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Creator: Martin, Elma G.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1892-1907
Text: Elma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town....
Show moreElma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town. Syracuse seems to be a very pleasant city, though I do not think I would like it as well as Elmira. On Friday at noon, met Grace on the train bound for Poughkeepsie. There was a girl on the train also, named Odell who was going to Vassar. Grace had never met her until she saw her on the train. She seemed very pleasant. She was going to the "Winsor", but was afterward transferred to the college. Arrived in Po'Keepsie about seven o'clock. After giving our checks to a man to bring our trunks to the college (for the small sum of thirty cents) we took a car for the college. Of all street cars I have ever had experience with, the cars here are the worst. Rattling along as if they were unacquainted with 2 springs and were being drawn over the stones, without rear platform, they are anything but pleasant. When we arrived at the college we found Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, was at the Winsor and some one else left in charge. We were directed to a number and having found it after much search, found it to be a single room. In despair, we started again for the office, and Mrs. Kendrick having returned, were at last directed to our room No. 207 fifth floor, center. Tired and dirty we were glad to use water plentifully and get to bed as soon as possible. Sept 24 The next forenoon was spent in a fruitless search for our trunks. They came after some time and we had the pleasure of unpacking them before dinner. My box containing some things which I needed most, did not arrive until Monday. This year meals have been changed and we have lunch at 12:45 and dinner at 5:45 P.M. Sept 25 My first Sunday in Vassar. Breakfast half an hour later, at 8:00A.M. Preaching services in the chapel. Dr. Taylor preached an excellent sermon from Math. 12-30. Spent the time after dinner before supper3. in writing letters. After chapel attended the Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting. Sept 26. et seq. This morning went to the chapel to find out about classes. I have 4 hrs. each Latin and German, 3 hrs. Mathematics and Rhetoric and 1 hr. Hygiene in a week. Math. and Germ. come in the morning the others in the afternoon. German will be pleasant after I can understand all the Fraulein Neef says, but she talks as if she had too many teeth. Mathematics will be the bane of my existance, for Miss Richardson, the teacher, sets my nerves on end. She is of medium height, rather slender, has iron gray hair and steely eyes, a nose which is an acute angle, her dress fits without a wrinkle, and, to quote Miss Freeman, when she bends she makes a right angle. She is Mathematics personified. Miss Green, teacher in Latin, has sparkling black eyes, white teeth, and a pleasant smile. I shall like her. Dr. Thelberg, in Hygiene, which we had for the first time Wednesday, gave us plenty of good advice about the "toilette". She has a very pleasant manner. Expect to like her. Miss Perry the teacher of Rhetoric has piercing black eyes, black hair, and a quick manner. She is excellent.4 Sept 28 Wednesday. Exercised with Miss Peckham. Took a walk past the flower gardens and through the pines. Miss Peckham is inclined to be a bit loud, but is very pleasant. Sept 29 Ex.ed with Miss Freiman. She is quiet and pleasant. Like her very much. Sept 30 Have four recitations on Friday which makes it a very hard day. Did not go for ex. but wrote a short Theme on Han's Disappointment. Had to skip prayer meeting last evening to study in advance for today. Sat Oct 1 Did some settling in the morning and went with Grace to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. It is about two miles. We were both quite tired. Sun. Oct 2. As it was the first Sunday in the month and communion Sunday, there were no church services here. Grace and I went to the Baptist church in town. Heard Dr. Sampson of Buffalo preach on Rom 11-33. Rode into town and walked back. Sermon not as good as Dr. Taylor's of last week. In the afternoon wrote letters and went to Y.W.C.A. in the evening. Mon. Oct.3. Lessons and study of course. Tue. Oct. 4. Went rowing with Miss Higman. (Nellie) The lake was lovely. My easy day, but did not accomplish as much as I expected. 5 Fri. Oct. 7 Lessons all the week of course. Yesterday I had an extra German translation to write because I had not written the right one. Two hours wasted. Had to stay away from prayer meeting. Wednesday is my day for ex. with Miss Peckham. We tried to get a boat but failed as they were all full of water, so went to the orchard instead. Got some good apples. Thursday ex.ed with Miss Freeman. Took a long walk to Sunrise Hill by the glen path and back by the laundry. Wednesday received an invitation to the C.A. reception to be given tonight, from Miss Childs. Accepted. Our table in the dining room has been decreased by the transfer of Miss Barneth. She was extremely interesting. I took a strange dislike to her on the St. car coming to the college. She is rather ill mannered. (or rather lacks polish) Her table manners are not perfect. Our table now is very pleasant. Miss Underhill, assistant Librarian, sits at the head. She is very pleasant, but quiet & hard to talk to. Grace sits on her left. Next Miss Brown, a freshman from Brooklyn, then after a vacant place,6 Miss Freeman, the Misses Higman, Miss Learned, Miss McCauley, Miss Mary Howett and myself. I sit next Miss Underhill on the right. Miss Howett is very talkative and witty and we have excellent times. The maid who waits on our table is an old woman who smiles a great deal. Miss Howett smiles at her occassionally and she comes directly to see what she wants. She hurries around so that Miss H. suggested that we call her "the hustler". We found out that the girls last year called her "Smiley" so now she is "Smiley the Hustler". Sun. Oct. 9 Spent yesterday forenoon in clearing drawers, etc except one half hour's ex. with Grace on the lake. Our stroke is very different but we shall soon learn to row together well, I think. After lunch we went out for a walk. Came back through the orchard and got some apples. Grace walked to town and back with Miss Foster, her senior friend. I spent the after-noon digging into German, except about one-half hour spent in going with Miss Peckham to the flower garden. She gave me some beautiful flowers. Spent the evening on German and Mathematics. Hope I am "caught up" on German. But I am forgetting last Friday evening. 7 Miss Childs came for me about eight o'clock, and we went to the Gym, where the reception was held. Met Miss Barry, Latin teacher, who was also to be escorted by Miss Childs. Miss C. is a New York girl, and I should think a child of very wealthy parents. She told Miss Barry and I of her Summer home on Long Island where they frequently entertained thirty guests at one time. It must be delightful. We were fully twenty minutes in getting from the hall to the place where Miss Croft and Mrs. Kendrick received. The crowd was immense. There were fully five hundred there. We afterward went upstairs where there was dancing, then down to have our ice cream, then up again to listen to the glee club, which sang the College songs. Ther girls sang very well together. Our verse was "Who than our "Prix. more noted? Who than our "fac." more wise? Than our "alum." more quoted For wit and anterprise?" Came home about ten o'clock, tired but had spent a very pleasant evening. Yesterday Grace and I went out directly after lunch for ex. Went to the orchard after apples and then to the lake for a short row. We will soon be able to row together quite well, I think. We also took a walk after breakfast for half 8 Saturday Oct. 9 1892 an hour. The rest of the forenoon was spent in making the curtains to the book-shelves and clearing up the rooms. After lunch, after our row, Grace and Miss Foster, her senior friend, walked to town. I studied German all the afternoon except a half hour about five o'clock, when Miss Peckham asked me to go with her to pick flowers. She is a member of the floral club. This morning Dr. Richmond Wayland of Philadelphia preached. He is a very tall man, inclined to baldness, with dark hair sprinkled with gray, a short beard and is altogether a very peculiar appearing man. He read as the scripture lesson Mark VI 34-45. His text was from I Timothy 2-5 "The Man Christ Jesus". He preached an excellent sermon on Christ as a man. After lunch, Miss Durant, a former room mate of Grace called. As Grace was out, she did not stay long. Wed. Oct. 12. Yesterday had to go & make appointment for physical exam. Am to go next Tuesday. Today learned that we were to go to Lake Mohonk on an excursion. Mr. Thompson, who has given the new Library, gives the excursion each year at a cost of about $500. Freshmen and seniors go Sat. next. "Rah for Mr. Thompson. The Y.W.C.A. missionary meeting was held tonight instead of 9 tomorrow, as usual. Mr. Forman a young missionary from India spoke to us on the need of workers in the foreign field. He returns to India Saturday. Sat. Oct. 15. Last night the Republicans held a mass meeting and parade in the halls and lecture room and the Democrats a meeting in Philalethian hall addressed by Prof. Whitney and others. The Republicans formed on first south and marched upward. There were two hundred ten girls in the parade, dressed fantastically and carrying all sorts of banners. Miss Bartlett acted in the capacity of drum major. She was excellent. One banner representing Cleveland at the altar with D.B. and [Taimmany] on each side was comical. "No Free Trade", "McKinley and Protection", "Don't forget to register", were features of the parade while the girls shouted "No! No! No! Free Trade!" The musical instruments comprised banjos, mandolins, and combs. The parade marched to the lecture room where it was addressed by some of the girls and the glee club sang. Some of the songs, composed by the girls, and sung to old tunes were "taking" in the extreme. Each speech and song was vociferously cheered. Studied until nearly ten o'clock and retired. Rose at 5:30 A.M. this (Sat.) morning, dressed, 10 Oct. 15 and went down to breakfast at 6:00. Miss Freeman, Belle, and I rode to Mohonk in a four seated wagon with a girl from S. Carolina, another one named Nellie Stone, Miss Mace, who is a fellow, a senior whose name (Miss Williams) I have forgotten and one other girl, a friend of the senior. Started about 6:20. It was a lovely morning, but quite chilly. We had to wait for the second ferry as there were more than enough wagons to fill one boat. That made us almost a half hour behind the first wagons but we caught up with them. The scenery was beautiful. The Hudson looked beautiful as we crossed the ferry. The hills in their red and yellow robes were georgeous. We could see the mountain near Mohonk a log way off, but the ascent was so gradual that it did not seem high. It is about fifteen miles from Poughkeepsie. We passed throught Highlands, and New Paltz. Saw the New Paltz Normal at a distance. Met Miss Freeman, Belle's sister, and Miss Dennison, a friend of hers and a teacher in the Normal, beyond New Paltz. The were walking to Mohonk 6 miles, to meet Belle. When we had to get out to walk up a hill, they overtook us, and showed us some short cuts. We walked on quite a way, hearing the shouts of the girls below on the mountain and of the parties of Mohonk people who11 Oct. 15 passed us. The girls sang the Vassar song "Hurrah for the rose and the gray". The Mohonk people would shout M-O-H-O-N-K, Mohonk , 'rah, 'rah, 'rah, and the girls would reply with the college yell, 'Rah, 'rah, rah,-'rah, 'rah, 'rah, V-A-S-S-A-R- Vassar. We walked on so far that the wagons, taking another road, got beyond us, and we continued to the Lake. The lake is not large, but clear as crystal and its waters were of a deep green color. It is very deep, in some places has never been sounded. The cliffs rise abruptly from its shores, so that it may be said to have no beach. The Mohonk Lake House is built upon the rock without blasting the rock, and nestles among the irregularities in a very picturesque manner. It is unobtrusive in color and is not like a Summer hotel usually is. The little summer houses that dot the landscape are quaint and charming. They are of diverse shapes, rustic, and have thatched roofs. We had lunch soon after our arrival. Saw ex-President Hayes. Belle met him, but did not get a chance to present me. After lunch we invested in some views12 Oct. 15. of Mohonk and went to Sky top. The view is grand, indescribable. Went by the bridge path. There is another way, through a narrow cliff in the rocks called the Labyrinth, but that was longer and as we had little time, we did not take it. We then went to the Eagle cliff and beyond to Artist's rock. Eagle cliff tower affords a grand view of the surrounding country, as does the Artist's rock. On one side the Lake, like an emerald, and beyond it rocks piled in fantastic masses, high cliffs affording strange profiles. One of the strangest of these, seen from Eagle cliff path, is called the "Old Man of the Mountain". It is a perfect human profile. On the other side of the tower the country stretches away, hill beyond hill, the Catskill melting away into the sky in the distance. The "traps" in the middle ground are quaint in shape. Returned to the hotel in time to depart for Vassar at 2:45. The day seemed much too short. The ride home was beautiful. Left Miss Freeman & Belle and Miss Dennison, at New Paltz. Took the 5:15 ferry and reached home at 6:20. Had to stop in town and wait for some of the girls to do some shopping. Not as tired as expected to be. Studied all the evening. On a clear day from Sky Top six different states can be seen - New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.13 Oct.16. Heard Bishop Spaulding of Denver Col. preach from Luke 14-10 this morning. Episcopal service. He is quite an old man, looks something like Rev. Freeman without the pleasant expression. Did not like him very well. Oct. 23. Went to prayer meeting Thursday evening. Miss Parker lead. Didn't like the meeting as well as those at home or in Elmira. They are not bright but dull. The Juniors and Sophomores went to Mohonk yesterday. Grace did not go. She and I took a walk for ex. and rowed some. We are getting so we can row together quite well. Miss Peckham took me to the flower garden and gave me some flowers. Arranged them. Miss Freeman had two baskets of grapes come Saturday. She has been very generous to Grace and I. Mary Lynch has slept with Grace Friday and Saturday evenings and is coming tonight. Wrote to Emma and Ora today, good long letters. Heard Rev. Dr. Marion Vincent of14 New York preach this morning. His text was Rom. I-14. He preached a grand sermon. One thought which he emphasizes was "I can therefore I must", our obligation to the world. He looked very much like S.C.Keeler. Went down to Belle's room after prayer meeting tonight. Oct. 30. Last Monday Miss Green gave us a lecture in Latin class about taking cuts and studying when we ought not. In consequence I have not done so this week. Have gotten along just as well and felt very much better. Shall continue so doing, for the present at least. Monday Belle Freeman, Nellie Higman and I took a long walk to Sunrise Hill. We came back across the fields, after asking an old woman to direct us. Tuesday we three went to Richmond Hill for hickory nuts. Got a few. Organized the "Rambler's Club". Saw a cow of which Nell was afraid & Belle too so I had to drive it up the hill before they would pass it. Rowed with Miss Peckham Wednesday, and alone Thursday. Friday Belle and I rowed part of the time and then went to the museum. The statues and paintings are grand. A statue of Venus de Melos and one of Apollo Belvedere are those which I particularly admire. Belle liked best15 a collosal head of [J...]. Saw also the Laocoon, and the dead Christ by Michael Angelo. Two of the paintings, water colors by Turner with pencil sketches of dogs by Landseer about 12 X 8" cost $500 each. There were innumerable beautiful paintings but we had little time and it was getting dark. Went through the Museum hastily. Saw the mummy of a Patagonian. It was a shriveled brown horrible looking thing. There was also a head, I think from S. America or Australia, from which the skull had been removed by some secret process & the features preserved. It was about the size of my fist. The hair was long. It is very rare. Saw also many rare things. Yesterday we had the privilege of seeing and hearing Rev. John Peyton the man who for nearly thirty-five years has been a missionary in the New Hebrides. He is a man of medium height, has snow white beard and hair which gleams in its silvery whiteness almost like snow. It is beautiful. He has searching black eyes and a personality which strikes one as that of a thoroughly consecrated man. He talked in a very interesting manner of his work in the New Hebrides. He showed us one idol to which the natives sacrificed their babies. It was 16 a hideous black head with arms and hands clasping an infant's head which it was carrying to its mouth. He also showed us some small smooth stones which were used as idols. This morning wet to Dr. Trise's lecture of course. Heard of scientific discourse by Dr. Townsend of Boston University from Romans 8-19, I. Cor. 3-22,23. Did not like it as a sermon very well. He is a peculiar looking man with dark eyes, hair and a beard which covers all the lower part of his face, being parted in the middle at the chin. This afternoon at 4:45 heard Bishop Hare of S. Dakota talk on the Indian problem. He is excellent and gave a very good idea of the needs and spiritual state of the Indian. Heard Dr. Townsend was a Methodist. Nov. 1. Last night was Hallowe'en, which fact was celebrated according to the long established Vassar custom, by the Sophomores playing a joke of the Freshmen, and the Juniors on the Seniors. The Junior committee dressed up an old women, putting prunes all over her dress, and prisms in her hand and were about to place her in the Senior parlor at midnight when they were met by a deputation of the senior class. Much disconcerted they retreated leaving the figure of the woman "to represent us" as they said, thus17 turning the joke upon themselves. The Freshmen heard that the Juniors were to place mock diplomas tied with green ribbon at their plates at dinner, so the whole class stayed away from dinner. The Sophs. tied their diplomas then upon the door knob. They were very unique, being [invitations] of diplomas written in a mixture of Latin and Enlish, conferring the degree of A.B (artless babies) upon the Freshmen. McKinley spoke in Po'Keepsie yesterday at 2:00 P.M. Grace went to hear him, but I had a class and could not. Nov. 6. The girls of the Senior class sent a communication to the Juniors saying they had adopted the maid of the prunes and prisms into their class as an honorary member. Yesterday Belle and I went down town in the afternoon to do some shopping. We had Charlotte Russe at Smith's. Friday evening the Juniors gave a party to the Sophomores, and Saturday at 4:30 the Seniors gave a tea to the Freshmen. Went to Bible class this morning. As it is the first Sunday of the month18 there was no service in the chapel. Niether Grace or I went to town. Last night I called on Miss Mann. Met her two Junior room-mates. Had a very pleasant call. Nov.10. Went to prayer meeting this evening. Miss Bartlett lead. I do not enjoy the meetings here as at home. 12. Belle Freeman and I went to town this morning soon after breakfast. Got a gas stove and a basin to make cocoa. Studied in the afternoon. Grace went to town to make some calls with Miss Foster. Worked a little before dinner on Edna's slippers. They will be very pretty. They are pink and gray. Studied some after dinner. Grace and I took a cut. Made some cocoa. 9 Went to W.C.T.U. after dinner & before Chapel. Heard account of Frances Willard and rec'd a souvenir in the shape of a quotation from F. Willard enclosed in the gilded shell of an English Walnut and tied with a narrow white ribbon. 11 Had Prof. [Druman] in Rhet. for the first time. Drew his picture. Heard a concert by the Beethoven Quartette of New York city. It consisted of first and second violin, viola & violincello. It was grand beyond anything I had ever heard. 13 Heard a very good sermon by Rev. Dr. DeForest of 2n Conj. Ch. Detroit, Mich. this morning. His text was I John 5, 21-22. Went to an organ recital at 9:00 P.M. Miss Young called this afternoon, and Miss Morrissy19 while I was at Belle's this evening. Mon. Nov. 14. Went with Belle & Nellie Higman for ex. Took a long walk and got some apples and hickory nuts. Was gone two hours. Tue. Nov. 15. It rained so did not go out doors. Made some candy my ex. hour. Belle was up. My home letter said Mr. Shearer was buried Sunday. Wed. Nov. 16. Another rainy day. Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, called this evening. Grace was out and I in my wrapper. She is very pleasant. Studied until nearly ten. Work for tomorrow and Friday is hard. Thu. Nov. 17. Had Miss Nettleton in Rhetoric, Miss P. joined Chris. Assoc. was ill, I think. The weather is very warm and pleasant. Went to row for my ex. this P.M. Took a short walk with Miss Morrissy after breakfast. Sent to Wanamakers for some visiting cards. They were $1.50 for 50 + plate. Fri. Nov. 18. Did not ex. today. Had to write a theme after Rhet. as mine was lost, so did not have time. Went down to Belle's room after chapel. Went to the Lecture with her and Nell Higman. The lecture was by Mr. Percy Reese of Baltimore on "Early Christian Rome and the Catacombs", illustrated by stereopticon. It was fairly good but I have heard better and seen better views. Grace did not go. After I returned I made a cup20 of cocoa which we drank before going to bed. Sat. Nov. 19. Studied German all the A.M. After lunch studied Latin and went for ex. with Miss Foster and Grace. Returned and studied Latin until dinner time. Read a little in Hypatia after dinner. Went out from chapel as early as possible, rushed directly to the Gym to secure seats for the "Hall play". Got an excellent seat. Held it for Grace, the Higman girls and Abbie Learned. The play was "Sunlight and Shadow". It was, for the most part, well acted. The best characters were "Helen" and "Maud" the Dr's. daughters, and "Adolphus Barnfield". The vocal solos between the acts were excellent and heartily encored. Had a cup of cocoa after our return home, and retired. Belle did not attend the play. Stayed home and studied. Sun. Nov. 20. Wrote my letters this P.M. Dr. True preached this A.M. Dr. Hill of Rochester was going to but could not. Went to the Reading Room between breakfast and Bible class and after dinner. Read a series of articles in the Mag. of Christian Lit. by Arch Bishop Farrar on London Charities. They treated of the Salvation Army, Dr. Bernands's homes, and the Royal Polytechnic Institute. The text of Dr. True's sermon was St. John IV 29. Good sermon. This P.M. Miss Chase a teacher of Packer who is visiting a Senior here, sung in the chapel. 21 She sings beautifully. This P.M. there was no chapel but Miss Wood a Vassar Alumna who is connected with the College Women's settlements spoke to the girls. It was a very interesting talk. A chapter is to be established here. Mon. Nov. 21. Had an oral exam in Germ. this A.M. It was very easy. Nell H. and I were going to Boardman place but it rained so Nell came up the 6th hr. and stayed most of the P.M. She dressed a doll for the C.A. and I drew a pattern of oak leaves on a glove case I am going to paint for Grace. Studied Latin all the evening. Tue. Nov. 22. Studied part of the A.M. Painted for one hour on the glove case, and again an hour this P.M. Had an exam in Rhet. this P.M. Not hard but long. Took a walk with Belle just before dinner. Last night Grace received an elegantly bound Whittier from a friend. I do all my painting in Belle's room so Grace shall not know it. Wed. Nov. 23. Grace decided this morning to go to her cousin's at West Stockbridge. She will start at 4:00 P.M. A good many of the girls are going away to spend Thanksgiving. College closed at noon. Belle went to visit her sister at New Paltz. Grace and22 I went down town. I did some trading and she went to the depot after doing a little shopping herself. I got some photos of the college buildings for Emma, Ora and Delia for Christmas, and one of Dr. Taylor for myself. I came back alone, and was reading (about 5:00) when there came a knock at the door. I opened it and there was - Grace. She found she could not reach W.S. before midnight so came back. Will go tomorrow noon. This evening we went to the library for an hour, finished reading Hypatia and made candy. It was a date candy and very good. Thu. Nov. 24. Breakfast at 8:00 this morning. Grace and I took Miss Foster some candy, & selected a book to read aloud. Got "That Lass o'Lowrie by Frances Hodgson Burnette. Had short service in chapel conducted by Dr. Taylor. Went for a walk with Grace before she went to West STockbridge. Came back and ate lunch in my room with Miss Foster. Lunch was provided at breakfast to be taken to our rooms. Went Went with her for a walk afterward and to the Reading room. Had dinner at 3:30 P.M. Miss Foster having invited me to sit at her table, I did so. Miss Kirscher (:) a senior, Abbie Learned, Miss McConley, Miss Haughwit, Miss Williams ('93), Miss Bishop and two others whose names I don't know, were there also. We had an excellent dinner and a good time. Left the dining room at 6:00. The Winsor girls23 were all here. Miss Bishop called in the evening and I went with her to the reception in the College parlors. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor received. Had a very pleasant time. Met Miss Madieria, president of Class of '96 of whom Miss Chase spoke. She is very pleasant. Had ice cream and fancy cakes. Fri. Nov. 25. Got up at 7:30. After breakfast spent some time in changing the furniture in the room. Painted Grace's glove case, after lunch sewed on buttons, fixed my dress etc. This evening called on Fraulein Neef. Had a very pleasant call. Have studied Latin and German since. Sat. Nov. 26. Went and got my Gym hours. They ar Tue. and Wed. mornings and Fri. afternoon. Gyms commence Monday. Darned stockings, took the ruffle off my red dress and studied. About 4:00 o'clock Belle F. brought me an express package which she found in the lower hall for me. It was a box of lovely candy from Elmira. Grace returned from West Stockbridge about 5:30. Sun. Nov. 27. Had no Bible lecture this morning. Not all of the girls are back yet. Episcopal service. Rev. Hart, rector of St. Marks, Rochester, preached. It was a good sermon. Text St. Math. v-I. Praise so nice in the evening. Mon. Nov. 28. Snowed a little today. Still snowing at bed time. 24 Tue. Nov. 29. Quite a little snow on the ground this morning and still snowing. Had Gyms for the first time this morning. Think I shall like the work fairly well. Wed. Nov. 30. Went to Gym 1st hour. We have not been able to get any steam at all today and are most frozen. Thu. Dec. 1. The weather is warmer, but the snow has not all melted yet. Stayed to prayer meeting after Chapel. Fri. Dec. 2. Philaleathean day. Classes all the forenoon. Dinner at 12:30. Studied most of the afternoon. Went to room A for lunch at 5:00 P.M. Belle, Grace and I ate it in our room. Had a cup of cocoa with it. Went with Belle to the lecture in the Chapel. It was by F. Hopkinson Smith. He toook us "under the white umbrella" to Spain, Holland, Venice and Mexico. The talk was witty and interesting. He is noted as an artist, writer, lecturer and story teller. After the lecture the orchestra, stationed in the rear of the gallery, played, as they had, also, before the beginnig of the program. The glee club sang before the opening address which was made by the Pres. of Phil., Miss Whitcomb. The chapel was very prettily decorated with palms and wreaths of smilax. The girls who had gentlemen with them went in the main hart of the chapel while the girls who were alone or with other girls went to the gallery. The girls in light or bright colored evening dresses made25 chapel and gallery look very bright and pretty. The halls, lecture room and dining room were cleared and very prettily decorated with palms, drapery and furniture from the girls' rooms. All the building except the dormitories was thrown open to visitors. On second floor where the orchestra was stationed and the promenade took place, there were two little lemonade stands where lemonade was served during the evening. On third, bouillion and sandwiches were served directly after the lecture, and later during the evening, coffee, ices and cakes. Belle and I had several promenades, took refreshments and came to our rooms a little before 11:00 P.M. Sat. Dec. 3. Studied during the forenoon. Grace and I went to town during the afternoon. Went directly after lunch and came back about 4:00. Did some Christmas shopping and had an ice-cream at Smith's. Studied a little before dinner. Helped Belle on Mathematics during the evening in consequence of which I have not all of my Latin for Monday. Decided to go home Christmas. Sun. Dec. 4. Grace did not go to breakfast, so brought her some. We both cut Bible Lecture and are not going to Church. Wrote letters, read Lowell's poems with Belle and read The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountain by Chas. Egbert Craddock (Miss Murfree). Grace did 26 not go to dinner so took her some. She forgot to dress (was reading) until too late. Miss Learned & Miss McCauley called this evening & stayed quite a long time. It was a lovely day, bright and pleasant and not too cold. Mon. Dec. 5. Grace had a cold and did not go to Gym so we took ex. together. Had a very pleasant walk. Tue. Dec. 6. Made and important decision. Hope it can be carried out. Wed. Dec. 7. Had a cut in Hygiene. Thu. Dec. 8. Had a very interesting missionary talk after Chapel by Miss Helen Richardson of the Woman's Refuge in Bombay. She was a short, dark, square-faced English woman, dressed in deep mourning and talked very earnestly. Fri. Dec. 9. Had a lecture on Democracy this evening by Dr. Wilcox of Princeton College. We were obliged to make an analysis of it for Rhetoric, so I did not enjoy it very much. Dr. Wilcox is rather a young man, has smooth face and very black hair & eyes. Went with Belle. Grace got her dress today and a box of hickory nuts & some apples. Had first class work in Gym. Sat. Dec. 10. Worked on German this A.M. and Latin this P.M. Made out travelling list. Seems like going home. Sun. Dec. 11. Had an excellent sermon on I.Cor. 9-25 by Rev. Raymond Presbyterian of Albany. Had to make and analysis for Rhetoric. Was difficult to analyse. This evening heard and excellent decription of the slums of New York, illustrated by 27 stereopticon, by Mr. Riis author of "How the Other Half Lives". It was very pathetic and interesting. He spoke of Kings Daughters' and other work among the poor. Mon. Dec. 12. Miss Green was ill, so we had a written lesson in Latin. Not very hard but I am afraid I did not do well. Tue. Dec. 13. Miss Green still ill, had a cut in Latin. Went to Belle's room & worked on glove case most of P.M. Wed. Dec. 14. Winsor girls go tomorrow. Miss Brown came up and I showed her about making some slippers. Thu. Dec. 15. Another cut in Latin. Fri. Dec. 16. Cut in Latin again. Lecture this evening on Southern Literature by Mr. James Allen of Louisville, Ky. He was tall and thought himself very graceful. Struck the most imposing attitudes, but failed to interest his audience. Met with Grace & set in gallery. Sat. Dec. 17. Worked all the morning on German, except the time I was finishing the glove case. In the afternoon worked an hr. on Latin then finished my story for Rhet. It is a story for boys. Don't particularly like it. The second hall play took place this evening. Went out of chapel early & reserved seats for Grace, Belle, Miss Foster and a friend of hers. It was "Prince Karl" & was very good. Sun. Dec. 18. Had an excellent sermon this morning by C.R. Hemphill of Louisville, Ky. The text was Phil. I-20. Had to make analysis for Rhetoric. The chapel was28 prettily decorated with evergreen wreaths, & a star on the organ, and palms & roses. In the evening (8:30) Belle, Grace and I went together to hear the Christmas music. It was grand, beautiful. Mon. Dec. 19. Finished my story for the magazine. Had Miss Barry in Latin. Tue. Dec. 20. Went to town in the fornoon. In the evening decided to go as far as Rochester with Grace, starting at 8:05 P.M. tomorrow, because I can get home then at 9:08 Thursday morning & cannot before 3:00 P.M. if I go the other way with Miss O'Brien as I intended. Wed. Dec. 21. Had German this morning. Went to see Nell Higman afterward. Miss Brown came up the second hour to bid us good bye. The following is one of the Vassar songs composed by the Pres. of '92, Miss Reed. An institution once there was, Of learning and of knowledge, Which had upon its high brick front A 'Vassar Female College'. The maidens fair could not enjoy Their bread and milk or porridge, For graven on the forks and spoons Was 'Vassar Female College'. Tra la la la, Tra la la la, 'Twas Vassar Female College'. 29 A strong east wind at last came by, A wind that blew from Norwich; It tore the "Female" from the sign That was upon the College. And as the faculty progressed In wisdom and in knowledge, They took the "Female" off the spoons, As well as off the College. Tra la la la, tra la la la It now is Vassar College". In the afternoon Grace and I made fudges and molasses taffy. Started early for the depot and stopped at Smith's for an oyster stew. Train 1/2 hr. late. Started from Po'keepsie about nine. Reached Rochester Thu. Dec. 22. about 4:45 A.M. Grace left about 6:00 and I about 6:30. I reached home at 9:08. Folks not expecting me until later. Grace gave me "Lorna Doones' before we started. Sat. Dec. 24. Went down to Aunt Catharines with Edna in the afternoon. Rec'd a lovely book mark from Alice. Sun. Dec. 25. Christmas. I received a lovely pin & a glass jewel-box from mother. Dicken's "Our Mutual Friend" from father, a white silk neck-handkerchief from Edna. Went to Church and S.S. in the morning. Did not feel well. Could not go in the evening. Mon. Dec. 26. Went to the church to a supper in the evening. Called on Sarah Pike in the afternoon. 30 Dec. 27. Went to express office with Edna and got package from Mr. B. for her. Wed. Dec. 28. Went over to Mary William's to a social in the evening. Thu. Dec. 29. Aunt Het spent the day with us. Fri. Dec. 20. Went down to Aunt Catharine's this evening. Sat. Dec. 31. Went over to Mary Williams with mother. Cora Bailey was there. Sun. Jan. 1, 1893. Went to Church morning and evening & Y.P.S.C.E. Rained all day, a cold rain. Has been very cold ever since I came home, but no snow. Mon. Jan. 2. Lutie Yost came on 3:00 o'clock train, came to our house staid to supper & Mr. Coleman & Mr. Becker spent the evening, going to the Acad. very early. Lute came down on the 6:36 train. Staid until the 12:30. He gave me a very pretty cup, saucer, & plate. Tue. Jan. 3. Started for Syracuse at 11:00. Reached there at 4:00 P.M. Changed at Canandaigua. Found Nellie easily. Wed. Jan. 4. Met Grace and Miss Haughnot on the train in Syr. at 12:35 (ought to have been 12:35 but was 1 hr. 30 min. later). Reached Po'keepsie 45 min late. Went to bed early. Tired. Found an express package containing a pin cushion, two cologne bottles, all pink & gray and a [...] little tea cup & saucer, from Emma. Thu. Jan. 5. Work again. It is hard work too. Sat. Jan. 7. Went to town this P.M. with Belle. Got some skates. Had some ice-cream at Smith's. Came back & went to the rink to skate with Grace & Miss Foster. Sold skates to Miss Brown & am. Made next Sun. elections. 31. 1893 going to buy Miss Learned's club skates. Miss B. was up to our room until 9:00 P.M. Jan. 8. Sun. Heard Rev. Dr. Saunders of New York on Math. 8-27. He has a niece in Freshman class who told him about our having to analyse the sermon so he made it easy of analysis. Jan. 9-11. Nothing unusual happened. Weather cold with snow. Splendid sleighing but no rides. Miss Carbutt, '96, lead the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Thu. Jan. 12. Snowed so I did not go to skate as I intended. Yesterday spent an hour helping Belle with her Geometry. She wants me to help her until after exams. Fri. Jan. 13. Heard of Anna Sackett Whalen's death. It seems so sad. Went skating for a little while after Rhetoric & Gyms. In the evening attended a lecture on "The Public Schools of England" by Mr. Geo. Fox of New Haven. It was very good. Was illustrated with views of the principle public schools such as Shrewsbury, Eton Rugby, Harrow, and Oxford and Cambridge. The views connected with the colleges however were mostly the boating crews. Had to notice Intro. Concl. & transitions for Rhetoric.32 Sat. Jan. 14. Studied all the A.M. in a desulatory fashion on German. Part of the time was in Belle's room and the rest of the forenoon Annie Brown studied with me. In the P.M. studied Geom. and went to the rink to skate with Miss Morrissy. In the evening studied a little on Latin and went to the Chapel with Grace to hear Miss Chase of Packer sing. It was grand. Sun. Jan. 15. Have carried out my resolution made before the holidays. It was hard, but am glad it is finished. Heard a sermon by Rev. Wm.H. Smith, D.D. a Presbyterian minister of New York. He was not a large man, rather slight, having brown hair, light complexion & light mustach. Rather a young looking man. The sermon was one of the best I have ever heard. It was an impassioned appeal to the unsaved to come to Christ. Grace and I took a short walk late in the P.M. Did not stay to prayer meeting. Wed. Jan. 18 Heard by mother's letter of the death of Annie Sackett Whalen. Fri. Jan. 20. Grace and I attended a piano-recital given by Mrs. Fanny Bloomfield-Geisler. She was dressed in a light blue satin dress with a lace front, sleeves and trimmings on bodice. She had very black hair and eyes, was 33 thin, seemed nervous, and near-sighted. She reminded me when at the piano of Eleanor Burge. She made such queer gestures. Her music was beautiful beyond description. Sat. Jan. 21. Studied Latin Prose this A.M. except the hour before lunch when Grace & I went to the rink and skated. Finished Latin and studied German in the P.M. Miss Peckham and Miss Dillo called in the P.M. Belle Freeman's sister Mary is spending the afternoon & night with her. I called on her between dinner & chapel. Studied some more German & a little Geometry in the evening. Sun. Jan. 22. No chapel this evening. Had a talk on Foreign Missions by Mr. Speers, Sec'y of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Pres. Ch. Grace went to the New Hall to supper with Anna Higman. The sermon this morning was by Bishop Poltes, Pres. of Hobart College. Mon. Jan. 23. One week from today - exams. Attended a lecture (illustrated by stereoptien) by Prof. Van Ingen at 8:30 P.M. It treated of the early growth of art. Tue. Jan. 24. Went down to Annie Brown's room after chapel to "erzahlein" in German. We talked after reading over the translation until the bell rang for the art lecture, which we attended. It was about Dutch Art and very good. 34 Thu. Jan. 26. Belle is sick & was yesterday afternoon. Have taken her meals, made tea for her, went for the doctor, sat with her, ordered meals when I did not take them from the dining room, and tried to do anything I could for her. Fri. Jan. 27. Belle still sick. She went down to dinner however. Had a lecture at 8:00 P.M. by Barrett Wendle of Harvard, on American Literature. It was good but his delivery was poor, voice not good and talked too fast. Sat. Jan. 28. Belle wished me to go to town with her in the afternoon. We went to an occulist, Dr. Dobson, and had to wait a long time. Then I bought some oysters & crackers, and she bought some cookies, cakes, and rolls and we are to have our supper in our room tomorrow night. Belle stayed all night with me as Grace took a cut with Mary Lynch. Sun. Jan. 29. Day of prayer for Colleges. There was a prayer-meeting at 9:00 A.M. I could not go as Mrs. Hendrick thought I had better go to town with Belle to see Dr. Dobson. It was pleasant at 9:00 when we started but sprinkled before we got there. Had to wait a long time, then it took some time to examine Belle's eyes. When we started back it rained hard. The Dr. loaned us an old umbrella. We went over to Main St. and waited a long time for a College car. It was going the wrong 35 way but we took it and soon came back toward the college, which we reached just in time to change our drenched garments for dinner. Belle, Grace and I had supper in our room. Had oyster stew, cocoa, rolls, cookies, cakes and jelly. All tasted very good. We asked Miss Brown to come up and she at first consented but finally refused because of scruples of conscience. Evidently thought we were to have a "spread". Attended a prayer meeting at 5:00 with Grace. No chapel. Mon. Jan. 30. Exam in Rhetoric at 10:45 A.M. Consisted in analysis and comparison of two essays, one on Dickens by Lang, another on Wm Hazlitt by Barrett, which Miss Perry read to us. Went to the rink for a short time this P.M. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the evening. He told of the sketch, "motif", and labor on the picture. Tue. Jan. 31. Exam in Solid Geometry. Hard, but fair. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Art Lecture on Michael Angelo in the evening. Wed. Feb. 1. Exam in Latin. Nice exam. Quite hard, but not as hard as I expected. Skated some36 with Belle this P.M. Grace came down after a while and skated too. On coming to my room yesterday noon I found a note asking me to go to Mrs. Kendrick's office. I did so and she gave me a Balcony ($1.00) ticket to the Seidl concert in town Saturday evening. It was presented from the "Good times fund". Belle has one too. Thu. Feb. 2. Exam. in German. Very fair. Skated this P.M. with Belle and Annie Brown. Mrs. Taylor, baby and Mary were at the rink part of the time. Ice on the lake was soft. Skated a little with Miss Kirchner a Senior. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Stebbins lead. Fri. Feb. 3. Exam. in Hygiene. Met Fraulein Neef in the corridor and she told me I passed a very good paper in German. I could have embraced her. Read Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde 2 hrs. to Grace in the Museum. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch so I had Helen Peckham stay with me. I went over to the Hall and called on Misses Dillow, Broad, Beach and . Made a cup of cocoa just before we retired. Helen thought it delicious. Sat. Feb. 4. Had an interview with Miss Loomis on my last essay at 8:30 A.M. Then Belle and I went to town. Took the car in and seperated. She went to the occulists and 37 I did a little shopping and walked back. In the afternoon went and got my Gym hours, painted our white chair and skated one-half hour with Grace & Belle. Grace made fudges after dinner, thinking to get them done before chapel but as she did not we did not go to chapel. My first chapel cut. Went to the Seidl concert with Belle. It was grand. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch and Belle stayed with me. Sun. Feb. 5. Belle did not go down to breakfast. I brought her some bread and butter and made her a cup of cocoa. It was town Sunday and neither Grace or I went to church. I read and destroyed some old letters and wrote a new batch. In the P.M. went over to Helen Peckham's room, then for a walk with Grace and Mary Lynch. In the evening went to the Reading Room for a time after prayer-meeting. Mon. Feb. 6. Begin work again. Paleontology the first hour. We have it in the basement of Art & Music Hall. We have Prof. Dwight. He is an old man. I like him very much. Have German and Latin to the same teacher as last Semester. Tue. Feb. 7. Have four recitations Thursday. Went to Art History (Prof. Van Ingen) for the first time. It is held in38 the Hall of Cacts. Shall like it very much. Grace is in my class. Wed. Feb. 8. Only one recitation, Latin today. Had a lecture by Prof. [Greenough] of Yale. It was illustrated, subject, "Roman Wall Painting". Not very good. Prof. G. is short, has black hair, is bald, black eyes & a peculiar appearance. Thu. Feb. 9. My hardest day, five recitations. Got along very well however. Stayed to prayer-meeting in the evening. Prof. Drennan in Rhet. today. Fri. Feb. 10. Only two recitations today. Went for a short walk with Miss Foster first hour in the afternoon. Had a concert by the pupils in the music class this evening. Miss Cardzdaphner, from away, sang a solo and took the part of the "Lady of Shallot" in a cantatta by that [...] which formed the second part of the program. The whole concert was excellent. Went with Grace. Sat. Feb. 11. Studied all the forenoon. Read some to Grace in the afternoon over at the Museum while she was at work. We are reading "Capt. Blake" by the same author. Wrote [...] in the evening. Sun. Feb. 12. Went to Bible Lecture. We still have Dr. [T...] of Rochester. Had a very good sermon by Rev. Wood of Germantown, Philadelphia. Text Mark I, 37. He was a young looking, smooth faced man. The maid heads of the sermon were somewhat as follows. I. Introduction - (Ways different persons came to Jesus.) - Motions II. Seeking 1.Man always a seeker a.For things b.For knowledge about things c.For knowledge about the creator of things.39 2.Why we should seek Jesus. a.He knows himself. b.He knows us. c.He knows the way of salvation. III.Conclusion - (Exhortation to seek Jesus.) Attended prayer meeting this evening. Had quite a good meeting. It was about "doubts". Dr. Taylor spoke longer than usual and Rev. Wood spoke. Mon. Feb. 13. Helen Peckham stayed all night with me. We took a cut and wrote valentines. I wrote several. One for Grace with the little German poem from Heine "Du list nie eine Blume", one for Mary Haughenout, a parody on Break! Break!, one for Belle Freeman, made in the shape of a Belle, one for Mary Lynch, Miss Henderson, and Miss Peckham. Tue. Feb. 14. Sent my valentines and received three, one from Belle, one from Helen Peckham I am quite sure, and one from Mary Houghenout I think, although she denies it. Wed. Feb. 15. Had a lecture or talk after chapel by Miss Jane Addams, one of the originators of Hull House, Chicago. It was most interesting. She is a woman of medium height, with hair, dark slightly tinged with gray, brushed back from her forehead slightly parted in the middle, and an open, earnest attractive face. I am so glad to have heard her. Thu. Feb. 16. Five recitations. Got very tired. Skated, instead of walking, with Belle. The ice in the rink was 40 watery & inclined to be soft but fairly smooth. Fri. Feb. 17. Was excused from Gyms. & skated with Belle the last hour. We went to the lake and Miss Wood skated with both of us. Enjoyed it so much. Attended a lecture this evening by Prof. Herbert Tuttle of Cornell University. His matter was fairly good, his subject "Rome Aspects of 18th Century History", but his delivery was slow and not good. He is a fine appearing man. Sat. Feb. 18. Studied all the A.M. and part of the P.M. Went for a little over an hour with Grace to the Museum and read "Schouberg. Cotta Family" to her while she worked. Belle came up in the evening & I made taffy and studied Latin. Grace attended a class spread at the Gym. She reported a fine time. Sun. Feb. 19. As the Self-gov't comittee had requested us, we took our Chapel seats in Bible lecture this morning. Had an excellent sermon by Dr. H.M. King of Providence. His text was P2. 36-6, his theme, the Righteousness of God. The following was something like the outline of his sermon. I.Introduction - God is righteous in dealings although sometimes seems not. II.His Righteousness like the mountains. 1. Sublime and powerful. 2. Stable. 3. Restful. (Digression comparing it with the ocean in density of judgement.) 4. Unchanging. III.Conclusion Went to prayer-meeting in the evening. Called on Miss Learned and Houghenout. 41 (Tue. Feb. 14.) This page should have been included under Valentine's day but was forgotten. The Senior girls decorated their tables very prettily for dinner. One had three gilt paper hearts fastened together suspended above it, one had a large red cloth heart, stuffed, and another a cupid about 2 ft or 3 in size above it. At one table the girls all had the head of an arrow projecting from their backs and its shaft from their breasts, thus looking as if it had pierced them. One table was beautifully decorated with similax and violets. The senior girls who received the largest number of valentines is the "Queen of Hearts". Miss Cobb received forty-seven, but a bundle of twenty found Wednesday morning gave Miss Whitcom fifty-six and brought her out ahead. As it was Miss Underhill's mother's birthday she gave her table the treat of ice-cream and fancy cakes for dessert. Anna and Nell Higman were over to dinner. Ther girls gave her, Miss U., a bouquet of carnations. Wed. Feb. 22. A holiday. Studied hard all day except two hours when I read to Grace at the Museum. The girls dressed in colonial costumes for dinner and the tables were decorated except one or two, ours was not. Some had Jerusalem cherry trees, in honor of G.W's tree, one had his picture about six inches in height, dressed in uniform, surrounded with quite small flags fastened in a base, many tables were decorated with red, white and blue, one or two had a hatchet suspended over the table, flowers, candles42 and pretty china were everywhere. One table (3rd senior) had a large caldron in the middle of the table with sticks under it, and a large black cat with bristling fur and raised tail cut from paper suspended over it. At this table the girls were all dressed as witches with black skirts, red capes, tall black hats with a black cat on the peak of each, and each carried a broom, on the first broom was the word Salem. The girl at the second senior table each dressed in colonial costume and had one of the letters of Washington's name on their back, so that when seated the name was spelled. Most of the girls were dressed in costumes. Miss Bartlet as Gen. Lafayette in uniform was fine, one girl represented Geo. III and one an Indian, another Mrs. Gen Putman with curls down each side of her face, several were Geo. W. & many Marthas. After dinner Grace and I went to Room J. for a little while and saw the girls dance. Then we called on Belle, who was sick, and I went to the Gym. to see the tabeleaux but Grace was too tired. They were good and represented "A scene from Evangeline", "The Reception of Marquis de Lafayette", two scenes from "The Stamp Act", "Why Don't you Speak for Yourself John!" "A Dutch Dance". Fri. Feb. 24. Attended a lecture this evening on "Our Currency" by Prof. Tanssig of Harvard. Went with Grace. Had our first written lesson in Art Hist. yesterday. Was only 10 min. long and not hard. 43 Sat. Feb. 25. Studied most of the day. Darned some in the afternoon. Made fudges after dinner. "Cut" chapel to get a good seat at "Trig. Ceremonies" for Grace, Anna H., and myself and then found that the classes could not sit together. The "Trig. Ceremonies" were very good. There was an orchestra of girls dressed in masculine upper garments, which produced strains of entrancing (?) music before and between acts. The entertainment consisted of a play, the scene laid in different parts of the college building. The first scene was in the room of Sophie More (Sophomore) on the 3rd day of Fall term. Sophie returns and finds bare rooms, and then some of the girls rush in and welcome her, college fashion. A freshman, Olivia Lattice Sage-Green, is introduced. Many excellent "hits" are made, especially on the freshman class, who, hearing they were to be alluded to as "green", decided to wear College caps and gowns of bright green. The sophomores learned of this and sent a request to the class not to appear in insignia of class. They wore them until inside the doors, then took them off. Olivia has the cap and gown like that worn by the freshmen. Sophie looks out of the window and sees "the Faculty on wheels", in allusion to the bicycle fad which broke out among the ladies of the faculty last fall. The frantic cries for "Mr. Wheeler" sound natural. The next scene is on 3rd Maid corridor, in front44 of Lecture room. Prof. Elyson (Math) who is in love with Sophie More meets her as she with a glass of milk in hand attempts to take possession of a step ladder. Result, the glass drops & breaks & milk is spilled. A maid comes along with a meal order & while she assists Sophie, Prof. holds the tray. As he is relieved Prof. de Labratoire (Chem.) enters and Sophie departs. Prof. E. declares his love for S. to de L. who, after his departure declares that he will circumvent E. and marry Sophie himself. The third scene is 2nd corridor, Phil. night. Victor Boreall bores Sophie, is introduced to Olivia and they part in a little huff. Mr. Ebenezer Brown Clipping, Sophie's guardian is also introduced. The stage represents the corridor nicely, fire-wall, stairs and all. Mr. Elyson has a dance with Sophie, afterwards Prof. de L. tries in vain to get Sophie to believe something about E. Then, in the College parlor Olivia writes a note to Boreall & seeing him coming, hurriedly rushes out, dropping it. She is seen by Miss Nina Tew, who is concealed behind the curtains. De L. enters, finds note & shows it to Sophie More, who enters as one from Prof. E. to Miss Eighty-seven, one of his old loves. The wording makes her think it his, and as he brings in her name, she is angry. The guardian enters and also becomes very angry. The 3rd Act is Sophie More's room in Exam.45 week. She reads questions in trig. and is overcome. The next scene is in College parlors again. Prof. E. sends his card to S. who has shunned him of late. She appears & he demands an explanation. She refuses, her guardian comes, & on demand of Prof. E. he together with De L. explain charges, which E. denies. Then Olivia & Boreall enter & she claims the note. Nina Terr declares she saw her drop it, E. is cleared, and De L. going out in a passion explodes. Sophie then has to choose whether she will marry E. N.T. says "elections must be in by noon" & S. says "I elect Mathematics". The next scene begins with a dance around a priest wearing a black robe covered with mathematical figures, by some girls in evening dress and an equal number inside huge balls, only head and legs projecting. Then the bridal couple enter and kneeling before the priest repeat the ceremony, promising to take each other "for better or for worse" "in flunks and exams" "in Bible lectures and chapel exhortations", in "tombstone and rice pudding" etc. The whole talk of Prof. E. was full of mathematical phrases and the entire play full of "hits" and "grinds" on Faculty and college. It was very good. Sunday Feb. 26. Had a very good sermon this morning by Dr. Brown of Philadelphia. His text was from Luke 19-5. His sermon was after somewhat46 the following plan. I. Introduction. Zacheus and Christ. II. Man's Human Nature. 1. There is always a best side to it. 2. Christ appeals to the best in man. 3. We may trust to & appeal to it also. III. Conclusion. Let the best in us conquer and trust Him as He trusts us. Fri. Mch.3. Went with Grace to a lecture on "Sociology" by Prof. Dike of Auburndale, Mass., one of the best authorities on Sociological questions and especially on divorce. Sat. Mch. 4. Studied most of the day. Had an essay interview at 3:15 P.M. Miss Nettleton. Went to a Hall play in the evening with Grace. It was "All the Comforts of Home" and very good. Sun. Mch. 5. Went to church in town with Grace. Heard Dr. True. Text Luke 14-18, Acts 10-22. I. "Have me excused". 1. Request of scribes & Pharasus. 2. Request of Sual at first. II. "What wilt thou have me to do, Lord?" 1. Paul's Question. 2. The Christian's Question. III. How the question is asked. 1. Without the disire to follow instructions. 47 2. With a desire to sin as much as allowable. 3. With a true desire of service. IV. Conclusion. Exhortation to follow Christ's commands, giving ourselves wholly to his service. Thu. Mch. 9. Stayed to prayer-meeting. Miss Samson lead subject, "Inward Strength". Fri. Mch. 10. Nothing going on this evening. Mary Lynch was up to study most of the evening. Sat. Mch. 11. Studied most all day. Read Paleon in the Museum for two hours this P.M. Grace was there at work. Grace and I made fudges and taffy in the evening. Mary Lynch was up. We also read "Dou Desiro" by Marion Crawford. Not very great success with our candy. Sun. Mch. 12. No Bible lecture today. Went to Reading Room a while after breakfast. Episcopal service conducted by Rev. Phelps of Wappinger's Falls, a small place near here. The sermon was not particularly brilliant, and the delivery poor. He was a young man, and will probably improve with age. This evening heard Miss Stella Bradford, Pres. of Smith Col. Assoc. for Christian work, talk on the work at Smith. It was very interesting. Wed. Mch. 15. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the chapel this evening. It was on painting. Thu. Mch. 16. Prayer meeting in Lecture room tonight, lead by Miss. Coman. It was much more interesting than in the chapel. Fri. Mch. 17. St. Patrick's day. Several maids wore green ribbons. 48 In the evening was a lecture on "Whittier" by Mr. Horace E. Lendder, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. He was a friend of Whittier. He is an elderly man with grayish beard and hair and looks like a business man. I did not attend the lecture as I was invited to a "Sugaring Off" at Miss Peckham's room in Strong Hall. It was a very pleasant affair. About twenty-five were there. Mary Lynch staid all night with Grace and I last night and tonight. Miss Moody, one of her roommates has gone home with the scarlet fever, and the other one because her mother is ill. Mary does not like to stay alone, and I think is afraid of the fever. There are three cases and four or five have been sent home. The papers state that there are twenty-five cases and there is quite a great deal of excitement. Sat. Mch. 18. Finished my essay for next week. Studied. Went to the last Hall Play in the evening with Grace and Mary Houghenout. Went early and got seats for them. It was "On Probation" and very good. The parts of Jonathan Silsbie by Miss Hastings and Lenhor Pedro Oliveira Y' Duarez by Miss Cobb were especially fine. Mary Lynch also staid tonight with Us. I got some oranges thes P.M. and we ate one each just before we went to bed, sat and talked until nearly 11:00 P.M. Sun. Mch. 19. Had no Bible class. At church had and extremely beautiful solo by Miss Perkins, an old girl who was here last night also & sang between acts at Hall play. Rev. Smythe of Hew Haven preached a very interesting49 sermon. Text was Heb. 11-13. I. Introduction (Greeting from Afar.) II. Greeting promises. 1. From near. 2. From afar. (Ex. polititian and statesman. Light of near Dec. light prevents seeing stars above.) III. Aspiration. 1. 2. IV. Faith. 1. What is it? 2. Effects. V. Conclusion. The chapel was prettily decorated with evergreens, potted daisies, and Easter Lillies. Thu. Mch. 23. Last recitation before vacation as College closes tomorrow at 3rd hr. Grace goes tomorrow. Mary Lynch is still staying with us nights. Fri. Mch. 24. Went to the depot with Grace and to town with Belle in the P.M. We went to a little art store down town where they had quite a few casts, some very pretty. Mary Lynch is to stay with me nights. We took a long cut to read. Sat. Mch. 25. Belle Freeman has gone to Albany to meet Mr. Miller who is to stay with her this week. Sun. Mch. 26. Went with Helen Peckham, Miss Henderson, Ernist Bush, Barnes, Dillow and an other girl to the Quaker church in the city. Had a very good talk50 by a man who looked very much like Mr. Burris. Walked home and it was very muddy. Mary staid in the room all day with a badly swollen face, caused by "La Freckla". Mon. Mch. 27. Went with Belle & Mr. M. to the Museum and Hall of Casts in the A.M. Read & wrote two letters in the P.M. Miss Pierce was up in the evening. Miss Foster called. Mary and I made fudges. They were good. Went down and took Belle a cup of cocoa after she was in bed and asleep. Tue. Mch. 28. Took a short walk in the morning, painted some sweet peas on a slate in the afternoon, then called on Miss Odell. IN the evening Mary, Miss Pierce and I made molasses candy and made a candle shade of pink paper for Mary. Wed. Mch. 29. Got a letter from Grace this A.M. Finished my white shawl. Had worn it before. Spent the evening with Miss Pierce & Mary L.in Mary's room and took quite a long walk. Did Art Hist. in the P.M. Thu. Mch. 30. Mended during the forenoon. Went to Room J a little while in the evening. Miss McCampbell called with some peppermint candy in the evening as I finished washing my hair. She was alone in her room & so staid quite a long time. I made fudges afterward. Belle went to the theatre with Mr. M. Came up and staid all night with me. Did not get here until about 11:00. I had made fudges earlier in the evening. Fri. Mch. 31. Went to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. Read some. Miss Pierce came up in the evening and staid a long time. Belle staid all night with me as Mary is still in town. Sat. Apr. 1. Wrote some letters, one to Dr. Ball. Mary L. came in from 51 town this A.M. but is going back. Miss Pierce & I spent most of the afternoon in her room with her. In the evening I made orange taffy and fudges. Lucy Pierce came up after ten O'clock. Belle staid all night with me. Sun. Apr. 2. Went to the Baptist church. Met Nell Higman just after I started and walked in and out with her. Prof. Braeq preached. He preached an excellent Easter resurrection sermon. His text was Math. 28-7. I. Introduction. II. Effect of Resurrection. 1. In Art. 2. In Poetry. 3. In History. III. The Resurrection. 1. Triumph of Good over Evil. 2. The Apostles always preached the resurrection. 3. A proof of our resurrection. IV. Conclusion. In the evening went to the Reading Room where Miss Foster asked me to go to the service in the Lecture Room with her. After that I went to her room and staid until nearly 9:30. Belle staid all night with me. Mon. Apr. 3. As I was waiting for the mail Nell Higman asked me if I did not want to take a tramp and as I did, Miss Henry, Nellie and I started at about 9:15. We walked to the ferry (about 3 mi.) took the ferry across the river, then went by a winding, round about road to Highland Station (about 2 mi.) then started to West Park. We walked 52 about four miles then took a short, steep path to the river and came by the R.R. track to the ferry. Then we took the ferry to P., took the car to Arlington and walked out to the college. We walked between 12 and 14 miles. Got to the college just in time to take a bath before dinner. In Highland we bought some crackers and cheese for our lunch & asked the clerk in the store how far it was to W.Park. He told us 4 mi. A little farther on we asked a boy and he told us 4 mi. or 4 1/2. One or two women told us 3 mi. or 3 to 4. At last it grew to 4 or 5 and we knew we had walked 4 miles from Highland. Mary Lynch said she had been up 7 or 8 times for me during the day without finding me. I went to her room about 8:00 o'clock after Belle had finished making fudges in my room for Mr. Miller, and staid all night with her. We did not go to bed until about 11:00 P.M. Lucy Pierce was in, in the evening & staid until almost that time. Tue. Apr. 4. Mary did not get up to breakfast but I did. The girls said Nell was very tired & Miss Henry said she was, but I do not feel badly at all. Walked to town and back in the afternoon. Grace came on the 4:00 o'clock train. Had a tood time, she says. Wed. Apr. 5. At work again. I only have Latin on Wednesdays and as Miss Green has not returned we had a cut in that. Had only Gyms. in all day. Nell Higman and I went nearby to Cedar Ridge just before lunch. Late to lunch in consequence. New library opened today for the first. Thu. Apr. 6. Another cut in Latin but a lesson to prepare. Mrs. 53 Kendrick had the prayer-meeting, subject "Love". Fri. Apr. 7. Belle, Grace and I went together to hear Paderewski. Our seats were not together. I sat near Miss Young. I never appreciated music so much before. It was grand. I never thought there was so much music in a piano. I can see now what is meant by a musician's interpreting the feeling of the composer. Paderewski seems to me, when compared with the others I have heard, like an excellent elocutionist compared with a stumbling reader in a reading class in a country school. He responded to several encores. I am so glad to have heard him. This year, and indeed my whole life, seems full of blessings. Sat. Apr. 8. Studied most of the day without accomplishing as much as I ought. Had a snow storm last night and several thunder-storms today. Weather quite warm in the P.M. In the evening went down to get the German from Miss Phinney and stayed a long time. Then copied it, took my book down to Annie Brown and staid there until 9:35. When I returned Grace was in bed. Sun. Apr. 9. Had an excellent sermon today by of Atlanta, Ga. His text was Col. 2-9, 10. I. Intro. 1. Animals & vegetables form equation with their constituents. 2. Man does not. II. Completion of Man. 1. Christ an atmosphere. 54 2. Christ vs. Religion. 3. Christ solves of all problems. 4. Christ all in all. 5. We never outgrow Christ. III. Conclusion. (I omitted to describe Paderewski in the proper place and will do so here. He is a trifle above medium height, rather slender, has a slight, brown mustache and long auburn (almost red) hair. His hands are very small for a man and fairly fly over the keys. His manner is not at all affected. He plays entirely without notes, and seems to forget himself while playing. He responded very kindly to encores, but seemed bored by applause. I have heard that he was married when quite young but soon lost his wife, and is now engaged to a young girl who has not yet come out in society.) Belle and I took a walk after dinner. Went up on Sunset Hill and sat down on the bench there. We each told the story of our life as we might imagine it to be. Mon. Apr. 10. Had my second physical exam. Have gained in everything, especially chest expansion and strength of legs. Wed. Apr. 12. Had an illustrated art lecture on the galleries of Europe. Went with Grace and Mary Lynch. Fri. Apr. 14. My birthday. Twenty-three today. It does not seem possible. Got a letter from home stating a box was 55 on the way. Got the box in the afternoon. It contained a very pretty dress of printed muslin from Edna and mother and some cake and cookies. I also received a lovely bunch of carnations from Grace. After chapel I had Mary Lynch and Belle Freeman come up and Florence Foster came in and we had a cup of cocoa and some cake. All thought it delicious cake. Belle, Grace, Miss Foster and I attended a concert together. It was a recital by Prof. Bowman and Mr. Sauvage. The organ music by Prof. Bowman was grand and the vocal music by Mr. Sauvage was excellent too. His son played his accompaniments. Took Miss Henderson some cake when I returned her spoons which I had borrowed. Sat. Apr. 15. It rains. Studied in A.M. Went to town with Belle in the P.M. It rained part of the time we were in town. Studied in Belle's room until 9:15 in the evening. Then came up & made fudges. Mary L. was up. Sun. Apr. 16. Heard Rev. Mr. Beckwith of , Maine, preach this morning. Text was John I. I. Introduction. Character of Peter. 1. Before he became a "man of rock". 2. After he became a "man of rock". II. Change of name & change in character. 1. In several Bible characters. 2. Possible in all characters. 56 3. Christ sees good in all warrant change. 4. To see faults necessary to effect change. 5. Change possible by the power of God. III. Exhortation to change by the help of that power. Tue. Apr. 18. Belle and I walked to town & back last hour in the afternoon. Late to dinner. Wed. Apr. 19. Belle and I again walked to town and back in the afternoon. Thu. Apr. 20. Attended prayer-meeting with Grace. Miss Jones talked on Robert Moffat & his work in S. Africa. Fri. Apr. 21. No more Gyms. Hurrah for Ex. out of doors. Sat. Apr. 22. Nellie Higman and I started a little after nine o'clock for flowers. We had a lunch which the housekeeper of the Strong, "Mrs. Barbour", gave Nell. We took the ferry to Highland and then walked about two miles, perhaps more, up the track, climbing the hills for flowers. We found hepatica, blood-root and a great deal of Dutch-man's breeches. Got back to the ferry at 2:15 and walked from the city home, taking the car from the ferry up into the city. Had a lovely time. After dinner took Miss Underhill some flowers & stayed until chapel time. Miss Learned, who is a member of Beta, could not go to the social meeting tonight so asked Grace to go in her place & take Belle and me. We enjoyed it, though I was never in 57 such a crowd in my life. The play was "The Blue & the Crimson", composed by Miss E.K. Adams. It is a college play and very good. Sun. Apr. 23. Had Dr. Riggs first Bible Lecture. It was very good. Dr. Riggs is from Auburn Theological Seminary. It was on John XIV. He is fine. The sermon was by Dr. Gregg of Brooklyn. It was on the differences of position in Heaven. The text was I. Cor. 3. 14-15. He holds that there is a difference, not in social position exactly, but in capability of enjoyment, and in the brightness of the crowns of the saints, that while eternal life is the gift of Christ, by faith in Him and by grace, that the reward will be porportional to the goodness of the person while on earth. He reasons from analogy and from the scriptures. While I agree with him in the main, I do not believe, as he seemed to, that we should strive for reward. A Japanese, Mr. Narusee [(?) am not sure about the spelling, that is how it sounds] spoke to us this evening at 7:30, on the Progress of Christianity in Japan. He gave a very interesting talk. Wed. Apr. 26. Between dinner and chapel Mrs. J. Wells Champney, whose daughter is in the Freshman class, addressed the students on the subject of the Messiah Home in New York. Mrs. Champney is quite a prominent writer and her husband is an artist. She spoke58 of the origin of the work, it being stated by the girls of a S.S. class in Dr. Crozier's church (the church of the Messiah) who wished to do something to help the children. They made fancy articles and held a fair at which they made $600. They then made their mothers directors of a day nursery, which was not a success because it was not what was needed in that part of the city. Out of this grew the home for children whose mothers had to work and could not care for their children. The mothers now pay $1.00 per week for their children's board, the board really costing about $3.25. There are 34 children in the home and over 100 applicants. The directors desire to enlarge accomodations. At 8:00 o'clock I attended a spread given by Miss Gallaher in Miss Scott's parlor. Misses Scott, Moore, Albright, Ethridge, Thornton, Perley, Bainbridge, Latham, Jarnagin, Strait (Specials) & Miss Cobb, (senior) were there. We had a conversation party, then (Smith's) ice cream & fancy cakes were served, and we had to depart soon after, having spent a delightful evening. Thu. Apr. 27. Got up at 4:45 A.M., dressed and went down for breakfast at 5:25. Had to wait so long for a maid that had no time to eat. Swallowed a cup of coffee & a few mouthsful & started. Were to have started at 5:45 but it was after 6:00 when we left the college. The steamer (Mary Powell) was late, so we were in time. Of course it rained and was cold. 59 Enjoyed the scenery going down very much. It is grand. Sat on the after deck most of the time. Was with Miss Henderson, Smith, Wood and some other girls. Mr. McLean, Miss Henderson's friend, was on board and with us most of the time. We landed at Newburg and West Point, going down. Arrived at the dock at 125th St. New York about noon, I think. Stayed there until about three, after the Pres. passed up the river, when we went down to 22nd St. thus passing the whole length of the fleet. There a great many landed so the boat was not so crowded after that. Then we passed the whole fleet again on the other side, and on back to the college. It stopped raining a little after noon but was not very clear. The ships were all grand and terrible. We saw some ocean steamers at their docks as we passed down. The river was full of boats of every description and the shore was lined with people, especially where there was a little hill, there would be a sea of heads as far as the top. The three Spanish caravels made in imitation of Columbus' ships were very interesting. They were an exact imitation of the Columbian ships except for oars & the ships were painted to look as if there were oars. The British ships, especially the Blake excited much interest, as did the French, one of which had an ugly looking beak on 60 the brow. The Brazilian ships were fine. The French were painted black, most of the others white. Our own "White Squadron " was not inferior to the others. A small white vessel which was low in the water and had terrets fore and aft, was very interesting. Ten nations were represented. The sailors of the Sea Adler and the Kaiserin Augusta two German ships cheered enthusiastically as the boats passed. We did not get back to the college until about 9:00 P.M. Were very tired but so glad we went. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. Studied most all day. Attended the lecture in the evening with Miss Peckham, Grace and Miss Foster. The lecture was by Helen Davies Brown a former student and a graduate. The subject was Geo. William Curtis and the lecture excellent. After the lecture we went to Art Hall where the Hall of Casts & museum were beautifully decorated and a promenade concert took place. Lemonade was served at stands in the museum and tea, coffee, biscuits and salad, cakes and ice cream in the Hall of Casts (North room). The rooms were beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Ed. Lewis was there, a guest of Miss Pellet, but I did not meet him. Grace looked beautiful in her new dress. Sat. Apr. 27. Studied & copied Paleon most of the day. Went rowing in the P.M. Boats put out yesterday for61 the first. Sun. Apr. 30. Bible lecture as usual. Dr. Riggs is fine. Enjoy them so much. Sermon (Episcopal service) by Rev. Joseph Blanchard, Rector of St. James, Philadelphia. Text was "Lord, I believe. Help thou mine unblief". Mark IX - 24. I. Introduction. II. Struggle between faith and doubt. 1. In the world. 2. In the heart. III. Effect of the Struggle. (Great benefit of struggle from doubt to faith) IV. Conclusion. (There is ground for faith) It was an excellent sermon. Tue. May 2. Am elected at Keuka. Am very glad. Thu. May 4. We dissected lobsters in Paleontology. It was very interesting. Fri. May 5. Went to an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen. It was on Gothe's architecture. Had one also on Wednesday evening on Renaissance architecture. After lecture called on Misses Scott, Odell, & Sill, but Miss Sill was the only one in. Sat. May 6. After chapel called on Miss Galaher but she was engaged. Made fudges, good. Sun. May 7. Had Bible Lecture as usual. Dr. Biggs is fine. No services in college. Did not go to town. Neither did Grace. Wed. May 10. Art Lecture on "Master Pieces". Very good. Prof. Van Ingen's last this year. 62 Sat. May 13. The class in Paleontology was to gave gone to Rondout on the excursion for fossils today but it rained all day so did not go. Annie Brown is ill. Stayed most of the P.M. with her. Belle was taken sick at dinner. I spent most in the evening. Read some from Walt Whitman to her. She was prejudiced against him, so I did not tell her the author until after she had comfessed she liked him. Made fudges afterward. There were excellent. Sun. May 14. No Bible Lecture this A.M. Dr. Riggs could not be here. Am sorry. Sermon by Rev. Bruce, a M.E. clergyman of New York city. His text was Gal. 2-1. I. Introduction. 1. Christ has a work for each of us. 2. Fusion of work and self. II. Personality. 1. Influence of. 2. Use of. 3. Result of. a. Self prominence. b. Self suppression. 4. Union of self-prominence and self-suppression necessary. a. To true charity. b. To true living. 5. Christ possessed this union. III. Conclusion. Exhortation to unite these qualities. 63 Had an excellent talk by Miss Butler of Yonkers on the Yonkers Institute. It was very interesting. Sat. May 20. Have been out twice this week to ride with Annie Brown on her wheel. Rode quite a way alone. Have rowed quite a little too. This afternoon Grace, Florence Foster and I started, after I had attended part of the May concert, (which, by-the-way, was good but quite long) for College hill. We went first to town where I got a College pin, then went to Smith's for ice-cream, then to the hill. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful. The R.R. bridge can be seen plainly and the mountains around are beautiful, especially those across the river. The building on College hill is in Grecian style, mainly. It has Doric pillars. Returned too late for dinner. I cut chapel. Felt a little tired and it was so warm. Sun. May 21. Had Bible Lecture. I like Dr. Riggs more and more every time I hear him. The sermon was by Rev. Robinson, ex-President of Brown University, now Prof. of Ethics, Chicago Univ. The class in Ethics here uses his text-book. He is a fine old man, bald, with a fringe of white hair and a few white burnsides. Quite tall and slender. Hist text was Math. 13-54, 57. The sermon was quite good. Last night the Sopho. had their tree ceremonies in the Gym. All was kept secret before. They paraded from the south64 over to the gym. dressed in white, some of them to represent ghosts. "There was levity by night". Wed. May 24. Walked to town and back this morning. A cool, lovely morning. Fri. May 26. The Greek play at last! Belle Freeman and I went together as Miss Foster has invited Grace to go with her. Prof. Leach asked the girls to wear evening dress and remove their hats. Although it rained some a great many of the girls did, so the Opera House looked very pretty. The programs were printed in red, with the seal of the college, and tied with red ribbons. They were printed in Greek. The play was grand. The music was by members of Seidl's Orchestra. Miss Bartlet as Creon, and Miss Slade as Antigone were the stars. They were fine. The costumes were as nearly like the original Greek as could be made after the most research. The expenses of the play were about $2000. It was a success in every way. The papers are full of it. I am so glad I attended. It is part of an education. Although it was given in Greek (for the first time in this country) the acting and intonation was so good that I could follow it, having read the play before in English. Sat. May 27. Belle's sister, Mary Freeman, is here for the forenoon and she, Belle, and I went over to the Gym. and had a good swim. Of course, as it was very first attempt, I could do but little swimming, but I gained 65 confidence and can take a few strokes alone. Sun. May 28. Our last Bible lecture by Dr. Riggs. I am so sorry. I like him so much. The sermon was by Rev. Ludlow of Arlington, New Jersey. It was an excellent sermon on the power and education of the will. Fri. June 2. Recitations over for the year. I do not know whether to be glad or sorry. The year has passed very quickly and pleasantly. It is probably the pleasantest year I shall ever know. I hope I shall do better service for it. Sat. June 3. Went bathing in the swimming tank with Belle in the morning. Studied Paleontology. Grace and I went out on the lake and studied Art Hist. part of the afternoon. In the evening I attended the senior "Side Show" in Philaleathean Hall and afterward the auction down stairs in the Gym. Sat near Miss Beers and she asked me to go to the cafe on 3rd and have ice cream with her afterward. Sun. June 4. Neither Grace or I went to town to church. As it is my last Sunday with Grace I want to see as much of her as possible. Grace, Belle and I read "Beggars All" by Dougall all the morning aloud. No Bible lecture. Read again in the afternoon, then grace and I sang and talked after dinner. Grace sat with me in chapel. We staid to prayer meeting. Prof. Dwight lead. Mon June 5. Exam. in Latin. Not very hard, fair. 66 Tue. June. 6. Exam. in Paleontology in the afternoon at the Geo. Lab. Miss Foster asked Grace and me down to her room between diner and chapel to eat stawberries. We had a very pleasant time. Wed. June 7. Exams in English and Art History. Grace goes tomorrow night. She has been packing tonight. Thu. June 8. Grace went on the 8:05 train tonight. How I hated to have her go, knowing that we will never meet again as we have, never be together as we have been this year. I never can find a friend I shall care for as I do for Grace. How I would like to come back next year. I am afraid I should be a little jealous to have her rooming with someone else. Florence Foster and I went to the lodge & there she met some other girls who were going and they took a carriage to the depot. She expected to take a car, but it did not come and the carriage did. I went to chapel afterward. Dr. Taylor presided and gave us such a good talk. I felt quite mournful & sad to think I was not coming back. I came upstairs and found Grace's trunk keys. I wrote to her and sent them. Fri. June 9. German exam. was long but fair. Was invited over to the Hall to Miss Mitchell's room to a spread at 8:30 P.M. Took my n.g. and staid all night. Had a very pleasant time. Misses Henderson, Wood, Agne, Bush, Brown, Delaney, Peckham, Cornell, Dello, Mitchell (of course), Smith & I were there. Helen Peckham, Miss Cornell, Carrie67 Brown & Marion Mitchell gave the spread. We had strawberries & cream, cakes & candies for refreshments. Misses Wood, Delaney & I had a parlor together for the night. I am forgetting. I went with Belle Freeman to the depot. She went very early. Annie Brown had not succeededin getting the train she wanted and was still at the depot, so I saw her again. Waited some time for Belle, then came back and ordered some Greek play pictures at Vail's. Sat. June 10. Went with Miss Beers, '94, to Smith's for dinner. There we met her friend Mr. Halff and Mr. Martin. I should have felt guilty if Miss Beers had not been a junior & an old girl & so a fit chaperone. Had a lovely dinner then went for a row on the Hudson. The river was beautiful. Mr. Martin and I rowed first then Miss Beers and Mr. Halff. Miss Beers and I could both row better than the gentlemen. Mr. Halff blistered his hands badly. Miss Beers and I were each presented with a pound box of chocolates. They are excellent. Got back to the college at 8:45 P.M. about. Was very tired, but had had a good time. Miss Beers, Miss Henderson, Miss Kirschner, & Helen were in my room the rest of the evening. Helen staid all night with me. Next Saturday I will be home. How good it seems. Sun. June 11. Helen did not get up to breakfast. Tried to make up the sleep I made her lose by getting up Sat. morning at 5:05, thinking it was 7:05 and going down to her room. I brought her some breakfast. 68 The Baccelaureate sermon was by Pres. Taylor. The text was Luke 13-20, 21. It was a fine sermon. He spoke of the unrest, seeking for self-glorification and tendency toward organization of the present hour in contrast to Christ's more personal and self-forgetful methods of spreading the truth, introducing it like [learn] in the lump & leaving it to [learn] the whole lump. In the evening we had an Organ Recital. I called on Miss Foster and Miss Underhill before supper. Mon. June 11. Helen, Miss Brown and I had a Kodak taken in a boat in the morning. Then I packed and sent my box by freight. In the afternoon Helen and I went to town. Had some ice cream at Smith's for the last time. Attended the commencement concert in the evening with Misses Smith, Foster and Beers. Miss Beers and I made fudges after the concert. Tue. June 12. Class day. The exercises took place in the afternoon. Sophomores & Freshmen sat in the gallery, Juniors and Seniors down stairs. As the classes formed the Sophs were given small silver pencils by the seniors and the Freshmen slates, pencils & sponges. On the slates in gold letters was the following, A Problem given X = 96 (X + 3Yrs) g > 93a + 94b + 95c to find value of z As no place was reserved for the specials, I went 69 with the freshmen and secured one of the slates. The girls senior class wore beautiful dresses. The exercises consisted of music, an address of welcome by Miss Cutting president of '93, and the class history. This latter included the singing of many songs by the class. Then the procession of classes in their order went to the class tree near the door of the north wing. A matting was spread from the door of the south wing to the tree and a platform built at the tree. The exercises then consisted of the presentation of the spade by the seniors & its acceptance by the juniors and the burial of the class records. I stayed at the Strong to supper with Helen Peckham. Wed. June 13. Commencemewnt day. Exercises at 10:00 A.M. Sat in gallery with Helen Peckham. The procession consisting of Marshall, President in cap & gown & Pres. of Trustees, Faculty, teachers, alumni, Marshall '93 looked very pretty. The girls of '93 were in simple white muslins. The exercises consisted of music, essays, presentation of diplomas by Prexie. Thu. June 14. Got up early and took the 5:45 car. Started from Poughkeepsie at 7:00 A.M. Got in Albany about 9:20. Prof. Ellis met me a the depot and took me first to the capital. We spent some time there & I enjoyed it very much. Saw the sword which LaFayette presented to Washington, the original Emancipation Proclamation, and the papers found70 in Maj. Andre's boots. Went to Mrs. Ellis'. They have a very pleasant home on Elm St. next door but [...] to the [Governor's] mansion. Stayed until 2:35 P.M. & went on to Syracuse. Helen Peckham & Mrs. & Miss Henderson were on the train & went as far as Utica with me. Cousin Nell met me at the depot. Had a very pleasant time at her house. She wanted me to saty over until Monday. Met Mr. Van Vechton, formerly of Elmira, there. Was very much surprised to see him. He boards next door to Nellie's St. Sat. June 16. Started for home at 9:10 A.M. Saw Charlie Fisher & Prof. Woodland at Canandaigua depot. Got home at 3:00. Sun. June 17. Went to Ch. & S.S. Had to teach a S.S. class & lead Y.P.S.C.E. Thad Henderson [N.]B. is home. Tue. July 11. Went to Elmira Saturday the 24th. Was sorry I did not go Friday as it was the closing day of School no. 4 and I could have seen the teachers and scholars. Went to the photograph gallery in the afternoon with Emma & the children, Ora & Mrs. Newman. Emma & the children had their pictures together. Sunday went to church and S.S. also Junior, A.C.F. and church in the evening. Saw a great many peple I knew. Mr. Denney asked Miss Bishop and I to take charge of the Junior meeting and when we refused, made the announcement that we would. We did go, but did not take71 charge as we used. I was asked to read the lesson and did so. Mr. Denney called upon both of us for speeches. I said a few words but Miss B. said she made her speech when she first came back. Monday morning June 26 Lute called for a little while and stopped, again, in the evening. Monday afternoon Emma and I went down to the Westside St. R.R. took a car and rode to the Industrial grounds. Before we got there it was raining in torrents and [...] me in and open car. Just after we started back we had to transfer to a closed car, Emma dropped her handkerchief into a mud puddle, and we both got our feet wet. By the time we got back to Water St. the sun was shining again as brightly as ever. We did some shopping, had some ice-cream and started to walk back. When we had about reached Freedman's Market it commenced to rain again and we took shelter under his awning. After a time we took a car and reached home wet as rats. Tuesday P.M. went down to uncle Charles. Stayed to supper. Tuesday evening Lute called and spent the evening. He tried to get some ice-cream but failed, so got candy, oranges and bananas. Wednesday evening went to prayer-meeting. Spent most of the day at Ora's. Mr. & Mrs. Carey were baptized after prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon Ora & I went over to72 Mrs. Vernoy's and stayed to supper. John came over to supper. Lute spent the evening with Emma and I. Friday went to the Church & S.S. picnic. Had a very pleasant time. Intended going to Hattie Crane's on the 7:00 o'clock motor but did not. Came home Saturday. Sunday had to teach a S.S. class. Mr. Streett preached in the evening at Pres. Ch. Union services. Tuesday, July 4th Lute spent the day here. We went through the glen in the afternoon. Lute went home at 12:02. Thursday evening went to prayer meeting with mother. Sunday went to church and S.S., C.E. and ch. in the evening. Services in the evening were at the M.E. ch. Mr. Kellogg preached. Monday mother went to Elmira on the 3:00 P.M. train. After that Edna & I went rowing in the canal in Frank James' boat. July 13. Yesterday morning at 8:25 Edna and I started for Watkins. Stopped on our way at the P.O. and I got a check for $25 from Dr. Patterson. Got to Watkins Court House at 9:10. Spent the day at Aunt Hat's. Inez was there, & Carrie too. Started back at 7:00 P.M. and got here at 7:45. Walked. Had a very pleasant day. Have baked bread & cleaned the floor today, & hemmed Edna's white dress, skirt. It is very warm. Fri. July 24. Emma, Ora and the children came down on the eleven o'clock train. Edna went down to Lutie's on the same train. Father went down the lake73 with her, because she did not feel very well and had a large satchel to carry. It was well he did for the boat did not stop at Dey's Landing and he had to say all he could to get them to. They finally did and Lutie was there to meet Edna. Father walked back from Watkins. In the evening, yesterday Ora, Emma and I went down the canal for a row. Had a lovely time. Edna and I were down Wednesday night and found the boat full of water which had rained in. Mr. Jones baled it out for us and locked up the boat for us again when we came back. Tuesday I went to Watkins on the 6:27 train & came back on the 8:00 in the evening to get some graining color for father. Went up to aunt Hat's for a few minutes. Today Emma, Ora and mother have gone to Watkins on the 11:00 A.M. train & will come back at 8:00, leaving the children with me. This afternoon I took them up on the hill for a little while. Fri. July 28. Delia come at 3:00 P.M. & stayed until morning. Sat. July 29. Emma & the children went home to Elmira today. Sun. July 30. Had to give a short talk on Geography of Greece illustrated by map. Thu. Aug. 3. Am going to Horsehead & Elmira at 9:00 A.M. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to Horseheads the 2nd at 9:00. Hattie Craver met me at the depot and we went to her house. In the evening went down town. Hattie had the tooth ache 74 badly all the evening. The next day, Friday, I took the car in the afternoon for Elmira. When I got there I found Emma was to go to Elgin Saturday morning if she heard from John. She & I went down town and I did a little shopping. She got a telegram from John about 7:00 A.M., telling her to come and she had to pack her trunk and get ready to go. John and I were pulling on her trunk-strap to get it tighter when it broke and it took John until nearly twelve o'clock to fix it. I made fudges earlier in the evening. (Aug. 5) We got up at 4:00 A.M. Saturday morning and went to the depot with Emma. John Vernoy and I went and Ora went back to bed. Emma started at 5:40. In the aforenoon Ora and I went down town and did some shopping. In the afternoon we laid down & Ora did not get up until 5:00 o'clock. In the evening Lute came in and we made fudges. He is working in Corning & came home for Sunday. The fudges were better than those the night before. (Aug. 6.) Ora invited Lute to dinner Sunday. He came and in the afternoon invited me to take a drive. Had a very pleasant time. Taught Mr. Stuart's S.S. class in the morning. Lute came home from church with us in the evening & sat on the porch a little while. (Aug. 7.) Ora and I went over to Mrs. Vernoy's to dinner. After dinner I went down to Uncle Charlie's a few minutes, then took the 5:50 train home. Ora went to the depot with me. 75 (Aug. 10.) Went down to Keuka to Association (Young People's Day) and Assembly. Was elected Secretary of Young People's Association. In the evening read a paper on the "Arms of the Junior Work". Mrs. Thompson invited me to stay with her while there and I did so, enjoying myself very much. The next morning at 8:00 o'clock I attended a meeting of the Execution Board in Dr. Ball's room. The exercises of the day were very good. The services in the morning were conducted by Rev. Dixon of Brooklyn & in the afternoon was a speech by Col. L.F. Copeland on "Seeing the Elephant". I came away on the 6:00 o'clock boat. Rev. & Mrs. Denny came at the same time. They also went at the same time I did. Aug. 17. Gave Mina Maderis her fourth, and Edna her second lesson in painting. Went to Watkins Monday and took a lesson in painting of Mrs. Hughey. The Saturday before started to walk down to see her in the morning. Got a ride with Mr. Hamilton. Coming back rode with Henry Jackson & got home before nine o'clock. Fri. Aug. 25. Edna went to Elmira yesterday. Lute came on the 6:27 P.M. train tonight and went home at 12:03. Mon. Aug. 28. Edna came home at 6:00 o'clock. Fri. Sept. 1. Got my books & lamp packed and sent to Keuka. Mattie Slauson came last night. She & Edna have gone to Watkins today. Mon. Sept. 4. Started on the 6:38 train for Keuka. Mr. Richardson76 met me in Penn Yan and we soon started for the College. Arrived there, but found my room not in proper condition to move in yet. Decided to take a 3rd floor room because it was larger and had two windows. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's and stayed to dinner. Unpacked and settled all the afternoon. After supper walked with the Misses Ball, went to their room where we had teacher's meeting later. They were kind to me. Tue. Sept. 5. Had chapel at 9:00 A.M. The day is taken up in registering, so I settled all the forenoon, attended teacher's meeting at 1:00 P.M. and started for Penn Yan on the 2:00 o'clock stage. Went to see Helen & Mrs. Goldsmith and did my shopping. Came back just in time to get some supper. Then went to Mrs. Thopmson's and she and I went in bathing. Had a very pleasant time. Fri. Sept. 8. Work is very pleasant and the week has passed very quickly. I have Elementary English, U.S. History, Geography, Spelling and Penmanship. Went to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner, stayed at Helen's until the 7:05 train and went home. Sat. Sept. 9. Canned tomatoes, helped do up plums, ate fruit, went down to Aunt Catharine's. Sun. Sept. 10. Went to Church & S.S. In the evening read a paper at the 6th anniversary of the founding of our C.E. Society. Mon. Sept. 11. Came to Pann Yan on the 6:38 train. Train 1/2 hour late at Havana. Prof. Spooner came to77 the Knapp house for me and I rode with him to the college. Mrs. Marsh called again this P.M. for her matting. Brought me a beautiful bunch of geraniums. I gave the Misses Ball some of the peaches I brought from home. Wed. Sept. 13. Went with the Misses Ball for a walk at 4:00 o'clock. We walked as far as Mrs. Merritt's (she is one of the college trustees) and called on her. She is a very pleasant, motherly, woman, and gave us some peaches when we came away. Thu. Sept. 14. Attended a reception this evening given to the students. Had quite a pleasant time. Sat. Sept. 16. Went to Penn Yan on the eleven o'clock boat. Did a little shopping and came back at half past one. The Misses Ball took that boat up the lake to visit friends at Pultney. Took the 3:30 P.M. boat and went up as far as Crosby's and came back on the Mary Belle at 6:00 P.M. It was cold and rainy coming back, but I enjoyed it quite well. Sun. Sept. 17. Went to church. Mr. Taylor, who is supplying the pulpit in Dr. Ball's absence, preached. The services were nearly an hour and a half long. Neglected to say that Thursday, as the Misses Ball and I started for a walk we met Mr. Richardson, who asked 78 us to take a ride. We had a very pleasant drive, came back and took a row on the lake. After supper took quite a long walk. Tue. Sept. 19. After four o'clock the Misses Ball and I took a delightful row on the lake. After supper we went for a walk, then I went to Mrs. Thompson's for a short time. Thu. Sept. 21. Had a half holiday to allow the students to attend the Penn Yan Fair. In the afternoon I went over to Mrs. Marsh's, to Mrs. Thompson's and rowing in Mrs. Thompson's boat. Miss Stevens went with me, and we went up a little above Scofield's. Had a lovely row. Fri. Sept. 22. After 4:00 o'clock the Misses Ball and I rowed down to Mrs. Merritt's to return a basket. She gave us some excellent grapes. Got back just in time for supper. Sat. Sept. 23. Edna came on the afternoon boat. We took a short row in the evening. Sun. Sept. 24. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's for a walk with Edna. Called on the Misses Ball. Mon. Sept. 25. Edna & I took breakfast at Mrs. Thompson's, as Edna had to start by our breakfast time. She went to Penn Yan with Mr. Inghart. Sat. Sept. 30. Went rowing yesterday afternoon, this forenoon & this afternoon with Miss Ella Ball. Had a very pleasant row. In the P.M. went & got some grapes at Mr. Brewster's & Mrs. Marsh packed a ten pound basket for me to send to Grace. There were 5 different79 kinds and the basket looked very pretty. Mr. Thompson brought the frame for my screen this P.M. while I was out on the lake. It is very nice. Stayed to tea at Mrs. Marsh's and spent the evening with Miss Ball. Sun. Oct. 1. Dr. Ball is home & preached today. Communion Sunday. In the afternoon Miss Ella Ball and I took some books and went down by the lake in a sunny place and read. Then we took a long walk and did not return until almost time for supper. I lead the A.C.F. meeting. Tue. Oct. 3. Had a faculty meeting and suspended Mande Walker indefinately, Marie for two weeks, and Miss Gardner from certain privileges. At the meeting yesterday Mr. Smith appeared before the faculty and answered charges made against him. He presented his resignation. It was referred to the proper authorities. Fri. Oct. 6. Heard my Physical Geography at 8:00 A.M. and took the one o'clock stage for Penn Yan. Took the 2:07 train and went up to Elmira. Got me a dress and went down to Ora's. Lute was over and we made fudges in the evening. Took Sat. Oct. 7. the early morning train for home. Was at home until Sun. Oct. 8. Sunday morning then took the train for Penn Yan. Walked up from Penn Yan. Got to the college just as they were finishing dinner. Went for a walk in the P.M. with the Misses Ball. Lute gave me "The Prince of India". Thur. Oct. 12. Examinations in Elementary English this P.M. Went for a row as usual afterward.80 Tue. Oct. 17. Went directly after dinner to Penn Yan to Maggie McMaster's funeral. She was killed in the R.R. accident last Friday, at Jackson, Mich. Drove down with Mrs. Mitchell's horse. Got back a few minutes late for Physical Geography recitation. The class was waiting for me, however. The funeral was held in the Pres. church. It was largely attended. The flowers were lovely. Fri. Oct. 20. Expected mother tonight on the stage but she did not come. Sat. Oct. 21. Mother came at 2:30 P.M. Was very glad to see her. Sun. Oct. 22. Did not go to church. Mother didn't care to. Went to A.C.F. but she did not. Mon. Oct. 23. Mother took the stage this noon for Penn Yan, from there the boat for Aunt mary's. Fri. Oct. 27. Intended to cross the Lake to Aunt Mary's tonight but it was too rainy. Prof. Bean returned. Sat. Oct. 28. Painted some this A.M. The Misses Ball called in the evening, also Miss Effie Jones. Fri. Nov. 3. Took the 1:00 o'clock stage and went home. Met Lutie Yost on the train. She was going to our house. Sun. Nov. 5. Lutie stays over Sunday. It rained yesterday almost all day. Mr. Becker and Mr. Frank Miller called and we went to church with them. Heard of Belle Freeman through Mr. M. Mon. Nov. 6. Took the 6:38 A.M. train for Penn Yan. Rode up to the College with Prof. Spooner. Wed. Nov. 8. Went rowing with Miss Ball last night & tonight. The weather is lovely for November. 81 Fri. Nov. 10. Intended to take the steamer "West Branch" this P.M. for Finton's, but as we were to have an important faculty meeting at 4:00 P.M. decided to wait until later. Frank Bengler rowed me across to Finton's after four o'clock. It was a lovely day, not cold, lake smooth. Uncle Elias had been to the landing for me but went home after the last boat came. I walked up and got there about 6:00 P.M. Aunt Mary had hardly given me up. How I enjoyed my visit! Aunt Mary and Uncle Elias were both lovely, and I had Jersey milk and good things to eat. When I came away Aunt Mary gave me a can of milk, besides the Sat. Nov. 11. gingham for an apron for mother. I had to come back Saturday. Got to the landing (Uncle brought me) and found that maybe the boat wouldn't stop, so Lora, at whose house I stopped, got a boy to row me across the lake to Northrup's where I waited a little while, then took the "Lulu" home. Went to the grocery, got some crackers and had crackers and milk for supper. Fri. Nov. 17. Painted a little this P.M. Took a long walk with Miss Ella Ball. Sat. Nov. 18. Painted in the A.M. Went to Penn Yan in P.M. Got an oil stove. 82 Sun. Nov. 20. Heard Mr. Griffin preach this A.M. Went with fifteen others to the Country House to a meeting this P.M. Myself and nine others rode in Mr. Richardson's stage. Mrs. Milspaugh, father and daughter, the two Smith girls, Aileen Mitchell, Lora March, Mr. Richardson and myself. Mr. R. lead the meeting. Had a good meeting. The view from the hill this side of the country house is fine, since a lake can be seen. Didn't go to A.C.F. this evening. Thu. Nov. 23. Last class exercises of the term today. Class exams. today and tomorrow. Rejents' next week. This evening Myra Smith came to my door and handed me a plate, saying that the girls were having a little supper and wished me to share it. The plate contained bread & butter, salmon, jelly, cream puffs, two kinds of cake, fudges and some canned peaches. I enjoyed it very much. It also contained a card with the names of the four girls, Misses Coleman, Gardiner, Smith and Van Worner. Sat. Nov. 25. Painted owls' heads all the morning. Miss Julia Ball and I went down to Mrs. Merritt's soon after dinner (she sent her carriage for us) and spent the afternoon. We met Mrs. Stuart of Penn Yan. Had a very pleasant time and came back about seven o'clock in the carriage. Had music. Called on Miss Coleman this evening. 83 Wed. Nov. 29. Have had Rejent's all the week. Elementary English today. My classes have all done well. Went home tonight. Rode down to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner. Thu. Nov. 30. Thanksgiving Went to church in the morning. Our whole family was invited to Col. Clanharty's to dinner to meet Capt. Robert Clanharty and his wife, our Scotch cousins. We all like them very much. He is Captain of the vessel Wray Castle, at present in New York harbor loading with case oil for Shanghai, China. They will not reach there before May. They called at our house. Went back to New York on the 8:00 P.M. train. Sun. Dec. 3. Col. Clanharty and Mary Williams were at our house to dinner today. Wed. Dec. 6. Gave Mina Madieris another painting lesson. Thu. Dec. 7. Went to Elmira on the 3:00 o'clock train. Did a little shopping and went to Ora's. Fri. Dec. 8. Ora and I went down town shopping in the morning and did not get back until after 12:00. In the P.M. went over to the school house. Was glad to see teachers and scholars and they seemed glad to see me. Lute came in in the afternoon and stayed a little while. In the evening we took a sleigh ride. The sleighing was not very good but we had a very pleasant time. Sat. Dec. 9. Came home at 11:00 o'clock. Had the picture84 of our family taken in the afternoon. Tue. Dec. 12. Took the early train for Penn Yan. Prof. Spooner met me there and took me to the college. Found a great many new students. Wed. Dec. 13. Have about completed the organization of the school. I have classes in Physiology, U.S. History, Physics, Botany and Drawing. We expect a new teacher of English next Saturday, a Miss Myrtle Gray. In the meantime Miss Julia Ball takes the classes. I have changed recitation rooms and have Room C, a front room. Sat. Dec. 16. Our new teacher of English, Miss Gray, came tonight. She seems very pleasant and we hope to like her very much. Sun. Dec. 17. Miss Gray went to church with me, wrote letters in my room after church and in the afternoon Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I walked around the triangle. Miss Julia Ball and Miss G. were in my room in the evening so I did not go to prayer-meeting. Fri. Dec. 22. Went to Penn Yan with Mr. Spooner and did some shopping before train time. Met Mary Goldsmith on the street, she invited me to go home with her and I did so and stayed until train time. Mon. Dec. 25. Mother is sick. Has not felt well since church yesterday. Think she has grippe. I received a very pretty needle book from Alice Carman Saturday, and today Dante's Poems from Edna, some silver fruit knives, a coffee-spoon, a pocket-book from mother85 and father, a china tea-cup and saucer from Edna, a pen-wiper from Ora, an Elmira souvenir tea spoon from Lute. Tue. Dec. 26. Lute came down on the 3:00 P.M. train and stayed until the 12:00 train. Mother is still sick. Sun. Dec. 31. Edna was taken sick this morning. Mother worse. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894. Edna and mother both better. Father is not very well. Came to Penn Yan at 3:00 o'clock train & to the college in the stage. Found a new principal in Mr. Bean's place, Mr. Gardiner. He seems very pleasant and an excellent man for the place. Thu. Jan. 4. Prof. Spooner has not been here this week on account of sickness. The boys have organized a military company. The weather is quite warm yet. It was so warm on Christmas day that we had the doors open. The Misses Ball went rowing with Miss Gray. over (p.86) Fri. Jan. 19 Had a reception this evening. There were three lady & three gentleman ushers. We had a promenade for which Miss Julia Ball furnished the music, a fancy march lead by Miss Gray and Mr. Stuart, majic music, charades and a general good time. The girls and boys changed partners often enough so that no one was slighted. Some of the boys offered their arms very gracefully, some were very awkward. Miss Gray & I each promenaded quite often. I promenaded with Misses Clancy, Debenham, Watrons (twice), Van Wil86 Capt. Hodges & Mr. Mersellis. (Jan. 12. Fri.) Quarterly Meeting convened here. Miss Gray & I attended the meeting this evening and I was very much surprised to be seated next to Lute. (Sat. Jan. 13.) Attended the L.M. business meeting this A.M. Had a meeting of the Ladie's Missionary Society in my room at one P.M. Was elected vice President for Keuka Park. Did not attend the afternoon meeting. Had a call (H.) at three o'clock. Attended evening service. It was A.C.F. & not very good. Lute sang very well. The Elmira people left tonight. (Sun. Jan. 14.) Rev. Langworthy preached this A.M. Attended A.C.F. & service in the evening. Mon. Jan. 22. Miss Gray & I went rowing in Mr. Thompson's boat after school this evening. Had a very pleasant time. Thu. Jan. 25. Some of the girls wanted to go to Penn Yan to a Teacher's institute lecture, and, as they could not go alone asked me to go with them. It was quite cold. We started about six o'clock and reached Penn Yan quite early for the lecture. Had to stand outside and wait quite a time for the doors to be opened. The lecture was by Dr. Schmits of Normal school, subject "The Aesthetic Side of Our Nature". Fri. Jan. 26. Attended a reception given by the ladies of the Park to Prof. and Mrs. Gardiner. Went with Miss Gray and we asked Mrs. Potter, the Misses Ball's aunt to go with us. Had refreshments, sandwiches, coffee cake and oranges. It was a bore. Miss Gray skated a few minutes after supper before the reception. 87 Sat. Jan. 27. Miss Gray and I went skating a little while this forenoon and also in the afternoon. In the evening went to the parlor until seven o'clock and called on Mrs. Gardiner afterward. Sun. Jan. 28. Mr. Gardiner preached today. Mon. Jan. 29. Miss Gray and I went skating at 3:15 although it was snowing hard. Got so wet we had to change our clothes completely when we came home. Skated until my ankle was so tired I could hardly stand on it. Tue. Jan. 29. Mrs. Gardiner called about 15 minutes before supper time. Tue. Feb. 20. The military reception took place this evening. The drill was fine, but the remainder of the evening seemed dull. Several Starkey boys were here. Thu. Feb. 22. Went home. Stopped in Penn Yan at Helen's until train time. Washington's birthday was to be celebrated on Friday instead of today so I go tonight. Fri. Feb. 23. Very cold. Sat. Feb. 24. Coldest day of the winter. Thermometer below zero. Sun. Feb. 25. Thermometer 16 degrees below zero this morning. Warmer in the afternoon. Mon. Feb. 26. Came back with Prof. Spooner this morning. Somewhat warmer. In the P.M. went across the lake & skated. Coming back we met88 Joseph Bullock & Mr. Gilder with an ice-boat. They asked us to ride, & we had a delightful ride. It was quite cold and we went to Mrs. Thompson's to warm afterward. Tue. Feb. 27. Went skating after school. Delightful on other side of lake. Mon. Mch. 12. Miss Ball left on Saturday for Crystal Springs, leaving me in charge of the girls. I received a letter by the afternoon mail telling me that mother had been run over and hurt. Started for home on the 7:00 P.M. train. Tue. Mch. 13. Mother has no bones broken. She was crossing Main St. about 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening when a boy driving Fanton's horse & carriage ran over her. The thill struck her in the left side, throwing her over half way to the next cross-walk. The wheels ran over both legs, cutting clothing and skin but not breaking the bones. Thu. Mch. 22. Lute came down this evening bringing mother a bunch of beautiful carnations. Sat. Mch. 24. Edna and I worked hard all day. Sun. " 25. Easter. Went to church in the A.M. Mother came out and sat at the table in her big chair for dinner. Mon. " 26. Started for K. C. at 6:32 A.M. Met Mr. Spooner at Penn Yan. Classes arranged in the P.M. I have N.Y. Hist., Drawing, Botany, Roman Hist.,89 and possibly U.S. Hist. or Physiology. Fri. Mch. 30. Miss Gray, the Misses Ball and I went to walk about 8:00 P.M. We saw a most beautiful display of Aurora Borealis. It commenced with a light streak in the north west, extending toward the zenith. It spread until the whole heavens were covered. The most beautiful shades of reds were shown as well as the white light. It was beautiful beyond comparison. The zenith seemed the center of the display and streams of light extended in all directions. Sat. Mch. 31. Went to Penn Yan on the stage this A.M. Quite windy. Sun. Apr. 8. When we got up this morning the ground was white with snow. It snowed some Friday and Saturday. The snow soon melted and it was quite comfortably warm in the afternoon. After dinner the Misses Ball, Miss Gray, the Gardiners and I went to the parlor, sang some hymns and talked. Afterward Miss Ella and I toook a walk. Later Miss Julia and Miss Gray joined us. Wed. Apr. 11. It snowed quite a little yesterday, all last night, and all day today so that the snow is quite deep. It was a foot deep this morning. It is not very cold and the snow is quite wet. Dr. Ball told me a few days ago, Sat., I think, that I would be wanted next year so I expect to stay. 90 Thu. Apr. 12. The Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I, beside quite a number of the students went to Penn Yan to "The Old Homestead". The "Urbana" came down the lake about half past seven and we got there about eight o'clock, just before the performance began. It was good, everyone said, there was nothing objectionable, the singing was good, but upon the whole I did not enjoy it so very much. There was little that was elevating. Got back to the college about 11:30 P.M. Fri. Apr. 13. Went home on the 7:15 train. Sat. Apr. 14. My birthday. Edna, mother and father each gave me a very pretty china fruit plate for a birthday present. Twenty-four today. And yet I don't feel any older than I did when I was fourteen. Not so old sometimes. Sun. Apr. 15. Went to church in the morning. Edna and I went to aunt Catharine's in the P.M. Mother seems to improve slowly. She is able to sit up most of the time. Mon. Apr. 16. Came back to college. Had to wait from the 7:00 o'clock train until 10:15 for the stage. Fri. Apr. 20. Went on the 2:00 train to the L.M. at Elmira. Ora and Alice Bishop met me at the train and we did some shopping before going to the house. Did not attend church in the evening. Lute came in and spent the evening. It was a sermon by Dr. Ball. Ora & Allis went. 91 Sat. Apr. 21. Attended church all day. Had dinner at the church. Allis B. and I went down town after the afternoon service. Sun. Apr. 22. Attended church in the A.M. Went with John for a walk before breakfast, and over to his mother's after church. Charles Vernoy came in, in the P.M. and so did Lute. Went with Lute to the 1st Baptist Church in the evening, although it rained. Mon. Apr. 23. Started on the 6:32 A.M. train for K.C. Lute came to the depot with me. Mr. Ward met Mr. Mersellis, Lora Marsh, Mr. Denney and I at Penn Yan. We got here just in time for chapel. I was elected I.M. clerk while at Elmira. Received a book "Phillips Brook's Year Book" as a birthday present from Lute. Sat. Apr. 28. It has rained all day. We have been rowing a great deal this week. The weather had been very pleasant. Sat. May 26. Went over to Aunt Mary Week's. Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Hewett, Miss Spencer and I rowed over. Mr. & Mrs. T. and the others went on to Crosby's & I stopped at Finton's & walked up to Aunt Mary's. Delia came up on the afternoon boat, and Vi & her husband came over Sunday, so we had a very pleasant visit. Mr. Thompson come over to Miss Hewett's for Eva, Delia and I. Sunday night Eva rowed back with a boy & girl who were over too, 92 and Mr. T. brought Delia and I. It got quite rough before we got back. Delia stayed until Monday morning & went back on the stage. Sat. June 9. Went to Penn Yan on the afternoon stage and stayed over Sunday with Delia and Helen. The McMaster boys, John and Will, came Sat. eve & stayed until Monday morning. That partly spoiled my visit, but I enjoyed myself very much with Delia. June 7. Received a box of delicious candy from Lute. Sat. June 16. This P.M. Miss Ball, Miss Gray and I went rowing although it was very warm. After supper we went out again, taking some onions and bread & butter and ate them out on the lake. In the evening we all went to the entertainment given by the military company. Sunday June 17. Rev. Mr. Walworth of Penn Yan (Baptist) preached an excellent sermon to the graduating class this morning. Mon. June 18. Miss Julia Ball & I took a row after supper. We crossed the lake & had a lovely time. Went to the Philaleathean society entertainment & later to the reception & banquet. Tue. June 19. Commencement day. Worked hard in the chapel all the A.M. Exercises were very pleasant in P.M. Started at about 6:00 for Penn Yan. Stayed home all the evening. Wed. June 20. Went to commencement at Cook, & later to Alumni93 1894 dinner. Prof. Hill's last year. The classes of '94 & '5 gave him in the chapel a bunch & a basket of beautiful roses. At the dinner he was presented with Emerson's complete works & a solid silver berry ladle. He was quite affected. Everyone spoke nicely of Prof. Hill. Thu. June 21. Miss Gray called this A.M. & we went through the glen. She went on the 3:00 P.M. train. Lutie is here. Sat. June 23. Edna & Lutie went to Elmire this A.M. Lute came down & spent the evening. 9495 Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 1906 Sept. 12. I hardly thought when I last wrote in this book, that I would ever continue it at all, surely not from this place, but here I am, and here I hope to stay for this year. As I had written an account of my experiences at Vassar I thought it might be interesting some time to be able to look over my college experiences at Denison. I am to teach a class in beginning Algebra in the preparatory department of Shepardson College, take charge of Shepardson Cottage and have all college expenses and the amount to pay for my board on the club plan for these services. I think myself quite fortunate. I have a year's leave of absence from East Liverpool and may go back there next year. Sept. 10. I started from home Monday evening at 8:07. Mrs. Van Duzer and Ed Skinner were at the depot to see me off. So, of course, was mother, but father, as usual, refused to go. I left Elmira at 10:45 P.M. on the Erie. Wanted to get a mileage but found it would be good only to Meadeville, Pa., and I would have to have another from there so got a ticket to Newark, O. paying $11.80. Reached Manchester, O., my first Sept 11. change, at 9:30 A.M. after a hot, dusty night. Had to wait there about an hour, then took the B & O. to Newark, reaching there about 12:30 noon. My trunk was not brought promptly to the St. R.R. station, so I had to wait until the 2:00 o'clock car to come to Granville. Found Miss Barker who brought me over to the club House. My trunk soon came and I unpacked some. Only one96 girl, Miss Sefton of Pittsburg, was here but Miss North came later. They are room-mates and seem to be very nice girls. Miss Sefton is subdued, Miss North (from Wis.) breezy. Sept. 12. This morning I went to breakfast at Burton Hall, as we did to supper, then went down town for shopping so we could have dinner, then to see Miss Barker and to register. It took me almost all the morning, running from one to the other, to register. We got lunch, Miss Dickerson having been added to our number in the meantime, and the girls washed the dishes. I have to make some more purchases. I am to study Mediaeval History, French, Pshcyology, and German. That will give me 14 hrs. of work per week, which, with my teaching will be enough. Sept. 16. Thursday (13th) registration continued. I visited the Treasurer, etc. Friday I settled my room a little more as my box had arrived by freight, attended classes and kept busy. Was invited by Mrs. Henry Green, who called on me Wednesday with her daughter (Mrs. Wright I think her name is) to supper. Mrs. Green teaches with Frances Rose in Leland University, New Orleans. She is an elderly lady and seemed very pleasant. I liked her very much, and her daughter too. Mr. Green & Mr. Wright (if that is his name) were also very pleasant. Mr. W. is the dentist here. Mrs. Green wanted me to run in and call at any time, and seemed very cordial. Yesterday (15th) I got my curtains up, pictures, and my room in fairly good condition. Shall have to 97 passepartout some more pictures if I have enough. Brought some along for that purpose. Have to make cover for a little stand and bureau as it (the [...]) is and old-fashioned one and has little boxes on the sides so I cannot use my scarf. I didn't say that after I came home from Mrs. Green's I had to attend a faculty meeting at Burton Hill. Had to come home early purposely, although I hated to. Later in the evening the Y.W.C.A. gave a reception in King Hall. It was very pretty. They served punch but the teachers got there too late for that. It was all gone. The room looked very pretty. The girls sang and we left at an early hour. Studied Saturday evening. Hope I have my French lesson. Got past of the psychology. Must get up early and finish that as it was too late to do it last evening. Sept. 16. Today (Sunday) we all went after breakfast to prayers in King Hall, then later to church and Sunday school. I am to be in Dr. Colwell's class in Evidence of Christianity in S.S. That subject appealed to me. Got a letter from Mr. Bamden yesterday in which he spoke of the way things are going in the E.L. church. He thinks he will have to leave unless Dr. Rose's promised visit puts an end to the mischief done by Chas. Brown and Mrs. Malyn. We have six girls in the Club House now. Lily Bell Sefton is from Pittsburg and has taught quite a little. She is older than the other girls but doesn't look it. She has light hair, blue eyes & is very pretty, a very sweet girl. She has been very homesick & nervous and fainted yesterday. Her room-98 mate, Grace Young, is also pretty, a bright, lively girl, a little thoughtless, but seemingly a nice girl. Orza Dickerson is a music special, a very sweet, kind girl, thoughtful and lovable. She was here two years ago. I like her very much. The two Tracy girls are preps, dear little girls, Joy and Jennie. Jennie was homesick, but is getting over it now. Rahme Haider, the sixth one, is a Syrian girl, dark & pretty. She is 2nd yr. prep. and I think intends being a missionary. I like all the girls very much. Attended B.Y.P.U. and church service this evening. Heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Baldwin, in which he made prominent the life and work of Aaron. Feb.3. '07 I didn't intend waiting this long to write again, but it seemed to be impossible for me to find time when I ought, so I will go back and write what I think of now. I have a distinct recollection of the first general (Sept.) reception in Drane Gynmasium. It was, I think, the Friday of the second or third week of school. I went with Orza Dickerson. The gymnasium was very prettily decorated and there was a crush there. Orza had to leave to go down to the Conservatory at the end of an hour to let another girl come up. She introduced me to some whom she knew, in a quick little bird-like way she has, flitting from one to the other, then had to leave. I was alone after she went, a great deal. Served punch a while & was glad to have something to do. At last I found a young boy, a Mr. Means, who seemed as lovely as I was and talked to him the99 rest of the time until it was time to go. I was not sorry when that time came. Miss Jones, one of the teachers came & talked to us a few minutes before we left. I don't think I ever felt more lonely in my life. Late in September or early in October I had the privilege of listening to a talk in Sherman Hall by Dr. Timpanny, a medical missionary to India. He was fine. His theme seemed to be "A missionary must be an all-around man" and it would do a world of good to the student volunteers. Through the fact that no chaperone was provided, there were none of the girls there. One of the young men introduced himself to me, & Dr. Field did the same. I also met Dr. Timpanny, Dr. Field and Mr. Bamden had spoken of me to him. I enjoyed the talk very much. My class-work was somewhat changed for the first semester by Prof. Goodell advising me to drop Mediaeval History, Sophomore work, and take U.S. History, Junior. I told him I wanted credit for that & he said he would give me some work outside of class & would give me an exam & I could make it up in that way. I did so and he gave me credit, partly on work he gave me and partly on my teaching record. Then Prof. William's told me I could make up the required English & after getting permission of Dr. Hunt & Prof. Spencer100 to make up the Logic required, the second semester, I found I could graduate this year, which delights me. I have the English about ready to take an exam. in and expect to take one the first of the week. Events have flowed very smoothly this first semester. I have attended the Monday evening Y.W.C.A. meetings part of the time, the Thursday evening church prayer-meeting regularly and the morning church service. I go to Sunday School part of the time, rarely to B.Y.P.U., usually to evening service. During the first month of college I was invited to a reception given the faculty by Dr. & Mrs. Hunt. Sept. 18 (?) I believe it was Tuesday evening, Sept. 18. I went with Miss Barker as I didn't know the way. Had quite a pleasant time. Met Prof. and Mrs. Carney who were at Keuka College after I left. I liked Mrs. Carney very much and found out that she was a very dear friend of Mary Barnes. Shes said she was coming to call on me. Dr. Hunt told me that he had called the attention of the faculty in a meeting they had held the evening before to an outline he had had me put on the board in Psychology. He said it was well arranged and substantially correct and showed a trained mind. I felt better for his words. I am taking five hours of Psychology with Dr. Hunt, five hours of French with Dr. McKibben, three hours of history (U.S.) with Prof. Goodell and one hour of Methods of Modern 101 Language Teaching with Prof. Willis Chamberlain. Wed. Nov. 28. Had our final exam. in Psychology. It was not hard after Dr. Hunt's review. Nov . 29. Thanksgiving Day. The Club House girls were invited to the dining hall to dinner and we all went except Orza, who was invited out. We enjoyed our dinner very much. After dinner the girls played "Going to Jerusalem" in the Dining Room, then went to Burton Hall and heard Miss Montgomery recite "The Little Strawberry Girl". Then Miss Barker & her niece Juliet, Miss Adams, Misses Walker and Steelman, Rahme Haider and I went for a walk. We walked around a triangle of four miles and came back feeling finely. After Thanksgiving Mrs. Carney called on me and invited me to Sunday dinner. I accepted, of course. Mr. Scheffel, a senior boy, was also there and we got pretty well acquainted. In the afternoon Mr. Lee, a Chinese student, came in. The Carneys had to go to the photograph gallery as Prof. Carney had made arrangements with Mr. Tresize to go before he knew I was coming to dinner & we stayed alone while they were gone. I enjoyed being there very much. Dec. 12. College closed at noon. All but three of us cut Psych. but Dr. Hunt excused us and we were glad we hadn't cut. Miss Alderson, a girl from W.Va. who has recently come to take music, and I started on the 12:30 car for Newark, then took the train to Mansfield. We got there about102 four o'clock. Her brother was there to meet us in his auto, and took us to his home where we had supper, and I had a pleasant little visit until train time. I took the 7:35 P.M. Erie train east and arrived in Elmira the next morning (Friday) at about eight o'clock. Went over to the city to do a little shopping and met Ora. Joined forces with her & we met Mary, Mrs. Carey, Minnie Vernoy or Nettie(?), Leona & her mother-in-law at different times. Ora went to the station with me, hoping to see Edna & Donald whom I was to meet and go on home with. The train came in, as we thought, but no Edna, so Ora went home. I waited for my train and in a few minutes another Erie train came in & Edna & Donald got off and came into the station. We went on home, getting there about 2:00 P.M. I got my Christmas presents ready and sent them off and helped trim a tree for Donald. We had the parlor darkened and lighted the tree up Christmas morning after breakfast. It looked very pretty. It was quite a large tree. Father got it away up on the hill. Donald looked at it then clapped his hands and danced. he said "O, isn't it pretty?" We all had our presents on it. I got so much, a couple of plaid waists & some aprons from father and mother, cloth for a dress & a colored under skirt from Edna, a five dollar bill from Will, that I am going to get my cap and gown with, a picture of Donald, a very pretty collar from May Dixson, a handkerchief, a [...] & a calendar from Miss Flo., a travellilng bag of denim & rubber from Mary Andrews, a picture from Mary Dunham, a 103 handkerchief bag from Miss Campbell, a Keuka College pennant from Mrs. [Durfee], a beautiful center piece from Mrs. [Durfee], some yoke or collar pins from Mrs. Spaid, a book, "Cranford", from Mrs. Harvey, a very pretty china bonbon dish from Clyde, a booklet from Miss Bushong, a Denison banner from my Club House girls, a collar from Miss Alderson, a sachet from Miss Barker, a burnt wood frame from Maude Arnold, two handkerchiefs from Ora, a picture of Mr. & Mrs. Bamden, a button bag from Miss Norton, a chamois, & scissors guard from Mrs. Lumbey, & a gold & white dish from Mr. McCoy. I think I got more than my share. We were so glad Edna and Donald could be with us. It was so good to have them. Will Martin was down for Xmas dinner. Edna and I were invited up to Miss Brigg's one evening for supper. I went but she didn't . Mrs. Van Duzer, Grace Ford, Mary Barnes, & Maude McClure were there. We had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Van Duzer invited us for Dec. 31st. for the evening to a reception. I went, but Edna didn't. Had a very pleasant time. Got home a little after 11:00 P.M. Mary Goldsmith was there and told me about the resignation of Pres. John Chester Ball of Keuka College. At midnight the Episcopal bell tolled Jan. 1, 1907. 1907 times by actual count and ten times that by calm (!) estimate. Ed. Skinner called twice while we were home, and it seemed as if all our friends called. I tried to see some. Made an outing flannel gown, two waists, a skirt & tucked the yoke of a waist mother made for me. 104 Jan. Dr. Eubank, one of our medical missionaries, spoke in Sherwin Hall. I went up with Miss Barker. A lot of the girls went. We had a fine, inspiring talk. Dr. Hunt, in introducing Dr. Eubank, said: "We measure a man by the height of his ambitions, by the depth of his convictions, and by the breadth of his interests and sypmathies." Judged by that standard he thought we were to hear from one of the greatest men of the time. Jan. 27. A little before Thanksgiving I was invited to Sunday evening lunch with Miss Montgomery, Fernald and Chaffee so I returned the invitation and had them here. I had fried oysters, celery, brown & white bread & butter sandwiches, cocoa, cherries (canned) & cake. We had a very pleasant time. After they had gone I took my chafing dish & some oysters I had left up to Lily bell Sefton's room, where the girls were & fried the oysters for them. I had turned a pail of hot cocoa up my sleeve early in the evening & it had blistered my arm & rubbed off the blister so it was quite sore. Spilled the cocoa down the front of my new brown skirt, too. (Dec. '06) Just before the holidays I had the girls come to my room for a chafing dish supper one Sunday evening. We had a Welch rarebit, the first I had ever made, & it was good. I was so glad it was. The girls enjoyed it, too. Jan. 28-30. Exams. from Monday until Wednesday. I had French each day, German Tuesday, History the Friday previous, Hist. of Phil. Wednesday. I know I didn't do well in Phil. for I simply couldn't thinkg at all. My brain was in a [muteled] condition. 105 1907 Thursday, Jan. 31. Dr. Woelfkin was to have preached to us at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel but his train was delayed and he didn't get here so Dr. Hunt preached, and he gave us an excellent sermon. Dr. Woelfkin talked in the lecture-room of the church at 2:00 and preached in the evening. Feb. 1. Friday Dr. Woelfkin had a meeting for the boys at 10:00 A.M., one for the girls at 3:00 P.M. and preached in the church in the evening. I enjoy every one of his talks. He looks like a plain business man, but he gives such helpful sermons. He is fine. He met the girls just before prayers in King Hall Thursday evening. Feb. 2. Saturday there was only a meeting at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall. I didn't go, for I had so much else to do. Feb. 3. Heard Dr. Woelfkin preach this morning. Had an excellent sermon. Did not stay to Sunday School but came home and started dinner. There was a meeting in Recital hall at 4:00 P.M. but I did not go. In the evening chaperoned the girls to B.Y.P.U. in Miss Chaffee's place, but didn't have to come home before church as all the girls stayed. It was Dr. Woelfkin's last sermon. He spoke of the outward repulsion and inward attraction of the Christian life. He said that nothing really good is outwardly attractive, everything has some repellent feature, something we must give up to get it. He spoke of education as an example. Nov. 10. 1906. We heard a fine lecture by Dr. Geo. E. Vincent. It was at the Opera House. I sat next Miss Montgomery & came back with her and Miss Barker. The Opera House is a little stuffy place.106 Dec. 13, 1906. We heard Mr. William Harper, a basso, this evening. Miss Ferrar played his accompaniaments. He has a fine voice and I enjoyed the evening very much. 1907, Jan. 22. Dr. Chas. Eastman the Sioux Indian lectured, but I didn not go as I chaperoned a part of girls to Newark to see "The College Widow". It was quite good and I enjoyed it. About 200 went from Granville, many of the faculty. There were two st. cars crowded. ? During the first semester I attended a sonata recital by Prof. Judson that was delightful. He played the violing and Miss Dorothy Kibbler the accompaniment. I enjoyed it immensely as I did an impromptu recital later by Miss Emily Ferrar who was here visiting her sister. Miss Ferrar has a fine voice. Mrs. Wilson, our vocal teacher also gave a recital which was delightful. She has a rich, sweet voice of great power, but I liked Miss Ferrar's evern better. We, that is some of the teachers, are meeting each Sunday morning at 8:15 for Bible study. I enjoy it very much. We are studying Sanders & Kent's "The Messages of the Lating Prophets". It gives me many new ideas. Feb. 4. Registration day. I have registered for Philosophy, 5 hrs, French, 4 hrs., History, 3 hrs., and Logic, 4 hrs. Went to a prayer meeting in Recital hall at 6:00 o'clock, then to the faculty prayer meeting in Miss Barker's room. One girl in the prayer meeting quoted a remark of Dr. Chivers in his talk here last year. It was, "The brave of the world in care, the cure for care is prayer, the end of prayer is peace". Have 107 written to Frances Ross & Cousin Maude, and am going to write some more letters while I have time. Heard Friday of the death Wednesday (Jan. 30) of May Dixson's father. They will miss him sadly. Tue. Feb. 5. Dr. Ira M. Price of Chicago University spoke to us this morning in chapel. He is a D.U. Alumnus. He left two thoughts with me., "We cannot get away from our record", and "What we think will soon be what we are". His talk was fine. Went down to Prof. Williams' at 7:00 P.M. and took an oral exam on Junior English. That finishes my required English. It wasn't bad at all. Glad to be through with it. Wed. Feb. 6. Miss Benedict gave an organ recital in Recital hall at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Wilson was to have sung, but had a severe cold and could not. I enjoyed the recital very much, especially the first number, Otto Malling's, "Githsemane, Golgotha, Calvary", and Felix Borowski'sl "Menuet". She plays beautifully. The last number, Carl Piutti's Sonate in G.Minor, Finale, showed a wonderful amount of pedalling. Fri. Feb. 8. Attended Enterpe Society this evening and was one of the judges on debate. Wanted to go to Philo. as Grace North debated there. This is preliminary to the debate between the two societies. Attended the Language Association at 3:30 P.M. Sat. Feb. 9. Went to Elsie Wright's room after supper then to Mary Montgomery's. Stayed until 9:30, then pressed my gown. We are to wear them to chapel Monday for the first. Invited Miss Ferrar to lunch with me tomorrow evening, but she couldn't come as Mrs. Wilson & Sam would be there [one]108 1907. Sunday and she felt she ought to stay with her. Samuel is sick, has pneumonia and is very bad. Sunday, Feb. 10. Went to church in the morning and in the evening. Heard two good sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Wrote some letters in the afternoon. The girls all came to my room for evening lunch & I gave them some creamed oysters cooked in my chafing dish. They seemed to enjoy them. Grace North didn't come as she was invited out by one of the girls in one of the dorms. Mon. Feb. 11. The seniors wore cap and gown for the first time today. We met in Prof. William's recitation room and put them on then all marched up to chapel, girls ahead, across from the boy's stairway to our places. The others cheered. Cut in Ethics today & tomorrow. Prixy is away. Rahme Haider heard today that her mother is dead. She feels very badly broken up, of course. I feel very sorry for her. Heard an excellent talk on Chinese girls at Y.W. by Mrs. Sweet of Hachow, China. They are here on furlough & are to return next year. It was very interesting. After that went to faculty meeting. Got a picture of Maude this evening. Tue. Feb. 12. The first "Senior Circus" this evening. The boys of the Junior class had liberally spread handbills advertising "Willie's Wonders", minstrels, and distributed them through the audience. The "Circus", which was an oratorical exhibition of the senior boys taking part, was attended by most of the class in cap and gown, the class being seated in the rear middle seats in Recital Hall. After the performance, Elsie Wright, Ida Wickenden and I went down town and had a Sundae.109 The Juniors dressed in fantastic attire and sat in the middle front seats. The hall was crowded, many went away. Rahme Haider heard of the death of her mother in Syria. She is almost frantic with grief. Fri. Feb. 15. Went over to Mrs. Carney's after supper and borrowed a coat and vest of Prof. Carney's to wear tomorrow evening in the Senior "Stunt" at a fancy dress party to be given. Came home and washed my hair. Rahme Haider was in my room until nearly 10:00 o'clock. Sat. Feb. 16. Wend down town, studied French and went to the Gym. to practice for the Faculty "stunt" for this evening. They have changed it. After dinner did some errands. At 4:30 practiced for the senior stunt. Had to be at the gym. at 6:45 to take in money at the gallery. Two girls helped me. After most of the people had come we went down stairs. Those who wore fancy costume were on the first floor, those who didn't dress in costume, in the gallery. I was dressed as a witch with my college gown, short black cape and hight pointed cap. Wore my hair down my back. We had a grand march, then the "stunts", then they danced. I marched with Miss Adams. The Senior stunt was first. We had a minstrel show. I was interlocutor. I wore Prof. Carney's dress suit, a derby hat, a pair of gym. bloomers. The girls of the class were blackened and dressed in fantastic garb. Mary Montgomery was to have taken a prominent part, but she was called home at the last minute by the death of a friend and the illness of her mother so we had to do the best we could without her. We had very little practice. We had songs & a song & dance by110 1907 by Laura Beitler, jokes and a cake-walk. It was quite a success. The conservatory stunt was a music lesson given to the daughter of Mrs. Wiggs, with her mother's assistance. Mrs. Wilson, vocal teacher, was Mrs. Wiggs. The conservatory also gave the "Kitchen symphony", played on a glass, a pitcher, a frying pan, a tin pan and two tin kettle covers. Ethel Reese was conductor, with a large kitchen spoon for baton. It was fine. The Senior Preps came in in a procession in night dresses carrying candles. Then followed the "Semi Stages of Womanhood", by the town girls, then first was a mother with her children about her, saying their prayers and playing with dolls, next was a childrens tea party, then followed school girls about 16, then the college graduates with books, tennis racket, basket ball, etc., fourth and fifth a wedding, sixth, the first child, seventh the widow. The faculty stunt was "Registration Day", with Miss Peckham as Dean Barker and Miss Barker as Mrs. Raymond, a lady who brings her daughter, Geraldine May, to college. Eleanor Chaffee was her daughter. The costumes were fine. Eleanor Chaffee had a real Scotch Highland costume, Mrs. Altrugy a Mexican costume, Miss Barker was a Greek lady, Misses Peckham & Stanton two English Lords, Miss Jones a negro valet. Mrs. Baldwin, the pastors wife, dressed as a man, Mrs. Hunt, a nun. There were two Little Bo Peeps, a Queen of Hearts (Jennie, Gracy) paper dolls, Indians, Japanese, Kitchen girls, men, women & children. We all enjoyed it very much. 111 Everything passed off very pleasantly. It was a great success. Sun. Feb. 17. Went to church morning and evening and heard two fine sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Asked Miss Ferrar to lunch with me this evening. Had creamed oysters, cooked with my chafing dish, Waldorf salad, bread & butter sandwiches, celery, cocoa, cake, and ginger pears I brought from home. Wrote my home letter this afternoon but no others. Wed. Feb. 20. Lecture course entertainment, The Philharmonic String Quartette, of Cleveland. I chaperoned. It was very good. Thur. Feb. 21. I read my paper on "The Elementary Course in German in Secondary Schools" in the Language Association. Profs. McKibben and chamberlin ("Dutch") said some very kind things to me about it. Patrick and Thomas of our French class were there, I think because Prof. McKibben spoke of it in our French class this morning. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Feb. 22. Holiday. Senior banquet in the evening. I didn't go, neither did Elsie Wright, as she came to supper with me. Studied, read and served in the evening, also wrote some letters. Sat. Feb. 23. Studied some, served some, read & wrote a letter or two. Sun. Feb. 24. Heard Rev. A.S.Carmare preach this morning in behalf of the Ohio Educational Society. His theme was "The Master Key" and he plead for life lived in every part of the Palace of Life not in two or three rooms only. As the Master Key to open the doors he offered godliness. The thought "A rut is only a grave with both ends extended to infinity" I liked. 112 1907 Feb. 28. Went to the dentist's (Dr. Davis) in the afternoon to have a tooth filled. In the evening attended a lecture in Recital Hall by Mr. Jackson, Secretery of the Associated Charities of Cleveland. His subject was "Organized Charity" and his talk was very good. When asked by Dr. Hunt to distinguish between poverty and pauperism he said, "Poverty is a matter of the pocket-book, pauperism is a matter of the mind". He quoted in regard to charitable work "First plan your work, then work your plan". Studied until 1:30 A.M. as I had a hard lesson in Ethics, & was behind. March 3 Sunday. Went to church in the morning but not in the evening. It was communion Sunday. We have had snow flurries all day today. It seems quite a little colder tonight, though not seven yet. Ordered my commencement dress, or rather the cloth, yesterday. It is to be white point d'esprit trimed with white satin ribbon. Shall make it myself. Mch. 6. Took a long walk in the afternoon, walked four miles. It was a beautiful day, just cool enough to make a walk enjoyable. Went alone. In the evening attended a lecture by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. He give a brief lecture, illustrated by stereoptism on Bach and Handel, and illustrated their works by pianola. I enjoyed it very much. The cloth for my dress came. Monday I received a package from mother, containing my black & white check dress that I got the cloth for Xmas. It's made very prettily & she has trimmed the front with eyelet embroidery. Her eyes have been so bad I am sorry she did, but it is very pretty. March 8. Friday The Philo-Enterpean Literary contest took place this evening. The societies occupied different sides of Recital Hall, the boys were wearing different society colors, and most of them 113 were, standing in the side aisles, for there were not seats enough to accomodate all. There were songs from both, cheers etc., before the contest began, and while the judges were out. They were out a long time, then it was declared that Enterpe had everything. It didn't seem a just decision. Eveyone objects, and Miss Barker went over the markings again and awarded a tie to the essay. Sat. Mch. 9. Went to supper with Bertha Heacock and spent most of the evening with her & Elsie Wright. Came home and found a letter from father and one from the Fisk Agency informing me of a vacancy at Bloomsburgh,(Pa.) Norman School. Wrote a letter there and copied testi normals, and didn't get to bed until after 1:00 o'clock. Sun. Mch. 10. Heard Dr. Ketman, the Secretary of the Western Section of the A.B.P.S. this morning. He gave us an excellent talk. Mon. Mch. 11. Heard an illustrated lecture on "Bismya, the oldest city in the world", by Dr. Edgar J. Banks, director of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Chicago. It was a rare treat. He described the expedition, methods of work, treasures found and showed many interesting pictures. It made me crazy to take a course in ancient history with him or some one else who had gone to the sources. This year at Denison is a privilege, even outside class-room work. Wed. Mch. 13. Cut in ethics today. Received an invitation from Mr. Patrick to attend the lecture Monday evening. Attended a lecture, illustrated with stereoptism & pianola by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. 114 1907 Thur. Mch. 14. Attended prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Mch. 15. Attended Philo and was judge on a debate between Elsie Wright and Ida Wickenden. The subject was rediculous. It was "Resolved that if it takes 36 yrs. of yellow calico to make an elephant a slink waist, it will take a corresponding length of time for a cockroach with a wooden leg to bore through a cake of Sapolio". The affirmation (Ida) won. It was a lot of fun. Mon. Mch. 18. Mr. Patrick called this P.M. Miss Ferrar was here when he called. He took me to the lecture in the evening. It was by Senator Dolliver of Iowa and was very good. Tue. Mch. 19. Got a letter today telling me that Edna has a little girl, born Sunday, St. Patrick's Day. Am so glad she is a girl. Thur. Mch. 21. Heard a lecture by Prof. Judson on Schubert & Beethoven, illustrated by stereoptism & pianola. It was very good. It was the third and all have been excellent. Fri. Mch. 22. The Philomatheon Society gave their extra this evening. It was "The Princess" and was well given. The costumes for the principal characters were rented in Columbus & were good, of course. The girls all did well, especially Mary McKibben, the Princess. I went with Elsie Wright & Bertha Heacock. Mon. Mch. 25. Exam. in History. Began at 1:00 & lasted until 3:00. Quite hard but fair. Mch. 26. Exam. in Ethics. It was not hard nor long. I was through in 35 minutes. Hope I get a good grade.115 Mch. 27, Wednesday. Started on the 11:30 A.M. car for Cambridge. Mr. Samuels came to the Club House and carried my suit case to the car for me. It was raining. We got to Newark and found the 12:30 B & D train which we were to take later. It still rained. The train didn't come until 2:55. Mr. Theodore Johnson & his cousin Effie were to take the same train. Mr. Bamden was at the station in Cambridge to meet me. It had stopped raining and we walked home. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Mch. 28-30 Sewed most of the time on my graduating dress. Mch. 31. Sunday. Mr. Bamden being with the Salem church, Mrs. Bamden & I attended the First Baptist Church, after going to Sunday School at the Mission. Heard Rev. David Carman, the pastor, a younger brother of Mr. Augustus Carman of Granville. It was a pretty good sermon. Tue. April 1. Mrs. Bamden received a telegram that Mr. McCoy would be here on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden left for the Minister's Conference at Granville yesterday, so I went to the depot to meet Mr. McCoy. Wed. Apr. 2. Mr. McCoy took Mrs. Bamden and me through the glass factory. It is one of the largest in the world. It was very interesting. The men gathered the molten glass on the end of a rod from the furnaces, put it in a mould and pressed it into shape. Then the dish or pitcher or whatever it was, was reheated by boys & passed to men who turned it, shaping it with a stick dipped in water. Some things, such as globes for gold-fish, were blown. That was interesting too. They were not116 1907 engraving when we were there, so we couldn't see that process. Mr. McCoy got a little glass dish for each of us as a souvenir. Thursday, April 4. Started home on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden came in from Granville while we were at the station. He had started on the 5:30 car from Granville to get that early train home, then found in Newark that the train was there hours late. Mr. Samuels was on the train and was very kind to me, carried my suit case home, etc. He seems a fine young man. Went over to practice with the Senior girls for the play in the evening, or rather to see Miss Eckhart, who is drilling them, about my duties as business manager, and was pressed into taking two unimportant parts. It isn't hard, but will take some time for practice. Fri. Apr.5. Classes today. Rahme Haider hasn't come back yet. Sat. Apr.6. The Senior Class and some others are invited to Prof. Spencer's Tuesday evening. They are to dress in costume, and I am asked to represent some nation. I counted on Rahme Haider's helping me to get up a Syrian costume but she isn't here. Miss Parsons told me Ruth Carlin has a Chinese costume which she thought she would lend so I asked her and she lent it to me. It is a beauty. There are brocaded silk trousers in light green, a cherry colored skirt, handsomely embroidered, a coat of light yellow with sleeves, another sleeveless one of red, all embroidered, & she said she would get shoes & hair ornaments for me. The costume is beautiful. 117 Sun. Apr. 7. It rained this morning so I couldn't wear my Easter gown & hat. Well, nobody much did wear them, so I didn't care. Hope it will be warm next Sunday. Tuesday, April 9. Went to the Senior Reception given by Prof. and Mrs. Spencer, chaperoned though I didn't care to. I wore the Chinese costume Ruth Carlin lent me. The shoes were such as Chinese men and the women who do not practice foot-biding wear. They had high soles (pencil drawing of the chinese shoe) and were of green, red and maroon-colored satin, embroidered with gold & colors. I had seven hair ornaments, two of gold shaped like birds on spiral wire springs which went on each side of my front hair and the others of colors with had fringe, some of them and little springs of gilt wire with a bead on the end projecting from them & moving as my head moved. Mrs. Carlin said the blue of the decorations of the ornaments was made of the feathers of the King bird. At the party each one was given a little booklet in which to write the names of persons present and what they represented. Latin prizes for best & worst record were given. Then we had a little puzzle made of card-board to solve. We had refreshments consisting of egg salad, creamed chicken, pickles, lemonade, pineapple ice and two kinds of cake. We reached home about 11:00 P.M. Mr. Schoeffel took me to supper and came home with me. It was a rainy, unpleasant evening. We. Apr. 10. There was a Faculty recital at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall in which Prof. Judson and Miss Kibler took part. Miss K. [writing in left margin] I forgot to mention a silver article with colored enamel shaped something like this, worn on a bottom of the coat. (1) is used to clean the ears, it is an ear spoon, (2) is a pointed instrument used to scratch the head and clean the teeth, (3) is a small pair of tweezers to pull out hairs on the face, (4) is a small blade to cut sweetmeats, (5) was broken off. I also wore on another button a small now hand-mirror. I carried a fan & maroon silk embroidered handkerchief. [the numbers in the description match the numbers on the drawing in the margin] 118 played from Mss. for the first time, an original romance from an original sonata by Prof. Wood. At 7:00 o'clock there was a lecture on Musical Appreciation by Prof. Judson which was also good. Thursday April 11. Attended prayer meeting then a lecture by Prof. Bowen of Meadville Theological School, Allegheny, Pa., on "Charles Wagner and the 'Simple Life'". It was fairly good. Friday, Apr. 12. Attended Enterpe Extra this evening. It consisted of a drill, a short play entitled "Ladies of Athens", music, and a pantomime. The last was the best. All was good but the whole not up to the Philo. extra. Sat. Apr. 13. Cleaned my room and put up clean curtains, got my French lesson, went down town, studied in the library in the afternoon & finished my history thesis, ironed, called on Mrs. Orcutt and wrote to Mrs. Bamden in the evening. Sun. Apr. 14. My birthday. How fast they come! Stayed at home from church this morning and read to Rahme Haider, who is still sick. Am invited to Elsie Wright's to lunch this evening. Mon. Apr. 15. The Senior Girl's Prize Essay contest took place this evening. The essays were all fairly good, but not scholarly, not more than one might expect of an unusually bright High School pupil. Mary McKibben got first and Bess Wilson second prize. After the contest all the girls went down to Case's and had ice cream Sundaes, or something else. We got back about 11:00 P.M. I led Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting at 6:00 P.M. Subject "Position Living". 119 Tue. Apr. 16. The Glee Club concert took place in Recital Hall at 8:00 o'clock. It was very good, the solos by Mr. Fox (basso), Mr. Possons (trombone), Mr. Legler (with harp accompaniament), duet by Mary Montgomery (cornet) & Mr. Possons (trombone) were the features of the performances. Wed. Apr. 17. Prof. King of the Pittsburg School of vocal expression gave a lecture in the Opera House. I didn't go but he gave a short Thur. Apr. 18. chapel talk Thursday morning which was very good. I didn't go to prayer-meeting nor to Mr. Legler's recital this evening. Stayed home and worked. Fri. Apr. 19. Went to luncheon at Mrs. E.W. Hunt's. Had a delightful time. The table was decorated with an immense bunch of crimson roses in the center & a rose at each plate. The place cards each had a crimson rose painted on them. The table was set without cloth and the doilies were very pretty. The first course was grape fruit with two red marachino cherries on each half. Then we had bouillion with whipped cream on it, saltines and celery. Then came creamed chicken in bread cases, bread sticks, potato cakes which looked like gems, and olives. Then we had ice cream in the form of red roses with leaves & a stem on each plate so that it looked quite natural, fruit cake, and lastly coffee and macaroons. We had as favors at each place a clothes-pin dressed like a college girl in cap & gown carrying a diploma tied with red ribbon. The diploma contained our fortunes. Mine read, "I married for money, but I lead a good life And my millionaire husband secured a nice wife I ride in my Auto. & loook very grand, There's no finer lady than I in the land."120 1907. I went directly from Mrs. Hunt's to class (History.) The Chi Psi girls entertained the senior girls in their sorority house from 4:00 until 5:00. We enjoyed talking with the girls & had cocoa & wafers for refreshments. At 8:00 o'clock the Shepardson faculty gave a reception to Dr. & Mrs. Cole, & Dr. & Mrs. Herrick. Dr. Cole was formerly a prof. in the university & is now going to Vassar as asso. prof. Dr. Herrick goes to Chicago University as Professor on Neurology in the Graduate School. It was in Stone Hall Reception Room and was a pleasant function. It was quite informal. The Denison Professors & wives, the trustees & their wives from Granville & Newark were there. After refreshments, which consisted of coffee, pickles, & sandwiches, oranges cut up with grated cocoa-nut on top & seved in slusht cups, & wafers, we had speeches by Dr. Hunt, Dr. Cole & Dr. Herick, Mr. Davis, Prof. Hendly, Mr. Burton Case & others. At a late hour (12:15) we came home. Sat. Apr. 20. Had the D.U. boys who live in Hubbard to supper. Harold Tray didn't get here until we were through supper as he worked & thought they were invited for the evening. After the boys went home we, that is Grace, Lilybell, Joy & I, went to the B.Y.P.U. social. There were magazine names to guess, little bags of candy which we were to give one from each time we said "yes" or "no" as a forfeit, a march refreshments (ice & wafers) & we came home at 9:30. Sun. Apr. 21. A beautiful day. Jennie is ill & I didn't go to church. Rahme went for the first time since vacation. All the club house girls were invited to dinner by girls from other buildings. Jennie was sick and couldn't go. I went with Elva Blakeman.121 Sat at Miss Peckham's table. Had a very pleasant time. Am invited to lunch at Mrs. Carney's. Later: Had a very pleasant time at Mrs. Carney's. Miss Hoover the English teacher at the High School was there also. I stayed until almost nine o'clock. Thur. Apr. 25. Went to prayer meeting. There were several baptized after meeting. It was a very pretty service, and very impressive. Practiced for the senior play after meeting. Fri. Apr. 26. Went over and stayed with Bertha Heacock while Elsie went to society. Bertha had to stay in the hall. Sat. Apr. 27. Elsie Wright & I went out & took our books this P.M. It is quite warm & sunny for a change. Sun. Apr. 28. Elsie, & Bertha were over to lunch with me this evening. It is a lovely evening & has been a lovely day. Wed. May 1. Went to the Shepardson Glee Club concert in Recital Hall. It was fairly good. They had some good local hits. The leading part was "The Lady of Shalott" sung by Blonda Watt and the Glee Club. Thur. May 2. Went to practice with the Senior girls. When I came back I found that Lily Bell Sefton had been taken sick suddenly & Mrs. Hunt, Miss Barker & the Doctor were here. It was a form of hysteria, brought on by over-work and not taking care of herself. Mrs. Hunt stayed until 11:15, when she was asleep. I stayed in her room on a cot, but didn't sleep much. Lilybell slept until 2:31 when she waked up & didn't go to sleep again, although I got a few cat-naps. Miss Barker wanted me to stay out of classes the next morning and rest, but of course I didn't. 122 1907. Fri. May 3. There was a reception in Doane Gymnasium but I didn't go. I stayed with Lily Bell. Didn't care to go anyway. Sat. May 4. Went to the reception, or rather tea given by Miss Ferrar at 4:00. Had a pleasant time. Refreshments consisted of tea, strawberries & whipped cream in pastry cases, wafers & mints. In the morning attended a reception given by the Juniors to the Seniors and Faculty. Had a very pleasant time. Wore my white dress & red roses given me by Lily Bell. Sun. May 5. Had Harold Tracy, Misses Samuels & Hazen to dinner. In the afternoon Lily Bell went for a drive with Miss Fernald and Rahme, Grace, Elizabeth Johnson & I went for a walk. Picked a few violets. It has been a cold, wet spring and the flowers are late. We had our last Faculty Bible Class today. I have enjoyed them very much. Sat. May 11. In the afternoon Mrs. Carney and Miss Worth, (Franc) who is at O.S.U., Columbus, & spending Sunday with the Carneys, came over and I took them through the Shepardson buildings. Then I went to Carney's to supper. Had a lovely time and stayed until 9:00 o'clock. Misses Lin and Tan, Chinese students, the former at Denison and the latter at O.S.U. came in during the evening. Mr. Tan, whom I had never seen before, has a fine face. Sun. May 12. In the morning Prof. Carney and Miss Worth called for me to go up to the Geological department. We saw the department and Prof. Carney explained what was of interest to us. It was fine. It has unusually good equipment, being123 one of the best equipped geological departments in the county, much finer than Cornell. I was too late in getting back to get ready for church, so didn't go until evening. Went for a walk in the P.M. with Elsie Wright and Bertha Heacock to Columbus Bridge, then back through Lover's Lane. Got some beautiful violets. Mon. May 13. Sent some violets to Edna and to Mrs. Harvey. Wed. May 15. Senior girls conducted chapel in Recital Hall this A.M. We all wore cap and gown. Ida Wickenden presided. We read the scripture lesson responsively one of us reading a verse then the school next, etc. I led in prayer, Clara Roudebush sang, Mary Montgomery playing the organ and several of the girls gave notices, Elsie Wright making a little speech about the care of the campus. Thur. May 18. Got up at 5:00 A.M. Elsie Wright, Bertha Heacock and I took the 6:30 car for Newark. Did some shopping then took the 8:05 limited electric for Ganesville. It rained hard at 5:00 o'clock, but was bright and clear at 6:30 so the girls didn't take an umbrella, although I did. It rained by fits and starts all day, but not hard when we were obliged to be out, so we didn't get wet. We took a car for the Weller Pottery, Putnam Avenue and went to the sales rooms where we found Miss McDowell or something like that who formed that we were from Granville and knew Miss Barker, Miss Parsons and the others who go there often, she was very nice to me and gave us great bargains. I have 16 pieces of pottery, Lonelsa ware, green, dark & light, & French ware, part124 1907 of them for Edna, who wanted me to get her some to give away for Christmas presents. I think them beautiful. All who have seen them think I got great values. We got home on the 1:30 car, much earlier than we expected. Sun. May 19. Mrs. Reed and the Misses Southwick of Martins Ferry who are visiting her, her two sons and Mrs. Samuels called this afternoon. I took the ladies through the Shepardson buildings. Tue. May 21. May Music Festival began today with a lecture on the music of the various programs by Prof. Gantroot of Cincinnati. It was very good. I went with Bertha Heacock. In the evening Elsie Wright and I attended the "Stabat Mater", by the Chorus, assisted by Mrs. Genevieve Wilson of N.Y., our Mrs. Wilson, Mr. James, tenor, and our Mr. Legler, bass, soloists. It was fine. The Stabat Mater was the second part of the program. Wed. May 22. Attended the Artist's recital at 3:30 P.M. with Elsie Wright. It was fine. The "artists" were those who assisted last evening. Thur. May 23. Attended the Children's Concert in the forenoon and the Orchestra Recital in the afternoon. The Children were interesting and did well. The Chicago Orchestra was to have been here, but the Columbus Orchestra took its place. It was very good. Tue. May 28. Agassiz Day. Was celebrated at Barney Hall. Elsie Wright, Lilybell Sefton and I went. The program, consisting of talks by Drs. Hunt, Herrick, Prof. Carney and Stickney, was very interesting, after which we examined Science Hall.125 The Seniors who are doing the Science work wore cap and gown and conducted people around. Mr. Forsythe took us. We had tea and wafers in one of the rooms and stayed so long that we were late for supper. Thur. May 30. It was a beautiful day. Grace North, Joy Tracy and I went go Alligator Mound in the afternoon then took our supper & we all, with two friends of Rahme who are here for the day from Columbus, went to Spring Valley. Had a delightful time. The visitors were Miss Willoughby and Miss Smith, the latter only 13 yrs. old. Fri. May 31. Maude Bruce gave me a dozen beautiful carnations and the Club House girls gave me a D.U. pin for a graduating present. I was delighted. It was lovely of them. Lilybell presented it with a speech, then Orza sang a song composed for the occasion. Sun. June 2. I gave the girls at dinner each $3.00 I had saved from the money given me for provisions. They were delighted as well as surprised and at once went over and got Mrs. Hunt and told her. Lilybell was in my room all the afternoon and Elizabeth Johnson came in part of the time. Mr. Sweet, of Hangchow, China, preached in the evening an excellent sermon. Mon. Jne. 3. Got a beautiful and dainty shoulder shawl of white point d'esprit and wool from May. Charles Warner gave me a picture of a Mound Builder's mound. Last Y.W.C.A. meeting. Faculty meeting after it and then Senior practice. Went to the Faculty-Senior ball game at 3:30. It was 10-7 in favor of Faculty.126 1907 Wed. June 5 Got a beautiful cut-glass dish from Mr. McCoy. It is my first piece of cut glass and I am delighted with it. The Senior girls entertained the Junior girls at Stone Hall from 3:30 until 5:00. On papers provided for the purpose the Juniors wrote the names of the Seniors, then an appropriate nick-name, then their future vocation. Many were very funny. The Pres. of the Senior girls gave the Senior Parlor to the Juniors, gift to take effect at the beginning of the next school year. Sherbet and cakes were served and after a social time, the Juniors left. I went to Mrs. Rose's to supper and met Mrs. Dye, wife of one of our foreign missionaries, Miss Brooks and a friend of hers. After supper I went to Mrs. Orcutt's to see Mrs. Bamden who came at 3:30 and then to the gym. where the Seniors had a "stunt". It was a "childrens party". We blew soap bubbles, played marbles and had for refreshments lemonade in a wash tub with tin cups, bread & milk in tin cups & on paper plates & gingerbread. We spent quite a pleasant evening. Thur. June 6. Received a pretty tea spoon from Grace Thompson. Charlie Warner gave me a picture of an Indian mound near Newark. Mrs. Bamden came to supper with me and stayed until 9:15. I then went to practice for the play. She gave me $4.00 to get something for a commencement present. I think I shall get a Denison spoon. Fri. June 7. Last exams. today. All the girls but Grace and Rahme left. It seems quite lonely. Got a beautiful white fan from Clyde. Sat. June 8. Senior Girl's Play, the "Taming of the Shrew". It went off finely & was a great success in every way. I took the part of the [...] which Elsie Wright was to have had, because she was 127 not well. After the play all the girls but Elsie, whom Miss Barker wouldn't allow, went to Mrs. Light's for supper. Miss Eckert went with us. Had a good time. Clara Roudebush's engagement was announced by Mary Montgomery. Decided to have a circular letter. Sun. June 9. Baccalaureate Sunday. The sermon was by Dr. Hunt, who gave us an excellent sermon from the text John 10,10. Dr. Hunt is an inspiration. I believe each one longed for the "abundant life" of which he spoke. In the morning the seniors all went down into the church together and wore cap and gown. In the evening we had an excellent sermon again, this time by Rev. Raymond M. West, of St. Paul, Minn. I went with Mrs. Bamden. Mon. June 10. Settled up most of the Senior Play Bills. Was over to Mrs. Orcutt's to supper with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Tue. June 11. In the A.M. attended the Academy commencement & had to sit on the platform. Quite a large class of boys & a few girls graduated. Didn't go to the other things. Was at supper at Dr. Herrick's with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Had a deligtful time & didn't get home until almost 9:00 o'clock, then went over to Carney's to tell Mrs. Carney that I would accept her invitation to stay over Sunday with her. Wed. June 12. The Class of '07 had breakfast at Mrs. Mitchell's instead of the campus as it rained last night & again this morning. Had a very nice breakfast, then toasts, then organized & are to have a class letter & a reunion every 3 years. At 10:00 o'clock I made my report to the girls & turned over the money left from play to the Treas. Clara Roudebush. At a little after 10:00 we had Class Day exercises in Sherwin Hall, as it rained. Mr. Cowell had the class history, Mary McKibben read [...] from which she & Laura Beithen had written, 128 1907 Mary Montgomery had a very bright prophecy, and the Pres., Mr. Beatty, presented the class shoe to the Junior Class. Mr. Lloyd, '08, responded. Then we went down to the church and Prexy told us where we must sit tomorrow. Elsie Wright and I came up with Dr. Hunt. Went to Doane Gymnasium when we attended the Shepardson College Alumnae luncheon. After some toasts and speeches Miss Hines, the President, welcomed the class of '07, and Clara Roudebush responded for the class. I did some errands after lunch, and ironed some. After supper went to Mrs. Orcutt's but Mr. & Mrs. Bamden were not there, then went to the kitchen window & talked to Maud, then made some fudge and took some to Elsie's room. Stayed until 9:00 o'clock, ironed some, packed some & am going to bed. It is raining. Hope it will not rain tomorrow. Thur. June 13. Commencement day! This has been a beautiful day. After breakfast went down to Stone to take a photograph to Mary Montgomery and exchanged also with Bess Wilson and Ida Wilkenden. Clara Roudebush had brought hers over before. About 9:30 or a little after, the procession, headed by the Denison Board descended the hill and passed through the campers. As it formed the band came first, then the Alumnae and friends, then the students, then seniors, girls then boys in each course, then faculty & trustees. At the church all stopped formed in double line & the last passed in first, 129 then those next, etc., until all entered, the faculty and trustees leading. Dr. Hunt was in cap & gown, but the gowns for the rest of the faculty didn't come, so they couldn't wear them. The seniors wore theirs, of course. After the program & awarding of diplomas, prizes were awarded. Went to the Alumni dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. We had a good dinner and some excellent toasts. Mr. Marsh, son of a former professor & himself a graduate of Denison, was toast master. Mr. & Mrs. Bamden left on the 7:30 car. Went down to the car with them. The Orcutt's went too. Came up & stopped in Elsie Wright's room. The Club House girls had a dozen American Beauty and six white roses sent me this morning. They were beautiful. I carried the red ones. Elsie and Bertha gave me a pretty spoon. Fri. June 14. Elsie Wright left on the eight o'clock train. I went to the depot with her and so did "her shadow" and her sister Chloe. After I came back I went to the drug store and Miss Hunt & Mr. Runyan came in. They asked me to have a "dope" with them and afterwards walked with me up to the Club House. I stayed alone, as I had since the first of the week. Sat. June 15. Finished packing, got trunk and boxes off, and went to Carney's. In the evening Mr. Runyan called and we went for a walk. I was very much surprised. Sun. June 16. Went to church in the morning & over to Rev. Reed's a little while in the evening. 130 1907 Mon. June 17. Said good bye to Miss Barker. Started home on the 12:30 P.M. car. Tue. June 18. Reached home at 2:00 P.M. Wed. June 19. Mrs. McKy gave me a pretty spoon & Miss Campbell sent me another one. Thur. June 20. Sarah Pike gave me another pretty spoon. Sat. June 22. Went to Keuka Park on the 6:00 P.M. train to spend Sunday with Mrs. Durfee. Got there about 7:30 or 7:45. Attended the commencement exercises of Keuka Institute. Saw the Ball girls, Lora Marsh & her mother, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Thompson, Arthur Thomas & several others I knew. Sun. June 23. Went to church & heard baccalaureate sermon. It rained in the P.M. so we stayed in & visited. Mon. June 24. Started home on the 7:30 A.M. car. Got here at 9:00. Tue. June 25. Delivered the Alumni Address at the Academy. Subject was "The Gift of the Penniless". It was very well received and I had many compliments. Ora was down. Frank Johnson came home with me. Fri. June 28. Went to the Pres. ice cream festival with Ed Skiinner and Miss Crosby, who is staying at Van Duzer's. Frank Johnson joined us and stayed with us until the 9:15 car. After that we came home & Ed called for a time. 131132 133192g. Marion (Grieve) Baker, '29 1 Mar. 1961
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea, Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1903
Text: 56 Vol XIX765902/152 ___ 98January, THURSDAY 1. 1903. A.M. I gave Harvey a Latin lesson. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner & we had a good time. H. asked the blessing. Later the Sharpes, little John & Marguerite came. We played crokinole & dominoes. Wore my black corduroy for first time. Harvey took photo of Harriet, Her mother, grandma & great grandma. January, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Minnie & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Saw little Rufus & Dorothy....
Show more56 Vol XIX765902/152 ___ 98January, THURSDAY 1. 1903. A.M. I gave Harvey a Latin lesson. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner & we had a good time. H. asked the blessing. Later the Sharpes, little John & Marguerite came. We played crokinole & dominoes. Wore my black corduroy for first time. Harvey took photo of Harriet, Her mother, grandma & great grandma. January, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Minnie & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Saw little Rufus & Dorothy. Alice Law, ? was there at luncheon. She knows Violet Coen. Rec'd [fruit] sachet from Bertha Smith. This evening Howard & Ella Francis called. I helped Harvey a little with Latin. January, SATURDAY 3. 1903. Rainy day. I wrote letters & read to Mother "Mill on the Floss". Calls from Mrs. [Tayntor], Ruth Raymond, Sadie Jones. Eve. Read aloud in "Battle with the Slums". Retired feeling sick & grippy. January, SUNDAY 4. 1903. A.M. Dr. Heusen Gal. 5:7. Helps & Hinderences. Communion. I took dinner at Harolds. Coming home I stopped at S. Army. Sat with a half drunk man. Found Harlan here. Augustus Choate came to supper. This evening we got to talking about inviting men here to meet girls. Will says he will invite men home Sunday. He went back to school tonight. January, MONDAY 5. 1903. I went shopping, and packed trunk. This evening I read Mrs. [Free] aloud. January, TUESDAY 6. 1903. Harold came this A.M. He went as far as the bridge. I left for Springfield on 12 oclock train with Kath. Carrington, Gertrude [Schenn], Ida Swague. Called at Volunteers. Mrs. Booth told me how Mr. [U...] has treated Jennie Hughes. My trunk did not come. Rec'd [calendar] from Katharine Carrington & photo from Amy Hopsen. January, WEDNESDAY 7. 1903. Helen Whitman has lost her little son. Began school. P.M. Went to Mrs. Sweets. Joe has started a mission and we are disgusted with him. He has evidently left his room . I went to the library. Unpacked trunk. Mrs. Starr Drawing. (11)January, THURSDAY 8. 1903. Mr. Story 25. Mrs. Starr German. 25. Mary Beckwith entered. I lay down. Went to church. Voted not to close auditorium because of coal. Mr. Weston has started Joe in his mission. He was mad at Mrs. Sweet thinking she had influenced me not to write. He seems happy now. I went to ask Miss Holmes to come & teach Mary Beckwith. January, FRIDAY 9. 1903. Miss King 26. This evening in teachers gave a common sense party, "smelling, hearing, feeling, tasting, seeing". January, SATURDAY 10. 1903. Miss Berensen did not come. I have read and given 4 music lessons. P.M. Read, slept, called on Mrs. Kraus (out), Miss Emerson. She said she had wanted to see me. January, SUNDAY 11. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom "A Divine Friend". Jon. 15:4. I remained to Bible class because they were going to discuss the Resurrection of Jesus. We did not get to the point. Miss Wadsworth read a paper on Characteristics of Mark's Gospel. In his sermon Dr. Moxom had said The Life of Jesus (discusses omitted) [repet...] (omitted) in 3 gospels would make a pamphlet of 20 pp. Omit all doubtful passages & [miracles] & 12 pp. will be left. This makes a wonderful story. I brought up question What would be effect on [Leather] of these 12 pp. I went to Joe's new Mission for first time. Very unhappy. A crank lead. I told Hoe how miserable he had made me. Went to Sweets. Dr. S. thinks him a faker, lazy, liar. It rained so no walking. Mr. Hawkins engaged to Miss [Lane]. January, MONDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 26. Mrs. Starr German. 26. Outlook class. Paid my college club dues. January, TUESDAY 13. 1903. Miss King 27. I went down town for Miss Porter. Outlook class. Mrs. King, [Lincolm], Miss Tandey & Julia Hammen came. Mr. Hodgskins is dead. Rec'd picture of 4 generations. January, WEDNESDAY 14. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing. [12] Miss Berensen came for special work. I went down town with Ida Seymour. We bought coffee & rolls. Later met Laura [Malton] & we bought chocolate & went to stores. Mrs. Taylor found Bernice very [poor]. January, THURSDAY 15. 1903. Mrs. Starr German 27. Mr. Story 27. Kath. Bates has left [Sharon] because the doctor & nurse were rude. Ida & I went to prayer meeting. After interesting discussion, it was voted to [elect] deacons for life. Joe was there, left without speaking to me. Roosevelt signs free-coal bill.January, FRIDAY 16. 1903. Miss King 28. Fannie Bates has gone to see Katharine. Eve. Read Symphony programme. Miss Porter read [Taskmasters]. January, SATURDAY 17. 1903. Read Outlook & Mill on the Floss. Miss Berensen (11). Ida is feeling dreadful because Mrs. Benton writes complaining of Arithmetic. We had a sleigh ride. Ida Leymon & I went. Helen Keyser, Florence [Snydam], Marin Maltice & Katharine Carrington rode in my carriage. Dr. Strong writes for Father's photo. I wrote him, Gizzie, & Jennie Hughes. Eve. Read Mill on the Floss. Miss Berensen (10). January, SUNDAY 18. 1903. Dr. Moxom. The Word not bound. II [Tim.] 1:9. Conducted Joe's Mission & things were all right. About 10 of us there. Mrs. Robinson says her husband's is doing well. Called on the Sweets & Hastings. Fannie returns feeling happier Katharine is to go to N.C. I took short walk with girls. Bitter cold. H.A. Juemp resigns at Hamilton. January, MONDAY 1. 1903. Mr. Story (28). Mrs. Starr German (28). Mr. Story gave an extra analysis class, that is he explained tomorrows symphony concert. Mrs. Scott came. January, TUESDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 29. We went to Boston Symphony. As [Gerube] is having trouble with his arm, Kneisel led. Maude McCarthy was soloist violin. Schuman Overture to [Genovese] Mandelssohn Violin Concerto Suite. Tchaikowski 5th Symphony. A teribble drunken boy & his companion came up the hill with us. D.H. Clare pastor at Hamilton. January, WEDNESDAY 21. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing. 13. It rained in morning & the walk was very bad. I called on Chandlers. They are expecting Grace. I called on Uncle Richard & Aunt Till, went to Johnsons, etc. January, THURSDAY 22. 1903. Mr. Story (29). Mrs. Starr German (29). Ruth Raymond's Delia was taken with cramps & died in about an hour. Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting & sat next Joe & Mr. Duffy. Mrs. Clark of the Congo spoke. January, FRIDAY 23. 1903. Miss King (30). Went over to see Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Bartlett was there. Played for dancing & played tricks with children. Elsie Miller & Mabel Porter went to N.Y. January, SATURDAY 24. 1903. Rec'd letter from Dr. Strong thanking me for the photo. Paper from Mr. Juemp. He is to leave Hamilton & go to Brunswick, ME. I have read a good deal today & talked over classes with Miss P. Began Henry James "Ambassadors". Miss Berensen (11). January, SUNDAY 25. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom preached on Phillip Brooks. I spoke at Mission to about 8 people on Rom. 7:18-8:6. I walked with girls & Fannie met Elsie Miller & Mabel Porter at train. January, MONDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (30). Mrs. Starr German (30). Outlook Class. Mr. Juemp installed at Brunswick. January, TUESDAY 27. 1903. Miss King (31). In our Outlook Class we discussed "Geo. Eliot" by Leslie Stephens, "Mill on the Floss" Henry James etc. Marjorie Overman, Pauline Day, & Florence Ingersoll were here. January, WEDNESDAY 28. 1903. I called on Eva Tapley, Mrs. Hubbell, Mrs. [Bowman], & Mrs. Crocker. Shopped, had head washed. Brought home olives & we had a spread tonight. I corrected spelling in 3 essays. Mrs. Starr Drawing (14). January, THURSDAY 29. 1903. Mrs. Story (31) Mrs. Starr's German (31) The family went to see Willard in "The Cardinal". I went to prayer-meeting. January, FRIDAY 30. 1903. Miss King (32). I played for the girls "Charity ball". January, SATURDAY 31. 1903. Miss Berensen was ill & did not come. Miss Porter & I went up to Mt. Holyoke College. Miss Wooley entertained the College Club. I came home with Laura [Maltoon] & Jennette Appleton. Eliz. Gruyer is here! She has a position as tutor near Gt. Barrington for $700 & home. Went with her to Laura's. February, SUNDAY 1. 1903. A.M. Bapt. Communion. Mr. Hahn Jon. 6:37. Spoke at Joe's Mission on Being a Stumbling block. Rom. 14:1-15. Eve. No walking. We 4 had a spread in Fannie's room. Volunteers came to Joe's. February, MONDAY 2. 1903. Mr. Story (32). Mrs. STarr's German (32). I am working on the reports. February, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Miss King (33). Finished Prof's, Lena's & my own reports. Rehearsal of French play. February, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr (Drawing) 15. Miss Berensen (12). Made up last Saturday's lessons. I went to Eliz. [Hun] talk to Collegiate Alumnae. Paddled around in ruin. Went to Laura Maltoon's. She Gizzie & I went to parish home. Crowd so great we did not stay. We went to [Barrs]. Lena had to get school-room ready for play. Maud Humphrey of Warsaw entered. Mrs. Webb came. Epic of H. [Jemes]. February, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Holiday between terms. Children gave French play "Madame est sortie". This evening I gave party to the girls. Children's games, candy, peanuts, penny toys. ? Mr. Story (33) Mrs. Starr German (33). Man had fit in library. [...] reports till about 12. I had made my own, the professors & Lena's. Almost sick with cold. Harriet has [bronchitis]. February, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Miss King (34). Reports read; classes called. I took Bertha Smith, [Rayna] [Haigar], & Louise Rodman to train. They are going to Louise's. We went, I & girls to a little frolic at Mrs. [Broja's]. February, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen (13). Very tired all day. We all feel cross. I corrected spelling. Behind in my Outlook reading. February, SUNDAY 8. 1903. Dr. Moxom What Church owed to Society Mark 16:16. Very tired. Slept a good deal. At Mission found Joe had gone to Boston & Brother Cutler was in charge. 8 of us held meeting. I spoke on Isa 55. Came home in rain. Called at Sweets. Told Crooked [Bend] to two children. Went to train to meet Rayna, Louise & Bertha. February, MONDAY 9. 1903. Mr. Story (34). Mrs. Starr German (34). I took names for Outlook class. February, TUESDAY 10. 1903. Miss King (35). Outlook class in the evening. I am half sick with a cold. February, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (16). I arranged the laboratory closet. Spent afternoon in my room nursing my cold, sleeping & reading "The Pit". Miss Rock writes that she has heard that Col. GardnerFebruary, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 35. Mrs. Starr German 35. Miserable with cold but Ida & I went to prayer-meeting. Got chocolate. Called on Sweets. Kath. Carrington is ill & I read to her. [Rayna] [Haigar] is ill. Letter from Joe. Went to library. February, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Very miserable with my cold. Ida Seymour & I went to Mrs. Knowltons tea. I had Dr. Stibbries tonight. I helped the girls with charades. Miss King (36). Ida Swague went to N.Y. February, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen (14). Nursed cold all day. Mrs. Booth came tonight. Ida & Fannie did not meet her. February, SUNDAY 15. 1903. Remained away from church & from Mrs. Booth's evening meeting in 1st Church. Mr. [Goodspeed] also staid away. Miss P., Mrs. Webb & I sat in the box at her niece's meeting in Court Sq. Theatre. Dr. Moxom came to dinner & supper. February, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mrs. Booth spoke to girls on Joe of Hard Work. She left before noon. Cold still bad. Mr. Story 36 Analysis. Mrs. Starr German 36. Ida Swague returned from N.Y. February, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 37. Snow-storm kept many away. Cold is a little better. Minnie writes that Mothers money is nearly gone. I wrote to Minnie & Ida Cox. February, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (17). It was my day out but I stayed in because of cold. I read & slept. Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard, Webb, starr, Louise Rodman, & Gladys Reed went to college play. February, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story 37. Mrs. Starr German. 37. I had a sleep this afternoon. Remained home from prayer-meeting.February, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 38. No afternoon study-hour. I went to library to get books on Greek literature. Dr. Stibbries took me up the hill in his sleigh. This evening we had a golden wedding. Louise Rodman & Gladys Reed were husband & wife. We had golden decorations, wedding presents, cake in boxes, & wedding poems (written by me at 6 A.M.) I played for dancing. Some day-pupils came. February, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen (13). I felt cross about the music lessons but told no one. I went walking. I am telling The Moonstone to Maud Humphrey & Hazel Brigham. House of Mother to the table. Finished Outlook reading tonight. February, SUNDAY 22. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Jon 11:27. The Question of Faith. Ida Seymour & Fannie Bates went to Bapt. prayer-meeting. This is a day of prayer for our Bapt. churches. I went to Mission. There were Bro. Butler, Mr. Young & a Swedish young man. Talked on Jon. 15:1-8. Then called on the Chandlers. Talked about his swearing. Fannie is walking tonight. February, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 38. Mrs. Starr did not come. Mrs. Swague came tonight to take Ida home to Texas. Outlook afternoon. February, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 39. Ida Swague has gone. She is to go to school at home. Mr. Charley [Bond] of Waltham came with his daughter Mabel to see about coming. Mrs. Packard & I talked with him. Outlook class. Discussed "The Pit" by Frank Norris. Mother writes that they want Frank to come home because of typhoid fever at Ithaca. February, WEDNESDAY 25. 1903. Mrs. Starr & daughter are ill so she did not come. I called on Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Hodgkins, Miss Hastings. Went to see Mr. Woods about medicine. I am to write to Cousin Lizzie for [vial].February, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story 39. Mrs. Starr did not come. She is not yet well. Mr. Hahn told us in meeting that his children have measles. We devoted meeting to prayer. Left bound Atlantic in church. Edw. Porter has measles. February, FRIDAY 27. 1903. Miss King 40. I took Hazel Brigham to train. Mrs. Webb left today. Katharine Carrington has gone to see her mother. Ida Seymour went home. Eve. I played duetts with Marion then I read Outlook aloud. We ate oranges, bananas & grape fruit which Florence Snydam rec'd. February, SATURDAY 28. 1903. The girls were expecting to go with Miss Porter & Miss Bates to to Northampton to see the gymnasium drill. Rain prevented & they were very good-natured. I spent my day reading poetry etc in Anc. Lit & Mythology. After walking I spent afternoon in library. Florence Snydam will be 20 on Tuesday & she had a box which we shared. Eve. Girls made candy. March, SUNDAY 1. 1903. Miss Porter finds in the paper that Ford Howard's dead body has been found near N. Haven. Bapt. Communion. Mr. Hahn Luke 22:32. Joe McDonald has come home from Boston. I led the meeting. I talked on Enduring Hardness 2 Tim 3:1-10. Called on Cousin Etta to hear about Ford's death. Walked with girls. Ida Seymour returned. March, MONDAY 2. 1903. Mrs. Starr German. 38 Mr. Story 40. Hazel Brigham returned. I had a short call from Mrs. Hubbell to say her mother is here. Ida signed her name "Teacher of Music". March, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Miss King 41. Josephine Starr still quite ill. The medicine came from Cousin Lizzie for Miss Wood. I called on the Hastings. Rec'd call from Mrs. Burleigh. Florence Snydam is 20. Aline Underhill has the measles. March, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (18) I went to Johnsons Art Exhibit. Called on Mrs. Dr. Price who is at Mr. Hubbell's on Miss Howard (out) Miss Hodskins (out) & Mrs. Kraus. Took 6 girls to hear Mrs. [Metstaff-Midley] [screach]. Martha Sharpe has married. 6 children, [times] 8 yrs. old. Miss Berensen (16).March, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Elizabeth has grippe. Mr. Story 41. Mrs. Starr German 39. Florence Snydam has heard of death of dear lady friend. Patsy McCarthy came drunk to prayer-meeting. A reformed man Jon. Corning was there. March, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Miss King 42. I took the girls to the Armory tower. Eve. I had chem. expr. for Marion & Sallie & then played duetts with Marion. The girls played whist. Miss Porter thinks my story "Felicia" is [...]! I finished "Lady Rose's Daughter" to girls. March, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen (17). I went to library & down town this afternoon. Bought violets for maid Elizabeth & Josephine Starr. Cousin L. & Jessica are going to Willard School in Troy. Fannie Bates is not to return. March, SUNDAY 8. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom Luke 17: 14. P.M. Joe's Mission. I spoke on Eph 1:15-23. Wisdom, Riches, & Power. Joe Conroy was there & also the whole Chandler family. Grace Darling came yesterday & they are so happy. Called at Beth haven & they gave me supper. Rainy so no one walked. I wrote Miss Hersey about Mrs. Wallace. Maud Humphrey is 17. March, MONDAY 9. 1903. Mr. Story 42. Mrs. Starr German 40. Outlook this afternoon. Katharine Carrington returned this morning with Mr. Rogers ill. Marion [Lincolm] has laryngitis. Gladys Reed has grippe. Mr. Porter is 59. March, TUESDAY 10. 1903. Miss King 43. This evening Miss Porter & I took all the girls to hear [Gabrilovitch]. I had heard him once before, but liked him very much better this time. The audience was tiny but most enthusiastic. Outlook class without me. Miss Bates went 1st time to Miss Robison for osteopathy. March, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (19). I went to library, called on Mrs. Sweet. Had dry shampoo & took supper at Beth haven. Miss Jones, Miss Slickery & Miss Spooner were there. Mr. Barrons walked up with me. March, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 43. Mrs. Starr German 41. Ida Seymour is 26 yrs. old. Frances & I gave her dark red carnations. She felt blue because she did not hear from "Harrie". Miss Porter, Lena & I went to business meeting of College Club to discuss college settlement etc. I am on a committee with Laura Malton to ask opinions of club. This evening Mrs. Wilcox related her experience before church. A converted Jew spoke & Joe told Church he was in debt $7.00. [Atlantic]March, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Miss King 44. Laura Malton called this evening to give me names of club members to see. I walked home with her. March, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen (18). Morning. Read Greek [literature], gave 3/4 hr. music lessons. Miss Porter & Lena went to the Wallaces to luncheon. I told [M...] at [luncheon]. Walked with Helen Keyser & Florence Snydam. Met Dudley who promised to send Yale paper. Made calls for College Club business. March, SUNDAY 15. 1903. Dr. Moxom Matt 1:21. I Tim 1:15. Salvation from Sin. I remained to Bible Class. My subject for a paper assigned me - The Beatitudes. Good large meeting at Joe's about 26 there. Talked on Parable of Sower. Luke 8:4-8, 11-15. I read Harolds article on Joe. Mr. [Crow...] came & [...] [headed] Smith. Fannie Bates ill all day with headache. Ida Seymour returned from Westfield. We walked. March, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mr. Story 44. Analysis. Mrs. Starr German 42. Grace Bosworth entered school. March, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 45. Very pleasant call from Mrs. Bowman No. 3. March, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (20). I went to College Club. They Alice in Wonderland. We had music committee meeting. March, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story 45. Mrs. Starr did not appear. I went over to see Laura Malton about College Club. Fannie Bates, Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting. Gertrude Currier [read] on Lee experience. March, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Starr German 43. Miss King 46. Mrs. Starr forgot to come yesterday. Miss Porter took all the girls to the theatre - Otis Skinner. I went down with flowers to Mrs. Shipleys. Saw Margaret Irwins baby. [E...] III Greek Play [Haign]Rainy. March, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen (19). Margaret Irwin's funeral. Dr. Reed of Holyoke conducted it. Ida Seymour & I took supper at the Duttons. Mr. Dutton is fine. He says he will take me up to his Canada mills. March, SUNDAY 22. 1903. Dr. Moxom. Gal. 6:25. Individuality of Christian Life ([Creed] & Conduct). I staid to Bible clas. The Beatotides/ 11 of us at mission. Ex-[Salvationist] knelt for prayer. Mr. Robinson drinking again. Went to see him. did not walk. Mission talk Eph 3:1-10. Pouring rain. March, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 46. Mrs. Starr German 44. Last afternoon Outlook class. Miss Porter, Katharine, Marion, & I went to Edward Porter's birthday party. I carried him marbles. The Woods & Gladys Hyde were there. March, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 47. Edith Brooks invites me to supper next Friday. March, WEDNESDAY 25, 1903. Miss Berensen (20). I went shopping, bought silk waist, gloves, shoes, "[Loving Many]", etc. Miss Starr Drawing (21). March, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (47). Mrs. Starr German (45). Mary Porter & I went down to meet her friends Dorothy Clapp & Margaret Polland (1902). Ida Seymour & I went to prayer-meeting. 2 China men examined. Mrs. Chandler & Grace there. Joe is mad because he can't get money. March, FRIDAY 27. 1903. Miss King 48. Margaret [Pollard] has gone. She wants $700. Evening. We had charades, & impromptu musicale.March, SATURDAY 28. 1903. Miss Berensen not here. Miss Bates, Rayna [Haugan], Bertha Smith & Louise Rodman went to basket ball at Smith. I went to Mrs. Sweets, bank, etc, & to Mrs. Todd about College Club. P.M. Took girls to hear Dr. Moxom on Bible. Supper at Edith Brooks. Met Harcourt Bull who brought me home. March, SUNDAY 29. 1903. Dr. Moxom. Belief & hope. He says Christ is not divine. Joe is all right. Good meeting. Matt. 14:15-33. Called on Smith family & talked about quarrelling. They all prayed. Talked with Syrians in Ferry St. Walked with girls. Letters from Violet & from Harold. March, MONDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 48. Mrs. STarr German (46). Musicale Committee at Miss Ida Roberts. Very tired tonight. Raining. March, TUESDAY 31. 1903. Miss King 48. Went to library. Ida Seymour asks for $500. & will receive $450. April, WEDNESDAY 1. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (22). Went driving with Gladys. We went to Edythe [Elwells] house etc. [Nails] [...] by Mrs. [Witney]. She talked Christian Science. Girls had sugaring off. Ida Seymour finished her music copying. April, THURSDAY 2. 1903. Last day before school closes. I packed this evening. Did not go to prayer meeting. Mr. Story 49 German 47April, FRIDAY 3. 1903. Last day. We came to N.Y. on the 2.22 train. Found that Mother had laid aside her crutches. Miss King 49. April, SATURDAY 4. 1903. One year ago today Mother broke her hip. I went to see Mr. Korn & Miss Dunn. Harold came to luncheon. April, SUNDAY 5. 1903. Dr. Henson preached this morning. Harold & Ralph came to dinner. Afternoon I called on Mabel Lunn & saw Marion & Charlie Izzard. I also called on Lucy Skinner. Eve. Ruth & I went to hear Booth-Tucker at the Hausen Place Church. April, MONDAY 6. 1903. I went to Roseville Ave. to see Jennie Hughes & her 4. I took dinner & at 5.10 went to visit Louise Rodman. Saw the lovely baby Beverly. Rainy. April, TUESDAY 7. 1903. Went to Miss Baird's school. Louise & her mother came to N.Y. with me. I saw Eliza Buffington on the train. Tonight Minnie told me about Harold last spring. He talks of going to Atlantic City. Played on the piano for Bertha. April, WEDNESDAY 8. 1903. Went to Miss Dunn's & did shopping. Mrs. McClean altered my gray silk sleeves. Sadie Jones came to dinner. Emma says she wants to leave at the end of the month. Finished postals about College Club Musicale. I was worried all day & so cross. Sicily 2 other books of Miss P. April, THURSDAY 9. 1903. I went to Korns & shopping. Cousin Maria & Hattie called when I was out. After luncheon I went over to Mary Thurstons to see Cousin Maria. April, FRIDAY 10. 1903. Marguerite brought Dorothy over. Dorothy got sick on the cars so she hired a cab for $8.00. I went to Miss Dunn's. April, SATURDAY 11. 1903. Mrs. McChase sewed for Minnie & me today. I went to Taylors, Kones. Harvey & Will have gone to Philadelphia & Atlantic City. April, SUNDAY 12. 1903. Easter Sunday but not and ideal one. Dr. Henson Phil. 3:10. The Power of the Resurrection. Frank Sharpe came to ask me to go to Harold who is very ill. I found him alone. Then I went to see Aunt Susie & Sallie. Returned. Black Ella came. Later Minnie. Dr. Sharpe came twice. I spent the night. Ralph returned at 4 A.M. April, MONDAY 13. 1903. I came home to breakfast. Back to Harold. He said Is there a God. Back to Miss Dunn's & luncheon. Harold came this P.M. & went to Korns with me. I told him by telephone I would sleep there. Went at 9 & found Ruth. April, TUESDAY 14. 1903. Pouring rain. Left at 4 P.M. Helen Schwan fed me candy all the way. Grace Hubbard on train. Talked of Philip Moxoms Joe's [...].April, WEDNESDAY 15. 1903. College Club Musicale. Pauline Day played. It was at Ida Roberts. School began. Mrs. Starr Drawing (23). April, THURSDAY 16. 1903. After prayer-meeting I told Joe my troubles. He cheered me. Did not go to Festival rehearsal. Mrs. Starr German 48. Mr. Story 50. Louise Rodman returned. April, FRIDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 50(?) Strange day. Encouraging letter from Harold in A.M. on the strength of which I wrote Mother & Joe. Then came telegram "Make no use of letter till you hear from me". I feel most anxious. Eliz. Gruyer & Anna called. They have come to festival. 1st concert evening. Sullivan's Golden Legend. Soloists. Shannah [Cummin], Mme Isabella [Bouton]. Dress (gray) came from Korn. April, SATURDAY 18. 1903. Miss Berensen was here last night (21). No letter from Harold in A.M. Took children to end of rehearsal. Noon. Comforting letter from Harold. More calm & normal. Says I am sentimental & have him. 2nd concert. Jeseffy, Mme Bouton & Orchestra. 3rd concert. [Hora Moressima], Ada Crossley, Anita Reo, [Dippel Fridein Mastin]. April, SUNDAY 19. 1903. Dr. Moxom Matt 10:1. "The Endowment of Power". Dr. M. came to dinner. At Mission Smith appeared. I talked on 1 Cor. 13. Read H's letters to Joe. Called on Smiths. Lena is ill. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Miss Seymour is laid up with inflamed eyes. Miss Bates walked. April, MONDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Story 51 Analysis Mrs. Starr German 49 Miss Seymour laid up with sore eyes. Miss Porter got dizzy. Violet Coen's mother very ill, angina pectoris. I have begun to practice the Dreamland Free music with Lena & children.April, TUESDAY 21. 1903. Miss King (51). Miss Seymour still in her room. Fannie Bates & I sat alone in the balcony at Mary of Maydale by Mrs. Fisk. Marvellous & solemn. Minnie writes that Mother showed my letter to Harold!April, WEDNESDAY 22. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (24). Miss Porter & Fannie Bates took girls to Comedy of Errors. I called on Mrs. Chandler & Grace, then went to Beth haven to tea. I am to be one of the incorporators. Miss Slickery, Miss & the mother of Dean were there. April, THURSDAY 23. 1903. My green foulard came from Miss Dunn. Mr. Story 52. Mrs. Starr German 50. Union Prayer meeting. Very good. At the end Mr. [Bostwith] of Grande Lyne spoke. April, FRIDAY 24. 1903. The girls went with Lena for their first long walk. I copied parts of Dreamland Free. Finished this evening while girls studied. First I played tricks with the children. Miss King (52). April, SATURDAY 25. 1903. Miss Berensen (22). I rec'd letter from Joe asking me to go to Mrs. Howard's to tea with him 23 Ashley St. Mitteneague. A.M. Went down town shopping. Went in to see Joe. P.M. Slept, walked with girls, read Outlook. Met Joe & we took 5.15 car for Mitteneague. After supper we had a little prayer-meeting & I think Mr. Howard was converted. April, SUNDAY 26. 1903. Rev. James Williamson of [Garedull]. II Cor. 5:19. Grand man, but a "heretic". I remained to Bible class. All of family came to Mission but Mrs. Howard. Mother-in-law upset him. Dr. Brooks came in. I went up with girls to Beth haven. Evening. Walked with girls. April, MONDAY 27. 1903. Mr. Story 53. Mrs. Starr German 51. Very nice letter from Harold. He has started at Dr. Hillis's. April, TUESDAY 28. 1903. Miss King (53). This evening I played tricks with Marion, Katharine & Edward. I also wrote to May Clark & Myra Reynolds about Elizabeth McAdams. Nice letter from Minnie about Harold. AristophApril, WEDNESDAY 29. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (25) I called on Miss Pierce, Edith & Mrs. Brooks & Cousin Helen Strong. Grace Fairbanks & Mr. Burr are to be married June 17.April, THURSDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 54. Mrs. Starr German 52. At prayer-meeting Miss Wilcox & Mr. Currier (of Training School) related experiences. Election of 4 deacons. When I left J.D. Parsons only was elected. Mr. Wood had a nervous shock or stroke today. Hattie died 13 yrs. ago. May, FRIDAY 1. 1903. Miss King (54) Lena took girls to Forest Park. I rec'd Harriets 6 mos. picture. Hazel Brigham & I went to library & to Printing & Binding. The deacons elected were J.D. Parsons Mr. McKinnon Mr. Kraus Harry Bridgeman Mabel Porter, Louise Rodman, Maud Humphreys made candy. The others went to Ben Hur. Geo. [Keyser] came to dinner. May, SATURDAY 2. 1903. Splendid letter from Myra Reynolds about Eliz. McAdams. No Fresh Air work for Frank. I sewed. Read Atlantic. Walked. Slept. Called on Mrs. Hyde on an errand. She is Mrs. Wood's sister. Mr. Wood still very ill. I have written for [...] cataract medicine. Miss Berensen made ex-[...] [23)] Helen Keyser went to Greenfresh. May, SUNDAY 3. 1903. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 13:1-3. Miss Wilcox & Mr. Currier baptized. Communion. Ida & I scrapped about J. Wills Champney's name. Mr. Woods is drowsey. Mission. Mr. Hahn came in & spoke on the Blind Man. Fannie Bates walked. May, MONDAY 4. 1903. Mr. Story 55. Mrs. Starr German 53. Worked all day. Practiced. Dreamland Free in P.M. with children and evening alone & with Hazel & Florence. May, TUESDAY 5. 1903. Miss King (55). I lent her father's life. Minnie is 52 today. Dr. Brooks called this morning, asked how Joe's Mission was supported & gave me $5.00.May, WEDNESDAY 6. 1903. I went to Mrs. Todd's on John St. about college club, shopped then to library. Helen Schener's aunt came to dinner & so did Dr. Moxom. He read to us all the evening. Herve Reed, Clem, Grammariam's funeral, Rabbi Ben Ezra. Nice letter from Harold about coming up with Ruth. Mrs. Starr Drawing (26). May, THURSDAY 7. 1903. Mr. Story 56. Mrs. Starr German 54. Mother writes she has walked to Mabel Lewis's & has been by carriage to take luncheon at Sallie's. Reception at Mrs. Taylor's. Wore my foulard - green - for first time. Prayer meeting. May, FRIDAY 8. 1903. Miss King 56. Ida Seymour went to Vassar. Lena & Frances took girls to Mr. Baggs woods. I went to bank & paid Mr. Dexter $10 for Joe's rent. Evening. We wheeled Joe's baby's carriage to him. Mrs. Packard seemed touched when I gave her lilies of the valley. Louise Rodman gave me 2 doz. sharpened [pencils]. May, SATURDAY 9. 1903. Miss Berensen (24) came just for private lessons & measurements. I have been writing my paper on the Beatitudes. Rec'd reply from Luytie's Pharmacy. I went with Lena to business meeting of College Club. Miss Young presided. We elected officers. Pres. Mrs. Dogget Vice P. Recording Sect. Corresponding " Clara Reed Treasurer Laura Malton presented her report & we discussed College Settlements. Appointed a committee to investigate the financial side. May, Sadie SUNDAY 10. 1903. I remained away from church to write my paper. Went to cemetery to write. Stopped to see Mrs. Fiske's 8 wks. baby. P.M. At Joe, we had nearly 20. The Howards were there & I think Mr. " [Howard] was converted. I walked. Ida Seymour returned from Midsummer Nights Dream at Vassar. May, MONDAY 11. 1903. Mr. Story 57. Mrs. Starr - German. 55 We heard Pres. [Hazard] address Wellesley Club. Then I went to see Mrs. [Faunce] & Mrs. Hastings kept me to supper. Frances Bates has a severe & sudden attack of lumbago. May, TUESDAY 12. 1903. Miss King. 37. Miss Barrys & Rose Dutton at luncheon. Frances Bates in her room all day. Rec'd bill from Albany for cataract medicine. May, WEDNESDAY 13. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (27). Miss Bates came to school today. I went to cemetery & wrote on my paper. Then I called on Mrs. Chandler. Grace has gone to work. She has a young man. I encouraged their letting her go to White St. Church. Came home with Mrs. Brogan & Andrew in a coupe! Eliz. McAdams came tonight to be a candidate. May, THURSDAY 14. 1903. Mr. Story 58 Mrs. Starr - German 56. We like Miss McAdams. She is not well today & looks sober. Says she likes me. I am tired for I played for Dreamland Free & then taught 3 classes. At prayer-meeting we discussed resentment. May, FRIDAY 15. 1903. Miss King (58). Went down to Beth haven to see about Mrs. [Gruyler]. She leaves for N.Y. tomorrow. The girls had picnic supper in Bagg woods. Fannie & I found them at six. Wrote to Mr. Skelling, Mother etc tonight. I am still working on Beatitudes. May, SATURDAY 16. 1903. Miss Berensen (25) took measures. Worked all day long on my Beatitudes. Finished at dinner time. Eve. Long call on Mip Emerson. May, SUNDAY 17. 1903. Dr. Moxom Faith & Faithfulness. Frances Bates staid with me. I read paper on Beatitudes. Good mission. Then Joe & I called on Chandlers. Miss Porter went to Hartford to dinner. May, MONDAY 18. 1903. Mr. Story 59. Mrs. Starr German 57. Analysis class. Rehearsed Dreamland Free A.M. & Afternoon. Played duets with 3 children this eve. May, TUESDAY 19. 1903. Miss King (59) Very hot indeed today. May, WEDNESDAY 20. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing (28) Very warm. Called on Mrs. Sweet who is going away. Had corns cut. Got music. Went for 1st time for corns to Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Stevens has left town. Mr. Schenck tells me about Mr. Bateman's fall. Called on Mrs. Baldwin & on Joe's baby Helen 2 1/2 wks old. May, THURSDAY 21. 1903. I went to prayer-meeting. As Mr. Hahn is at Buffalo meetings Deacon Hathaway led. This afternoon we rehearsed cantata. Mr. Story 60. Mrs. Starr German 58. Miss P. has spoken to Ida Seymour about her friendship with Florence Snydam. May, FRIDAY 22. 1903. Miss King (60). Girls went to Bagg woods. Miss Bates went to Wellesley. Miss P. talked with me about Ida & Florence. We were quiet at breakfast & luncheon. May, SATURDAY 23. 1903. Fannie Bates came home tonight. I spent day & evening changing things in desk drawers, packing photos & letters in boxes. May, SUNDAY 24. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom Ralph Waldo Emerson Matt. 5:8. Small meeting at the Mission, 9 of us there. Dr. Brooks was there. Called on Mrs. Robinson. Her husband is drinking & she won't live with him. Visited Ferry St. Walked tonight. May, MONDAY 25. 1903. Mr. Story 61. Mrs. Starr German 59. Rehearsed for cantata this afternoon. I wrote to Jennie Hughes. May, TUESDAY 26. 1903. Miss King (61). Read Law & the Lady this afternoon & took a nap. We had fight this evening over Dr. Hahn. May, WEDNESDAY 27. 1903. Mrs. Starr Drawing 29. I went to library & read especially E. Abbott's Kernel & the Husk. Then did a little shopping. Took tea at the Elys. Met Miss Ely, Aunt [...] & Aunt Hattie. Mr. Paterson came in the evening. Met Fannie Bates & we went to Bapt. Strawberry Festival. Ida was sick & couldn't come. Called on Mrs. Scott - out. May, THURSDAY 28. 1903. Mr. Story 62. Mrs. Starr 60. Rehearsal for cantata this afternoon. This evening in prayer-meeting Dr. Hahn told us about Buffalo meetings. Mother writes that Bertha is very ill. Frank is alarmed about her heart. Mabel Healy has a little daughter Mabel. [Lkef.] Norton has kidney trouble. Susie Norton expects [No.] 4 in August. Cousin Hattie has been with [Emma] to [Journeys], his first shopping in more than a year. May, FRIDAY 29. 1903. Miss King (62). This A.M. we began school at 8 & closed at 12.45. Devoted afternoon to rehearsing cantata, dress rehearsal. Before that I took Bertha Smith & Elsie Miller to Science Building. Miss Porter & Fannie Bates took girls to see Mansfried in Julius Caesar. Mrs. Webb came tonight. May, SAturday 30. 1903. This A.M. I took Maud Humphrey to the train. She is going to Europe. Mrs. [Dorfluiger] & Florence came to take luncheon with Florence Snydam. Miss Bates went to [Meeting] to lunch with Mabel Porter & her friend . [Apleman]. We gave Dreamland Free. I played. Eve. I walked with mother to Union & Republican buildings. May, SUNDAY 31. 1903. Dr. Moxom on Mohonk Peace Conference. About 20 at mission. I called on Smiths. They think Joe doesn't care for them. Went down Ferry St. Told story to lots of children. Had good time. Fannie Bates walked. I talked on Jon. 4:19, 5:4. June, MONDAY 1. 1903. Mr. Story 63. Mrs. Starr 61 German. Miss Porter & Mrs. Webb went to Boston to attend graduation at Miss Hersey's School. I called on Mrs. Porter & she wants me to give up going to Joe's Mission. Mother is 83.June, TUESDAY 2. 1903. Miss King 63. Sad day. Katharine Carrington's Mother is dead. Miss Porter came home at lunch time. Lena broke the news to poor little Katharine. Mr. Rogers came. Mrs. Evan's is to take her. No letter from Mother. June, WEDNESDAY 3. 1903. I went to Mt. Holyoke to business meeting & social of A.C.A. Miss Pierce presided. Discussed admission of new colleges. Miss Price new Pres. Talked with Hist. teacher. Called on Mrs. [Privington] & staid to supper. Mr. Price & Miss Milne came. She is daughter of Mrs. J. Milne. Mrs. Starr Drawing 30. June, THURSDAY 4. 1903. Yellow day. Miss Porter doesn't dare have us go up to Holyoke for fear of fire. Terrible fires in Maine, W. N.H., Canada, Adirondacks. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Story 64. June, FRIDAY 5. 1903. Holiday. Fannie Bates & I took girls to Mt. Holyoke. I had Marion. Ida stayed to Chaperone Ruth Wallace to circus. Miss Saunders the nurse has brought Mrs. Carringtons last letter & message to Katharine. Miss Louise Bartlett came. I met her. June, SATURDAY 6. 1903. Mrs. Starr's German 62. Miss King 64. Took invitation. Called on Mrs. Bowman. Miss Bartlett has been asked to come. I went to library this evening. June, SUNDAY 7. 1903. I took the girls to Episcopal communion. Mr. Brooks preached on Trinity. Very small meeting & Joe is blue & discouraged. Walked with girls. June, MONDAY 8. 1903. Mr. story 65. Mrs. Starr German 63. Request Analysis. I went down to meet Mother & Bertha. Mother walks nicely & they all like Bertha. Mrs. Packard returned from Vassar. June, TUESDAY 9. 1903. Miss King 65. Fannie Bates & Bertha started for S. Hadley but went only to Holyoke. I went to McDuffie graduation. 5 girls. Mrs. [Heinth] unable to come so Mr. Brooks took her subject, A Successful Life. Eve. Bertha & I went to Long Meadow. June, WEDNESDAY 10. 1903. Drawing 31. Bertha & I went to Smith, Amherst & Mt. Holyoke colleges. Mrs. Webb came from Vassar. We saw Miss Berensen, Jordan, Dr. [Seelege], Mr. Schenck. June, THURSDAY 11. 1903. I took Bertha to Mrs. Rising's tea. Also to prayer-meeting. Subject Ralph Waldo Emerson! Mrs. Starr German 64. Mr. Story 66.June, FRIDAY 12. 1903. Trolley ride given by Louise Rodman. ? Miss King 66. June, SATURDAY 13. 1903. Bertha & I delivered invitations & went through High School & Library. P.M. Took Florence Woods, Louise Rodman, Gladys Reed to get photographed. Met [Nannie] Rodman. Undergraduates gave lawn party to graduates. ? Miss King 67 Rainy. June, SUNDAY 14. 1903. Children's Sunday at South Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Luke 2: Bertha did not go. At Mission I got $1.00 from Dr. Brooks on street .50 from Bertha .10 from collector. I gave .25. 2 men were converted. I took Bertha to train 5.25. Retired early. No walking. Rained all day. June, MONDAY 15. 1903. Mr. Story 67. Mrs. Starr German 65. Louise Rodman & Gladys Reed finished exams with me. Taking Germ. Book V. Mrs. Webb has intercostal rheumatism. Eliza Buffington came. June, TUESDAY 16. 1903. ? Miss King 68. Last day of regular school. Fannie & girls went for ferns, I took girls past hospital for daisies. Children there helped pick. This evening Finished reports without Miss Porter. June, WEDNESDAY 17. 1903. A.M. Closing exercises & French Play & Class Day. I went to meet Mrs. Booth. Grace Fairbanks & Mr. Burr married. P.M. Girls decorated parlors. Eve. Gladys Reed, Florence Wood & Louise Rodman were graduated. Mrs. Booth spoke on the Touch that makes Life beautiful. I sat between Mr. Snydam & Mr. Rodman. June, THURSDAY 18. 1903. I took Mrs. Booth to train. Went to 3 trains. Harold came. I went down to see him. He would not stay to dinner. Seemed very sober. We called on Joe. Fannie Bates went home with Ida Seymour. Eliza Buf. is to stay. I went to prayer-meeting. Dr. Lloyd married Miss [Worder]June, FRIDAY 19. 1903. A.M. Went shopping. P.M. Took Mother to Mrs. Schencks at Longmeadow. Eve. Eliza & I went to see South girls give Loves Labour Lost. June, SATURDAY 20. 1903. A.M. Went shopping. P.M. Russell Richardson came to luncheon & I took him to train. Eve. Mrs. & Mrs. Beardsley called. I went down in rain for Miss Porters candy. Called on Miss Hastings. Mr. Hawkin's married Miss [Land].June, SUNDAY 21. 1903. Pouring rain. Mr. Hahn. A fine sermon. "Is World growing better"? The Beardsleys & Porters came to dinner. Small meeting at Joe's. [Cott.] III. Took supper at Beth haven. Dr. Moxom called here. June, MONDAY 22. 1903. A.M. Call from Mrs. Bowman. Went down town. P.M. Call from Miss Jacobs & Gertrude Burleigh. Mother & I took a carriage & went to Cousin Helen Springs to supper. Saw Grace Burr for a minute. Alice Merriam & Clara there. Did most of my packing. Lawrence Berry born. June, TUESDAY 23. 1903. Finished packing. Went down town. Did the last things preparatory to leaving. Rain in A.M. June, WEDNESDAY 24. 1903. We left Sprinf. at 8.20. Reached Albany at (11.50) (not really for train was late.) Left at 12.00 (later than that train waited) Reached Utica at 2.15. Trolley ride to New Hartford. Left Utica at 5.00. Reached Hamilton at 6.12. Found Prof. McGregory & Mrs. alone at table. Dr. & Mrs. Estes came [some]. Spent evening with Mrs. McGregory. Began Hall Caines Son of Hagar. Rain. June, THURSDAY 25. 1903. Rainy day. I went up to library & to call on Mrs. Bostick. She & Lizzie called in the afternoon. Eve. Mrs. McGregory read aloud Transfiguration of Miss [Philura]. Dr. Lloyd has brought his bride to our table. She was Miss [Worden] & taught drawing at S. Hadley. Dr. & Mrs. French called. Began & ended Transfiguration of Miss [Filing]. Rain June, FRIDAY 26. 1903. Took Mother to call on the Bosticks. Dr. Lloyd is so silly. Calls from Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Paine, Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Herbert Burchard & May Smith. We spent the evening with Mrs. McGregory on the piazza. Read to Mother S.S. Times & Hawthorne. Began "Hawthorne" [Woodbury]June, SATURDAY 27. 1903. I took Mother up to library. She went into reading-room. P.M. Minnie & Bertha came. We all went up the hill. Call from Mrs. Bostick & Lizzie. Eve. Read Late Mrs. Null after doing a little shopping. Began Hawthorne's Fanshawe " Shakespeares Henry VI " Late Mrs Null, 3rd timeJune, SUNDAY 28. 1903. Heard Rev. Daniel Clare for the 1st time. Mother went to church for 1st time since March 30, 1902. A.M. Matt 10:8. Freely ye have rec'd, freely give. Our lives must be opened Godward & also manward. If opened only toward God, we become cisterns not channels. If opened only to the world, we go to them empty handed. Min & I staid to S.S. Reviews of [quarter]. P.M. Talked with Mrs. McG. Slept. Eve. Phil. 1:27. The life that becometh the Gospel (1) observes principles of morality (2) is faithful in daily duties (3) is unselfish (4) realizes the great spiritual truths. An employer said Race to fine a man absolutely reliable. 3 girls baptized. Visitied with Prof. & Mrs. McG. Rain. June, MONDAY 29. 1903. Rained a good deal today. I bought a black hat made my Mr. Peckham. We read Late Mrs. Null A.M. P.M. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Cotten & Martha Harman & Florence Brownell. This evening Prof. McGregory read to us in [Ade's] Fables. Mrs. Bostick is 68. I took her some embroidery. Rain in evening. June, TUESDAY 30. 1903. Minnie, Bertha, & I went to wash womans, Mrs. Bostick's, Minnie Hackleys. Then with Mother, Minnie & I went down Paine St. P.M. Cousin Lizzie, Jessica, Cousin Andrew & Ella Olmstead spent the afternoon. We gave them cake & lemonade. Great time telephoning to the Cottens about Thursday. After tea we went to invite the Bosticks to go to Eaton on Thursday. Call from Mabel Bateman & May Smith. We sat out, ate pop-corn & talked with McGregorys. Hot. July, WEDNESDAY 1. 1903. Frank Richardson is 21. We took Mother part way up to Eaton Hall. Read a little in Mrs. Null. P.M. Slept. Call from the Bosticks. Bertha & I called on Miss Wylie & Miss Buck. Mr. & Mrs. Hawkins returned from their wedding trip. Mrs. Bennett brought her baby here. Call from Mrs. Henry Eaton. Eve. Prayer-meeting "Forget not all his benefits". We take them as a matter of course. We let [Sinners] obscure the benefits. Sat on porch with McGregorys. July, THURSDAY 2. 1903. Wm. & Mrs. Bostick, Lizzie & we four went from here & Mr. & Mrs. Cotten from Earlville to Eaton. Such a happy day! Saw Cousin Carrie, Mrs. Franklin, Cousin George, Cousin Jane, Mrs. Miller, & Mrs. Ella Clark Seymour. Bertha & I called on Mabel Bateman & Eleanor Merrill. With them we called on the Clarkes. We called on Florence Brownell finding Martha Harman there. Found that Minnie Hackley had been here. Mrs. Harrington & Miss Mercur came. July, FRIDAY 3. 1903. Miss Wylie, Buck & we three went up to library. We took Miss Wylie to building. P.M. Wlinor Merrill invited Bertha & me to drive. Calls from Mrs. [Beebe]. Eve. B. & I called on May Smith (out), Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd, Grace Woods, Miss Wylie & Buck, Mrs. Lawrence & Mrs. Parker. Tore my silk dress by falling into flower bed. Sent for [...] for Mary Montague. Gave [...] [...] to May Smith & Miss Buck. July SATURDAY 4. 1903. We took Mother to Mrs. Heard's. She will mend my dress. Calls from Mrs. Anderson, Miss Roe, Miss Wylie, Miss Buck. P.M. Mother & Minne took tea with the Bosticks. Bertha & I went to reservoir with Florence & Martha. Ate luncheon in boat. Took cat tails to Miss Wylie. Read Mrs. Null. This A.M. we had our pictures taken at Stowes. Rain. July, SUNDAY 5. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare. Jon. 16:22. The joy we cannot lose. 1st. Presence of Christ. 2nd. Our wills in harmony with Divine Will. 3rd. We may be helpful as Xns without expecting gratitude. Rained after church. We met Prof. & Mrs. Stuart & Miss Shirley. They know & loved Uncle Geo. Knew Mr. Quick very well. I slept, bathed, wrote. Mother rec'd letter from Harold. P.M. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Clare Ps. 138:3. God does not remove [hurdles] temptations or difficulties but gives strength in the soul. July, MONDAY 6. 1903. We read Mrs. Null. I took mother to library & went to laboratory with Prof. McGregory, Minnie & Bertha. They went without me to the chapel. We got our proofs. Bertha's are good. Calls from Mrs. Woods & Grace, & Mrs. Clarke. Mrs. McGregory sat with us. She read us a story. Eve. Took Miss Wylie & Buck to Mrs. Hill's. Took cat-tails to Mrs. Clarke, Minnie, Bertha & I. July, TUESDAY 7. 1903. Finished Mrs. Null. Prof. McG. took us to the canning factory & type machine. Got my silk dress mended by Mrs. Heard. Called on the Bosticks & the Lloyds. Spent evening with Andersons & Rowes. The had lemonade. July, WEDNESDAY 8. 1903. Minnie & Bertha went to Earlville with Miss Wylie & Buck. I took Mother to library. Slept. Had photo again. P.M. Bathed. Mr. & Mrs. Tayntor came & Mr. & Mrs. Opal Peck Smtih. Bertha wheeled Mrs. McGregory. Eve. We went to meeting with Mrs. Bostick. The Woman at the Well. [Danger] of [Degrading] our Religion to a [mere] [commune]. Afternoon Mrs. McG. read stories to us. July, THURSDAY 9. 1903. I am 42 yrs. old. I had already rec'd Hawthorne's Life from Mother. Minnie & Bertha gave me cut glass [bonbon] dish. We & the Bosticks drove to the Cottens. It was intended to be my birthday party. Their oil-stove caught fire. After dinner a cousin showed off his graphaphone. We visited the laboratory & I rec'd a bottle of Bavarian bouquet with cut glass stopper. Reached home for supper. Calls this evening from Wylie etc. Burchards Dr. Maynard, Mrs. Hardy etc. Went with Louise Burchard to Lee dressmakers. Treated her to soda. Henry VI [Faurharr]Hot! July, FRIDAY 10. 1903. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Smith took Prof. McGregory & me to call at West Cottage. Found Jamie Taylor here. There is a small circus in town. P.M. We went over the Hankin's new house. Mother gave her a centre-piece. Slept. Talked. Knit. Eve. We 4 called on May Smith. Stopped at Dr. Taylors. Rec'd call from Mr. Carl. Minnie treated me to a Sunday. I treated her to orange phospate. [Cineraria] came for Minnie our waitress. July, SATURDAY 11. 1903. I finished Mrs. Sweets baby shawl except the little white border. Began rainbow shawl. Some goodbye calls. We all went down to see Minnie & Bertha off on 1.56 train. McGregorys, Harrington & Merion, Bosticks, Mother & I. Mr. [Hilliss] died this A.M. P.M. Mrs. Bostick called. I went to Miss Wylies. Read to Mother. Talked to Mrs. McG. Mrs. Harrington & Miss Merion came to our table. Eve. Mother & I called on Miss Hastings & Mrs. Wood. Dr. Clarke stopped there. I came home, walked with Baby Bennett. Walked with May Smith to Mrs. Halls & to her home. Dr. Gifford called this P.M. Began Coffee & Repartee.Rainy July, SUNDAY 12. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare Luke 11:1. "Teach us to pray". We pray to a Heavenly Father, to a God who is in His world, to a God who knows best. Deacon Skinner had the S.S. class. P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Met Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler of Albany. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Clare I Kings 22:3. Unpossessed possessions. The Servants here fell in love with Minnie. [Luyths] Pharmacy suggests my brewing an agent. Mr. Raymond began preaching in Cong. Church. July, MONDAY 13. 1903. Mother & I each rec'd letters from Bertha. Call from Miss Hastings. Read to Mother. Took her to library. Went to Mrs. Hunt's about dress to be mended. Saw Mrs. N.H. Patterson who is in Charity work. Bicycling to the Burchards. It tired me. One fall. Calls from Rowes, Mrs. [Dayton] Smith, Mrs. Havens. Wrote letters. Eve. Calls from Florence Brownell & May Smith. May came from [Cineraria]. Read [Fanshawe] most of evening to Mother. Rain. July, TUESDAY 14. 1903. Mother went to Dr. [Bardeen]. His bill will probably be $30. We finished Fanshawe. Calls from Mrs. Grove & Miss Pine. Eve. Called on Mrs. Wylie. I think they were going to have a party. The Cong. had a kitchen shower for Mr. & Mrs. Raymond. Calls from Dr. Clarke, Prof. & Mrs. Anderson. Retired with a sick headache. Finished FanshaweSt. Swithin's Day. Cold & rain. July, WEDNESDAY 15. 1903. Long call from Dr. Spear's daughter, Mrs. Keith of Sioux Falls, S. Dakota. Rec'd diploma with honor from Am. School of Sacred Literature. Rec'd document to sign as [trustee] of Beth haven. Cousin Lizzie writes from Potsdam. They invite us to visit them in Sept. Call from Mrs. Dayton Smith. Slept. Prayer-meeting Mr. Clare led. Ps. 4:6,7. Mrs. Hawkins & Mrs. Keith called. I brought home pop-corn to Mother. Read Hawthorne to her. Went to dentist needed only teeth cleaned. Little rain about 7 a.m. July, THURSDAY 16. 1903. A.M. Took Mother to dentist. We called on Mott Bosticks wife & the Roes. P.M. Mr. Lawrence, Glaskeys & Miss [Englanders] came. Called with Mother on Mrs. Hamlin & Mrs. French. I am trying to get the Lloyds to another table. Eve. Mrs. Harrington invited me to Epis. ice-cream festival. July, FRIDAY 17. 1903. A.M. Mother shelled peas. I read Hawthorne A.M., P.M. & Eve. We went to library. Saw Prof. [Born's] 3 wks old son. P.M. I got the Lloyds to the other table for dinner & tea. Mr. Lawrence a little chummy. Taught S.S. lesson to Florence & boyfriend. Eve. Calls from Mrs. Bostick, Mott & wife, Mrs. Buck, Wylie & Barrons. Called on Brownells. Louisa Ware has come. Rained all day. July, SATURDAY 18, 1903. I took Mother to the dentists but he did not come. Read Hawthorne. Wrote to Jessica. Some newcomers had our seats at dinner so we returned to table leaving the Lloyds! They went to Syracuse in the afternoon. I slept. We visited in Mrs. McG. room. Call from Florence, Martha & Louise Ware. Eve. Ping pong party at the Rowes. Rowes, Andersons, May Smith, Mr. Uhl, McFarlan, & Hughes. McFarlan brought me home. Prof. Anderson read us an Irish story from Pearsons Mag. Jan. 1901.Rain. July, SUNDAY 19. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare 1 Kings 19:18. The Presence of Unseen Good in the World. Florence & her friend entered Mrs. Sisson's class. P.M. I took Annie Burchard's letter to Miss Burchard at the Sissons. Called on Miss Wylie & Miss Hastings. [Lawrences] went to [Wests] to dinner & to Hawkins to tea with Prof & Mrs. McG. Eve. Mr. Raymond Rom 1:16. Welcome from Mr. Clare & Mr. Williams. Beautiful tribute to Dr. Clark. Began Mulocks Mistress & Maid. Some rain. July, MONDAY 20. 1903. A.M. Mother went to the dentist. Dr. Clarke called this A.M. P.M. Bosticks called. The Motts, Bosticks leave today. Call from Hettie Rowe. Mr. Lawrence, Hastings & Miss Englander left. Eve. The Lloyds returned! Call from Carrie Corman. Rain in afternoon. July, TUESDAY 21. 1903. Took Mother to Mrs. Lewis with wash and got China buttons for Bertha. Read to her. She shelled peas. Went alone to library. P.M. Slept. Wrote. Eve. Calls from Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Stuart & her sister & friend. We all moved up at table tonight. Rained nearly all day. July, WEDNESDAY 22. 1903. Mother spent the morning at the dentists. P.M. Visited with Mrs. McGregory & Janine Taylor. I have sent to [Luyties] for ten bottles of [Cineraria]. Florence, Martha & Louise Ware called. Mr. Schenck called one minute & I saw him in prayer-meeting. Mr. Clare spoke on Col. 4. High ideal [given] to Xns just converted from heathenism. Read to Mother after meeting. A little rain. July, THURSDAY 23. 1903. Mother finished at Dr. Bardeen's. The bill was 32.50. He told his wife he had enjoyable day she was so quiet & patient. Pleasant call from Mr. Schenck. P.M. We called on Mrs. Beech (out), Miss Pine & the Lloyds. Eve. Mrs. Lloyd read us a story. Call from Miss Hastings & Mrs. [Islande]. I called on May Smith. July, FRIDAY 24. 1903. Louise Ware called. While I was wheeling Mother to the Hill, Mr. Schenck joined us & wheeled her to the library. She lost her glasses. P.M. Went driving in the Merrell carriage with Mrs. Greene & May Smith. Mrs. Bostick, Mother & I called on Mrs. Brooks but she was just going out. Then called on the Cormans. Bardeens & Mrs. [Senter] & daughter took supper. They are great nieces of Aunt Marietta. A good many came on porch. May Smith & Mrs. [Homhage] called. I walked home with each. Finished Orley Fan.July, SATURDAY 25. 1903. Louise Ware went home. Mother & I returned borrowed things. While we were out Dr. Clark brought [Atonement] articles. Mrs. French has told her husband to select me for 2nd wife. Spoke to David [Mott]. Mother walked to Mrs. Dayton Smith's. Eve. Jamie Taylor came to talk with me about concert. I took Mrs. Hardy to [Methodist] ice-cream festival. Rain in A.M. July, SUNDAY 26. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare Jon. 4:6 Jacob's [Wells] in Life. P.M. Mr. Clare Prayer-meeting II San 6:1-12. Took letter to [Sissens]. Called on Miss Hastings. Miss [Hadstrome] called after church. Told of Mr. L's financial [burden]. Mother went to evening meeting. Rain to cold. July, MONDAY 27. 1903. Went to Mrs. Bostick's & Miss Wylie's. Read Harolds letter! P.M. Tried on dress at Mrs. Hills. Mother & I called on Mrs. Stewart (out) & Mrs. French. Mr. Harrington came for the night. Didn't see him. Eve. Mrs. Bostick & Lizzie spent the evening here.Few drops of rain. July, TUESDAY 28. 1903. A.M. Called on Mrs. Lloyd & Miss Hastings. Mr. Harrington left. Went to library. P.M. With Mrs. Bostick called on Mrs. Brooks & Mrs. Curtiss & daughter Miss Curtiss. Call from Dr. & Mrs. Partridge. Read. Eve. Visited with Mrs. McG. Read Hawthorne. Wrote letters.Rain. July, WEDNESDAY 29. 1903. Went to consult Mrs. Anderson & Curtiss about picnic. Rainy day. Prof. McGregory went away. Letter from Mr. Frances. Mr. Clare in Prayer-meeting beautiful. Jon. 7:53. 8:1. Christ was homeless. His home in our hearts. Stopped in with Miss Burchard. Began Small House at Allington. Finished Twice Told Tales.Rain. July, THURSDAY 30. 1903. Read to Mother Last night. Kept awake by bedbug. My left eye all swelled. Took Mother out & we were caught in soaking rain. Mr. Hughes helped us home. Bapt. picnic postponed. Read Rappaccini's Daughter to Mother & Mrs. McG. The Williams went away. Lloyds went to [Thousand] Isles. The Hawkins, Bosticks & Mr. MacFarland were with us on porch. Harlan has lost his health & failed in business. Lucy Olmstead has twin boys. She was married in Oct. Hattie Ayres expects no. 3. Cousin Hattie fails in mind & body. July, FRIDAY 31. 1903. Baptist picnic at Pierce's Grove in spite of cold cloudy day. We had a splendid time. Mother, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Clare in bus. Mr. Clare & James Taylor played finely with children. Spent evening in Mrs. McG. room. Mrs. Estes called. Cool & pleasant. August, SATURDAY 1. 1903. Took Mother on hill & for my dress. P.M. Mrs. [Hombergers] & Lawrences tea. Eve. Calls from the Frenchs & Stewarts. Mr. Crandall has brought his sister here. When a goat swallows a rabbit what is it? Hair in the butter. Uncle Geo. was told there was a cow in the chapel. "I thought I heard some calves". Are they [The Williams] the nice fat girls whom we watched dress every A.M. August, SUNDDAY 2. 1903. Dr. Clarke Jon. 9:35,36. The age of Faith possible in this Age of Doubt. Not accepting what is given. Faith is a best source of the Moral World. Good is stronger than evil for God is good. Eve. Dr. Clarke Prayer-meeting. Same subject & also Roman Cath. Church. Responsibility of Protestant World. Mr. Mark Allen & wife came on automobile. I walked & called on Miss Hastings & slept. Read Dr. Clarke on Salvation. Mr. McFarland took Mrs. McG. out. Came back & helped me kill mosquitos. Little rain. August, MONDAY 3. 1903. A.M. Mrs. Harrington & [Mercers] left. I took an automobile ride with Allens. Broke record going up to Eaton Hall. P.M. Mrs. McGregory (!), Mother, Mrs. Lippitt & I rode in automobile about town & to [Barclay] cottage. Eve. Went with party to [Bowney] Hill, [Hetty] Rowe, Prof. & Mrs. Anderson, Eleanor Merrill, Miss Levitt, Mr. Partridge, Jaime Taylor, Mr. Barclay, Mr. Hughes, Uhl & McFarland. Chafing dish supper. Historical questions. Mr. Uhl escorted me home. Mrs. Dobson sick so [Bertha's] plans may change. Rained hard all day. August, TUESDAY 4. 1903. Pouring rain. Martha Harmon spent afternoon teaching me to make baskets. Cousin L. & Jessie came from [Montreal]. I have said we can't stay more than one week. Jamie Taylor came in gave me 20 tickets. Rained few drops. August, WEDNESDAY 5. 1903. Calls from Miss Rowe, Cormans, Bosticks. Bosticks & we 4 called on Mrs. Partridge. Jessie is 40 today. Gave her my photo. She hears she must go to Saratoga week after next. Eve. Dr. Lawrence led meeting. "Visions". Call from Louise Burchard & [Mi...] [C...]. Cloudy. Rained hard in evening. August, THURSDAY 6. 1903. Quite excited because Win. writes that Richardsons & [Dobsons] may come here! Took Mother to Mrs. Hunts & Mrs. [Gulbrans]. Call from Mrs. Burchard. Bapt. Church tea. Mother & Mrs. Curtiss both used rolling chair. Poured this evening. Finished Mistress & MaidCold & clear. August, FRIDAY 7. 1903. Read aloud Grandfather's Chair. Called on Rowes & Stewarts. P.M. Called on Mrs. Bailey (out), Levitts, Mrs. Islande (out), Mrs. [Homburgerr], Mrs. Barrons (out), Mrs. Estes, & Mrs. Hillis. Eve. Martha [Hornman] & I went to [Haylyn] Orchestra Concert. I sold 17 tickets. Mr. Bailey came in to Mrs. McG. He wants me to lead at [Bowney] Hill. Arts & Crafts [today].August, SATURDAY 8. 1903. Took Mother to library. Jaime Taylor called about tickets. Went to hear Dell Rice auction at Louis place. Louise Ware writes that Ruth may come. Harold expects Sam to come. Martha Harmon spent afternoon. Finished basket. Eve. Mrs. Bostick, Mother, Marjorie & I spent evening with Mrs. McG. Mrs. & Miss Canfield came from Newark on midnight train. Rained in A.M. Poured in P.M. August, SUNDAY 9. 1903. A.M. Mr. Negris Gen. 33:27. P.M. " " Rom. 13:14. Prayer-meeting. Minnie writes that probably they will take a cottage. After the rain I called on Miss Hastings. After church I visited in Mrs. McG's room with MacFarland & Hughes. Visited primary dept before going to Bible-class. Mr. Shepardson taught. Most interesting. Met Mip Van Wagner. Spoke about Florence. Miss Fuller writes to see me about [s...]. Cool & pleasant. August, MONDAY 10. 1903. Letter from Mrs. Wm. Porter. Went to see Miss Wylie but found that in an hour her brother & Miss Hayes were to be married. Jamie Taylor gave me a souvenir of the orchestra. P.M. Ada & Paula Fuller called. Paula wants me to tutor her in Freshman English. Mr. Bailey asked me to go canooing but I could not. Mr. MacFarland came to kill mosquitos. Martha Harmon & Mip Wylie called. Mr. Clare dropped in. I took Gertrude & child friend in chair. Eve. Went to recommend Grace Wood to Fullers. Sat on piazza. Dr. Warren Partridge & wife stopped. Rubbed Mrs. McG's foot. Began Black Arrow - Stevenson. Finished Grandfather's Chair. Rain. August, TUESDAY 11. 1903. Minnie writes that Will, Win, Ruth & Harriet are coming Thursday. We fear we can get rooms only on 3rd floor. Edna Baker went out with us this A.M. Cold, cloudy, some rain. August, WEDNESDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Lippitt says he will give us No. 12 so I feel relieved. Mother does not seem quite well. She & Mrs. McGregory are blue. I took Mother calling & she feels better. We called on Mrs. Sisson (out), Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Gifford (out), Mr. & Mrs. Raymond & the Cormans. Got cleaning stuff, [Persues] of Norwich. Missed call from Mrs. Islande. Eve. Mr. Negris led prayer-meeting Ps. 57:7. Mr. MacFarland brought us lots of apples. August, THURSDAY 13. 1903. A.M. Read; went to library. Harold writes that they have been detained, but hope to reach here tomorrow. P.M. Called with Mother on Mrs. Payne & Partridge, Mrs. Hawkins & Mrs. Atwood. Saw her Mother-in law. On 6.08 train there came Will, Ruth, Winifred & Harriet. Martha [Harmon] is to eat here. Will, Ruth, Martha & I walked all about College Hill. Then sat with Mrs. McG. August, FRIDAY 14. 1903. 1878 Father died 25 yrs. ago. Will wheeled Mother & Harriet, & we all went to library. P.M. Winifred & baby went to the [Margine's] tent. Ruth, Will & I went to the Rowe's. They played croquet. Then Will, Hettie Rowe, MacFarland & Paula Fuller played tennis. I went to meet Harold & Ruth but they did not come. Lloyds came & sat at the table. Will & I, Martha & Ruth went to [Woodlawn] Cemetery. Then sat with Mrs. McG. Calls. A.M. Roes & Bosticks P.M. May SmithAugust, SATURDAY 15. 1903. A.M. Mother & I went to meet Harold & Ruth but rec'd a letter that they would come tonight. P.M. Martha Harmon drove Win, Will, Ruth & baby to Reservoir. We had calls from Mrs. Brett, the Barrons. Eve. Harold & Ruth came from Montreal. We walked a little. Stuarts called. Drunken crazy man appeared. August, SUNDAY 16. 1903. A.M. Dr. Fuller. Hosea 2:19. Juo. 17:18. The Mission of the Church is to woo men to God. She must have wooer's attitude, wooer's activities (teaching, pleading ) wooing spirit. P.M. Dr. Fuller. Prayer-meeting. Tact in reaching Men. Harold went both times. Mrs. Pierson stopped on porch. Harold is delighted with Hamilton. Tiny bit of hay fever. Chilly. August, MONDAY 17. 1903. Took Mother to Mr. Perry's. Ruth & I went to Bosticks. P.M. We all drove around the reservoir. Slept twice. Call from Miss Hastings. Eve. Will & Ruth invited to the Andersons. No on else there! Mother came over. The French family went to Nebraska. Susie Norton's Ethel born (?)August, TUESDAY 18. 1903. The family went over to Eaton to dinner & I staid. Harold & Ruth left early this A.M. Martha Harmon went away. Harrie & Grace Eaton were at dinner. Rained at night. August, WEDNESDAY 19. 1903. I spent the day at Eaton. At night it rained so hard that I telephoned I would spend the night. August, THURSDAY 20. 1903. I came from Eaton by train. Stopped at Mrs. Arnst & she gave me a banana. Prof. & Mrs. Burchard called. P.M. Ruth & I called on Stuarts & Lloyds. Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Bostick went to get Epis. ice-cream. Harvey telegraphs he will come tomorrow. August, FRIDAY 21. 1903. Harvey came at 6.08. Mother, Ruth & I went to Cong. tea. In the morning Ruth & I took Florence to Miss Van Wagner. Sneezed a little. August, SATURDAY 22. 1903. Prof. McGregory came at 6.08. We all visited during the evening. The Hawkins & Mr. Bostick were here. A.M. We called on Miss Buck. P.M. Mrs. Bailey & Mrs. Lawrence called. The baby was cute. I put gray silk belt on gray dress. Some hay fever. August, SUNDAY 23. 1903. Dr. Lawrence preached but I stayed home & took care of Harriet. Will is so silent now. Found Emily Judson's grave. P.M. Will, Ruth & I went up to College Cem. Met Uhl & Hughes. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Dr. Lawrence Matt 16:26.Hay fever better. August, MONDAY 24. 1903. A.M. Read to Mother. Ruth, Mother, & I had a delightful call on the Partridges missionaries. Then went up to see boys play tennis, etc. P.M. Rec'd call from Dr. & Mrs. Reed & lots of others. Will, Harry & Harold Greene went swimming. Eve. Ruth & I took papers on Atonement to Dr. Clarke, calling on him & wife. We also called on May Smith. Read Hawthorne to Mother. Sarah [Lilt] said to me "Are you the baby's grandmother?"More hay-fever. Rain. August, TUESDAY 25. 1903. I took Mother to library. Mr. Ewell asked her to his office to help him. Will etc. went swimming. P.M. We played letter-games on porch. Then Mr. Hughes called for a long time. Winifred said to Prof. Gray thinking him Harry. "Did they take two of you for a quarter?". Dr. Clarke stopped on the porch waiting for her. Eve. Talked on piazza. It poured. Hay fever better. August, WEDNESDAY 26. 1903. A.M. Call from Dr. Peabody. Told about man curing [c...] by [Rissy] girl. Old maid wanted corns removed in same way. Ruth, Mother & I went to library. P.M. Will, Ruth & I wheeled to Burchards. Bathed, washed head. Call from Mrs. Raymond. Eve. Call from Mrs. Islande. Harvey, Win & baby returned from Sherburne Falls. Prayer-meeting. Dr. Clarke Isa 6:1-8. Gods call to us. Visited on piazza with McGregorys. Began Last of Barons Finished Small House at AllingtonHay fever better. August, THURSDAY 27. 1903. A.M. Ruth & I went on wheels to see Mabel & Eleanor at Reservoir. Harvey, Will & Harold Greene went up swimming & we watched them from the boat. Stayed to dinner. Mrs. Juo-Taylor also there. P.M. Harvey drove us all to Madison Lake. Baby was annoyed. We ate bananas, apples, berries, [cliske] cherries, chocolate, popcorn, peanuts. Eve. Call from Paula & Ada Fuller who leave tomorrow. Visited with Dr. Peabody on piazza. Sat in Mrs. McG. room by fire. No hay fever. Rained. August, FRIDAY 28. 1903. Read "Misses". Prof. McG. showed stamp collection to Will, Harvey, Win & Ruth. P.M. Visited bank safe. Spent rainy afternoon in Mrs. McG. room. She read Transfiguration of Miss [Philury]. We played exciting letter-game. Eve. Most of the time we were the McG's. Jennie Hughes must take children to Iowa. Greek Hist. Almost no hay-fever. Cold & rainy. August, SATURDAY 29. 1903. Long call from Dr. Peabody. He brought me "Oregon Trail". Told of visiting Mrs. Hawthorne day before H's death. Ex PRes. Pilne came to take him away. Next day found dead. P.M. Played letter game. Bosticks called. Sewed. Eve. Win & Harvey called on Bosticks. Mother, Ruth & I read Jack [Gordon]. Mrs. Bate & Mr. Russell called. Began Jack [Gordon]Almost no hay fever. Rainy. August, SUNDAY 30. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clare. Ps. 23:5 "My cup runneth over". The Bountiful God. Over flowing cup = more than is needed to fulfil God's purposes. I. Beauty is Nature II. Friendship & love III. Spiritual Aspiration. We should in view of this. I. Recognize our flowing cup II. Enlarge our capacity. III. Live the bountiful life. P.M. Mr. Clare. Prayer meeting. Jer. 38:11,12. Thoughtfulness. Will miserable with asthma all day. Afternoon & evening I read "[...] Quest" aloud. Harvey went to Brooklyn on 1.24 train. I took baby riding & to the Bosticks. She said "Peek-a-boo" I think. Wrote Joe a [...] letter. Began & Ended [Township] Quest. No hay fever. Cloudy. Some rain. August, MONDAY 31. 1903. Will seems well. Read aloud. P.M. Called on Raymonds, Hawkins (out), Mrs. Dayton Smith (out), Mrs. Hamlin (out). Eve. Win, Ruth & I went to the farewell reception to Dr. & Mrs. Partridge who are to leave tomorrow for Swaton. Remarks by Mr. Sisson, Mr. Clare, Dr. & Mrs. Partridge. Prayer by Dr. Clarke. Sang "All hail the power of Jesus' name". Talked a good while with Prof. Stuart. September, TUESDAY 1. 1903. A.M. We called with baby on Mrs. Dayton Smith. Lizzie Bostick went away to North Woods with Katie. Dr. & Mrs. Partridge left. P.M. Mr. [Gulbran] was buried. Calls from the 4 Burchards. Mrs. Webb & Packard came. Eve. Call from Deacon & Mrs. Skinner. Told of his being in battle of Antietam. Wounded in Fair Oaks. Saw Gen. Howard's arm shot at Antietam. Finished Jack [Gordon]. Began [Learnworth Care]. September, WEDNESDAY 2. 1903. We went to Florence Brownells & I went to library. P.M. Call from Mr. Bailey. I am to teach S.S. at [Browny] Hill & lead C.E. Called on Mrs. Lane. Took baby to Mrs. Estes. Eve. Mr. Clare Cor. meeting. Ps. 16:2. Some hay fever. September, THURSDAY 3. 1903. Mother, baby, girls & I called on Miss Wylie. P.M. Tried to prepare for C.E. We four went to Payne Partridge reception for Mrs. Pauli. Ruth & I called on Barrows (out) & Mrs. Curtiss & Mrs. Schenck. Eve. Visited on piazza with McGregories, Webb & Packard. Misses Bateman & Merrill called. Some hay fever. Hot. September, FRIDAY 4. 1903. Warm day. Took washing to Mrs. Gulbrand. Ruth treated us to Soda. This is Winifred's 2nd anniversary. P.M. For first time put Harriet to sleep. Ruth, Win & I called on Mrs. Hawkins. Eve. Martha Harmon came back. Juo-Leach came. Miss Slade came to hotel. A.M. Mrs. Packard went away. Some hay fever. September, SATURDAY 5. 1903. A.M. Call from Mrs. Homberger. P.M. Will took Martha Harmon to Sherburne Falls. Mother, Ruth & I called on Mrs. Taylor & Morris, & Mrs. Brett. Harvey came tonight. Eve. Ruth, Mrs. Webb & I went to a little party at May Smiths. Miss Slade read a [Slender] Romance by Ruth McEvery Stuart. We guessed fiction left out Amer. poetry. Mrs. Shepardson & Kate Douglass [Meggin] are our cousins. Mr. Bailey called to say he could get no one to go to [Bowney] Hill with me! Mrs. Pauly gave me Iodide of Arsinic for hay fever. Not much hay fever. Cool. September, SUNDAY 6. 1903. I took care of Harriet while others went to church. P.M. Called on Mip Wylie talking of School matters. Called on Miss Hastings. Led C.E. Allied Forces of Righteousness. Eve. Mr. Clare Mark 5:22-43. September, MONDAY 7. 1903. Winifred & Will are 28. Ralph is 23. Harry and Win & baby went today via [Poolville] to Pocono. Harvey drove us all, Florence & Martha. Tired this afternoon. Ruth read aloud after parking Win's trunk to go by express. Frank came by 6.08 train. Family, Martha & Janet Kelly spent evening at Brownells. Little hay fever but felt [mear]. September, TUESDAY 8. 1903. A.M. Went with Frank to canning factory (closed) & to college building. P.M. So cold & tired that I felt blue. Walked to tennis court with Mrs. McG., Webb, Ruth & Frank. Mrs. Lane called. Eve. We all called on Mrs. Skinner & Bosticks. Mrs. McG.. loves Frank. Very little hay-fever. September, WEDNESDAY 9. 1903. Frank left at 10.38. So did Mrs. Webb. Bertha came on 1.26 train. Calls from Dr. Maynard, Anna Burchard, Mrs. Ornsbee. We all with Janet Kelly & Florence Brownell went to a [c...] & picnic lunch. Ruth & I went to church. Mr. Clare 2 Cor XII: 1-13. "God sometimes says yes, & sometimes no. He always answers prayer." Went back to Martha's. Scolded Ruth for silence. Visited the McGregory's. Last of B.Very little hay-fever. September, THURSDAY 10. 1903. We called to say goodbye on Mrs. Hamlin, the Lovetts & Miss Wylie. Ruth left at 1.36. I met a Mr. Williams who thinks I look like Mrs. McGregory. Sewed braid on white dress. Call from Mrs. Clare. Eve. Rained. Calls. Clock fixed.Little hay fever. September, FRIDAY 11. 1903. Went to train to see Miss Wylie & Buck off. Read Misses from Old [Mame]. P.M. Mrs. McG. went to luncheon at Motts. Rec'd a lobster by express but it died. Call from Dr. & Mrs. Clarke. Bertha went driving with Mabel & Elmer. Mother & I called on Mrs. [Hadstrom] (out), Lovetts. With Bertha called on Mrs. Woods, [Hastings] & Harkley, Lloyds (out) & Andersons. Eve. We all called on Skinners & I went to see the Allens & Lizzie Bostick who came tonight. Bertha told me of Harvey's criticism of me. More hay fever. September, SATURDAY 12. 1903. A.M. Called on Mrs. Bostick & Schenck. Will & Bertha went out with Mrs. McG. P.M. Bertha went out with McG., Roy Smith & [Hon Kuester]. Mother & I went to afternoon tea at Mrs. Hawkins. Met the Mrs. [Burchards], Mrs. Partridge & Mrs. Pauly. I have sent bottle of medicine to Mrs. Payne. Call from Mrs. Brett. Louise Burchard took me driving. Mrs. Hawkin's has bought 4 of Lawrence chairs. Eve. Will called on Martha. Treated us to ice-cream. Bertha & I went to [Brownich] & Raymonds for papers. Finished Misses from Old M. Began Mettle of Pasture Spanish LetterNo hay fever. September, SUNDAY 13. 1903. A.M. Mr. Clarke Isa 45:5. God's Unconscious Workers. Lesson to Students. P.M. Mr. Clare Ps. 139. Prayer meeting for new students etc. Will took Martha to church. I killed [445] mosquitos. Went to see Mrs. Sisson about Florence & to see Miss Hastings. Did not go to [Bowny] Hill. Almost no hay fever. September, MONDAY 14. 1903. Hottest day. Went to Mrs. Hunt, Ransom, etc. P.M. Took bath. Lay down. Ironed dress. Wrote letters. Eve. We with Florence & Martha took tea at the Burnhams. Later talked with McG's. No hay fever. September, TUESDAY 15. 1903. Began parking. Took dresses to Mrs. Hunt. Calls from a good many. Mr. Clare's was very nice. Eve. We went to Dr. Burnham's lecture at opening of [Theol.] Serm. [Destruction] to bring in Kingdom of God. Mr. Scott of Norwich (Oberlin '96) gave musicale in hotel parlor. Mrs. Pauly left. Mrs. Payne brought [Cineraria]. Will took Martha driving. September, WEDNESDAY 16. 1903. Bertha, Will & I went to Dr. Clarke's Theol. lecture. Packed. Martha harmon taught Bertha to make baskets. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Vacation Experiences. Miss Hastings went with me. We went over to the Bosticks & had cream. Father LifePouring rain. September, THURSDAY 17. 1903. Bertha, Will & I went to Dr. Clarke's class & Seminary prayers. Came back with Dr. C. in pouring rain. Bertha is to stay here. Calls from Mrs. Raymond, Mr. R. & brother Robt. Dr. Clarke, Will, Mother & I took 1.33 train to N.Y. via Utica. Bosticks, Martha Harmon, Bertha & Mr. Hughes saw us off. Reached N.Y. at 10 P.M. September, FRIDAY 18. 1903. Corns cut. Saw [Kom] twice about [writer] suit. It will be $45. Calls from Ruth Raymond & Mary Sharpe. Prayer-meeting. September, SATURDAY 19. 1903. Calls from Harold & Ruth. Mother & I came by 5.00 train to Glen Ridge. Found Corning Family & Harlan. They expect long visit from Mother. Baby & Mother in chair. September, SUNDAY 20. 1903. Mr. Brown Cong. minister Ps 62:- "Power" His opinion of Divine". Not so very [bad]. Believes in Divine Healing. Harlan & I went to [Mtclare]. Frank [Tasker] & [Juo] at home. Rufus & Mary took supper at Golf Club. We had hymns at home. September, MONDAY 21. 1903. Mother, Harlan, Mary, Dorothy & I drove to Crystal Lake, Eagle Rock, Mountclair. P.M. Slept. Harlan & I went to Bloomfield. Visited his old school, now a German [Theol.] Sem. Eve. Visited [...]. Finished Self Made Merch. Read Visits of Eliz. September, TUESDAY 22. 1903. Teachers return. I left Glen Ridge at 1.45. stopped to see Mrs. Booth. Learned from Mr. Skelly that Geo. Gregor has taken Mrs. Booths money. Found a large school at Springfield. Probably 16 girls. Harold died. September, WEDNESDAY 23. 1903. Family pupils return. Very tiresome day. My feet ached. Went to corn doctors. Heard that the Sweet baby boy was born last night & died in a few minutes. September, THURSDAY 24. 1903. School opens 9 A.M. Started school. Rec'd telegram that Harold died suddenly last night. It was apoplexy. I went right down to Brooklyn. Winifred & [Minnie] met me. Went to see poor Ruth & Ralph. Our hearts are broken. Telephoned Marg. She will tell Mother tomorrow. Mr. Story (1). September, FRIDAY 25. 1903. Harold's funeral. Buried in [Greenwood]. Cousin Ros spoke beautifully. Harvey prayed at grave. Went out to my brave little [mother] at Glen Ridge. Mina the maid burned by explosion of gas stove. Miss King (1). September, SATURDAY 26. 1903. Rested all day at Glen Ridge. Marg. went to read to Mina. September, SUNDAY 27. 1903. Mr. [Brown] preached on Peter. Very sad today. Marg. & Rufus took supper at golf club. September, MONDAY 28. 1903. Left Glen Ridge at 8.54. Luncheon at Minnie's. Called on Ruth. Came home by 4 o'clock train. Ida Seymour & Juo met me. Mr. Story (2). September, TUESDAY 29. 1903. Hard day in school. Eve. Called to say good-bye to Laura [Walton], who goes to Mrs. [Veltners] school. Rec'd Gloves from Mrs. [Broga] & Eliz. Miss King (2). Mrs. Starr(1)?September, WEDNESDAY 30. 1903. My day out. Called on Joe. Oh it killed me to talk to him. The Chandlers have been drinking. Rode to Park. Called to inquire for Sweets & on Hastings. Library. Helen Keyser returned. Mrs. Starr (2). October, THURSDAY 1. 1903. Mother has made a will leaving me sole heir. If I die first the money goes to Minnie. Letter from Anna Burchard. Mr. Rice led covenant meeting. I felt stunned. Joe's remark about Harold comforted me. Mr. Story (3). Write to Mrs. Partridge. October, FRIDAY 2. 1903. Letter of sympathy from Cousin Lizzie. Helped Miss Porter on programme. Went to Y.W.C.A. & addressed the girls. I was almost unprepared but got through. Miss King (3). October, SATURDAY 3. 1903. Took Alice [Hangan] & Maud Humphrey down town. Helped with programme. Rec'd plant from Mrs. Bowman. Eve. Read Outlook reading. Mr. Barker called on Ida Seymour. October, SUNDAY 4. 1903. A.M. Dr. Faunce. Luke 22:27. Joe's Mission 19 present. I talked about why God sends sorrow. Smith was there. This evening Dr. Moxon took supper. Then I had a long talk with him in Miss P's room & I am comforted. Ida Seymour spent the day with Mr. Baker & he proposed. She thinks of accepting. Rain. October, MONDAY 5. 1903. Minnie sends me 50 of Mothers money. This evening Miss Porter complained of my Latin teaching. Is she right? Mr. Story (4).October, TUESDAY 6. 1903. Miss Porter is 63. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a book. Call from Mr. & Mrs. Porter. Letters of sympathy from Mr. Juemp, Agnes Jones & Louise Burchard. Wrote lots of letters. Miss King (4). Mrs. Starr (3). October, WEDNESDAY 7. 1903. Mrs. Starr (4). Saw Mrs. Sweet. She wants another baby. Shopped. Took tea at Beth-haven.October, THURSDAY 8. 1903. Mr. Story (5). Winnie's 30th wedding anniversary. Mr. led prayer-meeting. Lovely letters from Miss Emerson & Mrs. McGregory. October, FRIDAY 9. 1903. Miss King (5). Call from Mrs. Reed. She is enthusiastic about Gladys and Vassar. October, SATURDAY 10. 1903. A.M. Did Outlook reading. P.M. Chaperoned Bertha Smith & Carrie Tate to Amherst Supper at Barr's. October, SUNDAY 11. 1903. A.M. Dr. Brooks Ps. 119:54. P.M. Joe's Mission. Called on Miss Emerson (out), the Sweets & Miss Hastings. Eve. Retired at 8 P.M. Mrs. Packard in bed with a cold. October, MONDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story (6). Took names for Outlook class. October, TUESDAY 13. 1903. Outlook class. Discussed People of the Whirlpool. Bertha Smith was hurt last night falling on a corner of the bed. She stayed in her room today. Miss King (6) Drawing (5) Finished "People of the Whirlpool"October, WEDNESDAY 14. 1903. Went shopping. Read in the library. Drawing (6) Miss Robson treated Bertha Smith's rib. Call from Jennie [Barrons]. Family went to see Henrietta Crossman in As You Like It. Began Abbott's "Cleopatra". October, THURSDAY 15. 1903. Deacon Hathaway led prayer-meeting. Mr. Story (7) Beatrice [E...] born. October, FRIDAY 16. 1903. Miss King (7) Girls did not go out with Lena. I had [...] Edith Ely, walking & study hour. Eve. New girls gave party to old girls. Sheet with eyes, noses, hands & feet, advertisements etc. October, SATURDAY 17. 1903. Rained so no walking. I read periodical all day except that I gave two music lessons & darned stockings. Allen & Marie Seaman returned. Miss Bartletts mother came but went to her boarding home. Jean Webster is here to stay till Tuesday. October, SUNDAY 18. 1903. Dr. Moxom Phil 2:15. "America Enlightening the World" Mission [...] sermon. Mrs. Bartlett came to dinner. At Joe's spoke on [lower] parable. Luke 7:8-21. 12 present. Went to see Mrs. Scott about analysis class. She was not in. Called on Miss Emerson & saw Miss Pendleton, Hahn [children] & later Dr. Moxom. Told him of the future life fears. Walked with Ida S.October, MONDAY 19. 1903. Mr. Story (8). Analysis class. The family went to Viola Allen in Twelfth Night. I put Jean Webster to bed. October, TUESDAY 20. 1903. Mr. Weaver came to examine the children's music. Jennie Dunham went home to talk over going to college. I took Mother's center piece to Edith Brook's house. Stopped at library. Mrs. Webb, Adele Buffington & Gretty Holden came for wedding. Miss King 8. Mrs. Starr 7. October, WEDNESDAY 21. 1903. Drawing (8) I did shopping & called on Mrs. Schenck. She invited me to supper two weeks from tonight. Dinner at five. The teachers went to Edith Brook's wedding. It was beautiful they say. October, THURSDAY 22. 1903. Called to see Edith Brooks wedding presents. Adele went home. Prayer-meeting. Dr. Hahn led. Mr. Story (9). October, FRIDAY 23. 1903. Miss King (9). Miss Berensen(1) came to measure the girls. Helen Sheperd went home to consult her doctor about the hives. Girls had whist and charades. October, SATURDAY 24. 1903. Read Outlook reading all the morning. Afternoon walked then went to library. Read architecture. October, SUNDAY 25. 1903. Dr. Moxom 1 Tim. 5:8. Report of Home Miss. Convention & sermon on Negro Question. New cases of typhoid, Edith Moxom among them. Letter from Harlan. Call in my room from Mrs. Bartlett. Mission Matt 16:21-27. Prayed for two men. Joe thinks he may have to leave S. Louise & I walked. October, MONDAY 26. 1903. Mr. Story (10) Took Outlook names. Thomas Beal died. Finished Scarlet Letter. October, TUESDAY 27. 1903. Miss King (10). OUtlook class. Pauline & Rebecca [Birne] here. Jennie Hughes writes she has been accepted as Chinese missionary. Mrs. Starr (9). October, WEDNESDAY 28. 1903. Mrs. Starr (10). Called on Sweets. Shopped. Found Mrs. Chandler in an awful condition. Took supper at Cousin Helens. Mrs. Booth Tucker killed in R.R. wreck.October, THURSDAY 29. 1903. Miss Porter & Bostick took tea at Mrs. Porters. Mr. Story (11). Mrs. Booth-Tucker killed in R.R. wreck. October, FRIDAY 30. 1903. Miss King (11). Miss Porter wants me to teach Ida Eastman Greek, but Louise Bartlett offers to. All but two children went to hear Bliss Perry on Thackeray. I staid with them. Piece broke off my tooth. October, SATURDAY 31. 1903. Went shopping with Alice [Hargow] & Gertrude Dodge. Read Outlook. P.M. Went to Dr. [Bughe] & had my took fixed to stay till Wed. It came out at supper. November, SUNDAY 1. 1903. A.M. Mr. Hahn. Communion. After Mission went to see Mr. Chandler. He broke all to pieces. I think he will be good now. Louise Bartlett ill so Ida & I walked. The girls say that Bertha Smith, Hazel Bingham & Maud Humphrey are breaking rules in the nursery. November, MONDAY 2. 1903. Rec'd beatiful letter about Harold from Minnie. At Analysis class Roy Steele sang. This evening Miss Porter talked to nursery girls. Mr. Story (12). November, TUESDAY 3. 1903. Mrs. Starr (11). Miss King (12). Miss Porter talked at prayer about the cheating. Ida & I went down to get returners. I suppose McClellan is elected Mayor of N.Y. & [Low] defeated. November, WEDNESDAY 4. 1903. Mrs. Starr (12). Went shopping. Attended business meeting of College Club. November, THURSDAY 5. 1903. Mr. Story (13). Small prayer-meeting. Came home with Miss Hastings. November, FRIDAY 6. 1903. Took Bertha Smith to dentist & to Miss Robson. Miss King (13). Halloween party. November, SATURDAY 7. 1903. Miss Berensen's 1st lesson. Jennie Dunham's father came here. November, SUNDAY 8. 1903. Nice letter from Reeve. Dr. Moxom 2 Cor. Short speach by [Miss] Lee. Mission Jon. 4:1-26. Took Mr. & Miss Haskell to the Chandlers & had lovely talk. Mr. Chandler was drunk. Went to bed about 8.20. November, MONDAY 9. 1903. Outlook class. I took names. In the evening Mrs. Bartlett went to a farewell reception for Missionaries in Smith Church. Mr. Theodore Lee Mrs. " " Ruth Hume Dr. Bissell Miss Fairbanks ? Helen Scheirer ill with Grippe. Mr. Story 14.November, TUESDAY 10. 1903. As Miss Porter & Lena went to hear [Jon] Graham Brooks, the Evening Outlook was postponed. Girls copied play. Mrs. Starr (13) Miss King (14)November, WEDNESDAY 11. 1903. I called at Chandlers & found Mrs. Hascall there. Met Mr. Hahn on Street. Went to library. Took supper at Beth Hann. Outlook class. Discussed [Hawthornes] life & Scarlet Letter. Mrs. Starr (14)November, THURSDAY 12. 1903. Mr. Story 15. 1st evangelist meeting of Mr. [Maplesder]. Rejuvenation [Jon]. 4:37. Hazel Brigham is ill. November, FRIDAY 13. 1903. Miss King (15) This evening girls rehearsed play. I played drawing pictures & [C...] with 3 children. Went to library. Read all Outlook magazine. November, SATURDAY 14. 1903. Miss Berensen's class (2). Miss Seymour went to [Munson] for Sunday. Left here before luncheon. I spent day cleaning closet & drawers & sewing. November, SUNDAY 15 1903. Dr. Moxom Neh. 4:19. Why people dislike missionary sermons. Joe's Miss. I talked on Mark 9:41. Because life belongs to Christ. Long talk with Fred [Bune] about the [Harcall], his mother etc. Bertha Smith walked with me this evening & told about her sins. Ida Seymour came home from [Munson]. Rain. November, MONDAY 16. 1903. Mr. Story (16) I led little prayer-meeting at Bliss St. home. Clare Reed was there. Ida Seymour went out with Mr. Baker again! She didn't like it because she had to have [Gyms] & couldn't meet him at library. Read to children this evening. Rain. November, TUESDAY 17. 1903. Miss King 16 Mrs. Starr 14. Ida Seymour is cross because Louise & I do not approve of her love affair. I played games instead of walking with girls. Miss P. went to dinner at Mrs. P. to meet Mr. & Mrs. [Hastings]. Read to children this evening. November, WEDNESDAY 18. 1903. Mrs. Starr 15. I went shopping, bought black silk waist & shoes. Mrs. Wentworth [Higginser] spoke to College Club on Sunny Side of Transcendental Period. Mrs. Webb came. I read to children. Miss Seymour thinks she can't love Mr. Baker. November, THURSDAY 19. 1903. Mr. [Muplesden] spoke in church on the Sunny Side of Missions. As I read to children I went in late. Mr. Story 17. Mother expects to leave Glen Ridge today. November, FRIDAY 20. 1903. Miss King 17. We hear that Ralph Moxom has had his skull fractured by an engine & may die. November, SATURDAY 21. 1903. Miss Berensen 3. Ralph Moxom's skull is not fractured & he will soon be well they say. Bessie [Thayer's] temperature is 105. They are getting reay for play. I went to library. November, SUNDAY 22. 1903. Dr. Moxom PS. 42:5. "Cry from the Depths". Wonderful. A Xn in face of evil has Memory, Trust, Hope. I wrote Dr. M. letter of sympathy. Joe's Miss. 9 present. Mrs. Hascall expects in April. Leach was there & very insulting about Smith who had been there. Miss [Leonard] took me home to tea. I walked alone with girls. Louise spent Sunday with Mother. November, MONDAY 23. 1903. Mr. Story 18. 5th afternoon Outlook. Dress rehearsal of [Murder's] [Moving] in evening. Dr. Moxom had not known where his son was for 2 months. Bessie Thayer is said to be very ill. November, TUESDAY 24. 1903. Miss King 18 Mrs. Starr 16 Outlook class. Miss Bostwick says Ida Seymour must read some. November, WEDNESDAY 25. 1903. Mrs. Starr 17 I bought candy & olives. Took some girls to train. November, THURSDAY 26. 1903. Thanksgiving Day. I called on the Thayer's. Little hope for Bessie. Mr. Waterbury Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift. The gift of [persons] more than [things]. Self-giving the best. We show our appreciation by the way we use the gift. Mrs. Chamberlan, Mr. Porter & Edward came to dinner. Mrs. Webb is here. Mrs. Porter went to her mothers. I amused children all afternoon. November, FRIDAY 27. 1903. School [all] [morning]. P.M. Got ready for play. Mrs. [Withe] & Shepherd spent the night. Girls gave [Murder's] Moving. Violet Coen & Gladys Reed here. Miss King 19. November, SATURDAY 28. 1903. No gyms. Went to train with a note for Miss Avery introducing her to Pres. [Hayad]. Call from Mabel [Bateman] half sick with cold. November, SUNDAY 29. 1903. Dr. Moxom Habakkuk 3:2. Need of a Revival. Mrs. Bartlett came to dinner. Conductor Chapin was at meeting. Joe seems discouraged. He proposed going in with Volunteers. Miss Porter took some girls to hear Miss Wooley, but she was ill & did not come. I retired at 8. November, MONDAY 30. 1903. Mr. Story 19. Ida Eastman has a bad cold. I feel mean with mine. December, TUESDAY 1. 1903. Miss King 20 Mrs. Starr 18 Mrs. Bostwick miserable with cold. December, WEDNESDAY 2. 1903. Mrs. Starr 19. Miss Bostwick in bed with grippe. I called on the Thayers. Bessie still very low. Went to Chandlers. Mrs. C. has had pneumonia. Mr. C. drunk & weeping for Emma. Mrs. Hascall expecting a miscarriage. Called on Joe. He is going to Boston for about 2 wks. Read to children this evening. December, THURSDAY 3. 1903. Mr. Story 20. I read to children & so went late to church. They seem discouraged as to effect of Mr. [Maplerders] meeting. December, FRIDAY 4. 1903. Miss King 21 I read Rebecca to girls while they sewed. Began Rebecca. Miss [Wiggins]. December, SATURDAY 5. 1903. Miss Berensen 4. Went down town for Lena & to corn doctors. Went to Rose Duttons to supper. [Declined] invitation to [spend] night. "Arthur" not at home. December, SUNDAY 6. 1903. Dr. Moxom "The City & the Citizen". Rev. Mr. Lee a Jamaica Miss. also spoke. We prayed for a Mr. Sullivan today. Mr. Robinson came in drunk. I went to Indian Orchard. Bessies temp has been 106 3/5. Pulse 172 & Respiration 70. Did not walk. December, MONDAY 7. 1903. Mr. Story 21 Analysis class. Mrs. Kingsley sang. December, TUESDAY 8. 1903. Mrs. Starr 20. Miss King 22. I finished telling the girls Capt. Toll's Gate tonight. December, WEDNESDAY 9. 1903. Mrs. Starr 21. Called on Chandlers because I heard old lady was dying. Mr. Hahn came. I went to talk about them to Mrs. Chapin. He is doing all the work. Called on Bessie Thayer. She has spinal mengitis but seems a trifle better. Called on Carrie King & she talked about Mission. Rained so did not leave [Bauer]. Marion Maltice is 12. Raymond Lloyd is 32. December, THURSDAY 10. 1903. Mr. Story 22. At prayer-meeting I begged [coal] for Joe of Mr. Tapley. December, FRIDAY 11. 1903. Miss King 23. This evening I read Rebecca aloud to the girls. December, SATURDAY 12. 1903. Miss Berensen 5. Read a great deal in Henry Esmond. Shopped. Called on Mrs. Sweet. December, SUNDAY 13. 1903. Dr. Moxom Rev. 3:20. Christ at the Door. Only 10 of us at the Mission. Bruce did not come. Louise walked & I called on Porters & Bartletts. Deacon Chapin's funeral was today. I talked on Matt 6:19-34. December, MONDAY 14. 1903. Mr. Story 23. Outlook class. Miss Porter & I worked on Outlook book. December, TUESDAY 15. 1903. Mrs. Starr 22. Miss King 24. The family went to see Irving as Dante. I read Fred Maria & Me to Elsie Miller, Marie Seaman & Maud Humphrey. The latter did not listen much. December, WEDNESDAY 16. 1903. Mrs. Starr 23. I did a great deal of Christmas Shopping. Then I took supper at Beth Haven. Outlook class. We discussed Henry Esmond. December, THURSDAY 17. 1903. Mr. Story 24. I was so tired I did not go to meeting. December, FRIDAY 18. 1903. Miss King 25. Took Alice [Haugan] down town. Played for dancing & read. Passing of Thomas (Aug. 92. [Harpen]). December, SATURDAY 19. 1903. I am getting ready to go. Mrs. Seaman came. Miss Berensen 6. Went down town. Maud Humphrey & Gertrude Dodge at last passed Lat. Prose. Members Bible [Atlas], Fisher [Pl...]December, SUNDAY 20. 1903. A.M. Dr. Moxom 11:15. Very stormy day, so only Sullivan at Joe's. I talked to Joe about working. This evening we sang. December, MONDAY 21. 1903. Mr. Story 24. Packed. December, TUESDAY 22. 1903. Miss King 26. We came to N.Y. today. Elsie Miller & Helen Shepard came to Hartford & George & Helen Keyser to N.Y. Jennie [Totman] is visiting here. December, WEDNESDAY 23. 1903. Ruth Raymond called but I was out. I played songs at Ruths School & called on Mrs. Reeve at 192 Garfield Place. Frank came from college. I went with gifts to the Raymonds. December, THURSDAY 24. 1903. Will Brown appeared. Mr. Brown died today. We got the presents ready. I took gifts down to Ruth's. Rained. December, FRIDAY 25. 1903. Christmas day. The first without Harold. Rec'd lovely gifts. No guests to dinner but Jenny Totman & Richard. Ruth & Ralph had dinner at the Sharpes & called. I have hard cold. December, SATURDAY 26. 1903. Stormy morning. Played Flinch with Will Brower & the others. He & Jennie went to Mr. Brown's funeral. Ruth called. I took supper at the Reeves. Met Ambrose Reeve. Fred was sick but got better & brought me home. December, SUNDAY 27. 1903. Snowy morning. I went to Lafayette Ave. church. Dr. Gregs preached on a Full Xmas. Christ born in Bethlehem. We heard of each Xn. In Christendom Will Brown came & took Richard back to New Jersey. Mr. Gasten came to supper. Frank & I read or slept on the bed in the afternoon. December, MONDAY 28. 1970. Wrote a great many letters. I played Flinch in the evening. December, TUESDAY 29. 1903. Miserable all day with my cold & a lump in my throat. Took Marg's grenadine down to Ruth. Took muff to Kom. Went to Estelle Worcester for 3 fillings. Aunt Till appeared. After luncheon played Flinch with Willie Brown. Later Agnes played. Eve. The others went to Christmas entertainment. I slept. Then I began reading aloud Riis' Life of Roosevelt. December, WEDNESDAY 30. 1903. This morning I got my muff from Kom & went to Estelle's. She filled two teeth & lanced the lump in my muff. Calls from Helen Caruana & Clara Dixon. Raymond Smith is married. Went to try on dress at Ruth's. December, THURSDAY 31. 1903. All day long I waited for Jennie Hughes. She telegraphed she could not come to lunch. Finally she came before dinner. I went with her to 6th Ave. & 8th St. Meth, & 18th St. In the first she organized Standard Bearers. Then went to interesting Watch Night Services. Mr. Chase led the pastor-elect. The verse that helped me was "All things work together etc."Call's rec'd in Ham. continued. MEMORANDA. July 29 Miss Wylie Mrs. Hawkins 30 Mr. " Mrs. " Mrs. Bostick Lizzie " Mr. MacFarland 31 Mrs. Estes Florence Bromwell Martha Harmon Aug 1. Mrs. Courtney French Mrs. French Mrs. Stewart Miss Sterling Miss Custer 3 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 4 Martha Harmon Jamie Taylor 5 Eliz. Rowe Mrs. Bostick Lizzie " Carrie Corman " Louise BurchardMEMORANDA. Aug. 5 Miriam [Cerevene] 6 Mrs. Burchard 7 Mrs. Sisson Mrs. Fuller 7 Mrs. [Ormsbee] 8 Martha Harmon Mrs. Bostick Marjorie " 7 Mrs. Hamlin 10 Mrs. Woods Grace Woods Mr. MacFarland Martha Harmon Miss Wylie Dr. Partridge Mrs. Partridge Mr. Clare Adda Fuller Paula Fuller 11 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie " 12 Mrs. Islande 13 Mrs. Lovett " "MEMORANDA. Aug 14. Mrs. Anderson Miss Rowe Hettie Rowe Mrs. Bostick Marjorie " 15 Mrs. Brett Mrs. Barrows Alice Barrows Mrs. Stuart Mrs. Custer Miss Shirley Mrs. Hartstrom 16 Mrs. Pierson 17 Miss Hastings Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick May Smith Martha Harmon 19 Miss Wylie Miss Buck 20 Prof. Burchard Mrs. Burchard Mrs. Bosticks Lizzie BostickJanuary-Cash Rec'd Paid Aug.20 Mrs. Payne Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Hawkins 21 Mrs. Hardie Mrs. Hyatt Mr. Raymond Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 22 Mrs. Bailey Mrs. Lawrence Mr. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 24 Miss Lovett Lena Lovett Grace Woods Mrs. Woods Mrs. Pierson Mrs. Taylor Florence Morris Harriet Corman Grace Corman Carrie Corman Miss Hastings Dr. ReedFebruary-Cash Rec'd Paid Aug. 24 Mrs. Reed 25 Mr. Hughes Dr. Clarke 26 Dr. Peabody Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Islande 27 Ada Fuller Paula Fuller 29 Dr. Peabody Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick Sept. 1 Prof. Burchard Mrs. " Anna " Louise " Deacon Skinner Mrs. Skinner 2 Mr. Bailey 3 Mrs. Bostick Eleanor Merrill Mabel Bateman 4 May Smith 5 Mrs. [Homkoger] Miss Hastings March-Cash Rec'd Paid Sept. 7 Mrs. Bostick Miss Wylie Miss [Burchard] 8 Mrs. Lane Mr. Anderson Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Bostick 9 Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Pauly Dr. Maynard Anna Burchard Mrs. [Ornesbee] 10 Mrs. Hardy Mrs. Clare Mrs. Bostick May Smith Mrs. Willson Adelaide Willson 11 Dr. Clarke Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Burchard 12 Mrs. Brett 13 James Taylor 14 Mrs. Skinner Mrs. Grant Dr. LloydApril-Cash Rec'd Paid Sept 14 Mrs. Lloyd Mrs. Fred Lloyd 15 Mr. Ewell Mrs. Payne Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Merrill Elenor Merrill Mr. ClareJune-Cash Rec'd Paid Christman presents given Mother Tabard Inn 1.50 " Stamps .98 Minnie 1/2 doz oatmeal bowls 1/2 doz salts 1.20 Ruth Raymond Bag .98 Ray Lloyd "Self Made Monk" 1.10 Marg. Corning 4 vols of "[Noctes Ambr.] Dorothy Corning Dishes .49 Bertha Richardson Sweater (part) 1.00 Wm. C Richardson Gold glasses (part) 1.00 Harvey & Wm Dobson ? Harriet Dobson Comfortable .91 Ruth Richardson Rainbow Shawl .55 Frank Richardson Slippers (part) 1.00 Ralph Raymond Sat. Eve. Post 1.25 Miss Porter Helen Keller 1.50 Mrs. Porter "On the Dark Stairs" 1.25 Edward Porter History game .25 Marion Mattice "Little Foresters" .60 Ida Seymour Photo .25 Fannie Bates On the Dark Stairs .85 Mrs. Packard Money for [Cloak] 1.00 Aunt Carrie Handk & sachet .35 18.01 July-Cash Rec'd Paid 18.01 Elizabeth Apron .40 Lizzie Handkerchief .25 Edith Ribbon .34 Sarah Apron .33 Juo. Wiley & wife Picture .50 Helen Wiley Rubber doll .15 Mrs. McGregory Norway picture .35 Esther Patchen Embroidery .50 Mrs. Griffin Photo .25 Stella Hitchcock Photo .25 Rob Bliss Joy & Power Van Dyke .75 Cousin Lizzie Helen Keller 1/2 .75 Jessica [Corn] On the Dark Stairs .85 Emma Belt .59 Marg [Montagne] Lace collar .25 Miss Rock Lovey Marg .75 Miss Leonard Picture .25 25.52 Bertha's children 1.00 Joe 1.00 17.52August-Cash Red'd Paid Presents rec'd. Mother Leather bag. Minnie Knife Bertha Richardson Corset Cover Will Richarson Black gloves Winifred & Harvey Dobson Waterman pen Ruth Richardson Sewing bag Frank Richardson Pocket book Ruth Raymond Black stock Esther Patchen Handkerchief Stella Hitchcock [Memoirarden] tablet Miss Porter Abbott's Henry W. Beecher Mrs. Porter Diary Edward Porter Letter opener Marion Mattice Electric clock Margaret Carter "Understanding Heart" Ida Seymour Photo Louise Bartlett Collaret Elsie Miller Madonna framed Maude Humphrey Handkerchief Bertha Smith Dickens "Xmas" Jessica [Cone] Stamp box Mrs. Packard Shoe wrapper Rob Bliss "King John" September-Cash Rec'd Paid Eliza Buffington Calendar Mary & Maberl Porter Calendar Mrs. Griffin Collar Helen [Scheirer] PictureOctober-Cash Rec'd Paid Mother's presents Harlan Lloyd 10.00 Marg. & Rufus Corning 5.00 Minnie & Wm. c Richardson Rev. of Reviews Bertha Sewing Outfit Winifred & Harvey Dobson Handkerchief tray Harvey Dobson Thermometer Ruth Richardson Box of paper Frank Richardson Grape-nuts dish Willie Raymond Tabard Inn. " " $1.00 in stamps Ruth Raymond .50 " " Aunt Fannie 1/2 doz. handkerf & sachet Cousin Ros. $25.00 Cousin Sallie Fur cloak Susie Raymond Ruching Miss Porter "After Prison" Booth Mrs. Porter Collar Cousin Lizzie Handkerchief in bag Marnie Todd Sewing outfit Mrs. Richardson 3 handkerchiefs Mrs. Packard Card Miss Goodwin CardMEMORANDA Calls rec'd in Hamilton 25 Dr. French " 25 Mrs. French June 25 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick June 26 Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Paine Dr. Lloyd Mrs. Lloyd Mrs. Herbert Burchard May Smith 27 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick Dr. Clarke 29 Mrs. Cotton Florence Brownell Martha Harmon 30 Mabel Bateman May Smith Grace Woods July 1 Mrs. Henry Eaton Mr. Bostick Mrs. Bostick 2 Minnie Harkley Mrs. Groves Miss Pine Mrs. Herbert Burchard MEMORANDa Louise Burchard July 3 Miss Wylie Miss Buck Mrs. Buck 4 Mrs. Anderson Miss Roe Miss wylie Miss Buck 6 Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Woods Grace Woods Miss Wylie Miss Buck 7 Miss Wylie ? Mrs. Gifford 8 Mrs. Payne Mrs. Tayntor 9 Miss Wylie Miss Buck Alice Barrows Dr. Maynard Mr. Bostick Mr. Burchard Louise Burchard 10 Mr. ClareMEMORANDA July 9 Mrs. Hardy 11 Mr. Bostick Miss Wylie Miss Buck Miss Barrows Mrs. Parker 11 Mrs. Hardie 13 Miss Hastings Miss Rowe Hettie Rowe Mrs. Dayton Smith Mrs. Harries Florence Brownell May Smith 14 Mrs. Groves Hannah Pine Dr. Clarke Prof. Anderson Mrs. Anderson 15 Mrs. Keith Mrs. Dayton Smith Mrs. Hawkins Mrs. Keith 16 David MottJuly 17 Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Matt Bostick Matt Bostick Mrs. Hawkins Miss Wylie Miss Buck Miss Barrows 18 Florence Brownell Martha Harmon Louise Ware 20 Dr. Clarke Hetty Rowe Carrie Corman Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Matt Bostick 21 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick Mrs. Stuart Miss Shirley Miss Custer Dr. Lawrence Miss Packer Miss Corman Mrs. WoodJuly 22 Florence Brownell Louise Ware Martha Harmon 23 Mr. Schenck Dr. Lloyd Miss Hastings Mrs. Islande 24 Louise Ware Louise Ware Martha Harmon May Smith Mrs. Homberger 25 Louise Ware Martha Harmon Florence Brownell Dr. French Mrs. French Janine Taylor Mrs. Hardey 26 Miss Hadshon 27 Mrs. Bostick Lizzie Bostick 28 " " Mrs. " Dr. Partridge Mrs. "
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Creator: Slade, Abigail L.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1866
Text: Abbie Slade Somerset MassJan. --MONDAY 1-- 1866 Quite unpleasant. Nothing particular note occured [sic]. TUESDAY 2 Pleasant. Spent the evening at Hiram Buffinton's quite a pleasant time was introduced to Bennie Chase the hero of the evening, Lizzie Underwood was there. WEDNESDAY 3 Carrie's birthday, Had company about 30, was disagreeably surprised to find Mr. B. was to spend the evening with us, set a splendid example [took] [R] gentlemen especially at the refreshment room. [ahem--...
Show moreAbbie Slade Somerset MassJan. --MONDAY 1-- 1866 Quite unpleasant. Nothing particular note occured [sic]. TUESDAY 2 Pleasant. Spent the evening at Hiram Buffinton's quite a pleasant time was introduced to Bennie Chase the hero of the evening, Lizzie Underwood was there. WEDNESDAY 3 Carrie's birthday, Had company about 30, was disagreeably surprised to find Mr. B. was to spend the evening with us, set a splendid example [took] [R] gentlemen especially at the refreshment room. [ahem--]Jan. --THURSDAY 4-- 1866 Pleasant, spent the evening at Darius Buffintons, quite pleasant considering all the existing circumstances. Had two teeth filled at Dr William. Called at Mary Louise Hooper, an hour of enjoyment FRIDAY 5 Cold & very pleasant SATURDAY 6 ColdJan. --SUNDAY 7-- 1866 Very cold and snowey[snowy]. Will Perry & Will Slade came to see us. UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC MONDAY 8 Started for Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, Charlie, Lena & Abram came to the depot to bid us good-bye. Was not much sea-sick, arrived in New York about ten. TUESDAY 9 Very pleasant. Came in the cars from N.Y. to Poughkeepsie, arrived at college about six, was introduced to Miss Lyman who I think is quite nice, at present.Jan --WEDNESDAY 10-- 1866 Very pleasant. A day of days. Was partially examined to be admitted to Vassar College ... I shall tire of Chapel before next July, THURSDAY 11 Pleasant. Went across the yard to see Maria Mitchell & her father, had a very pleasant call indeed, seemed quite like home. FRIDAY 12Jan. --SATURDAY 13-- 1866 Cloudy, Laura received a paper from Charlie, went in her room & read it while the others worked, went into Prof Wiebe's private parlor, spent until tea-time in lively conversation, his daughter very pleasant. SUNDAY 14 Very pleasant. Very first day at Vassar College, a very long sermon from Dr Raymond very good but to long to suit me, wrote to Will Sherman. MONDAY 15 Pleasant. Took my first music lesson, had Mrs Wiebe for teacher, if I had only commenced years & years ago it would have been much better.Jan. --TUESDAY 16-- 1866 Snowey[snowy]. Went to walk with Laura & Carrie. Wrote to Lizzie Buffinton. After Chapel Miss Lambert gave a lecture. WEDNESDAY 17 Pleasant THURSDAY 18 Warm and very pleasant. Still no letter from home.Jan. --FRIDAY 19-- 1866 Stormy. Had a letter from home. This is being written in Chapel. SATURDAY 20 Stormy. Laura sick with a cold. Read Emily Chester. Laura received another paper, C.E.G. Maria Mitchell came in our room to see us, she is very pleasant. SUNDAY 21 Very pleasant, spent most of the day in L's room, wrote to Mary Rodman & home. Jan. --MONDAY 22-- 1866 Very Cold but pleasant. Wrote to Harry Sherman. Nothing particular occured [occurred] as usual. TUESDAY 23 Very pleasant. Wrote Addie and Anna. Went out to see the young ladies skate. Two weeks tonight since came. It seems like a month. WEDNESDAY 24Jan. --THURSDAY 25-- 1866 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27 Very pleasant, went sleighing through Poughkeepsie, had my fortune told by the [key]. See him in 4 m. marry in 3 years G.E.S. Jan. --SUNDAY 28-- 1866 Very pleasant, wrote to Mary [Slone] The gates of hell cannot prevail W.P. MONDAY 29 Had Mrs Curtiss for Music teacher. Think her very lovely, a lady in every sense of the word. TUESDAY 30 Had the pleasant information from Prof Brickham that we were to write compositions, Horrors of horrors.Jan. --WEDNESDAY 31-- 1866 A most splendid day, went to walk with Fannie Brown. Laura received the Waverly as usual from Gideon in others, C.E.G. received a letter from home & [Sharey]. Feb THURSDAY 1 Had Miss Wylie for music teache,r do not admire her at all, hope I shall not have for a constancy. FRIDAY 2Feb. --SATURDAY 3-- 1866 Spent the day in Laura's room. SUNDAY 4 Very pleasant. Had a very fine sermon from Professor Buckham, wrote home, M.E.Flint and to E.D.B. One cream cake for desert a mere aggravation, did not go to Bible Class. MONDAY 5 A most glorious day.Feb. --TUESDAY 6-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 7 Had a letter from home. Laura received another letter, but why record it. THURSDAY 8Feb. --FRIDAY 9-- 1866 SATURDAY 10 SUNDAY 11 In Chapel, proffessor Tenney the handsomest gentleman I ever so without any exception,Feb. --MONDAY 12-- 1866 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14Feb. --THURSDAY 15-- 1866 FRIDAY 16 SATURDAY 17 Splendid wheather [sic]. Every thing dull and monotonous as ever.Feb. --SUNDAY 18-- 1866 Chapel services began at three ended at five. Sermon over an hour long. MONDAY 19 TUESDAY 20Feb. --WEDNESDAY 21-- 1866 Played Euchere till eleven with Laura, Nettie, Carrie and myself, just a gay set. THURSDAY 22 Prepared for Tableaux, was in two, received a Valentine, who from is the question. FRIDAY 23 Splendid weather, wrote Annie Hathaway. Laura had a note from C.E.G. telling of the news of Jered Polters marriage. Fannie E. Brown's Birthday 18 yrs. Feb. --SATURDAY 24-- 1866 Spent the day writing Composition, a sketch of George Washingtons life. SUNDAY 25 Went to walk north Miss Lambert, very cold, short sermon by way of variety P suffers. MONDAY 26 Composition Class. Hang it !!!! Had Apples, Crackers and Figs.FEB. --TUESDAY 27-- 1866 Snowing very fast. Didnot grant walking and shall not repast either. WEDNESDAY 28 Called at Mr Mitchells, Miss E Sampson came, in not anything very wonderful, went to see president Raymond and heard much correct conversation, etc. MARCH THURSDAY 1 Went out Botanizing with Proffessor Tenney, a good old time, extremely muddy. Lettie Harris going to leave, the girls talk of taking her room, am very sorry.MARCH --FRIDAY 2-- 1866 First lecture from Proffessor Tenney perfectly splendid, no word to describe it, received a paper from home. Miss Lambert, as old much of an old maid as ever more so, Laura received her paper. SATURDAY 3 Had the Hair dresser, was in Laura's room most of the day, played Euchere, commenced Little Dorrit, Carrie has been to Miss Avery, hope she will feel better now. SUNDAY 4 Very foggy indeed, wrote home as usual.MARCH --MONDAY 5-- 1866 Nettie Camp's birthday 18 years, looked splendid when she was dressed for Church. That she wore elegent clothes, but she is not what you would call pretty. TUESDAY 6 Cool and windy. Took a long walk with Laura & Carrie as usual, how stupid nothing and nobody to walk for, quite a change from last winter [gaities]. WEDNESDAY 7 Went to the Organ Concert, a handsome young gentleman by the name of Van Vleit, present a diminutive flirtation, Elizabeth Haviland called.MARCH --THURSDAY 8-- 1866 Dreamt of almost ever one. Played Euchre with Annie Hull, Laura & Carrie. Had L. for partner, beat them five games, Euchred three time, like the game muchly. FRIDAY 9 The best of days, almost, in this Baptist Nunnery, had a "bang up" dinner considering where we are. Went down with A. Hull, for some Apples, saw Mr. Smith, had quite a talk with him. SATURDAY 10 Read Little Dorrit with Laura in Miss [Fessenden's] room, was called down to see Mary Collins & Brother. Saw Mr. Hunt, very handsome.MARCH --SUNDAY 11-- 1866 Walked in to Poughkeepsie with Laura & Carrie, attended Friends Meeting, saw E. Haviland, had the first Edition of a young flirtation, pity about the young Quakers of Vassar College, quite a sensation, how are you [Vaningan][?] MONDAY 12 Foggy, did not go out to walk. Had a nice talk with Mr Mitchell. Played Euchre with Miss Dade, had Laura for partner, got badly beaten. TUESDAY 13 Am at a lost for a composition subject as usual. Had a gay walk with Fannie Brown. A party out playing Croquet.MARCH --WEDNESDAY 14-- 1866 Cloudy, Received a letter from home. Mary Shove is getting home-sick or dissatisied or something of the kind. L.E.A. received paper from C.E.G. as usual. Wish Miss Lambert roamed elsewhere but here. Cannot like her, am sorry to say. THURSDAY 15 Am eighteen years old today. My reflections of course are very wise. Treated myself to some oranges. Cannot say I like M.L. Booth, one word that expresses her, [flat]. Played two games of croquet with Miss Lewis, came off victorious. FRIDAY 16 Rainy. Attended the very fine musical entertainment which took place in the Chapel of Vassar College. Played Euchre till nearly twelve. "Maria Sampson" present, brought strange recollections. MARCH --SATURDAY 17-- 1866 Nettie Camp has been sick all day, Laura, Carrie, Annie & myself cut on like sixty, Miss Lyman came up to our room, was not at home when she called, still no composition for Monday, wouldn't Buckham scold. SUNDAY 18 Proffessor Buckham delivered the necessary sermon instead of President Raymond. Laura, Carrie and myself acted as if possessed, I am sorry to say. MONDAY 19 Pleasant. Wrote my composition. Subject Icebergs, I am disgusted with them all, have but four more to write, thank fortune. MARCH --TUESDAY 20-- 1866 Didnot have to write in the Botany Class, have very long lessons. Had a gay tilt with Laura, Carrie, Amy Tenney, such a case as she, almost wild. Fannie received a box of goodies, had some [Chichera], heard of E.E.S., pity about how going to return to the City of good times. WEDNESDAY 21 Received a letter from Will Slade. Jeannie E. Brown went into Poughkeepsie to attend her Aunts funeral. THURSDAY 22 When out tilting with Laura, Carrie, very muddy indeed, have very long lessons in Botany, like it. MARCH --FRIDAY 23-- 1866 Was called down into the parlor and found Mary Collins there, invited to go in town on Saturday. A splendid young gentleman in the parlor. SATURDAY 24 In the morning read Little Dorrit. Wrote home, in the afternoon went into Poughkeepsie with Joseph Collin. SUNDAY 25 Am in Poughkeepsie at Joseph Collin's, saw Sarah Sampson from Maine, she is lovely, had a very pleasant time indeed. Splendid dinner.MARCH --MONDAY 26-- 1866 So windy that I didnot go to walk, I had a picture from Abbie E. Chase & Lillie E. Slocum. Fannie E. Brown came back, played Euchre and read Little Dorrit, besides my lessons Prof. Buckham just called, caused quite a sensation. TUESDAY 27 Recited in Botany Class, played Croquet with Miss Lewis, came off victorious, still rather muddy for the game to be nice yet. WEDNESDAY 28 Wrote Abbie E. Chase and Lillie E. Slocum, hope they will answer as I much wish for a correspondence in that direction and from Providence.MARCH --THURSDAY 29-- 1866 Played Euchre with Annie Hull. Commenced my composition, subject Letters and Letter writings. Laura, Carrie & myself act like every thing, Miss Lymans gives this afternoon. FRIDAY 30 Sent an April Fool in the shape of a blank letter to Haster Hooper, also a raw cooky [cookie] to Charlie, Tina and Gusie B., won't we have fun, hope we will have some return. SATURDAY 31 Yesterday walked into the City on a gay shopping expedition, flirted a little, considerable. Dined at Smithes instead of (Humphreys) pity about that. APRIL --SUNDAY 1-- 1866 Walked into Poughkeepsie and back, was tired most [to] pieces after dinner, went immediately to bed, shunned Chapel Services both in the afternoon & evening. Wrote home and to [Shovey]. MONDAY 2 Miss Lyman returned, several girls called down to the President for flirting in town Saturday. Glad that it is not me, was caught at Mr. Smiths, by Miss Raymond. TUESDAY 3 A most glorious morning, took a walk before breakfast with H. [Lambert]. Our time just half gone, only three more compositions to write. Hurrah.APRIL --WEDNESDAY 4-- 1866 Quite an excitement since Miss Lymans return about our behaviour during her absence, T.E. Brown and A. Hull in a terrible scrap, wrote Mary E. Hooper. THURSDAY 5 Like H. [Lambert] much better than I did at first, she rather improves on acquaintance. Wish I was made of money, heard about every day something of E.E. Slocum, pity about him and something else which I cannot write. FRIDAY 6 Annie Hull went to [Barrytown] for a visit. Am making a toilet cushion for mother. Composition subject Snow. Miss Day has our Class in Literature while Buckham is away. APRIL --SATURDAY 7-- 1866 Went into Poughkeepsie, from there to Jacob Haviland, had a very pleasant time, Minnie is just as smart as she can be, pity about J.B. Anthony, [flanged] Carrie most to much, bought our Spring hats. SUNDAY 8 Snowey [snowy], didnot [did not] go to meeting, spend the day at E. Havilands. Edmund Underhill spend the afternoon there, quite a nice gentleman, did not allow him any chance to talk, slept three in a bed. MONDAY 9 Returned to Vassar College in due season in the same Buss [bus] with Mr. Stuart of Chicago. Feel quite unsettled, not much like studying, wrote [Thavey], A.E.H. and Lillie E. Slocum. APRIL --TUESDAY 10-- 1866 Very pleasant, received letters from [A.O.M. Shore], & M.E.Hooper. We are going to celebrate Mr. Vassars birthday the 29 of this month, expect it will be quite a grand occasion. WEDNESDAY 11 Went off on a long ramble untill we came to a hay stack where we sat down and read Tennyson, perfectly delightful weather, needed some gentlemen to make the tableau perfect. Received a letter from home as usual. THURSDAY 12 Went to walk with Frannie Brown, met Proffessor Van Ingen's sketching party. Miss Graves as bis as ever & that is saying a good deal. APRIL --FRIDAY 13-- 1866 Very pleasant. Took a long ramble over hill, & brooks, returned very tired & warm with wet feet. Saw a snake in ramble. Read Oliver, rather like it. Wrote Alice [Wiing]. SATURDAY 14 Went out with Proffessor Tenney on a Botanizing excursion, about 40 went, had a splendid time, his devotion unparalled, intended to treat us with milk. SUNDAY 15 A most glorious day, spent five hours out doors, a Mr. [Mechuen] came in from town. Services an hour long, wasn't that gay. Oh I am wicked, more so than home. APRIL --MONDAY 16-- 1866 A dull rainy day, spent the most miserable of nights, was sick most of the time. Water fever or something of the kind. Trot, Trot, Trot at midnight. Did not go out walking. Called on Mrs. Platt. TUESDAY 17 Very pleasant, received a letter from Mary Flint who has moved to Florida. Wrote Will Sherman & cousin Hannah. Neta in one her cross moods, pity about that ink. WEDNESDAY 18 Laura's birthday, 19 years. Had a small spread in her room, very select. Annie [Geannie], played Euchre a [whist]. Hurrah for the Quakers of Vassar [College].APRIL --THURSDAY 19-- 1866 Took a lesson in Musical Theory, on the fifth floor, Proffessor [Wiebie] very cross as usual. Received a letter from Mary E. Flint who has moved to Florida, Tallahassee. FRIDAY 20 Very pleasant indeed. Had a letter from Rebecca Mitchell, she writes such lovely letters. Charlie studying for College, hope his health will not prevent him for persuing his purpose. SATURDAY 21 Did not walk, spent most of the day in Laura's room. Had a Thunder Storm in the afternoon. Read and mended various articles. APRIL --SUNDAY 22-- 1866 Had a call from Mr. Amos Smith as splendid as ever, stayed but an hour, "Hang" Chapel. President Raymond as tedious as ever, do not remember much of the sermon. Had some delicious chocolate cake. MONDAY 23 A week from today we are to have a Holiday thats gay, very rainy all day, feel quite unsettled since Mr. [S's] call, want some letters. TUESDAY 24 Very windy, received a letter from Lille E. Slocum. Went to Mr. Wheelers with Annie Hull. Quite like winter again. Wrote Mary Emmeline Hooper. APRIL -- WEDNESDAY 25-- 1866 Went out walking with Fannie Brown, Carrie and Neta came after us and made sport of us, we had a gay walk, came in in time to see two young gentlemen drive up to the door. THURSDAY 26 The excitement at its height in regard to the "Expellation" of L. & I. Beveridge, still undecided whether they shall go or stay, their Mother coming tomorrow. Feel sorry for them. FRIDAY 27 Had my arm scalded at the breakfast table with boiling hot coffee. Did not go to class nor out to walk. Mrs. Judd is just splendid, I like her so much. APRIL --SATURDAY 28-- 1866 Sunday, very windy, have a most terrific headache. Wrote home and to Shovey. Six weeks from today have I should admire to be in Newport, only think of not being in Newport in June. SUNDAY 29 Annie Hull sits here reading & [...]. Fannie reading over David Tompsons letter which I had some of L's to read. Oh how foolish. How I dread Chapel, that long sermon. MONDAY 30 Spent the morning in town with Carrie, had a most [astoning] [ham] from Mr. [Hing]. The evening entertainment a decided success. Very nice refreshments.May --TUESDAY 1-- 1866 We have this for a holiday. President Raymond very good, spent the afternoon in Laura's room. Went over to Mr. Wheelers with Annie Hull. Haven't my composition yet. WEDNESDAY 2 It seems quite hard to go to studying after two day of ease and pleasure. Received our letter from home as usual. Mary Shore just came back. Laura received her Waverly as usual. THURSDAY 3 A most glorious day, received a very nice letter from Lizzie, wrote Lillie or rather commenced a letter to her. Still no composition. MAY --FRIDAY 4-- 1866 Prof. Buckham very good, said we need not write any composition till next week. Dorm very glad, only two more to write which is just splendid. Received a naughty letter from Abbie E. Chase. SATURDAY 5 Spend the morning sewing, ripped up my black dress to make a gymnastic suit. Annie Hull & I spend the afternoon on the bed in our room, the evening in Laura's talking. SUNDAY 6 A beautiful day. Went out walking with Annie Hull. An hour sermon as usual from Dr. Raymond. Wrote home. Love Fannie more than ever. MAY --MONDAY 7-- 1866 (W.A.R.'s birthday, 25 years old, pity about him.) quite aged.) Neta funny and getting very good, received a good book from her brother Frank who has lately been [...] & joined the [...]. TUESDAY 8 Finished my gymnastic dress, am [...] with Laura in [...] with some one else she might have read us what she did not, but I don't care it is nothing to me. WEDNESDAY 9 Annie Hull sick, gone to the infirmary, had six letters . [...] going to send a box, how good she is to say nothing of [Father] and the others. MAY --THURSDAY 10-- 1866 Have been down on the first floor exercising, like it very much indeed, practised [practiced] with Miss [...]. Sewed till ten o'clock fixing my dress sleeve. FRIDAY 11 Very warm and pleasant. Commenced my composition. Nothing of importance occurring in this part of the universe. Received a paper from paper. Attended the lecture. SATURDAY 12 Went off on a select picnic, staid till three. Joseph Collins & wife came and took us out riding, perfectly splendid, stayed there to tea, played croquet. MAY --SUNDAY 13-- 1866 Wrote home and to Shovey. A grand thunder shower while we were in Chapel. Did not go to evening service but staid in my room with Annie Hull, who has been sick. MONDAY 14 Very pleasant, quite cool. Miss Mills going to start for Europe, her mother came today, taller even than herself and that is needless as she is six feet. How thankful I am. TUESDAY 15 Oh dear, study, study, study, and then not know anything. I am discouraged. I hate those musical theory lessons, but is the use of that I did not come here for pleasure. MAY --WEDNESDAY 16-- 1866 Was suddenly & unexpectedly called down to the parlor, there was Charlie Gifford. It was just splendid to see him again, the idea of walking out with a gentleman, it quite upset me. THURSDAY 17 Feel homesick, sea sick & love sick. Rainy. The chocolates creams which were give me yesterday are delicious. How I dread that lecture tomorrow. Some hopes of having Miss Small. FRIDAY 18 Another week, I am happy to say has passed and gone. I wonder, I how much I have learned since last Friday, all I ought, I hope would think a letter from ........MAY --SATURDAY 19-- 1866 A long do nothing day, wish I could spend it at home, how long it seems, six weeks more. Wish I had my pictures taken, want Fannies so much and Hattie Sawyers. SUNDAY 20 Very warm and pleasant, wore my white dress, it seems like Summer, wrote home. Lay on the bed with Fannie and read This [Key], what time, I wasn't asleep. Sermon from Mr. Cookman very good. MONDAY 21 Did not go out walking. In the evening went to Chapel to hear Miss Lathrop, was not very much pleased either at her selection or her reading. MAY --TUESDAY 22-- 1866 Cold and windy. Purchased an Autograph album. Wrote in Hettie Edmunds book. Wrote a letter to Lizzie Underwood. Received a letter from Annie Shove & Lillie Slocum. WEDNESDAY 23 President Raymond still quite sick. Received a letter from home & such news, I never would,why does she submit. I would not thus lower my self or perhaps lower is not the word but any how, I wouldn't have it so. THURSDAY 24 Such is life, the mystery unexplained, how can I wait, but yet I cried, I fear to hear of it. Can I ever thus associate it as I should necessarily have to under the circumstances, and yet it is veryMAY --FRIDAY 25-- 1866 wicked to mar another ones happiness, but I should not do it selfishly. Time will prove all things, till then I must wait. I suppose, fearing nothing, wishing nothing. I wouldn't have it, so could I prevent it and be doing good there by, but why write of this. SATURDAY 26 A lovely morning, expect to go to Joseph Collins this afternoon. Took the most lovely ride down the evergreen road by the Hudson, never saw anything to equal it. SUNDAY 27 Am at Josheph Collins this afternoon on the sofa side of Emma, his wife. Quite rainy, went to reading, saw William Lane, very handsome, also Underhill.MAY --MONDAY 28-- 1866 Came home from Joseph Collins to again resume our College duties. President Raymond much better. Miss Lyman grows more and more hateful every day I believe. A decided old maid TUESDAY 29 and a dissapointed one in the bargain. I wish she were any where but here, but she doesn't trouble me, me just now so I guess I wont scold any more, went out walking with Annie. WEDNESDAY 30 Received a letter from Annie Hathaway again, heard of the engagement of Sarah Chace and Will Valentine, wonder if it were really so. Sarah Lindsay coming home, I suppose she will not [...] [...] [...][...] [...] me.MAY --THURSDAY 31-- 1866 Fannie going to Poughkeepsie tomorrow to stay till Monday. Miss Scott has gone away. We kept our gas burning till nearly twelve. And did not get reported. Laura received. JUNE --FRIDAY 1 Laura and CArrie gone in town, Annie Hull and I went out of the grounds down past Mr. Doughty, a lovely place, met Miss Braddock but got off nicely, do not believe she will report. SATURDAY 2 Spend most of the day in Laura's room. Did not go down to tea, had pine apples, crackers and cake in our room. Neta to vexing for anything, another mouse in Fannie's room. JUNE --SUNDAY 3-- 1866 Very rainy, the [...] giving in to Church. Neta been to Bible class came up as [conceited] as ever. Did not go to breakfast, rose just in time for Chapel. A very good sermon from Mr. Wheeler, a presbyterian. MONDAY 4 Took a music lesson of Mrs. Wiebe, like [it] no better, not as well, I wish we might have Miss Small all the time, went walking with Florence, pity about Neta's bill, more so about ours. TUESDAY 5 Fannie going in town tomorrow, sent that letter by her, exercised [...] with Miss Lawson and the last hour with Nellie Barker, think her right nice.JUNE --WEDNESDAY 6-- 1866 A most terriffic thunder storm, the girls very much frightened, went in Neta's room. Laura & Annie came over & sat on the trunk, spent the evening writing in Autograph Albums, went to see Lillie Dumbar, as sweet as ever. THURSDAY 7 Three girls left this morning and such a time parting. If it was only us that were going. Laura making a very handsome toilet cushion, have finished mine, am not quite satisfied with it, wish it could me made up before I go home. FRIDAY 8 Proffessor Buckham excused us from composition, what unheard of kindness, he is to [too] splendid for anything. Congress for our Monday lesson.JUNE --SATURDAY 9-- 1866 Spent the day in our room doing a little of every thing, three weeks from today maybe we will in Somerset, only eighteen more days. Was very much vexed at the dinner table & not with out a good reason. SUNDAY 10 Written by the Mill, after Chapel, went out in the road walking, a delightful stroll, came back in time for Chapel, met Proffessor Buckham, no serious consequences as yet, do not believe we shall be reported. MONDAY 11 A most splendid day, what would I give to spend it in Newport. Alumnie tonight and I not there, what a pity, the [Hillmose] House not visit by me tonight. JUNE --TUESDAY 12-- 1866 Received a letter from Mary Flint. Went out walking with Miss Braddock and S.A.Lawson, on the road that leads to the city. Walked most of the way behind Miss Braddock for a good reason. WEDNESDAY 13 Feel cross with the tooth ache, had a call in our room from Mr. Swan. Our first Strawberry Festival, only six of us, perfectly delicious, only fifty cents a quart. THURSDAY 14 Took a music from Miss Small, like her so much. Two weeks from tonight we have a gay, hope Sadies invited company will come. JUNE --FRIDAY 15-- 1866 Only five more study days. Spent the afternoon on the bed groaning on with the toothache. Miss Mitchell called a minute, Fannie going in town tomorrow. Wish I could get some letters. SATURDAY 16 Went in town with Carrie & Annie Hull, very warm, had a gay time, bought things for Tuesday evening. [...] gloves & the like, such as belts, ribbons. Miss Powell took tea with us, she is lovely. SUNDAY 17 Very warm and rainy, two services in the afternoon, Episcopal. I enjoyed it so much, stayed in the parlor some time with Annie. Miss Mitchell splendid. JUNE --MONDAY 18-- 1866 TUESDAY 19 WEDNESDAY 20JUNE --THURSDAY 21-- 1866 Received FRIDAY 22 Warm, only one more study day, received a splendid letter from Lillie Slocum. SATURDAY 23 Very, very warm. (laid abed till dinner time) Sewed & packed, slept half the night on the floor with Fannie & Neta, was out the window till nearly midnight. JUNE --SUNDAY 24-- 1866 Very, very warm, laid abed till dinner time. MONDAY 25 Had to go to recitations, think it right vexing. Concert tonight. Mr. [...] here, to [too] elegant for any thing, very polite. Pity about that white suit. Slept about an hour and that on the floor. TUESDAY 26 So warm, what shall we do, packed our trunks, most ready. Am going to wear white. Promised and introduction to five gentlemen. I don't care much as long as Pres. is not going to be present. JUNE --WEDNESDAY 27-- 1866 Am on my way home, bid good bye to all our school mates, a most delightful sail down the Hudson, what would I give to know M.P.S. So pleasant and his companion, that paper is returned, will he [...] it. THURSDAY 28 A warm time in New York, dinner at . A most glorious time out on deck, just a nice party of us. [...], arm chairs [...]. Rain. Moonshine Saloon. FRIDAY 29 Parting at Stateroom. Farewell at three in the morning. Arrival at home. Oh how nice. Pa met in the cars. In time for breakfast. Uncle [...] family down yesterday. JUNE --SATURDAY 30-- 1866 JULY --SUNDAY 1 Had ever so many callers. [C.E.G.], [...], J.B.A. [(W.S.H.)] brother sister, [J.] Buffinton & wife. MONDAY 2JULY --TUESDAY 3-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5JULY --FRIDAY 6-- 1866 SATURDAY 7 SUNDAY 8JULY --MONDAY 9-- 1866 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 Went to Ball River to the dress makers & shopping, saw no one in particular. Maria Gifford engaged, looking very happy. JULY --THURSDAY 12-- 1866 Mamie, 14 years old today. Much company arrived, all of uncle Richards family, the children very cunning and very lively, it is so warm, I fear we can hardly enjoy ourselves as we expected. FRIDAY 13 L. Arnzen, Julia Brayton, Tom Brayton & Andra Barden called, also uncle [Aheners] & wife, am almost sick with the heat, so much going on. Will Sherman came home. A little cooler. SATURDAY 14 JULY --SUNDAY 15-- 1866 Lovely day. Was almost tired to death of hearing that old David. MONDAY 16 TUESDAY 17JULY --WEDNESDAY 18-- 1866 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY 20JULY --SATURDAY 21-- 1866 SUNDAY 22 MONDAY 23JULY --TUESDAY 24-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 25 Spent the afternoon in the city, think my dress will be quite stylish. Don't care about going to Quarterly Meeting, would much prefer spending a Sunday in R.... [Rhode Island], hope we can, it would be so nice. THURSDAY 26JULY --FRIDAY 27-- 1866 SATURDAY 28 SUNDAY 29JULY --MONDAY 30-- 1866 TUESDAY 31 AUG. --WEDNESDAY 1AUG. --THURSDAY 2-- 1866 FRIDAY 3 SATURDAY 4AUG. --SUNDAY 5-- 1866 MONDAY 6 TUESDAY 7AUG. --WEDNESDAY 8-- 1866 THURSDAY 9 FRIDAY 10 Started for Yarmouth, anticipate a charming time, arrived their [there] about noon. Think Sam right nice. Rosa nice as ever. Hatti just gay, like her ever so much. Slept three in a bed much to my pleasure. AUG. --SATURDAY 11--1866 Started frax Camp Meeting, rode three on a seat to the Depot, had pleasant so did not mind, but a slight jam to what we shall have I suppose. Was introduced to O.Wood of Boston. Had a very nice time. Tena succeeded in obtaining a tent for us much to be preferred to the large one. SUNDAY 12 My first experience of tent life, find it pleasant as I expected to. Just before leaving the grounds was introduced to Mr. C. Dunning of N.Y., had his company to the card about a mile & a half. Think him an awful flirt, rested today. MONDAY 13 Puts on to much goodness, quite fine looking. Promised to call Tuesday. Am not particular about it, not exactly my fancy. L showed her disposition well, she better be careful or she will find she isn't any where she puts on rather many airs to AUG. --TUESDAY 14-- 1866 bring about her designs, pity about (Carpenter). Went riding this morning, a right nice ride. Mr. Dunning called, went riding with him, very pleasant, polite, & gentlemanly, but still regret being introduced to him. Think him soft and a great flirt, do not believe in his goodness. WEDNESDAY 15 Went after pond lilies, I've come very near being "gibbed", enjoyed my self amazingly, laughed till I was tired. Am very sorry I so lowered myself as to smoke, am ashamed to acknowledge I enjoyed it. Started for THURSDAY 16 home having had a very, very pleasant visit. AUG. --FRIDAY 17-- 1866 SATURDAY 18 SUNDAY 19AUG. --MONDAY 20-- 1866 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 Went to the Episcopal Bake at Luther's Corner, was honored by the company of Will S....., enjoyed myself muchly, would like to keep my promise but cannot & yet what would IAUG. --THURSDAY 23-- 1866 give to do so I know what he thinks. My mind is not entirely free on the subject, but hope not to be tempted under any considerations to tell him. Although would no longer hold that opinion of her that he does not and he would FRIDAY 24 take back what he once said. SATURDAY 25 Went to Providence, did not find any one at home, not even Shovey, returned the same day, remained at Y.[Yarmouth], R.I.[Rhode Island], Second st, I am very sorry about the news I heard, met Charlie Almy [...] [...] Think he grows handsome your Will and heard some news, having someAUG. --SUNDAY 26-- 1866 Spend the morning in Y.[Yarmouth], R.[Rhode Island], heard Prof. Diamond returned home early in the afternoon. Spent a very pleasant evening in company with Tena & Joe, am vexed with Tena. Will give Laura one piece of mind, she deserves it twice over & more than that. MONDAY 27 Monthly Meeting, did not attend. Our Sabbath School invited to spend next Thursday at Ashley's Groave [Grove] at a picnic. Well I suppose I shall go. Think I would like to go to California. TUESDAY 28 Maime may go to Friends Boarding School, dislike to have her go ever so much. Have not heard from C.J.D. and hope to not. Have not bears that I shall. Think less and less of him, rode over home with him, did not accept his invitation to go, to go to the skating assembly at City Hall. Gave me his tintype, shall not answer if he writes, he has played out. Wish I had never been introduced to him. Fear it will make talk, so many saw him at the grove. Went out riding with Tena and Carlie, there are one or two things I would like to know. And suppose sometime I shall. Such is life, made up of joy and sorrow, sun and shadow. Turned a cold shoulder to AUG. --SUNDAY 26-- 1866 Spend the morning in Y.[Yarmouth] R.[Rhode Island], heard Prof. Diamond returned home early in the afternoon. Spent a very pleasant evening in company with Tena & Joe, am vexed with Tena. Will give Laura one piece of mind, she deserves in twice over and more than that. MONDAY 27 Monthly Meeding did not atten. Our Sabbath School invited to spend next Thursday at Ashley's Groave [Grove] at a picnic. Well I suppose I shall go. Think I would like to go to California. TUESDAY 28 Maime may go to Friends Boarding School, dislike to have her go ever so much. Have not heard from C.J.D. and hope not to. Have not bears that I shall.AUG. --WEDNESDAY 29-- 1866 Foster, brought a letter from C.J.Dunning, will call tomorrow afternoon, suppose I hall be away, am very much surprised at his coming, did not think he would, has become acquainted with Will Hooper and several other of my friends. THURSDAY 30 Sabbath School picninc day at Ashley's Groave [Grove], shall not tell Laura anything about it. Left a ballet for M.D. saying I should be home by five, hope he cannot wait. Came on to the grounds about three, went riding with him. FRIDAY 31 As I become better acquainted with him (Went down to Borden [...], a gay time. Enjoyed myself muchly, saw M. Shove, heard one or two things greatly to please me if it but be true. SEPT. --SATURDAY 1-- 1866 and I should think Shovey would be likely to know very pleasant place and nice people. Came home, stayed all night at Laura's, she is not going to return to Vassar. Went out riding, have not seen much of Foster. SUNDAY 2 Very disagreeable weather. Tena and Joe went by on their way to Barrington, pity about those ladies they are going to call on. Lizzie spend the afternoon here. Foster went home. MONDAY 3 Am vexed with Will Hooper, and yet it is not all his fault.SEPT. --TUESDAY 4-- 1866 Father & Mother started for [...] in company with several of the neighbors, very showery, feel badly my headaches, accomplished ever so much with my sewing. Carrie suffering from the ear ache, sent to Dr. Clark for medicine. WEDNESDAY 5 Commenced Nicholas McKelly. THURSDAY 6 Pleasant. Went to the Methodist Clambake [Clam Bake], was introduced to Will [Dawl] & George Fairbanks, right nice. Sam Foster sometime alias Rhodes, there looked splendidly. L.[Laura] with usSEPT. --FRIDAY 7-- 1866 Cool, but pleasant. Mr Bateman called, (at my request promised to return my photograph. Poor fellow,I know something, did not mean to be to impolite to him. SATURDAY 8 Went to Y.[Yarmouth] R.[Rhode Island] in the morning. Called at Dr. Clarke's for Carrie, hope her ear will be better now. Heard more of Mr. Dunning, I believe he is talked about to the Siamese twins. SUNDAY 9 SEPT. --MONDAY 10-- 1866 A right pleasant day. Uncle J. and Aunt Emmeline came home. Received a letter from Mr. D [Dunning], shall return his picture and a letter sarcastic as his. I believe it in my power. Feel vexed with myself. TUESDAY 11 WEDNESDAY 12SEPT. --THURSDAY 13-- 1866 FRIDAY 14 SATURDAY 15SEPT. --SUNDAY 16-- 1866 MONDAY 17 TUESDAY 18OCT. --FRIDAY 19-- 1866 SATURDAY 20 SUNDAY 21OCT. --MONDAY 22-- 1866 TUESDAY 23 Mary Louise Hooper & uncle Jona had a [Rushing], about [200] there. Dancing in the barn. Just a jolly time, Will Hooper came in from Boston to attend it, saw much of him, did not explain to him perhaps I should have done never WEDNESDAY 24 right had I told him all. Am going to correspond with him for a while at least. Was introduced to George Kingsley. OCT. --THURSDAY 25-- 1866 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27OCT. --SUNDAY 28-- 1866 MONDAY 29 TUESDAY 30NOV. --MONDAY 12-- 1866 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14 Oliver Owens & J.W.Morgan came and spent the night here. Mother and Carrie in Boston. Wrote Will H. [Hooper].NOV. --THURSDAY 15-- 1866 FRIDAY 16 Went to [Hall] River. SATURDAY 17NOV. --SUNDAY 18-- 1866 MONDAY 19 TUESDAY 20NOV. --WEDNESDAY 21-- 1866 THURSDAY 22 FRIDAY 23NOV. --SATURDAY 24-- 1866 SUNDAY 25 MONDAY 26NOV. --TUESDAY 27-- 1866 WEDNESDAY 28 Received a letter from Will Hooper, will call tomorrow with Mr. Fred Kidder [...]. THURSDAY 29 Rainy, did not have any callers, sewed most all day.NOV. --FRIDAY 30-- 1866 Charlie [Beede] and his lady love Ida Jenks came over today, she right nice, he almost as can [...] as ever behave very proper indeed. DEC. --SATURDAY 1 They return to Hall River today. Spent the evening at uncle [A...], very pleasantly felt very mild & fear I acted so. Uncle M. and Aunt Amy, there [they're] making a visit. SUNDAY 2 Wrote Fannie and Neta. J.B.Anthony brought Laura [A...] over and spent the evening with us. [She] has been to New York, saw Mr. DunningDEC. --MONDAY 3-- 1866 and had considerable talk with him, pity about it. Do not think he showed much respect to me to say what he did to him. TUESDAY 4 WEDNESDAY 5DEC. --THURSDAY 6-- 1866 Father and Mother went to Providence to see Mary who has been sick with a cold and some [...]. FRIDAY 7 Went to Fall River, saw Gus Remington, most sick with a cold. Tried on my silk dress. Saw Joe a few minutes. SATURDAY 8 Uncle Richard & Mark dined here, invited us to come the [...]. Fear our dresses will not be done. DEC. --SUNDAY 9-- 1866 David Bennett here today, walked to Fall River to attend meeting. Saw Laura a few minutes. Wrote a letter for Annie. MONDAY 10 TUESDAY 11DEC. --WEDNESDAY 12-- 1866 THURSDAY 13 FRIDAY 14DEC. --SATURDAY 15-- 1866 SUNDAY 16 MONDAY 17DEC. --SUNDAY 30-- 1866 MONDAY 31CASH ACCOUNT.--JANUARY. Date. Received. Paid. Dress Bill 38.50 4 For Teeth 5.00 4.00 Corset Clasps 20.00 25. 5 Sleeve Stud 10.00 20. 8 Corsets 8.00 Geology 2.00 Compendium 3.00 Matches .16 Boat Fare 4.00 Car Fare 1.80 Baggage Express 0.75 Ladies Book 0.30 Apples 0.40 Tuition 537.00 Canned Peaches 0.40 Crackers 0.14 Music Book 3.75 Apples 0.40 Hoop Skirst 5.00 562.55CASH ACCOUNT.--FEBRUARY. Date. Received. Paid. Apples 40 Apples 2.00 40 Stamps 0.30 Paste Board 0.35 Apples 0.40 Figs 0.15 Botany 3.75 Rhetoric 1.50 7.25 20 March Paid Canvass 0.95 Dinner 1.70 Worsted Pattern Paper 0.50 Collard 0.50CASH ACCOUNT.--MARCH. Date. Received. Paid. 3 Hair-Dresser $0.50 9 Apples 87.00 $0.40 15 Oranges $0.65 '' Stamps $0.15 30 Boots 15 Perfumery 0.10 Candy 0.60 Cushion 0.80 Pictures 1.00 Tooth Brushes 0.60 Honey Soap 0.20 Nets 1.50 Belts 1.25 Pins 0.16 Hair Pins 0.16 Picture 0.20 Boot Lacings 0.25 Buss Fare 60CASH ACCOUNT.--APRIL. Date. Received. Paid. 5th Washing Bill 0.40 Stamps 0.33 6th Comb 0.20 Beads 0.40 Worsted 0.30 Buss Fare 0.80 Hats 7.00 Watch 1.50 Net 0.75 18 Stamps 40 Washing Bill 31 Supper .90 Oranges & c&c 1.50 Supper 40 Stamps 24 7.43CASH ACCOUNT.--MAY Date. Received. Paid. 1 Stamps 0.40 2 Gloves 3.75 Buss Fare 0.80 Washing Bill 0.24 Composition paper 0.40 Ribbon 0.50 Worsted Express 0.15 9th 50.00 Catalogues 1.00 Stamps 0.45 Lemons 0.10 Rhetoric 1.50 Washing 1.67 Extra Music 8.00 Medicine 2.25 Stamps 19.19CASH ACCOUNT.--JUNE Date. Received. Paid. Net 0.75 Pine Apples 0.45 Paper 0.17 Stamps 0.30 20 Gloves 15.00 July 27 Hack Fare 0.50 Boat '' 1.50 '' '' 4.00 0.50 Supper 2.00 Dinner 1.50 StrawberriesCASH ACCOUNT.--JULY Date. Received. Paid. Dress(green) 8.00 Sack 1.30 Buttons 20.00 1.25 Cotton 20.00 0.18 Cloth 15.00 3.14 Lining 10.00 0.67 Binding 35.75 0.90 Bonnets 8.90 Hat 1.20 25 Gloves 2.00 Braid 1.50 Velvet 0.37 Buttons 0.58 Gloves 0.50CASH ACCOUNT.--AUGUST Date. Received. Paid. Dress Bill for making 28.87 20.00CASH ACCOUNT.--SEPTEMBER Date. Received. Paid. CASH ACCOUNT.--OCTOBER Date. Received. Paid.CASH ACCOUNT.--NOVEMBER Date. Received. Paid. For Silk dress 50.00 Gloves 2.75 Boots 4.00 Buttons Buttons 75 Braid 1.00 Balmoral 10.00 Stockings Water proof 10.00 Lining 0.70 Button [holes] 0.08 Trimming 1.40 Poplin Alpacca 13.05 Paper 1.00 Envelopes 0.20 Trimming 1.96 Velvet 1.68 Corset 2.25CASH ACCOUNT.--DECEMBER Date. Received. Paid. Flannel Shirt 5.00 Trimming 4.80SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT. Date. Received. Paid. Jan 60.00 582.06 Abbie S.Slade Feb 2.00 7.25 March 87.50 April 7.43 May 50.00 June 15.00 July 2 20.00 '' 4 20.00 '' 11 15.00 '' 25 10.00 '' 35.75MEMORANDA. "God help us, us four and no more. This and every day, To liver more nearly as we pray." Three poor unfortunates Weary of bread Homesick and desolate With pain in the head. MEMORANDA.MEMORANDA. "A perfect woman, nobly plann'd, To warn, to comfort, and command, And yet a spirit still, and bright With something of an angel light." "Men never love like woman; they are colder, More calculating; The hold back their hearts With iron hands, and will not let them go. We give ours blankly, we are silly for it; A great gift, like the deep love of a woman, Looses its value when 'tis freely given. She should be chary of it; keeping it Locked in her soul, away from prying eyes; She should be firm and coy, and stand in awe, Guarding her honor; and when she is won, She should bestow her heart in burning tears." MEMORANDA. Fannie C. Brown. Waterbury Conn. Room 87. W.P.S. Room 88 Maria L Booth Po'keepsie N.Y. Vassar 84. Helen M. Harboute Auburn, N.Y. "Vassar." 84.MEMORANDA. Nellie Dickson Vassar Room 37 Lewisburg PaCelia A. Stanley. April 29th Vassar. Lilian Dunbar Roxbury Mass. Toulous le meme. Any other Neta H. Camp. New York. "Vassar" May 11th/66. "Egerton."Go to room Y. on Wednesday for a "Theory" lesson so says Mrs. Wiebie May 14th 1866 Mr. ////////// Mr. Richard M. Anthony Care William Sherman Sam Francisco Cal Box 815 Sack BoxZeno Kelley T'all Rinds 28 Oct. 1866 MassIda E. Jenks. Pawtucket R.I. Dec 1st 1866.Car Fare 1.20 Pins Hook & Eyes .22 Sewing Silk .09 Gichers 1.00 Horse Cars 0.25 Belt lining .20 Gave Mary 0.40 3.36 Bill at Dentists 28.00 Wax 1.44 Needles & Yarn 0.80 Wax .40 Mary 1.00 Stamps 0.30 Shakespeare 9.00 Elastic & Buttons .37 Spent for Mary 0.80 Gloves 4.00Pin 1.00 Neck Ribbon 1.00 velvet Ribbon 1.80 Collar 0.20 Lace Under Sleeves 1.25 55.64 French Note Paper 0.75 Envelopes 0.20 56.59 Express .30 Linen 1.06 Vail 1.56 Medicine 1.00 For Mary 0.87 Bill at M Buffinton 35.91 Car Fare 3.20 CarWhen pride thaws, foods comes.Ida. Charlie. Carrie. Abbie. 10 10 10 10 8 9 8 8 6 8 6 7 5 7 5 6 3 6 3 5 2 5 0 Charlie & Ida Carrie & Abbie 10 9 6 6 4 5 0 7 8 5 5 2 3 1 0 10 10 6 9 3 7 1 4 0 Sara A. Lawson Care J. T. Lawson Esq. Newburg N.Y. Dont forget me Abi- jim. Will you? I hope you will have a pleasant trip home, and I hope you will meet the same gentleman gowing down the river that you met coming up. Fare Well Sadie 1.75 1.75 9.45 .56 50.57 6.12 56.69E.Annie Hall. Warren Warren Co. Penn. Miss Julia Burr Gloversville Gloversville New York 24 Weeks 7 168 Days 24 4.052 Hours 60 243.160 Minutes 60 14,589.600 Seconds .87 15 4.35 87 13.05 13.40 11.80 1.20 20 20 15 10 35 100.75 July 28 7 1.96 65.00 35.75 100.75
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