsed in afternoon. Dressed hurriedly "Tales Ancient & Modern". Gt. success. Dr. Moxom crowned me with laurel. May Coat & Pauline Day here. Capt. Whipple was [d-K]. He invited me to Sunday dinner. Miss King came late & slept in Amy's room. Wea. Rain. Sat. Nov. 28, 1896 Ther. Read History & periodicals. Supper at Mrs. Porters with Mrs. Chamberlain. Miss P. came over with letters. Wea. Sunday 29 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Message to churchless. Marion was at Kindergarten & Miss P. saw her. Mr. Francis I think gave himself to girl. Talked with Corey. Walked with girls. S.S. class. Wea. Snow. Mon. Nov. 30, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Brown brought Lena violets. Wrote to Reeve that I was hurt. Wea. Cold. Tues. Dec. 1 Ther. Went to Mrs. [Goodhue's] to hear Mrs. Hannibal Williams read Midsummer Night's Dream before [Wed] Club. Mrs. Webb & Miss P. went too. Gone from 3 to 6.45. Outlook class. Cold & sleepy. [Aimiable] letter from Mrs. Maltice. Wea. Cold. Wed. Dec. 2, 1896 Ther. 11th guitar lesson. Lena wrote long letter to Mabel demanding Bert's apology. Went to library. Wea. Cold. Thursday 3 Ther. S.S. election. Mr Frances was there & told me he was trying to be a Christian. Carmen's sister's baby has membranous croup. Wea. Fri. Dec. 4, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Chamberlain is spending most of the day here. I read history to Edward Porter this A.M. Girls gave "Country Dinner" & "Book" party. Wea. Saturday 5 Ther. Dr. Poole's class began this A.M. at 11.30. I read Hist. & Outlook etc all day. Wrote letters this evening. Marion Duncan - has taken Miss Crutchleys room & Miss C. - Edith Holmes old room. Wea. Sun. Dec. 6, 1896 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Christ's [Meeting] of Reform. Matt. 23:25.26. I saw Marion at the window twice. I went down to church too late for Communion. At S.A. Mr. Francis seemed very happy. Cameron is expecting to go to N.Y. I talked with Rickland. He said he had almost got to the pt. of forgetting but I had worked him up. Mr. Francis & I talked with Corey. Wea. Monday 7 Ther. Short but rather nice letter from Reeve. He is in a "muddle" about church. Was much helped by his call on Mother & Minnie. Wea. Tues. Dec. 8, 1896 Ther. Took Edith Tourtlelotte to Van Normans & met Jennie [Lohnan] & Mary (?). Call from Mrs. Rathbun. Raining tonight. Wea. Wednesday 9 Ther. Marion Tice is 5 & Ray is 25. Gladys Reed was sick in school today. 12th guitar lesson. Will Todd I wrote to. Dr. Poole (2) at 8 this P.M. Wea. Thur. Dec. 10, 1896 Ther. Mr. Francis met Mr. Newhall & told him he was a Christian. Carmen was there. Very good talk by Mr. School for Christian Workers on India. Mrs. Chamberlain was there. Richardson [Egy] Wea. Friday 11 Ther. Wrote Reeve & Mother. [Soap] nibble party. Wea. Sat. Dec. 12, 1896 Ther. Dr. Poole (3). Read all P.M. Evening went to book & music store. Wea. Sunday 13 Ther. A.M. Dr. Addison Foster of Am. S.S. Union Juo. 21:6. Nice time at S.A. Took Mrs. lame backslider to periodical form. Rickland says he is Christian. Gave Cameron Dr. Judson's address. Smith asked about playing for dance houses. Talked with a Mr. Frances & Thayer (goblins). They are to meet me at prayer-meeting. Met "Is the [mutation] going or [...]?" Miss Crutchley went to hear Mr. Hahn on Pulpit & Polities. Met Maltice in st. Wea. Mon. Dec. 14, 1896 Ther. Helped about periodical class. Risings are over German measles. Helped them make up lessons. Wea. Tuesday 15 Ther. I have a cold. Samples from Mother. Interesting Outlook class. Afterward Lena & I went to P.O. Saw a crowd outside of Drapers. Dr. Poole (?) 4. Wea. Snowy. Wed. Dec. 16, 1896 Ther. Cause of last night's crowd was terrible burning of Mrs. Whitney's son. Very [inviting]. 13th guitar lesson. Lena has had lovely letter from Mrs. (Grandma) Maltice. Wea. Thursday 17 Ther. Capt. Carrigan writes that Blanche Cox is to be my D.O. Letter from Reeve, who is happy in getting a Christmas box off. Miss P. was very angry because we talked in school-room just before study hour. Mr. Francis (2) & his friend met me outside prayer-meeting. Mr. Thayer (2) came late after 24 mile walk. Mr. Francis (1) & Mr. Thayer (1) were there. Mr. Thayer (2) & Cory were saved last night. Wea. Fri. Dec. 18, 1896 Ther. Bert & Mabel have written again. But an insulting letter, hit Mabel sweetly & perhaps sincerely. Lena has decided to consent to an interview here with Miss P. We went to Mrs. Chamberlain's tea. Girls gave an arrival party, donkey & drawing animal blindfold. Wea. Cold. Saturday 19 Ther. No answer from Mother. Lena saw the baby in a coarse blue dress in at Mrs. Dexler's. I called on Mrs. Porter. Little boy sold candy & popcorn here. I bought coconut cake at new store. Dr. Poole (5). Wea. Sun. Dec. 20, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Talk about Harvard. Lena went to South Ch. & saw Marion. I took girls to hear Booker T. Washington. Fine. Went into S.A. for a moment & talked with Miss [Brice] & she prayed. Mr. Francis thinks Joe is getting spoiled. I read [Fred Marion & me] to girls. Bert & Mabel came up & apologized. Wea. Monday 21 Ther. Christmas shopping. $100 in bank. Wrote Dr. Taylor. Shopped from 3-[7]. 14 guitar lesson in evening. Library book Dec. 19 Jan. 3 [Memorabilia] [Jan] 3Wea. Tues. Dec. 22, 1896 Ther. Last day before we go home. Called on Prof. [Guillet] who is sick. Edith Holmes is engaged. Called on Mrs. Maltice. Wea. Wednesday 23 Ther. Rec'd present. Came to N.Y. at 1.25 with Mrs. Packard, Miss Crutchley, & Amy Gillette. Train was about 2 hrs. late. I found the 5 college children. The girls came today, the boys yesterday. Wea. Thur. Dec. 24, 1896 Ther. My shopping was about done, so I only went out this P.M. for little things for Reeve & Rob. Frank Sharpe had the Christmas party. Uncle Wm. Sharpe & the Dixons were there. Wea. Friday 25 Ther. Presents in A.M. Helped filled candy boxes at church. Fun with [Mindy], Phasen & [Stoney]. Afternoon. Read to boys. (Henty) Ernest Sedman came to tea. Mosely & Stoney came in eve. to arranged for party at Wyckoffs. Wea. Sat. Dec. 26, 1896 Ther. Called on Lucy Skinner & Cousin Sallie. Mother went home & I staid to lunch. I met [Ros.], Paul (for 1st time) Susy, Lily, Alfred Billinger. Read a little to Frank. Slept. Eve. Suprise party at Frank Wyckoff's. "Yellow Kid" game & Pillow Decks. Wea. Sunday 27 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Matt. 24:14. P.M. " " Ps. 17:8. Did not see Reeve all day, but expected him. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. Harold says he takes his tunes from opera. Will Monfred, Ruth, & I went to prayer. Saw Alice, Susy & Clara Kings husband for first time. Alice looks large. Wea. Mon. Dec. 28, 1896 Ther. A.M. Letter from Will Todd. Marg & Ray are in Cin! Read Henty to Frank & Phasen. P.M. Sent Mother's center-piece to Mrs. Russell. Call from Kate Strong Curtiss. Mother washed my head. Bertha has asthma. Eve. Read to Frank, Phasen, Bret & Ralph. Letter from Rob Bliss. Wrote to Will Todd. Wea. Tuesay 29 Ther. Wrote to Fred Reeve & Rob Bliss. Mrs. Morse [sewed] for girls. Read a little to Frank. Bertha in her room all day. Call from Cousin Hattie. Wrote Mrs. Webb. Letter from Jessie. While girls were at Christmas entertainment, I read Marg. O glory. Read Dutch Rep. to myself. Gladstone is 87.Wea. Wed. Dec. 30, 1896 Ther. Read a little to boys. Lucy Skinner & I called on Ethel. Eve. We went to spend the evening with the Richards. Played Pillow [Dix]. Wea. Thursday 31 Ther. Sad day. Reeve thinks he may not come to see me as I will talk religion. Mosely sent a yellow kid to Aunt Nellie. I sent my head on a child's body. Read to Frank. Eve. Watch night services. Rec'd Ros 3 vols. from Cousin Sallie. Memoranda Benevolence Jan. 1. Left over 22.69 " 3 Jap. Student 10 22.59 S. Army 25 22.34 " 5 Hausen Pl. 10 22.24 " 6 Missionary boy 9 22.15 " 12 Christ Ch. 5 22.10 " S.Army 76 21.34 19 " " 25 21.09 5 Pts. 10 20.99 24 Socio.As.80 21.79 26 South Ch 5 21.74 S.Army 50 21.24 28 Miss P. 50 21.74 Feb. 2. S.A. 75 20.99 " " Church Bapt. 45 20.59 " 9 " South 5 20.54 " " S.A. 50 20.04 " " Bapt. Ch. Fel. 950 10.54 S.A. 25 10.29 Smith Ch 5 10.24 " 23 Christ " 5 10.19 S.A. 25 9.94 Mar. 1. " 225 7.69 Army Ch 5 7.64 " 9 " " 5 7.59 " 21 Miss P. 2.00 9.59Memoranda 9.59 Mar. 22 Bapt. Ch. Feb. Mar 2.25 7.39 Benev.- Apr.5 5.00 2.39 S.Army 25 2.14 " 23 Miss P. 22.50 24.64 " 26 S.Army 3.00 21.64 " 29 Hausen P. 15 21.49 " 30 For Miss 25 21.24 Apr. 5 Church Ext 25 20.99 " " Hausen Pl. 5 20.94 " " Sa. A. 27 20.67 " 6 Mission 30 20.37 " " Hadly meeting 9 20.28 " 12 S.A. 25 20.03 " " South Ch 5 19.98 " 16 Poor girl 15 19.83 " 18 Vass. Aid 100 18.83 " 19 South Ch.Y.W.C.A. 25 18.58 S.A. 35 18.23 26 " 25 17.98 South Ch. 05 17.93 May 3 Church Apr 100 16.93 " " Burer " 26 75 16.18 " " S.Army 25 15.93 Grand Lyme 35 15.58 Burers 10 15.48 10 Church So. 5 15.43 S.Army 30 15.13Memoranda May 4 [Library] 2.00 17.13 " 16 S.Army 1.00 16.13 " 17 Church 05 16.08 " 24 " 05 16.03 " " S.a. 60 15.43 June 7 Pew Pay 1.00 14.43 Beuer. May 31 2.50 11.93 S.Army 50 11.43 21 " " 30 11.13 28 " " 80 10.33 " Pew through Sept 75 9.58 Salary 21 30.58 Church pew 1.00 20.58 July 5 " Haven p. 20.33 " 8 23 Fulton 10 20.23 " 10 Haus. Pl. 10 20.13 " 12 " 20 19.93 " 14 S.Army fee 5.00 14.93 " 20 [L...] Ass .80 15.73 " 27 Eaton Ch 5 15.68 Aug. 2 " " 10 15.58 " " " S.S. Miss. 25 15.33 " 7 " Ch. & S.S. 6 15.27 " 16 " " 6 15.21 " 25 Lame boy 5 15.16 " 30 Eaton ch & S.S. 6 15.10Memoranda Sept. 6 Haus. Pl. 10 15.00 June 8 Salary $2.00 17.00 Sept. 11 Jap. Miss. etc 30 16.70 " 13 Haus. Pl. 5 16.65 " " Mr. Diaz 25 16.40 " 14 Swedish man 25 16.15 " " China 10 16.05 " 20 Church 5 16.00 " 23 Interest 38 16.38 " 27 Smith Ch 5 16.33 Oct. 4 " " 5 16.28 " " S.A. 25 16.03 " 11 South Ch 5 15.98 " 17 Salary 2.00 17.98 18 Church South 5 17.93 S.A. 25 17.68 25 " 40 17.28 " 5 pts. 10 17.18 " Smith Ch 5 17.13 Pew State St. Oct. 100 16.13 29 State Conv. 25 15.88 Nov. 1 Smith ch 5 15.83 8 " " 5 18.78 S.A. 25 18.53 14 " 100 17.53 15 " 30 17.23 " South Ch 5 17.18Addresses Name Residence 17.18 Nov. 18 Salary 2.00 19.18 " 21 " 2.50 21.68 " 22 S.A. 80 20.88 " 24 " 7 20.81 " 26 Boys Club 50 20.31 29 111 19.20 Dec. 6 Chuch pew through Dec. 2.25 16.95 S.A. 35 16.60 " 10 India 32 16.28 " 13 Church 5 16.23 " " S.A. 30 15.93 " 20 " 25 15.68 South Ch. 5 15.63 Venev. thr. Dec. 6.50 9.13 5 Pts 10 9.03 [Broken Wash] 25 8.78 " 21 Salary 16.00 24.78 S.A. 3 24.75 27 Hausin Pl. 15 24.60 31 Law enforce 10 24.50Memoranda .50 for War Crys. Oct. 25 5 Nov. 8 5 " 15 5 " 22 5 Dec. 6 5 " 13 5 20 5 5 5 5Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. Jan. 1 I owe Mother 11.13 " 2 " " " 11.43 " 3 " " " 11.50 " " " " " 12.52 " 4 " " " 12.56 " 7 " " " 00.00 " 9 " " " .40 Mar. 1 " " " 1.40 " 4 " " " 5.40 Apr. 1 " " " 5.45 " 2 " " " 6.45 " 4 " " " 6.35 " " " " " 8.69 " 6 " " " 8.87 " " " " " 23.87 " 28 " " " 24.37 28.27 29.77 30.27 25.27 23.77 23.83 " 22 " " " 29.83 " 29 " " " 35.50 " " " " " 25.50 " " " " " 24.75 20.50Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. Jan. 15 "Wasps" .75 " 24 Grub 12.50 Miss Mitchell .25 28 Symphony Fannie Bliss Soap Edith H. Mrs. Lample Hammonds 1.00 S.A. to Lena 2.50 Lena about Mrs. Lucy's music ?.54 Wills photo .25 Lucy owes me .16 Edith Holmes .02 [Fesh...] & pro Lena owes me new .25 " " " chk .50 [K...] [Soup] Mrs. Pack .45 [D...] & [Mint] [...] Candy Dress & waist Picnic Lucy owes 2.01 NOTES AND BILLS Date Drawers Time July 7 I owe Mother $21.50 " 8 " " " 21.45 10 " " " 23.45 13 " " " 23.89 14 " " " 22.35 14 " " " 22.87 15 " " " 22.83 21.58 21.33 " " " " " 26.63 " 20 " " " 22.27 " " " " " 22.07 " 20 " " " 21.82 " 21 " " " 20.98 " 23 " " " 20.31 " 27 " " " 19.18 " " " " " 19.23 " " " 17.23 30 " " " 16.73 Aug 1 " " " 4.46 " 4 " " " 2.46 " 9 " " " 2.52 " 13 " " " 2.02 " " " " " 2.57 " 14 " " " 2.52 " " " " " .52 .58RECEIVABLE No. Where Payable Due Amount Aug 15 Mother owes me 5.00 " 28 " " " 5.05 " 30 " " " 5.00 " 31 I owe M. 1.00 Sept.2 " " " 1.10 " " " " " 2.77 " 4 " " " 4.52 " 5 " " " 11.37 " " " (3.60) " " " 11.60 " 7 " " " 09.80 " 7 " " " 10.43 " 8 " " " 5.91 " " " " " 6.00 " 12 " " " 6.13 " " " " " 6.47 " " " " " 27.47 " 15 " " " 27.05 " 16 " " " 27.30 " " " " " 27.51 " " " " " 28.51 " " 28.11 " 19 " " " 29.01 " " " 30.01 29.96 31.76 NOTES AND BILLS Date To whom given Time Sept. 22 I owe Mother 33.50 " " " " " 40.00 " " " " " 39.85 Oct. 7 " " " 40.35 " 8 " " " 40.85 " 12 " " " 41.45 " " " " " 40.85 Nov. " " " " 41.35 " 18 " " " 21.35 " " " " " 21.93 " 29 " " " 22.93 Dec. 15 " " " 23.91 " 2 " " " 25.66 " " " " " 25.76 " " " " " 25.81 " 26 " " " 25.91 " 27 " " " 26.06 " 28 Mother owes me 3.94 " " " " " 3.17 " 29 " " " 3.00 " 30 " " " 2.78CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY RECEIVED PAID 1 Left over 141.07 2 2 Ferris waist 1.50 Umbrella 1.25 Tooth powder .30 Veil .24 Notions .30 -- .-- 3 Wash woman 2.30 Stamps .09 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Jap. student .10 S.Army .25 Car fare .10 Gum .01 4 Stamps .04 Watch 1.25 Mrs. Dennis 1.00 5 Church .10 Car fare .10 6 Ticket & trunk3.25 Mission stamp .09 Vassar book 1.00 Stamps .50 Card .50 Car fare .10 141.07 15.67CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY & FEB. RECEIVED PAID 141.07 15.67 7 7 Car fare .20 24 Loan Ass. 8.00 Lunch .10 28 Miss P. 5.00 Carriage .40 10 Mittens .40 12 Church .05 S.Army .76 19 " " .25 5 Pts. .10 20 Car fare .05 23 Stamps .25 26 S.Army .50 South Ch. .05 27 Soda W. .05 Car fare .10 Crackers .19 28 Car fare .10 " Glasses 1.00 Stamps .10 2 S.A. .75 Susans photo .25 State St. .45 3 Stamps .50 9 S.A. etc. .55 Candy .40 154.07 23.22CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY & MAR. RECEIVED PAID 154.07 23.22 14 Express .25 Soap .10 [Sugar] & figs .23 [Church] etc. 9.80 Miss Lewyell .35 21 Gill's Art .25 Church .05 S.Army .25 War Col .05 24 Needles .05 Car fare .05 29 " " .05 1 S.Army 2.25 Church .05 Ruth R. 1.00 2 Stamps .30 4 Fannie B. 4.00 Father's flower.50 7 Dress 1.15 8 Church .05 9 Coat 12.50 Stamps .50 11 Car fare .05 Home J. .10 57.15CASH ACCOUNT - MAR. RECEIVED 154.07 PAID 57.15 21 Miss Porter 20.00 12 Help. Hand .25 22 " " 225.00 21 Ovid .20 Exp. in Alt. .60 [R...] Feb-Mar .60 22 Church 2.25 Benev. Feb-Apr5 5.00 S.Army .25 23 Car f. .05 24 Candy & S.W. 1.05 26 S.A. 3.00 Almond P. .50 Spr-N.Y. 2.75 27 Carriage .40 Papers .14 Care fare etc. .30 Trunk .50 28 Car fare .10 29 Church etc. .15 30 For. Mission .25 " And Peter" .50 31 Lunch & S.A. .45 S.A. pin .25 Conquerer .10 Car fare etc. .28 399.07 77.07 cASH ACCOUNT - APRIL RECEIVED PAID 399.07 77.07 1 Wash woman 1.25 Car fare & candy .13 2 Alumnae 1.00 3 Materials for hat 3.12 Winnie for 2 hats 1.50 Paper .25 Ice cream sod. .20 Stamps 1.00 Mary Palmer 1.10 4 Car fare .10 Shoes 3.00 Gloves 1.50 Tooth powder .30 [...] .64 [Livery] 1.70 5 Church & S.A. .57 Car fare .10 6 Missions .30 Rushing .18 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Mrs. [S...] 35.00 Hadley .09 [...] .65 399.07 134.00 CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL RECEIVED PAID 399.07 134.05 7 Crackers .15 [...] .25 Car fare .10 Reading & Lunch .18 Carriage .38 9 Car fare .05 10 Miss Frazer's .25 11 [Cones] 1.00 12 Church & S. .30 16 Poor girl .15 18 Vass. Aid 1.00 Postals .05 Soda W. .05 Candy .10 Mrs. Nettleton .15 Gloves .25 20 Church & S.A. .45 25 Sugar & candy .16 26 Church etc. .40 28 Gloves .50 [Flowers] 1.11 2 Syrian [e...] 2.25 " S.A. papers .25 Church etc. 2.60 146.18 CASH ACCOUNT - MAY RECEIVED PAID 399.07 146.18 8 Stamps .07 lunch etc. 4.90 Symph. p. 1.50 Flowers .50 Stamps .50 9 Ice cream etc .24 9 Salary 20.00 10 Church etc. .40 [Chas-band] .25 S. Army 1.00 War Eng .05 Car fare .10 Hair .50 S. Water .05 Crackers .19 Ruching .18 Music .14 23 Coll. Alum. 2.00 Pres. Check .50 Stamps .50 24 Church & S.A. .65 31 Prism 2.00 Army .05 Church 162.45CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE RECEIVED PAID 419.07 162.45 5 Rings .20 6 Telegrams .50 Soap .08 Express .35 Miss [With] .10 Gloves 1.50 Candy Soda W. .05 Car fare .05 7 Church etc. 4.00 8 Miss P. 20.00 8 Carriage .25 Sp. - Pok 3.82 Carriage .50 Coffee .10 9 Alum. 1.00 10 Ticket 3.82 Paper 3 Car fare 5 Lunch .30 Carry .40 11 Candy 13 Carf. .05 Pins .11 Stamp .06 179.77 CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE RECEIVED PAID 179.77 439.07 18 Carriage & trunk 1.25 20 Soda W. .05 21 Church & S.A. .30 22 White dress 7.00 Shoes 3.50 25 Papers .07 26 Bicycle As. .50 Soda W. .05 Car fare .05 27 Bicycle .50 Stamps etc. .10 Candy .10 Car fare .25 28 Pew rent .75 S.A. .80 Insurance .25 29 Stationary 3.27 "Wasps" .75 Symph. 2.00 [H...] & pew 1.00 Festival 7.00 Church S. 10.00 Music L. 30.00 Music 1.08 Candy .55 250.94CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE JULY. RECEIVED PAID 439.07 250.94 Dress Sk. 4.98 Shirt W. .69 Salary 210.00 29 Photo stand .10 Prof. Mitchell 1.50 Benevolence 10.50 Car fare .05 30 " " .05 Shirt waist 1.00 Servants .75 Carriage .50 Strap 1.00 Miss [With.] .25 Candy .10 Peanuts .05 Ice cream .10 Sp.- Gt. Bar. 1.82 1 Express .50 4 Gt. B. - Kent .90 Kent N.Y. 2.15 Car fare .15 6 Dress .75 5 Church .25 Trunk .50 6 Car f. .10 279.68CASH ACCOUNT - JULY RECEIVED PAID 649.07 279.68 7 [F...] [Rich] 1.00 8 Car fare .20 Book & paper .26 Mission .10 Stamps for July 6 .46 10 Chocolate .10 Book .08 Car fare .10 [Unacct] .24 Haus. Pl. .10 11 Stamp .05 Board 8680 Ax 5.00 12 Church .20 Tooth powder .30 Supporter .14 13 Coney I. .40 14 N.Y. to Colo S. 1.04 Trunk .50 Photos 1.50 S.Army 5.00 Car fare .10 Phosphate .10 15 Stamp .04 296.69CASH ACCOUNT - JULY RECEIVED PAID 649.07 296.69 20 Loan Ass. 8.00 15 Stationary .30 Board 8680 3.00 Bertha [...] 1.00 [Cook] .25 Car fare .15 Candy .15 20 Cold S. - Oneida 4.34 Car fare .10 Storage trunk .28 Coffee .10 Church .05 Cold S. servants .50 Dinner .55 [McC...] .10 Paper .05 Trunk .25 21 Car fare .10 Oneid - Eat. .54 Bus etc. .30 Stamp p. July 21 .28 23 Telegram .18 26 Church .05 27 Oneida [...] 1.56 657.07 310.87 CASH ACCOUNT - JULY & AUG. RECEIVED PAID 27 Left over 657.07 27 310.87 Stamps for July 27-Aug 13. .55 29 Board 2.00 2 Church etc. .35 3 Hair tonic .35 4 Board 2.00 5 Candy & peanuts .15 Shoe mended .13 7 Mrs. Wallace 1.00 9 Church & S.S. .06 12 ------ ---- 14 Board 2.00 14 Thread .04 Pad .05 Peanuts .05 Stamps etc. .45 15 Camper ice .10 Envelopes .15 Corset & Shoelace .10 Braid on [...] .25 16 S.S. & Church .06 17 Hat pins .02 Bus .20 Eat- Randall .15 R- Thousand I. & [nt] 3.60 324.68 CASH ACCOUNT - AUG. RECEIVED PAID 17 657.07 17 324.68 Dinner .85 "Money ques" .10 Tribune .05 Candy & Popc. .15 Trunk .10 19 Board. 6.50 Capt. Fisger .50 Basket 1.10 20 Candy .20 22 Baskets .80 Prizes & gum .41 24 Glove case .50 25 Trunk .10 Frank .25 "Poetry boy" .05 Popcorn .05 Ticket extended 1.50 Lunch .15 Paper .02 26 Express .55 Trunk .10 28 Candy .10 30 Church .06 338.87 Unnacc't 5.33 344.20 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPT. RECEIVED PAID 657.07 344.20 2 Stamps .10 Mrs. Wall. .10 Silk .59 " .98 5 Dell W. 10.00 Board etc. 17.50 Stage .25 Paper .05 Eaton, N.Y. 5.15 Magaz. .10 Car fare .10 6 Church .10 7 Trunk .63 Will & Ralph 2.00 8 Paper .48 Sewing book .35 Car fare .05 Stamps .09 9 " for Sept. 9 .13 Car fare .05 Glasses .50 2 Ferris W. 3.00 10 Vassar 260.00 11 Japanese etc. .30 646.80CASH ACCOUNT - SEPT. RECEIVED PAID 657.07 11 646.80 Ice cream .30 12 Hat & trim 3.90 N.Y. & ret. .25 13 Church etc. .30 14 Swedish .25 China .10 15 Estelle W. 5.00 Velvet .23 Tooth powd. .30 Stamps .07 Mrs. Palmer 1.25 16 Stamps .21 " Wash .70 Napkins .30 17 Stamps for Sept. 17 .19 Watch ch. .15 Car fare .15 N.Y. to Pok 1.46 18 Pok - N.Y. 1.46 Car fare .20 Candy .10 19 Napkin .90 Gloves 1.00 20 Church .05 665.62CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER & OCT. RECEIVED PAID 657.07 665.62 21 Candy .10 [frames] 1.20 Tooth brush .15 Stockings .67 Car fare .10 Wash .75 Ticket & tr. 3.25 22 Stamps .24 Ruth 1.00 Mary .25 Bklyn - N.Y. .15 Carriage .40 23 Interest 3.75 24 Stamp .10 26 Car fare .10 27 South Ch. .05 28 Stamps .50 Car fare .10 29 " " .05 2 Ian [Machan] .75 Trunk .55 3 Car fare .10 Peanuts .10 4 Church & S.A. .30 Book for Miss P. 660.82 676.58 CASH ACCOUNT - OCT. RECEIVED PAID 660.82 676.58 17 Miss Porter 20.00 7 Cards .50 8 Candy .13 Flower .50 10 Mt. Holyoke .50 Crackers .07 Bag mended .05 Miss P's. book .57 Red ink .10 Styl. pen 2.00 Blacking .25 11 Church .05 S.S.- Times .25 12 Soap .05 Coat mended .60 News. map .26 17 Glasses .50 Spool .04 Sugar .08 18 Church & A. .30 19 Vass. Mis. 1.00 Coll. Al. 1.00 24 Shoes 4.00 Car fare .10 25 Church etc. 1.55 680.82 691.03 CASH ACCOUNT - OCTOBER & NOV. RECEIVED PAID Nov 680.82 691.03 18 Miss Porter 20.00 26 Car fare .10 21 " " 25.00 28 [W...] L. .50 Stamps 1.00 29 State Con. .25 30 Car fare .10 1 Church .05 Express .40 8 Church & S.A. .30 Cousin V. 1.00 Stamps .05 Candy etc. .18 Car fare .15 11 " " .05 Photo .10 12 Watch 1.00 Insurance .25 14 New H. & ret. 2.50 Lunch etc. .35 Car fare .16 Susan 1.00 15 Church etc. .35 18 Ethel Skin .40 Socks .18 21 Mip brown .08 725.82 701.52CASH ACCOUNT - NOV. & DEC. RECEIVED PAID 725.82 701.52 21 Car fare .10 Styl. pen .20 Soap etc. .10 22 S.A. .80 Church .05 23 Money box .01 Hat fixed 1.33 Self. den. .07 24 Car fare .05 25 Paper .10 Candy .2 26 Boys Club .50 29 S.A. 1.16 Cards 1.00 30 Students Aid 1.00 1 Midsum. N.D. .75 5 Ass. Alum. to tea 97 1.00 6 S.Army .36 Pew [...] Dec. 2.25 S.S. Times .50 7 Stamps .50 8 [Century] [C...] 1.50 10 India .32 12 Candy .10 715.27 CASH ACCOUNT - DEC. RECEIVED PAID 725.82 715.27 21 Miss P. 160.00 12 Columbus [Edw] .75 Henty .50 13 Church etc. .35 Eng. Coz. Lena 1.25 19 Candy etc. .16 20 Benev. 6.50 5 Pts. .10 Church .05 S.A. .25 Broken Wash .25 21 Rubber rings N.C.R. .25 [A...] & Fries 1.15 Silver Tag. [...] .75 [Emory] Mrs. Grol. .35 Candy .55 Wax .37 [Emory] Mrs. G. .35 Pincushion Jennie .33 Calendar [castians] .29 Hand Kerch. Matilda .25 Neck tie Chas. .25 " Charlie .25 885.82 731.72 CASH ACCOUNT - DEC. RECEIVED PAID 885.82 731.72 Picture Lizzie .23 Marg. [O...] Cousin L. .95 [Aultiers] & [8 news]Jessi1.15 Marg. [Ogilvy] .95 Handkerch Marion .25 Pin Esther .65 " Miss Crutch .65 Cure of [S...] New med 1.15 [Aultiers] & Fr 1.15 Stamp .02 Pins .10 Hair curlers .15 Review of R 2.25 M. [Ogilvie] .95 1/2 Woodrow N. 1.12 Ticket 2.75 S.A. .03 Library .02 Musilage 1.25 Photos .50 Stamp .30 Pitcher .10 Stamp .13 Book for Rob .20 748.72CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER RECEIVED PAID 885.82 748.72 Calendar - Reeve .25 Blank book .03 Suspenders .50 [C...] .50 26 Car fare .10 27 Hausen Pl. .15 28 Embroidery .70 Stamps etc. .07 29 " .07 30 Photos .12 31 Law enforce. .10 Board 751.41 Unnacct. 1.38 752.79 885.82 752.79 Left over 133.03 Chrismas [Christmas] pres. rec'd CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER RECEIVED PAID 1.Mother Bureau cover. 2.Winnie Diary. 3.Harold Purse. 4.Ruth Bed slippers. 5.Ralph Gloves. 6.Cousin Sallie Roz's works 3 vols. 7.Mary Sharpe Candy box 8.Miss Porter School pin 9. Mr. & Mrs. Porter "Geo. Washington" 2 vols. 10.Lena Bostwick "Hero Tales" 11.Miss Crutchley "Margaret Ogilvy" 12.Mrs. Packard & Miss Webb Thos. Jefferson 13.Annette Whipple Silver pin tray 14.Ed. Porter Calendar 15.Julia Whiting Silver letter opener 16.Mattie Fiske Glove buttoner 17.Adele Buffington Calendar 18.Edith Brooks Doyle 19.Clara Reed Picture 20.R. & E. Rising Bon bon box 21.Clara Russell Benjamin Franklin 22.Amy Gillette 23.Bertha Robbins 24.Esther Patchen Calendar 25.Rob Bliss "Upper Chamber" 26.Will Todd "Good Cheer for [Year]" overSUMMARY RECEIVED PAID Cash on hand Jan. 1 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Total Balance to new account (writing at bottom of page that is upside down) 27.Catherine Rathbun Calendar 28.Edith Ball Marg. photo 29.Mrs. Griffin Nect tie 30.Wilde girls Photo 31.Gertrude Burleigh Writing paper (sea-weed)Walton to Eaton 2.16 N.Y. to Eaton 5.15 Chocolate Cake. 1/2 cake Baker's Chocolate Put in a bowl over tea- Kettle with 5 tablespoonful sugar & 3 tablespoonful boiling water. Let it melt & stil till smooth. 1 1/2 cup sugar. 1/2 " butter & cream it together. Add chocolate mixture. Beat 3 eggs (not separately). Save 1 white for icing. Cup milk. 1 3/4 cup flour. 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1897
Text: C.M.Raymond from Minnie Vol. XIIIPresents rec'd. Mother Skirt Minnie Name-marker Harold Ink bottle Russian enamel Ruth Ray Scissor case Bertha & Ruth Diary Winifred Calendar Frank Handkerchief Miss Porter Picture frame Mip Porter Pumice stone silver Mr. & Mrs. Porter Clock Mrs. Packard & Webb "Missouri" Miss Guyer [Muedan] bottle Gertrude Burleigh [Stylings] pen case Fannie Bates Photo Esther Paleteen [Lemonade] spoon Sallie Chapin Juo Adams Marg. Carter Samuel...
Show moreC.M.Raymond from Minnie Vol. XIIIPresents rec'd. Mother Skirt Minnie Name-marker Harold Ink bottle Russian enamel Ruth Ray Scissor case Bertha & Ruth Diary Winifred Calendar Frank Handkerchief Miss Porter Picture frame Mip Porter Pumice stone silver Mr. & Mrs. Porter Clock Mrs. Packard & Webb "Missouri" Miss Guyer [Muedan] bottle Gertrude Burleigh [Stylings] pen case Fannie Bates Photo Esther Paleteen [Lemonade] spoon Sallie Chapin Juo Adams Marg. Carter Samuel Adams. Ella Russell Abraham Lincoln I Agnes Minford " " II Sarah Monell Virginia Ray Willman Kansas Ethel Van Duncan Clippings Edw. Porter Candle stick Will Todd Tenyson Stella Heath Glass picture Rob Bliss Julius Caesar Elisa Buffington Calendar Clara Russell Benj. Franklin Mrs. Griffin Chinese calendarTher. Friday, Jan. 1, 1897 Wea. Rec'd confits from Harold. Oh! what a day! While Mrs. O. & Albert were calling, Fread appeared. He staid about 3 hrs. & we are not to write any more. "It will be better for both of us". Eve. Fudge party. I managed to be jolly. Ther. Saturday 2 Wea. Blue all day. I went over to S.A., took lunch with Susan. Met Mrs. Booth-Tucker, & we prayed. Arrived Dr. Judson's too late. His office hour is at 2. Saw Mr. Hubbell on the street & we had a most helpful talk. Came home dead. Call from Mrs. Bostwick & Katie Allen. Ended the day with a sick headache & worse heartache. Ther. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1897 Wea. A.M. & P.M. Mr. Dixon Phil. 4:19. Communion. The day was quite unbearable. Agnes Jones came to dinner. I taught Daisy's S.S. class of little cut-up boys. Went into Mrs. Dixon's with Grace. Then Grace & Phaisen came in here & I read "Lonesome Charlie". Ther. Monday 4 Wea. Went over to N.Y. Went to Cooper Union to Mr. Dixon's room meeting. Then took lunch at the "Judson" where I saw Dr. Judson. I went in to his study & he encouraged me some about Reeve, though he did not understand. Long call on Miss Porter & Lena at St. [Devins]. Studied with Frank this evening. Will & Frank went to Cornell this A.M. Miss P. wants me to go to Vassar & see about Ruth Chapin. Ther. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1897 Wea. Marg. came for lunch & told everything about [Cinti] & N.Y. Poor poor child. Letters from Will & Marnie Todd came today. Miss Porter & Lena called & saw Mother, Minnie, Bertha, Winnie, & Frank. I went with them to call on Lucy but by mistake we rode to the bridge. Studied with Frank this eve. Frank & Marg Sharpe called & Daisy [Trappis] is here for the night. Ther. Wednesday 6 Wea. Mother lost my new dress-skirt & I hunted for it. The girls went back to Vassar. Lily Bellinger & Mosely Faisen called. Mother & I took dinner with Cousin Hattie. The Tanner's adopted mother is dead. Ther. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1897 Wea. Wrote to Jessie & Will Todd. Ruth's sister came & she went out. Mrs. Morse finished my new dress & tried on several. Called on Mrs. De Saussure & talked about Nannie & saw Mrs. Halliday. Ruth stayed away till after dinner. Harold doesn't return. Ther. Friday 8 Wea. Went to V.C. Lost purse on L. Road, but agent picked it up. Talked with Mrs. K. & Prof. Leach about Ruth Chapin & saw Ruth, Pauline etc. Left N.Y. 9.30. Arrived Po'k 11.16. Left Pok. 9.11. Arrived N.Y. 11.35. (later than that, train late). Called on Mrs. Tayler, took dinner there saw new house. Attended Hammond concert in P.M. & beginning of " & Milf Fries in evening. Met Sallie Henry. Heard nice things about our 3 girls. Took lunch at faculty table. Read Outlook on train. Slept coming home. Ther. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Morse sewed all day & evening. Mrs. Denny washed heads, Minnie's, Mother's & mine. Called on Healys (out) & Sharpes Dr. Ceyler by reception. We were not invited. Louise Cadmus came to tea. Ther. Sunday 10 Wea. Luke 14:26. How to compel Sinners. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan. Went with Mother to call on Sallie & to prayers. Lillie said "Alfred are you going to [ohy] me?" No, Mother, not in that tone of voice". A yr. ago he named his rabbit "Bunny Dundie". He & Dorothy sang kindergarten songs. Ther. Monday, Jan. 11, 1897 Wea. I knocked on Ruth's door & as she opened it I smelled something like ether & saw H. on the bed. I told Minnie not Mother. He must be sick. Mary Palmer & Susy Raymond came to lunch. Susy brought $15.00 for V.C. fund. Warren France's wife called. I had never met her. Mother came to the Grand Central. Miss Crutchley & I came up together. She may be married in July. Mother & I are invited to Russells. Frank not there. Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea. Began school. Wrote to Edith Ball & Cousin L. & sent Reeve's bank-book to him. Is this the end of my helping him? I stayed in to unpack. Carrie King entered school.Ther. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1897 Wea. Cold. Mother's letter relieves me. She found Harold at home with only a sore finger. I wish I knew what did happen. Wrote Mother, Ray & Katharine Rathbun. Guitar lesson (15). Amy Gillette returned. We fear that Jennie steals fruit. Ther. Thursday 14 Wea. Jessie Bostwick Hume writes of her 4 wks old baby & her "drink" trouble. Mrs. Kendrick writes about Eleanor. Horates sent soup. Rec'd David Webster. Good prayer meeting. I walked to School St. with Mr. Hahn. Ther. Friday, Jan. 15, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter & I took girls to Pinafore. My excuse was that it was amateur; but I am not sure that that made it right. Mr. Pease (Red) was there. Mr. Hardie writes that he hears nothing good of Mary. Package came with 3 dress waists. Cathy Watkins Lindsay is to spend Tuesday night here. Horates Knight entered school. Ther. Saturday 16 Wea. Mattie Fiske & Edith Rising passed their Geom. & Mattie her history Dr. Poole (6). Read Periodical. P.M. Called on Mrs. Porter seeing Miss Toles. Eve. Went to library. Ther. Not cold. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1897 Wea. Snow & Rain. Dr. Moxom. Eloquent sermon on Missionaries & their critics. Went to State St. for S.S. papers. Pleasant talk with Deac. Russull about A.C. Dixon etc. At S.A. talked with Bruce, Mr. Francis (about writing to his sister), Thayer (smoking) a count of 2 runs (who asked about chewing) & Page who wants to be an evangelist (!). May was there & his wife & baby are alive! Came home awfully depressed. Ther. Monday 18 Wea. Letters from Mother & Mrs. Griffin. None from Reeve. I guess he won't acknowledge the bank-book. Thy day out. Called on Mrs. Shipley. Marg. Irwin & her mother were there. Met a Mrs. Johnson. Called on Mrs. Bsldwin. Delia Meriam was out. Mr. Warner died in his chair in Mr. Porter's office. Jennie acknowledged that she took candy & we prayed. Ther. Cold!! Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1897 Wea. Very cold. Dr. Poole (7). Periodical class. Still blue. Letter from Esther. Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea. Went to library. Miss Ashley has made a mistake in our card. Guitar lesson (16). While chaperoning I wrote to Edith Holmes. Also to Reeve about Mr. Hahn, May, my own regrets, & advice against a hasty marriage. Perhaps this last was unwise. Ther. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1897 Wea. Bertha tells me that her Stanley cousins have twin boys. 9 children under about 12. Rainy, slippery day, so girls practised fencing. Very interesting Union prayer-meeting in our church. Mr. Baldwin came home with me. Ther. Friday 22 Wea. Girls had a candy pull this evening. Kate Clarke was poisoned when her cancer was received at Presbyterian Hospital & will prob. die. Mrs. Ray has prob. lost most of her money in the bank failure. James is to study architecture. Ther. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1897 Wea. Drawing class today. Dr. Poole (8). Wrote lots of letters, seven in all. Read Periodical. Miss Porter went to Mrs. Nathan Bill's whist party to meet Howard Beach's fiancee. Mr. Reed came to talk about Gladys. Mattie Fiske has a little sister. Ther. Sunday 24 Wea. Dr. Moxom Preamble. Arbitration. Sermon Religious Insincerity. I do not like the new Capt. Took man to penitent form an ex-Baptist who came in to get saved. Talked with 2 Catholics. Smith drank last night then went to Volunteers. Mr. Porter went to N. Haven to see about $2000. Ther. 6+ Monday, Jan. 25, 1897 Wea. No word from Reeve. He evidently doesn't intend to write. Miss Thayer appeared & staid to lunch. I went to the Fowlers & to the depot. Called on Mrs. Groves, Miss Barnard, & Miss Derby. Harlan writes that my $500 is gone! Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea. Interesting account of Mr. Hahn's address on Burres. Oh has he seen Reeve? Dr. Poole (9). Ther. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1897 Wea. I went down town today, tried music, etc. Amy Gillette has been writing to a young man at Yale & Ruth Chapin has sent the letters. Guitar lesson (17). Ther. Thursday 28 Wea. [Stinging]. Comforting letter from Lucy Skinner. It snowed so hard that few came to school. Mrs. Gillette comes tomorrow. Miss King was from 9 to 5 coming from N.Y. Didn't go to meeting. Ther. Friday, Jan. 29, 1897 Wea. Mr. Richard Hawkins has failed. Mrs. Gillette has come & I think she takes the matter very wisely. Girls played whist & I read & marked original Germ. Finished "Rose of Yesterday". Lena went to Mind Healing lecture. Ther. Saturday 30 Wea. Dr. Poole did not come. Long letter from Ruth about Mrs. Booth. Miss Porter went to Mrs. [Quincy] Porters funeral, Unionville. I took tea with Susy Howard at Celias. Talked about Mind Cure, [Palmistry], Cuban, Ned Merriam, Aunt Mary Ann. Ther. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Sabbath Observance. Fine. All the girls went. Read Voices of Imagination & I felt connected. Mr. Francis has not written to his sister. Smith & I had a long talk. He was drunk last night. Being good is like a high mountain. Miss Porter is trying to cure girls of slang. Marion gigled through prayers. Ther. Monday, Feb. 1 Wea. Marion is coming back to school. Thy day out. Met Joe down town. Called on Rose Dutton. Drank chocolate upstairs. Tried to find the Chamberlains but they have gone to [Lending] Hills. Isabella (Hessier) Moore entered school. Ther. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1897 Wea. Marion Tice has returned to school. Outlook class. Dr. Poole (10). 1st letter from Ernest Sedman. Ther. Wednesday 3 Wea. Rec'd photo from Fanny Roney of herself & baby. Chas. drove me to [Agawam] to call on Mrs. Reed. Think the children will stay in school. Saw two baby boys. Chas. talked of his past life & being a Christian. Guitar lesson (18). Ther. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1897 Wea. Letter from Will Todd answering my wordy letter. Queer covenant meeting. Much business broke it up & it dragged. Young men from S.S. examined. Frances & Carmen were there. Ther. Friday 5 Wea. Evening. Girls played whist, & I made out a list of school-books to be sold. Ther. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1897 Wea. Read Outlook most all day. No gyms. as girl took a sleigh ride. Lena took Marion. I did not go. Evening. [C...] cut. Attended my first volunteer meeting. Not much interested. Spoke to Lena about giving to my own communion. She said: "Of course". Ther. 1 Sunday 7 Wea. Rainy. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Jesus at Nazareth unappreciated etc. Mark 5:6. Rainy & few there. P.M. S.A. Frank Morse thinks that Ida won't get well. Eve. S.S. class. We did not walk. Marion Duncan sick with a cold. Ther. Monday, Feb. 8, 1897 Wea. 1 of my 2nd Geom. passed. 5 failed. Called on Jennie Barrow. She, May, & I went to hear Gen. Hadley on Church Army. Mabel Maltice is sick (?) & Marion is up here. Ther. Tuesday 9 Wea. Mrs. Gibson wrote about the 3rd Gibson boy born Jan. 29, Kenneth. Dr. Poole. (11). Ther. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1897 Wea. Last regular day of term. Dr. & Mrs. Duncan came so the 9th Guitar lesson omitted. Called on Mrs. Layell. Saw Ida Morse. Got my Bible. Volunteer Capt. is boarding with Howard May. Dr. Tagler writes about Ruth Chapins failure. Ther. Thursday 11 Wea. Exhibition day. Dr. & Mrs. Duncan came & were very nice. We are not to talk college to Marion. Call from dear Prof. Podgorski. Girls had sugaring off, but I went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Parson lead & talked about Why Thomas wasn't in meeting. Miss King's mother sick, so she didn't come. Ther. Friday, Feb. 12, 1897 Wea. Began 2nd term. My classes are Gate to Caes. Caes. Caes. Prose, Virgil 1st Germ. 2nd Germ. Anth. Chem. & Bertha Robbins, Mary Marsh & the Risings. Music. Eve. I played Parchesi with Marg. Carter. Ther others played whist & read. Ther. Saturday 13 Wea. Dr. Poole (12). Miss Porter & I went to Hotel. Worthy for the Smith Alumnae meeting. Nathan Haskell Dole on Inspiration of Books. Very insane. The lecture was nine then and hour late. Mr. Rising has sent us four teachers each 1 1/2 reams of note paper. Ther. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. M. Whiton in Smith Church. Ps. 62:12. Mercy & Justice = Rightousness. God must furnish. Forgiveness of sins doesn't do away with consequences. At S.A. I felt useless & depressed but I met Mr. Francis on st. & he promised to speak in Bapt. prayer-meeting. Then I went back & talked with the brother of Salvation & he was nicer than usual. Ther. Monday 15 Wea. Took Edith Tourtlelotte to train. Her aunt is dead. Met Mrs. Faunee, Harold & Mrs. Griffith. Called on Mrs. Sweet (out). Ther. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1897 wea. Outlook class. Quite a nice letter from Ruth Chapin about Miss Wiley. Dr. Poole (13). Mattie Fisk returned. Ther. Wednesday 17 Wea. Letter from Dr. Taylor to Miss P about Ruth. Guitar (10). Edith Tourtlelotte returned. Went down town. Amy Gillette went to hear Lieut. Col. Blackhurst. Volunteer at South Church. No notice had been given, so sexton hadn't opened church. Ther. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1897 Wea. Sallie Chapin's father was here today. Marg. Carter [...] in school. Mrs. Reed called. Mr. Hahn still sick. Dea. Russell led meeting. Miss Hastings & I came home. Bertha is on Self-Gov. Committee. Miss Kings Mother sick so she didn't come. Ther. Friday 19 Wea. I took Margaret Carter down to see her sister at the train. Mrs. Webb came. Lucy Skinner came this eve. Mrs. Burleigh, Gertrude, Edith Brooks & Clara Reed came to dinner & the girls had tableaux illustrating books. Miss King came to give lessons tomorrow. Ther. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1897 Wea. Lucy & I went down to ask Mr. [Coenen] to come & practise with Miss King. 2 music lessons. Dr. Poole (14). From 11 to 1 I cleaned lab closet. Lucy & I went on 3.20 train to Northampton to see Mr. Strong about Schubert concert. Then we met the Prof. & went to his room. Came home at 5.48. In Evening I went down to see Mr. [Coenen] about Fantasia & wrote Mr. Strong it was too long! Bertha Robbins went home with Mother. Ther. Sunday 21 Wea. Dr. Moxom on Evolution. Lucy & I took dinner at the Porters. Discouraged at S.A. Went to City Mission & talked to man outside. Saw no result. Met Cameron & he told about joining the church of Disciples. Fell hard on Mrs. Porters steps. Miss Crutchley told about her ability to tell when people have bad habits. Mr. Horne & Miss Billings are engaged. Ther. Monday, Feb. 22, 1897 Wea. Call from Dudley Lewis. Lucy & I went to Rose Dutton's tea to meet Mrs. Woods on her way to Japan. Miss [Emma] here all the afternoon. Ther. Tuesday 23 Wea. Mother writes that Reeve called Sunday. She & Minnie talked very seriously & he finally promised to go yesterday to hear Mr. Dixon. Dr. Poole (15). Letter from Frank Rich. enclosing his picture on a button. Lucy & I took the girls to Gill's exhibition. Ther. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1897 Wea. Miss Crutchley got mad because Miss P. refriend her. I helped look over acceptances & regrets. Went up to Miss Emerson but failed to find her & got Violet's picture. Guitar (11). Schubert Centennial. Miss King, Mr. STrong & Mr. Coenen. Dr. Moxom was very nice, started our clock etc. Ther. Thursday 25 Wea. Lucy went home. Miss Porter went to funeral at Lee. Letter from Daisy Trapp about her Vassar went & the lawlessness on Washington's birthday. Letter from Cameron enclosing Disciples' tracts. At Prayer-meeting Miss took part. Francis said he almost did. Had a nice long talk with him. Mr. Hahn led; he is bitter Eleanor Whipple has German measles. Ther. Friday, Feb. 26, 1897 Wea. Called on Rachel Rising & found her better. Nice talk with Mr. Rising about State St. Church, Mr. Tapley etc. Inquired at Whipples about measles. G. Stanley Hall on [Spiritualism], Mind Cure, Hypnotism etc. Ther. Saturday 27 Wea. Dr. Poole (16). Emma Dresser came & spent part of afternoon. Read this afternoon. Eve. Library. Catharine has gone home. Ther. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1897 Wea. Mary Lyon Centennial. Dr. Moxom in the A.M. & Dr. Arthur Little at North Ch. in evening. Dr. Moxom met me in the street & asked for Father's Life. Called on Blanche Cox at Dillinghams. Grand Volunteer meeting, saw two women officers. Eva & Joe spoke of my help. Talked with Smith & he promised to think. Jennie [...] [confers]. Ther. Monday, Mar. 1 Wea. Called on Mrs. Bill (out). Carried Father's Life to Dr. Moxom & saw Mrs. M. Called on Jacobs & they gave me roses & candy. Ther. Tuesday, Mar. 2, 1897 Wea. Call from Mrs. Callender. Dr. Poole (17). Outlook class. Edith Tourtlelotte & Adele Buffington have found Gladys Reed has German measles. Minnie Tayler has sued Miss Folsom for slander. Kate Clark died. Ther. Wednesday 3 Wea. Rain. Ash Wednesday. Kate Clark died yesterday. Disagreeable rainy day, so we did no go out. Girls fenced & played prosoner's base. Guitar (12). Mrs. Webb went to Pittsfield to see her cousin who has lost a little girl. Rose Howard Norton born. Ther. Thursday, Mar. 4, 1897 Wea. McKinley inaugurated. At prayer-meeting Mr. Francis spoke for the first time. I was so happy. Miss Billings came with Mr. Horne. Talked about getting an evangelist & paying Horne Miss. debt. Ther. Friday 5 Wea. Miss Porter to Kate Clark's funeral at Conway. Rainy day. Girls played Geography puzzle & whist. Ther. Saturday, Mar. 6, 1897 Wea. Dr. Poole (18). Devoted the day to letters about V.C. Feb. 22. Wrote to [Tassie] James, Miscellany, Pres. Taylor, Mrs. Backus, Mrs. Wood, Miss Cushing. Letter from [Bina Wh.] Miss P. read through. Mrs. Webb returned from Pittsfield. Miss Crutchley went to Volunteer meeting at Evangelist Hall. Lieut. Col. Blackhurst compared Volunteers & S.A. Ther. Sunday 7 Wea. Mabel has told Marion that she is Lena's little niece only, not her little girl. Dr. Moxom Luke 9:39.40. Religious Intolerance. Wonderful sermon & let me Communion. Bertha Robbins & I went. Beautiful. I did not take mine. Dr. M. spoke of doing duty when enthusiasm was gone. S.A. I did not attend. My S.S. class postponed till tomorrow. Miss Crutchley announced her engagement. Ther. Monday, Mar. 8, 1897 Wea. Geo. Merriam engaged to Miss Clapp. Letter from Lucy. Allen has written to Ed. Went down town. Called on Miss Barnard & Mrs. Hahn. I fear Joe is pretty poor. Had Jennie this eve. in Bible. Ther. Tuesday 9 Wea. Mr. Porter's birthday. Dr. Poole (19). The report that Ballington B. brought out last yr's letter [in] time. Who did?Ther. Wednesday, Mar. 10, 1897 Wea. Chas. drove me in rain to invite the Moxoms to dinner. We had at dinner Dr. & Mrs. M, Miss Winter, Mr. & Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Duncan & Mrs. Houghton. Dr. M. read Dunbar's poems ([colonel] man) & he & Mrs. P. sang. Mother writes that H. has come home sick. Letters from Pres. Taylor & Tassie James. Guitar (13). Ther. Thursday 11 Wea. Letter from Grace Gallaher. At prayer-meeting we talked of Mr. Luther's coming. Talked with Joe & Mr. Hahn. Mr. H. spoke of Mr. Newhall. Mr. H. & Mr. Newhall walked with me to School St. Mrs. Webb went home. Ther. Friday, Mar. 12, 1897 Wea. Letter from Mother. Harold is miserable. She encloses letter from Jessica to Morsie. J. has gone to Albany. We went to hear Eugene Todd's daughter Mary recite his poems. Not much. Marion Duncan went to N. Haven. Ther. Saturday 13 Wea. Wrote to Mrs. Ray & Capt. Emily. Mother writes that H. is penitent. Read periodicals all day. Marg. Irwins brother funeral today. Timothy Brown died. Miss Crutchley & I went to Volunteers with Joe. He says he likes plain old women. Mrs. R. & Miss R. are plainly dressed & I plainer than any of them. I am not old but old-fashioned. Talked with Waterman. Saw [Keef] & old man of 72 [just] [saved]. Ther. Sunday, Mar. 14, 1897 Wea. Snow. A.M. I asked to go to my own church & Miss Porter told Miss Crutchley afterwared she did not wish me to go there. Mr. Hahn preached on Rom 8:5. Afternoon: Prayer-meeting at church. Mrs. Cone & Church went with me to S.A. & Volunteers. Latter nice. Frank Morse has a daughter. Ther. Monday 15 Wea. Sad & anxious day. Mother fears that Harold may have heart failure. Lottie Richardson's case hopeless. Cousin Hattie must lose her home. Went down to P.O. & music store. May [Coan] came tonight too late for Mr. Browns funeral. We called at the Porter's. Ther. Tuesday, Mar. 16, 1897 Wea. Outlook Class. Emily Mayo & Gertrude Besse were here to read Caesar. Dr. Poole (20). Grace Ladfield has [honor]. Ther. Wednesday 17 Wea. Bina writes that our Richardson girls are girls to be defended on. Guitar (14). Wrote to Bina & Mother. Eve. White the Porter's went to Smith Church play I read over at their house. Finished Mary Anderson. Ther. Thursday, Mar. 18, 1897 Wea. Mr. Luther began his evengelistic meetings tonight. 1 Kings 18:3.3.45. Nice talk with Mr. Frances. Joe was not there. Gave in a prayer card for H. Madeleine Reed has measles. Ther. Friday 19 Wea. Sallie Chapin went to Westfield & Edith Tourtlelotte to Holyoke. Miss Schenk has come to visit. Took girls to Dr. Moxom's 1st young people's talks. Eve. Pillow Dix & Parchesi. Ther. Saturday, Mar. 20, 1897 Wea. Rain. Rachel Rising is to be taken from School because she does not like Miss Porter. Played Pillow Dix instead of walking. Ther. Sunday 21 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Luke 6:38. Giving. Mostly introduction on interpreting Scripture. Taught S.S. class of little boys. Dumbleton Sc. Greek games & Paul. Mr. Newhall asked me to help in inquiry meetings. Girls went to Vespers to hear about Drummond. Good S.A. I had long hopeful talk with [Stone]. Walked with girls. Read Lonesome Charley. Sang. No S.S. Ther. Monday, Mar. 22, 1897 Wea. Miss Schenk went home. I walked with girls then went to Evang. meeting & came home. Read Capt. C's letter to Joe. 1st Mother & teacher meeting. Miss Porter read paper. Letter from Mrs. Wood about V.C. Fan [Beaman] has a baby. Ther. Tuesday 23 Wea. Dr. Poole forgot to come. Edward is 6 yrs. old. He had a birthday party. S.S. class. Stella has joined. I asked what should be on top of the body. "Clothes" said Stella. Ther. Wednesday, Mar. 24, 1897 Wea. Rain. Miss Porter went to N.Y. to the Mothers meeting at Columbia. Guitar (15). Short lesson again. I went to Bible Reading. Miss Crutchley & Mrs. Packard have gone to Mr. Grant's lecture. Chas. cut his head. Ther. Thursday 25 Wea. I took Clara Russell down to be measured for a bicycle. Miss Porter came home at night. I went to Mr. Luther's meeting. He talked about Rev. 3. Behold I stand at the door. No one rose in the after meeting. We voted to rec. a French Cath. whose baby was burned to death. Miss King who spent the night, came in & talked till eleven. Ther. Friday, Mar. 26, 1897 Wea. Mr. Wilcox died of Angina Pectoris at 12.30 this A.M. We find that our girls Jennie & Lizzie have been listing. Miss Crutchley copied Miss P's speech all the afternoon then started for N.Y. about her house. Took girls to hear Dr. Moxom. Helps to the Christian Life: Prayer, Thought, Bible work, Amusement. Girls are playing whist. Ther. Saturday 27 Wea. Violet Coen appeared this A.M. with Clara Reed. Dr. Poole (21). P.M. I took the girls to Forest Park. Man in the monkey house was agreeable. Eve. Gt. time taking Lizzie, Jennie & Stella to Volunteers. L. Had other plans. Cameron was there with a girl(?). Capt. spoke to Lizzie. We think she is laying her plans for today. Mother writes that Will surprised them. Ther. Sunday, Mar. 28, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom Juo 15:14. Friends of Christ. [Quest] day. Dressed as a [widow] and followed Lizzie. Walked up & down [Lidenel] St. from 4.15 (?) to 5.45. Then rode on Worthington cars & saw flirting. Miss Crutchley has come back from N.Y. Rented her house. Stella little niece died. Ther. Monday 29 Wea. Felt tired all day. Last Monday periodicals class. I went out for an hour, then came back to take names for Mother's League. Went down to Chalk Talk but spent time talking with Mr. Hahn about Dr. M's character, theology, etc. Miss P. & Lena have gone to Mother's meeting. Ther. Tuesday, Mar. 30, 1897 Wea. We had a lunch party. Violet, Marion Bagg, Burleighs, Prof. Guillet. Evelyn & Frances Blunt came to school to visit. Last Outlook class. Dr. Poole (22). Ther. Wednesday 31 Wea. I am working ahead with Edith Rising, so she can go away. Called on Mrs. Morse (323 St. James) & Mrs. Barrons, to watch for Lizzie, flirting. Did not see it. Miss P. talked with Miss Crutchley about Marion Duncan. Guitar (16). Ther. Thursday, April 1, 1897 Wea. Call from Gertrude Hegmond. Dr. Luther led prayer-meeting. Subject from Exodus [Lirehip]. A physician almost in delirium tremors professed conversion. No sinners came to inquiry meeting. Ther. Friday 2 Wea. I had a lovely time taking tea with Burleighs. I looked at Mr. Burleigh's picture. They have written to the Duncans that Marion must not return. Wrote to Fred Reeve. Ther. Saturday, April 3, 1897 Wea. Dr. Poole's last lesson (23). P.M. The girls went into the woods with Lena. I called on Mrs. Coats & Margery. Attended Mr. Luther's talk on Delayed Blessings. He & Mr. Hahn are evidently discouraged. Then I went to Dr. Moxom's talk on Doubts. Eve. Miss Crutchley & I went to hear Mr. Luther (small [no.]). Walked up with Hahn's then to Volunteers. Smith sent word to me by Joe he had stopped drinking. Ther. Sunday 4 Wea. Dr. Moxom finished sermon "Friends of Christ" Juo 15:14. Nothing was said of my attending communion. Went to S.A. Talked with Smith & Frances. Smith says he won't drink or smoke. Talked with [Waite's] about the Marshalls etc. Sat up in Miss Crutchleys school-room & watched Lizzie come in. Ther. Monday, April 5, 1897 Wea. Dr. Poole (24). Did not take my day out. Had the girls S.S. lesson. At 12 P.M. Mrs. Packard & I went down to the Opera House fire. Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea. Gym. exhibition. Ruth Chapin called. Went to bank. Deposited $120 in 5 ct Bank. Called on Dr. Moxom about Edith Tourtlelotte & Volunteers. Long nice talk. Eve. Went to Volunteers for Dr. Moxom. Lottie Richardson died yesterday. Ther. Wednesday, April 7, 1897 Wea. Susie Swift has become a Roman Catholic! Dr. Moxom called to see about Volunteers. Guitar (17). Went to library, then to Mrs. Burleigh's to get Edith Tourtlelotte & Adele Buffington. Ther. Thursday 8 Wea. Rain. Went to get signers for City Hall meeting. Mr. Lee refused. Geo. Haile, Rogers, Toby out. Mr. Hahn & Brigham signed. Mr. Gilman did reluctantly. Dr. Stebbons was nice. Discouraging meeting. Something evidently has happened in S.A. Ther. Friday, April 9, 1897 Wea. Last day. Marion Duncan is not to return. Bertha Robbins went to Hartford & Mip Crutchley & I the rest of the way. Her friend Lester met us. The girls still here. Slept this evening. Then went over to the Dixons to see a wedding but didn't see it. Ther. Saturday 10 Wea. Mrs. Palmer. Went with Win to get hat & she trimmed it, black with pink roses. Went to Mrs. Stevens. Then to Lucy's to lunch. The Skinners are going to Bay Ridge to live. Talked to about everything. Eve. Helped Frank with his Caesar. Letter from Reeve which saddened me, no "dear" or "true friend" in it. Ther. Sunday, April 11, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon. "Judges". P.M. Mr. Beckley Mark 14:3,9. Albert & Mrs. Orton came to dinner. Grace Dixon came in & slept in my lap. Told storie to Frank & Faison. Coming from Church, we saw a light in Richardsons. They were bringing home Louisa sick from Washington. A.M. Called on Mrs. Lyon, Lottie's sister. Ther. Monday 12 Wea. They don't know about Louie. She is all broken down. Minnie & I went to Geo. Needham's Bible class. 1 cor. 15 & Ruth 1. P.M. Mrs. Stephens (2). Mrs. Morse is here. Eve. Took tea with Mrs. DeSaussure. Mrs. Haskill Porter there. Mr. Schenck agreeable & Dorothy liked Aunt Nellie. Came home & read "Mrs. Lecks" to Frank. Ther. Tuesday, April 13, 1897 Wea. A.M. Went to meet Fannie McFarlane at Mrs. Stephens. Went with her to do shopping. Came back to be fitted (3). P.M. Made cake, slept. Called on Mrs. Richardson. They have a second nurse for Louie. Eve. Russell & Isabelle Lyon came over & I told & read stories. Ther. Wednesday 14 Wea. A.M. Got up early to help Frank with his Latin. Called on Mary Sharpe. Louie a little better perhaps. Mrs. Morse is here. P.M. Went to Estelle Worcesters. She filled three cavities with amalgam. Friday whe will put in a gold filling & clean teeth. Called on Mrs. Gibson (out) Mary & Carrie Ward. Ernest called & stayed to dinner. Stoney called in the evening. Lost off my dr-s. in the street. Ther. Thursday, April 15, 1897 Wea. Louie much worse today. They fear meningitis. Winnie has written to Charlie. P.M. Ernest came. Mother & I went called on the Raymonds (out),the Skinners & Aunt Susan. Eve. Read "Mrs. Lecks" etc. Mary didn't come & sent no word. Ther. Friday 16 Wea. A.M. Susy Raymond called. I went to see Mrs. Richardson. P.M. Finished at dentists. She filled 1 gold & 1 cement & cleaned teeth. Bill. 3 amalgam = $3.00, 1 cement = $1.00, 1 gold = $3.00, Cleaning = $1.00, Tooth mend = $1.00 Total $9.00. Mrs. Stevens. (4). Dr. Payne gives encouragement about Louie. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Dea. Nichold led. Letter from Lill Brengle. Ther. Saturday, April 17, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Morse worked half a day. Russell here. I went over to meet Lottie Caldwell but she didn't come. Frank has bought camera & he & Russell were working with that. My picture not a success. I finished Mrs. Lecks to the grown-folks. Daisy came in. I went over to see Mrs. Rich. She has had toothache. Wrote Win, Will Todd & Emily Carrigan. Ther. Sunday 18 Wea. Mr. Dixon 3-fold Resurrection. Hattie Bliss came before dinner. We went to prayers. Staid at Aunt Susan's to tea. Talked till 12. Ther. Monday, April 19, 1897 Wea. Hattie Bliss went away. Mary Sharpe fixed my hat. Mary Palmer is here. We went to lunch with Sallie & Susy. Marg. was there. Last trying on of black dress trimmed with green silk. Russell & Faison came in & heard stories. Ther. Tuesday 20 Wea. Called on Mrs. R. They call Louie better. Mrs. Lyon, Dr. Juo & Russell went away. Told stories to Russell, then to Faison. Faison took my picture then took me over to see 4 new-born rabbits. P.M. Came to Springfield with Amy Gillette & Miss Crutchley. Mother came to station & Miss Goodwin met us. My trunk did not come. I have written to Dodds. Marion Duncan doesn't return. All the rest are back. Ther. Wednesday, April 21, 1897 Wea. Began school. Frank came. Beautiful day. Ther. Thursday 22 Wea. Miss Bostwick has the grippe. My black & green waist came. Mrs. Luther's last meeting. Miss Hastings & I walked to drug store. Mrs. Webb came. Ther. Friday, April 23, 1897 Wea. Very warm. I wore my buff silk waist. Girls played Consequences, Crambo etc. Call from Mrs. David Allen Reed. Keefer has been drinking. Mr. Damen is to marry Sarah(?). Smith sent me his mother's address. Ther. Saturday 24 Wea. Hot. Arranged papers & letters. We took st. cars to Long meadow. Miss Crutchley, Miss Hastings & I went to Volunteers. Keefer has been drinking, but said he was all right. Corey saw outside. He is under Mary's influence. Paige was there with a girl. Mr. Francis thinks of joining the Bapt. church. Letter from Sadie Jones. Stoney asked her & me to Glee Club!Ther. Sunday, April 25, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 14:1. Simplicity of Faith. He is very tired. Slept. P.M. Volunteers. S.A. closed because of the Rich baby's death. Mother writes that Louisa is worse. Volunteers saw Dr. M. & Miss P. Eve. No S.S. Went to bed early. Ther. Monday 26 Wea. A.M. Edith Rising has on glasses. Gladys sick. P.M. Went to library for Lena. Called on Waites, on Mrs. Hahn (out). Eve. 2nd Mother's meeting. Training of children by Lena. Ther. Tuesday, April 27, 1897 Wea. Mother writes sadly of Louisa. Marion Maltice has gone away to Orient. Eve. Read to girls about Federal program. S.S. class. Grant day. Ther. Wednesday 28 Wea. Worked in lab. instead of going out. Eve. Practised over 1/2 hr. as Marg. Carter is going away tomorrow. I heard her & Sallie Chapin's lesson in Latin tonight. Wrote to Frank Richardson. Ther. Thursday, April 29, 1897 Wea. Dr. Taylor wrote to ask whether $200 would be enough for Ruth. Mrs. Webb has $200 for Bina. Marg. Carter went to her grandmother's funeral. Mr. Rice's daughter & three others examined at prayer-meeting. A "Talk" with Miss P. about teaching Arith. Ther. Friday 30 Wea. Louie R. is growing worse & weaker. This evening Miss Crutchley, Marg. Carter, & I played Parchesi. The others played whist & read. Ther. Saturday, May 1, 1897 Wea. Florence Carr & Harry Wright were married in Rome on the 13th. Worked in lab. Eve. Miss Crutchley & I went to Volunteers & Music store. Talked with a dirty many. He said he was unhappy every night. Ther. Sunday 2 Wea. Mr. Pitt Dilling have Isa 55:1. He told of negro school at . Did not go to Bapt. communion, but taught the 3 little boys in Mrs. Smiths class. Nice S.A. memorial for Rich baby. I ordered a man to come back to Christ. He was a N.Y. S.A. soldier but backslid. Talked hard to Smith. Ther. Monday, May 3, 1897 Wea. Called on Smiths mother 155 North. Heard Robbie play & met Mr. Smith. They live nicely. I was amazed! Came home & went to Volunteers with Ballington B's telegram. We went to C. Hall & to City Clerk Newell. S.S. class. Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea. Called on Mrs. Rising & she insulted me talking about Miss Porter. Lovely prayer-meeting led by Mr. Newell. Sat by Joe & Miss Ricker. Mr. Bertrand said Thayer said I had a strange influence. Miss Crutchley & Miss Hastings went to rehearsal. Eliza Buffington came. Ther. Wednesday, May 5, 1897 Wea. Mary Russell came for Festival & Frances Phillip to other house. [Attended] afternoon rehearsal & evening concert [Samson] & Delilah. Wore new dress. Ther. Thursday 6 Wea. 2nd concert, Aus de Ohr. 3rd " , Calve' & Berthald. I never heard Calve' before. Wrote mother a long letter. Ms. McDuffie had a baby girl born this A.M. Ther. Friday, May 7, 1897 Wea. 4 concert Schubert, Unfinished Symphony & Percy Averill. accomp. by Orton Bradley. Mr. A's father is dead. 5th. Elijah. Ffrancon Davies (grand. a Welsh minister)! Emma Juch. Oh so good! James Phillips & Miss Porter here to lunch. We got ice cream. Miss Ring came tonight & slept in my room & I in Sallie Chapins. Ther. Saturday 8 Wea. Rec'd Anna Lathrop's wedding card. Edith Tourtlelotte has gone to her Uncle Geo's funeral. I took her to the station. Met Chamberlain looking bad. P.M. Girls went to woods. I went on errand to Miss Tansey. Eve. Went alone to Volunteers. Last Sat. night man was there. He said I had troubled him & he'd like to be saved with me. I told him he had insulted me. He got almost to corner, then came back. We prayed & I hope he got saved. Ther. Sunday, May 9, 1897 Wea. A.M. Christ doing good. Taught by class of boys. S.A. Had a long talk with Smith. He was very drunk on Thurs. Long talk with Frances on "business". Called on Capt. & Lieut. Eve. Lay on bed with Miss Crutchley. Ther. Monday 10 Wea. Rain. Called on Miss Howard. Mrs. Bowman left card at McDuffie's & called on Mr. Hahn to talk about Reeve, but I saw only Mrs. Hahn. S.S. lesson. Mr. Rayner is dead. Ther. Tuesday, May 11, 1897 Wea. Letter from Mother, Minnie, & Winifred. Wrote to Mother, Bertha & Fannie Beaman. Miss Crutchley went to the Hastings to tea & Miss P. to the Porters. Edith Tourtlelotte returned. Ther. Wednesday 12 Rain. Wea. Mr. Rayner's funeral. I did not go. Dr. Moxom's lecture on [Balantine's] Adventure & Aristophane's Apology. Ther. Thursday, May 13, 1897 Wea. Rain. Interesting prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn inquired for Reeve. Mr. H. spoke against flippancy & irreverence. Mr. Rice took it to mean cheerfulness. I met Smith who was on the way to play for a dance. He hasn't been drunk this week. Ther. Friday 14 Wea. Adele Buffington has grippe. This evening Marg Carter & Clara Russell played on violin & I on piano. Ther. Saturday, May 15, 1897 Wea. Worked Geom. originals all the A.M. Gave Mary Marsh her music lesson. After this no Sat. music lessons. Clara Reed passed a Perf. examination in III Book of Germ. P.M. Girls played tennis, but Eliza Buffington, Sallie Chapin & I went to Indian Orchard. Eve. Took 2.00 to Mr. Foster. Jennie & I went to Volunteers. Smith was there, sober this week. Ther. Sunday 16 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Wonderful sermon on Eastern question. S.S. class of boys. I think all were there. P.M. Gray-haired man went to penitent form with me. Smith came in drunk, but penitent as naughty child. I am not to speak to him this week. He will read Bible & pray. Long walk tonight. Hymns with violin. Ther. Monday, May 17, 1897 Wea. Called on Jeannie Barrons, Mary Rayner, & Mr. Hahn. I took Fred 1 letter & we had a nice talk. Last night. S.A. on Ferry St. hit with eggs & mud. Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea. Little children went to the woods with Lena. I went down to Ian Normans. Ther. Wednesday, May 19, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom's reading of "Saul" in Smith Church. In the evening I was invited by Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Chapin's mother invited me to hear Dr. Moxom read Bishop's Blogram's Apology. Mr. Mcduffie saw me home. Ther. Thursday 20 Wea. Miss P. took Edith Tourtlelotte to prayer-meeting. I went to my own. My man Mr. DcDonald (Eng.) appeared. He has scarcely been to church for 20 yrs. He asked whether as [...] he could go to a saloon-keeper. Ethel King is dying. Ther. Friday, May 21, 1897 Wea. The family went to Buffalo Bill. I staid home, helped Adele in Latin & took Sallie Chapin to train. Eve. Copied Volunteer addresses. Ther. Saturday 22 Wea. Worked A.M. & P.M. on Geom. Clara Reed passed her 4th book of Geom. P.M. Girls went to woods. I worked in the lab. Eve. Went alone to Volunteers. Smith has not drunk since I saw him on Sunday. He looked serious. Francis is worried about his mother & sister. Macdonald was there & doing well. I went to the capts. with addresses. Letter from S.A. asking me to renew auxiliary. Ther. Sunday, May 23, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom "Grow in Graces" II. Pet. 3:18. I slept A.M. & P.M. P.M. Edith Tourtlelotte & Arthur Rowley joined the church. I took mine & felt unhappy. Mother writes of Ethel King's death. Eve. Walked with girls. Ther. Monday 24 Wea. [C...] Margaret & [Mia] Had hair shampooed. Shopped. Went to Volunteer Captains. Mrs. Ian Dugen & daughter are here. S.S. class. Ther. Tuesday, May 25, 1897 Wea. Juo. Tolliver died yesterday. Lena & I sent flowers & I wrote Mrs. T. Howard May has been arrested for stealing a bicycle. Dr. Duncan has written a beastly letter. Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea. Letter from Will Todd & his photo. Went down town. Ther. Thursday, May 27, 1897 Wea. At prayer-meeting I talked with Mr. Francis about his sister. Mr. Grant was there & we talked of his church, Dr. Dean etc. Then I went to Volunteers' [rooms] to take City Hall letter. [They] tell me that McDonald has been in the lock-up, very drunk etc! Smith says "I love Miss Raymond & would lay down my life for her." Ther. Friday 28 Wea. This afternoon, Miss P., Lena & I went to McDuffie graduation at Art Museum. Mr. Hill of Cambridge made the address. "Scholarship". This evening I accompanied Margaret Carter & Clara Russell on violins. Ther. Saturday, May 29, 1897 Wea. Went with Edward to get kitten from Mrs. Barrons. Met with Lewis's to get their pictures. Edith & Clara treated us to ice-cream. Went to Agawam to drive with girls. Jennie, Miss Crutchely & I went to Volunteers. Mr. Francis discouraged about his work. Ther. Sunday 30 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. P.M. Mr. Makepeace. Acts. I felt rather forlorn at first at S.A. Spoke to an Italian who could not understand me & to a rude drunken man. But later Mr. told me about his effort to give up smoking & Smith was nice. Said he would kick a man out if he had a sister & a man like him came to see her. Went to St. Jone's. Mr. M. preached about Johnnie. Called at Tollivers & saw Lizzie Bird. Both are sick. Ther. Monday, May 31, 1897 Wea. Decoration Day. Rained so Corner stone of High School was not laid. Took girls over to cemetery. S.S. lesson with Jennie. Ther. Tuesday, June 1 Wea. High School corner stone laid today. I did not go. Jeannie Barrons took me on a long drive. Called at the Tollivers. Both Mrs. Tollivers have typhoid fever. Mother is 77.Ther. Wednesday, June 2, 1897 Wea. Called on May Hodge. Helped Adele this evening with her Virgil. Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. I went with Clara for her 1st writing lesson. Prayer-meeting. Talked later with Mr. [Scheuen] & Mrs. Bill. Mrs. Packard came. Lucy Skinner goes to Lake Placid & to [Froebel Inst.].Ther. Friday, June 4, 1897 Wea. Girls had an "initial" party. I had to write to mother not to come next week. She is not invited to V.C. Minnie is there for Sunday. Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. Took 5 girls to Ian Norman's. Edith Tourtlelotte treated us to ice-cream. Eve. Smith at Volunteers said he had given up drinking & smoking. I caught him later smoking a pipe & he threw it away. Lyon's Will sustained. Ther. Sunday, June 6, 1897 Wea. Went to Bapt. Communion for the first time since last summer. Taught Mrs. Smiths little boys. They say Geo. Wahington was not perfect for he cut down cherry tree, got mad & killed people. Said Chicago fire did more harm than one boy swearing. Talked with smoker at Army. Smith has not drunk for 3 wks. Ensign farewell's tonight. Ther. Monday 7 Wea. Went down with girls to have their photos, Clara Russell & Bertha Robbins. Miss P. heard from Ballington B. that he couldn't get here till 3.18 tomorrow. I went down in evening to tell Volunteers. Forgot telegram & had to come back. Later to Mothers Meeting. Miss Grelick read a paper on habit. Ther. Tuesday, June 8, 1897 Wea. Great day! Went to Dr. Moxom's the A.M. about Volunteer meeting. May Gardner came to lunch. Miss P. & I went to ministers meeting at South Ch. Commander Booth insists on staying here. 2 girls are here, 2 at Jennie Barrows & 2 men at the Rogers. City Hall meeting this P.M. Mother has gone to Vassar. Ther. Wednesday 9 Rain. Wea. Lovely time this A.M. singing hymns etc. Commander Booth prayed with us. Taught Jennie her S.S. lesson. Wrote Mother to come. Ther. Thursday, June 10, 1897 Wea. Miss Crutchley hears that her brother is going to give up his place. She will try to get another guardian. Mr. Hahn talked with me about why the ministers did not go to the Ballington Boother meeting. I walked up with him talking about the Trinity. Year after next Mrs. Sheppherd gives over girls a scholarship. Bina Seymour came. Ther. Friday 11 Wea. Sick and faint today in school, & so I lay down & staid in my room the afternoon. Miss [Dillaye] is dead. Miss Crutchley, Eliza Buffington, Marg. Carter, & I played Parchesi. Ther. Saturday, June 12, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter made me keep quiet this A.M. So I read Outlook & Atlantic. Read aloud to Bina. P.M. Took girls for daisies. Went to Mr. Coenens with Clara Russell & Marg. Carter. Rec'c invitation from Mrs. Russell. Eve. Miss Crutchley & I went to Volunteers. Keef had been drunk for 2nd time & feels out with Vol. Smith had been to see dead body of friend & was very sober. Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom preached on Mark Growth a Law of Life No. S.A. as the officers have not come. Smith was [a] at S.A. & Volunteers. Thinks he is a Christian. He has given up rum, tobacco & bad companions. Staid till 6 till rain was over. He Berny & I had long talk. I never saw Smith nicer. He said he wanted to think of future instead of past. Took Sallie Chapin to get throat spray. Dollie [wedding] cards. Ther. Monday, June 14, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Gillette came today. Delivered invitations. Took Clara Russell to her writing lesson. Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. Investigated gas-house. Mother came tonight. We visited with Mrs. Gillette. Will has gone to work on the electric road. Ther. Wednesday, June 16, 1897 Wea. Students Musicale. Mrs. Porter sang for Sallie Chapin. Called on Mrs. Porter & the Bostwicks this P.M. Mrs. Gillette & Virginia left today. Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. Took the girls to Dr. Buckingham's. We met there Phil. [Loomis] & . Wesson & they came home with us!!! Let us draw the curtain! Very happy because at door of prayer-meeting I met Smith. He did not come in because not dressed, but he is doing well & looked happy. Ther. Friday, June 18, 1897 Wea. We had our picnic by driving to Shaker village. We had our lunch at Shaker [friend]. Mother went with us. Miss Porter did not go. Coming home I found Mrs. Houghton. I went with her after tea to Dr. Moxom's (out), Mrs. Barrons (out), Mrs. Tim Brown. Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. Mrs. Houghton & I spent the A.M. chasing round about her Bible lectures. Went to Mrs. Barrons, Mrs. [Binies], Mrs. Chapman (out), Mrs. Griffith & Clara [Shuntiff]. I think she will engineer the business. P.M. Slept, studied, & played with Marg. Eve. Didn't go to Volunteers. We compied songs for Tues. night. Ther. Sunday, June 20, 1897 Wea. Dr. Geo. Stevens of Yale Rom. 6:18. [Bored] servants to Righteousness. New women officers to S.A. Talked with Sanborn & a man who was smart. Eve. Walked. Read Gr. Stone Faces. Ther. Monday 21 Wea. P.M. Took my little chem. class to the gas-works. Mrs. Hancox called to get Edith Lab. certificate. Practice songs. Merchant of Venice this evening. Ther. Tuesday, June 22, 1897 Wea. Last regular day of school. Practised for class day. P.M. Class day exercises. I played Thanksgiving songs & with Marg. Carter & Clara Russell's violin. Mrs. Carter came. Edith Tourtlelotte, Eliza Buffington & I went for [ferns]. Reports. Retired at 2.30. Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. Exercises in school-room. French [memory] poetry etc. Mrs. Haskell-Porter came. I wrote newspapers report. Graduating exercises. Miss King & Mrs. Bartlett sang. Lena gave a fine address on Girls in & out of college. Clara Reed, Edith Brooks, Edith Tourtlelotte, Gertrude Burleigh, Adele Buffington rec'd certificate. I sat between Mr. Aldrich & Dr. Moxom. Ther. Thursday, June 24, 1897 Wea. The girls went away. I took some to the train. Slept. Rec'd a call from Mrs. Sweet. Bina & I went to prayer-meeting. Then we went to P.O. & six drug stores for postals. Cameron & Francis were at meeting. Ther. Friday 25 Wea. Mrs. Ballington Booth came & gave a beautiful talk. Our graduates, Mrs. Burleigh, & Prof. Guillet staid to supper. We had a lovely evening. I walked with Jennie Hughes. Ther. Saturday, June 26, 1897 Wea. I took Mrs. Haskell-Porter to corn-doctors & to get my jacket. P.M. Mr. Porter drove us to Forest Park. Mrs. Booth & Jennie left on the 11 o'clock train. Eve. Went to Volunteers. Smith was there, all right. Bina's Mr. Bridge called. Didn't see him. Mrs. Packard has rheumatism. Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. A.M. Mr. Hahn Luke 6:46. P.M. Dr. Mabie Matt 24:14. Miss P. thought I ought not to go to my own church but to Dr. Moxom! A father, mother & only child baptized. S.S. class little girls. Lord's Supper was lesson. Mother & I took dinner at Miriams. S.A. Took a women-ex Sat. to penitent form. Cameron was there. Francis, Smith & I talked. Smith has not drunk for 6 wks or smoked for 3. Met Bina's Mr. Bridge tonight. Mrs. Packard is better. Ther. Monday, June 28, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Haskell-Porter went away. Got papers ready for packing. Mrs. P. fixed my shirt-waist. Went with Mrs. P. to High School graduation. Mrs. Alice Forman Palmer delivered address. Call from Mrs. Shipley. Eve. Bina & I called on Dr. & Mrs. Sweet. Went to Bliss St. Then to City Mission to find Joe & tell him to go to Mrs. Sweet for work. He & I sat on Bliss St. steps. Mrs. Burleigh & [Gerlwich] called. Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea. A.M. Went to Mrs. Sweets, Dr. [Brackette], Mrs. Lawyell, Miss Hill, Miss Porter. Mother & I left Springf. at 1.14. Reached Pittsfield 2.52. Left 3.30. Reached Gt. Barrington at 4.25. Met Nell Nassau, Miss Marsh, & Irish women. Clara met us. Clara Stanley called. Eve. Played Schubert with Clara & read Gallaher. Ther. Wednesday, June 30, 1897 Wea. Played duetts with Mary. P.M. We drove to Stockbridge. Eve. Mr. Koner came in and sang & Lyman Gibson T. Telegraphed & wrote Morsie about going to [Ham.]. Ther. Thursday, July 1 Wea. A.M. Mary took us to Thursday Morning club. James Grant spoke as Scotland [T...]. P.M. Slept in hammock. Aunt Attie Russell called. Aunte Lizzie Stanley came to tea, out doors. Clara & I went to her house, ate strawberry ice & saw Clara & Mary, Miss Goodell & Miss Caso (?). Finished "Her One I Knew best of All". Ther. Friday, July 2, 1897 Wea. Began Stories from Wagner & Col. [Enderby's] Wife. Played duets with Mary. Lay in the hammock while Mr. Russell read. P.M. Slept. Took a bath. Eve. Lyman Gibson came to tea. Clara & I played duets. Call from Mrs. Palmer & Delia Bliss. A.M. Calls from Mary & Clara Stanley. Letter from Jessie telling us to come Monday. Ther. Saturday 3 Wea. A.M. Mother & I called on Mrs. Palmer & the Blisses & [Lena] drove us home. P.M. Call from Aunt Abbie Russell. We all went to a picnic at the Stanley farm, such fun. Miss Goodell was there. Duets with Mary. Ther. Sunday, July 4, 1897 Wea. Hot. Mr. Spencer (?). Matt. 25:40. Miss Abbie Russell came to dinner. Call in the afternoon & evening. Ther. Monday 5 Wea. Hot!! Mr. Russell went to Hartf. Mrs. R. & Clara to Astoria, Shore Road. Mrs. Trowbridge, Mary sick. We left at 10.04. Reached Albany at 12.24. Left A. at 1.30. [My] train to Oneida. Hottest ride possible. Reached here at 5.44. Supper at hotel. I called on Mary [Pagson]. She is miserable & her father feeble. Always in danger of apoplexy. Ther. Tuesday, July 6, 1897 Wea. Hot. Came to Eaton in the A.M. without hearing from them. Found Morsie up. We are to board at hotel till Mrs. Groves comes. Cousin Gardiner has a tumor but doesn't know it. Jeannie Hughes invites me to be a Volunteer this summer. Rec'd George Merriam & Miss Clapp's cards. Called on Cousin Jane. Eve. We went to poor house fireworks. Ther. Wednesday 7 Wea. Very hot. Took our three meals at hotel. Wrote Jennie Hughes. Slept A.M. & P.M. Mr. Thorne did not come to prayer-meeting because he was so hurt at the boys throwing fire crackers at his house Sunday night. Ther. Thursday, July 8, 1897 Wea. Hot!!! A.M. Mrs. Groves returned. I paid hotel bill. For our 6 meals we paid $1.00 apiece. Letters from Laura Mitchell & note from Lucy Skinner. P.M. Cousin Liz. went to [Ham.]. Slept. Lay around. Cousin Gardner went to Utica to have wound dressed. Eve. Letter from Bertha. Went to Mrs. Eaton's & met Miss Landon & Harry Millard's sister. She asked in Stranger from N.Y. He has 2 children & lives near Rochester. Ther. Friday 9 Wea. Hot. !! I am 36 yrs. old. Mother had already given me silk umbrella. Suffered all day with heat & sleepiness. Lay in nightgown & wrapper on piazza in the evening & Percy Morse called. Ther. Saturday, July 10, 1897 Wea. Hot. Rain. About as hot today. Slept a great deal. Tried to read. Little better than yesterday. 1 rain-storm. Ther. Sunday 11 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 119:130. Just a little cooler. I slept 1 1/2 hrs. in A.M. & 2 hrs. in P.M. & feel steeved, back achy etc. Went into Mr. Thorne's S.S. class. "Paul at Philippe". Jessica led Y.P.S.C.E. Individual Responsibility in Missions. Ther. Cooler. Monday, July 12, 1897 Wea. Rain. Weather much cooler. Rained all day. Jessie & Mother did not go to [Ham.] but Mr. Martin brought Cousin L. over. Wrote to Lena, Sadie Jones, Old Joe, & Edith Grubbs. Harlan writes that he has left his wife. Lena writes that we have a teacher, Elizabeth [Guyer], V.C. 97. Wrote to Miss Hill & S.A. refusing to be an Auxiliary. Call from Percy & Bessie. Ther. Tuesday 13 Wea. Cool. A.M. Wrote letters, read some. P.M. Slept, read, etc. Call from Mrs. Benjamins. Eve. Percy came in to look for Bessie. Letter from Mrs. Griffin. Ther. Wednesday, July 14, 1897 Wea. A.M. Call from Mr. Thorne. Letter from "Brother Joe". He says Smith goes to church. Also from Jennie Hughes. P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Cousin L. told us of Harry Eaton's conversion. Letter from Smith. He is neither drinking nor smoking. Prayer-meeting. We must eat our [Bibles]. Wrote to Esther, Jessie Hume, Mrs. [...] & Hattie Bliss. Dr. Burnham came to see me today. (1) Ther. Thursday 15 Wea. We hear that Cousin Gardner's tumor has come through the wound. Read from Dr. [Quincy]. I mended gloves. Slept. Dr. Burnham brought me my medicines (2). Cousin Carrie came over. Mother talked about the deaths of her children. Ther. Friday, July 16, 1897 Wea. Letters from Old Joe (written by self), Edith Grubin & Mary [Manhull]. We began "Kidnapped". Bought Ice-cream for dinner. Mrs. Groves had a letter from George. P.M. Called on the [Landries] & found their dog sick. We went to the telephone for them`. Found later that he was choking but got well. Ther. Saturday 17 Wea. A.M. Mother, Jessie & I walked to cemetery & did reading. Came home & slept. P.M. Slept. Took bath. Dr. Burnham brought medicine to be taken later for hay-fever (3). Call from Mrs. Eaton. Eve. Finished "Kidnapped". Ther. Sunday, July 18, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 51:10 P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt. 18:20 Interesting S.S. We talked about how Christ saves. Slept before Church & after dinner. Afternoon J. & I read & discussed Mr. Fairchild's Educational Church article "Function after Church". Unexpectedly led C.G. "Belief in Christ". Sang with Clara Morse & [choir] tonight. Wrote Smith this A.M. Ther. Monday 19 Wea. Letters from Capt. Carrigan, Lucy Skinner, Minnie, Irma (...). Began Parker's "Seats of the Mighty". Mended my dresses. Call from Cousin Celeste. Went into Mrs. Eaton's. Cousin Lizzie not well. Ther. Tuesday, July 20, 1897 Wea. Rain. Put a belt on my blue shirt waist while Jessie read to us. Rained afternoon & evening. Jessie 10 cts. Ther. Wednesday 21 Wea. Rain. Cousin L. not well. Made a belt for shirt-waist partly. Rec'd French busting. We read from "Seats of the Mighty". Calls from Mrs. [Scram] & Cora Hughes. Called on Mrs. Bergamin. Cousin Ada Osborne came from Waterville. Prayer-meeting. Ther. Thursday, July 22, 1897 Wea. Rain. A.M. Morsie & I settled up accounts so far. She seems a little better but not much. Afternoon. Jessie & I met the [Electing] Club at Franceline Mortons. Real good time. Wrote Fanny Romey & Ruth Richardson. We hear that doctor is encouraged about Cousin Gardner. Ther. Friday 23 Wea. Rainy. Cousin L. a good deal better. I finished putting belt in 2nd shirtwaist. We read a good deal of "Seats of the Mighty". Smith wrote again. Did not attend Church but will be good. Evening. Called on Cousin Ada. Did not go to Cong. Church ice cream sale. Wrote to Violet. Ther. Saturday, July 24, 1897 Wea. Rain. We read a good deal today finishing "Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker. Sewed belt on red silk waist. Call from Mrs. Richardson. She rec'd a Mosaic containing an obituary of Miss Dillage, leaving out Miss [Bonway] & Eastman. I am writing to the editor. Slept, bathed. Cousin L. better. Jessie not well. Ada & Mother came. Letter from Hattie Bliss. Fannie Lewis [Mayer] has 5 children. Ther. Sunday 25 Wea. Rain. A.M. Mr. Thorne Acts. 16:31. P.M. " " Rom. 1:16. (Union Meeting). The letter to the Mosaic which I wrote last night, we have unified & made more Christians. We began Stephen C.E. topic was True & False Worship. Mac Burdick - Leader. Ther. Monday, July 26, 1897 Rain. Wea. We sent my Mosaic letters to Mrs. Rambard. Read Henry Esmond. We are invited to Burchards for Friday. This eve. called on Cousin Ada with Mother. J. not well so staid at home. Letter from Clara Russell. Richfield Springs house burned down Sunday A.M. Wrote 3 sheets to Fannie Bates. Ther. Tuesday 27 Rain. Wea. These constant rains continue. We read Henry Esmond. I patched waist & drawers, & we learned poetry & German. Cousin Ada called. Mr. Cadwell has injured his eye. Broke his spectacles into his eye. Letter from Rob Bliss at Chantauqua. Wrote to Laura Mitchell. Ther. Wednesday, July 28, 1897 Wea. Rain Very rainy all day. We are getting discouraged. Lucy writes that Allen Ray & Helen Davis's engagement is broken. Letter from Winnie. Cousin L. heard from Mrs. Rambant. She is pleased. So I copied the corrected letter & went to Mosaic, via Miss Bennett, via Mrs. packard! Mother heard from Harold tonight. We read H. Esmund. Cousin L. some tired from saving. Very short meeting because of dampness. Delia might hem my dress tomorrow with blue. Ther. Thursday 29 Wea. Rain. A.M. Partial eclipse of the sun. [It] Mexico it was annular. Cleared off in the A.M. but poured in P.M. Read H. Esmund. Patched waist & drawer. Call from Ethel & Mr. Landon & Marie Millard. We lent them waterproof. Eve. J. & I attruded Lookout [Cem.] at Clara Morse. Miss Parker was there. Ther. Friday, July 30, 1897 Rain. Wea. We got all ready to go to the Burchards, but it rained & they did not come for us, so we finished "Henry Esmund" & began "The Virginians". Rec'd letters from Capt. Carrigan, Bessie Moore, & Edith Grubbs. Pleasant in middle of day. Rained again in the Eve. We go tomorrow if pleasant. Ther. Saturday 31 Rain. Wea. We went to Mrs. Burchard. It rained as we came home. Cousin Frank & Hattie went too. Mrs. Buell came to supper. We walked up on the hill. I looked at V.C. pictures & books with Anna. She has no place yet. Louise wants to go to college. Ther. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 73:28. P.M. " " 1 Kings 12:26. In S.S. Mr. Stowell said he was disappointed not to have todays lesson. Mr. Thorne said in A.M. No true prayer fails. So I have written to Fred Reeve. I asked Mr. Th. to pray for this & he is to at 8.30 tomorrow. May Thorne led C.E. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. At 8.30 I prayed earnestly for Reeve. Oh! for faith to believe that the prayer will be answered. Jessie not well today. I wrote to Mrs. Ranbant & sent her 2 copies of the letter. We read in "Stephen". Some things I do not like. Letter from Hattie Bliss. Wrote to Jennie Hughes. Broke my glasses. Ther. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1897 Wea. A.M. Called on Eva Morse & Ellis. We began "The Newcomers" & finished "Stephen". Cousin is suffering from [he...]. Mended Jessie's stockings & my drawers. Eve. J. & I walked to cemetery reviewed Wordsworth's poetry. Wrote to E.M. Smith. I suppose Reeve rec'd my letter today. Wrote to Clara Russell. Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea. No letter from Fred. Will I ever hear? God help my faith! Letters from Bertha & Marion Reed. Letter from Reeve tonight. I carried it unread to church. He is in the dark & asks me to forget him. I have written three sheets. Oh! What shall I do? Call from Cousin Ada. Missed call from Ada & Mother. Ther. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1897 Wea. Jessie is 34. I bought her candy. Mrs. Groves gave her a vase, Libby an apron. Read H. Esmund. Feel worn out from last night. Did I do wrong to call R. my best friend? Jessie & I called on Cousin Ada. In eve. on Ada, Ellis, etc. They were playing conquest. Then Ada sang & Ellis played saxaphone (?). Letter from Minnie & glasses. Call from Lillie Dunbar & Mrs. Vanderpool. Ther. Friday 6 Wea. Read a little of "Henry E.". Rec'd Mrs. Heath's picture. Drove with Clara Morse & Allie Parker to Ham. left Miss P. I called on Mrs. Rambant. Reached home after 2. Did not sleep. Finished "Peter [St...]". Cousin Jane called. Eve. Went to Dora's. Cousin Celeste asked us in to meet Will Mott, teacher at St. Geo's. Summit, N.J. Cousin L. not so well. Ther. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1897 Wea. Cousin Lizzie miserable. J. & I walked up the dike, studied Wordsworth in review. P.M. Slept. Called on Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Scran, & Mrs. Richardson. Eve. Mrs. Morton called. Mrs. Rambant writes for 4 more copies of my letter. I made them tonight. Ther. Sunday 8 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Juo. 16:14. the Work of the Holy Spirit to reveal Christ. Lesson in S.S. on 2nd Coming of Christ. May Bayliss could not come so I unexpectedly led meeting, a promise meeting. It seemed to me a spiritual meeting. P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt. 12:20. We began [Wrestler] at Philippi. Cousin Hartwell & Kate came last night. Ther. Monday, Aug. 9, 1897 Wea. Letters from Capt. Carrigan & Lena Bostwick. Lena suggests my reading of historical novels & plays. Cousin Gardner worse & in bed today. Morsie does not get better. The band played in their new band-stand. Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea. Rain. Jessie & I took a walk to the dike & studied poetry. Cousin L. better. We went to school library. We began "The Betrothed". I mended drawers. Call from Cousins Celeste, Hartwell, Kate. Eve. Cousin L. talked about her winter in South. Wrote Bessie Morse & Adele Buffington. Letters from Rob Bliss & Adele Buffington & card from Mrs. Rambant. Ther. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1897 Rain. Wea. A.M. We, Jessie & I, went to pick water-cresses. Came home in the rain. The Taintor re-union is today. P.M. Cousin L. much better. Dr. Burnham gives Cousin Gardner a few weeks to live. Read "The Betrothed". Eve. Prayer-meeting. Marg. Pope there. Nice letter from Smith. He is going to W. Springfield Bapt. Church. Ther. Thursday 12 Rain. Wea. Mrs. Franklin came tonight. Last night Charlie Young & Seaburn [Vines] were thrown from a wagon. Seaburn seems worse hurt. Both were picked up unconscious. J. & I went to Outing Club at Mrs. Scrams. Met Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mrs. Taintor, Mrs. Lyndon-Pope of Ottawa. We took water cress & nasturtium sandwiches. Ther. Friday, Aug. 13, 1897 Wea. A.M. J. & I walked past the [Landons] & finished the review of Wordsworth. J. is tired out in consequences. Read "The Betrothed". Finished putting belt on linen colored waist. Worked on bureau cover. Called with Mother on Cousin Kate. Letter from Adele Buffington. Cousin Gardner walked to stone house. Eve. Recited on poetry. Cousin L. seems quite well. Ther. Saturday 14 Wea. Father died 19 yrs ago. Jessie arranged flowers. Calls from Florence [Amest], Mrs. Scram, Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Burchards, & Mrs. Lombard inviting us to Sunday dinner. We called on Mrs. Pope & Mrs. Taintor. Finished Middlemarch, The Betrothed, [French's] Caesar. Cousin L. rec'd a box of Miss Dillaye's things. Ther. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1897 Rain. Wea. A.M. Dr. Lloyd of Bapt. Education Society. P.M. Mr. Thorne Juo. 12:3. I taught Miss Barrons' class of little girls on Meat offered to idols. They had uncomfortable time with Mr. Stowell. Mr. Thorne would not [...] to his dictation & Mr. Stowell left the class. Mrs. Lambant asked us to defer our visit. Does this mean that it would be wrong to go? I had prayed for guidance. Allie Parker lead C.E. Temperance meeting. Ther. Monday 16 Rain. Wea. Joe writes that he has started a mission! Worked on bureau-cover. Read "Water-Babies". Calls from Mrs. Taintor & Cousin Hattie. We are invited tomorrow to Outing Club at Mrs. [Shorts]. Bertha Ray's card. Letter from "[Ognitz] School" per [A.B.O] Ridiculous. Ripped velvet off dress. Very slight hay-fever. Ther. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1897 Cool. Wea. Rain. Nellie Lloyd wrote Mother that Harlan is in Augusta, & Anna, Sister, brother-in-law & servant are being supported in [Cinti]. She begs him to come back. Rainy A.M. Pleasant & cool P.M. Outing Club at Mrs. Shorts. We had lovey time. Drove with Mrs. Scram. Very slight hay-fever. Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea. Finished bureau-cover. Almost no hay-fever. Cousin Carrie has spoken to Gardner as if he might not get well. He is tender of her but will not talk about dying. Prayer-meeting. Cousin Ada & Meyer girls called. James & Ruth Farmers are engaged. Fannie & Kath. Bates are going to spend a year in Europe. Letter from Ray in [Cinti]. Got hat from Mr. Peckham. ($20). Wrote Joe McDonald, Mrs. Ray, & Fanny Bates.Ther. Thursday, Aug. 19, 1897 Rain. Wea. Worked on the velvet binding to my skirt. It rained hard this afternoon. Letter from Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Foster & Dr. Rice are dead. We finished "Water Babies". The dust of my dress seemed to give me a little hay-fever. Ther. Friday 20 Wea. Arthur [Ducrine] drove us to Hamilton & I invited him to church. Called on Prof. & Mrs. Clarke in new home. Prof. Spear not in. Drove to cemetery. Mrs. Prof. Green to be buried. Miss Hastings, Mrs. Jones & Constance Bostwick, Mrs Rambant. Cousin L. stayed at Mrs. Rambants as Mrs. R is not well. Practically no hay-fever. Ther. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1897 Wea. About no hay-fever. Finished binding my dress. Called on Mrs. Conan & Wood. Cousin Ada came in the evening. Ther. Sunday 22 Wea. Rain in night. A.M. Mr. Thorne Dan. 3:18. P.M. " " Luke 10:27. Jessie led C.E. meeting. I slept a good deal. We read [Wrestler] at Phillippi. Mother went to C.E. meeting. She & J. did not go to church. I sat with the deaf & dumb pauper & took notes of sermon for him. Very little hay-fever. Ther. Monday, Aug. 23, 1897 Rain. Wea. No hay fever to speak of. Rained this evening. Called on Cousin Hattie, the Thornes & Cousin Celeste. Cousin L. writes that she went to church yesterday in Ham. Mr. Peckham put velvet on my hat. I put hat on top of another, started to take off coat. Had to let him untie velvet. Said Good-night for good afternoon. Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea. No hay-fever. We finished Alex Hamilton & began The Stories of Saudis, Stockton & The Kentuckians, Juo-Fox Jr. Calls from Mrs. Franklin, Cousins Alex & Jane. Letter from Lucy Skinner. I copied ABOs Ognitz letter from Mrs. Rambant. Dr. Burnham came with his bill. Ther. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1897 Rain. Wea. We read our two stories. Called on Mrs. Scram. Trouble about getting horses for tomorrow. Letter from Lillian [Hygies] & J. had letter from Mr. MacDuffie. I wrote Lillian & Mip Porter. Call from Mrs. Barker & Mrs. Eaton. In prayer-meeting I told about Will's family giving 1/10. No hay-fever. Ther. Thursday 26 Wea. We drove to Hamilton with Mr. Martin. Lunch with Mr. [Bonney], Frank & Mrs. Rambant. Brought Cousin L. home. Called on Mrs. McGregory & Miss Hastings. Letter from Jennie Hughes about novel-reading. Wrote Mrs. Porter. Very little hay-fever. Ther. Friday, Aug. 27, 1897 Wea. A little hay-fever. Cousin L. seems very well. We begin to talk about the possibility of [Albin]. J. & I called on Lillie Dunbar (meeting Mip Hamilton of Wisconsin), Mrs. Vanderpool, Cousin Jane & Ada. Ther. Saturday 28 Wea. Miss Hastings, Mrs. Jones & Constance came to dinner. C. & I went to asleep. Eve. Jessica told about Home Libraries. 18 books & 2 periodicals. A little hay-fever, but not bad. Ther. Sunday, Aug. 29, 1897 Wea. Little hay-fever in the A.M. All right during the day. Cousin L. & Mrs. Groves went to church. Cous. L. staid to S.S. Mr. Thorne Juo. 8:29. I played the organ & took notes for deaf Mr. Wright. P.M. Mrs. Bostick & Rob called, & little Lizzie. I walked with Rob & talked against Christian Science. He thanked me. Eve. Willim Hughes who is visiting lead C.E. He did not stay to church. Jerome Tuckerman died yesterday. Ther. Monday 30 Wea. Calls from Mr. Thorne, Cousin Celeste & Walter, Cousin Carrie & Mrs. Eaton. Called on Cousin Jane & Celeste etc. Ellis is at Cousin Jane's. Miss Pine called on Mrs. Groves. I made some button holes. Eve. We recited our poetry. Gt. time getting Cousing L. to take board money. We have paid for Mrs. Groves, our own wash, & provisions, but nor their wash or oil. It has cost about $7.00 a week together. Ther. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1897 Wea. Mother & I left Eaton for Oxford. Mrs. Taintor was with us. Deaf Mr. Wright threw me a kiss at the P.O. We met Anna Burchard going to Ludwig to look for a place. Alpha met us. The Pierson family from Jersey City are here. Mrs. P., Grandpa, Alice, Bertha, Frank, & Lois. On reaching O. my hay-fever grew worse. Walked out by the river & sat down. Eve. We went to a concert in Opera House. Cousin Fannie Hull came to dinner & tea. Reading "Count Robt. of Paris" by Scott. Alpha's separator to make from fresh milk cream & butter. [Benker] Ray married. Ther. Wednesday, Sept. 1 Wea. Sick all day with hay-fever. Slept a great deal in the A.M. P.M. Alpha took me by row-boat to Soldier's home. Eve. Alpha took me to call on Mrs. Elliot [Payson]. Met her nieces Bessie Corbin of V.C. 90 & Miss C. graduate of Wells. Last night suffered dreadfully with hay-fever. Bought Menthol pencil. Minnie has lost [Druver] money bringing $200 a year. Ther. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1897 Wea. Think the most of hay-fever is over. Still I felt wretched, headache, etc. till afternoon nap. Letter from Jessie Hume & photo of Edith. Juo Arbuckle has forged $20-25000. Marin Palmer has a new son. Cousin Fannie has come to stay for a visit. Grampa P. went home. Mrs. Pierson took us driving. Ther. Friday 3 Wea. Hay-fever better though some worse at night but I don't feel sick. A.M. Alpha drove us to Borden't Milk Station where Ray makes butter & cheese. I slept. P.M. Ate butternuts. Frank, the girls, Mariba & I went up to water-works. Then climbed to gt. rock. Mrs. Pierson took us driving to South Oxford. Eve. Popped corn. Girls went to dance. Alpha showed me his milk list. Ther. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1897 Wea. Left Oxford at 10.01 A.M. on D.L. & W. Hay-fever all day. Mr. Mott on the train. Found Will here [...]. Harold came in later. Family were gone sailing with Mr. Dobson. Letter from Lena enclosing a terrible one from Marion Duncan. Ther. Sunday 5 Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Sparks from Northfield P.M. " " . 1 Kings 19:19. Elisha. Communion. S.S. at 12. Taught little girls. P.M. Slept. Waked up with hay-fever but I am getting better. [Tonight] [...] to Mr. Dobson. Let out Mr. Kinneys marriage to Mosely. Ther. Monday, Sept. 6, 1897 Wea. Hot. Labor Day. Harold has given Will a bicycle. Frank Sharpe has brought her $50 for college. I helped the girls sew & Will read "Vanity-Fair". P.M. Slept. Wrote to Lena. Eve. Played cr-- Played on piano. Not much hay-fever. Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea. Letter from Smith & invitation from Susan to visit her. The times are 22 & Ralph 17. I slept, shopped, sewed seam binding for Bertha. Tonight Frank & Russell came home from Wisconsin. Ther. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1897 Wea. Left Liberty St. by 10 o'clock for Somerville reaching S. at 11.35. It took about 45 min. to go by trolley to the ferry. Lillian & Ruth (2 yrs. old) met me. Hay fever bad all day. Saw Walter (black) & Henry (French). Lillian washed my handkerchiefs. Slept twice. House very dirty. Laura Richardson has married Sidney Ketchum! Ther. Thursday 9 Hot!! Wea. Left on 9.48 train. Hay fever about well as soon as I reached N.Y. Left umbrella coat, valise, & heavy basket of fruit at Leggitts hotel near [Oneida]. No charge. Called at S.A. 14 st headquarters. Did not find Emily Carrigan by May Brengle. Lunch at Macy's. Went to see Susan. She makes me sick. She introduced me to her godmother & Father Doyle. Took me to her career patient & her church, St. Paul. Got home hot & tired. Mr. Dobson came to dinner & told about Kinney wedding. Played croquet & told story to Frank & Phason. Ther. Friday, Sept. 10, 1897 Wea. Hot!! Letter from Clara Russell. She is not to return to "The E". I wrote her & Jessie. Mm. rec'd nice letter & $50 from Mr. Randolph. Frank Sharpe told Winifred to keep money. We went to prayer-meeting. Sadie Jones is 20. Rec'd lots of flowers. Ther. Saturday 11 Wea. Hot!! Harold is 40. Very hot today. Sewed for Bertha her seams & on Ruth's white dress. Ther family went to Brighton. Mother & I took dinner at Frank Sharpe's. Heard about Harry Benedict. Hay-fever. Ther. Sunday, Sept. 12, 1897 Cooler. Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon. "Blessed" Matt. 5 -- P.M. Mr. McEwen. Acts. 2:47. Had Mr. Kinney's class. Frank, Phason, Bret & Sammie. Afternoon Read "[Marin] Lisa" to boys. Ther. Monday 13 Wea. Marion Bagg's mother is dead. Rec'd $260 from bank. I have given Winnie $250. Mother gives $50. Finished Ruth's dress waist fixing inserting. Wrote Marin & Will Todd & Lena. Eve. Read to Frank & Faison. Ther. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1897 Wea. Took lunch with Lucy Skinner on 2nd Ave. & 73rd St. & called at Ethel's boarding place about 96th St. Heard what Mip Wiley said about [Elers] girls at V.C. Sewed for girls. Hay fever better till I reached 96th St. Ruth & Ralph came this A.M. Eve. Helped Frank with Greek. Played [croquenole] with Ruth, Ralph & Faison. Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea. Sewed all day for Will & girls till 5 P.M. Put their drawer trimming twice on wrong side out. Hay fever better. Winifred called & came up stairs. Eve. Played [croquenole] with Ruth, Harold & Will. Played piano for Will. Louise Cadmus called. Girls went out on their bicycles. Lovely letter from Anna Lathrop Cane. Ther. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1897 Wea. Will went to Cornell. I sewed all day, took a nap. Heard from Susan Swift & Jessica. Wrote Susan. Eve. Played [croquenole] with Ruth, Ralph, & Frank. Read Marin Lisa to Frank & Faison. Harry Quenton called. Josie Francis brought photos of Duke this A.M. Considerable hay-fever, perhaps from sewing dusty clothes. Ther. Friday 17 Wea. A.M. Girls went to Vassar. I sewed for myself. Letter from Edith Ball telling of death of father-in-law. P.M. Played crokinole with Ralph & later with Ruth. Started to read to boys. Carrie & Mary Ward called. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Sadie & I went to Volunteers. Lizzie Green the "dramatic" lieutenant. I talked with a very drunk boy 22 yrs. Black sheep, has sisters in Holy Trinity. Ther. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1897 Wea. A.M. Played crokinole with Ruth. Began to sew. Mr. & Mrs. Kinney (bride & groom) arrived. P.M. Mary went to sick sister. I slept. Sewed. Mary Palmer came with my cape & fixed waist. Eve. Cousin Hattie & Fannie called & little Jacob boys but I sent them away. Sadie, Mr. & Mrs. Kinney & I went to S.S. teachers meeting at Mr. Dixons. Talked with Harry Quenton. Ther. Sunday 19 Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon 1 Chro. 26:15, 16. Minnie & Ruth stayed home & got dinner. Mr. Kinney & I studied S.S. lesson. P.M. I had Sadie's class. Jacob boys & Faison came in & told stories. Eve. Read [T...] Quest to Faison & Frank. Ther. Monday, Sept. 20, 1897 Rain. Wea. I sewed, played crokinole with Ralph. Afternoon & Eve. Read [...] Quest & Fred, Maria & Me to Faison & Frank. Mr. Stoney came in after prayer-meeting. Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea. Called on Mrs. Dixon, Mary Sharpe (out), Mrs. Richardson (out), Russell & baby John. Harold has not returned. P.M. Played crokinole with Ruth. Left for Springf. on the 4 oclock train. Mother came to train. We rode by mistake to 53rd St. Hay fever coming up. My trunk actually came on 12 oclock train! There may be 9 pupils in family. Miss Guyer has come, Eliza Buffington, & Ethel Van Duger. I go to Sprinfield. Ther. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1897 Wea. Unpacked. Took Miss Guyer to a school. Went down town & bought work basket. Saw Frances. Smith was on a wheel did not see me. Called at Joe's Mission & met an old man. Eve. Played with Marg. Carter. 1. Sallie Chapin 5. Sara 2. Eliza Buff. old 6. Ethel Van Duger 3. Marg. Carter 7. Ray Wellman 4. Ella Russell Family pupils came. Ther. Thursday 23 Rain. Wea. Began school. New day pupils. 1. Alith Rice 2. Gertrude Russell 3. Elizabeth Clark 4. Marjorie Briggs 5. Frances Dixon Took girls to Forest. Park. Deacon. Hathaway led prayer-meeting. Subject: The Ideal meeting. Called on Mip Hastings & heard about Nell Crutchley. Letter from Mother. Miss P. wants me to dress better in school. Mrs. [Houghts] here for the night. Ther. Friday, Sept. 24, 1897 Rain. Wea. Lena is 40. I gave her candy. We had birthday cake etc. about 10 P.M., the Porters coming over. I wrote poem. Tonight the girls had an auction. I was auctioneer. Wore my new plaid waist to school. Ther. Saturday 25 Warm. Wea. Letters from Ruth Richardson & Clara Russell. Card from Capt. Carrigan. She is coming here. Took Ella Russell & Ethel Van Deusen down town. P.M. Rode to Indian Orchard. Miss Guyer's friend came from Smith. Eve. Called on Joe. Went to Volunteers. "They say" Smith is drinking. Miss Porter have met Mrs. Myers of Cin. Lena & Mrs. Brown called on Mabel. Ther. Sunday, Sept. 26, 1897 Wea. Dr. Andrews. 2 Sam. 1: He liked Saul, disliked Samuel. Mip Porter thought it horrid. Mother writes of H's return. I spent the P.M. trying to find Jennie. Saw Mr. Rollins, Joe, Smith, Volunteers offices, [Chimp] Juo's restaurant. Got soaking wet. Smith has been drinking all summer. Eve. We sang hymns. Ther. Monday 27 Wea. Girls went to woods with Lena. I went to Joe's, Drapers, Hawthorn Restaurant & Library. Talked about [Salome] Cutler Fairchild". Ther. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1897 Wea. Took the girls to woods near the Y.M.C.A. Anonymous letter about Agnes Minford. Miss Guyer & I Called on Mrs. Porter tonight. Miss King came for the 1st time this year. Letters from Cousin L. & Will. Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea. Called on Alif Rice's aunt, Mrs. Sykes (out). Called at the Mission & saw Mrs. Pilling. Capt. Cameron came her this A.M. Eve. I went with Miss Guyer to see Miss Hill. She talked Europe. Ther. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1897 Wea. Warm. Wrote Clara Russell. Mrs. Houghton came for the night. Mr. Swallow lead meeting. Smith was there! He had heard Mr. Grant Sunday. I introduced him to a good many. Agnes Minford entered school. Ther. Friday, Oct. 1 Wea. Very warm. We went to Forest Park & walked to the Lily ponds. Studies this evening & girls played. Then Marg. & I played. Ther. Saturday, Oct. 2, 1897 Wea. Took the girls on trolley to Enfield. Eve. Went to 76 10th St. to tell Esther Anderson not to come to work. Then to Capt. Carrigan's lovely meeting here. Smith & Joe were there. One man saved. Dr. Moxom. Rom 12:3. The girls are never to come to my room or Miss Guyers!!! Lena does not approve. Went to see Mr. C.J. Hahn & [Pete] about Caroline. Beautiful meeting by Capt. Carrigan. Gave her .50. We walked & Mip Guyer sat in my room. Letters from Mother & Mrs. Todd. Ther. Monday, Oct. 4, 1897 Wea. Mrs. [Birch] is prob. dying. I went down to Market St. to get glass tubing cut. Stopped at Joe's & he walked up State St. with me. Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea. All the family but "Aunt Carrie" & myself went to "The Old Homestead". Long call from Mrs. Waite & Capt. Walker. Ther. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1897 Wea. Miss P's birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a step ladder. Ther. Thursday 7 Wea. Went to Florence McKnights wedding reception. Did not see the bride. Met Chas. Kirkham. Jennie Styles writes asking about Volunteers. Asked Joe about him. Smith again in prayer-meeging. Mr. Parson led. [In] dept to the church. Ther. Friday, Oct. 8, 1897 Wea. Went to woods with girls. Mrs. Dr. Clark's S.A. Blanche Cox. Called on the Baldwins. [Rusted] Flora [Thinsey] this P.M. Wrote to Jennie Hughes. Ther. Saturday 9 Wea. Read periodical. P.M. Walked to Oak Grove Cem. Eve. Went to Joe's Mission. Took him "ham". Lead the meeting. All christians there. Read "Mary & Martha". Miss P. does not approve of Joe. Mrs. [Bend] died. Ther. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. 11:36.37. P.M. Volunteers. Called on [...] & wrote Jennie. Saw Parsons who wanted to walk with me! & Smith. He will try to stop chewing. Ther. Monday 11 Wea. 1st afternoon Outlook class. Henschel Concert at Memorial Church. We walked there & Mip [Guyer] & I walked home. Ther. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1897 Wea. Rain Letter from Eleanor Sedly! Outlook class. Too rainy to go out till 5.30. Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea. Went to Seidl concert. Movie. [Rind] King played. Ther. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1897 Wea. Ellen Russell is 19. Took her to station to meet her parents & they all went to see her twin brother at Holyoke. Played at prayer-meeting. Joe announced that I would lead Sat. meeting at lighthouse. Smith was there. He has not chewed since Sunday. Ther. Friday 15 Hot! Wea. [...] all with Lena, Marion & Edi. went to Park. Drew animals. Ther. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1897 Wea. Hot! Miss P. & Lena went to Mrs. Rowley's to dinner so I had to tell Joe I couldn't lead his meeting. Mrs. Pillings says Mr. Rowlands says I do not approve the mission! So hot we did not walk till after dinner. I took Ethel Van Deusen down town. Ther. Sunday 17 Wea. Colder. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Missions Mat. 28:19. Hard day . Went to Volunteers. Capt. Eve there. Thayer acted drunk. Smith was there & later at S.A. Has not chewed. Took Joe $.25 from Sallie Chapin. He & Mrs. Pilling got mad & it worried me. Miss Guyer was out all day. Ther. Monday, Oct. 18, 1897 Wea. Beautiful day. Cool, growing warm. Eve. Went to see Joe on way to library. He is all right; says I squashed him. Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea. Letter from Cameron. Took a long walk nearly to North End Bridge. Chas. drove us to Annie [Tuller's] wedding reception. She is Mrs. Brown. Ther. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1897 Wea. Family went to Joe Jefferson. [Cricket] on Health & Lend me 5 [Shillings]. Forgot tickets. Eliza staid home. Ther. Thursday 21 Wea. Mr. Hahn came back. Told us about logging camps. Smith was there; has not druck, smoked, chewed. Ther. Friday, oct. 22, 1897 Wea. Stella & Mr. Hitchcock passed through here & I met them. We visited from 12.30 - 1.14. We walked to Forest Park. Mrs. Backus wants me on the Fellowship Com. of Aid Society. Miss Parsons has taken my dress to fix. Ther. Saturday 23 wea. Read a good deal for "Outlook". Walked to Cath. Cem. & through woods home. Eve. Lead Joes' mission. Smith was there. He drank yesterday, fell off back & cut his eye. He spoke tonight. Mr. Francis was there & walked home with me. I had good meeting. Read Ps. 1. Ther. Sunday, Oct. 24, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom Ps. 119. "Enlarging my heart" Walked to Volunteers. Didn't stay. Beautiful S.A. Capt. Walker leaves this week. Capt. [Brenduts] was there. Smith spoke. A backslider prayed after I talked to him. (Diller) Mr. Frances & [Du...] there. Ella Russell came home. Ther. Monday 25 Wea. Letters from Mother, Sadie Jones & Cameron. I took money for Outlook class. Ther. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1897 Wea. Outlook class. Miss Guyer read to me while undressing, the "Dolly Dialogues". Letter from Adele. Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea. Miss Guyer, Lena, & I went to buy hats. I think mine will be $14! [Athens] & Aline Underhill went to woods with us.Ther. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1897 Rain. Wea. Smith asked for prayers in church! He has been discharged for drinking. Francis was there. Mrs. Houghton came for the last time. Jessie may go to Salem to help Miss [Andober]. Ella Russell went to N. Haven. Her oculist out. Ther. Friday 29 Wea. Margaret Carter went home to a play. Hallowe'en celebration. Our guests were Mabel Cohn, Emily Mayo, Julia Callender, Leslie Chapin, & Gertrude Besse. Henry George died of Apoplexy this A.M. Ther. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1897 Wea. Spent most of the day [scrubbing] labratory. Chas. told me he knew Smith. Took Ella Russell to train. Afteroon ride to Forest Park & visited [animals]. Eve. Took grapes to Joe, & started his meeting. Smith & Frances there. Smith & I went to Vol. He feels hurt at Mr. Verity. Large meeting. I took to penitent form a man who said he had [speered] God. Miss P. says not to go to 2 meetings. Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom, Matt. 25:36. Making & unmaking of Criminals Wonderful. I went to see Miss Emerson & we talked of Ralph & Edith Moxom & her brother's drinking. Chas. has found that Jennie has been arrested. Eusipe & Mrs. [Carey] Heard at S.A. for 1st time. Juo. Diller had happy week. Smith spoke. He seems very sober. I called on Suzy Merriam then met Marg. Carter at train. Read "Possible Self" to girls. [Durese] showed me a letter from Reeve. He makes 3.50 a day. Ther. Monday, Nov. 1, 1897 Wea. Rain. Society for Advancement of Women begins tonight. Went down town in rain for chemicals & shoes. Eve. Worked in lab. Ther. Tuesday 2 Wea. An advanced woman took dinner here, Mrs. Adams of Dubuque. We attended evening meeting; heard Edna Cheney, Alice Stone Blackwell, Mabel Louise Todd & Mrs. Frances Fisher Wood. Ther. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1897 Wea. Letter from Reeve! No change. Says nothing about religion. Mrs. F.F. Wood is here. I went with her this eve. She spoke on Maria Mitchell. Mrs. Julia Ward Horn read her reminiscenses. Met Mrs. [L...] of Buffalo, related to Pella Hull's mother. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. At prayer-meeting I spoke of Fred to Mr. Hahn. Mrs. Wood left at noon & I drove to the station. Marin is to be sent [indef.] to Orrcut. Ther. Friday, Nov. 5, 1897 Wea. Miss Por. has gone to speak at [Munson] & I went with her. I took Ella Russell to train. Hat came home. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. Letters from Mother & Edith Tourtlelotte. Read periodical. Walked to the South Bridge. Miss Guyer went with me for the first time to Volunteers. Marin has gone to Orient because it nauseates Mabel to kiss her. Lena had ridiculous letter from Susan. Ther. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom. 1:14. 2 Cor. 5:14. Missionary Motives. I had a fight all day. I had to show Miss Guyer the way to Communion & it quite upset me. Then I told Lena & Miss P. my feelings about the wine & they think I am wrong to treat Christ ordinance as I do. I guess they are right. I did not go to S.A. Ther. Monday 8 Wea. Letter from Mrs. Backus. Outlook class. I gave out receipts. Grace Wright very ill with typhoid fever. Ther. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1897 Wea. Rain. Letters from Win, Mother, & Juo. Diller. Jennie has been taken to Police Station. I went to see her. Finally she cried bitterly. Many came & I took her down. Mother comes tomorrow. She confesses nothing bad. Mrs. Mallery complained to me. After Outlook class Miss Emerson stopped to talk about Teacher's Club & Mrs. Mumfords death. Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea. Jennies' mother came & she is let out & they have come here. I have not seen them. Wrote lots of letters. Accepted fellowship committee. Ther. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1897 Wea. Talked with Jennie before Mrs. Packard & Marg. When alone with me she seemed touched. They met today. Rainy. Lena sick all day. After meeting I went into Mrs. Sweets. Ther. Friday 12 Wea. Went down to meet Mrs. Haskell-Porter. Not there. Went to library. Took Ethel [Van] Deusen to meet her father. Eve. Played Parchesi. Ther. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1897 Wea. Windy. A.M. Mended stockings, gloves, etc. Cleared up closet. Read. P.M. Walked. Read. Mr. Van Deusen came to lunch. He refused to ask blessing. Eve. Led at Joe's Mission. Took him hashed meat. Mrs. Billings does not come! Smith staid through. The Rowlands & Stella were there & spoke. 2 poor boys were prayed with & I guess Joe kept them all night. Mrs. Webb came. You go on the [Line] will tell you [where] to stop. Ther. Sunday 14 Wea. Dr. Moxom Personal Righteousness, very abstract. Letters from Mother & Lucy Skinner. Mrs. L. has sued Harlan for cruelty & abuse. At S.A. Diller got me to lend money. Stone told about is poverty. Long talk with Smith at door about lots of things. Read Jerome to girls. "In what college is Locksley Hull?" It is one of Scott's poems. Ther. Monday, Nov. 15, 1897 Rain. Wea. Took to Joe fried oysters, Lena's coffee & cheese from Mr. Ball. He poured out about Mrs. Pillings. I have written to D. B. Wesson. Mother's meeting. Adolescence. I feel an ache in my conscience. Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea. Letter from Will Richardson. Ther. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1897 Wea. Rec'd an elegant (?) letter of refusal from Mrs. D.B. Wesson. Agnes Minford has tonsilitis. Broke Miss Guyer's picture & jar. Ther. Thursday 18 Wea. Letters from Mother & Mrs. Griffin. Smith was at church tonight. I took Joe a package of food. Miss P. said I was secretive about it! Joe wants the mission given to the church. Mr. Russell worried me by saying Joe was not very poor. Dr. Buckingham is 85. I didn't attend reception or Miss Hubbard's art reception. Ther. Friday, Nov. 19, 1897 Snow. Wea. 1st real snow. I helped girls look for costumes in attic. They are rehearsing tonight. Will Tapley very ill with typhoid fever. I think Cousin L. & Jesie started for Salem Wed. Ther. Saturday 20 Wea. Miss Porter & Guyer say I was cross all day. I helped a very little about costumes. Afternoon. Went down town & bought moustaches. Eve. Led Joe's meeting. Subject. Christian Amer. Beautiful meeting. Smith spoke about passing temptation as he came. Francis spoke. Smith said "I got a shot" from Mrs. Rowland! Mr. Ball gave me crackers & dried beef. Joe wants me to play tomorrow. Violet came tonight. Ther. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom;1:8. The Faith of Church reason for Thanksgiving. Went to tell Joe I'd play. Found himself & young man worried about the two sisters. Afternoon played at Mr. Walkin's meeting. "Clean Heart & Right Spirit". Young man took me to see sisters & baby on Pynclum St. Eve. Read Jennie & played. Mrs. P. in Worcester. I sleep with Aunt C. Ther. Monday 22 Wea. Paper says I sang yesterday. Outlook afternoon class. Feel blue today. Ther. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1897 Wea. Was asked to write programmes. Finished Jerome. Outlook class. Ther. Wednesday 24 Wea. Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss [Litus] came. I went down with Joe's things & to meet Marjorie Van Deusen. Visited from 6 to 7.15. Annie Bosworth there. Worked on programmes. Miss P., Miss B., Mrs. Webb, Violet, Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss [Litus] went to tea at the Porter's. Edw. came over here. Adele Buffington came tonight. Ther. Thursday, Nov. 25, 1897 Wea. Thanksgiving Day. The Porter's, the Quincy Porter's, Mrs. Chamberlain, & Mip [Litus] came to dinner. Mr. Froheck preached this A.M. I sat with Mrs. Baldwin & Bowman. Slept on sofa till 1.45 to let Violet in. She went with [Bromeths] to Assembly. Ther. Friday 26 Wea. We had school this A.M. but afternoon was devoted to rehearsal. I took care of Edw. & Marin. Program this P.M. Per Telephone, [...] Mazourka (I accompanied Marg. Carter. Children's recitation. Old Bachelor (Sallie Chapin etc.). Ice cream. Day scholars came. Catharine Blunt, Clara Reed, Edith Brooks, Marjorie Ornman. Ther. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1897 Wea. Put up play-things. Read. Heard Latin. Miss Guyer & I went to Joes. I lead. Parable of [Sower]. Smith, Francis, etc. were there. Cameron has come home & was there. We stopped at Mr. Baldwins to talk about Minnie Taylor. Ther. Sunday 28 Wea. Mother writes that they had a sad Thanksgiving. She went with Min. & Frank to Ridhardsons leaving Harold & Ruth at home. A.M. Luther [Wishard] spoke on Y.M.C.A. Student Volunteers. I attended Volunteer meeting. Smith & Cameron were there. C. said I did first-class last night. Went to Joes' for pie plate. Smith came there. He told me about his brother, about reading Sunday papers, etc. Walked & read with girls. Ther. Monday, Nov. 29, 1897 Wea. Exciting day. Mclaughlin wrote me he would take absinthe. I went to Mr. Hahn's, then to Joe's. It seems that his sister has stolen $7.00 from Joe. After a long talk with him & another sister he prayed. After leaving, I found I had lost a dollar. Made a long call on Mr. Hahn. Ther. Tuesday 30 Wea. We expected to go to the Kneisel concert but Kneisel is ill. I retired early, not feeling well. Ther. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1897 Wea. Miss Howard died this A.M. Another highpalutin letter from McLaughlin. Ther. Thursday 2 Wea. Instead of prayer-meeting, long S.S. election. Mr. McKinnon is [Sup...]. Joe, Smith, & three mission people I invited not there. Hope Smith is all right! Took box to Joe & found he had gone to Carew St. Had a good time with Mrs. Bill & Mr. Parsons. Ther. Friday, Dec. 3, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter went to Miss Howard's funeral. I went to library. Gyms. began today. Miss Guyer taught. May Hodge & I went to hear Prof. Winchester on London in 1780. Ther. Saturday 4 Wea. Rain. Read periodical, studied, mended stockings etc. Gyms. instead of walking. Hard to walk because of ice. Eve. Went to library, to Mr. Balls. Took his crackers & our cold [victuals] to Joe. I led. [Anut 3 V] there. Subj. Reason for trouble. Thayer was there & he talked to Smith. Smith spoke in meeting, but he has chewed & sworn, he confessed. Mr. Rollins thought I was hitting him. Mother wrote blue about my dress. Ther. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 10:1 - Spiritual Deception. Solemn. Communion. Talk with Miss P. about Agnes' & Ella's quarrel. I care too little about work here. S.A. Smith read Rom. 6. Read to girls. Got pie plate from Joe. Diller went again to penitent form. Ther. Monday 6 Wea. Ed. sick. Mrs. Porter does not approve of my going to Joe's Mission, S.A. etc. Helped about Outlook class. Ther. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter took girls to see "Under the Red Robe". Outlook class. Gyms instead of walk. Edw. has bronchitis. Ther. Wednesday 8 Wea. Took Sallie Chapin to doctor's then went down town. Ther. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1897 Wea. At prayer-meeting tonight, Smith & Francis both spoke. Mr. Hahn has attacked Dr. Moxom about Bible. Ther. Friday 10 Wea. Evening. Played "Compliments" & "Gossip". Volunteers are ordered away. Ther. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1897 Wea. Ray [Wellmann] & I shopped all the A.M. Accomplished very little reading. Took tea with Mrs. Hastings. At Mission subject was Christ & Fruit-bearing. Drunked man fell off chair. Prayed with man who said he broke one commandment & so was guilty of all. Smith spoke without being asked. He protected me from drunken men to come. Ther. Sunday 12 Wea. Rainy Dr. Moxom. Uses of Bible. Ps. 119:105. Very small congregation. Lena & I asked him to repeat. I took Sallie to doctor's. At S.A. I prayed with girl who thinks she is not a Christian & because she has no feeling talked with Smith. Went to Joe's and he says I am good & goodness will make the homeliest [h...]. Girls are not to be seen after retiring [bell]. Ther. Monday, Dec. 13, 1897 Wea. Drawing today. Lena & I went down town to see pictures for Miss Porter. Eve. Hannibal Williams in Tempest, stupid. Emily Carrigan has been very ill with lung trouble. Ther. Tuesday 14 Wea. This evening we had a wonderful talk by Dr. Julia Plummer of Boston on Reproduction, dancing, low necks, etc. Pouring rain. Ther. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1897 Wea. Lovely concert by Alexandre Guilmant in the First Church. Ther. Thursday 16 Wea. All prayer-meeting was devoted to prayers for Will Tapley. Mr. Hahn spoke about Joe's Mission. Mr. Frances talked about his sister. Smith looked glum. I was to blame to let girls buy Tennyson for Miss Bostwick. Went down town. Ther. Friday, Dec. 17, 1897 Wea. Adele Buffington came tonight. Took Agnes Mimford & Ella Russell shopping. Edw. came to school after his sickness. Ther. Saturday 18 Wea. All morning shopped. Afternoon. Made two calls with Ella Russell. While she was at Washburne's I called on Alice & Etta. Miss Washburne was out so Ella walked up & down in the cold. Eve. Led Joe's Mission 1 Juo. 1:82. "God is Light". Mary Allens husband & others disburbed us. Joe fired me. I worried a little about Smith, yet I guess he is all right. Walked to corner of [Hith] St. Ther. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Matt. 16:16. Jesus Christ. Impression ending. Called on Miss Emerson & found her telling it to Miss Hill. She told me about Boston publishers daughter C.M. Went to Volunteers but new officers didn't come. Smith directed me to new S.A. Headq. on Harrison Ave. He did not come. At S.A. I talked long time with Delaney (?) drunk. Called on Joe. He seemed blue. Adele said they spoke of Bertha for Pres. of Students except for Athena. Ther. Monday 20 Wea. Gertruda Burleigh & other V.c. girls came here. Had my sack pressed. Outlook class. Call from May Jones. (35 Spring) Mr. Porter is to order my coat. Finished "Progress & Poverty". Ther. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1897 Wea. Went down town to see about Joe's coat. paid for as follows. Lena $2.00 Ella Russell 1.00 Mr. Porter .50 Mrs. Porter .50 Julie Whiting .25 Marjorie Coats .50 I 1.75 $6.50 Bina Seymour came. Outlook. Prayers & Poverty. Ther. Wednesday 22 Wea. Packed till 1.30 (retired then). We had Christmas gifts on dinner table. Bina did up my bundles. Ther. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1897 Wea. I came from Spri. at 2.22 & reached N.Y. at 5.40. Came with Ella Russell, Agnes Mimford & Mrs. Packard. Found all the college boys & girls here, also Agnes & Sadie Jones. Mrs. Booth very sick. Ther. Friday 24 Wea. 853 Green Ave. [Canoga] Did Christmas shopping. Eve. Went to Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Last yr. Louie & Lottie were here. The Dixons & Jacobs came. Read in Wilkie Collins Guilty River. Ther. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1897 Wea. Lovely Christmas presents. Ralph rec'd gold watch. I helped fill candy boxes at the Church. Daisy Trapp came to Christmas dinner. Refused Stoney's invitation to go to rink with the girls. Told Guilty River to the boys. Ther. Sunday 26 Wea. Mr. Dixon A.M. [Joy of] the Lord. " " P.M. Politics. Harold went to morning church. Called on Capt. Carrigan at Miss Mead's. Capt. C. has gone home to Point Pleasant & I fear she is going into consumption. Ther. Monday, Dec. 27, 1897 Wea. Went to Mrs. Stevens (2). Mrs. Palmer sewed here. Played croguinole with Bret against Agnes & Faison. Eve. Played Crokinole, piano & read Cathedral Courtship. Ther. Tuesday 28 Wea. Spent the day with Lucy Skinner at 2nd Ave. & 73rd St. About 40 mins. ride on 3rd Ave. cars. Mr. Overman has failed. Went first to Mrs. Stevens (3). After coming home boys called for a story. Eve. Went with Agnes to Christmas S.S. entertainment. We came out while a magician was performing tricks. Then played crokinole. Letter from Rob Bliss. Bertha had bad asthma. Ther. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1897 Wea. Went to dressmaker's twice. (4 & 5). Call from Ernest & Lillie Seelman. Went to dentist but she found nothing to do! Harrie is going to work again. Eve. We called on Mr. & Mrs. Kinney, Mr. Dobson was there. Coming home in the rain, Ralph, Daisy, & the cane got tangled up. Curtain in Mother's room [burnt]. Ther. Thursday 30 Wea. Mother quite sick today, so was Bertha & Ruth Raymond. Ernest came to dinner & spent the evening. Kittie, Daisy, Mr. & Mrs. Kinney, Russell, Faison, Mary Dixon were here. We read & told stories. Ther. Friday, Dec. 31, 1897 Wea. Pouring rain. Dressmakers (6). Mrs. Backus invites me to lunch tomorrow or Sunday. I asked her to postpone it. Wrote Will Todd & Mrs. Porter. Mother still sick. Watch night services. Went with Agnes. Heard Dr. Curlee on Responsibility (fine) Mr. Stoddard (Strong Man) Mr. Sears ( ) Mr. Newham (Calvary)Memoranda Benevolence. Jan. 1 Leftover. $24.50 " 3 Hansen Pl. & S.S. .20 24.30 " 10 " " .05 24.25 " 17 Smith Ch. .05 24.20 " " S.A. .25 23.95 " " " .25 23.70 " 18 " mile box .05 23.65 " " Am. S.S. Union 1.50 22.15 " " Loan Ass. .80 22.95 " 25 S.A. .25 22.70 " " Smith Ch. .05 22.65 " 30 V.C. Aid 1.00 21.65 " 31 Smith Ch. .05 21.60 " " S.A. .25 21.35 Feb. 6 Volunteers .25 21.10 " 7 Smith Ch. .05 21.05 " " S.A. .25 20.80 " " S.A. photo .25 20.55 " 8 Church [Army] 1.00 19.55 " 14 S.A. .30 19.25 Mile box .10 12.15 South Ch. .05 12.10 17 Volunteers .25 11.85 19 Salary 2.00 13.85 21 South Ch. .05 13.80Memoranda 13.80 Feb. 21 S.A. .50 13.30 Feb. 29 Church South .05 13.25 " " Volunteers .30 12.95 Mar. 6 " .25 12.70 " 13 " .25 12.45 " 15 Through May 16 Bapt. Ch. 5.00 7.45 " " S.A. .15 7.30 " " Mrs. Layell .35 6.95 " 21 Church South .05 6.90 Bapt. S.S. .05 6.85 S.A. .30 6.55 5 Pts. .05 6.50 " 26 Salary 1.00 7.50 " 27 Volunteers .25 7.25 " 28 Y.W.C.A. .05 7.20 Apr. 1 State St. Ch. .25 6.95 " 3 " " " .25 6.70 " " Volunteers .10 6.60 " 4 S.A. .55 6.05 " " South Ch. .05 6.00 " 6 Volunteers .15 5.85 " " Salary 19.50 25.35 " 11 Haus. Pl. .10 25.25 " " Needle class .25 25.00 Memoranda Apr. 18 Hausen Pl. .10 24.90 " 22 State St. .10 24.80 " 24 Volunteers .25 24.55 " 25 South Ch. .05 24.50 May 1 Volunteers .15 24.35 2 Negro School 1.00 23.35 Bapt. S.S. .05 23.30 8 Volunteers .15 23.15 9 South Ch. .05 23.10 Bapt. S.S. .05 23.05 S.A. .25 22.80 15 Missionary dept 2.00 20.80 " Volunteers .15 20.65 16 South Ch. .05 20.60 Bapt. Ch. .03 20.57 S.A. .25 20.32 20 Bapt. ben. Jan. 2.50 17.82 22 Volunteers .15 17.67 23 South Ch. .05 17.62 29 Volunteers .20 17.42 30 Church South .05 17.37 " S.A. .25 17.12 St.Joe's Church .10 17.02 5 Salary 2.50 19.52 " Volunteers .15 19.37 6 Benev. Feb-May 8.50 10.87Memoranda June 6 Bapt. Ch. Seat May 23.30 .50 10.37 " Collect. .05 10.32 " S.A. .35 9.97 8 Volunteers .25 9.72 12 " .15 9.57 13 South Ch. .05 9.52 20 " " .05 9.47 Benev. Bapt. June 2.00 7.47 Bapt. seat 1.00 6.47 5 Pts. .05 6.42 S.A. .35 5.87 26 Volunteers .20 5.67 27 Chjurch & Sa. A. 10.84 -5.17 28 Sal. 22.50 " [...] 17.33 South pen. 10.00 7.33 July 4 Gt. B. church .05 7.28 " 11 Eaton " & S.S. .06 7.22 " 18 " " & S.S. .06 7.16 " 19 Iowa .80 7.96 " 25 Eaton Ch. & S.S. .06 7.90 Aug. 1 Eaton Ch. & S.S. etc. .31 7.59 " 8 " " " .06 7.53 " 15 " " " .06 7.47 " 22 " " " .06 7.41 Memoranda Sept. 5 Hausen Place .15 7.36 " 10 Africa .10 7.26 " 12 Hausen Pl. .20 7.06 " 17 Volunteers .25 6.81 " 20 Hausen .15 6.66 " 25 Volunteers .15 6.51 " " Interest .47 6.98 " 26 Joe. .25 6.73 " " South Ch. .05 6.68 Oct. 1 Colored teacher .10 6.58 " 3 South Ch. .05 6.53 Capt. C. .50 6.03 S.A. .23 5.80 8 " .30 5.50 9 " .10 5.40 Joe .40 5.00 10 Volunteers .10 4.90 17 " .05 4.85 Church .05 4.80 S.A. .25 4.55 Joe .05 4.50 24 Church .05 4.45 Volunteers .10 4.35 5 Pts. .05 4.30 S.A. .35 3.95 30 Joes grapes .10 3.85Memoranda Oct. 30. Salary 2.50 6.35 " 31 South Ch. .05 6.30 S.A. .47 5.83 Nov. 6 Volunteers .45 5.38 South Ch. .05 5.33 10 Salary .20 5.53 13 Joe. .25 5.28 14 Church South .05 5.23 " S.A. .50 4.73 " Diller 1.25 3.48 21 Joe. .75 2.73 25 City Missions .25 2.48 28 Y.M.C.A. .25 2.23 " Volunteers .15 2.08 Dec. 4 Miss P. .50 2.58 " 5 Church Bapt. 5.30 -2.72 " " S.A. .25 -2.97 " 11 Salary 5.00 +2.03 12 Church .05 1.98 S.A. .25 1.73 18 Salary 15.30 17.03 19 South Ch. .10 16.93 " S.A. .50 16.43 21 Hausen Pl. .15 16.28CASH ACCOUNT. JANUARY Date. Received Paid 1 Left over 133.27 Board 2 wks. 10.00 5 yds @ $1.25 6.25 Findings 1.54 Mrs. Morse 2.00 2 Car fare etc. .30 Lunch .20 3 Hausen Pl. & S.S. .20 4 Car fare .25 Medicine .10 Lunch .40 Glove 1.00 5 Board 5.00 Car fare .05 6 Mrs. Morse .50 7 " " 1.50 Findings. .82 8 Tooth powder .25 Skirt 1.48 Stockings .73 Vassar expenses .45 9 Handkerchiefs .75 Mrs. Morse 4.00 2 night gowns 1.45 39.22CASH ACCOUNT. JANUARY Date. Received. Paid 133.27 39.22 10 Church .05 11 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Stamps .46 Ribbon .26 Car fare .10 Carriage .35 12 Trunk .25 13 Sold Harper .20 Stamps .20 15 Express parcel .50 Mrs. Morse & board 2.00 Silk braid .09 Lace .10 17 Church etc. .60 18 Loan Ass. 8.00 Am. S.S. Union 1.50 Car fare .05 22 Stamps .50 24 Church etc .30 25 Volentine .05 Stenographic pen holder .05 27 Watch chain .15 Hairpins .05 141.47 50.08CASH ACCOUNT. JAN. & FEBRUARY. Date. Received. Paid. 141.47 50.08 27 Rubber bag mended .10 Crackers .07 Republican .03 28 Stamps .52 30 Stocking supporters .18 30 Vass Aid extra 1.00 31 Church etc. .35 6 Crackers & Candy .25 " Corns 1.25 " Volunteers .25 7 Church etc. .55 8 Church Army 1.00 13 Shoes 5.00 Pillow [d...] .19 Car fare .05 14 Church & S.A. .45 15 Ruffling .31 17 Volunteers .25 18 Miss May .25 19 Newspaper [maps] .26 Sulpher & KClO4 .10 Miss Porter 20.00 Bag tag .30 161.47 62.79CASH ACCOUNT. FEBRUARY & MAR. Date. Received. Paid. 161.47 62.75 20 Car fare .15 Zinc .10 21 Church & S.A. .55 22 Car fare .20 23 Art gallery .25 Catalogue Mucilage bottle 1.25 Mar 3 Stamps .50 Fathers flowers .50 4 Lime water .10 Soap .10 6 Volunteers .25 Feb 28 Church & " .35 Mar 8 Library .08 13 Volunteers .25 14 Bapt. church through May 16 5.00 S.A. .15 Mrs. Layell .35 15 Tooth powder .25 19 Mr. Grant's lecture .25 20 V.C. Alumnae 1.00 21 Church etc. .45 161.47 74.83CASH ACCOUNT. MARCH & APRIL Date. Received. April. 161.47 74.83 Stamps .50 25 Ruffling .30 Paper .03 26 Miss Porter 10.00 Dress goods 10.00 27 Watch 3.00 Volunteers .25 Peanuts .20 28 Church .05 Car fare .10 31 " " .05 1 State St. church .25 2 Car fare .05 3 " " .10 State St. church .25 Volunteers .10 4 S.A. .50 South Ch. .05 6 Miss Porter 195.00 Car fare .10 Telegram .27 Volunteers .15 7 Library .06 90.19 CASH ACCOUNT APRIL Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 90.19 7 Car fare .05 8 " " .20 Papers etc. .06 Outlook 2.50 Ticket 2.75 Unacct. 1.80 9 Chas. .25 Carriage .40 Car fare .05 10 Hat 3.68 Huylers .20 Mrs. Palmer .60 Trunk .50 11 Church .10 Bible class .25 Fannie McFarland 5.74 Mrs. Morse 13 Library .04 Canvas & thread .27 14 Car fare .10 15 " " .10 16 " " .10 Flowers for hat .48 366.47 110.41 CASH ACCOUNT. APRIL. Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 110.41 16 Alpaca 1 1/2 yds. .38 Dentist 9.00 17 Library book .06 Car fare .05 Petticoat .69 Velvet ribbon 1.88 Serge 1.45 Lining .40 Facing .23 Mrs. Morse 3.75 18 Church .10 Car fare .05 19 Ribbon .42 Hat 1.25 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Mary Palmer 1.25 20 2 yds. silk 1.50 Making dress 15.00 Pencil .05 Board 9.00 Mary .50 Gloves 1.00 Veil .36 366.47 162.03CASH ACCOUNT. APRIL & MAY Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 162.03 Car fare .10 20 Carriage .25 21 Trunk .25 22 State St. church .10 Stamps .10 24 Volunteers .25 25 South ch. .05 26 Car fare .05 Pin for belt .25 27 Stamps etc. .50 Hair dressed Adele .10 30 Gloves cleaned .10 Flowers sold -.48 1 Duetts .23 Crackers .08 Volunteers .15 2 Negro school 1.00 Bapt. S.S. .05 S.A. .25 3 Car fare .10 Festival book .25 5&6 Hair dressed .20 Dress mended .10 366.47 166.06CASH ACCOUNT. MAY. Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 166.06 8 Car fare .05 Volunteers .15 9 Church etc. .35 10 Grape phosphate .05 11 Stamps etc. .60 15 Car fare .10 Missionary debt. 2.00 Volunteers .15 16 Church .05 S.S. .03 S.A. .25 18 Candy etc. .15 21 Magnesium .05 20 Bapt. Benev. Jan. 2.50 22 Collar buttons .05 Volunteers .15 23 Smith ch. .05 24 Hair washed .50 Soda water .05 Crackers .13 Hairpins .15 26 Watch chain .15 Gloves .38 174.15CASH ACCOUNT. MAY & JUNE Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 174.15 Iodine .10 25 Flowers for Tollivers .60 Acid .15 Tooth powder .20 29 Volunteers .20 30 S.A. & Church .40 War Cry .05 4 Stamps .50 5 Candy .12 KClO3 .05 Volunteers .15 6 Benevol - Feb-May 8.50 Church seat May 23-30 .50 Collection .05 S.A. .35 5 Miss Porter 25.00 7 Soap .10 Car fare .05 8 Volunteers .25 Homestead .05 12 Hair curlers .10 Volunteers .15 13 South Ch. .05 391.47 186.82CASH ACCOUNT. JUNE. Date. Received. Paid. 391.47 186.82 15 Car fare .05 Carriage .75 Fest. ticks .85 18 Picnic Car fare .10 19 Ice cream .20 20 Church etc. 3.40 24 Car fare .05 Belt .25 Shoes 3.50 Soda Water .10 " " .05 26 Jacket 3.75 Shoe strings .05 Newspapers .03 Candy .10 Shirt waist 1.25 Volunteers .20 27 Bapt. benev. Sept. 6.50 " seat Sept. 3.25 Miss. debt. 1.00 Insurance 1.00 Newspaper wrap .20 391.47 213.40CASH ACCOUNT. JUNE & JULY Date. Received. Paid. 391.47 213.40 S.I. .03 S. Army .06 Papers .06 Safety pins .09 Miss Porter 225.00 South pew 10.00 Pinafore .75 Stanley Hall .50 Miss Field 1.00 Stationery 2.96 Festival 8.00 Dr. Moxom's read .75 Mrs. Booth's book .25 Stamps .08 Unnaccted 1.00 29 [Chiropracticts] 1.00 Jennie's book .10 Servants .50 Carriage .50 Spr. - Gt. Barrington 1.82 Lunch & paper .15 Telegram .25 3 Strawberries .25 616.47 243.50CASH ACCOUNT. JULY Date. Received. Paid. 616.47 243.50 4 Church .05 5 Trunk .15 Gt. B. - Albany 1.28 Lunch .40 Albany - Oneida 2.44 Reading .10 Trunks .40 Hotel 1.50 Phosphate .05 Belt pin .10 Frank 1.00 Eaton - Oneida .57 6 Bus .25 Soap 1/2 .05 Dinner .25 8 Hotel .75 11 Church & S.S. .06 13 Stamps .05 15 Washing .50 Stamps .30 16 Ice cream 1/2 .15 17 Paid board 5.00 616.47 258.90CASH ACCOUNT. JULY & AUGUST Date. Received. Paid. 616.47 258.90 18 Church & S.S. .06 19 Iowa Building 8.00 20 Stamps .25 Ink .05 21 Stamps .30 23 Wash. .38 25 Church & S.S. .06 28 Stamps .08 " Shoe .25 29 Hair tonic .30 Rubbers .45 30 Wash .25 Oxalic acid .05 1 Church etc. .31 2 Stamps .25 4 Wash .25 Stamps .20 5 Candy .10 Materials for bureau 1.04 6 Envelopes .13 7 Postals .10 8 Church & S.S. .06 10 Bentia's book, order etc. 1.07 624.47 264.89 CASH ACCOUNT. AUGUST. Date. Received. Paid. 10 624.47 264.89 11 Washing .35 12 Stamps .50 15 Church & S.S. .06 16 Knife sharpened .05 17 Velvet .15 18 Watch mended .75 " Hat .20 19 Wash. .25 22 Church & S.S. .06 23 Velvet on hat .17 24 Dr. Burnham 1.50 25 Postal .01 26 To take out [g...] .25 Hamilton Wash Material for waist 2.63 28 Della's bill 6.95 " findings 1.33 28 Wash .50 30 Board 20.86 624.47 301.46 29 S.S. .07 Mrs. Groves handkerch. .05 301.52CASH ACCOUNT. AUGUST & sEPT. Date. Received. Paid. 624.47 301.52 31 [Stage] .25 Eaton to Oxford .99 1 Menthol inhaler .25 4 Oxford to N.Y. 5.00 Trunk .63 Reading .10 Candy .15 N.Y. - Bklyn .13 5 Church .15 7 Tooth powder .15 Belt pin .10 Wm's tape measure .19 Cubes for Lillians baby. .05 Tea dishes .05 Hat pins .03 Crispettes .10 8 Ralph's Knife .50 Car fare .10 [S...] & [R...] 1.50 Soda .05 Chocolate .05 624.47 312.04CASH ACCOUNT. SEPTEMBER Date. Received. Paid. 624.47 312.04 8 Paper .03 Salts .25 9 Paper .04 Car fare .30 Phosphate .05 Lunch .33 Unacc't .12 Waist 2.19 Velvet 1.00 10 Stamps .50 African Mission .10 12 Church etc. .20 [W...] V.C. 250.00 14 Car fare .05 15 Glasses .60 Feathers .15 Board .25 Wash cloths .12 17 Stamps .02 Satin .60 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Car fare .05 " " .05 624.47 570.14CASH ACCOUNT. SEPTEMBER. Date. Received. Paid. 624.47 570.14 17 Volunteers .25 " Gazette Pin tray .10 18 Mrs. Palmer .50 19 Church & S.S. .20 20 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Sponge .03 Needle .04 Tooth brush .10 Handkerchief .75 Pin tray .05 21 Library .12 Board 13.00 Car fare .15 22 Interest 4.69 21 Trunk .25 22 Work basket 1.75 Car fare .10 25 Watch chain .25 Darning cotton .04 Needles .02 Volunteers .15 629.16 591.24CASH ACCOUNT. SEPT. & OCTOBER. Date. Received. Paid. 629.16 591.24 25 Candy for Lena .40 26 Church etc. .30 27 Mosaic .20 Photos .18 Stamps etc. .62 29 Car fare .10 Candy .05 30 Colored teacher .10 1 Car fare .10 2 " " .30 3 Church .05 S.A. .23 Capt. Emily .50 4 Tubing cut .20 8 S.A. .30 9 " .10 Joe .25 10 Volunteers .10 Watch glass .20 12 Soda water .05 14 Candy .05 15 Peanuts .05 629.16 595.82CASH ACCOUNT. OCTOBER & NOV. Date. Received. Paid. 629.16 595.82 16 Hairpins .15 Silk .25 17 Church etc. .40 21 Cookies .10 22 Braid & Canvas Car fare .10 24 So. church etc. .60 28 Library .02 30 Car fare .15 Watch 2.00 Miss Porter 25.00 Grapes for Joe .10 31 Church .05 S.A. .47 1 Hat pins etc. .26 Bisulphide [cash] .10 Glass .15 Dress mended 1.10 Shoes 3.50 3 A.A. [...] .25 Postals .05 5 Soda W. .05 6 Volunteers .45 654.16 606.12 CASH ACCOUNT. NOVEMBER Date. Received. Paid. 654.16 606.12 7 South Church .05 8 Napkins 2.00 9 Car fare .15 10 Stamps .25 Vassar Misc. 1.00 Miss Porter 2.00 11 Insurance .25 12 Candy .10 13 Tooth powder .25 Rubber bag 1.00 Joe Mission .25 14 Church .05 S.A. .50 15 Diller 1.25 Window pane .35 Tubing .15 Newspaper wraps .17 20 Candy .05 Papers .04 21 Joe & girls .75 Hair pins .25 24 Car fare .10 25 Stamps .30 656.16 615.38CASH ACCOUNT. NOVEMBER & DEC. Date. Received. Paid. 656.16 615.38 25 City Mission .25 28 Y.M.C.A. .25 Volunteers .15 29 $ stolen! 1.00 2 Sodium Nitrate .10 Caffeine .05 3 " .25 Library book .06 4 Miss P. 5.00 5 Church 5.25 6 Poor caller .05 S.A. .25 7 NH4Cl .10 8 Dates .10 Test tubes .60 Gloves .50 Mrs. Packard 1.00 Mrs. Porter .50 Soap .20 11 Salary 50.00 Hat 13.73 Listen to Music 1.35 Quo Vadis .55 711.16 641.67CASH ACCOUNT. DECEMBER. Date. Received. Paid. 711.16 641.67 Review of REview 2.25 Mrs. Stone's Liver 1.25 Writing paper .25 Tooth brush .50 Homestead .05 [F...] Idylls .75 Rubbers .45 12 S.A. .25 " Church .05 13 Postals .10 [Ricker] 1.85 Bowl & pitcher 1.20 14 Game .10 Dish for E. Guyer .50 Stamp .10 711.16 651.32 Quest of happiness 1.50 Mr. Peabody .95 Game .15 Apron .25 Gloves .50 Paper cutter .15 Braid etc. .95 655.87 CASH ACCOUNT. DECEMBER. Date. Received. Paid. 711.16 655.87 18 Salary 153.00 19 Church .10 S.A. .50 Knife .95 21 Joe's coat 1.75 Ribbon .14 2 [Evapor] .40 Coat fixed 5.00 Paper .15 Apron .25 Chas. stockings .25 Quo Vadis .55 Miss Guyers .85 Miss Porters [b...] 1.38 Henschel .75 Seidl 1.00 Chemicals .26 Tempest 1.00 Guilmart .50 Mirror .49 Gloves 1.00 Ticket 2.78 Stamps .51 864.16 676.43SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT. DEC. Received. Paid. JAN. 864.16 676.43 23 Carriage .40 FEB. To bklyn & paper .16 Trunk .50 MAR. Shoe horn .98 Apron .79 APR. Hair pin .05 24 Mrs. Griffins .30 MAY. Servants .25 Sadie's vace .17 JUNE Agnes' handker. .10 26 Collection .15 27 Library .08 Stamps .10 AUG. Blank book .05 Velvet 1 1/2 yds 2.25 SEPT.Silk 1 1/2 yd 1.28 28 Car fare .10 29 " " .10 30 Library .04 NOV. Unaccts. 3.82 31 Board 5.00 DEC. Stamps .20 864.16 693.30 see later 170.86 864.16BILLS PAYABLE. JANUARY. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. 1 Mother owes me 4.28 I owe Mother 5.51 4 " " " 7.96 5 " " " 13.01 6 " " " 13.51 7 " " " 15.83 9 " " " 20.49 " " " " 25.25 11 " " " 35.36 36.81 37.07 15 " " " 39.26 Feb 19 " " " 39.56 23 " " " 40.81 " " " 41.61 " " " 40.71 Apr. 45.08 13 " " " 40.08 " " " 47.73 18 " " " 47.58 19 " " " 48.83 50.14 30 50.34 30 " " " 50.44 2 " " " 49.96BILLS PAYABLE. FEBRUARY. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. July 28 I owe Mother 55.96 53.12 " " " " " 53.00 ?52.75 July 5 " " " 51.32 " 5 " " " 46.63 " " " 47.63 47.06 " 7 " " " 46.51 " 8 " " " 45.76 " 11 " " " 45.71 " 12 " " " 44.71 " 15 " " " 44.21 " 16 " " " 44.06 " 17 " " " 49.06 " 18 " " " 49.01 " 20 " " " 49.11 " " " 49.46 " 26 " " " 49.65 " 28 " " " 49.98 " 30 " " " 49.73 Aug. 1 " " " 49.74 " 2 " " " 49.66 " 5 " " " 49.41 " " " 49.45 BILLS PAYABLE. MARCH Date. Name. Dollars.Cts. Aug. 5 I owe Mother 50.45 " 7 " " " 50.55 " 16 " " " 50.60 " 19 " " " 50.35 " 22 " " " 50.30 " 24 " " " 45.30 " " " " " 43.80 " 27 " " " 46.43 " 28 " " " 45.68 " " " " " 45.18 " 30 " " " 24.32 " " " " " Sept.1 " " " 23.13 " 4 " " " 17.34 16.93 " 7 " " " 17.18 15.87 10 " " " 16.87 12 " " " 6.85 " 13 Mother owes me 18.15 " 15 " " " 17.55 17.30 " 16 " " " 17.03 BILLS PAYABLE. APRIL. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. Sept. 17 Mother owes me 15.36 " 18 " " " 15.26 " " " " " 14.76 " 20 " " " 10.54 " 21 I owe Mother 4.46 4.41 14.41 Nov. 8 " " " 16.41 Dec. 4 " " " 11.41 " 10 " " " 12.91 14.75 " 14 " " " Stamp .10 14.85 Knife .95 15.80 Glove 1.00 [...] .49 17.29 Cousin L. .75 16.54 Jess 1.00 15.54 Shoe horn .98 16.52 Apron .79 17.31 Out. 1.01 18.32 17.32 Mother owes me 7.68 " " " 7.03 7.07BILLS PAYABLE. DEC. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. 864.16 693.30 170.86 864.16Committed to memory. Tennyson, Select from Oe to Duke of Well. " From "In Memoriam" you say, but with no touch of [scene]" " Dedication to The Idylls.Wittmann to be exam. in all Sat. E. Russell " " " in all Prose & Cic. Presents given Mother Review of [Reviews] 2.25 Winnie Chair 1.85 Bertha [C...] [jar] 1.01 Winifred Shoe horn - silver .75 Will "Mornings in College Chapel". .95 Ruth Shoe horn .98 Frank Gloves & games 1.25 Harold Pen stand .50 Ruth Apron .79 Ralph Knife .95 Mip Porter "Mrs. Stowe" 1.25 Mrs. Porter Glove case .50 Edward Silver tooth brush .50 Joe Coat 1.75 Mrs. Packard Center piece 1.00 Miss Guyer Pen-tray .85 Raymond L. Quo Vadis .55 Cousin Liz. 1/2 Irish Idylls .75 Jessie Quo Vadis .55 Will Todd "Quest of happiness" 1.50 Aunt Carie Dish .50 Chas. Stockings 2 prs. .25 Lizzie Gloves .50 Katie Apron .25 Matilda Apron .25 22.23 Dresses Black canvas with green $32.66 Mary Apron .15 Julia Handkerchief .10 Rob Bliss Paper cutter .15 Esther [Patche] Bureau cover? 1.00 Mrs. Griffin Centre piece .30 Sadie Jones Vase .17 Agnes Jones Handkerchief .10 Stella Hath Handkerchief .25 Stamps .51 22.23 24.96Mr. Charles L Brace, Dear Sir, Ever since I can remember, I have been deeply interested in the various kinds of work [a...] the very poor of New York, and have wished that I, personally might have some part in that work. I graduated at Vassar nearly three years ago, and have since been [Preistess] of a village academy, and teacher in the school from which I write. While I have met with success, I think I am impressed with the idea, that God has a different work for me. If this be true, I want to know it. I expect now to return here another year, and I am not looking for a position; but if a position should be at any time looking for me, I do not wish to evade it. Whatever ability I have, lies I believe, in the line of teaching; my interest hasin any direct offer. I do not feel at all sure that I am fitted for such a work. I have wished that I might one day do something for that class of the N.Y. poor represented by the [negro] boys and bootblacks. My ability I believe lies in the line of teaching. My father was John H. Raymond, late president of Vassar. I graduated from that college in 83, and since have taught. I want to make it clear that I am not looking for a position, I only wish to know if a position is looking for me. I should also state that what ever work [engage] [in] must be such as to support me. [bottom of page, upside down] been awakened for little street boys such as boot blacks, newsboys. I am writing at length because I find it difficult to express clearly just what I mean. (Though this letter may require no answer.) (I enclose a stamp.)But owing to a great ignorance as to the kind of working needed, and the feeling, that when God wanted me he would call me. I have never [instigated] the matter as thoroughly as was doubtless my duty. My ignorance, at least, is inexcusable, and I feel that I am doing no more than my duty when I state to an officer of the faculty my desire to do my part if I am needed and qualified. This last seems to me so important that I think from [...]Little Nell's Prayer O Dod! make me a dood dirl! I'm a-going to be a dood little Nellie. And len you've dot to take me to Headen, will ye? O, let! I will. Well, where'd my mama and papa? Id they gone to [Fipti] (Poughkeepsie) to your house? Well I don't care. Amen.Sermon on the Mount. It gives the character of Christ's Kingdom by contrasting it. 1st with the popular expectation. Matt 5:1-16 2nd with the Mosaic [s...stern]. Mat.5:17-48 3rd with Phara'saic formalism. Mat. 6, 7:1-6 Closes by showing how this Kingdom is more. Mat. 7:7-27 Laws of Moses governed a nation. Laws of Christ governed individual. Almsgiving prayer and fasting are the language of love, piety, and humility.Sickners 1. 2. Jan. 17:1888. 12.30 to 3 3. Feb. 9 -[No] church Feb. 9 1890Joe. [Here] is [l...] so [blurred] about it's article. Take off bridge Holy less. [...] me a piece of my home Rip buttons off coat Take breeches off back [You] are plainer than [ay] me Wouldn't call [Va...] or [Rothshild] uncle Fly up on [roof] Would you [lair] ox & ass in ditch. If you are ready for prayer or [...] when, you will [go] You look nice, Oh kind of fat & red. I cried like a sheep. You're good. I say nothing of brandy, but goodness makes the homeliest of us handsome. I want to be [...] faithful. 1. Deacon Morse. 2. Deacon Knox 3. Mrs. Richardson 4. Charles Richardson 5. Henry Knight. 6. Mr. Jones. 7. Deacon Dunton 8. Frank M. Sharpe 9. Prof. Albert Hale. 10. Mr. [Hoglund]. 11. Mr. Lane. 12. Mr. Grossman. 13. Dr. Lane 14. Ramsey Nash 15. [Horahn] [King] 16. Mr. Gee 17. " " 18. " Scott 19. " Thomas 20. " Birth 21. " Smith22. - Smith 23. Mr. Barnwell 24. Mulvany 25. Mason 26. [Wardroh] 27. " Driver 28. Wilson 29. Page 30. Lawlin 31. Van Winkle 32. Toy. 33. Van Nordhoff. 34. Ernest P. Brooke.
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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. Be

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