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Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1889-09-08
Text: Perfect equality of rights for women- civil and political- is the demand of the National Woman Suffrage Association and of Yours sincerely- Susan B. Anthony Sept. 8, 1889 Rochester- N.Y.Alma Lutz Collection Copy Perfect equality of rights for women- civil and political- is the demand of the National Woman Suffrage Association and Yours sincerely Susan B. Anthony Sept. 8, 1889 Rochester- N.Y.

Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1896-08-30
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Show more1?’ * 1, 3' 4. 3;, 1: g, 7 /V // ;'/ /I /1 '/ L 1/ f/ L . 1’ // \~t I ./7. f /I / if V 4 V 11/ , iv _/ I / /17 7 / if ,7 /5 V V; . V. . ’/ V4’ /1 J3» Ami" /5: ‘ L!» 5" V 1/ / ~ /1 _.o (‘ /4! , 1/ “ ‘C/’ ./ 1/ / ’//V at 1.“ 3’ 1 ,~. \ \\ Z Z 2?’ 1/ V} V /X ./ / Tenafly N. J. K August 30 {_%e%e§ E. D. ?hillipS Dear Sir You will find an interesting sketch of my feohey written by my husband in The Appendex of 18 Vol. of Barboure Reports of the Supreme Court of New York You will find these Reports in any lawyers office Respectfully yours v Elizgbeth Gady Stenton Peterboro New York Dear Mr Phillips I have no Photograph of my late husband, he'l=iva'e.e elwagrs CLUéTsebelng photogggraphed or painted 8:; but one very poor picture of him is extent which I would not have reproduced as it does him great injustice. He was a very handsome man in youth & very bright & youthful in age Sincerely yours Elizabeth Cody Stanton
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Creator: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
Date: 1900-1901 (February - March)
Text: April 3d My 62d birth day, clear and cold like yesterday, with light flurries of snow at noon. Go to P, spend an hour at van Klucks. Health and spirits good, even a little extra for several days. The old relish for the coming of spring and for the face of nature. Robins very plentiful. How I enjoy thin calls and laughter and thin twilight challenge, [How] What would April be without the robin and the blue bird and the sparrow and the phoebe! I am sleeping well, eating well and working well?...
Show moreApril 3d My 62d birth day, clear and cold like yesterday, with light flurries of snow at noon. Go to P, spend an hour at van Klucks. Health and spirits good, even a little extra for several days. The old relish for the coming of spring and for the face of nature. Robins very plentiful. How I enjoy thin calls and laughter and thin twilight challenge, [How] What would April be without the robin and the blue bird and the sparrow and the phoebe! I am sleeping well, eating well and working well? finding much of the old charm and satisfaction in life. But how my whole emotional nature [leaves treasure] the old home and the days of my youth, like a plant toward the sun, a letter from Julian telling of bidding farewell to his highFrom Feb 16, 1900 to March 27, 1901Feb 16. Came to N.Y. yesterday; dine at Plimptons tonight. 17. Snow, meet Wakesly women and have much talk at their club rooms. 18. About 10 1/2 inches of snow last night, stopping with the Johnsons. 25. Cold, down to 8, at West Park 5 below zero on 28th. 28. A cold week; dine out nearly every day. Mch1st. Begins to rain in afternoon. 2d. Heavy rain, a flood in parts of the country; deep snows, 20 and 30 inches north of the track of the storm, rain south of it or from Albany south. Back home today.3d. Ground nearly all bare. 4th. Light snow, and colder. 6th. Snow again, 3 and 4 inches and rain. 7. Cooler, fair sleighing. Health much better from applications of electricity. 8. Sharp, nearly clear. 9. Bright and lovely, promises a good sap day, a thin veil of haze over all. Blue birds with amorous warble and flight, one robin, some black birds. 13. Cold, down to 8, spend night in P. 14. Milden, sap runs. 15. Begins snowing in p.m. 16. Heavy snow ending in hail nearly a foot, blew and rattled all night. Kept me from sleep, like mid winter. Correcting proof of "The Light of Day", have many misgivings about the book17. Julian came yesterday on morning train. Looks better than I expected to see him after his illness. In the afternoon he went over to the [shottege] and killed two ducks. Cold this morning, down to 10, with indications of more snow. March is making up for Jany. A flock of snow buntings in a tree - never saw them perch before, a robin calling from under the hill. Go over to Black Creek in afternoon with J, a very fatiguing tramp. Gold finches and red-pods along the creek, searching for food. 18. Colder and colder, zero this morning, Robin and blue birds calling. 19. Warmer, with light rain at night;20. Good sap day, sleighing played out, J. kills 5 ducks on river. 21. Colder and raw, blustery March day, mercury not above freezing all day. J. and White try for ducks but fail. 25. Keeps pretty cold - from 5 to 10 degrees of frost each night, much ice in river yet; but few ducks. J. and Hud kill two today out in front. 27. A white wash of snow last night. Julian and I go over to the [shattege] and spend the day. The day bright and lovely, we eat our dinner again on the little island Knoll near the outlet of the pond. A good fire and fine appetites. J. kills two ducks. 28. Bright but still chilly. J goes to highland. Ice about gone from river.29. Bright day, on the river in forenoon with Julian; no ducks, no ice. Take some photos at mouth of Black Creek. 30. Overcast and chilly; froze again last night. Julian leaves for Harvard on 10.15 train, much better than when he came. Looks well, his departure brings back the old feeling of loneliness, but I am well and must not yield to it. Sparrows very musical these days, also robins and blue-birds. Miss Hasbrouck died yesterday morning - a fine heroic soul. 31. Bright day, with wind, mercury gets up to 35. April 1st. Sunday, lovely spring day, mercury gets up to 50, spend the day at Slabsides all alone. Snow yet in deep hollows in the woods.Two species of butterflies today, one liver colored, the other red spotted. April 3d. My 63d birthday; health and spirits good. Go up home today on morning train from P. Reach home at noon. Light snow (came last night) covers the ground, a cloud of smoke and storm hangs over the sap house; the bush is tapped. Find them ready for dinner. Day chilly with snow flakes in the air. Folks all well. In p.m. boil sap with Johnny. 4. Chilly with flurries of snow all day, sap runs but little. I poke about all day. 5. Froze hard last night, windy and cold, nearly clear. Sap runs in afternoon. The boys cutting wood in the sap bush.6th. Clear windy, sap ran all night. Gather nearly 200 pails in forenoon, start the fires under the pans at 8 and boil all day, wind contrary and strong. Great flocks of leaves whirl through the woods like swarms of bees. Hiram came yesterday p.m. saw him coming down the side hill above the house. He is well, spends most of the day with me in or by the sap house, and we talk of the old times and the old people. How bright the day; the seem exactly as I used to see it in my youth. How fondly my eyes dwell upon it. The same robins, nuthatches, wood pecker, blue-birds, song sparrows, crows calling and singing. I sit or lie in the sun and wind the fire and the pans. In the p.m. Abagail, Hathe,Olly, Dessy, and Ann come up, and sit and talk. A vivid, dry, windy day. I hardly know whether I live more in the past or the present. At night Johnny and Hiram and I boil till after 8. 7. But little sap today. Boil till noon and then "syrup off". Day dry, bright and windy, sap will not run. Dry wind from North and high barometer seems to dry the trees up. Bid farewell to old scenes and come back to W.P. in afternoon. Grass started a little here, and checking frogs vocal in the swamp. 8. Still cold, clear and windy. Drive up to Wester Park. 9. Froze quite hard again, dry and clear and sharp today.10. Froze hard again last night. Sharp dry wind again from N.W. with much cloud. Slept over 7 hours straight last night. Ground dry and ready for the plough. 11. Still clear, dry cold. Five or six degrees of frost each night. Finished last proof of "Light of Day" this morning. Sick enough of the whole business. 46 years ago today I began my first school. Boys setting out grape vines. While driving down to the dock for Mrs. R. I saw below Gordons what I took to be two red squirrels chasing each other now on the ground, now on the wall, presently the pursued suddenly disappeared as if in a hole in the ground, as I drew near the pursuer, a redsquirrel came along the top of the wall, and passed up the hill, just there from the point where the other had disappeared, a chipmunk emerged from a pile of newly charred leaves and ashes, smutty and winking and clinking, and minus part of his tail. The squirrel then had been chasing a chipmunk with murderous intend and the latter had escaped by plunging out of sight in a pile of burnt leaves and ashes. I have never before seen a squirrel threaten a chipmunk. The crow black birds are again assembling at night in my spruces by the house. Every spring they do this, and after a few weeks disappear. Their notes make one want to blow his nose and clear histhreat, of all bird voices theirs is the worst wheezing, rasping catarrhal, asthmatic - voices half obliterated by one influenza. How dry and husky their throats must be! I wish they would grease their whistles. Besides their call note they have a kind of rude, splintering rasping warble or whistle, which they evidently mean for music. While out home and heard a song sparrow that I heard there two summers ago - a peculiar cat or inflection in its song. 12. Slow cold rain all day from the North, [cold] sit in my study and work at amending the essay on "Literary Values". 13. Still wet [and] misty and chilly. 14. Bright and warm.15. Sunday, lovely day, though a little frost last night. Walk to S. in afternoon, arbutus not yet quite open. 16. Still frost at night, though it gets much warmer today with signs of rain. Spend afternoon at S. Amasa plants his potatoes. 17. Slow rain, warm, still air full of bird voices. 18. Still warm thick and misty, very heavy rains in the south, - 7inc in Ala. Grass starting fast. The trill of the wall began Monday night. This morning the dead leaves and maple keys about the lawn and paths are gathered in little heaps or heads about the burrows of the angle worms, the worms have been drawing them in at nightSat here last night and read Emersons oration on Literary ethics, delivered when I was one year and five months old, and first read by me in 1857. I bought the volume containing it and the essays, in Chicago in the spring of that year. All that summer while at the old home I lived on these volumes, I steeped myself in them. After all these years of life and thought, I still find pleasure in this oration and in the others I see. I think how it all must sound to the trained European man of letters - a little futile, a little provincial and American - the gospel of individualism and self reliance, the brag, the crowning over the present [NC] - it is all rather intemperate and unclassical. It is by a man trained as a N.E. clergyman and not as aman of letters. It's crudeness belongs to a crude people, and it's courage and inspiration to a young people. This quiet restrained moral buncombe of E. is one of his leading traits. 19. Slow rain in p.m. yesterday and last night, warm and humid this morning with breaking skies, a typical moist April morning, warmth and humidity reign. Sit some time in my summer house, a meadow lank on the top of maple over my head gives forth seen clear piercing memory stirring note; thus a high hole strikes up under the hill - a call to all things to awake and be stirring. He flies from point to point and [spreads] repeats his call that all may hear. It is not a song, but a summons and a declaration. It is a voice out of the heart of April, not a sweet voice but oh, such a suggestive and pleasing one. It meansso much; it means the new furrow and the seed and the first planting, it means the springing grass and the early flowers, the budding trees and the chorus in the marshes. It is warm and moist with the breath of middle April. Wick, wick, wick, wick, wick, he says, come be up and doing; air your house, burn your rubbish, scatter your comport, start your plough, the soft maples are blooming, the bees are humming, the robins are nesting, the chickens are hatching, the ants are stirring, and I am here to call the hour, wick, wick, wick, wick, wick, wick, wick, wick. Then the bush sparrow sang, her plaintive, delicious strain beyond the current patch while the robins laughed and tee heed all about, oh, April month of my heart. The soil never looks so inviting as in April; one could almostEat it; it is the stuff of life; it lusts for the seed, later one wants it covered with verdure and protected from the too fierce sun. Now his rays seem to vivify it; by and by they will bake it. Go and dig some horseradish now and bring in some crisp spinach and the sweet and melting root of the parsnip. Let us task the flavor of the soil once more - the pungent, the crisp and the sugary. Beware of the angleworm this morning as you walk in the yard and on the road side; they are crawling abroad now. Beware of the newts too where they cross the roads from the woods to the marshes, you may tread upon them. In the twilight now the long drawn trill of the toad may be heard; tr - r - r - r - r - r - r - r a [song] long row of vocaldots on the dusky page of the twilight. It is one of the soothing quieting sounds, a chain of bubbles like its chain of eggs, a bell reduced to an even quieting monotone. These are the only jewels she has about her - these jewels of sound. Spend the afternoon in K, with the Van Slykes and two N.E. girls, a fine ride through the greening country. 20. Fair and lovely, a little cooler than yesterday. Plant peas at S.S. Two yellow bellied wood peckers today. 21. Warm and fine, spend the day at S.S. Blood root and dicentra in bloom. A. planting celery on home plot. 22. Rain last night and mist and cloud this morning; warm things growing on a jump. Sickley and Vassar girls come up a curly day, sun and cloud.23. Still warm humid weather. Shall fishermen again shouting from their idly drifting boats on the river. The song festival of gold finches still continues. What does the Lord do hourly but take the clay of the ground and mould it into men and women, and into all other forms of life? moisture is his right hand and heat his left. 28. Saturday. Dry, brilliant sharp, the past four days; light frost every night, maple tassels ready to shake out, but arrested North winds. Vassar girls today. 29. Still dry bright, sharp. The ruby Crowned Knight winding his tiny trumpet in the evergreens. 30. The last of the April days, warm, brooding, veiled with soft blue vapory haze. Foliage coming out, the high hole callsloud and long, now here, now there, the fishermen shout on the river, the plough everywhere brightening in the new furrow. One of the days when the world seems to drift in calm warm spaces, our first thunder shower at 5; light rain, 72 at 2 p.m. May 1st. Clear, smoky, cooler, with threatened frost tonight, cherry and peach blossoms just opening. 7. A cold dry week; a touch of frost last night or night before. A light rain Friday night the 4th snow in some places. Ground dry, leaves coming out; trees outlined in Langdons woods; pear trees blowing. Hiram came Saturday morning, two days and nights at Slabsides with him. He leaves this morning, looks well. He sits and whistles to himself and drums on his chair by the hour, an old habit.8. Still cold; thunder this morning with light rain. Apple trees not yet in bloom. Cuckoos calling last night at 8. and again in the morning. Warm in p.m. up to 74 with brief shower at night with much thunder. 9. Cloudy in forenoon with showers around us, colder and clearing in p.m. 10. Cold, a bad frost, froze the plowed ground; fear the fruit is injured and the celery. The worst frost of the season. 11. Still cold - another freeze, mercury from 30 to 33. 12. Young Roosevelt comes at 5. 13. A touch of frost again last night, teddy and I spend the day on Black Creek, a fine time. He is his father in miniature - outside and in. Getting warm fast.13. Warm day, 86. The Johnson come at 10, apple trees in full bloom; dry, dry. 14. Hot from 88 to 92, spend the afternoon at the falls with the J's, mercurydrop went home. 20. Cool, clearing, but squally in afternoon. 21. Squally and cool, a little thunder, 90 over to the Vanderhills. 22. Clear, warmer, lovely, ideal May weather. Staying at Slabsides since Saturday the 19th. 26. Fine bright day. 27. Warm and lovely, 80 today. 28. Overlast; the eclipse not to be seen, quite a deep twilight at 9a.m. 29. Clear and cold - hints of frost last night, a cold May. Rain needed again for grass. June1st. June come in hot and muggy with the air loaded with the perfume of the honey. [Lowest], above 80, vegetation very rank.June 2d. Still hot with signs of showers. 3d. A shower last night nearly 1/2 inch of water, very timely, a little cooler. Found a humming bird's nest this morning near the house at Riverleep. Rain again in afternoon a light shower. 4. A lovely day, nearly clear. Things growing very fast. 5. An ideal June day; clear calm, warm, six Vassar girls up. 6. Lovely days continue, mercury 80 each day. Two N.J. teachers this p.m. Fine girls, one from Maine. 7. Warm and lovely, the Atlantic City teachers leave at noon, signs of showers, all things growing rapidly.8. Warm slow feeble showers in afternoon? quite a brisk shower at night. 9. Clear and warm, an ideal day perfect. Vassar girls come up. Grapes blooming no thoughts, these days, easily tired. 10. Clear and cooler, lovely day. 11. Ideal June days, shower at 6, about 1/2 inch. 12. Cooler again, nearly clear. Drive up to Wester Park, in morning, to Vassar C, class day in p.m. Humming bird hatched one egg today, honey about as big as drone honey bee. Well, but no thoughts these days. Young cuckoo covered with pin quills on Monday the 11th out of the nest on a branch nearly fully pledged this morning. 14. Rain very early this morning for an hour or more, just enough for present needs.very muggy and dull the rest of the day, Amasa makes his first shipment of celery. 15. Clearing off cooler. 17. Fine days continue, Frank Chapman here. 18. Bright day. Go up Suyker Hollow with the Van Slykes. Drink at my big spring again and take a few trout. 19. Cool and bright, walk up the Panther Kill road and get a view of head of the valley. Very attractive. That high, circling mountain wall around head of the valley [very] gives a [precious] charm. 20. Lovely day, spend the afternoon with Charley Barns and Tinney school children. Julian comes at 8 p.m. and looks well.21. Charming day. 22. Charming day with a series of light showers in late afternoon. 23. Rain again in the night about 1/2 inch - nearly an inch in all. Cool today. 24. Clear and warm. 25. Hot, spend the day at S.S. and the night too. Very sweet and quiet here. 27. Hot, 92 at one, ship one ton currants. 28. Hot, violent thunder shower from 5 to 6 - three showers or one shower in three instalments. Over one inch of water. I and Silly at S.S. One of thon crazy showers when the wind whips the clouds North and then whips them South, or East or West, determined to drain them.The lightning and explosions of thunder very rapid and "shocking", one of the hottest June days I remember. 29. Clear and warm, above 80; lovely day. Humming birds nearly ready to fly. Company from N.Y. and from P. 30. Very much cooler; air clear as spring water need a coat this morning. The day of the boat rake. The boys finish girdling today. July 1st. Another spring-water day, even cooler than yesterday. Too cool to read in my summer home in the morning. A visit from miss Alliger and her friend Prof Polby of Cal. 2d. Still clear - translucent (needs a classical word) and very cool, a delicious sleep at S.S. last night. 3. Fine day, warmer in p.m. with sprinkler of rain4. Hot day and bright, about 90, Julian and I have our first bath in big pool. Spend the day at S.S. Bass wood in bloom, Chestnut ditto. 6. Julian and I start for Roxbury on morning train, stop off at Big Indian to fish. Very warm and muggy, no trout, but a pleasant time along the pine pebbly brook. Reach home at 6, all well. 22. Lotus eating again at the old place since the 6th glad, sad days. Frequent showers, mostly at night, a fierce storm with hail at 6 on afternoon of 12th miss Bessie Greenman came on the 7th to study birds with me, a large wholesome, pleasing young woman, a teacher of mathematics in Chelsea High School, many pleasant days in the woods and on the hills, she learned the birds rapidly. Left on the 18th.Haying progressing rapidly - five more days will finish. Country very green and fresh. Health good, spirits fairly good. Abagail and Hiram here today. Hermit thrush still in song. 29. Very lovely weather since Thursday the 26th. Cool and brilliant, yesterday (Saturday) was without a cloud or film on the sky, air absolutely transparent. We spent it on the "Old Clump." Julian, Molly Hunt and the two sister girls, never saw the mountains stand out more clearly all the afternoon we basked under the blue dome on the mountain top. A great tranquil day, the red hawk sails out beneath us, a swallow skins by the mellow chords of passing bees sound above us. On the 24th I started for Hobart vin old clump, a hard long tramp on the wooded tops of the mountains, vines, ferns, bushesLike a green snow knee deep, on the "big mountain" I bore too much to the left and came out near the "narrow North," day very hot, my fatigue and thirst were very great; reach Hiram bee yard at one, quite done up. In afternoon Hiram and I poke about or sit in the shade, Mr. Stewart's great grand father settled here in '76; we visit the site of his house, a green hole in the ground, now. The 5th generation of Stewarts are now on the farm, walked to Edens at 6. On the 25th severe pain in my bowels - have the Dr. and soon get relief, some bilious and stomach trouble; back to Curtis's on the 26th. A fine rain on the 25th. 30. Overcast threatening rain, quite well again, Curtis finished haying on Friday, the 27th.31. Hot day; rain did not come. Go down to Shandaken for the day. Aug 1st. Cool pleasant day, Curtis and I drive even to Edens and spend the day and night. 2nd. Very cool and dry. 3d. Eden and I drive out to see Jane and Homer; Cold as Sept, dusty, dry, Wesula goes out by train. Homer and Jane well and looking same as last fall, Julian and Ed and Amy and her man come to dinner. Back to Curtis is on train in afternoon. 4. Suggested a frost last night. Remarkably cool dry weather, country begins to suffer. Go down to Abagails to dinner. 5. Sunday still cool, Hiram comes over, Curtis and Ann and I go down to Chant's to dinner.6. Much warmer; dry, hazy, dog day weather. The old scenes begin to oppress me. Health good, but spirits rather melancholy. 7. Return to W.P. today very dry in Shandaken and Olive and about Kingston. Green at home, plenty of rain. Mrs. B comes on the 9th Julian on the 10th. Grapes look well. 15. Heavy rain today and at night 2 or 3 inches of water. Binder with me at S.S. 20. Start for the Adirondacks today to join miss Balls camping party. Evidence of great drought from Kingston to near Albany; forest trees turned brown on all the ridges or foot hills of the Catskills. At Netila join the party of the women and a men bond for camp Marlome on the Ampersand creek. Franklin Co. reach Axton at 9 O'clock, spend the night there.21. In to camp Marlome this morning 4 miles, a group of 5 or 6 log buildings in good order - an old Lumber Camp refitted in a clearing of a free acres with the inevitable freeze of dead and blackened trees. Here I stay till the last day of August with real enjoyment, a jolly lot of people, mostly graduates of Cornell. I fish and tramp and leaf. On Sunday the 25, we climb Mt. Seward; reach the summit at 9 a.m. a hard climb but a grand view; six women and ten on a dozen men. I stand it well, I gain in hardness every day, and can make long tramps without much fatigue. Spend a day and night at Ampersand lake. Unforgettable, the gem of all the Adirondack lakes, some of the company spend the night on Ampersand mountain or have a glorious time. Tim the guide, Pete the cook, the beds of boughs, and allThe last call for special mention, may be that some day I can write at all up, as an illustration of the pluck and hardness of the new women. She could [traut] and climb with the best of us. Weather was hot most of the time, and fair. Sept 1st. Reach home at 6 1/2 a.m. from P. The grape racket is on but not yet at its height, prices fair. 2. Hot dry day. 3. Hot dry day. 4. A little cooler. 5. Clear, warm, dry, I stay at S.S. Company every day, I dream of Ampersand. 6. Dry and hot, with a shower at 5-6. with much thunder, a brisk shower greatly needed. Rained nearly an hour. 7. Cooler and fair."Love for the work they do, this brings men to God," From the precept of Ptah-hotep. Egyptian 3500B.C. 9. Sunday warm tranquil day, mostly clear, still at S.S. alone. 11. Hot and dry, mercury in the 80's. Sticky and sultry today, a terrible hurricane in Texas - great lose of life. I still dream of Ampersand. Health very good - much more virile than last year. Mother's 92d birth day. 12. A hot night with much wind, which become a fierce wind storm, raging all the forenoon and later, the tail end of the great Southern hurricane. Cooler at night. 14. Still dry and warm. 15. Bright lovely day, with signs of rain at night. 16. Rained steadily nearly all night. Cloudy and warm this morning. Grapes nearly all off.Another brisk shower at night, nearly an inch of water. 18. Fall at last; slept with three blankets over me last night, a fire in my chimney. Cool, bright and windy today. Health good but no thoughts for a long time, no writing since spring. Spirits fairly good, which I attribute to abstaining from eating grapes. 22. Lovely day, miss Worthley and her party, she charms a copper head at the head of Ingersoll's stairs. 26. Fine warm day, Julian leaves today for Harvard - his last year, Hud again wheels his trunk over. He seems in good health and spirits, I ditto, Do not feel my allustomed melancholy - a condition which I attribute to abstaining from grapes, I doubt if I should eat any raw fruit. 27. Light thunder shower this morning. A week of summer heatso far; oppressive, grapes all off but a few gaertners. 30. Light rain in the night; rather warm; have been out of sorts the past 3 days, trouble in my throat with cough and head ache, still at SS; no one else in the valley. Still and misty this morning. Sept has been a warm month, a touch of frost only one night. Oct 1st. Go down to Atlantic city; reach there at one p.m. not very well; some threat trouble. 6. Pleasant days by the sea; health better, gain 3 lbs; warm most of the time; much cloud but no rain to speak of; hot today. Leave home at 9 a.m. Reach home at 4.20, Hiram comes down from W.P. 8. Hiram and I at S.S. again as of zone. Bad time with my throat last night; thought I should choke to death, Dr. says only amild case of laryngitis, cloud and rain, a heavy shower at noon; about 2 in, of water in less than an hour. 10. Much cooler; still cloudy; frost not far off. 13. Mild fair day, company from P. 14. Rained nearly all night and part of the day, Hiram with me keep in all day an account of my throat. 15. Warm lovely day; warm as Sept. Go to P. and am treated by Dr. Dobson, a fearful time to get my breath. 16. Alone last night at S.S, sat in my chair part of the night, a very bad time in the morning with choking, but got my breath at last, very pale and weak for a little while after it. All right again before noon. Warm bright day, Oct, has been a very warm month so far. A change in the p.m. with thunder wind and rain, and cooler.17. Bright and cold; froze last night, a grand meteor bet, 8 and 9; a light suddenly came in my window like that of the full moon, followed in less than a minute by a deep rumbling like that of thunder; the rumbling last half a minute and dies away in the distance. Booth and Lawn did not see the flash of the meteor but heard the report and went out to see what it was, others saw the meteor and heard the thunder. There can be no doubt but that the meteor caused the sound. Its course was North in the Western heavens. Sat up nearly all night with my throat. 18. Bright and cold; sat up nearly all night again with my throat, Hiram here, when I cut and pass Hiram a piece of bread at table I think of [all] how many times I have seen mother and father do the same in the old daysand my heart is tender. Here I am at this late day passing Hiram bread in more senses than one, poor boy, it is a joy for me to do so. 20. Severe frost last night, 5 or 6 degrees. Bright and clear this morning, sat all night in my chair, but slept 5 or 6 hours. Better this morning. Read some in Jess by J. L. Jones. Good, but not of high excellence, never delicious. 21. Mild bright day, Hiram leaves me again in afternoon, I watch him through a crack in the door till he disappears behind the bushes, and say to myself, "we may never meet again," a little nubbin of a man, with a very small mental horizon, but very clean to me; a part of father and mother and of the old home - a part of my youthful days. He has been with me at intervals since the 6thAlmost every moment while in the house he was drumming with his fingers on his chair on the table and whistling a low tune to himself in a sort of brown study. His drumming and whistling became quite a nuisance at times. 22. Warm and hazy. 23. Unseasonably warm with sign of showers from the South. The boys working the road, I have passed the last two nights at Riverby and slept fairly well. 26. A little cooler with signs of rain. Back to Slabsides again. A bad spell last night after I had thought the danger from them was past. Felt pretty well today. Just found a hibernating mouse here where the men were working on the road. Van dug him out the bank, he was cold and motionless. I brought him to the house in my pocket and made a nest for himin a tin bucket up stairs. He had nearly come to - was warm I had his eyes open when I put him in the nest. 27. My mouse was albine all night trying to get out of his prison - he disturbed my sleep. During the day he has been very quiet, deeply hidden under the rags in his prison house. Latin, concluded to liberate the mouse; he scampered away very briskly and hid beneath the rocks. It keeps so warm he can easily make another nest and begin his winters sleep again. 29. Still unseasonably warm, with cloud and sunshine, my throat is slowly improving. Still at S.S. Crickets and [Katy-dids] still musical. 30. Go down to P. on invitation of Charley Barnes, stay there most of the week and improve rapidly. On Saturday go to West Paint to see the Dentons and the Yale, W.P. football. Cloudy and milly.4. Bright and cool, walk with Denton and at night return to P. 5. Bright mild day, come back to S.S. 6. Election day, clear and mild; rarely so fine a day for election, I walked up to [the] Eropus at 2, voted for Bryan, and walked back exchanging greetings with only a few people, no body heeded me and I went my way - very sad most of the time thinking of the old days, when as a boy I went to election with father. The world seems strangely empty and deserted. The show is about over for me; my curiosity enthusiasm are about spent. Only very light rain the past week. 8. Start for Cambridge today, reach Bolton before 8, Julian finds me at W.S. Hotel. 9. Thunder and rain and hail, go to Cambridge at 9, find room at 24 Irving st. nice familyFeed well, and quite happy, colder with rain and wind. 10. Bright sharp day, with cold wave. Go to football in afternoon. A relative in Chicago writes me that she attended a Presbyterian Church the other Sunday and heard a sermon on love, and that the human illustration of it used was myself, how curious! a hater of churches and rarely seen within their walls, yet illustrating their doctrine of love, well, no doubt love is my ruling emotion - love and laughing. How I have loved the birds, the fields, the woods, the old home, father and mother and all my days, out of this love I have written my books, - out of this love and joy in nature, I am quick to anger, yet my anger evaporates like a summer shower. Anger poisons my blood, but love and joy are my life.11. Bright and sharp. began my work of collecting a volume of nature poem yesterday. 14. Much colder the past few days, but dry and fair, I feel well and am enjoying myself fairly well. I cannot read Swinburne without a kind of mental nausea. If I strike one of his poems without knowing the author, the nausea comes before I have read two lines. Why is this? S. seems to me abnormal; his is a diseased mind; his metric felicities seem a mere trick. In hunting for nature poetry I do not find one poem in 20 that I can use, as soon as I strike a [thing] piece of Wordswoths, or Thomson's or Bryant's, or Emerson's, what a difference! I can use but little of Lowell's. His verse is dry - it is too much made, Longfellow's is better,Of course Higginson cannot endure Whitman, H. is essentially aristocratic; he tends to the elegant, the polished, the refined; he aspires to the scholarly, the witty, the distinguished; while in W. there is something rankly common like freckles and sweat, he is a democratic through and through; he makes no account of the social and elegant ideals; he is larger than them and include them. 20. Warm, 67 degrees with light rain at night. Every day I plunge into the sea of poetry, nature poetry - but only now and then bring back a pearl. It is all good and respectable in its way, but it is not alive, much of the real stuff in the Southern poet Cawein, but his form is so difficult, his language is so knotted and tangled, that I cannot use any of it, not abit of simplicity and limpidity in him. Reading his rhymes is like riding a lean lame horse bare-back. He seems to affect a studied roughness and brokeness. 21. Clear and cooler. 27. Heavy continued rain the [past three] past two days. Deep snows panther north. On Sunday Julian and I had a fine walk of 5 or 6 miles through the mist and chill up beyond and around Mt. Auburn. Health excellent and spirits fine these days. The domestic furies cannot reach me. Pass language through the mind of one man and it has a marked flavor; pass it through another mind and it has an entirely different flavor; still another and it has no flavor at all - nothing from that man's character or experience adheres to it. These last are the journalists of literature.Dec 24. Bright mild day after the rain of last night. In p.m. I walk from Arlington Heights to E. Lexington and then to Waverly and then part way to Cambridge. The sight of the farms and fields does me good, insects dancing in the air. At night I assist the McKay girls with their X-mass tree. All this month of Dec, I have been in exceptional health and spirits and have had unusual mental activity, stimulated no doubt by the rhyming fears that seized me shortly after I came to C. - a delight in work such as I used to have 20 years ago and that I thought would never come back. I have finished poems on the following subjects, some of them long, too long; namely "Snow-Birds", "Phoebe", "The Hermit Thrush", "The trailing Arbutus", "Hepatita", "Song of the Toad", "Columbine", "The Barn on the Hill", and the "Cardinal Flower".and there are others in sight. Julian went home on the 22d. I stay because I do not like to let the ink dry on my pen, I must make sugar while the sap flows. 25. Clear lovely morning, like early Nov, only a little frost last night, I am sad as usual on this day. Such a throng of memories as it brings up. I go to dinner at the Childes. 31. Write in morning; poke about the old cemetery in afternoon; find a date of 1625, call at MacKay's in evening. Rather blue. 1901 Jany 1st, 1901. Clear and mild like April. Finish the Blue-bird poem in morning. Lunch with Dr. Cleghorne at one. The walk to Boston and back, a good start on the new century2d. Colder, clear. In afternoon Herbert Lang and I walk from Lexington to Waverly - about 5 miles along delightful country roads. Julian returns at night. 3. Cold at zero near here, a call from Kennedy and Chamberlain. 4. Still cold, I keep well as ever. 90 skating with J at 4 p.m. on Spy pond; walk back. 5. Still clear and dry and little milder, dust, dust, we will pay for this in Feb, or before. My rhymes no longer make me tipsy, I am much sobered, I am getting over the debauch. 9. Like April, go to Blue Hills with K. and C. a long refreshing walk and climb to top of Observatory Hill - superb view. 11. Snow and rain. 12. More snow: good sleighing for first time, not deep but tough.20. Sunday, cold the past two days; below zero this morning. Dinner last Sunday at Winchester with the Chamberlains, a fine fellow, Mrs. C. ditto, to Norton's Thursday night, a genial entertaining man, like him much. There unmarried daughters slowly fading on the parent tree. Health still excellent plus, about done rhyming I think. Fourteen poems in two months. Every morning after breakfast I walk up to Julian's room 61, Hastings then walk back with him and Howard to Memorial Hall; then to work till one, then walk after dinner 5 or 6 miles. 23. Mild pleasant winter weather, soft yesterday and day before, still rhyming; sleep well now. 30. Sharp dry weather again, dusty. A letter from Hiram, he says he has a good place to sleep, a stone pipe runs up through hisroom and makes it warm. Poor boy, a small thing to be thankful for. Eden sick again and faint from kidney hemorrhages, send Hiram some money. I am done rhyming I think. Feb, 13. Leave C. today for home; a cold windy day. The sheeted winds stalk over the hills or rise up above the fences like ghosts. Julian goes with me to the train at 8 1/2. Reach Hudson on time, trains on H.R.R, 2 hours late. Go to P. reach there at 7, find Mrs. B. well and good natured. Since Feb 1st I have been half sick, some form of indigestive; much languor and fatigue in my legs, at times amounting to pain. Eat little, walk little, much better today. 14. Still cold and windy, go up to W.P. and happy to be there; see men on the river in 12 to 14 inches. Find that Mrs. Gordon died on Saturday night, I shall miss her much; ourneighbor since sometime in the eighties, Mrs. Sherwood also buried the day I came home. Rest to her spirit! The last I saw her was in the fall I think when she drone into Slabsides. 15. Bright, but milder; two blue-birds near the station, crows cawing with a spring like caw. Go over to Weems with B and L. and spend the day; a good time. Amasa pricking out his celery plants in new green house. 16. Bright and mild; up to W.P. again snow melting. 22. No snow or rain for nearly three weeks; streams and wells very low. Bright days and cold nights, see harvesters still at work; here at Riverby since the 18th boarding with Hud; am well and contented and at work again. Blue-birds every day. 27. Winter drouth continues; no snow or rain for over 3 weeks, cold and clear, mercury from 7 to 20 above, see men still at work.28. Last day of winter, clear, cold, mercury 10 this morning - steady cold and dry all the month. Johnson comes and stays all night - glad to see him. A return of my stomach and bowell trouble - not severe. Mch1st. Down to 18. Begins to snow at 11, only a flurry, ends in a few drops of rain. 2d. Quite spring like, morning up to 40, go to town for over Sunday. 3d. Cold again; down to 10 at W.P. getting warmer in p.m. a long walk in morning with K. 4. Rain last night - a brisk shower clearing and mild today. return to W.P. Bowell and stomach trouble much better. 5. Snow last night - 2 inches of hut heavy snow. 6. Clear and cold - down to 10. 7. Cold, cold, down to 2 this morning.8. Milder and spring like. Miss Tarbell and Mr. Hulbert of mide. 9. A mild still, hazy morning, overcast very spring like, blue-birds and nuthatches - the latter calling or piping rapidly as of old, only hear this rapid piping in spring, mercury above 40. Slow rain in afternoon. 10. Colder, heavily clouded, stay in P. 11. Began raining last night, heavy all night; raining again now at 12 1/2. Ground so hard frozen, the water nearly all runs off, bad news from Eden. 12. Go out to Hobart this morning on early train, full of dread forebodings not feeling well myself. Cloudy, windy with snow flurries in the air. Find Eden much better than I expected. Sitting in his chair, looking pale, but bright, he greets me cheerily. The hemorrhages had stopped that morning. May well and as alline and devoted as ever. Hiram comes in from thevillage in about an hour, looking unusually well. We sit by the fire all the afternoon and evening and talk. Eden talks of his hunting and the foxes he had killed as cheerily as ever - tells where and how he killed each fox. Does not seem at all alarmed about his illness - this is no doubt a great help to him; he has none of my weakness that way. A cold windy night, poor sleep for me. 13. Eden continues to improve. Day cold with signs of clearing, signs of malaria in myself. How familiar I am with that look of those mountains - a thick heavy mouth of reddish brown trees through which the deep snows show - the tops of the mountains hoary with frost, not an evergreen on them - all birds, bush and maple and very uniform - the winterlook of the Catskills. Another half day by the fire side with Eden and Hiram, with the old common place talks. In afternoon I take train for Roxbury, but feel so miserable that I do not stop, but keep on to Kingston and spend night with Abby. Fever and pain all night. 14. Fever gone in morning, come home on early train. Two inches of snow in the night. Day bright; take 16 grains quinine during the day. Tap 12 trees in afternoon Hud and I, sap runs well. 15. Ice in motion this morning, telegraph Julian; feel some better, gathers and boil the sap. 4 pails full, no run today. First robin today. 16. More snow last night; clears off bright, Mrs. B comes up on 10 O'clock train. Sap runs down again. Julian comes on 4.20 trainlooks well and is happy, Mrs. B. returns to P. much talk at night in study of Emily and other things. I am about well again. 17. Froze hard last night, clear this morning with troops of robins shouting and singing, a red shouldered starling pipes his a-ka-lu on maple over my study. 18. A real spring day, nearly clear and warm; only a slight freeze last night. Song sparrow this morning. Sap runs on a jump. Julian off on his first duck hunt, gets 1 black duck and 2 mergansers. 19. Cold windy, nearly clear. Julian kills 4 black ducks in the creek. Mrs. B. comes home. 20. Dark still day growing warm; signs of rain. Julian kills 6 black ducks and 2 geese on the river. 21. Rain this morning, hard, mercury 42. Julian and Hud kill 3 ducks on the creek and one on the river. Fair in afternoon. Phoebe today, and fox sparrow on Eropus Island yesterday Julian saw a thrush, probably a hermit. Rainfall heavy. 22. Clear, mercury 30, good sap day. 23. Perfect spring day, clear still, brilliant: This day I am happy, Julian is home, the fox sparrow sings, song sparrow trills and robins and blue birds laugh and call. In the morning a meadow lank alighted on the top of the maple over my study and sent forth again and again his wonderful spring call. In the forenoon I work on the life of Audubon and in the afternoon boil sap - 6 pails. The best sap day yet. The white gulls go by up the river their images reflected in the water beneath them. J. gets 4 ducks in the morning.24. Cloudy mild, light rain. 25. Cloudy mild, light rain. 26. Rain in the night. Julian kills 7 ducks on the river. Mercury above 40. Birds very musical. What would life be here without this companionship of the birds. All since Sunday night with influenza and malaria. 27. Heavy rain in the night with thunder, clearing this morning and cooler. Julian returns today to Harvard. First butterfly today - a fritilary? Pupers last night, Julian says. Frost out of the ground; ice about gone from the river.
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Date: 1821-05-28
Text: $100 Recd of Le Roy Bayard and Mr. Evers & Thomas Morris per the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub Agent to the Six Nations of Indians one hundred Dollars it being in full for an Annuity due me by an agreement made with Robert Morris at Big Tree in September 1797 up to September 1820 - Signed Duplicate Receipts Dated Buffalo May 28th. 1821 In presence of H. Cunningham E. P. Parrish Young KingYoung King's Rect. $100 1821$6000 We the Sachems Chiefs and Warriors of the Seneca Nation do...
Show more$100 Recd of Le Roy Bayard and Mr. Evers & Thomas Morris per the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub Agent to the Six Nations of Indians one hundred Dollars it being in full for an Annuity due me by an agreement made with Robert Morris at Big Tree in September 1797 up to September 1820 - Signed Duplicate Receipts Dated Buffalo May 28th. 1821 In presence of H. Cunningham E. P. Parrish Young KingYoung King's Rect. $100 1821$6000 We the Sachems Chiefs and Warriors of the Seneca Nation do acknowledge to have receive from the United States per the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub-Agent of the U. S. to the Six Nations of Indians Six thousand Dollars in full for the interest due on the Stock held in trust by the President of the United States for the use of the said Seneca Nation of Indians Buffalo May 28th 1821 Signed Duplicates Young King Red Jacket Corn Planter Little Billy Black Snake Captain Pollard Captain Shongo Captain Strong Little Beard Chief Warrior In presence of H. Cunningham Jones Jno Lay JR H. PrattExpedient - Signed - Cannandagua Apr. 8th 1799- Moles Hawley Emos Hawley Daniel Steele Joel Junks Harvey Steck Henry Hawley …Hawley Thad Remington Jonas Hastings Holland Godding Hugh Jameson John Cooley
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Creator: Babbott, Elizabeth (French)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Date: n.d.
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Show moreA.fA/BY, on [L 1/7 . v 374/v/v»m0d.>z2/X///\/I /M/J WRITTEN BY CDMPOSED BY ENJFEELW/.) QJHM ILIEJKLEY/A f X C! 15/05’, 45 /4 I/6704A gz/£77 rm 50/_°/M/V0 & 7-E/Vﬂpl’ 50/W2/V0 & co/vr/mm, M smw/vo 4/v0 5455, PH. 3 V, A. m Ma 77/; ca/v5£cm NM 0; /11/My/r/qr 6’/I/V/VE/? as/mu/v 0/ 7/201” M0/7/27 I’/A/V /Vl//V5 orggr/an/(M, man 033/ j’ 5 0/V 0» 5 ‘\D(/E77, v.) . LONDON; CRAMTR BEALE5cC‘.’201,REGENT STREET. E; / x: “EXCELSIO:§ :._ The shades of night were falling fast, As through an Alpine village pass’d A youth, who bore, ’mid snow and ice, A. banner with the strange device, The. Consecration of Pvxlaskiia Ba'nner,a:id Hymn of the Moravian Nuns of Bethlehem. (llla1s1.v'ated.) Song or Duett. Pr: 3/,. “EXcels’ior'l” His brow was sad: his eye beneath Flaslfid like a faulchion from its sheath; And like a silver clarion rung The accents of that unknown tongue, e “Excelsior l” In happy homes he saw the light Of household fires gleam warm and bright: Above, the spectral glaciers shone, And from his lips escaped a groan, i “Excelsior l” “Try not the pass l” the old man said: “Dark lowers the tempest overhead, “The roaring torrent is deep and wide l” And loud that clarion voice replied, “Excelsior l” “O! stay? the maiden said,“and rest "“*Thy weary head upon this l)reastl” A tear_ stood in his bright blue eye, But still he answer’d,w‘ith a sigh, “Excelsior l” “Beware the piv1k‘.—t1"tilJ{‘-3 withered branch! “Beware the awful avalanche l” This was the peasants last “Good Night :” A voice replied,far up the height, “Excelsior 1“ At break of day, as heavenward The pious monks of Saint Bernard Utter’d the oft—repeated prayer, A voice cried through the startled air, “Excelsior l” A traveller, by the faithful hound; Halt‘-buried in the snow was found; ‘Still grasping in his hand of ice That banner with the strange device‘; V “Excelsior 1” There, in the twilight cold and grey, Lifeless, but beautiful, he lay ; And froin the sky, serene and far, <' ‘ v _ 1 ‘(Speak ggxjilyis’ Companion to "Hearts and l-lomes” Song or Duett by John Blocltlcy . 2% I T ***“ExcELsIoRz” V——-@®>-—— Cémposed by JOHN BLOCKLEY. , I1/'r1'Vtten by H.VV.iLO\IGFELLOW. .x_1Jv1)AJv'cr12vo. T /5 /9 The shades of night were fall _'ing fast, As through an A1_pine /9/9 ' h ‘‘I Q? Village passﬂ A youth who bore, ’mi.d snow and ice, *7 banner with the strange deVi.ce,“Ex _ _ CEL_ _ _s1 _ on '..” * calla race. ﬂy!‘ ‘\-—/ #6 ate * Excelsi0r_. Hzglzverx Exam-1si,9r! John B7ock':-,-y. brow sad: his eye beneath F1ash’d like a faulchion /9/9 %V%' cres-____ccn_____do. from its sheath; And like" 5'11 _-_._Ver C/1Z1.___'I’i0Il rung The accents of tongue , “Ex _ _ CEL- _ - _ s1 _ _ -011!” mf A. dim: e mu. By thesame Composer,‘ Excelsior‘. \ “Evange]ine”(founded on L0n'gf‘el10w’S. Poem P1‘ 2/... 2 ‘> ***“ExcELsIoRz” V:-<®>-—— Cémposed by JOHN BLOCKLEY. , I1/'rz'Vtten by H.W.lowGF1«:LL0w. .x_1Jv1)AJv'cr12vo. T /5 /9 . \ nuﬁ The shades of night were fall _'ing fast, As through an A1_pine /9/9 ' h “I Q? Village passﬂ A youth who bore, ’mid snow and ice, *3 banner with the strange deVice,“Ex _ _ CEL_ _ _s1 _ OR '..” * calla race. nyf‘ ‘\—/ ék * . * Exce1.<;i0r_. Eliglzerx Ffxn-1si,,or! John B7ock’:.,—y. its accents Excelsior‘. beneath Flash 11 like a faulchion ~17” sheath ; And like“ a sil __ __ _ver c121 __ _ rion rung The f. of tongue, “EX_-cEL____s1___0R'.” mf A. dim: e rall. By the same Composer,‘ “Evange1ine”(founded on L0ngfelIow’s Poem .) Pr 2/_ Con tenerezza . In hfa}-Jpy homes. he saw the light Of household‘ gleam warm and bright: AboVe,the ._spe_ct1-a] ‘glaciers dolente. And from his ‘. lips escaped a groan, “Ex__ -_cm.__A_-sj’.__oR!?" Exce’I"i"r"\ - “Exce]Si,0r!y’ ‘Va Duett bi’ ‘.P1'.‘c5l/ - John B1r)n;(1€Y Pqrldrzte. ‘$9 4“Try not the pass the old man said: “Dark 1ow’rs the tempest "f '\;/' emer ico. . . , /{gt motto, ores .... .-cen .... -.do /\ o _ _: _ '_ _ verhead , The réax-_ ..ing‘ torrent is deaf) and wide?’ And o.cv.-.-o-o. "-'._""L_‘_)"". J adlzlb. 5‘ loud that cla - ., rion voice replied, “Ex _ _ CEL _ _ _SI _ _OR '.” A mfL "sf «0! “Eliza Cqo_K’s” Ballads. V ‘ mu." - . _' , _ Excelsior! _ “Love ‘on. ‘ Star of my hoyle 3’ “W1nter.Tree ,” “WiTt thott_he_m1_n_e3’ &c. Pm?‘/_ mach. John Blockley _ »Exc¢1si0r! The admired Songs and Duetts,"‘Ycsterdayf3L‘{To—mox-xrowf and “To-day?’ Ca)_ztabi[e -P molto F.$prcss1'v0. stay,” the maiden said, “and rest Thy wea‘___I'y head up- / C7'(3S_.., ‘.2 _on this breast!” A tear stood ' his bright blue eye, But rall:edz'm. /5 f_\ still he answer’d , -with _a sigh,“Ex _ CEL ._ _ s1_ OR 3” /A A v ' ‘ , /‘j g . 9/ A/E-:./\\ .— /9/9 *\"’/’ "If? ,\f. Sf _ware the pine—tree’s with/er’d branch! Beware the aW_fu1 a._vaIanche*’.’’ . By the same mpofser John B1ockIey( Do./cc e pom piu lento . This was the peasant’s last“Good Night§’A voice rep1ied,far up the height ,“EX_ /9/9 (’7wr'g1'co.r-\ Larghetto e Ré>lfgz'oso. _CEL_-_S'I__-OR!” At break of day, as /9/7 . \_/ . heavenward The pi;ous,n1onks of Saint Bernard L Utter’d the oft—re_ V /5 - /3 dd libf;-\\ /3 _peat._ed. prayer, A Voice cried thro’ the startled aiF:‘EX~CP3L_Sl_OR 1”/\ J? 7”{]v ’ ‘ "f mf_ralZ. . ‘ ~ .\°.=" By the same Composer. , “The last Song‘ of Sapphoi’ Poetry by NIT’ Hemans. (Illustrated in Colors Pr-.2//f6-‘_J l‘)xc€<:i.>r. _Jchx;- Bloc‘-<1‘ey. *3; Pa rlante. trav’_-ler, by the faith -_ ful hound, Half e — buried /9/9 was found, Still g1~asp_ing in his hand of ice That nif banner with the strange device,“Ex__cEL _ s1 _ OR !” *i‘** The Al‘i)ine or S? Bernard’s Dogs, so celebrated for the services they render to mankind, are trained by the worthy monks of the Hospice of Mount Si Bernard, for rescuing the unfortunate tra_ veller amid the glaciers and snow-drifts of the mountains . 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Date: 1908
Text: P EARLS LGW VOICE Muslc BY uow HENRY BUR CARL F|SCHER LONDON’ rams LBIPZIG V_ uusnc uannnv VASSAR COLLEGE “The Sea Hath Its Pearls” (Heine -Longfellow.) Moderato. V its pear1s,..__ my heart,__ HENRY BURCK. P the heaiv - en hath its stars, (1 but my .._.:TV 377: my heart hath its ‘love. Uopyﬂglzt MUMVIII by Carl Fz'sclze1; New York. 12244 - 3 International Copyright Secured. [7 molto tmnqzﬂllo mf Great are the sea and the heaV— ens yet great — er my 2’ molto t'ramqm'llo p and...
Show moreP EARLS LGW VOICE Muslc BY uow HENRY BUR CARL F|SCHER LONDON’ rams LBIPZIG V_ uusnc uannnv VASSAR COLLEGE “The Sea Hath Its Pearls” (Heine -Longfellow.) Moderato. V its pear1s,..__ my heart,__ HENRY BURCK. P the heaiv - en hath its stars, (1 but my .._.:TV 377: my heart hath its ‘love. Uopyﬂglzt MUMVIII by Carl Fz'sclze1; New York. 12244 - 3 International Copyright Secured. [7 molto tmnqzﬂllo mf Great are the sea and the heaV— ens yet great — er my 2’ molto t'ramqm'llo p and fair -’ er than pearls and stars . "f 17> flash-es and beams my love. Thou 1it—t1e youth—fu1 mai — den /‘\ > > > _._“‘_?;:=- >/\ .F‘i‘.tE/we poco animando f c/resc. ed accelemndo P 712 come un—to my_ great heart,___ my heart_ and the sea, f 1...}. }9 Mesa. ed accelenmdo poo-0 ammando broader f _ heart____ and the : and the heav — ens are melt - i_ng, broader If ﬂ‘ pescmte melt-ing a - Way,__ with love.
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Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1876-11-01
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Creator: Haight, Elizabeth Hazelton, Ryberg, Inez
Date: [After 1943]
Text: I CATHARINE SAUNDERS 1872 - 19143 Professor Emeritus Catharine Saunders, who died on January 18, l9h3, had been connected with Vassar College since 1900 and after 1907 worked continu- ously on the teaching staff, a long and honorable service. Her education in preparation for her life-work of teaching was varied and rich. She was a high school student at Belfast, New York, where she was born, took her A.B. degree at Elmira College and her Ph.D. at Columbia University. She studied also for part...
Show moreI CATHARINE SAUNDERS 1872 - 19143 Professor Emeritus Catharine Saunders, who died on January 18, l9h3, had been connected with Vassar College since 1900 and after 1907 worked continu- ously on the teaching staff, a long and honorable service. Her education in preparation for her life-work of teaching was varied and rich. She was a high school student at Belfast, New York, where she was born, took her A.B. degree at Elmira College and her Ph.D. at Columbia University. She studied also for part of a year at the University of Munich, did research at the American Academy in Rome and enriched her background by travel that ranged over Europe from the Roman wall in Northern England to Ancient Troy in Turkey, with much time spent in Italy and Greece. On her last leave in l9h0 she even went to Mexico, Guatemala and.Yucatan to see the remains of the Mayan Civilization. Her research, which was divided between the two main lines of her interest, included studies on "Costume in Roman Comedy", "Masks", "Altars"; and Vergilian Studies of "Cremation and Inhumation in the Aeneid", "Vergil's Primitive Italy" and "The Sources of the Names of Trojan and Latin Heroes in Vergil's Aeneid". All Miss Saunders‘ publications in book form and in periodicals snow her painstaking and exact scholarship, and her imagination in interpretation. In all her writing she was a perfectionist in her weighing of evidence, in her clarity of presentation. These same qualities appeared in her college teaching, but she was able to simplify and illuminate the re- sults of her research for undergraduates in her favorite courses in Roman Comedy, Vergil's Aeneid and Mediaeval and Renaissance Latin. She presented many of her papers to the Classical Journal Club and to the students‘ Classical Society as well as at the meetings of the American Philological Association and in all these her clarity of diction and expression were notable. Miss $aunders gave distinguished and appreciated ser- vice as an alumna trustee to her Alma Mater, Elmira College. On the campus of Vassar she won the devotion » 4 i \ 1 1 GATHARINE SAUNDERS (Continued) of her fellow-residents in Kendrick by her humor, charm, tolerance, and final Stoicism. The students who had the privilege of knowing her enjoyed her friendliness and hospitality. One of her last public serviees for them, was training the actors in a Mediaeval Latin Christmas Play given in the Classical Museum in 19h1 with Professor John Peirce singing a Te Deum after it. Since she died, a young alumna wrote of her: "She was so gentle and such a great lady: she will be greatly missed." Her colleagues join with her stu- dents in offering to her Horace's tribute to her beloved Vergil: "The Muses who rejoice in the country gave her gentleness and geniality," - molle atque facetum. Elizabeth Hazleton Height Inez Ryberg X - 396
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Creator: Askew, Pamela, Carroll, Eugene, Drouilhet, Elizabeth, Hunter, Mary Alice, Murphy, Joan
Date: [after 1984]
Text: All-4i urn!‘ ‘ll Minute for Leila Barber >Leila Cook Barber, who died on December h, l98h, at the of 8l, was a member of the Vassar faculty for 37»years. taught in the Art Department, which she joined in l93l, tH her retirement in I968. Of that generation that in its youth placed more value iod D. I €fl t0 the personally creative than on conformity to professional xy, Leila Barber could and did say of herself: "I am piece. I've never published anything. I have no donlt know why...
Show moreAll-4i urn!‘ ‘ll Minute for Leila Barber >Leila Cook Barber, who died on December h, l98h, at the of 8l, was a member of the Vassar faculty for 37»years. taught in the Art Department, which she joined in l93l, tH her retirement in I968. Of that generation that in its youth placed more value iod D. I €fl t0 the personally creative than on conformity to professional xy, Leila Barber could and did say of herself: "I am piece. I've never published anything. I have no donlt know why they kept me.“- Generations of stu- s, however, and department members, colleagues and col- administrators knew exactly why she was invaluable to College, why it can be said that she has not left her Simply because formalized professional ambition was Leila Barber, this minute, to record her contri- ion to Vassar College must go beyond the framework of academic vita. A phrase often used by Leila to characterize others was bbrm I er and shaker.“ Leila was not a shaker, but she was a r and shaper. And it is the shape of things that she If cared to fashion and foster, or encourage and sup- that became incorporated into the mainstream of learn- enhancing its quality and affirming at the same time values of larger social enterprise. What she gave shape may, perhaps, be traced to her study of philosophy and logy as an undergraduate at Bryn Mawr ﬁollege, from ch she received her B.A. in I925, and to her study of history, begun under the famed Giorgianna Goddard King. earned her M.A. in art history in I928 at Radcliffe, re she did further graduate work until l93l. Related to these fields of study, and what might be d to lie at the heart of Leila Barber's accomplishments ra fundamentally domestic ideal. "Domestic" is not meant the narrow sense here -- not at all implying a channeling energies to private ends -- but signifying that personal where what is within can be ordered and arranged, ex- and controlled, -- to visible effect. It was the from which an inner dynamic of energy radiated out- in many directions: a base from which a response to late surroundings was extended to a critical concern a larger environment -- with working spaces, archi- re and landscape. It was the launching point for a ectory of thought that carried personal compassion into al action -- in her later years to serving meals on ls, to recording for the blind. The domestic core was hstone not only for personal social life, but for Ial responsibility, including her vigilant concern for qual' ' . ' ty of campus life And it was the source of the s reach of her truly liberal point of view which u>forward looking and positive a way embraced every tive idea that could potentially bring about greater -2- understanding, more perceptive knowledge or pleasure, or improved social condition. The operative pattern of her gifts and dedication emerges clearly in her contributions to Vassar College. Part of each summer she worked on student rooming with the College warden, Mrs. Drouilhet; by l9hO she was head resident of Josselyn House; and from i955 on, house- fellow at Josselyn. During the Second World War she helped plan and inaugurate a college system of cooperative living in which household tasks formerly done by maids and white angels were rotated among the students in each dormitory. In addition to getting the work done, this, she thought, brought students of different backgrounds together, and induced a sense of communal responsibility and an active participation in the care for one's environ- ment. She was also chairman of the wartime faculty com- mittee called the Key Center of information at Vassar, which, by appointment of the Office of Education, served as a distribution center for information about the war and postwar problems to six neighboring counties. She represented the Key Center on the Vassar Coordinating Council for War Activities, and served on the council's advisory panel of faculty members who helped students to. choose individual programs of preparation for war service. She also chaired the Emergency Committee, which formu- lated the College defense program. Her committee service for the College, however, en- compassed the entire range of academic process, from visiting schools and talking with prospective students, to the Committee on Student Records, to the Curriculum Committee, to the Board of Residents which advised stu- dents in each house -- lHO in Joss -- to the advising of majors in Art History. She was chairman of the Art De- partment from i965 to i968; and following her retirement, she was briefly Acting Dean of Studies. Her advising, house-fellowing and teaching brought her into touch with an exceptionally wide range of students, with countless of whom she formed enduring friendships. She was master- ful at bringing along the C student; she was a bulwark to those having a difficult time in college, and she was a fearless defender to parents of individual freedom as F. Scott Fitzgerald realized when Leila Barber took him to task for his views concerning the social life of his daughter. In another vein, she was both awe-inspiring and for- midable: formidable in the authority, strength of voice and definitive manner in which she expressed her views; awe-inspiring in her presence, which was stately, ex- ceptional in grandeur and beauty and impeccable in every detail from coif to couture. Today she would be called a"role modelﬂ indeed she inspired a student who saw her 4 ! < I l l -3- alecture last winter to write of her "perfectly seated re,“ finding her "marvelous," and evoking more genera- mm of students than she realized when she wrote, "Perhaps was the child in me that caused the memory of Leila Bar- to become forever crystallized within me." But the phrase "role model," which now verges on empty rgmm is one that Beila Barber would not have used except etiously. Abstraction was not something that experience ted into, but something drawn from it. For this reason, g others, she excelled in the art of teaching. Many hers reach their students; but singular was Leila's le, projection of voice and logically sustained develop- t of analysis and idea. What she said made an indelible ression, and not least because of her invention of Hking, witty and vivid turns of phrase often drawn from commonly shared worlds of food and fashion. Dazzlingly iculate, and lucidly clear, she was able, just in the ling, to raise every work of art that she projected on screen to a higher power, or to consign it to a limbo inferiority where the works of those who misunderstood styles of others seemed rightly to belong. She made history itself a profoundly aesthetic and human--as l as historical-- discipline. k When Leila Barber joined the Art Department, she became third member, teaching twelve l05 conference sections a course in ancient art. It was she who shaped the intro- tory survey course, writing and revising its extensive labus. Printed annually, it was a booklet eagerly t after and cherished by graduate students at other in- tutions long after it ceased to be produced. There was, idly a historical period in the survey course that she not at some time taught herself. She taught American hting as well, and on the advanced level, medieval art iuaiéan Renaissance art from Giotto to Tintoretto beyond, though Tuscan painting of the Fourteenth and teenth Centuries was her special field. With growing ialization in the discipline, no one else in the de- rmwnt could do all that Leila Barber could do, or with intelligence and knowledge that she did it. No one before, and certainly no one has since. Covering the Md, shaping the developing discipline through the curri- lum at Vassar, she was absolutely integral to that llence of teaching and training for which the Vassar Department was so widely renowned in mid-century. A rof the Renaissance Society of America and the Col- Art Association of America, she was well known in art historical world, and it was well known by her. Her shaping of programs extended, moreover, beyond the department. In the Forties, she was a staunch advocate the three-year plan, participating in it. This was an ative arrangement of semesters and of curricular _4_ offerings that enabled students in the war years to gradu- ate in three rather than four years. Part of the raison d'etre of the plan was its potential for encouraging stu- dents to go on to graduate work, to have already launched themselves on a course of advanced study within the canonicm four years. Study in the form of seeing, knowing first hand and re-viewing the works of art that she taught early establishw a regular pattern of summer travel. It was not altogether uneventful. In l936, in Spain with J. B. Ross from the History Department, she was trapped in the bombing of Gran-i ada at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The New York Times photographed them and headlined their ‘Escape by Plane from Rebel Stronghold in Spain.“ They were rescued in a H-seater piloted by the Comte de Sibour, for whom Leila characteristically, held the map that guided them to Tangien In her teaching years she traveled mostly to the Continen including Russia, but especially to Italy; and in the years of her retirement she spent long intervals in Greece and made repeated trips to England.i Although she traveled ex- tensively with undiminished interest in all visible mani- festations of life and civilization, she had a great spiﬂt socially for those enterprises on the local seene, including the League of Women Voters, to whom she gave her enthusiasﬂc support. An alumna who had enjoyed Leila's l05 lectures some years earlier returned to work at Vassar. Still regarding Leila with the awe inspired by their earlier teacher-studan relationship, it was some time before she could stop ad- dressing her as ‘Miss Barber.“ However, in the years ﬁﬂlow-% ing Leila's retirement, they shared many happy times to- gether. These ranged from the concerts and opera workshops in Skinner, and the Drama Department productions, to Honi Cole and his tap-dancing troupe in concert at the Bardavon. Leila's great capacity for enjoying a variety of experi- ences, and her witty comments on the proceedings, made these evenings and many another outing to museums in Williamstown and New Haven a delight. A strong and loyal supporter of the arts in Pough- keepsie, Leila Barber could be seen at virtually every im- portant cultural event. After her retirement she regularly attended concerts, plays and lectures at Vassar and at the Bardavon. She was a major supporter of the Bardavon and a patron of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. A great film buff, she became the first member of the Bardavon Film So- ciety. She also supported Vassar's Friends of the Art Ga lery and Barrett House. With her unfailing enthusiasm for budding talent, she never missed an audition for the Young Artists Competition, and she played a vital part in guiding a local student play- t,l l l l I 1 l i i J 1 ’ l l 4 4 l 1 l l l 1 l ti fl l 1 § f l I 1 I l l 4 $ l '1 J l x l ! ii i 1 l 1 i l l I _ 1 l 1 .4 E 1 1 i l i -5- roduction, "Mass Appeal " Her personal involvement the arts was boundless No wonder she was heard to "It makes me weary to think of all I shall have done weeks from now." nt, Bill C. Davis, in creating his successful Broad- a ' .' ' D For all that she did do for the College and Art De- fl. af l * ent, art history and the community, we are deeply u . " Respectfully submitted, Pamela»Askew Eugene Carroll Elizabeth Drouilhet Mary Alice Hunter Joan Murphy \ l I l l I l 1 l l l § l v l ll ll | l M w l l J ll ill 7‘! ii !. i l 4 I I 1 I l P l F
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Creator: Mills, Herbert E., Macleod, Annie Louise, Landon, Mary Louise
Date: [After 1924]
Text: CHARLES WILLIAM moumou 1859 - 1921; Again it becomes a sad necessity for the Faculty of Vassar College to note in its minutes the death of one of its oldest and most respected members. Charles William Moulton, Doctor of Philosophy of Johns Hopkins University, came to Vassar College in 1892 as Associate Professor of Chemistry. In l89h he was raised to the rank of Professor of Chemistry and served as head of the department until his death on September 13, 192k. His tenure had therefore covered...
Show moreCHARLES WILLIAM moumou 1859 - 1921; Again it becomes a sad necessity for the Faculty of Vassar College to note in its minutes the death of one of its oldest and most respected members. Charles William Moulton, Doctor of Philosophy of Johns Hopkins University, came to Vassar College in 1892 as Associate Professor of Chemistry. In l89h he was raised to the rank of Professor of Chemistry and served as head of the department until his death on September 13, 192k. His tenure had therefore covered the entire history of Chemistry as a sepa- rate department in this college and there can be no more fitting memorial to his ability and faithful- ness than the organization and fine standards which he had developed. He was a scientist in the best sense of the word, searching for the truth. He had great capacity for investigation and his scientific curiosity suggested constantly new subjects for investigation. This quality of mind together with his practical inge- nuity resulted in novel and valuable methods of lecture demonstration. Those best qualified to judge believe that he could have added greatly to positive knowledge had he devoted himself to research. But he quite willingly sacrificed in large degree this possibility for that which had the greater call -- teaching, the building up of his department organiza tion and the study of college educational problems. His ability as a practical man of affairs was dis- played in the planning and construction of Sanders Memorial Laboratory. Every part of this building testifies to his practical ingenuity and his far- sightedness. His constant attention and thoughtful- ness made it perhaps one of the best planned, most workable and best equipped chemical laboratories in the United States. Indeed many of those who have gone fr it to work elsewhere have called it the best they had known. Due to his care it was built with great economy. At one time or another he had served with conspicu- ous and unusual effectiveness on most of the commit- tees of the Faculty and helped to establish many of its present standards and working procedures. But he did not confine his connection with the college to A 33 CHARBES WILLIAM MOULTON (Continued) departmental and faculty duties. He was for some years a member of the college faculty-student orches- tra and was a constant participant in student fes- tivities. One of his most cherished avocations was the study of birds and out of door life he had always enjoyed. The breadth of his interests was revealed in his skill in woodworking and other craftmanship, and in the great pleasure he found in his later years in reading French and Spanish. He cmbined in remarkable degree two great qualifica- tions of the teacher -- constant insistence on high standards and thoroughness; and the.ability to stimu- late not only in the scholarly minded but in the average undergraduate genuine and lasting interest in science and intellectual interests. His name will endure in the list of great teachers and constructive organizers who have made Vassar College what it is. Herbert E. Mills Annie Louise Macleod Mary Louise Landon VIII — k7
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Creator: Brydon, Anne Page
Date: 1923
Text: DIARY[Anne Page Brydon, '25]Diary Very Private.My Diary Wed. Sept 26 1923. Cloudy and cool. This time I am starting out to keep a permanent diary--like Aunt Evelyn; a record of my thoughts and feelings as well as an account of events. I mean to keep it up longer than I did my last one, so that it can show any progress as changes, and I can look back and see what I was doing or thinking in the past. To begin with the college year, I'll go back to last Friday, the 21st. Fuzzy and I...
Show moreDIARY[Anne Page Brydon, '25]Diary Very Private.My Diary Wed. Sept 26 1923. Cloudy and cool. This time I am starting out to keep a permanent diary--like Aunt Evelyn; a record of my thoughts and feelings as well as an account of events. I mean to keep it up longer than I did my last one, so that it can show any progress as changes, and I can look back and see what I was doing or thinking in the past. To begin with the college year, I'll go back to last Friday, the 21st. Fuzzy and I came up from N.Y. together on the train arriving at college about 5:20. It seemed very strange to be back, after a long and pleasant summer, but we soon got into the routine of college life so that it seemed as if we hadnever been away. I was horribly lonesome and home sick the first few nights, since I had never been alone like this before, but now I am a little more settled and quite like the independence of a single room. I see quite a bit of Lizdee--she & I went off campus for food Saturday, and today. We took Mary [Betts], Poggie Reese & Roberta Whitehead off and treated them at the Flag Shop. Poggie certainly is cute & atrractive. Have been up in Lizdee's room several times--she has a marvelous view from her window--really inspiring. I wish I knew the secret of Fuzzy's charm. Perhaps it is that she is always greatly interested in the other person, is very lovable & sympathetic. She is a darling child[.] Sunday evening I took Mary [Betts] & Va Heard to2 Sept 26. the Christians Welcome meeting in the chapel, where Mr Calkins made a very good address. Have heard from both Mamma and Granny. I thought Cat had enough strength of character to stick it out at Stuart Circle but its seems not. She must have been terribly "homesick" to leave. Classes have begun in earnest and I hope to get a great deal out of all of them. Miss Washburn is a splendid lecturer. There are several things I am resolved to do this year-- 1. Work hard at lessons, cut classes as little as possible. 2. Play hard, go out for basketball & tennis, get plenty of exercise, make many friends and be sociable. 3. Practice music--am going to try for Miss Chittendon's scholarship (Didn't Browning say you should aim high?) 4. Keep up the spiritual life. Read worthwhile books. And now to bed.Thursday Sept 27. Cloudy most of day - cool - Practiced one hour Today has really gone very well, a busy and happy day. Had first hour free--always a time when there are a million and one things to do, but did copy my music for Harmony. That with Psych lecture and practicing, filled my morning. Kay came this morning and we were all delighted to see her. Don't think she is feeling top notch yet. No classes after lunch--studied some. Kay came up and visited me a while. Went over to the Libe [Library] and looked up some old newspapers of 1865 & thereabouts for Crit. They are really fascinating, and you could learn lots of History by reading them up. Had much war news and all about Lincolns assassination. Very different in appearance from our papers. Lizdee & I went for a walk around the lake. The foliage is be-3 Sept 27-28 ginning to be beautiful. I found some wild asters which I put on the table. I resisted Lizdee's persuasions to go in the Flag and eat and am glad I did, because I must stop eating between meals. Va Heard came to supper with Fuzzy & I sat with them. Have been studying Ec--Kay in here with me. D.A. invited me to her room at 9:30 so must stop and go. Lizdee helped me hang my pictures. She has a lot of taste & good judgment about such things. Feel as if I'm taking cold. Friday Sept 28 Bright and clear--stormy in evening. Practiced one hour. I feel much more cheerful than I did the beginning of the week, either because I've gotten used to a single or else because my room is now much straighter. Your surroundings must have a great deal to do with your state of mind. For instance, a cloudy, gray dayoften makes one feel dpressed. Our critical writing class was quite interesting, as we discussed the old newspapers we have been reading. Lizdee & I went shopping-- Fuzzy and Willy were on the same car and we kept meeting them all afternoon. I invested some of my opare cash in an ink well, a 15 [cent] lampshade with sailboats all around it, a towel rack & toilet articles. Looked for cretonnes & a vase, but saw nothing to suit both my fancy and my pocketbook. Was tired so did not go to the movies with the rest. Got the "Scarlet Letter" out of the Libe [Library] to begin. Played bridge with Laura vs Fuzzy & Monnie before they left. When Lizdee comes in I am going up to her room & read, (perhaps eat!) Am determined to read a lot of good books this year--haven't begun so far. Fuzzy was reading Edgar Lee Masters tonight.4 Sunday Sept 30. A Beautiful sunny day, but crisp and cool--it feels good to be alive. The clocks were turned back last night so we had an extra hour of sleep. Got up for breakfast and after it finished my trunk and straightened up, then paid Lizdee a little visit and we walked to chapel together. She has a stunning new lavender sport outfit which is very becoming. I don't remember much of the talk in chapel--he was very hard to listen to--except, one sentence "My friends, it is a great hour when one meets Jesus Christ" That struck me particularly in the sense of meeting the divine in a great personality (as Roosevelt or Lincoln) a book, picture, piece of music or marvelous view, whether or not it is meeting Him for the first time. I played bridge for the first time in my life on Sunday. Eliz. Baldwin, the soph [sophomore] next to me stopped by and asked me to make a fourth and I said yes without thinking and then it was too late. Mary Alice (Mac) Kelsey is her roommate & there was a McGlynn's freshman, too. Then the "inner man" was fed, both materially & spiritually -- Theo Castellini played beautifully for us and also another girl. Now I am going over to practice, & I hope, for a walk later. Yesterday, I practiced, read "The Heart of the Puritan", took my three freshmen to the reception where we had to wait an hour and a half for the stunt party to begin. K. Richards is very quiet, though awfully nice & pretty. Played bridge with Monnie & Mary [Hellyser] until chapel which I did not go to. Stayed home to rest & read the "Scarlet Letter". Lizdee & Isabel came in and stayed until quarter of eleven, and while I enjoyed having them, I was so worn out & sleepy it wasn't even funny! I must have been terrible company.5. Monday Oct 1st Another lovely fall day-- Practiced 1 hour -- Was late getting up as I had nothing till psych 3rd hour-- Studied a lot of Crit today--reread Justice / Galsworthy) and looked for a critical news article. After Ec there was a class meeting about Mohonk, Jun. Party etc. Visited Ellen & stayed to dinner. After chapel went to see Va Heard who has moved to 326B Main, & ran in to see Nancy Cole. Came home but have loafed all evening. Had a letter from Dad this morning. My package came from home & also my paper. Could not find anything about my box. Last night Lizdee & I after our walk went to supper at the "Popover"--very attractive, the old sandwich shop. Tuesday Oct 2nd Perfect weather. Practiced an hour. Got up about 7:15. Classes went pretty much as uaual. After sixth hour, I finishedreading "Joy" by Galsworthy, then went up to Lizdee's room and played some of her pretty records. Whe she came, we went for a walk, stopping by the Flag for refreshment (which I shouldn't have done as it was so near dinner). Anne Horney had her cousin [Miss] McGregor over & I sat beside her. She graduated here in '21, is awfully attractive. Her brother just finished at V.M.I. in June. The Oxford-Vassar debate took place. Two of their speakers were very good, Had better points than ours, I thought. I got so horribly sleepy I lost about half of it. Ruth Driver, Maxine Goldmark & Ruth Hall were our speakers on the negative. Resolved: that the French occupation of the Ruhr is greatly prejudicial to the welfare of the world. Wednesday Oct 3rd Lovely weather, crisp & clear. Practiced half an hour 6 Oct 3rd My three free hours this morning I spent in doing Ec, practicing, writing an editorial for Crit and going (fruitlessly) to the Lost and Found. Can't imagine what has become of my ring, but certainly hope I'll find it. Miss Gillett is sick so we had Millsie. My mail today was my October allowance & a bill from Luckey's. Wrote a letter to Daddy. Went over to play tennis with Ellen 8th hour but she didn't show up. After chapel, I had my first "Lyrics" lesson under Miss Chittendon. So far, it is fascinating and I expect we'll all get a great deal out of it. Miss Chit is a person who has read and thought a great deal for herself, and says many noteworthy things apart from the subject. Tonight she taught us the origin and growth of the modern scale, the difference between rhythm & meter, giving primary, secondary & tertiary rhythms. She said an artist once took a picture he had painted to a great master who began putting a daub here and a line there. When askedwhat good that did, he answered, "It is the place where the fine touches count that art begins." Miss Chit. told us to sleep on that statement and think about it a lot, because that showed us the only way we could be artists. Walked home with the Polish girl--had to ask her to repeat everything she said. She is quite friendly, & has a nice little sense of humor. Lizdee came in and we had a cup of tea. Up late doing Harmony. Friday, October 5th. Perfect weather these past two days. Practeced 1 1/2 hours yesterday and an hour today. Yesterday morning, did music hastily all first hour, did not finish it, so only got 88 on it. After lunch, Kay D.A. Lizdee and I walked downtown, chiefly to go to the bank. Read some of Heart of the Puritan, then Lizdee & I went to Carey's and had something to eat. Did not go to song practice & forgot step singing which grieved me 7 Oct 5 very much. After chapel, Miss Tabor spoke informally to all the girls interested in Lincoln center. I was surprised to learn that out of a pop of 35,000 Po keep sie [Poughkeepsie] has about 16,000 foreigners. Just about a half. I signed for Thursdays, but Tex asked me to come Tuesdays instead and help with the little kids. Lizdee came in my room with some crackers and we munched & read until 10. I finished The Fugitive. Want to read it over again some time. I simply must stop eating so much. I shall try to go for a week with out eating more than politeness requires between meals, & see next Fri. if I have. Lessons went about as usual today. Had a cut from Crit on acc't of Mrs Bucks going away. Lizdee & I went for the loveliest long walk, out on the covered bridge road and around the maple circle. Gorgeous weather and the fall colors are beginningto appear. The sumach [sumac] and the Va [virginia] creeper on stone walls is beautiful. After chapel went to hear Count Apponyi lecture on Hungary. He is over 70, and very aristocratic looking. The talk was good, but as usual I missed about half by being so sleepy. Found my ring yesterday, in my coat pocket! The weather is quite chilly. Wrote to Charlotte & Mother. Saturday--Oct 6 Cloudy, but cool & snappy. Practiced over an hour. This really is Sunday, but I didn't have a chance to write yesterday. Got up late & had breakfast in Mid & Isabel's room with 2 freshmen who had spent the night & Dot Cunningham. Practicing occupied the remainder of the morning. After lunch I played tennis with Isabel. She won, but I enjoyed playing very much anyway. Then I went to Main to get supplies for breakfast Sunday. Lizdee 8 Oct 7. went with me to see K Richards. Asked her to go to Mohonk. Louise Ritchie, a freshman, talked about her trip around the world last year. Spent a lot of time in India, Burmah [Burma], China & other countries of the far East. After dinner, spent an hour in the Libe looking up books for Crit. Then there was the stunt party, one number of which was a good minstrel show, followed by doughnuts & cider. Sunday Oct 7 clear & cool. Practiced one hour. Meant to get up early and do some of my reading which I have neglected of late, but alas for good intentions! Got dressed about 9-- Roberta & Virginia came in at quarter past. Poggie had another engagement, so Lizdee took her place. I was glad to have her help in entertaining. We all went down to St Paul's. Also DA., Kay, Jimmy & 2 freshmen. The service was very nice and I was very glad I went.Were a little late for lunch. Afterwards had coffee & Mary Swomchavka (?), the Polish girl played. Practiced an hour, then sat in Lizdee's room & wrote to Granny & Margaret M. Kay D.A. & I went for a walk by Whitlocks and around the state road. Beautiful sunset. Met Virginia Heard as we came North & kept her for supper; we went to dark. Went up to Lizdee's & played the Vic. Carol R. was up there. Fuzzy went to West Point. Monday Oct 8 Lovely weather. Practiced 45 minutes. Haven't time to write much. Had my first psych lab with D. McCullough this morning; Psych lecture & practiced. Studied Ec 5th, tennis with Isabel 6th, Ec quiz 7th & studied 8th. No mail. Have a psych written tomorrow & lots of Eng. Meant to study all evening but had 3 lenghty callers, Lizdee, Dot & Jimmy. Went to supper with Eleanor R in Davison; the9. Oct 9 dining room was full, so we came over to North again. Step singing was fine to night. Tuesday Oct 9. "October's bright blue weather." Hazy clear & cool. Prac. 20 min. lesson 35 min. A record! Was down to breakfast almost on the dot. Studied psych hard all first, then had Harmony and the quiz. My first lesson with Miss McGregor, whom I like better every time I see her. She gives some encouragement and shows personal interest. Won my heart by calling me Nancy instead of "Miss Brydon" formally. I don't find Miss Reed dull, as I heard last year, in fact I like her a great deal! She is just, treats you as if you were grown up, & has a nice sense of humour. She is giving up 3 cuts in the next week (which doubtless accounts for the praise). Haven't decided whether Crit. is going to be dull or interesting, but I'm sure Amer. Lit is. Did not go to Lincoln center 7th because I had no cash & as everybody was at class meeting could not borrow any money or a [bike].A letter from Granny this morning told me to "take warning (by cat) and find something you will want to do. An expensive education should lead to some definite object these days." That is most pertinent advice, but the question still remains, how does one know what she wants to do until she has tried something? I like the work we have been doing at Lincoln Center, but have doubts as to whether I was cut out for that kind of work. Certainly I don't want to be idle after graduating; and having been given this wonderful opportunity of going to college, ought to make the most of it. Have thought of teaching, of physical education or public health work. Might also consider library work or statistical work. But whatever my "career" is, I don't want to choose merely for the sake of earning a living, but something which I am interested it, can throw myself into, heart & soul but which is worthwhile, and doing some good in the world for others. This expresses my views on the subject at present. Also had a note from Aunt [T], saying she got my cheque.10. Wed October 10. Cloudy in morning, raining in afternoon. Practiced one hour. This has been a full day. 1st hour, I went up to Lizdee's room and described the view for Crit. Then Ec, and lesson with Miss Chittendon; wish I could stop feeling like a scared child. but do like her. Practiced until 12:20, studied fifth hour. The Deans office took me off census on acc't of the Hist I topic, so saw Miss Brown who said she would fix it. Searched some more for the box, without results. No exercise today. Mail was the Scarlet Letter from home & Misc. 7th hour Miss Fiske gave her lecture on language; an interesting subject but poorly delivered. We have to do topics on some phase of it. Isabel, Lizdee Dot & I went down to the Retreat for ice cream; alas for good resolutions! They were further broken in Isabel's room tonight; she, Med, Lizdee & I played bridge, had cocoa & cookies, also doughnuts & an apple. My second class with Miss Chit. tonight. She is fascinating, except for the question she pops at the end, "What did you get?" We sang a no [number] of cunning folk songs. Said tonight that the pedal is the soul of the piano.Thursday Practiced an hour. Studied for Harmony quiz, which turned out to be not so bad. After 2nd hour, Lizdee & I walked downtown for exercise and to get some things. I wanted to go to [Elverhoj's] to order a college ring, but they were closed at twelve. As it was late, we stayed down, had a sundae at Smith's, and waited til quarter of two for the place to open. After we got back we went over to Music hall and practiced an hour. I had a letter from Mother. Developed a headache so took a nap, but was no better when I woke up. Got Dr. Kittredge to give me some aspirin, which helped me a lot, though I was sleepy all evening. Lizdee was darling & stayed in here with me till ten. The other kids came to ask about me and Jimmy me some flowers. I couldn't eat a mouthful of supper. Missed singing and chapel. In bed at ten. Weighed 141 this morning. Friday Oct 12. Practiced 2 hours. Felt much better this morning. In my three free hours (3rd 4th 5th)I practiced, and did work for Crit. Gave my report on "Is Criticism Creative?" but did not do it as well as Hottenstein & Clawson. The report on the [W]Y American was interesting. I practiced another hour; sat in Isabel's room with her & Dot C, till time to dress for supper. Did not go to the Soph-Junior debate on the Honor System. Our side won. Did some reading for Crit in the Libe. Went to bed about 11. Saturday Oct 13. The memorable trip to Mohonk occured [occurred] today. The weather was hazy, though the sun did come out, and not very cold. Virginia and Kathryn came over for me at 7:30, after an early breakfast. We went down on the car with Jimmy, Kay, Fuzzy & the bunch, but did not see them all day after that except in passing. We were on an open trolley to New Paltz--simply packed on. We three walked up from N. Paltz, taking short cuts where the barges couldn't go, though climbing is very strenuous exercise. We walked every bit of the way, getting to Mohonkabout quarter to 12; did not get seats in the dining room, so had a very nice lunch in picnic lodge, 3 sandwiches, apple, egg, cake; with milkshake & Hershey bars in addition. After K & Va wrote some cards we started up the crevice. It was fun but took ages. Kay R. switched off to the path & was glad she did; she isn't as husky as Va. We had to tear down to get back by three. Somebody took my coat by mistake & that took a long time to find. A lot of people rode down that shouldn't have, so about 16 of us got left out, & had to wait 3/4 of an hour for barges. But we changed to cars at Mt Rest, so got to New Paltz as soon as the others. The lake was exquisite as usual and the autumn foliage gorgeous. Wish I could describe the beauty of it all. My two helped to entertain each other. I enjoyed the day a lot and think they did too. We were too late for supper and they were darling and invited me to the Popover where we had a delicious supper though slow in coming. Saw a man who I think was the leader of the Episcopalians at Bear Mt last year. Bed about 10:45.12 Sunday Oct 14 Warm & clear. Practiced 3/4 of an hour. Lizdee had Monnie and me up to breakfast. It was so dainty and nice, & delicious grapes & other food. I wore a white sweater & skirt. The preacher in chapel was very good--spoke about the ideal of service that most of us have, but said we should have something in ourselves to carry out our ideals with. We can never get rid of ourselves, no matter how bored or disgusted we are with ourselves, so we should each have a deep well of personal life to carry us on. I read some in The Teachings of Christ, before lunch, then went into Isabel's room and glanced over the Times. There was a fine article about Lee by Gamaliel Bradford, which gave the Southern point of view and showed why he was justified in being loyal to his state rather than to the U.S. gov't. After lunch, Anne Horney played for us. Lizdee & I went over to Music hall together. While there, the fire whistles began to blow, so we dashed out to the fire. It turned out to be a box of trash in Josselyn basement on fire. I read a couple of stories in Dot's "Red Book Magazine" for something todo, then wrote to Bessie. After supper Lizdee & I went to dark Music, which was lovely; then I sat up in her room and read Galsworthy's A Bit o' Love while she made fudge. My resolutions for coming week are to do do my work by dividing up my time well, also to have plenty of exercise on acc't of the cup contest, not eat between meals, be sociable, & if possible, have time for reading some, though this is doubtful because of the Eng. theme. Monday Oct 15 1923 Cloudy, getting cooler. Practiced an hour. Monday mornings seem to be well occupied with Psych Lecture, Lab and Practice--nothing that has to be prepared. My mail was a note from Janet Wurlitzer to say that I couldn't work at L.C. because I'm off census. This morning at 8:20 I was met at the door of North by the Janitor with my long sought box! I nearly embraced him, I was so delighted. They found it in Main. After lunch, I went to the Libe and spend two hours on my English topic, which I have decided is to be on "Place-names". It promises to be interesting. Tonight I read an article in the Geographic.13 on origin of our State names which was most interesting. For Crit, I had to read the chapter on Education in Lewishon's Upstream, in which he says, and with a lot of truth, I think, that the "average American" comes to college not in search of truth or for an iner change, but merely for sharper tools for his profession, knowledge, skill and accomplishment. We are afraid of not conforming to a pattern of being "different"; we do not really think to use our minds. We had to write again in Ec. Mary Betts asked me over to McGlynn to supper. She has moved to the adjoining cottage. ...to chapel & studied in LIb til nine thirty. Walked home with D.A. We went in for a wee visit to Fuzzy who was reading a book we were referred to in Romance last year. That is what I want to do, get in a great deal of outside reading, but it is very hard to do. (Woodberry, p.4) "The appreciation of literature is by no means a simple matter; it is not the ability to read nor even a canon of criticism and rules of admiration and censure that are required; but a live soul, full of curiosity and interest in life, sensitive to impressions, acute and subtle in reception, prompt to complete a suggestion and always ready with the light of its own life to serve as a lamp unto its feet."Tuesday Oct 16 Clear-- Practice--none besides lesson. Wore a white skirt & lavender sweater. Did not finish my Harmony, so should not put it off til first hour to do. Then had psych and Music lesson. Miss McGregor is so nice. Lizdee and I went up to the [coop] bookshop; she bought Drinkwater's Lee for N. Cole's birthday, also had her over to supper tonight. Spent fifth hour on my topic for English and also worked on it tonight. I went to the Dean's office & Miss Flick said I was on census again. Miss Brown gave me a C on the baby History. So I went down to L.C. this afternoon. Rode down on [Nied's] bike. Worked upstairs with Lee Kennedy (26); had tiny children, kindergarten age. Got my college ring. It is quite good-looking. Dot asked Isabel and me in to have a cup of tea. We sat and talked until eleven--mostly about people, did not reconstruct the world. Wed Oct 17 Clear-- Practiced an hour. Had Ec second hour, then worked on my topic and wrote a resume of Lewishohn's chapter on the Business of Education (Upstream) for Crit. Had14 American Lit again. In crit we had a study of the Sat. Eve Post, and NY American, the Scope of Critical Writing and Writing for a country newspapers as oral topics thses past two days. All very intersting and well done. Practiced, then met Dot & Isabel by chance and went for walk with them up to Sunset and thro the glen. Had a note from Granny enclosing a long letter from Aunt Mildred. Coley is going to Columbia until Feb. In Lyrics, we spent most of the time in singing little folk songs. Miss Chittendon said, on the side, that the Asiatic and European were as far apart as night & day. The Oriental is subtle and cunning while the Occidental is more practical. He sees shades of color and music that we have no perception for. This difference in temperament is the difference between intuition and will. These are different manifestations of the God-power in mankind. They are the seers, we the doers. We build bridges and railroads; he would sell his soul for a piece of beautiful embroidery. One kind of temperament can not getalong without the other any more than the bow without the arrow. There will not be peace in the world until we recognize and make use of this fact. This was a viewpoint entirely new to me. I was interested in seeing that Miss Wylie in her essay What is English had somewhat of the same idea. She said that it has long been recognized that we are a practical people caring more about action [than] for understanding; but we should learn to see things as they are in themselves. Thursday Practiced an hour. Cloudy & damp. I've been reading Lewishon's Upstream, An American Chronicle, an extremely well written biography, and one which tells us quite a few things we ought to know about ourselves. He is a German-Jew who came to this country at the age of nine, and has become thoroughly Americanized. But he sees us with an impersonal eye, though a very just and fair one. As far as I15. have read, I have been struck especially with what he says about the attitude of the average American about education; and also by the intolerance and narrow mindedness of many in this land of democracy. Much of what he says is very true and gives us food for thought, though I disagree with part of what he says. My evening was spent very pleasurably, though unprofitably, (for I ought to have been studying) in reading Upstream and also some of the poems in The Gypsy Trail. My theme is coming slowly. I can't seem to get inspiration to write what I want to say. Isabel and I tried to play tennis twice today but it rained. One secton of Crit met this morning; we read & discussed our own themes. The class liked my description of the view from North Tower. No mail today. Lizdee & I indulged in ice-cream at the Retreat; then went to song practice. Friday. Oct 19. Practiced an hour Had music an[d] Ec, then practiced for over and hour, and studied a while. It was raining in the afternoon which prevented the hockey game between '25 & '27. Isabel had tea in her room; asked Dot, Wag, Lizdee & me in. It was very nice. Isabel has a bad cold. Mi[d] still away. We had to hurry to get dressed for dinner with the Rulofson's. While dressing, I had a visit from Ruth Dillard, a new member of our class, who has been studying in Paris & lives in Charlottesville. Didn't have time to see much of her. Just as we started out, the fire whistles blew for Joss' and we rushed over, but it was only burning trash again. The dinner was delightful; Mrs Rulofson is a charming hostess, who can talk exceedingly well on many subjects, has a sense of humor, & is well-read & well-informed. Carol was pleasant too. Jimmy, D.A., Monnie, Lizdee, Fuzzy, Kay and Willy were there. After we came home, I went up to Lizdee's room. We were both to work on our topics, but sat up till 1:30 talking about things in general instead.16. Saturday Oct 20. Practiced an hour. Cleared up, fortunately for Mohonk. Did not wake up til 8:20. Worked all morning and part of the afternoon on my theme which I finally finished but did not copy. Isabel has gone to the Infirm [Infirmary] & I am to feed the gold fish. Had letters from Mamma & Daddy both; hadn't heard for a long time. Practiced an hour, then Lizdee and I went for a bike ride before supper, on the same road where Eleanor Bee & I walked last Thanksgiving;-- the countryside is perfectly gorgeous with the splashes of color everywhere and the blue hills across the river. We took the wrong road coming back and ended up in somebody's backyard. Got back about 6. After supper there was a concert by the French American String Quartet. The cello & 1st violin were especially fine, but the whole concert was excellent. I love stringed instruments anyway, and they had such a fine touch. We sat with the Rulofsons, & then Mrs. R treated us to Lemonade at [c]arey's. Bed fairly early, for once.Sunday Oct 21 Practiced an hour & a half. Wonderfu & clear. Getting cooler. Got up for breakfast, then straightened up, read my book some, dressed, started a letter home, which I finished after chapel. Anne Harvey and another girl played for us after chapel. Lizdee and I walked over to Music hall. I practiced my scales, 96 triads and Witches Revels for an hour and a half then went to the Lib, and read,two more chapters in Lippman's Public Opinion. I don't care for him particularly; his book would be more valuable to a person interested in reporting or newspaper wrting. He says, quite truly, that most people see events or people according to stereotyped ideas instead of as they really are. We went for a walk before supper, then to dark music, which was as lovely as usual. I wrote to George, and Lizdee & I had tea in her room, made in her new brass kettle! I'm planning to have tea for Mrs. R & Carol Thursday afternoon. Lizdee and I sat up till after twelve17. talking about ourselves, especially in regard to why we weren't better liked by girls as well as men. Jimmy, Kay, Fuzzy, Marge & the rest of the bunch went up to Sunset tonight on a picnic and did not ask us, at which we were both hurt; not that we wanted to go particularly, but that we felt they didn't want us. The trouble must be with ourselves. Clothes, figure, method of fixing your hair, social position have much to do with it, but your personality and ability to get on with people have more. Crutch and Dot Hall & Dixie Cook, & Tita & others (Duzie) are liked by everybody. They are so friendly & cordial and interested in other people. Also Fuzzy. They are able to talk which is an enormous asset and one that I would do well to cultivate--seriously and also amusingly if occasion demand. That is my chief trouble. I am apt to be passive & self centered and not interested in people or able to talk to them. I am going to make a great effort to improve in this line, by having girls to dinner, etc. Any effort at self-expression will help me, I think. That is one reason for the diary. However, I should have something to express.Monday Oct 22 Clear & cooler. Practiced hour. The morning passed as usual. After lunch I borrowed Carol R's typewriter and spent a large part of the afternoon and evening typing my theme, which I finally finished. Carol & Mrs. R. said they would love to come & have a cup of tea on Thursday. After Ec, I played basket ball for the [cup] contest Clawson coached. It was fun, but I am terribly out of proactice. Mostly freshmen & sophs out. Cut chapel on acc't of so much work. Have not done my Harmony. Read Pater's essay on Wordsworth. Have not eaten anything between meals except 2 little cookies in Jimmy's room. Tuesday Oct 23 Steady, cold rain Was too late getting up to get any breakfast, but did not feel the need of it, strangely. Did harmony 1st hour but did not finish it, so have twice as much for next time. Writing original melodies is hard work.18. after psych had lesson with Miss McGregor, who criticized the position of my hands, & said one should "caress the keys". Miss Reed read some of Ben Franklin's autobiography, told something of his life, & showed pictures. Mrs. Buck read two of my themes aloud--the description from the tower & report of Lewishon, Bus. of Education. The first was picked to pieces by the class but no doubt needed it. Went down to L.C. took me 3/4 of an hour on acc't of the poor car service. I walked a long distance while waiting for it to come. I can't see that I do much with the little children. They play with blocks, blow bubbles, etc; and I am afraid I haven't much knack with them. It would help if I could get together some simple games to play with them. Had a nice letter from Granny this morning. Ruth Dillard came over to dinner & I like her very much; she is an attractive girl. As we had no chapel on acc't of the rain we played bridge till 7:30. Studied Ec all evening. Apple & 1 cracker all I've eaten between meals. Wednesday Oct 24 Practiced Still raining--practiced 1st hour. After Ec had a lesson withMiss Chit. who gave me some more technique. Read Miss Wylie's What is English 4th hour, which we discussed in Crit. Lizdee & I walked off campus to look for cookies, finally ordered some oatmeal & white cookies at the Popover. Stopped raining in time for chapel, after which we went to the lecture on English composers instead of to Lyrics. Mr. Bliss is young, good-looking, very entertaining though frightfully embarrassed, and extremely English. He played several pieces on the piano and Victrola. I sat up til after one doing harmony. Thurs Oct 25 Had tea for Mrs. Rulofson this afternoon; everyone came and it went off very smoothly and people seemed to have a good time. Willy's cups matched mine so nicely. Had my hair washed. Friday Oct 24. D.A. had tea for the brunch and the Rulofsons at 4:30 while Fuzzy & Monnie took them to the cider mill for supper. We went19. to the dress rehearsal of Soph party, which was very good. Shorter than the usually..., and a few choruses. Polly Hitchcock is a scream. The prologue, in King Tuts court, was very effective, with its cubist scenery. Saturday & Sunday Studied and practiced in the morning. Nine of us hike to the Elverhoi colony--leaving at 2:30 & walking the 6 miles or so from Highland beyond Milton. Jimmy, Kay, D.A., Isabel, Mid, Fuzzy, Monnie, Dot and I. A wonderful clear crisp day for it. Most of the way was on the state road with entirely too many automobiles. We got our supplies at Milton. Elverhoi is right on the river; a lovely situation with the hills back of it, and trees all around. We cooked supper first, up in the woods in a cleared place for it. The stars were wonderfully bright and friendly above the tall trees, and later the moon came up across the Hudson. We had a good supper & then sat around the fire talking singing & toasting marshmallows. Kayand I slept together in one of the double beds in the cottage for campers, and managed to keep pretty warm in spite of the cold night. Sunday we had late breakfast, cleaned up and Mr. Anderson showed us all over the house, where there were some lovely things. I was particularly struck with an old sea captain's chest,and an antique (Italian) buffet or chest in the parlor, and also with a silver service made there at Elverhoj. After lunch, Mr. J. Scott showed us the studio and many of his pictures which we were all crazy about. There is a delicacy and quaintness about his little sketches that I like very much. Many were made in France during the war. We like him so much too. Coming back we were pretty tired and thankful for lifts. We reached North a short time before it began to rain. Dark music was lovely; Alice Allen played the cello. Monday. Played tennis with Isabel. We had an Ec written which I flunked.20 Tuesday I rode down to Lincoln Center on Betsey's bike. Played with the little children; then they had some stories told them. Tuesday evening was Miss Chittendon's recital which was most enjoyable. Mid played especially well, also Peter Hooker, and Martha Alter. I loved Reflets dans L'eau (Debussy)[--]you could fairly see the reflections dancing before you. Psych quiz. Music lesson. Wed. Had a conference with Mrs. Buck, who did not give any constructive criticism. Sat up late doing Harmony. Had a fire drill. Miss Chittendon's class as usual was most inspiring. She firmly believes that the future of the world lies in the hands of the college woman. She thinks we should learn to move our body rhythmically by means of dancing, folk songs and so forth. She has such a marvelous personality, that she inspires you to do your very best.Thursday Nov. 1. Practiced Up late; in Crit Mrs. Buck read Lewisohn criticisms (mine not yet written) and we had an interesting discussion on the subject. Spent the rest of the morning at Music, the afternoon doing Franklin reading in the Lib. Lizdee and I went for a nice long walk before supper, ending up at the college farm. After chapel, studied Ec and wrote home. Friday Nov. 2 I have quite neglected my little diary of late; the past week was written from memory. My latest ambition is to really learn how to write, inspired by Miss Read today; so while the inspiration was upon me, I ordered a dictionary at the Book Ship, and hope that will keep me to my purpose. If Ben. Franklin could learn from Addison, why could not I, as well as from Pater and other masters of English. Miss Reed suggested doing a careful bit of translation every day, first exactly, the putting it into idiomatic English. She said we should observe beautiful21 phrasing and sentences and try for more direct expression. I only received a C+ on my Puritan paper, but think it would be an excellent thing to rewrite it just for the satisfaction of making it better. In addition to what Miss Reed said, I think it would be a good plan to try imitating the style of different writers, and another thing to write down a thought description (or reproduce) as logically and well as possible, every day. Will invest in some cheap paper, and perhaps borrow Fuzzy's synonyms and antonyms. Clear expression in writing would help me in speaking too. Another more material aim is to lose a few pounds before Thanksgiving time. I have had five hours of exercise this week. Mid and I had a fine game of tennis this afternoon. The weather is glorious. Worked on props for Junior party, making silver goblets. Fuzzy & Monnie had a Hallowe'en party in M's room. Play cards, had cider, sandwiches & cakes for refreshments. Lots of fun. Must go to bed. Lots of work this week-end.Saturday. Practiced. Clear & cold. Got up at seven:ten. Practiced an hour and a half, then came home. Went up to Lizdee's room where I read some of Franklin, and started my Lewisohn paper, but we accomplished more talking than work. Studied some after lunch on Harmony. We went over for the mail and then for a nice long walk out the state road (covered bridge road) and back through the Wing farm. I bought two pair of stockings. After dinner, we had step-singing; and I spent the evening making a start on my psych topic which is to be on Mental Imagery, a fascinating subject so far. Lizdee & I were inspired to have a cup of tea so we invited Mid in too; she brough some gum drops and chestnuts which we roasted in the chafing dish. They were delicious big ones. Lizdee contributed crackers & jam. I ate much too much, considering my new (?) resolution. Wish I had as much strength of character as Marge. Believe I could if I would develop it. I wasted a lot of time today. Did my reading this AM. First time for a week or so to bed late. Burning candle at both ends again!22 Sunday. Practiced 3/4 hour. Warmer. Rose at 7:40, brought rolls for 115, for Mid & Lizdee. Washed dishes, stockings, etc. Wrote to Bessie, then dressed & went to church. The service at St Pauls is very nice; a friendly church. The occasional times I do go to church mean a great deal to me, more than it would ordinarily. Saw Poggie. After lunch, & music, Mid & I walked through Arlington cemetery, then went over and practiced. At 4, I went to hear the Norwegian, Mr. Nansen, who made a very interesting address on the "Humanitarian work of the League of Nations>" He talked about repartiation, and how the prisoners of war had been returned. He is about middle height, with white hair and dee-set eyes, a clean-cut face; well-dressed and of distinguished mien. Kay and I walked for half and hour--she told me about her day in N.Y. Lizdee & I went to Dark music, then I sat in her room & read & wrote while she made fudge which I did not eat.Wednesday Nov 7. Have been terribly busy these last few days so have not had much time for writing. I finally handed in the Lewisohn paper Tuesday. In Americn Lit we have finished Franklin and are studying Bryant, Longfellow & Thos. Jefferson. It is terrible to have so little time that you can't really do justice to any lesson. I ought to do loads more reading for both Crit and American Lit. and also more practicing. I'd adore to be able to really play. Lizdee & I had supper in Main with K Richards, Caroline & Va Head. Had an awfully nice time. They seem to get so much fun out of life. Had no chapel on account of rain. Junior party seems to be coming along nicely. Props has not been very hard work. Geo. has been sending me the [Log]. Hope he invites me to the game. Letter from Granny but none from Mamma or Daddy. [Y]--much better. Thurs Nov 8 Pracited 2 hours. Spent my first hour [out] for23 Crit) in doing Harmony. After lunch, studied a little fifth hour, then did props 6th and 7th and went to Psych lecture by Miss Gleason 8th. After chapel, there was dress rehearsal of Junior party, which seems to be going fine. Had a letter from Daddy this morning. Va Heard was over to dinner with Fuzzy. Fuz. is going with Monnie to West Point this week-end. Have miles of studying to do. Friday Nov. 9 Practiced an hour Studied Ec before first hour, and wrote my familiar essay Backstage Impressions 3rd & 4th. After American Lit, I had a conference with Miss Reed. She made me read my Puritan paper to her, and criticised it. She suggested that I do more reading of the authors themselves and less about them. Practiced and went for a walk with Lizdee. After chapel, met Kay and Spot, who is up for the weekend, and went to assembly tohear Dr Meiklejohn, former Pres of Amherst. Prexy spoke of him as the man who has made thinking popular in the colleges, and he certainly does make you think. His subject: What is Scholarship? He gave as a definition, that scholarship is what the mind does. This activity of the mind is not an object in itself but should be used in solving your difficulties, in other words it is the application of ideas to life. The mind is regarded in three ways: (1) a part of the nervous system by the physical sciences, (2) by the social sciences, as something which does things, (3) by the philosophic sciences as the creative spirit, so that the world is as you see it. All three of these are true of the mind, but he thinks the third is most important. Philosophy is more important than social or physical sciences because it attempts to see things as a unity24 rather than in separate parts. As an illustration he mentined the picture puzzle. People declare that it cannot be done, that we know so much that it is impossible to see the world as a whole. He thinks perhaps it is impossible in our present stage of development, but it is something we should strive for. We should ever try to relate all our knowledge together in one unified whole. Another idea of his is that it is impossible to teach a college student anything, though you may place a field of knowledge at his disposal for him to learn as he will, and offer to guide him. Thinks lectures should be abolished. Trys to get up discussions and fights between people & make them use their minds. --- We had to leave before the discussions for a rehearsal of Act II of Junior Party. The DA had tea for Spotand Julie. D.A. is going to N.Y. tomorrow to spend the weekend with her father. We had a nice time at tea. Sat. lunch cider mill, tea to meet Mid's mother, Junior party. Sunday, Nov 11. Practiced an hour and a half. Mid, Carol, Mary Ellen Peck and I spent the evening in Mary Hellyer's room to discuss Dr. Meiklejohn's lecture. We used that more as a starting point for a discussion of what the mind is, and how it differs from the spirit. We finally agreed that mind is the finite or mechanical part, a channel through which the spirit works. The infinite mind=spirit=God=Love is the impelling force or power behind our minds & working through them. Mary Ellen stated it as Infinite Love impelling the beloved object to do lovely things. We were divided on another question. M.E. and Mary think that Good is the only power in the world; that evil is merely the absence of good, or a vacuum. The rest of us25. think that evil is a positive force working against the good. There is always a struggle between these two forces. We all believe that by opening our minds to and striving for the good, that we thereby leave no place for the evil. Mary thinks that Happiness is the chief motive of our actions, but we finally decided that we are not working selfishly for our own happiness merely, but the highest good or happiness in the world--for others too. We disagreed with Dr Meiklejohn that the mind is the creative spirit, thinking of it rather as the machinery or the part that acts rather than creates; the creative part of you is the spirit or God-power, the divine in man. ---------- I was about to tell about the sermon this morning, which I liked pretty well at the time, when I realized that I can't reproduce more than a fraction of his sermon. Actually I don't know what he said, aside from the text which was from thebook of Daniel about Shadrach etc who were cast into the furnace for refusing to worship the golden image. That we should likewise refuse to do it whether the image be money, politics or popularity. That if we did refuse, the fiery furnace for us would be the unpopularity, the sneers of others etc. That God would not always interfere with a miracle and it might be better not to; --for instance the Christian martyrs helped their cause more by their death than they would if a miracle had saved them. He said much more which I have forgotten already. The trouble is my mind is like a sieve which lets things slide through--my retentiveness for memory is poor. Partly it is lack of attention, or perhaps because in my laziness I haven't formed the habit of repeating what I have learned so that it becomes clearly fixed in my mind. 26. Sunday Nov 18 My diary seems to be weekly instead of daily. I can't write much because it is late and I have much work to do, trying to get ahead on acc't of next week-end in N.Y. This week--I have played basketball--gone to Lincoln center, passed an Ec quiz, done some pretty hard studying, gone to Myra Hess concert with Mary Hellyer (lovely!), sang practices & class meeting, bonfire, painted table, washed stockings. Bought chiffonier from Dot who has moved in with Isabel--Mid in Dot's room--a much better arrangement, if I know Mid. Had a box of candy in the mail yesterday--cheered me up. Think Mr Crane must have sent it. No letters from home--no word from George, but told Aunt F I was coming down anyway. Had supper with Ruth Dillard Saturday. Virginia came over Thursday. Ellen today to dinner, N Cole to supper. Lizdee went toYale-Princeton game. Yale won 27-0. We had beautiful music in chapel this morning--soloist, harp, cello best of all. I frankly confess that is what I went for--I would have cut otherwise, to study. What would Daddy say! Ellen is such a sweet girl--I must see a lot of her. D.A., Kay and I had a nice walk before supper this afternoon. It is wonderful how much better one feels in spirit after two nights of 9 hours sleep each. You gain in self respect and vitality also availability. Of course it may be due to the unexpected candy, but I rather think it was the sleep. My strength of character is apparently on the wane; I have not gone to bed early other nights, nor kept my diary, nor done daily reading & exercise, nor refrained from eating between meals nor arranged my time to the best advantage so as to keep my lessons well done. After all, perhaps it is better, as Mary Hellyer says, to do things spontaneously while you are young & not be a grind, for when you are older you won't be so apt to, being more tied down.Mon Nov 26 I am the worst person I know for trifling and not getting down to work to do what I ought. I have studied today, but should have accomplished twice as much in the same time. I wrote a note for the Round Robin, & to Dr Williamson to thank him for the pictures. The mid-semestre in Ec wasn't as bad as I expected, but don't know whether I did well or not. Spent all the evening doing Harmony-- Mrs. Rulofson sent Lizdee & me a box of candy from Maskeys. Very delicious & extremely thoughtful on her part. Enid has asked us to Bridge next Friday in Riverdale. Have decided fully on N.Y. & not Boston. Had a fairly nice week-end in N.Y. Aunt F. was there part of Friday. Coley & I went up to the game--tied 0-0, very closely contested. George & Cleland & Mrs. Harris came to dinner which was very nice. Then G. & C. went up to Healy's (66th & Columbus)for a supper dance. I was rather peeved that he hadn't taken me but then a sister can't expect to tag along always. I must get me a man if I want to go out & dance etc. Coley is coming up for .... Sunday morning Uncle R & I took Geo to the 23rd St ferry & saw him off, then walked home. We went to hear Dr. Fosdick as usual his text: "I came that ye might have life & have it abundantly." He showed that Christ disregarded the old customs & meaningless ceremonials of the Jews, but tried to give them a richer, fuller life. I had dinner at the Commodore with the Harrises & saw them off. Fuzzy & I came up together. I am going to turn over a new life in regard to time & food. I'm not going to make resolutions, only to be broken but will try from day to day to have an "ordered life". "The prizes of the world go to those who are orderly, industrious, fair & temperate."--Wm Feather.Dec 1[1] I believe that you can conquer any fault or develop any quality if you will to hard enough. Your life is what you yourself make it. It is a fearful and wonderful thought. Fearful to think of the opportunities, the precious moments that we let slip, and wonderful to think what a world this would be if we all developed ourselves to the best of our abilities. I think that one's character is made by the minutes rather than days. That the sum of the little things, whether good or bad, counts more in the end than the sudden spurts and efforts toward a fuller life. My chief trouble is failure in will power. I know the things I ought to do, but I don't do them. Why? Each time I fail to do what I have decided I ought, makes it so much harder the next time. Character building & personality development is a slow process. Endurance & will and perseverence count--and faith & prayer. It is ourown fault if we fail to make the most of college, with the wonderful opportunities we have here for friends & work & play, & deeper knowledge. Ellen Fay seems to have worked out her problem better than many. She thinks, & reads & sees people. She is so sweet & lovable though, it is easy for her to be congenial with people. Just to live in the very best way we know how is one of the hardest things we have to do. It is so easy to drift into a rut. I turn over a new leaf everyday, but at the end of the day it is just like the others. If I honestly try though to live a richer "more abundant" life, and not for myself but for others, I believe I shall succeed. --Bon soir--The important thing is not to be good, but to be good for some thing. --(?) 116 NORTH HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Galusha the Magnificent Lincoln Plato's Republic King John White Shadows in the South SeasRegular Lesson Hours: Mon -- 3.25 Thurs -- 9.25 On Mon. Oct. 2nd please come at 2.25 instead of 3.25 A.F. SullivanNancy darling, I hope your next year will be as happy as was my eighteenth year. I'm a little late n'est-ce pas? but you will forgive won't you when I say that Roger arrived in N.Y. severals days ago & I have been with him every day since. Much love, FuzzyThe Cedars -- J.P. Peabody Who Loves the Rain -- Frances Shaw A Cyprian Woman -- Margaret Widdemer Renascence (37) -- Millay pp 45-46 The Listeners -- De la Mare Song of the Full Catch -- Skinner [Monotone] -- Carl Sandburg pp 72-82Symbols - Drinkwater 111 Leaves - Teasdale 137 Cool Tombs - Sandburg 192 Caliban in the Coal Mines - Untermeyer 232 Roses in the Subway - Burnet 235 Man with the Hoe - Markham 285 The Old Houses of Flanders (268) Hueffers I Have a Rendezvous with Death (261) Seeger Draw the Sword O Republic - Masters (262) Peace - Teasdale 293 Trees - Kilmer 311 Good Company - Baker [311]
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Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1870-01-01
Text: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Editor. Susan B. Anthony, Proprietor. THE REVOLUTION. 49 East 23d Street, (Woman's Bureau) Jan.1, 1870 Dear Friend Redpath Your proofs positive that Mrs. Stanton is pledged to your engagements from or after Jan. 25th 1870 adhere-—and I have letter-—St. Louis 28th Dec. says she is coming east for the Washington Convention the 19 and 20 of Jan - - And also I write Mr. Carter that your engagement must prevail over his. - I told him Dec. 10th to communicate with you...
Show moreElizabeth Cady Stanton, Editor. Susan B. Anthony, Proprietor. THE REVOLUTION. 49 East 23d Street, (Woman's Bureau) Jan.1, 1870 Dear Friend Redpath Your proofs positive that Mrs. Stanton is pledged to your engagements from or after Jan. 25th 1870 adhere-—and I have letter-—St. Louis 28th Dec. says she is coming east for the Washington Convention the 19 and 20 of Jan - - And also I write Mr. Carter that your engagement must prevail over his. - I told him Dec. 10th to communicate with you at once and see that there should be no collision-—for my impression was that Mrs. was pledged to you after the Washington Convention -I will write Mrs. S. also - The West is crazy over her, commanding her second appearance everywhere - Mr. Redpath, why don't you send The Rebel Rev. an nice thing about suffering Women now and then - You are a good deal of a Rebel as well as Yours Sincerely Sus an B. Anthony P.S. Real Woman - You mustn't suffer from the woman Mrs Stanton - I'll command Carter and she'll obey.Copy Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Editor. Susan B. Anthony, Proprietor. THE REVOLUTION. 49 East 23d Street, (Woman's Bureau) Jan.1, 1870 Dear Friend Redpath Your proofs positive that Mrs. Stanton is pledged to your engagements from or after Jan. 25th 1870 adhere-—and I have letter-—St. Louis 28th Dec. says she is coming east for the Washington Convention the 19 and 20 of Jan. and also I write Mr. Carter that your engagement must prevail over his. I told him Dec. 10th to communicate with you at once and see that there should be no collision-—for my impression was that Mrs. was pledged to you after the Washington Convention. I will write Mrs. S. also. The West is crazy over her, commanding her second appearance everywhere - Mr. Redpath, why don't you send The Rebel Rev. an nice thing about suffering Women now and then - You are a good deal of a Rebel as well as Yours Sincerely Sus an B. Anthony P.S. Real Woman You mustn't suffer from the woman Mrs Stanton I'll command Carter and she'll obey.
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Creator: Kerr, William J.
Date: 1818-05-28
Text: Niagara May 28h 1818 Dear Sir, I wrote you last winter by two Mohawk boys the Grand Children of Capt. Duncan who were then on their way to see him. - Their Parents are anxious to hear how they got on after they left this, and any other information you can give them -. Excuse the liberty I have taken - and oblige Dr Sir Your Most ob. Ser. --- William J. Kerr Mr. Jasper Parrish Canandaigua State of N. York

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Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1874-02-13
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Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1871-08-19
Text: Yes, young man, you shall have my autograph and with it the hope that you will do all in your power to help establish the just principle of equality to woman, civil and political;- for it is only through civil & political equality with man that woman can possibly attain pecuniary and social equality, and more desirable than all else, moral equality - Moral power to bring man up to her ideal standard of purity - Let your first vote, therefore, be for woman suffrage- Susan B. Anthony...
Show moreYes, young man, you shall have my autograph and with it the hope that you will do all in your power to help establish the just principle of equality to woman, civil and political;- for it is only through civil & political equality with man that woman can possibly attain pecuniary and social equality, and more desirable than all else, moral equality - Moral power to bring man up to her ideal standard of purity - Let your first vote, therefore, be for woman suffrage- Susan B. Anthony Rochester - N. Y. Aug. 19/71Aug. 19, 1871 Copy of original in Alma Lutz Collection 22 River Street,Boston,Mass. (COPY) Yes, young man, you shall have my autograph and with it the hope that you will do all in your power to help establish the just principle of equality to woman, civil and political;- for it is only through civil & political equality with man that woman can possibly attain pecuniary and social equality, and more desirable than all else, moral equality - Moral power to bring man up to her ideal standard of purity - Let your first vote, therefore, be for woman suffrage- Susan B. Anthony Rochester - N. Y. Aug. 19/71
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Date: 1904
Text: -~ v.. .33’ Z‘;‘‘>; ' _4,.n.». >v 3- F‘ »V /4, RV » ix M -r-. .z-./~ s,, K ' ,,,.u.; T my Dnnﬁﬁc-a BABY TERENCE [ His Book] TNELVESMALISUNES FDR SMALL PEUPLE l9N DQH SCHQTT & C2 MAYEHCE B.sQH<.>n'ss<2'HNE PARIS EDITIQNS SCHQTT BRUXELLES scrmr FRERES COPYRIGHT PRWTEDIN GERMANY. Hl|[|f\ HDElﬂ°|°DE NEEDHHM. TWELVE SMALL SONGS FOR SMALL PEOPLE. TWELVE SMALL SONGS FOR SMALL PEOPLE ALICIA A1)E'LA°1'DE NEEDHAM ’ ‘ — V v v A‘: ‘ l I A V’ < -scHo...
Show more-~ v.. .33’ Z‘;‘‘>; ' _4,.n.». >v 3- F‘ »V /4, RV » ix M -r-. .z-./~ s,, K ' ,,,.u.; T my Dnnﬁﬁc-a BABY TERENCE [ His Book] TNELVESMALISUNES FDR SMALL PEUPLE l9N DQH SCHQTT & C2 MAYEHCE B.sQH<.>n'ss<2'HNE PARIS EDITIQNS SCHQTT BRUXELLES scrmr FRERES COPYRIGHT PRWTEDIN GERMANY. Hl|[|f\ HDElﬂ°|°DE NEEDHHM. TWELVE SMALL SONGS FOR SMALL PEOPLE. TWELVE SMALL SONGS FOR SMALL PEOPLE ALICIA A1)E'LA°1'DE NEEDHAM ’ ‘ — V v v A‘: ‘ l I A V’ < -scHo'r1"s sbnfzgl‘ . V ,1” J: K.- { ; .‘./' LONDON, SCHOTi’ 8: C0-' 187 8: 159 Regent Street. Printed in Germany. Copyright 1904 by B. Schott’s Sifhne, Mayence. TO MY DARLING LITTLE SON 213%“ ~:.%3§. NOEL TERENCE NEEDHAM (AGED 3) CONTENTS. Mr. Turnip’s Complaint . A Wee Little Star . The New Little Shoes A Sad Tale Seven Times One Six Little Foxes The Trains at 6 and 8 The Bicycle Bird A Naughty Little Girl A Little Brown Rabbit [n Disgrace At Nighte Time MR. TURNlP’S COMPLAINT. Mr. Turnip sat sighing, And this was his moan: ”Those tiresome young rabbits Won’t leave me alone. They nibble and nibble On this side and that,- They think I’ve no feeling Because I’m so fat“. So sighed the poor turnip, With tears in his eyes- "Oh, would that those rabbits Were made into pies!“ MR TURNIP’S COMPLAINT. Words Anon. Muslc by Alicia Adelaide Needham. Allegretto . ter Turnip sat sig ,And this was his moan:“Those tire- some young rab - bits W0n’t leave me a-1one,- They > \¢ y f can z'ndz'g1mzz'one nib-hle and nib-ble On this side and that,- They think I’ve no feel-ing Be- >/‘*5 mf Stich u.D1-uok von B. Schott’s Siihne in Mainz. 27539, 1, cbpg/right 1904 by B. Sclaottis S6lme_ _ corzt. 7”? “ “'7” 0 774?’ cause 1m 0 fat- They think I’ve no feel-ing be - cause Im so fat?’ IT 000 Mt. /———ﬂ—s\ mp m 000 meno mosso. So sighed the poor turn-ip,With #— mp calla voce a temp Q tears in his eyes._“Oh! would that those rabbits Were made m V f 27539.1. A WEE LITTLE STAR* A wee little star lived up in the sky, Ever so high, up, ever so high; V And the way it kept blinking, You couldn’t help thinking, Up there in the sky, it wanted to cry; Up ever so high, up, ever so high. But this same little star, who lived up in the sky. Ever so high, up, ever so high, Was just playing “bo-peep”, With a boy half asleep VVho thought he could spy a hole in the sky, Up ever so high, up ever so high. * By kind permission of Messrs. Novello & Co., Limited. A WEE LITTLBSTAR. Words by Berthold Tours. _ _ M}1S_§C by A11c1a Adeleude Needham. Andante eon grazla . m wee lit-tle star ved up in the sky, E -ver so high, up, T e -ver so high; And the Way it kept blinking, You could-n’t help think- ing, It L; P P Stich u.Druck von B.Schott’s Siihne in Mainz. 2753-9_ 2 _ Uopyrigkt 1.904 by B. Sclzottis Siilme. Want-ed to cry, Up there in the sky, mpa tempo But this same lit-tle star, who lived up in the sky, Up e - ver so high, ..%\ e - ver so high, Was just play-ing“Bo peep”with a boy half asleep, G \ _ thought he could spy a hole in the sky, Up e—ver so, e-ver so ﬁéf. f _ mp molto ritard. 27539. 2. same lit-tle star lived up in sky mfpoco accel a tempo E-ver so, e-ver so high, e-ver so . > wee lit-tle star that lived up 27539. 2. THE NEW LITTLE SHOES. You would know by the way she goes creaking about, Peering down from all possible views At the two little feet thrust complacently out, That Polly has on her new shoes. They are neat, they are gay, they are buttoned up high! They are lined in a brilliant blue tint; They are bright as the stars twinkling up in the sky, Or a penny just out of the mint. But it isn’t for that she’s so happy and proud, That she's almost unable to speak; It’s because they give out such a charmingly loud, Such a perfectly beautiful squeak. EMMA A. OPPER. X THE NEW LITTLE SHOES. Music by W d b E A. 0 . . . , .. of 3 3/ mm“ “W A11c1aAde1a1de Needham. Allegro Vivace. mf You would know by the way she goes creaking a - bout, Peering down from all pos-Si - ble views Stich u.Druok Von B.Sch0tt’s Sﬁhne in Mainz. 27539, 3 _ Copyright [.9 04 by B. S0/iz0ﬂ’~$‘ L5't'J'/me. two lit-tle feet thrust com — p1a.- cent-ly out, That P01-ly has on her new Meno moss m They are neat, they are gay, they are Mano mosso. /3 mf f'\ a tempo. but-toned up high! Theya.re lined in a bril-liant blue tint; They are leggiero a tempo. poco rz't. bright as the stars twinkling up in e sky, pen-ny just out of the /T atem 0 mf vivace A 27539.3. mf But it is.. for that she’s so hap—py and proud,That she’s __———-—"*""" ral- - .f- len- ' a1-most un- at-ble to It’s'be — cause they give out such a f-' Zen - tiff,’ n -mf . ha tempo charm-ing- ly loud, Such per-fect - ly beau-ti - ful squeak! - mf‘- do atempo 27539.3. A SAD TALE. __.iT..9*.._H.__. He was a rat, and she was a rat, And down in one hole they did dwell, And both were as black as a witch’s cat, And they loved one another well. He had a tail, and she had a tail, Both long and curling and ﬁne; And each said, ”Yours is the finest tail In the world, excepting mine“. He smelt the cheese, and she smelt the cheese, And they both pronounced it good; And both remarked, it would greatly add To the charms of their daily food. So he ventured out, and she ventured out, And I saw them go with pain; But What befell them I never ‘can tell, For they never came back again. A SAD TALE. Words Anon. Music by Alicia Adélaide Needham. Andantino . PIANO. mf semplice mf He wasa, rat, and she was a rat, And down in one hole they did And both were as black as a witch’s cat, And they A - Stich u. Druck von B.Sehott’s Siihne in Mainz. 27539. 4 . copyright 1904 I’-7 B‘ Sclmttrs ‘%7me' 000 rz't. ‘‘ 537"?" loved one an-0 - ther Well. He ’had a tail, And T rzz‘. D she had a tail, Both long and curl-ing and fine; {T rail. - — each said.,“Y0ur’s is she fin - est tail In the world, ex - cept - ing {"-'-(1-———.$ rall. if ben marcato 27539. 4. He smelt the cheese, and she smelt the cheese,Andthey sotto voce both pro—nounced it And both remarked, it would 27539.4. —_::_:,_ er! poco ritard. great-1y add 0 the charms of t eir dai - ly food. poco rz ar . > E‘-lx mp a tempo he ventured out, and she ventured out, And I saw them go with $ mp a/h;¢&_\' rall. But what he — fell them I ne—ver can tell, For they /” cf rail. ben marcato ne-Ver came back 3, — gain. fa’ fem 0. F : SEVEN TIMES ONE. There’s no dew left on the daisies and clover, There’s no rain left in heaven: I’ve said my “seven times” over and over, Seven times one are seven. I am old! so old, —— I can write a letter! My birthday lessons are done; The lambs play always, they know not better, They’re only one times one. 0 moon! in the night, I have seen you sailing And shining so round and low; You were bright! all bright! but your light is failing You are nothing now but a bow. You moon, have you done something wrong in heaven That God has hidden your face? I hope if you have, you will soon be forgiven, And shine again in your place. 0 velvet bee, you’re a dusty fellow, You've powdered your legs with gold! 0 brave marsh marybuds, rich and yellow, Give me your money to hold! 0 Columbine, open your folded wrapper, Where two twin turtle-doves dwell! O cuckoo-pint, toll me the purple clapper, That hangs in your clear green bell. And show me your nest with the young ones in it; I shall not steal them’ away; I am old, so old! you may trust me, linnet, I’m seven times one to day! JEAN INGELOW. SEVEN TIMES ONE. Words by Jean Ingelow. I10 Stich u. Druck Von B.Seh0tt’s Siihne in Mainz. Allegretto con dignita . dew left on the /\ There’s no leggiero con grazia rain left in heav-en: {--'—“"*\ mp \-\_§_______-we L/ 27539.5. Music by Alicia Adélaide Needham. daisies and clo-ver,There’s said my “Se-ven times” mf /”"_-'-_'-‘T/-\ 00));/Mgkt 1.904 by B. Sclwtfs i5’()'/me. 0 - ver and O _ write a let - ter! My Se -ven times. one se-ven! old! so o1d,_I can rallf;-:—— mp birth-day les-sons are done; ‘I rall.:_:-,,_~—=. mp 27539.5. a tempo Tall. ’:_:>-- lambs play always, they know no bet-ter, They’re on - 1y one times /"—‘~F/"“‘;,\/"-\\ O moon! in the night, I have rail. . Zi. seen you sail-ing And s - ing so round and low; You were f'.\ g_____/ __»_:i Q a tempo bright! all bright! but your light is fail-ing, You are noth-ing now but a a tempo 1 e ‘era Mezzo mosso You moon, have you done some-thing wrong in heaven That mp. 6>3e$‘\~— _.e__’’’_: “‘_:;> God has hidden your hope if you have, you will molto ritard. _____ ‘:—. soon e or..giv— en, And shine a- gain your place. " molta rit EI m . Tem 1.‘ Vivace. vel - vet bee, you’re a /\- dus — ty fel-1oW,You’ve powderedyour legs with gold! 8 brave marsh ma—ry-buds, r oh and yel — low, Give me your mo-ney to €____________2 J rall. 00- lumbine, op-en your fold — ed wrapper,VVhere two twin tur - tle- doves mf :o mp a tempo. dwell! Cu-ckoo-pint toll me the pur- ple c1ap—per,That 8 ritard. L. hangs in your clear green bell. 8 I 27539. 5. WE: show me your nest with the young ones in it; I shall not steal them a.- mf 0 old! you may trust me, lin-net, I’m my joyfully tempo se — ven times one 27539.5. SIX LITTLE FOXES.* Six little foxes were tempted to roam, Heigh—ho, heigh-ho! They had six little brushes, but never a comb, I-Ieigh—ho, heigh-ho! And their grandmother told them, with tears in her eyes, “You’re old for your age, but you’re small for your size, And out of this hole you’ll not go if you’re wise," Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! But the six little foxes cried, “Grandmother Dear!” Heigh—ho, heigh-ho! “We may not be strong, but there’s nothing to fear!” Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! “And more of the world, we’re determined to see, Than a hole in the ground at the foot of a tree; And we’re cunning, as cunning, as cunning can be!” Heigh-ho, heigh-ho ! “If you meet the Red Huntsman, be not too bold,” Heigh—ho, heigh-ho! “For the hounds ate your Daddy«you’ve often been told,” Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! “And if they catch sight of you, run as you may, You’ll not find it easy, my dears, as I say, To leave them behind, as you gallop away.” Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! - The six brothers laughed at their old granny’s fears, Heigh—ho, heigh-ho! They all scampered off, in spite of her tears Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! She watched and she waited all day by the door, And begged Mr. Weasel to go and explore; But they never, no never, came home any more, Heigh-ho, heigh—ho ! From “LITTLE FOLKS.” ' * By kind permission of Messrs. Cassell & Company, Limited. SIX LITTLE FOXES. From “Little Folks.” Music by Alicia Adélaide Needham. Allegro Vivace non troppo. Six lit- tle fox - es were tempt - ed to roam, They had six lit-tle brushes, but Stich u.D1-uck von B.Schott’s Sﬁhne in Mainz. g7539_ 6_ 6’opym'g}zt 1904 by B. Sclwttlv So"lme. 35 12000 7'z'tard. a tempo - ver a. comb, Heigh — ho, Heigh — 110! And their 7 Eff " poco ritard. L r _.___h_._—§— L’) Grandmother told them,with tears in her eyes,“You’re old for your age,But you’re Z" a temgo : —;_—.—.—,— L f small for your size, And out of this ho1e,yo1f11 not go if you’re wise,” {""-----jh a tempo Heigh - ho, Heigh- ho! f vivace. But the ' lit-tle fox-es cried, “Grand - mo-ther Dear!” 27539.6. m poco ritard. may not be strong,but there’s nothing to fear!” Heigh - ho, m poco rztard. \_j mp a temp0___,___,€_.—_——_--__ “And more of thewol-1d,we’1-ede - termined to see,Than a __=_________,._____————___ ral - hole in theground at the foot of a tree;Andwe’re cunning, as cunning, as - ta” ' ' do a tempo \/ cunm'11gcan__- be!”__. Heigh - ho, Heigh - hq!V {'~———_—T you meet the Red Huntsman, be not too bold? mp Heigh — ho! “For the hounds ate your Dad-dy you’Ve of-ten been p(0fc.0 ritard. e > r atempo if they catehsight of you, run as you may, You’ll not find it e'as— y, my f mu. \/ clears, as I say, To leave them be—hind, as you gal-lop an - way,” {T {T .-_—{’___ fvivace 27539. 6. fmolto ritard. six brothers laughed at their old grannfs fears, Heigh - ho, Heigh- ,fmolz‘o ritard. - mfa tempo ho! They all scampered off, in spite of her tears, poco ritard. Heigh - ho, Heigh - ho! She Watchedand she wait-ed all } poco ritard. \__/ day by the door, And begged Mr. Weas-el to go and exp1ore5But they > flmw ".55 ___—‘___,.. molto ritard. A > "=1:-I: ne-ver, no, ne-ver, came home any more, Heigh - ho, Heigh .. ho! fpoco rit. % ‘L. 27539. 6. THE TRAINS AT 6 AND 8. _:. The ﬁrst train starts at 6 p. m., For the land where the poppies grow; The mother dear is the engineer, And the passengers laugh and crow. The palace-car is the mother’s arms; The whistle, a low, sweet strain; Then the passengers wink and blink and nod And fall asleep in the train. At 8 p. m. the next train starts, For the sleepy land afar; The summons clear falls on the ear, ”All aboard for the sleeping car!“ So I ask of Him, who children took On His knee in kindness great, ”Take charge I pray of the trains each day, That leave at 6 and 8 “ E. R. LOUDEN. THE TRAINS AT 6 AND 8- Words by ER. Louden. MuS__iC by Alicia Adélalde Needham. Allegretto semplice . VOICE . train starts at For the land where the pop - pies Stich u. Druck Von B.Schott’s Siihne in Mainz. 27 53 9_ '7_ 0019.1/7“Z'gkt 1904 53/ 3- 30710317»? 55/1709- M0 - ther dear is the en- gin - eer, And the pas-sen-gers laugh and mp so/wrzando g/. mp dolce rall. pa,-lace - car is the Mother’s arms; The whist-le, a 1ew,sweet 27539.7. strain, Then the pas - sen - gers wink and a tempo fall a - sleep in the train. ¥__./ mfa tempo \._./ At... mfa tempo \_/ the next train star.ts,For the sleep— y.___ land a. le mp The sum-mons clear falls on the ear, “All a- {{_—_“'${é'-""""‘\ mil _ board for the sleep- ing car!” mp so/wrzando {T ask of Him who child-ren took, On His poco rit. i Implorcmdo knee in kind - ness great, “Take charge I pray of the mp poco rit. X 0 trains each day, That leave at 6 /"”"""T\“‘\\ 27539.7. TH E BICYCLE BIRD?‘ The bicycle bird is a wonderful fowl That is found where the roads are good; With scarcely a sound it careers o’er the ground, And oil is its principal food. It utters a sad and peculiar cry Which sounds like “Punk—punka! Punkture!” And sobs fill its throat, when it raises this note, As those who have heard it feel sure. It’s fond of a hill, but it likes to go down, And not up, for itsgtyred from its birth. With one ﬂashing eye it flits rapidly by, When darkness is over the earth. It rests against railings, but ne’er goes to roost, In trees that would shelter it, which Shows singular taste, but it sometimes, in haste, Will seek its repose in a ditch. The bicycle bird makes an excellent pet When tame, it has scarcely its match; But ’tis, I must add, for a girl or a lad, A troublesome creature to catch! FELIX LEIGH. *By kind permission of Messrs. Cassell 8: Company, Limited. THE BICYCLE BIRD. Words by Felix Leigh. Music by Andante con grazia. bi - cy— cle bird is a won—der-ful fow1,That is found where the roads are good; With scarcely a sound it Stich u.Druckvon B.Schott’s Sﬁhne in Mainz. 37539_ 8 . . Copyright 1904 by B. Schottic So”lme. Alicia Adélaide Needham. reers o’er the ground, And oil is its prin—ci - pal food! mm It ut-ters a. sad and pe- cu- li - ar cry, Which sounds like “Punk-punk-a.! Punk - ture!” poc0 {*5 sobs fill its thr0at,when it raises this note, As thosewho have heard it feel /3 {T a tempo J” a tempo It7s fond of a hill, but it likes to go down, And not up, for its tyred from its birth.____ With one flashing eye it flits ra,-pid.-1y by, When dark-ness is 0-ver the earth. 27539.8. P It rests against rail-ings, but ne’er goes to roost, In trees that would Shel-ter it, which Shows mf ‘ 17000 mall. a tempo sin—gu-lar taste, but it some-times inhaste,Wi11 seek its repose in a { 10000 rall. 27539.8. Paco mezzo mosso. The bi - cy - cle bird makes an ex - cel-lent pet._When mf calla 12000 /-——__T 27539.8. a tempo tame, it has scarcely its match; But ’tis, I must add, for a rail. f girl or a lad, A trou-b1e—some creature to catch! K2 27539.8. A NAUGHTY LITTLE GIRL. There was a little girl, and she had a little curl Right down the middle of her forehead; And when she was good, she was very, very good, But when she was bad, she was horrid. One day she was upstairs, when her parents, unawares, In the kitchen were occupied with meals, And she stood upon her head in her little truckle-bed, And she then began hurraying with her heels! Her mother heard the noise, and thought it was the boys A-playing at a combat in the attic; But when she climbed the stairs, and caught her unawares. She took and she did scold her most emphatic! There was a little girl, and she had a little curl, Right down the middle of her forehead; And when she was good, she was very, very good, But when she was bad, she was horrid! LONG FE LLOW. A NAUGHTY LITTLE GIRL. Words by Longfellow. . Music by Alicia Adélaide Needham. Allegro. 9 ’ mf rail, a tempo was a lit-tle girl, And she had a lit-t1ecur1,Right down in the middle of her )- > And when she was good, she was ve - ry, ve— ry good, But /5 F Stich u. Druck Von B.Sehott’s Siihne in Mainz. 27 5 3 9. 9. 6’010:m'g/at 1904 by 13- S0/wtfs Sﬁiwm a tempo when she was bad, she was hor-rid! One day she was upstairs,when her parents, un-a-wares, In the ex kiteh.-en were oc-cu-pied with meals, And she stood up-on. her head, in her 27539.9. I7” little truck1e- bed, And she then began hurray—ing with her heels! meno 7710880. motherheardthenoise,a,n<1 thought it was the boys A - playing at a combat in the p calla voce P000 rall. a tempo ral - at- tic; But when she climbed the stairs, and caught her 1111 - a — wares She {woo rail 0 56771170 2 took and she did scold her most em- pha—tic! A”’/’g7'0- whip a tempo 712 mil. lit - tle lit - tle curl,» Right > a tempo in the middle of her fore-head; And when she was good, she was > mfa tempo ve-ry, ve-ry good, But when she was bad, she was hor-rid! #\____,_,,/ 27539.9. A LITTLE BROWN RABBIT. ‘*9 A little brown rabbit sat under a tree, With a little brown headache, to boot, Since not for his little brown life could he see Why he couldn't get up it on foot. ”There’s a little red animal, very like me, (But with very inferior ears), Who hops to that tree-top as quick as can be!“ And he squeezed out two little brown tears. But the small wicked squirrel peeped down from his branch, (Dropping nut-shells beneath him like hail), And winked at his friends, as he said, "But by chance, You’ve forgotten, friend Rabbit, my tail?“ And a little brown heap gave a little brown jump, And uplifted a little brown wail, As it mournfully looked at its little brown stump, ”\7Vhy of course, I’d forgotten his tail!“ EVELYN GLOVER. * By kind permission of Messrs Cassell & Company, Limited, A LITTLE BROWN RABBIT. Words by Evelyn Woven Alicia A1:2J1SeLi'1°(:ieb1{I7eedham. Andante. lit - tle brown rab-bit sat mf un — der a tree, With a lit -tle brown head—ache, to boot, Stich u.D1-uck von B.Schott’s Stihne in Mainz. 27539. 10. Copyright 1904 53/ 13- 50/005” S070”?- not for his lit-tle brown life could he seeWhy he could-n’t get up it on 07880. “There’s a. lit-tle red a — ni- mal, ve.. ry like me, But with tempo 27539.10. a tempo ve- ry in - fe - ri — or ears,) Who hops to that tree - top as quick as can be!”A;nd he squeezed out two lit-tle brown tears. fI\ 27539.10. down from his branch. (Dropping nut—she11s beneath him like hai1,) winked at his friend.s,a.s he said,“But by chan-ce,You’Ve forgotten,friendRabbit,my c 27539.10. mf And a lit - tle brown heap gave lit-tle brown jump, And up- mfa tempo lift-ed a lit-tle brown wail, , ° mourn-ful-1y looked at Q m lit-tle brown stump§‘Why of com‘- se I7d forgotten his tail!” > mf 27539.10. IN DISGRACE I didn’t mean no harm, Not at all! I only held my hand For the ball, But somehow it hit his head; Then his noseit went and bled; And as if I’d killed him dead, He did bawl. Nursey said I was a horrid Little wretch, And Aunt Jane said the police She would fetch; And cook who's always glad Of a chance to make me mad, Said "Indeed she niver had Seen setch!“ - No, I never, never will Be good! —- I’ll go and be a babe In the wood! I'll run away to sea, And a pirate I will be! Then they’ll never call me, Rough and rude. How hungry I am getting, - Let me see! I wonder what they're going to have For tea! Of course there will be jam, And that lovely potted ham, How unfortunate I am! Dear me! Oh! it’s growing very dark In here, And the shadow in that corner Looks, so queer! Won't they bring me any light? Must I stay in here all night? I shall surely die of fright, Oh! dear! Mother, Darling! will you never, Come back? .I am sorry that I hit him Such a crack. Hark! —— Yes ’tis her voice I hear, Now good bye to every fear, For she’s calling me her clear Little jack! IN DISGRACE. Words Anon. Music by Alicia Adelaide Needham. Alla Marcia. Pat/zezficallg but not slow. did-n’t mean no harm, Not at all_ on-1y held my hand For the ball, But some—how it hit his head;Thenhi.s nose it went and bled, And as mf \_J\, Stich u. Druck von B.Schott’s Siihne in Mainz. 27539. 11. Uopmght 1904 by 19- Sohotti? Mime- ‘if I’d ki11edhimdead,He did bawll Nursey said. I was a hor-rid Lit-tle W1-etch, 1' L1’ -[ ben marcato \ mf <-;'f__ Aunt Jane saidthe po-lice Shewould fetch; And cook who’s always glad Of a f 4___’___2 27539.11. ]_ mp con dz'gm'ta chance to make me mad, Said.“In- deed she niv-. er had Seen setch!” mp con dz'gm'z‘a e_}______—__________j 6-en marca to ben marcato S (with de iance.) No, ' ne-ver, ne-ver will Be J good! mf 27539.11. go and be a babe‘ In the W0od!_ 1711 run a-way to sea,And an “*3 ' Z’{-——-_-_“$ /T mf pi-rate I will be! Thenthey’l1 ne—ver call me, Rough anti rude. Z'‘''_—_—_—‘‘\ (more subdued) How hung..ry I am get-ting,Let me 27539.11. 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When thou hast spent the lingering day In pleasure and delighte, Or after toyle and wearie waye Dost seek thy rest at nighte. Unto thy prayers or pleasures past, Adde this one labor yet; Ere sleep close up thyne eie too fast, Doo not thy God forget. About the year 1500. AT NIGHTE TIME. Words mb0um5M' Alicia AC1;/<['311l:i%c€et1)\3I,eedham. Andante con tenerezza. Religioso. mfcon dignita /3 m a tempo When thou hast spent the 1ing’ring day_.______ In pleasure and de - f'.\ ("T f af- ter toyle and wea-rie waye Stich u.D1-uck Von B.Schott’s Siihne in Mainz. 27539_ 12, 6'0py/right 1.904 by B. Sclwttis‘ S0’/me. Un - to thy prayers or pleasures > >>.> _ 07930- Adde this one la - bor ,yet: sleep close up thyne eie too fast, D00 not thy God for- get. if fa — 27539.12. X "7‘u'$~ ‘ gm.» - . -7..
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Creator: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
Date: 1884
Text: 1883 Nov. 9 In the light of Darwins theory it is almost appaling to think of ones self, of what he represents, of what he has come through. It almost makes one afraid of himself. Think of what there is inherent in his germ; think of the beings that lived, the savage lower forms, that he might move here, a reasonable being. At what a cost he has been purchased; a million years of unreason, for his moment of reason; a million years of gross selfishness, that he might have a benevolent throb. ...
Show more1883 Nov. 9 In the light of Darwins theory it is almost appaling to think of ones self, of what he represents, of what he has come through. It almost makes one afraid of himself. Think of what there is inherent in his germ; think of the beings that lived, the savage lower forms, that he might move here, a reasonable being. At what a cost he has been purchased; a million years of unreason, for his moment of reason; a million years of gross selfishness, that he might have a benevolent throb. "Bought with the blood of Christ" is the hyperbole of the Church; but every babe that is born today is bought with the blood of countless ages of barbarism, and countless lives of beings; and this not figuratively, but literally. Out of an ocean of darkness and savagery, is distilled this drop of human blood, with all its possibilities. - Probably the most selfish creatures in the world are to be found among the childless women, - all the love, and sympathy and helpfulness, etc. that nature meant to flow out toward offspring, turned inward upon themselves. They come in time to look upon themselves as the child of themselves, which they pity and pet and caress and indulge and for whom nothing in this world is good enough. 12. Go home today to see Uncle Edmund Kelly, very cold and windy. Reach home at noon in a driving snow squall. Father opens the door before I reach it, and greets me with copious tears. Uncle Edmund sitting by the stove with his hat on. Find him but little changed, except more silent than he used to be. Sits long without remark, and reads the paper as an old man reads, that is appears to read it all; with equal interest, a want of interest doesn�t discriminate and select the news. Over 80 years old, the last of my uncles - all dead but him; very spry and quick for one so old; see grandfather very plainly in him; the look of Mother too and of Wilson. His favorite word an adjective is "monstrous", as "She was a monstrous smart woman," "it is monstrous cold," "she suffered monstrous" etc. etc. He told me of his old uncle John Kelly, grand father's brother, that he was a monstrous queer man, lived in the woods in a little hut a regular hermit life, people used to take him food to keep him from starving. When walking along the road he would stop and stand a long time and look all around (I feel the same trait in myself). Uncle Edmund used to go to his hut; as soon as near enough, he could hear him talking as if there were half a dozen persons there. He had two children "off toward Albany" who used to clothe him, and who finally kept him with them, and he died there. When a young man Uncle Edmund used to cut wood at the glass works in Woodstock during the winter; could cut and pick up 4 1/2 cords of stove wood in a day. He left for home Tuesday night: thinks he never will come again; I shall never see he and father together again; they parted that night just at sundown for the last time, Uncle Edmund with wet eyes and few words, father with copious tears and outspoken farewells - two men past 80, their wives dead, and nearly all their early friends and comrades in the grave. How wintery and desolate life did look to them both I know full well. Uncle Edmund had never before found mothers place vacant. He had been to the graves of all his Kindred on Red Kill, to his father and mothers and to all his brothers and sister's, as if to bid them a last farewell.- The old home was pretty desolate to me, only Hiram and Father left, now that Eden and Margaret have gone. Soon, soon it will be only Hiram. On Wednesday Hiram and I walk over the mountains, through wind and snow to Edens near Hobart. A hard long tramp. 17 A bright cold hard day, a day like polished iron. 19 A soft mild Indian summer day; sunlight weak, many times diluted with autumn shadows, but tender and dreamy. No thoughts in me; only a vague longing and unrest. - My best and truest friend among womankind, Mrs. Fanny A. Mead of Lansing, Mich., is dead, since Oct. 25th. Nearly all night Nov. 15th I lay awake thinking of her. In many ways the noblest, most loving, most discerning, most charitable woman I have known in this world. She visited me here the latter part of August 1880. Her death nearly blots out the West for me. - No matter how much learning, or force, or capacity of any kind [crossed out: you have] a man has a man has, unless he has that something which we call style - an apt and original expression and individual flavor of his own, he can make no permanent contribution to literature. Style is the precious spices etc. that embalm and keep thought. The iridescent hue of pearl is an effect of style - the manner of arrangement of the particles - not any new matter.27. A succession of remarkable sunsets and sunrises for several days past, culminating to-night in the most remarkable sky-glow, or sky bloom I ever saw. I have seen sunsets for over 40 years, and never saw one like that before; a cloudless sky flushing crimson that spread nearly up to the zenith and reached far around to the south east - and that an hour after the sun had actually set. At 6 o'clock the western sky was yet dark crimson. In many cities, in N.Y. and in Poughkeepsie, an alarm of fire was sounded and the fire companies were out to extinguish the sun set. The reflection of a distant fire upon a low clouded midnight sky, [crossed out: was] is not more marked than was this evening glow. The wonder was, [crossed out: such] the sky was cloudless the upper atmosphere itself seemed to turn to blood. 28. The same phenomenon again to night, only less pronounced. After sun-down a peculiar phosphorescent glow suffused the west; gradually a crimson bank formed far up from the horizon, which slowly crept down till it lay low in the west, and then near 6.P.M. dropped below the horizon. The mornings, too, have been exceptionally brilliant, the pale, phosphorescent glow of the east long before the sun appeared lighting up the world with the most peculiar effects. Dec. 1st Day of great brilliancy; still cloudless, cold. - The soul is not something superadded to the body, is it? [crossed out: It is] Is it not rather a growth and product of the body as much as the flower is of the plant - or the flame of the lamp? Growing as it grows and decaying as it decays? Dec. 6th Fine days and nights lately - a sort of sterner Indian summer - an austere, but serene Indian chief. Walking along the road in the bright Dec. quiet I pause and hear the fine rasping of squirrel teeth on a hickory nut, or butternut. New ice on the ponds, but the earth beneath is not thoroughly chilled yet, and it doesn�t last. The bluebirds and nuthatches discover a little owl at the bottom of a hollow in an apple tree below my study, and by their cries advertise to me [crossed out: of] the fact. I peep down and see the rascal with closed eyes, simulating sleep, but suspect he is watching me through those narrow slits. Dec. 9 [Section torn from the page] - People who try to explain Carlyle on the ground of his humble origin, shoot wide of the mark. "Merely a peasant with a glorified intellect, says one irate female. It seems to me he was the least of a peasant of any man of his time, a man of truly regal and dominatingpersonality. The two marks of the peasant, are stolidity and abjectness; he is dull and heavy and he dare not say his soul is his own. No man ever so hustled and jostled Kings and emperors about, and made them toe the mark as did Carlyle. It was not merely his intellect that was towering; it was his character, his will, his standard of morality - and of manhood. He is naturally imperious and haughty. There is no taint of the peasant in him, I remember well his long, slender soft hand, and can feel it yet in my own, a certain coarseness of fiber he had, as have all strong, first class characters, the fiber of the royal oak. [Pages missing?][crossed out: the ills of life] Arnold His vision leads his feeling; he sees first and feels afterward or tries to feel, not always with success. There is no struggle or conflict in him. He is not beaten back by contrary winds, nor carried swiftly and joyously ahead by fawning winds. He is calm and mildly contemptuous in a world of Philistines. Dec. 12 No snow yet, not much cold - no ice on the ponds. Peculiar, brilliant, phosphorescent sunsets and sunrises, with clouds at sunset of light olive green. How local, how circumscribed limited seems the sunset, and sun-rise - each a particular phenomenon confined to this one spot - a universal fact appearing as a special and particular fact. Much meaning in this. Thus the triumph of poetry, of art, is to house and locate the universal so, make the sun-rise and sunset special to you and me. The great universal facts of life and death appear peculiar and original to each one of us, but, behold, all men have the same experience. The rainbow is immediately in your front, spanning your own fields or native valley, but the man beyond the valley sees it spanning his just the same. Every man is a center of the world - all the facts of nature point to him, and he is bound to read them and to meet them from his own point of view. But it is well to remember that others have their point of view also, and that the clouds that appear so dull and leaden there in the south or north, are just as glowing in the sun set to people who see them from the right angle, as ours are here in the west. 13 Still bright and nearly clear, but chilly - the air full of a shining haze. The eastern skies all aglow again this morning - at one time a luminous crimson along the rim of the horizon that spread upward and suffused all the eastern skies with a peculiar phosphorescent light. 18 We speak of the motion of the heavenly bodies, but really this is not motion in the concrete as we know it upon the earth - it is rather motion in the abstract - a motion that is equivalent to eternal repose. See them bowl along there, without effort, without friction, without inertia or resistance overcome, changing their places with reference to each one an other, yet not changing their places in absolute space. Universal motion is equivalent to universal rest. When my boat moves with the tide it is practically at rest; if the shores moved too, then motion were abolished. There is no motion withoutplace, without a fixed point and in astronomic space there is no place, no fixed point, no up, no down, no over, no under. I expect we shall find out by and by that there is no waste or expenditure of heat by the sun in warming the solar system, as we understand it on earth, anymore than there is an expenditure of force in holding the earth in its place, and the other planets in theirs. It is something more subtle and transcendental than the warming of your house. The rays that go off into space probably carry no heat, itbecomes heat only when it is caught by the planets, which supply, as it were, the female principle. I am yet convinced that the sun is an actual burning or conflagration, though all that comes from it may be turned into heat upon the planets. (I can no more than hint the point I am driving at) 20 A cold day, four or five inches of snow upon the ground, first floating ice in the river, and clouds gathering for more snow. The third anniversary of mother's death, and father's 81st birthday, and I am not at the old place as is my wont, buthere in my ground-attic, writing on literature and science, with thoughts far away from home. From a letter to M.B.B [Myron B. Benton] We have all felt and spoken of the priestly and sacerdotal character of Emerson and have seen and felt his value to the spirit and that he was much more than a mere man of letters, but to say he has written the most important prose work of the 19th century, and yet that he is not a great writer, a great expressor, and that he is less in this respect than Addison, is absurd. If he is not a great man of letters, he is a great man speaking through letters, which is perhaps quite as important. His literary gifts were not an equipment that he could turn in any direction.He had no literary faculty that he carried about on his finger like a falcon, and with which he could hawk all manner of game from mice to pheasants, like Voltaire and Swift, but he had a power and at times a largeness of utterance, that these wretches never approached. You may say Bacon was not a great essayist, and yet the wisdom and learning of a great mind [crossed out: is] are revealed in his essays. Perhaps Arnold is correct. Not to be a mere writer, but man writing, would please Emerson best."Indeed the scientific critics like Taine leave a very large spot in my literary palate untouched. In literature, in history, we do not so much want things explained, as we want them portrayed and interpreted. And the explanation of these experts is usually only clever thimble rigging. If they ferret the mystery out of one hole they run it to cover in another. How clear is Taines explanation of those brilliant epochs in the history of nations, when they produce groups of great men and give birth to their great literatures. Why, it is only the result of a "hidden concord of creative forces," and the opposite periods, the nadir, is the result of "inward contrarieties." Truly a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. What causes the inward concord etc, so that we can lay our hand upon the lever and bring about a crop of great men at a given turn, the astute Frenchman does not tell us. 23 Very cold - 8 below this morning, and zero all day. At dark thermometer began to rise and fine snow soon began to fall. 25 A white Christmas - Earth, sky and air, all white, a foot of snow and a hoar frost covering trees and rocks, left by the white fog, a bad headache yesterday. 26 A whiter world I have never seen, only the undersides of the limbs of the trees and their trunks showing any shade. The air still and filled with a white motionless fog - less a fog than a kind of white opaque condition of the air itself - very peculiar. Yesterday the white fleecy air lifted a little, just clearing the tree tops, and hovered there like the vapor of snow, and about 4 o'clock snow began to fall gently from it - and continued till 8. It is a condition of high frosty mountain tops, become general. Every writer has his peculiar note, It is the scientific note or the religious note, or the note of criticism or of conventionality, or of good fellowship - In Emerson there is always the heroic note. In all his writing and speaking [crossed out: this is] this note predominates, the electric touch of brave deeds, of cheerful confronting of immense odds, the inspiration of courage and self-reliance. Perhaps his match in this respect cannot be found in literature, certainly not among ethical or didactic writers. If in his earlier essays this note seems to us now, a little too pronounced, savoring just a little of tall talk, it did not seem so when we first read [crossed out: them] him. It was as clear and frank and sweet as the note of the bugle. Carlyle once defined poetry - as the heroic of speech; a definition that would not suit Mr. Arnold, but which describes well much of Emersons poetry, and so many of those brave sentences in his essays. In Addison we get the note of urbanity, in Franklin of worldly prudence, in Bacon of large wisdom, in Pope of polished common sense, in Cowley of - discontent, in Swift of arrogance and scorn, in Arnold himself of critical disquietude. In Carlyle the note is one of sorrow and lamentation. In Emerson we come at once upon the chivalrous, heroic attitude and temper. No scorn, no contempt, no defiance, but brave counsel and chivalrous service. Books, he said, "are for nothing but to inspire," and in writing his own books he had but one purpose in view, namely to inspire his reader, to break through the crust of custom and conventionality and the commonplace - much more pronounced when he began to write than now, to scatter his torpidity and spur him to higher and nobler thinking and acting. There are words of prudence, words of enlightenment, words that cheer and comfort; words that divide one thing from another like a blade, words that are like lamps to show us the way; and there are words that are like banners leading to victory. Emersons words are banner-words, beautiful, cheering, rallying, inspiring, seconding and pointing the way to all noble endeavor. What audacity of statement, what courage of affirmation what intrepidity of mind. "Self-trust" he says, "is the essence of heroism" and this martial note pulses through all his writings. [crossed out: In] This passage one might think was written for Walt Whitman, had it not been before the fact: "Adhere to your own act, and congratulate yourself if you have done something strange and extravagant, and broken the monotony of a decorous age." Jan 5 To N.Y. to hear Arnold lecture on Emerson last night. A large fine audience; lecturer introduced by Curtis, the pensive Curtis, in a "neat little speech." Curtis is the cosset of the elocutionary graces. He fondly leans and sighs upon and languishes upon their bosoms! Arnold put his M.S. up high on a rack beside him, turned to the audience, [crossed out: gave a] let off a sharp glance in my direction through his one Cockney eye glass, straightened himself up and after a delay that was a little too long, lifted up his voice and spoke his piece - voice too thick and foggy - has none of the clearness and grace of his literary style; hence his lecture is better in the reading than in the hearing. There is something almost like pudding in an Englishmans throat when he speaks from the stage.- Met Rev. John Wood in the afternoon at Houghton, Mi and Co. An Englishman of a lower order - not pleasing to look upon - shapeless in face and body - plump, with a suggestion of frowziness. Mouth also full of pudding - comes near to dropping his h's - the British softness, unctuousness - fat in the tones of the voice, and not lean like us or is it fog and mist and smoke and beef and beer etc. Did not know of Grant Allen. I remember that William Rosetti did not know of Roden Noel. - I have found that there are two ways to get the heat out of your fire wood - first by sawing and splitting it yourself, then by burning it. 6th In writing my whole effort is to put myself in communication with the truth. If I can, then my sails fill, if not, how futile I am. I have no talent but to see and state the thing as it is. 8 Cold, dark, lowering days. Lifes skies dark also, a few days ago all so bright. Again must I face the inevitable. Let me be calm, and see that it is best also. A despatch from home to-day at 4 P.M. that Father has had a stroke; is probably dead now. The blow I have so long dreaded and have been schooling myself to meet has at last fallen. In a few hours I shall know the worst. It is his time to die, and he has long been looking and waiting for the end; it is best so, but oh! how can I lose him from the world, my father! Be still, my heart, be still. It comes to all men, and have not I known it would come to me. When I was leaving him last summer he said with a great burst of emotion, that he hoped it would please God to take him with a stroke. I recall the whole scene vividly; he was approaching the table, where the rest of the family had seated themselves for dinner; I was standing near the door. His tears came fast and his voice was choked with emotion. How many times sitting alone in my study, during the bleak winter nights have I said over the names of my dead, his name alwayshovering near, as if so soon to be added to the list. How many times, while Mother was still living, have I at night felt suddenly drawn towards them, as if I must at once be with them; they were there now, but would soon be gone; why did I tarry here? and I would start from my chair and pace the floor. How many times while home with them, did I look at them and listen to them, as if with the eyes and ears of future years when they [crossed out: should] would be gone; as if to anticipate the crying want I should then feel to see and hear them, and store up memories of them that would then appease my aching heart. "Oh, listen" I would say, when I heard their [crossed out: talk] voices at night in their bed, "so soon you will want to hear those voices and they will be forever still." Now hers is still, and maybe his too, and the kindness and affection I have shown him during these years, will bear its own fruit - in my heart. Twenty-three years ago, in winter, I was summoned home by his illness and expected to find him dead. I was all night on a freight train from New Hamburgh to Rhinebeck; how dismal, how wretched. The stage had gone when I reached Rondout, and I got Mr. Gibbs to take me out to Olive; then father North drove me to Roxbury. At Pine Hill I saw John Powell, Jr, he said father - and my heart stood still while he finished his sentence - was better, as the fact proved. Jan. 21 Stern rugged winter day and the cold snows cover a new grave beside Mothers. At rest at last, after 81 years of life. The event he so long predicted and waited for, and I think toward the last began to long for, came, and came as he had hoped. No suffering, no lingering illness to make trouble in the house. I went home on the 9th. Drove up from the station in the moonlight in a whirl of wind and snow. How lonely and bleak the old place looked in that winter-landscape by moonlight - beleaguring winter without and death within. Jane and Abigail were there with Hiram and some of the neighbors. Father had died at seven in the morning as I had learned at Kingston bytelegraph. How the wind howled and buffeted that night, and the steady roar of the mountain like that of the sea came to me in my sleepless chamber. How often in youth I had heard that roar, but with what different ears, as I snuggled down in my bed while mother tucked me in! Early in the morning I went quietly and with composure and looked upon my fathers face. Never had I looked upon his face before, in the morning before he had arisen without speaking his name, and I could not refrain from speaking his name now, and speaking it again and again. The marble face of death, what unspeakable repose and silence there is in it. I saw more clearly than everbefore how much my own features were like his. The nose the same, only in his case cut away more at the nostrils. The forehead too precisely the same. Head nearly as large, as mine, feet and hands smaller. It was his time to die; it is better so, and the reason said, yes, yes, but oh, the heart! The time for its [crossed out: dead] loved ones to die never comes. Father had been as well as usual up to the hour of his stroke. The only change noticed in him in the last days of his life, was an increased longing for mother. The sense of his loss and his desolation seemed to become more acute and he talked of her much, with profuse tears. That last day he asked for penand paper to write to me and to Uncle Edmund, but did not write. He ate his supper as usual that night and between 7 and 8 o'clock went out [crossed out: to the privy]. John Grant went with him to help him over some slippery places in the path. Then in due time went out to help him in. As he neared the privy door he saw father lean heavily forward as if just risen from the seat and then fall, or slowly pitch down in the corner of the privy. Hiram and his man were putting up grain, against going to mill on the morrow, in the Grainery near by. Grant called to them and they together got father up and into the house. He could not stand and could not speak. When asked if he was hurt he nodded yes. They got him to bedand he fell into a slumber from which he never awoke; lived about 36 hours, becoming more choked in his breathing toward the last from phlegm etc but died easily about 7 A.M. Jan. 9. apoplexy, affecting the right side. While Hiram was putting up the grain, he heard father call to him several times, probably to help him around some wood after Grant had left him. This was the last he ever heard his voice in this world. On Friday the 11th we buried him beside Mother; a snowy misty day. Elder Hewitt preached the funeral sermon, a thorough-going old school Baptist sermon arguing and proving the doctrine of election and foreordination etc and having his fling at all other church denominations, such asermon as father delighted in, and would no doubt have preferred should be preached at his funeral. It was very foolish from my point of view. The old Elder has more spirit and fight in him than ten years ago, when he preached Chancey B's sermon, and less feeling and sentiment. He had been near unto death then, but now his health is good, too good for his preaching. I remember this sentence: "A spring cannot rise about nature" meaning above its source, "They both now in Earth's soft arms are reposing" where we all in due time shall also repose. Diverse and separate in life, in death we become one. My father was so much to me, not perhaps in reality, for he cared nothing for the things I did, and knew me not, but fromthe force of the filial instinct and home feeling in me. He knew me not I say. All my aims and aspirations in life were a sealed book to him as much as his peculiar religious experience was to me. Yet I reckon it was the same leaven working in us both. The delight he had in his bible, in his hymn book, in his Church in his creed, I have in literature, in the poets, in nature. His was related in his thought to his souls salvation hereafter, mine to my souls salvation here. Father was a serious man and full of emotion; his tears always came so easily! He had no art to conceal anything; was as frank and transparent as a child; no deceit, or guile, or craft, no self consciousness, hardly any sense of shame; Mother usedto say had no decency, and no manners. "All I ever had" father would rejoin, "I have never used any of them." Had no concealment or shyness; would ask people and strangers, such personal questions! If he met a stranger in the road would often ask him his name; would ask women their ages, or ask people what they did for a living, or what wages they got, or what their politics was. He used to speak in "Church meeting" and tell his religious experiences after the manner of his sect, always I imagine with choking and tearful emotion. He never prayed openly in his family, tho' when younger frequently read the bible aloud and sang hymns. Once when I was a lad, I overheard him praying in the hog-pen at night. I think it a time of more than usual religious excitement with him, and he went upon his knees in the hog-pen then nearly empty, I imagine, as it was winter. I heard and ran away. Knowing it was not for me to hear. He was violent and bigoted in his religious opinions, speaking rudely and contemptuously of other denominations as did the Elders of his church. "The Signs of the Times" was his religious paper for over 40 years, and he would read those long lugubrious "experiences" of the sisters and brethren with deepest emotion. A harshness in his temperament, red hair and freckled complexion when young, yet such a tender streak in him. Such a fountain of tears! He was harsh and severe with his oxen or horses, or cows when they were ugly, "lugging" the cows and whipping the oxen at a great rate, and yet such an affection for his teams after all. He could tell every yoke of oxen or span of horses he ever owned and relate many incidents about them. I well remember the sickness of one of his horses, when I was a boy, had the "horse distemper" and how assiduously father watched and nursed it and finally pulled it through. Yet he had no mercy on a healthy horse and could whip it till it fell dead I verily believe. (I could too). Father made a great deal of noise about the farm, had great strength of voice and could send it over the hills a mile away; was indeed a noisy man, halloing at the cows, the sheep, the boys, and in drawing rocks with the oxen, you could have heardhim a great distance. He never went away from home, while I was a boy on the farm, without stopping out on the "big hill" and calling back to us some command, or renewal of some order, generally entirely superfluous, always to the annoyance of Mother if she was beside him, his voice was so loud and harsh. Often he would call twice before he got out of sight. Even last summer, he used to exercise his voice, by starting the cows from the upper pasture, a quarter of a mile or more, away. Father had no enemies, no quarrels; never lied or cheated or stirred up strife. His word was as good as his bond. He had a kind of selfishness, but it was like that of children,thoughtless and uncalculating, and related mainly to appetite. He was a hearty eater, and at the table would always pick for the best. He would always take my biggest trout, and the next biggest and the next if I would give it to him, as I usually did. It never occurred to him to decline a thing on the score of manners. Mother used to say it was "hoggishness" and he would not gain say her. I doubt if he ever said "thank you" to any person in his life; I certainly never heard him. I took him and sent him many little things in his latter days, which he always accepted without remark. His was not a brooding, silent, self-conscious nature; exactly the reverse. He had no sentiment, and would snortat what you call poetry, and yet was much of a real poet himself. His faults were like those of children and in his old age, he became childish to a degree. His intelligence and judgement were yet good, when appealed to, but his will, his self-control, his force and authority as a man, were feeble. His curiosity was always great and continued to the last. Father never had much faith in me, the least of any of his children. He saw I was an odd one, and had tendencies and tastes from the first that he did not sympathize with. All the other children he helped with money when they began life, but me. When I wanted help as I did twice or three times in a pinch, he refused; and as it turned out I was the only one of his children, that could or wouldhelp him when the pinch came. A curious retribution, but one that gave me pleasure, and him no pain. I was better unhelped, as it proved, and better for all I could help him. He went according to his light, and perhaps I loved him the better for denying me. I never laid up anything against him, not even the fact that once while I was away to school, and got short of funds, and wanted $5 to help me out, he would not send it, tho' mother berated him soundly for it. Hiram sent me the money and I worked in haying and paid him back. Father did not like my tendency to books; was afraid, as I once found, that I would become a methodist minister, his special aversion.When a lad of about 14 I wanted a grammar and an Algebra, but father would not get them, tho' I coaxed and Mother coaxed and scolded both. I was going down to the village on some other errand and wanted his consent to get them then. He peremptorily refused, but after I had got out on the big hill, by the old "pennyroyal rock," he hallowed to me and said I might get them, mother, in the meantime had made it so hot for him. But my blood was up and I did not get them, but waited till I made some money by making and selling maple sugar in the spring, and then paid for the books myself, and the books were all the sweeter by reason of the maple sugar money. And he was a loving father all the same, and my debt to him I never could repay. He nearly always said no to his children when a favor was asked, but could not often keep his ground; children and mother to back them, usually carried the point. Coax long enough and hard enough, and he was pretty sure to give in. He never whipped me but once in his life, and that very mildly as regards the blows, but very harshly as regards the manner. I had let a cow get in the meadow, and run through the tall grass, which I should have and could have headed off. That was while we yet milked in the road, nearly 40 years ago. Forty years ago this winter (in 1844) he was getting out the timber forthe new barn, getting up in the morning and doing his chores and eating his breakfast before day light, and then with his oxen and dinner pail off into the hemlock woods of old Jonas More's and working all day, for many weeks, cutting and hauling the trees to the saw mill. He was no hunter or fisher, but in his earlier days, delighted in horse-racing. He used to say that he was a "dreadful saucy mean boy" full of oaths, and full of impudence to his Elders, but after he "experience religion" all of that was changed. His favorite by-words, were "by-fagus," "dark as podunk," or dark as a pocket. Many visions of him about the farm in other days come to my sorrowing eyes. As a child of 3 or 4 years, on a long [crossed out: summer] warm spring day, I [crossed out: see] look up on the side hill, and see him striding across the furrows, a bag slung about his shoulders sowing grain, probably oats. This is about my earliest remembrance of him. The hired girl had thrown my hat or bonnet down the steps and I stood crying upon the "stone work," and looking hill-ward. [crossed out: when the "stone work"] I see him again in his old age, probably 66 or 8, following the team out in the clover-meadow - dragging in oats. Back and forth, back and forth all day I see him go, the dust from his drag, (for it was very dry) streaming far behind him - the last memory I have of him engaged in the "Springs work." At night he came in dusty and tired. Gradually he gave up workstill milking, and husking corn in the fall. After Mothers death he sold the farm to Eden, and ceased work entirely. Probably his last work was in cleaning the bugs off the potatoes about the house. Hiram says he husked one stout of corn out by the new barn that fall before he died. Father laid claim to few of the virtues or graces; delighted to tell a good story against himself as well as against another. He owned he was a coward, and would make a poor soldier. When the possee came in Anti-Rent times, he ran under the bed, and they said left his feet sticking out. He always laughed when the story was told. No hypocrisy or pretension about father; he had more virtues than he lay claim to. Well, we shall meet again: our dust in the Earth, and the forces that make up our Spirits in the Eternity of force. Shall we knoweach other then? Ah! shall we. As like knows like in nature. I dare not say farther than that. - A little scene last spring, when Hiram was about buying Eden out. We were standing near the kitchen stove; father asked if it was so, and seemed to feel a sudden pang on being told it was. "Oh, boys" he said turning to Hiram and Eden, his tears choking him, "Stay as you be, stay as you be as long as I live." Unkind as Eden had been to him, and poorly as he had succeeded with the farm, father could not bear the thought of seeing him leave the old place. Father's grand father Ephraim, had two brothers; Eden, who was rector of a college in N. Hampshire, and Stephen, who lived in Bridgeport Ct, and was a ship builder and ship owner and Captain. Eden had a son Stephen, who turned out badly and finally brought up in State prison. My great grandfather was named Ephraim; he had [four] five sons; Eden, my grand father, Daniel, William, David and Curtis, and three daughters. Grandfather lived with his father near Quaker Hill in Dutchess Co. during the Revolutionary War. He was a small boy (born in 1770) and was once scared by a soldier who ran after him on all fours. The family moved to the"Nine Partners." Grandfather helped his father clear some land there on condition that he was to have part of it. This he did not get. Great grandfather then moved to Stamford on the town ship, and lived and died and is buried there. Grandfather soon married andcame here when he probably in 1795, or thereabouts, cutting a road through the woods. Father said his uncle William had told him that the family was Welsh - came from Wales, which is probably true. I note many Celtic traits in them, and in myself - these probably lead all others. Feb. 10 A severe disagreeable winter so far, like last winter. Entirely exceptional, as it was the "off year" and a mild winter was due. Not happened before for the 10 years I have lived here; ice on river one foot thick; thermometer has touched from 10 to 14 below zero. - How apt we are to regard our private attractions and repulsions as laws of nature, affecting allmankind! Finished yesterday Carlyle's "Frederick," begun in the Dec. What an experience to read such a work! It colors ones days and all his thoughts. By far the most striking and effective historical work I have ever read. If all histories were as vivid and entertaining as this I should read nothing but history henceforth. A great Carlylean poem and a fit and artistic completion of his career as a writer. Having preached so long and so vehemently about the strong man at the helm, the divine right and the imperative need of the government of the ablest, etc, he cast about him for an example, and having found the nearest approach to it in Frederick, he devotes the rest of his days to portraying him to showing his life and his work; his obedience to the stern behestsof duty, and the love and obedience of his people to him. The last of the Kings, he says. He makes one thoroughly love and admire Frederick. In many ways he was the embodiment of the Carlylean ideals. - "Wordsworth's poetry," says Arnold, "is great because of the extraordinary power with which W. feels the joy offered to us in Nature, the joy offered to us in simple elementary affections and duties, and because of the extraordinary power with which, in case after case he shows us this joy and renders it so as to make us share it." That hits the nail exactly on the head.Feb 12/84 Thinking of Frederick it has often occurred to me how desirable it would be to be one of a people who had a real King like him, the father of his people, a sovereign man at the head of affairs with the reins all in his own hand, a man to reverence, to love, to fear; who called all the women his daughters and all the men his sons, and whom to see or to speak with was the event of a lifetime. Such a man gives head to a nation; he is the head, and the people are the body. Currents of influence must stream down from such a hero to touch the life of the humblest peasant. It is the ideal State; there is an artistic completeness about it. Probably this is why it so moved captivated Carlyleinevitable and inexorable artist that he was. But how impossible to us! how impossible to any people by their own action and choice! We have no Frederick, or if we have, we do not know; neither does he. How to get him at the healm! how to trust him, and obey him? Our only hope is in the collective wisdom of the people, and as extremes so often meet, perhaps this, if thoroughly realized, is as artistic and complete a plan as the other. The "collective folly of the people" Carlyle would say, and perhaps during his whole life he never for a moment saw it otherwise; never saw that the wisdom of the majority could be other than the no-wisdom of blind masses ofof men. Authority, authority, authority, obedience, obedience, obedience, how those words forever sounded in his soul. [crossed out: It may turn out that the universe is a democracy and not a divine disposition that we are all parts of God and that a vast impersonal power rules - the totality of nature determines.] At any rate, there can be no doubt that the democratic movement, the coming forward of the people and the abeyance of single individuals, is a movement of the world of nature; an ocean-current that involves or is the result of, the deepest and widest causes, and there is no stemming it or guiding it; we must trust it. It is the decree of the Eternal. Carlyle never would or could see this; he lashed the sea like Xerxes with his Chains, but it heeded himnot. The Gulf Stream keeps on just the same. Ten fools, or a hundred fools are of course no wiser than one fool - but 10 average men will be wiser in their collective capacity and honesty than any one of the ten. They mentally check and balance each one another, and the result is something like one of Galton's compound (composite) photographs wherein the best features of many faces are combined into one. A nation has a character, a presence, an influence that cannot be found in the individual members. It is said of savage tribes that when they are most peaceable as individuals, they are the most warlike as a tribe and vice versa. There are undoubtedly from time to time currents in humanaffairs, that spring from no one mans will, and that no one man can stem or change. There are natural unseen forces at work that we know not of. Men in their collective capacity will be seized with a spirit that may be entirely foreign to them as individuals. Large masses come under the influence of natural law, and the natural law of mankind is to evolution, to grow, to mount, to expand. A people like ours, therefore though blind, will in the long run and on a large scale, be guided instinctively in the right channels. The impetus, the momentum of the race, is onward and upward. Doubtless, re-action and decay will come in time, but with scienceand right reason, more and more in the lead, this tendency will be more and more counteracted. It was because of Carlyle's fearful bent or bias that he saw not these things. He had not a flexible mind. He saw certain truths with such force and he was precipitated [crossed out: himself] upon them with such vehemence that other truths, equally important, he saw not. If the majority is unsound; how are you to get sound action out of it? But is the majority unsound. If mankind, if the race is unsound, how are we here? Why have we not gone to the dogs long ago? Unsound on a question of philosophy, or of taste, or of literature, in fact, philosophically unsound or darkened, without doubt, but not morallyunsound, else chaos would have come long ago. Collectively sound in instinct, in tendency, in action but in the dark as touching the highest questions, but always able to see and to choose the light. Intellectually the majority is in the dark, or not in the fullest light, but Carlyle proceeds on the assumption that they are morally unsound. This is quite a different thing. Let a people like ours vote on a question of philosophy, or a principle of taste, or a question of mathematics or of jurisprudence, and I would not give much for the verdict. But on a question of primary mortality, or right and wrong as affects conduct, character etc., and who doubts that they would be right? The light comes to the minority first, to the high peaksbut it surely spreads to the majority. But character in the end counts for more than intellect and the character of a people is often the stay and salvation of their leaders. Indeed in our times of keen intellectuality and preponderance of mental acumen, there is more danger that the leaders will prove weak, or dishonest, than there is that the people will prove blind. The majority must afford the stay and ballast to the minority. The people are not politically unsound. Can there be the slightest doubt that a man of shining preeminence, would always command their suffrage? Our most generous, our best selves, always come to the front on such occasions, and any given number of [crossed out: people] persons are sure tovote above themselves, on the principle of emulation. It is doubtful if thieves and pickpockets would publicly vote for one of their own kind. In this country there is generally little choice between the two candidates, and the election hinges upon some mineor circumstance. Feb. 13 Start for Washington today. March 1 In W. since the 14th glad to be here again and see the old familiar places. But a pretty bad time so far; sickness a bad scare about Julian diphtheria in Aaron's family, cold winds etc. On Feb. 24 took a walk to the woods with Dr. Baker, Prof. Ward, and Mr. West, along Piney Branch and Rock Creek. Hepatica in bloom. skunk cabbage in bloom, frog spawn in the pools, a bright lovely day, ground frozen. My old haunts but little changed. A different sentiment in nature as you get reach the Potomac, more atmosphere, and more repose in things. A sentiment very agreeable to me. March 7 Home again today. 9 Ice storm breaking down all the trees; crash, crash on every hand. The devils own winter so far, one of the worst ever known; a winter that would have given some good hints to Dante to be worked up in his Inferno. 13 Spring tokens; chipmunks out; robins, bluebirds and cow buntings here; the nuthatches calling their old calls in the morning; chickadees piping their plaintive love notes; ground coming through the snow; a promise in the air. March 16 Sunday. The Biblical writings are the work of the oriental mind, of an imaginative poetical, exaggerative race, nomadic, wandering, uncivilized; and there can be no doubt but our practical, commercial, industrial, scientific, unpoetic Western races have made a fearful "mess" of them; have perverted and spoiled them utterly. Instead of ideal benefits, we have soughtpractical benefits in them we have materialized and vulgarized these beautiful legends and poems. We want to save our souls by them, not here and now, but by and by. Think of the "plan of salvation", "the scheme of redemption", "vicarious atonement", and so on, which we have framed out of the teachings of Jesus. Nothing in any heathen religion or fetich of a barbarous tribe, rotating callabash, or what not, can be more preposterous, or farther from his real meaning. We pursue the good of the Bible, mechanically, and selfishly. The universe is a kind of police-court where one may bribe the judge with fine words or get off with a fine which another shall pay, or where a good advocate is of first importance.Oh, my brothers and sisters, permit me to tell you, you are a set of asses. Your whole scheme of religion is base and selfish, and is as fictitious as the signs of the zodiac, or the constellations of the astronomers. The stars are there verily, but not the harps, and chairs, and bears, and dippers. The facts of truth and virtue and right conduct remain, too; they too are stars, but your silly schemes to get to heaven and cheat the devil, are inventions of your own cowardice. Be noble men and women, lead true and generous lives, and defy the universe to harm you. Jesus Christ is near, when you forget him and lead as original and fearless as life as he did, from within, not from without.March 22 Back from examining banks on Erie Road this morning at 8 A.M. A bright calm lovely spring day after three days of storm. The river like a great strip of the firmament dotted with stars and moons in the shape of fragments of ice, all but motionless at this moment of near slack water. How the birds call, the old calls, the immemorial calls of spring, sparrows, blue-birds, etc. The call of the nuthatch is one of the most pleasing and spring like of sounds, as is also the fine drawn "phoebe" of the chickadees, like a silk ribbon of a sound. The phoebe bird this morning down toward the ice house. How the bees hum, as in summer! 2 pm A little red butterfly goes dancing swiftly by. A little piper under the hill.- The speculative astronomers do not seem to consider that it is impossible for us to conceive of one planet falling upon another or of the planets falling into the sun. Up is from the earth, down is toward the Earth. Is not this equally true of any of the planets, or upon the sun? Then how can two planetary surfaces come together? Which up would negative the other up? The moon could not fall upon the earth as a meteor falls, or the earth upon the sun. Absolutely, is there any up or down?March 24 Damp still morning, fog on the river. All the [torn page] and twigs of the trees strung [with] drops of water. The grass and [torn page] beaded with fog drops. [Animated?] nature vocal - the distant cawing of crows and crowing of cocks, call of nuthatches and sound of hammers and trains, nearer, the laughter of robins, call of high-hole, and note of phoebe, [crossed out: near] close by the trill and quiver of song sparrows call of blue birds and gurgle of cow-bunting. Two lines of ducks go up the river, one [crossed out: in the air] a few feet beneath the other - on second glance the under line proves to be the shadow of the upper. As the ducks cross a large field of ice, the lower line is suddenly blotted out, as if it had dived beneath the ice. A train of carsacross the river - the train sunk beneath the solid stratum of fog, its plume of smoke and vapor unrolling above it, and slanting away in the distance. A liquid morning, the turf buzzes as you walk over it. Skunk-Cabbage on Saturday, the 22nd, probably in bloom several days this plant always gets ahead of me; it seems to come up like a mushroom in a single night. Water newts just out, and probably piping before the frogs, though not certain about this.March 25 One of the rare days that go before a storm - the flower of a series of days increasingly fair. Tomorrow probably the flower falls - and days of rain and cold prepare the way for another fair day or days. The barometer is probably high today - the birds fly high. I feed my bees on a rock and sit long and watch them covering the combs, and rejoice in their multitudinous humming. The river a great mirror, dotted here and there by small cakes of ice. The first sloop comes up on the tide, like the first butterfly of spring; the little steamer makes her first trip and awakes the echoes with her salutatory whistle, her flag dancingin the sun. Now along the marshes and bushy water courses the red shouldered black birds - starlings sit upon the tree and alder tops, uttering their liquid reedy notes, and awaiting the females. They are first upon the ground, but know their mates will follow and that the pic-nic cannot begin till they arrive. These birds are surely close akin to the bobolinks and cow-buntings. In uttering their notes they make the same movements, a sort of spasm, and their voices are of the same quality.
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Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1888-02-06
Text: Fortieth Anniversary of the Woman Suffrage Movement. International Council of Women Assembled by the NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION of the United States, To be held at Washington, D.D., March 25 to April 1, 1888, inclusive. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS: ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, Pres., Tenafly, N. J. SUSAN B. ANTHONY, Rochester, N. Y., MATILDA JOSLYN GAGE, Fayettville, N. Y., Vice Pres. at Large. MAY WRIGHT SEWALL, Chair. Ex. Com., 405 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, Ind. ELLEN H....
Show moreFortieth Anniversary of the Woman Suffrage Movement. International Council of Women Assembled by the NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION of the United States, To be held at Washington, D.D., March 25 to April 1, 1888, inclusive. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS: ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, Pres., Tenafly, N. J. SUSAN B. ANTHONY, Rochester, N. Y., MATILDA JOSLYN GAGE, Fayettville, N. Y., Vice Pres. at Large. MAY WRIGHT SEWALL, Chair. Ex. Com., 405 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, Ind. ELLEN H. SHELDON, Recording Secretary, Q. M. Gen'l's Office, Washington, D. C. RACHEL G. FOSTER, Corresponding Secretary, 1909 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. JANE H. SPOFFORD, Treasurer, Riggs House, Washington, D. C. Riggs House Washington, D. C., February 6, 1888 My dear friend As an honorary Vice Prest of the National W.S.A., and therefore a member of the great family that is inviting this world's council, I hope you may be present at the feast, or if that is impossible, that you will send us a brief letter with your liberal contribution, that will enable us to record your name on the family book at the close of this first 40 years of wandering in the wilderness of disfranchisement. Hoping to hear from you, I am Very Sincerely Susan B. AnthonyAlma Lutz Collection Copy Riggs House Washington, D. C. February 6, 1888 My dear friend: As an honorary Vice Prest of the National W.S.A., and therefore a member of the great family that is inviting this world's council, I hope you may be present at the feast, or if that is impossible, that you will send us a brief letter with your liberal contribution, that will enable us to record your name on the family book at the close of this first 40 years of wandering in the wilderness of disfranchisement. Hoping to hear from you, I am Very Sincerely Susan B. Anthony
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Creator: [Oliver]
Date: n.d.
Text: Oliver Furwell[?]

Descriptor(s): Taylor, Steven
Date: 2017-05-07

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I hear the ch11rch—bell ring, ‘. what may \_/ fog-— bell on ‘ r0ck—-bound coast, We must steer for the 0 _ pen Vfreck of Hesperus. yr \‘ 4* gleamg ing light, 0 say 8 what may be?”. ‘*1 ' ’- — 1 ne_ver a Word, A fro _ zencorse was 115 stiff and stark, With his e face to the skies, fail- snow On his fix’d and glas _ sy eyes. -dim. ‘ Wreck of __ Hesperus. Dear ﬁn. _t.h'er! I see a ‘L Y >\s.._—/ ad lib. But the fa - >ther ans _wer’d Laslfd to the helm, all The lan-tern gleam’dtb1'oughthe .f.'f' pit) lento. Then. the maid’ _ en clasp’d her hands, and pI'ay’d That sav _ ed she might U §~\__.../ be; And. she thought of HIM, A who still’d th V tempo. But fast thro 11 the mid - dark and drear, Thro’ the Whist ling‘ sleet and sheet _ ed ost, the bark swept on To the reef of “ 0r_Inan’s w0e.’5. f furioso. Wreck of Hesperus. rattling shrouds all slleatlfd in ice, With the masts, V t by Like a ves_sel of glass, she stove and sank, H0! H0! the breakers ralle dim. ' ‘ﬂeck of Hesperus. Andante. At day—b1‘eak Aon the bleak sea—be-ach, A fish_er_man stood at. the form of a maid _ _ en a drift _ ing The salt sea was fro ‘s alt tears in b er eyes; M'1'c:cL' of Hesperus. streaIl1 , hair, like the brown sea weed, On the waves did fall and was the wreck of the Hes_ -pe_ rus5 V In the F mid_nigfl1t and the Oh.’ save us all from a death like this, On ‘the '10. if if 13%; . E Q’ '$' 99 ‘C of Nor - malfs Woe! W1-eck of Hespérus. :5 vvvvvvvvvvv *- 9 nwvvvvvvgvvvvv vvvvvvvsew-vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv--v-v--v--v-vvvvvvv- A! DREAMLE55 RE577 THE CHINEE DOLLY. Words by ADRIAN ROSS. - Music by F. OSMOND CARR. >7 Written by ADRIAN‘ ROSS. V-2 <7 0): dis‘: Price 45. ' Andante. Sam/re legato. A Composed by‘ F. OSMOND CARE. 2. Slow - ly the long day pass-es, SIow- ly the sun - set wanes; . . . Price 45‘ A ndanlz can meta. 1. I'm a dear lit-tle Chi—nee dol -ly, Lov’d by ev-'rydoll and toy~ 19 SW55 ' - dew panes. I x 5- —4?-“Q-—k—-'3-l—"——Q—k-‘Ir-Thi—'P‘——§—k~i‘—4’d—::—*—:——4:I*=— —‘—"-—‘—d*'~‘i-'—d—d3—.'I:"‘:3+-d—3—-3'4"-'—l-—~“""'r:'LT— Dolls thatcantalk.And dollsthatcanwalk,But thebest was a bold tin sol-dier boy! . . . __.____ _.p§___I__._ '_ T _"":._i'_"_l . 3'-El" *‘—'—d—d—'—i-3-5-1‘:I—-1-1-I”!—‘—i—£—-‘--i-=l-I--—*:'r—*"*I— 30 U C,’ \; SIOWIY the 10113 day P355559 Into the cloud-land golden Gsd W1)’ the 511“-593 W333-5; Under the ev'ning star. ' ol on the waving grasses , _ 4 0 J 4 ‘ Red on the window p,mes’_ There was the land I hopd to ﬁnd, _ §.,_,____j _‘._g_j"____¢__,'=___i_g__;’_5_.i_,__g__,____I_,__-;_ Slowly the great bell numbers VVhere care and sorrow were left behind ; . _,g:___:_ g by I 74 I I our after weary hour’ %'3'}e]yond.the}f!laIir]Ie of t_helcrimson West, I &/ In Here where the shadow Slumber‘ . ere,“a° L 6 Ome or ove to rest ' I'm a dear little Chinee dolly, ' But my poor little leaden soldier Under the grey old tow r. VaCI)n werelit now to wander Lov'd by ev’ry doll and toy— fell upon the floor one day, This 15 the song of the tolling bell : L “t. ‘° 1 7“ fairy 5l1°1'€y Dolls that can talk, and dolls that _can walk, His head had.a dent, and his stand was bent, When love is happy, to live is well ; "Ire 15 l‘9t1heTe OT )‘0“d5*'y But the best was a bold tin soldier boy! And his uniform was flak d away‘! When_]ove is ended, [0 sleep is best, ‘We “"1 "°,“~1‘"“ "9 m°"e- For he had a coat of red, red, red, I wept for my boy in vain, VE.1ll'l,’\‘£\ll1,, _ Here is the homeof d;-eam1e55 rest 1 Here must I 1111337 100513’: And a gun and a sword oflead. lead, lead, For he never could stand again, gain, gain, DOW“ “'l‘e“e ‘he 5h‘"*d°“'5 fan- And he looked so grand on his little stand. So I wed instead of my lad of lead That he won the maid of the Flowiry Land 1 A Mandarin with a nodding head I Once in a dream departed Hearing the great bell only Saw I a land more fair, I with my love true-hearted, Dream’d I could wander there ; Out of the city olden, Into the West afar,‘ Out of the twilight call. This is the song of the tolling bell I When love is happy, to live is well ; Vi/hen love is ended to sleep is best, Here is the home of dreamless rest I Once so jolly, dolly. talkee folly, dolly, Used to sing song, dancee with a fan, Now, so solly, dolly, melancnoly dolly, All for my tin, tin sojeman! Once so solly. dolly. rnelanc_ho1y dolly, \Veepee so for sojeman of tin ‘ Now so jolly, dolly, give up fbll'y, dolly, Molly piecee Chinee Mandarin . REFRAIN. . _», 9 Ytmpa fnma. .—9—ie ““‘—L—7V‘T REFRAIN. \\I II I aI J‘ In. Q. ' . . 6 This is the song of the toll - ing bell: When love is hap - py, to live is well; Once so jol- ly, dol- ly, talk- ee fol- ly, dol- ly, Used to sing song, dancee witha fan, ‘in’ .II I 5% :7. Ijl » 5- E— ﬁ_—%—-E-'-.E:|5.—._5.-15:57‘ ' v'vl l a Q . , 1* l I5 I o J ‘I | I I Voices. The Young Heart; and the Old. Words by CLIFTON BINGHAM. THE THREE ANGELS. Price 45. Music by E. WALKER HUNTER. Price 45- Modzrata. Moderato Ii I \ I J I ' I\ Iwir _|\ I I ‘i ‘ R I ii I A I I 4--3.-—.I.gd—.c— 9 3' 0-'3" - - \_/ 1. I wan-der’d in God's sunlight. . A-cross theﬁelds of May, The tears ofSpringwere AZ--11. 1 1. The young heart sang in the sun - light, The old heart read in the shade; . . .¢.. E41 . '6-"959 3-2. :1 “E” ==.‘-$55: ‘I J I I {A “2. 5:3 ._l. . .5. ' AAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.A;AAAA.sAAA4AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA;AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA shin - ing on ev' ry leaf-y spray, A phan-torn crept be - side me, .9. The young heart sang in the sunlight, The old heart read in the shade; Oné: was a sunny brpdw d Inlaiden, ne was a grey o mart . She 1ook’(l from the page to listen, To the song by the young heart sung ; Thought she “there are miles a thousand 'Twixt_ the old heart and the young I” The young heart wept in the twilight, O Thefoldf heart drpamt at her side, ne 0 a ar away over One of a lad who died. She whisper’d of hope and comfort, The story of years was told ; Thought she, “ There is but a footstep ’Twixt the young heart and the old.” And the young heart lost its sorrow, As close to the old it was laid, There in the dusk together The old and the young heart prayed. One lover came home in the spring-time, One has been dead long years ; But the old heart forgot its own grief In healing the young heart’s tears. I wander’d in God's sunlight, Across the ﬁelds of May, The tears of Spring were shining On ev’ry leafy spray, A phantom crept beside me, Its shadow on me cast ; I spoke, “ VVhy dost thou haunt me?” It sigh’d, “ I am the Past !” I sat alone at nightfall Within my silent room, A shadow sat beside me With brow of sombre gloom. O‘er burden’d with its presence, At last aloud I cried: , “ O spirit, speak, who art thou?” “ The Present it replied !” In doubt and sorrow wand’ring, I pass’d into the night, A star-brow’d angel met me, I A form ‘o‘fIwonctl1r;oL1;‘lztght. ' n _t spa to am e u ure . I seeni’d God’s peace to see, And sorrow as a mantle Fell fromithe soul of the ! In Keys to suit all Voices. In Keys to suit all Voices. LONDON; JOSEPH WILLIAMS, 24, BERNERS STREET, W.
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Creator: Warner, Mary Whitman

Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1869-01-29
Text: C O P Y Dear Sir, In View of thé infamous laws on our statute books for woman can she trust man to be Judgé Juror, Law-giver and representaw tive? Elizabath Gady Stanton. January 29th 1869

Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 16 Jan 1904
Text: National American Woman Suffrage Association. MEMBER NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. Honorary President, ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, 26 West 61st Street, New York. Honorary President, SUSAN B. ANTHONY, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, N. Y. President, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, 2008 American Tract Society Building, New York. Vice-President-at-Large, REV. ANNA H. SHAW, 1830 Diamond Street, Philadelphia Pa. Corresponding Secretary, RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, Philadelphia, Pa. Recording Secretary, ALICE STONE BLACKWELL...
Show moreNational American Woman Suffrage Association. MEMBER NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. Honorary President, ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, 26 West 61st Street, New York. Honorary President, SUSAN B. ANTHONY, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, N. Y. President, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, 2008 American Tract Society Building, New York. Vice-President-at-Large, REV. ANNA H. SHAW, 1830 Diamond Street, Philadelphia Pa. Corresponding Secretary, RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, Philadelphia, Pa. Recording Secretary, ALICE STONE BLACKWELL, 3 Park Street, Boston, Mass. Treasurer, HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON, Warren, Ohio. Auditors- LAURA CLAY, Lexington, Ky. CATHARINE WAUGH MCCULLOCH, The Rookery, Chicago, Ill. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 2008 AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING, N. Y. OFFICE OF HONORARY PRESIDENT, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 1903 Jan. 16, 1904. Mrs. George Bass, 150 Lincoln Park, Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. My Dear Friend:— Your conference for next March, looks very promising from the programme. It is very much to the credit of the Chicago woman's club that they always look into the philosophy of things and search for the cause. I am sure this conference with all its studies into the various departments of the economic position of woman, will be productive of much good. I can't do any work upon any committee, but I see no objection to having my name stand on the advisory committee and to be consulted on whatever topics it was thought I might be able to give an opinion, but I know that the present time is but the transition that woman must inevitably go through to get from a lower to a higher position. It doesn't matter how good and perfect a house may be that we move into, the going from the old one to the new one, picking up and tearing up, is always disagreeable. Our National convention at Washington, D. C., comes this year between the dates of the 9th. and the 18th of February. Should any of your members be there, we should like very much to receive them as fraternal delegates. Mrs. Charles Henrotin has before now, given herself to our association for that purpose. Alma Lutz Collection NATIONAL AMERICAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION MEMBER NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OFFICE HONORARY PRESIDENT-17 MADISON ST., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Jan. 16, 1904. Mrs. George Bass, 150 Lincoln Park, Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. My Dear Friend:— Your conference for next March, looks very promising from the programme. It is very much to the credit of the Chicago woman's club that they always look into the philosophy of things and search for the cause. I am sure this conference with all its studies into the various departments of the economic position of woman, will be productive of much good. I can't do any work upon any committee, but I see no objection to having my name stand on the advisory committee and to be consulted on whatever topics it was thought I might be able to give an opinion, but I know that the present time is but the transition that woman must inevitably go through to get from a lower to a higher position. It doesn't matter how good and perfect a house may be that we move into, the going from the old one to the new one, picking up and tearing up, is always disagreeable. Our National convention at Washington, D. C., comes this year between the dates of the 9th. and the 18th of February. Should any of your members be there, we should like very much to receive them as fraternal delegates. Mrs. Charles Henrotin has beforenow, given herself to our association for that purpose. Has your club the first three columns of the History of Woman's Suffrage in its library? If not, will you not purchase it? If not, you will see by the enclosed circular that it covers the facts with regard to woman's status in every direction for the nineteenth century. Hoping you will have a splendid conference, I am, Sincerely yours, Susan B. Anthony
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1911-1912
Text: VX 45 Katerine Gretta Ordway, '13g. Catherine A. Parnell1911. Sun. Feb. 26. (continued) wrote to Ellen. Wrote home. Mon. Feb. 27. Miss Wick in Infirmary so a cut in Lab. Margery Davenport urged me to go out to kick so I went to the indoor meet and did the standing kick and hitch kich. Because only three were trying in the latter I made 2nd place i.e. 3 points for 1913. Enjoyed the meet but felt mighty cheap for my part in it. I let Henry Walter and Katherine Myers come to see it. Tues....
Show moreVX 45 Katerine Gretta Ordway, '13g. Catherine A. Parnell1911. Sun. Feb. 26. (continued) wrote to Ellen. Wrote home. Mon. Feb. 27. Miss Wick in Infirmary so a cut in Lab. Margery Davenport urged me to go out to kick so I went to the indoor meet and did the standing kick and hitch kich. Because only three were trying in the latter I made 2nd place i.e. 3 points for 1913. Enjoyed the meet but felt mighty cheap for my part in it. I let Henry Walter and Katherine Myers come to see it. Tues. Feb. 28. Rec'd letter from papa containing draft for which I took right over to Mr. Polk and sent the receipted bill home. Mama and Claire wrote me too. Cousin Gretta sent me an advertising calendar. Toiled on Arg. till 12 P.M. Wed. Mar. 1. Rose at 7. Spent 3 hrs. on Brief in addition to previous work. Looked up postal discussion of increased postal rates in Outlook on which I gave a bum report in Arg. My brief was in on time and I went to bed at a decent hour too. Rec'd letter from papa containing his letter of endorsement to Dr. Taylor. Wrote out my application for a scholarship renewal for 1911-12, enclosed papa's endorsement and mailed them to Dr. Taylor. Feb. 16, 1911 Scholarships 1911-12. All applicants for aid from the college funds for the year 1911-12 are requested to make their applications to the President, in writing, before March 4. This notice applies to all those now holding scholarships who wish to have them continued, as well as to new applicants. 1. The application must state the amount needed and whether it is asked for as a loan. In view of the fact that the funds are limited and the applicants many, it is urged that each student name the smallest amount that will enable her to return. 2. The student's request must be accompanied by a letter from the parent or guardian explaining the circumstances and endorsing the application as necessary. This endorsement is required in every case, even if the candidate has been approved in previous years. No acknowledgement of the letters and requests will be made till after the action of the committee. 3. The students are reminded that the conditions of aid are good scholarship and evidence of need, and that the reception of such aid is a virtual promise to make the best use of their opportunities as students and to exercise, a proper economy in all their expenditures. The attention of the class of 1912 is called to the Barringer Prize scholarship's which is open only to daughters of physicians, preference being given to members of the senior class. Applications must be made before March 4.1911. Had a little visit with Helen Simpson who was waiting at Main gate for Fred Dutcher. I furnished some little cakes. Helen spoke of her strong liking for Alpha Robbins. Wrote home. Fancy dancing in P.M. I was in front row. Miss King explained the steps more clearly than usual. I thoroughly enjoyed it tonight (Eliz. gave a coffee party after dinner) Thurs. Mar. 2. Translated in Horace this A.M. Miss [Bruid] gave a good synopsis in German of the last hall of "Undine". Spent two hours in Lab and accomplished nothing, couldn't get the image of the slit to appear on both sides of the prism. Deutsche Verein 4.30-6. [Preisraten] & Irene Bier got the prize. My verse of poetry was the last of Schiller's "Die Teilung der Erde". Lucy Penniman led Christians. Spoke about trust. Ethel Hull said Zaccheus made an effort to see Jesus. Peggy Chambers spoke of the necessity for trusting people. We can find something to admire in the girl we say we hate. Fri. Mar. 3. Punk Physics recitation on my part. Had first recitation in Spoken English 3rd hour in Assembly Hall. Miss Yost criticized our briefs. Rec'd letter from home. "Christian Endeavor was organized last Sunday night with about 15 who took the pledge". "You quite overcame me1911. with your laurels as a kicker". Went to flag shop & saw Mr. Bussing about selling pictures left from Christmas lot I got from Yamaguchi on commission. Agnes and I started to call on Mrs. Hill but found she had gone to Phil. Attended Dr. Ramson's lecture on the work of Egyptologists in Egypt illustrated. Good. Trouble with lantern. Prof. Shattuck and Dr. Thallon. Sat. Mar. 4. Drew tickets for Hall play. Took Japanese panels to Flag Shop to be sold on commission. Third Hall Play "Chums" by Ludwig Felda. Good and well acted. Wrote comparison of Richard III and Hamlet in P.M. Sun. Mar. 5. Bible Class. Took car to church. Heard Rev. Stockwell of Newburgh. We must rise about the level of ordinary things as the elevated reservoir gives pressure to the water. We must "believe what we cannot prove" as Tennyson says "In Memoriam". Walked home with Marie Gold, Helen Brewer and Mabel Chapin. Copied questions which Mrs. Hill gave Agnes this A.M. Margaret Glessner called. Albertina invited me to have tea with her. Was very cordial & talked about need for1911. using care in selecting people for class offices. Heard Dr. Mary Noble of India and Mrs. Montgomery of Rochester speak in PM. The former talked on her work as Vice Principal of the Girl's Medical school there and the latter on "Opportunities in the Orient". Heard each in Senior Parlor - "Chinese girl of 10 who thru her teacher brought 30 prominent Chinese women to know Christ". - "School established & after 9 mo. the visiting examining teacher questioned the girls on the Life of Christ as she would not dare to question any group of Christian girls here". - "Needed to be brought around a corner". Talked with Elizabeth and Minna about room drawing etc. Wrote home and a card to cousin Gretta. Mon. Mar. 6. Snowed this A.M. ground covered. Discussed Hamlet. Miss Wicks had spectroscope all adjusted for me. So I finished doing my experiment. Bought Kleist. Had soup with Minna and Elizabeth. In Lib. after chapel reading for Arg. Gladys Sutton came up about 10 as is her custom this semester and I read the advance. We did the review together & help each other. Rec'd invitation to Y.W.C.A. conference Sat. Mar. 11. Tues. Mar. 7 Home letter. Miss Yost criticized our Briefs. Mildred & I talked over the negative side 7th. Agnes and I walked between lunch & 5th hr. 1911. Rec'd a lovely letter from Wm Betz. Class meeting again I was teller and Francis Jewell, Ruth Valentine, Ruth Kinsey, were elected to choose the daisy chain. Wed. Mar. 8. Met in 422D to plan debate work. Student Volunteer class at 4:15 in "J". Enjoyed fancy dancing. Thur. Mar. 9. Rode my wheel to lab. & later to Inn to see exhibit of spring gowns. Prof. Shattuck led christians and talked about our life after college, discouragement, failure, daily humdrum from which will come one day of partial success. He read a long poem from Kipling. [in margin] Went to Miss Doane's Tea. Fri. Mar. 10. Eliz. Mc. brought me in some ice cream last night. Christian Assoc. reports are out. Class drill was interesting lying on floor and sitting up without touching hands to aid you. Debated 7th in 422D poor. Agnes & I called on Mrs. Hill. Miss Doane presided. Miss Ellery talked with me & Dr. Hill showed us the pictures. Heard Prof. Mills lecture on "Economics" in p.m. Splendid. Miss Stroebe presented me with a copy of "die Hermannschlacht". Home letter. Sat. Mar. 11. Did Horace to suit me. H.M. White wanted some money so I drew first installment for Davison 1 & 2. Started German.1911. In two hours went downtown & back and heard the last of one speech and all of the Dean of the Normal School's speech at the Y.W.C.A. conference for college girls. Read [critick] on Kleist's "Hermannschlacht". Agnes came to dinner. The Qui [Vuie] debaters are Ruth Robinson, Louisa Myers and Frances Dugan. Sun. Mar. 12. Bible class. Mrs. Hill said "You have no idea how I love this class." Dr. Barbour of Rochester preached a wonderful sermon on I John 5:4. "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." In his prayer he spoke of the love without suspicion which is in the hearts of our loved ones at home who believe in us. And also that if we in our scholarship were not coming up to what we had hoped God would give us courage and strength to do it. His sermon was beautiful. Born of God. Torn after Bishop Foster had talked with him in the church after finding him standing on the bridge, shut out from home by his own mother and determined to die. The world - whatever in our lives resists the Divine. Our worlds are not alike. Many have selfishness as their world. He quoted1911. from Sidney Lanier "Marsh Hen." Sin cannot be blotted out of our lives until it is slain. There are chords in the human heart which never vibrate except to martial passages like these he said in beginning. In connection with the world of selfishness he said very forcibly there are many here who like the Dead Sea are receiving streams from all sides but never think of giving them out. They do nothing to show their appreciation of the sacrifices which father and mother are making for them. There are people who lack mental power because they have never set a hard task before their minds and made them carry it out to its ultimate issues. In the evening Dr. Barbora again spoke on the characteristics of the early Christian church. They had love, courage faith. Story of commerical traveller and Bishop "I want to take a good report home to my father." "So do I." Wrote home. Ans. some of Mrs. H's questions. Wrote all hour on Tempest. Mon. Mar. 13. Letter & package of Easter goods from Bertha Loder and letter from Ida. 7th & 8th had a debate conference in Rachel's room 422D. Tues. Mar. 14. Home letter. Only a couple of more years and we will be interested in the doings of the Boards of Education when our girl has to do 1911. with them." Miss Brainard has had her salary raised to $700. if she will stay another year. Lois Yergin who is at the Thomas Normal Training School wrote me a nice letter and sent me a good picture of herself. Debated 8th hr, and after chapel in Miss Yost's room. Rachel, Florence, Victoria, Neida & Mildred. Prexy prayed tonight that we might not be content to be ignorant and sightlers. Wed. Mar. 15. Rec'd letter from Irene Todd. Ruth Bigelow met me by Rockie and said "You haven't been over to see us this year Gretta You'd better hurry up." Had Helen Adler to dinner. Thurs. Mar. 16. Written all hour in Horace. Debated 7th. Did not go to Christians. Worked in Lib. Read Henry James's "The Question of our speech". Missed the P.M. mail by not waiting in the office for it. Fri. Mar. 17. Physics written all hour. Miss Fiske said one of the greatest lacks of the preparatory schools today is their failure to teach people how to read fast and discriminatingly. (To Dietrich, Ordway and Hill after class. "Now you girls have awfully good minds. Home letter containing money order for $7. and a cute picture of Claire standing up very straight. Also 2 prints of the picture Bessie Rector took of me at my desk last June. Aunt Mamie wrote me a nice letter too. Worked on my direct speech for Arg. Spoke on Spoken English on a part of "The1911. Question of our Speech." Intersection debate 7th in Arg. Whitcomb, Ordway, & Barrett, Affirmative Jackes, Hagerman & Pearsall negative. Resolved that the present immigration law should be amended by the passage of the Gardner bill. Affirm. lost on merits of question but won on the merits of the debate. I sent a St. Patrick pin ball souvenir anonymously to Rachel and Florence. Agnes had me to dinner. Attended Prof. Tombo of Columbia lecture on "Comparison of higher education in Germany and America." illustrated. Learned much both about Gemany and America. Sat. Mar. 18. Studied all A.M. cashed order & bought ticket home. Outlined theme for German. A comparison of the 6 novels we have read. Rushed over to 4 N. Main after chapel & eventually arrived in N. gallery. College dressed in white with yelow halos & ties for Junior & 1914 and green ones for 1911 & 13. See program. I didn't like Starbuck's sarcasm & the 1911er's talked overtime. It was a fine debate. I took careful notes on it. Talked in Ruth Robinson's room till 1 A.M. Sun. Mar. 19. Bible class. Rev. McMullen preached from Psalm 1. God loads us with blessings. 2. " puts a burden upon us.1911. 3. God bears his burden upon us. Wrote to Mr. Betz and to Margaret Beeker. Called on Mary Wright & Ruth Bigelow, Mary Gavin, and Anna Van Winkle & Lucy Penniman. Chapel & Christians. Prexy from story of Lot's Choice drew three rules about choosing. 1. Not selfish choosing. 2. " self indulgent " . 3. " the line of least resistance "endure hardness". Good mmeting. Wrote home. Mon. Mar. 20. Called to Sec'y's office. Rec'd scholarship for $150.00 for next year. Sent slip home at once. As Miss McCaleb handed it to me she said "your standing is all right for that." Tues. Mar. 2.1 Home letter. Emily Post died Wed. A.M. and mama went to the funeral. Claire wrote a little letter. Rec'd circular of Prof. Shattuck's Yellowstone trip this summer. Wed. Mar. 22. Letter from papa containing parent's signature. Attended fancy dancing exhibition in P.M. Just an hour long. Very pretty. Thurs. Mar. 23. Miss McCaleb led Christians "I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains from whence shall my help come. Good meeting. Packed my trunk and it went. Sent Yamaguchi $4.55.1911. Fri. Mar. 24. After Physics, Soph. Lit, Spoken English and a hurried distribution of the morning mail, ate a little lunch and made the 12.20 train by (1) minute. Rather exciting. Visited with Ethel Thompson and Alma Klippel. Papa & Claire met me. Walked over to R & E station. The train waited long enough so Maud, Florence Hopper, M.J. Williamson and Margaret Glessner saw Claire and Papa who very gracefully tipped his hat to them. Reached home at 9 P.M. Mama had a fine oyster stew waiting for me. How glad I am to see my loved ones & home again. Colder up north. Sat. Mar. 25. Worked. Had Mr. Strickland bring up my trunk. Mama & I went to city in afternoon taking Claire. I bought a new pair of shoes. Sunday. Mar. 26. Church & S.S. Prepared to lead the Young People's meeting. Spent almost all the afternoon trying to give them some of the inspiration I have gained in college. Led at 6 P.M. Church in P.M. Mon. Mar. 27. Letter from Yamaguchi asking me about going to the 1000 Islands this summer. Went to Rochester with Mama1911. in afternoon. We saw Mrs. Gagnon & bought cloth for a lawn dress. Very pretty white background with blue O figure. Tues. Mar. 28. Helped get ready for company. Polished silver. Mama entertained the teachers. Miss Brainard Miss Elvira Martin Miss Fosdick " Cullen Miss Somers " Hinderland Miss Elnora Martin I waited on table. Bishop of Oxfords Riddle dandy 4 course supper. I played P.H.S. alma mater in closing the evening. Wed. Mar. 29. Ironed. Visited P.H.S. in afternoon. Mr. Zornow's II German, Physics, after I had spent a few minutes with Claire and finally Miss B's. I English. Prayer meeting in p.m. Preparatory service. Papa asked me to play the piano. Thurs. Mar. 30. Have read "The calling of Dan Matthews". Splendid. An out of the ordinary book. Helped mama clean her clothes room. Fri. Mar. 31. Went to city in A.M. Did some errands for papa and mama. Prepared the guessing cards for P.M. "Great Warrior" etc. Mama entertained. Mrs. Pugsley Sarah Barker Cassie Smith Emily Gaskin 1911. Mattie Wadhams Beatrice Ginn Lily Hartman. Miss Brainard and I waited on table & ate in the kitchen. (Miss B. & Russell). They seemed quite astonished to hear me play the piano. After they went Miss B., papa & I got on a tare and sang. Perfectly funny. Sat. April 1. Claire & I april fooled papa and Miss B. by tying their chairs together. Worked, sewed, darning stockings & putting new small hooks & eyes on my white dress. Sun. Apr. 2. Church, communion. The two young Rayson boys, Clara Platt & Mrs. McMillan joined on confession. A very pretty & impressive service. S.S. nice class. Read to Claire. Finished Alice in Wonderland. She & I walked down to Mrs. Myron Smith's. I wore mama's pony coat and met Elsworth Killip as I was coming home. Clara Platt led C.E. I spoke about supporting the evening service. Played for the family after service. Mon. Apr. 3. Went to city. Bought some Japanese cups & saucers. My pocketbook is all 1911. fixed. Had my dress fitted at Mrs. Gagnon's. Ironed all my things in afternoon. Read more in "Fighting the White Slave Trade". Have almost finished it. Packed my trunk. Played accompaniment for Marian Loughborough and Mc Millan for the social. Mary Crump called in P.M. I enjoyed having her come very much. Papa attended Auburn Seminary Alumni Banquet at 1 P.M. in Powers Hotel. Played school with Claire (see stunt book). Papa & I took trunk to station. Tues. Apr. 4. Papa and Claire saw me off at 8. Mama went in to city with me to the station. I saw her and looked at her long before the train started. She looked lovely in her pony coat, hat with the parrot and a blue veil. Waved a last farewell and the train pulled out 8.55 A.M. Mama came in to attend the Ladies' Prebyterial at Calvary Pres. church. Dr. Cortney Fenn of China and Miss Fraser were the speakers. I sat first with a woman from Buffalo who was on the way to Saranac to see her husband. Then sat with Alma Klippel and Margaret Clapp. Finished John. R. Mott's "The Decisive Hour 1911. of Christian missions" and read a light novel "The Climax". Arrived on time at 3.50. Louise Garver came in and told me about her vacation her and helped me settle my room. Peggy kissed me. Had dinner with her crowd. Sewed with them after it in 319. Had water, marshmallows and crullers. Wrote home. Was in bed at 10 P.M. Wed. Apr. 5. Reread Sidney's Defense of Poesy. Miss Fiske read some of Shakespeare's sonnets. Did German. Bernice Marks read for Miss Yost the speeches of Brutus & Antony. Had double mail at noon. Agnes R. came to see me & embraced me. Started English 4.15 Dorothea Day's class. Trunk came during chapel & I unpacked it. Thurs. Apr. 6. Miss Haight lectured to us. My sentence in German prose was perfect today. Did vacation mail 7th & night mail 8th. Marjorie McCoy led Christians and spoke on the association pledge. In Lib. in p.m. working on [Beecher] H.W. & time of 1863 for Arg. with Betty Hosterman. Fri. Apr. 7. Wasn't called on in Physics. Had a cut given in English. Went to Spoken English. Knew almost nothing about 1863. German lecture 7th by Prof. Max Walter (in German) on 191. "How to acquire a modern language". Splendid in subject and entertaining in delivery. Senior birthday. We went over to Main after dinner & waited for the Seniors to come out of the dinning room and then sang to them. The concert in the evening by a Polish woman was fine. Sat. Apr. 8. Went to Doctor's for red throat and cold. Worked in Library on English. Gladys Barrett walked to Arlington with me. I bought at the Inn a .$75 ticket for the Williams College Dramatic Club entertainment next week Saturday. Had dinner with Agnes R. (Pauline P) Walked to chapel with Pauline A. Students - officers for next year nominated & reduced to two. Pres. M. Tibbits & , Vice P. Sec'y. M. Armstrong & M. Clark. Treas. Eliz. Housen Ruth Whithed. Ground white with snow. Sun. April 9. A beautiful white fairyland outdoors. Bible class. Rev. Samuel Eliot preached about imagination. The object of our college education is in his own phrase "to turn sight into insight". Worked over two hours in the afternoon finishing the answers to Mrs. Hill's questions. Miss Spanish instructor in Wellesley spoke on the "The Girls Institute in Madrid Spain. She told us some legends, about Mrs.1911. Gulich's work, etc. In Senior parlor she related an interesting tale about Wellesley girls sending the King of Spain 25 large photographs of Wellesley and how she at her home stations in Spain saw the king and talked with him and how he gave her sister a box of candy. Wrote home. Mon. Apr. 10. Had a delightful day. Lucy Penniman asked me to dinner. Am not yet up to date in Lab. Tues. Apr. 11. Home letter from mama stating that papa received letter from Newark N.J. asking him to come there and preach Sun. & he went. Class meeting 8th. Plans for Sophomore tree ceremonies were announced. I was out for track 7th. Tried sprinting. i.e. getting started. Dined with Lucy Penniman. Letter from Ellen. Wed. Apr. 12. .m. Signed for registered package at office and found therein a lovely pin in white and green enamel on silver bearing the seal of Porto Rico. Class meeting. Had first swimming lesson 7th. Enjoyed it. Faculty vs. Seniors baseball 10-9. Saw it. Thurs. Apr. 13. Called on to translate for first time this week. German special topic on comparison of the 6 novels was marked Gut. Took wheel to Flag Shop to get it pumped up. S.T.C. 1.10. Am one experiment behind in Lab. Wrote to1911. Aunt Jennie. Heard part of Deaconness Goodwin's Christian Assoc talk on 1. Companionship with Christ. 2. Service. 3. Cross. Caroline Hall invited me to come and see her in 321 M. Fri. Apr. 14. Made a little speech in spoken English on the Candy kitchen. Home letter from mama containing clipping about Captain Stebbins who died Apr. 3 age 94, also a copy of papa's picture taken from the one of him and me when I was 15. Mama writes about Newark possibilities. Read my first minutes in Arg. today. Wrote home about possibilities for N.J. Attended Prof. Mason of lecture on "Drinking Water and Disease" in Saunders Lab. Very interesting. He is a fine looking man. Called on Gladys B. and Pauline F. at the Infirmary. Heard Prof. Treadwell on Biology in the evening. Then had a delightful serious earnest talk with Helen Simpson about the courses in college. Sat. Apr. 15. Did Horace & German (partly). Went to town and saw "Seven-Twenty-Eight" by Williams College Dramatic Club. ($.75) splendid. I went alone. Sat however between Margaret Dickinson and . Walked home. Did Suffrage in Lib. till 9.20. Heard Margaret Tibbits and Julia Lovejoy make their little 1911. speeches after being serenaded. Studied Heine. Minna came in about 15 of 12 and I made her out a list of the books we have read in Soph. Lit. Rec'd lovely letter from Mrs. Avora Morris inviting me to visit them at Oneonta. Sun. Apr. 16. EASTER Bible class. Went alone to Pres. Church. Wore my white kid gloves for first time. Rev. Frederic Campbell preached on "The Redemption of the Body". The limitations now upon us will later be removed. Walked home. After dinner for first time the girls sang hymns. Easter ones particulrly. I read the Outlook for Apr.8 all through. Splendid. "A Girl in Heidelberg" is fine in this number. Eliz. Dodge called. Wrote Ida, Lois, Irene, Aunt Mamie and Claire. Went to Easter music at 8 p.m. with Agnes R. & Pauline A. It was beautiful and not quite an hour long. Retired 11p.m. This hasn't seemed like Easter to me. I broke my little vase of glass with gold. Mrs. Hill looked at me so sad when I came in this morning. I was a very few minutes late. Handed in my answers to the Bible class review questions. Mon. Apr. 17. Had cuts in Horace and Soph. Lit. Miss Stroebe sprung a quiz (short though)1911. on us today. Lay down a few minutes. Seem to feel so tired. Lab. 5th & 6th. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi today giving me his rates for summer work. Heard Lecture 8th hr. in Room 35 by Miss Haight on "Robert Herrick the English Horace". We sang our ding dong while chapel bells are ringing song and had to send for Seniors to come out and hear us. Read Milton's "Areopagitica". Felt some lonely tonight. Kathrine Otis came up & practiced Spoken English with me. The Juniors (incoming Seniors) drew for rooms today. Retired 11 P.M. Tues. Apr. 18. Didn't know who [Cratenius] was and that with one other question which I did know was all that was asked of me in Horace. Thoroughly enjoyed the Physics lecture today on the Polarization of light. Miss Stroebe said after class that the American is better able to appreciate foreign literature than the Englishman. Did some more on woman's Suffrage. S.T.C. practice 1.10. Rec'd nice home letter. The Easter at Pittsford Pres. church was, "Papa preached a fine sermon and the music was exceptionally good. They sang three selections and papa led them with the baton." "Claire sang a solo in the primary room and she did beautifully." Mama says & "Your lovely letter came yesterday and did 1911. us both good." Cassie & Beatrice gave her a pot of daffodils and Mary Thornell 19 eggs. "With much love and a kiss from your devoted mamma." Claire wrote me a nice letter. Discussed in Arg. Resolved that women should have equal suffrage with men. Bernice Marks Mildred Terry and I were on the negative but Miss Ordway had to do most of the talking. S.T.C. practice 7th hr. I rode my wheel downtown & back eighth buying a foot pump for Raymond Hall girls and a new pen top for my fountain pen. Took a short walk with Pauline. Reread Milton's "Areopagilica" and looked for a subject for Arg. speech for June 2. Wed. Apr. 19. Fooled 1st hour. Soph Lit recitation 2nd in which we discussed [Comus.] the virtue theme. 3rd hour I read the paper and looked over magazine articles to get some idea of what to write on. Did a little of Grillparzer's "Sappho". S.T.C. practice 1.15. Arg. Handed in as my subject Is the present system of education adequately fitting its student's for life after school? It was suggested by an astute in the April Independent. My minutes were terribly inadequate today. Miss Yost returned our papers giving the way in which Mr. 1911. Beecher attained his object in making his Liverpool speech. She said mine was full but quite hard to follow. Miss Hosterman's, in the form of a game [diagram] was the best & clearest. Swimming lesson under Miss Ballantine 6th. Heard Psychology lecture on the Role of the Senses in Mental Life by Prof. and 8th hr. Sources of Wagner's ideas and ideals by Prof. White of Harvard. While at the Gym Miss Myer was there in the tank and swam beautifully on her back. This is only her 5th lesson. Miss B. said "She learns so quick". College singing on "Rockie" steps. Studied. Collected money for bicycle pump which came today from Bauer's. Thurs. Apr. 20. Was called on for the review which I hadn't reread. (Why do I so often get jumped on for the one part I haven't had time to do?) S.T.C. practice 1.10. Class meeting. was elected cheer leader and college song leader. Fooled awhile in Peggy's room. Started Milton's Paradise Lost. Melanie Avery asked me to usher at Christians. I did. The meeting was a report by several girls of the Silver Bay conference from the beginning when they started on the boat until the last night of the conference. Prof. Shattuck sat in seat with me. He left before it was over. 1911. Fri. Apr. 21. My early morning slumbers were disturbed by shouts and unusual noises. After awhile I got up and on looking out saw the roof of Prof. Leach's house in a blaze. Waked Marie and Mamie & watched the fire for a time then dressed hastily and went over. Lots of people were out. [diagram] Staid from 6.20 - 7.10 A.M. Very exciting and interesting. Miss Fiske gave us a written. Rec'd letter from mama containing $1. "I enclose $1.00 and will try and send another next week. Papa paid Hutchinson $10.00 on our coal bill Tuesday and we only got $15.00". The comment on me in Spoken English was that my talk on the Candy Kitchen was good. Had 3rd swimming lesson 4th hour with Williams. Swam(?) with the basket ball. Miss Yost read us a speech by Patrick Henry and one by Richard Henry Lee. Rode Lucy Lovell's wheel downtown & had her bell put on. Ambler's man paid me in the office $4.85 for Miss F.B. Tracy's Easter goods. T & M initialed 1913 at 4 P.M. The Seniors were dressed as chefs and after a comical debate we were served with lemonade and apple pie. Christians met after chapel. Agnes R. nominated me for Recording Sec'y. The nominees are 1911. Pres. Helen Ferris & Kathryn Brown Vice Pres. & Defeated candidate Rec. Sec. Agnes Wilson & Eliz. Ingersoll Cor. Sec. Florence Bracq & Eliz. Baldwin Treas. Heard Prof. Salmon's lecture on "The Modern History." Fine lecture delivered in a most monotonous voice. I learned primarily that the object of history is "to learn how things came to be as they are." Sat with H. Clevenger - M. McNaugton asked me to take off my shoes as E. Page didn't feel well. Went to Bessie Rector's room for awhile. Sat. April 22nd. D. Hood got me a ticket for 2nd minor Hall play. Did Horace & sent my notebook to Gladys Sutton by Evelyn Noble. Did German. Took Mail. Sent $2.30 to Miss Tracy and $1.30 to Lombard for a red tie. Saw "The Jack-daw" (by Lady Gregory) with Agnes R. & Eliz. Cramer. Agnes borrowed my wheel. Attended in P.M. Prof. Shattucks lecture on Orchids illustrated with pictures which he himself took (colored photographs). Went with H. Clevenger and Martha Herrick. I just escaped a call down for laughing aloud at the Strong Juniors shut in Elinor Cowen's room. Finished Paradise Lost. Went over Horace. Retired 12.15p.m. 1911. Sun. Apr. 23. Chatted in Eliz. McShane's room & borrowed her indelible ink. Bible class. Mrs. Hill called A. Wilson, Agnes, Samuel A. Bishop, of New York preached on this is the record. 1. Don't lose your heads. 2. Simplicity. 3. The clock strikes twelve. Took some toilet articles to E. Page who is in the Infirmary. Read newspaper. Wrote home. Looked over courses in catalogue. Irene Beir called. I called on Ina Scott, Margaret Glessner and Eliz. Stumpf. Went to Ter-centenary Anniversary celebration of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible. Dr. Hill, Prexy, Miss Judson and Prof. Bracq gave splendid addresses. Spoke to Louisa Myers about Mrs. K's not letting the girls of 1913 who have conditions draw with their class. Prexy knows so much history. At E. Stumpfs we talked of some who are "whizzes". Mon. Apr. 24. Had a grand time in my three recitations. Did Horace. S.T.C. 1.15. Lab. finished Experiement 14. S.T.C. 7th. Lib in evening. Finished Sappho. Track 8th. G. Bassett drew 104R. Tues. Apr. 25. Studied some more on suffrage. Letter from Miss Tracy. Tie from Lombard. Home letter from mama and Claire who attended Jamie Payne's birthday party. Nothing definite heard yet from Barrett. Trudell & Ordway met Miss Yost at 1.15. 1911. Gladys Bassett led the discussion & called on Barrett and Trudell to uphold the afformative and Whitcomb and Ordway the negative. I was decidedly muddled up in rebuttal. Didn't know myself what I was driving at. Copied Arg. minutes. Miss Yost gave me a very curious looked when I finished rereading to her the last minutes I wrote. At our committee meeting she said " It is better to present the matter to the girls than to force them to do it. (getting points ready before coming to class.) The great need of the college today is clear thinking." Miss Haight spoke today of the knowledge of Greek history being part of our culture background. S.T.C. off campus. Last meeting D. Day's class in pine grove back of the chapel. Worked in Lib. on history of 1846-1856 including Missouri Compromise of 1820. Wed. Apr. 26. Started reading in Oxford Book of English Verse. Discussed vastness of conception of Paradise Lost and the human qualities of the characters even of God himself. Did Horace in Lib. Miss Yost told us in criticism of our yesterday's discussion to use our common sense, and referring to what I said yesterday she said "Dont tell me that women shouldn't vote because they cant be policemen". Had to write on Dred Scott case. Lecompton Constitution Discussion & effect of Territory 1911. (Dandelions are out.) acquired by Mexican war on the slavery question. Did part of Act I of "Ein Treuer Diener seines Herrn" Practiced for dancing Exhibition 7th & then went by the Tennis courts to practice S.T.C. 8th. Did Physics in P.M. College singing 6:30. I went. Thurs. Apr. 27. Was called on for advance in Horace today. Sentence almost perfect in German. Went for a swimming lesson but water was hot and dirty so did Arg. Spent all the afternoon in the Lib. on Arg. speech. Bought Founder's program $.15. College singing 6.30. Christians. Caroline Hall led & spoke about spiritual refreshment. Miss an alumna (I guess) held forth after the meeting was all over on the recent Y.W.C.A. convention at Indianapolis. Worked in Lib for an hour. Saw Louise & Eliz. Mc. a minute. Ruth Robinson brought me in 4 cakes from Marion's party (birthday). Wrote to papa. Perfect weather. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. College singing on Rockie. "Brownie" was back and led a few pieces. Then we marched in a solid column across campus to Prexy's house and from the porch he delivered the address of welcome. We sang and as we sang he stood leaning on the post in a beautiful attitude. We then sang to him. 1911. Did some Latin. Saw Mr. Bussing. Went to Pageant viewing. The procession as it wound up the hill and from a pillow seat commanding an excellent view of the stage where the five scenes were enacted. Saw the procession as it went down. Seated in Raymond Reading room alone I read Miss Wood's "Earliest Years at Vassar", and as I looked out upon the quaintly gowned figures passing the window, almost imagined I was back in the 60ies. The addresses in the chapel were good. Prexy "Is Vassar making a tradition worthy of its founder?" Letter from home. Sat. Apr. 29. Drew money for last 6 weeks of mail. Rode wheel around the circle. Looked at exhibition in Library. Bought song book. Attended concert. The Glee Club encores were fine and funny. Was in dancing exhibition at 2 p.m. Then dressed for reception. Went with Gertrude R. & Henry W. Had eats first then shook hands with Julia Lovejoy. Prexy who said looking right into my eyes1911. when I spoke of the celebration "It has been fine hasn't it?" Mrs. Prexy, Mrs. K., Prof. Chamberlain and . Did my German. Vic asked me to debate in T & M. Senior hoop dance at 7 pm. Very pretty. Walked around the lake with Pauline A. Attended musicals or concert by Choral Club and Alumnae chorus. Fine. Sun. Apr. 30. [Mirna] Soule and Mary Hutacheck slept on my floor all night. (Sat.) Bible class. Chapel. Rev. Smith of N.Y. City. Induced influence, (current) strategic point, surrender. Walked with Agnes. Started down from Arlington but when one of three fellows who were ahead of us turned back and said "Are you ladies acquainted down this way" I answered "No" and we turned back and went by circle & farm creek. In 455M. Theo Jessup was elected leader and Maud Kelsey Sec'y & Treas. of a Student Volunteer Band for next year. Prof. Chamberlaine led Christians. Finished "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine". It is splendid. Wrote home. Retired 12.40 Mon. May 1. Had to translate at right-in Latin. Miss Yost is in the Infirmary so I didn't1911. have interview. Had to carry mail before and after lunch. Did Exp. 15. Letter from Miss Tracy. My dress came today. Very pretty. Tues. May 2. Finished "Ein Treuer Diener seines Herrn" today. Discussed whether membership in the Debating Societies should be voluntary or compulsory as it is now. Worked on the Ottowa debate. Met, after being reseated in chapel so I sit now 4 seats from end of 99, with debaters and committee in Students' Room. Home letter. Claire wrote me too. Wed. May 3. M. Rose early & worked 3 hrs. on Ottowa Debate but wasn't ready then with the answers to the questions on it. Worked after Arg. till dinner time on it so missed Hampton Quartette. Thurs. May 4. Sight translations in Horace handed back. Mine with serveral red lines. H. Lockwood's with good on it. Had conference 4th hour with Miss Yost. It was wonderful. She talked right from her inner self and made me do the same. It was more informal anyway than usual because she lay or rather reclined on the couch because of inflamatory rheumatism. That conference was a veritable oasis. Enjoyed Lab. Practiced S.T.C. Studied Physics in Lab. for quiz tomorrow. Sat up over an hour writing Spoken1911. English paper on the consonants. Fri. May 5. Rose early. Read "Essay on Criticism" Pope. Did some Physics in Millihan & Mills. We had a quiz in Physics on work from Easter vacation up to date including Lab. Discussed in Soph. Lit Nature in art. Home letter. Spoken English. (Victoria) "Vic" Searle came over 4th hour to discuss with me the answers to the Ottowa debate. I finished mine & handed them in. Did work on T & M debate 6th & 7th. Final S.T.S. practice 8th. We have been at it all the week. Albertina hung my skirt & I hemmed it. Vic came & sent me to 422 D to discuss debate with Rachell W. & F. Jackes. Sat. May 6. Irene Beir called me at 4.45 A.M. & I woke up all the Sophomores in Raymond. Donned my garb with Albertina's help. She made cocoa for us. Met back of north & waited long. Finally the long looked for Sophomore Tree ceremonies began & were truly beautiful. Frances Jewell and Lucy Penniman were the priestesses & did splendidly. (a drawing) A chain fastened to the tree our class seal. After the ceremonies we marched in a column to Sunset1911. where a nice breadfast of banannas, sandwiches and coffee was served. Went to our tree and got a garland. Field day 9, lunch. Very interesting. Doc. Smith broke record for baseball throw. I had a good time with Miss Wick. Stood behind Ellen Eayrs & heard her opinions on class spirit and the most intellectual offices in college. Worked on material for T and M debate. Met with Jackes, Whitcomb & Erwin in Starbuck's room & mapped out affirm. stand. Did Horace. Read some debate. Did 2/3 German, had to stand up & read it to keep awake. 11.30. Sun. May 7. Got down to breakfast after the bell rang but Mary brought it in for me. Bible class. Rode down to Pres. ch. Sat as usual with Mrs. Matthews. Rev. F. Campbell preached about Peace. We first make our peace with God, then we can make peace with ourselves. Next peace with our fellowmen & finally do all we can to help them keep peaceful. Walked slowly home alone through the estate in which 2 magnolias and 2 bushes were especially pretty. Saw a cherry tree and a peach tree in bloom. Mrs. Curtis had 2 '97 girls to dinner. Miss Richardson & Miss Nellie. (Pres. Raymonds grand daughter)1911. Wrote home & wrote up this record of my life at college. Donned my new lawn dress which Mrs. Gagnon made me. Received several compliments for it. Went to Music chapel. Christian's where I sat four seats from the front where I could plainly see Prexy who spoke about the Responsibility of the Hearer. 1. Come with spirit of reverence 2. Look for spiritual truth in it. 3. Hear for yourself, don't apply it to someone else. 4. Pass it on. Went up to see Helen Simpson & Agnes tagged me up tho I suggested she wait. Read about the Mexican situation in Sat. paper. Finished home letter & retired. (critical spirit--nothing people deal out quite so generously as the application of the truth to others. - when I was a young minister -) Mon. May 8. Rose at 6. Closed door for Miss Haight who by an understanding glance told me she wanted it closed. Was called on for the review in Horace & translated it pretty well. Discussed "Essay on Man". Finishing Agnes Bernhauer. Met at 1.15 in Kathryn Starbuck's room to discuss debate. Spent about 1/2 hr. in Lab. Miss Wick wasn't there so all came1911. away. I did Debate. Had my first trial 7th hr. Rachel Whitcomb A. Rolands Ordway Affirm Neg. Bradley Florence Jackes Trudell met in R. Todd's room after chapel. Rec'd invitation from Mrs. Hill to see [Oberammagau] Passion Play pictures Fri. at 7.30. Tues. May 9. Worked on debate. Had second trial 7.30 P.M. affirm neg. Hosterman Whitcomb Starbruck Ordway Erwin Todd Had Tappie to dinner. Home letter. Mr. & Mrs. Goss are home. Mr. Rason pled for the Christian Endeavor Sunday & is quite discouraged. Claire wrote me "I can play all of America". B. Loder asked me to settle for the Easter goods. Wed. May 10. Went to Dr's. office & she sent me home to stay in the bed with tonsilitis. I just rested & slept. Albertina & Gladys took fine care of me. Mrs. Curtis came up. Thurs. May 11. Dr. B. called on me 11 A.M. Rec'd note from papa containing draft for $5.00. Mrs. Curtis again came up. Florence Ackerman called "Teeny" gave me some violets & lent me her teakettle. I burned the handle of 1911. the extinguisher by not filling the lamp part away from the frame. Quite a blaze for time being. Fri. May 12. Started to do Thurs's German. Dr. T. called 10 A.M. & let me up. Very happy to be up again. Went to office & Argumentation was my first class. I conducted the discussion on Resolved that there should be compulsory attendance at debating society meetings. A. When membership is compulsory B. When membership is voluntary. We spent most of the time on the first. Went downtown. Made appointments for shampoo and birthday picture. Bought frame & mat for papa's nice photo of himself. Rode both ways on open car. Basket ball game 8th 1914 vs. 1913. '14 beat. Fine game. D. Van Allen took some little children who were looking on into the circle as we sang about our tree & they were much impressed. Didn't go to chapel. 7.30 went to Dr. hill's & saw colored slides of the Oberammagau Passion Play. They were beautiful & Dr. H. explained them. Ice & cream cake were served. I helped E. Kittredge & H. Lockwood pass it. [in margin] Home letter.1911. Mrs. Page showed us some of the signs of the Indian sign languages. Victrola was played & we then departed. Sat. May 13. 8.30 O. Trudell's room with Whitcomb for most an hour. Read 7th Lincoln Douglas debate. Sent $2.13 to Water Color Gift Co. & wrote to Pin Money Club about Mrs. C.A. Paine's Cosmopolitan. Took noon mail. Met in R. Todd's room at 1.30. Read newspapers for 1 1/2 on Mexican situation. Did German & Rape of the Lock. Chapel. (Ruth Whithed brought me a note stating that I had "been chosen to speak in the T & M debate Monday May 15th 7th hr." She gave it to me with many congratulations. Fri. May 12) Went to "The Taming of the Shrew" in p.m. Waited 7.25-8.45 p.m. to get through the gate. Play from 5 min. of 9-11.35 p.m. Perfectly splendid. E. Dodge sat on one side of me and Mable Chapin on the other. The walk to the hill was lighted with Japanesse lanterns. The moon was big, bright & full and it was a perfect night. The Freshman had our beds all open for us when we came back. I enjoyed every minute of the play. It was simply fine. 1911. Sun. May 14. Last session of Mrs. Hill's Bible class. I got in as she was praying. Discussed theories of the resurrection etc. Presented each of us with a copy of Dr. Hill's. Margery Davenport and I have been there every Sunday. Rev. Holmes of Buffalo preached a fine sermon on Prayer. He gave a beautiful illustration of a college girl writing home for a check & 1. receiving it. 2. being refused it because she was extravagant. & then at vacation time talking in the evening in the Library with her father only. We should become more intimate with God. He spoke about praying for success in exams. I read part of "Billy's" book. Had a nice time at dinner. Grace Ludlow talked about her little brother being very stubborn. W. Wrote home & called on Marie Gold & Mabel Chapin. Went to music, chapel, & Christian's where Prexy answered questions theological & ethical. Is conscience true guide? Lie, right to tell a to save persons feelings? etc. How to keep Sunday. 1911. Mon. May 15. Rose at 6 & did today's Horace. Miss H. wasn't glad to see me back. Miss Strobe talked to us about the German courses. Worked on debate. Met in Ruth Todd's room at 1.15 and after Lab. at 3.20 when she served us with nice hot coffe just before we went to Rockefeller & debated in Room 35 in T & M before 19ll & 1913 on Resolved that the U.S. was justified in sending the 20,000 troops to the Mexican border. 7th hr. affirm neg. Bradley Whitcomb Rolands Trudell Erwin Ordway. We won on both merits of questions & merits of debate. Vic called & congratulated me. Made up back Horace & did advance. Had cocoa in Pauline's room. Talked with Florence Ackerman a few minutes about Holland & French & courses for Junior year. Sewed. Retired 12.20 p.m. Prexy talked bout student govmt. By what right is it that you demand a hand in the college administration. By what you have done for the college? He spoke 1911. of loyalty, self assertion. I enjoyed Horace, Soph. Lit. & German exceedingly today. Tues. May 16. So good to have Miss Wick back. Home letter. (Claire wrote too. "Sunday isn't kept very holy here. I hope you will be coming home soon." She enclsoed a litte picture card of a golden haired girl with a pink rose spray in front of her. Papa wrote about getting my picture taken. Mama writes that Mr. Goss called papa aside Sunday & told him he had been to church every Sunday in the South but he had heard no such sermon as he listened to this morning. Aunt Lydia Clark (Geo. Clark's mother) at Cameron is dead. Mr. Zornow told Miss Brainard it was almost impossible to get good English teachers. Perhaps here is a pointer for you.) Helen Simpson told me at noon that she thought I was the best one on the T & M debate & asked me to go out next year. Went downtown & had plain shampoo at Miss Donnell's. Had hair done up. Wore blue dress to "letzte Versaininlung des deutschen Vereins." Dr. Ziertman von Yale spoke on "Die Frauen". Mary Burkmier told me I spoke well for having learned to speak German. 1911. Went to Students' in p.m. 7.30-9.20. New proposed charter was read & discussed. Plan for seating freshmen in dining room also reported. Wed. May 17. Began work in dead earnest on speech for Arg. Had delightful hour in Soph. Lit. in which Miss Fiske pointed out the [beautus] of Pope's "Rape of the Lock". Did Douglas's speech in the 6th joint debate. Exams are posted. Attended last part of students' recital. Good. Did German in Lib., & 60 lines Ars. Poetica after 9.30. Retired 11.25 p.m. Many people have told me how nice my hair looks. Thurs. May 18. Rose at 6.15 & polished up today's Horace. Miss Haight read us an imaginary conversation between Horace & Virgil & had us look up references in Horace's poems which were suggested by the conversation. Finished Siegfried's Tod. Spent 4th hr. writing down & pondering the courses I must have & will have & those I'd like very much to take. Song practice after lunch. Rained today, a delightful shower. Staid in Lab till 4.15. Finished writing up 17 & did 18 & wrote it up. Dressed & heard some of the Students' Recital. Betty Zahner was fine. The Juniors beat 1911. the Freshman today 22 to 6, so they, 1912, have the championship. Had nice talk at dinner. Turned on Philosophy & Idealism. Miss Yost led Christians & spoke on Ideals. The need of their being practical. Prov. and used every day in the little things. Christ showed us how to 1. love our neighbor as ourselves 2. love God with all our heart etc. 3. be patient. She seemed more modest and retiring than ever. She is a darling, oh! so fascinating! Read Physics. At 8.30 in Miss Yost's room we received a criticism of our T & M debate. Read Trans. Statins BkI. & read over notes on Douglas part of 7th Joint debate. Retired 11.05. Have had a delightful day. Peggy spoke about how nice my hair looks. Fri. May 19. Recitation in Physics. Miss Fiske read all hour from Addison's criticism of Paradise Lost. Worked on Arg. speech. Home letter. Papa received a telegram from Newark N.J. "Unanimous vote from committee & congregation to call you." So our stay in Pittsford is limited. Vic & Bernice gave report of 5th debate. Wrote a congratulatory letter to papa and mama for the 22nd. Worked in Lib on Arg. Stopped in Lucy Alexander's a minute then went1911. to Lib. Tried to find material for & against Regents but in vain. Althea Erwin spoke about my hair so did Bessie on whom I called a few minutes. Retired 10.35. Sat. May 20. Handed in a statement to Sec'y of how I have earned money here. Saw Mrs. K. who paid me $.50 for twice delivering off campus notes in the fall. Did German & Latin this A.M. I accomplished something. Song practice. Worked in Lib. in afternoon on Arg. topic. Saw Juniors & Seniors off on their boat ride from Lodge at 6.30 p.m. We sang on Lib. steps, went to chapel held mock 1914 classmeeting on Rockefeller steps, sang "The Freshmen are going to Latin." went to cinder path & disposed of Livy singing 1914's song. Sang "I love my rooster, My rooster loves me I feed my rooster On green bay tree My little rooster Sings oodledee oodledee, oodledee" and sat on basket ball bleachers where we gave take off cheers & songs. Hazel Harrison made a fine "Doc" Smith. Then on Lathroop, Strong and Rockefeller steps we sang. I came in 8.15. 1911. Worked from 8.20 to 12 p.m. getting Arg. speech in shape to "brief". Sun. May 21. Walked with Albertina around lake before chapel found 8 four leafed clovers. Lyman Abbot preached about what he thinks the old Testament is. 1. There is a God. 2. God = Lord of nature. 3. God made man & woman, in whom his reflection is seen. 4. God gave humanity Power Freedom Companionship with him. Dined with Charlotte Clemens. Read "Life". Started home letter. Henriette Clevenger called. Music "Stabat Mater" by several girls. Fine. Chapel. Christians. Prexy led & spoke on "Encouragement of Unseen Influences" A. Good in Roman Hist. (Hadran) followed terrible badness without aid of Christianity. There were good people then the bad was dwelt on. B. Badness causes reaction for good. Greatly increased because of Christianity. C. Angel of the Lord encampeth round about you. Walked with Marth Manross. Finished Home letter. Wrote Mary Crump.1911. Mon. May 22nd. Papa's and mama's twenty third anniversary. Was called on first in Horace today & went along nicely. Wrote in English on Addison's criticism of Milton's "Paradise Lost". Song practice. Lab. I staid thru 7th. Saw 1911 beat 1914 at basket ball 14 to 10. 8th hr. Did Horace & Physics. Tues. May 23rd. My twentieth birthday. Goodbye teens. I hate to see you go. How old I feel. Finished Ars Poetica today. Began Physics review. Did review German prose at sight. Rec'd lovely letters from Mamma Claire and Ida. Mamma sent me "The Blue Flower" for my birthday present and Ida a very pretty white jabot. Gladys Bassett and I impersonated Lincoln and Douglas in our report of the Quincy debate. Wore sicilian and had picture taken at 3.15 by Wolven. Papa had his taken today too as is our custom every fifth 23rd of May since 1896 when Mr. Tuttle took them. Attended class meeting. An anonymous letter was sent to Delphina Hammer. Soph. Tree ceremonies expenses = $300.00. 8th hour heard Baron de Constant a member of the French Senate on "International Arbitration". (baseball)1911. It is much cooler tonight. (No celebration at table.) Mrs. Curtis remembered the 23rd was somebody's birthday but that it was Mary's. She congratulated me and after chapel Mary wished me many happy returns of the day. Spent p.m. working on Arg. brief outlining it. Have had a very happy birthday. Wed. May 24. Worked on Brief 4 hrs today. Had interesting discussion on "Gulliver's Travels". In Arg Mildred Terry finished the 7th Lincoln Douglas debate and we had a short quiz. 1. What have you gotten as students of Argumentation from these debates. 2. Would you advise next year's class to take them and why. Agnes Rowlands came over at noon and said "Was ist mit der? I am not going to run after you my child". Saw part of game between '11 & '13. Heard Miss Brown speak in Assembly Hall on the "Qualifications of a Missionary". [in margin] 7th hr T & M debate. Holliday & Kinsey (Commencement speeches should be compulsory) Thurs. May 25. Looked up in Horace the references to him in Pope's Essay on Criticism. Spent 4th hr. thinking on & working out my next year's schedule. Interviewed Miss Fiske in her room at office hour 12.20 - 12.45. She said "I think that's very good". & suggested Miss Haight suggested I take sight Latin. 1911. that I take Miss Elery's "Renaissance and Reformation" history. Rec'd card of thanks from Mrs. Hill for the flowers sent by our S.S. class. Did last two experiments in Lab. Had good lemonade. Evelyn Noble was there & told good jokes. Rained hard & I stopped at H. Brewster's room for an umbrella & was 10 min. late to conference so couldn't have any. Worked 1/2 hr. on Brief. Song practice 8th. Rachel Whitcomb here to dinner. Worked 2 hrs on Brief in p.m. & took it to Miss Yost at 9.40 P.M. Saw Gladys Bassett's schedule & the German F. on it made me homesick. I asked Marian Tallant's advice & she said I would get a good pronunciation taking French here so I reconsidered since I've had a year of it and put German F. in its place. Made out my schedule. Read "The Battle of the Books". Retired 1.15 A.M. Indexed Physics notebook. Fri. May 26. Rose at 5.30 & studied Physics. Took schedule to Sec'y's. Had written of two questions 1. Harmonic 3 Simple Motions at right angles. 2. Give equations for finding the wave length by use of the diffraction grating. I flunked it. Was late to Lit. Had last class in Spoken English. 1911. Miss Monroe handed back my paper on the consonants. She seemed sorry to have us go and wishes that we will do all we can to correct the American speech both in voice & pronunciation. Went to Lab. 4th & worked on the images of a dot seen thru two Iceland spar crystals at angles of 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees. Miss Wick told me she was much pleased with my work. Rec'd nice home letter. A gentleman from Newark N.J. visited the prayermeeting at Pittsford Wed. Papa expects to resign this next Sunday. Bought a college song book for Ida's birthday. "Vic" Searle was presented with the T & M jabot this noon. Discussed the clause of the new charter relating to registration in Arg. After class Vic. Bernice, Rachel and I continued it. Myrtle White asked me about going on with German. Wrote Ida and Home. Went to Lab. & "Iceland sparred" it again. Song practice 8th. Song Contest after chapel. 1914 won. Eliz. Toof called on me 3/4 hr. Went to Lib. Copied Horace notes for Gladys Sutton who is home but hopes to take the exams. 1911. Sat. May 27. Finished "Duff". Had conference with Miss Yost at 10 A.M. She said I ought to subordinate the arguments for and against 1. Trade schools. 2. The Regents. to the rest of my speech. Not use opinions. Don't be personal by calling names. Reason for making a brief a deductive piece of work is to test the correctness of your arguments for it would be wrong ethically to employ means to gain your audience unless your conclusions were true. Finished "Kriemhilde's Rachel". Tried to study under a tree with Agnes but the ants were too much for me. So went to the Library and worked hard for 3 hrs. before I finished , "The Tale of a Tub". Students' in p.m. Plan for rotating the Freshmen at table adopted. New charter accepted. "Doc." Smith elected college song leader. In 300R. a mock wedding was held and Natalie Bassett was flower girl. (Irene Riley came up to me in Lib. yesterday before closing and told me about her trouble with Miss Stroebe.)1911. Sun. May 28. Walked to Young's with Peggy & Louise. Lyman Abbott preached from John 20 v.21 & 22. 1. be happy. Some have genius grumbling. Happiness depends on character. It is what you are not what you possess that makes you happy. 2. Personality. Personality counts more that the curriculum. 3. Fellowship with God. Vine & branches. 4. Christianity means freedom, emancipation, liberty not prohibition. It means privilege. Walked around lake with Agnes. Later took short walk with Pauline Pratt. Saw Maud and Rachel a few minutes. Fixed stunt book. Heard Gilbert Reid 7.15 - 8.15 fine. He has been for 30 years a missionary in China and has had indeed his "Ups and Downs in Life in China". Got a little pamphlet giving a Prospectus of the International Institute of China. Met Mrs. Peebles. Another ideal day outdoors. Mon. May 29. Rose at 6 & read Sellar, Horace, Soph. Lit. and German were very interesting. Did German. Worked 2 1/4 hrs. reviewing Horace. Mrs. K. called me up & I asked for a mail Had to write a letter to the Horace of the Satires & Epistles.1911. route for next year. Went out rowing alone for 1/2 hr. After dinner & dance and a "moving picture" were given in the parlor by Seniors advertising the Vassarion which came out tonight. Studied in Lib some & worked at home. Tues. May 30. Rose at 6 and reviewed Physics. Miss H. read us 3 of the letters written by the other class to Horace & had us translate at sight. Miss Wick gave back our last Fri. test papers and the ones before that. Made plan of Arg. work for this semester. Home letter. Papa handed in his resignation Sunday. Claire writes me that she cried & mamma cried. Also dear dear sister is her salutation. She says "I told mamma that the only ones you know are your own family. And I think that is true Don't you?" Mama feel quite unequal to the task of moving & now Mrs. Gagnon can't sew for her. Miss Yost read us part of a Socratic dialogue. Read Life. Did more Horace review. Class meeting. Sylvia Conant Pres. Gladys Robbins Vice p. Clara Dana Sec'y. Irene Beir Treas.1911. Outlined Soph. Lit. work & found out in what [meters] the selections read this semester are written. At 9 gathered by gym. lamp post & practiced serenading songs which we sang to Lucy & Sylvia at the latters room. They each spoke splendidly. 1913 never turned out better than it did tonight. This has been a charming Decoration Day. Mama gave the address in the Town Hall. Wed. May 31. Spent 7 1/2 hrs. on my speech today outlining it & writing it. But it is done. I finished it 11.15 p.m. Had song practice 8th hour. Saw Seniors off on their boat ride from the Lodge. Discussed the 4 Social Engag. recomendations in Arg. Thurs. June 1st. Had last Horace class and last D.D. German class. Began copying my speech. Reviewed some more Horace. Had conference at 3.40 with Miss Fiske whom I had to wake up. She said I must watch out for 1. Not coming to an unjusticfiable conclusion from my data. 2. Loving my sense of scale. Song practice 8th hr. Got Soph. T. C. picture. Saw Miss Monroe about next year. Went to Students' 8.15 - 9.30. Reviewed Physics. Riverview cadets drilled here tonight. Marg Cushing knows about military1911. drill & explained it. Eliz. MCShane paraded around with a man. Wrote mama & G. Sutton. Fri. June 2nd. Had last Physics class, last class in Soph. Lit. (we clapped Miss Fiske). Worked 3rd & 4th & lunch time copying speech but lacked 4 pages of having it done. Finished it 6th hr. & took it over. Last Argumentation class. Miss Yost said that she hated to say goodbye to us. (We clapped her). Finished copying my speech, read it over and took it to her room. Paid F. Barrett (who was not quite awake) $.13 for flowers bought last semester for Miss Yost. Home letters. Mama says "Yesterday was Memorial Day and I delivered my address to a full house & they were more than delighted & said it was grand and the best address ever delivered". Margaret Crump died Tues A.M. Papa sends an order for $5.00 and this note "Buried Mrs. Elliot Crump today... Busy packing...All busy, hip, hurrah. Papa". I paid Louise Boynton $1.50. Walked downtown taking my wheel to be repaired. Got my birthday negative $.75. Sent card home. Came back on car. Studied Horace & fixed a black petticoat. We all went to chapel but there was none. The front door alone was open no lights except at organ. 1911. Sat. June 3rd. M. Song practice 8.30 A.M. Drew money $3. for 3 weeks of mail & paid H.M. White $2.10. Started Soph. Lit. review reading an account of the life of each author whom we have read this year 2nd sem. Borrowed Howe's "Primer of English literature" from Ruth Robinson & learned something. Worked almost 2 hrs. on Horace review. Read Life. Outlined German course for second semester. Read almost all my Sophomore Literature notes. Retired 11.45 p.m. Someone wrote on my door block "The best cramming is sleep". Aunt Mamie wrote me a nice letter. She is living in the city proper now on Seminary Ave. has 8 rooms and is quite happy. Sun. June 4th. Heard Baccalaureate sermon to the Riverview graduating class at Pres. church. Splendid sermon. Be an adventurer for God in that frontier which he's between the known and the unknown. Walked home thru the de Garmo estate. The peonies are beautiful. Took a nice walk with Gladys Bassett [Arlington] for 1 1/2 hrs. Beautiful day. Read in Woman's H.C. Went to music, chapel & Christians to which I walked with Mrs. Hill. Prexy didn't say much tonight but let us1911. have the time to tell what V.C. religious has done for us. Lilia's Wheeler was fine. Helen Zabriske was good too. Had a nice visit with Maud on way home. Wrote home & was in bed and asleep before 10 p.m. Mon. June 5th. Reviewed more for Soph. Lit. Card from Aunt Mamie. Had Soph. Lit. exam in Room 22 at 10.50. It was a nice paper. I enjoyed doing it. Worked in Horace in afternoon and evening. We sang our Fujiyama song tonight. Prexy prayed that we "do not judge ouselves by others but by the best that is in us". Rainy. Tues. June 6th. Spent 7 1/2 hours reviewing Epistles II 1 and 2 and Ars Poetica (960 lines in all). Studied some German in p.m. Rec'd home letter. "Last communion service Sunday. Mrs. Kuno & husband, Corrine Day and Hattie Siler united with the church. Fine audience. Mr. Ford and Stewart reinstated as elders. Our recepton takes place Friday night in the lecture room. I wish you could be here with us. Dan Woolston said today he was glad we were going, that we ought to have been in a place like that six years ago instead of here. Poor Mary feels so sorry to have me go so far away. Our new address is 25 West End Ave., Newark N.J." 1911. Claire writes in part. "When are you coming home? Franklin had a picnic". I saw Mrs. K. about remaining here after Wed. June [14]. I can't do it. Sent some greetings to different people particularly "my boys". Rained all day. 1912 gave us Strong steps. Wed. June 7th. Crammed for German. Had exam in D.D.German at 10.50 in 22 Rockefeller. Nice exam. I didn't get the last question done and wasn't sure of the quotations in the next to the last. Crammed for about an hour for Argumentation in which I was examined in 23 Rockie at 2.30. Nice exam. to make out 6 speeches for a program and write one of them. (Albertina is hem-stitching handkerchiefs. "Oh but I am not doing them for myself".) Returned Helen Simpson's books. Rained all day. No chapel. Studied Physics. Met in Mrs. K's parlor to see about the mail. Worked in Library for an hour. Studied Physics till 12.30 p.m. Know a little something now. [in margin] M. Tallant touched my arm as I started for German. Wished me good luck. Thurs. June 8th. Rose at 7. Reviewed Physics Lab. notebook. Crammed some more for Physics. Had exam in recitation room in Lab. Chiefly formulas. Crammed hard for Horace. Had at 2.30 in 22 Rockefeller my last 1911. exam. Horace. I finished 15 min. before the time was up. Miss Haight spoke of how good I have been to help Gladys Sutton keep up her work. She advised her not to take the exam. so as not to break her good record. Miss H. doesn't approve of using trots to review by. Song practice. Saw Margot Cushing. Chapel. Went to see Ellen Eayrs. Then to Christians. Katharine Brown led & spoke on our duty as V.C. Christian association members to be kind, cheerful and helpful everywhere and begin at home this summer. Dorothy Stinson spoke on "as thy day thy strength shall be" & Miss Griggs on taking a little time regularly each day for the development of our spiritual lives. Took a walk around the circle with Martha Manross. Marian Tallant told me about her trip to the Hudson River State hospital today with 30 of Prof. Mills Charities and Corrections' students. She curled up on the couch & visited while I darned stockings. Had a nice time. She did summer school work last year at Harvard in Pshcyology and American History. She said Miss Yost told Ruth Robinson today that my Arg. exam paper was good. 1911. Called on Peggy & Louise a few minutes. Dorothy Hook took the sleeper for Medina tonight & gets there tomorrow morning 7.10. Today has been wonderful. The Seniors escorted us to Strong steps tonight and then we sang as Juniors and they marched along on the side and clapped like we used to when they were Juniors and we were Freshmen. Fri. June 9th. Took car downtown. Gave Dr. Caldwell the medicine he had me buy last year when he treated my nose. Bought a roll of 6 films (2 1/2 X 4 1/4.) Paid for having front tire re-cemented & rode wheel home. Delivered morning and noon mail. Darned stockings, fixed black petticoat. Took waist to Mrs. Slosh. Engaged a room at Mrs. Millard's for Wed. p.m. June 14th. Bought a Soph. Lit. reading list ($.10). Nice letter from Home inclosing a Sodus Record clipping about a kitchen shower for Theda Rogers who is to be married to Dr. Roy Alling next week Wed. and also of a silver & linen shower for Eliz. Gaylord who will soon marry Irving Beal. Mamma writes "The man came1911. after Tommie tonight (June 7th Wed) and Claire and I had a good cry. Dear horse, he looked so pretty as he trotted behind the carriage." "Papa got a beautiful picture of Tom before the carriage and also one alone for you." "Mrs. John Toor wants to come and spend Sunday with us and bring Hazel Turner so I told her to come. They will have to sit among the boxes. But she said she wanted to hear Papa preach once more dear soul he is so much to her." "I hope you will do finely in your examinations. When Tom went Claire said I don't know what I would do if I did not have sister. Be careful in your examination work." Wrote home. Song practice 8th hr. M. Hoard was Mrs. Curtis' guest & was one of 8 to take a river ride with Prof. Mills. Chapel very deserted tonight. (non-compulsory). Freshmen seats all vacant and just a few individual Sophs in the back part of the chapel. 1911 gave us a goodly number of their songs after chapel (on Rockie steps). Then they sang on Strong steps and then we sang and staid & sang1911. sang sang. Marched to North & tried to serenade Miss Haight. Miss Yost came out on the balcony in a pink dress and said Miss H. wasn't home. I came in at 8.30 but the rest staid out till 9.30. Margaret Glessner came over & we went out to find 1913 & sing goodnight to 1911 but 1913 was invisible. Sat. June 10th. Mended. Took A.M. and noon mail. Rec'd $3.00 from Mr. Polk. Paid self 1.71, I. Riley $.61 and L. Alexander $.47 for the last six weeks. Bessie Rector took 3 time exposures of my room. Rode wheel & between Rockefeller & N. door of Main wound my petticoat around the pedal and freed me by aid of a pen knife. Pd. M. Pease $.50 I borrowed yesterday. Called on H. Simpson & she gave me one of her graduating pictures. It is fine and I am delighted with it. Irene Beir, Tappie & M. Herrick were in Marian Tallants room & I when I went in to get some white tape I told Irene I was going home to Newark N.J. Fixed white skirt torn on wheel. Put new string in chain guard. Called on Irene in her own room. Saw Miss1911. Stroebe by the elevator on 4th and asked her if I can tutor in German next year. She said I can & we walked out to the Lodge together. Saw M. Glessner a few minutes in her room. Rained & poured. Eliz. McShane came home tonight from West Point and Frances Chaffee's at each place she attended a dance. It poured at chapel time but I enjoyed going. Sat with Vic Russel in her seat. Took Ann Van Winkle to Main under my umbrella. Saw Irene again & bade her goodbye. (She leaves at midnight & reaches Rochester at 7.10 A.M.) Looked a M. Davenports photos of college splendid. Visited with Eliz. McShane & M. Tallant in 405 & watched the chain lightning. No 1911 ceremonies tonight. Retired 10.30 p.m. Got note from Ellen Eayrs. Sun. June 11. Heard Baccalaureate sermon by Prexy. Fine. Preparation, consecration, courage. Read in my Blue Flower A handful of clay and The first Christmas tree. Walked to Sunrise hill with A.G.R. & sat in the apple tree. Called on Marth Manross with whom I went to music (8 P.M.) 1911. It was beautiful. Maud's brother Earl is here. Papa Mon. June 12. Picked daisies 10-11.30 A.M. Helped unload at museum. Formed right after lunch at north of Main. Mary Wright asked me to sell Vassarions which I did from 3-6. Got my Japanese pictures from Mr. Bussing. Saw the Coronation procession. Viewed the hoop dance from 4th floor. Heard 1909 sing and it soon began to pour. Spent evening with the Hulls, Corrinne and Narola. Met a Mr. . Tues. June 13. Bunched daisies for 3 hrs. Rec'd 2 home letters, one each from papa and mama. Snapped Mrs. Curtis's picture. Dressed. Met in 2nd Main north wing at 3.45 & marched with Rose Bauman. Class Day was beautiful. Took Margaret Glessner's picture & saw her off. Had Martha Manross to dinner. Escorted 1909 to North Hall. Then Martha and I went to the reception. Sang out on Strong steps. Lucy Penniman and I sat together on the top step by1911. the door. About 10.30 P.M. 1913 sang its good-bye song to 1911 who threw their class day boquets to us. 1906 had red lights around their tree. Wed. June 14. Wrote home. Florence Hopper has gone. Saw Helen Adler. Snapped Peggy & Louise. In 219M. Met Lizzie Smith put a poster on her trunk in Lathrop. Met her husband too and he said are you Sadie Parsell's daughter? Why I used to take her riding. Bade E. Stumpf and M. Manross goodbye. Delivered Helen Simpson's present. Saw the Commencement Day procession with Martha Manross and Henrietta Clevenger. Went in and heard the Commencement. It was truly a mountain peak. Agnes Rowlands "fond" parting from me. Tore room to pieces & packed. Goodbye to Marian Tallant. Helped her carry some things to Main. Miss Yost was at our table for dinner. I moved to Millard's at 8.30 P.M. Thurs. June 15. Went to Raymond. Packed my box and finished packing my trunk & locked my room finally. Went over to Helen Simpsons. She was very muched [pleased] with her picture. Packed Miss Thompson's books in a shirt waist box for Helen. Ordered 4 pictures of1911. Commencement scenes of Wolvine's boy at the Inn. Rode wheel to town & walked home. Lay down & slept. Went to Helen's. Wrote a note of thanks to Mrs. Hill for the book "The Days in the Flesh" which she gave me. Bought 5 postals. Walked off campus with Helen Simpson, Ellen Ayres, and Godwin Carroll. Read. Clipped the commencement articles from the "Eagle". Fri. June 16. Walked downtown, read in Amblers. In coming home on the car met Mary Gavin. Saw Pearl Klouston who is to be married next year. Left note for Doc. Embry and Frances Jewell. Read in "Der [Engchirit]". Rode wheel down to station. Saw Frances Jewell and Lilias Wheeler. Went over to Raymond after dinner and visited with Mrs. Curtis. Said good bye to her. Sat. June 17. Paid Mrs. Millard $3.25. Left there for the 8.25 A.M. train. Saw West Point and the Palisades for the first time. Got in New York about 10.30 having my first ride on the "El". Followed Miss Morris. Papa met me at the Grand Central. Had my first ride in the subway and in the tube. Went to the Penn. Station in Jersey City & came to Newark N.J. my new home. Took1911. So. Orange Ave. car & got off at S. Paul Ave. & went to Mr. Cassedy's. Met Mrs. C. and saw Claire and mama. Helped with the dishes. We four came down to see the house. Played croquet with Mr. Cassedy, Miss Dorothy Rolph and Miss Ethel Thompson. Sun. June 18. First S.S. & first church service for me in the Kilburn Memorial Church of Newark N.J. After dinner walked with Alvan and Helen through the woods past the Bishop's and past the college and Miss Killburns. Alvan & I walked to 25 West End Ave. Attended C.E. and church. Alvan "don't you want some root beer?" Mon. June 19. Went to 25 West End Ave. for my white dress. Mrs. Cassedy puffed my hair. Reception at 8 p.m. to new minister & family, very pleasant. Met a great many people. Lemonade and cake. Many young people present. Dorothy Hillman said , "you can't be lonesome long with so many young people". The T.O.Ts sang. Tues. June 20. Claire, Alvan, Helen and I rode to Mr. Edwards in his machine. The 4 Ordways had supper there & a fine time. Prayermeeting. Arthur Halsall made a 1911. beautiful prayer. Wed. June 21. Our goods have come so we found out at noon. Mrs. Cassedy and I went to a spelling match at Lincoln St. school. Walked with Alvan to Hemlock Falls. We rode a mile on the cars. Uphill there. Caught a crab and a little lizard i.e. my escort did. Had a fine time. Mr. & Mrs. Shannon called in the evening and we had root beer and cake. After dinner Alvan and I had a grand teeter across the road. One little "spin" in the late evening. Thurs. June 22. Left Cassedy's after breakfast. Mrs. Mudd gave us tea. Claire found the cupboard off the kitchen all stocked up. We had 3 van fulls the last one being unloaded about 10 p.m. Papa went down each time and supervised the loading. Jacob Hauser was the carter. Supper was our first meal in our new house. Mama and I unpacked barrels. A telegram came from J.S. Ford saying that Lyman Welch is dead & the funeral will be Sat. 2 p.m. Papa telegraphed he will be there. Fri. June 23. Alvan came down. Papa left about 9 A.M. to officiate at Lyman Welch's funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. Mama and I unpacked 1911. barrels and I put them in the cellar. Got kitchen in fair order, unpacked my trunk & put my room to rights. Received letter from Gladys Sutton also my 4 pictures of Commencement from Wolvine. Sent a postal to each freight office. Miss Kilburn brought us a little basket of beautiful cherries. Sat. June 24th. Unpacked the big boxes with mama. Hung pictures. Gave postman our names. My books not at D & L office. Mama fixed her room. I swept the house, cleaned the porch. Had Mr. Mudd show me how to heat the water. Sun. June 25th. Papa came home for breakfast. Went to S.S. & church. Sermon 1. Think what your inclinations are. 2. Do that which no one else can do. 3. . Read to Claire. C.E. Clara [Hilman] led. Subject Missions in China. Sat next to Sadie Morris. Handed in my pledge card. Evening service. Mon. June 26th. We 4 settled the dining room and parlor. Alvan came and helped. Tues. June 27th. Papa & mama washed. Attended prayermeeting in evening. Mr. Thompson spoke of Is Christianity a good investment? Story of Bessie Hielman's conversion.1911. Wed. June 28th. Ironed. Worked some in cellar. On her cordial invitation called on Bessie Hillman before tea. Nice call. Thurs. June 29. Mama & I went downtown shopping for first time. At Hahne's bought a rug for the hall and also carpet for the stairs. Fixed dining room cupboard and pantry. Papa & I went to business meeting at church. People late so we went on to Alexander St. school & saw Alvan Cassedy graduate. I slipped a note containing a V [5] for his college fund in his pocket. Fri. June 30. Helped papa in the study. Hall rug came & mama & I put it down. Mama put up parlor curtains & the portieres between parlor & hall. In evening attended C.E. rally in Peddy Memorial church. Went down with Bessie & Austin. Heard Rev. McDowell on the church. Walked to Market St. Had soda with Miss Rolph, the Heilman girls & Laura Kemp.1911. Sat. July 1. Helped papa settle study. We have the rug down now. Went to Miss Dorothy Rolph's where I spent the afternoon & had tea with Laura Kemp & Margaret Towers. Saw Dorothy's pictures. She snapped us twice or rather Mrs. Rolph did. Dorothy & Margaret beat Laura and me. We took Laura home & I was told about the trouble resulting between the boys and girls of our crowd from Decoration Day. Sun. July 2nd. M. S.S. & church. We have need of prayer until we have no further need for patience. C.E. Bessie Hillman led & Howard Platts & I were received into C.E. membership. Consecration service. Church p.m. Mon. July 3rd. Very very hot. Darned stockings & sat on the floor. Claire & I went downtown & bought some fireworks. Wrote cards to Poughkeepsie freight office & Miss Volhner. Claire remarked "Sister you'll make a strict teacher. You'll make 'em mind or...". Tues. July 4th. Letter from V.C. treasurer containing my bill $6. Mr. Mudd put up Claire's flags. Hot. Ironed. Claire shot her fireworks off in p.m. & greatly enjoyed them. firecrackers. 12 sparklers. 5 pinwheels. 1 roman candle. 1911. Wed. July 5. Slept till 8. Claire wiped breakfast dishes. Claire spent part of the afternoon with Mrs. Mudd who have her Uncle Tom's cabin to read. Rode my wheel for first time in Newark N.J. up to Cassedy's. Thurs. July 6. Rose early straightened the house. We 3 put up the dining room curtains. Rec'd card from Erie R.R. that my box is here. Papa went downtown. I am reading Nicholas Nickelbey. First reception day to the parish. Mrs. Mudd called in afternoon (metaphysics & christian science). Claire and I walked across lots to Edwards Cooler today. Mrs. Ed. Smith called in p.m. also Mr. and Mrs. John Garrabrant. Claire has a fad now for making rhymes. She'll think of some word to rhyme with one you say. Claire finished reading "Mary Lu" today. Papa attended meeting of C.E. executive committee. Fri. July 7. Arthur Halsall asked me to lead C.E. Sunday night. Did regular housework this A.M. Cleaned kitchen cupboard and cellar way. Swept bathroom & my room. My second German book "Land & Lente in Thuringen". Mamma and I went downtown, bought a pretty soft low necked white dress for me, and embroidered kimona1911. sleeve waist for each of us. My books came and I unpacked them. Sat. July 8. Picnic. Left Newark on the Leheigh Valley train for Bellewood park at 9.30 A.M. arriving there at 11 A.M. (Ticket $.50) Saw Bessie H. & Austin M. who invited me to go to the farm after lunch. Viewed the attractions. Had splendid lunch. Put Claire on the merry-go-round. Went to the farm with Bessie & Austin who treated us to ice-cream. The Kemp girls were there and Austin took our pictures. We went up the mountain after eating cherries and ate black-caps & black berries. Picked some clover & brown eyed susans. Went down to meet the afternoon train & waited for it in spring rustic house. Walked up by the pavillion & the Kemp girls got their lunch so Mr. Garabrant & I walked on. Rode once on the roller coaster then found how far the miniature railroad went & struck out on an old farm road. Peered into a yellow bungalow and had a fine walk. Saw 2 wild rabbits. Found my family & Claire, Mr. G. & I went twice on the merry-go-round. Started for the train leaving1911. at 6.15. Sat with Mr. G. who is a Phi Beta Kappa man of Rutgers. His 10th reunion was this year. Told him I'd be glad to talk Vassar with him if he'd come over. Claire had a fine day with Grandpa Ward who took her on all the attractions & gave her ice cream and oranges. The view from the mountain was glorious. My June Miscellany came today. Sun. July 9. S.S. & church. I had a class of High School girls which the elder Miss Kilburn has been having. Mama puffed my hair. Were at Arthur Mudd's for dinner. Marie and Detluf are cute as can be. Mr. M's den is very pretty containing many Masonic emblems. Came home about 3 p.m. and worked on C.E. lesson. I led C.E. beginning at 7.05. Subject Lessons from great lives. David. Arthur Halsall was not there. Church. Mama & papa spoke about my leading. Wore my new white dress in p.m. Claire read a psalm "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help". She told me as she was going to bed. "I wanted to pray, Sister, but little folks don't have thought like big people do." 1911. Mon. July 10. Rec'd note from Mr. J.L. Garabrant 156 S. Munn Ave., East Orange N.J. Took my books up to my room. Started my second German book & read while papa worked in the study finding out on what streets his people live. Terrible thunder shower at supper time. Played V.C. songs. Tues. July 11. Rec'd letter from Ida. She doesn't know we have moved. Helped papa fix the refrigerator so we began taking ice today. Read 20 more pages in my Thuringen book. Wrote a note to Mr. Garabrant. Prayermeeting in p.m. The Light of the World. Claire read a few verses. Bessie Hillman met me on the way to prayermeeting & told me that Austin Magic made an awful break Saturday when he asked Mr. Garabrant if his wife had gone to the country. Wed. July 12th. Cleaned the porch. Mamma & I went downtown and she bought me 6 1/2 yds blue plaid gingham & paid for it and the making $3.73; 2 pr. black stockings and a beautiful new blue & white kimona $1.98. Got home at 2 p.m. Did my part of the parlor & hall and wiped the floors. Took a hot bath. Mama puffed my hair. Wore my new white dress. Played some for papa. Mr. Jas L. Garabrant called at 8 p.m. Nice visit, lemonade. Vassar views. His sister said "Jimmy wasn't warm1911. last Saturday only two (2 degrees) in the shade." Am invited to accompany him Saturday to Hopewell Junction. Fastened the windows 11 p.m. Thurs. July 13. We 3 worked in the attic. Papa & I put up the shelves and fixed the big books on them. Reception day. Bessie Hillman, Chloe and Marie Tielman, Miss Kilburn (the younger) & Mrs Mudd came in the afternoon. Wrote a card to Frances Burns. Read 10 p. in German book. In p.m. Mrs. Ludlow & Hazel, Mr. & Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Rolph & Dorothy, Margaret & James Towers, Sarah & Clara Heilman and Laura Kemp called. Nice visit with them. I showed my V.C. hall play photos & commencement photos & the two Vassarions. At Sarah Heilman's request played ("Watchman Tell us of the Night") Dorothy gave me the prints of the pictures she took of us 4 that Saturday. My new German book (the 3rd) came today. Fri. July 14th. We worked in the attic. Papa & I cataloging. I mean arranging the books on the revolving book case. Mama went downtown. Bought me a new waist, writing paper & correspondence cards. Put down the matting in papa's & mama's room. We 3 sewed it. Put the walnut set springs on their bed. After a late supper I put the bed room in temporary order. Mr. Cassedy called. 1911. Sat. July 15. We put down the green & white rug (I used to have im my bedroom) in Claire's & my room which makes a big improvement. Had prompt dinner. Left home at 12.30 & met Mr. J.L. Garabrant at 1 p.m. at the corner of Market and Broad. Saw his office. We went to North Newark then to Pompton Junction where we saw the N.J. Pink Stone Quarry and climbed up on a big rock & viewed the landscape. Wrote postals (which Mr. G. himself printed) to Ida, Irene, Papa and Bertha Loder. "Are you comfortable?" Left Newark 1.56 p.m. Reached Pompton Junction 3 p.m. Left P.J. 5.54 p.m. & arrived in N. Newark a little after 7 p.m. reaching 25 West End at 8 p.m. "Gretta". Helped Claire bathe, then mama got me some supper after which we had a great talk of past & present on m-t-l lines. Sun. July 16. Studied S.S. lesson & went to church and S.S. I had 3 girls today. Read German read to Claire. Studied C.E. lesson. Went to C.E. Mr. Cassedy led. Subject Our debts & how to pay them. Church Subject of sermon God's plan for each of us. We 4 walked down the Ave. as far as Dr. Davenport's. Mon. July 17. Awoke to find a sparrow in my room. Read German & finished my book on, Thuringen by Prof. A. Scobel today.1911. Papa's card from O.G.K. came today, also letter from Mr. Bennett. Put big bureau in the conservatory. Papa put the carpet down on stairs leading to third floor. Wrote letter to Gladys Sutton and mailed her my Horace Satires & Epistles notebook. Sent Thuringen book on to Frances Burns. Tues. July 18. Helped papa put up 2 hanging shelves in the cellar & fixed the cans on them. Did my ironing after dinner. Mended the stockings. Started my 3rd German book. Read the paper for today. Rec'd card from Mr. Garabrant. Went to prayer meeting. Before breakfast papa read me a letter he rec'd from "Dr." Bennett in March 1911. Today was delivered from Hahne's linoleum for the kitchen. Papa went downtown. Cool & delightful. Wed. July 19. Stuck Denison labels on over 100 books for papa who started to catalogue them. Sent a card to J.L.G. Hayne's man laid our linoleum. Mama & I went downtown & I took my films to Schaefer on West Park St. Saw Centre Market for first time. Went (we 4) to Kilburn's for tea & had a delightful tea & evening. Took car up & walked back. I played, Claire sang and recited. Thurs. July 20. Helped papa arrange the books on the attic shelves so his up there are now in order. Dusted downstairs. Fixed my room putting up the curtains, banners & pictures & ordering1911. my table and bureau. Mrs. Mudd called in afternoon. Claire & I took a short walk. She is reading "A Dog of Flanders" and cried hard over the end of the story as she sat curled up on the sofa with her pink dress with the black stripes, short sleeves & Porto Rican edging. I played a few pieces. Put Claire to bed & read from "The Little Earl". Mr. Gilchrist called in p.m. July 21. Fri. Helped hem and put up the 4 curtains in papa's study. Also put up mama's curtains. Papa went to Centre Market for currants & pineapples bringing them home in my suit case. He got my films & all six turned out splendidly. Stemmed currants. Called for first time on Margaret Towers and Dorothy Rolph. Sat. July 22. Helped papa catalogue the last of his books & arranged them on the shelves. Rec'd letter from E.L. Sutton thanking me for the Horace notebook and stating that Gladys is again very sick as her left lung is full of water. Mama canned pineapples. Papa had his first funeral Mr. . I straightened the study. Rec'd card from J.L.G. while on his way to Swartswood lake. Helped Claire bathe. Sun. July 23. Studied S.S. lesson & taught a class of boys as not one of my girls appeared. Church. Who should come and sit with us but Mrs. 1911. Robertson. Papa preached on & emphasized particularly soldierly qualities. Mrs. R. took dinner with us & went at 3.30 Claire & I escorting her to the car. Read "Boys" World and "Girls companion" to Claire. Finished "The Modern Dance" by Rev. . Everyone should read it. C.E. at 7. Mr. Thompson led. Subject Lessons from Animals. Good meeting. Church. 77 present fine sermon on 1 Dam. 30:24 the illustration of Ben's going to college being excellent. The applauding of the audience as he stepped out as valedictorian was due more to the 4 people seated on the back seat of the gallery who had had no new clothes for six years than it was to him. It is the faithful performing of humble service that makes possible the honor of a few, the sacrifice of one for another who is before the world. Mon. July 24. Went downtown to get my gingham drss but it hasn't come in yet. Began sorting my things in the attic. In the evening we all 4 called at Thompson's, Cassedy's (root-beer) and Morrison's where we had lemonade, cake, fruit. Spent a delightful evening they were so hospitable. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. in A.M. delivery. I wrote J.L.G. a note so it went out in afternoon saying I can go Wed. on the trolley ride. 1911. Tues. July 25. Mama went downtown in the P.M. and I worked in the attic on my things. Did my part of the ironing. Rec'd postal from Somerfield from Margaret Towers. Went to prayer meeting. Splendid. One body but many members. Papa's illustration of the little finger was very vivid. Mr. Shannon spoke. Mama & Claire staid home. Miss Rolph walked home partway with papa & me. "She is so modest" said papa. Wed. July 26. Mama went downtown this A.M. & bought rug for upper hall. Papa & I worked in attic. Papa called on West End Ave and Norwood St. Mama puffed my hair & helped me get ready. Mr. Garabrant called for me at 7 p.m. and we trollied to Maplewood, Springfield, saw his brother's drug store, Summit, stopped off then at drug store and got 6 birthday cards, had a wonderful chocolate & vanilla soda mixed with nuts & cream, met Mr. C Garabrant, was presented with a bag of beautiful chocolates & different kinds of candy. Came home by Elizabeth where at 10 p.m. we were waiting for a car. Came in Newark by South Broad & got home at 11 p.m. Wore my new white dress and new peanut straw hat which mama trimmed for me with a band of red velvet. It looks nice. Had a fine ride. Wore my suit coat as it was quite cool. Mr. G. asked me going 1911. down if I had been teased yet. "Do you prefer your first or second name?" carried my new purse. Thurs. July 27. Rec'd card from Heilman girls who are at Keansburg. I mopped the porch & cleaned the floors & dusted the rooms. Sorted the music & photographs, tying up some that are seldom looked at. Mr. G. wrote a note & sent the cards which he forgot to give me yesterday. We put the rug down in the upper hall. Mama's bouillon cups came and are handsome. Had fried mush in pretty round slices made by putting it in a baking powder tin. Mrs. Hillman and Dorothy called also Mrs. Arthur Mudd. (Dorothy said she saw a friend of mine on the car yesterday.) I showed her my Vassar photos. Finished my German book "Lichterfelderstrazze". A good story. Fri. July 28. Went downtown & had my new gingham dress altered. Did some errands. Left umbrella. Wrote Mrs. Barnam about $200.00 for next year & Senior year too. Sent Ida's birthday present (V.C. song book). Sent on the German book. Mama & papa hung the study pictures. Mama put up curtains on first landing. Papa put up "Lydia" and my little clock. I shined up Lydia's brass knobs and pendulum. Sorted some of my wares which 1911. I had deposited in my room. Had a dandy salad (lettuce, raw banana, peanuts and mayonaise) Read aloud to mama a few minutes. Sat. July 29. Cleaned the bathroom and gave my own room a fine polish. J.L.G. called at 1 p.m. & we went for a tramp to the mountains via So. Orange Ave, Swamp Road & zig zag railroad. Walked thru the park for about a mile & then rested & had marshmallow crackers. A little purple box appeared & soon I was wearing a Rutgers seal (pin) "I want to correct a statement" "Guess" "May I" "KGO my ambition for the future". (Saw Mr. Prentiss while waiting to go up the mountain). We went to Devil's rock and took some pictures. Tried one later of Hemlock falls & then walked down the mountain to So. Orange where we had a fine soda. Got home about 8. J. said I am a tease. He came in a few minutes. Austin MGee was on the car we took going down & I spoke. (some teasing in store). Had a very pleasant day. Tonight I relly had a hot bath. Sun. July 30. Dressed in time & we all were in S.S. before the bell rang. No one in my class of girls so Mr. Cassedy asked me to take the 1911. same class of boys I had last Sunday. Frank Platts came & listened for a while then went to the back of the room. It didn't occur to me that it was his class until after the service when I spoke about it. Attended preaching service. Sermon on Christ's temptation. That temptation is a compliment for it is in proportion to our power. I lay down & slept for an hour in the afternoon. C.E. Mama led on India. Church. Theme Burden bearing. I saw a man whom I was sure was Mr. Wm. Betz & I almost spoke to him but it was Mr. Axt. Mon. July 21. M. Ida's 21st birthday. (Ida E. Getzsche) I wrote her a letter, also a card to Flossie Seymour. Rec'd card from Miss Rolph. Did hard part of my ironing. The gasoline iron never worked better. Read in Nicholas Nickelby. In p.m. called on the two Teilman girls & we walked down S. Munn Ave. to Main St. in Orange. Saw I57 & 61 too. Very pretty St. Chloe treated us to soda at [Staihle's]. Tues. Aug. 1. Ironed. Helped papa in the study & at last it is in order. Read in N. Nickelby. As Mama walked to the bread crock with 3 loaves of fine fresh bread she laughingly remarked "My daughter is home from college". 1911. Went to prayermeeting. Subject. Religion Is not 1. Doctrine 2. Personal life, 3. Cult. 4. Feeling or emotion but more. Mama said to me before the meeting began "What point did you make in last Sunday's lesson of Josiah" "Finding the book of the law"?" Wed. Aug. 2. Mamma put the guest room in order. Mrs. Robertson & Mrs. Baldwin called in the afternoon. J.L.G. called in P.M. & brought me a boquet of home grown old fashioned flowers, also a box of lovely candy. He showed me his photograph album of the pictures he has taken etc. Why did my glasses fall off? I made some brown sugar fudge with walnuts in but it didn't get hard tho it tasted O.K. Thurs. Aug. 3. Papa and I went downtown & looked for droplights. Papa fixed Pilate in p.m. Mrs. Mudd called. My 4th German book "Novellen Neuerer Erzahler" came this A.M. Went to C.E. business meeting at 8 P.M. Fri. Aug. 4. Rose early and went to Nutley N.J. Sold 6 Japanese pictures thanks to the results of an introduction to Mrs. Leeky by Grandpa Baldwin. Had lunch with the Robertson's at 102 Hawthorne Ave. Saw Grandpa's garden. He made me a whistle out of a 1911. sweet pumpkin stem. Told me I can call him grandpa and said I hope I'll never do anything to make you ashamed to call me grandpa. After I got home mama & I called on Mrs. DeSilver 192 Brookdale Ave. & left my pink voile with her. Bought 3 ferns at the Stuyvesant Ave. greenhouse. In p.m. I called on Laura Kemp. Had a nice visit with her father about the mail. (He is a mail carrier). Sat. Aug. 5. With papa pumping the vacuum cleaner I cleaned the whole house. We hung pictures. Pilate Man fishing, pansy, in hall. Put the bow & arrows and the shield & assagi up in dining room. Drop lights for parlor & study which mama picked out yesterday came & the man put them up. Gave Claire her path after taking mine. Paid Schaefer. Darned family hosiery & studied S.S. Times in P.M. Sun. Aug. 6. S.S. I had a class of girls. Church. Fine sermon. Text John 14 last verse "Arise let us go home". 1. Obedience. 2. Coming out from the world & staying out 3. Activity. Claire & I walked down to Laura Kemps. I read the account of the C.E. convention in Atlantic City July 6. Attended Claire's doll's S.S. & was organist.1911. In p.m. went to "Echo" meeting at Central Pres. Mr. Spraul spoke. Good. The motto for N.J. as given by the N.J. delegation is Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength we promise him that we will go where you want us to go dear Lord, we'll say what you want us to say, we'll do what you want us to do dear Lord we'll be what you want us to be. [in margin] N.J.'s motto for 1911 & 12. Mon. Aug. 7. Rec'd card from J.L.G. who is at Swartswood. Ironed in the afternoon. Papa pasted my Commencement clippings on the advertising pages of my 1911 Vassarion. I brought my stunt book up to date & read Nicholas in p.m. Archie Towers found out that the Carolina docks tomorrow between 7 & 8. Tues. Aug. 8. Rose at 5.15 A.M. We all went to meet Aunt Jennie via N.J. Central to Jersey City, ferry to N.Y. city, walk down past the Battery, ferry to Brooklyn. Aunt Jennie was waiting in the . Mama spied her first. Aunt Jennie, Papa , Claire & I went on board the "Carolina". This is my first view of an ocean liner. We staid on until the gang planks were down & then the steamer had to be moved back and the gang planks hauled up 1911. especially for us. My but the men were angry. This day I saw the statue of Liberty for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Claire saw horse cars for the first time. Aunt Jennie looks well & we are delighted to see her. Came right home (11 A.M.). Had nice dinner corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cold meat, raspberry jam & huckleberry pie. I did the work and mama & Aunt Jennie shopped down town. Claire has a new parasol & I 2 pr. stockings & 6 linen handkerchiefs. Rec'd card from Alvan Cassedy. Claire & I went to prayermeeting. "We may not be able to do what we like but I believe it is possible to like what we are doing. I think in heaven we shall have our longings & aspirations satisfied. I cannot get hold of the grand themes (of the Bible) as I'd like to but I do the best I can in my place". Aunt Jennie gave me the black straw hat she wore today with the white lace on top and pink velvet bow down in front. Had pink dress fitted at Mrs. DeSilver's. A beautiful day. 1911. Wed. Aug. 9. Left Jersey city (N.J.C.) dock at 9 A.M. for West Point on the "Albany". Had a charming ride. Aunt Jennie treated us to full course dinner on board the boat. Arrived at West Point about 1 p.m. and toured the grounds. Saw the museum, library and Memorial Hall in particular. Enjoyed the trophies on Trophy point and the view from here is unsurpassed. Aunt Jennie bought me a book of West Point views ($.25) Saw the dress review at 4.30. Left at 5.45 p.m. had a lunch on board boat (put up at home). The return trip was glorious too. The lights shining out over the river were fascinating. Docked at Jersey city dock at 9 p.m. ($.90 round trip on the boat). Thurs. Aug. 10. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Mama & Aunte Jennie went to New York to the Board rooms & to shop. Mr. Bennett was here to dinner. Came at 11 A.M. and left about 3 P.M. so I barely saw him. "Well Dr. it won't be long before you'll be standing up before this girl and a man and then she'll be gone". "Well, Gretta, it is the best kind of life to live (i.e. married life)". Wrote card to J.L.G. I finished Nicholas Nickelby at 11.35 p.m. Aunt Jennie had private conference with mama & papa on the porch. Rec'd card from Ida. Fri. Aug. 11. Mama & Aunt Jennie shopped downtown returning at 2 p.m. Rode wheel to 102 Brookdale 1911. & tried on pink dress. Took over the 6 yds. of 4 in. [...] & 3 yds pink messaline. It ought to be beautiful. Aunt Jennie left after 6 p.m. papa went down with her. Started my 4th German book today. Mama & I enjoyed sitting on the porch. Sat. Aug. 12. Cleaned all the floors with water & oil. Hahne's man came to fix the linoleum & spoke German with me. He said that the children of German parents who cannot speak English cannot speak German. Claire & I bathed. Mama & papa called on Mrs. Prentiss at St. Cloud. Mrs. Mudd called on me. I darned stockings. Rec'd postals from Minnie Kengott and J.L.G. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to church. Had class of Miss Rolph's girls in S.S. Read "Angela" in "Novellen neurer Erzahler". Claire & I took a walk & gathered some weeds. Wrote to Albertina, Peggy and Gladys Bassett. Papa went downtown and heard Dr. Hill. We three retired early. Mon. Aug. 14. Red'd letter from J.L.G. After dinner mama & I went downtown. Lost my black pocket-book at Bamberger's where I bought a pair of black velvet pumps for $1.00, and a pair of black ties for $1.00. First bargain I every struck in the shoe line. Changed my shields. Bought1911. Papa said "You ought to be a fine athlete, especially good for heavy work." "You're getting sleep enough". a W & B. Reduso Corset $2.00. After supper Mama Claire & I went to Mrs. DeSilver's and I had my dress fitted. It is beautiful. The lace and messaline just make it. Tues. Aug. 15. Ironed. Papa rode his wheel, for first time in Newark today. I wrote to Pin Money Club about our Delineator. Sent off my German book. Rec'd postal from Laura Kemp, postal from Bamberger's and a nice letter from Ida. Started "The Victor". Went to prayermeeting. Heavy thunderstorm this afternoon. It was very dark at 3 P.M. so one needed a light by which to read. Ethel Morrison called for Claire and she spent the afternoon up there having supper & meeting us at prayermeeting. Finished "The Victor". Wed. Aug. 16. I went downtown after dinner and regained my pocketbook. Wrote a letter to Pin Money Club (quoting the Delineator's letter about the W.H.C. calling for a memo.) Mama Claire & I went to Mrs. DeSilver's at 7. J.L.G. called and we trollied to Westfield where he used to work 8 yrs. ago. Had a "Sunday" there & then came home eating "Belle Mead" sweets (chocolates) on the way. Got home about 11 p.m. Discussion of dancing and card playing came up. "James." There [in margin] pink dress making $6.001911. is a meaning in a line as well as between lines. Very pleasant ride. Rec'd letter from Agnes Rowlands. Saw Sadie Morris & D. Rolph down town. Thurs. Aug. 17. I cleaned all downstairs. Went to DeSilver's & got both my new pink dress and my copenhagen. She gave me 4 tomatoes. Claire and I rose quietly & beat Mama up. Started "The Maid of Honor" by R. Hohnes. Mama and I sewed. Papa began work on his books today (binding). Wrote a note of thanks to Mrs. Hartman, who returned my pocketbook to Bamberger's. Mrs. J. Garrabrant called in p.m. Fri. Aug. 18. Claire is singing the Winona hymns every day with song book in hand. Cleaned all upstairs. Mama & Papa went to Nutley where they had tea with Mr. Dr. & Mrs. Hogland at Robertson's. Claire & I took some rolls to Mr. John Garrabrant. Read in the "Maid". Claire was in bed at 8 P.M. She said while undressing in the twilight "Sister can I lean against you a little while when my nightie is on?" Rec'd letter from Mary Moore 2nd Pres. of the Rochester Branch of the V.C. Students' Aid Society saying I can have my $200.00 for 1912-13 and '11-'12. Rec'd 5th German book "Bocklin" von Fritz v. Ostini.1911. Sat. Aug. 19. Met James at Penn. station at 10 A.M. We went to New York, ferried over from Jersey city. Took elevated to Battery where we spent some time looking at the fish which are well worth seeing. Took elevated to Macy's which was closed so we walked to Penn R.R. station and dined there. Fine service and good dinner. Rode to Bronx park on El. and made a thorough tour of the zoological gardens. The animals are splendid. Saw the keeper play with the walrus, the elephant rang a little bell for pennies received in his trunk, a little girl lost temporarily was restored to her mother by the policeman. Walked a little thru the botanical part of the park which we left at 6.40 P.M. Taking El to 145th st. & hanging there to Subway we made splendid connection with the tunnel & Pa. train getting home about 9 P.M. Had a fine day. Wore white kid gloves with Copehangen dress & Aunt Jennie hat. Finished S.S. lesson & ate supper 10 P.M. Sun. Aug. 20. Jas. stopped at a quarter of ten and went to S.S. with me. I had two pupils today Minnie Kingott & Mildred Depew. J.L.G. sat with us in church. Splendid sermon on text "A word fitly spoken1911. is like apples of gold in pitchers of silver". Everybody talking at the rate of 5000 words a day fills 12 vols. in a year. Finished "The Maid of Honor". It is a beautiful story. We all went to Nutley and heard Mr. Rice (Trinity singer) sing 4 songs. He is a great tenor & receives $30.00 each night. Rev. of Rome N.Y. preached a fine sermon from text. He that findeth his life shall lose it etc. Napoleon & Washington were cited as examples of finding and losing life. Selfishness is the root of every sin. Oil of praise. Today has been perfect. A glorious blue sky sprinkled with fluffy white clouds and an ideal air. Met Mr. Robertson. [in margin] "It is not how much of our money shall we give to the Lord but how much of his money shall we use for ourselves." said the Episcopal rector. Mon. Aug. 21. I mended. Yes! I really began to mend today. Mama went downtown. Claire and I had a tea party & invited Leon [Schultz]. At 8 P.M. I went to Heilman's & had a very pleasant evening with Sarah, Clara, Emma, Margaret and Laura. Met Julia & Mrs. H. Had a glass of red drink & cake with raisins. Emma plays splendidly. I played "La Madonna" and played at "Titania". I did not seem to be a girl among girls. If not why not? I invited J.L.G. to dinner Wed. 1911. Tues. Aug. 22. Rec'd card from Bertha Loder. Mended. Ironed. Rec'd note from J.L.G. Claire finished "The Glen Cabin". No Ordway went to prayermeeting as papa didn't lead as it is his vacation. Wed. Aug. 23rd. Darned stockings. Mama puffed my hair. James came to dinner at six. (tomato soup & croutons; souffle, creamed baked potatoes, conserve, olives, hot rolls, coffee: banana & peanut salad & cheesed wafers; shredded watermelon & maple cake.) Mr. Cassedy called just as the meal was over so Jas. & I went to the library where he showed me his postal album. He gave me a little boquet of roses and a box of "Quality" chocolates. I showed him my stunt book. Rocking chair and Morris chair don't fit well side by side. He went 11 P.M. Had a pleasant time. J.L.G. left me "Mar soul". Thurs. Aug. 24th. Left Newark 7.55 A.M. by Penn. R.R. for Princeton Junction. Passed Menlo park. At the Junction boarded the short train & after passing Penn's Neck (church) and lake Carnegie came to Princeton station. Passed up to the university grounds through the beautiful gateway of Blair Hall. I knew it would be magnificent but the actuality far surpassed my most brilliant conception. I do not see how even Oxford can excel Princeton in the beauty of its buildings and the inspiring 1911. campus views. Papa introduced himself to the Curator, Alfred B. Hoffman, who had the watchman Jim, put our things in his office and excorted us in person to and through some of the most interesting places. He is a tall man with reddish hair and wore a linen colored linen suit. I found him excellent company. Went up in old Nassau & stood in the room which was papa's Junior year. (He roomed on 3rd all four years) Mr. H. took us through Prospect gardens. We went down McCosh walk and were royally treated. Lunched in one of the offices then explored Alexander, Art Museum, Gymnasium, Library. Saw the basball game between the 9 of the Chinese Students' Assoc. and Princeton High School. Score 8:6 in favor of Princeton. Good game. What a great athletic field! I do not wonder the boys like to play. Walked to the cemetery where we saw the graves of different college Presidents, Aaron Burr, Jonathan Edwards, Rev. John Miller on whose stone are 10 theological statements and Grover Cleveland. Papa treated us to ice cream. I bought some postals. Papa & I walked by "The Commons", down the street so we could see the house where papa's 25th reunion1911. was held; dashed up to the Seminary, saw Stuart hall, refectory, and left at 7.01 P.M. The hours from 8.55 A.M. - 7.01 P.M. were truly golden hours and I shall always look back upon today as one of the happiest in my life. Princeton is OK. Fri. Aug. 25th. Rec'd card, & booklets about N.J. traveling from J.L.G; a letter from W.H. Companion, and a letter from Peggy. Wrote a letter to Yamaguchi, and a card to Flossie Seymour and to J.L.G. Mama & I went downtown & bought me a beautiful white skirt $1.50 and some nice collar buttons. Sarah Heilman who with Dorothy Rolph came home on the car with us told mama she thought I had such a beautiful "touch". Sat. Aug. 26th. The Ordways left N.J.C. R.R. on Broad at 1.30 for Asbury Park, which we reached after 1 1/2 hrs. Passed thru Redbank where Mrs. Gardines lived. ( Thornell) We walked to the beach and Claire and I gazed on the ocean for the first time. She bought a pail & shovel and after looking around a little Claire & I went in surf bathing. It was grand. I didn't try to breast the breakers without the aid of the rope. Oh how I hated to come out. We had a fine1911. lunch after which we promenaded along the "Board walk" to the Ocean Grove auditorium which is much larger than the Chautauqua auditorium as it has a very large gallery. Saw the organ. Stopped a moment at the tabernacle service. Saw the model of Jerusalem & the statue of the first Pres. of the Ocean Grove assoc. Mama & I sat on a bench & watched the passers by while papa & Claire were on the beach making tunnels in the sand. Left Asbury 8.55 P.M. "one cent to step on the box". "What, pay for the that (song)?" Today has been another red letter day. Sun. Aug. 27. Claire & I rose early & I studied my S.S. lesson. We dressed for S.S. & just got started when a little girl met us & said there was no church & S.S. so we came home & none of us went out. I was very wicked and put my lower bureau drawer in order. Mama looked over her addresses. Mon. Aug. 28. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi who goes back to Japan in Nov. It is a very pretty letter. Claire is very happy with her Maltese kitten which she got yesterday from Mrs. Mudd's cat family (Claire's "furry family"). Darned Claire's stockings. 1911. Tues. Aug. 29. w Rec'd announcement of the marriage of Florence Hopper to Dr. Lawrence . Am surprised that it occurred so soon. I hope Florence will be perfectly happy. Ironed. Mama & I went downtown in afternoon & looked at suits. Bought me a pretty white underskirt $. and a new empbroidered tailor waist $1.00. Finished "Arnold Bocklin" at 10 p.m. (my 5th German book). Good. [in margin] In P.M. papa made molasses candy. Wed. Aug. 30. Rainy weather. Rec'd a beautiful postal from James. He sent Claire one too. P.M. Club sent me a coy of the American magazine. Sewed. Started "Margarita's Soul". Claire bought a stamped square of Buster Brown and his dog Tige and is working it very neatly in red. Mama tried my hair different ways. James came about 7.30. Had a nice evening. We talked about the juty etc. I managed this time to show him 2 of papas albums so I had a chance to say a few words. His Swartswood Lake map is done scale 330 ft. to an inch. It is well made. This time a box of "Hopewell Dainties". My birthday? Course I am taking. I.S.M.Y. Papa fixed a new bottom in my little rocking chair. Learned a new expression tonight "He is sawing wood". Mama canned peaches. (When he keeps still)1911. Thurs. Aug. 31. Rains hard. Papa staid in bed till noon. I cut up an old tablecloth into napkins, 1 bib 1 traycloth and little square cloths. Hemmed two napkins. Went downtown for pure fun in the rain & took Turnpike car to Harrison 222 Harrison Ave. where I spent a pleasant hour with Madeleine Winter and her mother. Mr. W. keeps a hardware store & they live above it. Their home is pretty. Took Kearny car to Snyders where I bought mama a navy blue silk taffeta shirtwaist $1.75. Got off at Chanin's. Thoroughly enjoyed walking in the rain. Was in bed at 10 P.M. Fri. Sept. 1. Swept the cellar. Adjusted the attic putting my things in better order. Dr. Davenport called to see about papa's attending the funeral of Richard Shannon ( mo. old) who died last night. Papa & mama called there in the afternoon. Papa got his books trimmed downtown at Border's this A.M. A beautiful fair day. Claire & I sang college songs in the p.m. She played America while I sang it. Finished hemming the pieces from the tablecloth. Claire, who worked a Buster Brown square very nicely in red on Wed. & Thurs. bought an elephant to work next. Sat. Sept. 2. Mama went downtown. Claire & I put her things in the dining room in order also her drawer. 1911. Papa pumped the cleaner and I "did" the house. Mama & papa attended Richard Shannon's funeral at the house at 3. Sun. Sept. 3. Not an Ordway went to church but we read. I finished "Margarita's Soul" by Daskam. After lunch we had family singing. Papa had a talk with Claire in the Library and I showed mama a few pages of my 1911 Vassarion. Wrote letter to A.G. Rowlands. Mon. Sept. 4. Wrote a note to Mrs. Robertson and to Mrs. Finn. Rec'd card from Jas. also a nice letter from Albertina. Ironed in the afternoon. Wrote [Rode] my wheel to Cassedy's and Morrison's. Tues. Sept. 5. Went downtown in the morning and had a good time shopping, doing little things. Hayne's Anniversary week. Rec'd card from Irene Lawrence about horseback riding at Vassar. Ethel, Edith and Alice Morrison spent the afternoon and took tea with Claire who fell while trying to jump from one pile of paving stones to the other & bumped the bridge of her nose. Claire & I walked home with the girls. I mailed my unsold Water Color Gift [CD.'s] goods to Bertha Loder. Went to N.P. Library this A.M. Wed. Sept. 6. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Robertson, card from Newark Library and a letter from J.L.G. We four left about 9 for N.Y. city and saw the managerie in Central park where we ate our nice lunch. 1911. As we were entering the park a pretty gray squirrel ran across the walk and up papa's umbrella hoping to get something edible from his hand. We saw a dear little baby leopard and four half grown lion whelps, which were very playful. Walked along 5th Ave. a short distance and took a surface car to 23rd st. where we visited the Eden Music. The morning pictures there are the first ones Claire ever saw. I enjoyed all the wax figures but the Chamber of horrors was particularly effective and impressive as well as instructive. Got home at 6.30 P.M. While Mr. Jas. Cassedy was calling on papa & mama upstairs in the Library, I was visiting with and trying to entertain Mr. Jas. Garabrant who brought me two beautiful rose buds, a nice large apple (home grown) and a box of Belle Mead sweets. He showed me some pictures of himself & lent me a magazine on the Jury. Departed about 10.30 P.M. Thurs. Sept. 7. Claire and I went to Nutley where I sold 2 pictures before lunch which we had with Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin & Alexander. Sold a few more after lunch. Saw Frances Goodrich's house. Claire & I got home about 7 P.M. stopping off at Dr. Gibbens near Bergen St. to see about Claire's tooth. Rec'd card from Mrs. Finn this A.M. Why Grandpa B. doesn't get new glasses. 1911. Fri. Sept. 8. Mama called me this A.M. thus, come Gretta get up you're going to make cake, croquettes, corn fritters and bread today. The croquettes were not attempted but the others turned out nicely. It amused mama to see me get stuck up in my bread efforts. In P.M. called on Hazel Ludlow. Rec'd nice letter from Gladys Bassett and also my German book to keep came. "Papa finished binding" his books today. My Miscellany is fine. Sat. Sept. 9. Fixed the bread all except baking. At 1 p.m. met J.L.G. & went for a grand auto ride (30 mi) in his "Cadillac" to Springfield where we had a soda & took some pictures, Westfield, Springfield, So. Orange, East Orange and then for over an hour I was running the machine a block from So. O. Ave. Papa & Claire went downtown in A.M. Rec'd card about C.E. Reunion meeting Sun. P.M. Sun. Sept. 10. Claire went to S.S. at 10 A.M. I studied my lesson and we went at 11 A.M. to church. Entered the moved church by a temporary gang plank. Seems good to be back for I have become quite a heathen in 2 weeks. Fine sermon from Gal. VI 10. "When a man meets the woman for whom he has that 'unique desire'". Hustled dinner & mama, Claire1911. and I went to S.S. at 2.30 & papa to Mrs. F.W. Snyder's funeral. I had four girls in S.S. & we had a nice discussion. Wrote to Bertha Loder, Aunty Barker, Irene Todd. Papa led C.E., fine meeting, so many took part. Sarah Heilman spoke about so many of us "purposing in our heads, hearts" only and not carrying it out. Austin McGee asked me if I had a nice auto ride. Church. Splendid sermon on Luke [XV] 24 in P.M. superscription & image of God on man. (A.M. sermon. Little boy wanted to grow up to be a man & was pleased when a gentleman told him how he was growing. We want to grow to be spiritually men and women.) Walked down behind Lakes and Minor said he had already been introduced to me twice. He goes to Laffayette Wed. Mon. Sept. 11. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Looked over "Tower Room" talks in W.H. Companion. Did all my ironing in afternoon. Papa & mama went out calling in P.M. & I sorted my clippings. Tues. Sept. 12. Sewed. D. Rolph called & returned Mott's "Decisive Hour of Christian Missions". Prayermeeting. Papa used Isaiah 40 entire chapter and spoke about our cryiing aloud the message and also about man being like an engine which is under the complete control of the engineer whose will governs it. So a fine man physically1911. who has himself under perfect control and is gentle, loving, sweet and kind is a model man. Met Reid Edwards tonight. Wed. Sept. 13. Rode wheel to 192 Brookdale & found Aunt Jennie here when I returned. Mama, (A) J.O. & I went downtown after dinner & I looked at suits. Found a pretty mixture at Bamberger's. (Wasn't the Bon Ton man amusingly determined?) Wore my red dress in evening. James came a 8 p.m. brought a box of Honey Nougats. Showed me his postage stamp album and gave me the prints of the four pictures we took in the mountains. I asked for a hearty handshake. Looked over the C.E. Worlds this A.M. Retired 11 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 14. Very cool. Frost on ground this A.M. Mama and Aunt Jennie went to New York. Mrs. Christe & Mrs. Whitney called in afternoon and Miss Sonnecalb and Miss Bingam in the evening. Mama brought me a beautiful $30.00 suit from New York (brown & black cheirot trimmed with black.) It is beautiful and I am delighted with it. I looked over the list of pictures I want to have prints from and papa got out the negatives for me. He went downtown for "Azo" paper. Fri. Sept. 15. Went downtown in A.M. & left black felt hat at Bee Hive to be retrimmed with the same1911. Drew "The Use of the Margin" from the Library. ribbon. Bought a pair of black suade gloves. Got home about 11 A.M. and helped papa print 73 [sinall] pictures & 44 (5 X 7). I developed a good many and then tended the hypo. Miss Clara Kilburn came at 5.30 and had tea with us. (1. bouillon 2. ham scallop, conserve, olives, creamed potatoes, rolls. 3. salmon salad & wafers. 4. peaches & cake.) I played for her. We had a nice visit. Papa & I washed pictures, & spread them on a sheet to dry. We also washed the dishes. Retired 11 P.M. Sat. Sept. 16. Mama & Aunt Jennie went downtown & I worked like a beaver till noon. Our prints turned out fine, no stains. James called for me at 1 P.M. with the auto. (I had a cold corn fritter & a piece of celery for lunch). Florence Garabrant and Mrs. Clara Robson (formerly Clara English) joined us at the corner. We went through Orange park, Bloomfield (chain came off; and then James had to tighten a nut by getting under the machine) Forest Hill, Branchbrook park which we traversed twice, I steering part of the time. Stopped at English's meeting Mr. & Mrs. E., Eliz. E. and Mrs. R's three children. Then we went to Springfield & had a maple "Sunday". Met Lillian G. (now Mrs. Leon ) and her husband who came home with us. I steered part of the way coming from Munn over. Donned my white dress and went to1911. 244 Smith St. where I spent a pleasant evening with Margaret Towers, Laura Kemp, and Clara Heilman. I played 3 pieces. We had lemonade and cakes. Margaret is to propose me as an honorary member of the Entre Nous Club. "Jim" Towers walked home with us girls. Mama bought me a brown plaid silk waist. Sun. Sept. 17. Studied my S.S. lesson. Walked to church with Gretta Burgeser. Fine sermon on text . Pleasure, happiness is to be obtained not by solitary pleasure but by social pleasure. "Archie" Towers bade me goodbye and wished me success in college during the coming year. He said "I hope you won't forget the Vailsburg people for we surely will not forget you". Talked with Mrs. Cassedy about Alvan taking Latin instead of German. Had nice chicken dinner with chocolate sponge. Went to S.S. at 2.30 & had 5 girls. Good time. Finished the "Tower Room Talks". Went alone to C.E. Arthur Halsall led. Subject Christ in the home. Arthur spoke so prettily about his grandmother. Text Mark 3, 3-5. Stand forth. Stretch forth your withered had i.e. your withered powers. It means separation, surrender, . James Towers and Margaret wished me a successful year. I shook hands heartily with1911. Arthur Halsall. Hazel & Gretta B. sang a beautiful duet. Walked home with Ida Platts & staid on the porch with her, papa and Frank (her brother) for some time. Today has been beautiful. This A.M. I sat with Helen Cassedy as there was no room in our seat for 2 children were in them. Dressed up in pink dress & suit. Mon. Sept. 18. Rose 6.30 & put tuck in new petticoat. Left at 8 A.M. with James for Rutgers. Stopped at Snyder's to change my gloves for long ones to go with my new short sleeved plaid brown silk waist. Missed the 8.52 train & trollied to Elizabeth leaving at 10.01. A lady told me in the station my skirt hem was ripped and I pinned it. Reached New Brunswick about 10.45 & after leaving the train found the hem ripped all around, (a nice condition) so I went up on the porch of the fine arts building and sat there until Jas. came back with 2 needles and a spool of brown silk. Then I sewed the entire hem in with a double thread. We toured the grounds. I met Prof. Beirer, Rev. Mr. Lockwood who were playing chess, Mr. Osborne & Mr. W.H.S. Demarest, the President. Was very much interested in the clay moulding apparatus which Mr. 1911, showed us. Had dinner at Y.M.C.A. restaurant then came1911. back to see the gym. & then boarded a South Amboy car for the college farm, which we saw. While walking across country to the car took some pictures. Came to Newark on a local. James & I commented on a certain couple we saw on the train. T.i.t.g.i.l. (picnic). Showed J.L.G. the pictures I took and he gave me the prints of the last pictures we took. Brought Claire home 3 bars chocolate. Tues. Sept. 19. Ironed. Sewed a little. Dorothy Rolph called with Reid Edwards. Went to prayermeeting with papa & Aunt Jennie. Lesson from Psalm 5. Mr. Edwards (principal) spoke about getting the Italians interested with us. Laura Kemp walked down with us. Wed. Sept. 20. Mama & Aunt Jennie left early for New York and returned at supper time. I went to Mrs. DeSilver's & she fixed my gingham dress for me, did the house work, and sewed my waists so they are all done but stitching. Mama bought me a new barette. Showed Aunt Jennie my Vassarions and college views and read the family (Claire excepted) my address to be delivered in Pittsford Town Hall. (Last one I wrote in Argumentation) They pronounced it good. 1911. Thurs. Sept. 21. Sewed & mama & Aunt Jennie helped me. Mama cleaned my dresses. Mrs. Dutcher of Montclair called on Aunt Jennie. Mrs. Arthur Mudd and Mrs. Block called for mama who went to Missionary meeting. I went downtown got my umbralla which was recovered $1.50, bought my ticket $1.75 from Newark to Poughkeepsie. Had wrinkle in tie pounded out. Yamaguchi sent $7.52 to [4] & returned the unsold 17 panels. Thought some of going out in evening to make a few calls but mama put her arm around me and said "I want you to stay home and play for me". I was perfectly ready, only too glad, to comply and played several pieces. Showed Aunt Jennie my stunt book. I am sorry this is my last night home for some time. My vacation has been splendid. Fri. Sept. 22. Made ready my books which papa packed in a small soap box. Mama packed my trunk and asked for more to put in it. J.L.G. called me up on the telephone to say goodbye. Man took my trunk, wheel and box of books down for $1.00. Had apple dumplings for dinner. My but they were good. Claire was vaccinated Tuesday and doesn't feel quite like herself. She ate just a bite of dinner. I gave her my four Porto Rican 1911. dolls today after I fixed my box of Treasures and the rest of my possessions in the attic. Mama wants me to go to bed early and to be refined. Bade Mrs. Mudd goodbye. Said goodbye to Claire before she went to school. Mama and I exchanged our parting words in the hall. Aunt Jennie went downtown with us & told me to rest instead of write her. Saw Mr. John Garabrant on the car. Papa went to the Grand Central with me. We left from track 20 and I saw him out the window for a few minutes before we started. Gave him a final message from the steps. Rode with Madeleine Winter, met her father in the station. Saw Henrietta Walter in the station & Margaret de Schweinitz and Jessamine White on the train. Borrowed $.30 in change from Madeleine to pay for my trunk. Left N.Y. at 3.24 P.M. arriving in Poughkeepsie 5.14 P.M. Got to college about 15 min. of 6. "Evelyn Joselyn" is started. Mains walls are done over and it is lighted by electricity. Went to Mr. Polk and he said my money from the Rochester Branch of the students' Aid Society hasn't come yet, so again I rec'd a "Pending the adjustment" etc. slip. Came to dinner in Raymond leaving my things in Mary Barney's room. Met Kathleen1911. Basset. Saw the girls. Evelyn Noble seemed glad to see me. Shook hands with Miss Haight. Went to Chapel with Peggy. Nodded to Mrs. Hill. So good to see Prexy again and hear his inspiring words. In greeting us he spoke about the opportunities and privileges of this great college and in his prayer he asked that we might gain "the deepest culture of mind and heart". Got my key and walked once more into 403R. The watchman got my closet key for me but it wouldn't turn so I couldn't unlock it & was unable to settle. Met 3 Freshmen, Miss Ross and the two Glen girls. Moved my bed so it is parallel with the window & under it. A Rowlands called. Retired 10.15 P.M. Am glad to be back and I ought to have a splendid year for I have had a fine vacation. Sat. Sept. 23rd. Went for the 3 mails 9.30 A.M., 12.15 & 5.00 P.M. but nothing came. Paid many visits to Main before my trunk came. Marked it before dinner but it didn't come so I went again to Main & found the number blurred so re-marked it & it came up about 9.45 P.M. I went many times to Main. Did errands. Took some books over to sell in "K" at our book exchange. Mr. Williams took 1911. my closet door off its hinges and in 3/4 hr. I had my room quite homelike. Saw Kathryn Yates. A good many 1911 people are back. Read in the Library yesterday's & today's paper. The new students this year are shown about the library. Took Marjorie May and to chapel. Prexy "Thou art inviting us to see the larger possibilities of our own nature". "Larger life". We sang on Strong steps & 1915 responded by the lamp post. Irene Beir and I called in 410S. on Lucy Penniman & Frances Jewett. Lucy spoke of the "Library habit being one of the most useful habits", as we came up in the elevator she spoke about 1913 having to learn "to stop gracefully". As Irene & I were coming home she said "I never met two people I was so crazy about as those two girls". Irene spent 3 hrs one day this summer trying to trisect an angle so now she can sympathize with the poor fools who used to try to solve it. Minna Soule, Helen Hayes, Adrianna Tappan, Mira Luce, Ruth Kinsey are not coming back. Grace Ludlow's father died this summer, and Theodosia Jessup's mother died soon after she got home, so they can't return. Am trying to get a table. Retired 11.40 P.M. Unpacked my trunk. 1911. Sun. Sept. 24th. Was down to breakfast on time. Began my home letter. Wore new white dress to chapel. Prexy preached a magnificent and earnest sermon from Heb. 2 v.3. "if we neglect" the danger today is not that college students commit flagrant sins but that they neglect. "Neglect is ruin". Neglect not transgression brings trouble upon us Physically. In the intellectuial life it is also true. [in margin] Definition. "Intellectual life is determination, purpose and use of our powers". Spiritually we fail to live because of neglect. Our reforms of social life are not enduring because they attempt to remedy the outward conditions without touching the heart. "The first step is to touch the heart of man". Many a one loses his spiritual powers while working in a worthy cause by emphasizing the outside rather than the heart life. "Jesus is the greatest reformer". The purpose of college is to train us for life. I believe in the men's colleges today too great attention is paid to the "social, athletic & administrative" side of college life & it is creeping into the girls' colleges. They are all right but do not constitute the big end and aim of college. 1911. We are giving our lives not that you may have a good time socially or make pleasant friendships but to train you. If you "drift around from room to room" or group to group without a purpose you lose intellectually, chatting without thinking. "I appeal to you on the basis of 1. parental claim to recognition 2. character (you are now making of youselves what you want to be all through life) 3. spiritual life which is God's life (you can't live in God's world and enjoy it unless you know this will and desire to do it.)" I selected this thought with special reference to this college and to you. "I want you to make the most of yourselves spiritually, mentally and physically." There is room in college for all kinds of natures and for various employments but there is room for only one spirit. (Take a sharp strong hold). Prexy prayed that we might not lose our possibilities in the routine of every day but that we might find freshness in our routine, also that we might not have taken awy from us the powers that we have. We sang "Oh! God I thank thee who hast made the world so bright." "Arise 1911. my soul stretch every nerve". The choir sang "Peace" at the end today. I shook hands with Mrs. Hill & also with Miss True whom I waited to see. One of Prexy's sons is here today. Called on the Freshmen in Raymond and ran in to see Rachel Whitcomb and her crowd. They were glad to see me. Miss Tryon went to lunch with me and I took her to music, chapel and Christians. Prexy spoke of the need for "withdrawal from the world". Katharine Scribner spoke tonight. Dr. Hill said "Glad to hear from you" & Mrs. H. introduced me to her niece. Wrote to James, and a nice long letter to Ida enclosing a print of her picture, Whilhelmina's & mine on our Sodus side porch and one of my 20th birthday pictures. Went to bed soon after 10. M. Mon. Sept. 25. Finished home letter. Waited in line in Rockefeller for blue card. Completed mail list. Went to Economics & Philosophy. (1913 marched to Phil. but I missed it). Read 2 chapters in "The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer". Delivered morning mail on 1st & 2nd Davison. Mrs. T. called me up to see if I had my mail list. While sorting my A.M. mail Miss Stroebe spied me & shook hands with me saying1911. "You're just the person I want". She told me she spoke to Prof. Whitney about me and she (Prof W) has some work for me to do. There is a faculty meeting today so I must see her about tutoring. Noon mail. Had F. German at 1.45. Got my wheel from the express office & from Eliz. Kittredge got Rand & Bullock. Song practice 7th. Started King Lear. Junior singing Prof. Chamberlayne led chapel & Prexy sat in his own seat. Went to 240M. & Prof. Whitney explained the work she wants me to do & gave me the vocabulary & books. Worked on one sentence & then read more in King Lear. Tues. Sept. 26. Spent most of first hour in bookstore. Took mail 2nd. Phil. 3rd. We were seated. Dorothy Van Allen & I made out the chart showing the exact position of each girl. It took us all 4th hour. I am one of the 6 monitors in Phil. Noon mail. Biology. Had cards sign & left schedule. J. English promises to be fine. Miss Wood is very nice & interesting. Song practice 7th. Seated in chapel 8th. Saw Miss Monroe after chapel. She met me in the Post Office & spoke most cordially to me. Went to Library & read 2 acts of "Die Soldaten" v. Lenz. After J. today read some more in Alice Freeman Palmer. Rec'd fine mail today a letter from James, one from Clara Heilman & one from mama. [in margin] I am first one from center in 19.1911. Louise Laird said "We need Ruth Kinsey so much". Had some grand grapes in Louise Stanley's room. Mrs. T. asked me to take a double mail route for this week. Mary, Eleanor & I copied our 38 names. Wed. Sept. 27. Had to write a sentence in German prose today. Made 2 mistakes ["ubersetzen auf englisch und halten ilm vorlesen gehort"]. Gladys Bassett & I are the only Juniors in the prose class. Prof. Mills lectured to us in Ec. today. Took the mail 3rd hour and it kept me busy the entire hour for I had all Davison. Rec'd card from Mr. Yamaguchi. In line at bookstore 4th for notebooks & Biology materials. Saw Miss about N. prose. She signed our cards. Noon mail. Seated in Biology & Prof. Treadwell lectured to us. Miss Wood discussed historic background of 1730-1798. Marian Tallant came for her things. Did night mail in Davison for Evelyn Thompson. Saw Anderson about left overs from full tables in Raymond. Henrietta Hess came today. Prexy read us about the Wm Borden scholarship of $1500. given by his daughter Mrs. Turner for study abroad for 1 yr. for a girl whose parents can't send her & who has had 2 years elective work in English & Economics. He also read a letter from one of our faculty about a serious minded student who cut classes to rest up for a match class basket ball 1911. game. "Group immorality". "We can't all be scholars but we can be scholarly". Finished Lenz's "Die Soldaten". Retired 11 P.M. Subscribed for the Miscellany. Thurs. Sept. 28. Mail was heavy with ads so I couldn't distribute it till 4th hour. Prof. Riley conducted our group in Phil. today & he was very interesting. I believe he is a Christian as well as a philosopher. He discussed the objections to Phil. Miss Whitney lectured in German to us today. Tried to find some Freshman in the hall to take to Christians. Asked Helen Ferris for Students' Reception. Class meeting 4.45. A letter telling about Theo Jessup's sorrow & how bravely & cheerfully she is shouldering the burden of mothering her 9 yr. old sister and the tiny baby sister was read & we were urged to write to her. Margaret Tibbets spoke about our responsibility in the Students' association. Neida Quackenbush spoke about basket ball. This year there are to be 2 regular teams & a second. Any girl who does best on either of the 2 first teams gets on the class team. Ruth Valentine was elected chairman of Junior party. The nominees for hall Pres. were reduced to two for each hall. In the evening went to Christian Assoc. alone. Sat next to Miss DuBois 1912. Katharine Brown led & spoke of 1911. the assoc.'s purpose being to promote good fellowship among the girls & create a spirit of helpfulness. Louise Roblie spoke on Mission Study, Dorothy Stimson on Bible study, Irene Lawrence on work in Poughkeepsie and Helen Ferris on our work in Japan. Read J. Eng. lesson in Lib. Fri. Sept. 29. Miss had our Economics quiz section. She is somehow fascinating, I like her voice. Did all Davison A.M. & noon mail. Read J. Eng. 3rd & 4th. Wrote note to Peggy & took it to the Infirmary after lunch. Prof. Treadwell lectured in Biology. He loses no time getting started but begins right where he left off. Miss Wood discussed environment. Asked Mr. Polk about my R.B. V.S. aid Soc. & it hasn't come yet. So I wrote Mary P. Moore 74 South Fitzhugh St. Rochester N.Y. about it. Took my wheel to Bauer's to have the guards laced & the back wheel reset as it goes crooked & rubs. Wrote a card to papa & sent a picture postal each to Bessie Hillman, Margaret Towers, Chloe Thielman, Dorothy Rolph and Hazel Ludlow. Bought an indelible ink set. hailed me with "You Vassarite where can I buy cheap spoons without going to the 5 & 10 cent store?" Read rest of [Burns] & hunted for account of [Sturm u Drang periode]. 1911. Sat. Sept. 30. Had a call from Eliz. Toof. She now goes to the Episcopal church & I am glad the child has some religious footing. Took A.M. & noon mail on Davison 1 & 2. Worked over the German exercises I & II noting corrections. I invited 6 different 1915ers to go to church. Some had already been asked. The six are Armstrong E.G. 200N, Austin A.A. Whitlock, Heilman H.E. Norris, Jones J.E. Whitlock, Lockwood R.G Mcglynn and McAfee R.M. 116N. Paid $7.25 for Seligman, Marshall, Wordsworth, Thomas, Witowski, dissecting instruments' & Aulus Gellius. At 3.30 took Helen Ferris, & Silvia Tryon to the reception. H. Hess asked to go with me & I said yes. My freight box of books came today & was delivered .50 charges I am glad to have them unpacked once more. Just the Freshmen rec'd cards & pencils today. We went down the receiving line when just a few were there. Walked around the circle. Introduced my Freshmen to some of my friends. Had ice-cream. Lucia Gordy invited me to her birthday party tonight. Took Helen Ferris, Lucia Gordy and Bowen to Students. Of course "Tibs" presided. Prexy spoke about the loyalty of the Students' Assoc. The work1911. of the Executive com. presented, the work of the Joint com. was given by , Marian King told of the Press Board, Helen Heywood of the Census Bureau & Ruth Cutler of the Maids' Club House. Mrs. Poppenheim told of the assoc. in '89 when she was one of 400 students who lived with the Profs. in Main. The gymnasium then was in the museum. Miss 1904 the alumnae editor spoke about the alumnae advisory com. Margaret Culkin spoke of the work, hopes & purposes of the Miscellany. Went to Lucia Gordy's party. Her mother was there & so was Mrs. Ferris. Lucia Goddy Helen Ferris [ ] Bowen Kathleen Bassett Dorothy Brindsmede Portia Richardson [ ] Grow [ ] Topping Sylvia Tryon [ ] Cooper [ ] Glen [ ] Spratt [ ] Cowles M. Rivenburg, G. Bassett, E. Bliss, K.G. Ordway H. English She had ice cream, candy & a fine birthday cake with 17 candles. Staid till after 10. Gota a nice letter from papa this A.M. He writes "I was the recipient of a book Deiney from the best 20 yr. old girl in the world. Many thanks." 1911. Prexy "We thank thee for the friendships formed here which quicken & enliven and broaden our sypmathy & love." Sun. Oct. 1. Miss Jones and Miss Parsons called for me at 10.15 & we took the car down. Attended Pres. Church & heard a good sermon on "The Awakening Ideal" by Rev. John McNab. (He said the fatalists are those who seek to find out what is to be while the predestinarians seek to discover what can be. "God pity the lightheaded and flimsy-hearted man who is blind to the heavenly possibilities". God never made a criminal.) Walked home thru deGarmo estate which is beautiful as usual. Started home letter. Called on Mildred Sutton (Gladys' sister) and on Cordelia Lockwood but she was out. At 5 P.M. met in Maud's room 213S. to talk over the work of the Preliminary Band of Student Volunteers which Theo Jessup organized last year. Maud's brother Dean leaves for China this coming week to do Y.M.C.A. work in . Rained hard in afternoon. No chapel. Went to Christians at 7.30. Cordelia saw me & was so glad to seem me & I her. We sat together. Mr. Gray's studying at Univ. of Chicago for his Ph.D. degree. Prexy spoke about the "relation of the doing of the will to happiness & comfort1911. in the spiritual life. The secret is to do God's will day by day, be God's friend. Thine eye be single means singleness of direction in our lives, not singleness of contact". Good meeting several spoke. Visited with Helen Rosenthal who said in substance "you like to do the drudgery in studying, you enjoy it, you open a book and go at it. I have an idea as to the tendencies of a period but don't know the facts.". Wrote to Mrs. Curtis & enclosed her picture I took in June. Wrote Jas. & finished my home letter. Mon. Oct. 2nd. Rec'd nice letter from Helen Simpson 1911 who is working for Century Magazine; also a card from J.L.G. Song practice after lunch. "Tho" but a year ago "14". Informal class meeting 7th. Lillian Lang had to resign as Song leader because of a condition. Mary Philips was elected in place of R. Valentine as Junior party chairman. Played my first game of basket ball 8th hr. as center center with Doc. Southard. Read 1/2 ch. 10 in Green's Short Hist. Tues. Oct. 3rd. First biology Lab. Examined my line frog, then my chloroformed one who came to before I had him all drawn. Rec'd a nice letter from mama. She writes "It is1911. (Rec'd a registered letter from James containing prints of the last pictures we took.) Sunday night again and you have been gone from us more than a week and oh how we do miss you." Six united with the church Sunday. Claire staid home alone while they went to S.S. in afternoon. Rec'd a nice letter from Margaret Towers who writes that I have been elected an honorary member of Club "Entre Nous". "I'm little, but I can always manage to fill up a lot of space when writing letters, even if it is all nonsense. You are big; let me see what you can do". " I was very glad to hear from you because I have missed you so much." Did German prose & walked then with C. Clemens 1912 around the square coming out by bungalow on College Ave. Written in J. English. (2 questions). Wed. Oct. 4th. First regular recitation in M. Prose. Rec'd letter from Hazel Ludlow and postals from J.L.G. from Springfield. Wrote J.L.G. a note of thanks for the pictures & postals. Saw Mrs. Tillinghast before 12. She wanted me yesterday but I didn't find the note till too late. She asked me about doing work for the German department & told me the remuneration is $.20 an hour. Read Wordsworth's 1798 poems. First T & M meeting 7th. Concert 8th by Edward Cumpson of Buffalo. Mary Cumpson's brother. Last piece particularly fine. Studied for Philosophy quiz. *Prof. Whitney changed my work today. 1911. Thurs. Oct. 5. In Lab. Prof. Treadwell came around & remarked that I had "too much red paint" on my diagram of the frog & that a woman always sharpens a pencil with a knife. Dr. Elkiss had our Phil. quiz section. We wrote 10 min. on Spencer's definition of philosophy. She said I don't like to mark you on this recitation. I want to give you all A's next time. Sight Latin in Room with Miss Saunders. She is a dear & wants us to learn to talk in Latin. At Deutsche Verein meeting before lunch Eliz. Kitredge was elected vice-president. After lunch Hall Pres. election was held & Marguerite ("Peggy") Ruddiman won against Eliz. Ingersoll. I am glad. Reviewed Biology, washed my hair. H. Rosenthal came in while it was drying & spoke of how lovely it is. Christians in P.M. Rev. Fosdick of Montclair N.J. spoke on "Why study Missions & the Bible?" A splendid speaker. "Missions are the Bible up-to-date." [in margin] Joke. "Johnny why do you fall out of bed. I guess, mamma, it is bacause I go to sleep to near the place where I got in". Study Bible to trace the development of the people's minds in their ideas of God whom, back in Genesis, they considered1911. to be only on Mt. Sinai. Jacob was surprised to see God in the vision thinking he could be only in Palestine. Later, wherever the ark was God was until in the N.T. Christ teaches that God is a spirit. Studied for Ec. quiz. Fri. Oct. 6. Oral quiz in Ec. Letter rec'd from mama who spoke in Montclair Tues. at 3.30. Bessie Hillman is sick again. "I am so delighted that you have that work to do in German and if you do well you may get an appointment after you graduate as tutor in German and then a Professorship if you show yourself proficient; do your level best." " I enclose $5.00 for your use, make it go as far as possible." Claire was vaccinated again. Biology lab 3rd & 4th. Enjoyed cutting open my frog it is so beautifully put together. Cashed my money order & paid $2.30 for Rand, $.30 for German M. notebook & $.70 for German English exercises. Wrote card home. Oral quiz in Biology. It is worth studying hard just to sit & watch Prof. Treadwell smile. He let us go 5 min. before time. Invited Cordelia Lockwood to dinner & enjoyed it greatly. F. Betz is back in E.H.S. & Wm. Betz in vice Principal. Found Gladys Bassett curled up on 1911. my couch reading my "Menschenhass und Rene". Returned E. Kittredge's Rand & then Gladys & I read German in 403 each from our own book. I got Gladys's for her from 210M. Stunt party for the Freshmen in P.M. M. Armstrong was a fine farmer, N. Bassett a great big baby, Elinor Bliss a fine clown. 1915 had to come dressed backwards. I helped clean up after the party. Lent my peanut hat to M. Armstrong who removed the band. Sat. Oct. 7. Woke at 8 A.M. Hall conference in Economics Seminar room at 9 A.M. with Miss Wells. (who spoke about the necessity of doing the drudgery well, multiplying illustrations, teaching yourself Economics by reading, & studying & thinking as if you had to give a lecture to Factory girls or the Maids on each day's work. Reproduce any definition in your own words without changing the idea & if you can give from 20-30 illustrations of it you know it. Don't read with a passive mind which recognizes the choice words only in another's vocabulary but with an active mind which makes Prof. Mill's that and Seligman's thought yours. Economic conditions can not be changed at once. I had a very dear friend who was at1911. one time suffering terrible pain & I asked the Dr. if he could do nothing to relieve it. Yes I can relieve it but I mustn't for the pain, the intense suffering gives me the only clue to the symptoms.) Irene Beir, Charlotte Greenbaum & I constituted the group. Miss Wells has a beautiful vocabulary and attracts me very much by her precision and absolute mastery of what she is saying. She is decidedly human too. Took mail. Finished "Menschenhass und Rene." Am reading Wordsworth. Took car downtown. Got my wheel, which has had new lacing in skirt and chain guard. Rode it home. Got German composition book from Miss Stroebe. Went to Athletic assoc. in P.M. Worked on Exercises I & II. for Prof. Whitney. Prexy asked tonight that we might be delivered from a "spirit of false criticism". Lot of Juniors went to Lake Mohonk and had a fine time. Sun. Oct. 8. Rev. George H. Ferris of Philadelphia preached on "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done". He said in short the optimist is the man not who refuses to believe that eventually the evil will overcome the good. Wrote Margaret Towers & after dinner Bessie Hillman & J.L.G. Started home letter. Lucia Gordy & Louise 1911. Bowen called. At 4 went to 534M. (C. Clemens room) and had tea with her sister Bessie who is a nurse. At 5 in 213S. attended P.S.V. meeting. Went to music, chapel & Christians where Prexy laid emphasis on our "Loaves & fishes" being our experience which we can give to others to help them. "Billy" Hill spoke of the great influence exerted by the Juniors and Seniors on the Freshmen. Louise Bowen went with me. I bade Mrs. Gordy good-bye. Finished home letter. Had missionary discussion with E. Toof till 12.20 A.M. Mon A.M. Mon. Oct. 9. An article by E.M. Provost Vassar 1910 on editorial page of New York Times for Oct. 9, 1911, led me to look carefully for Howson's name as she was the blind girl in 1910 who won Phi Beta Kappa. By doing this I found out that the constituency of the different committees & boards is given in the Vassarion. Played basket ball 8th. After chapel worked in Library rereading [Broms & Blake]. Tues. Oct. 10. Reviewed the organs of my frog & now I know where and why they are. Made my last two drawings, digestive & reproductive systems, & now am ready for microscope. Rec'd home letter from mama. Claire is sick with her second vaccination. "Claire wanted me to take her downtown yesterday afternoon and I did & we visited the new $.25 store & the 5 & 10 cent store1911. and I bought her some chestnuts & we got Papa's new house jacket". "Aunt Mary is 65 tomorrow Oct. 10." "Don't spend too much time writing to the Kilburn girls, they don't expect it from you." Rec'd letters from Irene Todd and Ellen Sergeant & a card from James. Met Dr. Elkiss at 1.15 to correct seating chart for Philosophy. Did M. Prose. Played basket ball 8th. Had Marie gold to dinner. Read Preface to 2nd ed. of Wordsworth's lyrical ballads in 2 hrs. Louise asked me to be sub-proctor for next two weeks. Asked Lucy Penniman for tonight but she couldn't come. She said, "But you'll ask me again won't you?" Maria Livermore said as we were resting on the Archery field & saw some of the girls throwing the ball "I want to get in to this" & she did. Wed. Oct. 11. Rec'd letter from Clara Heilman as corresponding Sec'y of the C.E. "We members of the C.E. have missed you from our meetings. We hope you are making a splendid success of your work and that we shall soon have you present with us again". J.L.G. wrote me a series letter the good points of which are "Don't bone too hard, it is well to be studious, but vary it with exercise. OBK is fine, but not when obtained at loss of health." "Glad you1911. manage to have some fun to balance the study". He offers a plan for Thanksgiving vacation in case I come home alone. Read Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripedes's "Medea". Miss Wood sprung a quiz, compare Conger's "Waggoner" with Wordsworth's "Simon Lee". Class meeting 7th at which Junior party plan was told. Called on Ruth Robinson 333M. & went to open Qui Vive meeting at which Louisa Myers & Helen Lockwood had a joint discussion on Resolved that the students' association is justified in sending the proposed revision of the charter to the faculty. Open discussion followed. Read more in "Prelude" & studied Philosophy, read Bruno over once, understood about one sentence in the whole 23p. dialogue. Thurs Oct. 12. Saw Helen Simpson at breakfast this A.M. Quite a surprise tho Miss Zabriske told me at Lab she was coming Wed. Began work with the misroscope today. Had Dr. Elkiss in Phil. quiz. I knew my Hibben today. Enjoyed N. Latin. It is a pleasure to try for Miss Saunders. Rec'd for books sold in Book Exchange $5.56. Prof. McCurdy lectured to us on Greek tragedy 5th hr. in (F. German). My course is just grand. Each subject is a feast. I heard a little boy who was riding on a home made cart or "automibile" say the 1911. other day to a little boy who was pushing "Don't push any more I can go alone now" & I think it is the spirit of the little boy that we need in our college work. To learn how to do and to do it is surely the purpose of our coming here. Worked 3 hrs. on Economics, reading Marshall & Seligman. Helen Simpson ran in to see me a minute & I showed her my new dress which she admired greatly. Walked to the car with her. Eliz. McShane has evolved a plan for the orderly rotation of our tables 3, and 9 for the next 9 weeks beginning Monday Oct. 16th. We are in groups of three & each group is donated by a letter. Took Helen Ferris to Christians which was a "closed" meeting led by Eleanor Brudden who spoke splendidly on leisure. We have an income of 24 hrs a day. We mustn't wast time in getting small change to use Mr. figure (He wrote "How to live on 24 hrs. a day".) To waste time is to use it for anything that is not really worth while. We can have leisure by working hard to get it and taking a little time each day to do just what we want to for Recreation & re-creation. Did Biology. Mary Gavin said as I was getting a drink tonight, "I heard something nice aobut you today". Purpose of leisure is to get outside ourselves. 1911. Fri. Oct. 13. Rec'd card from Jas & a nice letter from papa who has (Rev. Smith Ordway on his envelope 25 West End Ave. Newark N.J. Return after 5 days) and on his paper (Kilburn Memorial Presbyterian Church Corner Norwood St. and So. Orange Av. Smith Ordway, Pastor 25 West End Ave. Newark N.J. Telephone 1798 - W. Market.) He wants to know what I think of them, I am delighted with them. Claire's 2nd vaccination has worked nicely and is healing. Mr. Shannon is very ill. In Biol. Miss said, in answer to my question as to whether it is necessary to shade the drawings made in using the microscope. "No it doesn't mean anything". Biology quiz was funny. Prof. Treadwell certainly pumped all the information out. H. Rosenthal said the chromatophore is shaped like "a circle that is pushed in". Discussed Wordsworth's theory of poetry in J. Walked downtown via College Ave. with Louise Bowen and back by Main St. Wrote a card home. Treated Louise & K.G.O. to a dandy maple nut Sunday at Smith's. Went to Students' & was there from after chapel till 25 min. of 10. Thanksgiving vacation, Junior Sophomore and Senior dances, Founders 1911. and a discussion of the charter (proposed revision) were principal points of interest. A wonderful day and the campus is gloriously beautiful. Elsie Bogert spoke today about Miss Rowlands in her Math. class and said Miss Richardson sets the class standard by this Miss Agnes Rowlands and two other girls. Sat. Oct. 14. Went to Dr.'s office & had her look at my foot as the bone feels a little sore. She put cotton in between the big toe & first toe. Dr. B. said my face needs treating again. Did Wordworth reading finishing "Prelude". Took A.M. & M. mail. Read four books of "The Excursion" and some shorter poems. Read half of Grillparzer's "Medea". The girls talked about swimming, this noon, at table. My I wish I knew how to swim, dive and manipulate myself fearlessly in the water as they do. Donned my new pink dress and had dinner with Marie Gold in Main. Eliz. Page chanced to sit at our table with her pretty pink chiffon dress and her close cut hair. She is such a sweet girl I love her. Her little sister is here and a friend of hers who has studied in Munich. Henrietta Clevenger took me to Senior Parlor after dinner. The clock the the tea set are the prettiest things I saw. Worked for 2 hrs. on German vocabulary. Am up to Part II now. 1911. Martha Herrick said tonight "Doesn't if feel queer to be a Junior?" Louise Boynton came in and talked several minutes. She is thoroughly in earnest in performing her proctor duties. Rec'd a nice letter from Gladys Dutton who is having her second year in training for nursing. She had a boy from Pittsford, Irving Hopkins, and he said he was in your S.S. class. She also says, "We certainly go through a lot to become men and women don't we?" Retired about 11.10 P.M. Elinor Bliss left my doll today. Sun. Oct. 15. Mr. Richmond of Union College preached from Luke 9.51 (1) God's measure of values, a life whether it be short or long that give's itself to save others is not wasted but spent (2) From this verse we get Inspiration. Transfigure duty into doing God's will. He prayed that from Vassar might flow "Streams of pure knowledge and high influence." Walked around the lake for first time this year with Louise Bowen. Read newspaper Margaret Armstrong sang so sweetly after dinner. At 2.30 went to first meeting of Eliz. Page's mission study class on the Indians. Called on Marion Tallant & then on Lucy Penniman who asked me to stay to a party in honor of her sister Susie whom I had a nice little talk with. Hildegard German told me I ought to get out now and run 1911. around the circle working up gradually. I ought to be able to put the shot & I ought to begin training now. Juniors were at the party of coffee & cake almost exclusively. Wrote to Aunt Mary. Music. Chapel. Christians Prexy spoke on Christian steadfastness. "No one ever achieves who simply drifts". he said. We must have a determined purpose. Narola called and told me I must go to Silver Bay. She gave me a helpful hint. Wrote home and to J.L.G. Retired 11 P.M. Another beautiful day. Susie P. said to Frances Jewell (who said, "I am afraid of Lucy") I feel so unworthy of Lucy, sometimes. Mon. Oct. 16. Finished Grillparzer's Medea. Had first Ec. quiz. Wrote for 10 min. in lecture & a mighty bum job I made of it too. Rec'd card from James. Song practice. M.L. Wilson (now Mrs. Wm. McGrath) had a week old 8 1/2 lb. boy. Eliz. let me read the letter in German class. Did Ec. in Lib. After dinner went to Junior singing & did Bruno in Rand in Lib. after chapel. Came home & did more Wordsworth. Made appointment for physical exam. Carried some books for Miss Guthrie today. Helen Brainard said she worked hard for a month last year on economics & got a good foundation then the rest of the year was easy. (She studied the outline & Bullock almost exclusively). Elsie B. said lately the 1911. instructor's think more of you if you don't miss any classes. H.M. White showed me how to make and 8 with my hair. Tues. Oct. 17. Did the striated & unstriated muscles in Lab. Rec'd home letter. (Mama spoke Wed. at Haddenfield. Spent Thurs. night with Aunt Ella in Philadelphia. Mrs. Courtney of Marathon is dead. Rev. Shannon died 12.30 noon Saturday. I met him on the street Wed. night as he was taken sick Thurs. morning & he stopped & inquired about you & said he intended to call on us before you left for college but they did not get here. I think papa will come up to see you sometime this fall can't tell when.) Enclosing a copy of first printed weekly bulletin of Kilburn church. Very neat and it is splendid. Had 10 min. written in Philos. p. 6-8 of Rand, give the phrases stating the four Aristotelian causes. Read Wordsworth. Song practice. Lecture on amoeba. J. English discussion on Wordsworth as a boy of ten. Did German prose. Albertina had Nabi Amugasi to dinner after which she played nicely. More Wordsworth. Read Seneca's Medea. H. Rosenthal likes a boy's point of view. First Miscellany, November, out today. Trix S. was the only Sophomore who took J. English last year. Wed. Oct. 18. Said liesst for lasst in Prose class. Miss Stroebe told me to begin working backwards in 1911. the Ad. G. Prose Comp. book. Poured hard almost all day. Read "The White Doe of " & like it best of all the poems of W. I have yet read. Rec'd letter from James. He enclosed a clipping, "Papa, don't see the blots". Rec'd card from papa. "When I read about my going to Vassar & seeing you I could not hear. You may hear something later". IN"G" discussed 'studying Nature for her own sake'. Looked over Harvard Univ. catalogue. In 1906 Vassarion looked up Susan Griggs, my missionary. 8th hr went to recital by Edward Strong of New York (Tenor). No Chapel. Miss Wood smiled very sweetly at me in Main 7th. & today for first time in merely passing her Miss Mierendorf smiled at me and spoke. We sang after dinner & had 1915 give a stunt party after 10 min. preparation. Detweiler was fine. In 213S. went to P.S.V. meeting. Maud read alound Ch. I of Mrs. Montgomery's book. . I wore Helen Rosenthal's rubbers today. Had Mary Lancaster and Portia Richardson in to eat pears with me. Read Ch. III in Hibben & deliberately sat up until 11.30 P.M. doing little odd jobs on lists which I have wanted to do for some time. Thurs. Oct. 19. Did nerve cell & drop of blood today. Discussed Ch. II in Hibben. Bought Phil. ticket. Discussed Seneca's Medea. Showed Prof. Whitney what I have done in correcting the vocabulary. Went 1911. to Lib. where I spent 2 hrs. in reading the last 69 nos. assigned in Wordsworth & now my Wordsworth reading is done. E. Toof went to Christians with me. Helen Ferris led & spoke on your place in Vassar College. 1. Take part in the college activities. 2. Get into the love of others by helping them. 3. What kind of girl will my classmates remember me as when I am out of Vassar College? spoke. Did Ec. Went to party of tables 3 and 4 in 301R. given by Elsie Bogert & Gertrude Scholton. Fine time. Mary Gavin talked of time when there will be no class organization in college. Helen Adler was perfectly funny. Rainy today. Retired 11.15. Began this A.M. Wright's "The Will of God". Fri. Oct. 20. Studied Biology from 6-7 A.M. Miss Wells gave us frank criticism of our written said we were careless. Rec'd no mail. Did the heart today in Lab. & am now ready to begin the skeleton. In J. we tried to find out just how Wordsworth says he came to love Nature for her own sake. Sent a card to Mr. Alfred B. Hoffman, Curator of Princeton, giving birdseye of the grounds, and a postal of Hackensack road to [Clavies]. Started German paper for Mon. Had Lucy Penniman to dinner. Read "Dem. & Chron.". in Lib. Heard Mrs. Florence Kelly Sec'y of National Consumers' League lecture on 1911. Working girls and college girls. Splendid. Showed what individual college girls have done to better conditions. One worked in a laundry etc. Women of today must work to rid domestic service of the present disrespect in which it is held; they must also believe that the best is none too good for the working girls. One girl (Bryn Mawr) made a brief of 600 pages which she presented to the [Ill.] Court to prove the constitutionality of limiting the number of working hours of women in the factories. Then saw part of Sophomore party rehearsal. 14 colored "gentlemen" in white trousers, black coats, red socks, red neckties & yellow chrysanthemums sang & cracked jokes. Then 5 colored girls danced. The men sang in a quartette, 2 danced & all left the stage in a cakewalk. Last was a medley with all actors singing. Mrs. Kelly spoke of how "ugly" and "poorly written" so much of our present day American literature is. Sat. Oct. 21st. Physical exam at 9 A.M. Mail. Rec'd letters from papa, Margaret Towers and Mrs. Strong of Rochester. Wrote Mrs. Strong a letter & papa a card. Saw Mr. Polk. My $200.00 came Oct. 1. Paid him $15.00 & took my slip to the office so now I am entitled to all the privileges of a student. Began work on Wordsworth topic on which I worked in afternoon. Read most hastily Miss McCurdy's gift1911. copy of Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripides Medea in Prof. Whitney's room. Gossip party in corridor outside of and in room 305. I darned stockings. Frances Chafee said "I never saw you sew before". Helen Purnell made beautiful pink satin roses. Retired at midnight. Worked on my German (Medea, [Motwierung ihru Mordtal]). Sun. Oct. 22. Bishop Brewster preached. The secret of personal spiritual power is surrender to God thru communion, prayer and companionship. First lesson in mission class. Eliz. Page 4 Main. She is fascinating & the class is great, so interesting. Wrote my missionary Mrs. Sue Griggs Graybill 1906 in Canton Christian College, Honglok, Canton China. Wrote James & wrote home. Chapel. Christians, went with Helen Ferris. Prexy [spoke on the (confidence in the truth, for the truth shall conquer) two facts 1. growth is an internal thing which we don't control. 2 conditions of growth are under our control illus. D. Romers article in Nov. Miscellany on the use of Sunday] Madeleine Bowne spoke. Mon. Oct. 23. Rose at 6 and wrote my answer to "Wie motiviert Seneca, Grillparzer und Eruipides Medeas Mordtal?" Rec'd nice letter from Bessie Hillman.1911. Finished Wordsworth paper and copied most of it. Wanted to have it all copied before retiring but didn't fetch it. Tues. Oct. 24. Prof. Riley some good papers handed in at the quiz on the 4 Aristotelian causes as given on p. 6-8 of Bruno. Rec'd home letter from Claire who hasn't written me before since I came back to college, and from mama (who says, "Papa says, ask Gretta if she can come down to the depot Saturday morning and meet the 10.35 train from New York? On my birthday, Claire went up stairs and brought me the White House cook book and on the wrapper was written "Happy Birthday to you" and I knew who wrote that. It was my darling college girl. Did you think of mamma on that day?) Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Janet & Trix met me in 403R. at 7.30 to plan our side of the trial T. & M. debate. Did M. Prose. Rec'd box J.L.G. (containing 2 nut bars, magazine with story of Bill Bailey, fine lot of fresh raw chestnuts & a glass globe filled with partridge berries & leaves. Very pretty and acceptable.) Wed. Oct. 25. 10 min. written in Ec. & I enjoyed it for I knew. Read some about the French revolution in Robinson but it didn't help much in tracing Wordsworth's trip in France. Trix & Janet met here for 2nd debate discussion. 1911. Thurs. Oct. 26. We finished Chap. II in Hibben. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Trix, Janet & I met at 4 P.M. in Lib. & gave our points. Debated 8th hr. in 319 R. against Pringle, McShane & Ougletrie on Waving the question of constitutionality. Resolved that it would be advantageous to the U.S. if the Employer's Liability Law now in force in New Jersey should be adopted by all the states. We had the negative & pleased the committee (Vic, Agnes W., Althea & Marg Gavin) by putting up a good negative. "Dutch" Clark led Christians & different girls spoke on the different work which is helped on by our association gifts. Studied "J." to find out what the "creative soul" is. Fri. Oct. 27. Miss North had our Ec. section & I like her immensely. Studied for biology. Worked on the skeleton. Rec'd nice letter from Ida just think, she's a Senior at Mt. Holyoke. Had a full hour written in Biology 4 questions and then wrote all the next hour in J. on the creative soul. Went downtown. Read translation of Calderon's "Such stuff as dreams are made of" & then heard most of the splendid concert by the Barrere Ensemble of N.Y. city. Met Louise Bowen's mother and sister today. Agnes Wright told me as I was going in N.E.B. that I made the T and M debate. I am glad. 1911. Sat. Oct. 28. Cleaned my little 403R house & met papa at 10.35 train in Poughkeepsie. We saw the Laboratoires & lunched at the Inn. I met Mr. Rector and Mr. Gordy. Miss Guthrie chaperoned us when papa saw my room and Mme. Mormier when papa tried some pictures of it. In the afternoon we visited the Flag shop & toured the campus walking around Sunset starting from the tennis courts. Saw Main. Walked part way around the lake. I had dinner in Raymond, papa at Smith's. In the parlor before chapel he met several of the girls. Prexy led chapel tonight and I was so glad. We had a little visit in the parlor after chapel & then I walked out the 10 min. of 8 car with papa. He spoke of considering carefully the cost of coming home Thanksgiving, "of course we would love to see you home." While going around Sunset we discussed the possible results of doing good, very good, work in German; also J.L.G. In the afternoon we went up the Library tower from which we tried 2 pictures. The weather was simply ideal today and I had an absolutely glorious time. Papa looked lovely. Rec'd a letter from mamma this A.M. Did the exercise I omitted to do in M. German. After papa went. 1911. Sun. Oct. 29. Rev. Johnston Ross of Montreal Canada, gave a fine sermon on the transfiguration being Jesus's voluntary [remenciation] of the path which he must go alone, & the choice of the harder way of the cross whereby he could bring many with him. He prayed that we might learn here at college not only how to acquire knowledge but how to use it. Helen Taylor stays about the same. Went to Mission class at 2.30 in 44 M. Went to North to get names of Freshmen for Junior party & found most of those Raymondites of 1915 had been asked. Finished Miscellany. Went to chapel & Mr. Gow told us the use of the hymn board & pointed out some of our common mistakes in hymn singing. Men can carry the tone from one phrase of the long line of a German tune to the next. "There are some things women can't do". No Christians. Wrote Jas. kindly but clearly about affectionate epithets lately appearing in my letters from him. Mon. Oct. 30. Went to Main at 7.50 & waited with M.L. Shayer till 9 A.M. when I bought 7 $1.00 seats & 2 $1.50 seats for Gadski for Fri. night Nov. 3. Wrote home 4th hour. Althea Erwin said this noon "Be sure to look on the T & M. bulletin board."1911. Agnes Wright said at noon in my room that I am a negative sub. "We know what you can do". I just wanted to explain to you. Spent 2 hrs. in Lib. reading Hobbes. Informal classmeeting 8th hr. elected Edith Pratt song-leader. Had dinner with Rachel Whitcomb in Davison. She feels strongly her defeat as Hall president. Irene Bier got it & didn't live in that hall last year. As I went to the elevator R. said "My, time is limited". Spent all evening on pamphlets J. Bernsten gave me for debate. Peggy & Louise think I have a lovely father. Tues. Oct. 31. Letter from mama & a nice one from Claire telling of her efforts & final success in finding out how to spell match last Sunday. (Papa's train didn't leave here till 10 P.M. & he had to wait 3 hrs. & finally trollied to Newark arriving 6 A.M.) Did German prose 7th & 8th & Economics in P.M. Retired at 10 P.M. Eleanor Greenberg thinks I have a fine father. Wed. Nov. 1. Are discussing "the creative soul" etc in J. Took Dorothy Whitman with me to first meeting des Deutschen Verein. Mary MacNoughton sang in German. Prof. Whitney unveiled a large picture of which she got abroad this summer in Munich with money from the Verein. It is to hang in Room 19. Had Erfrischurigen ice-cream (pink, green, brown & white). 1911. P.S.V. meeting in 213 S. at 7.30. Second chapter read aloud from Mrs. Montgomery's book. At 8.30 till 9.30 debated. Affirm. Germann, Sutton, & McShane. Neg. Golden, Bassett & Ordway. Eliz. was fine. Rec'd letter from Jas. tonight. Thurs. Nov. 2. Rec'd nice letter from Gladys Sutton. Robert Spier spoke in P.M. Oh, he is great. Christianity is different from the other religions of the world in its attitude toward 1. truth, 2. women. "It is enough for a gentleman that Christianity is the only religion that doesn't permit Polygamy". It is a missionary religion. It is unlike the others in 1. bearing the name of its founder and 2. In being a personal religion. Mr. Speer read a letter written him by a friend who lately became a Christian. My how powerfully in earnest Mr. Spier is. Fri. Nov. 3. Rec'd letter from papa telling of his expectations & realizations returning home from Vassar. He also writes " Well Gretta I had one of my bright days of life Sat. with you if I were "a man"." Made my first trip in P.M. to Collingwood Opera House with Louise Bowen Lucia Gordy Helen Ferris Gladys Topping Marjorie Spratt Maud L. Strayer " Bacon and spent a delightful evening hearing Mme. Gadski sing. Met Miss Monroe 8th hr in Assembly Hall. 1911. Sat in gallery in a $1.00 and heard & saw O.K. She was fine and I was thoroughly pleased. Sat. Nov. 4. Worked all day. Junior party in P.M. The apparatus room held a model Vassar college and Mr. Polk(?) (Vi Russell) gave the new student's V.C. catalogues (programs). In locker room obtained ice-cream & candy which we ate in Phil. hall. The play there was splendid. A Freshman goes to sleep and dreams. 1. Dance. 2. Her Livy, Math, Chemistry etc. come banging out from behind screens. 3. Welsh Rabbit appears. 4. Sofa cushions & banners walk & dance. 5. Sir Galahad & Whistler's mother descend from their frames. 5. Phil & Gym. & 2 other youths & 4 maidens appear. 6. collectors come. 7. Song leaders are tried out. 8. a knock is heard & sleepily the Freshman answers it only to be asked to Junior party. Exceedingly clever & nice, I think. Mary Philips chairman. [in margin] Sent birthday card to Marian Case. Sun. Nov. 5. Rode down & back to church. (Pres.) Heard a splendid sermon on "Bury the truth". (To get the truth we must labor, it can be obtained only by effort. Results mean sacrifice.) Walked around Maple Circle in 1 1/2 hrs with Helen & Hilda Brazer & M.L. Strayer. Beautiful walk. Christians. Prexy spoke on "I am from above, ye are from beneath". It is 1911. necessary to get a view of our world from above. We must get Christ's viewpoint & spirit. Wrote James, Uncle Henry, Home. Mon. Nov. 6. Rec'd card from James. Janet & I debated Eliz. Hilgard & Trix after chapel & somewhat disturbed them by our stand. Rose early to write Ec. paper on Sodus industries based on Shaler's article. Tues. Nov. 7. Rec'd card from papa. Met again in 319 after lunch for final debate talk. T & M debate 8th our first debate as Juniors. I voted affirm on question, debate. affirm neg. Sutton Rosenthal German Doughty McShane C.C. Johnson Subject. Resolved that it would be advantageous to the U.S. to adopt the workmen's compensation law now in force in New Jersey. Negative won on merits of debate. Eliz. McShane was splendid. I invited E. McShane to go home with me Thanksgiving & she was greatly pleased. Wed. Nov. 8. Had a written in M. German. Saw Mrs. Lockwood. Rec'd letter from James. Thurs. Nov. 9. E. James was puzzled about free will in Philosophy today & wasn't sure that she has it. "Responsibility & better mean free will" said Dr. Elkus, then she thot she believed in it. Song practice. Studied circulatory system1911. in Holmes. Walked around the square [diagram of square] with Louise Bowen. Saw Katharine Forbes today. Saw Mary Wright tonight going to Main from chapel. Christians. [Katherine Scribner led ably on subject "The Problem of Work". What kind of work, when, how do it. Dorothy Stimson spoke about the joy of being able to do as you please on Sunday and not being able to study even if you wanted to, try it. Agnes Wilson (Work as our saviour who did his Father's will). K. Brown (Reflect before going to bed as you look out over the quiet campus over your work of that day & of the days to come & really think your evening prayers as you say them). M. Kelsey (three kinds of workers. 1. shirkers. 2. jerkers. 3. workers). Helen Landon (Reading is natural outlet, spend fifteen minutes in a 'morning watch'). K.G.Ordway ("Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth")] After 8.15 P.M. Miss Monroe gave Gladys Bassett, Abbie Hagerman & me another lesson in Spoken English. Had a written in F. German today. Fri. Nov. 10. Lost my fountain pen after Ec. Rec'd letter from papa. Mama has been speaking this week. Thank fortune I1911. finished the skeleton today. Song practice. Was called on in Biology for the "plexi" of the spinal nerve. Had an hour written in "J" on the changes in Wordsworth from 1805-1815 & the evidence of change in the poems of 1814. Louise Boynton & I went to Pay Day. Then I fooled around in her room for an hour or so blissfully ignorant of the fact that the New Jersey Club tea was then in progress. I read the notice & thot it was today & some one else said no it is the 16th so I didn't go. Went to singing in Soap palace in front of Strong steps after chapel after dinner in 1911's honor. Then to chapel & then with Louise & Peggy to Prof. Shephard's (of Columbia) lecture on "The South American Republics". It was illustrated and was fine. Sat. Nov. 11. Worked over an hour in Lab. Took mail. Got Phil. ticket i.e. I drew & Sarah Poppen got my ticket. A few 1913ers sang to a few 1911ers on Strong steps. Did M. prose. Went downtown. College singing at 6.30. "Beau Brummel" by Clyde Fitch was played in the P.M. 8 - 11.30. About 2/3 of 1911 were back for First Hall Play. My! it was good to see them & see Ruth Hamilton lead them again. How well they sang. ("And found an upstart in our seat 1912 twas you") [in margin] Met Helen Simpson as she got off the car at Raymond gate.1911. Prof. Shattuck spoke to me today for first time as I passed him near Myra W. & Eliz. H. coming from Lab. Sidney Thompson was "Beau" and was just splendid. I vowed tonight in chapel that if my face continues to be pimpled it won't be because I have failed to care for it. Sun. Nov. 12. Shortened 2 strings of beads. Swept & dusted my room. Heard Dr. Pierce, Chaplain of U.S. senate (preach from three texts. 1. It was not you sent me here to God. 2. The Taskmasters forcing the Israelites to work. 3. My Father worked heretofore & I work. These illustrate the different attitudes we may take toward the world. We can be I. Interpreters, to explain to some one else some little portion of the world. That we have learned to know. II. Assistants. III. Illustrations. He presented a novel idea to me in this that God each day creates the world, for out of darkness cometh light; and he creates us each day, for from consciousness like the clods 'neath' our feet we become spiritual beings.) Walked from North to Main with Helen Simpson. Read some in "The Days of the Flesh". No mission class today. Helen made me a 25 min. call. Among other things she said "You take things too simply". I do not see what she means. Was so glad to see her. Had some callers Agnes Rowlands whose call was inter-1911. rupted by Helen Ferris & Louise Bowen (luckily for me.) No chapel. Eliz. McShane called & expects to be able to spend the entire Thanksgiving vacation with me. Went to Christians where Prexy spoke about 1. the diversities of needs which are met by a diversity of men (Ex. Christ's twelve disciples.) 2. The difference in capacity of different people. Wrote home, J.L.G. and Aunt Vira. Helen Simpson said this afternoon that things have been too easy for her. Not until she gave tutor lessons did she realize that girls could have trouble with Freshman work. It was hard for her to see it then. She tries to reduce everything to definiteness. She hates Math. but she said that persisent effort will and can conquer in the scientific field but not in the artistic. To write a paper on "the portrait of Shakespeare's mind" was just impossible for her because it was so indefinite. I am just beginning to find out, she said, that there are some things I can't do. They are way beyond me. Eliz. McShane wants to go to Columbia univ. after graduation on a graduate fellowship but her mother wants her to go to Chicago university. 1911. Eliz. said tonight you might just as well say around here "I'm going to do so and so then they'll let you do it." Mon. Nov. 13. Mission class met tonight after chapel. I did some work on those German Dept. exercises. Tues. Nov. 14. Rec'd letter from home. Started spyrogyra today. Miss Wood handed back our class room test papers on the changes in Wordsworth from 1805 to 1815. Mine had this pleasing (?) comment "Not very clear". Myra Williams said today that she just loves apparatus work. I had Rachel Whitcomb to dinner. Class drill 8th (First day in gym). [in margin] First snow tonight after chapel. Wed. Nov. 15. Miss Stroebe handed back our prose papers mine was marked "C+". Only one person in the other section got B and that was Margaret Sherwood. Rec'd a nice letter from Laura Kemp. Arranged for swimming lessons. Louise & I went to gym & were in the "Clubs" class (Indian). At P.S.V. meeting in 213S. at 7.30 I made my dolly some drawers. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Found my fountain pen in Davison. [in margin] Ground white with snow this morning. Thurs. Nov. 16. Rec'd card from D. Rolph. Papa sent me my Post pen which came today. 1911. Prof. Riley had our quiz section today & had us divided & debate as materialists & immaterialists. E. McShane & C. Dana held forth by special request in German. Spent most two hours on Coleridge reading. Class meeting 8th. Lillian Lang & Gladys Bassett reported on Silver Bay conference and Hazel Harrison on the one in Ohio. Junior party cost $154.00. In chapel Dr. Hill spoke most dignifiedly to us in connection with the death of Helen Taylor 1913 who died at the Infirmary last night. He said our college years are not only preparation but a completion as well. We may not change our way of living if we regard them as years of completion but in many cases we will doubtless show a different spirit. Lucy Lovell spoke "The Problem of Friendship", reading about Ruth & Naomi and David and Jonathan. She said that Friendship built on selfish motives and the desire for utility or social position cannot stand. We must not choose a friend who will exert an evil influence over us. After we have chosen aright we can show our friend 1. warm affection 2. Non-selfish interest1911. in ourselves but an interest in her interests 3. Shield her against her own faults. 4. Be loyal to her in not allowing her to be misrepresented to others. 5. Show our love in a thousand thoughtful little things. Mary MacNoughton sang and the rest of the time we spent in singing hymns. Spoken English at 8.15, 9.00 P.M. Miss Monroe said several times to me tonight "You are too conscientious." "If we take the attitude of 'I can' instead of 'I will' the results will be better." she said as we separated. Retired about 11 P.M. which seems to be my regular hour this college year as a rule. Fri. Nov. 17. Went to free suffrage lecture in Collingwood opera house. Miss Wylie presided. Judge of Kingston, Mayor Segu and Inez Milholland gave good sane illuminating arguments for suffrage. Inez used splendid specific illustrations. There was a peanut smoke scare. Coming home Hildegard German asked me if I am tutoring anyone in any subject. Sat. Nov. 18. Did my other work first & then finished Coleridge reading in the afternoon. Heard a perfectly splendid lecture in the evening by Mr. Bliss Perry on "Thackery". 1911. My! how I clapped. We remained seated & clapped till Prexy beamingly said 'go on out'. Prexy prayed tonight that we might have the "enthusiasm of devoted work". Sun. Nov. 19. Mr. Slocum of Colorado College preached a fine sermon on the "more abundant life". "Eagerness for honest work" he prayed for. E. Page told some first hand personal experiences at mission class. Miss Martha Berry of Georgia spoke at 7 on the Berry School which she founded for the mountain whites about 10 years ago. She is a very proud, reserved Southerner & I think it was hard from a mental point of view for her to admit her weakness which she did in the course of her address & speak. In Senior parlor she answered our questions and was very charming. She likes her boys very much. Wrote Minna Soule, Mrs. (A.E.) Morris ("Vovo"), Ida and Home. Mon. Nov. 20. Spent most of the day except for classes on my Coleridge paper. Peggy & Bessie came down to see me after 10 P.M. Tues. Nov. 21. Rose at 6 to copy Coleridge paper. Rec'd letter from home. Ried Edwards preached for papa Sun. P.M. as he has a cold in his throat. 1911. [in margin] I saw Hockey game '15 vs. 14 7th hr. He writes "Claire wants me to go down stairs with & help her get a book to read". Rec'd a nice letter from "Aunty" Barker in Pittsford also one from Marian Case in Sodus. Swimming lesson 4th hour. I am not afraid of the water now and tried to strike out by myself. Lucile Weber swam right away. Hildegard German here to dinner. Wrote J.L.G. Wed. Nov. 22. My sentence in M. Prose was correct today. Prof. Mills gave us some excellent points about the way we should study our Ec. and about our wonderful opportunities here before continuing the Economics lecture. In P.M. attended illustrated lecture on "The Cleaning of a Great City" by "Big " Commissioner Edwards of New York city. Splendid. He was very funny & must weigh least 300 lbs. Hockey '14 v. '15 8th. Didn't go. [in margin] T & M & Qui Vive debaters & Com. met 7.30 in Freshman parlor. Thurs. Nov. 23. Hibben ch.4. today with Dr. Elkus & she didn't know what to do to fill out the hour. It was a painful atmosphere. I took the chair at the desk in F. German & held forth on Karl Gutzkow. Interview with Miss Wood in 412S at 2.40. She said I made some very good points. Suggested that I could have subordinated my points mor in Wordsworth paper. Deutsche Verein 8th hr. Wir spulten, saunge und assen. (coffee & doughnuts). Louise H 1901 led Christians & said we can't have a valuable 1911. spiritual life by a) resolution, b) limitation but by daily partaking of spiritual food & not trying to live on what we get on Sunday. She has a most charming and extraordinary personality. Gladys Bassett & I had a Spoken Eng. lesson at 8.15 P.M. with Miss Monroe. Read part I of "Ancient Mariner". Gladys did it well, she & Abbie Hagerman have been practicing in the asembly hall. "Get the picture, try to see it afresh & more clearly each time". was some good advice she gave us. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Fri. Nov. 24. Up at 6 & studied till 7 A.M. for Laboratory quiz on the skeleton. Had Miss Wells today in Ec. quiz. She is a wonder, I love her. Spent another 1/2 hr on Lab. preparation & Miss Gabriskie quizzed me. I forgot about 6 names. Rec'd letter from papa who says "I am a prisoner by oder of Dr. Davenport. Have sent to Pittsford for your letter & mama's so you two & Claire can come in the church on Dec. 3 for you will be here at the A.M. service". After lunch in Freshman parlor Miss [Holm] met the P.S.V. Band whose object she defined as being to learn & show forth 1. God's omniscience. 2. God's omnipresence 3. God's omnipotence. 1911. No quiz in Biology but a lecture instead. Wrote postals to Mrs. Barker & papa. Apparatus 8th. No chapel. Concert in P.M. by "N.Y. Madrigal & Glee Singers". Sat. Nov. 25. Did F. German, M. German. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Curtis (our Raymond housekeeper last year). Saw part of the exciting Yale-Harvard foot ball game at 2 P.M. in the circle. Score 27 to 5 in favor of Harvard. Heard at 4 P.M. Lady Gregory of Dublin lecture on "The Making of a Theater". She looks like Queen Victoria & read us her latest play, written on her voyage to America. Began work on commission government in the P.M. Worked 2 hrs. Sun. Nov. 26. Rev. Cadmon of Brooklyn preached on the woman putting the leaven into the lump. We all have the power of personal influence what are we going to do with it. Be sure to put in enough of the leaven & finally be sure it is good leaven. Called on Albertina in the Infirmary. Mission class 2.30. Eliz. Page told a story of the chief of the tribe who said "Why didn't you come sooner?" Had Helen & Hilda Brazer, Helen Ferris & Louise Bowen up to eat apples & peanut cookies. Wrote to Mrs. Shannon, Laura Kemp, Dorothy Rolph, Margaret Towers, J.L.G. & Home. 1911. Chapel & Christians "Bill" led & said [enoy] and discontent, dissatisfaction, unsatisfaction will keep us from being thankful. Ruth Holliday & Katharine Scribner spoke. E. McShane made a long call. The problem of E. Toof is getting serious. Dr. E. thinks . Eliz. McS. has called on many faculty this year and this morning went for a ten mile walk with Miss Cowley & Dr. Elkus. H. Hess showed me her high school memory book after supper. (1914 tho fine in athletics is poor in its studies, but the faculty say 1913 are good students). Mon. Nov. 27. Thirty minute written in Ec. Miss Whitney gave us a 15 min. written in F. German. Studied Ec. & Philos. and after chapel in two hours read for the first time Scott's "Lay of the Last Mistrel". Had some very good cakes in Henrietta Hess's room. Fixed my laundry & retired 11.15 P.M. Warm & springlike out today. Tues. Nov. 28. Drew the arterial system today. Rec'd letter from papa and a dear one with no ink blots from Claire who is eagerly awaiting my coming. J. Towers is to meet us at the Grand Central. Had 5th swimming lesson swam with the basket ball but didn't get far alone. Oral quiz today in Biology instead of Friday. Prof. Treadwell disapproves [in margin] "educated fear"1911. of hurrying the laboratory work just to get thru a little early. He said it is too bad for a girl who is capable of doing first class work if she'd take the time to go so fast and do poor work. (Some people are already on the fern but I am just starting veins.) Wrote the entire hour on "Coleridge's attitude toward the French revolution". Sent V.C. photo postals to Alvan Cassedy, Miss Kilburn, Mr. J.W. Chandler, Miss Bessie Hillman. Did 2 exercises of German dep't work. Had Ruth Robinson to dinner. Finished outlining all the required references in Bullock after chapel. Prexy prayed for "fellowship with the larger things". E. McShane came up to see what R.R. we go on from N.Y. to Newark. Blacked my shoes with H. Hess' blacking. Rec'd card from Aunty Barker giving Christine Utz's present address in New York city where she is being treated. Wed. Nov. 29. Prof. Treadwell showed us some slides. Left Poughkeepsie about 4 P.M. Eliz. McShane and Mary Fisher sitting behind me. I sat with a lady who boards where Miss True boards. Arrived in New York at Grand Central about 6 P.M. ahead of the special. I met Jas. Towers as he was going to meet the special 1911. and we started home. Took the new trolley which comes out on Broad St. across the park opposite Haines. Reached 25 West End Ave. 7.40 P.M. Papa was just going to Bessie Hillman's wedding. Arthur Halsall was best man. Austin McGee is the groom. Mama had a nice supper waiting for us. Eliz. sewed on her doll clothes & started Claire on a green coat for her doll while I helped with the dishes. Am glad to be home again and doubly glad I can bring some one home with me. Letter from J.L.G. Thurs. Nov. 30 THANKSGIVING Day. All went to church at 11 A.M. Rev. Dickinson of the M.E. church preached. If the stuff is in us we will succeed. Our greatest men were once poor boys. Was so glad to see the young people again. Had a grand turkey dinner with pineapple cream for dessert. I haven't been home for Thanksgiving for two years. Margaret Towers invited us (Eliz. & me) up to her house where we had tea. Laura was there. We just visited while Eliz. sewed. In the P.M. a meeting was held at our house for forming a teachers' training class. Reid Edwards called for Dorothy. Eliz who1911. had been reading aloud to me from the W.H. Companion came down with me and we met the young people. Fri. Dec. 1. Just fooled around in the A.M. After dinner Claire, Elizabeth & I went downtown and saw the stores which are very Christmasy. Hahnes has a huge Santa Claus in the center of the store. Claire & I did the doll and toy departments. Got home in time for a fine supper. We had ice-cream at Riker's. In the P.M. Eliz. staid home & the rest of us went to Preparatory service. Papa spoke on Prayer which 1. 2. steadies us 3. keeps us from getting small. 4. gives us courage in the face of seeming impossibility. Claire came before the session to be received into church membership on confession of faith. Papa & Eliz. have discussed the difficulties in her (Uniontown Pa) Baptist church. Sat. Dec. 2. I went downtown to the new station with Eliz. who goes to New York. Staid down and looked around for Christmas. Attended my first meeting of the "Entre Nous" Club at the church in the evening. 1911. We christened the new kitchen, chocolate and cakes being served. They practiced some for the play to be given Dec. 14. J.L.G. called between 7 and 8. This afternoon I went to Mrs. Mudds for awhile. Mrs. Cassedy, Helen & Alvan called in P.M. Alvan changed & took Latin instead of German. Sun. Dec. 3. Communion service. Mama & I joined the church by letter so did Miss MacDonald and Claire on confession, so also Sadie Morris, Emma Wooner and Mrs. Arthur Mudd. A very pretty service. Papa summed up his remarks of Fri. P.M. on prayer. My first communion service in the Kilburn church. After a nice dinner mama hurried off to S.S. with Claire & papa hustled me up to pack my suitcase & get the 4.03 from N.Y. He walked to the avenue with me & I looked after myself this time. Left home at 3.15. Reached Grand Central 4.45. No train till 6 P.M. Saw Maud & Annabel. Also Peggy whose brother I met, Agnes & Norma who introduced me to Mr. Williams. Vassar boarded the 6 P.M. train which was late reaching Pokeepsie at 9 P.M. Got to college 9.25 P.M. Registered and retired soon. 1911. Mon. Dec. 4. Back to work. Spent four hours finishing my doll which I handed in before retiring. "Help us not to think more of ourselves than we ought to think and may we not think less of ourselves than we ought to think". F. German (15 min in class) paper returned with "gut". Tues. Dec. 5. "You'd better go over that again". Rec'd prospectus of Prof. Shattucks Yellowstone trip for 1912. Prof. Treadwell began the Fern lectures today. Wed. Dec. 6. In P.M. at 7.30 P.S.V. Volunteer band met. I started mama's Christmas present, a pin cushion cover which I am embroidering in white. Rec'd letter from papa containing money order for $10.00. I bought my Schiller set (for which I sent in on Oct. 3 a special order) $4.15. Paid N.J. club dues ($.15) and signed the constitution. Thurs. Dec. 7. M. Couldn't go to Christians tonight which Prof. Chamberlayne led. At 8.30 in Assembly Hall Gladys Bassett, Abbie Hagerman & I had our Spoken English lesson. Miss Monroe told us of two Seniors who signed up for S.E. & then didn't come. Just lately they came to tell her they were not going on & were much surprised to learn that they had to be dismissed from Spoken English as well as from any other 1911. class. "As if", said Miss Monroe "politeness" wasn't as essential here as in any other class. She gave us Edith Wynne Matthison's program for Sat. Dec. 16 so we can read it up ahead of time. Fri. Dec. 8. Miss Wells handed back 2 papers to me written in Ec. lecture (as she did to the others) that we might read them over now that they are cold and criticize them as pieces of economic writing for a primer. Several notations on my two. Wish I had had time to read them over carefully before handing them in. Drew the venuous system, corrected diagram of arterial sys, (making it closed tubes instead of lines) observed the 5 slides set up & took the names of the specimens on exhibition in my Lab. period today. Had an hour's written in Biology on 5 questions. Discussed impressonism in J. Eng. Agnes Wilson's paper on Coleridge was read by Miss Wood. It is splendidly expressed. Worked on debate. Attended lecture in P.M. by Mrs. Margaret L Woods of London on Victorians I have known. (She spoke particularly of Tennyson and Browning both of whom she knew1911. intimately. Once she met George Eliot and her husband George Lewis whom she liked better than George Eliot who had no small talk.) (Irene Lawrence got a glass of water for her.) Mrs. Woods said the heroine of a modern novel "may be a friend but she mustn't be a fool". Tennyson always wore the same style of clothes, so did his wife. Mrs. W. spoke several times of his "deep voice". Mr. Browning was interested in other people's affairs and unlike most great men did not talk about himself constantly. It was a wonderful lecture and very witty. Sat. Dec. 9. Debate 8.30 A.M. in 319R. on Com. gov't. affirm neg. Ordway Hamilton R. Sutton B. Whittlesey Johnson F. Fay D. Did F. German. Worked in Lib. Finished [Marmion]. Went to students (7.30-9.45 P.M.) working on my pin cushion. Lucy Penniman was the Junior and Margaret Tibbits the Senior delegate to the Women's Intercollegiate Students conference held the week end before Thanksgiving at Barnard. Each reported. 1911. Read part of "The Lord of the Isles". Henrietta Hess came in for a minute. She does not study on Sunday. I am glad to know of one more. Rec'd "Case & Comment" from J.L.G. containing article on Com. Govt. Sun. Dec. 10. Rev. Saunders of (who gave Saunders Laboratory & who is a trustee) preached from Col. The wonderful character of Christ is like the citadel which Napoleon could not take at the battle of Waterloo. 1. Faultlessness. 2. Intimacy of acquaintance with him only increased admiration for him. 3. No pangs of conscience. 4. Balanced character. Unique without being eccentric. "Vice is only virtue gone to seed" 5. Universality 6. Manner of teaching original, from himself, he spoke with authority, wasn't caught. 7. Power. Always easy, never strained 8. Restraint of power Only used it when human efforts ceased to be effective. "Many of the saints who have1911. been canonized might better, should have been cannonaded". It has been asserted that Jesus is only a fiction, but "it would take a Jesus to forge a Jesus" and all the more credit is due the fisherman who conceived him. But to imagine that he is a mere creation and not a reality is about as easy as to imagine that a Zulu wrote Paradise Lost or "that the stones of this chapel were brought together by the wind and chiseled by the lightening". A wonderful command over English. His closing words were that we will have to settle our relation to this great character. It is inevitable. If we ignore it we settle it. But the best way to settle it is to acknowledge him as our Lord. Lucy Penniman was Helen Purnell's guest at dinner and I started to sit on the opposited side of the table but she motioned me to sit by her. She told us about the Student conference at Barnard and was interesting as she always is. After dinner we went out on the front porch & talked. Since Mary [Nourse] has been her Lucy says she has gotten "healthy young". When she first came she seemed so old & felt1911. responsibility. I lived a whole lot in those few minutes. Walked home from chapel this A.M. with Lillian Lang and Bernice Marks. My what beautiful hair Bernice has. She is a handsome girl. Browsed in the Lib. then called on Dr. Elkus at 2 College View ave. At 7 P.M. Mrs. Clement of Tokio Japan spoke on the work Vassar is doing there and mentioned particularly Miss West and Miss [W...]. She tried to think as she listened to the sermon on Christ this morning how we would have felt if we had heard it for the first time then. Afterwards in Senior parlor she showed us pictures of our Vassar hostile. At 8.30 Mrs. Page spoke in Senior parlor on the Indians. She had a complete topic which she set up for us also dolls dressed in True Indian costume. She told how the Indians make their dresses. From her own experience she related 1. Chief Quanapaco of the said "While you were waiting many of the Indians have died. Why didn't you come sooner". 2. While crossing a tree which had fallen1911. across their narrow path in the mountains of New Mexico on her horse which alone could get her over it as she couldnot on that narrow path mount him from his head or his tail buy only from the side. The missionary with whom she was riding said that in the winter or in times of storm (in answer to her inquiry as to what he did when the path was bad) he has often crawled many a mile because it was unsafe to ride. At the end of the trail was an old Indian who had heard the story of Jesus once before but only grasped it when he saw the pictures brought to him on this occasion. 3. Now in Indians of the third generation are kept as prisoners of war for a raid which took place twenty six years ago and they have no land tho the land on which they are held in captivity was deeded to their tribe and was to be reserved to their tribe & for military purposes. An effort is now being made to set these Indians free and return to them the land which is theirs by deed & right. "They can free me but they can't give me back the twenty six years". 1911. 4. Our responsibility, The American Christian owes a debt to the Indians. They want Jesus. The white man has a little time to think on each of many things. The Indian has fewer things but thinks on them long & deeply. "We can get the guide book only through the white man. We want Jesus". After the meeting a few of us were listening to Mrs. Page & she told us of Henry Cloud's arrival at Yale. Three times his assigned roommates said you can't stay here, you're and Indian and after the third time he packed his black oilcloth trunk studded with brass nails, dragged it downstairs and out on the street and on it alone, he spent the rest of the night. After that he came early to meet boys who looked as if they had no friends. He never saw a commencement & couldn't see his own because of appendicitis. Now he dares neither to eat or drink with his own people for fear of poisoning. Wrote J.L.G. & also mamma. 1911. Mon. Dec. 11. (Did cranial Tues. nerves today.) Rec'd letter from papa containing the Trenton Com. Govt. clipping & the Installation program for last Thurs. P.M. Papa said Dr. Chapman preached a fine sermon. Claire was taken sick Fri. with a temperature of 102 degrees. Dr. Elkus held forth today in Philosophy. I got her watch out from the movable part of the top of the desk. Signed up for German books for next semester. Finished Scott reading & wrote my Scott paper on "Scott's Idea of a Poet". Tues. Dec. 12. Helen Dickinson met me in front of Strong & walked over to Gym & then to Philosophy with me. She was quite talkative, likes her course very much this year. Rec'd letter from mamma. "I hope you made good use of your $10.00. Make it go as far as possible, for they don't grow on every bush". Did M. Prose before dinner & Ec. after. Sewed some. Wed. Dec. 13. Had 1st serum injection today. Prof. Treadwell has started us reviewing Biology. We began today. Had to write entire hour in "J" on "Scott as Nature Poet". (1. favorite scenes. 2. method 3. attitude toward nature.) Made carefree outline of debate held last Sat. both affirm. & neg. Read article in "Case & Comment" on Com. Gov't. Did a few more scallops. Did rising & falling infliction, monotone & circumflex examples1911. for Spoken English. Learned more of Tintern Abbey. Paid $2.00 for Miscellany. Pd. $.25 for Club House fair. Enquired about class ring. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Thurs. Dec. 14. Prof. Riley had our quiz section in Pholosohy today and it was fine. I asked him after class about the possibility (of which Dr. Hill spoke once) of having half or twice as many hours in our day & he said we would have to be changed to be proportionate to the change in time. A second trial debate was scheduled for 7.30 P.M. but Judith Williams' side has backed out so there is a big probability of the joint T and M and Qui Vive debate being given up. Class prayermeetings were held tonight 1913 in Freshman parlor, leader Ruth Holliday who spoke on our being channels through which Christ can work. It will give us peace, faith, happiness, and confidence if we are not sufficiently confident in ourselves while if we are conceited it will take the conceit out of us. Spoken English 9 P.M. Miss Monroe said "I know more about you girls than you have any idea I know". Miss G. Bassett is very erect in her bearing. Hall meeting at 1.15. H. Ferris & I went to Inn, Flag Shop & Mrs. Jannons to Christmas exhibits. Fri. Dec. 15. Two sections met in Ec. today & we had Miss Wells. Rec'd handkerchiefs & a letter 1911. from Home. Mama writes Claire has been sick since last Friday. Papa gave an address last night before the Men's Club of the Memorial Ch. on So. Orange Ave. "I hope you have written to Mrs. Thornton, she always thought so much of you". "I have made some lovely bags for Christmas I just wish you could see them before I send them away". "I rec'd a nice little note from Elizabeth thanking me for being so nice to her". Prof. Washburn lectured 5th hr. on the "Psychology of the Frog". Miss Wood told us about Scott's life and showed us some postals of Abbotsford etc. Went downtown. Attended the students' meeting. Report of Charter com. was accepted tonight. Over 600 were present. After students went to Club House fair for a few minutes. Got a new catalogue today. Sat. Dec. 16. Read Rand on Hume also Huxley. Read "Die Quitzows" at 4 P.M. heard Edith Wynne Matthison read Tempest III 1 Romeo II 2 Hamlet III 1 Henry VIII IV 2. 2 Sonnets from Portugese (Mrs. Browning) "Servant in the House" church scene. No chapel. Did some Ec. then donned my pink dress and after 9 P.M. wended my way1911. to officer's parlor in Main where I met Mrs. and Mr. Kennedy & also Bishop Lloyd. (Miss Monroe invited me Thursday P.M.) Had a splendid time. Came in Raymond at 10.30 P.M. & so had to sign. Rebecca Lawrence wrote her topic (Philosophy) as a play with the scene laid in the Coffee House in London. She, Caroline Mills, Lucy Penniman, Frances Jewell, & Abbie Hagerman served tonight. A. Rowlands is an official tutor in Math & Latin. Gladys Sutton is up today with Mildred & her old table gave a party in 104R. Sun. Dec. 17. Bishop Lloyd preached a fine sermon on "Send them not away. Give ye them to eat". Can you do it? Are you taking advantage of the opportunities given you here, the highest this country can give you, for your own selfish advancement or so you can later give them to the hungry souls who will come to you. "If a person is real, people will go to him". Wrote to J.L.G., Gladys Dutton, Mrs. Lawrence Patterson (Floren Hopper) and home. Fixed stunt book. Called on Miss Wick. Christmas music in P.M. I liked "heilige nacht" best. Last Sunday I'll spend at Vassar in the year of 1911. 1911. Mon. Dec. 18. Wrote on 2 questions in Ec. Saw Miss Wylie at her office hour (12.20-12.45) in 24 Rockie. I didn't realize till today when she looked up my name that each department has us card catalogued. Deutsche Verein was entertained by die deutsche Abterlung at 4.30. German flags, a Christmas tree, little animals of wood carved in the Tyrol by children (were our presents). We sang German songs both in Senior & Officer's parlors. Muriel Carberry was an angel in white and Leslie Ried was dressed in blue & carried a basket of presents and a switch. Deutsche cakes & lemonade were served. I certainly had a good time. I got a sheep. Ruth Robinson asked me to stay to dinner which I did. Their table is in the new part. In P.M. did Elkin on Hume. Tues. Dec. 19. Did spinal nerves today. Interpreted a passage from Leibniz in Rand. Then Riley read us some of the Hobbes topics. F. Burns - ghost B. " - Roosevelt article. E. Dietrich - geometry F. Bracq - encyclopedia M. Berkimer - monologue Helen Clark - philosophy coat in philosophy shop.1911. Had 6th swimming lesson 4th hr. Rec'd home letter mamma & Claire both wrote. Two dollars for my ticket was enclosed. I bought it about 4 P.M. Rec'd third mail route payment $3.00. Looked up German synonyms. Worked an hour on Knight's Hume. Then G. Bassett & I read Act I sc.2 "As you like it" after which we sewed till 10 P.M. She showed me how to make eyelets. Did German prose after 10 P.M. Wed. Dec. 20. M. Prose was very funny today C. Clemens gave a sentence the meaning of which was most obscure. Mills lectured on speculation today. Rec'd calendar from M. Case, lovely letter from Vovo Morris, and also a pretty handpainted brooch from her. Had second serum injection. Wrote 2 pages on the Function of a Poet for J. to answer a correction made on my Scott paper. Song practice on our Christmas carol. Copied my jingle "A Christmas greeting" for Myra Williams. Clubs 8th. Pegged away on Knight. 1913 sang at Prexy's & all the halls our Christmas carol. Sewed over an hour after 10 P.M. Thurs. Dec. 21. I can't conceive what Kant means my abstract matter which can't be perceived. Philosophy quiz was hard today for that reason. Eliz. McShane, F. Dugan & I were the small minority who had looked up a definition of tragedy for F. 1911. German. Read on Phil. topic. Didn't go to Christians which was a song service. Spoken English at 8.30. G. Bassett & I acted part of Act. I Sc.2 from As you Like It. I was Rosalind and she Celia. "You must pronounce your r's properly in that part". I asked Miss Monroe what my bearing indicates (as she said last week that Gladys is erect) and she said "You are very conscientious". Studied some for Biology quiz (Lab). Tore room up & packed my possessions in the closet. Retired about 1 P.M. Fri. Dec. 22. Miss Wells said several times in Ec. quiz we should use our wits and think. Studied for Lab. quiz which I had 3rd hour (between last half of 2nd and first few minutes of 3rd). Miss Zabriskie gave it to me. Muscles, veins and arteries 2nd lab quiz. Took mail and left at 12 on the special. Went home in a suit-case and suit box. M. Winter went with me on the subway and as far as the Hudson Terminal where I took train for park place/Newark. Sewed coming from Poughkeepsie to New York. It was lots of fun going through the train and wishing the girls and Miss Yost a Merry Christmas. As I went out of the Park place station papa suddenly walked out and helped me with my suit case. His appearance was welcomingly unexpected. Got home about 4 P.M. Helped Claire do up her presents for papa and mamma. 1911. Claire had me play school & taught me to "use my muscle". She said I am stupid for I don't write with my muscle to suit her. It seems very nice to be home again. Retired 8.30 P.M. Sat. Dec. 23. Slept 10 1/2 hrs. last night. Mamma & I went downtown and Christmas shopped. Spent a long time doing up my little array of presents on which I paid $.69 postage, Claire going with me to the sub-station. She helped me do them up. At 8 P.M. went to Entre Nous Club meeting at Chloe Thielman's. Gretta Burgeser & I sewed. The girls sang & then we had a grab bag (Each girl brought a gift and then drew a slip bearing a number corresponding to the number on the gift) I drew a pretty pitcher. The girls danced. Cocoa, cakes & candy were served. Came home about 10 P.M. Then scalloped till midnight. Sun. Dec. 24. Went to church. Papa preached on The wise men coming & giving gifts of gold myrrh and frankincense. 1. The wise men Milton, Blackstone these great and wise men were Christians. 2. The wise men brought gold. 3. Myrrh typifies the bitterness & suffering of Christ's life. 4. The frankincense of praise & gratitude is continuing to be offered. Wouldn't you love to hear all the people of Newark who are intetested in the church sing1911. in unison with all their organs, all their choirs in harmony. Joy to the world the Lord is come. I don't think you'd ever be discouraged after that. S.S. at 2.30 first time in my life I have ever just looked on at Sunday School. Visited with Archie Towers. Looked up C.E. lesson. Harry Fox led and talked rather long but it was good. In evening service James Towers and Hazel Ludlow each sang a beautiful solo and Mr. Edwards & Sarah Heilman a pretty duet. Mon. Dec. 25. Christmas Day. Claire was early awake and almost danced out of bed in her eagerness to find out if Santa had been here. She went down & peeked in and found a Christmas tree trimmed with the ornaments which she yesterday made ready. After breakfast we went into the parlor and found many nice remembrances from Santa Claus. Papa was very much pleased with his bath robe. I am delighted with my things. Ida's present came before Sunday but I didn't open it until today. It is a beautiful, just a grand picture of her in her cap and gown. Oh I love it and am so proud of her. She has changed quite noticeably since graduation from High School. This picture is the sweetest and 1911. shows clearly the refining effect of college. My chain & coin purse, knife, silver necklace with pearl pendant, stockings, 2 books (The Calling of Dan Matthews" and "The Shepherd of the Hills") from Santa and the cunning heart-shaped cushion and apple wax ball from Claire are the kernel of my Christmas. Claire is delighted with her paint book & has painted in it already. For dinner we had tomato soup, chicken & biscuits etc and chocolate sponge. My how delicious. Papa I hear didn't enjoy it as he ate very little. Claire & I walked to Laure Kemps & wished her a Merry Christmas. She too was well remembered. (I wore mama's fur coat) Claire carried her new baby doll. Claire's Eighth Birthday was celebrated by an angel-food cake with eight white canles, cold-chicken etc. Papa couldn't eat with us as he felt ill. Springlike out today and not one flake of snow. Claire had only one birthday whipping and that I gave her after she had gone to bed. About 8 P.M. a few men with wind instruments played on the street "Heilige Nacht", Maryland, The German Rhine, Star Spangled Banner.1911. Tues. Dec. 26. Sewed some, fixed my mixture dress & worked some eyelets on mama's pin cushion which I couldn't finish before Christmas. Mrs. Davenport invited Claire down for the afternoon and she had a very nice time. Helen brought her home. Mrs. Mudd called. Prayermeeting in the P.M. Subject "Gifts of wisdom, knowledge & Joy". These found by Solomon, who by experience discovered that all else was vanity, to be the only things worth while. Wed. Dec. 27. Washing done this A.M. Claire & I did some work in the attic. At 2.30 the Christmas exercises were held. Claire spoke "The Telephone Message" & used our old phone which papa fixed up on a board & tied to a post. He rode both ways on the car as his left leg has a sore spot which is very tender & pains him when he steps on it. In the P.M. went to Mrs. Austin Magie's (45 Finley Pl). She entertained her S.S. class. We had a good time. Refreshments served at 10.30 P.M. Their home is cosy. Reached home just before 12 P.M. Thurs. Dec. 28. I'm no good furnace tender for I let the fire out. Tried unsuccessfully to kindle it alone & had just called mamma down cellar when 1911. Chloe Thielman called. My hands were all dirty with ashes and my clothes unchanged. I didn't wash until I got Ida's photos to show Chloe. She spoke of some girl in her normal class who tho not pretty had a very winning personality. Chloe was good in gymnasium work particularly in the bars on which she did some stunt no other girl did. Not until she stood up to go did I see her workbag which she had brought along in case I was working. It was about 3 P.M. After she went I changed my clothes and no one else called during the afternoon & evening. Wrote letters of thanks to Ida, Aunt Jennie & Aunt Mary. Fri. Dec. 29. I cleaned some upstairs. Reid phoned me to come to his sisters tonight for tea. I went after 5 P.M. Met Miss Fan Hedden V.C. 1904 & her sister Nell (both dear friends of Mrs. Shannon) Dorothy Rolph, Reid Edwards, Miss Shannon, Mrs. S., Melda and Rebecca were the others who sat down to tea with us. We played "grunt" after tea. Then Reid, Dorothy & I went to the Senior Christmas Exercises at church and sat on the very front seat. M. Towers had charge of the little play which was well given by , Christmas 1911. Papa Mamma match scrather - Claire napkin ring - Claire bathrobe - pin cushion - Gretta spoon - A. Jennie $ - Aunt Mary photo - " calendar - E. Gaskin doily - Eva Corteville cards - H. Fox perfume Mr. Cassedy writing paper Cards - Mrs. E.D. Edwards Papa & Mamma " Cassedy cards - Mrs. Barker & Sarah " W.H. Brown Mrs. Loder " Robertson Mr. & Mrs. F. Ernst " Todd " " " R. Mudd " Reynolds " " " R. Emmett Roche Cassie Smith " " " Herzberger Willie Weinrich M. Towers Mrs. Goss D. Rolph Mrs. Rose Harms J.K. Towers Arthur Halsall Christmas 1911. Gretta calendar - M. Case Postals hand painted brooch - Vovo M.Towers calendar - M. Winter J.L.G. " - B. Loder Peggy photo - Ida Bess R. " - Aunt Jennie Cecelia pitcher - Entre Nous Club. Agnes R. chain & coind purse - Santa Mrs. Eckler silver chain with pearl pendant - Santa D. Rolph pocket knife - Santa A. Cassedy stockings - Santa L. Boynton "Dan Matthews" - Santa l. Kemp "Shepherd of the Hills" - Santa Aunt Mary cushion & wax for work bag - Claire address book - Ellen silk handkerchief - Aunt Mamie silver hatpin - T. Jones candy from church. 1911. Frank Platts, Helen Kemp, four fairies, H. Cassedy, B. Edwards, , ,Laura Kemp and A. Halsall. Found cousin Gretta here when I came home. Sat. Dec. 30. In afternoon cousin Gretta and I went downtown to see Hahne's and possibly get a coat for cousin G. In P.M. at 7.30 met the girls on corner of Isabella & the Ave. & went to [Werners] to the "Entre Nous Club" business meeting. Ice cream and nabiscos were served. Sun. Dec. 31. Mr. Edwards took papa to church in his auto. Papa preached a fine sermon on this verse "Speak to my people that they go forward". He dwelt on the S.S. It's purpose is to lead the children to Christ. He made a special plea for an adult Bible class and for a Teachers' training class. Papa said he is not a leader but a coworker. Came up to S.S. & taught B. Magie's class. Did the dishes and played some for cousin Gretta. Went to C.E. at 7 P.M. Mama led. Subject "Some things I would like to do better next year". She spoke of church attendance, bible reading, standing in the seat of sinners & particularly of personal work. J. Towers, A. Halsall, H. Fox and A. Clark who sat together on the front row each spoke nicely. Papa continued his theme 1911. of this morning speaking at greater length on other points of the church work. There are 291 members reported in the assembly minutes. Where are the other 191? I wish I had 100 men and women on whom I could count at each service. Harry Fox asked me today to lead C.E. while I am home for Easter vacation. 1912. Mon. Jan. 1. Cousin Gretta showed me several views of Napenoc where she spends her summers and expects soon to build. She is greatly interested in her family history. I did manage to show her my Vassar views and Claire & I exhibited our respective kindergarten things. I showed her my scroll, Senior Annual and my Martin medal. Went to church about 11 A.M. & helped Margaret T. & Gretta B. decorate for the "Entre Nous reception" held from 2.30 - 6 P.M. in the lecture room. I played a few pieces. Lois Edwards spoke. Several sat on the piano. (10 is a pianoful). Some older people called. The young men staid the longest and we had a good time. Punch & cake were served. Mama came up. (I wore my sicilian) G. Burgeser drew a fine long panel of fourteen girls heads. They are splendid. Harry Fox knows Miss Conrow (French instructor at Vassar). Cousin Gretta left in the afternoon. Papa had some callers Mr. Thompson & son and Mr. John Garrabrant. Wrote letters of thanks to M. Case, Mrs. R.E. Morris (Vovo), B. Loder and New Year's gretting to J.L.G. Finished reading that short story "Bill Bailey". Rec'd letter from M. Case and Wilhelmina Bennett. Claire spent afternoon at Morrison's. 1912. Tues. Jan. 2. Dr. Davenport came again today to see papa's leg which has had a sore spot (just red and tender to the touch) now for a week. I helped hang out clothes. Mended. Mama called on Mrs. Mattice who was wife of the man at the head of Fort Plain Seminary when she went there and Uncle Louis Parsell taught Mathamatics there. Mrs M. was delighted to see her. She as a child played with the Kilburn girls & has a granddaughter in Vassar and a son Arthur in Luckey Platts (Poughkeepsie). Prayermeeting. Theme "To do the thing we have not done before". An Armenian who is studying for the ministry was there & took part nicely. I am glad I could be here to the first prayermeeting of the new year. Rec'd a nice letter from Ida. Wed. Jan. 3. Cleaned gas fixture in dining room. Mended, ironed. Thurs. Jan. 4. Helped mama run the vacuum cleaner downstairs which we put in fine order. 1912. Fri. Jan. the 5th. Helped mama clean upstairs. In the afternoon I made calls on Miss Kilburn & sister, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Arthur Mudd, Mrs. Shannon and Helen Edwards. Cold and windy. Sat. Jan. 6. About 9 A.M. Mama & I left for N.Y. Orthorpedic hospital to see Christine Utz. But on arriving at 126 E. 59th St. we found out she went home last week. So our trip was in vain. Finished working the eyelets on mama's pincushion cover so it is now all embroidered. In P.M. went to Entre Nous meeting at Helen Kemps. Sewed some for Claires new tiny doll. Sun. Jan. 7. Went to church. Papa spoke of the paralyzing effect of dwelling on the mistakes & failures of the past. This that made the greatest impression on me of all his sermon. Went to S.S. Papa started an adult bible class today. I taught a class of girls. Met a new girl Alyse Vail. Ida Platts led C.E. & spoke good. Consecration meeting. Papa's theme Sun. P.M. was consecration or yielding ourselves to God. Consecration he defined as the voluntary offering up of ourselves unto God. Said goodbye to the young people. I do like them so much. Jim Towers - will power- wont' power of donkey H. Fox - friendship inducement to come to church. Mon. Jan. 8. Overcasted part of that pincushion cover which I cut out today. In afternoon visited Claire in the 1912. third B. grade at Alexander St. school. Her teacher Miss Keyler is a sweet heart. She said I didn't Miss Ordway was so large. I gathered from what Claire said that she was only a few years older. "A clergyman", one of the children said as this word's meaning was asked in course of their reading, "is a coachman". In P.M. I attended the first service of the Week of Prayer. It was very stormy out and terribly slushy coming home. Those present were Mr. Towers, Archie T., Jim T., Mr. Carl, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Chandler, Harry Halsall, Miss Bingam, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Burgeser, papa, Horatio Hammond and myself. It was a wonderful meeting. Subject. The Sunday School. Tues. Jan. 9. Packed up my tresure's in the box in the attic, also put Claire's drawer in order. Papa fixed my pocket book (black seal). I put the ribbon thru the cover & put the completed pincushion on mama's bureau. Papa thot I'd better take an early train so after topping off with some cocoanut pudding he and I left home at 11.30 and reached Grand Central at 12.50. I left at 1.50 P.M. No V.C. girl was visible on the train so I read the Miscellany thoroughly. Reached college about 5 P.M. Saw Peggy & E. McShane. Settled & read part of As you Like It. Went over to Davison to see Alma K. & Agnes R. 1912. Wed. Jan. 10. Borrowed M. Tallant's "Lambs Tales of Shakespeare" for M. Prose. Rec'd Christmas card from Helen Simpson. Had 3rd serum injection (this time by Dr. Luper). Wrote a letter home. Retired about 9.30 P.M. Thurs. Jan 11. In Biol. Lab Miss Zabriskie had on her left 4th finger a beautiful solitare diamond. (a vacation development I guess) Rec'd Christmas note from Ellen S. and a letter from Marian Case. 7th hr. heard Agnes R. say part of her "Hist. of Albegra" in Room 22 and 8th. we tried to skate. I had a hard time to get mine on and couldn't keep the right one on after I had gotten it on. Dr. T. led Christians and spoke on cheerful courage. We should find out our own temperaments knowing their good and bad (virtue gone to seed) points. Don't worry. Read (not the Ladie's Home Journal etc) but great lives ("The Eleventh Hour") travel and every day some poetry. Don't let your mind be a sieve for this light reading. Whatever is impure in it will remain in you mind. Rec'd letter from Irene Todd. Mrs. Hill was there tonight. It is so good to see her again but I am sorry she is in mourning (for her mother). H. Ferris 1912 quoted this that her father has told her, "1912. John Grier Hibben was today elected President of Princeton. Abbie H. and I had a spoken English lesson after Christians. After I got home I was so very sleepy I lay down for a few minutes and soon retired. I understand now as never before the force of these words "Work for the night is coming". I can work in the day time but get so sleepy in the evening. Fri. Jan. 12. Ruth Pember has on the E. bulletin board a diagram of a flourishing tree labelled production. The roots are the factors of production, nature, Labor, industrial organization. Mary Lancaster told me Miss Wells said her Ec. quiz papers were excellent. Adeline DeSale 1914 assists in the Chemistry Lab. Finished Lab. work on the frog today but haven't had my third quiz yet. Went downtown, wrote card home. Looked up Mr. Arthur Mattice in Luckey Platts. Mama knew him when she was at Fort Plain. Had a nice visit with him. Stopped at Infirmary & saw Mary Ross & left note for Maud K. Wore pink dress to dinner. Heard Ludwig Hess from the Zillerthal Switzerland sing in P.M. A beautiful voice and a splendid face are his. Sat. Jan. 13. Met Mr. Topping (Gladys T's father). Finished the ["Childe Herold"]. Handed in my elections for next semester. Did M. German, Economics and 1912. some of F. Germ. In P.M. reread Hume in Rand and outlined it. 20 below zero today. Sun. Jan. 14. Rev. Stimson (from Manhattan Congregational church N.Y. city) preached this a.m. He is Dorthy S.'s father. "I will hear what the Lord will speak concerning me" was his text. Marconi message rec'd on a ship 1200 miles from New York, Cliff Mountain - man alone in pine forest - man walking alone on an ocean liner's deck at night- These men heard God's message to them and it changed their lives. Three steps in obedience. We must of course listen to hear. 1. It is easy to go. 2. Waiting to obey brings argument. 3. Obedience made impossible by waiting so long. Called on the sick at the Infirmary. Mary Ross & Cornelia F. & left word for Maud K. and Dorothy Hood. After dinner called on Marion Mattice (1914) and went to the Lib. & read "The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward House" by her daughter. Went to music, chapel & Christians. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 15. Had a half-hour Ec written. First indoor meet practice 8th. I went & kicked. Am working on the hitch kick. Rec'd letter from Aunt Jennie. In P.M. at 8 heard Prof. Richard Burton of the Univ. of Minnesota lecture on "Dickens the Artist". 1912. He read several selections from Dickens & his final point was that Dickens had the spirit of Christ. Mr. Burton's idea of a statue of D. is that Dickens should have his arm raised in benediction. Tues. Jan. 16. Had 3rd & 4th lab. quizzes in Biology. Miss Robinson gave them to me, she is a dear. Riley read the original topics on Locke. 8th hr. heard Mr. Carey, a missionary to Turkey lecture to a crowded room (Rockie 22) on the Mohammedan religion. He wore the native costume with a gold & white turban & upheld Mohammedanism as if he were a Mohammedan himself. He had a prayer rug & spoke sitting on the floor. Splendid address "great advantage to have the women's mouth's tied up". Studied Ec & Germ. in Lib. in P.M. First home letter of 1912 came today. Mama and Claire both wrote me & Claire sent me a C.E. topic book. Mama had a fine time at Middletown where she spoke last week. The Week of Prayer was well attended considering the weather & walking. Wed. Jan. 17. Had 4th serum injection today. An hour's written in J. on character of Lucifer in Byron's "Cain". After chapel in Edith Pratt's room a joint discussion on Des Moines plan of city government1912. by commission took place. 9 = affirmative & Trix = negative. After I finished & left, Eliz. McShane was affir. & Trix again negative. G. Bassett, Abbie & I did our "As you Like It" scenes in my room. Althea Erwin borrowed my German book & told me Vic wants me to work on this committee & look up some more statistics as mine are so good. So then evidently I am not to be one of the joint discussers. Thurs. Jan. 18. Worked on Com. gov't 6th class meeting 7th and 8th I heard Prof. Palmer's lecture on Places of interest near Rome because of their connection with Horace. It was illustrated. Prof. P. herself took some of the pictures. Heard Trix debate & a few minutes of Eliz. McShane's speech in Edith Pratt's room. Then went to Spoken English. Miss Monroe had us introduce each other as speakers. Abbie & I, Gladys & I did our scenes. Miss M. said I have improved. Song practice this noon on Philosophy songs. Fri. Jan 19. Finished the "vascular bundles" in Lab. today 7th hr heard part of Dr. Seaman's illustrated lecture on "A scientific hunting trip thru Central Africa with special reference to the tetsi fly & the sleepy sickness". Good. 8th hr. T & M. debate joint discussion by Trix Sutton (affirm) and 1912. E. McShane (neg) on Resolved, that the Des Moines plan of com. gov't is more advantageous to the cities of the U.S. than the pres. system. Rec'd a nice letter from Ida. In P.M. heard my fifth lecture for this week on "Law and social progress" by Dean Kerchway (Exchange Prof. from Columbia). Spent about 2 hrs. then reading over my Philosophy notes. Albertina who staid up till after 11 p.m. made a hot drink of malted milk which we enjoyed together. Sat. Jan. 20. Worked 4 hrs. straight in the a.m. on my Philosophy topic and 3 more hrs straight in the afternoon. At 3.30 p.m. I finished it. Went to Lib. & started German. Met Lucy Penniman on the way and she invited me to tea. At 5.30 I went. Lucy, Frances, Anne, and Bernice are the hostesses. Good time. Finished Lehmann on das tragische & reviewed Ec. outline to Production. Went to bed at 12 P.M. Washed my hair at 9 P.M. Sun. Jan. 21. Walked to Young's with E. McShane to get some roses for her Prof. McCurdy. Rev. Seeley from Plainfield N.J. preached a good sermon from text "Forsake your thought". Wrote to Ida also a nice letter home. Called on H. White, S. Walker, A. Wilson & L. Lang. Heard Dr. Kimball at 7 P.M. & in Senior Parlor on a College Women's 1912. in Medical Missions. Heard her speak in senior parlor too. Mon. Jan. 22. Rec'd letter from papa. My express package containing my winter suit, black & white silk waist etc. I got this A.M. and wrote a card home acknowledging it. Spent and hour & a half reading and correcting my Topic and in the p.m. cut chapel (first time this semester) and spent three and a quarter hours copying my Philosophy topic on Hume. "One Act in the Life of Philosophy". I had five scenes and about 2600 words. Indoor track practice 8th hr. Tues. Jan. 23. Handed in my topic which isn't due till tomorrow. After Riley finished lecturing me rose and sang two songs in honor of the occasion which he enjoyed. Rec'd a nice letter from Aunt Viva, and a nice home letter. [The Experience social was a great success. $44.00 was made and mama wrote 60 verses. In Sunday School last Sunday there were present 321 (the largest S.S. they have ever had) Fine audience in the A.M. & P.M. Endeavor was crowded & the house full for evening service. Mama had Mr. Gilchrist to dinner. Claire wrote me a cute letter] Florence Ackerman is back. Wed. Jan. 24. M. Prof. Mills had several of the "Ec" sections in Room 34 today & answered questions that had 1912. been handed in on Production. Rec'd a card from mama stating that Uncle Henry's little Marian died Sat. Jan. 20. Fixed my red dress and went to Deutsche Verein 8th hr. Kinarda Busch told in German the story of the Piper of Hamlin and showed us pictures of the quaint little town which she visited this last summer. Chocolate was served. We sang a few songs spending a very pleasant hour. (Miss Stroebe thot Louise Boynton was a Senior) P.S.V. meeting in P.M. Thurs. Jan. 25. Miss Mack thot I was nervous in Lab. today and advised me to go for a walk. Ha!Ha! I did but took the mail. "Tebbie" Ingersoll got "Excellent" on her Biology notebook & Miss Mack said she always knows no matter what you ask her. I talked most of the hour in Phil. quiz being the only one who upholds the position that we have innate ideas of right and wrong. L. Boynton's father visited F. German today. I saw Prof. Whitney while I was reading the requirements for applicants for different fellowships etc. and she said in speaking of exams that we ought to correlate our knowledge, take plenty of exercise and come into the exam with a clear head. Class meeting 8th. Election of officers. Pres. Ruth Holliday. Vice P. Hazel Harrison. 1912. Sec'y. Helena Doughty. Tres. Ethel Dietrich. In the P.M. went to Christians which Margo Cushing led. Subject Impressions. 1. Those false ones we give consciously. 2. unconsciously 3. The false ones we get of other people. Spoken English last recitation just Gladys & I were there. At 9 P.M. song practice in Gym & we serenaded Sylvia Conant & Ruth Holliday. Table party # 3 & 9. Fri. Jan. 26. Worked over two hours in Lab. Had at 1.15 a hall meeting to discuss rotation of all tables for two months. It was carried. Exciting remarks made "Treadie" let us out 20 min. early. Wrote in "J" on the memorized selections we had for today. I went to Lab. & staid till 5 P.M. Mended my red dress again. Reviewed Bruno. Went out at 9.15 & learned the song to sing at 9.35 to Katherine Wells (1915's new president). [in margin] Got "Excellent" on my Phil. topic. Sat. Jan. 27. Edith Pratt asked me to collect the tax of $.05 to charter the boat for the Junior boat ride. Finished Biology Lab. Had 6th serum injection. T & M. 1.15 when Tebbie Ingersoll was sworn in as new speaker. Studied Philosophy in the afternoon. Went downtown eighth hour. Studied Philos in P.M. Collected some of the $.05 dues. Then from 10.30 P.M. till 12 P.M. Henrietta Hess and I talked over Philos. 1912. She brought me in some candy last night and tonight more candy. Also had some chicken. She said it had helped her to go over the Philosophers together. Sun. Jan. 28. Prof. iggs of Auburn Seminary preached a fine sermon on Matt. 13:13. unseeing eyes. I. As we think we are II. As we are we see III. As we see we act. Read some in King Lear. Cleaned my desk drawer. Wrote letter to Helen Simpson. Called on Adeline DeSale (424D). Played on the piano from 5-6 P.M. Wrote home. Went to chapel & Christians. [Prexy spoke on love of dominion. The power of wealth, place etc. because of opportunity & circumstance vs. personality & the gift of service which is the only means of getting power in the kingdom of God. Others spoke of Really knowing people before we judge. Showing our love. Being willing to do little services.] Looked at Louise Sugdens Philosophy exam. paper in 200M. It behooves me to answer the questions thereon. Mon. Jan. 29. Philosophy Exam. in N.E.B. 1913 marched to the N.E.B. and to Sanders Lab. singing. The exam was nice. I got Georgia Wiseman's folding 3 shelf mission bookcase down from the store room1912. put my Schiller set in regular bookcase and in general adjusted my books, now my bookrack is on top of the little bookcase and Helen Simpson's picture (now in a frame) and Aunt Jennies picture look down from my desk. My little Buffalo paper weight is there too. Rec'd nice letter from Ida. [She can come to visit me on her way home for Spring vacation and wants me to visit her in May.] Studied Ec. Papa's oval picture is on the big bookcase. Tues. Jan. 30. Second hour (10.50) had Economics exam in Sanders Lab. All the questions were concerned with the market. In afternoon had German prose exam in 35R. Rec'd home letter. [Claire wrote me about little cousin Marian's funeral. Claire has a new coat. Mama writes, "I hope you will have great success in your exams this week. Be careful and say just what you mean and don't lose time looking at the questions." Papa has the tickets for his lectures all printed.] Rec'd package containing brown silk and the prettiest pink satin rose (for the neck) I ever saw. Rec'd letter from Aunt Mary. Who also told about Marian's death. Uncle Chas. sent me his regards. Studied hard on Biology and J. English.
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Creator: Thelberg, Elizabeth B., Mills, Herbert E., Haight, Elizabeth Hazelton
Date: [After 1926]
Text: JOHN LEVERETT MOORE l8h9 - 1926 In the death of Professor Emeritus John Leverett Moore, the faculty of Vassar College has lost a loyal and distinguished colleague. Throughout his thirty-two years of work here, Mr. Moore stood con- spicuously for three things: sympathetic under- standing of the undergraduate's point of view, sin- cere and helpful cooperation with his co-workers and unswerving fealty to his own high ideals of scholarship. His unostentatious labor is recorded in the minutes...
Show moreJOHN LEVERETT MOORE l8h9 - 1926 In the death of Professor Emeritus John Leverett Moore, the faculty of Vassar College has lost a loyal and distinguished colleague. Throughout his thirty-two years of work here, Mr. Moore stood con- spicuously for three things: sympathetic under- standing of the undergraduate's point of view, sin- cere and helpful cooperation with his co-workers and unswerving fealty to his own high ideals of scholarship. His unostentatious labor is recorded in the minutes of comittees on which he served and in the content of the classical library and the museum which he established. His more subtle and undefinable contribution to the annals of Vassar is the prestige gained from having associated with the college during so long a period a professor eminent and respected in American cir- cles of classical scholars. His work lives on through the gratitude of the students he encouraged the friendship of his friends, and the devotion of his department. Elizabeth B. Thelberg Herbert E. Mills Elizabeth Hazelton Haight VIII - 1h?
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Creator: Belding, Ellinor, Sague, Mary Landon, Sandison, Helen E.
Date: [After 1949]
Text: < My y AMY LOUISE REED November 22, 1872 - January 2h, l9h9 Wisdom and humanity are the qualities that must always be associated with the name of Amy Reed by all who knew her. Throughout her long service as an active member of the faculty of Vassar College colleagues and students alike relied on her judgment, for it was always sound and given with the understanding of a large minded, large souled woman. Even in retirement she made friends among the younger and newer members of the...
Show more< My y AMY LOUISE REED November 22, 1872 - January 2h, l9h9 Wisdom and humanity are the qualities that must always be associated with the name of Amy Reed by all who knew her. Throughout her long service as an active member of the faculty of Vassar College colleagues and students alike relied on her judgment, for it was always sound and given with the understanding of a large minded, large souled woman. Even in retirement she made friends among the younger and newer members of the community who, like her older friends, found themselves turning to her for advice and for friendship. Her services to the faculty were incalculable. When discussions in faculty meeting were straying to non- essentials or into apparently insoluble oppositions she would rise and bring them back to commonsense and co- hesion with words at once downright, simple and full of humor. The faculty committees on which she worked, always actively, are almost the total roster of our com- mittees. She gave vital service to all the activities of the campus community and to many in town. Her connection with Vassar goes back to 1888, when she entered as a freshman; and, except for two years of graduate study at Yale,.it was continuous after l9Oh, when she became an instructor in the English Department. As a younger associate of Professor Laura Wylie, whose great leadership she followed with comprehension and sturdy independence, she herself became one of the form- ative elements in English teaching here. Her mark is on the thinking of the Vassar English department today; and her sane and liberal ideas have influenced many a teacher elsewhere through her constructive work in such organizations as the School and College Conference on English. She left her characteristic impress on the Library also. Though without professional training for the post, she was appointed head librarian in 1910, because of her rich and humane knowledge of books. During her eleven years in this position her broad vision of long-range problems set a pattern that has remained valid. Her searching, critical concept of the place of the library in a liberal arts college insured vitality to the work in her time and has provided a stimulus to the library staff, even to the present day. 3 F 4 1 ? I AMY LOUISE REED (Continued) She directed faculty plays in the old days, and she herself walked the stage, the very figure of her "great Dr. Johnson". Her chairmanship of the fif- tieth anniversary celebration was a vast practical and educational achievement; this occasion marked the inauguration of President MacCracken, who always recognized her as in a sense "the dean of us all". She composed the pageant of the Canterbury Pilgrims, one of the most memorable of Vassar's outdoor theatre pro- ductions. Sometimes in leisure hours she wrote mem- ories of her girlhood in the New York of the 70's and 80's; to hear her read a chapter aloud, - to see the twinkle of her eyes and hear the irresistible quality of her laughter, - was the delight of her friends. She returned to the English department in 1920 and taught through l9hh. In l92h she received the Doctorate from Columbia University, publishing then her "Back- ground of Gray's Elegy" and later her edition of "Let- ters from Brook Farm‘, evidences of a scholarship that permeated her daily thinking and teaching. It is pri- marily as a teacher that she will be remembered by many generations of Vassar students. In the last few weeks alumnae have written about her as a valued teacher, a wise“ humorous, friendly person who always remembered and placed you", who "wore her learning so lightly that one was aware of it merely as an enrich- ment of herself". A foreign student writes "she is more to me than just the patient teacher who helped me, struggling with English, and tried to make me under- stand American Literature. She is the warmest of friends, and the most open minded spirit. I shall always remember her as a great personality and as a woman who could understand so well human nature". The whole community mourns the loss of a great woman, a great leader, and a great friend. Ellinor Belding Mary L. Sague Helen E. Sandison XII - 305-306
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Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1890-01-13
Text: Alma Lutz Collectien G O P Y 26 Weérélat AM“ In L J 1 3th Dear Era Ward I send you a f$%L & timely letter from my daughter, which I ghould like to gee in “The Independent“, as it is read ac extensively by the women in our country, & we want their influence in favor of peace. with the best wiahes of the season far your health & Eapgimess. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth Cady Stantmn

Date: 1918
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Show moreMUSIC Laannnv VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSOE. NEW vonx eoeoooooaebooi Q 1 CECIL BURLEIGH S 2 u 2 It § u 11 g 5 With Pizmo Acco1m):1ninm1t Op. 33 Eh» Glam ﬁxing (VX/ords by John Greenlcaf \X7hitticr) 6:.) Cents Eaiagn émtg (Words by John Keats) 60 Cents GD ﬂiuuntaina nf the Nurth (Words by John Grccnlcaf Wlxittier) 60 Cents Q Q % ?Rain in Bummer ( Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) 60 Cent: k Sang nf the Erunk ( Words by Alfred Tennyson) 60 Cents A §mtunrr’n Night (Words by Rodman Drake) 50 Cents What ﬂaw lliﬁlr Eirhiv Sag ("Words by Alfred Tennyson) ‘ ﬂu Cant: CARL FISCHER coomsk SQUARE NEW YORK BOSTON -:~ 380-382 Boylston Street 335-339 South Wabash Avenue -2- CHICAGO on 1! ;€3%-:__;"€3 €13 3393390 ﬁooooaooooooooooooooooé Q. . Q... 9 3 Q Q 9 Q 9 Q 3 @ Prices subject to a discount To my wife Atossa Burleigh Low Voice Rain in Summer Words by ' T O 3 N 7 HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW CECIL BLRLEIGH’ P‘ 3’ 9 Joyously (M. M. 144) VOICE 12z.s*m'fz, even r/lyt/am beau—ti - ful is the rain, how beau-ti -ful is the rain! Copy/right MOMXVIII by 6'a7'1Fz'sc/w7;1Vcw York International Copy/mgll Seczared mcrease — Af—ter the dust and heat, increase ~ ‘fa 77%” r-—-"'1 In the nar-row lane, _.____ How In the broad and fier - y‘ street, beau — clat-ters a—10ng the roofs, in crease — Like the tramp of hoofs! z'ncrea.9e ._.——_—_....._..—._... imrease quic/rly gush—es and strug—g1es out From the throat of the 0 — ver- f low-ing spout!__ A- /—-“""*’ \ mj'Z..————Tincrease quic/ray an 62». . jog/ou.s'ly r_______1 cross the Win—d0W pane S f joyously ‘$3.3. ‘fa. and With a mud—dy tide, feta” more broadly zmvrease ' As at first riv-er down the gut-ter roars The rain,__ the wel-come rain! The wel-come Lil. retard . more éroadly As at fz'r.9t mcrease \_ increase retard 33”?‘/‘Z/W rain. __ the wel - - come rain! [.11. swz_',ft!y mcrease reta Out of the East by WILLIAM LESTER Cycle of Five Songs Published for High or Low Voice, Price $1.25 net the/edxtion for high voice. The introductory measures of the Following thematics taken from 4 accompamment have been om1tte . High in G Low in E -96’/'I2p7'6’ rit A .1; PERSIAN LOVE SONG M derato 3 w ’LSSi0n‘Lt‘). _ . , 0 H). ‘J: can moto , poco fardare pm mosso ,\ pow Wt blown blos-som-land _ d but foryou xts leaves un-close‘. "\ /. 1; - _ mine the pow}, /_ ,1. on eviryrose U068 sempre’ 1%?! . 11. SERENADE IN A GARDEN * i “‘“G “" E Andzmtino con lrmguore 't11etmes,'R>uchn0t slumb - ‘rung eyes 3" You dxt-am ‘Io,the Ve-Iy breeze Ln am—or4)us sighs, __ ("on (‘(2/0/'0 p 46 Ce High in D Low in Btr III. JASMINES OF KAIROVVAN L Andante affettuoso carztalnle <=;_ _ P axe] ‘Apr! so lhayebmughryou - mg thexr - gram ware /' '11 (I It xs June and the jaw-rmnoveud>exsAre cry sew fur a lwr-‘p7 rzf. IV. THE DEATH OF THE NIGHTINGALE T Lento Iusmg-ando um 'n.’<.-.’-.> mg. ec - S13. -1 strain, Iondorcry wLId—t. y(-arm ~ I it Bib’ D1; g m V. IN PARADISE BY ALLAH’S THRONE Allegro moderate 2 Pa - ra. - thee. by A] - Iah’s thmne, 15 -m- fels song rap — ture weaves f Carl Fischer BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO
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Creator: Fellows, Joseph
Date: n.d.
Text: Any other information on this subject will be thankfully received. With great respect, I am dear Sir, Your hbl serv Joseph Fellows Cap. ParrishGeneseah - The pleasant valley Schenectady - The place beyond the pine plain - What are the meanings of the following words - Tornewanta - Niagara - Connoga - Ononoaga - Oneida -

Creator: Brooks, Richard A.E., Plunkett, Mary Alys, Linner, Edward R.
Date: [After 1959]
Text: 3-7 CARROLL WARDLAW GRIFFIN 1900 - 1959 Carroll Wardlaw Griffin died on May M, l9S9 after twenty- seven years of service at Vassar College. The faculty record his sudden and untimely death with a keen sense of loss and a deep appreciation for what he did for the college during these years. Almost half his life was spent as a member of this faculty and during this time, he so lived as to have gained the friendship and respect of his colleagues, his students and his friends in the community...
Show more3-7 CARROLL WARDLAW GRIFFIN 1900 - 1959 Carroll Wardlaw Griffin died on May M, l9S9 after twenty- seven years of service at Vassar College. The faculty record his sudden and untimely death with a keen sense of loss and a deep appreciation for what he did for the college during these years. Almost half his life was spent as a member of this faculty and during this time, he so lived as to have gained the friendship and respect of his colleagues, his students and his friends in the community outside of the college. He began his teaching in the South after graduating from Clemson College in South Carolina. He studied at the University of Virginia where he earned the degree of. Doctor of Philosophy. His particular field was analytical chemistry, though most of his research up to ten years ago had to do with the adsorption of gases by solids and with some phases of extraction equilibria. The soundness and worth of these studies havebeen recognized by investigators in the field of contact catalysis and analytical procedures, for one finds references to his researches in treatises on these subjects. His textbooks in analytical chemistry deal with both qualitative and quantitative aspects. They reveal his concern with the logical development of ideas and with the exact expression of them. At the time of his death, he was in the midst of preparations for a third book. Carroll had a vital interest in his profession of scientist and teacher. His membership in various professional societies attests to this; he was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of Phi Lambda Upsilon and Sigma Xi, honorary scientific societies. As a member of the American Chemical Society, he did everything within his power to draw together chemists and chemical engineers of this community for the discussion and considera- tion of their common interests and problems. Carroll was one of the founders of the Mid-Hudson Section of the American Chemical Society, served as its second Chairman, and at the time of his death was a member of the High School Liaison Committee for promoting the teaching of science in high school. Membership in the American Association of University Professors was not a passive matter to him, for he had con- tinuing interest in the actions of this organization and 8.6 CARROLL WARDLAW GRIFFIN (Continued) applauded any movement which tended to dignify the pro- fession of teaching. That he cared about affairs at Vassar College was evidenced by his willingness to serve on many academic committees; and his long period of service as a member of the Committee on Research and finally as its Chairman demonstrated how devoted he was to doing the very best that he could for Vassar and the Vassar faculty. Carroll Griffin's liking for people and his interest in teaching and research combined with his friendliness, humor and courage, made him a rare teacher. His present and former students, in letters which they have written in these last weeks, speak of their admiration and respect for him and the things for which he stood; and they describe him as we all know him. They all refer to him as "a fine man, anzble leader, and a friend." They speak of his influence in stimu- lating an interest in chemistry and of what this interest has meant to them in their years at college and the years that followed. One of his graduate students writes of her "two good years at Vassar" and goes on to write "certainly I was a long way from being his most brilliant student but I doubt if any of the others derived more personal satisfaction from the accomplishment or a deeper respect for Carroll as a teacher and a friend." As an alumna put it, "I felt that when I really needed (to) talk, I could go to him. _He gave me much needed advice on many problems." Other students recall his spirit of fun and his humor. Still others recognized the demands that he made on himself and others to maintain what he con- sidered to be a good way of life. One needs only to read such statements as the following to understand this. "He not only imparted his knowledge of chemistry to us but by his presence the knowledge of warmth and goodness in people "Those of us who have known him have benefitted from his uncompromising struggle for truth and honor and from his living example of patience and understanding." I1 0 One cannot forget two totally different aspects of Carroll Griffin's personality. He got a great deal of pleasure out of some of the simple activities on campus and many people recall the fun that he had in taking a Very active part in the student-faculty baseball game on Founder's Day. Even more one remembers that Carroll could disagree with one and yet never lose a sense of friendship and regard for the other person. 89 CARROLL WARDLAW GRIFFIN - (Continued) It seems fitting to close this Memorial Minute with his own words taken from the introduction to one of his books, an introduction on which he lavished much care, thought and time and in which unwittingly he characterized himself. "Here then is the opportunity for joy; the joy of finding the tasks which lie ahead worthy of the effort, the joy of constructing a pathway cleanly ' penetrating what was once strange land, and the joy of commanding new knowledge aid new skills. Here, at last, we shall find the satisfaction that, having crossed this barrier, we are better seasoned for the further travels. And as each such barrier is met and crossed the disclosure becomes ever clearer that the ultimate goal beyond is no mirage, but is reality itself, worthy of all the labor - and all the joy." Respectfully submitted, Richard A. E. Brooks Mary Alys Plunkett Edward R. Linner, Chairman XV - 168-170
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Creator: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
Date: 1907-1908 (June - February)
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Creator: Borden, Fanny, Peebles, Rose Jefferies, Ellery, Eloise
Date: [After 1927]
Text: 1 I I \ r I I I \ LUCY MAYNARD SALMON 1353 - 1927 Professor Lucy Maynard Salmon whose death occurred on February lh, 1927 had been a member of the faculty of Vassar College since 1887. Called to Vassar in order to promote the study of history she organized the department of history of which for nearly forty years she remained the head. During all these years to her colleagues and to successive generations of students she was an unfailing source of inspiration. Outside the college as well as...
Show more1 I I \ r I I I \ LUCY MAYNARD SALMON 1353 - 1927 Professor Lucy Maynard Salmon whose death occurred on February lh, 1927 had been a member of the faculty of Vassar College since 1887. Called to Vassar in order to promote the study of history she organized the department of history of which for nearly forty years she remained the head. During all these years to her colleagues and to successive generations of students she was an unfailing source of inspiration. Outside the college as well as within Miss Sa1mon's influence was widely felt, through her connection with the American Historical Association and through her published works. In 1912 she was honored by the degree of Doctor of Literature from Colgate and in 1926 by that of Doctor of Letters from the University of Michigan. At this time,however, it is no mere objective enumer- ation of her achievements which the faculty would record. It wishes also to place on record its sense of the significance of these achievements. In the first place she contributed to the study of history in this country not only her own enlarging definitions of the subject, and her own valuable research to her field, but she also trained many workers, younger fol- lowers "made" as we say by her teaching. These, car- rying on the work of research and teaching in their own vigorous measure, contribute the most lasting memorial that can be founded. Moreover the young wom- en in her classes went out not only with a new sense of the meaning of history and with an equipment in fundamental methods of work but also with a sense of their responsibility to the comunities in which they might happen to live. To this development of scholars in her own field must be added the quickening of intellectual curiosity that came to many from contact with her living mind. The greatest impulse to thinking independently comes frm another mind in action. By reason of her in- fluence the ordinary world of streets and alleys, signs and show-windows, changing work of every kind has been made a richer document. To this unwritten history, which she taught many to use, must be added the store of historical documents, formal and informal, that have extended the Vassar Library shelves year after year, and which in any cement however brief, must be noted. Vassar owes in great measure its growing LUCY MAYNARD SALMON (Continued) library and the library habits of its students to Miss Salmon's continuous interest in the amassing of material, however difficult to obtain, and to the thorough ability to use such material that she in- sisted upon. The loss to her colleagues of Miss Salmon's cooper- ation extends beyond this recognized withdrawal of her direct contribution to her students. Her fel- low-workers on the faculty were always aware of the fact that her interest in education was never limited to her own field of research or to her own teaching activities or those of her department. She was never in doubt as to what a liberal college is or how it should serve the world. She steadily questioned its relation to its imediate community in social and educational ways, its stand on all matters of national educational interest. Her scrutiny of its internal organization and effectiveness never flagged. This persistent examination of every attitude, rela- tionship, custom or educational policy has been pro- vocative and fruitful. Again and again ideas and plans which she suggested and which appeared to be remote or impractical ideals have come to be gener- ally accepted and completely realized. The faculty owes to Miss Salmon's initiative many of the measures it has sought to make effective since nineteen hundred and thirteen, when she made her significant address to the faculty in which she urged it to look to its life, and know what it was doing and why it was doing it. She stood for faculty participation in college govern- ment, in administrative as well as educational aspects, and for closer and more intelligent relations with the trustees and alumnae than she thought had yet been worked out. It is our sense of this significance of the work of Miss Salmon which the faculty wishes to place on re- cord - of a colleague who was a pioneer in education and whose ideals have left a deep impress on the life of Vassar College. Fanny Borden Rose Jeffries Peebles Eloise Ellery v11: - 201-zou
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Creator: Martens, Thierry
Date: 1473

Creator: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
Date: 1918-1919 (November - March)
Text: [LI] Diary from Nov 1st, 1918 to March 28th, 1919 Nov 1st. Cool day of cloud and sun. Go to Woodstock to Whiteheads. Their car comes down for us. Reach there before noon. Good to be back to old place where I have spent so many pleasant days and years gone by. 2 Bright cool morning, a pleasant night here. The Whiteheads very hospitable. Their car brings us back before noon. Bring John with us from Kingston. 3. A good day, cool. Julian and his family down in p.m. have a pleasant visit. 4. Cool,...
Show more[LI] Diary from Nov 1st, 1918 to March 28th, 1919 Nov 1st. Cool day of cloud and sun. Go to Woodstock to Whiteheads. Their car comes down for us. Reach there before noon. Good to be back to old place where I have spent so many pleasant days and years gone by. 2 Bright cool morning, a pleasant night here. The Whiteheads very hospitable. Their car brings us back before noon. Bring John with us from Kingston. 3. A good day, cool. Julian and his family down in p.m. have a pleasant visit. 4. Cool, calm, cloudy with light rain in p.m. Help Hud and Harbunch cut and saw up hickory in Gordons lot, a five lot of wood. 5. Cloudy, cold from N.E. Go up to vote about 10 War news satisfactory. The terms to the Hems made known in a day or two, will amount to unconditional surrender, a long walk in p.m. around by Harts place - over three miles in all, too much, did not sleep well, 2 partridges by Gordons gravel bark. 6. Clear, sharp. Drive to P. in p.m. mainly for clothes. Calm, not so cold (C.B. Betty, John and I.) 7. Still clear and sharp, but calm. Wind S. this morning. - If the Kaiser and his six sons are left in Germany, they will be centres of Hohenzollern infection for generations to come. They should all be bundled off to St. Helena. Wilsons words are too soft, so soft that they are equivocal - he is equivocal about Alsase and Lorain and about the freedom of the seas. Let us call a spade a spade and a pirate a pirate. 8, 9,10 Bright sharp days from the N. Great war news. 11. Clear sharp. Woke up this morning at 5. to hear a fevet confused din of bells and whistles in the deviation of P. heralding. I fancied the end of the war. Got up and dressed and sat by the open fire till daylight. The mail at 6:15 told the story. The Hum had capitulated. Glory to God - not to the Hum God, but to the Christian God of the allies. Go to P. in p.m. Bedlam turned loose, such a rocket. Everybody bent on making a discordant noise, soon tire of it, sit in G.M.C.A. Building for 2 hours, meet Ed Platt, a fine fellow. 12 Bright and sharp - down to 22 some say. The medicine Germany has to take - has taken in papers this morning, none to drastic, criminals must be handcuffed. G. must be kept handcuffed for generation. But what an ignoble figure is the Kaiser - fleeing to Holland - a fugitive from justice. Had he stayed and died with his cause, the world would have had some respect for him in the end, not a drop of heroic blood in him. And his six sons all unharmed during the whole war! They should all be turned over to the knife of the Gilder, and men allowed to perpetuate the Hohenzollern tribe. What do these German philosophers now think of the doctrine of the universal of the fittest? Who survives? The fittest of course and the nations and peoples that have some sense of justice and fair dealing and mercy and truthfulness survive in our times. In were primitive times might had its way tempered [with] by the golden rule is bound to triumph. Moral values today have survival value, and more truth force must take a back seat. I should like to ask that renegade English man, Chamberlin what he thinks about "The foundations of the 19th Century" now? are Tectonic frightfulness and shamelessness, good foundations to build upon? I should like to ask E if "The Problems of Human Life" do not look a little different to him? I should like to ask Enken if he does not get a glimpse of a new biological law that applies to the human species alone? The German, staked their all on the doctrine that might in the physical world or brute world make right in the moral human world and they have failed. The war is over! Think of it! Chaos and famine may come to Europe, but the Hem is crushed. Great evils always follow in the footsteps of great good, but time will restore the safe balance. Sleep well,. eat well, feel well and work pretty well. Weigh about 130, but my legs are weakening. P.m. every hour I have to nudge myself and say "wake up, wake up" "dont you know the was is ended?" It seems incredible that my life should go on just as before. But it does, I saw wood, doze before my open fire, read the paper, walk a little, ponder over moultons "Introduction to Astronomy," dream of the old days, receive callers, or sit vacant in my chair. And yet the most fervent and devout desire of hope of my life has suddenly come true. It is a relief like that the early man must have felt when he saw an eclipse of the sun passing off. The world is at last freed from the grip of this monster and his claws are drawn; not in this or in another generation. Can he make another spring if he ever can. 13. Cloudy this a.m. and not so cold. Writing on our motor trip. C.B. still in N.Y. need rain. 14. Still clear and sharp and dry. The break up of Germans and the consequences good and bad in all mens minds. 15. Still clear and sharp, alone in the house. Writing on the motor trip and on the Germans. 16. Fair and cool. Drive to P. and get my dinner and my new suit of N.C. home spur. 17. Milder, light rain. Julian and Emily come down in p.m. 18. Rained heavy all night, must warm. Thunder. P.m. raining intermittently of all afternoon, Mch thunder at 5. and sharp brief shower. C.B. not home yet. Finished the story of our motor trip, a fine letter from Mrs. Frank Baker who is now in California. 19, 20, 21. Chilly, partly cloudy days. Writing on motor trip and on The Failure of Germany. 22. Cloudy, sharp. Write in study. Clifton Johnson comes at night, a fine visit with him. Large flocks of wild geese going south in p.m. (no, this was on 21st) 23. Partly cloudy and sharp. Health improving I think under the enema every 2d day. 24. Sunday. Bright, clear, sharp. Froze hard last night - too cold to drive up to cemetery today as I had hoped to do - That poor neglected grave troubles me, she would not have neglected mine. 25. Clear, sharp, dry. Down to 24. Longstroth and his friend call and stay to dinner, a very pleasant 2 hours. 26. Remarkable weather continues, - clear, [sha] dry, cold; down to 20. Wind north for a week. Extra dry cold is like extra dry champaigne exhilarating a net cold - how it chills one. Give me a cold with the chill taken out of it. In Nov. one wonders how he will keep warm when winter really arrives, the cold penetrates, its arrows are moisture. Later it fails to penetrate, the frost glances off, or acts like friction. The living thermometer acts so differently from the dead one! 27 Still cold and dry. The Philpotts leave today. Down to 22 28. Thanksgiving, cold and hazy. Down to 20. Storm brewing. Snow I think, a glassy river nearly all the week. - Began raining in p.m. and rained at times all night. 29. Bright and much warmer this morning, up to 52. Wind N.W. Lower temperature near. 30. Fine in fore noon, colder in p.m. and at night. Dec 1. Down to 20. Windy, sharp. 2 Flurries of snow, cloudy at times. 3 An inch of snow last night our first. Cloudy and milder today. 12 M. a flock of evening. Grosbeaks in the maple in front of my window. The first and only ones I ever saw there in the 40 or more years I have sat here, 8 or 10 of them, pecking at the birds a pretty sight. The impulse to leave seemed to seize then all at the same instant. Where one felt it they all felt it and turned their heads in the same direction. Rare visitants, will any one else see them? Have they ever been here before? Then I heard the loud [fo] hum of an airplane and looking out saw one high and dim over Hyde Park, going south. Probably the same one I saw yesterday going N. over this place. I am convinced that in 5 years or less we shall all be making journeys in them and that they will be as safe as the slider cars or autos. Writing on phones of nature and of the universe - modest themes. 4. Mild (50 degrees) Work a little in a.m. Go up to Kingston at 2 p.m. to visit J's family. Spend 4 hours with them, all well. Then home at 8 p.m. 5 Clear, sharp, down to 27, a good sleep last night. Feel fine 6. Two inches of snow last night, milder. Go to P. to lunch with Sara Taylor, a good lunch. Grows cold in p.m. 7. Down to 10 this morning. Cloudy. 8. Sunday, cloudy and milder. Judge Frank Talbot here - very glad to see him, a noble product of the farm, great comment of spirit, between us. We heard a delightful day together. Goes home at 4:30. 9. Clear, mild, calm, snow melting, like a fine Nov. day. 13. A period of calm, misty, foggy weather - 3 days of it now, a little below freezing at times. Writing a little on the despicable Germans, and arranging MS of a proposed vol. on manifold nature. 14. Still calm, foggy deal with a little rain. 15 A good deal of rain in the night, heavy at times. Dark and heavy this morning but warm - up to 52, but wind has shifted to N.W. and a cool wave is near. Frost all out of the ground. Pawing over the material for the new vol. - the Heart of nature - these days adding a little and cutting out a little. More thoughts about my poor wife these days than usual - miss her more and more as time goes on, "We were young together." Thoughts of the informal Germans, still fill my mind and move my pen, my last expression - "Germany's Failure" not yet off my hands. N.A. Review declined it. - Julian and his family come at 5, so glad to see them. 16. Cloudy all day and mild - 52 degrees - 2 grs calomel last night. 17. Bright and cooler, 30 this morning. Wind north. at Yama Farm Dec 19. Clear and cold, a short walk in the morning, a small oak tree at the forl of the rocks, full of clinging dry leaves; one leaf near the top in constant motion, swaying to and fro while the other leaves were wither still or showed a slight tremendous motion at times. But the one leaf was visibly greatly agitated. It reminded me of these high strongly sensitive souls few or many in all life communities who are moved or thrilled by thoughts or influences that the great mass is quite insensible to or only faintly conscious of - the poets, prophets, seers when place is high in the tree of life. The oak leaf I refer to to seemed to have a longer and unflexible stem or ptiole than the other leaves and no doubt hung at a different angle to the slight air currents than the others. 20. All such emotional leaves I find have the stem broken and hang by a mere thread. - Had Job lived in our times he would hardly have boasted caust then send lightnings that they may go and say unto thee. Here we are? The lightnings not only careens and says. here we are; it says here we are with a message or here we are ready to do your errand, or your work. 19. At Yama Farms Inn. Bright and sharp - a good time, the Inn all to myself. 20, 21. Bright, mild, lovely days; like Nov. walk a little, write a little, read much. 22. Began raining before noon. Rained all night, very hard at times. 23. Clear and mild. Streams at flood from the heavy rain. Leave Yama at 9 with Mr Seam in car for Kingston, an enjoyable ride, like April. Home on noon train. 24. Calm, cloudy, misty, mild, storm here. - What heathenish, unchivalrous or non-chivalrous creatures the birds are. Two nuthatches a male and female, are feeding nearly every hour each day on the piece of seevet on the trunk of the maple tree in front of my window. But their is not the least cereity or fraternizing between them. The male on all occasions treats the female rudely and spitefully. He will not allow her to feed at all while he is around. She often timidly approaches, but he instantly makes a dive at her. He is a little barbarian, when the downy woods pecker comes there he has to eat at second table. Downy will tolerate no other guests. 25. Mild day with fitful gleams of sunshine. Spend it with Julian and his family in K. so glad to be with them and able to eat a good dinner. J. and I discuss his problems, but do not reach a solution that satisfies him. I give the children each a present of a few dollars. I receive a few little gifts at home, many cards and a few telegrams. Mr Ford is sending me by express a little donkey saddled and bridlerd and well broken from the far West for me to ride. I trust I shall get much good out of him. His 4 young legs might be much better than my two old legs. Xmas is always a rather sad day for the old, such a flood of memories does it bring. 26 Cloudy and cooler, with gentle sprinkles of snow, a good sleep last night. - Why does Julians boyhood diaries (10 to 13) so impress and hold me. They are brief jottings of his life from day to day, many of the events I remember distinctly, but these records make me feel as if I had just lived them of course my love of Julian has much to do with it. He is now a middle aged man. In these Diaries, he is again the boy in whom I was so wrapped up, I see his simple life here and my own too and my wife, so vividly. For the moment his doings fill all these long gone days. His fishing, his swimming, his skating, his hoeing, his net knitting, his scapping etc. are great events, oh, the past, here it lives again in such records. This is the advantage of a diary; it embalms your days. I here back in my own diary and live over again the days presumed here. But unless one has this yearning over the past, unless ones life is in a way transmuted by time, he will not care much for such things. Dec 27. Still overcast, with light indolent snow squalls, mercury 28 degrees. N.A. Review comes with my paper, "shall we accept the universe," not a skim of ice yet in the river. Dec 28. Calm indolent weather, snow flakes fitfully fall now and then, as if the meteoric gods were asleep; the clouds leak snow, all nature seems asleep these days, no winds at all, river like glass most of the time, only the surface of the ground frozen. The donkey came at noon. Hope we shall get on well together. Start for Yama Farms at 2 p.m. Reach there at 5. 29, 30, 3. At Yama and thriving. Walk a mile or two each day. Reading and writing in my room. 1919 Jany 1st At Yama Farms. Rained all night, heavy at times, mercury 38 this morning, a thin fleece of fog clings to the ground, calm, heavily over cast. Weight this morning 132-73, a poor night sleep - full of gas. Re-reading Coleridge these days - a marvelous mind - always suggestive. Had he lived in our time, his mind would not have moved in the leading strings of ecclesiastical religion as it did then. He would have had more science and less theology. His learned exposition of the causes of malarial disease how amusing - the "neno- glandular system," "the muscerol - arterial system" etc., but that was the science of his time. Bad air from swamp cause azure etc. Jany 2d Cloudy with rain. Hawk falls with its big white apron on again. Julian and Ursa come on 10.40 train. Very happy to have them. We drive to the farm in forenoon and then to Ellenville. In p.m. walk to Jenny brook, but I do not go down to the trout ponds. My precious guests return on evening train. 3d. Snowed all night, about 6 inch of rather heavy snow this morning. Calm and cloudy. Gaining again in weight, 133. 4. Leave Yama this morning. Cold, 26 degrees. Stop an hour in K. Find Julian and Ursa at W.P. Ursa much interested in the donkey. 5. Clear, cold, down near zero. Hudson skimmed over. Feel well after a good sleep. 6. Still cold, near zero. Write in study in "a soulless people" in a.m. In p.m. try to ride the donkey with poor success. Give me any horse kind but a female donkey. 8 Hear of Roosevelt's death last night, and have had a lump in my throat ever since. I loved him more than I thought I did. The past two years his openly hostile attitude toward President Wilson has been very irritating. It ill becomes an ex president to deal in denunciations toward the President - criticism but not abuse. But how quickly death makes us forget all that. We remember only his great qualities and his great services to the country, and I remember his great kindness to me personally. The old mans tears come easily and I can hardly speak his name without tears in my voice. I have known him since his ranch days in Montana and to know him as I have was to love him. I went with him through the yellow Stone Park in the spring of 1903. My paper in Atlantic monthly on Real and shaur natural history, pleased him so, then was so much fight and hard hitting in it, that he asked me to go with him and see the game in the park. I have written about it in my "Camping and Tramping with Roosevelt." He was a live wire if there ever was one in human force. His sense of right and duty was as inflexible as adamant. Politicians found him a hard customer. His reproof and refusal came quick and sharp. His manner was authoritative and stern. He was as bold as a lion, and at times as playful as a lamb. His political enemies at Albany early in his career laid traps fro him in hopes of tarnishing his reputation. But he was too keen for them. He was scrupulous in morals and unflinching in what he felt to be his duty. The world seems more black and cold since he is no longer in it. He helped to warm it and keep the currents going. Too fondd of the lime light and the centre of the stage from his excess of the sense of leadership. He was a born leader and disciplinarian. Add a little of Lincoln's humility and self forgetfulness, and you have one of the greatest man of history. What a centre of energy he was in our affairs! He elevated the standard of business and political morals for the whole country, and intensified the patriotism of every one of us. His Americanism charged the very marrow in his bones. And yet he could not accept Walt Whitman. What looked like W's loose morals, respected him. 8. Cloudy with light snow, mercury 28. Large masses of floating ice in river. Write a letter to Mrs Roosevelt, a fine poem by Grace Van Anna in N.Y. Times this morning - almost great lyric. Clearing at noon. Ford due on 4 1/2 p.m. train. Julian comes down. 9. A mild day, Mr Ford here. We arrive over to the Sutcliff dam and falls. Mr F. looking for water power to sect more people to work. Mr F. leaves at 2 p.m. 10. A cold wave in the night, down to zero this morning. River frozen over, a little milder in p.m. Write letters and poke about. 1.1 Much milder last night, sign of another cold wave this morning. Julian went back home last night. I turn over to him my T and T stock cost me $2300. 12. Zero again this morning, a clear calm day 13. Zero again, but higher temperature is near, now at 10 1/2 the ice on the river begins to whoop and snow indicating a change of temperature. I have an ominous feeling about Mr Ford - fear he is breaking hope I shall live to say, "how wrong I was." 14. Mild overcast day, thawing. But little work. 15. Cooler, partly overcast a steam went through the ice last night and sat it moving. The thought of Roosevelt will not leave me, night or day. 16. Clear, cooler, down to 30. 17 Still mild, a sprinkle of rain in the morning, seen out at noon, April weather. Had a fall from the donkeys back, a mean vicious beast. Last proofs of "Field and Study" yesterday. 18. Still mild up to 40, sprinkle of rain in morning. Fair and April like in p.m. 19. No change, no frost, clear in p.m. I fear nature is squandering all her fair days and will be impoverished before spring. Blue birds and song sparrows here the other day. 20. Julian drives me to P. for 1 train to N.Y. Reach Floral Park at 5. 21 Fine mild day. Mr C. and I drive to Roosevelts grave in a small cemetery on a [wooded] knoll. Partly surrounded by woods with glimpses of the Bang to the north, a beautiful secluded spot - the grave a mound of wreaths of flowers. Spend 1/2 hour there not all the time with dry eyes. How vividly he came back to me and the days we had spent together. Tabt had been through the guard said and wept properly. The most potent force for pure Americanism in the best sense in our history, was R. Then to school in the woods 20 miles away, to please Mr C. 22. To Brooklyn to call on Miss Ballard and take lunch. Then in p.m. to Dr Johnsons. Garland calls in evening. 23. Call on Roulands at 10. Then to 11 Broodney to lunch with Miss Estrel Chase. Take car to Garlands, then to Dr Crumps in evening. Dr and Mr Terry old friends of Dr Barrus, call. Enjoy my night at the Crumps. 24. To Tenn Building and spend a few hours with Archel and to lunch. Then to American museum of Nalt History to see the movies and c. The to 5th Ave to a photographer. Then to Dr Johnsons. 25. Clear, cold. Get 11 1/2 train for P. and home at 2:5. Glad to be back. 26. Good night, cloudy this morning. Feel pretty well; have gained a little I think. Clear in p.m. Walk back of the hill. 27. A spring like morning, mercury at 9. 42 degrees nearly clear. 28. Lovely, bright, mild day. Mercury 26 in morning. Write in study on Darwinism, and walk in p.m. and read Darwins letters. 29. Mild partly cloudy. Mercury 34, a good sleep. Re-reading Huxley a keen penetrating mind, the knight in shining armor of the Darwinian Theory., The way H. can "sas back," the way his irony can bite and blister, the way he can dispell fog and discussion is a wonder, no other writer of his time or fore time on scientific subjects was so immanent in his work, so clearly and vividly before his reader. Clear as crystal is his pages and with a distinction like cut glass. He is brilliant, he is logical, he is imaginative, he is sane and sure, he is rhetorical, he is solid, he is a moral teacher and he is a trained scientist, a brilliant but not a profound mind. 30, 31. Dry, bright sharp days. My old enemy stole a march on me again, auto intoxication. Began thawing night with the symptoms of a cold, sneezing, nose and eyes running copiously and a little soreness of the throat. I get up at 4 a.m. and take an enema. Feel better during the day, but the cold symptoms return at night. Some pain in legs. Friday a.m. take 2 grs of calomel, operates twice in p.m. and again Saturday morning. Take an enema. Keep pretty close to the house on. Feb 1st A bright windy cold day. Have had a slight touch of fever once or twice I think, a little too sensitive to the cold. The calomel depletes me, pulls me down, 2 grs is too much for me. Sleep very poor on the 30, and 31st. Slept nearly 4 hours last night, a great deal of irregular heart action. 2d Bright dry, sharp windy day. Legs feel better, color improved all better but the heart action. Poor appetite for my dinner. Have resolved to eat no more meat, no more shell fish, no fish, but creamed salt cod, and steamed fresh cod must find the cause of this flatulency. It is this gas that poisons me, meat may be the cause. I hope the worst is over, but am not sure. 3d. Bright and milder. Feel better, slept over 5 hours, heart very quiet since yesterday p.m. Lost 6 lbs in 5 days, probably in 3 days, yet without fever or bronchitis. Weigh stripped today 114 lbs I am like a chimney that needs burning out once a year. But why should my chimney get clogged? Too much fuel? In future, beware a growing belly, beware an unsteady heart, beware much fluid from the nose and much phlegen from the throat, beware chilly sensations on going to bed, beware much flatulency, beware dizziness of all degrees, beware pain in hollow of your legs. 4. Bright and sharp, improving slowly. Sleep better, appetite good enough. Write and revise MS. 5. No change in weather. Best sleep last night for week, slept 7 or 8 hours. Feel lank but pretty well this morning. 6. No change in weather, still bright and sharp, a good sleep last night mind active today. Julian comes down and stays to dinner, so glad to have him here. 7. No change. Down to 28 this morning. Clear and dry. Slept 7 or 8 hours last night. Heart much steadier since I have cut down my eating, and legs much lighter. 8. Down to 28, partly cloudy but calm, a poor night last night. I think from mixing zoobic and leaman aid, shall never do it again. A nuthatch with a spring call this morning. 9. Bright sharp day, down to 25, 32 at 1 p.m. all crystal sunshine. Write in a.m. in p.m. walk down by the river and up to near the Payne place and home - no fatigue, no wild life in the woods. 10. Colder, down to 20, windy from N. River a crush of thin ice. Pretty poor night. - Had I lived 100 or 500 years ago, I would have felt and said the same as I do now - that it is late in time - the afternoon sun guilds all, and turned longingly to the past. It is our own age that we see reflected in nature. Feb 11. Still bright, dry, cold, down to 12 this morning; winter without snow - fluctuations of temperature unusually light - from 23 or 24 to 31 or 2 nearly every day. Good sleep last night. Eyes much clearer since I cut down my rations. The death of Roosevelt still weighs upon me - a black cloud in the midst of the bright day. 12. Bright sharp day. Julian here. 13. Still bright and sharp with signs of storm. Write each morning. 14. The end of the fair days began raining in the night, still raining from N.E. C.B. and Betty off for N.Y. Nearly 3 weeks of remarkable weather, clear, calm, cold - very uniform temperature from 23 to 33, most of the time, rarely above freezing at midday. I at last got tired of the bright, hard dry days. 15. Rain, rain. Julian comes down. 16. Rain over, cool. 17. Fair and cold. Julian here pleasant days. 18. Clear, 28 degrees in morning, up to 40 at one. Tap 2 trees. J. works on his boat. 19. Colder, down to 20 degrees this morning. Sleep well and do some work. C.B. still about in N.Y. Two years ago today I bade farewell to my poor wife for the last time and started with Mr Ford on a trip to Cuba, on his Sealia or Blue Bird 20 Bright sharp day, down to 20. Warm in p.m. Tap 4 trees. Walk along the river in p.m. C.B. and children come at night. 21 Cloudy and milder. Begins to snow at 10, leisurely and intermittently. Work in study on Darwinisim and doctors I have known. 22 A white world this morning 4 or 5 inches of snow. It came down so gently among the night that every branch and bough of the trees is loaded with it a sap snow we would have called it in my youth. Mild and absolutely calm this morning, now at 10 the snow is dropping from the trees in larger flakes and masses. Over second snow of the winter, not more than 10 or 11 inches this season so far, and only a few days of zero weather. 23 More snow in the night, 2 or 3 inches. Cloudy, calm mild, sap running, snow melting and dripping and dropping from the trees 23. Roy from Montreal here. 25. Cloudy. 26. Heavy rain last night a freshet in all the stream. Drive to P. at 11. Julian and the Dr and J. Home at 1. Colder. 27. A cold wave last night, down to 20 this morning a hard biting cold. Walk along to river to the Bingham dock this p.m. Do it easily. Legs stronger than they have been for 2 years, no birds yet, snow all gone. Ground full of water. 28 Cloudy, chilly, sap runs. Julian leaves in p.m. Boil down 6 pails of sap. Mch 1. Heavy rain all night, water, water everywhere, clearing at 9. Cold wave coming sap runs. 2. Sun and cloud this morning. Only down to 30. Cold wave a flash in the pan, a good sleep. Weigh only 113 stripped 2. Two blue birds, a song sparrow in song and a robin today, a fine day, wonderful sap day. Boil sap in p.m. River clear of ice. 3. Lovely soft day, a filane in the air. Calm, entrancing, a great sap day. Boil sap all day. Syrup off at 7 p.m. and have 3 or 4 gts of syrup. 4. Another April like day. Down to 33 this morning, a drop or two and walk in the golden bowl of sunlight today. Boil sap again - sap all in the pan by noon. Wind southerly. Feel pretty well - gained 3 lbs since Saturday, when I ceased starving myself. The senses of a hungry man are always alert. He sees clearer and more quicker and thinks quicker. 5 Mild cloudy in a.m. Clearing up in p.m. We drive to Kingston to Julian's, gone 3 hours, all well at Js a light rain at 4. Colder 6th. A flurry of snow in the night. Clear and cold this morning, down to 20. Wind north, more sap weather coming, I am sorry. 7. Cloudy, chilly. Fair and mild in p.m. Walk by the river. 8. Fair and colder; down to 26. Wind North or N.E. a storm brewing I think. That ignoble people, the Germans still occupy my thoughts. 9. Rained all night, heavily up to 3 1/2 p.m. today. The fields flooded, the river a stream of muddy water. Had the storm been snow, the conditions of 30 years ago (1888) would have been repeated. The precipitation of the past 4 weeks has been tremendous. Julian here. Work on my paper on the Germans (an Ignoble people) 10 Windy night, mercury 45 today. Bright and lovely p.m. Sap still runs up by the road. Julian goes back home at 11. I wrote a little. In p.m. walk over back of the hill through Dreveron fields a few robins feeding on Semack berries. 12. Down to freezing again last night. Clear and lovely this morning. Sap running again. 13. Cold. N. wind, down to 20. 14. No change in temperature. Write a little, walk a little. 15. Still cold with prospects of snow, no sap since the 12th. Spend my evening home in re-reading Roosevelt. Ranch days and hunting trips. The extent of his tramping and hunting in the West, the hardship he endured and his intense enjoyment of it all [is] are extraordinary. 16. A chilly day of fog and mist, dark desired. 17 The same continued, but a trifle warmer. The skim of snow all gone. Fox sparrows here in morning, send off papers to N.A. Review on the nature of Providence made up from a pile of MSS, called The Heart of Nature, must make up another to be called "Thoughts as they come," still another called "Thinking aloud," still another to be called "Nature Good or Evil." Sap still runs. Robins on the lawn, jerking out the worms. 18. Rained nearly all night. Fog and light rain this morning. Clearing before noon. Warm and fine in p.m. We drive to Milton to Dr Fretons, a fine drive. Ground overflowing with water everywhere, all streams lusty and clear. 19. Cooler, cloudy from M. Julian here, a great comfort. A sour chilly windy day with sprinkle of rain. N.E. very disagreeable. 20. Clearing, less windy. Bad news from Eden, hear he is near his end, a shock on the 18th 21. Clear this morning, wind still north, mercury 40. Drove up to Pt Ewen yesterday p.m. Sap run over. Crocuses blooming yesterday. This promises to be a day of great beauty and charm, no news from Eden today yet. Drive to Milton in p.m. the Gordon girls with us. 22. Still a cold driving wind from the N. persisted now for nearly 2 weeks, partly cloudy, colder than yesterday. Peepers in Drenans pond. 23. Partly cloudy, still the cold driving N. wind. Write a little and loaf about. The wind gets on my nerves. Garden fit to plow. 24. Still the driving N. wind and white caps on the river. The crows flying north in the morning have to bend themselves to the task. They fly low and are often brought nearly to a stand still, ground rapidly drying up; plow garden this morning - must get in the onion seed and early peas this p.m. Julians dog somehow got a bad cut over the eye. He could not practice the usual dog treepurt of his wounds by licking it but day after day he kept lapping out his tongue as if licking an imaginary sore, the movement seemed to be automatic, it was no doubt a reflex from their wound. 25. Clear brilliant morning. Wind abated river smooth. Work in morning, correct proof from N.A. Review papers an article for Yale Review on the universal Beneficence. Harry L. West comes at one. We have much talk drive to Slabsides. West an old friend of Washington later days, a fine fellow, author of Growth of Federal Power, friend of Roosevelt etc. 26. Partly cloudy this morning. But calm. Down to freezing again, no touch of real warmth yet this spring, uniformly low temperature. - First phoebe bird today, but silent. The song of the load at night. 27. Cloudy this morning, calm mild, mercury 48. Eden a little better. Only his speech impaired. Drive to Highland in p.m. 28. Winter again this morning. Two inches of snow in the night, a driving N.W. wind sends the snow clouds whirling and dancing over the ground, sheeted ghosts on the hills and varnishing wraiths about the buildings and trees. The first of the kind we have had this winter. Began by sprinkling yesterday about 3 or 4, a light skirmish line of the coming storm. The rains slowly increased and at 6 was raining smartly. Later it became a down pour and was pouring at 9 and 10 Then wind shifted from S. to N.W. and the snow set in, a seamless cloud over the sky and snow flakes still in the air, a real cold wave. The many birds rush about in apparent consternation What will phoebe do? much water on the ground. Since Jany. the precipitation has been enormous. The robins and blue birds will suffer today. - 3 p.m. the worst day of the whole winter; blizzardy conditions all day, increasing cold, the air full of driving snow, the snow that fell last night swept from the surface of the ground and packed behind the knolls and ridges and other wind breaks, the birds about the door and buildings as if wanting to be taken in, the sky blotted out by a thick veil of snow and vapor the sounds of the passing train strangled by the gale and we who do not have to be out sitting by our open fires in "a tumultuous privacy of storm." In the old days on the farm we kept the cows up all day on such days, letting them out only just long enough to drink. How we hovered over the stone on such days; what a stamping and sweeping on the door stone when we came to the homes. How the woods roared, like the surf on the shore, how the gusts of wind in snow winding sheets stalked across the hills, how bare some places was piled up in others long rays of the storm streamed under the door and reached far out in the room; every vulnerable place in the roof was searched out by the wind and the snow sifted in, a big wood pile and a bounteous larder were appreciated there. The earlier settle had the wood but did not always have the larder. The smokers on such days have a resource in their pipes, those handy with tools tunker in their shops, now and then one reads a book no. I never saw a farmer read anything more than his weekly paper. At this moment 4 1/2 p.m. the opposite side of the river is only dimly seen, a veil of driving snow hides or obscure everything. Snow larder gust of wind play hide and seek about my study. The pills of sweepers from the floor of the hay loft, which we have put out all speckled with jimens and song sparrows. The robins and blue birds I hope have had the sense to seek the red cedar back of the hill. The crows are not stirring - keeping to their rookeries I suppose. And yesterday was a charming spring day - the last of a series of charming days. The weather usually goes by extreme. Such a lovely March as we have had! Now things are being wired up; the other side its being heard. Mercury now at 21, about stationery. I fear for the expanded fruit birds tonight.
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Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1911-03-03
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Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1870-03-18
Text: Alma Lute Collection C 0 P Y Wt V? 4”)‘ "_<"-' I J” 5 3; »..~'«' 137* ;f'"’§,"'g,,,-1 " ~o Private Dr. H. Hayes Ward Dear Sir: ’ “ The men of my family are all unwilling to heve me go before that committee es every witness in these oeeee heve been eoerified more then the parties. Mr. Stanton thinks my effedevit ee to ell I know woula enewer every purpose. Before a committee I might I might answer some question, or accidentally make some...
Show moreAlma Lute Collection C 0 P Y Wt V? 4”)‘ "_<"-' I J” 5 3; »..~'«' 137* ;f'"’§,"'g,,,-1 " ~o Private Dr. H. Hayes Ward Dear Sir: ’ “ The men of my family are all unwilling to heve me go before that committee es every witness in these oeeee heve been eoerified more then the parties. Mr. Stanton thinks my effedevit ee to ell I know woula enewer every purpose. Before a committee I might I might answer some question, or accidentally make some remark, when I might not have exact knowledge to eubstentiete my ooinioee I have tolé you all I know about this eooiel eerthquehe, eo you can judge whether it ie of any reel velue to your ceeee And this much I may add that es I have meter eeeh ﬁr, Bowen, he is not “the lake“, where oelm wetere have reveeleé whet I heve seen or lheerd. Sincerely youreyt Elizabeth Cedy Stanton Jﬁénafly, N.JI March 18th EW1‘ Undoubtedly refers to the Beeoher_Tj1ton case and Plymouth Church oommittee*e inveetigetion of ohergee egeinet Henry Nerd Beeohefg
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Creator: Allardyce, Margaret M., McCormick, Thomas J., Thomson, Vera B., Hunter, Mary-Alice
Date: [After 1969]
Text: ELEANOR DENISON 1902 - 1969 Eleanor Denison, Director Emeritus of Scholarships and Financial Aid, died on March 1, 1969, after an illness of only a few days. Since retiring from Vassar in 1967, she had lived in Andover, Massachusetts, in order to be near a much-loved cousin and her family. Here Eleanor found herself a part-time job in a bookshop, which she greatly enjoyed. With her usual vigor and sense of com- munity obligation, she was soon active as a volunteer in the local Red Cross...
Show moreELEANOR DENISON 1902 - 1969 Eleanor Denison, Director Emeritus of Scholarships and Financial Aid, died on March 1, 1969, after an illness of only a few days. Since retiring from Vassar in 1967, she had lived in Andover, Massachusetts, in order to be near a much-loved cousin and her family. Here Eleanor found herself a part-time job in a bookshop, which she greatly enjoyed. With her usual vigor and sense of com- munity obligation, she was soon active as a volunteer in the local Red Cross Chapter, and in Christ Episcopal Church. Her letters to her friends at Vassar showed clearly that she had made a place for herself in the Andover community, and was leading a busy and happy life. Born and brought up in Brookline, Massachusetts, Eleanor graduated from Vassar in 1924. Thereafter, she was engaged always in school or college work - teaching history and Latin at Bradford Academy; Assistant to the Director of Admission, and then Acting Director of Admission at Vassar from 1927-1932; secretary to the headmistress of the Girls School at Milton Academy; and from 1937 to 1942, Head- mistress of the Vail-Deane School in Elizabeth, New Jersey For the next 19 years, she was Director of Admissions at Wells College, and in 1961, she returned to Vassar as Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid. All that she did was marked by unselfish devotion of time and energy and meticulous attention to detail, which she herself attributed to having been a history major under Miss Lucy Salmon. During her tenure as Director of Scholar- ships, she was obliged to handle an increasing number of financial aid cases, and Vassar's participation in several new federal aid to education programs added new complexi- ties to her work. She made a real contribution to the College by educating students, parents and alumnae in the philosophy and the procedures of a sound college financial aid program. A facet of her job that particularly interested her was the history of Vassar's many endowed scholarship funds. She was always delighted when she was able to find just the right student who fulfilled the conditions for receiving aid from a particular scholarship fund. ELEANOR DENISON (continued) Eleanor's enthusiasm, and her enjoyment of people brought her many friends of all ages. After her death her cousin wrote to a friend here: "People that I don't know stop me on the street to talk about her. I am overwhelmed by the number of people who belonged to her circle of friend- ship." A former member of the Wells College faculty recalls being welcomed to Aurora by Eleanor bringing a bouquet of flowers; and when his first child was born, it was Eleanor who had the college chimes played in honor of the event. These acts were typical of the warmth, generosity, and thoughtfulness so characteristic of her, and they are part of the legacy of happy memories she has left to those of us who were her friends and associates. Margaret M. Allardyce Thomas J. McCormick Vera B. Thomson, Director Emeritus of Admission Mary—Alice Hunter .. 2‘ ,»-’(,£<., 1 ii!‘ K") , g,-- p .< ) ‘ 1 = an v 1.. {. 5’ f § vi '7; » ‘. {
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Creator: Graham, George
Date: 1817-03-19
Text: Department of War. March 19th. 1817. Sir, The money which you have received from the Cashier of the "Branch Bank of the United States at Washington, on of the amount of the interest due to the Seneca nation on the Stock held by the President, in trust for them, amounting to five thousand and forty eight dollars, you will pay to the Chiefs of that nation, and you will also present to the Chiefs for the benefit of that nation the further sum of nine hundred and fifty two dollars and out of...
Show moreDepartment of War. March 19th. 1817. Sir, The money which you have received from the Cashier of the "Branch Bank of the United States at Washington, on of the amount of the interest due to the Seneca nation on the Stock held by the President, in trust for them, amounting to five thousand and forty eight dollars, you will pay to the Chiefs of that nation, and you will also present to the Chiefs for the benefit of that nation the further sum of nine hundred and fifty two dollars and out of the money which you have received on account of the Indian Department - you will also pay to Little Billy fifty dollars on account of his annuity for the year 1817 the balance of the money placed in your hands on the account of the Indian Department amounting to nineteen hundred and and ninety eight dollars, will be applied by you in such manner as you may think best, in procuring provisions and othersupplies for the six nations of Indians who have suffered in consequence of the destruction of their crops of corn by the frost. The amount received by you on account of Annuities for the year 181«T(*4500) will be applied exclusively to that object two thousand dollars to be distributed in cash agreeably to the request of the Chiefs, and the residue in farming essentials, blacksmiths work, and other necessary supplies. I have the honor to be With respect Your Obedt Servant (Signed) Geo. Graham Acting Seoty of War Mr. Jasper Parish Asst Agent to the Six nations
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Creator: Williams, Eleazer
Date: n.d.
Text: With sentiments of Respect I am Sir yours E. Williams J. Parrish Esq. I expect to accompany the Deputies to G. Bay -am happy to say that the first Christian party of this Nation, are determined to fulfill their engagements by paying the sum of 400 Dollars. But not having the sum on hand & fearing lest they be hindered, they wish me to ask, whether, you are willing to negotiate for them, either at Buffalo or Batavia, as the Blankets (and other

Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1890-03-11
Text: National American Woman Suffrage Association OF THE UNITED STATES. ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, PRESIDENT, OMAHA, NEBRASKA. SUSAN B. ANTHONY, VICE-PRESIDENT AT LARGE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. MAY WRIGHT SEWALL, CHAIRMAN EX. COM., 343 N. PENNSYLVANIA ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. JANE H. SPOFFORD, TREASURER, RIGGS HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D. C. HANNAH B. SPERRY, SARAH WINTHROP SMITH, REC. SEC'S. RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, COR. SEC., 748 N 19TH ST., PHILADELPHIA. NATIONAL ORGANIZERS. ABIGAIL SCOTT DUNIWAY. ELIZABETH...
Show moreNational American Woman Suffrage Association OF THE UNITED STATES. ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, PRESIDENT, OMAHA, NEBRASKA. SUSAN B. ANTHONY, VICE-PRESIDENT AT LARGE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. MAY WRIGHT SEWALL, CHAIRMAN EX. COM., 343 N. PENNSYLVANIA ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. JANE H. SPOFFORD, TREASURER, RIGGS HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D. C. HANNAH B. SPERRY, SARAH WINTHROP SMITH, REC. SEC'S. RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, COR. SEC., 748 N 19TH ST., PHILADELPHIA. NATIONAL ORGANIZERS. ABIGAIL SCOTT DUNIWAY. ELIZABETH LYLE SAXON. MARY SEYMOUR HOWELL. Washington D. C. March 11, 1890 Francis J. Garrison My Dear Friend Yours of the 9th inst- came last evening- I should be very glad to be present at your New- England Festival, May 28th but since my first love this year is South Dakota- I shall have to say - nay- to myself & to you- as I shall probably go on toS. D. by or before the first of May- I will be with you in spirit- since thought has power to be in more than one place at a time- And tell dear Ellen & William that not the least of my regret- will be that I cannot visit in their dear home this spring- - There are many things I would love to chat over with them & you- Sincerely & Affectionately Susan B. Anthony Copy Alma Lutz Collection 1890 National American Woman Suffrage Association of the United States - Washington D. D. March 11, 1890 Francis J. Garrison My Dear Friend Yours of the 9th inst- came last evening- I should be very glad to be present at your New- England Festival, May 28th but since my first love this year is South Dakota- I shall have to say - nay- to myself & to you- as I shall probably go on to S. D. by or before the first of May- I will be with you in spirit- since thought has power to be in more than one place at a time- And tell dear Ellen & William that not the least of my regret- will be that I cannot visit in their dear home this spring- - There are many things I would love to chat over with them & you- Sincerely & Affectionately Susan B. Anthony
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Date: n.d.
Text: _ \ 0 2*»/n:Ta%35‘ 7 /’/‘ .’l.U}t(’»l1.N If f ‘(D 9 . Sf); Gompoaeb 26% Ni 4‘ J@ﬂ N B EL]@@Kl&EY@ Zfr //1/» .1’/////I7 //wk/Lo/is‘, we on as none .. _, ..3/- ma aemsn arLow+:ns .. . 2:/' THE GREEN TREES WHISPERED LOW 8: M|LD...3/" TMS IS THE PLACE STAND STILL MY STEED .3/' *’/ THE SILENT LAND (AsAvoc;u. DUETT, ______ D° (ASAVOCALDUETT) * I » \ . ( 12'”:/..5’m_/mg//_ ._ _________ , ________T _T /7-ajra ' A A Lmtiurt: JOHN ‘BLOC/‘KLEY, 3. ARGYLL ST. REGENT ST. W....
Show more_ \ 0 2*»/n:Ta%35‘ 7 /’/‘ .’l.U}t(’»l1.N If f ‘(D 9 . Sf); Gompoaeb 26% Ni 4‘ J@ﬂ N B EL]@@Kl&EY@ Zfr //1/» .1’/////I7 //wk/Lo/is‘, we on as none .. _, ..3/- ma aemsn arLow+:ns .. . 2:/' THE GREEN TREES WHISPERED LOW 8: M|LD...3/" TMS IS THE PLACE STAND STILL MY STEED .3/' *’/ THE SILENT LAND (AsAvoc;u. DUETT, ______ D° (ASAVOCALDUETT) * I » \ . ( 12'”:/..5’m_/mg//_ ._ _________ , ________T _T /7-ajra ' A A Lmtiurt: JOHN ‘BLOC/‘KLEY, 3. ARGYLL ST. REGENT ST. W. THE SILENT H”ritten by H.W. L().\'GFELLOVV. Composed by JOHN B1.o(‘Km:Y. ./I./Io1)E'R.x1‘To. Dulce. Dim. c rall. Into ﬂue Si_..1ent Land’! Ah! who shall lead us thither? LL C1-ouds in the. evening sky More darkly, dark1.y gafhe'r And /T § shattered wrecks lie thicker on the Strand.‘ Who leads us with a gen __ tle hand Thither, O thither , Into the Si _ _. lent /9 fx Dim. e ral_l. V Into I the Si _ .. - Jent Land? /3/3 ' colla vase, The Silent} Land . 2'51 Vérsu . Into the Si _ _ _ lent L Land! ye bound _ _ less /‘7 \_.J n\_____’_/ Cres. regions Of all per _ _ _ fec _ tion! Ten _ derl morn_ing — mf ‘ 5‘ C'rc4.s~ . — visions ‘Of beauteous souls, The .future’s pledge and band! Who K‘ r.\"90 Thh'.S'rlent Laud. John; mojcxxey. in Life§ battle firnl doth .+stand, Shall bear Hopefs‘ _ I)z'7ﬁ. e ral_l. \r blossoms Into the Si-_1ent Land! Into the Si.._1ent /J/9 calla race. 31:1 arse . 0 Land! 0 Land! For." all ‘the br0..ken hearted The .4. -9- The -‘3‘7e:n1 Land. 1 ‘ John lawn.-y. eh; mild _. _ _ - est herald by our‘ fate a1- _ _lotted § ‘ /3 Dulce . Beckons, and with in_-verted torch doth stand, To lead us with a F\ FIN /’/9 gen__t1e hand, the land of the great Depart\_V_,;ed, \,\___/ / Q Morendo . \i Into the} Si--1ent Into the Si‘__1ent Land! /3/9 calla vow. ' Thv ‘EH:-111 Land!
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Date: n.d.
Text: MUSIC LIBRARY VASSAR COLLEGE V POUGHKEEPSIE. NEW YORK ‘ ,, .,....g,..,~..._.., ........ - J,;,g..1...Ur:mgourau.&....11l.m .3’. n ':v ..j.. V; Mrm‘Cowawrahm %%Uftl7z?Bn:mv:'0f V ‘musué av ». 9. Q;-ORDS B Y ~ _, M : H.w.Lom3rmow ESQ. mss M. LINDSAY W DEDICATEDTO HER SISTER. « :35! " ....,-... up-.«--.-....... ‘ON : RGBERT COCKS; Xi C‘? NEW Bumimmzom 3T REET,W. ; ;-.,-«. =.;Q,::arr’-:Hf?;’:~:";? an-*>~_~:’> P‘: A , ., E‘ ;_UL!.l:._ ‘;a,3:g3i_;¢',\y\1;:);~;;v;...
Show moreMUSIC LIBRARY VASSAR COLLEGE V POUGHKEEPSIE. NEW YORK ‘ ,, .,....g,..,~..._.., ........ - J,;,g..1...Ur:mgourau.&....11l.m .3’. n ':v ..j.. V; Mrm‘Cowawrahm %%Uftl7z?Bn:mv:'0f V ‘musué av ». 9. Q;-ORDS B Y ~ _, M : H.w.Lom3rmow ESQ. mss M. LINDSAY W DEDICATEDTO HER SISTER. « :35! " ....,-... up-.«--.-....... ‘ON : RGBERT COCKS; Xi C‘? NEW Bumimmzom 3T REET,W. ; ;-.,-«. =.;Q,::arr’-:Hf?;’:~:";? an-*>~_~:’> P‘: A , ., E‘ ;_UL!.l:._ ‘;a,3:g3i_;¢',\y\1;:);~;;v; qgﬁﬁigﬂ PUBUC WITHOUT THE PRYMENT OF” ANY FEE IVIUSIC COPYING. /S //Ei'/?EB)/_QL\{_E[\/ ’/7//// /I_\' \’/'i'/(/(' n/'////' .7 ((-6 K71‘. ('///2.-W7. A'/'/'. Q. ///1’ A7//I’ 7/Zr/r'.\‘I'/;2:ﬁ;7/E/'/'{'\' n/'//////c///_r/ ///r////(.»1‘/'//;/ /2/' 11////'/' I-«yr/'r’.s' (I/'I'/'/{$7'{(//I/ W/I/'/\'.\' /,s' w'.~'//*r/ I./I ///(' 4-n'/1/’/'n/.'v/1('// ('zy{\'/'/}//// /I//r/I///'\‘u/ﬂy/‘/1/‘lzv/;//,v //.7/A-//W ,w,-// ,-,;,,,;..v m//mm ////» ///'/‘////.v.»'/u// 12/ //1/' .»'///1/rm’///’/‘ RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TO HEAVV PENALTIES 0;? DAMAGES. I/X‘/' /’/'r///,~y/u.~'//m// r1/./‘(7/{\’/‘/(///// .v/I//.1/.v /////1 u///1*/'K'r_'\'.v H'////l//// /I/’/‘///I.'~‘,\'//'/I /5 AN 4/NLA WFU1. COPYING. HYMN or THE MURAVIAN NUNS or BETHLEHEM, (U.S.) ATTHE CONSECRATION OF PULASKl’S BANNER. (DUET FOR SOPRANO AND coNTR’ALTo.) wonos av H.W. LONCFELLOW Esq. Music BY MISS M.L.lNDSAY. Maestoso. '\Vhen the dy.ing flame of day... Throughthe chan_cel shot its ~ \ mf Far the g imlnringtapers shed Faint light on the cowled X} head; . And the cen- - - ser burn _ - ing swung, H’ 7 ‘ . . , )_mu of the Moran-an l\un.~'. Duvt. Miss M. LIXDSAL COPYRIGHT _fore the Altar, hung The bl00d—redbanner,The b1o0d—redbanner,The I‘ b100d»red bannelgthat with pray’r. . . . .Hadbeen c0n-se_cra_ted there. /0/0. And the nuns’ swuaet hymn was heard the while, Sung low in the dim, myste_ri0us aisle. «D /‘P WWII of the Moravian Num. Duet. ms» M LIVDSAY 11 298 ‘ I A . 0 , I W13 meme’ mwnrsf. thy banner! thy banner! good and brave; good and brave; Breaks the sub - -bath Breaks the sub -- bath /°/° may it wave , may it wave , When the bat - - t1e’s When the bat _ - tle’s of our vale , of our vale , Hymn of the Moravian Nuns. Duet. Min M. LIVDSAY Pro ud-ly Pr0ud-ly okr the o’er the dis _ _ tant wail, dis _ _ tant wail, When the When the clan _ _ rimfs cla _ _.rion’s mu-sic thrills To the hearts mu_sic thrills. T0 the 11eaI'1S When the spear in con--flict shakes, When the spear in con__fli(-t shakes, shiv ’_ - - - - ring breaks. shiv’.____ ring breaks . Hym“ “f “W. Moravian Nuns. Duet. Miss M. LINDSAY. of of these lone hills , these lone hills, And And the strong lance the strong lance ‘Take thy bann.e1'! but, when night, Take thy banner! but, when night, ghast _ ly fight, ghast .. ly fight , ho _ -1y VOW, ho - - ly vow, Hymn of the Moravian Nun». Duet. lvlfisg M, LIVDSAY C10 -Vses round the Clo_ses round the the van _ quish’d war- - rior bow, Tall: 7 By our prayrs ' our pray’rs and By ma _ _ -ny tears , Spare him! Spare him! wo u1d’st be would ’st 1) e the mer - - - oy the H181‘- - _ cy hath sha1"d3 luve hath s11a1"d! s,par’d! spar’d! H- . . Mnn of the Mm-avum Nuns. Du-01., Miss M.,I.lNDSAY. that endears , that endears, 1“ him Spare Sp-are him {'3 as thou’ as thou Take thy banner! and if e’er, Thou shouId’st press the Take thy banner! and if e’er, Thou should’st press the soLdier’s bier, And the muffled drum should beat. sol_dier’s bier, And the muffle-d drum should beat, T0 the tread of mournful feet, To the tread of mournful feet. Q a tempo Then. . . . this flag . . . . . . . . Then this crimson flag shall be, Then... . this flag . . . . . . . . Then this crimson flag shall be, / l\Iar_tia.l cloak and . shroud Mar_tia1 cloak and shroud for The warrior took that V»: banner proud, And it was his mar_tial cloak and ‘shroud! 1' l.()N1)()\Y,' , H , ' ‘ ‘ ROBERT COCKS 8: (‘yo-New BurIin_21m SI.P11b1is1]rI'> to the Qheeu H.R.H.the Prince of Vale» New Vocal Duets BY FRANCO LEONL 4!‘ Words by MARK AMBIENT. -:9 Vanity Fair.‘ Sopmmo. COPYRIGHT, I894, BY ROBERT COCKS_ 8: Co. A ' . . 3 Van - i - ty Fair! Van - i - ty Fair] to say “Don't go there] Pray keep a-way from Van -i - ty Fair.” To. Van - i - ty Fairl Van - i - ty Fairl — to say “Don’t go there! Pray keep ai—waiy from Van - - ty Fair.” Allegro. . Tittle=Tattle. Allegro. ’ COPYRIGHT, 1894, BY ROBERT Cocxs & Co. Sweet Mis.tI-ess Ann ask’d La - dy Fan to drink a dish of tea And La - dy Fan wrote“Dear-est Ann, de — lighted I shall be’ Allegro. , - PP Andante. ‘ ‘' Ar"? ‘ AT The May=Queen’,s Requiem. COPYRIGHT, 1894, BY ROBERT Cocxs & Co. . dim. '3 Ring soft .V fl. . '3 ye : .’ . . . I nor . deep,. . . . M sweet May Queen cloth soft- ly . V - ' V\-———/ Ali];-§ntSe(_)ft ' ' ' . . . ‘nor deep, . . . ., I sweet May Queen -ly sleep, Haymaldn COPYRIGHT, 1894, BY ROBERT Cocxs 8: Co. The sun is a—slIin - ing!Come,make hayl Give the boysandthe girls all a ho] - i - day Neighbours too a - crossthe way The sun is a-shin - ing!Come,make hayl Givethe boysandthegirlwst all a ho] - i — day Neighbours too a - cross the way Allegro. "ll ' ‘ i . . f Price 4s. each. Special Edition (the four complete) with 1'llu‘st1-ations by CHRIS. IEIAMJIIOND, Five Shillings, net. LONDON: ROBERT COCKS & CO., 6, NEW BURLINGTON STREET, W. Agents for the United States of America. EDWARD SCI-IUBERTH & CO, NEW YORK.
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