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Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Creator: Wyman, Anne (Southworth)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1878 - June 10, 1932

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

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

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

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

Creator: Babbott, Elizabeth (French)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

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

Creator: Bagg, Sophia D., Burnham, Sophia R.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: n.d.

Creator: Banfield, Edith C.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Barus, Annie Howes
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1869

Creator: Bromley, Frances M.
Transcriber(s): Hausam, Josephine
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1870-1877
Text: PLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted, and pages with text are presented in the order in which they were Written (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning, and upon reaching the end of the book, began working her way back, Writing upside down on pages that had been left blank). From "The Checkered Scene"-- Dansville, N.Y. 1878 "Mr. Little has been telling me how he went home last night, after our little talk up in Paradise Gate, and had a dream...
Show morePLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted, and pages with text are presented in the order in which they were Written (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning, and upon reaching the end of the book, began working her way back, Writing upside down on pages that had been left blank). From "The Checkered Scene"-- Dansville, N.Y. 1878 "Mr. Little has been telling me how he went home last night, after our little talk up in Paradise Gate, and had a dream about me. He did not dream that I got well, he said, but that I became helpless. That I was placed where scarcely anything about me was as I would like it to be - in a hard place - where nothing fitted - and the people about me were uncomfortable people - and little to my taste - but that amidst it all I was sucha happiness to others; which was so much better than getting well." "A little talk with Mrs. Evans tonight. I leave her feeling that there is a blessedness greater than any sadness in knowing that the Master is even now at the gate." "Dr. McLean said to me: 'My wife and I have remarked ever so many times that we would give anything if we could always look as bright as you do.' Blessed be the help that comes to do it! The Master remembers.""Pet's letter came today; and her "why nots" are so full of the unselfishness and heroism that I love so in her that I feel an uplifting. But, O, how it makes my heart ache!" "In due order breakfast. We might pass this over were it not that it gains in importance unspeakably the nearer one comes to not having any!"Sabbath evening- Oct. 9" 1870- A log-book! and mine! I said I'd have a log-book - said it long ago - said it every time I had a peep into Sue's upper, unstratified, bureau drawer, where hers lay nestled - comfortable and un-searchable. I'd like to be born such a night as this if I could be born to live and not grope. day times these mountains make us toil - climb - drag on! "To the heights" is what they say. Tonight they let us look at them and rest. "As the mountains are round about Jerusalem so the Lord is round about his people." Does that mean Hewouldn't miss us if we died? Not even a sparrow falleth to the ground without your Father__Christ said that. He came down from the singing and the glory to tell us that. He cried for us, too. Oct. 16"- Blue and black_all wool! Pretty thing to run in one's head when the minister's text is "consider the lilies". I know the prayers and the metre_Long and common! Doctor told the Lord that "yesterday the icy streams dissolved." I did not know it. Then came the intense heat of summer, and the growing crops, and now the fading leaf reminds us of ourfrailty. It doesn't me! When I see the royalty of everything I remember that I'm born a queen, and longing for my kingdom possesses me, and never a thought that 'tis frail to be royal, or sorrowful for " the king to come to his own." Oct. 23" 1870 "And while he was yet a great way off the Father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him." As long as those words read just so i shall never be afraid to die. i shall dream of the Father's house, .. as I dare dream of nothing else. I get so tired of myself. I want to run away from myself and be pleased andhappy just a little while. Nov. 4" 1870 - God can make a beautiful life even out of mine. I pray for it as I pray for nothing else. Twenty two years blossoming in frost flowers - only frost flowers - no pansies, no myrtle, no goldenrod. Nov.13" -- I want to see Paul - I want to know him. It is one of the dear dreams that are to be worked out in Heaven-and Heaven is a great many years long. I could sing tonight. I could talk to Christ. I can't always. Will there be any great blanks up there-can there be? Will I ever say when I have gone to Him and seen Him, "My vacant days go on-go on"?Dec.11"_ My thoughts tonight are organic & inorganic! The way of life is plain.._but tell me-Is there anything else that is plain? When do I pray & not feel the first heart throb those old words-"Friend of sinners! we are in the dark, and bewildered and sick at heart"? I've done a heap of thinking since Wednesday, or dreaming which is only prismatic thinking... A great deal of it is Castleton, but the space between and the way thither is full of shrinking and dread. It seems so hard to stop here - break off the little plans and comforts, and live through shrinking and desolation again! How I amlearning to love "being led" thoughts. Rain day-Jan. 15"_ Doleful! I kept away from myself all day. Blank verse - blank verse - will it ever be anything but blank verse? Aug 8- There's good natured little breeze frisking around here like curly-headed children in a hay mow._________ We touch lives at all angles that seem so satisfied, and I renounce such as I do the world, the flesh, and the devil. I grasp eagerly at any thought that makes the infinite distance between my life here and my life after some great change, called death, grow less and not so terrible. My child! my chicken! More help! more love! more light! .... Senior Editor has fled. The editorials, compositions, printing presses, type, ink, proof sheets, galvanic batteries, reviews, exchances, masculine tone, spurts, printing office, Willow St. & all the chicanery is left on my hands - two poor, bony hands! Life is span- I'm in a stew- Now will you help? Write an editorial-..I'll thank you someday. Prayer meetings may make some people think of tabernacles & Mt. Tabors and whatever's the pural of "good to be here" - but from some of them I couldrun and not be weary. That's the most orthodox way I can find to tell it. Blessed are they that ask for bread and do not receive a stone. The feeling of a great need is grateful to me for it is the precursor of a great pity and great fullness not far away. Castleton -- I feel to strange and lost for anything - I'm afraid to look in the glass for fear it isn't me.... I'm pretty well but tired. It doesn't pay to be tired but what's a man to do? Normal School - Mar-ch-ch-ch-sh-sh! +++ We have more prayers than provender. We have solemn roasts, solemn potatoes, serious pie, & a realizing sense of concocted rice. What will becomeof me in such a frame as this? Laughs are my vital breath.... Soon the bell will ring for supper - not to be eaten but served. Our conversatoin will be heaven, our bread emblematical, our digestion ritualistic. .... My doctor tell me..I must rest or die. Which is the biggest? I don't know which to take. .... These are days of heaven upon Earth, and I rejoice through & through. I'd blossom in purple & red if I knew how. Do you? - Mar. 14" 1871 - Patmos without the vision! Sunday, Mar. 19" 1871 - Mr. ___ is an exminister. I'vespanned him with Montgomery's measuring line wherewith he sounded the ocean's depths and pierced to either pole & his height is seventy six inches. His brain is the seat of sensation. ++++ He prays in minor scale-very minor-and is a very Jeremiah.++++ Mrs.___ you've read about. don't say you haven't for I know better. She abounds in S.S. books and religious memoirs. I never saw a live one before. ++++ I haven't made up my mind whether to be very much afraid of her or make a gasp or two toward "appreciating her worth"! The "Normals" here are awfully old. One of them has taught 37terms! but I find her docile+++ Imagine me before the old, the married, the big - to teach without a book! To be infallible, judicial, celestial, didactic four times a day! Sunday, April 16, 1871 -- I've written the date - anybody could do that. I wonder why we have to live such days. There is discipline in "so as by fire"- discipline even in vacancy - but to have no heart in anything and be simply stupid - where is the help in this? I don't believe I ever felt so utterly cut off from human help beforeAnything that makes me talk to Mr.___ is a terror to me - all his way are. But I believe God is going to help me through. +++ If I never why I was sent to Castleton God has known it all the time. If I could be necessary! - to you - to just a few as i would love to be - as I long to be just once and for always - it would not seem so often, "My vacant days go on - go on". +++I cannot be just a little to any one. I must be a great deal or nothing. "The heart to be all to" will not come to my life. It is one of thebeautiful things that is left out. Love calls to most. It called to me years ago and I Passed it by. It will not call again. ++++ Goodbye. I am very, very tired and only Fanny at that. "half of heaven is the not parting". Why the thought is half heaven! What won't it be to be there and say to each other "Always-always!" And Susie will let you come into her garden and mine where the glorified sumachs [sumacs] and firs are to be. There have been reasons for things, hours for things, andthings and things without hours for them. I used to wonder nights when I went for the milk, and used to [do] up much of my thinking, how it would seem to be twenty three. Now I wonder how it would seems to be a little girl and go for the milk. +++++++++ More than anything I am longing for the woods and hills. Does anyone love a wide stretch of sky and meadow more than I? +++ I thank God for anything that roots and grounds my faith in others. Living & working in thisworld is such a tearing down, pulling away process. My window opens on the grass-plot, which to be truthful must be further limited by the statement that some of it is brick plot! I am thankful for the little bit of green & the little bit of sky bending over it. All around is a high board fence +++ how much of my life lies before me in the pent up struggling grass. How it does fight! "Walled in", I say to myself, remembering how much of me is walled in. "All about ++ everything"! How very modest! Where shall Ibegin? When shall I stop? Would you have any objection to my taking a little bit of the time up in Heaven to finish? I'm afraid I shall hardly be able to get it all in this side. My experience has been that I never seem to get any father than Mr. W. in this world. Castleton--Jan. 18-1872. Something sent Miss H.__ up after school to kiss me & say somehow they all liked me very much. After she had gone one tho't was in my heart. It came rolling up from where the tears are, & the springs of life: "I don't believe I shall every be cross to my girls again."Sunday-Jan. 21--- Something must be done. I am all adrift. For days & days & days I have just gone on; and I must stop a little while & rest & think Tues. 23"- Spoiled another day for my girls, & wish-O yes-yes-yes- that there was help for it! Monday-29".--One thing I lay down for Frances-she must listen to me. "Don't let me hear one cross word this week! Love your girls too well-please do! My life opens into such large wide ways-&&the work makes me so happy && it is like giving the little ones the kingdom. Feb. 24"-- Our friend, philosopher & guide R.G.W. surprised everybody by rising to remark that he had nothing to say on the subject of grammar, butwould introduce to the association Miss Bromley. Nothing less than me - I might say "me less than nothing"! I remember one distinct thrill - from the rest I shall never rally. Monday, Feb. 26"-- What is macaroni? Who first harrowed mankind with it? Why must it be set before me & not desert [dessert] but gingersnaps? A gingersnap is a desert [dessert] but macaroni is dead men's bones. Tues. 27"-- The best thing we have set before our hungriness is rice pudding. How it came to be so good doth not appear but it possesses many saintly qualities. We always have it with beefsteak. Those days do not smile on butter. Thurs. 29-- Again the big noise in our house was me. 'Twasn't bringinga trunk down nor taking a trunk up, but talking Mr. Williams down & bringing life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness up. ++ You mustn't scold a man unless you want to ease your mind, or see what you can do, or show him you are not afraid, or give him an idea of his meanness - but to carry a point-never! Take a silken shuttle & silken thread & spin a man into anything you want - but don't scold him. Tues. March 5"-- Mr. Williams is on a perfect rampage. Stands primed & ready to go off any minute, usually: lately, he runs round to find things to go off about. hawk-like in his nature he looks for achicken & finds one. ++ I've heard of four-footed beasts, & creeping things, & fowls of the air: don't remember to have seen them combined before. +++ Do I get cross any? Not much. There is untold sunshine at the heart of things & it touches me. Thurs. 7"-- Annie A. looks like an untimely frost--bluely dreadful! Sat.9"-- The right proportion, said Miss G., is an ounce of serpent to a pound of love. She was in my room writing a cross letter - both of us cross everywhere but inside. Miss ___ wants to know. Do I tabulate food & clothing? Do I diagram what I don't tabulate? ++++ Mr. Williams prays with his eyes open & [L.] wonders if it isn'ttime his ... was multiplied! March 12"-- Another something that stopped: & I only stop once in a long times to think about it. "Time driveth onward fast, & in a little while our lips are dumb". +++ O for the quiet-calmed-down-toned-down, if need be! only let it reach me. "Friend of sinners! I am in the dark & bewildered & sick at heart!" March 15". O, if the breaths of spring would come faster, would do anything to make the leaves come out. We are cheered by prospects of snow! +++ All the poly things possible to e condensed within four walls take this howling wilderness as their business center. Sat. Mar.15"-- I have learned to fill my soul with a horror of Saturdays. I am in terror over the long dark hall, the sweeping around, above, below me, the orders from below, the inspection of drawers, the bells, the dinners, the harryings by R.G.W. But then I am not a ghoul. If I only had a nice sense of propriety all this would be vital breath - native air. March 27"-- In which I find time to pity myself.== The pivot on which the state turns appeared to us at the first class. We all came in in the afternoon without feathers - we had been picked clean!== The rest of it ishard++but I can bear it. "To distil the one elixir patience" - Must there be another crucible- & another- & another? Will I learn? March 30"-- spring is waiting be wooed-& so is somebody else. Well! March. 31"-- March dies in just such a storm as father died in. Such storms bring it back even over ten years. April 8"-- I am going to adopt Milton's style of address next time I talk to Mr. Williams, Like this: "Sole partner & sole part of all these joys, Earth's hallowed mould, O prince of men, off-spring of Heaven & Earth & all Earth's Lord, O sacred, wise & wisdom-giving Plant, my author & Disposer, what thou bidst unargued I obey"-- And he will answer (probably) "Fair Consort, my latest friend, associate sole"! April 13--Memorable for the contemplated talk with Mr. Williams. Are you sorry to hear that Milton's style was not ours? I know now - how things look different to us as we learn - I can that it is better for me to keep the assistant's place; even tho' conscious that upon me falls the principal's work & more than the principal's care. April 16"-- Winter has very fairly set in! "Come gentle spring! Etherial [Ethereal] mildness come." April 18-- I wish etherial [ethereal] mildness would come to me! I don't possess much. +++ Tt is such a relief to me to be busy setting myself right instead of other people. I know better where to begin! April 27"-- Mr. Williams asks t dinner would we have hot scotch or solid meat? We live to regret the hot scotch & long for solid meat. May2-- It is a sad & sorry thing when one is made to stand before one's self as I have today. +++ I have seen the good, the glory of living, & have fallen in the very presence of it. ++ I stand such a sorry wreck before myself. I have made shipwreck of a whole year. O how the words hurt! May 6"-- We ride down to see them go, & come back to put something in the vacant places so they won't look at us so. We can't see "flame & azure [b]indingeach other - we only see the moving & the places left. May 26" One of the kind of Sundays that I dread when I lie still all day. Thinking is so close to doing that it is hard to have to think when one cannot do. May 29"-- Annie is all in a maelstrom. She makes it a duty to be happy as little as possible, & stay so short a time as possible. +++++++ I will not worry. A pain to bear now that came near enough to be a pain would make me so miserable. I can lay "no plan for next year - not one. I can't see the way. May 30 Would I decorate? I saidnot. She was mistaken. Miss G. & I went ahead with a flag & an umbrella & a flower or two. +++ We came home for the loaves & fishes & found loaves but no fishes. may 31-- A. comes up & I do not spit out much of the hardness that is in my heart lately - the bitterness that comes over one when they have wrought much, loved much, & lost much. June 3-- And the mill goes round & round - & I - if not a hopper what am I? On to the day - the good time out doors - the gala time up in the trees - the rest up in the blue - the whirl in the mill - & the heartsick of it! And what did I do to drive awaythe heartsick for somebody else? Anything? How can I tell? ++ I come up stairs so whizzy & perplexed! June 4--Miss G. asks for tea at dinner. Mrs. Williams arises in presence of us all, unlocks emerald treasuries, wafting odors of Yaddo & Changcha fu chun passes to mysterious precincts eastward. Is gone a long time. We eat on. Reappears - gets a cup. Disappears. Is gone a long time. The door opens. Mrs. W. & the Tea! Someway I'll not ask for tea at dinner. June 6-- "the Lord knoweth them that are his"-- I'm glad for we have a hard time finding it out! The butter is abominable. Never mind - its intentions are all right -it meantto be good. June 7"-- I wish we could browse indiscriminately. We don't. We take "meals regularly". June 22-- My trials consist in getting hammer & nails. Mr. Williams deals out nails as he deals our matches - companionless. +++ We behold with our own eyes a bouncing shortcake in the kitchen window, but not for us. We go down to bread & butter & platitudes.. June 25-- I have had my talk with Dr. F. He made me see things & feel good & now I am coming back next year. June 26-- Pretty hard day, Frances - pretty hard day! June 29-- I do love a wide stretch of sky & meadow: it gives me sucha feeling of perfect freedom - especially when days stretch before me as wide & free as sky & meadow, as full of places for the sunshine to fall & soil for daisies to blossom. +++ How jolly it seems to be company-warranted to rest. July 19" Albany. Today has touched me where I ache & long-on my book side. It was gala-time to me up there in the State Library. I come back elevated seven pegs & a pole! Aug. 10"-- ++ O how glad I am that no one but me knows how I am longing for Broadfields! If only a little piece of it could come into this vacation! At home things are real & hard. We know not anything save "getting a school" & "earning money" & "paying it back".Aug. 17"-- The nicest thing in all day was sitting down by the window with Grandma to knit after the tea-dishes were washed & put away. i wish my life - the whole of it - could be washed & put away for a long time. Aug. 20"-- I cook a great while but not much! Aug. 22"-- It's "no not yet" day! Sept. 5--Castleton-- Things look better. Mother brings deliverance in her very eyes & we set to work cheerily. I never went to my first day with such a heartache & with so little to expect. ++ But I can challenge the promise of this word. I met Miss Bissell first & she throws her arms around my neck & bursts out crying.Sept. 15"-- The silent side - mine - is growing more & more silent as there is daily less to tell & more to bear. Sept. 21-- I wish these days would stay. Why need I when it isn't weather that keeps me fit to live but grace? Sometimes grace takes the form of weather! +++ Folks come & I see them: & they go & I'm properly thankful.... Sept. 29 - Sunday - ++ If religion consists in being pleasant to have about I might as well ask the dear Lord please can't I begin again! Oct. 7"-- When the base & rate are given how do find the percentage? that's what we talk about up at school. Can we afford a new oil-cloth for the dining-room? that's what we talk about at home. How can I come close 7 know - that's what I talk about all to myself. Oct. 18"-- Folks can live & still not have things as they want them. They can still live & not do as they have a mind to. These significant facts are chapter from my personal experience! Oct. 19-- The weather is like last hours with friends before they go. Oct. 28"--What makes me get so tired - so right down tired? I almost wish what I never wished before - that there not five days in a week - that there not forty weeks in a school year.Oct. 29"-- ++ I get up cross - so cross - so cross as never was. Nov. 1"-- ++ I go to school. Sometimes I teach school - other times I only go! Nov. 21"-- ++ I go upstairs to the hall to be alone. Things go so wretchedly I cannot teach. ++ A. comes up softly & puts her arms around me & says, "What do you want me to do about that?" I look about about as pleasant as the piano box & don't want anything. Poor A. goes down. I call myself a narrow neck of land, chiefly stone! Jan. 1" 1873-- Into Isaiah! What does that make you think of Fannie? Play that I asked the question a good ways from todaywhen I have grown up & out of & beyond! Today I only remember the words that have comforted me so & given me out of my storm a great calm - "For the mountains shall depart & the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from there, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed." O years! still let the promise hold me. Jan.6"/73 - Into a prayer meeting. +++I never did want God so much before. ++ The coming home part of the meeting was nice to me: it was like coming up thro' the pines into the world again.Jan 8"/73 - Into red bows & vanities. Did I wear a red bow? When my existence for a long time has been a protest against them. ++ Yes. I deliberately marched to the store, picked out a red bow, came home & tied it & donned the same. If I were the only one who advances on the lifeless bodies of her convictions! By & by I'll begin to resurrect! Jan. 11" - Into grinding processes. Jan. 13" - Into a Cumulo-stratus. I don't seek such places: but sometimes I wake & find myself there; sometimes I'm pushed thro' like a pneumatic railway! sometimes Mr. Williams holds one up for me to jump thro'.Jan. 29"/73 - Into the Promised Land. For what is it but a land of promise to me? ++ I've held it to my soul thro' thankless tasks and heavy happenings++ in days when he was more than usual Williams & I less than ever Frances. That she was there was all & everything to me. In that real land of promise when I glide thro' the open door into the first glow of the warmth & light will my first feeling be one of pain as I feel. My whole life for this? Feb. 3" - Into her eyes - & down deep. " 15" - Into the Spanish Inquisition. ++ One chairman to face & four gold-headed canes - I had never sighed for such bliss! Mr. Williams lookedlike the strongest fortress the Moors ever held in Spain. I only it is ended & Mother's room is the refuge whereunto I flee. Feb. 21"/73-- Into seas of it! Floods of it! ++++ But oh, how cosy [cozy] it looked at home when I came into a nice tea, & a big fire, & a Friday night spasm of content! Feb. 24"-- Into bliss for which I did not sigh. Mother say, "Never mind, it's your last term." The bliss is object lessons & Mr. Williams' face as he looks on "to see if I have the idea"! Feb. 26"-- Into a blue that is the most blue! and I got into it. No alternative is left me, not even that of the man who found hiseyes were out. +++ Poor Mother! how pale & sick she has looked all day. Mar. 2",/73 - Into losing the name of disciple. +++ Could I not have borne for Jesus' sake? I must impose on me sterner discipline, & heart pleadings for strength. Mar. 19" - Into a little more powder now, my boys! Mar. 28" - Into a long pull & a pull a good while. A day of gaspings in Arithmetic, of giant strides in grammar, of much ado about nothing in Eng. Lit., of clutching at & panting in Botany, of crawling Orthography, of leaping for joy in Natural history, of feeling along in other history& going at Algebra in gunboats! What does anything mean for me but school? Mar. 29"-'73-- Into Terra catena - in libera poena-desidero te - English cannot express it. I go reverently to Latin! How much drudgery can be squeezed into one day, & that a leaky, Scrooge-like A.M. - M. P.M. in March I shall know hereafter more definitely than hitherto. April 25"-- Into bein' & doin' & sufferin'. " 17"-- Into matronly perplexities. I do not entertain guests after the primitive style! To turn a cake or bake a kid is very different from nineteenth century breakfast getting. I am sadly inexpert in slicingham, or cutting cold pudding, or finding where Mother keeps things, & I forget to salt! But I do at last muddle a breakfast together. ++++ April 28"/73-- Into knowing how sublime it is to suffer 7 be snapped! I do not bear snaps with dignity. Gentleness & forbearance seems to have been left out of Mr. W.'s religion this morning. My religion was not expecting to be snapped-And so-! April 29"-- ++++ Then I went over to help Ella with her Latin saying sadly to myself, "O Fanny, you have a queer way of laying your life down". April 30"-- Into being a benefactor to Miss Bissell by giving advice which she does not follow!May 1"/73-- Into a night more dreaded than the day. There's no telling what a Board will do. I've always said that. So I was not surprised today when lofty honors were confered [conferred] upon me in the form of a call from Dr. Webber & Gen. G. to learn that it was the wish of everybody & everybody's friend that I should remain here another year & teach with Mr. Williams. I've just sat & held the dreaded thing in my heart until it seems too hard for me - & then the night came for me to toss in & wake every few minutes to think how near heaven was - & now how far. May 2"-- +++ I've worked two ways today. Outwardly - mechanically atthis & that: inwardly at the question "Shall I lay down myself next year that mother & Danny may still enjoy our home here, & the girls come back? or shall I go away?" There is no answer & the rain falls heavily - drearily. May 4"-'73-- Into holding out. ++++ I finish "Middlemarch" & lay it down saying over & over to myself its closing words: "That things are not so ill with you & me is half owing to those who lived faithfully a hidden life & sleep in unvisited graves".keep on asking in my blind discontented way, "What shall be done with me next year? Where can I go?" There's not an answer anywhere. May 9"/73 - Into a next- ++++++ "The one elixir, patience!" How often do I think of that when it seems as if all of me was being thus distilled. There will come a day when there will be a next - so I work hard & find a "forgetting" even in the life of a first assistant. +++ And grandma knits & knits-- May 11"-- Into wishing to be less miserable! May 13"-- Into the more I think I will the more I won't. +++ I know all the words in the Englishlanguage but rest. I rejoice to see the last skeleton of an examination paper dissected, compiled, & filed away. No wonder I never see sunsets any more! May 16"-73-- Into finding people to please & nothing to please them with - such experiences fall abundantly to my lot - they prove disciplinary. May 19"+++ I fish away with imaginary lines in imaginary water & fish up what might have been. ++++ May 22"-- Into feeling heart-bare, heart-hungry, very poor. I am glad to come & find rest in Jesus. Glad of anything that takes me near to Him. May 28"-- +++ Today in my half-decided, sadly tortured state comes a letter from Edward Conant. "Will I go to Randolph next year? "O, yest," I say in my gladness at the thought that anybody want me - that's there's any place for me but this. "O no," I say by & by as I think of Mother & the pretty new house. +++++ June 4"/73.-- Into the new home. We enter it joyfully. Who can know how very good it seems to us? not in ++ its comforts alone but in the happier thought that, if God will, it shall be ours some day. We want mother to have a home all her own again; & we have brave hearts to work for it for her. ++++++++++O Father, reveal to me my duty! direct my feet for I do acknowledge thee! +++ June 5"/73-- Into a deep hard question that I cannot answer. And it grows deeper & harder & makes a burden of my thought to weary me. I am helpless before my life-problem. An answer now & here - its result for all time. I can't stay here next year - how can I! It seems almost wicked when I feel as I do. I can't go away next year - it seems too selfish in me to think of it. O is the right choice always the one that involves the greater self-denial? ++++++ June 7"-- Into taking comfort in the new house with Mother. ++++++++June 9"/73. +++ A new plan possesses me, thought up in a twinkle, but taking may twinkles to work it out. That's one reason why I don't like this world! ++++ June 24"-- +++ All feeling has left me but passivity to accept the best that comes - to let Dr. F. decide. He say stay. +++ July 6 - Albany... There is an ache - a dread in my heart - I have no strength to face next year with Mr. Williams. July 10"-- That Mr. & Mrs. W. will not go to Troy is evident. Won't I live to see the earth open somewhere & gulp him down? Why doesn't somebody want him?July 23/73-- My Latin moves slowly. It is hard for me but I creep on. My hopes rise & fall as a distant college looms before me-- And what will Mother do? is the only pause. Aug. 12"-- ++ I have not knowingly touched terra firma today. I have moved in one most joyous dream of Michigan University, until the year I have so much dreaded seems only as door. Aug. 30"-- I feel restless & stirred up. Nothing rests me or brings free visions of that all enfolding peace; & so I chafe on. +++ It seems so easy to let the Normal School & its troubles swallow me up body & soul: & I lend myself so ready to be swallowed.Castleton Aug. 31"/73-- Into standing before myself. +++ I need greatly these days the strength that comes from the Cross - the look from the Master that humbles. ++ Night comes - & I walk the streets & toss & toss! O Jesus! other refuge have I none! sept. 8"-- Into finding the stuff that R.G.W. is made of! Sept 10"-- A man has been raised up to teach me Greek! Like everyone else raised up for me he wasn't made to order - but I'll make him do. Oct. 12"-- Into the return of blessing. The day had so many things that were restful Oct. 19"-- Into beds of dying leaves.How lovely the trees begin to look. ++ And I, in among the rustling leaves & the lovely places can only think how near I am to being 25. The desolate places would not look to bare to me if Mother, too, was not growing old. Oct. 20"/73-- A letter- +for me. It treats of a fall of 45 ft & no bones broken; of a boy who will study good next term; of money to pay for a slate; of a lamp chimney & four window-lights broken! Oct. 21"-- What I feel like tonight is better conceived by the members of my profession than developed & recorded. Oct 23"-- Dreams of Michiganare like cold water to parched lips, like rest to heavy lids. Oct. 24"-- Into "This is the way the mill goes round"! Oct. 30"--Into patching up today to make it do! Oct. 31"-- Into the Greek Testament. Nov. 1"-- At home this evening is long & cheery: but I want Mother. That isn't all i want. i chafe so under this year's cross - it grows hard to carry & spring looks like a far-off speck. Nov. 4"-- It is what goes out from us from a gathered richness within, more than what comes to us from without that makes us know we live. A bright day - Nov. 5"/73-- Into a little more Greek, at once, my boys! That's all there seems to be of anything except school. A little Greek to read - a little Greek to study - a little rule or two - jump up in my faced every tired minute. But I don't die. I am quite alive. I shall sit up there & feel my way thro' 150 more days, just as tired as this, & then come home to 150 more Greek lessons increasingly hard. Where shall I find something good? In my new garters? Possibly! In Mr. ___? Who can tell? In the original Greek of St John? Always! Nov. 15"-- I've set everythingto rights but me, & I'm all to wrongs! Nov. 20"/73-- Our boy at home. We think he has improved. If God would only give some of us wisdom, strength, influence to hold him back from the pit that is digged - from the snares that lie in wait! Nov. 23"-- Into feeling unfeignedly comfortable.! Nov. 27"-- Home is so full of cheer today - there is so much in it that I want to keep. Nov. 28"-- A boy set down in our family seems to have been an unprepared for event. It is almost sufficient to furnish matter for the Tragic Muse. My hopes lookforward - But, oh "Thou Friend of Sinners! I am bewildered, & in the dark, & sick at heart." Nov. 29"-- Into a cheery Saturday night. I revel in the cosy [cozy] evenings by the fire with Mother. Nov. 30"-- I felt so good this morning so well, so strong. +++ Mother & I walk & talk, & plan for our boy - & next year looks at us wistfully. Dec. 3"-- Mother sat up till three o'clock sewing for Dan. That worried me wide awake: & i thought, & thought & thought if I could give up Michigan next year & let Danny stay in school. Dec. 6"-- Into "[Bils] of Work" by F. B.! Don't look at me, or talk to me. I don't dare look at myself.Dec. 7"-73-- Into a rest spot. Days at home, lately, are so nice all of them! Dec. 11"-- Into whatever is the opposite of "outing": I suppose Patience Strong would call it inting! +++ I go into winter quarters in Greek! Sunday, Dec. 14"-- A day that came like a hope of heaven in a field of graves. Dec. 20"-- Into little done or thought, or dreamed. That last is much missed out of a day of mine. +++ I keep thinking of that pitiful little note from my boy - the sick. Dec. 22"-- I was mercifully spared from a dragging-on existence.Dec. 17"-- Mother has been gone three days. The fires have gone out only three times around. We have eaten starch for soda in our cakes only twice! Dec. 29"-- Into finding things to be glad about. Jan. 10 1874-- I live too fast - so much is certain. +++ i write Greek exercises, & get girls ready for examination & answer the door bell - & after my hands at last drop, & the light is out I want to think of our absent boy & pray & pray & pray for him - but I am too tired to lift my heart. This not the way I was made to live, & my release seems far-off.Jan. 11"-"74-- ++ I am glad of the Sunday - glad to be more & more ashamed "to speak of burdens to a Man on a Cross". O god! give me the life Thou didst give Thy Son! And home - all of it -makes me sorry. Jan. 15-- ++ A vacant day: not music, no dreams - no incense - only vague reality - a living on. +++ Jan. 19". +++ Dr French appears, armed & invincible. he says, "Don't stay here." My heart say "No - I won't." But I must wait. He only, of all others, says "Go to college." Every one else says no. Feb. 3"-- We have ups & downs since Dan's letter came. What he means isincomprehensible. We are left to worry about it - which we do in a manner never before attained. It was a mistake sending a boy down in our family. But we are learning so fast that the next generation may all be boys & we'll be ready for 'em. One can live & worry, too. the latter doesn't kill one - at least not me - any more than teaching with R,G.W.! Feb. 7"-'74-- A good word comes from the boy & our hearts take rest. It is a blessed giving from the King in answer to my feeble asking. He cannot fall away & be our disappointment - not as long as I bear him up to the everlasting Arms. Work makesme feel good today. It is so nice to work at home. Feb. 12" '74-- The bell rang a year ago this morning &, Fanny, do you remember that I promised never to make you walk up to answer its call another first day Feb. morning? This seems like one of the problems where the slate & pencil were taken away from me. The girls bring good cheer. There's a spirit of good times in Normal Hall. ++ I go home from it into a cloud that settles black & grim & sends tears to my eyes. Feb. 13"-- What can she do! I suppose this is one phase of the woman question! +++ The answer seems tobe to start a school, to be its first, its motive power, & its waste material. Feb. 19-'74 ++ I feel so unsatisfied & forlorn today. I can't find higher level & no pastures are green. +++ Feb. 20"-- What the final decision is. I don't know what the [number] of this final decison is. There have been so many since the first one I've lost track. Today proclaims we move. It makes me tired & sorry. +++ There have been cheery things today, & I have been in smoothe waters without much of any head wind. March 1"-- I take long looks at mother & the cosy [cozy] sitting room & envy & enjoy till I am dizzy withthe blessedness. Home never seemed as nice as it does this winter. Mar. 3"-'74-- +++ How proud I should be to have my boy turn out well! Now my heart calls for this as from the Father who had a son in this world & gave him power to overcome mar. 11"-- There are some of my girls that will never let life look very dark to me - some that are as priceless as these priceless days that are taking them from me. Mar. 12"-- I know one thing thro' the day-school. I know one thing thro' the night - Greek. +++ i can't erase mistakes & i am longing to right all things - to make myselffelt forever. ++ if I only could! I love my girls so! March 17"-'74-- I am in my martyr mood today: that is I go about kind o' pitiful & work with my teeth set & my hands holding on hard; but not a word do I utter! This well for those who learn of me. Mar. 19"-- I feel a good deal forlorn. I drag Fanny around. I make her teach & write & translate - & the child doesn't want to. Even Michigan is a terror to her. Mar. 20"-- I change my habits & become a guest. ++ E. has a pretty home. I envy girls with a father. ++ There is a plant here they call heartsease & I love it. Mar. 23"-'74-- ++ I'm tired of buying coats for a contrary naughty boy who will do what we don't want him to. Don't let me worry about it. ++ Let me grow patient & keep busy with living. Let me lay day - & lay down -& lay down - that I may take again. Deny - deny -deny- thyself. Mar. 24"-- In which I cannot face a frowning world. +++ Danny is head-strong & unreasonable, school stormy & discouraging, & my head fairly swims for want of rest - & all of these things move me. "Jesus - A Saviour" - I need nothing tonight so much as to be saved. Mar. 25"- There is a happiness in the bright morning when soul & body wake together strong for whatever comes.++ O if I can only keep tender, loving feelings & be patient nothing else shall worry me! Mar. 26"'74-- In which I am "pleasant to have about". The rarity of this accounts for its being recorded! The whole day has been like a hope of heaven. I love these new fresh days! Mar. 28"-- it seems so strange to feel the shackles of my work so unceasingly. I reproach myself for taking one moment to play. But rest is coming. April 1"-- In which i lift up mine eyes unto the hills & help cometh. There's spring enough to smell the sweet breath of pines, & see the water running, & watch the sunset glory on bare hill-tops. ++ I thought of Sue. She must bethe poetry of my life for there is no beautiful thing that does not bring me thoughts of her. All before this lay a day of hard work with a headache & thoughts roll & roll. April 7"-'74-- ++ School is such a treat to me when I feel like work - & I do today every inch of me. April 9"-- I go to prayermeeting & hear about living above the world. I know less about that than I once did. The work of this world - the hope of success draw me & chain me. ++ "Bringing every tho't into captivity to the obedience of Christ!" Ah, I have work to do-- There's mud & sow & spring is an ancient myth. April 10"-- ++ It's so nice with Mother today. What I shall do when I can'twork by her & talk to her next year I can't bring myself to think. April 14"-'74-- In which a wave of trouble rolls across my peaceful breast. It takes the form of a coal bill. I have been so in hopes those old bills could wait a little. I feel bound hand & foot this spring with Michigan before me. School partakes of the coal bill - so does the sitting-room & the coal stove! Not much "Broadfields" about me today! April 18"-- +++ Well - there's one thing - my salary is a comfort to other people! April 19"-- Heaven has sent us a reminder of itself in the day: a suggestion of what may be somewhere. I felt like resting my heart in thetenderness that is in the Almightiness. I asked for bread & he gave me a creed! never mind. The beauty of God & the glory are all about me. ++++ Mother & i have a nice visit. We talk of the time when Danny will be thro' school, & be a joy & comfort to us - when the old debts shall all be paid, & our new house shall be builded! April 23", '74-- +++ These are pleasant days to me after all; full of the work I live & the light of young faces & loving hearts. April 25"-- We are in another [woful] snow storm ++++ I suppose all we can do is to shovel paths & hope. +++ A letter from Cousin Mary lays hold of me: "You cannot do too much for your mother. If you could see things as Isee them now would love, trust & indulge her more than all the world." April 26"-'74-- The ninth regular snow-storm in the series was delivered today! ++ but there's cheer inside. I am very tender to Mother all day. Can anything ever take her from me? How weak I feel to keeps her! - & yet how strong! April 28"-- In which I don't know what to do with Fanny ++ If she had said anything today it would have been cross. ++ How thankful I am for the little sources of discipline. I wish I had enough more to make me behave. ++ O for power - for power to become a son of God! April 29"-- ++ I'm so cross I can'tstand it! +++ The mignonette, in the dear little bouquet that came yesterday, has helped. It holds me fast like soft hands touching mine in the dark. May3"-'74-- In which I consent to live. It begins to smile out of doors, & the desert places are going to blossom. +++ Mother & I chatter, chatter thro' the day. ++ I write to the boy, too: & I lie awake & think & pray that God will give his angels charge concerning him. He must ot break my Mother's heart. I think over & over what Mary wrote - "Trust her, love her, indulge her more than all the world." May 4"-- In which "heavy, heavy hangs over me." I go up the Monday steps slowly & not steadily. I ponder overin my heart the things R.G. said to me & I take fire. ++ I guess I shall stand it! I've had an extended course of standing it. +++ Comfort comes in the girls' prayermeeting. May 8"-'74-- ++ I think & think what we will all do & how we can get along: but nothing comes of it. In the meantime I write to Michigan & ask big questions. And so the days go. May 15"-- In which there is something new to be glad about - my copy of De Quincey. +++ There's an end to every trouble under the sun. Even examination papers will fade away. But there's no end to a joy. My books are durable riches. May 17"-- In which serene is thelight in the soft May weather." My heart rests & sings. ++ "O moment gone too soon & morning left behind!" The pale gray night comes down, & in the stillness I am left with God +++ He is nigh even at my doors. May 18"-'74-- In which one girl gets tired - too tired to think or be good. But as old Mr. ___ says: "It's a good deal to ask any body to be good all the time"! May 19"-- In which the things that make me tired are not less. "A lodge in some vast wilderness" has had a pleasant sound of late. +++ I am a living martyr to the present ideas of education: & I scold to myself about it which martyrs never do. May 24"-'74-- In which rest remaineth. ++ It has been a hard week. +++ My thoughts of heaven are alloyed with thoughts of work, & dreams that do not centre near the Throne. I never needed more a tidal wave to sweep over in my life & carry me out of myself. Will not God send it? Or must I always live this way? May 26"-- In which I am again in the crucible. === I go to bed but cannot sleep. Life touches me at so many points: & who is sufficient for these things? May 27"-- +++ My head fails me. Every little nerve sends up its feeble protest. But there is no help. I must workFanny still: & if she runs over & lets out cross things how shall we punish her? Ah, the punishment is swift & sure! There are nights of pain - unknown. June 2"-'74-- In which I find plenty to do. You may have heard something of this kind before! ++ This is Sir Launfal weather; & the nights are those in which Maud came into the garden. ++ Life is full of grammar & arithmetic & essays: but the blue is somewhere! June 6"-- In which my desires lie in the direction of a ride & not in the direction of Botany questions. But I do not take the ride & I do take the Botany. I can't set myself to work. I have to drag the child to it & pin her witha star. She has things on her mind & she is restless. June 9"-'74-- ++ School is pleasant. It's one of the days when I resolve to teach always. June 12"-- ++ I'm glad I'm just as I am - mostly. I'm so up when I am up & so down when I am down. But it's good to enjoy with all your might even tho' you suffer in the same way. June 29"-- In which our mode of life is primitive. ++ I wash windows & sweep, & contemplate my work as the gods eat ambrosia - in a fit of divine abstraction. ++ My greatest housewifely accomplishment consists in being able to be here washing windows, & being off somewhere else at the same time - in fingering & thinking at opposite ends. July 1"-'74-- In which chaos is no more. One only needs to move to be reminded of the creation. Cohoes-July 13"-- I am full of the summer pleasantness, & a quiet, restful content. I have a feeling as if I had just been converted: & what is that like but opening tired eyes & seeing the "place prepared" for the first time. July 17"-- In which I am in the middle of the pasture, & do not even put my head over the fence. July 21"-- In which courage predominates. She kind that works & will not stop - that dodges pain - &will not worry. Aug. 1"-'74-- In which August drips in. Greek & I are getting on very good terms now. +++ I don't jump around at my work & sing: I creep when I'm up & sit down pretty often. +++ The moment D. leaves me nights I worry & I worry until he comes in. It makes me feel better, little book, to tell you about it. If I could only look on & see him safe-! Aug. 5"-- In which my boy is good to me & shows me his best in our quiet talk. Almost every summer has had in it some intense longing which has been put into words only for God's ear. This time it is all for my boy - the pain & longing. God is God -"To doubt is still disloyalty". My neuralgia is assuming painful proportions. I am found pitying myself. Aug. 9"-'74-- In which it might have been glad & heartsome. That is hasn't been makes me toss & toss. buy why do I chronicle my tossings as if they were good things to keep? As if in God's world the aches & sorries did not perish & the bright things only live on? God tells us so much about blotting out. I sat up stairs a good while & the quiet made me over. Aug. 10"-- Everything at home has taken on the most uncomforting aspect. I do so want Mother to be at least a little happy: & I think &think & plan & plan - but the night takes it all up away from me. Aug. 15"-'74-- In which its time Sunday came. I love the Sundays - look, long, wait for them - most of all when I am with Mother. I keep in my heart most lovingly the memory of our Castleton Sundays. They'll be dearer than ever when the little mother is gone. What made me think of this? It must be because she is so pale & tired today. Aug. 17"-- In which I make great efforts to be a hero. My most desperate attempts have been in two directions - to study some, & to sit up straight & still & bear the toothache. I've a great desire to see someone who achieved heroism by this method. I'd like also to knowif two of their teeth ached. +++ The little Mother is better. Her face brightens & she is her own dear little self again - our everyday hero. Aug. 19"-'74-- After a wilderness I come upon a goodly heritage. I am requested to be in Castleton at one & "take charge of the Normal School". +++ I hasten to order me a hat, & walk as the head of a Normal School would be expected to walk: & I dream as girls dream. Forgive my weakness! Mother comes home springing. Castleton - Aug. 22"-- In which I am fully instructed as to the kind of charge I am to take of the Normal School. My reception at Castleton partakes of warmth: I am waited uponby the dignitaries of the town, & compose myself to a placid benignity in the hotel parlor. Developments are not slow: i soon see that taking charge does not mean taking charge at all. What I think of it will not now be recorded. In the meantime observe my benign placidity. Aug. 23"'74-- In which He strengthens my heart. I have so dreaded this Sunday without the little Mother. God has not let me miss Him, too. +++ I am ready to take the place I did not choose - to be subordinated & humiliated if it be His appointing. Aug. 24"-- I go to the task of filling up the Normal School with a vanishingcourage. Lilly C. comes & takes me to ride - carries me off to reverie & dreams. I do not come back as I went. I am so like a child about going into the deeps of a joy; & so not like a child in my efforts to rise above the heights a a sorrow. Aug. 25"-'74-- In which they sent Mr. Sherman to talk to me. It is the old story that is told to girls & women as they learn with every struggle that they contend with men. A college boy, because he is a boy, is preferred, without experience or years: & the woman is passed by. Ah! don't I know how it feels. A man, they tell me, "will give the school more of a name." Andso the letter is already on its way that recommends Mr. Hyde to the principalship of the Normal School; & I, who have loved it so, & worked for it so long am out of sight. The whole of me says, as I toss 7 toss, "I will not stay." Aug. 26"-74-- In which I look for God's answer in a calm that is strange & welcome. The drawing away of the profs in Castleton means, does it not? that I shall realized my dearly-loved purpose & see Michigan. Aug. 28"-- In which there is a high tide & low tide. ++ I find myself the joyful recipient of a letter or two stating the certain coming of a student or two;& in the same mail I find myself the woe-begone recipient of other letters stating the certain staying away of a student or two.! ++++ R.G. Williams is vanished from my horizon! I have lived to see this day! Aug. 30"-'74-- A day of peace in country places. +++ Tonight I could pray for my boy & it has seemed sure, so sure, that he should be preserved from evil, for my faith grows stronger & stronger. Sept. 1"-- In which the tendencies are domestic. I sit on the upper piazza & aspire to make good sheets! +++ The day is full of the thoughts that almost always come with stitches. Someof them are restless; but those that stay are calm & full of courage. I feel so sure that the best shall be for me & mine. Sept. 4"-74-- In which I am at the height of all dreariness. ++ Which means that the Normal School is not filling by tens & dozens. ++ How am I to get up any spirit? I must find a way out of this. Come-arouse! The generations are calling & you are not a hero! sept. 6"-- In which there comes a growing comfort & a Sabbath peace. I wish I could make myself feel something away down deep - as deep as I ever feel. What is going to come upon me to bring me out of this valley?Sept. 10"-'74-- +++ The Board has met & it is done. E.J. Hyde is principal. God is plainly calling me to do a hard thing - To stay here & take the lower place - to stand here in the dark & suffer! Sept. 13"-- In which I am quiet a few minutes. How well for me it is! Anybody like me ought to be quiet a great many minutes: but my life spins on ++ while all the time I am wishing so still to myself that I had a little home & my work could lie inside of it. +++ I take all my steps in a maze - for where do they lead? Sept. 21"-- +++ I come back from the dear little home-visit with the firm purpose of making all the peoplepossible glad that I am to live among them! Sept. 24"-'74-- In which my hands are unequal to their burdens. Oct. 3"-- In which the King comes to his own. ++ It seemed God's message when the doctor came & took us up to the lake & among the woods & hills. ++ Was I ever known to forget my rides -- they form epochs! Oct. 5"-- ++ This girl is a mystery unto herself. She might be always kind, tender-hearted, forgiving - but she is far from it. O-God help her! Oct. 7" +++ Work is a delightful solace tho' I can't talk & explain. I sit in a grim silence which means only sorrow.Oct. 9"-74-- In which the evening is long & quiet to myself alone - one of my lovely times when I can bear to look out upon things as they are & not lose heart Oct 11"-- In which the day is delighted in ++++ It is easy to be homesick but I won't let me. ++ Everything cosy [cozy], even a cosy [cozy] thought, is a comfort - & I find a few. Oct. 12"-- ++ My courage is slowly coming back, as the old work is taken up & the put-away things are taken out. How funny all my dreams see - I who was to have been at Michigan! Oct. 13"-- ++ A metamorphosis going on. A cross girl is to be fixed over into a sunny girl. Come & see!Oct. 14"-74 ++++ The girl wakes & clings - oh, how she clings! - to the hand held out to her - lest a cross word come - a heartless word - God help her! I think the struggle going on down here in the dark is part of the battle for Christ. I can feel Him so much nearer since the conflict began. Nov. 2"-- In which the leaves go & the comforts begin to take their place. Nov. 3"-- In which the girl wonders how so many happy things could come at once. Nov. 4"-- In which mine is the deep joy, the unspoken fervor the sacred fury of the fight! This is one of the days when the girl likes to talk to herself - & to God. What she says in those still moments,let us hope will make her what she finds it so hard to be. Nov. 11"-'74 +++ I am clasped in the cold arms of Duty! This is why I am not at Michigan. You find me a favorite phantom chased & not graceful Sophomore. I am learning - how slowly! - not to expect all things to move for one girl. Nov. 17" ++++ I've not watched this girl today & I feel - as if it would never be helped. Do I not know the sunless depths that come after such a day? Am I never to be helped? Or must I be shown & shown & shown that without Him I can do nothing? Nov. 24"-74-- +++ There's a girl here that's wanting to go home. Some days she never hears the cars : today every car-ring goes thro' her. +++ I don't believe she is sorry down in her heart for this hard day. The pain is so sweet - the help so precious. +++ The home letter teases the child to come. Danny, bless the loving boy-heart! - sends dear words to me. Nov. 25"-- In which this looks pretty hard. ++ The joy that I can do it makes my face bright as I kiss the girls off & watch the trains go. How good life is even such times! Dec. 2"-- In which I make the world a little brighter for some people. +++ I take some time tobewail that I have downs as well as ups. This is also a source of regret to those who have to do with me! I stand the girl up straight & say, "Are you comfortable to have about? Then I'll know how much of a Christian you are." +++ I tell you what you may believe it or not but I'm good today. I've embraced Miss W. 1 I try to radiate geography & make the highways of grammar & arithmetic glorious. Hard job! Dec. 5"-74-- in which it's about so! Dec. 16"-- in which I come to a standstill. Dec. 19"-- in which I embrace my Mother & enter into rest. +Dec. 27"-- In which I come to a great calm.Jan. 8-/75-- Gives me the idea! I comprehend at once about what I've got to come to. I can get a good deal in a taste! All the joy there is in holding a girl down tight & making her stay is mine to the full. How thankful I ought to be for blessings like these! Jan 26"-- Shows me prospects of continued discipline. I fight at the very thought. I raise up an armed insurrection in my heart : but there's nothing to do but quell it & meet my fate. Jan. 29"-- Has to go chasing about for endurance. It is a pitiable sight. One can't gaze upon martyrs every day. Jan. 30"-/75-- Gets where the Dark is. These are cheering pages. What an addition they would be to the literature of the desponding! Such chroniclings of love rising triumphant over frowning worlds - of a brave will conquering & defying fate - of a patience that is not afraid to walk alone! Let the heroic record stand for "some forlorn & shipwrecked brother," +++ I go sorrowing these days for appreciation. Isn't this high moral courage? Feb. 2"-- Brights & darks alternate. Anything like a bright even with a dark tied to it comes as hopeful as the sounding tread of a victorious army to the waiting prisoners in the city!Feb. 3"-75-- Floats me about - My catch words do not of late convey any idea of fixedness. I am a spar floating, or a spindle whirling, or a speck wherving, or a piece of endurance chasing about. Feb. 12"-- Pushes into worries. The way there is so plain that I never lose the path. Feb. 16-- The girl thinks that she will do a great deal but she doesn't - she worries. She sees herself in the midst of things she ought to help: & some of them she does help - & the rest torture her. Feb. 19-- Do take a chair! That's the way people talk to you when your back aches. People whose backs never ache lay out the straight & narrow path.Mar. 4-/75-- I was glad to creep under the shadow of a trouble greater than mine. Glad to think of the eternal peace into which another soul has drifted. Mar. 21"-- Sunday - strengthens my heart. I am always so glad to see the Sundays come: & the Sundays here this year have been particularly dear & holy to me. Mar. 28-- Sunday - makes me fitter to live. ++ At church the flowers told us of resurrection & the sunshine made us glad. Mr. __ had caught none of the Easter joy. He threw his sermon at us, fiercely. April 2"-- All the melancholy verses of the forlorn poetswould apply. Minor strains wail through the rain. I grow & increase in ability to worry. What becomes of my religion such days as these? Cohoes - April 3"-75-- Is ready for a hallelujah or two! Delectable mountains have risen between yesterday's rain & today's clear blue, as I rush towards home & the little mother waiting on the hill. April 4"-- Being allowed to wake up in a christian manner is an ecstasy I had almost forgotten. I have been rung up so long! I never felt so tired before.Castleton - April 26"-/75 It looks as if there were a demand just now for a heart for any fate! I'm not on a quest for the immortal glory part of anything. To see me mount heights (stairs especially) would give you the most painful sensations. +++ I crawl on - & doze & doze when I can - & call it getting along. "Lift up your eyes & see!" April 30" - So glad not to have a headache. So glad to go into the schoolroom & find so much work waiting for me. I had thought for a little while that I could never go into the schoolroom again.May 13"-75. Something lovely & new is being done out of doors every day. It rests me so - I can teach 7 teach & not get tired a bit. It makes me just as happy in my work as I can be. The poetry of the May weather steals in & makes rhyme even out being rung up, rung down, rung out, rung in. June 21"-- Dreams of a better world. Anybody could with a lap full of essays. I know of nothing more likely to awaken thought of a heaven for you & a heaven for me! "How do you do it?" says Ignorance. "Why, re-write them, stupid!"June 24"-/75-- You'd better be careful, Fannie. There's always somebody near enough to get a part of your shadows. June 29" - Cohoes - The home door swings wide for me. God keeps me still a mother to be glad I came! July 1"-- Many of the interesting details which have hitherto been all-absorbing to this journalist will appear no more. There will be no more mention of bells or of anything that may, can, must, might, could, would or should be done. There will be only resting & dreaming with no money in it anywhere! I want it under-stood that I want my dreams aerial, etherial [sic] - that kind. July 3-/75-- I delight to record a visit with my mother & her mother in the open door. This is a good world as long as the mothers stay in it. July 5"-- Mother's short cake roused all our slumbering patriotism. We sat & loved the country where such berries could grow. July 17"- Crawford - ++ I've left the hard part for this last little corner. A little place is big enough to fret in. I've come to a standstill. But the Lord knows what to do with me. I am trusting a little.July 18"-/75--Knows how His love went before me each day. It came with all its beauty giving no sign. Night ended in day while yet tired eyelids lay upon tired eyes. July 23"-- My early ride was perfection itself. Such an air as I have not breathed since I left heaven, long ago. July 25"--Sunday - Lives in sunlight. Aug. 3"-- Lives in a What shall I do? +++ Everyday it seems harder to go anywhere & leave Mother. Weak-hearted girl! But she does love Mother so! [O years]! speak tonight. Open just a little way & tell me things.Aug. 4"/75-- Things look better to me today - brighter. As if I could do things - sometime. As if mother should have a quiet, happy old age. Aug. 9"-- Brings so much. ++ I was so happy I woke up in the night to think about it. I felt so good all day. Nothing could mar it. Aug. 19"-- Cohoes - Horrifies me! This page is for the desponding. It starts out as if it might be so bracing. +++ Yes, it comes over me - the darkness & hopelessness of things. Looking forward makes my heart sink, & I seem not to touch the solid earth. Why I never can go & feel like this. I never felt so before.Aug. 22"-/75-- Has a hope in it - that the head will be better tomorrow. +++ Talks at home have been more cheerful. It looks a little as if it would not seem quite so dreadful to go away. Taking up a new life in a new place, among indifferent faces sets me to hunting up all my courage, just to think of it. Aug. 29"-- [Woos] me away from life's tangles & perversities. It seems easy for such things to heap up, & where the biggest heap is you'll see me standing round most generally!Aug. 30"-/75-- I got up with the spirit of the morning in me, & everything that came near me touched some happy spring. Sept. 7"--the part of me that tosses & dreads things finds this a shut-up summer. Sometimes it will not rest on the promises that lie like solid rock under my life. It wonders if the time for sacrifice is come - if the taking what I so wish & yet dread to take is God's will for me - It wonders if anybody at home must give up one little hope or joy to give me this. Sept. 8"-- Keeps me pondering. These are bright days. Whowould think that in such days anyone would flounder in the dark asking questions. But I know who does. Sept. 11"-- Waxes not valiant. ++ It took me way out of myself to watch the hills tonight. I realized then that there was a shadow to lift. Such a dreary miserable sickness these days. Next week I must be better. It can't last always. There's been good cheer at home today. Sept. 16"-- Looks forward too much - & back plenty enough. What I fail in is "lending a hand". I look enough to supply all the demands. +++ Why-how can I make you know how dreadful going away looks to me! Sept. 23"-- Fixes clouds in the sky. It seems as if they were fixed to stay - as if it would never be bright & glad in my world again. ++ I can't say, "Not as I will." I hold up defiant hands at fate. I can be a weak little girl & cry & cry & cry. I keep thinking "I will be well - I must go." Have I not asked God all summer to tell me what is best?Sept. 24"-75--Lets the sun shine in. I kept looking to the hills all day & thinking how lovely it was. ++ Today my heart doesn't say "I will go" - it just waits. sept. 25"-- Stands in the dark & suffers. +++ The doctor has been seen - we know now. The day was so bright it almost seemed as if I couldn't ask anything but what I should have. Not so. It gives not & it takes. It falls upon me. Be He knows - that God for that. Sept. 26" - Sunday - All alone with the day & the pain. Sept. 29"-- Has a little help in it. In any trouble howI dread the first waking thoughts - those that come before we are wholly ourselves to face things & get courage together. Oct. 3"-/75. I noticed how bright everything was this morning because I wanted it so. +++ A long ride up the hill & drearier thoughts than I shall ever tell you or any one. I go off to bed alone with them. Oct. 4"-- Anybody would think I might revolve a little even on a creaking axis : but there wasn't any such thing done. I decide to think today & achieve tomorrow. Oct. 9"-- Has a ring of triumph in it. ++ God's great sunrisehasn't found me out but one of the best little earthly ones has. Oct. 13"-/75-- I pray so to get better - to be well. I will be so careful of the child if she will only get so she can walk once more. It is so hard to sit still these days & wait. But His grace is near. Oct. 14"-- Looks out for courage. Do you think it failed to come. It did not - it is there - ready - sure. +++ I am really getting better - O am I not? Isn't something the least little bit better? I get so sure of it - I feel way up. Oct. 17"-/75. +++ It makes me wish for the work - some work - any work. O God! anything but this! Nov. 14"-- Tosses - as it did one day before. +++ There's nothing down-hearted in the talk & I keep where Mother & the children are a great deal. When I do go off by myself the white chrysanthemums make me cry. The little thoughts that come of mother are so dear & close. In my thought of what I am to do or be I find myself in a perfect struggle. I can feel my heart beat as I try to decide which way is best - as I try to know just what God means for me. I try to see His way -but, oh, I so want His way & mine to be the same. Mother doesn't say much - O if I only knew what to do! Oct. 15"-/74-- ++ I go down to River St for Agnes - my one sister. I feel kind of sorry for this child as she trudges along, choking back the tears, as she thinks how hard it is to plan to go to Smith College - & how much she wants to do for Mother & the children. Well - well - we won't feel sorry. We'll just work all we can & trust God for the rest. Nov. 16"-- It's a pull & haul day. +++ I hate to have Mother get tired. I would so love to have a home for herfree from all this - just as some mothers have it. Nov. 22"-/75-- I go down to the doctor's & come back on wings. He says I am better - that I may get well. What could I hear that would be like this to me? Nov. 25"-- Thanksgiving - "Rejoice in hope." The girl that was down yesterday, down at the bottom of the hill where it is lonely, lonely, is way up today. I was so glad all day just be at home. Nov. 27"-- Mr. Johnson's words to Gertie about Vassar for me seem like an answer straight from God. I have so prayed that if there was any other way He wouldmake it known. Nov. 28"-/75-- ++ I think of Vassar & think, & think, & wonder if it is for me. Wonder what God's answer will be. Dec. 2"-- Brings the answer! I believe it is from God -- I believe I shall go. I get all my Latin books out & begin to climb the mountain is before me. Dec. 3-- Associates itself with dark closets. This is where I get some days & peep out on life thro' chinks. Dec. 10"-- A little better - a little brighter - but so tired! How could she study with the pain & the restlessness? +++ I can't bear lately to think how much I love mymother. Oh how close they lie - the tenderness & the pain! Dec. 11"-75-- "Let me hide myself in Thee!" Dec. 12"-- Gives me rest - not because I am worthy, but because He is good. Dec. 18"-- Insists on being an anniversary! +++ I feel stronger today & very hopeful. 1876 Jan. 6"-- A day when the steps turn away from home & toward a new unknown. One of the solemn days when we touch reverently all the little things that we must leave. +++ The last rolling away - the space between & the beginning of the great loneliness that already threatens to swallow meup. The ride up the hill to Vassar - the first look at its walls in the moonlight! Jan. 8-'76-- Will I go & be Lady Principal of Waynesburg College? says my letter. We will see. Jan. 10"-- A day when things don't begin. It takes an interminable length of time to get planted here. One has to be laid above ground sever days. +++ Jan. 14"-- ++ When I think of where I am & how I came here & what I have the chance to do my heart grows so warm, so glad that I know I can bear anything. +++Jan. 19"/76-Vassar-- A day when I lived tho' it! ++++ I feel a little fresh & good with the first of things: but on into the day I get to wondering what is to become of me. Jan. 20"-- A day when I stand like one bewildered. As given below: I want that position on Waynesburg. I just do. I want the course here - I just do. I don't know what to do - I just don't. ++ Jane. 22"-- ++ For me, the hermit, there was plough boy's work without the plough-boy's whistle. ++ Five pages of Cicero's first Oration, interrupted with flashes of Waynesburg. A solitary walk with a storm threatening, & my perplexities also threatening. Never mind. When I am oppressed Hewill undertake for me. +++ Jan. 26"-/76-Vassar-- A day when my career continues to be spectre-like. To stop & think about it, which we never get time to do here, it is easy to appreciate the feelings of a phantom, gliding thro' these halls & sailing around these woods! Never to be thought about, or missed, or noticed! ++++ Jan 27"-- A day when I will be glad anyway! +++ Jan. 28"-- To remove my spectre habiliments & find somebody that wants to talk to me because they do & not because I am alone, or a stranger, or woe-begone, is now the desire of my heart! +++Feb. 1"-/76-V/C.-- A day when there's a great flutter of things. Things here means heart. Put in the plural because I have a great many of them & all fluttering. +++ Feb. 22"-- A day when I sould keep his memory green! +++ God help me to fulfill in my life the best, the noblest wishes of the dead father, & care always for the one boy he fain would have taken with him! ++++ Feb. 25"-- +++ Worst siege yet encountered in V.C. Miserable floundering in Greek, & another squelch in Horace. I do get up stairs at last. Cry it out! +++ A day without a smile from any human being: & a long stretch of hard work without a letter. Vassar - Mch 5-76 +++ had my everyday siege of homesickness - the awful sort. No dear little Mother to come in. ++ Why can't I have her a few minutes? +++ Mch 24"-- Not a day to be blue in. Everything above & around laughed & shouted or was just going to. +++ Greek & dinner - neither in any demand by yours truly. A feeble attempt to walk. Abandoned! No more attempts to chronicle except the scramble to live tho' the President's prayer. April 4"-- ++ A great many bodies are packing. Found Laura Skinner at it & ventured to say "What does this mean?" "It means 'Exit Skinner'", quoth she. ++++April 13" '76 - Cohoes-- Here's a girl no good to anybody, wriggling this way 7 that under excess of aches & ills +++ looking forward to day after day just like this, pitiless & grim. What a queer standstill I've come to! Let's talk about the lilies in the window How they grow; & the pin, how fast it is opening to the light-- & the baby at the neighbor's window-- & Grandma so safely past the din & the struggle-- & of a sure safe time past all this weariness. No - it isn't for nothing that we hope & dream. April 17"-- ++ How comfortable that big rocking chair is with the huge pillows. This is the bestlife & the world can do for me now. The best I can do for me now. The best I can do for myself is to wait in patience for the sunshine to come back. April 19",/76 - Cohoes-- A day when the story reads not a bit as I had written the plot! There's just about as much of the awfulness of living on as there was when I came home - & I ought to be in V.C. this very day. +++ The doctor leaves some miserable little concoctions, vile & ineffectual, & says I'm pretty bad off. No, I aint neither! There's fifty years in me yet - good solid ones too! Cohoes - April 20"-76-- A day when I have "hurries to go". There are all beginning down there, & I'm up here fenced in. +++++ Sunday-April 2[5]"-- +++ It seems a myth to me that I ever got up Sunday morning & walked down to church - ever got up at all in fact. Little snatches of minutes between the pain - these take the place of all larger ambitions. ++++ April 24"-- It's surprising how little I can get her to caring. Dying or coming back to life - it seems all one to me +++ April 25"-- ++ The nights are very long. The great thoughts - the thoughts that have carried methro' so many unfilled hours - will not come to help me. But God's promises come & lift my heart up into the blessed places. +++ April 26",/76-- +++ How could I love my home more than I do? If God will only let me be well again - well enough to work! But I lie here waiting. I may be taken & these left. ++ "O God our help in ages past - Our hope for years to come!" April 27"-- +++ I get more & more glad of little things: a little brightness - a little ease from pain - a scrap from out of doors - all these have it in them to bless me. As my horizon narrows - as Isee this denied on one hand, and that taken away on the other, I stop resisting, & cease to demand. ++ Just as if at first we should want all outdoors & should say at last, "If I can only have this one green plant in my window!" Vassar-May 17"-'76-- Given a problem to work upon: To want to do a great deal - wonderful things - to be set in a place where everybody is driving ahead & turning out wonders - & then be forbidden to exert yourself under penalty of forfeiting forever all you want to do & be - & then be patient & unworn & light-hearted! ++++Vassar - June 1"-76-- Light & beauty enough out doors to fill us, satisfy us - if we would be good & rest in it. ++ I feel stronger to do & bear, today. O, if I could only walk! June 5"-- Dug a little at Greek with Laura. The Greek words took it upon themselves to be clothed in unsearchable forms & Laura says, "Lets hang ourselves!" ++++ June 10"-- Sprang to my feet with a delicious sense of joy in the early morning - of being glad I'm here - of an assurrance [sic] in my heart that my steps are ordered by the Lord & a determination that I won't be troubled. ++++Cranford-July 8"'76-- ++ I just love Susie, & it makes me happy as I need to be. Her home is beautiful to me - & someway i seem to breathe only when she is looking at me. ++ Aug. 30" ++ I am in the delicious dream of a may-be college. Dare I try it? I am asking God. His plan for me is larger, nobler than mine. Vassar-Sept. 29'-- +++ I know what one week of Trig. is. Fifteen more come up from the statistical corner of me - don't say grimly! You can't afford to be grim - 15 weeks. It is Friday - a breathing-space let down. It's like prairie-land between Fri. 11:50, & Mon. 8:15 - a smoothgreen stretch all level! Huldah keeps up an intermittent dig - that is her measure of prairie-land & hill-regions. Polly's digs lie in the last five minutes before she goes to something. Sept. 30"-76-- ++ Don't know who is steeped in homesickness! Oct. 10"-- +++ I got up this morning wishing I didn't have to. More cold, more strain, more something to make me an exact misery. ++ Laura lets me lie still & says nonsense rhymes to me whereat I rejoice. Laura's new word is "whaeck"! Oct. 11"-- More to get up for - so it sort of somehow seemed. This suggests Prof. Hinkel's[Greek letters]- & also especially those! We have actually left Chap. I in Herodotus. There is every indication of our making a continuing city of Chap. II. "Come up & gaze upon the felicities of cot-beds". I go. "This was the out-cropping of our brains", explained Laura. Oct. 13"-/76-- I come to it aching - I got tired - the big kind - over my rally in cosines. ++ The little Greek man says, "I will explain & then we will go on". So we sit & are poured into. It's a way he has. Huldah get a letter & goes around saying, "Poor Aunt Mag! poor Aunt Mag isdead." Somebody's always dead in the letters Huldah gets. Polly's letter makes her shout. It comes pealing forth from the bed-room & I take a new lease of life. Blessed Polly! +++ Oct. 16"/76-- A sort of clear grit morning. It is not brilliancy I astonish people with in Trig. - nor brevity. My demonstration only covers one wing of the college! +++++ Oct. 20"-- I am tired out trying to make my girl attend to things today. I had to make her get up in the first place - tendencies all against me. Then she staid up, in a dreadful poking way,keeping me pushing her up to this & steeling her against that: but now I've comforted her with the assurance that today is a kind of exception & tomorrow she won't ache in so many places. ++ O - one of my low-down days! Nov. 3",/76 - Vassar-- A sort of uplifting all thro'. I pray for days like this - ready for anything - glad in what is. Nov. 4"-- My birthday & how bright it was! ++ I had to be glad - there must be no dark guesses, no restlessness. There was help to see "the real whole best." "God is known in her palaces for a refuge."Nov. 5"/76 - Vassar - Sunday & I have lots of time to think how many days it is before I go home. ++ I believe if there was only a day between me & Mother I should think that day would never end. I am sure I never wanted home so - or tossed so to see it. Nov. 9"-- Could I get up? could I stay up? Rather singular questions from a girl who has Senior Greek & Sophomore Latin on her hands! There was a great mustering of forces: every available one was summoned, & I did squeeze through the day some how. +++ I have seen Dr. Webster. She makes no mention of death's door, but speaks of a time when I shall be well - bless her!Nov. 15"/76 - V.C.-- Huldah says that in the Bates Mitchell's class they are all "revolving around the marks." Heaven help them! Dec. 19" - Cohoes-- A good deal to it that wasn't consoling. I come home to add to Mother's troubles &, as far as I can see, to be of not the slightest use to any body. +++ Miss -- comes in like a fresh morning breeze. I'm so devoutly thankful to be relieved of my thoughts for an hour or so. Dec. 23"-- +++ I wish very much for the use of my feet. Have longings for the pretty shop windows, & the people withbundles & pleasant secrets to keep; want to see the cutters skip along; want to get stirred up. Instead of that I am a city set on a hill. But Aggie brings some of the good cheer home : there's almost always a next best. +++ Dec. 27"/76-Cohoes +++ D. brings up two tickets for the concert. "Can Fanny go?" It has not yet got fully settled here that "Fanny" can't "go" - can't ever go. She say "No - ask Emma." +++ Go! isn't it one of the nights when she would scream if she could go!1877. Jan. 1"--- I've found out how the courage of one is the courage of the souls that live near it: that good cheer is nothing short of an atmosphere: and even of a little patience the world has need! ++++ The worries that we began last year with are most of them here to start out with us again. +++ But I am a little surer that the storms are in the lower strata. We shall get above them by and by. I have reason to be more sure of a few things than I was a year ago. "I tell you that One knocked while it was dark."Jan. 2",'77--- The spell of silence is broken at last. Somebody has sent me a written communication. Huldah is noted for breaking silences. It is her voice, grim and inauspicious, that comes summarily into dark mornings : her alarm is that it is six and something, and I am too far gone to contest the point - usually. ++++ Jan. 3" ++ My letter from __ makes me feel rich - well-to=do in the world. I won't say that there were any bluish tendencies for her to counteract, but still I view her eight pages in the light of a "marcy".Jan. 6:, '77--- D. says, he starts to go, "Oh, I forgot!" and hands me - why, it was one of the loveliest things - L.s letter! What a new face everything wears for me. Jan. 10"--- V.C. and no. 11,d once more enfold me. Polly and the girls come at me. And - well, there's an example in Trig. for tomorrow with two solutions and six answers! Ye fates! I spend silent time with L. - bless her! Jan. 14"-- A severe talk on the married state - Parlor 12 all there. L. comes in for the woful [sic] summing up -- "It's a wuzzly world!" L. thinks there area few happy marriages - not many, perhaps, but a few! H. sets her foot down - "None - whatever!" We feel the projection of the great circle of hopelessness crossing our celestial equator. We turn reverently to the Greek of Matthew. There's no hopelessness there - no dragging down sensations. "Come to me" it says. Well - we are tired children, and He knows. Jan. 15",'77-- Head streaks of disaster in it. But then - why should you sing, "Increase my courage, Lord" if there's never anything going to happen to make courage, and lots of it, the thing to have?You were torn up by the roots when you got out of bed this morning, and you lay around on top all day. +++ It's L. who packs up 82 and brings it down stairs for my present comfort. Jan. 16", '77-- We aren't going to have any mournfulness about this business. You've got it on hand and we see you wriggling it through. Trot right along. You stand up before Prof. B. gladiator-fashion, and impress her with the fact that you embraced a hot water bottle last night and not Trig.-aches, and not cosines. She doesn't act as if you were confessing incendiarism to her, and you sit down,meekly, as is your wont. You persevere through half a chapter of "thought-weighted Thucydides" with L. and then her good angel comes down and enlivens the world by Keeping you up from tea, spreading for you a famous little supper in 82, and making you feel the blessedness there is in love. Jan. 24","77-- To be sure you didn't have your Trig. but as L. says, "That's nothing!" "Same problem for tomorrow," says the sharp-eyed Professor in drab. "You may get it." Another little supper with L. in 82. You peep into "Sights & Insights" while she lays the cloth and brings out the cunninglittle cups. She buzzes about & you call it "being out to tea", and almost forget you are a Sophomore with aspirations. Jan. 15, 1877-- For steady help from outside give me a day of sunshine. It is impossible to feel that you are fighting single-handed as long as there is sunlight that will not forsake you. ++++ There are lots of things left over that you wanted to do. Left over for when? We shall see. Meantime we are glad - glad for life just as it is this minute. Jan. 27".-- Undermining forces are at work again. You've heard about such days before.this week, though it ends with full noon, has had its hard places : but which one would I have had left out if I could? "Until He says 'Come up higher', let us be content at the foot of the board." Feb. 2", 1877-- For one day freedom from that pain has not left you for weeks before, and that has made everything you did so hard. You almost know, for a little breath, what the better day will be. Feb. 4"--"It's a lovely day, Fanny. Wish you could go to walk." Have not yet attained to any such paradise. Yet nights I dream of walking. +++ "Edith isgoing to read some of Hale's Christmas stories - don't you want to come up?" Inclination wanted props. Supplied by the maiden who wanted to know - "a maiden who wanted to know - "a very young Freshman". Feb. 5", 1877.-- A review of Herodotus is about to be entered upon. I like this way of taking it - viz. me on the bed, pillowed. L. in a chair, with dic. "Curtins" and most of it in mind, gives me exact meanings and optatives "with and without ar". I, purely receptive. Then we have crackers, and beff-tea, and Jam up in her room, and I am spared the dining-room. ++ Great uncomfort-ableness today. If I only could feel better! "Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help me!" Feb. 8",/77-- Trig is over & gone. The examination did not bear as strong a resemblance to "the Assyrian" that "came down" as we had darkly pictured, though there was a slight disproportion between the number of questions and the number of minutes. ++++ How we've laughed today! but tonight we sit very still. To think that this was coming! Sunday, Feb. 11"-- The first thing was the breath of the flowers. Then the dawning sense that this wasthe last day - that the little Greek books lying in the window meant nothing any more. i got up with my trouble and went out where the girls were. Everything has been very sweet all day. My comfort has been thought of and thought of till I am strangely confused at being so cared for. ++ To see the day die over Sunset Hill and know it is the last time for weeks 7 weeks--! Feb. 12"-/77. +++ The sight of the little Greek books in the window, where we left them last Thursday, is more than I can bear. When I am bravest I can't look at that window. +++ It's all over now. I see them waving to mefrom the platform - my train moving slowly away. One of the hard times, Frances - one of the very hard times. "O Lord! only to be made like Thee in Thy great love!" Home - where are those who care also - who care most! Feb. 14", 1877-- Last night I woke in the night and heard Mother praying. It went to my heart and left the sorest kind of an ache there. How can I die when I know she wants me like this! If she were anywhere - anywhere in this wide earth and wanted me I would go. But how can I if it is that River I must cross? Bit it isGod she is talking to. Her cause is safe with Him. Feb. 15", 1877. "Faint yet pursuing" - to have this said of you because you washed a handful of dishes! Think of coming to this! Feb. 16"-- Yes'm. I keep very very still. These are not days for talking. I would not like to write what I am living. It is all too solemn, and I shall remember it all. It is not such days as these that we forget. Feb. 17".-- Saturday night - in the harbor, I. My boat rocks gently as the night comes down. There are cities full of busy people buying & selling; but I seemout of it all - with the feeling of one who is to be forever out of it. "Under His wings thou art come to trust!" Feb. 19", 1877.-- I feel as if I were following somebody over a thorny path between tall hedge-rows - and yet I know that it is not a stranger that I follow. Albany, Feb. 20"-- +++ I watched the little mother's gray shawl and black dress and little bonnet out of sight. I think after that I had the heartache. Tonight it seems as if there could be nothing grander than to have, like the Lord Jesus, power to heal such trouble as mine.
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Creator: Bromley, Frances M.
Transcriber(s): Hausam, Josephine
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1880-1882
Text: PLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning.) "The thought of her blooms in one's mind like the whitest of flowers: it makes one braver and more thankful to remember the simple faith and patience with which she bore her pain and trouble."Frances to Edith. -May 2" 1880- Dear Edith, Every word that I say to you this afternoon will be drowned in the voices of those bells. Chimes, my dear. The Cathedral is...
Show morePLEASE NOTE: Blank pages are omitted (in the original, the diarist left every other page blank from the beginning.) "The thought of her blooms in one's mind like the whitest of flowers: it makes one braver and more thankful to remember the simple faith and patience with which she bore her pain and trouble."Frances to Edith. -May 2" 1880- Dear Edith, Every word that I say to you this afternoon will be drowned in the voices of those bells. Chimes, my dear. The Cathedral is at the top of the hill just above. They've been calling joyously this long time, those bells. Now they are rolling slowly the Venite, adoramus. I can't keep them out this letter - I just can't do it. The Venite adoramus - perhaps that's given us to pitch from! I wonder if I can get Frances & the afternoon up to it. I didn't think so a minute ago when I sat down in this May rainstorm; but if the chimes come along and ring the gladness in, we shall just have to take it & pitch higher - that's all. ++++++++ You were good to write me. I think of you as very busy always. It is such a busy world & you are so strong to do "The Lord hath need of you". I like to think about you, & some other dear people that I know on my still days - & have many days that are only this. +++++++++++++June 2" 1880 Well, dear, I have put the "June 2" " down & I have been sitting here ever since looking at it. There's something in the look of the word that makes my heart warm & glad. It comes to me, the June of the world, with a delicious undercurrent of joy, always. I cannot imagine any sorrow that would quite crush this feeling out of my heart. Just because there is such a thing as June, & just because there is such a girl as I - well, I know I never feel so sure that I ought to be glad of this last fact as I do in this kind of an air & this kind of a day - nor so sure of what's coming. You know, of course, the name goes back to the Mr. Olympus of things. Good & royal, isn't it? "Sacred to Juno," says the lexicon. "Sacred" - that sounds good, too. I'm glad we got our June from the celestials. Somebody else is thinking of the royal mountain, too. I take this from her last letter: "We sat down on a stone, Home & I, & entered into conversation, & this is what he told me -" Then the bright-eyed Athene went away to Olympus, where they say the seats of the gods ever steadfast abide: nor is it shaken by the wind, nor ever wet with rain, nor is there snow there, but cloudless the pure ether is outspread, & white splendor over lies it; here the blessed gods rejoice all the day long'." +++++++ I'm going to bring you right into this minute, into my most comfortable thought. It's that word "take". It seems so restful - the feeling that just the being ready, the putting out of our hands is the whole of our part of it for so many of the "good & perfect gifts". There is so much waiting for us if we can only get to the taking point. Did you ever notice in the Testament how it is "receive ye" - "receive ye" - & "take ye" - "take ye" all the way through? ++++ Is it as good a thought to you, I wonder, as to me - that we can be still & just "take"? That with all our reading & striving we can never come into possession of the best of the "comforter", even, but that it cometh" � we have only to be quiet & "take". ++++++++++++ Talk to me sometimes about your sisters. I have an insatiable interest in other people's little sisters. I tried to keep my sister little, but I couldn't. She would get tall in spite of me, & old & wise & profound & I know not what else. +++++ "Oh that hillside of waving grain!" I echo your words. Do I "remember"? O my dear, will the grain ever grow long, & the wind come down & touch it that I do not remember! -January 3" 1881- Good morning, dear! We are going to get a visit out of this morning. It feels like one of the real visiting kind. ++ We'll begin, I think, by finding out what kind of a world it is we're in on this particular morning, & we'll talk from outside in. A white world - a clear, white world. It began away back somewhere in the night. To think of the clouds dropping down upon us such things as these - those thickinexplainable clouds - children of the night. One would never dream that out of them gentle things like these would come. +++ Strange night! strange world of clouds! Out of the darkness of the one comes rosy dawn: out of the other softest drifts of snow. Is this the message the morning has for such haunting things as dreads? They too are dark things. Do they mean nothing but soft sweet touched upon our lives after all? Light, or snow-wreaths. ++++ Hills are pretty good things - & they go well with cream. This takes us quite naturally to Portville. Yes, I saw burnt Hill, & the hill where the Arbutus grows, & the Arm & Shoulder across the river. I'm not setting myself up to teach you anything about Portville hills. --- We had long mornings on the piazza with Jean Paul, & Justin McCarthy's "History of Our Own Time", & Taine's "Philosophy of Art," & John Burrough's "no end".We had afternoons of botanizing & fancy-work, & the "Tribune" & naps. Yes, m'am, naps. We had little walks in the garden after tea, picked nasturtiums, counted the rose-buds, named the pansie, scolded the verbenas, told the scarlet & flame of the geraniums every particular time that it was just about everything that could be put into color, & the arms of the big butternut tree that they were everything that could stand for shade & coaxing. Then we would sit on the porch & watch the night creep up the hills. Did you every go to Hookertown after ferns? That is one of the climaxes of an August morning. +++ Yes, that lake - now you can talk to me & I'll understand. I've learned the language from that blessed lake Erie, from Laura's own "joy-forever corner". I didn't just look at it & runaway, but I saw daylight come & bless it twenty three mornings. I saw all the sweet ways daylight has with it : I learned what it was to wake up in the night & feel it there - lived with "a bit of infinity on my horizon". +++++++++ So you were not happy with "Patience Strong". The "too-much"-ness is against it. Quite right. The "so-ness also. Right again. It's a sort of herb-extract of everything that can preach while it's a-simmering. ++ For a pure lark I think Paley's "Evidence" would have been much better. ++++++++++ Your dear wishes for me & your Christmas card came Christmas morning. What a blessed warming-up time Christmas is! -August 10" 1881- It is such a morning, dear, as we could take from & take from & still feel that we had only crept to the door of its fullness & looked out. It is here to the heart of summer that we have come. No more surpriseslaid away - no more unfoldings - but the great miracle of fullness before us. We can't understand much of it, tho' we seem strangely enough to belong to it. It is only in rare moments that we find ourselves high enough to see even what it is like. Then we think of life unending. +++ These are such little glimpses at my window today. The summer that I feel is larger than this. All the broad sweet places where shadows have crept after sunshine; all the deeps of the woods with their manifold secrets; all the meanings of long mornings with the sun coming up; all the sparkle & shimmer & rest of water with the parable of color upon it; all the wide upland stretches; all the forest goo-paths with gleams of still water in the distance; all the nights coming up over the world with the sounds in them that only summer nights bring; all that I have ever known of summer - it is this that I have here with me thismorning. How rich I feel! How glad I am to think that if anything in life seems limited it is we that limit it. +++++++ I have been reading Thoreau lately. Do you know him well? I can't tell you what a contrast it has been - his cheery out-door walks & my one bedroom window that looks nowhere. I couldn't see one sparrow even jump from an elm twig. But to go with Thoreau "cross-lots" on a ten mile walk - that was quite another thing. There wouldn't be a note nor a flutter up in the woods, there would be a thing to know about a swamp or a pasture that Thoreau couldn't tell you, & you feel all the time like poking him up to say more. ++ It is good in this age of hurry to stop & hear Mr. Thoreau talk about minnows, or, if you please, scarlet raks or ripe apples. Think of getting out of your room to do it! ++++++++++++ I do not like to talk of myself & of my sickness, but I must talk this little bitto you. +++ There is a strange uncertainty in what may come. But whatever comes be glad in it-.. Let it all mean the brightest, sunniest thing to you. +++++ Dec. 19" 1881. Is it so long since we have talked, dear? Perhaps so in the counting, but my thought has held on to you so, & filled the space with those thousand little things that were like talking to you - almost better sometimes, as touches of hands are better when the heart is full - that it seems as if there had not been any break ++ but we had kept right on. ++++++++ I don't wonder that boys grow up sort of braced & toned up - that they have to cultivate that sense of feeling that to girl is so often a sixth sense. A girl gets so little of the wide free living which a boy is so often born to. And so it falls out that a boy sees his way though life. a girl feels hers. I suppose one great question with us all is the kind of relief we seek for our moods. There is nothing, perhaps, that determined more the whole drift of our nature, next to our way of bearing sorrow, than the way we seek relief from it. ++++++ As to H. what she needs now above everything is somebody's arms. There are times when to the strongest there is nothing like a little human tenderness. There are moments when the dear Lord's best message to us is an arm around us. ++++++++++ The comfort part in my own statistics is very large. I'm not putting it at the best, but the best is putting itself at me. I say to again, "Be glad for me, whatever comes." When I said it you before there was the thought in my heart that perhaps for me there might be the going home : but there was a deeper thought than that & there is today - the thought, dear, of the long waiting that is likely to come first. Be veryglad for me in it all - in the pain - the slow waiting if it comes - the weary laying down. This is the hard part. For this, dear, put your hand in mine & be reverently glad. It is the joy of my life - the crown of it, dear one, that I am finding the gladness; that there is no longer faint far-off dawn, but that for me the morning has come. "Do not fear for me dark days. I think there is nothing dark for me henceforth. I have to do only with the present & the present is light & gladness." +++++++ -July 5" 1882- Well, my dear girl, to start with I am going to give you a downright hug. When a hug is downright it is the best one I know how to give. But hugs in this world have their limitations. As I have been known to remark on several occasions there are several things more satisfactory than a hug with a metal pen. But here it is, my dear - takeit quick. It is only one more thing - I say this settling back & putting on my - why, no - not spectacles - surely what do people put on when they settle back to begin a moral reflection - people, I mean who have outgrown their airs & haven't yet come to spectacles? Well, as I had begun to remark, it (this hug, mind!) is only one more thing that has to stand in this world for a great deal better something somewhere! +++++++++++ I am looking this morning straight up into the elm trees & my thought gets all tangled up there where the leaves grow so thick & the limbs cross. In one of them there's a bird's nest. I take the greatest delight in giving you this little peep at it. I think you are one of the people the birds would be sure to tell. I don't know any house around us that's capable of making more poetry than that little home of theirs - & poets, youknow, always confide in you! What else do I look at? Carts, my dear, & poor, spiny horses. I suppose there are a goodly number of sleek, fat, easy-going horses that I don't see. Horses take their chances like folks - but how in the world it is to be made up to these other horses I can't conceive. There must be a horse-heaven! I fully believe, you know, that there's a dog heaven. +++++ There's such a delicious little thing in that journal of Hawthorne's that he kept when he was a boy? Can you imagine Hawthorne a boy? I'm afraid I imagine it less since I read this journal than before. But if you can say the alphabet of him backward & get him fixed up there in the wild edges of that little Maine town, & see him stopping his fishing long enough to write down what he saw & what he thought about it to please his uncle, you willbe in fine trim to read that little colloquy he had with a horse. I think of it every time one of these sorry, graceless things goes by. +++++ Do you know any horse real well? I wish, if you do, you would just mention my anxieties about their future sate, & find out for my comfort what they have made up their minds to about future felicity. ++++++ That bird from my big elm has come down for a wisp dropped by that big hay-wagon. How wise you look, you tiny brown thing! Isn't it a bit of rare good planning that that bird's next should be set down - poetry over all this plodding prose? Planned? Why, of course, it was planned, & by a Heart that comprehends the meanings of all beauty. The sense of the doing for us beyond our thought is wonderful to me always. The great plannings are so beautiful : but the little thingslike these - the thinking of little things to please me - the sending the birds to me - the springing up of tiny weeds among the stones - I can't tell you how such things touch me! It is like walking behind somebody - every step - is it not? Well - the cart-wheels rumble on; the poor much-worked horses go plodding by; the rag-men & a the umbrella-men, & lack-a-day, the strawberry men go shouting by; the milk-wagons from Araby the blest go crunching over the cobble. +++ Perhaps it isn't just the out-look for a Browning talk. ++ It isn't that big orchard you & I would like to jump into this morning - & the bees aren't in the clover. Indeed there are no bees, & it's much to be feared there isn't any clover. However (let us begin it with a big H) ++ some of "Parcelsus" [Paracelsus] was lived out & written out I fancy under the inspiration of cobblestones. I quite believe the sameof "The Soul's Tragedy". Perhaps there was an organ-grinder & a swarthy man selling strawberries. "Well, it is earth with me; silence resumes her reign, I will be patient & proud & soberly acquiesce." +++++++++++++++ Get out of the atmosphere where people "scold for a principle" and, if heaven gives you the privilege unspeakable of of getting into the atmosphere where people die for a principle", if it is only you or I we could write a poem. If it is Mr. Browning he can write "Lyrics of Life". +++++ "Abt Vogler" touches me. I can't tell you how. Perhaps some of it is too near my own broken life for me not to understand. "And what is our failure here but a triumph's evidence For the fulness of the days?"Haven't I fought for this? It's a hard thing to stand before a failure - big or little. ++++++++++++++++++++ I have told you that I was rested, & I am. God is taking care of that: but close beside all this rest there is pressing upon me the consciousness of the work that has dropped from my hands. If I had died into some strange existence where I knew nothing but the pause & the waiting, to pause & wait would have been almost easy thing by the side of this that has come. But to be dragged to one side & left, & to hear the battle going on without you - that is another thing. Some of the pain of the world lies very near me. This is perhaps why I feel so much, how real a thing the pain of other people is - & with it the wish that is so strong in me to help- and close by me there are such sad & sorry things - things that I have to know. They roll in likewaves from that world ful [sic] of sadder things & sorrier. And I lie & hear them. ++ The longing grows upon me to do real work; but with the longing comes more & more the consciousness that my hands are dropping. If then, my dear girl, I call out to you, forgive me if I seem too earnest - if indeed one could be too earnest in a world like this. If sometimes, when you see the vacant place at your side, you can be a little braver, a little stronger - if you reach out more tenderly to others - how glad - how very glad I shall be. +++ If there come moments when your heart fails you, or your courage flags, think, won't you of Frances, & don't, don't darling, know one discouraged hour! ++ The dear Christ bless you & endue you with power from on high! Dear love - always--- -Sept. 28" 1882 - [The last letter]. ++++ I can only peep out of the window for a minute to get a little of thefeeling of the morning into me. ++ The feeling of the morning! I like to say it. I like to stand & feel for a breath of that wider morning that is always somewhere. I can't say "morning" without thinking of it. Such a long, dear letter from you! I cannot say "I thank you, dear". It seems as if we had both got beyond any thanking for such things. ++ It is untold giving when one gives one's self. Your words are never commonplace events to me. +++++ I'm glad you didn't let me miss Miss___'s talk. ++ I was interested the more that she is at Michigan University. I prepared - perhaps you don't know it - to enter there. It was a dream that never came true; but I never hear that a girl went there or is there but it sets some of me stirring. My plans died, dear, so hard! I am ready to believe anything in regard to the possibilities of a strong friendship. I am ready to believe a long, long waybeyond what I have lived; for you see I have only sent out a few feelers yet - & I don't know much about living - I've only begun. +++ Friendship is a constant surprise, I think. I suppose life is when one gets to the deeps beyond its shallows. A strong high friendship with another woman is as incomprehensible to some people as heaven its. I think those to whom an ideal marriage has been a thing known & lived are slowest to believe in the possibility of this other thing. +++ I think it is so with H. She has had, she feels, the very best that any life could offer in her love & marriage. That such a thing could even be approached in the tenderness & love of another woman is something she neither believes nor comprehends. ++++++ I am glad you have found a new friend this summer. You have discovered a new country! What a royal time is before you! & how thesun will shine, & the leaves rustle, & the birds sing as you explore it! ++++++++++ I have never talked you much about myself. You have taken me on trust so far. You do not know how little there is of me. +++ I am slow about saying things - too slow oftentimes. But my hour for writing you is nearly gone - I cannot say what is in my heart to say - until some other morning - I hope like this with the gold coming. It is so near your royal month. One thing I will say. I have wanted you to be happy in your thought of me. I have wished it very much. The pain of my life has doubtless come to you to hurt you in moments when I have seemed nearest perhaps: but you have not known, dearest, how much beyond any pain is the joy that has been given. So, be glad in your every thought of me. The Christ has come to me. "Go tell my brethren" were his words on that resurrection morning. Darling, I have come to tell you. +++++++
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Text: Abbie (Nickerson) Elwell, '82#762/2 37.50 Abbie M. Nickerson, Vassar College, Sept. 23, 1878It is a singular fact that in journals on those days that are fullest of adventures, and which furnish abundant material, people seldom make lengthy entries, often passing them by altogether. The traveler starting for Europe, will furnish an admirable example. On board ship, where there is an abundance of leisure the pages of the diary are faithfully filled, but open the book, when he is fairly in...
Show moreAbbie (Nickerson) Elwell, '82#762/2 37.50 Abbie M. Nickerson, Vassar College, Sept. 23, 1878It is a singular fact that in journals on those days that are fullest of adventures, and which furnish abundant material, people seldom make lengthy entries, often passing them by altogether. The traveler starting for Europe, will furnish an admirable example. On board ship, where there is an abundance of leisure the pages of the diary are faithfully filled, but open the book, when he is fairly in the whirl and bustle of London or Paris, and what do we find? In most cases blank pages. Yet think you these days are forgotten? Most assuredly not. The mind is ever recurring to them. Thus I feel it may be with the days, whose record I have been to busy to write, but now in the quiet of my room, as I think over the past two months that have flown so quickly, I feel moved to write something of their many and varied experiences. Nov. 30, 1878 I left home on the afternoon of Sept. 17. Emma and Addie Tuttle were at the station in W. Newton to see me off. Papa and I took the cars for N.Y. and changed to the boat, where we rested very well. Wednesday morning we woke quite early, and after a lunch, which mama had prepared for us, went out on deck to see what we could of the harbor. We went under the new bridge, which had progressed considerably since I saw it before on our return from the "Centennial." Arrived in N.Y. papa made some arrangement about my baggage, and we then walked to Broadway. Papa left his coat at the hotel, and we then visited the Post Office, Trinity, Stewart's and Tiffany's. We returned to the hotel for dinner, and after resting a while went to the boat, where I waited while papa went out for a walk. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. King came on with us, also Mr. Kingman. We had a delightful trip ip the Hudson. When we arrived at Poughkeepsie, it was too late to go to the College, so we went to the Northern House. In the confusion at the landing, I was separated from father, but he joined me at the hotel, soon after I reached there. I had a very comfortable room, but did not sleep very well the first part of the night. Papa left on the early boat for N.Y. I accompanied him to the wharf, and felt rather peculiarly, as I returned to the hotel for breakfast, alone. During the morning I went to the college in the horse-car, which was mostly filled with girls and their friends. After waiting a few minutes in the parlor I went to Miss Morse in room J, who assigned my room, and then one of the Messenger girls took me there to leave my things. I then went to the chapel to await further developments. There I saw Miss [Shailer] and Miss Buckland, who said she was to me by room-mate. In a few minutes they came for me, and I took an examination in Phys. Geography in the Library. Miss Haskell gave me the examination, and pronounced it satisfactory. After settling my account with Mr. Vassar Ireturned to my room, where I busied myself trying to arrange my things. My trunks were brought out in due time by the horse-car co[mpany]. We had no lessons until Monday, so that we had leisure to explore and to form several acquaintances. Laura Gross came, but did not spend the first night here. I sat with her sister a while, when Laura was taking her examinations. Sunday, Sept. 22 President Caldwell preached. We heard vague reports of "hazing," when we first came, but the old students have been exceedingly courteous and kind. There are many things to be learned--e.g. the clothes which we consider plain, we find to our dismay, are mostly "fancy," and do we chance to put in a collar on which the marking is a little "dim" our bag is returned. There were so many bells to mind that some of us taxed our poor brains to the uttermost, and after all forgot corridor meeting. We find our exercise a delightful change after the day's work. One of the popular walks is to the cider mill. Generally a party of five or six go together, each with a water pitcher or sometimes more beautiful though not so useful majolica. Arrived before what we suppose to be the house, we debate whether we shall go to the door or proceed directly past several windows filled with people evidently immensely amused. At last, we go on to the barn, in front of which we see piles of apples and smell what is unmistakably the odor of cider. There are several men at work, who do not seem inclined to pay us much attention, and we standfor a few minutes very much like laughing. Finally one man says he will go for the measure, which, by the way, he has considerable difficulty in finding. When he has rinsed it at the pump, he calmly inquires how much we will have. Now none of us have bought cider, and here another consultation is held. On our way back we refreshed ourselves once or twice in order to lighten the pitchers. Chestnuts in due time come, and we hunt for them among the dry leaves. Anecdotes of Prof. Hinkel. What is the first step in a Greek funeral--a death. Why did Apollo draw his bow? To shoot. Prof. had a certain order of hearing the young ladies recite, so that knowing what part of the lesson each would have, they prepared themselves accordingly. This reached his ears, and he was very much troubled "Young ladies" said he "I am very sorry to hear this, but to prove it I will begin at the other end of the class tomorrow." Knowing this the lessons were prepared with especial care, and Prof. was convinced that the report was not true. An English Bishop was stopping at a certain hotel. The proprietor instructed the boy whose duty is [it] was to wait on the said bishop, to answer, when he knocked at the bishop's door, and the bishop asked "who's there?" the boy my lord, but the boy very much confused said "The Lord my boy." As someone has said there is no great credit in doing some things, but great discredit in leaving them undone.Notes on Drawing. The following extracts were taken from several books, which I read before coming here, and I transfer them from my loose papers to this book, so I think them worthy of preservation. Drawing is an art, which renders woman truly feminine. It increases her love of home, by teaching her to render it attractive. It is in a word, an art which lends modesty and wisdom; which subdues imagination to the control of reason. How many artists are like goats, which when fastened to a stake, begin at once to browse on what it remote and difficult to obtain? It is wiser to begin with what is in our reach, with the most simple and easiest. See that streamlet which follows lovingly the channel nature has prepared for it, bearing in its undulating course freshness and plenty to its banks, enriching itself with little brooks that join it on the way, and finally reaching the sea, a deep majestic river: that is the emblem of talent and genius. All styles should be studied impartially: thus one preserves originality. The pupil of all is the pupil of none. "I am nearly convinced that when once we see keenly enough there is very little difficulty in drawing what we see; but supposing this difficulty is still great, I believe that sight is a more important thing than ability to draw, and I would rather teach Drawing that one may love Nature, than teach looking at Nature that one may learn to draw." It is more important for most of us to appreciate art, than to paint or draw.Drawing enables us to perceive the beauty of the natural world, to record things not to be described in words, to preserve something like a true image of the beautiful things that pass away, to understand the minds of painters. M. Rouillet's Method of Enlarging. Trace on glass or gummed gauze with lithographic ink. Take a small lamp with a flat wick cut slantingly so as to make it very pointed. When it is lighted, lower it until it forms a luminous point. Dark room. Place the lamp so that the luminous point is in the center of the image. As the lamp is placed nearer or further from the gauze the reflection is increased or diminished. If a large copy is required, divide the tracing into sections. Fixature. Put half an ounce of white shellac in 3/4 of a pint of alcohol, cork it well and let it dissolve two days. With a little sponge spread on the back of the drawing.-- Accuracy is the first and last thing. If precision is used in the means, it will be manifest in the result. Crayons should be held inclined and not pressed between the finger. Lights may be taken out with a crumb of bread. The gauze proof is a faithful instructor, a silent teacher, responding to the eyes which consult it only by presenting truth. Sharpen the charcoal fine, for the outline should be very light yet perfectly distinct. It may be erased with a bit of muslin."Trust in God, and keep your powder dry." Cromwell. Adjoining the college grounds at the rear, is a small burying-ground, surrounded by a stone wall and shaded by apple trees. The graves are nearly on a level with the ground, some of them scarcely distinguishable. We found our way there one afternoon this fall. Viva and I. We tried to read the tablet inscriptions, and one of them was as follows: Remember me as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you will be, Prepare for death, and follow me. Someone had added in pencil--To follow you I'm not content, until I know which way you went. Viva said she would like to be buried in such a retired and quiet spot. I would prefer our Newton Cemetery. I cannot bear to see neglect, although it may make no difference to the departed, it is pleasant to think that people are still remembered, and what better tribute can be paid than cultivation and care of the spot, where their bodies were placed. I sometimes think people mourn for those gone too much, and do not love sufficiently those remaining. Children are quick to hear and apply new words or sentences. Viva told me the other day that her little cousins, who slept together, were very "cute" to use Vassar slang. One had heard someone say "excuse my back," so as he turned over in bed back to his little sister, he said "excuse my back sister." My Mother and I = Miss Storer and Mrs. Storer. The girls on Miss Brown's corridor are called Helen's Babies. Vassar College, Saturday, Feb. 7/1880. Sophomore party in Society Hall began at seven o'clock P.M. The Literature class was the first feature of the regular entertainment. Miss Foos acting Prof. B. Miss Baldwin acted Miss Pass to perfection. Miss Cora Glenn and Miss Sandford [Sanford] exchanged parts or places. Miss Home was Miss Foos, Viva was Laura Glenn, Miss Varnes was M. B. King, and Miss Lyon visited the class a la Mrs. Ray. Prof. B. distributed paper for examination amid the loud protests of the whole class, saying he would take the "moral responsibility." The Latin class followed. Miss Goodwin was acted by Miss Patterson, in a black dress and red shawl. Miss Stanton acted Miss Sanford. The usual requests of please shut the register and open the farther window were made. HS was explained in Cicero's Letters just before Dr. Hinckel made his appearance, when it was repeated in full for his benefit. Miss Coleman acted Dr. Hinckel. The Faculty Meeting was very good. Laura Gross in white represented Miss Morse and did the honors of the big book. Miss Phillips was Pres. Caldwell, Miss Moore read the minutes of the last meeting, which were very interesting. She represented Prof. Braislin. Miss Easton was the doctor, and Miss Kountz, Prof. Mitchell. The windows were hung with our carpets and 'Welcome' and two large paper babies decorated the curtain. Quid agamus? was on one side of the room, and the wall was also decorated with pictures from Harper's Weekly and Rising Sun stove polish pictures. Miss Warder and Miss Glenn, her son "Skip," dressed in a chemistry apron, etc. distributed pea-nuts, corn-balls and apples from a little cart. And Miss Warder presented sticks of candy. Soon Misses Brittan and Nicks, as waitresses, passed plates, napkins, olives, sandwiches and coffee. The 'Glee Club' sang several pieces and we danced. A number of the cards presented had very good hits such as;--She's a daisy, she's a Darling. Warren-ted to enter heaven, below the picture of a crying child who 'wants to be an angel'. Viva sat up with George after we returned, and copied her essay in part. Clear and cold. We were excused from breakfast and Bible-class. Spent the morning thawing oysters and making soup. I breakfasted on sardines, crackers and oranges. Pres. Caldwell preached. Viva and I walked just before dinner. I spent the afternoon in the Reading Room. In the evening attempted to call on Miss Nicks, but she was engaged. A Miss [Beech] addressed the Society for Religious Inquiry on the subject of the Christian Missions in Paris. She was very entertaining. I finished a long letter home after the meeting. Ida and Jennie Cushing are spending Sunday with Miss Cleveland. A number of the young ladies went home Friday to spend a few days between the semesters. Sunday, Feb. 8. Clear and cold. The semester began this morning. Miss Hinckel excused the German class after a few moments. We went to our first Greek recitation at the second period. Miss Miller pronounced the alpha- bet and explained a little about some letters, before dismissing the class, which is very small. Spent half an hour on the ice with Laura Gross after Zoology. Cora exercised with me in Gymnastics. Misses Abbot, Starr, Glenn and Darling were admitted to '81 this evening. Miss Jessie F. Wheeler to '82. Miss Cutler to '83. Spent most of my leisure to-day on my essay. A meeting of the Philalethean Society was called after dinner in the Lecture Room. Monday, Feb. 9/80 Very cold. I was awakened in the night by a loud noise, which proved to be the bursting of our steam pipes. We went to Mr. Robinson the Engineer immediately after breakfast, and he had them put in order during the day. Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Ray came down, and gave us the key of Miss Storer's room, which was a very comfortable resort for the day, as our room was so cold. We were excused from Gymnastics, and I skated with Ida Cushing. I went to Miss Yamakawa's room between dinner and chapel to consult about our German, " ...zu Maria Stuart," afterward I went to see the Dr. about Physiology. I asked Prof. Braislin about taking it yesterday noon. Rec'd letters from Fanny, Addie Tuttle and Mother. Tuesday, Feb. 10/80 Warm. I was excused from gymnastics and skated an hour. They began to cut the ice today. Prof. Mitchell lectured at eight o'clock this evening. The lecture was very interesting. She said we must use our eyes. Wednesday, Feb. 11/80 Although it was a hard rain storm, Society Hall was well filled to hear 'Cinderella.' The evening was a very enjoyable one, and the programmes in the shape of a red slipper very attractive. Friday. Sunday, always a welcome day here, was doubly so to-day, as I was tired with my week's work, especially by my essay, which I finished very late in the evening. George and I both wrote until the last minute, when she took our essays up just before the last bell. Prof. Dwight preached this morning on the text, "With God all things are possible." The discourse was very able yet exceedingly characteristic of the writer. Read the "Princess of Thule" at the spare moments. Called on Miss Haskell with Cora, in the evening. Sunday. Miss Storer left this morning. I walked with Laura an hour as we were excused from Gymnastics. George and I attended Miss Hinckel's sociable in the evening. A number of young ladies acted "Die drei Spinnerinen." Monday. Walked with Ida Cushing. Went to Miss Miller's to read Greek just before dinner, as I did yesterday at the same time. I spent the evening after study hour in the Library in connection with Zoology. Tuesday. I received the news from home that father was attacked by a robber Wednesday night, as he was on his way home. Prof. Dwight used the solar microscope in the Zoology class. The Beta meeting this evening was very pleasant. Miss Hoyt read a critique, Miss Fridenberg recited a piece, and there was also a charade in three acts, 'Stage-struck.' Miss Foos and Misses Williams and Woodward with Miss Phillips took the parts very excellently. Friday, Feb. We had about two inches of snow. The storm cleared in the p.m. In the evening there was a very fine concert in the chapel given by the Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston. Saturday, Feb. 21/80. I read 'Lady of the Lake' yesterday. George and I called on Emma Bush in the evening. We have a holiday to-day in honor of Washington's Birthday. I spent most of my time working on a white shawl for mother. Monday, Feb. 23/80. Notes on Prof. Mitchell's lecture. Copied June, 4. 1880. Popular knowledge is not scientific. Mathematics are necessary to the study of Physical Science and Astronomy. Astronomy can be studied without instruments. Newton was a philosopher, mathematician and astronomer. Did you ever prove to yourself that the earth turns? Taking one inch as the diameter of the earth the sun would not come in this room. Mars is not up we are under. The earth turns more slowly than it did, viz: 1/66 of a second in 2500 yrs. The days are therefore growing longer. Stars do not set farther north or south at different seasons. Use your eyes. Kepler observed without a telescope. A mile is the smallest space that we can distinguish on the moon. The study of Science lifts us out of ourselves. Continued from Page 72 The Revel of Sir Hugonin de Guisay William S. Walsh/ Revels of the Inns of Court T.K. Hervey/ King Witlaf's Drinking-Horn Henry W. Longfellow/ Old Christmastide Sir Walter Scott/ Christmas Games in "Old Wardle's["] Kitchen Chas. Dickens/ A "Mystery" as performed in Mexico Bayard Taylor/ Book of Christmas Hamilton W. Mabie VIII When All the World is Kin Christmas Night of '62 William Gordon McCabe/ Merry Christmas in the Tenements Jacob Riis/ Christmas at Sea Robert Louis Stevenson/ The First Christmas Tree in the Legation Compound, Tokyo, Mary Crawford Fraser/ Christmas in India Rudyard Kipling/ A Belgian Christmas Eve Procession All the Year Round/ Christmas at the Cape John Runcie/ The "Good Night" in Spain Fernan Caballero/ Christmas in Rome John Addington Symonds/ Christmas in Burgundy M. Fertiault/ Christmas in Germany Amy Fay/ Christmas Dinner in a Clipper's Fo'c'sle Herbert Elliot Hamblen/ Christmas in Jail Rolf Boldrewood/ Colonel Carter's Christmas Tree F. Hopkinson Smith IX Christmas Stories Christmas Roses Zona Gale/ The Fir Tree Hans Christian Andersen/ The Christmas Banquet Nathaniel Hawthorne/ A Christmas Even in Exile Alphonse Daudet/ The Rehearsal of the Mummers' Play Eden Phillpotts X New Year New Year Richard Watson Gilder/ Midnight Mass for the Dying Year Henry W. Longfellow The Death of the Old Year Alfred Tennyson/ A New Year's Carol Martin Luther/ New Year's Resolutions "Elizabeth"/ Love and Joy Come to You Old English Carol/ Ring Out, Wild Bells Alfred Tennyson/ New Year's Eve, 1850 James Russell Lowell/ Rejoicings upon the New Year's Coming of Age Charles Lamb/ New Year's Rites in the Highlands Cahrles Rogers/ The Chinese New Year H.C. Sirr/ New Year's Gifts in Thessaly J. Theodore Bent/ "Smashing" in the New Year Jacob Riis/ New Year Calls in Old New York William S. Walsh/ Sylvester Abend in Davos John Addington Symonds XI Twelfth Night--Epiphany "Now Have Good Day!" Old English Carol/ A Twelfth Night Superstition Barnaby Googe/ Twelfth-Day Table Diversion John Nott/ The Blessings of the Waters J. Theodore Bent/ La Galette du Roi William Hone/ Drawing King & Queen Universal Magazine/ St. Distaff's Day & Plough Monday Hone's Year Book XII The Christmas Spirit "As Little Children in a Darkened Hall" Chas. Henry Crandall/ Christmas Dreams Christopher North/ The Professor's Christmas Sermon Robert Browning/ Awaiting the King F. Marion Crawford/ Elizabeth's Christmas Sermon "Elizabeth"/ Nichola's "Reason Why" Zona Gale/ The Changing Spirit of Christmastide Washington Irving/ A Prayer for Christmas Peace Charles Kingsley Under the Holly Bough Charles Mackay/ Christmas Music John Addington Symonds/ A Christmas Sermon Robert Loius Stevenson List of Plates The Holy Night Correggio/ The Holy Night C. Muller/ The Arrival of the Shepherds Lerolle/ The Bells Blashfield/ The Madonna Bellini/ The Virgin adorning the Infant Christ Correggio/ The Madonna Murillo/ Holy Night Van Ulade/ The Holy Family with the Shepherds Titian/ Madonna della Sedia Raphael/ The Adoration of the Magi Paolo Veronese/ The Adoration of the Magi Memling/ Vassar College, Oct. 3, 1880. I have now been at the college two weeks yesterday. Laura Gross and I came on by way of Albany, leaving Boston at 8.30 a.m. Father came into Boston with me and Mary Gross, with Laura. A friend of theirs Mr. Saroni of Pittsfield accompanied us as far as that town. He is about thirty years of age, very pleasant and entertaining. We passed the time in reading accounts of the Boston Celebration, playing cards, eating candy, our lunch etc. Miss Spaulding was on the train and changed with us at Greenbush. It was a lovely day without, but very warm in the cars. We reached Poughkeepsie considerably behind time. As we stopped to make arrangements for our trunks the car-driver called out, "If you young ladies are going to the college you had better hurry up." After we were seated he said, "If you had given your checks here you would have saved time." Finally when considerable difficulty was experienced in getting the car on the track, he made other remarks to the same effect. We could not see what our delay had to do with the present trouble. My studies this semester are Astronomy, Rhetoric and Greek, coming on the second, third and fourth periods. Nothing of much importance has occurred since our return. The meeting of Beta last Friday evening was very well attended by members and friends, there being about ninety present. Miss Fitzhugh read a critique, descriptive of our last meeting at Mlle. [Sec's] room. George read a critique then, Miss Van Kleeck impersonated Lord Dundreary, MissFridenberg played the piano, Laura Webster and her friend the violin. Sandwiches, lemonade and cake were passed, and we enjoyed a very charming evening. Friday night after the critique Miss Fridenberg read a selection from Mark Twain, in which he acts as second in a French duel. A charade, Fan, Tom, Phantom was very well acted. Miss Alice Shove read "Tom Sawyer" white-washing the fence. We then had refreshments, and adjourned. Cora and I walked in and out from Poughkeepsie, Friday p.m. Yesterday we walked to Cedar Ridge. It is beautiful weather for walking now. Viva and Lula Morrill went into town to church this morning. Prof. Braislin met our Bible class for the first time to-day. The lesson was Genesis XXVI. 12-26. Pres. Caldwell preached as usual. Oct. 9, 1880. Notes from Life and Literature in the Fatherland By John F. Hurst. Scribner, Armstrong & Co. 1875. Bremen. Faulenstrasse. The myth is as follows: There was once a forest where the street now is, on the edge of ... lived an aged couple who had seven sons. The father was industrious, but they were drones. The parents were very kind to the large, lazy boys, but people said they had been spoiled. Even the children came to make sport of them, and at length the eldest proposed going to work. They determined to leave home and seek a livelihood in some other part of the country. Their father feared they had been lazy too long to become industrious, but he told them if they would walk through the streets of Bremen with axes on their shoulders and spades in their hands as proof of their sincerity, he would give them each a new suit of clothes and twenty-five dollars in gold. They actually did this, and soon started off. They adhered to their resolution and rose to high positions. One morning, the people of Bremen were surprised to see seven well-dressed men with axes and spades coming into town on foot. They cried, "Can they be the lazy brothers?" Their aged parent[s] were glad to welcome them back to the little house. But the brothers said, "The house is too small. Let us build a new one." A fine house was then erected on a piece of land where there was no road. They made a street. "What shall we call it?," said they. It was agreed that since they had spent so much time in idleness they would call it "Lazy-street" as a warning to others. "..." ... In SOuthern Germany the augment is often omitted. ... is used for ..., etc. ... at the end of German words is pronounced like ia in Virginia. Miss Terry had over her door: "This is the abode of Mys. tery." (Miss Terry). "A person can scarcely be put in a more dangerous position, than when external circumstances have pronounced some striking change in his condition, without his manner of feeling and of thinking having undergone any preparation for it" Wilhelm Meister at death of his father pg. 269 Carlysle's [Carlyle's] translation. Also the following, "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, speak a few reasonable words." President Raymond. "Considering what I had come for and what I had got, I felt like the Irishman who was allowed to work his passage on the canal by leading the horse, and who concluded at the end of the route, "But for the name of the thing, faix! he might as well travel afut." Dr. Raymond born in 1814. "To praise ordinary excellencies of character in him would be a wrong to his virtues." "Integritatem atque abstinentiam in tanto viro referre injuria virtutum fuerit." Tacitus, Agric, IX. Extract from Vol. 44. of Atlantic entitled "The Greatest Novelist's Work for Freedom." Ivan Turgenef [Turgenev], Alex I and Alex II and their times. Nihilism "Prenez la terre et le ciel, prenez la vie et la mort, l'ame et Dieu, et crachez dessus--voila le nihilisme." Extracts from Black's "Sunrise." Chap. VIII. "Those Nihilists are becoming more and more impracticable. The aim at scarcely anything beyond destruction." Portions of Chap. III. and Chap. V. Chap. VLI--"Lind used to denounce the outrages of the Nihilists, and talk with indignation of the useless crimes of the Camorra etc."Questions to be answered in writing critical essays. Copied May 24/81. 1.What is the comparative position which this author occupies in English or in American Literature?/ 2. Is his range of subjects wide or narrow?/ 3. In what line has he achieved most marked success?/ 4. Is he a profound thinker?/ 5. Is he a close observer of human nature?/ 6. Is he possessed of much of the imaginative quality?/ 7. What can you say of his diction?/ 8. Does he seem to reflect strongly any prominent tendencies of modern thought? the influence of foreign literature?/ 9. Has he talent or genius?/ 10. Does he exhibit much of the pathetic element?/ 11. Do you see his own personality exhibited in his writings?/ 12. Does he show a tendency to repeat himself?/ 13. Do you note any development, advantageous or the reverse, in going from his earlier to his later writings? Concerning a novelist. 14. Has he shown power in dealing with female character?/ 15. Is his chief strength in plot or character drawing?/ 16. Is he nearer the standard of fiction established by Walter Scott or that exemplified by Henry James, Jr.? Concerning a poet. 17. What can you say of the character of his rhythm?/ 18. Has he the power of making word pictures? Miss Hiscock advises me to read Taine. An idea is an image or representation of an object conceived in the mind. Essay subjects. Copied Feb. 5/82. Is Aristocracy the great sine qua non of American culture?/ Is the popular lecture useful to the college student?/ Charlotte Bronte's ideal hero./ The inestimable privilege of grumbling./ The Teutonic and Anglo-Saxon man./ Woman's limitations in English social life./ Trollope's novels and Sat. Review./ Are women loyal to each other?/ Pageantry and patriotism./ Spanish character in history?/ Anthony Trollope and Henry James Jr./ T.W. Higginson./ Emerson vs Mallock./ Dr. Holland, the apostle of mediocrity./ "Cranks" I have known./ Are Americans a nation of imitators?/ Sentimentality in literature - Robert Browning./ Elizabeth Stuart Phelps./ The wrong side of our indebtedness to our puritan forefathers./ Danger of the present craze for the picturesque in writing. Essay Subjects. Copied April 15/82 The Sense of Humor as an Ameliorating Influence in Life./ The Cobden Club and its Works./ The Office of an Aristocratic Class in Civilization./ Influence of Alex. Hamilton./ Interest of Fitz Green Hallack [Fitz-Greene Halleck]./ Place of the Club in American Life./ Sheridan and Wilberforce./ The Place of Parlor-lectures in Education./ Should the Average Citizen Be a Politician?/ Howell, James and Mallock - School of Opression [sic]./ James' Life of Hawthorne./ Office of the Supernatural in Literature [from Hamlet down]/ Is America Wanting in Ideals?/ Are we fairly Represented at Coney Island? Subject of lecture by J.H. Allen, Harvard, Dec. '81 Chivalry as affecting the condition of the women of the Middle Ages. May 25/81. Subjects for Astronomy lectures. The planets Mercury and Venus./ The planets interior to Mercury./ The planet Jupiter./ The planet Saturn./ The planet Mars and its satellites./ The planet Neptune./ The 200 small planets./ The Sun and its spots./ The Moon (descriptive)./ The November meteors./ The Comets./ The Moon (Harvest)/ The Zodiacal light./ Periods of nature./ Systems of the universe./ Proper motion of the stars./ The view of astronomy before the 17th century./ The view after 1600./ Newton, Tycho Brahe, Galileo, Maria Agnesi./ Observatories. Equatorial telescopes./ Fixed stars. Variable stars./ Distance of stars and nebulae./ Eclipses & occultations./ Which is the more interesting the mathematical study of Astronomy or the observing? Why?/ Bode's law and other laws. The weight of the bodies of the universe. Sources of sun's heat & light.First newspaper was published in Venice, and was called Gazette from the coin Gazetta for which it was sold. It was issued monthly in manuscript by the government. Notes on Mental April 15/82 Formal relations belong to thinking/ Real relations belong to concrete and actual existence/ Principle exists only in the mind./ All systems of philosophy may be resolved either into Monism or Dualism./ Knowledge is a knowledge of relations. Feb. '83 "What is mind? No matter." Dr. Caldwell/ "When Bishop Berkeley said there was no matter/ It was no matter what he said." If strange, strange noises in the night/ Cause you to almost die of fright:/ If stealthy footfalls drawing near/ With wildly beating heart you hear;/ Then use this gift, courageous wife!/ Sometime, mayhap, 'twill save your life. - Mouse trap A dainty Bride should keep with pride/ Her little hands both soft and fair./ The gift inside if well applied/ Preserves the hands - But, use with care! - Holder Similia similibus curantur/ For Monday's blues use this instanter -[Blaine] Extracts from Smith College Calendar for 1881. Selected and arranged by Kate A. Sanborn. Copied Jan. 8, 1882. Sat. Jan. 1 Another year of happy work,/ That better is than play;/ Of simple cares, and love that grows/ More sweet from day to day. J.W. Chadwick. Sunday, Jan. 2 To hope-lit New Year, with thy joys uncertain,/ Whose unsolved mystery none may foretell;/ I calmly trust my God to lift the curtain,/ Safe in His love for me, 'twill all be well. Julia B. Cady. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again; wisely improve the present, it is thine; go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart. Longfellow. Wednesday, Jan. 5. Now [No] longer forward nor behind/ I look in hope or fear;/ But, grateful, take the good I find,/ The best of now and here. Whittier. Friday, Jan. 7. Though thou have time/ But for a line, be that sublime,/ Not failure, but low aim, is crime. J.R. Lowell. Sat. Jan. 8 Life? 'Tis the story of love and troubles, Of troubles and love, that travel together - The round world through. Joaquin MillerMonday, Jan. 10. Persistent people begin their success, where others end their failure. Edward Eggleston. Wed. Jan. 12 It is better to say, "This one thing I do," than to say, "These forty things I dabble in." Washington Gladden. Thursday. Jan. 13 The only reward of virtue is virtue. The only way to have a friend is to be one. Emerson. Friday. Jan. 14 We cannot help thinking that when a head is full of ideas, some of them will involuntarily ooze out. Eliza Leslie. Sat. Jan. 15. The devil is credited with a great deal of mischief the stomach is guilty of. B.F. Taylor. Wed. Jan. 19 It is not well for a man to pray cream, and live skim milk. H.W. Beecher. Thursday, Jan. 20. About the only person that we ever heard of that wasn't spoiled by being lionized, was a Jew named Daniel. G. D. Prentice. Sat. Jan. 22 The cure for gossip is culture. Good-natured people often talk about their neighbors because they have nothing else to talk about. J.G. Holland. Sunday, Jan. 30. Religion is no leaf of faded green:/ Or flower of vanished fragrance, presented between/ The pages of a Bible; but from seeds/ Of love it springeth, watered by good deeds. J.T. Trowbridge. Monday, Jan. 31. We can each have all the time there is; our mental and moral status is determined by what we do with it. Mary Blake.Thursday, Feb. 10 Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting, and there is no jovial companionship equal to that where the jokes are rather small and the laughter abundant. W. Irving. Friday, Feb. 11. Familiarity does not breed contempt, except of contemptible things, or in contemptible people. Phillips Brooks. Wed. Feb. 16. A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. W. Irving. Sunday, Feb. 20 On this earth there are many roads to Heaven and each traveler supposes his own to be the best. But they all unite in one road at last. It is only Omnisciecce can decide. Eliza Leslie. Thursday, March 3. Of all amusements of the mind,/ From Logic down to fishing,/ There isn't one that you can find/ So very cheap as wishing. J.G. Saxe. Friday, March, 11. Suffering is God's tool to cut life into beauty. C.A. Bartol. Monday Mar. 14 It does beat all how good advice will make some people squirm. Josiah Allen's Wife. Copied - June 2 - 1883. Friday, Apr. 8 A bore is a man who spends so much time talking about himself that you can't talk about yourself. Eli Perkins Wed. Apr. 27 All will join in the credo, I believe in the total depravity of inanimate things. Mrs. E.A. Walker. Thursday July 21 The chief obstacle and inconvenience in traveling is the prejudice in favor of taking the body with us. N.P. Willis Sat. Aug. 13 No sensible person ever made an apology--Emerson Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Holmes Sat. Oct. 8 If of all swords of tongue and pen/ The saddest are "It might have been,"/ More sad are these we daily see:/ It is, but hadn't ought to be./ Bret Harte Sat. Nov. 26 Teeth are carious, precarious and vicarious. A.B. Frothingham. Mon. Dec. 5 Everything, Nothing, Something, Enough!/ These are the infantine, adolescent, juvenile and mature stages of culture. Joseph Cook. Wed. Dec. 7 Books are all very well, but when a girl tells me she prefers reading a book to talking to a man, I always set her down as mendacious, or else a little simple. Robert Grant. S.G. Goodrich (Peter Parley)The Book of Christmas - Hamilton W. Mabie, Forbes Library. Extracts for the Introduction When "The Birds' Christmas Carol" appeared we laughed over it to hide our tears. Mr. Janvier's charming account of Xmas ways in Provence captivated us, and we found excuse for its tender regard for old habits and observances in the fact that Mr. Janvier has been in the habit of spending a good deal of time with a group of unworldly old poets who still dream of joy & beauty as the precious things of life, and hold to the fellowship of artists instead of forming a labor union. Mr. Thomas Nelson Page, Mr. F. Marion Crawford & Mr. ... Hopkinson Smith have written undisguised Christmas stories with as little sense of detachment from modern life as if they were telling detective tales and, what is more astonishing to the worldly wise man, these stories have a glow of life, a vitality of charm & sweetness in them that make scorn & cynicism seem cheap & vulgar. And here comes Dr. Crothers and stirs the smouldering Christmas fire into a blaze and sits down before it as if it were real logs in combustion & not a trick with gas, & makes gentle sport of the wisdom of the sceptic. These recent revivals of Christmas literature have met with a surprising response from a generation popularly believed to be given over to the making money & the extirpation of human feeling. xxx Alexander Smith, whose book of essays, "Dreamthorp" is one of the books of the heart--kindled his imagination into a responsive glow by reading every Christmas Day Milton's "Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity." When one opens the volume of this great song, it is like going into a church & hearing the organ played by unseen hands; the silence is flooded by a vast music which lifts the heart into the presence of great mysteries. xx The real business of the race is not to make money but to make life full and sweet and satisfying. Contents I Signs of the Season "The Time draws near the Birth of Christ" Alfred Tennyson/ An Hue & Cry after Christmas Old English Tract/ The Doge's Christmas Shooting F. Marion Crawford/ Thursday Processions in Advent William S. Walsh/ The Glastonbury Thorn Alexander F. Chamberlain/ In the Kitchen Old English Ballad/ Christmas in England Washington Irving/ Christmas Invitation William Barnes/ A Christmas Market Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick/ The Star of Bethlehem in Holland Bow-Bells Annual/ The Pickwick Club goes down to Dingley Dell Chas. Dickens/ A Visit from St. Nicholas Clement C. Moore/ Crowded Out Rosalie M. Jonas II Holiday Saints and Lords. My Lord of Misrule T.K. Hervey/ St. Nicholas Collated/ An Old Saint in a New World Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer/ St. Thomas Collated, W.P.R./ Kriss Kringle Thomas Bailey Aldrich/ Il Santissimo Bambino Collated, W.P.R./ The Christ Child Elise Traut/ An April Baby is Thankful "Elizabeth"/ Good King Wenceslas Old English Carol/ Jean Valjean plays the Christmas Saint Victor Hugo/ St. Brandan Matthew Arnold/ St. Stephen's, or Boxing Day Collated, W.P.R./ St. Basil in Trikkola J. Theodore Bent III Christmas Customs and Beliefs. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ From "The Golden Legend"/ Folk-lore of Christmas Tide Collected by A.F. Chamberlain/ Hunting the Wren Quoted by T.K. Hervey/ The Presepio Hone's Year Book/ Hodening in Kent Contributed to The Church Times/ Origin of the Christmas Tree William S. Walsh/ Origin of the Christmas Carol [Card] William S. Walsh/ The Yule Clog T.K. Hervey/ "Come Bring with a Noise" Robert Herrick/ Shoe or Stocking Edith M. Thomas/ Jule-Nissen Jacob Riis/ "Lame Needles" in Euboea J. Theodore Bent/ Who rides behind the Bells? Zona Gale/ Guests at Yule Edmund Clarence Stedman IV Christmas Carols "I saw Three Ships" Old English Carol/ "Lordings listen to Our Lay" Earliest Existing Carol/ The Cherry-Tree Carol Old English Carol/ "In Excelsis Gloria" From the Harleian MSS./ "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" Old English Carol/ The Golden Carol Old English Carol/ Caput apri refero resonens laudes domino. Balliol MS. about 1540/ "Villagers All, this Frosty Tide" Kenneth Grahame/ Holly Song William Shakespeare/ Before the Paling of the Stars Christina G. Rossetti/ The Minstrels played their Christmas Tune - William Wordsworth/ A Carol from the Old French Henry W. Longfellow/ "From Far Away we come to you" Old English CarolA Christmas Carol James Russell Lowell/ A Christmas Carol for Children Martin Luther V Christmas Day The Unbroken Song Henry W. Longfellow/ A Scene of Mediaeval Christmas John Addington Symonds/ Christmas in Dreamthorp Alexander Smith/ By the Christmas Fire Hamilton W. Mabie/ Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity John Milton/ Christmas Church Washington Irving/ Dolly urges Silas Marner to go to Church George Eliot/ Yule in the Old Town Jacob Riis/ The Mahogany Tree William Makepeace Thackeray/ The Holly & the Ivy Old English Song/ Ballade of Christmas Ghosts Andrew Lang/ Christmas Treasures Eugene Field/ Wassailer's Song Robert Southwell VI Christmas Hymns A Hymn on the Nativity Ben Jonson/ While Shepherds Watched Nahum Tate/ O Little Town of Bethlehem Phillips Brooks/ The First, Best Christmas Night Margaret Deland/ It Came upon the Midnight Clear Edmund H. Sears/ A Christmas Hymn Eugene Field/ A Song of the Shepherds Edwin Markham/ A Christmas Hymn Richard Watson Gilder/ A Christmas Hymn for Children Josephine Daskam Bacon/ Slumber-Songs of the Madonna Alfred Noyes. VII Christmas Revels "Make me Merry both More and Less" Old Balliol MS about 1540/ The Feast of St. Stephen in Venice F. Marion Crawford/ The Feast of Fools - The Feast of the Ass William Hone/ Continued on Page 46Dec. 7/79. The Well of St. Keyne. See Southey's ballad. It is supposed that St. Keyne came to this well about five hundred years before the Norman Conquest. May 21/81. Children of the Week. The child that is born on the Sabbath day/ Is blithe and bonny, and good and gay;/ Monday's child is fair of face;/ Tuesday's child is full of grace;/ Wednesday's child is merry and glad;/ Thursday's child is sour and sad;/ Friday's child is loving and giving;/ And Saturday's child must work for its living. Old Rhyme. Miss Sarah P. Mc Lean of Simsbury is the author of "Cape Cod Folks" A gift, a friend, a foe/ A lover to come and a journey to go. "For when a woman will she will,/ You may depend on't;/ And when she won't, she won't/ And that's the end on't."Springfield, Mass. "Missing Link" contest conducted by children's room of the Memorial Square Library in winter of 1927-28. Average 84% - Helen Jurkowski & Myron Jurkowski each 100% 1 Jason went in search of the Golden Fleece/ 2 Robin Hood's home was in Sherwood Forest/ 3 Little Cedric became a knight/ 4 Midas loved his gold more than his daughter/ 5 William Tell saved the life of his son by shooting the apple off his head/ 6 The mountain and the squirrel had a quarrel/ 7 St. George saved the life of the princess by slaying the dragon/ 8 The spider caught the fly because he was able to flatter her/ 9 Hercules was a strong man/ 10 Robin Hood's favorite weapon was the bow and arrow/ 11 Ulysses built a great wooden horse and thereby the Greeks were admitted to Troy./ 12 "The Children's Hour" was written by Longfellow/ 13 Franklin wrote "Poor Richard's Almanac" 14 "Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates" tells of sports in Holland/ 15 King Arthur founded the Round Table/ 16 Sir Galahad was the noblest knight/ 17 Siegfried was a German hero/ 18 Washington lived at Mount Vernon/ 19 Joan of Arc was a French peasant who was made a saint./ 20 Florence Nightingale nursed the British/English soldiers in the Crimean War/ 21 "Black Beauty" is the story of a horse/ 22 King Richard was called the "Lion-hearted"Press Clippings. In Memoriam. Advertiser, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson. Newton, June 3. James H. Nickerson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Newton, died at his residence in W. Newton, Saturday, of hemorrhage of the stomach. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Nickerson had been a resident of W. Newton for 33 years, and was a conspicuous leader in the substantial development of that section of the city of Newton. For over a generation he was very active in its affairs. He established the First National Bank of W. Newton and the W. Newton Savings Bank. In politics, Mr. Nickerson was a republican, and for several years was a member of the Newton city council, as councilman and alderman. Journal of Commerce, New York City. June 12, 1906. Newton, Mass. June 10. James H. Nickerson, one of the foremost citizens of Newton, died last week at his residence, West Newton. He was 76 years old, and a native of Provincetown. For over twenty years he was prominent in the clothing business. He was the first president of the West Newton National Bank and the first treasurer of the West Newton Savings Bank. He was in the common council from 1881 to 1883, and on the Board of Aldermen from 1884 to 1888. He later served as an overseer of the poor and as chairman of the board. Weekly Transcript, Boston, Mass. June 8, 1906. Funeral of James H. Nickerson Services for Prominent West Newton Man Attended by Many Friends. From the family home on Elm Street, West Newton, the funeral of James H. Nickerson, who was long one of the most prominent men of that place, was held on Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. Julian C. Jaynes of the West Newton Unitarian Church and Rev. Francis Tiffany, former pastor of the First Universalist Church, of which Mr. Nickerson was a member. There were many at the services, including family friends and people prominent in social and civic life, members of the Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum, to both of which Mr. Nickerson had belonged, and members of the City Government, officials of the West Newton First National Bank and the West Newton Savings Bank. During the service Mrs. C.A. Morton sang a solo. The burial was in Newton Cemetery. There were many floral remembrances. Journal, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson Dies in West Newton. James H. Nickerson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Newton, died at his residence in West Newton at 3.45 P.M. Saturday of hemorrhage of the stomach. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Nickerson had been a resident of West Newton for thirty-three years, and was a conspicuous leader in the substantial development of that section of the city of Newton. For over a generation he was very active in its affairs. He was born in Provincetown Dec. 20, 1830, of old Cape Cod stock, his father being Caleb Nickerson, and his mother Bathsheba Freeman Nickerson. He was married in Boston in 1857 to Mary A. Cowing of Provincetown, who survives him. He leaves two married daughters, Mrs. L. H. Elwell, wife of the well-known Greek professor of Amherst College, and Mrs. W.W. Harrington of West Newton. There are six grandchildren. Charles Harvey Nickerson of Norwich, Conn., and Henry Paine Nickerson of Boston are nephews to the decesased. After acquiring a competency in business at Provincetown the late Mr. Nickerson moved to West Newton in 1873. He established the First National Bank of West Newton and the West Newton Savings Bank. He was the chief owner of the Electric Signal Company, treasurer of the Boston Physicians and Surgeons' Supply Company, and had recently accepted the treasurership of the Halifax and Suburban Electric Railway Company. He held various other positions of trust and responsibility. He was a prominent Odd Fellow. In politics Mr. Nickerson was a Republican, and for several years was a member of the Newton City Council as councilman and alderman. Record, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson. Newton, June 3. - James H. Nickerson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Newton, died at his residence in W. Newton, Saturday, of homorrhage of the stomach. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Nickerson had been a resident of W. Newton for 33 years, and was a conspicuous leader in the substantial development of that section of the city of Newton. For over a generation he was very active in its affairs. He established the First National Bank of W. Newton and the W. Newton Savings Bank. In politics, Mr. Nickerson was a republican, and for several years was a member of the Newton city council, as councilman and alderman. Transcript. Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson of Newton. Mr. James H. Nickerson died at his residence in West Newton Saturday. He was born in Provincetown Dec. 20, 1830, of old Cape Cod stock, his father being Caleb Nickerson, and his mother Bathsheba Freeman Nickerson. After acquiring a competency in business at Provincetown he moved to West Newton in 1873. He established the First National Bank of West Newton and the West Newton Savings Bank. He was the chief owner of the Electric Signal Company, treasurer of the Boston Physicians and Surgeons Supply Company, and had recently accepted the treasurership of the Halifax and Suburban Electric Railway Company. He held various other positions of trust and responsibility. He was a prominent Odd Fellow. He was for several years a member of the Newton City Council as councilman and alderman. His wife and two marrried daughters survive. Globe. Boston, Mass. June 6, 1906. Funeral of James H. Nickerson. Newton, June 5 - The funeral of James H. Nickerson, who was for many years one of the most prominent men of West Newton, was held this afternoon at the family home on Elm St. The service was conducted by Rev. Julian C. Jaynes of the West Newton Unitarian church. There were many floral offerings, including a piece from the West Newton Bank. Tributes were also sent from the Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum. Transcript. Boston, Mass. June 6, 1906. Funeral of James H. Nickerson. Same exactly as in Weekly Transcript, Boston, Mass. June 8, 1906.Essence of "Marco" Inserted in '82 letter by L. Farrar Jan. 14/29 Into a paragraph Ivor Brown Distills O'Neill's Current Play. O'Neill has great fun with Marco, and is wise not to make him a knave. He sees the Venetian as a kind of cunning simpleton fed high with "success literature" and starting out to "make good" like any little "go-getter" from the Middle West. He is earnest and efficient and amiable; all that is wrong with him is that he has only one eye. Beauty, pathos, wisdom are blotted out; he just plods on and piles up the booty. The East with its wisdom and its patient brooding on the goal of life cannot touch him. And how can the Kaan and the Princess resist so naively confident a creature? To them he is a curio. "So this is Europe!" they seem to say, and smile upon their thrones while Marco studies the markets. It is a great opportunity for sardonic fun, and O'Neill has displayed a new aspect of his art in making the most of it [Manchester Guardian] Ida [Howgate] & Mrs. Oliver of Washington Mrs. [Hove's] letter Jan. 27/29 Mrs. Oliver had operation for glaucoma on both eyes. They reached Italian Riviera & I.H. fell ill. They reached Florence & she wore a plaster cast for 6 mos. for spinal misplacements then heavy jacket of leather & steel & then she was taken one night desperately ill with intestinal obstruction, was operated on at 2 a.m. She has been able to take a little walk in hospital grounds.From a Vassar paper Miss Cushing The news of Miss Florence Cushing's death three days before the opening of the dormitory named in her honor came as a distinct shock to the college. Through this event Vassar has lost an alumna, a patron, and a friend. It has lost something more--the influence of a rare and valuable personlaity. Miss Cushing was more than a generous alumna who retained an affectionate interest in her alma mater after graduation, more than a hard-working and conscientious trustee. She was an individual who was not afraid to recognize the weaknesses of the institution she loved, and, seeing them, could not content herself with a mere shrug of the shoulders or even a denunciation. Her life in relation to the college is a record of battles fought and won in its behalf, of old and worn out ideas overthrown, of new and better ones set up. Her peculiarly appropriate position as the first woman elected to the Board of Trustees, in itself a tribute to her progressiveness, was used by her as an opportunity for even greater activity. Part of a clipping enclosed on the back of another in '82 class letters Feb. 1928 Youthful Old Age by Daniel Hoffman Martin Booklet enclosed by L.R. Peck - Mr. Martin was pastor of Fort Washington Presbyterian Church 174th & Broadway N.Y. City He said "Many people think they must lie down & die when they reach their seventieth birthday just because the Psalmist said that three score years and ten were the limit of life. That unfortunate bit of poetry has killed a good many people. The Psalmist was speaking of the average. If you really want an age limit, take that spoken of in Genesis 6:3, "And the Lord said ... his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." Let us form a club of that sort." Prof. Osler (?) thought that the zenith of efficiency was reached at the age of 35, and [suggested] chloroform at 40. If that plan had prevailed at the start the world would be many centuries behind its present advance. All mighty movements of civilization have been generated by men of mature years. Most of our presidents had passed their 60th birthday. "Age is opportunity, no less/ Than youth itself, though in another dress./ The soul's dark cottage, battered and decayed,/ Lets in new light through chinks that time has made."[1] Idleness is the old age microbe. Retiring from business is a common form of suicide. Count Waldeck of the French Court lived to be 109. He never married until he was 83, & his lovely wife said she had fallen in love with him because he was irresistible and the youngest of her suitors. "True, he is 80, but that is only 20 four times over," said she. So you cannot judge the tenant from the tenement. A candle flame shines brightly in an old candle-stick as in a new one. Time makes his dents only on the casques of men. Time writes no wrinkles in the spirit. Gladstone at 80 said to his birthday callers: "It is better to be eighty years young than forty years old." Theodore Cuyler preached in my pulpit several times after he was 85 with all his old time vigor, a fine example of youthful old age--If youth has ambition, age has fruition; if youth can talk of plans, age can show results. Youth has prosepect; age has retrospect. [marginal note; transcriber unsure of correct position of previous sentence in text]--Is there a deadline? strength, judgement, reserve power do not balance the buoyancy of young blood, the energy of young ambition demanded by the merchant. An employer is apt to feel that an elderly man's habits are hard to change & that he is set and cranky & not teachable. If the applicant make the [Marginal notes; intended position in text of the following unclear to transcriber:]Bismark von Moltke Daniel Webster achieved his best work after 62. Thiers/ Gladstone/ Thaddeus Stevens & Joseph Cannon Caleb/ Joshua 14:10-11 [1]This is attributed to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow but the diarist does not acknowledge. impression that he has banked his fires he cannot expect employment. It takes live steam to move machinery--it cannot be done with the exhaust. When Victor Hugo reached 50 someone said to him, "Do you feel old?" He replied, "I feel younger than ten years ago, because forty is the old age of youth, but fifty is the youth of old age." A called expressed a wish that a Pope of Rome who was ninety, with mind as vigorous as ever, live to be a hundred. He replied "Would you limit me to that?" John Wesley was planting churches until 88. Franklin labored until 84. Gladstone was directing destinies of England after 80 & beginning new studies in Greek when past 85. Duke of Wellington served his country as Prime Minister at 85. Tennyson was "crossing the Bar" ar 83; Carlyle was writing essays at 86; Michael Angelo was busy at 90. Julia Ward Howe recited in public at 94 the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." This grand old lady said, "The deeper I drink of the cup of life the more I love it; the sugar is all at the bottom." Robert Browning taught that we should reach our best in old age. He says in "Rabbi Ben Ezra" "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." etc. Three stages of life growth, equilibrium and decay Worse than failing eyesight etc. is feeling of dependence. Worst of all is the old age that has no love for spiritual things; no consolations of religion in the winter of life. "the hoary head is a crown of glory when it is found in the way of righteousness." Such a one can sit at life's West-window gazing with hope-glinted eyes toward the shining hill tops of glory. Where Jesus talked with the woman of Samaria he could read her thoughts and that she was fearful of losing her beauty when she lost her youth. She was probably using cosmetics to give the delusive bloom of youth to her face. Jesus said "I will be a well of water etc. Jesus in the heart is the fountain of perpetual youth. 1 Samuel Chap. 30. David said to aged veterans "You shall share equally. We have in our own homes veterans of life's warfare who have fought a long, faithful fight to provide us comforts, give us education etc. Let old age come. You can bring up reserves to meet it." "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength." When J. Quincy Adams was 80 he met in Boston an old friend who shook his trembling hand & said, "Good morning! And how is J.Q. Adams today?" "Thank you," was the ex-president's answer. "J.Q. Adams himself is well, sir; quite well, I thank you. But the house in which he lives at present is becoming dilapidated. It is tottering upon its foundation. Time and the seasons have nearly destroyed it. Its roof is pretty well worn out; its walls are much shattered and it trembles with every wind. The old tenement is becoming almost uninhabitable & I think J.Q.A. will have to move out of it soon; but he himself is quite well, sir; quite well." And in the same spirit a dear old Christian pilgrim has written: 1. My life is a wearisome journey,/ I'm sick with the dust & the heat;/ The rays of the sun beat upon me,/ The briars are wounding my feet;/ But the city to which I am going/ Will more than my trials repay,/ And the toils of the road will seem nothing/ When I get to the end of the way/ 2. There're so many hills to climb upward/ I often am longing for rest;/ But He who appoints me my pathway/ Knows just what is needful & best;/ I know in His word He has promised/ That my strength shall be as my day,/ And the toils of the road will seem nothing/ When I get to the end of the way./ 3. He loves me too well to forsake me/ Or give me one trial too much;/ All his people have been dearly purchased/ And Satan can never claim such./ By & By I shall see Him and praise Him/ In the city of unending day Repeat two last lines/ 4. When the last feeble step has been taken/ And the gates of the city appear/ And the beautiful songs of the angels/ Float out on my listening ear!/ When all that now seems so mysterious/ Will be plain and clear as the day;/ Yes, the toils of the road will seem nothing etc./ 5. Though now I am footsore and weary,/ I shall rest when I'm safely at home;/ I know I'll receive a glad welcome,/ For the Savior Himself has said "Come";/ So when I am weary in body,/ And sinking in spirit, I say--/ All the toils of the road will seem nothing etc. When in the eventide of life and almost or quite alone, how blessed is the consciousness that Christ, "the friend that striketh closer than a brother" is ever nigh, fulfilling his promise "Lo, I am with you always." Comforting thought that when we are called upon by the sleep of death to say "Good-night" to our friends on earth it will be only that we may in the light of an eternal day, say "Good morning" to those whom we have "loved long since and lost a while."Miss Margaret Baker, niece of Mabel Foos, has managed the Champion Chemical Co. since the death of her father Scipio Baker some years ago & within the past two months has taken over the active management of the Foos Gas Engine Co. founded by her grandfather John Foos. Total capitalization $650,000 and 300 employees. Her grandfather A.A. Baker founded the chemical co. Being the granddaughter of two manufacturers it would follow that Miss Baker would naturally have a double endowment of manufacturing instinct. Granddaughters, say the students of heredity, are much more likely to reproduce characteristics of the grandfather than are sons or grandsons. Ability in a given field tends to step across the sex line as it descends & alternates back and forth as a compensation to either sex, holding the balance of nature level in the long run. Miss Baker laughingly says she manages business from necessity having had them forced into her hands by reason of being the sole heir of her father. Still it is hard to make the chickens take to the pond or keep the duck out of the ... Anyway Springfield (Ohion) has a woman managing one of its most active plants and reaching out and assuming the management of a second one with all the initiative of her forebears. [Her mother was Jessie Foos] From M.B.B. Pensions for the Old - Canadian Gov't. will pay 1/2 pension & the provincial gov't the other half; and British Columbia has just provided a maximum pension of $240. a year for 2500 old people. If you asked a native of the Congo what he thought of pensions for the old he'd say, "They seem quite needless to me. Here in Africa, when persons are too old to work or hunt we take them to the river bank & drown them. They don't object because they know it would be of no use, & we have one less to feed. 1864. Life of Poor Tip, [circled by diarist:]DOG [end of circled text] who died December 1st. 1863. Poughkeepsie; Telegraph Press. Preface to the third edition. [circled by diarist:]Dog [end of circled text] It is not often that a modern author's works are so popular as to call for successive new editions, but I felicitate myself in claiming this honor. The popularity of this work, I believe, has been owning more to its brevity than its substance--a warning to all other authors. Especially I would impart to the fraternity the secret of my success: that to the reading public it is gratis. M.V. Poughkeepsie, March 4, 1864. Died on the morning of the 1st Dec., 1863. (Picture of dog) On the Death of Poor Dog Tip. The subject of this memoir is well-known by many of the inhabitants of this City, having been seen by them accompanying his master in his walks through the public streets. Tip was some 10 years of age, of humble extraction, but respectable parentage; born in the beautiful town of Auburn, the residence of the honorable distinguished Secretary of State, and on the premises of my-host late of the "Auburn House," to whose generosity his master is indebted. Tip was about 2 months old, and the size of a full-grown rat when he left the place of his nativity and became a denizen of the town of Po'keepsie [Poughkeepsie]. His outfit for his journey was a little Merino cloth covering in a small boy's school-basket, and his transit was by railroad [marginal note:]wood cut of train [marginal note:]Page 2nd and by steamboat [inserted between two vertical lines:] cut of steamboat [end inserted text] in the care of a little lad. Nothing especial attended his journey; but the new condition of his life led to weeping and sadness by leaving, as he did, his younger brothers and sisters behind, for whom he was often seen to weep. After a few days, however, Tip became more reconciled to his new home and began to be playful; but on one occasion indulged in this native propensity so far with an elder dog of his master's that Tip was thrown into fits or spasms by over-excitement. Tip was half brother to Dog Don who was poisoned some years since by strychnine placed in meat in [text circled by diarist:] cut of a dog [end of circled text] his master's yard in revenge for Don killing a Cat. Don died in his mistress' lap with convulsions, after terrible agony of a few hours. The grave of poor Don, with his monument, now stands in his master's garden, upon which is the following words: The Grave of poor Dog Don/ He had no enemy in life,/ And but one in his death,/ And that was his assassin. Aged 2 years, 2 months 17 days. Faithful and true he always proved/ Till death's insidious bait he ate,/ Placed inside of his master's gate./ Where many a passer by have seen/ His bounding over the verdant green./ Confiding, generous and kind,/ Did ne'er suspect that man, or friend,/ In friendship's garb, tempt him to eat/ The deadly poison in the meat. [On the page to the left of the epitaph is a drawing that looks to be a memorial stone or flame.] Tip always had more courage than discretion, which trait of character frequently got him into trouble. On one [marginal note:]Page 3 [end of marginal note] occasion, riding with his master's coachman on the box, seeing another dog pass, which his extreme politeness accustomed him to salute with a wag of his tail and a bark, he leaned too [marginal note:]cut of coach far over the Coach and fell to the ground, both wheels passing over his body. The coachman stopped, picked him up bleeding profusely from his mouth and nostrils. This catastrophe cost Tip some six weeks confinement and much suffering. As I said, Tip was good-natured and bore no malice to other dogs; but to cats and rats he was a great enemy. Seeing one of the latter cross the lid of a large kettle in an instant he was after him, and both went, head and heels, to the bottom. As fortune would have it, Tip escaped with only a good drenching, but the rat was drowned. Tip, as I said, was rather mischievious than ugly: On another occasion, at Springside, he plunged into a pond amidst a flock of geese and ducks, but an old gander so terribly frightened him, that he would never look upon a goose again [text circled by diarist:] cut of a fountain in shape of a swan [end of circled text] without trembling; and as to rats, he never but once, after he fell into the kettle, troubled them, and then in a chase of one he fell off the dock log into the river, and having no place to escape came near being drowned. [text circled by diarist:] cut of a ship [end of circled text] Some year or two after, Tip was taken suddenly ill and his life so far dispaired of that all preparations for his funeral were made and his grave dug by the side of Don's, when, early next morning, out came Tip from his kennel wiggling and waggling his tail on hearing his mas-[text circled by diarist:] cut of dog [end of circled text] ter's voice. [marginal note:]Page 4 Perhaps there is no other animal in the world more faithful and true to their attachment than [marginal note circled by diarist:]cut of dog lying by a safe with the big keya Dog. Examples are numerous in history, and in this respect Tip was not excelled. He would wait hours in all weathers for his master's appearance in the morning, and although often he had reason to be cross and fretful for his tardy delays, yet he never resented it. Tip was pretty particular what company he kept, and was seldom seen in [bad], always kept near his master when permitted to accompany him, and if he lost him would in an instant make a bee line for home. Peace to his ashes [parenthetical text inserted by diarist:] head of dog [end of parenthetical text] Good bye, poor Tip. May there be a good place for good dogs in another world.E.C. Temple "Templed Promontories of the Ancient Mediterranean" in Geographical July '27 Review. E.C. Temple. Before Aug. 1927 Patricia Dunkerson, her niece, dau. of Bonner Temple has passed entrance exams in Latin & Franch with honors. She is 15. M.B. Britton. Sept. 1927 Arrive at Lake Tahoe in a.m. circle the lake by steamer andleave in p.m. Newphew Herbert is in Harvard School Los Angeles & his brother Weslet in navy on the Idaho. Niece Belle had an operation. Comments on short skirts. Mollie Woodward remarked in Students' Ass'n [Association] Meeting "This is a progressive age." Burta had only one year at school before entering as a "prep" at V.C. [Vassar College]. Had had German governess teach Grench and English chiefly through Shakespeare dictation. Older brother at school in Switzerland collected stamps which were burned in S.F. fire in 1906. "Tout passe, tout casse, tout lasse" Rose Baldwin lived in San Jose and attended same school as B's Spanish-Irish-English sister-in-law (not anxious to enter V.C. [Vassar College]) What a lovely time Marion E. must have had in Norway & Sweden. She seemed a very enthusiastic and appreciative traveler when she met her mother here after a world tour. I had a train letter from Miss Edith Bridges (Head Mistress of the Ransom-Bridges School Piedmont California which sends many girls to Vassar) in which she spoke of stopping off at Winnetka and enjoying M.E.'s companionship for a time. Am glad that a critic has found Edna St. Vincent [Millay] of the breed of Tennyson, although she may not realize it--in the King's Henchman at least. In Sunday paper in San Francisco Lindy week under L's picture were Tennyson's lines:-- For I drift into the future, as far as human eye could see/ Saw the vision of the world and all the wonders that would be;/ Saw the heavens fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails,/ Pilots of the purple twilight dropping down with costly bales." [Diarist's marginal note: Perhaps not Tennyson at his hest but the seer a poet should be] We have express parcel service now & soon will have passenger service to New York as we now have up and down the coast. Play made from Browning's Ring & the Book (Caponsacchi(?) outstanding dramatic even on New York theatrical season. Abbie Elwell thought of Burta when the old Amherst House burned. No wonder! Part of my astral body must have been hovering over the smoke - with delightful memories of the summer of 1883 there with Mlle See. She was about to take up her work at Wellesley and was connected with Dr. Sauveur's summer school. Friendship for Abbie Leach began there; she was about to teach at Vassar - after opening the "backdoor" of Harvard (Radcliff[e]) for women. There were two "might-have-beens" who made the place quite exciting, one destined for the wide spaces of Kansas, the other, a graduate of Williams, for a cosmopolitan existence ending permanently in Paris. I did not dream of the possible home in Paris at that time! Am so fond of Paris! But have no regrets! Jessie Wheeler practices what she preaches ($1000 annuity funds) J.F.W. notices in V. [Vassar] Quarterly for Sept. Eliz. Howe gifts to library. Read Stresemann's speech at Oslo when receiving his share of the Nobel peace prize. Elimination of freshman & sophomore year discussed. The Sarah Lawrence Junior College in Bronxville, Marion Coates 1907 President under Vassar as a Cooperative elder sister. Pres. Wilbur of Stanford favors Junior Colleges. See p. 69 in Vassar Sept. Bulletin about the first in Empire State and the opening wedge is under the auspices of Vassar! Written by M.B.B. on Lindbergh Day Sept. 16/27. Almost 1 o'clock & here comes out of the North Everybody's Boy riding The Spirit of St. Louis (how that name of their beloved King must have touched the hearts of the French) together the spirit of Youth Triumphant, bringing hope for the future of this ever-renewing old world! J.M. Luhrs From Basel Oct. 11/27. On the way to a sanatorium for her husband who has had a nervous breakdown. M.R.S. Oct. 31/27 Old-fashioned counter. Bennington church 165 yrs. old. ["On a cane"] in 1932. [Writing running over onto adjacent right-hand page:] Middleton Murray's "Jesus Man of Genius," "Woman in White" [end of overflow text; continues on next line of left-hand page] I have a real "hunch" that Al Smith will be elected. G.B.C. Nov. 4/27 At Hotel Grosvenor, 35 Fifth Ave. Dorothy & family at Summit Mt. St. Michel and Chartres is certainly a great book and Cornelia Stratton Parker in "More Ports & More Happy Places" gives Henry Adams full credit for excellent advice he gives about places & things worth seeing. Deephaven Camp, Squam Lake. Mr. C's brother Hanford lives at Marblehead. Margaret C. graduated at Middletown. Ruth C. Mitchell is authority on Immigration & went to Czecho Slovakia at Pres. Masaryk's invitation during the war to make a survey of the young women's activities. Dr. Mary C. Schuster is trustee of Cornell, her alma mater. Lawrence's "Revolt in the Desert" appealed to me. Gertrude Bell's Letters. I agree with Mary Sanford about Ludwig's "Napoleon" but would the English have given so hurried a version of his incarceration on St. Helena? I read recently an account which made the island seem quite an earthly paradise. Trollope I love especially the Barchester series. Doesn't Mary like Hugh Walpole's "Cathedral" "The Green [Mirror]" and the "Jeremy" books? Lindsay Crawford Hamilton & Crawford Buckland Hamiltom's pictures sent. Fanny Young Nov. 12/27 Did you hear someone say just as the Holland Tube exercises closed "Thank God that's over?["] The speaker forgot the tell-tale Mike. Mrs. Josiah Tubby of Westfield talked in [Chatham] to Porch Reading Club about "A one-woman flower garden." Readings held for 10 wks. every lady welcome. dues 15 [cents symbol] a meeting. money used for books. It was exasperating for Abbie E. to have those good chickens stolen not to mention the apples. We keep White Wyandottes too and while we do not name them as we did at first, we find them a great pleasure and a lot of care. I would love to hear Marion E. tell of her summer journey. Mr. Young wants to congratulate James Elwell on his success in corn raising. Enjoyed "The Grandmothers" "Trader Horn" & "Giants of [in] the Earth." Friend said "Doomsday" most unpleasant book. Youths Companion always a part of our household. Listening to wonderful Gigli (?)* Lydia Peck Dec. 12/27 Anne Wyman sailed Dec. 7, 1927. Lydia Peck's "little" sister-in-law had a stroke Nov. 8 & is unable to walk alone so Lydia has given up all hospital work. Young friend of 19 operated on for appedicitis. Of the three kinds of cataracts hers are the slowest in developing. [L.L. Farrar] Dec. 30/27 Small child lost her mother in department store & when asked why she did not hold on her mother's skirts said she couldn't reach 'em. "Jeremy at Crale" is delightful. The chapel window of '77 I think is the one in little picture in J.F.W.'s letter [she said it was a prize for the one finding a misspelled word] This was my sister's class & the inscription was by request suggested by Dr. Griffis. Two of my sister's grandchildren, a sweet little Katharine of 18 and Wm. [William] Elliot 15 are at Cushing Academy preparing for V.C. [Vassar College] and Cornell. When a letter was redirected Poughkeepsie the postman took the letter looked at it then at me sadly took his pencil and said "Poo (double o) Mrs. Farrar." He is still pleasant to me but I'm sure he feels sorry for my great ignorance in spelling. A case of "skeptical" poisoning? (What is the Christopher shop work?) Little Anne called her lovely Christmas tree "Santa Claus bush." Fell down stairs & hurt foot & was knocked down by two dogs & broke part of her right shoulder. Jeremy at Crale is delightful. E.M.H. Jan. 7/28 at Christmas send Mary King's mother, 90 yrs. old, a cyclamen from us all. She lives in The Block House, Concord, Mass. in which women & children were shuttered during that family row of long ago. Mary K.'s son alone remains of the family of 5. One died early. Margaret died of pneumonia in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Babbitt died in winter of 1927-28. He was a man of gifts but not "practical." Not that that would trouble M.K.B! I think she *Beniamino Gigli (March 20, 1890 � November 30, 1957) was an Italian opera singer. found the greatest possible pleasure in his companionship, and few husbands are so constantly quoted. "Mr. Babbitt says" was a recurring phrase. From Columbia he went to the Univ. of the South at Sewanee as head of a department. One of Sewanee's trustees, named Stuck published an autobiography in which it was generally felt that he had done ample justice to his own merits. Prof. Babbitt dubbed it "Stuck on Himself." This was too good to be discreet. Dr. Home rec'd medal from Ass'n for the Prevention of Blindness. He has now as his fancy-work the preparation of his address due next June as President of Eugenics Research Ass'n. His predecessor in that office was Mr. Frank L. Babbitt, for so many years Vassar trustee. Mr. B's address last June was admirable. I hope Dr. Home will do as well. Napoleon in Captivity by Julian Park presents reports made to his government by the Russian Commissioner at St. Helena. Sir Hudson Lowe was indeed stiff, a martinet, and without imagination, but he was sorely tried. To the end, Napoleon was a Corsican peasant. If you wish some hours of joy try Guedella's "Palmerston." Our annual hegira is under way. The Wymans are "over there" & Jan. 6 at midnight Ida Howgate & J.F.W. sailed. My great niece 2 mos. old & still unnamed is destined for Vassar. She will be 3rd generation. Jan. 31/28 Mary E. ... has a grand-niece Margery Borden. Thought Jalna very unpleasant & "Dusty Answer" is like unto it. "Roosevelt a Hero to his Valet" enjoyable. Reading for mind's sake "Pupin's New Reformation." When Abbie E. left Plymouth for Boston, if she had turned left at the hotel instead of at the center, she would have found a shorter and very beautiful road to Boston by New Found Lake, and could have stopped off at High Field tosee what has been called the finest view of the lake, and incidentally to call on me. Really no one should go to N.H. [New Hampshire] and omit what is thought by many to be its most beautiful lake. You see, I am not exactly modest about the location of my home, but I didn't make it. Send a postal addressed simply Bristol & I will write proper directions. I have enjoyed Robert Frost's North of Boston because when I read my mind flies up to N.H. [New Hampshire] & I can see it all happening around New Found Lake. I like to fall back too on Trollope--Barchester Town is a favorite. M.C.B.'s grandchildren Hadwen Barney 2 girls 1 boy/ Mary 2 girls 1 boy/ Beth 3 girls live in Montreal J.F.W. March 22/27 I was once asked "Gie me the varse about the little dog that lappit up her blind" and made a guess about Mary Stuart's execution. The laugh is quite often on the librarian I heard this in Troy lately "Who was Anne Hathaway in connection with Shakespeare?" And my successor said she'd try to find out during the day! And in another reference room the librarian explained that "blue sky laws" had to do with building permits for tall buildings in N.Y. [New York]. I don't know why I should have mentioned ancestors to M.R.S. or anyone else. "We all have 'em." Mr. Dwight Marvin of the Troy Record is a cousin to Dr. Taylor. Miss Cushing has made a fine recovery from an operation for cataracts on both eyes. Vassar came near losing the Student's Building from cigarette stubs, discovered just in time in a waste basket & Wellesley has lost a dormitory from careless smoking. The charming library of Alumnae House has lost its charm for me owing to stale tobacco odors. I have met the Dean & Mrs. Morris a warden--they did not impress one [as] leaders. But I do think Harriet Sawyer seems the right person in the right place & a difficult place at that.To E. Home May 8, 1928 On the dock awaiting our arrival was a good looking Japanese young man of 28. He was Shige's great nephew, K. Masuda, son of the great playwright, and a grandson of Shige's sister. He had been waiting nearly two hours and came aboard at 7:30 to greet me, I had previously cabled that the 19th would be my free day and he promptly said that the 20th would suit better, took my intricate program of shore trips, rearranged it in a masterly way and persuaded the cruise directors that it was better so. I then presented him to Mr. Rollins after I succeeded in getting that old gentleman up and them I proceeded to go "with my party" to Nikko, sunshine, cherry blossoms and beauty everywhere. Next day I went to Tokyo [and] as I entered the Imperial Hotel at once caught sight of a tiny figure, all in black, shiny black hair, a little bent Japanese whom I at once recognized as our merry little Vassar friend. She had found Mr. Rollins and we at once persuaded her to lunch with us--also K. Masuda who happened in. Then Shige said I was to go to Prince Oyama's right after luncheon & that Mr. Rollins & Betty might also come. She was about to telephone for a car when we reminded her that we had one at our disposal. We had a very long ride and lost our way once, the streets are so different since the earthquake.* Shige had not been in that part of the town for years she said. At last we turned down a mean, narrow street and then entered an enclosure, and then we were in a private landscaped garden of several acres and at the residence where Stematz lived and died--the Japanese house for the big brick and stone American house had been utterly destroyed. Even the name of the street had been changed. Shige demanded our cards, which fortunately we had with us. Then a servant was sent in again to know if we should remove *The Great Kanto Earthquake, which struck on September 1, 1923, was at the time considered Japan's worst natural disaster. our shoes--permission was sent that we might keep them on--and so we were admitted. The Prince was at that moment engaged but the Princess and her three boys and little girl of seven all clad in Japanese costume were standing to welcome us. All spoke English and the Princess understood it if one spoke slowly and of course Shige was there to help us linguistically. The children were all good looking, the oldest boy eleven. They clustered around Betty, neither forward nor shy--just ideally perfect behavior. The room was Stematz' favorite, maybe 15 ft. square & one side had the yearly exhibit of historical family dolls, perhaps a hundred or more on shelves. There were easy chairs & a sofa, a very low table on which was presently served many kinds of sandwiches, tea followed by strawberry shortcake. Then the Prince came in & visited with us--said "I am sorry to receive you in so mean a hut. We have material on hand to begin building a European dwelling." They showed me the family album & I found for them my picture in the '82 class group. The Prince then expressed his pleasure and gratification over the Oyama room & asked me to take to it Stematz' favorite picture--a Japanese scroll. The princess then gave me a picture of the four children in their school dress (American not Japanese since Japanese costume is not fit for the athletic training now in vogue). Shigi [sic] had told me that the Prince had become a great archaeologist (I should use the term paleontologist since he is comparing extinct shell fish with modern mollusks). He took us into his study or laboratory where he had two young men working under him, and showed me his mother's books mostly Vassar text books. The floors gave as we trod, showing how badly damaged even the Japanese dwelling was. In the corner of a passage was a basket with a Japanese-calico-shorttailed pussy with two kittens. I stopped to speak to mamma cat and presently when we had returned to the dining-room the trio were brought in by a servant and given the cream left from our tea. Betty & I were perfectly delighted. I did not anywhere in the big photograph collection see a picture of Stematz in her court-dress. There were large framed portraits of her & her husband hanging on the wall. When we left we went out backward, the family following us and bowing low as our car left. I had to go directly back to the ship so could not stop to see Shige's daughter and her granddaughter's trousseau--that was put off till another day a day that didn't materialize. Shige has had 7 children & now has 6, three boys & four girls--the oldest son instantly killed and Stematz's also by explosion on a naval training-ship years ago. The next day Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Rollins, Betty & I were to lunch with the Masudas. We met at Imperial Hotel and went in the cruise auto--again along mean narrow streets, almost losing our way, and again found ourselves in an enclosed park (perhaps 20 acres and to a modern house. Here lived Shige's nephew, the literateur and celebrated playwright and evidently a very rich man. His father Baron Masuda now about 80 owns one of the finest art collections in Japan. He must be the husband of Shige's sister. We did not see them--don't think they live in that part of the city. Taro Masuda, his beautiful wife daughter & 3 sons received us in a room furnished with soft chairs sofas and pretty tables, but only one picture. They said the meal was to be Japanese & I visioned Mr. Rollins trying to sit on the floor, but we were ushered into an American room--extension table & dining-chairs. This room also had but one ornament except that flowers trailed down the center of the long table. Two butlers brought in lacquered trays, one for each, with four or five little bowls or plates on each & new chopsticks which we were to split and use. The turtle soup one was to sip. I watched Shige and due to much practice in my youth with castanets, had little difficulty in feeding myself. One viand was of very large beans to be taken up singly, shelled in one's mouth and the hull returned to one's plate by chop stick. I found the bamboo shoots very good indeed--and suddenly our hostess said "Don't eat too much, an American meal is coming and so it was served faultlessly by two butlers. The ice-cream looked like pistachio but proved to be flavored with ground tea leaves. Shige sat next to me, and exchanged place cards with me. These were Japanese ladies in rickshaws passing under a torii. We adjourned to the drawing room where the Masuda daughter showed us the "tea ceremony" and all showed us over the Japanese dwelling--this with our shoes off. It was too wet to go to the various tea houses around the estate. Shige & I were photographed on the porch, the day was rather dark & rainy. Mrs. McLeod and the Masuda daughter were photographed also. Shige & I visited as much as we could. She asked particularly for Mrs. Home & Mrs. Wyman and was shocked to learn of Miss Phillips' death. She gave me a lovely Japanese parasol painted with tulips. I gave her the Vassar seal pin & some large photographs of the grounds. She says her husband is an invalid most of the time. Both were in the house when it fell at the first shock, injuring the Baron, but there being no fire at the time they were able to extricate themselves from the debris. When asked if he feared an earthquake Masuda said (like the philosopher Seneca) what difference. We might as well all go under at once as separately. When we left 23 servants bowed us out very impressively. The Masudas had three autos waiting to take all the guests tovisit first the new theatre, back stage, under stage, dressing rooms, foyer & wonderful revolving stage and then to another theatre to witness the Cherry Blossom Dance by Geisha girls. Shige remarked that the music was all melody & no harmony, said she no longer played a piano, but one of her daughters did. One son is in politics & his party was reelected the next day during considerable excitement. Another son, a business man I had just a glimpse of as we met by chance. When we left the theatre Shige darted back to claim her clogs which she had checked at the box office. Mr. Rollins was so delighted with his entertainment he said if I could persuade our Jap. friends to lunch on the ship the day we sailed he would pay all the bills, so it was arranged that the Oyamas, Shige & the Masudas were to come to the Resolute for luncheon & to see us off. Madam Masuda & the Prince had engagements but the Princess, her four children & three Masudas could come. But Sat. I was to go to Kamakura & be met by the eldest Masuda son, taken to his lovely country home, where also I met Mrs. McLeod & both of us & the Masudas photographed there, then to see the Great Buddha the [Kerannon] temple &c. & all of us back to Yokohama where we gave them luncheon at the New Grand. Sunday dawned very cold & rainy, but just the same Princess Oyama came in her J. robes & clogs, the little girl came in kimona & rubber boots, the boys in European school suits (see photo). We went to the Robbins [Rollins'?] suite to leave wraps & the little girl put on cleft hose & slippers. A Japanese man servant was with them to help. Strange to say the Masudas & Oyamas had never met--and to my great disappointment Shige telephoned regrets. We had much we wanted to talk about but I did not see her again. Betty Rollins picked out gifts for the children, foreach boy an "Old Misery" Hound about five inches long with glass eyes that could be moved and an adjustable tail for a dog's many moods; and for little Sikko, a flaxen haired dolly with two long ringlets. I never saw a child adore a toy so much. Between courses she would cuddle it and look up with a beatific smile, showing the loss of her first baby tooth. She bears the childhood name of Stematz. She was seven about the last of April. After a fine luncheon with fine wines we were photographed by flash-light--one of the boys is out of focus & head distorted but the rest are rather good. I had to arrange to have the party see this beautiful ship & the princess was very pleased, thinking it an educative experience for the children. We went first to my little cabin at the water line, then to the elaborate suites and to the charming library & beautiful "Winter Garden" which is the general lounge & is decorated always with potted white lilacs & the carpet is a delicate green. The Pompeiian swimming pool on the upper deck delighted the boys & the gymnasium apparatus they seemed perfectly familiar with. The greenhouse, gay with flowers and singing birds & doves was a surprise for all of them. The first officer gave our party a glimpse of the engine room & then we went to the pink drawing-room for our final chat. All the way around the Princess clung to my hand & when it came time to leave I had cordial invitations to come to Japan again & really visit them in their new home. It was a real disappointment not to see Shige again. K. Masuda laughs at her & says my aunt really speaks English better than she does Japanese. She doesn't speak her native language gramatically. I asked her if she kept many servants--she said with emphasis "No just one house-keeper and sometimes also a student helper. She told me that Martha Sharpe had died and had left to Vassar a Japanese stone lantern and perhaps some money. Shige has no gray hair (perhaps it is dyed). She wears no hat, nor do any Japanese ladies but all wear clogs & make a great racket when they hurry up steps. My white hair was so much admired that I was requested to keep my hat off when indoors and was always photographed that way. Stematz lived to see two grandsons, the other children were born after her death. Shige was ill at the time of [Stematz]'s death and hadn't seen her for some time previous. I will send you our luncheon flash-light photo and later have a copy made of the four children with their autographs attached to the print. Sea-faring people are hard worked just now. Many are leaving at San Francisco & farewell parties are being held all over the ship. We have been an unusually congenial lot. I found friends aboard and a group that I've cruised with before & since I was made Regent of the Dames & Daughters I have had a big family to look after. We are a gay set with athletic contests, bridge, balls etc. Something every day & night, including moving pictures of ourselves rushing around sightseeing. We have had amazingly calm seas, sunny days; always in port on time & we are I am hating to have the cruise end. Every desk is full to-day & writing paper is giving out. The table where I am writing is just one continual jiggle. If you want to pass this on as a contribution to the class letter you better edit it. Where is that class letter I mustn't miss it. I could receive it after June first. Your letters have been a great pleasure to me on this trip. I had the surprise of my life to find a letter in Formosa from [Lou Kountz]. She once said she was happiest on an island. Well my best joy is being on a cruise, especially one like this "luxury cruise." I have been perfectly well and in keen enjoyment of every day. Such weather & such seas couldn't happen again. "The Resolute" suits every one. Nobody pays an attention to the German on board, they are sufficient unto themselves and keep apart. Birthdays are celebrated on this cruise and as mine happened at another time of year somebody wished one on me, April 10th, gave me a fine dinner and a long string of carved amethysts to my complete astonishment. I didn't know until coffee, that it was my party. "But that's another story." Good bye for now. J.F.W. Copy of Baroness Uriu's letter to J.F.W. "in fine penmanship & faultless English" Odawara, Japan, March 20/28 My dear Miss Jessie Wheeler: Your long interesting letter giving minute details of Princess Oyama's room at Alumnae Hall was read with joy and I thank you and the class for remembering my dear friend so lovingly. Now again your letter from Java has come & I know for certain you are enjoying the wonderful sights of the world. I have written to young Princess Oyama of your intended trip and she was delighted at the news. She writes to know the date of your arrival, so that her sisters could all meet you. Mrs. Home kindly sent me this illustrated schedule-time of the "Resolute" and I have sent it to her. You already know my husband is an invalid & we are living in Odawara near Hakone mountains. He is a little better so I should be delighted to meet you in Tokyo and call on you at the Imperial Hotel. I think you reach Yokohama on the 17th and you must see Nikko with your party. Let me know the day you expect to spend in Tokyo so that I may go down to the city and meet you at the Hotel. Hoping soon to meet and greet you. I remain your friend Shige Uriu. Cablegram 18th April 28. "Mr. & Miss Rollins, Missis Jessie Wheeler and Missus Mcleod resolute dog Shronisaki radio. We invite you luncheon nineteenth Masuda will meet at pier to-morrow. Please answer to Taro Masuda Gotonyama [Gotenyama] Shinagawa tokio [Tokyo] baroness Uriu and Masuda." Mr. Rollins had a letter of introduction which had been sent to Admiral Uriu (an invalid but this was not known to Mr. Geo. Batchellor who gave the letter). Shige whished to honor Mr. R[ollins] & Miss R[ollins] the granddam. She was only 11 but that also was not known. Taro Masuda is the wife of Masuda, the playwright and translator of English plays into Japanese & I think part owner of the new theatre, a very wealthy man apparently as he has 20 acres of park surrounding his home in Tokyo--a fine modern house, a Japanese house adjoining & also tea houses on the grounds. Masuda's son, a prosperous importer was educated at Andover and Philadelphia, a daughter has also visited America and had been in Boston the guest of Mrs. McLeod. The Masudas had their 3 sons and one daughter (perhaps more). Masuda ... is nephew of Baroness Uriu. I think the Atlantic Monthly recently had an article about Mr. Masuda & his fine literary work. Mechanicville July 22/28 - Mary Barney I usually think of you on your leap-year birthday & did this year on shipboard where a prize was offerend anyone born on Feb. 29. Sad you could not have had one in 1900. If I had arrived on April 28, this year I should have had two birthdays in the same week. This year I shall have a year of 367 days - leap year too but no results. April 28 came Sat. followed by April 28 another Sat. The youngest boy on board ran down the deck yelling "Ain't it awful! Two baths in one week!" My natal day did not appear on the ship calendar, but one night I was asked to a special dinner and didn't know until it was over that it was a celebration for me when my youngest friend Betty Rollins gave me a long string of carved amethysts "Because she loved me so." Betty just invented a second birthday for me & chose it on Apr. 10. Met 5 ladies from Kentucky, widow, ... Florence Vassar 1925, ... Jessie, Miss Willie Kennedy & Miss Lucia Burnam her sister-in-law. D.A.R. Club chose J.F.W. Regent. She posted a notice that she would receive and pack books & reading matter to be given to men in the U.S. service in Honolulu or on battle-ships. 150 choice books new and expensive probably $350.00 worth were given. The Navy Y in Honolulu took charge of the distribution for me, saying it was the largest, finest and most needed gift of books ever received. Somebody put an item in the local paper and callers came to the ship to thank me but I was driving around the island & didn't see them. One left a native fan covered with forget-me-nots and lovely roses & 2 Troy tourists rushed down to see me off regretting that they hadn't known in time to entertain me. Also on "Resolute" were 8 persons I had cruised with before & altogether I was less lonely than for many years. In S.F. was stunned with the Rodins. I called up M.B.B. & she came aboard bringing plentiful pansies, mints and Laura's book. Mrs. Boothe, cousin of J.F.W., has a home in Pasadena called "Ninovan" Cherokee for "Our Home." Compiled a family history in [1923] which Mrs. B. has printed. [In margin:] Jan. 11/29 - Dear Miss Sanford. I thank you for your kind note of sympathy. It is truly the greatest loss to me and I am feeling very forlorn. I pray you may enjoy always good health. Very sincerely yours, S. Uriu.I wore knickers for riding camels, elephants and "all the little cattles" as old Hinkle used to translate. Properly clad my 14 mile ride to Darjeeling on a Tibetan pony was enjoyable & so was a journey to Amber on the Maharajah's elephant. Once were completely surrounded by the Japanese fleet that was "in formation" & most impressive. We were among the English fleet in Hong Kong. After seeing the bathing ghats of India & the very temple described in an early chapter of Mother India I can quite credit every word of that book. I hope it may start some reforms. I wish someone would reform the Empire State and make it unlawful to keep in office a man unmindful of his country's laws. I saw much of the Smith family while I was vice chairman of the Sesquin of Burgoyne's surrender. We had 220,000 guests, 42,000 cars on the battlefield, no disorder, drunkenness or accidents. I heard that Al. was drunk or so full he couldn't find the food on his plate at the banquet. I met that family again at Kingston. I was invited to most of those things and I hope never to meet them again. I had to be in several movies with them as I was receiving on the guests platform. I worked all of May, June, July, and Sept.-Oct. 8 on hat sesqui business. Aug. every one of the 6000 of us took a vacation. I went to Boston, called on E.M. Home & spent two days at Mrs. Wyman's paradise. Have you seen the slogan "Ale Smith of H2 over." I think I hear Abbie say she is like old Dr. Caldwell neglecting so many good places to stop. And yet I would like to start a discussion about "Steps to the Temple" and the rise of Eugene O'Neill & his "Interlude." About the Annuity Plan at Vassar, having assisted in its formation I intend to keep on parking money there. And as for endowing the Campus--since visiting Japan I realize even more fully what a valuable educational asset beautiful landscaping can be. [In margin:] Dec. 12 - From M. R. Sanford - B. Brittan has just sent me a letter from Baron Uriu "Your kind letter of Oct. 29th has reached me. Alas! My wife died on the third instant having been ill since last July. Her disease was cancer in intestine. After a few hours suffering she passed away peacefully. Herewith I thank you for your unchanging friendship towards her ever since her college life at Vassar. May you enjoy a long life, is my sincere prayer. Very sincerely yours, S. Uriu. Dow Much to my surprise I enjoyed reading The Education of Henry Adams. It is so true that we get adjusted to our environment & think we have found our right place in the scheme of being when everything is changed. Count [Keysurling] seemed to have the same trouble & I hope he will find that he is all wrong in his last theory of life. Suggests we wear white & pansy colored scarfs or shawls at 50th. Kountz As I have read each letter of this series I have become more convinced that I could never write anything worthy to dangle on that cord and have hesitated to add my ever poor epistolary effort--but I am no quitter as you all know so here goes. Bermuda in spring of '27. Sailed from N.Y. to England & took trip to North Cape. Totnes a little town on river Dart is a regular story-book sort of place with a lovely hotel that had once been the residence of Seymour family. Motored through Cornwall & had a few days at Broadway, very charming old spot in midst of lovely country. Took 3 weeks of independent travel after North Cape trip. Visited Ratvek [Rattvik], Sweden on Sunday so we could see the beautiful old costumes which peasants wear on that day. Then to Stockholm, one of the fairest cities of the world, often called the Venice of the north. Side trip to Visby, interesting medieval town, "Once the Queen of the Baltic," now city of roses & ruins. Gota Canal trip trip & cruised through Sweden 3 days till we reached Gothenburg. I think the cafeterias must have originated in Norway & Sweden for they havein most of the hotels what is called the (smorgusbord?) [smorgasbord] and the guests go to a long table & help themselves. Crossed to Denmark in cars on boat. 2 wks in Copenhagen etc. & went from Esbjerg to Antwerp. 3 wks. in Belgium, took a car & visited Malines (where Cardinal Mercier is buried) Louvain & there saw the new library America is giving, spent a night at spa at Hotel Britannique where Kaiser abdicated and where the armistice negotiatopm were held for 6 mos. Visited Dinant the martyred village, Namur, Tournai & battlefield of Ypres where we saw that wonderful Menin Gate built by England for those whose bodies were not found. Spent some days in Bruges went to see butter market in Middleburg Holland and stayed in a hotel called Abdy. Sailed for U.S. from Rotterdam. Came to Wash. & had charge of niece's family of three children while she was adding a fourth to the brood. Joined Woman's Club. My sister & I have a furnished apartment. Just now we have sister's 2 grandchildren with us as their small brother has scarlet fever. Sent Feb. 27th. [Semple]/ Chicago/ March 22'28 The class letter always finds me in a different place, as it does most of us; for do you realize what nomads we are? Or is it the age we live in? Clark U. went to Cambridge & visited Leonora House Booth 2 wks. Saw E.M.H. Her Julian is a winner - such mental grace & force combined. I had never met him before. Meeting a classmate is an event for me & Dr. H is the first class husband I've had the privilege of inspecting. 3 yrs. ago I saw B.B. in S.F. & before that not a soul since the Vassar Jubilee year, though I have spent the last six years largely within the holy precincts of New England where '82 is well represented. The wonder is that I've missed you or have I passed some of you on the street somewhere & been haunted by a familiar look from beneath my unfamiliar grey hair? Mine's headed towards whiteness. My last year's trip to Kentucky to rehabilitate Bonner Semple D. was crowned with success. She has taken hold of life again & next week E.S. goes to Louisville to see the production of Bonner's first play by the Art Club, an episode of the life of Caesare Borgia, entitled "The Minotaur" in allusion to the combination of prince & beast in the man. In Christmas holidays read a paper before Agricultural History Society & Am. Hist. Soc. A series of my articles on the eastern Mediterranean is being translated into Arabic for publication in Quarterly Review issued by Amer. U. Beyrout [Beirut], Syria & having a large circulation in Near East. I am now deep inHilaire Belloco Danton which I gratly enjoy after seeing Max Bhemhart's production of Danton's Tod in N.Y. in Dec. Have you seen Eugene O'Neill's "The Strange Interlude" 9 act play - 5 hrs. that keeps one's mind boiling with queries, theories, protests & shocks as one tries to formulate what the play writer is driving at. In the end one realizes it is a pathological study in feminine psychology. Dr. Fred Verhoe of Harvard Med. Sch. removes cataract at any stage. Mrs. F.E.B./ 915 4th St. S.E./ Minneapolis/ April 28/28 While in Cal. saw B.B. & M. Derby & [daughter] who came to see me at Los Gatos. Marion Derby is a dear & they tell me is making a great success of her work. Spent a few hours later in S.F. with B.B. who sent a gift of delicious candied fruit. On Feb. 29 I was 68 & have had 16 birthdays. Can you answer why not seventeen? I do not feel 68 though I look it. This snow white hair is a sure give away. A few nights ago there came in on radio a N.Y. program - the old song "The Little Brown Church in the Vale." The church is the church in Bradford, Iowa where I was born and where I attended church and S.S. until we moved to Charles City when I was 11 yrs. old. Bradford at present consists of three or four houses and the church. The church, I suppose, because of the song has become a sort of Congregational Shrine, is visited by thousands every year and is a favorite place for weddings. In that respect a rival of "The Little Church Around the Corner." In 1926 there were 429 couples married in it. The fee is $5.00 & this revenue has put the church on its feet. At prsent the pastor of First Con. Church of Nashua, a town 2 miles away also serves as pastor of Little Brown Ch. Song was written by a Dr. Pitts?, a Rush Medical graduate in 1857. The church was a long time in the building, the people were poor (the pastor's salary was $450 a year) the war came & the ch. was not dedicated till 1864. Dr. P. was present, the song was sung & no service is considered complete without singing the song. The bell a gift from a Mass. friend of Dr. Nutting the builder & first pastor is a Meneely bell*, & the church was the first church in the country to have a bell. It still hangs in the old belfry & its tone is as sweet and clear as ever. All of the above for your adult education so that the next time you hear the song you can visualize its setting. "Christina Humanism" by Dr. Stafford some of you may have heard him in Old South Church Boston. He is a [Minn.] boy, brilliant but very human. He was pastor here for a time & lived near us. He & his wife were friends of my children. "Giants [in] the Earth" made a deep appeal to me because of the familiar country described. Wonderful picture of a man's effort, hope & despair. I hear Rolvaag lecture not long ago, an earnest man with little use for the present day novel. Only two he mentioned as worth while were "Black April" by Julia Peterkin and "Grandmothers" by Wescott. When I get fed up with a lot of the novels of the day I take "Barnum" by Werner, have a good laugh over his Yankee shrewdness & feel better. W.C.A. Assn. building a new club for girls, costing $150,000 & housing 175. M.B. in building committee & soon a new settlement house is to be built for the colored group. E.M. White/ May 21/28 Last July my second nephew Edgerton Watling was married to a lady for whom he had waited ten yrs. Rose would not marry while her invalid mother was living. They are Texans. Thanksgiving Day John & I started for Redlands, Cal. My neice lives there. Going west from the Dalles, we admired the Columbia River Highway which some call one of most beautiful scenic drives in world. Farther south Mt. Shasta was an impressive sight. As we were to be 2 months in Redlands we two a three room apartment. We visited Mexico at Mexical [Mexicali] & Tiajuana [Tijuana] out of curiosity. The round table restaurant in Long Beach was new to me. The zoo in San Diego was very good *The Meneely Bell Foundry was established in 1826 in West Troy (now Watervliet), New York, by Andrew Meneely. Two of Andrew's sons continued to operate the foundry after his death, while a third son, Clinton H. Meneely, opened a second foundry across the river with George H. Kimberly in Troy, New York in 1870. Initially named the Meneely Bell Company of Troy, this second foundry was reorganized in 1880 as the Clinton H. Meneely Company, then again as the Meneely Bell Company. Together, the two foundries produced about 65,000 bells before they closed in 1952. My nephew, John, is much interested in art. At Berkeley he learned that the finest gallery west of Chicago is in Golden Gate Park, S.F. so we retraced our steps and made a leisurely visit at the Dr. Young Memorial Gallery & Museum. We took the coast road coming home making a different trip. Grand Coulee & Dry Falls. Took Sunset Highway on east side of Columbia via Pine Canyon, part of which is a hill six miles in length. In time we came to the Grand Coulee, wide & deep & in pre-historic time the bed of Columbia River. Presumably a glacier damned the river, compelling it to seek another channel so it left the floor of the Coulee dry except for a series of small lakes. The walls are of lava which constitutes a great deal of the soil of Wash. east of the Columbia. Much of the lava rock in the walls is colored bright red, green & some yellow. Dry Falls is the best known part, a lava rock formation over which no water is now flowing. Shape of wide horse shoe 3/4 mile across from end to end. Centuries ago water of Columbia River rushed over this rock making a fall 3/4 mile wide and 405 ft deep - more than twice as large as Niagara. This fall is said to be the only structure of its kind in the world. State will dedicate the area as a State Park July 15, 1928. Members of Princeton Geological Excursion under Dr. Richard M. Field will be present. Party will be guided by Dr. H.J. Bretz of Chicago Univ. who has already made a study of eastern Wash. Geologists from Europe & Canada will be present. Dr. B. says that Grand Coulee (50 miles long) is the greatest example of glacial stream erosion in the world. Ages ago eastern Wash. was filled with mountain peaks. Then the spaces between the mountains was filled with liquid lava. There were about 10 successive lava flows, ages apart. Not in streams but in wide sheets. So eastern Wash. is a plateau. A forest of trees (treat?)grew after one eruption & was afterward buried by liquid rock so we have something in the way of a petrified forest. In many places the lava is a mile in thickness and nowhere less than 1000 ft. About 15 miles from my home are found the picture rocks. Here the lava blocked the Columbia River making falls, and here there was a salmon run. Consequently the Indians gathered at this place to get their year's supply of fish and transact other business & recorded a part of their story in their own picture writings which are most important of any in U.S. Oldest are of the earliest inhabitants of America made by a tribe which antedates the Incas of Mexico. Also there are pictures between Incas & modern Indians. Latest were made after Spanish conquest and when Indians had obtained horses. I hope Mrs. Susan Miller Dorsey, Supt. of Ed. in Los Angeles will be first Secretary of Education in President's Cabinet SHe would have the work of that office in fine shape in a short time. I hope to vote in Nov. for a man who is dry, strong for law enforcement and otherwise capable. I think our Am. . . . School is one of the finest institutions here, and the deightful occasions when we have speeches a program & refreshments, & welcome into full citizenship those aliens who have pass their examinations. F.E. Conable I, too, am sorry compulsory chapel has been abolished. As Abby Nickerson says Dr. C could not hold our undivided attention so we could carry on our own line of thought, but there was an inspiration in just being together. Chapel & silent time did do something for us unconsciously. My son is stationed at Fort McArthur, San Pedro & I am there the greater part of my time. Minnie Hoyt Moses & Josephine Blake of '80 lunched here last week. Minnie is spending summer at La Jolla & *Susan Miller was born in Penn Yan, New York, the daughter of James and Hannah (Benedict) Miller. A graduate of Vassar College, Miller moved to Los Angeles in the early 1880s with her husband, the Rev. Patrick William Dorsey, who had accepted a position as minister of the First Baptist Church. In 1894, while teaching at Los Angeles High School, her husband left her with their young son. By 1902, she was working as a school administrator. In 1920, Dorsey became the first female superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools. She would serve in the capacity until her retirement in 1929. In 1937, Susan Miller Dorsey High School located in the Jefferson Park section of Los Angeles was dedicated in her honor. She died in 1946. Dorsey Hall, a dormitory at Scripps College in Claremont, California is named for her.came out on same train from Chicago with Thad Jones, nephew of L. Kountz. Pres. of Repub. Woman's Club of Monrovia & Duarte, called on all registered Republicans & checked names on election day etc. Senator Evans was guest of honor & increased enthusiasm with a . . . address. M. Derby/ I do hope some of you are admirers of the soul that goes marching on for I have something that may interest you. From our cottage porch we can see nightly a brilliant light beckoning us away up on the summit of our beautiful hills (the realty people call them The Hills of Happiness but I fear they have been hills of misery to many early settlers in the days when the name Cal. lured the worn & weary with visions of eternal peace, plenty & sunshine. One of these settlers was John Brown's widow. I have longed to climb the rocky, precipitous road but too far to walk & too rough for our machine. All that I could learn here was that the place belonged to the Supt. of the Oakland Technical School. Delighted to find recently in a S.F. paper notice that the owner was opening the place as a resort. Mr. D & I employed a red-headed . . . with an old machine that looked as tho Mary Ann Brown might have used it if such a thing were possible 50 years ago, and through beautiful woods with many a stop for drinks for the old conveyance & passing 2 or 3 intriguing deserted old homesteads we gained the summit with its glorious view of the entire Santa Clara valley & more and saw below us amid old cypress & pine trees planted many years ago the white cottage where Mary Brown sought peace after the tempestuous life & death of her husband. The old clover leaf windows are still in door & gables & the atmosphere in the old rooms tho' the owner had added a big fireplace even a Roman bath and this summer has put up screened cottages with electric lights & running water. In spite of this it seems to belong to an- other time, so far away from and above our modern noise and hustle. The wild flowers still linger & I do not wonder that Mary thought this her haven of peace & forgot the long & rocky climb like the road of her life. But it did not last, they mortgaged of course and even if they could raise anything, which I doubt, where were the markets & transportation in the then sparsely settled valley? She must have lived in vision too and been a congenial wife, his second to John. She certainly had courage for she married him at 16, a widower with 5 children, the oldest but two yrs. younger than herself & John told her that he had nothing but poverty and a wandering life to offer. Mr. Stuart, the intelligent owner of the place has collected everything in reference to their lives many days reading & I could only get a little in our day there but my interest is great & I should like soon to have one of the little cottages for a week filled with his pamphlets, books and photos of the stern visaged John & Mary - with glorious night views of heaven & earth. The folder enclosed does not give the atmosphere & the people spoil the effect of the old building. Poor Mary Ann got deeply into debt & had to accept help (which they say her indomitable spirit long refused) from liberal hearted people in her last days & is buried in the interesting old cemetery at the foot of the hill under old . . . and cypress trees. Mary Anne, widow of John Brown. I read and re-read COnrad's definition of art in the preface to Narcissus. Our dau. talks in her busy life of travel & it is an inspiration to know of Marion Elwell whom we all liked greatly. M.B.B./ July 4/28 Bernard Shaw a vegetarian. C. Macadam living on liver & fruit. Spent winter in Honolulu now in Michigan. "A son of Mother India" Dutton 1898 by D.G. Mukerji is good reading. Those who were "profs" when 78 was graduated may remember Minnie Botsford. She was one that [in margin:] [Less] Anatomical--Granddaughter (being lectured) "I seem to have heard that the girls of your period 'set their caps' at men." Disapproving Grandmother--"But not their knee-caps." Humorist (London)Elizabeth Foster, known as "Mother Goose" was born in Charlestown, Mass. in 1665/ married to Isaac Goose of Boston in 1693/ made a member of Old South Church in 1698/ left a widow in 1716./ The first edition of her "Melodies" published in 1719./ She died in 1757 AE. 95 yrs. Until her marriage she lived in Charlestown. Her husband owned the land n what is now Wash. St. (also) in and about Temple Place. She was a second mother to ten children. She had beside six of her own. Her daughter Elizabeth married Thomas Fleet a printer who lied in Pudding Lane. He wrote down her songs and published his accumulated notes under the title of Mother Goose's Melodies." Feb. 25/83 Reflect on your present blessings, of . . . every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of . . . all men have some. Chas. Dickens. The Only True Mother Goose. 103 pp. 60 [cent symbol] Lee & Shepard./ Exact reproduction of 1883 "dear little quarto edition" as E.E. Hale calls it in his preface. Mother Goose buried in Old Granary Burying-ground Boston. Semple, E.C. Influences of Geographic Environment./ 1911 Holt $4.00 Ratzel's theories of geographic conditions as chief factors in social, economic, moral, physical & intellectual development of man. Farrar/ Jan. 1929 Margaret & Reginald/ Katharine/ Ruth has adopted Anne and a little Ruth - 4 1/2 lbs. and known as "Peanut" in hospital. Caesarian baby between 8th & 9th month. At 6 mos. weighs 16 lbs. Two handed bridge. Samuel Anton Howard, Jr. left law for ... near N.Y. Celebrated 40th wedding anniversary Jan. [June?] 12. Nothing to Wear. An Episode of City Life./ Butler. Miss Flora M'Flimsey of Madison Square./ Pictures/ Alex. Smith./ "The lark is singing in the blinding sky,/ Hedges are white with May. The bridegroom sea/ Is toying with the shore, his wedded bride,/ And, in the fulness [sp] of his marriage joy,/ He decorates her tawny brow with shells,/ Retires a space, to see how fair she looks,/ Then, proud, runs up, to kiss her. All is fair--/ All glad, from grass to sun." Mary Howitt The Ballad of Richard Burnell. Cary Pictures of Memory Kingsley The Three Fishers. Holmes. The Last Leaf. The mossy marble rests on the lips that he has prest/ In their bloom/ And the names he loved to hear, have been carved for many a year,/ On the tomb. Leigh Hunt Abou Ben Adam/ Clement C. Moore A Visit from St. Nicholas./ Wolfe Burial of Sir John Moore/ Wordsworth The Old Oaken Bucket Eleanor Osborn, dau. of Laura Gross had a boy born Armistice Day 1928. Jan. 27/29 Dr. Howe was 80 in Sept. died of pneumonia Dec. 27/28. Mary King B's oldest son alone survives. He has lost right arm. Tennyson. "Break, break, break,/ On thy cold gray stones, O Sea!/ And I would that my tongue could utter/ The thoughts that arise in me. O well for the fisherman's boy,/ That he shouts with his sister at play!/ O well for the sailor lad,/ That he sings in his boat on the bay! And the stately ships go on/ To their haven under the hill;/ But O for the touch of the vanish'd hand,/ And the sound of a voice that is still! Break, break, break,/ At the foot of thy crags, O Sea!/ But the tender grace of a day that is dead/ Will never come back to me." Vassar, Room 39. May, 9/80. {ii/Paris} {Rik/America} {Hill/John/Mass.} A letter thus directed reached J. Underhill. Andover, Mass. What have you that others use most? Your name./ How long can a goose stand on one leg? Try it and see. One hundred and one by fifty divide,/ And then if a cipher be rightly applied,/ And your computation agree well with mine,/ The answer will be one taken from nine./ CLIO./ Can you prove that a cat has ten tails?/ No cat has nine tails, one cat has one more tail than no cat, so it must have ten./ KIND = "A little more than kin, a little less than Kind"/ Shakespeare./ I am, yet I cease to be when it occurs to you what I am./ Ans. Riddle./ Of what was Joan of Arc made (maid)? Maid of Orleans./ How far can a fox go into a wood? To the middle./ How many eggs can a man eat on an empty stomach? One/ What is the difference between the north and south poles? Ans. All the difference in the world./ Restaurant. Res = thing; taurus = bull [therefore] res-taurant = a bully thing./ Two ducks were standing one facing the north, the other the south, how could they touch bills without turning around? Very easily as they were facing each other./ What is there that is as old as the hills? The valley between them. "Adage by a young lady./ Man proposes, but mamma disposes." Punch. A sewing-machine -- A needle. I cannot shape your life; ah! if I could,/ This year should bring you nought but what is good:/ Blue skies above your head,/ Blossoms beneath your tread./ (harbor scene-picture)/ I cannot shape your life, but one who can,/ Long since hath hath framed for thee the year's fair plan:/ Go forward, gladly still,/ Trusitng His loving will. Valentine 4 1/2 x 6. Picture of boy with sailor suit, bearing flowers & wearing botany can. Kind group which included Mary Hill, Mary Bernard, Polly Freeman/ Sallie Dickey - she was a special friend of Stella Hunt (Mrs. Shattuck)/ Miss B. has been living with her brother at Williams since his wife died./ Eel River north fork, Eureka most western town in U.S. has Shakespeare Inn. Redwood Empire Highway on south fork of Eel River is magnificent. Stag's Leap in Napa County. I had a happy year at Napa Ladies Seminary before entering college; this and a couple of months at Mme. Talbot's in Paris (she had a little red Am. school house in her garden) constituted my schooling before V.C. except the governess of my childhood) ... Clear Lake Park Tavern Nat & Burt, Kendall Twins, admitted to Stanford U. 350 can enter out of thousands who apply - it seems quite an achievement. Character, a reputation for hard work and aptitude tests must count, for their marks have been nothing wonderful. High school & grad courses in calculus, blueprint work in design & type - writing & short hand & spelling! Youngest grand nephew Herbert Hewson of Los Angeles is in Harvard School. Thinks he will be an artist. [inserted below line] The other is on U.S.S. Idaho. [end of inserted text] A critic of Ludwig's last book on one more influential than either Bismark or Napoleon writes "Emil Ludwig will never wipe from his heretofore shining literary coat-of-arms the smirch this book smears on it" Eliz. H. dismissed Napoleon as "a Corsican peasant to the end." M.B.B. resented it. Spent first eight years of my life under the shadow of Napoleon le Grand & the lesser shadow of N. le Petit, they made life pleasant in Paris and under the sunshine of the Code Napoleon the same code now called Code Civil by the "Republique" and found satisfactory. Napoleon seems to have been the first encourager of canning processes (by Nicholas Appert) How grateful U.S. hotel owners should be? "Mother" fine study of Sardinian peasant by Italian author who won latest Nobel Prize in literature. Keyserling said U.S. was under rule of a matriarchate. Boulder, Col. U. summer school has 27 unmarried men & 2300 women! O'Neill's Lazarus Laughed interested me greatly. Pasadena citizens financed its presentation. Saw his father act L'Assomeir (?) [L'Assommoir] by Zola. That was a shocker, yet "respectable" audiences crowded to the theatre. E.M.H. & E.S. -- agreed with Mencken (?) or admired d'Anninzio's parnographic ... (he harks back to last century) written in such beautiful Italian they really are insidious - Arnold Toguble? "Nude woman show" & Captive 7 months in N.Y. - a jury acquitted the principals who were arrested, Mayor of Detroit stopped it after one night. [Nassar] might again use old name "Society for Religious Enquiry" & so attract Jew & Gentile as well as Christian. H. Hoover, quaker, ran true to form in his war work. When he is Pres. perhaps he will help greatly in bringing that so elusive peace to mankind "The Quakers, Ma'am, I've always held to be above par.["] [Trader Horn*] Mary Barney's next birthday will be in 1932. Can't we call her our most youthful? Sent July 10/28 *Intended placement of Trader Horn reference uncertain but believe it refers to preceding quote regarding Quakers.R.F.D. 3 - Clarkston, Michigan, Oct. 2/28, Care Mr. Arthur Stewart Dear ...:--I shall soon be in Cal. again. I spent June in Sequoia Nat. Forest with old friends but the altitude was too high for me & the mineral water--there was no cold water--did not agree with me. The trip was trying across the continent & by the time I reached my sister's I had another relapse. I was sent to the Simpson Memorial Hospital in Ann Arbor where only pernicious anaemia patients are nine in number--so each case is studied carefully. I learned nothing new after my experience in other hospitals. Little is known about this disease. Liver and its extract & hydrochloric acid being helpful but not curative. Remissions & relapses are to be expected. Climate has no effect so I may live anywhere. I expect to start for the west about 20th of Oct. I have a 10 day lay over in S.F. en route to San Diego. I have rented same cottage in La Jolla I had a year ago--the "Water Witch." Carolyn Macadam. Stella Flora Broadhead - world cruise on Franconia Jan. 15-May 31 S.F.B. & sister after a month or two in France & Italy will join cruise at Naples - Aug. 16/28] Did the Vassars come from Switzerland. I was interested in an item in our evening paper about a discovery made in the hotel where we go for winter sports. I enclose clipping. I don't suppose the plaque can be bought but I should love to have it as a fire back in the big room we are opening up in second floor. We play Bridge for two nearly every evening. Read 3 vol. book on 30 yrs. war by Ricarda Huch. My husband is a walking historical library. Ludwig's Napoleon will be a Xmas present for our old uncle 91 yrs. who reads all day without glasses. He admires Napoleon & reads chiefly memoirs & political history of that period. About a month ago we went for a week to a small summer village 4000 feet high in the Rhone Valley. Village comprises hotels, chalets and peasant huts each & all of which are abandoned in winter. We had an opportunity to admite the wonderful system of irrigation in the canton of Valais. The water from the glaciers is conducted along the mountain sides in parallel streams at altitudes 1200 ft. apart. The installation was a feat not unattended with danger. The workmen had to be suspended by ropes down the sheer Alpine steeps. The canals through which the water flows are like picturesque natural brooks, bordered by trees & forming delightful promenades. See opposite page. Miss Sanford writes Warden Norton's wife had a dear little girl born July 3, Anne Aston "they say" is a perfect child & lovely looking--Abby Elwell's "James" sounds so awfully worth-while. I'd like to know him. Stematz' court dress is now in a proper case. Oct. 13th '28/ 29 Washington Sq. N.Y. Tel. spring 5434. Nov. 2/28. Came to apartment Oct. 1 after 6 mos. in Europe. Dorothy in Summit has 5 children. Richard born in Sept. Crawford a year ago last April. Saw at bridge in Sarajevo where the great war began and near Paris the Peace Glade at Rethindes [Rethondes] where the armistice was signed. Motored up & down eastern shore of Adriatic. Ragusa we liked most. It has excellent Imperial Hotel. Motored through northern Apennines - settled down in Florence for 4 or 5 wks. Met Mr. C at Marsielles & visited towns in southern France & after a weekend at Carcassonne in the [cite] went to Barcelona. [Ms. P. & C.] Pyrenees & V. & L. - Paris - England - Wales. Constance [written vertically on bottom half of page] is Assistant Executive Secretary with Church Mission of Help in Newark. Mrs. C. Edwin Young. 124 Fairmount Ave. Chatham, N.J. mentions Daniel Hoffman Martin who is he? "The Hayloft" at Naples Maine is a "good place to eat" & filled with very fine antiques. Hooked rug made by Sheriff Jones' mother. Isn't that fame for you! Liked Northfield Hotel. L. Kountz going to Holy Land Dec. 5/28. Father's house in Newark demolished. Only two of the old brown stone houses left. [Kemekle] arm Windor [Windsor] chair. Mrs. [Colgrove] attended Bamberger Vassar tea. They had to go out & bring in others to make an audience for the distinguished guest. I heard Mukerji address at Bamberger Bookshop. He is an inspired speaker apparently oblivious of his audience. His word pictures of his beloved Himalayas are more beautiful than anything in his books. Miss Jane Perry Clark made an address at Conference of International Migration service of which every Vassar woman might well be proud. Dec. 11/28 Lydia Peck writes "E. Howe always used to speak of Stematz' little brown hands." Geo. N. Harvey obtained from Gov. Smith an investigation of proceedings of Phillips' "The Pipe King" ... [Maurice] Connolly's administration as Borough Pres. of Queens is her nephew & brought about Connolly's indictment. G.N.H. has been elected Borough Pres. for 1 yr. His slogan is "unbossed we bought [fought] & unafraid." Lloyd Upton Harvey is his son. A photo of him as an open mouthed laughing baby was enclosed. Flushing High School boy when asked who was Achilles replied, "Achilles was a Greek hero whose mother, when he was young dipped him in the river Stynks till he became intolerable." [written horizontally at top of page] Vand Sainte-Croix-Interessante deconverte. M.F. Stehle-Jaccard, proprietaire de l'hotel d'Espagne a recemment deconvert dans son immeuble une grande plaque on "taque" de cheminee, en fonte, du poids de 200 kg. environ, sans doute fondue a Mortean on au Locle ou des artisans creaient jadis ces ornaments de decoration pour les foyers. Cette plaque, de grandes dimensions, comporte de magnifiques armoires, sous la form d'un blason complexe et singulierement elegant d'aspect, Suivant la determination de M. le Dr. D. Galbreath (Baugy), le savant heraldiste, il s'agit des armes des epoux Nicolas de Hennezel, seigneur d'Essert et de Chavannes, et de sa femme Sebastienne de Gingins--La Sarra, dout le coutrat de mariage fut conclu le 13 janvier 1643. Nicolas de Hennezel e'tait fils de Louis de Hennezel et de Marie de Vassar. Sebastienne de Gingins, etait la fille et la seizieme enfant de Joseph de Gingins et de Barbe de Stein. On trouve dans cet ensemble magnifique les elements des armes des Hennezel, des Gingens des joinville et des Vassar.January 12th Tokio, Japan. Dear Miss Sanford, We just received your letter of December 22nd from Boston. We are very sorry for that we did not write you quite long while, since we came back to Japan. Last year was not happy one for us. We lost our father in March and [aunt] Baroness Uriu in November. But we are now getting well and living very peacefully near to our mother's and we expect to have a baby next month. Uncle Uriu seems very lonesome, but his children, grand children and all relatives and friends are trying to make him feel happy. We enjoyed ourselves very much, while we were in your country and wish to go back to see you very soon, though we are going to stay here for a few years. We hope you and Miss Stokes will have a nice winter in Boston and come back to New York with good health in the spring. Very sincerely yours, I. Isogaki This from the husband of Baroness Uriu's great niece. M.R.S.1 Masuda who is to be an artist great nephew of Shige 2 Mrs. McLeod of Boston 3 Checo Masuda 4 J.F.W. 5 Princess Oyama, dau. in law of Stematz 6 Mr. Rollins 7 Mrs. Richardson of Boston 8 K. Masuda - great nephew of Shige {rich importer unmarried but looking around Shige says} April 22 - 1928 Prince could not come nor elder Masudas on account of a wedding. [written vertically on right hand side of page] Agusa Oyama Katsura Oyama Mayumi Oyama Sakiko OyamaR.F.D. 3 - Clarkston, Michigan, Oct. 2/28, Care Mr. Arthur Stewart Dear ...:--I shall soon be in Cal. again. I spent June in Sequoia Nat. Forest with old friends but the altitude was too high for me & the mineral water--there was no cold water--did not agree with me. The trip was trying across the continent & by the time I reached my sister's I had another relapse. I was sent to the Simpson Memorial Hospital in Ann Arbor where only pernicious anaemia patients are nine in number--so each case is studied carefully. I learned nothing new after my experience in other hospitals. Little is known about this disease. Liver and its extract & hydrochloric acid being helpful but not curative. Remissions & relapses are to be expected. Climate has no effect so I may live anywhere. I expect to start for the west about 20th of Oct. I have a 10 day lay over in S.F. en route to San Diego. I have rented same cottage in La Jolla I had a year ago--the "Water Witch." Carolyn Macadam. Stella Flora Broadhead - world cruise on Franconia Jan. 15-May 31 S.F.B. & sister after a month or two in France & Italy will join cruise at Naples - Aug. 16/28] Did the Vassars come from Switzerland. I was interested in an item in our evening paper about a discovery made in the hotel where we go for winter sports. I enclose clipping. I don't suppose the plaque can be bought but I should love to have it as a fire back in the big room we are opening up in second floor. We play Bridge for two nearly every evening. Read 3 vol. book on 30 yrs. war by Ricarda Huch. My husband is a walking historical library. Ludwig's Napoleon will be a Xmas present for our old uncle 91 yrs. who reads all day without glasses. He admires Napoleon & reads chiefly memoirs & political history of that period. About a month ago we went for a week to a small summer village 4000 feet high in the Rhone Valley. Village comprises hotels, chalets and peasant huts each & all of which are abandoned in winter. We had an opportunity to admite the wonderful system of irrigation in the canton of Valais. The water from the glaciers is conducted along the mountain sides in parallel streams at altitudes 1200 ft. apart. The installation was a feat not unattended with danger. The workmen had to be suspended by ropes down the sheer Alpine steeps. The canals through which the water flows are like picturesque natural brooks, bordered by trees & forming delightful promenades. See opposite page. Miss Sanford writes Warden Norton's wife had a dear little girl born July 3, Anne Aston "they say" is a perfect child & lovely looking--Abby Elwell's "James" sounds so awfully worth-while. I'd like to know him. Stematz' court dress is now in a proper case. Oct. 13th '28/ 29 Washington Sq. N.Y. Tel. spring 5434. Nov. 2/28. Came to apartment Oct. 1 after 6 mos. in Europe. Dorothy in Summit has 5 children. Richard born in Sept. Crawford a year ago last April. Saw at bridge in Sarajevo where the great war began and near Paris the Peace Glade at Rethindes [Rethondes] where the armistice was signed. Motored up & down eastern shore of Adriatic. Ragusa we liked most. It has excellent Imperial Hotel. Motored through northern Apennines - settled down in Florence for 4 or 5 wks. Met Mr. C at Marsielles & visited towns in southern France & after a weekend at Carcassonne in the [cite] went to Barcelona. [Ms. P. & C.] Pyrenees & V. & L. - Paris - England - Wales. Constance
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Creator: Fales, Helen Augusta
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1865 [TS]

Creator: Fales, Helen Augusta
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: November 18, 1865
Text: Vassar College Poughkeepsie Nov. 18 th 1865 My dear Aunt Susan, As you well know how little 1 have been away from home, and the little acquaintance X have with school life, you can realise somewhat, how very strange all seems to me here. All duties must be performed at the specified time. Walks are restricted to certain limits, and 'thus far, but no farther" the rule of college life. Young men's college life is much freer, than this, they are not so bound and fettered by this...
Show moreVassar College Poughkeepsie Nov. 18 th 1865 My dear Aunt Susan, As you well know how little 1 have been away from home, and the little acquaintance X have with school life, you can realise somewhat, how very strange all seems to me here. All duties must be performed at the specified time. Walks are restricted to certain limits, and 'thus far, but no farther" the rule of college life. Young men's college life is much freer, than this, they are not so bound and fettered by this and that rule. I would like to know if young ladies cant be relied upon, as well as young gentlemen. But notwithstanding all this, life here is pleasant and improving, though one is not exempt from the "blues", by any means, occasionally. The parlors and bedrooms are very pleasant, affording us a far greater degree of privacy, than is usually enjoyed at boarding schools, these rooms may be made to look as homelike as one desires, with pictures, plants, rocking chairs and so on, and some look very prettily. The preaident. Dr. Raymond has a family, who live entirely apart from the school family. He has three daughters aad a son, the eldest daughter is twenty-two or three. Then there are three professors with families, each keeping house too, and having little children of various ages. Besides these there are other professors, and all the assistant teachers, who eat with the scholars. Then there are the housekeeper, and steward, carpenter and about sixty servants. This may give you some ideaof the great number of people under one roof. The chapel and dining room are in the central part of the building. An organ is now being put up in the chapel, quite a large one. The aisles and platform are carpeted, and the seats furnished with magenta cushions. There are twenty-five or thirty tables in the dining hall, each seating thirteen persons, and a teacher presiding at each, as far as the number will go. The bell strikes for any meal, we go and stand behind our chairs. Miss Lyman gives the signal for sitting, by doing so herself. She sits at the head of the first central table. Then when quiet reigns, she strikes a bell for a moment's silent prayer, and eating follows. From breakfast we may be excused at any time, but not from dinner or tea, we usually sit at those meals forty or forty-five minutes. We have very good bread generally, biscuit, coffee and tea, remarkably nice milk, corn bread sometimes, usually meat and potatoes for breakfast, and soup and meat, or meat and pudding or pie for dinner. Good butter and white sugar are freely supplied, and as you may Judge, used. So much for eating. I said something about teachers in Aunt E's letter. Miss Lyman, our Lady Principal, is a lady in every sense of that word, and earnestly seeks the welfare of those com- mitted to her care. She dresses a great deal, wears grey curls each side of her face, and white caps more than black, trimmed with bright colors and ends each side either of ribbon or lace trimmed. Mrs. Medcalf anassistant taacher here taught with Prof. George Fisher in Worcester about fourteen years ago and sends her love and regards to him if you think worth while deliver them to his sister. X dont know her maiden name. Walter and I can compare notes In regard to college life. The end of my sheet brings me to the end of my letter. Is the baby named? What are the people doing In Wrentham. X s the Episcopal church flourishing. Mrs. Vassar was dressed In black not In mourning wore a white straw trimmed with black. It is a lovely day. Do write soon to me auntie please and with much love to all X am Yours affectionately, Augusta This blot came auntie since my letter was finished and In some mysterious manner please excuse it.
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Date: 1910-1911
Text: 1910 make the best of it. Agnes and I walked around the lake. I stopped in Miss Rivenburgh's room and helped her move furniture. We went to class meeting together. Frances Jewell presided for first time. Chairman for Sophomore party and Soph. golse(?) book were elected Ruth Valentine and Rebecca Lawrence respectively. Mary Bliss gave the report of the silver Bay conference and Hazel Hoserman of the Mt. Lake park conference. Frances gave us a little speech on standing as a class and doing...
Show more1910 make the best of it. Agnes and I walked around the lake. I stopped in Miss Rivenburgh's room and helped her move furniture. We went to class meeting together. Frances Jewell presided for first time. Chairman for Sophomore party and Soph. golse(?) book were elected Ruth Valentine and Rebecca Lawrence respectively. Mary Bliss gave the report of the silver Bay conference and Hazel Hoserman of the Mt. Lake park conference. Frances gave us a little speech on standing as a class and doing our best not to beat some one else but just to do our very best. Lucy Rogers spoke about cheering and Delphina about singing. Mrs. Kendrick held forth in chapel. I translated my first ode tonight. Retired 11 PM. Bessie Rector said I look tired. Met B. Vandergrift at 12:30 noon. Thurs. Sept. 29 Rose at 6. Tried to do Physics but had no metric tables. Enjoyed Latin and survived Physics. Agnes and I attended Dutchess County Fair and saw and heard Colonel Roosevelt at close range. He came at 12:59. We were there from 11:45 till 3PM. After Roosevelt went we saw the Midway, poultry exhibit hens with feather hoods which hens marked with black }}}}} so they were new to me. Laura 1910 97corn reaper, grain binder, apple picking shute, cows, pigs, sheep with that long wool (Dorset breed) and the exhibit. Enjoyed it but am completely tired out. give me home. Of course I missed my lunch. Had Bessie get me some bread, butter and milk. Sent a postal of the 4 dormitories and Rockefeller hall to F.B. 320 Central Bldg. Rec'd card from Minnie Cole. Ate some lunch. Invited Pauline Allen to go to Students' & Christian's reception with me. Went to Library. Walked home with Frances Valiant. Asked her why she didn't come over. "You have never called on me" Dressed for dinner. Prexy prayed that we might not tempt ourselves & others. Got Arn book from Lillian Lee. Pegged away at Physics. We sampled pancakes at the Fair. Rec'd yard stick, pencil, map of U.S. etc. Wrote letter home. Card to Mrs. Robertson.Fri.Sept. 30.Rec'd card from Yamaguchi. My 2 problems on metric system which I reworked by myself last night were correct. We had to translate some old English lines from Beowulf in Soph. Lit. Miss Fiske is so interesting. Found letter from home awaiting me. Delivered morning mail. Then read home letter. Found in it a check for draft98 1910 fifty dollars from Aunt Jennie. Papa advised me to return it so I can get interest on it during October. I endorsed it, wrote a short letter to papa enclosing the draft. Also wrote a letter of thanks to Aunt Jennie. Mailed them for the noon mail. Studied Arg. in the Lib. Delivered noon mail. Miss Yost discussed Convention system and Primaries. I tried to find some one to ride to Poughkeepsie on a wheel but in rain. Waited for Alma to finish a letter. She put in my blue card for me. I stood in line at the express office and signed for my box of books. Had to pay $.50 delivery charges. Signed for E. Horton also. Alone I rode to fair Grounds on my wheel and bought popcorn fritters for Irene (our elevator maid). Did not go to the free tea at the Inn from 3-5. Wish I had. Had twice of choc. ice cream. After chapel went to 426 M. and got names of 10 Freshman whom I asked to go to church Sunday. Found only one home. Agnes came over after 9 PM and Pauline Allen came up and she staid till after 10:15 PM. I bought new my Adv. German Prose Composition book and my Sellar's "Horace and the other Elegias poets."1910 99Sat.Oct. 1Sent a card to Yamaguchi also one to dear little Claire. Went on wheel to Whittocks cottage to see Miss Butler about church. Delivered morning mail. Spent an hour copying into notebooks my various notes. Clara Hill saw me on my wheel and exclaimed why I didn't know you could ride! Took the noon mail. Finished article on "the Albany Gang" in Library. Went to Main several times. Told Maud I had asked several girls to go to church with me. "Where are you going? she asked. To the Presbyterian church. Are they all Presbyterians. Certainly. I answered. She talks as though she thinks I know very little compared with her superior wisdom. Wore white dress to the Christian Assoc. reception in the Athletic circle at 4PM. Took Pauline Allen. Met Marjorie McCoy, Julia Lovejoy, Prexy and Mrs. Prexy. I introduced her to several girls. The glee club sang some splendid songs. We were served with tricolored ice cream and cakes. My box at last was delivered. Pauline A. and I went to college singing in Soap Palace. Heard old "Solomon" for first time. Charlotte Burnett led. chapel. Prexy said there are two reasons for our having 100 1910 an opportunity to go to town to church. 1. For communion. 2. To mingle with other than college people. Spent over two hours on Ode 2 in Horace. Tried to do some German. So sleepy I retired 11:45 PM. Sun. Oct. 2 Was late to breakfast. Drank coffee and ate cereal. Forgot to say that Lousie Boynton gave me some luscious grapes last night. I unpacked my books. It seems good to see my dear Bible lying once more on my table. My new Shakespeare set looks fine on the top shelf of my book case which is now well filled. I straightened up on house, read in my Bible, dressed. The girls stopped for me and at 10:15 I with my five charges, Ruienburg 1913, Ball 1914, Butler 1914, Moffat 1914 and Brown 1914 started for church. Walked via College Ave. Sat in front. Dr. Hill preached a fine sermon on II Cor. 5:17 "Making our own world." He alluded to Carlyle, Hamlet, (good or bad only as we think so), Captain of a fleet which failed to enter Charlestown harbor and a famous evangelish through whom an old man was brought to see his "old Bible in a new light." Dr. H said "Faith is cooperation with God." He spoke of the importance of the will." Nothing succeeds1910 101like success." Took car home but conductor did not collect my fare. Nice dinner pleasant social time. Then I had Mary MacNoughton dictate to me the songs the Glee Club sang yesterday. She paid me $.15 for the rent of my wheel for one hour yesterday. Staid in my room a few minutes and visisted with me. I called on Eliz. Hibble. ("Don't you know what your collar is?"" She told me about the old Library, old Infirmary, and the 1909 celebs" (celebrities.) Had a nice visit with Helen Scobey who told me about the party they gave to the Freshman last night. The Lathrop family, Mrs. Yale, Harvard, Wet Point, Cornell, Princeton. Chanticlier dance, dance & refreshments and 1 scene of a Freshman and her mother buying ornaments for her room. I opened a bureau drawer for Albertina this morning. Figured up my money accounts. Chapel. Christians. Made some paste for Mary [Main]. Called on Helen Simpson & Winifred Dutcher. They fed me. I had a good call. Wrote up the reception yesterday for the Miscellany and took it to Main. Wrote to Margaret Clarke enclosing $.15. Wrote home. Pasted some things in street book. Retired 11:15 PM. 102 1910Mon.Oct. 3Rose early. Latin was interesting & I survived. No. Eng. Didn't finish my German. Delivered morning and noon mail. Had Lab 5th & 6th. Did some Horace 7th. Went to Soph. Lit lecture 8th. Miss Fiske. Wore waist & shrunk cotton skirt to dinner. Did my Horace all but reveiw, scansion and 7 hills of Rome. Tried to do German but fell asleep over it so went to bed after 11PM. Tues.Oct. 4Rose at 5:40AM. Did German and tried to do Physics problems. Was late to breakfast and the day has gone all wrong. Miss Haight called on me for the review of Ode to Augustus oh-it was awful. I didn't have my problems done and made mistakes in my German sentence on the board. Miss Stroebe talked to me about my Summer Reading. Reread "Albany gang article.". Rec'd postal from Mrs. Yergin and letter from mama. Brunette & Uncle Enoch are there." Claire is doing finely in school, has had two or three stars and several 100% and she is just delighted." Her big sister will have to hurry up or get beaten. Arg. was fair. I took the noon mail & was late for lunch. 6th hour I spent rowing with Dorothy Hood and Lottie. Very delightful. Read1910 1035 pages of German in 40 min. Wore pink dress to dinner. After chapel finished from 8.15-10.15 my German for tomorrow in "Duhtung and Wahrheit" and read 16 pages which I couldn't finish for yesterday while Eliz. McShane, in whose room I studied to keep awake, did her Horace and Greek. Was ist mit mir? I had my mind fixed on my work too. Rec'd letter from Ellen Sergeant who is very happy at Elmira. Read one English lyrie. Retired 11:30PM. Rather downhearted. Am, however, thankful that I can still, I hope, immediately prove myself A no 1.Wed.Oct. 5Rose at 6:45. Was on time for breakdast a good omen for the day. Read old English lyrics. Had a 25 min. written in German. Looked up the authority for an article for Arg. Delivered noon mail. Was on time for lunch. After Arg. Agnes & I walked to Arlington down to Heston's drug store. Her father was once assistant to a Yale Mathematics professor. Did 45 lines Horace before dinner. Finished Horace. Had first interview with Miss Fiske. "You're an awfully nice member of the class, you know" she said. Warned me to be specific and 104 1910Charlotte Rieney was elected Hall President, condense. (Do as I am told no more no less (?)) Did Physics acceleration till 12 PM. Then retired 12:15. By [govey] my problems are worked. Hooray. I signed up tonight for Mrs. Hill's Bible class. Eliz. McShane has charge of the cards. I was on time for dinner. Today has been pleasant, very warm outdoors. Put on a pair of my new Marmheim stockings today.Thurs.Oct. 6Rose at 6. Reviewed the odes we have had. Kathryn Upson came over to have me help her with her Physics problems. I verified instead of proved law S=1/2a(2t-1) on the board today. Delivered morning mail. Read some Physics. Noon mail. Corridor meeting. Lab 5th and 6th. I finished my first experiment of the Vernier Caliper. My room was swept today and looks fine. I borrowed $1 of Dorothy Hood and paid my Phil. dues. Did Physics problems. Agnes R. borrowed my wheel to go to Seaman's. Wore white dress. On time for lunch & dinner. Heard Luius H. Miller Prof. in Princeton on Bible & Mission Study. Read 40 pages of Andreas. Retired 10:45. Just like summer out today. Delightful to be outdoors. Knocked my clock off my desk and bent. Acted as usher at request of Lucy Pennaman. 1910one foot. Lilias Wheeler invited me to go to Senior parlor with her. (today.)Fri.Oct. 7Had 8 hours sleep last night and enjoyed it. Rose at 7. Wrote a card home. Went to Physics recitation. Then to Soph. Lit. where I said in answer to a question, that I did not see a difference between the Andrew of the Apocrypha and the Andrew of the poem Andreas. Another (?) brilliant recitation. Read article on cheap amusements for Arg. delivered noon mail. Studied Horace. Got names of Soph. Lit books. Elevator [her] stuck between 3rd & fourth and we had to crawl out on 3rd. I stopped in Florence Hopper's a minute. Albertina Pitkin & I viewed a large rainstorm in the eastern sky, and a wonderful sunset from my window. Prexy told us about the installation of the new Pres. of Smith College. He said that he wondered as he saw the degrees given to 6 women why more do not aspire to and attain scholarship. He has been looking in vain for the subjects which shall better fit the needs of the college for women than the present curriculum. I have no place here for domestic science for training in motherhood. "Make the best of what you have and the most of yourself".1061910Went to Phil. meeting. Party given here to Freshman at 8:30. It was fine. 1. Chorus, 5 instructors: Thelberg, Patton, Cummings, Ellery and Miss Swam, athletes, maids and Junior ushers. 2. Puppet show. 3. Dance. 4. A melodrama. Hobble Skirt or Does he eare. Ice cream & ladyfingers. It went off splendidly and everyone did excellently. I helped Eliz. Page get some bread from Mrs. Curtis after 10PM. Have received no letter from Home today.Sat.Oct. 8Went to Main for Helen Simpson's Soph. Lit. books. Got 2. Worked in Library on Bede's Ecclesiastical history. Delivered morning mail. Rec'd letter from home containing draft for $14.00 of which $8. belongs to Yamaguichi. $4.50 to me what I advanced for Miss Brainard & Mrs. Plane and $1.50 from papa for my college expenses. I cashed draft. Delivered noon mail. Worked more on Bede. I do not read him fast so it took me some time. Lilias Wheeler gave me Chaucer's complete works. Did some patching. Emilie Davis rented my wheel for an hour. I left here at 4:40PM for downtown & returned at 6PM. Rode wheel & did some errands stopping at a drug store for my handerkerchief. Went to college singing. Chapel. Studied German. Goethe's "Dichtung und Wahrheit"1910 107(vol.13.) It took me 3 hours to do it. I kept quite awake tonight. Studied my Bede notes & looked at Horace. Sewed 10 min. Retired 12:30PM. Mama writes "Claire recited this morning before the Assembly and Miss Hinderland told her she was proud of her. She just came home with 100% on her Arithmetic paper and she feels very proud." My waist is beautiful, fits like a glove. $5.34 for making. Brunett and Uncle Enoch left Thurs for home. I had a pitiful letter from Ella. She keeps hinting for money. Uncle Chas. fell over a wagon wheel." Papa says "Claire is getting stars and 100% right along."Sun.Oct. 9.After breakfast Dorothy Hood, Narola & I took a delightful walk of an hour to Sunset by Pine walk, tennis courts, bridge (why didn't I jump the gap as Dorothy did) Sunset, glen, chestnuts and pine walk by chapel. Dressed for church. Anson Phelps Stokes. Sec'y Yale preached a fine, clear, helpful sermon on "That Christ may be formed in you." Episcopal service very pretty. He said 1. it is possible because we are God's children. If we gather together the divine courage, the divine love, the divine humility which we find in separate1081910individuals we have a mosaic which gives us some idea of the Christ life. 2. The power resulting from having the Christ in us is a sense of freedom and responsibility. Free from fear of death. The truth shall make you free. What a responsibility rests on us as children of God. 3. Process. We must have a yearning for the Christ life. When Peary had decided that he wanted to discover the North pole more than any thing else in the world his battle was more than half won. When we have made up our minds to do anything then our battle is half won. We must have a knowledge of Christ's life. Cannot know him as he is unless we know him as he was. At Northfield Henry Drummond said in answer to a college student's question as to what three Bible courses he would recommend, The Life of Christ, the life of Christ and the life of Christ. Finally to attain our goal we must initate Christ's life as much as possible. Live up to his teachings ......Agnes & I walked around the lake, it is perfectly magnificent out today. Warm, ideal. The autunmal tints are very modest and soft but so soul satisfying and harmonious. It is grand1910 109to live today. Dinner. Changed my fine white dress for shirtwaist and skirt. Agnes wanted me to go walking. We went to 5 mi. post on Hackensack road. 2 1/4 hours. It was delightful. Found some apples. Helen Lockwood called. She is to tutor this year in English and Latin. Wake up Gretta. I went to chapel & Christian's. Dorothea Romer made a good speech on studying on Sunday. I thanked her for it. Paid for my tea table. Wrote to Lorane Rogers, Lois Yergin who is at Thomas Manual Training School, Detroit Mich. this year. and then wrote home. Did up Claire's little kid gloves which I carried off by mistake. Kissed them.Mon.Oct. 10.Rose at 7. Studied more on Latin. Went to Latin. Had to write Ode 38 & mark scansion. Miss Fiske did not give us a 10 min. written. Miss Stroebe handed back my test paper with "Ziemlich gut" written on the first page. Found a letter from Ida waiting - she thinks of selling Japenese pictures at Holyoke. I wrote a letter to Yamaguchi and a postal to Ida. Mrs. Kendride called me up. I got the Oxford book of English verse from Marjorie Hoard. Noon mail. Mrs. K. gave me some off campus notes to deliver for her. Physics Lab 5th & 6th. Got Sanborns Classical Atlas from Ethel Curley 402N. Rode my wheel1101910to deliver the 5 notices. Studied Latin. Pauline Allen came up for 15 min. & interrupted me. Chapel. Got Tribune address in Library. Spent three hours on Horace. Hope to know something tomorrow. Worked a little on Physics. Retired 11:45PM. Wore my Scotch mixture today. Tues.Oct. 11.Rose or rather studied in bed at 6AM German and Physics. Got laundry ready. Made bed as usual. Was very late to breakfast. Had to write Sapphic meter in Latin today. Knew it this time. I had to translate. Did fairly well. Hesitated a little. Problems handed back in Physics were correct & I had to put one on the board. Began "Gotz von Berlichingen" today. Rec'd. postal from Cecelia Poler who has begun her music course in New York City. Letter from Home on time including one from mama and one from Claire. Christine Uta has infantile paralysis. Mrs. Robbins is just alive. New door pad came for Saltfords. Also an ad for a sale of brass ware at Vose cottage Oct. 12-19. Began Asser's "Life of Alfred." Took noon mail. Paid hall dues $.95. Song practice. Arg. paper returned. Capitalization & puntuation critized. Finished Asser. Sent card of Library to Christine Utz. Subscribed to N.Y. Tribune for 2 mo. Went to class meeting 4:45. Reports of Soph. party con. & joke book con. Tables assigned today. I am again at Mrs. Curtis table1111910with Pauline Allen, Dorothy Hood, Florence Ackermann, Mildred Terry. Spent 1 1/2 hr. hunting up magazine references in indexes. Did some odds and ends. Retired 11:10PM.Wed.Oct. 12Rose at 6:15 AM to study German. On time for breakfast. Knew some specific things in Lit. I do have the weakest most inadequate vocabulary in German. It must be corrected at once. My English vocabulary will bear enriching too. Behold a golden opportunity. Worked on Arg. Took noon mail. Paid for my Morris chair $1.50. Miss Yost outlined our work in Arg so we can plan ahead. Agnes & I went to Sloshs and Cannon's. I made an appointment for 7th hr. tomorrow. Agnes & I studied on the lake afterwards. Then went to Senior Parlor song practice. Walked to Lab. with Alma. Agnes Wilson voluntarily came to me at song practice & looked over with me. Studied more on Latin (Prexy talked about making better use of our time, not having courage enough to put out an Engaged sign, difference between the way the older and younger girls plan their work, necessity for generous amount of sleep, enough excercise and fun. But we mustn't play when we ought to be working. Work hard while you work. The greatest joy you can have in college is to 1121910do your college work well. This world is so made that unless we do our duty we can not have a feeling of satisfaction. Put your emphasis on the important things. In his prayer he said it is the spirit that counts and so does faithfulness.) We are not to send flowers to 1911 for Senior Parlor. Helene Kingsley came up to find out Horace lesson & Miss Cushing came up for graph paper. I worked examples for Tues. over to see if I had them right. Made graph. Retired 11:45PM. Thurs.Oct. 13Rose soon after 6. Morning mail. Worked on Arg. Rec'd card from Yamaguchi. Noon mail. So late to noon song practice. Lab 5 & 6. Had Mrs. Gannon shampoo my hair 7th. Read in Anglo Saxon Chronicle before & after dinner. My first New York Tribune came today. Worked more on Arg. Wrote up my comments in PM. Retired 11:45PM.Fri.Oct. 14Rose a little early. Studied Phsics. Wrote a card home. Miss Wick did two interesting experiments this morning 1) with the jet of water and 2) with the nickel thing with spring & rod. Miss Fiske had me read again today. Morning mail. Rec'd home letter containing money order for $5. also letter from Bertha Loder. Worked on Arg. Seemed to have lost my grip on myself today. Couldn't write a clear concise1910 113accurate statement of the contents of an article without wasting several sheets of paper. Couldn't find out anything about my authorities. Oh my Arg. paper was horrible. I was ashamed of it and told Miss Yost so. Rode my wheel when going between halls with mail today. Yesterday when Maud saw me riding she said "Oh, how nice for you to ride a wheel." I don't like that patronizing tone. Noon mail. Report was on Portugal today. Lay down a few minutes, then dressed for Senior parlor in white sicilian and went to Lilias Wheeler's. We stood in line to meet the committee of 3. Then strolled about the parlor which is beautiful. The color scheme is Japenese pink. The paintings are few and rich 1. court of old church, 2. ocean scene. 3. golden autumnal trees in an irregular forest through which a delightful path passes. 4. mother's portrait. The desk set and tea service bear 1911's monogram. The parlor is simple but very harmonious and restful. Seniors sang to us and we to them then went into South transverse where ice cream & cake were served. I left at 5:45 and delivered 4 off campus notes. Paid Dorothy Hood the $13 borrowed of her to pay my Phil. dues. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi and a convenient1141910daily memorandum pad from A.V. Haight Co. Chapel. Changed my robes and delivered 3 more off campus notes with Narola Rivenburg for company. Visited with Agnes in her room. Wrote my diary. Agnes borrowed my bicycle this afternoon & rode almost to Poughkeepsie. I retired 10:15pm. Lilias, Helen Brewster and Caroline Hall each invited me to come often to Senior parlor. My name is on the Tribune now so I'll get it regularly.Sat.Oct. 15Rose at 7. Read Tribune for Thurs. from 8:30-9:30. Studied German till 10:30. Delivered AM mail and Miss Thallon complained of its being late. I ought to have taken it at 9:30. Studied German. Took noon mail on 3rd North Main and my own route. Told Miss Thallon I would see to it that the mail came earlier. Lunch. Figured up income from morning mail and noon mail each day. A.M.=$.0952 and noon =$.0476. Eliz. Baldwin of Main rented my wheel in AM. Two girls wanted it in afternoon but I used it myself. Rode down College Ave. when almost to Cherry St. My back tire was soft so I walked. Saw a man on Cherry St. and asked him about a pump. He walked with me to his house and used an auto pump but the tire leaks so he put some1910 115tire binding on for me. I rode downtown. This fellow knows Pauline Allen. Bought coat hangers, washcloths and a $.33 towel rack. Tire was soft when I got back to Luckey's so I took wheel to Bauer's to be fixed and walked home. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. going downtown 2:20-3:50PM Went to Main & got Physics Manual $1.25 and paid M. Hoard $1.27. Agnes Campbell came to talk over the mail. I went to the Maid's Club House tea. Bought fudge, coffee and sandwiches. Then it was dinner time. Chapel. Went to see Consumer's League Exhibit in Assembly Hall and there were but two lights. Finally the place was illumined and then a woman began to talk. I saw her watch 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and I had to go. Worked hard from 8:20-12:15 PM on English. Made out careful notes and wrote my theme on [therne] paper the first thing. Am ashamed to record that I worked after twelve o'clock. This day has been a big fizzle. I hate K. Gretta Ordway for she doesn't accomplish what she ought.Sun. Oct. 16Had fine raisin buns for breakfast. Vainly looked in bound Miscellary for article about the true students of a class not going to many things which the class as a whole attends. Wore1161910graduating dress to chapel. Pres. Richmond of Union preached a written sermon on "Be of good cheer I have overcome the world". Christ was stubbornly optimistic. Agnes Rowlands asked me over for dinner. Reread my six Home letters of this college year. Wrote home for 1 1/2 hrs. Started letter to Ida. Eliz. Toof came and we walked for 45 min. around Sunset. She is specializing in English. Doesn't want to get ideas quickly. Miss Ellery has changed her sense of proportion. Astonished Agnes R. by walking in the parlor after dinner and playing La Madonna and Titania on the piano. Donned pink dress & played on our own piano for 15 min. Dorothy Van Allen came in and turned a page for me. Had some candy in Pauline Allen's room. Went to music. oh it was wonderful. The moon shone so charmingly in the east window as we sat in the dark. Chapel. Prexy prayed that we "may not waste our time but make the most of the opportunities offered us here for our own good and the good of the world." I put on an ad for a mail girl for Tues. & Thurs. Christian's. Prexy spoke on Cheerfulness. It means hilarity. It is a duty. We can be happy and cheerful if we 1.think of others and stop being self centered. It will react upon us. To show friendliness is to be friendly. We 1910 117know the type of girl who is ready to lend a helping hand, always has a cheery word, doesn't yield to moroseness, doesn't let herself be discouraged, knows she will overcome. Finished Ida's letter. Wrote card to Ellen and Cecelia. Finished home letter. Retired about 11PM.Mon.Oct. 17Rose at 4:35AM. Studied till 6:05 then went back to bed will 7. Rec'd postal of Pittsford Fire Hall from Christine Utz, also a letter from Margaret Clarke's assistant. Took noon mail. Song practice. In Lab are using Jolly balance. A Junior in our Physics class asked me to help her with the problems. (Miss Harris). Studied for quiz. Went to chapel then to hear John R. Mott on Missions. He was just wonderful. I had never seen nor heard him before. His personality is magnetic. What power lies under his control. His voice is rich and powerful. He speaks calmly and with absolute conviction and certainly. His theme was the Student world in Japan, China and Russia. In part he said that Japan is the most brilliant nation and the most patriotic. Tens of thousands of students are in Tokio attending government schools and are exposed to all kinds of temptations the Chinese combine all those qualities which have made nations of the world famous. 118 1910 Thousands of professors in all subjects are needed to teach the Chinese millions. They are coming to America for education on scholarships from the Boxer fund paid by the U.S. But the students of St. Petersburg are the most interesting. 10,000 in one institution. These are graduate students. They came to hear Mr. Mott for 1 hour 1/2 at a time thru [through] an interpreter and came on the afternoon of his departure. But he had to leave them to grope after the light alone. There was no one to whom he could turn them over for guidance in their Christian belief. I sat spellbound. Wouldn't have missed it for a good deal. It was a rare opportunity. Studied Physics. Helped Dorothy Hood do prep in solid Geom. Did German. Retired 11:15PM Tues. Oct. 18 M. Rose at 5:10 AM and did Horace. We didn't get a quiz in Physics. Miss Stroebe said "We have been struggling all semester Miss Ordway with Goethe und Gotz. (unlant). Rec'd letter from Mrs. Robertson who is now in Nutley N.J. My dear home letter came. Claire wrote me too. She says she loves school. Read some for Arg. Noon mail. Song practice. Agnes R. and I went out on lake 6th & 7th and studied Miss Fiske passed and said to me "Are 1910 119you reading Geoffrey?" "Yes, I am" "You looked as though you were". Read some more 8th hour. Dressed for dinner. Had Agnes R. over. Chapel. Julia Whitney answered my ad for a mail girl. She will take it each AM except Saturday. Wed.Oct. 19Retired last night early. Was in bed at 10:01PM. Rose at 7. First good sleep in several nights. Studied English and German prose. Miss Fiske had us write 4 min. on that sermon she read us about Bartholemew didn't have to hand it in. I brought the N.Y.Times up from the newspaper room and put it on the "ARG" table. Read part of Roosevelt's Osawatomie speech. Took noon mail. Julia Whitney begins AM mail route today. Arg. came next and we had to write a sentence outline from our bibliographies & memories on the subject we chose. Mine was incomplete and a failure. Read the newspaper. Studied Arg. finished Osauwatomie speech. Read chap 1. "Fathers Mothers and Freshman" in books that Prexy spoke about. Spent evening doing Horace. Retired about 11PM. Thurs.Oct. 20Rose at 6. Studied Physics (gravity) and meters of Horace. She gave us three selections to scan. I made a botch of that. Handed in only two of 3 problems in Physics. Read in Layaman's Brut with Miss Inbush. Noon mail. Rec'd letter from120 1910Margaret Clarke. (P.M.C.) Lab. 5th & 6th. I spent a whole period trying to draw a picture of the Jolly balance. Had to stay half an hour overtime to get my experiment completely written up. Dorothy Hood took me out rowing. I signed up for basket ball. Handed in schedule at gym, specifying fancy dancing. Visited Albertina Pitkin in the Infirmary. Spent the evening working on Arg. in magazine room. Did two Physics problem. Retired after writing this shameful history at 10:48PM. My room ws swept today and for the first time thoroughly dusted by the maid. Mama's birthday.Fri.Oct. 21Physics was very interesting this AM. Miss Wilk did 2 experiments in class. 1. the inclined plane, 2. marked a prepared glass with pin on point of vibrating tuning fork. I enjoyed English too. Read for Arg. delivered noon mail. Rec'd home letter. First entertainment of the course "Jubilie Singers" came Mom. P.M. Oct. 17. Mama has worn her new dress and hat and even Mrs. Reynolds admired it. She saw John Sharpe at Synod & he wished to be remembered to me. In Arg. I had to become a Democrat. Read the rest of "Brut". Attended T.&M. debate on Resolved that intercolligate debating be established1910 121between Vassar and other women's colleges of equal standing. Walked downtown alone via College Ave. Took pump down to be fixed. Paid for having a plug put in my hind tire and rode my wheel home. After chapel I explored the Main magazine room and the Raymond Reading room. Dressed up as a man. Went to 417 and had refreshments. Spent a few minutes in Dorothy Hood's room & in Hull's room. Retired 10:15PMSat.Oct. 22At 8:30 attended Miss Monroe's lecture to the Argumentation sections in Assembly hall. Took A.M. mail at 9:30. Read newspaper studied Horace. Took noon mail. Started Horace when Agnes R. stopped for me & we spent an hour around Seaman's hunting clothes for Soph. party. I borrowed a coat of Mr. Seaman which I went back for at 5:15PM. Signed up for more Soph. Lit. books. Finished my Latin. No chapel. Danced the Virginia Reel. Dressed in man's suit & went to Sophomore party in Phil. hall. Passed Mr. J. Baldwin as I went in. The program was a circus in which figured, clowns, a monkey, wild man, snake charmer, fat woman, elephant, tall woman & dwarf. Then followed a beautiful scene on the 1221910stage 1. three swings the ropes of which were covered with roses, in each swing a girl in white and an adoring lover at her side, boquets of roses completed the picture. 2. Dutch dance. 4. Piece of chalk 3 5. Girl in Freshman English. 5. What she had hoped to be. 5. The English tutors. 7. Hobble skirt girls. 8. General chorus. Then 1913 sang and then 1914. Refreshments were passed by spotless waiters and consisted of kisses, Cracker Jack, ice cream cones and lemonade. Many of the 1913 costumes worn by the plain onlookers were very funny. Got home before 10. Studied Bielschousky's Life Goethe Will 12 P.M. retiring 12:20P.M. Joke book was fine. Awaited 1914 at dinner.Sun.Oct. 23Rose at 8. Got down in time for breakfast. Returned my coat to Mr. Seaman. Pauline Allen went with me. Wore Scilian to church. Rev. Vance of Newark, N.J. preached on "Duty". Duty merely asks Is it right? His illustrations were from Carlyle "Do the duty lying nearest at hand.", Duke of Wellington, 1. answer to a soldier who didn't want to go to Africa 2. tho his private life was scandalous & he had his shortcomings yet he did his duty, drummer boy who wrote to his1910 123mother that he must/would do his duty even if he died, a Dean who told his student's "Nobody is thinking about you, make yourselves comfortable", the monk who left the vision of christ in his cell and administered to the poor at the abbey gate, and some quotations from poetry. The gospel makes us see our highest duty and unless we are true and faithful to our highest duty we cannot know & fulfil our duty to our fellow men. Duty and boastfulness run in opposite directions. Doing one's duty involves forgetting self. The gospel combines duty and privilege in its promises. The first part of any Bible promise is a duty, the second a privilege the gospel not only shows us our duty but helps us to do it. It matters not how humble the place we will to do therein our duty is to merit the approval of our fellew men and the praise of God. I read in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." Mary Hubachek wanted to rent my wheel today. At first I said yes then I went to her and told her I'd let her take it any day but Sunday. I would not rent it on 1241910Sunday as a matter of principle. Read chapter on "Honor" in Prexy's recommended book. Went to 408 N. to Lousie Roblee's and Ruth Burn's Mission Study class on "Africa". Called on Georgia Stilson of whom Mrs. Robertson spoke. I undressed and went to bed for an hour. Didn't sleep but rested quietly. Wore Copenhagen to music. Went to chapel & Christian's. Prexy talked about faithfulness in small things being approved by God not because the things are little but because of the spirit in which we do them what the world needs today is people who can do anything well. We must guard against the danger of becoming so engrossed with the little things of life that although we do them well we lose our sense of proportion, of the real largeness of life. It is possible to do little things in a spirit of largeness. What powers and talents others possess is no matter what concerns us is what use am I making of the powers I have. There is a girl who could be a leader if she only would.Agnes R. spoke on the necessity of giving one's self with his gift. Dr. Hill said the 3 requirements for finding out what our duty is are first 1910 1) an intellectual weighing of the facts. 2. careful study of God's word. 3. prayer. We never should take a step in life without praying. Mrs. Tillinghast spoke about getting the proper view of life when we are young, then is the time to learn the relative importance of things. Katherine Forbes spoke about the wisdom of stopping to think now & then why we are so busy here, what our purpose is. Helen Zobrisky spoke about the admirable way in which Prexy's talk last Sun. PM fitted in with the sermon today. Duty of cheerfulness. Mr. Vance prayed today that we might be kept from the sin of despondency. Agnes told me I looked fine last night like a college professor. Maybe it was my immagination but I thought Prexy was looking at me several times during his talk tonight. Wrote home. Retired 10:30PM. I met Mrs. Kelsy last night. Mon. Oct. 24 Rose before 6. Read in the "Pearl". Enclosed a clipping from courier of Soph. party in my home letter. Miss Finke forgot our class so we left after 5 min. I studied Latin for tomorrow. We discussed Fragen on Gotz. Took noon mail and morning mail together as the AM mail was late and heavy. Enjoyed Lab. Finished Latin. Advert 1910 tized for mail girl having 2nd & 3rd vacant on Mon. Went to Lib. & worked on Arg. Did some German. Had grape fruit in Eliz. McShane's room. Retired about 11PM. "Let them prune" (Horace) Tues. Oct. 25 Rose at 6 AM. Finished German. Did some Physics. "Gu vil Fehler, Miss Ordway" Worked on Arg. again. Noon mail. My home letter came this AM containing money order for $5. Also a card from Yamaguchi. our speeches were not called for today. I now am a member of the bulletin board committee. Advertised for a Mail girl for all week 2nd & 3rd. Called a minute on Helen Brewster and Eliz. Hubble, Paid .50 to Kathryn Upson for "Phoenix" Bought a popcorn ball.05. Studied German in Reggy's room by her droplight. Rented my wheel to her 7th. Did Arg all evening. Read rest of German & gurg zu Bett 10:50PM. I bought my class pin today. Wed. Oct. 26 Carefully did German prose, finished "The Pearl" Went to Soph. Lit. We discussed the question whether the Pearl is primarily an elegy or an allegory. German was interesting. I was quite satisfied with my today's preparation for it. Worked on Arg. reading more in Republican misrule. Noon mail. Stump speeches were given in Arg. today. Irene's was the best. She gave 5 reasons for for being a Republican. 1. Platform 2. Adminis 1910 tration, 3. Mr. Stimson. 4. Mr. Roosevelt 5. Condemnation of Tamany Hall. I draw lots & our section has to be Democratic in the inter-section debate. Irene & I discussed the Rep. & Dem. sides 6th hr. I walked over to Main with her. Math & Goethe are her easiest courses. She takes Physics A, Shorter course Horace & Arg. She advised me not to tell that I am ignorant of basket ball when I go out. I worked 1 hr. 40 min on Horace. Prexy told us about the 25th anniversary exercises at Bryn Mawr. I studied another 1 hr. and 40 min. on Horace. Said goodnight to Pauline, Dorothy, Gladys and Margaret Cushing. Rented wheel to Peggy and lent it to Gladys Sutton this afternoon. Today has been an ideal fall day. Thurs. Oct. 27 Had to write some meter in Horace. I marked it but omitted to give the names of the lines. Read some in "Sir Gauain & the Green Knight". Rec'd letter from Water Color Gift Co. (Bertha McGonegal) containing bill for goods she is sending. Took noon mail. Miss Warner and I did experiment with inclined plane. Spent 7th & 8th on Arg. working in "Republican misrule". Worked after chapel until library closed on Arg. getting newspaper material. Worked out my subject in part staying up 1910 until 1:40 AM. Jerked and had argumentative contortions a good share of the night. I never have been worked up to such a pitch over anything before. Fri. Oct. 28 Got up and did some Physics. We had a quiz of 5 problems. I made a grand fizzle. Couldn't do the last because I hadn't studied it and got the first wrong by wrong formula. (so much for looking in your book at a formula after teacher has begun to write on the board). Discussed meter & form of "Pearl". After breakfast Ruth Robinson gave me some good hints for my debate. I finished outlining my debage 3rd & 4th and said it over several times. Took noon mail. Carefully recited my speech twice at noon. Was late to Arg. Rec'd home letter and card from Margaret Clarke. Rachel Whitcomb's speech on the affirmative was splendid. She had it written out and it went smoothly. I was too much concerned in the outcome of my own speech to take notes on hers. I held forth more smoothly than I feared I do. Forgot to say that electing Dix would check Roosevelt's power. Criticism - favorable. I gave my authorities. Adverse - 1. not enthusiastic enough. 2. didn't let my audience know in advance my outline. 3. Too flexible. 1910 4. Didn't meet other side. 5. Does Neg. accept main issue. 6. Didn't show relation of tariff to State govmt. 7. Should have given a summary in different words from those which I used in my outline at beginning. (I didn't outline at begin). 8. Neg. made tariff a main point in spite of fact that affirm. said it was a minor point. Both speakers showed evidence of fresh thinking. Agnes complimented me. Told me we both spoke too fast. I got an express package, my goods from Bertha $65.82 worth not counting my commission. Took my Physics problems which I worked for today and forgot to hand in over to Miss Wilk. Donned suit and left on wheel for town at 4:05. Rode via College Ave. Had pedals fixed. Got pump. Visited all the gas places in search of a tube. Went even to the Poughkeepsie gas co. A very nice tall young man waited on me. Finally I succeeded at Stockholm's. Am to have the metal end of my old tube cut off and soldered in my new tube. Left town at 5:40. In turning back into road from car track which was a few inches above the pavement my wheel slipped because I didn't turn square enough and I fell flat on the pavement with my arms outstretched. It was so 1910 sudden. A man rushed up to me to see if I was hurt but I wasn't & rode home in safety. Had Agnes Rowlands to dinner. In PM. I staid away from the Damsreuther Quartette concert. Sold 4 water color articles. Counted my stock. Read part of my German & retired 10:30 PM or nearer 11PM. Sat. Oct. 29 Worked hard today. Studied German all first hour. Took AM mail. Went to Miss Monroe at 10:30 in Assembly Hall. Just Rachel & I were there and she had us debate. Her criticism of me was 1. standing too still 2. Speaking too rapidly. 3. Incorrect breathing. 4. Saying too many words on a breath. 5. Hesitation, 6. Mispronunciation of "tariff", "character", last, during, because, duties, supervision. Studied German & took noon mail. Sophs. of Raymond met in 305 to discuss Soph. Halloween party. Spent 1/2 reading the paper. Worked on Horace for 2 hrs. Finished "Garwain & the Green Knight" read Brownings "As I ride, as I ride". Wore my pink dress to Helen Simpson's Halloween party in honor of her sister. Apples were hung from the gas fixtures, we bobbed for apples in the washbowl, had our fortunes told by 4 plates. I am to travel. Eliz Toaf read my hand & said I have capacity for a 1910 Rachel Whitcomb said today, "Your know so much and I know so little." Good imagination and good reasoning powers. My fortune line isn't developed. I ought to be a good student. On decorated cards we had to write a piece of advice intended for some one present. Refreshments were peanuts, cider, pumpkin pie and doughnuts. Left about 9:30 to watch the Junior & Freshment "spook dance" around 1912's tree. A spook called on me. Spent from 10-11:30 on Horace. Ruth Robinson told me then it was time to go to bed so I went. Sun. Oct. 30 At 9:45 went to Mrs. Hill's Bible class. Took a short walk. Right Rev._______ preached a dramatically rendered oration on Japan. We should be happy to get into the spirit of prophecy more happy to live in the time of the fulfillment of that prophecy and still more happy to be coworkers with God. His descriptions were very beautiful but did not belong to a sermon. Read some in Mission study book "Daybreak in the Dark Continent" Heard Alma Leslie sing several songs after dinner. Her voice is clear and full. I enjoyed it greatly. At 2:15 went to 408N. to Mission class. Louise Roble led. I am delighted with her. She had us draw a map. Showed 1910 us two splendid maps and talked enthusiastically and intelligently. I am quite taken with her. Wrote up my diary and did some little odds & ends. No chapel. Went to hear minister speak informally on Japan. His descriptions are certainly fine. He spoke about the American fleet to begin & close with. We do not have to teach the Japs. how to worship that they can teach us. But in our Christian religion each nation can satisfy it's national longing. China- a mediator- Japan-a captain. He told about their famous Shinto temple which is regularly rebuilt every 20 years. He gave us the story of the two foxes. We are to control the Japanese not by our warships but by Christian kindliness and gentleness. He told us how an American admiral had brought on board his flag ship the old fisherman who first took Commander Peary to shore. The U.S. band played the Japenese national hymn and the admiral honored the fisherman. I retired early at 9:35. Mon. Oct. 31 Slept fine. Took AM and M mails. Tried to subscribe to the Miscellany but found no one in the office. Studied Horace. Just before dinner Irene came in with a package for me. It contained 6 beautiful large yellow chrysanthemuns 1910 card which came with them merely said in print "A bit of autumn sunshine" who can be the sender? Attended Christian's meeting where it was voted to send $1000. to Japan making that our one foreign mission field. Studied Horace--Physics. Retired at 10:45. Prexy talked to us tonight about a compliment he heard for Vassar "the women who go out from here are efficient" Prexy said in short that he wants the women who go out from here to be not only efficient wherever they are placed but also to be efficient in scholarship. He wants us as teacher and professors not to be content with what most teachers and profs. are content but to keep on learning all the time. In college now he would have us create--further a spirit of "scholarliness". There must be no envy and jealousy of those who are ahead of us. We must have greater respect for scholarship. Tues. Nov. 1 I hope this month will see me actually accomplish things. My time so far at college this year has yielded me nothing. I have not gotten ahead but lived from day to day. My work is absolutely disgusting. It is totally unsatisfactory to me. I am not excelling and I am ashamed of it but it is a glaring truth. I rose at 1910 5:40 and did some good concentrated work on German. Mrs. K. called me up. I went and found that someone in Davison has complained because the AM mail was not delivered Oct. 24 till noon. Took noon mail. Section debate in Arg. Good but not as good as I expected. Affirm. Searle, Hagerman & Peeples (fine). Neg Barrett Pratt and Quackenbush. Put up notices on Hall bulletin boards for a girl having 2nd & 3rd vacant on Mon. to deliver mail. Read Chaucer's "The Parlement of Foules". Class meeting 8th. Prexy was unanimously elected honorary member. Helen Lathrop gave us some advice which the Seniors might have liked to know as Sophs. 1. Keep some of your enthusiasm stored up. 2. Don't criticize the powers that be including both college officials & student officials. 3. Folow precedent as far as possible. If you have occasion to break precedent follow it out completely. 4. Strive to excel as a class. Go beyond what 1911 attains. This was the most interesting class meeting we have had yet. I spent the entire evening on German and arrived nowhere. Mind as too dulled by sleepiness. Eliz. & Mima came in at different times. I received regular home 1910 letter today. Mama writes "oh I wish I could see you this afternoon. I miss you so much and Xmas seems a long way off yet." Claire wrote me this time. She was sick last Friday & had to stay out of school. I retired 10:20. Wed. Nov. 2 Spent 1st hour reading 10 pages in the wrong volume of "Dichlung and Wahrheit", We had in German a written test". I told Miss Stroebe what I had done and she said "my dear that is very foolish." I made a perfect failure of the questions on Werther. Went to Mrs. K. again. Did some Physics. Took M. Mail. Cheerpractice at 1:10. Discussion of yesterday's debate in Arg. Rec'd express package from home containing my black & white waist, spotted white one and my gingham in which mama has put a new yoke. 6 slices of bran bread were also sent. Gladys Sutton & I spent 6th translating Horace. I worked on it alone 7th. Attended Frederick Weld's concert or better recital 8th. Enjoyed it greatly. His voice is full & rich. Mrs. Curtis looked at me approvingly because I was on time to dinner. 1 meal out of 3 today. Spent 1/2 hr. in Library after chapel trying to find "Firth". Worked 2 hrs. 3/4 on Horace. Have reread now all the odes we have read so far. Wrote up this Chronicle of my follies and joys and daily life, retiring at 11:40. 1910 Thurs. Nov. 3 Finished Physics problems & copied them. Some of the Special topics were given in Horace. It is a rainy, gloomy day. Read "Second Nun's Tale" glanced at Tribune, took noon mail. Wrote letter home. Lab 5th & 6th. Qui Vine(?) debate 7th. It was conducted like a political mass meeting & was funny. Heywood & Robinson were the Republicans and ____________ & Williams the Democrats. All wore men's coats. The audience cheered & hissed. No chapel. I reread "The Parlement of Foules". Went to Christians we just sang because so few came. I invited Lilias Wheeler to our Soph. Halloween party. Spent a few minutes studying exhibtion of Roland statues. Read more Chaucer. Ate candy & peanuts in Narola's room. Wrote up the Roland exhibition for Miscellany. Reread Leonard Nun's Tale and retired 11:15 PM. Cold & disagreeable out. Fri. Nov. 4 Rec'd sorry letter from home telling about Uncle George, and Aunt Ella. Worked in Lab 3rd & 4th. Rainy. Had a nice visit with Miss Wike(?). Noon mail. Song practice. We had a cut in Arg. so I studied Mon's German. Went to gym to Pay DAy $.50 Christians, $.50 Japanese missions $2.00 Miscellany. Then spent a delightfull hour in Louise Roble's room.408N. I mended stockings.__________read aloud Kipling's "The Man Who Was." Louise mdade some splended tea of 1910 which I drank several cups. Raisin crackers and little marshmallow cakes were served. Maud, _______ and I were the only regular members there. Dined with Agnes R. I do not like that table one bit. From 6:40-8pm I fooled in Davison. Played games & made a bluff at dancing the Virginia reel. Read 1st article of a series of "Working Girls' Budgets" for Arg. in Lib. instead of going to Junior party rehersal. Finished German. Retired 11:15. Sat. Nov. 5 (criticism) Worked on Arg. topic. Miss Monroe had us debate informally. "Don't sound as if you were going to knocks them down" Did Horace. Noon mail. Song practice in J. Students meeting ---suggest that a dance be held Mar. 4 or Apr. 15 instead of Founder's. Bang--the meeting is adjourned. Agnes Campbell came over and I made out my bill for the mail. she bought 4 W.C. Read Firth in Lib. Cut out mark for tonight. Spent another hour on Horace. Read clip 3 in Drummond's the Heart of Africa". Chapel. Dressed in sheet, mask & pillow case. I was one of the screaming terrors in the "Chamber of Horrors" to which the Senior guests at our Soph Halloween were brought. 2nd place Trix's room--games 3.my room with Trix as fortune teller 4. Albertina's room with Gladys B., Babs and Kit Dunham 1910 Rec'd letter from Lorraine Rogers. Refresments were served in 419 and consisted of loly-pops, cider crullers and nuts. We sang in the downstairs parlors. Dancing. Bessie Rector was a black cat with a tail and Eliz. Ingersoll was a fine witch with a gray cardboard hat. I read the "Prioress's Tale" and the "Pearl". Sponged my blue suit which I so grimed with the dirt of Pokeepsie Main St. pavement & retired at 12:45pm. Lilia's Wheeler was my guest. Sun. Nov. 6 Ruth Robinson told me about Junior party and Louisa Myers invited us down to drink coffee from Mme. Mounier's individual percolators. (drawings) It was fine. I straightened my room. Dressed for church. Took car down & got there just as they began the Doxology. Wore my lace waist and new black hat that mama sacrificed to get for me. Looked nice. went, sat and came home alone. Mr. Swartz spoke on the Partnership of Jesus with man. Limited & unlimited partnerships in the business world. If we are to be Jesus partners we must put our all into the firm and sorrow and trouble as well as joy and glory will come to us. I met a Mrs. Matthews wife of one of the N.Y. State hospital physicians who cordially invited me to sit in her pew. She introduced me to some ladies who also were very cordial. One said 1910 "We would like to speak to the Vassar girls but they go out so quick" Walked home by College Ave. Lonely out. Mission class at 2:15. Called a minute on D. Hood who looks ill today. Started Home letter. Lay down from 5:20-6:35 and slept part of the time. Gladys B. got me some milk. I heard Miss Katharine B. Davis speak on "The International Prison Conference." She was instructive, humorous and interesting as before. I took 3 crullers from 419 on which to make a lunch. Finished Home letter and retired about 10:30. Mon. Nov. 7 Regular classes. Did Horace. noon mail. song practice. Lab hours in which I did not finish my experiment. Found a little envelope on my desk under pencil holder (ie. empty ink bottle) containing a card which reads "Fraulein Ordway ist zum mitglid des Deutschen Vereins erwahlt worden." Happy? Surprised? yes. class meeting 8th in which Miss Thallon was chosen faculty member. H. Adler had invited me to dinner. I was 10 min. late & she had gone down so I wouldn't go in late so came back to Raymond. Chapel. Studied Horace and Physics. Spent an hour on problem "where must a stick be placed under a log so that the load shall be equal for 3 men if one carries an end of the log. Retired after 11PM. 1910 chapel. Studied German. Brain is tired so I can't study fast. At 9:30 in 305 Norma Wright was elected Hall song leader. Retired 11:15 after spending about 30 min. more on German & writing my diary. Wed. Nov. 9 Watchman called me at 6 but I didn't rise till 7. Had cut in English. I spent 1st & 2nd on Arg. report. Didn't know much in German. Read chap. III in Foster. Noon mail. Dix was elected Gov. Reported on Working Girls' Budgets no. 1 from Oct. McClures. It was too long and everybody looked bored. It unused them. Adriana Tappan spoke nicely about it. Marie Pidgeon did too. "The fact is dear breth(...)" Walked a little way with Miss Yost. Looked at paper. Was called to Messenger Room to get a note. It was my bill for the mail. "Go to Mr. Polk". I did, as Vassar college, not Mrs. K is debtor, and rec'd $3. Did some Horace. Went to College Song practice for 1913 in "J" 8th. Ice cream with grape nuts in. College singing. I finished advanced Horace translation and did my Physics. Saw Peggy & Louise a min. in their room. Retired 11:25PM. Thurs. Nov. 10 Revised my Arg. report & went to Miss Yost with whom I had my first conference. She gave me an apple. Told me my bibliography showed careful, hard work. She said come to me when 1910 chapel. Studied German. Brain is tired so I can't study fast. At 9:30 in 305 Norma Wright was elected Hall song leader. Retired 11:15 after spending about 30 min. more on German & writing my diary. Wed. Nov. 9 Watchman called me at 6 but I didn't rise till 7. Had cut in English. I spent 1st & 2nd on Arg. report. Didn't know much in German. Read chap. III in Foster. Noon mail. Dix was elected Gov. Reported on Working Girls' Budgets no. 1 from Oct. McClures. It was too long and everybody looked bored. It unused them. Adriana Tappan spoke nicely about it. Marie Pidgeon did too. "The fact is dear breth(...)" Walked a little way with Miss Yost. Looked at paper. Was called to Messenger Room to get a note. It was my bill for the mail. "Go to Mr. Polk". I did, as Vassar college, not Mrs. K is debtor, and rec'd $3. Did some Horace. Went to College Song practice for 1913 in "J" 8th. Ice cream with grape nuts in. College singing. I finished advanced Horace translation and did my Physics. Saw Peggy & Louise a min. in their room. Retired 11:25PM. Thurs. Nov. 10 Revised my Arg. report & went to Miss Yost with whom I had my first conference. She gave me an apple. Told me my bibliography showed careful, hard work. She said come to me when 1910 ever you feel like talking over some point about your work. Noon mail. Rec'd card from mama stating that Annie Toor is dead. Song practice. Lab. Found a note from Miss Bordon asking me if I still wish to do shelf work. to see her this afternoon I went but she wasn't there. Dressed in sicilian for "Der Deutsche Verein" whose first Versainm--lurig(?) was held in Senior parlor 8th hour. We met the Pres. and the German faculty. All conversation in German. -------and lady fingers were served. Miss Hofer spoke on Dresden and two pointers she had known personally. This is the Dammereng stunde als man an seine Heimat deuht. I enjoyed it very much. One of my collge ambitions has been realized. I went to Christians to hear Louise Roblee's account of the "Edinburgh Missionary conference" Studied late. Fri. Nov. 11 Rec'd letter from Bertha Loder. Saw Miss Borden. Spent rest of 3rd & all of 4th in Lab. Walked home with Miss Wick. noon mail. Rec'd letter from that grand place "Home". Mama wrote it. Annie was buried at 2:30PM from the Centenary church on Thurs. Nov. 10, 1910. Mabel Case & Edna Steve are married. Money order for $5. was enclosed. Mrs. Toor asked after about you today in the midst of her sorrow & so did many others. 1910 speaking of the chrysanthemums mama says "someone loves my girl". I worked all of 6th & 7th in Lab but thank goodness my experiments are done. Miss Borden explained the shelf work to me and I put some books away in Bible, Ethics & Philosophy alcoves. Went to concert by "Euterpe" Glee Club. Retired 10:15pm. Sent card Home. Sat. Nov. 12 Went to Lib at 8 and began my labors as shelf assistant in the Greek & Latin section south wing, east gallery. Went to apparatus room & drew for 1st Hall play seats. Then took AM mail. Studied Horace from 10-11:45. Cashed money order. Paid Hazel Ware .$33. Bought Gospel Harmony Song practice. Noon mail. Pressed dickie then donned pink dress & went to "Arms & the Main" Sat in K.(?) Play was splendid. Worked in Lib. from 5:25-6:20. Had to put out the lights and lock up the Lib. I couldn't find the switch governing the lights in the central part so left them burning. Chapel. Returned Lib key. Studied English (Chaucer) and German. Retired at 11:45PM. Sun. Nov. 13 Woke Mimma up. Lib. at 9. Studied Bible class lesson. Class 9:45 Chapel. Rev. Bliss test "if ye know these things happy are ye if ye do them". Enjoyed his straight-forward earnest address every word of which 1910 was distinctly spoken. Walked to Seamen's with Agnes Dimer. Read Mission lesson. Mission class at 2:15. I was a missionary and Maud and ________were heathen. Called on M. Glessmer. Wrote in here. Started Home letter. Went at 5 to Freshman parlor where Dr. Bliss talked to us in a very fatherly, practical way about mission work and our duties as Christians in Vassar. Read after lunch in "Transition from school to college" finishing that section. Went to Dr. Bliss's talk in Assembly Hall on "Turkish Revolution". Enjoyed it very much. Finished Home letter and wrote a letter to Mrs. John Toor. Retired. Mon. Nov. 14 Started work in Library at 8AM. It took but a few minutes this morning. Ruth Robinson came in after 10PM and made me go to bed. "You dont have to know those German poems tomorrow and you can do that Horace in the morning. (?) went to bed like I should. Took noon mail. Lib. at 5 PM. Tues. Nov. 15 Rose early. Lib. Rec'd letter from papa. Uncle George Parsell died about 7 PM at Uncle Henry's Friday Nov. 11, 1910. The funeral was held Sunday Rev. Yergin read the Serysture and offered prayer and a male quartet sang Nearer my God to thee and "Jesus Loves of my soul." Papa spoke a few minutes. Burial in Owasco cemetery where papa officiated. Mama came home at midnight 1910 to conduct the thank offering service Sun. AM. Papa says "So for the last few days we have indeed been busy and have had no chance to be lonesome" Noon mail. Miss Yost allowed us to get a little glimpse of herself today in class. She seemed more like a person than a teacher. I had apparatus work with Miss Burns 6th hr. She made us work and I enjoyed it. Jumped string, horse, swing from ladder. Lib. Wed. Nov. 16 Lib. Rec'd letter from Claire written nicely in ink-her first one in ink to me. She enclosed a beautiful Persian jabout with which I am delighted. Mail. Discussed subjects for next debate, Prohibition and suffrage are in the lead: Ordered 1/2 doz. bran muffins from Mrs. Cary. )Prezy spoke Mon. PM about the danger of fire caused by letting the wind blow the gas." If your fathers haven't been able to in(?)lcate economy in you it is hopeless for me to try.") Lib 5 Studied as usual. Ruth Robinson again put me to bed soon after 10. I have some real enemies which I must overcome at once. They are slowness, lack of concentration, uninterestingness and unathactiveness coupled with a failure to see the essential point and think deeply and thoroughly to the bottom of a question. I am not doing my duty to papa, mama, claire or to 1910 Vassar college. I had fancy dancing at 7:45pm with Miss Ballentine. Wore white & my new jabout tonight. Thurs. Nov. 17 I spent just 4 hrs. on my today's Horace. Lib.8 Spent 3rd & 4th working on bibliography for Prohibition, Local option and High License. Noon mail. Barely got the first experiment for this week written up today. What is the matter with me? Miss Warner is up-to-date but I am not. Wore my copenhagen blue dress & called on Miss Haight. Good eats. Lib. English & Physics. Fri. Nov. 18 Lib. I knew something in English today because I had reread the story about the cock. class drill 4th Miss King. Mail. Rec'd letter from mama. She bought Claire a new cloak. In Auburn she wrought a transformation in Aunt Lilie's house. "We received your lovely letter and were so pleased that you had been selected as a member of the German Club. Just as it should be of course." I went to Main after Arg. Then wrote a letter to Claire (to her alone) and one to Aunt Jennie. Did some Horace. Lib. Papa enclosed a program of the Layman's Missionary Movement Convention. Had Florence Hopper to dinner and I enjoyed it exceeedingly. My tongue was loosened and I felt free to talk. Spent a few minutes after chapel in Raymond Reading Room reading Kipling's. Had a nice visit with Peggy in Bessie's Room this afternoon. 1910 "Just so" stories. heard Mr. Hamilton Holt managing editor for the Independent lecture on the Federation of the World's Splendid. He showed a number of fine slides at the end of the lecture. Sat. Nov. 19 Lib. at 8. Started Volbrecht's Macenas for my Latin topic. Mail at 9:30. Revised part of my shelves. Studied German. Am so tired. I feel just as if I were mentally asleep. Noon mail. Did some more German. Was in town from 2:30-4:30. Rode my wheel. Bought a bell for it & had the front tire fixed. Took my clock and watch down. Lib. Read some more shelves. did Horace. Sewed for an hour. Learned 8 more lines of German poetry. Retired 12PM. Gladys Sutton came up & asked about Horace. Sun. Nov. 20 Woke at 6 and tossed till 7:30. Lib at 9. Read Bible lesson Bible class 9:45. Dressed for chapel at which Rev. Slocum Pres. of Colorado College preached on ________________and underneath are the everlasting arms". We must lay our emphasis on the eternal rather than the external what is it in our life that forms the foundation. Read Mission class lesson & some in newspaper. Dinner. Finished the paper. Went to 408N but as just 2 of us came I sugested we postpone Mohanmedanism until later. Went to Lib and finished revising my books. Cut our newspaper clippings. Went to bed from 4:45 to 5:30 but didn't sleep. Supper. Music. 1910 chapel. Christians. Prexy spoke on the attitude of mind with which we view life. "Now the darkness is passing away." Agnes R. gave a fine talk based on an article "The Galilean Vagabond" in the Independent and a few sentences from Prexy's Baccalaureate sermon. I wrote up this diary. Ruth Robinson gave me some rarebit with tomatoes which Helene gave her and invited me in there to eat it. 10:55. Mon. Nov. 21 Slept fine & rose at 7. Was on time to meals. Lib. Miss Fiske spoke decidedly about Chaucer's not denouncing the evil he saw by trying to reform it. Rec'd letter from Water Color gift Co and a package containing more goods. (see bill). I counted them. Did Horace. Went to Infirmary leaving a note for Maud Kelsey as I couldn't see her. Noon mail. Lab 5th & 6th and 7th for me. I was working with that glass enclosed balance and had hard work making it balance. It isn't done yet. O'dear "the best laid plans etc." Studied more Horace. Lib. Dinner. 15 min. on Horace. Chapel. Two hours in the Library on Argumentation. 1 1/2 hrs. on German. 1/2 hr. preparing laundry. Retired 12pm. Tues. Nov. 22 Spent 4th hour in Lab. Miss Yost was not there but we had to stay & study. Gym 6th. I did the stunts very well. Stood on my head for first time (drawing). Spent 7th in Lab & finished. 1910 my notebook. Class meeting 8th. Miss Haight was chosen faculty member. Took noon mail. Library. My somersault efforts so affected my head that I couldn't study & as a result retired early. Heard from home. Mama says (Claire was so pleased with her letter. Mrs. Carpenter asked about me & mama told her I was doing finely. Howard Bacon is home having been temporarily blinded by a kick in football. Mr. Zormow hit I Hoplinds & broke a tear duct. Harold Todd has left school & starts in R.B.I. Mrs. Robbins is dead & Ella Bonhurst is married. Think of it so Pittsford Presbyterians attended Laymen Convention Sunday.) I spent two hours on my Horace for today. Wed. Nov. 23 Rose a little early. Miss Fiske discussed ballads & read us several. Rec'e home letter. (when I got to where you spoke about a box I just said I would get one ready & get it off tonight. Mama" led the great meeting Mon." It was grand 825 ladies sat down to luncheon. She enclosed a copy of Claire's first report card. It is fine.) Miss Yost thanked us for the flowers we sent her yesterday. I saw Dorothy Hood & Narola Rivenburg off. Helped Peggy R and Agnes Rowlands. Carried a suit case for Mary Bliss & took Sophia Le...s' books home for her. Found my name on the Express 1910 list & brought my box home. Wrote a card to Claire Woolston and a grateful card of acknowledgement home & mailed them at once. Ruth Robinson opened my box which contained pineapple and currant sh(...), jelly, salted peanuts, cheesed wafers, salad dressing, a can of salmon and a lovely fresh chocolate layer cake. My guests were --- Ruth Robinson '12 Marian Tallant Louisa Myers Gertrude Ryan M.H. helped me prepare Eliz. Mc Shane '13 Mary Hubacheck Mary Fisher Margaret glessner Louise Boynton Janet Golden Agnes Wright Mima Soule '14 Ann Ryan Before the party & right after dinner I played several pieces on the piano. Wished I knew if they really thot I did well or were laughing at me. After the guests had gone Ruth Robinson & Mima Soule & Mary Hubacheck & I staid & talked about religion, symbols, beliefs, Christ, "deserving", creeds, laws, Bible & other books as well revealing God's will until 12:45. Ruth & I did the most of the talking. Rec'd W.H. Companion Thurs. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving. Went to service. Pres Taft & Gov. White's proclamations were were read. Hymn, psalm, prayer, America & benedictions. Then 1910 list & brought my box home. Wrote a card to Claire Woolston and a grateful card of acknowledgement home & mailed them at once. Ruth Robinson opened my box which contained pineapple and currant sh(...), jelly, salted peanuts, cheesed wafers, salad dressing, a can of salmon and a lovely fresh chocolate layer cake. My guests were --- Ruth Robinson '12 Marian Tallant Louisa Myers Gertrude Ryan M.H. helped me prepare Eliz. Mc Shane '13 Mary Hubacheck Mary Fisher Margaret glessner Louise Boynton Janet Golden Agnes Wright Mima Soule '14 Ann Ryan Before the party & right after dinner I played several pieces on the piano. Wished I knew if they really thot I did well or were laughing at me. After the guests had gone Ruth Robinson & Mima Soule & Mary Hubacheck & I staid & talked about religion, symbols, beliefs, Christ, "deserving", creeds, laws, Bible & other books as well revealing God's will until 12:45. Ruth & I did the most of the talking. Rec'd W.H. Companion Thurs. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving. Went to service. Pres Taft & Gov. White's proclamations were were read. Hymn, psalm, prayer, America & benedictions. Then 1910 waited an hour for the mail. Carried 1 & 2 Lathrop for M. Terry beside my own. Got home at 11:45. Straightened my room thoroughly. Read 1 hr. on Vollbrecht. Eliz. Cramer called over a half hour then I dressed for dinner. wore copenhagen blue. Sat at Miss Taylor's table with Eliz. Cramer, M. Pidgeon, ______and ______ in full view of Prexy's table & facing J...nny. Discovered I have mistaken Miss Saunders for Miss Palmer. Menu-1. bouillon 2. fish scallop with mushrooms creamed in a paper dish served on a plate with three potato balls. 3. turkey, mashed & sweet potatoes, creamed onions, peas, gravy, rolls, olives, cranberry jelly, almonds 4. fruit salad with ball of cream cheese & a wafer. 5. mince & pumpkin pie 6. ice cream & fancy cakes. 7. fruit 8. nuts, raisins & coffee Prexy, Jimmy and Mrs. K. & Alpha Robbins gave toasts. Songs about turkey. St...ts. 1. Mrs. Tillinghast gave a reading of an Indian legend. 2. Lilias Wheeler gave several Dago brogue selections. 3. melodrama in three acts "The Old Mill". 4. Helen Locwood (.....)or Hobble Chorus. A Fashionable. 2. poor hobbles. oh--what a contrast. dancing. I virginia reeled & came home. Very pleasant Thanksgiving. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 1910 and Ideals" by Le Baron Russell Briggs. Went to chapel & Christians in Assembly hall. Eliz. Page asked me to sit with her. Prexy spoke on the Samaritan woman's "Come & see him who told me all things that ever I did" showing the 1) influence of our personal experience on others and 2) the necessity for personal experience. (Few days have influenced me as today has. 1. I liked Mira Luie very much at breakfast this AM. 2. Walked downtown & Christ Church service. 3. Tolstoi. 4. Tea in 413. 5.Finishing of that book. 6. Christians. 7.Agnes return.) I found Agnes writing on my door pad when I came home at 8:15. She was supperless & hungry and I fed her. Made some salad & gave her the best I had. She ate it with a relish as people usually do Ordway vituals. Finished home letter. Retired 10. Sat. PM Eliz Page described vividly the production of "Bluebird" which she saw Fri PM in New York. Mon. Nov. 28 Rose at 6:30. On time for breakfast. Lib. Miss Haight said "I hope you are going on with Horace next semester you are doing so nicely with it now" She seemed very much please to hear that I have finished Vollbrecht. Oh - she gave us 1910 and Ideals" by Le Baron Russell Briggs. Went to chapel & Christians in Assembly hall. Eliz. Page asked me to sit with her. Prexy spoke on the Samaritan woman's "Come & see him who told me all things that ever I did" showing the 1) influence of our personal experience on others and 2) the necessity for personal experience. (Few days have influenced me as today has. 1. I liked Mira Luie very much at breakfast this AM. 2. Walked downtown & Christ Church service. 3. Tolstoi. 4. Tea in 413. 5.Finishing of that book. 6. Christians. 7.Agnes return.) I found Agnes writing on my door pad when I came home at 8:15. She was supperless & hungry and I fed her. Made some salad & gave her the best I had. She ate it with a relish as people usually do Ordway vituals. Finished home letter. Retired 10. Sat. PM Eliz Page described vividly the production of "Bluebird" which she saw Fri PM in New York. Mon. Nov. 28 Rose at 6:30. On time for breakfast. Lib. Miss Haight said "I hope you are going on with Horace next semester you are doing so nicely with it now" She seemed very much please to hear that I have finished Vollbrecht. Oh - she gave us 1910 four passages to scan--I signed my name G.Ordway. I was ashamed to own. Rec'd letter from Ida. Miss Haefer was her instructor last year. Miss Haight read to us from the Rubjiat. Noon mail. Mass meeting of college in front of Rockefeller. Julia Lovejoy talked about noise in Library & making paths across the grass. Bicycles too were brought up. Rec'd invitation to Margaret Glessner's to tea Sat. 3-4 Experiment didn't check in Lab & tow of the three I finished last week are marked incomplete. Lib. Prexy announced in chapel tonight that the college has received a generous gift-a new dormitory from Mrs. Russell Sage to be called ___________in honor of her ______. Eliz. McShane gave me some fine fruit cake. We had a good apple pudding with mourange. Had planned Actually did 4th dr. & lunch. Entirely do German Read 351-3 D & W paper Finish Lab. exp. Unfin & incorrect 7th on Latin Left Lab at 4:15. Ate cake 8th on Latin & Lab. 15 min on Lat. Lib PM Arg. & Physics did Horace & German fix laundry and retire at 10 no laundry retired 11:55p What a disgraceful record! Tues. Nov. 29 Rec'd card from Clare Woolston and home letter & one from Claire which was written with two difficult pencisl. Mamo just packed all the vacant space with love for her girl. You can write Agnes Rowlands.. 1910 this morning (Nov. 27) I made a plea for $50. for the chapel at Aguadillia and only think of it I got $38.50 and the rest all in sight." Wed. Nov. 30 Worked 8:20-9:20. 11:20-12:20 1:45-5:30 on Argumentation on Latin. 7:20-8:40 pm, 10:15-10:30. and on Physics 8:45-10:15. Louise Roblie wrote me a note about the extra meeting of the Mission class 8th hour today when she talked on Mohammedarism. I didn't find it till too late. Thurs. Dec. 1 Woke up early & tossed. Argumentation 10:30-12:30 am, 4-5:30 6:20-6:50 7:30-9:30 10:12PM Fri Dec. 2 Woke at 2 AM. Got up & worked at Brief from 2 AM- 7:10AM. Gladys Bassett rose early too and came in about 5 AM. Worked on Brief 10:30-12:30AM and 1:20-1:35PM. Told Miss Yost I think it a poor Brief. Studied a little Physics. Rec'd Home letter. "Papa says don't bring home a lot of books." Miss Roach & Young Zormow got the Institute prizes. I am to be leader of the affirmative side in the section debate. After chapel Agnes, and I met with Ruth Tuttle in her room & discussed debate (...) Ruth did most of the talking with Agnes. We called on Marian Ives a few minutes. Retired about 10. 1910 Sat. Dec. 3 Card from Bertha Loder & ad from Bestor. Have taken the noon mail this week & took the AM today. Worked in Lib. 8:15-9:15. Mail 9:30-10:20. Read Chaucer's life 10:25-11:25. Reread Parlement of Foules 11:25-12:25. 1:45-3:30 Argumentation-history of P(...) 3:30-4. dressed. 4-4:30 attended at Home in 202N at which Margaret Glessner announced her engagement to John Brown. The decorations were pink & the refreshments were pink. It was a beautiful affair. On each paper dish which was head shaped & contained candy hearts sat a little white Cupid holding two little pink ribbons on the end of which were two tiny hearts with the names of the happy souls. 4:30-5:30 Eng. 5:30-6. sold W. C. Gift Co. goods 7:30-8:15 debate. 8:15-1:15 English paper on comparison of Chaucer and Piers Plowman. Sun. Dec. 4 Bible class. Went downtown on car to Pres. Church. Walked home with Sophia Lewis' roommate. Mission class. Mr. Fields of Alabama spoke on the work of the school for Negroes there. He is a pokey teacher but I enjoyed it. The slides were good and particularly cute were those of the little colored babies. Wrote home. Mon. Dec. Rose 6:30AM Retired 11:10. 1910 Tues. Dec. 6 Rose 6:30. Rec'd letter from Ellen Sergeant. Chain letter from Margaret Becker and Home letter. "We are just counting the days. Dear little girl she has her piece all learned for Christmas and is going to do it beautifully. Then my girl was leader of the debating team, that sounds good. Apparatus 7th. Sent 12:03 to Yamaguchi. Wed. Dec. 7 Woke at 5:30. Rose at 7 AM. Retired 10:25PM. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi. He has sent 21 small panels and 2 B & W home. Debated at 8:30 PM in Miss Yosts room. She came to me before I went and with her hand on my shoulder said "You had some good points." Thurs. Dec. 8 Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi containing receipt for all the money I have sent him. $105.86. Went to fancy dancing 8th hr. Woke up & lay awake for hours. Retired 11:45. Fri. Dec. 9 Rec'd home letter containing money order for $7.00. Papa wrote me a red letter epistle. Didn't sleep last night. Rose at 6:15 AM. Retired 10:30PM. "I have just filled the fountain pen that my little girl won for me in Sodus when she corresponded for a paper. Now do not bring all Vassar College Library home with you. My sheet is full and I must stop. So here I go flipperly flop" much love Papa. 1910 Borrowed Dr. Hill's Encyclopedia to read about Stanley. Had Louisa Myers to dinner. Went to Mission class, our last one on Africa. Stopped in to see Ethel Curley & Margaret D. Ate an apple in D. Hood's room. Eliz Dodge called on me. She looked very nice in a brown suit. Margeri Davenport came. Figured up my accounts. Christmas music at 8 PM. Very nice. Had some sugercane. Wrote diary. Wrote home. Retired. Mon. Dec. 12 Got up early and did Horace. Regular work. Lab 7th hour inter-section debate in Room ___. Affirm. Prudden Lossen and McKee. Negative. Heywood, Pidgeon and King. Question "In solving the liquor problem Prohibition is a wiser method than High License." A splendid debate. Prudden, Lossen, McKee & Heywood were particularly good. 8th hr. Miss Beckwith lectured on Mystery plays. I went over to Faculty parlor to attend the 2nd Deutche Verein meeting. a Wechnachstabend Fest. Everyone had gone as it began at 4:30. But Miss Stroebe, Mierendorf and Whitney were there so I went in and Miss M. gave me some punch and cakes and a little book so I 1910 did have some of the celebration. Tues. Dec. 13 Rose early and studied Experiments on which we had a quiz. I was the only one who did not answer the third question. I wrote right along and got just to it. had a cut in Arg. Rec'd Home letter - the last of 1910 and also one from Aunt Jennie who writes "Please don't bother about your Aunt Jennie. I know your circumstances, and your struggle, and would really appreciate a Christmas letter more than all else. Wed. Dec. 14 Puttered on Arg. 1st & 4th. Miss Stroebe sprung a written on us in German. Write from memory the gist of the last exercise in German and also one question about Goethe's Freundschaft mit Schiller. Had my Arg. criticism all written but not copied before 4th hour. Went without lunch. Handed it in after class during 6th hour. Asked Helen Green to get my watch pin for me downtown. Helen Simpson and Fred Dutehes came over & purchased some W.C. Goods. I walked home with them and saw their grocery store, dolls clothes etc. had some cakes. Thurs. Dec. 15 Packed trunk and sent it off. Several came in for my fancy goods. I finished up my experiement in Lab. Got $1.54 from Library. Bought Soph Lit books. Riding my wheel on the errands. Mrs. K. led chapel tonight. Prexy led last night & talked about the disturbance (among the chefs) being made known to the majority of the girls largely through the 1910 newspapers. Studied in Ruth Robinson's room. reading "Ralph Royster Doyster." Miscellany out. Fri. Dec. 16 Rose at 6. Took room to pieces. i.e. what I didn't last night. Packed suit case. Went to Physics and English. Took AM mail. Found a package done up in white paper & red ribbon lying on my suit case. Bade Agnes goodbye. Had just time to get my car and left Poughkeepsie at 12:20 for "home". Had a fine trip. Eliz Hubbel, _____Ruth Garretsee, D. Hood, Alma & others took that train. Arrived in Rochester about 30 min. late Papa & Claire met me and I was delighted to see them. We walked to the R & E. station where Eliz. (?)_____ bought apples, (one of which she (E) offered to papa and me after she had taken a bite out of it.) and chocolate. Arrived home at 9 PM. Mama had a grand hot oyster stew waiting. The Main street looks very different now with Wm Agates house and (..lt) house & Hutchinson's warehouse & Mattie Wadhams house gone. It is fine to be home again. Claire hasn't changed. Her tongue runs fast. Sat. Dec. 17 Claire and I went to city and found Santa Claus in Duffy's. Visited all the toylands. She said "Sister, is there really a Santa Claus? His beard looked false". Papa brought up my truck 1910 from the station on Claire's sled and I unpacked. Mrs. Woolston and Willie were first people I saw from Pittsford. Met them in Rochester. Unpacked my trunk in afternoon and mama unburdened her heart to me about Uncle George's death and her care of him. Just what was her duty? Aunt Ella is in trouble too. Made choc candy. Sun Dec. 18. Papa preached fine sermon from Galations 5. 25. I was in his class. Glad indeed to hear papa preach again. Played for family & read to Claire. Had popcorn & milk for supper. Attended evening service. Matt IV 12. Mon. Dec. 19 I did my shopping today. Rec'd postal from Yamaguchi. Mailed letters to Eda Haischer, Ellen, & Ida. ordered 2 black & white pictures. Tues. Dec. 20 Mama went to city and I kept house. Ironed. Aunt Jemie sent us each $1 for Christmas. Mama & papa went to rehearsal in PM. Miss Brainard came this afternoon. First cutter ride with papa to Todds. Wed. Dec. 21. I hunted up things for the Salvation Army. Visited Claire in Miss Hinderland's room. She is in the second grade & told the story of Cindrella before the grade. Others told "The Little Red Hen", "The Three Bears", "Woochausen", "The Three Pigs". I saw them in Resting period, writing number work, story telling and spelling. Went upstairs and saw Mr. Zormow new Lab. Found that 1910 from the station on Claire's sled and I unpacked. Mrs. Woolston and Willie were first people I saw from Pittsford. Met them in Rochester. Unpacked my trunk in afternoon and mama unburdened her heart to me about Uncle George's death and her care of him. Just what was her duty? Aunt Ella is in trouble too. Made choc candy. Sun Dec. 18. Papa preached fine sermon from Galations 5. 25. I was in his class. Glad indeed to hear papa preach again. Played for family & read to Claire. Had popcorn & milk for supper. Attended evening service. Matt IV 12. Mon. Dec. 19 I did my shopping today. Rec'd postal from Yamaguchi. Mailed letters to Eda Haischer, Ellen, & Ida. ordered 2 black & white pictures. Tues. Dec. 20 Mama went to city and I kept house. Ironed. Aunt Jemie sent us each $1 for Christmas. Mama & papa went to rehearsal in PM. Miss Brainard came this afternoon. First cutter ride with papa to Todds. Wed. Dec. 21. I hunted up things for the Salvation Army. Visited Claire in Miss Hinderland's room. She is in the second grade & told the story of Cindrella before the grade. Others told "The Little Red Hen", "The Three Bears", "Woochausen", "The Three Pigs". I saw them in Resting period, writing number work, story telling and spelling. Went upstairs and saw Mr. Zormow new Lab. Found that 1910 Yamaguchi had sent me 4 small b & w & 12 Large beautiful b & w. He enclosed a handsome picture on velvet paper for my Christmas. Also a pretty poinsetta postal. He wtote me a letter too. Claire & I delivered Mrs. Herzberger's and sold two to Ada Barnard after stopping at school to see the teachers. Sold one to a teacher at Ida Crumps. Attended prayermeeting & played the organ. I helped papa get the piano in auditorium & see if it was tune with organ. Card from Eda Haischer. Thurs. Dec. 22. Mailed Miss Willis' pictures to her. Went to Colgan's & Smiths at noon in vain with panels. Claire, Marion Colgan & I went driving in afternoon Mo(...), Clover & East Ave. Cold. I enjoyed it & she seemed to. Stopped at Strowgers & talked a minute with Jessie's father. Mama as a member of Mr. Todd's class was over to the church winding griens & had her supper over there. Pap came home & ate with us. Card from Helen Scobey. Claire rec'd a pencil and orange from Christmas tree which Miss Hinderland had for them. Fri Dec. 23 I cleaned the pantry. Salvation Army wagon called for our things. I went to city at 2 PM & carried box from trolley freight office to stations. Bought some paper & ink for papa & did a few errands. Rec'd letter from Miss Willis con- 1910 taining money for her pictures. Rec'd a sweet letter from Mrs. John Toor containing a $1 bill for both Claire and me. The box held our turkey ordered from Richard Toor and a nice chicken, a gift from Mrs. John. card from Aunt Mamie & packages from Marian H. and Ida. Claire rec'd a buttercup spoon from Seward. It was registered and she signed for it all alone in her own handwriting. Pretty good for a 6 year old. Mama sent off gifts to the Parsells. Papa & mama met me at the station with cutter. Claire & I attended Methodist exercises. Martha Roe has a fine soprano voice. Saw Santa on our way home. Sat. Dec. 24 Helped papa print programs. Worked. Sent off my presents. Papa drove me to Mrs. White's who took a picture then I rode with him to Halpins. Went to our SS exercises in PM. Claire spoke splendidly "Merry Christmas" beginning "Tis the night before Christmas and safe in their bed, the children are sleeping and dreaming. Outdoors all is quiet, the moon overhead & bright stars are twinkling & gleaming. Elmer Welch's three children sang beautifully. Papa rec'd a box of candy, mama a book, I a towel with embroidered O. and Claire a work basket or handkerchief box containing a handkerchief. I helped Claire hang her stocking & did what 1910 Christmas 1910 Papa Aunt Jennie Dec. 20 card Camerons " 22 chicken Mrs. J. Toor " 23 box candy 20th Cent. class " 24 Apron Christmas muffler " "The Perfect Tribute" " necktie " card Mr.& Nrs. Shaw " Mama $1 Aunt Jennie Dec. 20 handkerchief Miss Brainard Dec. 22 card Camerons " 22 handkerchief Eva Corterille " 22 _____ Aunt Marmie " 23 2 doilies Auburn " 24 paper Wadhams & Wiltsie " 24 grapes Mary Thorme " 24 book Mrs. Ryenolds " 24 2 collars $.25 Xmas perfume pincushion & picture Claire card Mr & Mrs. Shaw " Miss Tappan card Aunt Ella 1910 Claire $1 Aunt Jennie Dec. 20 pencil & oraNge Miss Hinderland 22 card Aunt Marnie 23 $1 Mrs. Toor 23 Spoon Seward Hendricks 23 dolls set Auburn 24 ribbon " box paper " candy church " handk. & handkf box Needle Book Mrs. Barker " card Bertha Loder " " Baldwins " doll (big) Santa cat "King Arthur" (Children's) "Tanglewood Tales" "A dog of Flanders" Alice in Wonderland Miss Brainard Drawing book Santa drum of candy Mrs. Willsie sweet grass box .10 orange Rands card Dorothy Todd shells Aunt Jennie Dec. 27 doll cab robe Miss Gaskin 1910 I could to fill them. Sun. Dec. 25 After prayers we looked in the parlor & found that Santa had been here. Claire was delighted with her doll and we all were happy. Went to church. Chorus "Arise Shine" Mama was in the choir so Claire and I were alone. Claire & I stopped at Miss Hilhnise's & Mrs. Myron Smith's. I gave a puzzle to Franklin and a book "Tanglewood Tales" to Christine. Attended Christmas cantata in PM at our church. 25 voices. It was perfect and I gladly will put Mr. Gow and papa side by side as successful chorus directors. Claire knows much of the cantata by heart and she had hard work not to sing out. Marion Loughborough, Beatrice Ginn, Mr. Foster, Mama, Dr. Doane sang beautifully. It was a grand service. After service we had a birthday cake with 7 candles for Claire who today completes another year of life. Uncle Enoch Ordway as 77 today. This has been a lovely Christmas. We had chicken & biscuits and pumpkin pie for dinner. Mon. Dec. 26 We had a holiday. Mama fixed the turk to a perfect model. He was roasted to golden perfections. We had a grand dinner, oysters (raw) etc. etc. Read some of "Malory". Claire had a birthday party for Elizabeth her new doll. One candle in a patty cake. 1910 Tues. Dec. 27 Cleaned cellarway. Sewed on buttons etc. Mended old gloves & a pair of papa's for driving. Uncle Henry walked in for dinner. I went down to car with him & sent in by Miss Martin for 1 yd. plaid gingham so mama can work on Claire's new dress. Claire & I took Ollie Smith out for a sleigh ride. Went to Wm Woolston's & invited Clare Lew and Clarence over for Thurs. PM. Wed. Dec. 28 I played for Mattie & Beatrice while they then practiced a duet. Went to prayermeeting & played the piano. Papa spoke splendidly. Claire attended Episcopal exercises at Parish house. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Paine saying that McClure's had failed to appear. Thurs. Dec. 29 I finished an underwaist which was all done but finishing. Mama had a fine supper. Clarence, Clare & Lew Came at 5:30 and went at 10:40PM. Had a fine time. They enjoyed it & I know I did. I never enjoyed playing the piano more. Had a nice visit with Clare. Fri. Dec. 30 We overslept. Had dishes from last night to do. Auntie Burholtz called. Conversed long at supper. Down nearly to zero. Very cold. 1910 sewed. Called on Una Hutchinson and Mrs. Loder and Bertha whose presents I saw. Retired early. Sat. Dec. 31 Rose in good season. Cleaned the lamps. Worked the vacum cleaner for an hour. Took car to city at 12. Returned at 3. Got shoes for Claire's doll and returned & changed my slippers as they are too small. Sewed a little. Called on Mrs. J.J.Birdsall who seemed glad to see me. Also on Mrs. Barker. Mrs. Parsons & Lew were in there. Gave Claire her bath. Retired about 11 after mending my stockings. Rec'd card of thanks from Marian H. and a nice letter from Ida. 1911 Sun. Jan. 1 Went to church. Good sermon on ___________. Papa used Orpheus and Ulysses as one illustration. Sunday school. Mattie and Beatrice sang a very pretty duet. Had nuts, candy and oranges for dessert. Wrote up my diary for last two weeks in afternoon. Had popcorn for lunch. Evening service. Quite good attendance. Played some music. Had a confidential chat with papa & mama. He gave me a good hint about dividing my work up. Miss Brainard's aunts called. Mon. Jan. 2 Got money. Sewed. Packed trunk. Ironed. Attended first meeting of week of prayer. Good meeting. I quoted that poem "There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave". James Stuart spoke about a little boy holding his father's hand while looking in the Christmas windows. Mr. Little, mama & I prayed. Mr. L Mr. Ford & Miss Cole spoke. Packed suit case. Retired 11. Mama hugged me tight. Tues. Jan. 3 Rose at 6. Finished suitcase. Had breakfast & left for 8 o'clock car after holding both mama and Claire very close. Waved to them as I neared the market. Papa went on ahead. We walked over to the N.Y.C. station. Train left 8:58. Kissed papa good bye and waved to him. Sat with a man to Utica 1911 a woman who recommended me to read "Crittenden" and "The Web of Time" from Utica to Schnectady and a portly man the rest of the way. He conversed with me. Arrived in Po'keepsie 4:25. Wrote card to mama. Took H. L. car. Got key and in an hour quite straightened my room. Was on time to dinner. Looked at West Point 1910 book in Eliz. McShane's room. Finished unpacking. Wrote cards to Aunt Mamie, M. Hendricks, Ellen S, Marian Case, and cousin Dick and short notes to Mrs. John Toor and Ida. Helen Knapp was on the train & talked to me. She said "I suppose you are taking all the honors at college." Oh not I replied. Bed 10:10pm Wed. Jan. 4 Read some poems from Wilhelm Muster in German. Took morning and noon mail. Arg. was very nice. Each had a slip of paper on which was written a subject which we had 10 min to prepare a 3 min. talk on. Mine was Elections for second semester but I didn't have to give it. Walked with Agnes Wright & Janet Golden down road to county fair grounds turning across (a drawing)Fair...Bungalow on College Ave. Read in Gorbiduc. Mapped out my English reading to Jan. 18. Went to chapel. So good to see Prexy again. Only 5 at fancy dancing. I was 1911 happily surprised to receive 3 letters, one from Marian Case, one from Ellen S. and one from papa. Trunk came over tonight and I unpacked. Bed. 10:05. Thurs. Jan. 5 Miss Haight lectured on Maecenas. Finished Gorbidue. Noon mail. Lab in which I did my experiement in the required time. Finished reading for Latin topic. Did Physics. Margaret Cushing came up to see about the problems & showed me a formula for the 3rd. Mirina came in & asked Ruth Robinson & had some cake. & crackers. Rec'd letter from Wilhelmina. Bed 10:40 PM. Fri. Jan. 6 Had oral recitation in Physics. Miss Fiske went for us about attention & good behavior in lectures and reverencing what we don't under stand. She had us write for 5 min. Had a very short interview with Miss Haight about my Latin topic. Class drill 4th. Noon mail. Miss Wick carried one of my packages for me. Enjoyed Arg. because I had had to make out questions for an hours written on it so knew it. Spent all the afternoon reading Utopia. Rec'd letter from papa. "I wore the new tie a nice girl gave me for Christmas and mama said I looked fine. I hope you will get things started in a harmonious way & that everything will work good." Found a little envelope on my desk. 1911 Bed 10:20. That's a flunk note. I opened it & found "Miss Frances G. Wick at home Sunday afternoon Jan 8" from four to six. Davison house no 203." Had Agnes to dinner. Saw .. Tried to .. Mrs. K. about some girls to take the mail. Attended concert by Mr. George Harris Jr. Tenor from New York He is son of Pres Harris of Amherst and gave us gratis this splendid concert. I went with Agnes. Sat. Jan. 7 Did see Mrs. K. today. Worked all morning after taking AM mail on Latin topic outline. Wrote card home. noon mail. Finished copying the outline & put my opinion at the end. Read Utopia to the end from 3-5. Then asked H. Lockwood's opinion of Arg. second semester. "By all means take it". She spoke of graduate work and the worth of a Vassar (...)M degree. Handed in my schedule for continuation of present courses. Studied German till 9:30. Washed my hair. Did Horace 10-12 pm Bed 12:10pm Sun. Jan 8 Bible class, took notes from Dr. Hill's notes. Chapel. L. Mason Clark preached from Matt 26.9. Reverence. I looked at Miss Fiske when he spoke about having reverence for what we do not understand. Social work among men must be done for God. We must take time to worship. If we aid people only by soup and tea & give them nothing higher leaving them practically where we found them. 1911 alma Leslie sang after dinner. "grato" fire in parlor" our work is a failure. We seek to find the causes of mysteries by scientific investigation. Stopped at infirmary to see Gladys Bassett and Albertina. P(..)tlsin but couldn't Started home letter. Dinner. Wrote some more also in diary. Called on Miss Helen Maxfield from Naples (lives opposite Norris) then on Marie Gold. Went after a delightful call on Helen to Marie's to see about her taking mail. Then at 4:45 went to Miss Wick's tea and had a splendid time. She is a dear. Regular stories were told. It was most informal. At 7 in Assembly Hall heard Mr. Cloud a Yale graduate on conditions among the Indians. 1. Columbus 2. Pilgrims fell on their knees, then on the Indians. 3. Rations 4. Government schools. He spoke about education and Christianity, Mrs. Johnson his teacher (birds, pledges) Great Spirit. Indians are taught that Great Spirit sent one after the other to them to teach them four (...) 1. Courage. 2. Philosophy of life. 3. Good cheer 4. Religion. Each part of the Indians dress has some religious significance. Uncle taught him to worship spirit of the Missouri river. A missionary brought before him the personality of Jesus War party - glad he didn't win. Fixed up 1911 record of mail delivery. Finished home letter. Bed 10:20pm Mon. Jan. 9 Handed in Latin topic outline. Miss Haight asked me two minor questions. Miss Fiske was delightfully interesting today. Began "Tasso" today. Received letter from Una. Started Ger. for Tues. Noon mail. Waited till 1:50 at Dr.'s office & had to send my lotion bottle in. Was late to Lab. a disgraceful performance. Did experiement with concave mirror by the light of a candle. Finished German. Read 8 pages of Spencer's Faerie Queen. Chapel. Did Horace all evening. Fixed laundry. Retired 10:40PM Lucy Alexander called about mail. (...) Clark's daughter stopped me this noon said that her father when at Wolcott knew papa. Tues. Jan. 10 have awakened every morning except Wed. Jan. 4 before 6 and lain awake till 7. It's got to stop. Outline handed back with "Excellent work" written on first page in red ink. Refraction was experimently shown in Physics by clear and green water. Did Arg. Rec'd home letter mama wrote me, so did Claire, appending a poem on Jack Frost. A clipping about sleep was enclosed also. Didn't read my nice letter till I had taken noon mail. Miss Yost had us write answers to each other's questions today. I had Hilda Pratt's. Walked around lake with Ruth Robinson. Saw ice cut for first time. Girls skating. Read German. Heard Prof. Fletcher of Columbia on "The 1911 Four Hymns of Spenser. and their Ancestry". Chapel. Finished German. Ruth Robinson invited me to have a cup of tea. I did & staid a half hour. Bed 10:45. Wed. Jan 11 Woke about 5 but slept an hour before 7. Did Arg. Spenser. Had cut in Eng. went to class in German. Started Horace. Noon mail. Had to answer our own questions in Arg. Today. Agnes prevailed upon me to walk downtown & back I did from 3-4:45 PM Had Marion Ives to dinner. Finished Horace. Marjorie Harris came in to do Physics problems. I did my Physics. Margaret Cushing came up a minute. I read in Todd's "Student's Manual" which is a great book. Bed 11 PM. Thurs. Jan. 12 Was well prepared in Latin & then wasn't called on to translate. Miss Wick praised my Phsics class notebook and said she wished some of the others had kept theirs as well. She like my correcting the problems and drawing diagrams of the apparatus used by her in illustrating the lectures. Wrote 6 pages home at noon. Lab. Allie Burroughs asked me to carry night mail in Raymond & Davison I did. Went to Christians in evening. "Abbie" Leach led. Subject "rejoice" I quoted that poem "There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave. There 1911 are souls that are pure and true, then give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you," etc. ________spoke about a remark I made one day when she had been talking to ___________. I said Well I am surprised. Retired 10 PM Fri. Jan. 13 Miss Fiske discussed the practical problems of today which more treats in Utopia. Rec'd nice home letter, one from mama and one from Claire containing slippings about Wm. H. Sherwood's death on Jan. 7, 1911 and about Samuel A. Devan a student at Rochester Theological Seminary who will go to Oxford as Rhodes scholar from New Jersey. "No dear I do not accomplish all I plan but I do just as much of it as I possibly can." Rec'd a very interesting letter from Cecelia at noon. Had an informal joint discussion on proposed rule of faculty that no team member shall have conditions. Worked on Latin topic. Attended Mr. C. Rams Kennedy's lecture in pm. He read from the Bible & it was very impressive but I do not like to have Christ's part acted out as a drama. It seems sacreligious. Bed. 10:40. Sat. Jan. 14 Got some pills from Dr. Spent rest of morning on Latin topic which I finished. 1911 two hours after lunch. Took noon mail. Did German for Mon. Went to Student's and Athletics meetings in PM. Officers for Soph. and Junior Dance Com. elected & members of Founder's Day com. nominated. Retired 11. Rec'd letter from Margaret Clark. Sun. Jan. 15 Eliz. McShane asked me to take her S.S. class downtown but I secured Gladys Hull as a substitute because of my cold. Bible class. Mrs. Hill gave us each a copy of Dr. Hill's "A guide to the Lives of Christ for English Readers" and said that Dr. H. writes very concisely. The highest compliment you can pay an author is to read his book. When in college he used to write the funny papers and his classmates thought he ought to be a writer. Hugh Black preached from Psalm 119. 59. Where are you coming out if you continue as you now are going Do not read so much but think. Consider your ways. It was a powerful address. Called on Peggy at infirmary. Read "Duty of Imitator" by Brander Matthews in Outlook of Jan. 14. Slept an hour lunch. Music. Chapel. Christians, Prexy spoke on Christ's attitude toward the "least" Christ identified himself with his followetrs. The test of our Christianity is our attitude. 1911 toward the least. Retired about 10:30 after I wrote home. Mon. Jan. 16 Went to H.M. White's at Wilcox's right after breakfast. Studied Utopia. Cut in Latin. conference with Miss Yost at 1:30 "Lack of Clearness". Did German & Physics. 8th hour went to Miss Haights lecture on "Nature in Greek and Roman poetry." Chapel. Studied in Agnes's room in PM. Retired 11 PM Tues. Jan. 17 Translated very poorly in Latin. Had to set up apparatus to determine the position of the principal focus of a double convex lens. Finished Tasso. Read some in Erskins defense of Gordon. Had to tell what kind of argument was used in IPon proving that the cause of Jacobinism is the giving of 3 names to people. Also tell method and fallacy. I wrote about a page of theme paper while Irene Beir wtote 2 pages of large math paper. Did some German. Rec'd home letter which said that my letter had a good healthy ring and sounds as though I were doing things. Keep right on. Papa has been ill & couldn't attend annual meeting because of a hard cold. Claire got her Bible Sunday for being present every Sunday during 1910. 1911 Deliberately read for 1/2 hr. in Student's Manual. She again wrote me a little letter. Went to class meeting. Officers for 2nd semester were reduced to 2. Had apparatus work 6th hr. Read some Bielschofsky in Trix's room. Came home and studied. Read 18 p. Spenser and outline my work in Latin and partly in Soph Lit finishing the German outline which I began some time ago. Retired 12:10 pm. Mama sent me a 10 yr. calendar on which is quoted that verse "Count that day lost whose low descending sun, sees at thy hand no worthy action done." Wed. Jan. 18 Spent 1st hr. on German. Miss Fiske read us some sonnets. I had to make my speech in German first. It was horrible but I used no notes. Alma Klippel was fine. Miss Stroebe said our German is no better than it was Freshman year. We can at least put the verb where it belongs. Read in Lib. on Erskine & started outline Miss Yost spent the hour going over the chapter we did for Tues. (Jacobinism) Did 16 lines Latin. Wrote to Miss Clarke about Miss Brainards subscription. Skated from 4-5:10 with Pauline Allen. Did more Horace. Prexy gave a long talk on the Hist of Education before 1861 when on Jan. 18 the Legistrature 1911 of New York state chartered Vassar Female College. Did Horace. finishing ode 4 which Gladgs Sutton & I reread together and also studied the meters. Saw M. Cusing a minute. Gas man says tube leaks. 10:30 Thurs. Jan. 19 Rose at 5:30 and studied Physics for 2 hr. Had to write a meter of ode 4 in class and I wrote it wrong in spite of the fact that I had just studied it. What is the matter with my brain. But I wouldn't alter it after I had seen others. Had to have that incorrect meter for my mark today. Told her I couldn't read both Sellar & the ode. She asked me what Metaurism was & I said a noun which was wrong. What does she think of me. Nothing. how can she. It is what we actually do that counts and if we can answer correctly what is required of us good and well, if not we flunk. In Physics had to derive a formula which I did correctly until the very last step when I failed to multiply Vo by t. to make the formula s=ro+1/2 at 2. I didn't notice my mistake till Margaret Cushing spoke of it. Then I wouldn't change 1911 it. Now Gretta Ordway it is high time you wake up. 19 day of 1911 have passed and you are still as careless as ever. From the time you can first remember papa has told you and warned you not to be "Careless" and apparently it has made no impression. It is up to you to reform at once. Stop being careless and master your work Learn it once and for all. and have always when you have finished studying a piece of work the feeling that you know it. and are sure of it. A word to the wise is sufficient. Plan your work and instead of spending hours writing up minor details have spent your time doing things which are worth while. Be abreast of the times and let your classmates say Ask Gretta Ordway -- she knows. Spent 3rd hour writing from Tues. here at Eliz McShanes desk in 409 Raymond Hall Vassar college Poughkeepsie N.Y. Jan. 19. 1911. Forget self in excelling for the sake of whose who are making it possible for you 1911 to be in college. Make yourself live up to it. Do your share and that supported by divine aid will bring about victory. Read in Shepherd's Calendar. Spent 3 hrs. on Physics. prayer meeting. Lilias Wheeler led. Eliz. Page spoke about a deeper spiritual life in college and the great results a few could accomplish. Did Erskine in Gladys Bassett's room. Eliz McShane said yesterday "I wish I were as interested in my welfare as you are in yours." 10:30 Fri. Jan. 20 Rose at 6 to write answers to question on Erskine. Had to dance a jig in class drill. Talked about Erskine. Home letter. Papa is still sick and was unable to attend prayermeeting. The teacher to take Miss B's place is to board with us. Mama is worried about my cold for she says "now tell me just how you are and don't hide the worst from me." "I hope you will do finely in your examinations, now don't leave out or skip any question but be calm and do yourself justice. Conference with Miss Fiske Evolutionary idea current of development. Wrote home. Conference with Miss Yost. 1. Clearness. 2. Make questions of equal value. 3. don't pull up corn after you plant it to see how it is growing. She walked over to Ray 1911 mond with me. Spoke about Mr. Copeland being erratic and about Mr. Kennedy. Said she like represssed and controlled power. In Arg. today she spoke about meeting our appointments wtih Miss Monroe and making the most of them. "Juanita Husband". We walked to Arlington. Studied Horace in Agnes room. 10:40 Sat. Jan. 21 Did Carmen Saiculare to end. Went downtown & bought rubbers and drop light into which I had attached. Did German for Mon. in Lib. Spent evening on Sellar and 6 meters. Ruth Robins gave me some candy in her room and remarked thus "I don't believe you ever do anything for fun." Sun. Jan. 22 Did Bible class lesson. Mrs. Hill said she rec'd a letter from a Mission Board Sec'y asking for 3 Vassar girls to to to India. She spoke after class about my taking part in prayermeeting. (So she has noticed it) Rev. Powell of Northampton spoke on Peter's first rejecting Christ then falling at his feet. A queer discourse. He was earnest but monolonus & said serious things in a funny way. "Naughtiness is repelled by the goodness of Christ. Picture girl bought & hung among her banners. A college girl died. Beautiful only as all women are beautiful to good men. The girls hung upon her smile. Vassar girl is noted 1911 for her "sweet serenity." Studied S.S. lesson & taught Eliz. McShane's class of boys in the Hold Comforter Church. going down on the car with Gladys Bassett. Went to chapel & Christian's. Pres. Frost of Berea college gave a telling address on the "mountaineers." He spoke as I imagine Lincoln spoke. Was perfectly facinating. I heard him afterwards in Senior parlor. "Lincoln Feetcherized his six books." Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 23 Are reviewing Goethe's poems by questions. Did review Physics. Did Horace & German. Tues. Jan. 24 Arranged mail for 2nd semester. Did part of Ode 1 Bk. II. Skated(?) with Ruth Robinson 6 & part of 7th. She made me work hard. We were on the south end of the lake. Class meeting at which Pres. Lucy Penniman. V. Pres. Meliny Avery, Sec'y. Gladys Carr Treas. Eliz. Ingersoll and Chairman Tru Ceremonie's -----------were elected. I saw Lucy as she was going home from the Lib. and announced her election to her. Rec'd letter from home papa wrote 4 pages. while Mr. Strayer preached for him. He is weak and has throat trouble. "You would enjoy reading my Lincoln clippings very much when you get the time. If only one can manage to 1911 drive them ------ instead of letting their work drive them it is a great victory. You will find a great relief in having your work ready a day or two ahead instead of needlessly wishing you had a day or so more to get ready in. I tell you Gretta it can be done all OK if it is managed right. That is the whole secret from start to finish. I certainly hope for your own sake that you will get hold of how it is done soon. Let "Do it now" govern your life more fully and you will be all right. You know how the Porta Ricans say "Never do to day what you can put off tell tomorrow". That is the wrong "idea". Do you see" How I wish you could eat breakfast with us now and then and help us take care of the sausage." Mama writes that Aunt Mary is to move to Auburn in the spring. Good luck to you in your examinations. Miss Frances B. Toracy of Flushing N.Y. wote me Jan. 15th 1911 about selling Easter cards for her. She said Mrs. Ward who was Miss Julia Bishop of the school of applied Design where she studied recommended me to her. Was -----at class meeting. Wed. Jan. 25 Read some of debate in Appendix VIII. Did Physics. Went to Drs. to see about my feet. Thinking the arches are getting broken. Went downtown on car after Arg. which 1911 Helen Haywood conducted to which we discussed an "open marking system" at Vassar. Got pair arch supports $2.50 at Gildersleeve's. Heard Felix Hughes sing 8th hour. Cut fancy dancing as I walked home from town. Thurs. Jan. 25 Drew diagram for convex mirror then went to Lib. & started to work on Soph Lit papers on which I spent 3 + 4 all the afternoon and some of the evening. Miss Haight read us from a book on Horace's love poems by some woman. She handed our topics back this week. Comment on mine was "You have done very good work on this topic. You must strive in all your work for the best possible English words." Eliz. McShane gave me some ice cream which I shared with Albertina. Fri. Jan. 26 Had a delightful recitation in Lit. Miss Fiske was very amusing. copied Soph Lit. paper & took it to her room. Class drill. Wrote home. Rec'd home letter containing money order for $5. Your letter was mailed from Arlington, where is that? I am glad Miss Yost spoke so nicely to my girl and seems to like you so much: cultivate her friendship all you can and learn just as many good points from her in teaching as you can to help you in the future. I hope you will do finely in your examinations. get your sleep 1911 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and ------ g--- (h)trim for business. -------d 12 odes of Book II in p.m. Read Soph Lit notebook thru. Sat. Jan. 28 Finished Book II and started Bk. III. Reveiwed Soph. Lit. by reading notebook thru again. Evelyn Noble recommended a fine short history of English Literature by Halleck. which I read in 2 hrs. in p.m. Indexed Physics notebook. Adriana Tappan asked me to dinner. First time I have been in Main dining room this year. Was delighted to go and had a good time. Finished the first 6 odes of Bk III and retired 11:20 PM. Sun. Jan. 29 Bible class 9:45. Dr. Thompson Sec'y of our Home Board preached on "Eternal life". He said eternal life begins the minute we entrust our lives to God and live in close contact with Jesus. Read Ludwig Fulda"s play "Chums" in Lib. Went to Christians in p.m. Prexy spoke about "Little things". Every Christian girl ought to enjoy her work. Do all to the glory of God. I introduced to Dr. Thompson who was friendly & introduced me to his wife. She is cold. They talked 1911 about Aunt Jennie. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 30 Studied soph. Lit in which I took an exam at 10:50 in lecture room of Saunders Lab. (fair) First time I ever was in the building. In afternoon I studied Physics with Margaret Cushing in my room. Worked on Physics in PM. Tues. Jan. 31. Took B Physics exam in recitation room in Vassar Lab. Did German prose and many Odes. Letter from Home. Mama entertained Prof. Sias of West High & Mr. Pialle who spoke on young People's work. "Be careful, say what you mean & look carefully at your question & don't let the time pass without making the most of it." Between the addresses this AM (Sun) Claire sang nicely "Jesus Bids us shine." "Now do your best". (OK) Wed. Feb. 1 Reveiwed German. Lillian Lang came over. The exam was in 22. Easy but very long. I didn't finish. (unfinished) Had cocoa & crackers in Marian Tallant's room after it. She took it too. We saw Albertinia off for home & then took Margaret Babbit home. Worked on Appendix VIII. Thurs. Feb. 2 Arg. (C Eng) exam in New Eng. Bldg. 10:50. Found out from this exam what a poky writer I am. Labored on Latin in afternoon. (fair) Mrs. Hill led tonight. Best meeting yet. "Bible Promises." Many took part. 1911 come down to the Hospital and she will take me through. Over to Davison for dinner. Wrote home, to Ellen, Ida and Theckla & to Mrs. MacLeod for Vovo's address. Went to Christians at which Prexy talked about the Lord's supper. 1. In remembrance. 2. renew our vows 3. joy. Mon. Feb. 6 (Beginning of a new semester. One more clean page on which to write as I will.) Miss Haight lectured to us on the Development of Satire. "What should be attitude of girl who has failed?" Miss Fiske talked about the exam & Miss Stroebe lectured on the Romantils Schule. Agnes & I made molasses candy 4th hr putting it on sale in Mary Hutacheck's window. Read German in Lib. Letter from Miss Tracy. Prexy pled for steadiness. Tues. Feb. 7 First recitation of new semester. Satire I 1. Rose early to finish it. Physics met downstairs. First recitation in German. Miss stroebe is very pleasant tdoay, so affable and kind. Made candy 4th hr. I made it & Agnes ran around at my bidding. Home letter papa writes "Well, your examinations are all over and I am sure you have done yourself credit in every one. You have been faithful in your work from day to day and have done your best and that is the 1911 come down to the Hospital and she will take me through. Over to Davison for dinner. Wrote home, to Ellen, Ida and Theckla & to Mrs. MacLeod for Vovo's address. Went to Christians at which Prexy talked about the Lord's supper. 1. In remembrance. 2. renew our vows 3. joy. Mon. Feb. 6 (Beginning of a new semester. One more clean page on which to write as I will.) Miss Haight lectured to us on the Development of Satire. "What should be attitude of girl who has failed?" Miss Fiske talked about the exam & Miss Stroebe lectured on the Romantils Schule. Agnes & I made molasses candy 4th hr putting it on sale in Mary Hutacheck's window. Read German in Lib. Letter from Miss Tracy. Prexy pled for steadiness. Tues. Feb. 7 First recitation of new semester. Satire I 1. Rose early to finish it. Physics met downstairs. First recitation in German. Miss stroebe is very pleasant tdoay, so affable and kind. Made candy 4th hr. I made it & Agnes ran around at my bidding. Home letter papa writes "Well, your examinations are all over and I am sure you have done yourself credit in every one. You have been faithful in your work from day to day and have done your best and that is the 1911 chief object" (Have I?) Mama says" we were so glad to hear from you as we always are. I am sorry you did not accomplish all you desired in your examinations but perhaps you averaged up with the rest and stood high enough in those you did well in to atone for the others". Thanks for certainties of life. Friday she speaks in Auburn and Sunday in Water loo. Army Stone and Vermon Welch were married Wed. at her home. I one Dye united with the church Sunday Feb. 5. 1911. Rec'd invitation in unstamped mail from Mrs. Hill & Dr. to luncheon at one on Sat. Feb. 11. I answered at once. Wed. Feb. 8 Soph Lit. is intensely interesting. We had Tainburlaine part I today. Made candy 3rd. Had recitation in Arg. Attended recital 8th hour given by Mr. Albert T. Foster violinist and Mr. Clarence G. Hamilton pianist of Wellesley College. Had a glorious time at family dancing in evening. Miss Burns had us & we worked hard. G. Sutton came up. Thurs. Feb. 9 I translated in Horace about teaching a cold to "draw its parent by the bridle." Miss Stroebe asked me to take a book to the Lib for her which I gladly did. Had Lab. 5th & 6th. Took night mail. Went to Christians. Eliz Page led the subject "Unconscious Influence". They knew by Peter's speech he was one of Christ's followers. 1911 People took knowledge of Peter and John that they had been with Jesus. Bob Vandegrift spoke about being pleasant being merely a habit, a mannerism. Fri. Feb. 10 Had to work out ax=a/or y. Dr. Faustus (comparison of with Tarnburlaine..) Rec'd package from Miss Tracy & one from home also containing a new ---, my chamois and a nice new gingham apon. Home letter containing clipping about disappearance of Howard Jones who left Despath (East Rock) Mon. Feb. 6. says he has not yet been found. I made candy 3-- hr. class drill 4th hr. had a good time. Miss Yost gave us some good hints for the coming debate which ought to save us considerable time. Went downtown after Arg. & got an order from Flag Shop for $5.40 and one from J.P.Ambler for $11.95 (for Miss Tracy) Heard Prof. Aitken of Luks observatory give an illustrated lecture in p.m. on "Astronomy in the 20th Century." It was fine, interesting, clear and easily followed. He showed pictures of instruments, Luk Observatory, sun, moon, path of North pole, stars, nebulae, saturn, Halley's comet. Astronomer's problems are to find out the distances of the starts, their relation to each others and 2 their comp- 1911 osition. This is done by the aid of the spectroscope. Several slides showing the different kinds of markings which light from different stars makes when passed thru prisins were shown. I enjoyed it and learned much. Sat. Feb. 11 Sent in order to Miss Tracy. Made candy. Did German in Lib. on "Athenaum". Dressed for luncheon at one which 22 attended. I was in the dinning room. Dr. H. told me I would be. He was there (....) Menu 1. grapefruit & oranges 2. bouillon. 3.chicken (in individual pies) 2 slices sweet potato, olives, rolls, jelly. 3. Salad apples & celery with water-(...) & cheese straws. 4. ice cream with sun-cooked strawberry sauce & cakes. chocolates salted almonds & pecans. Then we listened to several fine Victor records. Mrs Hill showed us her graduating dress from High School & sat on the stairs talking to us about Miss Leach. Dr. H. showed us his pair of "fleas". Came home at 4 p.m. after a delightful time. Mrs. Hill gave me a most searching look as I shook her hand. Our eyes met very squarely. During the music I could also watch the grate fire. Wore my white sicilian. Read history of Miss Dorothy Arnold's disappearance as given in the N.Y.TYimes. Did Horace from 9:30 - 11:30 P.M. 1911 Sun. Feb. 12 Lincoln's Birthday. Bible class, everyone present. (I have decided that during the last week I have been avaricious and subordinating college to making money. It must stop at once. My purpose in paying out $500. is to get thoroughly equipped for my life work by making the most of every opportunity offered to me here. What does college mean to mean to me? anyway and what ought it to mean..?) Discussed Christian Sabbath (Read Paradise lost on Sun. if it is an assigned lesson?) Rev. McKenzie Pres. of Congregational Theological Seminary spoke this A.M. on "Faith". He is from Hartford Conn. 1. Faith is believing that you will be alive tomorrow. Esssence of faith summed up in "hoped for" & not seen. 2. Examples are Abraham who looked ahead to the fulfilment of the promise that his (...) would be great & Moses who chose to lead an obscure people rather than enjoy the sins of the Egyptian court. 3. Christ is the author & perfecter of our faith and we should seek to be like him. He went down (...) down. for us. 1911 He is a tall commanding man with full rich resounding voice expressing great powerthis was a sermon. Wrote diary. Read about Lincoln in "Recollections of Pres. Lincoln & his administration by L.E.Chittenden, his register of the Tres. 1891 N.Y. Harper & Bros. the story of Wm. Scott's pardon for going to sleep when on sentinel duty. Also read Lincoln's favorite poem in 97L6 BR in the back of which are "Anecotes & personal reminiscences of Pres. Lincoln by Frank B. Carpenter. The first verse is _____________ "oh why should the spirit of mortal be proud Like a swift-fleeting meteor, a fast flying cloud. A flash of the lightning, a break o the wave He passeth from life to his rest in the grave." Posted things up to date in stunt book. Chapel. Christians led by "Billy" Hill (Dr.) confidentally he said " If Prexy were asked what he wants the girls of Vassar college to have he would say 1. healthy fun. 2. square handling of academinc work. 3. Christian character without which he considers a girl's life a failure as a Vassar graduate. Prexy carries this Sun. evening meeting on his heart the whole week. Happy if interesting & well attended, sorry if few there and no inspiration shown. We can help him & ought to 1. Select hymns bearing 1911 on subject. 2. Pray. (Prayer meeting without prayers an absurbity.) 3. Speak in meeting in such a way as to show that what he has said has helped us and we are grateful & appreciative. So much in confidence. Stumblingblocks was his subject. 1. Carelessness of appearance. (Paul collecting money) 2. Needless airing of doubts (Harward Prof. kept still . 3. Criticism (boy-man). Lilias spoke about sitting up in front & Ruth Hamilton about inviting a girl apiece & filling up the empty benches. Good meeting. Dr. H. was in dead earnest. Several prayers & several spoke. Mon. Feb. 13 Rec'd card from Mrs. MacLeod giving A(....'s) address as Mrs. R. E. Morris 7 Ford Ave. Oneonta, N.Y. She speaks of you often and will be pleased to have you come to visit us with her in the summer." Had a cut in English and a lecture by Miss Wood on the "Women of the Renaisance". Tues. Feb. 14 Miss Haight said to me after class Miss Ordway brace up in your translation." Had apparatus 6th. Got up into the rings alone for first time. Neida Quackenbush gave me some practical points wbout it. Class meeting 8th. Lucy Penniman presided as President for first time. I was a teller. Nominees reduced to 1911 2 for class marshal. Fancing dancing in P.M. letter from papa "Tracy Elwell Rayson, Irene and Winifred McMillan are a committee to take the matter of C.E. possibilities in charge and make arrangements for organizing if that way seems to be open." Mama wrote from Waterloo where she spoke on Porto Rico. She had lunch in Auburn with Mrs. Hubbard Friday. Rec'd a nice letter from Ellen also. in about 1/2 hour I composed a verse for each member of our table. Mrs. Curtis had hearts with an original verse on each. She furnished candles and we looked quite festive with a boquet. No chapel. Wed. Feb. 15 Finished a paper on "Loves Labor Lost". Began work on debate for Arg. Prexy is back after a week's absence in Chicago. (He spoke about the marked efficiency of the alumnae whom he met and their loyalty to & interest in Vassar college. Our friendships are made through our work. We must keep face to face with our ideals.) Prof. Max Friedlander of Berlin exchange prof. at Harvard gave a lecture on Folk songs in English & illustrated it with songs in German. The pianist was young & interesting. He looks like a genius (Prof. Griggs waved his program). Gladys Sutton came up to read over tomorrows Horace with me. 1911 Thurs. Feb. 16 Got to Lab. early today. Letter from Margaret Becker which I enjoyed greatly for it was very friendly. Helen Congdon led Christians & spoke about the advantage of our seeing ourselves afar off and realising how infinil...mal we are in this great universe. Fri. Feb. 17 Had "social" dancing part of time in class drill. Semester bill came today & I sent it home in a letter. Worked on Arg. in afternoon and evening. Mama wrote me "at Waterlooo I met a lady who worked with Jen in Utah & the pastor's wife (Mrs. Schenck) had a sister who taught with her in Mayaquez." Uncle George Thomas can live but a short time. I shared Albertina's lovely box. Sat. Feb. 18 Worked all the AM and till 4 pm on Arg. Dined with Agnes. Did German. Went alone & watched from the side line the dancers who looked very pretty. Did Horace. Retired 12:15pm. Sun. Feb. 19 Mrs. Hill thanked me for coming today. Rev. Case of Buffalo preached on Gethsermans how we are to understand it. The reasons for Christs praying thus were 1. consummation of prayer- praying until he knew that his will and God's were the same. 2. consummation of obedience. 3. consummation of service. Read some in the "Creed of Presbyterians." 1911 Dinner was fine. Wrote home and to Mr. Betz. Walked an hour with Pauline Allen. Called on Gertrude Geary. Saw Florence's lovely pink dress. Chapel. Christians--Prexy talked about "my judgment is just for I do not mine own will." Paradox of life that to get the most for ourselves we have to be unselfish. The requisities for good judgments are knowledge, insight obtained through love and knowledge of men obtained by an ability to put ourselves in their places. Rev. Case spoke about the judgment from God being the only kind that really counted. Good meeting. Lilia's & Eliz. Page spoke. Mon. Feb. 20 "Miss Haight I haven't reviewed these last ten lines." consequently I didn't recite. Kicked 7th with Lucy Penniman. H. Harrison "if you'd try you could hit it." R. Dunham said "You're doing splendidly keep on." Senior honors were announced in Senior parlor & I stood outside & listened. Eliz. McShane passed the word along. Tues. Feb. 21 "Gut" on German paper on das Athenaurn. Vainly hunted congress speeches 4th hr. Kicked Student Volunteer meeting at 4:15 in Student's. Miss Dorothea Day leading "I expect you to work." Home letter. Uncle George R. Thomas died 2 AM Thurs. Feb 16th. Papa had charge of the service at the undertaker's rooms in Auburn & they 1911 buried him by Percy. "Lee express a desire to see you." Claire wrote me a little letter too. Florence Ackerman "Why don't you go on and get honors, Gretta? Wed. Feb. 22 Worked on Arg. 3rd & 4th. Handed in tentative main issues today. Downtown to buy things for Washington's birthday celebration. Carnival in evening. Very pretty and as fascinating as last year. Went with Agnes & Pauline. Thurs. Feb. 23 Conference with Miss Yost. 11:30. kicked. Dixie Barr said "If you'd make more of your left kicks you'd get it." Don't you know you never should knock over a faculty engaged sign?" Miss .. Christians. Prof Chamberlain led. Spoke about need for good S.S. teachers. H. Clevenger invited me to dinner Sat. Fri. Feb. 24 Lab. 3rd Arg. 4th. No letter from home. Notes from Track manager & Miss Monroe. Florence helped me fix nuts etc. Left note for Miss Monroe. Did Horace in 2100. Party for which we furnished nuts, candy, place cards & candy dishes and Miss Curtis' red carnations & silk flags. Read in Congressional Record. M. Glessner asked me to dinner tomorrow. Had a nice visit with Eliz. McShane & Gladys Bassett in latter's room. 1911 Sat. Feb. 25 Spent A.M. in Lib. on congressional Records. Had a bookcase brought to my room as my books have more than filled my present one. Did German. Definition of poetry-fairies. Dinner with H. Clevenger in N. Saw Senior parade afterward in Main. "Domestic s.... at Vassar" "Bowery women polue...men," "suffra-johnes," "airship," College was too much for us," "grandmothers of the past & present" "athletics in 1930." Then they sang. Studied Com. Report for 1910. Read "Twelfth Night" finished Horace. Retired 12 p.m. Home letter Miss Brainard is back. Sun. Feb. 26 Bible class. Chapel. Rev. E.W. Rollins Dean of the General Theological Siminary preached on "He endured as seeing them who is invisible." fancy-imagination-rule & concentration. Read in The Mt. Holyoke, & in McClures about Polygamy by Burton Hendrick. Wrote to Wilhilminia & Cecilia. Music Betty Zahner sang. Prexy said today is the 50th anniversary of the giving over to the Trustees Vassar female college property. Feb. 26, 1861. One pound-1 disuse & abuse= sins 2) no such thing as solitary piety. 3. the sin of idleness. Pauline went with me. M. Hvard. A. Klippel. H. Maxfield spoke Good meeting. Basket Ball Scores May 4 1912 22 Won by 1912 1913 11 May 11 1910 26 1910 1913 11 May 12 1911 31 1911 1913 8 May 16 1911 28 1911 1910 10 May 17 1912 12 1911 1911 8 403 Raymond House, Vassar College Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Toor; Mama wrote me this last week about the sad mission on which they went to the Centenary. I am so sorry, Mrs. Toor. I think of you often and I have thought of you and Annie many times since College opened. It was so sweet of Annie to send that handker- chief home by mama to me. I prize it and think everytime I see it about you and Annie and the hosts of kindnesses you have shown us in the past as a family and as individuals too. One of the pleas- antest and most sacrad memories I have is of the Centenary which without the Toors means little If I can do anything at all for you Mrs. Toor in any way please (do not hesitate) feel free to ask me. (One) thing) I can (and will do and that is)& will pray for you. I only can say that I am sorry and I mean it. Yours in loving sympathy K. Gretta Ordway. 1911 Sept. 28, 1910 Dear Mrs. Strong, The two hundred dollars from the Rochester branch of the Vassar Students Aid Society was awaiting me yester- day at the Treasurer's office. I can only say I am truly grateful for this loan just now, and will work hard to make the best possible use of the magnificent opportunities which it offers to me. Gratefullly yours, K. Gretta Ordway 1913. 1911 Mar. 1. 1911 Dear Dr. Taylor I hereby make formal appli- cation for a renewal for 1911-12 of the scholarship which I now hold. I do not ask it as a loan. If my work is such that I deserve any help to enable me to continue my studies here I request that the generous assistance which you now are giving me may be continued and I promise to do my best. Sincerely yours K. Gretta Ordway. 1911 Resolutions 1911 1. To exercise every day. 2. As a rule to retire at 10PM. 3. To plan work as papa suggests 4. To make friends. 5. To acquire and exercise excutive ability. 6. To honor papa and mama every day. 7. To get clothes fixed before last day of vacation. 1911 March 1, 1910 Dear Dr. Taylor; I hereby make formal application for a scholarship for 1910-1911. My father is my financial support while I am in college and will continue to do all in his power to help me through. His aid however is insufficient. He has explained the circumstances and doubtless has told you just how much he can pay each year. The remainder must come from some outside source. I am unable to name a specific amount because whatever is lacking after he has done his best and you have aided me, if I deserve it, I shall borrow in order to go on with my college work which I so dearly love, The loan 1911 I shall repay when teaching. I am here primarily for business, to receive a training which shall enable me to support myself. I am striving hard to properly use the oppor- tunities which are now mine and prove myself worthy to be a daughter of dear old Vassar. For any aid which you may find it possible to give me I shall be most grateful. Sincerely yours Katherine Gretta Ordway 1911 Scholarship for 1910-1911 All applicants for scholarships must make application to the President in writing before March 16th stating the amount needed and whether it is asked for as a loan. As there are many applicants and the funds are limited each student is asked to name the smallest amount that will enable her to return. Students' request must be accompanied by a letter from the father or guardian explaining the circumstances and endorsing the application as necessary. No acknowledgment of letters and requests will be made till after the action of the Faculty after the spring recess. the condtions fo aid are 1. good scholarship 2. evidence of need. The reception of such aid is a virtual promise to make the best use of their opportunities as students and to exercise a proper economy in all their expenditures. On bulletin board Tues. Feb. 22, 1910. 1911 Pittsford, N.Y. Feb. 28, 1910 Rev. Dr. Taylor, Dear Sir:-- My daughter writes me that applications for scholarships are now in order, and that parents are requested to explain circumstances and endorse the applications. We shall be able to clothe our daughter, pay carfare, furnish books, and so on and pay besides, not more than $150 a year. With a salary of $1000 and the cost of living so high, it is not an easy problem for us to keep her in Vassar. We have hoped she would prove worthy of aid from the college, not as a loan, but a scholarship, and the balance will have to be sought as a loan. My daughter is very happy in her college life and greatly enjoys her work. She is with you there, and her record is being made. I hope you will do for her the best you can, and I am 1911 very sure she will do her best to merit the favor. I have now stated the facts, and leave the matter with you. Very truly yours, Smith Ordway
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
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Date: 1913-1914
Text: '13 Katherine Gretta Ordway Purchased at Hahne & Co. Oct. 28, 1913. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1913. (cont'd) Fri. May 23. No chapel. Library. Letter from W.H.G. S.P. Song Contest. The "Gassarion" out. Lib. Faust notebook. 12.30 A.M. Sat. May 24. 7 a.m. Faust passage memorized. Showed Mrs. Holland (Mabel's mother) S.P. Faust Handlung. Faust Exam. 1.45. 5 p.m. Song practice. Junior-Senior boatride. Alice Hill & I went together, planned it before we started to...
Show more'13 Katherine Gretta Ordway Purchased at Hahne & Co. Oct. 28, 1913. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1913. (cont'd) Fri. May 23. No chapel. Library. Letter from W.H.G. S.P. Song Contest. The "Gassarion" out. Lib. Faust notebook. 12.30 A.M. Sat. May 24. 7 a.m. Faust passage memorized. Showed Mrs. Holland (Mabel's mother) S.P. Faust Handlung. Faust Exam. 1.45. 5 p.m. Song practice. Junior-Senior boatride. Alice Hill & I went together, planned it before we started to march. A.G.R. tried to force herself in with us but she had a chilly time. Chocolate for Alice Hill, Mary Lancaster and K.G.O. Sun. May 25. 8.15 a.m. E - A. Agnes Rowlands returned paste. ["What have I done? Hernia. Show feelings. You were civil."] Lyman Abbot preached. Took Mrs. Holland to S.P. Wrote a letter to mama and cards to Mr. Poler and Hazel Courtney. Read 3 - 5 p.m. in S.P. Walked alone upper lake walk from south to north. A.G.R. walked with me before chapel. Prexy answered questions. Alice Hill told me of "Millsy's" boatride. Mon. May 26. Reviewed Charities and Reviewed Classicism. Tues. May 27. 6 a.m. Charities exam. RR English exam. Louise Boynton and I went down to the Collingwood to the Euterpe Glee Club concert in which Walter sang. 2 1913. Wed. May 28. 5.45 a.m. we rose to be ready for the Senior Excursion to Mohonk. Had early breakfast and departed in barges. Sang, visited, fooled. At the station Alice, Alma & Mildred & I got out & walked up Main St. to N.Y.C. station where we had some refreshments in the restaurant. Alice and I missed the other girls & kept the whole crowd waiting on the ferry for us. Rained. When the road got too steep several of us got out and walked. Alma and I walked alone all the way from the water works, where we first got out up to the hotel, in the rain and mud. Wet? oh yes but the walk with Alma was worth it. Dined in the Mohonk Hotel dining room on Vassar food. A big rambling building or rather buildings with wide carpeted halls & many fireplaces. We sang for the guests and then amused ourselves by sitting in the little summer houses on the shore of the lake while the rain fell. The fog was thick and white so we couldn't walk around or see the gardens or go through the gorge. Rode home in the rain after cheering Mr. Smiley. Went in to dinner all wet. Then took a hot bath. At 7.30 Miss Yost gave us her criticism on the Junior-Sophomore debate. 3 1913. Thurs. May 29. Second Day of Senior Vacation. 8.30 A.M. was Dr. T.'s (Thelberg) first lecture. 3rd hr. visited Q. English. In afternoon with Prof. Mills as director visited the "Hudson River State Hospital" from 1.10-6 p.m. Met Drs. Mallon & Taylor. T and M Sophomore picnic in the pine walk near chapel. At 6 p.m. chapel. Seemed queer to sit in a back seat. We no longer have our regular seats in front of chapel for coming is now optional. Prexy spoke on thieving. Vassarion out. Miss Yost led Christians. Read our 1913 Vassarion through. Rec'd $1 from Aunt Vira. Fri. May 30. Mailed Aunt Jennie's invitation. Got stung trying to visit "K". Pumped wheel up. Rode bike 2 1/2 hrs with Clare Hill, stopping at North Side Tea Room. Had three meals in Davison. Senior dance 8 - 12 p.m. I watched and met Frances Jewell's brother , and , a beautiful occasion. Sat. May 31. Narola woke me after 8 A.M., no breakfast. Spiffed up for Peggy's and Louise's men. Glee Club concert at 10.30, sat in the gallery & watched the men & girls. Met , again. He is a fine looking chap. After lunch went downtown on car with Clara Hill, ferried to Highland, walking the five miles on the state road from Highland to Milton where I looked up Wm. Ordway and wife. Their house faces the river & commands a beautiful view. They took us across 4 1913. the street to a bluff affording a grand view up and down the river. Mr. & Mrs. O. walked down to the wharf & saw us off for Poughkeepsie on the "Mary Powell." Stopped at Ratskeller. I served tea & lady fingers (sent me with some other cakes left from Mama's 25th anniversary reception, by mama) for Mary Rowlands, who is visiting her sister Agnes. Mary and Eliz. Cramer jumped on Agnes for exaggerating so. Sun. June 1. Walked down to Pres. church with Mary Lancaster and Gladys Campbell & back with Rose Wilson and Miss Oldenberg. Mr. Gerow sang a fine solo. Started a letter to Mrs. Graybill. Narola, Alice and Catharine called. Chapel. Christians, our last Sunday p.m. meeting. Tea. Finished Mary Antin's "The Promised Land". Mon. June 2. 2nd Dr. T. lecture 8.30-9.45. Song practice 10-12. Rec'd two letters and $10.00 from mama. Sophomore Tree Ceremonies, song practice 1.30-2.30. Directed invitations 42 V, 4 CR, 3 VR. Picnic to "Journalisten" girls by German faculty near North gate 4-6 p.m. German flags strung between the pine trees made the occasion festive. Alma went off campus with me to Mrs. Knaus, and Mrs. Millard. Wrote mama & Gladys Hull went bustling down to the Lodge with me so I could give it to a conductor to mail. Finished Mrs. Graybill's letter. 5 1913. Tues June 3. 8.30 Dr. T's lecture. 10 Tree Ceremnoies. H. White called. 1.30-3.20 Downtown, ordered flowers, white buckskin pumps & white silk stockings (with cotton toes, heels & tops like Alma's). 4-5.30 Class Day march. "Strong Steps" given by '14 to '15. Read in Reading Room. Chapel. Drew class Day tickets. Wed. June 4. 9-10 Class day practice. Before lunch took dress off-campus, & got marks for 2nd semester. 1.30-2.30 Tree Ceremonies. 4.45 opening Students' Building, short exercises and reception, a beautiful building bringing the twin's big opportunity & responsibility. Dinner with H. White. 7.30 Spade presented to '14. Read in Ruskin's Sesame. Lucelia came in. Got commencement tickets. 1913 sang good-bye to 1914 and 1916, going around campus. Saw Alice's graduation present from her mother, a big diamond. Thurs. June 5. 8.15 A.M. shampoo at "Walker's", Washed some odds & ends. Wrote Mr. D.H. Maxfield, Naples. Heard from Hazel Courtney (Mr. C. is married again) and papa. Wrote letter to Aunt Vira and invitations to Uncle & Aunty Leach, Carolyn, Theckla, Lorraine Rogers, Miss Vacek, Mrs. Curtis and Mr. & Mrs. Wm Ordway. Drew money for mail. Rode Helen Clark's wheel, at her permission, to Violet farm to get peonies for Alice Hill. Tea in S.P. to meet Mrs. Hill. (Alice's mother). Dinner with Ruth Butterfield. 6 1913. Chapel. Ruth and I went to Lib. Read & talked in English Seminar room. She, like me, is over conscientious but she has good clear ideas about English & knows what she is doing. Fri. June 6. 8.30 Dr. T's last lecture. Had foot lanced. Class Day practice 10 a.m. 1.30-3 p.m. Class meeting. Downtown on Clara's wheel. 4.30-5.30 May Dance practice. Chapel. 7.30 Class Day song practice. Letters from Uncle Enoch containing $1.00 & from Aunt Jennie containing check for $25.00. Tried on white gloves & class Day dress. 7 Sun. June 88 1913. Mon. June 9.9 1913. Tues. June 10. 8.30 rehearsal. Downtown. Dressed for Class Day. Formed in Lathrop, the various parts of the procession were at least ready and we marched to the platform erected on two sides of 1909's tree in the circle, going from Lathrop out to the circle, turning to the left till we reached the tree, then our lines divided, one line going to the right half of the platform, the other to the left half. After the exercises, which passed off very nicely, were completed we marched out and I found that Claire and mama had not seen the daisy chain because people stood in front of them. Claire cried very hard & her crying touched the ladies near. Bessie Christie's mother couldn't see either. I saw the men carrying the chain off and managed to have Claire see it carried, tho' not by the girls. Introduced Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ordway, of Milton to Papa, Mama & Claire and Mr. Gerow. Took them all to Senior Parlor and had them write in our class guest book. Walked down to Raymond gate with Mr. Gerow. Took my dear, splendid looking family down to Prexy and Mrs. Prexy's reception in the Main parlors. Agnes introduced her mother. Theresa Bain hunted up her mother and mama & Mrs. Bain, formerly Kit Smith, whom Mama hasn't see for years had a nice visit. I had Mr. & Mrs. Sutton & Trix met my family in my room & Mr. & Mrs. S. looked quite astonished. At 11.30 p.m. 1915 sang Farewell to 1913. I didn't throw down my boquet. 10 1913. Wed. June 11.Thurs. 1913. June 12.12 1913. Fri. June 13. Came down from college on the car with Mary Berkemier who was seeing her brother off on the 1 o'clock boat, the "Washington Irving" which I took. Found several V.C. girls on board. Frances & Bessie Burns, Neida and Mary, Jeanette Allen whom I spoke with during the delightful ride down. Met Mrs. Cumpson and Mrs. Allen. Just before getting off I introduced myself to Mary's brother, a theological student at , who knows the Betz family in Rochester. The Burns girls gave me a lovely American beauty rose when we parted. Got home about 8 p.m. Claire joined the Junior C.E. today. We undid the presents I found awaiting me. Sat. June 14. Downtown with mama. Bought white hat & had it trimmed with wreath of pink roses. Sun. June 15. Church. Isa 55:10,11. II Sam 3:39 and Phil. 4:13. We had a leaderless C.E. I conducted the meeting. Mon. June 16. Tues. June 17. Trunks and wheel came. $2.85 for trunks, $1.30 for wheel. Hung up clothes. Prayermeeting. 11 present. 13 1913. Wed. June 18. Mama spoke at Katonah, N.Y. Papa, Claire & I went to festival by Bessie Magie's class at the church. Thurs. June 19. Papa printing words of cantata "Daughter of Jairus". Fri. June 20. Sat. June 21. Helped papa sew the dedication programs for use tomorrow. Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Lake's sister & a guest, Del Lake & Mama & I all sewed and papa trimmed them. Sun. June 22. Our new church edifice dedicated today. 3 services. See program. Mon. June 23. Picked cherries from our little tree. Hung up clothes. Papa went to New York. Claire made a soft molasses cake. Organ recital in p.m. by Mr. Ashmall. Tues. June 24. Stayed home with Claire from this evening's service. Wed. June 25. Claire took violin lesson. Papa & I cleaned up the study. Claire's school teachers were here to tea Miss Keyler, Miss Smallstick, Miss Halstead, Miss14 1913. , Miss Bole. Some went with us to the Oratorio at the church. Thurs. June 26. Downtown to the First Church. To D.V.B.S. conference. Sent off $91.78 to Presbyterian Minister's Fund for papa. Went to Lib. Service tonight followed by reception by Session. Fri. June 27. Wrote "thank-you-for-commencement-gift" - notes. Rev. Rufus S. Green, one time Pres. of Elmira College, now an old man canvassing for "The Continent" called. George Darby and Dorothy Hillman were married tonight. The C.E. Soc. had the service tonight. A reception followed the service. The officers of both societies were in the receiving line and most all present greeted them. Each person then had pinned the name of some well known person on their backs and had to guess their identity. Worked well. Arthur's program, music & recitations was fine. Sat. June 28. Shampooed Claire's hair. Help print bulletins. Sun. June 29. S.S. met 10 A.M. was in papa's class. Eph.4:13. Other text judges 2:14-16. Mon. June 30. Set bread. Finished thank you notes. Hung up clothes. Dr. Green here to dinner. 15 1913. Tues. July 1. Baked bread. Ironed. Prayermeeting 11 out. Wed. July 2. Hot. Papa sewed his first book this year. He and I cleaned cellar. Books came i.e. (my college books 5 small boxes). Sarah Heilman called. Was down to Ida Platts in the afternoon, worked some on Claire's blue linen. Had grape juice. Mama's class organized at Disbrow's tonight. Thurs. July 3. Downtown with mama. Unpacked books. Fixed books in my book case (which was here to surprise me when I came home June 13). Fri. July 4. Mama canned pineapple. Claire attended Lois Fulcher's birthday party. Papa finished sewing his books 15 volumes. A wedding here in afternoon. Had our usual little fireworks display in evening. Sat. July 5. Downtown in A.M. Bathed for a change in afternoon instead of evening. Sun. July 6. Did not go to S.S. Church. 4 Sargents here to dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sargent. Mr. Sumner Sargent was papa's S.S. teacher in Jasper. Harry is physical director in Newark of the Central High School. Nice visit. C.E. 8 out. 16 1913. Church. Ps 23:3. Luke 17:14. Mon. July 7. Worked in attic. Dr. Green here to dinner. Helped hang up clothes. Tues. July 8. Ironed. Worked on Claire's blue linen dress. Mama downtown. Wrote Aunt Jennie. Prayermeeting. 14 out. Wed. July 9. To New York with mama. Joined the "Pratt Teachers Agency" paying $2.00 and personally interviewing Mr. Wm. D. Pratt, the manager. Made my first visit to the Board rooms 156 Fifth Ave. Met Mrs. Gildersleeve who took me in to meet Mr. Alabeen who said if I would accept the position to teach in the Albequerque school he would not send out the message he was about to send to a prospective teacher. Claire & I, for fun, slept in the guest room on the third floor. Thurs. July 10. Finished Gene Stratton Porter, "The Harvester". Wrote Hazel Ware, Clara Hill, Mr. Montgomery Smith and Mr. Geo. R. Staley. Fri. July 11. Claire now washed the dishes. Mended two hours. Claire called on Helen Bush while I was downtown with Mama. 17 1913. Sat. July 12. Downtown to get Aunt Jennie's waists. Wrote Claire's invitations, delivered them with Claire. Bath in afternoon. Sun. July 13. S.S. in Papa's class. Church. Read S.S. Times. C.E. Al Clark led. Church. Mon. July 14. Hung up clothes. Worked up attic. Wrote for testimonials to Miss Yost, Mr. Ernest R. Clark & Mr. M.D. Gray. Called at Bertha Pfeifer's in p.m. Wrote for Rally Day programs. Tues. July 15. Worked in attic. Ironed. Called & embroidered at Mrs. Mudd's. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 16. Position(?) Bethlehem Pa. Cleaned. From 3.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Claire had a lovely party for these little girls. Charlotte Davenport Alwena Kays not here Gertrude Fitzherbert Lois Fulcher " " Ethel Morrison Blanche Edwards " " Edith " Dorothy Stults " " Alice " Grace Stryker " " Beatrice Jamouneaux Wrote Pratt agency & Rev. J.A. Clewell. Papa took a picture of the girls. 18 1913. Thurs. July 17. 8.30 A.M. - 7 p.m. went with Ladies' Miss Soc. to Ellis Island. Mama got the pass from Mrs. Gildersleeve. We saw the long rows of immigrants in the receiving room on the benches, come up to the desk with their money etc., this we saw from the gallery off of which were the bunks. Then we saw the detention rooms and the dining room, being there when the immigrants came in for dinner, a motley array. After lunch we saw them met by friends. It was to this railroad room that they came after leaving the desks in the big room. Great care is taken to be sure those wishing to meet the immigrants are the proper ones. Touching it was to see to the reunions. As we left, saw someone carried to the hospital on a stretcher. Was at Ellis Island 4 hours. Then part of us went to the Statue of Liberty to the top of it. Claire, Papa & I climbed & looked out from the little windows forming the jewels in her crown. Stopped also at the Aquarium. Fri. July 18. Sewed. Clara Kilburn called. Cut pattern. Hung pictures. Sat. July 19. Mama downtown. I dug up some plantain weeds in the yard, and cleaned the porch. 19 1913. Sun. July 20. Bible class. Church Matt 14:12. C.E. Church. Matt 9:12. Mon. July 21. Hung up clothes. Walked in evening to Kilburn's. All called there. Tues. July 22. Ironed. A little sick. Mrs. Stroud here. Papa rec'd Porto Rico ticket. Cleaned cellar. Prayermeeting. Wed. July 23. Papa, Mama & I finished the attic. Wrote Baltimore Md. We four gave a little concert at the "Home for Incurables", cor. 1. Downtown. Papa bought a cap for deck wear. Thurs. July 24. Letter from Aunt Jennie. Porto Rico? (No. I say.) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mudd, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mudd here to tea. Mr. and Mrs. Stult's unable to come. Papa printed tickets. Met Reed on the avenue. He tried a picture of the church. Fri. July 25. Letter from Ernest R. Clark, promising me a letter of recommendation, mentioning a possible position at Spencerport. I wrote him at once, took it downtown & mailed it. Embroidered Claire's dress. Mr. Gilchrist and girl, Miss McDonald were here in p.m. & mama served ice cream. Dr. Green called. 20 1913. Sat. July 26. Claire and I wrote papa a steamer letter. Saw him off from here 9 a.m. Wrote 3 letters regarding Baltimore Md. position. Pd. 3 bills. [Guidra], Moore and V.C. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Read new Home Mission Monthly (August) through. Papa off for Porto Rico on "San Juan". Sun. July 27. S.S. mama's class. Reported two suggestions for Rally Day to Sup't. Church Reed Edwards preached. C.E. Church. Reed preached again. Asked Archie for Christmas 1912 program "Santa's Wishing Box". Mon. July 28. Downtown with mama. Bought white dress, gloves, left umbrella to be fixed. While mama sewed I read some to her. Mrs. Duesel came. 1st letter from papa. Tues. July 29. Mama & I washed. Elmer Towers here to tea. Placed my college photos in album I bought in N.Y. and pasted some. Wed. July 30. Spent 4 hrs. ironing. Downtown. Bought Life of Helen Keller for Ida's birthday & mailed it. Bought also tennis racket & 1 ball. Mrs. Duesel brought back mama's gray dress. Thurs. July 31. Finished pasting photos in album. Mama is getting ready to go. 21 1913. Fri. Aug. 1. Mama left in A.M. for Syracuse. Wrote papa. Letter from Miss Richmond, Baltimore Md. Very dark in afternoon so had to light gas at 4 p.m. Played games with Claire, Helen and Anna. Sat. Aug. 2. Wrote mama. Swept. Bathed in afternoon. Sun. Aug. 3. Claire and I went down and heard Dr. Lurk preach in First Church on "Iron Shoes for Rough Roads." Mon. Aug. 4. Washed a few things in foot tub. Claire went over to East Orange playground with the Healey children. Tues. Aug. 5. Ironed. Claire and I went downtown, took her to the Library, went through the museum upstairs, saw the children's room. She obtained a Library card of her own. Mr. White in the Lackawanna gave her a fine collection of booklets, illustrated including one on Yellowstone Park. They are a splendid travel library in themselves. Wed. Aug. 6. Claire and I called at Morrison's. I bought a S.S. picnic ticket at Cassedy's. Thurs. Aug. 7. Letters from papa. Cut out clippings from many Newark News. 22 1913. Fri. Aug. 8. Claire and I are breakfasting on Grape Nut's. Mrs. Stroud here from 9 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. !! Sat. Aug. 9. S.S. picnic at Verona Park. Claire and I there from 9.32 - 2 p.m. Then we went straight on to So. Orange to Dorothy Stults house where Claire attended her party, coming home alone. Sun. Aug. 10. Mrs. Stroud woke us up (9 a.m.) and telephoned Church. Dined at Cassedy's. Mrs. Mudd invited us over on the porch in the evening and Mr. Mudd bought country club cream. Mon. Aug. 11. Washed. Fixed sewing room some. Finished the front of Claire's blue linen dress. No mail at all. Sarah Heilman called. Tues. Aug. 12. Ironed. Letter from papa. Worked on Claire's dress. Mama came home, having visited at Syracuse, Pompey, Auburn and Marathon. Wed. Aug. 13. Finished embroidering Claire's dress. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. C.T. Shaw, of Jamestown, N.Y. called a few minutes on their way to Ocean Grove in some body else's auto. Mrs. Stroud here. I cut lawn. Mama made doughnuts.23 1913. Thurs. Aug. 14. Mama, Claire & I went to Nutley and called at Robertson's. They have moved from Hawthorne Ave. Have a lovely fruited place. Grandpa & Grandma so glad to see us. I helped Grandpa pick beans, went with him & Claire to feed the chickens. He told me that when in Pittsford he was afraid to talk to me as he did today because I was going to college. Fri. Aug. 15. Mama downtown. Claire and I called at Mrs. Prentice's and on Mr. Disbrow. Wrote 2 letters. Sat. Aug. 16. Claire and I bathed in afternoon. Returned Lib. books to Sanford Ave. station. Sun. Aug. 17. In afternoon Mama, Claire & I attended the funeral of Mr. Delos Finks at the chapel of the Munn Ave. Pres. church, East Orange. Mon. Aug. 18. Washed. Wrote papa & Auntie Leach. Warm. Finished newspapers. Darned stockings. Tues. Aug. 19. Up at 6 A.M. Ironed 5 5/12 hours. Wrote Dr. Stephens. Called at Eschenfelder's. Cut out lining. Mama made me one pair drawers. Wed. Aug. 20. Cleaned study & sewing room. Saw Dorothy's things. Loly Pop. Al. Clark here on porch. 24 1913. Thurs. Aug. 21. Cleaned four rooms. We three saw Exhibition given by Playground children at Branch Brook park. Interesting and a few numbers excellent. As we came away met Mr. Harry Sargent and Mr. . Wrote Miss Baker. Fri. Aug. 22. Cleaned downstairs. Regular thorough house cleaning. Sat. Aug. 23. Cleaned kitchen, every nook and crevice. Played tennis(?) rather ran after a tennis ball at Laura Disbrow's. Sun. Aug. 24. Heard Chas. Stetzle at First Church. Fine. Mon. Aug. 25. Got ready to go to Kingston. Downtown to the Lib. where I read awhile. Tues. Aug. 26. We three went up to Kingston on the Hudson River on the "Washington Irving." Lilian Chichester met me on the boat and told me of the sad and awful death of Miss May Monroe, our elocution teacher at Vassar who was burned to death at her summer home. Cousin Mary Van Leuven was watching for us when we got off the car. A lively old lady, a beautiful trip, a large, old fashioned roomy house, 25 1913. with a colored maid. Wed. Aug. 27. Called on Cornelia [Oughletrie] who is in a Charity Organization office across the street. Quite surprised her, had a nice visit. Cousin Mary took us out to Hurley with a carriage (hired) and driver. Called with mama at Whitney's and Treadwell's. Called at Florence Gray's not finding her. Called at Hulls, who invited me to tea tomorrow. Anna Beekman was at Cousin Mary's to tea. Thurs. Aug. 28. We three took morning train to Napanoch, where met by Cousin Gretta Bevier and Cousin (Mrs.) Jule DeWitt. Saw Gretta's lot, old home, "The Lost Corner". Called on Mrs. Hornbeck. Had dinner at hotel. Then we all drove in carriage to Fantinekill monument on way to Ellenville, erected to memory of Bevier and Sox family massacred by Indians. Mr. drove for us, & we sang some. He is an old man but he can sing well & his eyes are bright. Tho' well educated he has not used it. As he drove us to the station he said you haven't got to go now when we're just beginning to get acquainted. If you'd stay longer I'd take you here and there. He was loth to say good bye to us. We walked around the reformatory walk till train time. 26 1913. Dressed for dinner at Hull's where I had a nice visit with the two girls. Ethel just today got a position to teach History in the Kingston High School. Met Gladys' fiance, Mr. . Fri. Aud. 29. After a nice fish dinner, left Kingston on the 1.25 p.m. boat "Washington Irving". Took in the East side of the Hudson going down. A beautiful trip and a delightful visit. Am proud to claim Cousin Mary as a relative. It was inspiring to see her promptly after breakfast conduct a family worship. One morning Annie the cook, came in. Sat. Aug. 30. Called at Mr. Chandler's. Sun. Aug. 31. Bertha Pfeifer and I went down to hear Mr. Chas. Stitzle at the First Church. Fine. Had quite a talk with Mr. Stults at his home about improving the appearance of this West End & So. Orange Av. corner. Sept. 1. Mon. Washed. Cut lawn. Phoned Pier 35. All went over to Brooklyn and met papa, getting there in time to see the boat come in and dock. He hurt his wrist before leaving P.R. and my aid in helping carry his heavy suitcase was welcome. Got home 8.45 p.m. He carried without breakage his27 1913. photographic plates, guava jelly and a piece of pottery. Brought us each a wooden bowl of "lignum vita" wood, very pretty. Tues. Sept. 2. Ironed for four hours. Papa developed several negatives and I helped him wash them. Lay down and slept from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wed. Sept. 3. Claire and I ate breakfast alone. Papa showed me on his Porto Rico map where he went. Sewed. Rec'd Prexy's address. Mr. Mause her [here]. Committee meeting to see about Dorothy's reception met mama here 8 p.m. Mr. Stroud called. A lovely basket of peaches was delivered from Miss Kilburn. Thurs. Sept. 4. Washed many cans for mama to use in canning. Read. Fri. Sept. 5. Went downtown to Fulcher's and to city Hall. In the evening attended wedding of Mr. Andrew Gilchrist and Miss Margaret McDonald, the first in our new church. Sat. Sept. 6. Sun. Sept. 7. Taught a class of little boys. Elvin Axt etc. in the Primary Dep't. A nice time with them. Led C.E. 28 1913. Mon. Sept. 8. Washed. Claire got three goldfish today, a present from Mrs. Stults. Tues. Sept. 9. Ironed. A fine prayermeeting. Wed. Sept. 10. Called with mama at Cassedy's, Demarest's, Brinkerhoff's, Devoe's & Block's. At night went to Church and helped direct Rally Day night letter invitations. Thurs. Sept. 11. Went to Caldwell in afternoon and met Mr. as he was leaving school. Called at Stults. Fri. Sept. 12. Downtown, looked around, went to city hall. Am finding out who owns the property on the corner of So. Orange Av. & West End Av., and West End Av. & Howell Place expecting with this knowledge to be able to do something before next season to improve the looks of there two corner lots. Set bread. Sat. Sept. 13. Cleaned pantry shelves. Fixed bread. Made a 3 layer chocolate frosting cake. Sun. Sept. 14. Church. Rally Day. C.E. discussion after S.S. Walked down with Bertha. C.E. Church. Wrote Gladys and Ida. 29 1913. Mon. Sept. 15. To Caldwell 9.15 A.M. - 12 to personally interview the members of the Board of Education. The man at the station told me "As far as I am concerned you can consider yourself hired already". Interviewed a teacher, Miss , before accosting the Board. In Mr. furniture store met a young lady who like myself wished to see Mr. . We introduced ourselves, both candidates for the same position. Sat down & talked college while a third young woman passed by. Miss Savage of Radcliff & I went into a drug store and had some refreshment together, then by & by came to Newark together, each wishing the other success in case she herself failed to get the position. Tues. Sept. 16. Mama made paper chrysanthemums for Ladie's Aid. Ironed some. Prayermeeting. Called before 8 p.m. at Tillie's and Chloe's. Wed. Sept. 17. Decorated church in a.m. and p.m. with vines and salvias, assisting mama. Meeting of nominating com. for C.E. at 8 p.m. preceding reception for Dorothy and Reed, excellently carried out, mama managing the whole thing. Thurs. Sept. 18. Sold 5 bricks ice-cream. W.C.T.U. Essex Co. convention in Vailsburg M.E. Church. Heard mama30 1913. recite "The Leper" in the a.m. Mr. Verinder, Mr. Ryall and Miss wells here. Set bread. Fri. Sept. 19. Baked bread. Ladies' Miss. meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Smith called in p.m. Papa helped me fix my "powders" for Reed and Dorothy (jokes done up in papers like powders). Wrote each of them a steamer letter. Sat. Sept. 20. To New York in A.M. with Mama to see Reed & Dorothy off on S.S. Tenadores for S. America. Mr. Evan Edwards took our picture, about 25 of us were there and we were the last ones on the dock, watching till we could no longer clearly see the white of their handkerchiefs waved to us. "Entre Nous" in p.m. Sun. Sept. 21. Church. Psalm 86. S.S. Had a class of 10 Junior Dep't boys, (Will Weinrich has had it) not one of whom I knew. Wedding here after S.S. Mr. Ryall & Miss Wells who just came over last week from England. They have been furnishing their home this week-end & are to live at Brooklyn. C.E. Church Acts 9:6. Mon. Sept. 22. Clipped Thurs. Fri. & Sat's. paper. Phoned Roselle Park N.J.!! Stung!! Wrote Albany. Sent Lucy Penniman's present. Downtown with mama. Saw Bertha Pfeifer, she can't be Pres. of C.E. Got Sadie 31 1913. Morris to go down to C.E. with me at Central Church. A new society was admitted, and Italian C.E. Of 30 total members, 22 were present & the young men were three times as many as the young ladies. Tues. Sept. 23. Did entire ironing. Deliberately went on an intellectual debauch and began "The Scarlet Letter". Prayermeeting. Wed. Sept. 24. I set bread. Papa & Mama went to Forest Hill Ch. Downtown with Mama who had her picture taken at Sol Young's Broad, in evening dress. Thurs. Sept. 25. Cleaned my room and bathroom, swept stairs. Worked 40 Min. in attic. Buttermilk. Worked on yoke waist. C.E. business meeting. Grand. Mr. Emmet Roche elected Pres., Chloe Thielman Vice Pres., Tillie Aschenfelder Sec'y., Ida Platts Treas., Will Weinrich Cor. Sec'y. Constitution read & adopted (Papa drew it up). Fri. Sept. 26. Ran vacuum cleaner. Threw many clippings, sorted and classified the rest. Heard from Caldwell not me. Eggs came, a crate from Jasper, N.Y. Mama & I went to Forest Hill reception, had fine time. I wore blue silk, white gloves, evening coat - (new brown hat with three tips)!32 1913. Met Mrs. McDowell. Also Mr. Fred Darley's sister, Mrs. Tucker. Also Edith Lusk. Fixed face with pumice stone and finished yoke waist before going to F.H. Sat. Sept. 27. Mended. Called at Pfeifer's. Sun. Sept. 28. Papa's Birthday. Coffee too strong gave me a headache & temporarily upset me. Lay down & went to a.m. church late, in time for the sermon. Arthur tells me I am on the Prayermeeting Com. Prepared for C.E. which I attended. Church. Mon. Sept. 29. Downtown. Mama resat for her picture. Sorted Mama's missionary leaflets & put them in order. Tues. Sept. 30. Ironed some. Mrs. Gildersleeve in a letter to mama spoke very nicely to her about me. Am reading by Father Chiniquy, "The Priest, the Woman and the Confessional." Attended a meeting at "Sacred Heart Church" in interests of a Vailsburgh playground. The ministers & others spoke, Helen and Blanche Edwards went up with me. Wed. Oct. 1. Helped papa district his parish map. Mama entertained her S.S. in the evening sewing 33 1913. ice-cream and cake. They read "All a mistake" through. Those present were Elmer Towers, Jack Monteith, Pierson Little, Will Weinrich, Margaret Haber, Laura Disbrow, Rodney Disbrow, Harold Heitman, Walter Lee, Minnie Carle. Thurs. Oct. 2. A Child Welfare worker called to get a canvasser to sell a book. Rec'd letter from Dr. Sairtz, who recently had me recommended to him by Mrs. Gildersleeve. Put my bureau drawer in order. Chloe here(?) Fri. Oct. 3. Took Claire down to Commercial Wharf to see the Convict Ship raised from Sydney, Australia, harbor. We saw it all thoroughly. Preparatory service. Ida & Bertha cleverly kidnapped me by Totem's so Bertie and Frank could be alone. Sat. Oct. 4. Went with Claire for her violin lesson at Mr. Ross Morisens Norwood St. The two children had a great time with me and B. Jamouneaux. The Entre Nous met at Margaret Towers. Had a mock wedding. Helens Kemp & Edwards. Elmer dressed as a Butter served. Helen E. was comical & sang!! Sun. Oct 5. Church. S.S. C.E. Chloe. Church. Communion this morning. 34 1913. Mon. Oct. 6. Read the "News". Hung up clothes. Helped get dinner. S.S. executive meeting at church. I listened. Plans made for a Teachers meeting & speeches soon. Went up with Chloe & visited Choral Club a few minutes. Tues. Oct. 7. Ironed everything in 3 1/4 hrs. Cut paper flowers at church in mama's place for Ladie's Aid. Told Miss Bingham of taking notes at S.S. convention to report later. Prayermeeting. Invited "Al" for Friday. Wed. Oct. 8. Read Missionary Education prospectus. Mama ordered Miss. books. II. Barnes - "The New America" I. Henry - "Some Immigrant Neighbors" I. - Old Country Hero Stories I. - Picture Stories Attended S.S. convention at Central church. The speeches by The-Story-Hour-for-Children woman and by Mrs. R were the best. Second church wedding in our new church tonight Lowe-Reusch. Miss R. looked beautiful in veil etc. had one bridesmaid. The ushers were in dress suits and the occasion was as it should be. Miss Miller, a city missionary living at the Pres. Deaconers home, where I met her, came to me and re-introduced herself. Miss R. belonged to a girl's club of which Miss Miller has charge & invited the club to the wedding. Papa was invited to the reception at the West Club House. 35 1913. Thurs. Oct. 9. Shredded wheat luncheon at church 1 p.m. served by Miss Marx. The first one I attended & I enjoyed it. Spoke of how nice a reference Library for Immigration would be, this to Miss Kilburn. Mama & I called on Stuyvesant Ave. at Garabrant's, Bash's, Bessie Magie's, Dorothy Darby's and Legler's. Fri. Oct. 10. Prepared for the boys (young men) whom mama had to tea in the evening Arthur & Harry Halsal, Irving Monroe, Al Clark, Frank Platts. Harry Fox couldn't come. Dandy supper (as usual) and a fine evening. Sat. Oct. 11. Helped print bulletins. Went with Claire for her lesson. Read part of "Immigrant Neighbors". Mended corset & brassiere. N.B. Put sleeves in waist. Grandma Platts died last night. Sun. Oct. 12. Church. Saw Mr. Prentice at home about Mission study. In S.S. spoke for & about Mission classes. C.E. Church. Drew book from S.S. Lib. Rec'd envelope from Miss Margaret Kilburn containing a V. Mon. Oct. 13. Ordered 6 vol. Immigration Reference Lib. $5.00 [reg. $9.50] Mary Antin - The Promised Land Francis E. Clark - Old Homes of New Americans Fred J. Harkin - The Immigrant - An Asset & a Liability. Peter Roberts - The New Immigration36 1913. Steiner Ed. A. - The Broken Wall. Warne, Frank Julian - The Immigrant Invasion also 1 copy each @ $.25 Mrs. L. A. Dimock - Comrades from Other lands John R. Henry - Some Immigrant Neighbors - Old Country Hero Stories. Clipped the "News". Claire came in sorry from school and cried about her school work and her violin practicing. Put my missionary clippings in order. Counted time for Claire. Heard Dan Crawford lecture. Fine. He is a most unusual and original speaker, very lively forceful and constantly doing what you don't expect. I went down with mama. Staid to reception. Met a Mr. , to whom Miss Bingham introduced me. Said Mama "Perhaps I do something else besides fix clippings" & she is quite right. Tues. Oct. 14. Ironed 3 hrs. Went to Mrs. Platts funeral. Wrote to Alma and Marion. Called on prospective Miss. class members on Isabella & Columbia. Prayermeeting. Mr. Thompson "We must find where they get out & mend the fence". Wed. Oct. 15. Read half of "Oowikapun", also read some in "Among the Pimas." Letter from Harriet. At Junior C.E. 3.30 I spoke on The Indians. Called on Sanford, Stuyvesant - today to increase Miss. study class pupils. "How many meals have you gotten today?" I was 37 1913. asked. None, I had to admit. Mama walked with me to 73 Sunset Ave. to tell Geo. Susen that the first Boys' Study Class meets tomorrow. On the curbing in front of Susen's were several young men eating hard apples. "A lawn party" they said to another fellow. Across the street were some boys making a bonfire. Thurs. Oct. 16. Downtown with mama, bought (brown velour) hat, petticoat (black), brown gloves, account book. "Want you to look nice to see Bill Demarest, your face -- but you don't do it." I fixed my face and mama fixed my hair. First meeting of Boys' Study Class. 12 - 15 yrs. old, 4.20 p.m. - 5 p.m. in lecture room, nice homey time, very informal. Had to wait for the room till the Ladies' Miss. Soc. was through. "Is this all that belongs?" the boys asked when they saw the few women there. C.E. business meeting. Papa said to me coming "I need an assistant pastor right now." Fri. Oct. 17. "Deviled" for papa 2 1/2 hrs. Got dinner. Mama down to Foreign Executive meeting. Got dressed and walked to 57 Evergreen Place. E.O. to opening tea by members of Essex Co. College Woman's Club, at home of Miss Emma Merkel. Not a soul I knew. Met a very pleasant Dr. . Came home on car. Attended first school lecture, illustrated, on Palestine. In bed 10 p.m. Reference Im. [Immigrant] Lib. came today. 38 1913. Sat. Oct. 18. Cleaned my room, bathroom, hall stairs. Mama gave me a splendid photograph of herself, standing taken in the evening gown she recited in. She rec'd an invitation today to speak in the Marble Collegiate Church in New York in Nov. Read the most interesting articles in the back magazines ejected to make the rack current. Have a bum "sty ey" eye-lid. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. piling up several hundred bulletins and 1/2 hr to print bulletins. Staid home from Entre Nous. Sun. Oct. 19. Church. Chicken dinner. S.S. (oh Milo!) Wrote letters Chloe sat with me. C.E. "Aw she makes every thing too thin" exclaimed Claire when papa suggested I get the meals this week. Church. Mon. Oct. 20. Mamma's Birthday. Clipped Newark News. Went out "Mission Study Classing" to Kemps, (bought 1/2 doz. yellow chrysanthemums for mama's birthday). Braeders? *Harms, Kengott, & *Hoffman, Idler, Lunger, Dick. In evening S.S. Teachers meeting. Flooring discussed. Miss Bingham and Mrs. Smith and I each reported on the S.S. convention. I emphasized The Children's Story hour and Mrs. Karnell's address. Refreshments. Talked reading-room, a possibility in the little room in basement of new church. Check for $3.60 from Mary [Mowrse], for 3 pieces furniture sold at college. Card from Lucy Penniman. 39 1913. Tues. Oct. 21. Mr. Beeching called an hour. Ironed 2 1/4 hrs. Letter from Marian Case, also post card picture of her and Frances as they are now. Worked 4 hrs. on Immigration, outlining course and arranging the reference topically. Claire and I delivered books to Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Flockhart. Prayermeeting. Claire tickled my heel while I was praying before getting in bed. Wed. Oct. 22. Spent 4 hrs. card cataloging the books in my bookcase not previously catalogued. Letters from Pratt Agency Alma and Lucy. Women's Mission Study had first meeting 3 p.m. in old Intermediate room. I led & Mama said I did well. 11 present. Spent evening at Beechings nice music. Thurs. Oct. 23. Boy's study class 3.30 p.m. Papa is using his new font of type which Mr. Mantz brought him. Fri. Oct. 24. Mama took me to the W.C.T.U. World's Convention in the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, for the entire day. A wonderful sight, over thirty different nations represented. 8 p.m. First meeting of Young People's study class, four present, rainy. Good meeting. Sat. Oct. 25. Called at Thielmann's with mama before supper. Claire took violin lesson. Mama met S.S. class at church to rehearse "All a Mistake". 40 1913. Church. Mark 6:31. S.S. Mr. Roche had me speak to Beginners & Primarie's in new auditorium, (varnish not dry downstairs). I told story of man working in mint who after years of honesty took gold bars. He was weaker, the temptation was no stronger. Moses like this man was a thief but Moses stole honor instead of gold bars. C.E. Church. John 10:10. Mon. Oct. 27. Papa heard Everett Colby speak in p.m. Went to Mr. Thielmann's funeral at 2.30 p.m. at the house. Tues. Oct. 28. Ironed. Downtown. Mr. White cashed my $3.60 check part of which I invested in this diary, paper, clips, ruching, dental cream, tooth brush, postage, jack o lantern, dates and grapes. Prayermeeting. Mr. Nothstein gave papa more information about a possible book case in the little room downstairs. I took car to Kemp's where Entre Nous girls surprised Helen. Gave her a table cloth & napkins. We drew pictures representing songs & guessed the songs. Then had "A love affair in the garden" answered by names of flowers. Left after midnight, a ridiculous hour. Papa heard Fielder. Wed. Oct. 29. Women's class 3 p.m. after which I called at Tagart's to see why Kenneth has been absent from S.S. for 3 Sundays. C.E. Halloween Social at church in p.m. "The Witches Garden", splendidly carried out. 41 1913. A very pretty, well managed and delightful affair. Warren Ellis did as I asked him and brought August Legler with him and helped him have a fine evening. Thurs. Oct. 30. Papa is working on a dandy three story wood doll house for Claire. Downtown to find out from the Bureau of Assoc. Charities, Miss Snodgrass being the one whom I interviewed, where and what to give for Christmas if our S.S. has a giving Christmas. She suggested these four as being least thought of. 1. East Side Day Nursery. 2. Florence Crittenden home. 3. Alms House. 4. Old Ladies Home. I went down to the Day Nursery & personally interviewed the woman in charge who said cloth books, indestructible dolls dressed in clothes that can be removed, iron toys, rompers for 4 yrs. of age, and provisions would be most acceptable, showed me through the nursery. I saw the little oil cloth covered tables & little chairs where the children eat, saw some babies in cribs, met the nurse who was combing the children's hair & cleaning them up for dinner. Some children come in from school. Boy's Class 3.30 p.m. Called on the two Mrs. Borden asking them to help the boys learn the 10 commandments etc. & study the S.S. lessons. Young People's class 8 p.m. August Legler there. Mrs. Borden wishes some one would start a sewing class so her little girl could have a chance to learn to sew nicely. 42 1913. Presbyterial at Bloomfield. Mama took me & I thoroughly enjoyed the Foreign meeting in the a.m. Young People's conference at which I met Miss Smith & Sec'y Miss Frances and Miss Josephine Hedden. That funny old lady came in and forced a little speech on us. Met Mrs. Browning the new minister's wife at Fewsmith Pres. Ch. [Ros...]. Met Mrs. Hedden. Home meeting in afternoon. Dr. Thompson gave a fine address. Mrs. Farrington of Caldwell (Annie & Ethel Morey's sister) spoke to me before this meeting was over, she had to go early. Our church had ladies there. Claire arrayed in my blue kimona & a false face went out for her Hallowe'en fun. Alwena didn't wait for her. C. called at Davenport's & got in but Mudd's & Stull's wouldn't answer the door and she got discouraged. When Mrs. Ellis didn't come to the door Claire cried as if her heart would break & I had hard work to persuade her to come out again. Mrs. Ellis was touched by her disappointment & sent two children over for her. Together they went to several places and had success. I wore false witch's face & mama's Indian blanket to Disbrow's to a birthday surprise on Rodney. It was fun. Papa walked up with me. I came home alone 11.30 p.m. Bet you I stepped lively. Warren Ellis had the best costume, dressed as a nurse maid in blue & white seersucker with white collar & apron43 1913. he carriued a doll and for a bottle used a small hot water bottle. Other costumes were cute. Found a telegram from Mr. Edwin B. Stone saying "Delay coming, await letter, telegraph receipt of message, my expense. Edwin B. Stone. Sharon Conn." So papa sent him this "Message rec'd, will await letter K.G.Ordway". Sat. Nov. 1. To Morison's with Claire. I cleaned stairs (2) and study while Papa went calling [diagram] "down Isabella Ave." Entre Nous at Tillie's only Helen, Laura, Sarah & I there. Girls told of recent poisoned hypodermic injections on innocent girls whom when the poison makes faint & sick they claim as thir wives and try to take away. Sun. Nov. 2. Church Jas. 1:26. Had Frank Platts' class & my own. 8 in all. Short lesson followed by addresses upstairs on Chile. Hist - Jack Monteith, People - Ethel Thompson, Religion - Mrs. Ordway, Prospects - Mr. Thompson. Good, a little long, too close attention to notes. C.E. Church. Mon. Nov. 3. Spent 2 hrs. 40 mins. writing up diary from Mar. 12 to May 29. After dinner went up to Lois Edwards with whom I worked two hours planning for Christmas entertainment. Expect to44 1913. use "The Promised King" an abridgement of cantata "The Holy One of Israel" as the first third of our program. Then the classes can present their gifts putting them in the manger & having a special exercise of their own planning. The third part will be the Christmas tree with Santa Claus assisted by two helpers to call off the names of each package of candy etc. with one class chosen to distribute the gifts & each person standing in his place as his name is called. Took Mrs. Mudd down to first lecture of the "Old First" church lecture course, Dr. Dawson on "Oliver Cromwell, the Builder of Liberty". Happened to get the car going down that carried several of our young people to the C.E. Rally at the (Essex Co) New York Ave. Reformed Ch. Tues. Nov. 4. Papa voted the 73rd ballot in this district. Mama went to Asbury Park to the National W.C.T.U convention where she had a nice visit with her cousins Bell and Sarah. (Mrs. Bill Demarest and Mrs. Ed. Stevens) formerly Hammond. Ironed for 4 hrs. being interrupted by (Mrs. Stroud for a half hour) a short call at the door from Will Weinrich who has a holiday today, etc, finishing at 4 p.m. Then bathed, rested, dressed & got supper. Prayermeeting "I love to tell the story" (?) Met Ethel Thompson's cousin. 45 1913. Wed. Nov. 5. Spent 3 hrs. 15 min. writing up diary May 29 to Sept. 1. Downtown for shoes at Hahnes. The girl said I have been wearing a half size too small. Few people will allow the clerk to fit them. Walked to the Library where I browsed on Immigration. Claire and I played Anagrams. Mama & Papa called at Little's. Mama told Immigration story to Juniors. Thurs. Nov. 6. Mama downtown. Mrs. Stroud here for over 1/2 hr.!!! Cleaned kitchen cupboard in 1 hr. Cleaned kitchen in 1 hr. Studied. Boys' Study Class 3.30 p.m. Robt Blair brought three new boys. Roy Blair acted so I put him out doors. Heard Dr. Maud Thompson at old church give a fine address on Suffrage emphasizing the working-girl's and the house keepers need of this tool. Met Dr. T. who is a daughter of Dr. Thompson the Home Miss. Sec'y. Helped papa put new glass panes in the right hand pantry door. Fri. Nov. 7. Spent 2 hrs. 10 min. writing up diary to Oct. 23. Sent off money orders for next year's magazines & for the Mission Study supplies ordered for our various classes. $6.22. Read ch. III, made notes. Women's class 2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Good reports on outside reading. Getting better each time. 13 present again today. Young People's class 8 p.m. Listened a few minutes, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mudd have a new daughter today. 46. 1913. after it, downstairs to the reading of Act. I. "All a Mistake". Mrs. Stults is helping them. Sample cantata copy came from Lorenz. I sent for it Monday night. Sewed ruching in coat 10.40 p.m. Sat. Nov. 8. Called at 6 a.m. packed suit case. Off for Vassar at 7.30 A.M. Frances Burns accosted me at Fulton St. Subway and we travelled together. Missed the train we intended to take my 3 min. Provoking! Leisurely made the 9.40 A.M. getting in Poughkeepsie 11.51. Just time to wash before lunch. Martha Howland came up on car with me and I saw Alma and Gertrude by the P.O. Harriet lives in 202 Main. Lunched with her. Class meeting 2 p.m. Assembly Hall, also song practice. Off campus to Flag Shop, bought postals, patronized Dutch room, got names & prices of outlines at Book Store. Stamps at P.O. Ivory Soap at Grocery store. Hustled into white dress & blue sash. Met at 5.15 in soap palace. Then to Class Supper at The Inn. "What you are doing and Guilty or Not Guilty." I said "Watching for a position, mean while teaching mission study classes." Sat with Alma, Gertrude and Florence Kridel. Enroute for Students' Bldg. Marched by twos down the middle aisle nodding to friends on the way. Sat on the left front. Before the slay our class, a few girls did a stunt. Then with unprecedented promptness the curtain rose on a tasty summer house, a tall elm in the center of the [in margin] Class supper cost (June) $400.00. Class Day cost $900.00. [Plan for a class bulletin every year for 5 yrs. $.50 payable Oct. 1]47 1913. stage and a row of brick houses. "Pomander Walk" passed off splendidly very promptly & excellently done. Saw Prof. Whitney as I went in, shook hands. Got home to bed about midnight. Harriet says A.G.R. is in Paterson teaching what she wanted to at better salary than expected. Maud is speaking in colleges for the Student Volunteer Movement. Sun. Nov. 9. Breakfast. Lib. Choir practice. Dress for chapel. Chapel. Right Rev. Benjamin Brewster of Glenwood Springs Col. preached on Fight the good fight. Hymns. "The Son of God goes forth to war etc" & "Fight the good fight with all thy might". Senior Parlor (which I saw yesterday, writing my name in the guest book.) Betty Zahner sang. Dinner. Mission Class upstairs in Students', Marion Willard leading this week on "The Rural Problem". Called on Alma 106S. in time to see Gertrude & Cornelia go. Then Harriet took me to call at Prof. Bracq's. Had a delightful visit with Mrs. B. who is lonesome without Florence, now abroad with Dr. T. and Blanding. She gave me $.10 to get a Reunion song book for Florence. Bought the book right away in 324M. At 5 p.m. heard Rev. John H H speak on the relation of Christianity to some modern social problems emphasis laid on scientific method and ideal of charity plus justice.48 1913. Met Mrs. Miller, Lucelia's mother. Harriet & I at lunch with Ruth in Josselyn. Florence Gray was sorry to miss me when I called on her in Kingston & invited me to come again. Chapel, sat with Ruth in her Junior seat. Christians, Prexy spoke on "The Kingdom" and Patience of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Billy" and "Abby", prayed. Miss Raymond (a warden) and I spoke of [Help given by these Sun. p.m. meetings in addition to the mental training rec'd at college to better fit us to help solve the problem and meet the unsought opportunity of making into one god-fearing nation the various peoples now coming here.] Shook hands with Prexy afterward. Asked him if there will be room for us in Ethics. "Yes, plenty of room on the floor." Spoke with him also about the tearing down of the Lodge. He thinks it not a beautiful structure and said "Why you know two people can't walk together through those holes." Read Miscellany in 202 while Harriet wrote letters. Mon. Nov. 10. Fire-drill 6.40 A.M. I went out. Delightful facial expression on the man (who works in th express office) who came by the north dooor just as we piled out. Breakfast 1st hr. with Dorothy Hood to class on International Treaties Law by the new Prof. Fite. I like him. Mailed cards to Margaret, Lois, Chloe, Ida P. & Laura. Put song book in unstamped mail for Mrs. Bracq. Saw Miss 49 1913. McCaleb asking her to let me know if there is a good position suitable for me as I have none yet. (I saw miss Body Sat. & she gave me the suggestion. Also on Sat. I sent cards to Walter, Willard & Milo Borden, Kenneth Tagart & Syndey Marks.) Went off campus to Flag Shop with Harriet for her pen. Ethics Freedom 3rd hr. Several '13 people visiting, sitting on the steps. 4th hr. in Phil. Sem. in Lib. to "R" Eng by Miss Patton (who combs her hair differently & much more becomingly, parting it in the middle & doing it low.) with Ruth Butterfield. Only 7 students. Miss Wylie is abroad. Imagination discussed. Enjoyed it. Lunched at 1 p.m. with Alma Klippel at Faculty table in Strong. Got $.75 from D. Crandall 206S. for the desk chair she bought last June of me. Walked over to Lab. with Alma & saw her office. Packed suitcase & visited with Harriet 5th hr. she giving me explicit directions about how to reach her home, I doing the same. Saw Miss Stroebe at end of 5th. Also Miss Jenny and Miss Salmon. Left the Lodge at 10 min. of 3 p.m. Sat in the Poughkeepsie station & watched. Saw Ruth Fitch, Ethel Freeman, Elinor Fatman, Frances Burns & others. Train 1/2 hr. late so we left at 4.20 instead of 3.54 p.m. Frances & I came down together. Were in Grand Central at 6.30 p.m. Came together to Exchange Pl. Jersey city, Frances going to Del. & [L...] station at Hoboken. Expected to take Penn. R.R. train [in margin] Mama spoke in N.Y. in the Marble Collegiate church. 50 1913. but found the Park Place train went 11 min. sooner so took that & was at corner Broad and Market at exactly 7.30 p.m. one hour after arriving at the Grand Central. Got home before 8 p.m. Visited, & while mama helped Will and Walter with their play parts I ate supper & cleaned up my dishes. After unpacking my suit case I retired, about 9 p.m. This A.M. after Ethics I spoke to Helen French of the friend of hers I met at the D.V.B.S. conference downtown & she said her name is Ruth Winslow. Tues. Nov. 11. Spent 2 1/4 hrs. writing this diary up-to-date. Sent birthday postal, at mama's suggestion and expense to Aunt Ella. [Last week Mama told me that Ed. Mudd was told by men working at Edison's, i.e. Catholic young men that they want to marry Protestant girls & not Catholic girls because they want to know what their wives are doing. Interesting apropos of the book "The Priest the Woman & the Confessional" I read this summer.] Claire had her third meeting of little girls at the house, a sort of Junior meeting. She led twice and Gertrude F. led today. Total present 3. Got paper for fly leaves of papa's books, helped him fold them. Caught cold at Vassar & staid home from prayer meeting tonight. Bertha Pfeifer called & we talked "Pomander Walk" and Suffrage over a half hour. She said "I suppose you have some very good friends at college" also remarked that people today have too little time for 51 1913. sociability". "I have wanted Thurs. p.m. as my evening at home" I said & she wants me to come over & spend the evening with Ida and herself. (I hadn't dusted the parlor table and while I looked presentable, my hair was straggly, my collar soiled and torn some. Bertha looked so clean and stylish and good to behold. I was ashamed of myself, and I a college woman.) Took hot bath & retired. Word from Aunt Ella today that her son Robert Lee Thomas & wife have a little daughter born. Wed. Nov. 12. Clipped newspapers up-to-date. We all went to Mr. D.A. McMillins. 286 Clinton St. E.O. for dinner in the evening. Played a player piano for the first time. Can't tell how good and homey & friendly it seemed to see books and magazines in their parlor. Claire and Faith had a fine time together. Thurs. Nov. 13. Studied mission lesson. Had Boys' Class at 3.30. In p.m. studied Women's lesson. Fri. Nov. 15. Mama at Bloomfield to committee meeting of four ladies to consider & plan for the union of the Home & the Foreign Missionary Societies of the Newark Presbytery. I baked bread & rolls, got dinner, cleaned downstairs. Women's Class at 2.30. Young People's class 8 p.m. after that I 52 1913. went with Bertha Pfeifer to suffrage lecture at Union Hall & heard part of Mrs. Reynold's (of Colorado) address. The questions asked from the floor were funny. Sat. Nov. 15. Cleaned my room. Up with Claire for her lesson. Read Dorothy Rolph Edwards' letter. Swept bathroom & study. Claire cleaned her things out of sewing room. "Entre Nous" at Edwards. Am still hoarse. [in margin] Hazel Ludlow thinks "The Harvester" is the most ideal man! Sun. Nov. 16. Church. Rev. Browning of Fewsmith Church gave good Immigration address. S.S., only Willard was in my class. "Al" had the pupils make sentence prayers today & some boys and girls responded. Presented Christmas plans in Senior, Intermediate & Junior depts. C.E. at Mr. Chandler's (16 out) Mr. C. gave me a copy of a "Papas' Convention". Church. [in margin] Rom. 14:17. Mon. Nov. 17. Did dishes. Changed beds. Mended. Hung up clothes twice. Mama took Claire downtown & bought her some new shoes & rubbers. In p.m. Mama & Mrs. Holloway heard Mr. Lincoln at 1st Church. Papa heard & saw "The Blindness of Virtue" at Payton Theater, & Claire & I went to S.S. Teachers' meeting at church & heard a splendid address by Rev. Fountain of Irvington M.E. Church. His theme was the wonderful opportunity of the S.S. teacher to win for Christ the pupils whos possibilities no one can know. Mr. Stroud Sorted out in 5 doz. 4 doz. 5 doz. eggs for Mrs. Payne, Lake, Pfeifer.53 1913. Tues. Nov. 18. Ironed all but 4 pieces. Theater too much for papa who didn't get up till noon. Ida Platts & I had luncheon at Y.W.C.A. at 1 p.m. at invitation of Miss Webster. Extension Sec'y. We met in "blue room" (2nd floor front) where after lunch Miss Friedman, Sup't of Extension work in New England, N.Y. and N.H. spoke. In one month her plan is to win into clubs 1,000 of Newark's 40,000 factory girls. Leaders of clubs are wanted & there is to be a 6 wks. training class for volunteers in this work. Met Helen Purdy V.C. 1911, who is in training. Ida & I inspected the building. Found Helen Edwards operating a player piano, later saw her dancing in the gym. Most 5 p.m. before we got home. Prayermeeting. 19 present. Wed. Nov. 19. Papa again spoke at noon at Flockhart's foundry. He printed 300 tickets for debate. Mrs. "Carrie" Selby (colored) washed all the windows. She also wiped up the floors which I had swept up. I dusted book case & books in parlor etc. The two hall rugs were whipped. Didn't cease laboring till 6 p.m. Mr. Prentice called in p.m. & brought a pretty dish to mama, a present from his wife. Thurs. Nov. 20. Read Study class lesson. Mama took me to the Luncheon $.50 at Palace Ball Room where over 400 Presbyterian women of Newark Presbytery had a buffet luncheon & heard Dr. Lusk who introduced54 1913. & described the deaconesses & missionaries. The Synodical Chairman Mr. preceded Dr. Lusk. I couldn't hear Mrs. Waid. Came back for Boys' Class at 3.30 p.m. Heard the pieces for tomorrow night. Geo. Susen called for his invitation & made quite a visit. I lent him Black Rock. Papa attended Mens' dinner at Palace Ball Room 400+ men. District Attorney Whitman & Dr. Thompson spoke. ($1.25) C.E. business meeting at 8.40 p.m. My suggestion to divide the Society in 3 parts to increase attendance, interest, taking part, & gain new members by first re-claiming the present members was enthusiastically received. (11 present) Mr. Prentice said Sarah Heilman is going to take up the work of the Look out committee. After the choir rehearsal was over I went over the Christmas cantata with Mr. A.K. Towers, asking his advice & help in suggesting actors. He saw me home about 11 p.m. Fri. Nov. 21. Clipped last "News". Mama put up curtains. Joint meeting of Ladies' Miss. Soc. & Womens' Study Class at 3 p.m. Mama conducted devotional part & I merely made an announcement giving Miss Marie L. Vacek the rest of the time. She talked splendidly showing not merely the Foreigners need of Christ but our need of him that we may be able to tell them of our Friend. When I phoned Mon. to Miss V. I invited her to tea. So we had a nice visit. I cracked butter nuts this [in margin] Mr. in vegetable store. 55 1913. a.m. also black walnuts which I picked out and used in making brown sugar nut fudge. To church before 8 p.m. Found Chas. Rundle & Jas. Flockhart waiting others too. Soon began our Joint meeting of the Boys' & Girls' Mission Study Classes on Immigration. Star Spangled Banner - All "Dago" & "Skeney" & "Chink" - Chas. Rundle "Lead on O King Eternal" - Roy Blair "The Worker" 2 verses - Robert Blair Piano Solo "Satin Slippers" - Jas. Flockhart "O God head, Give me truth" - Ethel Morrison "Genoese Boy of the level brow" - Beatrice Picot Poem on Statue of Liberty - Ethel Jackson Original Paper on the Poles - Clara Griffith "A prayer for the Nation" - I read it Paper on the Jews - Ethel Jackson " " " Italians - " Morrison Piano solo - Beatrice Picot Talk - by Miss Marie L. Vacek America - All "Biddy Maloney on the Chinese Question" - Mrs. Ordway. Then candy was passed and soon I invited them to the kitchen where papa had candy, his splendid molasses candy, ready to pull & we had a jolly time. The we played Winkurn, went home at 10.30.56 1913. Sat. Nov. 22. Up with Claire to take her lesson. While there read an article in the Dec. 1913 Criterion about Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's ideas of dress. Worked over two hours on mission study lesson. Helped papa print the bulletins. Mama downtown. Claire took her bath all alone. Just think of it! she played some of the new lesson when she got home and never kept track of the time. Young People's Study class at 8 p.m. (5 present) Mrs. Block invited us down & the Adult Bible Class refreshed us. Guessed "The Tools in Grandpa's Chest". Argued on Immigration with Mrs. Flockhart & Robinson. Mr. F. says we do need the foreigners here. Sun. Nov. 23. Wrote out 13 copies of 6 questions each about Giving Christmas for teachers in Intermediate & Senior depts. Church. Papa preached on Immigration Joshua 1:9 emphasizing the Big Brother mov't, & the fact that there are but two classes in the world "Lifters" & "leaners". Which am I? He quoted from the Presbyterial Church Extension Record for Mar. 23, 1913 [no.25]. There are 1100 juvenile offenders in Newark besides many gangs. S.S. For once was there on time. 3 boys had class in center of room, nice time. Many things to see to. Thanksgiving envelopes, Christmas giving and Cantata and also the Debate. Took a walk with Claire & Dorothy Mulder's. [in margin] Josh 1:957 1913. Saw a gorgeous sunset, six broad lines of color converging at a circle. Beautiful pinks & grays then it changed to a fiery red. Wrote Harriet White. Sorted out my mail asking for money. (Membership dues). C.E. at which we had for the first times our 3 divisions. The leaders were there & a feeling of excitement & enthusiasm was catching. Splendid singing. Frank Platts led, talked 15 min +. Good but a little long & a little too funny. Mrs. Davenport did his praying for him. Two sides sang together. Church. (How many times did papa refer to food?) Was pleased to hear Frank refer to Robert Louis Stevenson and to Matthew Arnold. Papa's theme was that tho' it is right to have money etc we must take care that these things do not usurp first place. Called on Miss Dietz. Sat with Bertha, Marian, & Ida. Claire sat with Edith so Mama was left all alone. [in margin] Haggai 1:4. Mon. Nov. 24. Mama at Papa's request served pumpkin pie doughnuts & coffee to the Building Committee at its final meeting at the church in the evening. Mrs. Ed Smith & I helped mama direct Thank Offering invitations in the afternoon. Claire went with me to Tillie's where from her C.E. Sec'y book we copied the names of the C.E. members & rated them by ninths according to the number of consecration services they have attended in 1913. Chloe is the only 9/9. 58 1913. Tues. Nov. 25. Ironed. Papa worked on Claire's doll house putting in the windows. Lois Edwards came & we made out the lists of boys and girls wishing to take part in the Christmas entertainment. Also lists of costumes & stage furnishings. Mama called on Rodney whom she thinks is in a serious condition. Prayermeeting 19 out. Then Papa & I heard Judge Carey of Jersey City speak at Alex St. sch. on Commission Gov't. Interesting. I met him & when he found out I was a Vassar girl he at once apologized for his rambling talk. Told me about a magazine "American Municipal Gov't" which I will find interesting. I like him. Wed. Nov. 26. Papa made a printer's "pie" which took him 7 hrs. to right. Helped him print first and fourth pages of bulletins for Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21. Then read in current magazines till 11 p.m. Cleaned with mama today, putting my room, clothesroom, & bureau in A no.1 order. Found a handsome table runner which Mama tried on the parlor table. Looks fine. Mr. Edwards came to report the death of Mr. Earnest Neuhaus. Thurs. Nov. 27. Finished cleaning after Thanksgiving service in our church Rev. B.F. Dickinson preaching. Good music. Rev. J.B. Ferguson and family of Elizabeth arrived about 1.30 p.m. Claire had a good time playing with Helen (who is just a few days older) and Ward. [in margin] Deut.59 1913. Dandy Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, chocolate sponge etc. Claire invited Edith Hillman here to play with them. Visited, discussed Catholicism, flowers at funerals & Mr. F. said that Vassar admits me to any circle. Showed them the church & they took the car there. Fri. Nov. 28. Claire and I went downtown to do Claire's Christmas shopping. We thoroughly saw the toy departments of Bambergers & Hahnes's visited the model rooms and purchased. Got home about 3 p.m. Then Claire distributed some T.O. invitations. Will Weinrich called. All attended lecture at Alex. St. sch. on Cannibals of Africa. by Rev. Maquire who had idols, snake skins & many other curios from his 11 yrs in Africa. Very interesting. Sat. Nov. 29. Delivered T.O. invitations in Disbrow's vicinity. Called on Rodney a few minutes. Glanced at a book on Theosophy at Morisen's while Claire was taking her lesson. Delivered T.O. invitations on Vermont etc. Sold ticket for Debate to Mr. Stackle. Spent 1 hr. picking out nutmeats & 30 min. making brown sugar candy. Studied last Ch. in Barnes, Pres. Ch. Ext. Record (in Newark) & . Forgot to tell Mr. Littel of change of meeting so got the key from Chandler's & lighted up myself. Ashamed to be late. Four present at our last Young People's Mission Study Class. 60 1913. Warren Ellis, Adolph Block, Lois Edwards and Mr. Prentice enjoyed my, none-too-hard, brown sugar candy at the close of the class. Sun. Nov. 30. Church. Gave Mr. Roche complete list of the three divisions of C.E. made on purpose to promote Efficiency in our society from now till end of the year. S.S. Took Miss M. Towers class in with mine. One of her boys had studied the lesson. Had nice time with them. Milo's little sister was there with his older sister and he said to me "There's my baby". Gave out copies of service for Christmas & got Al to be Joseph. Al called for a reference before 6 p.m. C.E. Laura Kemp led. Sarah Heilman sang a solo. First night of our triple arrangement. Frank Platts asked if he couldn't sit with his girl. So we'll let him exchange. Mrs. Roche isn't pleased to be on a different side from her hubbi but she is going to stay. Thank Offering service in p.m. Mama had charge & spoke on "The Needs of the [Honor]". Splendid address. Offering $34.00. Helen & Lois sang "It Must Be Told". Mon. Dec. 1. Took 2 hrs. to get ink spots out of a white shirt of papa's. Changed beds. Washed dishes. Pared potatoes. Made my first noodles. Mended in afternoon. Mamma said to me "Gretta, I think you're inclined to be61 1913. fussy, you do a lot of things that don't amount to anything. You can't do everything in this world, you've got to chose those things that will advance you in your profession. There are lots of things I'd like to do but I haven't the time". She is right. I am busy but the result of my business is not "effective production". Papa took me to the lecture at First Church by Mr. Strickland Gillilan on "Awkwardness and Sunshine". Mr. G. gave the different kinds of humor from his Sample Case, rustic, children's, joke on the joker, people who are human jokes, also the purpose of humor. He recited some beautiful verses of his own composition. One poem is soon to appear in the "Ladies Home Journal". Heard all the organ recital this time. Tues. Dec. 2. Mr. Poulton, just in from the West went up to the Kilburn Church to ascertain his boyhood friend's (name [Rev] "Tom" Shannon) residence and was most shocked to learn of his death 2 yrs. ago. He came here to find out Mrs. Shannon's present address & curiously enough, just after Papa had phoned Davenport's for it, a package came from Mrs. Shannon. Mr. P. cried as he looked at Mr. S.'s picture & standing in the dining room doorway he cried hard as he pointed out where he, Mr. S., Mrs. S. Miss S. & mother S. had sat at a meal. He took two pictures of Mr. Shannon's memorial window, one for his brother62 1913. half-brother Mr. who is a contractor here. Papa & Mr. P. went up to the church & saw Mr. S's window. Ironed 3 1/2 hrs. Mama read, till tears came at the memory of her dear grandmother, "The Joyful Hill" - by , and "Inasmuch" by . Certainly I have an ancestry to be proud of. At 3.30 had 1st Christmas rehearsal. I was there at 3. Lois late. Just had them sing today. Mrs. Magie's class here to talk about joining Church, with Papa. Claire & I took notice of mama's address Sun. p.m. to Mr. Jas. A. Lynch 72 Alexander & a Miss. poem to Ethel Jackson. To bed early. Wed. Dec. 3. To Barringer High School all day. With Mary Zimmerman in A.M. visiting 1st with Dorothy Brown, Mr. Barr's English. 2nd with Mary, Mrs. German. 3rd alone Miss Cowles English (Macbeth splendid) 4th with Mary Mr. Stoneseifer shop work. Motto there "I will try to make this piece of work my best". Ethel Thompson came after lunch. Went 5th with her to Vergil, Mr. Taylor. 6th with both, Chemistry Lab. Mr. . Walked down to Clinton Ave., past St. Michael's hospital, down to High St. out to New St. & saw Central High School for first time, a fine building, it needs a larger vacant area in front of it. I think. Walked on down New St. to Hahne's. Looked at patterns. Viewed Plant's dolls. Learned that the price of Bamberger's table scarf, green, embroidered roses & chenille daisies, forming the bands across the ends, is $16.00. I didn't buy. 63 1913. Debate on Immigration, restriction by educational test Kilburn upheld by Fox & Clark Negative against Newark Congress upheld by Rowe & Jones Affirmative. Many gestures, & oratory, marked both sides. 7 pts. were to be given for arguments, 3 pts for delivery. The judges decided it was a tie. Kilburn 3A. 2D. Congress 4A. 1D. I sold 6 tickets. ($.90) Thurs. Dec. 4. I made boiled dressing while Mama was downtown. Saw yesterday how to arrange my account book items so all is clear. Copied all my entries in present book on this plan. [diagram of account book] Helped get dinner. Ladies' Aid Supper at church 5.30 - 9 p.m. Sat at first table with McMillins. Mr. M. again spoke to me of the great need for commercial teachers. Visited on all sides. Saw Baby Mudd. Met Mr. Smalley, on Board of Education Irvington. He will see what he can do for me. Fri. Dec. 5. Mama took letters & constitutions to Bloomfield to committee meeting. We got for our spread today 1 pt olives peppers $.05 butternut cake cream cheese alcohol $.20 " $. cottage " bread $.10 Last meeting of the Ladies Mission Study Class on Immigration at 2.30 p.m. Mama & I went early & fixed tea-table with my little kettle etc., mama's tea ball. 64 1913. Miss Bingham presented to "our dear teacher" a fine boquet of chrysanthemums 3 white, 3 yellow & laurel. Surprise on me. Then Mama & I brought in the table. Surprise on them (13 of them) and Mrs. Doolittel. Cream cheese & olive, peppers & cottage cheese sandwiches, Tea, Butternut cake, choc. cakes. Papa & Claire were invited in. Preparatory service. I played the piano. Sat. Dec. 6. Sent blank filled out to Irvington Sec'y Bd. Educ. To Morisen's. Read by . Cleaned my room. Dusted downstairs. 2nd Christmas rehearsal at 3 p.m. Walter Jacobs walked up with me. Music went fine & we began the acting. Took an Endeavor World to Marjorie Oakley and to Dorothy Brown, for them to read the Worker's Exchange. Helped papa print bulletins. Sun. Dec. 7. Communion. 3 baptisms additions letter 1 confession. S.S. after a few minutes in our own Dep't. had to go upstairs to Missionary Sun. on Islam. Paper by Lilian Allen & recitation by Ethel Jackson, solo by Hazel Ludlow. Read 1/3 of Amos R. Wells "Prayermeeting Methods". Made attendance slip for my team. C.E. good meeting. Mr. Roche led. Officers of church invited in. Several Endeavorers did not stay to church. Splendid sermon on "I work in the Prudential". After church made out an attendance slip of the entire Active Members to ascertain what percentage fulfil their pledge by coming to evening service. John Flockhart will be in the Cantata. 65 1913. Mon. Dec. 8. Mama saw me writing as she went downstairs to get breakfast and remarked "If you'd spend your time on something worth while you'd accomplish something that amounts to something". My diary & account book were the two things receiving attention. While Papa and Mama heard Hamilton Wright Mabie at the First Church, Miss Leidig and Mr. called to arranged for their wedding Dec. 17. Tues. Dec. 9. Ironed. Mrs. Duesel here in afternoon & to supper. Prayer meeting 18 present. Visited with Ethel Thompson while the session met. A.K. Towers resigned as organist. Wed. Dec. 10. Downtown in a.m. to get trimming for my waist. Mrs. Duesel here all day. Made oatmeal cookies after Newark News recipe. Claire led Junior C.E. today for first time. Papa made the roof to Claire's doll house. Mr. Axt called. Thurs. Dec. 11. Mama downtown to do her first Christmas shopping. Cleaned kitchen. Mrs. Duesel here in p.m. Had Christmas rehearsal at 3.30 was all alone, i.e. Lois wasn't there. Concert under Choir's auspices good in p.m. Good house. Met the elocutionist. Fri. Dec. 12. Mama tried some "chocolate gumbles" which I thought would be like the "brownies" we had at college. The recipe proved not quite O.K. I perused several 66 1913. cook books at last finding a recipe which is, I think, the correct one for "Rocks", the kind Maud Kelsey got in her box from home Freshman year. Papa went down to protest against another saloon on 90 Norwood St. but the case was put over. Cut out a tiny dress for one of Claire's twins. Sat. Dec. 13. Printed with papa's big letters a C.E. sign. OUR AIM 100% Efficiency in Attendance and Christian Service Rehearsal of just girls in p.m. (2.30) but 4 boys appeared. Took off the bulletins. Entre Nous at Heilmann's 8.15 - 11 p.m. Guessed our baby pictures. Lois, Helen and I left at 11 p.m. Mrs. Geo. Darby sent in her resignation from the club. I sewed on the dress. This week papa remarked on how bad my face looks, & urged me to take care of it. Mama said I had bought buttermilk but wouldn't tend to my face. Mama said from the time she was a little girl she has always had a great desire to go to Japan. Missionaries who visited at her grandmother's told about it etc. Sun. Dec. 14. Baby Mudd, Carolyn Wilhelmina was baptized at church in the morning. S.S. Discussed platform for Christmas with trustees. Mr. R. Mudd came here to give me his specifications. C.E. Ethel Thompson led. Put up my "Our Aim" sign. Church. Those young men were in again tonight and want to join C.E. Wrote Mr. Edward Boyd, and Ida. 67 1913. Mon. Dec. 15. Spent most of day looking up about costumes and rereading the cantata. Rehearsal at 3.30 p.m. Some new boys and such obedience! I sent two home Ernest Little and Raymond Marks. S.S. Teachers' meeting in p.m. Junior dep't. in charge. I made nut brown sugar candy, good but sticky, not quite done. Trustees were invited in to decide the floor question. Tues. Dec. 16. Mama downtown. At noon I was at Dr. Gibbin's to have cavity filled but it is too large, nerve must first be killed. Ironed 2 1/2 hours. Read about the Law of Choice, an article by R.W. Trine in Jan. 1914 W.H. Campanion, on "Actualizing one's Ideals", read on the Prayermeeting topic, also some in last Survey. Made a little G.S. fudge, cooked this and beat it a little too long. Prayermeeting. Wed. Dec. 17. Papa went to New York. Mama rec'd a letter from Dorothy Edwards thanking her for the steamer letters. Swept up and "cleaned" the Library. Mama, seeing the many things to be done, said she thinks she has some duty to her family and that after this she is going to stay home. Cleaned my room, halls, stairs & parlor. Miss Hammel was married here at 7 p.m. I had rehearsal of of the 13 young men in the new basement. 8.25 p.m. began the 68 1913. "Country School C.E. social." Hazel Ludlow was teacher. "Samantha" Edwards spoke, "Jerusha" Edwards sang, E. Thompson & M. Oakley played a duet, the Halsall twins sang a duet, F. Platts read a paper on the Discovery of America by Columbus, Al. Clark told about a Jew's bid, "bid farewell". Played games & had coffee & sandwiches. The girls had their hair down & the boys wore short pants & Buster Brown collars. Good fun, but some had to overdo it. The exercises were followed by a spelling match. I forgot to stay to a committee meeting to talk about topic cards & C.E. World's. Arthur asked me and I said I would but never thought of it again till I was home in bed. Thurs. Dec. 18. Up before 7 A.M. Papa worked all day on Claire's doll house. Attended a splendid Ladies' Miss. Meeting in p.m. 3 p.m. best I've been to yet. Mrs. Mag Smith had charge. She read a splendid paper. Leaflets were read by Mrs. Evan Edwards, Miss C. Kilburn and myuself "An Endless Chain". An interesting letter was read from Mrs. Dorothy Rolph Edwards. Rec'd night letter from Mr. Edwin B. Stone, Sharon Conn. asking me to come there for interview Sat. I telegraphed I would. C.E. business meeting. Our constitutions are done, very neatly printed. Took Cantata copies up but Choir didn't use them.69 1913. Fri. Dec. 19. Rehearsal for cantata went fine. Papa on hand and no disorder. Retired early. Sat. Dec. 20. Left G.C. New York 8.50 A.M. arr. Sharon Sta. N.Y. 11.30 A.M. Mr. Roche accompanied me from Park Pl. to Hudson Terminal. Mr. Edwin B. Stone met me at Sharon Sta. & took me 3 mi. to Sharon Conn. in his machine. Showed me the end of Main St. passing the Library & town clock. After a very very long wait had a nice dinner. Mr. Baker a lawyer and member of the Board interviewed me as soon as I reached Stone's. He emphasized discipline. Mr. Tucker, the H.S. Principal took me up to the school showed me the building etc. He reminds me of Ruth Robinson V.C. '12. Soon took the stage for the station reaching it just a couple of minutes ahead of the train 3.56 p.m. reaching N.Y. 6.18 p.m. Passed two Borden factories one a station for fresh milk, the other a condensed plant. Bought some read ribbon for mama at Hahne's & then walked to Broad just to experience the crowd which proved better looking and more intelligent than I expected. Around 11 p.m. helped papa print Bulletins. Mr. Emil Harms (Gertrude & Elsa's father) died at 11 p.m. Sun. Dec. 21. Papa preached a Christmas sermon Luke II 11 from Gal II 20 in the evening. S.S. Harry Fox told70 1913. Dickens "Christmas Carol" to the Junior dep't. Arthur Halsall asked me to lead C.E. tonight & I consented on such short notice. C.E., the best part of the meeting to me was the fact that three of those young fellows were in Endeavor & sat with Will Weinrich. Wonder what they thought of the spiritual warmth of the members present. [Jun] Towers home. Mon. Dec. 22. Mama did up her presents & I sent them off. Went with Papa to 8 p.m. Church to see Mr. Cassedy and Mr. Nothstein about platform in old church. In the a.m. went to Irvington to see Mr. F.H. Moorell, Prin. of Clinton Ave. Public School about a position. The only gain was to learn that from the County Sup't of Educ. at Court House I can find out exactly what the requirements for N.J. are and get from him a manual giving them. I stopped then on my way home at 323 Court House but it was lunch hour & no one in. Ate lunch & went to 7th Cantata rehearsal. Lois and I only so I played. John, Adolph & Jim looking in. In evening Alvan & I visited whhile he drummed on the new piano. Tues. Dec. 23. Ironed 2 1/4 hours. Rec'd word from Mr. E.B. Stone that I have been elected to the H.S. position in Sharon at a salary of $500.00 a year $13.16 a week and am to accept or refuse before the 27th.71 1913. Phoned East Side Day Nursery about when gifts are wanted. Spent over two hours doing up my Christmas packages & writing my Christmas cards. Wend downtown & mailed them. Bought holly, nuts, candy, etc. Whew! how it rained. Mr. White tied up my pkgs into one for me. Was wet when I got home & did not go out again to prayermeeting. Mama went to Mr. Harms funeral at which a soloist from the Ch. of the [Reedeemer] sang very beautifully "Heilige Nacht". Wed. Dec. 24. Picked out a bowlful of nut meats. Swept dusted & wiped up floors over whole house. To church at 3.30 p.m. Claire had already announced the carol singing. Mr. Nothstein is working on the platform but hasn't begun the manger. Tried to get M. Oakley & Weinrichs to go out & sing. Sent off my acceptance of Sharon, Conn. position. Cleaned hard for over 4 hrs. Mama made rocks, good results, her first effort. To church at 6.45 p.m. Had to get Mr. Littel to open up. Practiced a few minute's "Joy to the World" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Then armed with church hymnals we started forth & from 7.15 - 8.25 p.m. sang these two alternately, going down Norwood, Brooksdale, Boylan, Sunset, Alexander, Pine Grove and West End Ave. It was chiefly a West End Ave. crowd. 4 Ordways, 3 Jamouneau, 2 Jacobs, 72 1913. 1 Ellis, 1 Block, 1 Fitzherbert. The air was clear and still. Mama said it sounded nice when just five of us sang near Ellis. Helped papa fix his surprise for mama after Claire was asleep and the tree up. Thurs. Dec. 25. Claire had exercises by her dolls then distributed the gifts. Delighted with her baby doll which is a beauty. Arthur Mudd and father came in. Dandy Christmas chicken dinner. In evening at tea, Claire's birthday party, we dressed in evening garb and had the polished table & mats and a nice spread. Claire's cake bore 10 candles. After the party I read aloud in the parlor from Irving's Old Christmas. A lovely day. I was not forgotten. Before tea we four at mama's suggestions went through the rain to Mr. Chandler's & played & sang for him. Fri. Dec. 26. Downtown with mama. Bought one-piece blue serge dress, corset, brassiere, 2 underwaists & stockings. Paid Mr. Price $.50 as gift of my S.S. class for Ch. Ext. Com. to buy candy for the immigrant children. Rehearsal of just the 13 young men in the evening. Lois, Helen & I made wands and silver stars at Edwards where I unpremeditately staid to tea. Enjoyed myself. Sat. Dec. 27. 9th Cantata rehearsal at 2 p.m. Entre Nous at Hazel Ludlow's. She is a nice hostess and everything was very tasty. 73 1913. Sun. Dec. 28. Christmas music A.M. & P.M. S.S. Cantata Rehearsal in new auditorium. C.E. Miss Wycoff (Warren Ellis' aunt) of Park Presb. church led. Church. Mon. Dec. 29. At Dr. Gibbins in a.m. At church preparing the stage. Back again at 7 p.m. and costumed about 30 kids all alone. Church full to witness the Christmas cantata "The Holy One of Israel" presented by 49 people. Some of the children had to sit on the floor, the church was full and people standing. I saw only part of it, spending most of my time in the pastor's room. The choir furnished only the opening anthem and the angel chorus. Milton Ludlow was just splendid to help as he did behind the scenes. Papa printed programs and the cantata and giving Christmas passed off nicely, the only unscheduled number being the presenting of $10.00 in gold to papa by Mr. Axt, who with Harry Halsall came up with a clothesline to which were pinned rompers bearing the letters of BIBLE CLASS. Gave my boys books which I got today for them. Tues. Dec. 30. Took 8 S.S. children to East Side Day Nursery with the gifts for the youngsters there, Mrs. called them down to receive our gifts, showed us the Nursery & had us sign the guest book. After dinner I took 5 children to Home for Crippled 74 1913. Children. A nurse showed us all thru, letting us stop and visit with each child. The saddest case was a fellow now 22, for 7 years in the home already who is both blind and paralyzed. A member of the Board of Directors reads to him twice a week & was reading to him when we were there. Stopped at Dr. Gibbins for a tooth treatment. Prayermeeting in the evening. Wed. Dec. 31. Spent 9.30 - 10.30 with Dr. Gibbins whom I owe $10.00 for treatments of a tooth & for filling cavities. Ironed 2 3/4 hrs. Helped mama use the cleaner up stairs & down. Papa & I went to social & Watch Service under C.E. auspices. Manhattan Park Presb. & Mr. Dickisson (Vailsburg M.E. Ch.) joined with us. Service proper began 10.30 p.m. in new auditorium. Rev. Lemon spoke on "The Past", Rev. Dickisson "The Present" and Rev. Ordway "The Future", emphasis on the religious side. The bell rang at midnight. Hazel Ludlow & Jas. Towers sang very pretty solos. Papa & Mr. Rudolph Schaefer took Mr. Stroud home. Carl Burgesser & I rang after papa for the key. Sent down to Miss Vacek for her work, the three games my boys for the giving Christmas. 75 1914. Thurs. Jan. 1. A date familiar because of Vassar 1914. Helped mama prepare for McMillins. I dusted etc. Claire cleaned the stairs. Mr.McMillin, Mrs. M & Faith came about 5 p.m. Dinner soon served. (Cream of tomato soup, croutons, elegant turkey, potatoes, squash, dressing, rolls, olives, celery, shrimp salad & cheesed wafers, coffee, chocolate sponge with whipped cream and sponge cake, nuts & candy.) Had a good time. Mr. M. said what the average city person knows, and what he thinks he knows would fill two very different sized volumes. Washed dishes after 11 p.m. Mr. M. wished me success & told me to put up a good bluff. Papa had me lay out today the books I want to take with me. Fri. Jan. 2. Packed my trunk (i.e. papa's which is large enough for this trip) & he packed my books for me. Mr. Shadwell called for them around noon ($.50 for the two) to go by express. Downtown after dinner, bought ruching for dress and gray gloves $.25. (Saw several fire engines etc by Bamberger's near Hakey st.) Bought rubbers, had shoes half soled & heels fixed, $.50. Papa went to men's supper at Methodist Club house. I washed my hair, mama rinsed it for me. Straightened some of my effects. Wrote notes to Lois Edwards, Al Clark, My S.S. Class boys, and To those who presented the Christmas Cantata. 76 1914. Sat. Jan. 3. Left G.C.T. 8.50 a.m. for Sharon Station N.Y. where I arrived 11.33 a.m. having to hire a special carriage because I let the stage man go off while I inquired about trunk & books. My driver was courteous & pleasant, has only been here about two weeks and hopes to establish a paying stage business. Mr. Darling, with whom I rode down when here, committed suicide during the Holidays. Stopped at Mr. Stone's. He directed me to see Miss White. I did & left my suit case and umbrella there, refusing her offer of coffee. Interviewed Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. Partington, Mrs. Eggleston & Mrs. Boswick. Sent card home. Bought stamps. Told Mrs. Thompson to tell Mr. Stone I was going to Miss White's, then went to Miss W's who gave me a nice chicken dinner. Browsed in the Library. Unpacked. Supper. More Library, paid my year's fee $1.00 & drew out Roe's "Nature's Serial Story". Inquired about express. Have invested in stamps, pads, pencils & ink. Put ruching in serge dress & retired by 10 p.m. Sun. Jan. 4. Breakfast 8.30. Started epistle to mama. Dressed for church. Communion at Congregational church. Met Rev. Partington, saw Mrs. P., Mrs. Eggleston, met Miss Robinson, a teacher, who introduced me to several & invited me in her Bible Class. Read 15 ch. in Roe's - Nature's Serial Story. C.E. at 7 p.m. Consecration & combination church service. 77 1914. Mon. Jan. 5. At school 8.20 a.m. to get instructions from Mr. Tucker. Had Germ. II, Germ I, (Recess of 10 min) Geom. and Algebra in A.M. and Cicero in the afternoon. Several asked permission to speak during last period. My first day teaching has been very pleasant. Miss Robinson took me to Mrs. Carter's to meeting of the Sharon Women's Literary Society. Met several ladies, & Miss Clark, wearing at her neck a Vassar seal pin, saw my Vassar seal pin & we had a pleasant conversation. Refreshments, (crackers with cheese, crullers, candy, coffee or tea,) with a lovely silver service. Miss White presiding at the polished mahogany table, concluded the program. The house is lovely, old fashioned with a knocker, arms over the door etc. Stopped at Baker's in evening for a book. Corrected Algebra test papers of today. Tues. Jan. 6. Mr. T. said not to let but 2 people speak at once. Had my first Caesar and Anc. History classes today. Trunk came this A.M. & books too. Unpacked books after school. Mr. T. visitied Geom. Letter from home this noon, with drawing by papa. Wed. Jan. 7. Asked Clifford Liner to erase board 8th hr. when I saw Albegra pupils copying results from examples done in class, & there was a smile. After school Mr. T. told me about the plan book. Showed me his, showed me the register, told me about78 1914. Teacher's meeting Fri. We discussed Mabel Adams & my suggestion to try no texts in Geom. for a while & make them work out their own proofs pleased him. He wants me to keep a list of misspelled words for him to use in English. Speaking of Algebra he said don't let them know you are doing the same thing, take it up in a different way. What pleased me most was this " It's going well and will go better". Unpacked my trunk & am all settled. Slept tonight like I always do, no strain and unintended nervousness. [in margin] Case VII. x3 + y3 x3 - y3 Thurs. Jan. 8. Heard Mr. Cadley about 6 A.M. slept again. When I woke up it was 8.30 a.m. I dressed & got to school before 9. Fell down as I left the house. Ate 2 doughnuts during recess while I did Algebra for some of the pupils. Mr. Stone walked in and sat down during Algebra but didn't fuss me. Miss R. asked me to take Helen Bassett's place & chaperone the Camp Fire gilrs' basket ball practice at Town Hall 7.30 - 9 p.m. I did. 6 girls, there. Told Mr. T. my plan & he said "That's right". He told me tonight one type (of the 2) types of people he simply can't stand. Pegged on Latin tonight. Fri. Jan. 9. No Cicero class present: no Cicero. School out at 2.30 p.m.: no Anc. Hist. 2.30 - 3.30 in Miss R's room a demonstration drawing & also composition lesson with her pupils, 7th & 8th grades, by Mr. Stone. We looked at the79 1914. drawings, then he dealt out pamphlets to aid in teaching drawing. Our six teachers were there besides some from the district schools, Misses Hull, Rhyms, Then Mr. S. asked for and gave some principles of help in drawing & the meeting concluded with his reading aloud a ch. from Chubb's on how to teach composition writing. (2.30 - 4.45 2 1/4 hrs.) Copied the ages & birthdays of the High School pupils in the register. Discovered some German books and several extra Geometrys in the "ice box" during Cicero period. Mr. S. returned my photo. Miss R. walked down with me. We met the two Helens (Bassett & Smith) at Eggleston's. Also Miss Donahue. Had some peanut crisp & went in store for first time. In 40 min. moved my belonging from the east room to the big sunny south room. Rec'd letter from mama. [The Newark Board of Educ. phoned to have me substitute there at once, on Tuesday] Went with Miss White and Miss Morehouse to the Casino ($.50) to hear Father Flammerty of speak on Socialism. Very lucid & put in nice language. Also heard Will Kenny sing two solos. Heard a good quartet from Danbury. 80 1914. Sat. Jan. 10. Took a tub bath, first chance I've had & fixed my laundry. Spent the morning & correcting, checking up and straightening Algebra papers. Planned my week's work in Germ. II & I. Geom & Algebra. Took a walk south, & went to Mrs. Pitcher's but she won't wash for me. Stopped up at Lovell's & brought home Colgrove's "The Teacher and the School" which was among Miss Stock's books. The hour outdoors rested me. Wrote letter to mama getting it in before 4.30. Finished plans for Cicero, Caesar & Anc. Hist after looking in Library for possible material. Started to copy my plans in plan book about 10 p.m. but it was 12.15 when I was thru & could go to bed. I think it looks neat. Sun. Jan. 11. Started letter home. Went to church, S.S. and to C.E. Then to the M.E. church for the first time to the annual meeting of the Sharon Bible Soc. Mr. Partington, Mr. Caskey and Mr. Mackie were the speakers. Mr. C. was particularly good, speaking of Germany & the emphasis placed on Bible study in the schools there. He spoke too of Martin Luther and the effect on Germany of his translation of the Bible. Mon. Jan. 12. With Miss Robinson & Miss Pequincy attended Women's Club meeting at Mrs. Ackley's. She gave an original paper on rugs, showing us several of her81 1914. own beautiful rugs. Letter from home. Tues. Jan. 13. Saw "The Country Minister" played by local Cornwall talent at the Casino in the evening. Roxie was especially good. Went with Helen Bassett, Miss P., Miss W. & Elinor R. Mrs. St. John & daughter called on me tonight & went with us to the play. Wed. Jan. 14. Not until today had I noticed that Arthur Hotaling is paralysed on the right side. Rec'd letter from Miss Una Drawbridge, my first S.S. teacher, sent her my photo. Thurs. Jan. 15. Miss Robinson & I went to prayermeeting. Fri. Jan. 16. Saw "A night Off" by Sharon local talent. Miss P & I and Jane sat together. Well acted but I didn't get the point of it till almost the end. Play lasted from 8.30 - 11.45 p.m. We all stayed and watched the dancing for two hours. Silly thing to do but I did it. Met Mr. , who was surprised to learn that I do not dance. Retired at 2.20 a.m. Sat. Jan. 17. Corrected Algebra & Geom. test papers of Dec. 19, 1913 and finished correcting all other papers so they are all in order & up to date. Did my work for Mon. and planned next weeks work. Enjoyed working, which was all I did all day. Letter from Alma. Letter from home. 82 1914. Sun. Jan. 18. Promised Miss R. last night in answer to my first Sharon phone call I'd teach a S.S. class today so studied hard for 1/2 hr. Church. S.S. had two girls Flora Chapman and , with whom I had a nice time. Mrs. C. told me after that her little girl said they had a dandy teacher. Wrote letters all the afternoon, chiefly Christmas acknowledgements. C.E. Miss Robinson led outlining in detail the work she would like each committee (to) do. Read some in Adult Bible Class. Mon. Jan. 19. Literary Soc. met at club room in Casino today. Kipling was the subject & Mrs. Ackley read an account of his life and Mrs. Hapgood part of the story called "Without Benefit of Clergy". Mrs. A. recited his poem "If". Letter from home. Tues. Jan. 20. Am enjoying (?) a sty on my right eye. Wed. Jan. 21. Took my first laundry to Mrs. Pitcher by the school. Mrs. Ackley came up to school at noon & invited me to go on Camp Fire Girl's sleighride. We left her house at 7.30 p.m. going thru Amenia & Sharon station got back about 10 p.m. & had refreshments at her house, coffee, chocolate and sandwiches. Then we toasted marshmallows in the grate fire. Several boys were included in the party. I visited some with the driver. 83 1914. Thurs. Jan. 22. Mr. Stone surprised me in Algebra today. I have made a mistake in keeping the register. Only excuses during school hours are to be marked [symbol] and I have checked up all excused tardinesses & absences that way. Prayermeeging in p.m. Very good attendance. Took a little nap before going over, my sleighing party just begins to affect me. Stopped at Mrs. Knight's birthday surprise tea. Also met Dr. Caskey at Miss White's meeting of the Episcopal sewing circle. Fri. Jan. 23. Took my lunch yesterday & today to keep an eye on things at noon. Think I need the walk to make me able to remain unruffled during the two afternoon periods in the main room. Moved a second time. (from south room, to the south-east, corner room) in one hour. Can have the table in here so I have lots of room to write, have also a chiffonier in addition to my bureau & closet. Paper is yellow poppies with a spray of tiny blue daisies. Miss Chapman & mother are to have my room. Miss C. is here now. Rec'd letter from Pratt Agency. (stating I may have till March, as I requested, to pay my commission of $25.00.) Also rec'd letter from Mamma & my last Survey. Mrs. Jas. Morehouse wrote me a note asking me to chaperone Ann for her. High School sleigh ride supposed to leave drug store at 7.30 p.m. left at 8.30 p.m. instead with 2 sleighs. We (all) walked to Decker's & met the second. Then with Mr. T. 84 1914. as chaperone of the first load which had good seats & K.G.O. as the presiding spirit of the second which had an inch run to sit on and had a big aperture in the bottom of the sleigh at the back we started off. Leon Decker, Hazle Peabody, Gertrude Hamlin, Ann Morehouse, Edna Heady, Olive Cesar, Mae Rhyms, Arthur Hotaling, Herman Middlebrook, - K.G.O. = our load. Lakeville, Hotchkiss school & then Millerton at 10 p.m. here we had a delightful time at Morgan's pool room the only place we could get refreshments. After several minutes we had coffee (on what looked like tooth cups.) & oysgter crackers. Bought some gum & started out at 11 p.m. Tried to get the first load to change with us & let us enjoy a respectable seat while they tried to arrange themselves in our sleigh but they would not. Herman & Alansen ran every little way. Got back just as town clock struck one, coming by way of Sharon station. Sat. Jan. 24. At 5.30 a.m. heard & saw the Limerock sleigh load returning. They started out ahead of us. Got up at 8.30 a.m. so didn't begin real work till 10 a.m. Spent about 3 hrs. checking up data & arranging it in a notebook of work actually done, which I am to keep for my own use. Corrected & checked up Alg. & Geom. papers made notes of mistakes in the85 1914. Germ I test papers of Jan. 16. Paused at 4 p.m. and spent an entire hr. writing to mamma. It has been raining all day. Mailed my letter & bought some cotton & silk thread etc. Planned next weeks work & copied it in plan book in 1 1/2 hr. Darned the out-at-the-elbow place in my red dress, took a few stitches on my brown waist. Leona Pitcher brought my laundry down ($.40 for 1 combination, 1 nightgown, 1 pair stockings, 1 underwaist & 6 handkerchiefs). Retired 11.45 p.m. Sun. Jan. 25. Bathed. Breakfasted at 9 a.m. Sat with Miss Chapman in church. S.S. 50 present in each service. Rev. P. announced that Miss Ordway is next Sun. to tell how Paul wrote his letters, (i.e. with what, how dif from the way we write etc.) Dinner 1.45 - 2.45. Miss Carter and mother were here. Had duck. Nice. Undressed & went to bed from 3 - 4.30 p.m. Slept. Partly dressed & have now read more than half of Roe's "Nature's Serial Story". Miss Chapman & Miss W. went with me to C.E. (Mr. Baker led) & then to M.E. Church, service in lecture room. Heard last part of Mr. Mackay's talk. Met his daughter Mary. Saw Hazle Wiley & later Herman leaving her at his house. Then wrote this chronicle up to date from Jan. 11. Miss Carter has such a pleasant manner. Miss Chapman & I discussed pronunciation.86 1914. Mon. Jan. 26. Got all my Algebra done & A. papers corrected while I was in the main room today. Mr. T. spoke about an available piano & a committee of H. Peabody, E. Kenny & E. Lovell was appointed to investigate & report. Had to balance the register for the last three weeks. First week came out O.K., the second had a difference of 3 and 40 min. effort to find it was unsuccessful on my part & Mr. T. searched for 1/2 hr. before he found it. It was most 6 p.m. when we left school. First time we have left school together. Supper. Did Cicero, Anc. Hist & Caesar. Rec'd a 2nd letter from S.S. Times regarding the Tokio plan. Tues. Jan. 27. Enjoyed all my classes so much today. Mr. T. was in the room during most of Geom. Kenny is the disturber of the entire room. Had him down in front today. After school Jenkins and Rhyns Wm. staid to make up their Algebra & Decker & Liner staid of their own accord & worked examples in L.C.M. on the board & got them right, too, after correcting careless mistakes. Understand the process now. Leon asked about multiplication, the + and - signs bother him. He & Alex said Miss Stock would go on if Emily Drumm (who had Algebra last year) could do the work. The class doesn't understand, they have gone too fast. Alex & Leon see now & Leon as he went out after 5 p.m. said "Thank you very much" so heartily that it was ample compensation for the 1 hr. 40 min. spent extra with them. Letter from Mama. 87 1914. Wed. Jan. 28. Germ. I people wrote all period at the board. Algebra pupils worked on an all (20 easy examples) period written. Only Mr. Kenny in Cicero & no Caesar class. Had the Ancient hist. class trace the development of the Plebeian power from the early Roman state up to the time of the censors. Had a fire drill at 3.25 p.m. whole school was out in 7 sec. Mr. T. walked up with me this noon from the Casino. He, like Miss Chapman last night, thought I was exaggerating when I said we rode Friday night on an inch wide board, & said if he had known it the first load would have changed with us. Left school today at 4.20 p.m. with Miss R. whom I treated to candy, 1 lb. my first extravagance $.40. Which Miss Donahue & Mr. Stone also shared. Saw Bassett's for first time. Wrote Aunt Lillie & started letter to papa telling about my classes, present status & plans for the future. Mrs. Chapman was here to supper. Reviewed Collar 25-36 (Lessons), corrected today's Algebra papers, planned Algebra test for tomorrow (examples from Exercise 20-42) (34 examples). Did Geom. 3 originals. Was writing this when clock struck 11 p.m. I quit & retire. Thurs. Jan. 29. Germ. II wrote Inhalt von Bruderchen und Schwesterchen on board in 15 min. Spent almost entire hour in Geom. on Ex. 222, to construct an isosc. trapezoid having given the bases & diagonal. 88 1914. Helped Herman construct it. Algebra ites wrote in 10 min. as many examples as they could of those I dictated in the second half of the Review. Cicero class didn't know much, hadn't finished the lesson either Kenny or Heady. Had Caesar in main room. Anc. Hist. class suffered from the general noise & disorder of the main room. Nothing special, but a general restlessness then & the last period. Miss Robinson discussed plans for our turn at furnishing entertainment for the literary part of the Women's Club. Mr. T. & I decided to interchange Anc. Hist & the Alg. study period in time & have Anc. Hist meet in the recitation room. Left school about 5 p.m. Prayermeeting. Saw Miss Donahue & Miss White off to the Minstrel Show. Corrected Algebra papers & answered all questions handed in. Did Geom. ans. quetions. Rec'd pkg from mama containing (new waist, 1 brassiere, 2 corset covers, 2 wash cloths, & 3 yds ruching). Retired 11.50 p.m. Fri. Jan. 30. Had Cicero class write part of the translation today. Made a special effort to have room quiet 3rd period. Order first, then Ancient His. (didn't sit at the desk but stood in front of it and once or twice went to the back of the room.) Balanced the register for this week. Kept Hazle Wiley after school to ask her if her remark of yesterday was courteous, kind and true. Rec'd letter from mama. Finished letter to papa & mailed it before 7.30 a.m. 89 1914. Came down about 5 p.m. Played a couple of pieces on the piano. Read several ch. in Nature's Serial Story. Miss Chapman & I went to a double basket-ball game Sharon H.S. vs. a second team, S.H.S. vs. Lakeville score of latter 25 to 18 in Sharon's favor. Jenkins was particularly good. Retired 11.05 p.m. Sat. Jan. 31. Another stormy, rainy, icy, dark day. Worked all day, in the a.m. making for each class a slip showing the attendance & marks for Jan. (4 wks) & the p.m. correcting papers, straightening papers, & discarding more papers. Planned work on basis of needs I saw revealed in the written work. Helen Bassett here to supper. She has asked me to take part in a play to be given the last of Feb. by girls of the S.S. & I consented. Went to Partington's for material about writing material in the time of Paul. Made out two German examinations after 9.30 p.m. Sun. Feb. 1. Church, best congregation yd. S.S. 59 out. Gave my little spiel on Material Paul used in writing his epistles at close of S.S. After dinner Miss Chapman & I walked for an hour going about 3 mi. (south to within 1/2 mi. of her home, which we could see). Read for 3 hrs. & finished E.P. Roe's book "Nature's Serial Story" which I have thoroughly 90 1914. enjoyed. Clarence Eggleston played a violin solo at C.E. which was a very interesting meeting & followed by a song practice of Endeavor hymns. Learned tonight that Rev. P. used to be in England & South Wales. Tried on my new things. Wrote to mama & retired soon after 10 p.m. Mon. Feb. 2. Put new ruching in serge dress. Had Germ II & I classes then copied my exams & watched the main room. Had my first two exams in the afternoon Germ. II and I in recitation room. We turned 2 benches around 11 to the board. Most finished by 3 p.m. Attended Club meeting at Miss Hotaling's - subject Education. Met Miss Helen Smith, the author of "Home Life in Colonial Days". Rec'd letter from Ida this noon & one from Claire & mama tonight. Claire passed her grade & got a testimonial much to her delight. At 5.20 p.m. Miss Pequiney started out for a walk going in 50 min. down past the Inn to the Sharon Valley road, thru the Valley passing Ann Morehouse's & Alanson Middlebrook's, on up past Hazle Wiley's into the village. Spent 3 hrs. correcting 3 Germ. I papers. It is so hard to accurately mark off for the mistakes. Such carelessness!! Why aren't people careful? 91 1914. Tues. Feb. 3. Put Mr. Tucker's III & IV English exams on recitation room boards. Had Geom. & Algebra, Cicero, Caesar & Anc. Hist (in recitation room for the first time). Had them write in class on "Why I like or dislike Ancient History; and how I could be made to like it better". Mrs. Lovell's daughter Mrs. & her cunning 3 yr. old son Ralph were here to tea with Mrs. L. After school Mr. T. asked if the pupils were in the habit of whispering without permission in the Rec. room. He said neatness is an acquired characteristic. He also made this significant remark "Don't get the reputation, Miss Ordway, of being good-natured". He gave me a new class record book. Finished correcting Germ. I exam papers. Miss Chapman took me to the Boy Scout's social at Congregational Chapel 8-10. Played games, chiefly marching. After 10 p.m. made out a Cicero and a Caesar exam. Wed. Feb. 4. Copied names in class record book. Planned Geom. & Alg. for today so it went with spirit & kept the pupils' attention. Corrected Latin prose papers. Watched Engl. Hist. exam. part of time. Cicero & Caesar exams in afternoon. No classes. Have today been more conscious of the difference in my age, position, ideals etc. in com-91 1914. parison with my pupils than previously. I wish I could see myself as I am seen then I'd know better how to slide the weight of dignity. Had Mr. T. read yesterdays Anc. Hist. papers & he held forth on Herman's character as shown by his handwriting. Told how he Mr. T. uses topics & collateral reading to increase interest in his subjects. Staid until 5.30 at school & have finished correcting the Anc. Hist for Jan. 28 & 30 & Feb. 3. Returned Nature's Serial Story to Lib. Corrected 1 1/4 Germ II papers. Made out exams for Geometry & Algebra & retired 12.50 a.m. Thurs. Feb. 5. Geometry & Algebra exams in a.m. Had a 5 min. Germ II class & a regular German I class, discussing the exams. in each. Cicero in p.m. Mr. Stone walked in during Caesar & remained during Anc. Hist. which we had in the class room. I couldn't resist discussing our plans of work for Roman Hist. topics, clippings & outside reading. He told me after school to make a list of the books I want (giving the publishers) & he will get them. A fine offer & I made it my business after school to find out & make a note of the books we already have that can be used in connection with Anc. Hist. Mr. T. read me some answers93 1914. to the last question on his Eng. III & IV exam. regarding the magazines & newspapers that come regularly into the pupils homes, & what books other than text books they have read since early Sept. My first check was waiting for me on my desk this morning. Prayermeeting, after which I read part of the Greek history and made out Anc. Hist. exam. Corrected some Algebra exam papers bet. 6 and 7.30 this A.M. Fri. Feb. 6. Ancient History exam. in recitation room. Where I later had Algebra & discussed the exam. Caesar. School out 2.30. Mr. Stone gave demonstration Geog. lesson to 11 of Miss Pequigney's pupils. Then followed criticism, etc & reading till 4.50 p.m. Balanced register during school. Finished correcting Algebra papers before I left after dark. Read N.Y. Tribune & checked up my "plan book" not acc., & my "What has been done" book in 2 1/2 hrs. Wrote at noon a 10 line letter to mama. Sat. Feb. 7. Spent 5 1/6 hrs. correcting Kenny's, Heady's & Lovell's Latin exam. papers. Tried to cash check but must wait till Mon. Pressed my red dress. Took me 4 1/2 hrs. to correct the eight Geometry exam. papers. Heard this week from Claire, Mamma (2), Ida, Marian H., State Bd. Educ. Hartford.94 1914. Dusted bureau & table. Church. S.S. Miss Donahue here as Miss White's guest to dinner. Helen Bassett came in & we visited at the table till almost 4 p.m. Then went for a half hour walk. Read Feb. & Jan. Adult Bible Class. C.E. hot bath, letter to Claire. Bed 10.35 p.m. Mon. Feb. 9. Club meeting at Miss right across from school. Articles on pageants and on the influence of the drama on the people who view it from the gallery were read. Tues. Feb. 10. We attended Mr. Mackey's (canned) lecture on California, illustrated by 70 beautiful slides. Sent $12.50 to Pratt Agency, $3.63 to mamma & $2.16 to the Publishers of "Aus Nah und Fern". Letter fr. Wilhelmina. Wed. Feb. 11. Chicken-pie supper at Congregational Church. Thurs. Feb. 12. No prayermeeting. Miss P. went to Dr. Bassett's with me. I had a sliver under my little finger nail & couldn't get it out. Got some valentines. Fri. Feb. 13.95 1914. Sat. Feb. 14. A story, blizzardy day. Went to the Lib. in the afternoon & waded in snow over my knees. Grand walking! Sun. Feb. 15. Episcopal today 20 out. No services in M.E. or Cong. ch. Miss Chapman & I walked down W. Main to opposite Colgate's then up beyond the School house. Read 4 Christian Heralds, my first acquaintance with the magazine. No C.E. Heard Dr. Caskey speak at M.E. Ch. on Lincoln, splendid. Fixed my Edison notes. Mon. Feb. 16. No school. Read a third of Colgrove's "The Teacher and the School". Miss White spoke to me about staying up so late nights & using so much light. Bad for me to lose sleep & expensive for her. Letter fr. Mamma. Tues. Feb. 17. Pupils seemed glad to get back. Letter fr. Mrs. C.H.Curtis. Wed. Feb. 18. Marked report cards after school. Letter from Aunt Lillie. Mr. Haight told me his family troubles. Thurs. Feb. 19. Letter fr. Mama enclosing Ridgewood N.J. papers. Hermann Middlebrook helped me make a bulletin board out of 1 yd burlap, ordered at 8 a.m. & here by parcel post at noon from Hawley's at Millerton, & two sticks. No prayermeeting.96 1914. Fri. Feb. 20. Interviewed Jenkins for Alg. exam. paper tonight. Balanced register. Made report for Mr. T. Miss R. waited for me. Learned tonight that Mr. T. is a minister's grandson. He told me that there is at present a great movement among High School principals against dancing. Corrected Algebra papers. Letter from mama. Wrote her in school & forgot to send it down to P.O. Sat. Feb. 21. Wrote Mr. Travell, Ridgewood N.J. Blocked out Algebra from now thru June. Phoned for sleigh, watched city people go by & at 4 p.m. Miss Donahue, Chapman & I left for Miss Robinson with Wike's rig. Rode 1 3/4 hrs. thru Sharon Valley, Liedsville, South Amenia & past Miss Chapman's & Fahey's. Mrs. Kenny & Kathleen called in p.m. & I learned that Edward is planning to go to Hotchkiss. Mrs. K. invited me to call. Read N.Y. Tribune. Rec'd buttons for coat. Sun. Feb. 22. Wrote mamma. Church. Junior sermon, the value of a smile in Dan Crawford's estimation. S.S. Asked on the spot to teach Mrs. Partington's class. Did it. Wrote Lois Edwards, Irene Todd Loughborough & Lucy Penniman Mosenthal. C.E. Dr. Caskey spoke in Cong. ch. on Washington. I was in the choir with Miss Houghtaling, Mildred Baker & Clarence Eggleston. 97 1914. Mon. Feb. 23. Algebra. Planned week's work. Wore silk dress to Club at Mrs. Daken's. We teachers furnished the program. Miss Donahue - Lowell, Miss Smith - Washington, I - Edison, Miss Robinson - Longfellow, & for Miss Pequigney - "The Counsel Assigned" - Lincoln. Saw "A Night Off" in p.m. & heard Miss Ryan recite. Came home with Miss Chapman [11.40 p.m.] while the rest staid & looked on. Copied plan in plan book. Paid livery bill at Wike's, met Mrs. W., Mr. W. & cute little Pauline. Became better acquainted with Helen Smith. Tues. Feb. 24. Half the Algebra class had not done 5 examples (i.e. half the lesson). Didn't know my Geom. prop any too well today & was forced to divide my attention bet. Geom. & a non-quiet room. Letter from Mamma. Kenny staid away from Cicero today. He hunted up, "Willkommen in Deutschland" for me this noon. Lovell had a fine translation in Caesar, she begins to enjoy the work because she understands it. Hamlin reported well on Creasy - (Battle of the Metaurus.) Alg. exam. interview with Herbert Klebes. He liked Alg. in 8th grade & prefers problems to exercises "because there is something to (problems) them.". Hunted up all the German books I could find. Mrs. Prindle was in & showed her samples of done this winter. Miss here for a week, displayed her fancy things, neckwear etc. Am getting more tired each day of these tyrannical "little things". Tore up several papers. Find myself constantly asking What is the most important? What can go undone? Looked up German books in Syllabus. 98 1914. Wed. Feb. 25. Spoke to Kenny after Cicero about Hotchkiss catalogue & told him I could plan the work for Cicero and German so it would be of the most help to him. He thanked me & said "I was going to ask you about that Caesar". Alg. exam. interviews with Morehouse & Liner. Mr. Stone spoke to me about applying for next year for the position I now hold. I can have an increase of $2.00 per week. He got down a Rand McNeil map of Mediterranean country for me & put it up. Walked down with him after 6 p.m. Miss Pequigney roomed with me tonight. Thurs. Feb. 26. Herbert Klebes in answer to my query "Did you take that off the desk at close of Alg. this a.m.?" said "No. If I had I'd have owned it when you asked. I wondered if you didn't think I'd taken it". Had Germ. I translate "Die Zwei Grenadiere" at hearing. Caesar in main room. Clipped newspapers. Helen Bassett in, asked me to make candy Sat. Mrs. Dr. Thompson called. I told what a hot discussion they had last night in Dramatic Club. Fri. Feb. 27. Letter from mama to whom I wrote a few lines at noon about Mr. S.'s offer. Used "Aus Nah und Fern" for first time today all preparing one article in common, & each in addition preparing a different one. All enjoyed it. Kenny seemed particularly interested & after I finished reading from Lamb's "In Praise of "99 1914. Chimney Sweepers". Wiley asked so interestedly about chimney sweeps. Lovell completely ignored Geom. today. Alg. class took 3 min. to get to class & get quiet. Letter from Mr. Ernest R. Clark, addressing me as "My dear Gretta" (It seems good to be called by my first name). Cicero in main room. Mr. Tucker was called to Boston so he left at 1.40 p.m. leaving me in charge. I doubt if all the pupils knew he was actually gone. Caesar & Anc. Hist. in main room. Topics given on T. Graechus & a Triumphal Procession. Marshalled some Lab. & Rec. R. refugees back to the main room & permitted them to return after asking permission. Kept entire Alg. class 3 min. Had Alg. exam. interview with Frank Myatt. Went with Miss White to Epsicopal service. Sat. Feb. 28. Mailed ref. for topic on Roman Social life to Mabel Adams. Bought 1 qt. molasses & obtaining sugar, butter etc. & utensils from Miss White proceeded to make a double recipe of molasses candy. Failure. Tried a single recipe after dinner. Success in 20 min & I soon had a candy box with 30 large yellow pieces which I took to the sale. Gave Roy Dakin 5 pieces, he came in for a store order while I was beginning the first batch. Dr. Arthur up. Bought $.45 worth of candy. Took a cake up for Miss W. Began my school work at 4 p.m. Mrs. & Miss Chapman100 1914. made me a short call leaving some Outlooks, good (?) for history & current topics. Tried to get a pair of rubbers at Gillette's. Visited Dr. Bassett to prevent a sty which I feel coming on left eye. Remedy, 1) a thorough laxative 2) hourly hot 10 min. applications. Choir practice 7.30 p.m. (at Mrs. Clarence Eggleston's sollicitation) Paid Lib. fine & drew book. Worked till midnight. Spent considerable time studying Hotchkiss catalogue particularly Latin & German courses. [in margin] Met Eliz. Reed Miss C's niece. Sun. Mar. 1. Wrote Mamma, Jenny mailing it before church. Sang in choir today. S.S. Read Arnold Bennett's -"Your United States" (in 4 hrs) thoroughly enjoyed it. No C.E. as it stormed hard, raining. Played several pieces after supper, it seemed real horney. Mar. reminds me that three weeks from today I expect to be home. Mrs. Willis presented me with a bow. Mon. Mar. 2. No school because of bad roads. Did some school work. Club at Mrs. Dr. Chaffie's. Miss Fay had charge & read an original paper & a cont'd article in 3 mos. of Sat. Eve. Post on the servant problem. Made name tags & sewed some on. Letter from Lucy Penniman Mosenthal. Tues. Mar. 3. Sewed buttons (mamma sent me) on coat. Hemmed two dusters. Mrs. Chapman called on me. Read 3 hrs. Helen Bassett in a minute. We read over our101 1914. No school today. farce at the drug store then went to "Dramatic Club club room" at Casino & went through it once. Wed. Mar. 4. Seemed good to go to school once more. Letter from Mamma. Entertained by Mrs. Pugsley etc. passed off nicely, $60.00. Lee has moved to Washington D.C. in a flat. Mr. Sam Hutchinson in Pittsford has failed in business. Regarding position at Sharon for next year mama says "I would rather have you at Ridgwood N.J. if they pay enough". Blank from Conn. State. Bd. Education. Thurs. Mar. 5. Two envelopes from home, one containing combination offer to join Albany Agency & New Century Teachers' Bureau for $3.00, the other a real letter from Mamma containing a blank from Stamford Conn. A terrible storm in Newark on Sun,. so bad that papa tried to get to church in the evening but gave it up. Mama spoke in the old First Church of Newark N.J. Tues p.m. Mar.3. Rev. Hillis, the ass't pastor told her it was the finest missionary address he ever heard & that her descriptions were most beautiful. To me she writes "Strike for a fine position in a normal School or College like Wilson. You must strike high even if you have to alight a little short of the mark, don't be 102 1914. be satisfied to teach anywhere, only to keep occupied. For I think you will make a great teacher someday." further "An invitation came for you to be Presbyterial Sec'y of the C.E. Societies of Newark Presbytery." Prayermeeting just 4 there (Mrs. & Miss Chapman, Mrs. Houghtaling & I) besides Mr. Partington. Miss Pequigney staid down tonight. Mr. Stone has offered her the model school at Cornwall. She has already taught 9 yrs. began when she was 15. She told me that Miss Robinson said she has earned her own living since she was 8 yrs. old. Kept Algebra class after school till most five to correct work. Edward Kenny gave me my check this A.M. & Will cashed it for me tonight. Pd. Miss White $24.00. Fri. Mar. 6. Heard Prof. Spingarn at Casino in p.m. speak on Modern Life in Village & Country. The need is for 1) leaders 2) courage 3) public spirit. Existing agencies are not being used as much as they can be for social life & betterment. Sat. Mar. 7. Walked in a.m. Worked at school in a.m. Spent afternoon in Lib. looking up novels with worth while historical value for outside reading in Anc. Hist. found 4. "Ben Hur", "Quo Vadis", Henty, "A Young Carthiginian", Zenobia Queen of Palmyra. Helped Eliz. on her topic. 103 1914. Sun. Mar. 8. Church. S.S. Mr. Baker spoke well on Temperance. Finished Colgrove's "The Teacher & the School". C.E. Helen Smith led, good meeting. Mon. Mar. 9. Club at Taghanic (Hapgood's) Mr. Tucker spoke on the drama & read from Sutro's, "The Man on the Curb" & all of Lady Gregory's, "Spreading the News". Had a little chat with Mr. T. & Mr. Partington. Rehearsal at Club room. Tues. Mar. 10. Letter from home. Mamma wants to know what's the matter with me that I can't write a decent letter home. Kept Klebes & Myatt after school for an hour & they finally got to work. "Decker wants to know what time it is", said Jenkins. Rehearsal at Club room. Saw Mr. Markres birds, a casefull of stuffed ones also a live starling & pine grosbeak. Wed. Mar. 11. In p.m. wrote Pratt, Health & Co., Stechert, Hawley, Hartford, (State Bd. Educ.), Stamford, G.P.Brown for pictures for Anc. Hist. Thurs. Mar. 12. Sent $12.50 to Pratt, $.18 Hawley, $.60 Brown. Rehearsal at Club room. Prayermeeting 11 out. Fri. Mar. 13. Letter from Mamma. Grandma Baldwin (Mrs. Robertson's mother of Nutley N.J.) is dead & her104 1914. funeral is this afternoon. Rose early & wrote a nice letter to Mamma. Mr. Stone visited Germ. II, Geom. (remarked that Eliz, Mabel & Herman had been in Lab. 1st period studying(?) which accounted for the failure of the first two.) and Alg. Teachers' meeting. Marked the register. Mr. Stone asked me about my dicision & what the sum is for which I will come back. I told him $600 & he said I think I can get the other $30.00. Mrs. Bassett was here to tea & I stayed downstairs listening to her talk. Sat. Mar. 14. Worked 4 1/2 hrs. in a.m. correcting papers & checking up class book & averaging marks. At 2 p.m. went to church for rehearsal there till 4 p.m. going through with it twice. 2 1/4 hours more spent correcting papers. Then did Alg. for Mon. Retired 11.30 with Plan Book not done & only one lesson for Mon. & that not quite finished. I have worked well today & must have sleep. Letter from H. White. Receipt from Pratt. Sun. Mar. 15. Church. Splendid sermon on this thought that stuks of themselves are impotent, they are powerful only in the hands of God-like men (Elijah couldn't send his stuk forward to raise the Shunamite's son, he had to go himself.) not by might nor by power but by the spirit of God. S.S., interesting lesson. The Lawful use of the Sabbath. Read article in Hampton-105 1914. Columbian magazine for Oct. 1911 on The Heathen Invasion telling of the Vedantist's owning land at West Cornwall & erecting the corner stone of a temple there. Walked 2 miles with Miss Chapman (to Keltner's and back) C.E. Wrote Mamma. C.E. Bal. my account. Spring is in the air. Mon. Mar. 16. Mrs. & Miss Chapman left for New York this A.M. Pictures ordered from Brown came this noon. Marked report cards for February. Kept Peabody, Wiley & Kenny after school. Mr. T. staid with them. I went to Club at Mrs. Hertzel's. Am sorry I kept Kenny because he promptly answered "I threw it" when I asked who threw a rubber. Helped Helen Bassett trim church. Studied in p.m. Miss Pequigney showed me how to balance my register for the term. Rec'd a letter from Mamma suggesting I send my trunk home Thurs. by express & come myself Fri. Balanced my register for this term (1914) up to today. Tues. Mar. 17. C.E. St. Patrick social at church in p.m. preceded by supper which I helped serve. Read two selections from Mr. Dooley & was "Maria" in the farce "Hiartville Shakespeare Club". Wed. Mar. 18.106 1914. Thurs. Mar. 19. Packed trunk, & books & other belongings in the closet. Fri. Mar. 20. Left school at 3 p.m. with Miss Smith in the stage which awaited us. Broke down going over but made our train. Miss S. left me at Brewster. I reached home about 8. Mr. Stone was there during last period so I had to have a full History period but didn't get my total for the term all copied in my register. Mr. Tucker promised to fix it for me. New curtains & rug (by bureau) in my room, & a beautiful large new rug in the Library. Papa out to some meeting didn't get in till after 9. Sat. Mar. 21. Downtown with mama, bought hat & saw promenade at Bamberger's morning & afternoon, Miss Mains & sister were there. Claire & I went to Social hour at church. Papa was the Speaker. Mr. furnished excellent phonograph selections. Mr. Johnson was elected Pres. Sun. Mar. 22. Mama staid home all day with a cold. I had mama's class in S.S. Mr. Cassedy today thanked me for my work on the Christmas Cantata. Papa led C.E. Mr. 107 1914. played two violin solos & Hazel sang. Mon. Mar. 23. Mrs. Duesel here all day. Tues. Mar. 24. Mrs. Duesel here today. Prayer meering. I played. Wed. Mar. 25. Visited Claire at school in afternoon. Heard singing, they had a spelling match & Claire won. Met Miss Thurs. Mar. 26. Cantral High School I visited with Marjorie Oakley, enjoyed it. Mr. Wiener, the Principal showed us all around the shops etc & told of his plans for the school, took us to his office & gave me a copy of the faculty no. of "The Pivot". Fri. Mar. 27. Got dinner. Mamma at Presbyterial meeting. I met her downtown & got my hat which I left yesterday to be trimmed. Sat. Mar. 28. Packed. Left home about 7 A.M. & N.Y. G.C.T. at 8.53 with just a minute to spare. Reached Sharon about noon coming over on the stage with Mrs. & daughter. Miss White packing.108 1914. Rainy. Made out my report (which I see has not been touched) for the winter term, planned work. Went to bed early. Sun. Mar 29. Church. S.S. C.E. Mon. Mar. 30. Spring term begins. Did not go to club. Miss Pequigney staid down. Tues. Mar. 31. Wed. Apr. 1 Am living with 6 chairs, 6 tables, 3 bureaus, 3 washstands & a bed. Thurs. Apr. 2. Fri. Apr. 3. Miss White moving out. Dakins moving in. Took my lunch to school. Miss W. met me at the door when I cam home at night & told me to go to Mrs. St. John's, so I moved over with my suitcase & school books temporaily. Sat. Apr. 4. 109 1914. Sun. Apr. 5. Church. S.S. C.E. Mon. Apr. 6. Tues. Apr. 7. Wed. Apr. 8. Thurs. Apr. 9. Fri. Apr. 10. No school. Went to Episcopal A.M. service. Saw a chicken hatch in Wilbur's incubator. They have a splendidly equipped & cared for chicken farm, clean & the latest improvements in feeding dishes. Played several pieces for Mrs. S., Eliz. & Miss Anna Morehouse. Eliz, Amy & I went to Wilbur's. Sat. Apr. 11. School from 9-1. We had 18 present out of 30.110 1914. Sun. Apr. 12. Wore new hat. Good singing by congregation & choir & good audience. Mr. Kershaw here. Attended Episcopal service in the afternoon, children's service. Heard Dr. Morgan. Studied C.E. lesson I led. Had a 10 min. song service, Clarence Eggleston played his violin which helped greatly. Business session followed. was in with Martha Wilbur. My name was proposed for membership & accepted at last one. Mon. Apr. 13. Club at Mrs. Ackley's. Tues. Apr. 14. Sat on Van Rensa porch half hour. Dr. & Mrs. Thompson took me for a fine ride in their car, to Amenia & return via Sharon Station from 8-9 p.m. with Eliz. Mrs. Lovell & her Eliz. called here. Wed. Apr. 15. Thurs. Apr. 16. 111 1914. Fri. Apr. 17. After school Eliz. & I walked almost down to the Keltner place. Teachers meeting. Heard peepers. Sat. Apr. 18. School from 9-1. Same number out as before. Miss Robinson took Eliz. & me in her machine to Millerton (in 35 min.) with Mrs. Rhyms. Called on Mrs. Moore. Met Dr. M. Myra Hulst not home. Eliz. & I washed our hair after 5 p.m. Sun. Apr. 19. Church & S.S. Mr. P. back. Wore black & white suit, new hat, white gloves. Read "Polyanna" all through. Excellent. C.E. planning to go to C.E. convention at West Cornwall on Sat. Mon. Apr. 20. Club at Mrs. Hoag's (6 pres) I presented plans for Field Day & hinted at the Club furnishing the prizes. Worked hard 1 1/2 hrs. in the evening, then read the paper & went to bed. Tues. Apr. 21. Wrote Mrs. Zetzsche about play "Pictures of the Civil War" given in Sodus when we were there. Wrote Franklin M. Smith, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for $.10 illustrated pamphlet about "the Pompeia". Sent Hermann to Tucker for talking & refusing to obey promptly & he staid over an hour as a punishment. Kept Leon, Alex, Frank, Clifford & Herbert for Alg. (the last three till 6.35 pm). 112 1914. Wed. Apr. 22. Mr. Mackay, whom I called on last night, met Miss Robinson & me before school. He reported on the field below Kenny's. After school Miss R. & I went over the points which need immediate attention. Thurs. Apr. 23. Mr. Tucker informed me he is to leave school & a new Principal comes Mon. Well, what surprise next, I wonder? Made out a statement regarding the Patriotic Meet for May 29 for Mr. Stone to copy & took it over to him. He was not there so called on Mrs. Stone. Then called on Mr. Will Klebes to find out if the Sharon Band members can be prevailed upon to play May 29th or May 30th. Prayermeeting 11 out good. Fri. Apr. 24. No High School today. Visited Miss R's room till recess then Miss P.'s, Miss S.'s & Miss D.'s. Pasted Hist. clippings in up to-date after clipping papers thru yesterday. Called at Stone's in p.m. Mr. S. not there. Enjoyed the Stone baby. Mr. S. called here. C.E. social 7.30 - 10 p.m. progressive games. Learned that Herbert Klebes and Will Riley ran away today. That surprises me. 113 1914. Sat. Apr. 25. Wrote several Bands for May 29 or 30. Left for C.E. Spring Conference Housatonic Valley, at West Cornwall, (7/1/2 mi. S.E.) at 8.30 A.M. Miss R. driving Wikes team. Mildred, Marion, Amy, Hat, & Mrs. Hand & I completed the load. Conference began at 10 A.M., lunch, conf. done at 4 p.m. & we were home at 6 p.m. Studied in p.m. till about 11. Sun. Apr. 26. In choir as usual now, service good tho few there. Sermon on Christ's power = understanding & loving people. S.S. in chapel Miss R. asked me to teach them all in 1 class & I tried. Hope they enjoyed it. Read the last 6 chapters of "The Virginian" which I started but didn't finish. C.E. Miss Robinson led. Good. [in margin] Boys returned 6 o'clock train. Mon. Apr. 27. Miss R. introduced me to the new Principal Mr. Rand. I can have the experience now of watching, instead of being watched. At noon hour some one was inspired to clean the boards so they looked fine & black, & even scrubbed the wash basin (Hazel Wiley). Club at Mrs. Hertzels paper by Mrs. Mapes & selections on Victrola, & on piano by Barbara Boss (Mrs. H's niece). Mrs. Dakin (next door) here to supper. Clipped Hist. art. Studied 1 1/2 & retired 11 p.m. Letter from Mamma. 114 1914. Scofield's Band, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. can come May 29 for (only) $150.00 & dinner for 22 men. Tues. Apr. 28. Letters from Ida & Miss Pollock (Mrs. Larsh) Wed. Apr. 29. Heard from Winsted. Went to Choir Social at Miss Hotalings 8 - 10 p.m. Played Flip & Tuxedo & practiced hymns. Catalog from Saint French. Thurs. Apr. 30. Letters from W.P.Stone Salisbury, Miss White & Assoc. Alumnae of V.C. (Miss Julia F. Wicker, Ticonderoga, N.Y.) Mr. Rand talked over school. Did the Valley with Eliz. 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. Fri. May 1. Tried "America" & "Tenting tonight" with books. Mr. Stone saw me after school about the pieces sent in my the different teachers to be spoken in the contest. Very few overlap. Miss Maynard sent hers to me. We three Mr. S., Miss R., & I went over the titles. Several children brought in money they collected in the district alloted them by Miss Robinson. We're raising it by subscription. Heard from Canaan, Lime Rock, Mamma. Worked in p.m. on Plan & Record bks. Mr. Rand thinks it will be a mistake to take Algebra & Latin out of the curriculum. Sat. May 2. Spent 9 - 11 A.M. at school at Mr. R's request.115 1914. [in margin] Sent for 1 copy "Civil War Pictures" Letters from Philmont, Chatham & Saint French. helping him correct & improve Mildred Baker's commencement essay. Corrected all my papers in 2 1/2 hrs. Was privileged to enjoy a delightful 18 mi. auto ride thru Amenia in 1 1/12 hr. with the St. Johns. Hunted up author of poem closing "Hads't thou staid I must have fled". [Longfellow's - The Theologian's Tale or The Legend Beautiful] Helen Bassett quoted an answer of some H.S. pupils to her question Does Miss Ordway make you mind? that! - well!! will cause faster movement on the part of some than they've been used to yet. Studied Mon's work & made week's plan. Sun. May 3. Got up at 8 A.M. Read some in Adult Bible Class for May. Church, communion, several strange faces. S.S. 53 out. Nice fat-chicken dinner. Marion Baker called for me & Eliz. & I went down with Mr. B. & Mildred to hear Marion play on the Pipe organ for an hour. Saw the choir room. Played 3 piano pieces. Walked in an hour with Miss Donahue & Amy Eggleston past Lovell's to the right of Wheeler's & out to the main road past Decker's. Mr. Thos. Bate, of Cornwall Plains, called soon after I got home to talk Band $50.00, 16 men & dinners. C.E. Helen Smith led. Mrs. St. John & Eliz. went. Then we three & Mildred & Marion walked around116 1914. the Wiley triangle. Wrote Mamma. Mon. May 4. "Tattle-tale" was unjustly remarked so I heard it when I called Mr. Rand in as he had instructed me to do when Frank Myatt continued to whispser after I told him not to. Good order, only 1 even asked to whisper. Algebra-ite's did splendidly, made good form recitations & accomplised the rest of the exercise 10 ex. orally & did on paper one of the next. It was a happy surprise. No Cicero, Edna not present. Forgetting Physics recited today I made them resentful by asking Mr. R. to let me stay in the RR & finish my Alg. averages. Sang the last few minutes of the session. Harold took Herbert's books tonight. Discussed gov't. Mr. R. said "we must get them interested". I believe life is a continuous problem of upholding high ideals & winning other people over to them. The winning process is not easy for me, but I've got to learn how to win people. Father Plunkett will speak, Decoration Day, Miss Pequingney reports. I secured Mrs. Chaffee to sing & saw Mr. Mackay about the field. Mr. Colgate isn't home now. Wrote Penn Pub. Co, Phil. for a book of Drills & a song "Wrap me in the dear old flag, boys" & F.S. Denison Chicago, for a book "Patriotic Celebrations" by Marie Irish. Retired 10.35 p.m. Rec'd letter from Mamma. [in margin] M.W. Morton Ideal Drills. 117 1914. Tues. May 5. Letter from Mamma. Bought notebook as Mr. R. suggested to keep record of offenses, whispering etc. Took laundry up. Mrs. Dr. Thompson & Mrs. Dr. Chaffee called in the evening to tell me why they can not comply with my request & sing May 29th. They feel out of place with the school children, it is a public affair & (3) they made themselves a promise at the close of the last Choral Club concert. Explained corrections of Mildred's paper to her at home. Wed. May 6. Package came from Mamma containing 2 underwaists, 1 brassiere, I combination suit, 1 narrow skirt, which she promptly got at my request. Got check for $65.80 today. Read 3 articles in May "Atlantic" on "Joy" etc. Enjoyed an hour's sitting on the porch. Eliz. got the swing down today. Thurs. May 7. Germ II had a written (5 quest). Algebra class was enthusiastic today. Called Mr. Rand in to tend to Hazel Wiley who continued to whisper (3rd period) after I told her to stop. There was a hush while he was talking to her. Kept Alanson Middlebrook & Mae Rhyms for whispering. Showed Alanson my Hist. Clip. book & he said he'd just as soon have one shown in the exhibit if he had one like mine. Had a nice talk with Mae & she is coming back to work in Alg. Marked report cards. Walked down about 6 p.m. with Mr. Rand who wondered if people118 1914. would talk. Eliz. & I took a pasture stroll. Prayer-meeting & choir practice. Kenny was splendid for him in Caesar. Fri. May 8. Let High School vote on having a representative in the contest or on giving 6 scenes in which all can take part, they chose the latter. Anything but an orderly Germ I class. Mr. Stone visited Geom. & Alg., Cicero & Caesar Classes absent. I used the time to correct papers. Sang last 10 min. Best explanations today in Alg. Letter from Mamma asking me "What about your position?". Teachers' meeting, half of time spent on the "Meet". Asked Mr. Stone mamma's question, ans, "The only thing in the way is discipline, they don't respond quick enough. There isn't much time left." Cheering!!! I don't feel inclined to weep. Rather I am mad at myself that I have permitted myself to be so stunned by the impudence & audacity of one or two that for the time being I was practically paralyzed. The question is what estimate do I plan on myself? & how shall I permit others to act toward me? Some school wrote Mr. Stone about me & he did the best he could, but couldn't say much for the discipline. There is the beginning of a cure in the very unpleasantness of the truth itself. Phoned Cornwall Plains Band engaging them [in margin] Sent postal of town clock home Can I make them? ? 119 1914. [in margin] I K.G.O. say. Stand on two feet and stand hard. Let two or three high school kids spoil your future chance? Not much. thru Thomas Bate for May 29. Eliz. introduced me to Mr. Dakin who estimates the cost of a platform 16' X 16' at $18.00 or $20.00. Pd. Mrs. Bailes & got my laundry. Had a soda at Eggleston's, the first day it is open. Copied "Music in Camp" by Thompson for Miss Hull, (Sharon Valley). My room was cleaned today. Mosher, "Willkommen in Deutschland" came tonight. Sat. May 9. Washed stockings, gloves etc. Put my belongings all in excellent order, the first effort I have really made to completely settle since I moved to St. John's. Cashed my check (for 5 weeks) $65.80 & paid Mrs. St J. $24.00. Eliz. treated me to ice cream. Made out plan & retired 10 p.m. Hazel Peabody met me this afternoon & asked for help on the Introd. to her Essay. Sun. May 10. Had 10 hrs. sleep. Mothers' Day. Mr. Tucker, his mother & Mr. Rand were in church today. Miss R. asked me before church to take her Class. I did. Throat is red. Lay down for 1 1/2 hr. Mr. Baker told me I had a call from Cornwall. Dressed & answered it. Mr. Bate says the Cornwall Plains Band can come. Wrote Cousin Mary Van Louven, Cousin Louis Parsell & Mamma. (answering her question about position.) C.E. led by Rev. P. Mr. Rand present. Mon. May 11. Started with a sober face. Sent Mildred120 1914. Baker out of Germ. II for whispering. Kenny & Wiley out of Germ. I for talking. Hermann unprepared in test, "didn't study". Had 6 work at board in Alg. No Cicero. Interviewed Wiley. (useless) Drumm will be the reader & took book to learn part at once. John Fahey invited me to go home with them some night soon (his mother's message). Their behavior during study period didn't suit me, closet door being unlocked offered temptation. Mae skipped after school. Frank "can't stay tonight". Mr. Rand, Miss Robinson & I had a great visit. Before Miss R. had been here 3 wks. she was after the truants & had to appear in court. She has seen parents about children's behavior. [in margin] Guess I'll try it. Letter from Paterson about position to teach Latin & Math. Agnes Rowlands recommended me. John brought in information about suits for soldiers. Learned thru Miss R. that Mae Rhyms' father has consumption: & that Edward & Kathleen Kenny are twins. Asked Mr. Mow about loaning 10 firemen's suits. Tues. May 12. Splendid Germ. I class, just Houghtaling, Merwin & Kenny. Algebra very poor. No response by several minutes in 3 cases. Gave Kenny an Envelope containing $1. for the baseball fund as he left Germ I. He thanked me for my donation at noon. No Cicero. Olive Cesar came for help in correcting her essay. Kenny nice in Caesar. Had Hist. in the 121 1914. Letter from Mama. recitation room. Gertrude gave an excellent report on Ben Hur. Talked a minute after school with Alexander. Corrected papers. Came down with Miss Robinson & looked at muslin & cambric for banners, ordered flags (3 gross), got Mr. Eggleston's price for platform & also Mr. Mow's. (Mr. M.'s is the lowest) He will do it at cost because it is a town affair. Made out program for Eleanor for the paper. Got a 6/8 time piece from Hat Eggleston to see if it is right for the May pole dance. Entered lessons in record, W.H.G. done & plan books, brought acc't book up to date & wrote diary for Sat. Sun. Mon. & Tues. Wed. May 13. Staid up too late last night, had a dull head & not especially good work. Florence Merwin, Mildred Baker & Hazel Wiley came in & talked all 1st period in p.m. about Patriotic meet. Hazel gave several fine suggestions & offered to act on the Athletic committee. She suggested that I speak more in detail to the H.S. pupils about the Meet for they don't have a clear idea of it & are not enthusiastic. Brought that poem (on the bronze tablet) in Statue of Liberty for Hazel to quote from in her essay. Tried the Gettsburg address in concert this A.M. & the flag salute. Good. Hazel Wiley said the G.a. all through. Noted all 122 1914. unexcused absences of this term. Letter from papa & mamma together, & one from cousin Louis. Tried the maypole dance around the sitting room table to the tune of Paull's Napoleon March 6/8 time & to "Dixie Land" 2/4 time. Read "Life" in Lib. with Eliz. Wrote Winsted & Cannan they are too expensive & wrote Thos. Bate giving a program. Thurs. May 14. Left order for building platform at [Mau's]. At school 8.30 a.m. Mr. Rand called Kenny in to my room & "told him what's what". Boys in Alg. worked good. Emily brought me a jack-in-the pulpit & one of the girls downstairs, , gave me a bunch of violets. No Latin today. Alanson came in to start his hist. topic. 2.30 - 2.50 the whole school practiced marching & singing "Battle Hymn of Repub." & twice saluted the Flag. Acting on Hazel's advice spoke in full detail to the high school & 18 staid 3.30 - 4.30 p.m. to practice singing which went fine. Leon, Alanson & Clifford volunteered for parts. Mama sent me "Delia, the Bluebird of Mulberry Bend" & Wm. M. Giffin's, "100 Things the Teacher Should not do". Prayermeeting & choir practice. Fri. May 15. Mr. Stone came, I felt he would. He spoke about Hermann & Hazel. Whole school marched & sang, saluted flag, recited Gettsburg address in concert, & I led them in "O Columbia the Gem" etc standing123 1914. on the step of Mr. Stone's auto. Felt quite like a college song leader. Mr. Rand suspended Kenny. Balanced register. Left promptly after school riding to Fahey's with Agnes & Warren. A & I met Miss Crowley, had tea, supper, walked on the hill back of the house, where, on a clear day, the Catskills can be seen. Played duets with Agnes. Sat. May 16. After breakfast took a 3 mi. walk with Mrs. Fahey, Agnes & Miss Crowley, gathered flowers, wood anemones & violets etc, saw a squirrel, a chipmunk, warblers & a bobolink. Had lemonade. Met Paul Tobin (fine looking), his father & little brother. John brought me home 11.30 A.M. Found Myra Hulst, Mrs. Moore & Clare here. Dinner. Took the three up to school. Heard a band of 9 pieces, dressed in white, play at the corner. Took Clare, Myra & Eliz up for soda water. We all went to "Along the Kannebec" in the evening. It is fundamentally the same plot as "The Country Minister" with changes to make it more sensational. [Perm] Co. drill book, & song "Wrap Me In The Dear Old Flag Boys" came. [in margin] "Talk up English" Mr. R. Sun. May 17. Called at Dr. Bassett's on account of my throat. He said I have chronic pharynx trouble of at least 6 mo. standing. Painted my throat not with iodine, & gave me a gargle. Myra went to124 1914. Episcopal church & to Congregational S.S. We sat on porch after dinner (dessert dandy strawberry short cake like mama makes). I rode with Mrs. M. & C. & Myra to Amenia (by Spingarn's) & up the State road to Millerton. Myra showed me the prettiest street, where Miss Hurd boards, I rode home alone in the back seat & Mr. St. J. alone in the front. Came back by Liner's. Just out from Millerton got a most beautiful view of Indian pond. C.E. & business meeting. Mon. May 18. Hermann's gigging out in Geom. Algebraites each put an example on board & explained it. Can secure "Somebogy's Darling" & "Oh Take your gun & go John". (Mrs. Larsh found out for me [Miss Pollock]). Whole school out marching for 10 min. this afternoon. Did flag salute. game me a big bunch of violets this noon. Reports of the number of entries in races for may 29th came in today. The "Civil War Pictures" people staid & practiced 50 min. Sang well. Went thru the scenes, Emily reciting her entire part. Looked over field with Hazel. Asked Mr. Partington to serve as Judge. Discovered that Leon & Frank can sing well. Papa & Claire wrote me this week. Stayed out in the swing till 8 p.m. 125 1914. Tues. May 19. All The H.S. boys practiced after school over an hour in recitation room while the banners for the meet were being made in the Laboratory. Helen Beeman & Hazel Wiley making ours. The Randall boy was in, he can sing well. At 7 p.m. (-8pm) Hazel Wiley & I met Mr. Will Mau on the field and discussed platform, may pole, flag pole. Mr. Mau spoke of the imperativeness of not having the pupils run the school. Tried grand right & left this A.M. Wed. May 20. Practiced Gettsburg address this A.M. 9. At recess in 7 mi. whole school filed out & sang several songs (I leading) & gave Flag Salute (Miss Smith leading). Rode up part way in Rob Livingston's machine. Mr. Rand has been speaking a good word for me. Thinks we understand each other & can work together well in school. Heard Emily after school, criticized hard for I want her to do well. Herman for the first time, came in the R.R. today for help in Geom. (Bk V Prop 8 pt. 1) Miss Donahue treated me at drug store. Miss Fay can't feed the Band. $.50 apiece at Inn. Dr. Bassett painted my throat the 2nd time with . Mr. P. will be a Judge. Place of holding meet; no horses or machines allowed on grounds, to go in paper this week. Can get Grand Army flag for color bearer from Mr. Van [Alotyne] & flag for pole from Mrs. Chas. Dakin. Wrote Miss Josephine H. Knox, Paterson, N.J. Mr. Stone in a minute during Algebra. 126 1914. Thurs. May 21. Trees are leaved out, apple trees in bloom, a profusion of dendelion's on the green & by the M.E. Church. Wore my blue lawn, & hat, but no coat. Emily Drumm walked 2 1/2 mi. & was at school at the appointed time 8 A.M. to recite her lines. I arrived 8.20 A.M. Heard her outdoors. She spoke slowly & could be heard easily. Encouraging. Pupils restless. Practiced 1/2 hr. our "Scenes" after school. Good. I read Emily's part so she wouldn't have to walk home. Arthur Houghtaling came in R.R. to ask about a gun or sword. He'll get the pulley for the flag. Herman asked again about Geom. Grace [Lacut] gave a fine report of the last half of "Last Days of Pompeii". Asked pupils "Shall we have boys or girls for marshals?" Asked also for horse blankets. Mr. Baker will let us have the Cong. chapel seats if the other men are willing. Sat on porch. Stopped at Bakers. Prayermeeting. Subj. "The Win. One Fellowship" started in Park St. Church , . Sent night letter of congratulation to Papa & Mamma for tomorrow. Fri. May 22. Papa's and Mamma's 26 Anniversary. Mr. Stone in during Algebra. Said "The school is better". Arthur came in again this afternoon. Herman came in again. Rehearsal of the 6 Civil War Scenes after school. Miss Robinson's boys practiced126 1914. with us for the first time. Had the two children in Alanson's & Helen's scene for first time. Had two full rehearsals, one inside & the other on east side of school house. Asked Frank Myatt to make some posters for us. Saw "My Uncle from India" by Dramatic Club at Casino in p.m. Sat with Elizabeth. Wore my pink chiffon dress for first time here. Sat. May 23. My 23rd birthday. Did my lessons for Monday. Fixed gray dress. Called for laundry. Visited with Helen Smith and Martha Wilbur on Wike's porch. Reviewed the Punic Wars in one hour had a grand time doing it unmolested. Read an appreciation of Geo. Nicholson in Apr. 1914 Santa Fe magazine. Stopped in Lib. Mildred & Marion Baker & I had ice cream together. A beautiful day out doors & a happy birthday. Elizabeth had one candle in a luscious cake with caramel frosting and nuts. She wasn't sure it was my birthday but risked it. Sun. May 24. Studied S.S. lesson. Church. Junior sermon = "Learn to ride the horse that threw you". S.S. The right song "Somebody's Darling" came today. Rode at Miss Robinson's invitation with her. Eleanor, Miss Hillard & Miss (Industrial School) 128 1914. by Hedden's & Coleman Station to Millerton on thru Hillsdale to Bash Bish Falls, walking 1 mi. from Bash Bish Inn. Hustled to get ready for C.E. 10 out Mr. Baker led. Union Memorial Service Mr. Mackay preached on Peace by Arbitration. "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares", etc. Wrote home. John B. Smith consented to loan of chpl seats. Mon. May 25. Invited Mr. Hallewell & Mr. Vogel to come May 29. Sent Miss Robinson a card. Tried grand right & left with the girls downstairs. Emily Bedgwick said I'd make a good Kindergarten teacher. Had Am. Hist. today. Frank got his posters up this morning. Practiced our 5 scenes tonight. A surprise birthday supper at Club room for Miss Robinson. Had 3rd painting at Dr. Bassett's. Borrowed his two bayonets. Enquired about canvas large enough to cover the seats over Thurs. night. Rec'd a box of Jordan almonds from home, addressed by Papa, a letter from Mamma & a letter from Claire containing a dear sachet for my handkerchief case. K.G.C. "Nobody had a stitch in it but me" she writes. Tues. May 26. At school soon after 8 with Miss Donahue. Hazel & Elizabeth came in for hints as to the prophecy which is to be given as a surprise 129 1914. on the Senior class. Ann will sing "Somebody's Darling". Hot, room uneasy. 92 degrees in Miss Robinson's room. No Cicero. Business exam, so no Am. Hist. Hazel W. & Arthur came in & talked about May 29, neither Ed. nor Hermann will do anything on the com. Posted a summary of topics for Geom. on my Bulletin board. Miss Robinson & I arranged the order of the contest pieces & went down to field. Mr. Fahey couldn't draw lumber today but will tomorrow A.M. Soda (by Miss R.). Read about Ireland's obtaining Home Rule. Elizabeth & I saw Mr. Stone, Mr. Van Alstyne, Miss Hapgood, Adolph Anderson (for Mr. Lamb's team), engaged ticket for Fri. p.m., at the Inn engaged dinner for the 20 Band men, phones Thos. Bate, (we are to have a Band concert) Mr. Chas. Dakin will be [ammounted] marshal. Had a soda, Eliz.'s treat, about 9 p.m. Took hot bath, balanced account, noted teaching methods of Mon. & Tues, & wrote today's diary. Wed. May 27. Rain prevented our practicing on the field platform after school. I was interviewed by three base ball players Adelbert Middlebrook, Alexander Jenkins & Edward Kenny who was spokesman. Miss Robinson does not favor their selling any soda water etc. Their only argument & it was this that won me to their side was that most130 1914. of the boys are high school boys so the game would be a H.S. game. I said they could sell in the afternoon & clean up the field. Borrowed or rather looked up a suit & Mrs. Chas. Dakin's when Mr. Stone came for me to talk over the privilege I had given Ed. I had overstepped my authority & there can be no selling. So I phoned Ed. & after enjoying a sundae with Miss R & Mr. S. I met Ed on our porch & told him. Pd. Miss White the $6.00 I owe her. [in margin] Father Eggleston treated Miss R. & me to root beer. Thurs. May 28. Rehearsal on the field after school preceded by a complete rehearsal in recitation room. Conrad Morehouse brought Town Hall seats & the Cong. Chapel seats. Girls helped trim platform, the two autos & monument. Everybody willing & helpful. Marion Baker copied programs. Prayermeeting. Put streamers on the May pole block. Assigned veterans to Mr. Dakin & Eggleston. Fri. May 29. On the field at 7 a.m. over seeing the erection of the May pole & flag pole. Ordered ice water for the Band. Donned white. Mrs. St. John gave me lilacs & I started for the monument. Many children there & they looked so pretty. The marshals were on hand.131 1914. The children & autos with the veterans went thru the cemetery. Then the line of march formed. Marshals on horseback Mr. Ostrum & Mr. Rob Prindle, the autos, 1/2 the children. Band (17 pieces Cornwall Plains) the other children high school bringing up the rear. Everything passed off nicely & I was justly proud of the "Civil War Scenes" we had the tent. Shared my lunch with Miss R. Then Florence Merwin & I walked up to the house. The May pole proved interesting & the outside circle had fun. Mr. Stone etc. finally wound the pole. Miss R., Rev. P., Mr. Baker & I saw to the games. So many entered some events we hadn't time for all. Sharon beat Millerton 6 - 0 while the Band gave a concert. Took down the bunting. Rode with Miss R. to Decker's to return milkcan. Saw "A Regiment of Two" at Casino in evening. Met Helen Bassett's cousin. Watched the dancing at Miss Donahue's request but she yielded to Jim Downcy so we came home without her. Sat. May 30. Eliz. helped me pick papers etc. up off the field. The boys took the seats back this a.m. After dinner Mr. St. John took132 1914. us to Millerton past the Clarks & back by the Mudge pond road, past the White farm. Sun. May 31. Church. S.S. I taught the class in the choir. Mr. St. John took Eliz, Bess Van Rensselaer & me via Lakeville, Salisbury, The Twin Lakes, Ashley Falls, Salisbury & Lakeville. It was a perfect ride. We stopped at one of the lakes & picked columbine. The view was very like Silver Bay, Lake George. C.E. Mon. June 1. Kept Frank Myatt after school an hour. Had him do an example & tried to inspire him to believe in & act on his ability to do Algebra. Then Mr. Stone walked in & informed me that at the Board meeting that afternoon I was reelected at a salary of $600.00, a hundred dollar increase. Hooray!! Mr. Rand is a good prophet. Mr. Stone was up at school this a.m. Wore my new blue linen today for first time. Agnes Fahey brought me a bouquet of iris. Tues. June 2. Heard Olive & Mildred at Casino after school. Treated them to ice cream. Helped Hazle Wiley write for Mr. Stone an account of "The Patriotic Meet". Am trying to help Hazle & Eliz. Lovell on their Prophecy for the Senior surprise. 133 1914. Wed. Jun 3. To Lib. with Eliz. in evening. Read a fine article in Good Housekeeping by wife of a former Sharon minister on . Mildred Baker treated me. Thurs. June 4. No prayer meeting. Read some in Survey reading aloud to Eliz. one ch. "Beauty for Ashes" running in Serial form. Mr. Smith & Mr. Hamlin visited school, the latter in Am. Hist. class. [in margin] Rec'd check Fri. June 5. Exams. all day. I had Algebra & Geometry in the A.M. Mr. Stone making them out except for 2 questions. Corrected Alg. papers during afternoon. Fan & Eliz. walked up to school after I had gotten my laundry. I bought a pound of chocolates. Called at Dr. Bassett's. Read a few minutes in Lib. article on Conversation. Sat. June 6. Washed 5 pair stockings. Went to school & marked report cards, record book, balanced register & cleaned desk out some. Pulled the shades down even. Washed hair. Donned blue linen. Mrs. Harold Dakin treated us. We she, Eliz & I, walked thru "Lovers' Lane". Heard Olive & Hazel thunder their commencement amunition. Mr. S. & Mr. R. there. Are wondering how we are to sit Thurs. Carrie Morehouse134 1914. here to supper. Made out Ancient Hist. exam, German I exam. & started Cicero exam. Eliz. & I each darned 3 pair of stockings in her room after 9.30 p.m. Sun. June 7. Church. Mr. Stone & Mr. Rand there!!! What next. S.S. session given over to practicing Children's Day songs. Right after dinner Mr. & Mrs. S. & Eliz. & I started for a 4 hr. auto ride via Lime Rock, Falls Village, South Canaan, East Canarsy, Norfolk, Sheffield, Ashley Falls, Salisbury & Lakeville. C.E. Eliz. & I went to M.E. church. Then I wrote home & this up-to-date from May 27. Mon. June 8. Listened to graduation at Casino after school. Tues. June 9. Heard the Seniors practice again. Wed. June 10. Wrote a whole period on the class prophecy which Hazle & Elizabeth practiced at Casino after the Seniors. The Stock and Tucker joke is deemed unwise. The Middlebrook joke can go in. Thurs. June 11. School in the a.m., one session till 1 p.m. Dressed in my college graduating dress & was at135 1914. Casino at 3 p.m. Exercises went off well. I followed the girls' papers, none failed & Olive Cesar did the best. Before hearing the dialogue Mr. Rand wanted me to show him how to two-step. Hazle Wiley taught me the Spanish waltz & Eliz. St. John the Rye-waltz. Wore pink dress (Senior Parlor & Class Day dress) to Alumnae reception in p.m. The prophecy took well. A grand march was well done led by Gerald Eggleston and Landon. I helped serve punch. Visited with several, Myra Hulst, Miss Hurd and two fellows from Millerton appeared & got in through me. Mr. Stone asked, "What about that dance you promised me, Miss Ordway?" He only danced once and that with Hazle Wiley. Mr. S. & I sat for a long time watching the dancers & also Herman & his girl. About 12 o'clock while the alumni meeting took place I chaperoned Edna Heady, Florence Merwin and Gertrude Hamilin on a walk down to the Inn & back. Got home about 2.30 a.m. Fri. June 12. School one session till 1 p.m. Pupils helped straighten up. Put books away etc. Mr. Stone came & made out the promotion sheets & cards. I worked on register after dinner. Went to drug store for soda. Took a walk. 136 1914. Sat. June 13. Saw Miss Donahue at Lovell's. Thoroughly enjoyed making up my register for term and filling out promotion sheets etc. My first experience making out yearly reports. Mr. Rand was working for awhile & I had to help him. He wants me to be on the look out for a play for next year. Saw 3 base ball boys pass at dinner & I asked where they'd play. Dover. So I phoned Helen Bassett, Helen Smith, & at 2 p.m. Eliz. & I went with them in Miss Robinson's car ($.75 apiece) to Dover, watched most of the game. Choir practice at Clarence's. Then I went to the Movies at Casino opening night. Sun. June 14. Children's Day, pretty decorations flags & flowers. No S.S. Mrs. Moore, Dr. & Claire down in afternoon. Whole family over on St. John's porch. Went to Episcopal church with Elizabeth & she went to C.E. with me. Sorted my books. Mon. June 15. Packed trunk & books. Mrs. St. J. nailed the box up for me. Eliz. phoned Miss Robinson who took me over for the 9 train. Rode with Kathleen Kenny to Amenia. Met a Mrs. an aunt of Mrs. Dr. Chaffee. Got home about 1 p.m. Papa was gone to Princeton & Claire to school. Mamma proudly showed me her nice clean house, the new curtains in the parlor and library, the Corinthian marble statue, the music cabinet, the new rug and paper in her room, the cut glass dish137 1914. for whipped cream, the sideboard has been brought down from the upper hall & occupies it place, it seems like an old friend. Tues. June 16. Mama & I called on Mrs. McMillin. Papa came home from his 30th Princeton class reunion at which he had a fine time. Brought C.J. Howell home with him. Mr. H. was his class mate in college and in the seminary. Prayer meeting. Mr. H. spoke. Wed. June 17. Papa & Howell dined with their college class mate Leonidas Dennis at Murry Hill in p.m. Mr. & Mrs. McMillin took Mama, Claire & me for a 27.5 mi. auto ride in his new 5 seated Ford thru Springfield, to Summit & to Elizabeth & back to Newark. Thurs. June 18. Read. Put orderly touches on the house. Fri. June 19. Mr. Howell left. Miss Plank & Miss Willis Claire's 5th grade teachers took tea with us in the p.m. Had a good time. Sat. June 20. Said good bye to Margaret Towers who sails today for Scotland with her two cousins. Saw Bertha Pfeifer there. Downtown with Mama. Began face treatment with Dr. Mary V. Stickle. 138 1914. Sun. June 21. Staid home all day because my face looked bad. Finished "John Halifax, Gentleman" & read "Ships that pass in the Night". Mon. June 22. Papa says I am to make the curing of my face my first business this summer. Tues. June 23. Had 2nd treatment. Wed. June 24. Crawled around & shined the floors with "3 in. foil" after first sweeping & wiping them. Letter from Eliz. St. John. Thurs. June 25. Dusted. Mama entertained her S.S. at a banquet here from 8-12 p.m. Guessed names of states & cities before banquet. Pierson Little, Will Weinrich, Gertrude Harms, Laura Disbrow, Walter Lee, Jack Monteith, Frank Fisher & Robert Kranter were present. I waited on the table. Fri. June 26. "The day after". Washed last nights dishes. Finished "The Inside of the Cup". All attended the Cradle Roll reception at church. Claire spoke, Marie Mudd sang. The youngsters looked dear as they sat at the table 40 of them. Papa tried 2 pictures outdoors. Mrs. Edwards, Lois & Helen called in p.m. 139 1914. Sat. June 27. Third treatment. Mr. Mocksfield & Miss Huck were married here in evening. Fixed card catalogue index cards for my books. Sun. June 28. S.S. I in Papa's class. Church. Saw that Mr. Dunn at a distance. Mr. Cassedy made a long call on Papa in afternoon. C.E. led by Mr. McMillen who did splendidly. Church. Papa giving a regime of his three years work here. Fine. [in margin] Warren Ellis asked me to take his S.S. class. Mon. June 29. Ran cleaner, took 1 1/4 hrs. to do both floors. I wrote to Harriet White and to Eliz. St. John. Tues. June 30. Ironed from 7.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Helped mama. Aunt Jennie came from Jasper about 9 a.m. While the ladies rested I read Girls' Companion and Boys' World for June 28. Prayer meeting on China. Besides Papa, Mama & I & Mr. Thompson spoke. Tonight in Christ Church Pittsford Chester Otis Reed & Helen Gertrude Agate were married. Wed. July 1. Rode downtown with Aunt Jennie & Claire. Fourth treatment. After ice cream, home-made, for dinner, Papa, Claire & I walked across to Main St. Orange & took West Orange car. Passed Lewellyn Park and Edison's works. Papa & I walked up to Eagle Rock & Claire walked down with us. A beautiful view from the Casino which is something like a Spanish140 1914. cloister is worth the climb. On a clear day New York city can plainly be seen. It was rainy so we couldn't see far. Took West Orange car to Penn. R.R. station & transferred to So. Orange car. 1 1/6 hr to come back. We walked up the mt. in 26 min. & down in 20. Claire & I got supper. Aunt Jennie told about traveling in Yellowstone park. Played the Porto Rican national hymn for me. Thurs. July 2. Aunt Jennie in New York. Claire bought skein of silk & snarled it trying to undo it. They are right who say "There is a way to do everything". I home alone in afternoon. Read newspapers. Fri. July 3. Claire has a new tent. Mama, Claire and I dressed up for supper. Mama wore her evening dress. I my pink chiffon. We completely surprised Papa & Aunt Jennie. Sat. July 4. Papa ran his big flag (new) out the guest room window today. We all went to New York to see Aunt Jennie off. She stopped a minute for the first time in the Aquarium. She sailed on the "Brazos". We all went on board. Walked around the ship, saw her state room. Met Mr. DeSota a prominent Port Rican & delegate to General Assembly. Card from Gertrude Hamlin. Celebrated the fourth in p.m. 141 1914. Sun. July 5. S.S. Church. C.E. Church. Mon. July 6. Visited Mary V.S. & entertained Ethel Thompson, Marjorie Oakley & Dorothy Brown to tea. M. lent me a book on Sharon, Conn. where she & E. are to visit soon. "Picturesque & Historic Sharon" by Rev. Wysses Grant Warren, copyright 1904, pub. Blumenberg Press, New York. Tues. July 7. Miss Steiner called in afternoon & favored us with several violin selections. She told some of her experiences travelling with her company. The young man who is in her act makes her dresses. She thinks Claire should take of Mr. Irkie. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 8. I baked molasses cookies, making 1 doz. tiny ones for Claire. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston called in p.m. to see our iron. Thurs. July 9. Cleaned dining room cupboard. Took Claire, and to Orange park, walked both ways. They enjoyed the playground. Fri. July 10. M.V.S. pinched me. Drew "Pollyanna" and Monroes' "Hist. of Education" from Library. 142 1914. Sat. July 11. S.S. picnic excursion to Asbury Park, our school was one of 16. Cloudy but grand. Walked the board walk. Watched Claire wade. Nice basket lunch. Had the privilege of listening to an hour's concert on the Ocean Grove auditorium and then of hearing the same man, , play "The Storm", which was wonderful & so real that Gladys Smith really believed there was a storm. We came home on the 2nd division. Sun. July 12. S.S. Church. C.E. I played the piano. Church. Mon. July 13. Read in Les Miserables in afternoon on porch finishing the first fifth "Fantine". It is a discouraging book to read, I can read only 16p. and hour. Tues. July 14. Ironed. Downtown met Mildred Arrowsmith, a classmate, (who has been tutoring several pupils) & her sister . Visited a few minutes. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 15. Worked here & there that all might be O.K. & as it should be for Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Dennis of Murray Hill, N.J. Mr. D. is the class mate of Papa with whom he one Easter vacation walked to the ocean. Ruth Schafer of Kingston N.J. 16 yrs. old, 143 1914. and a pupil of Ethel Hull came with them. I liked them all very much & hope to know them better. Mrs. D. told me of their bicycle trips abroad. Thurs. July 16. The Ladies Miss. Soc. annual outing. This time to Central Park, New York. Metropolitan Museum(?) We four & Miss Bingham made up the party. Spent most of the time in the American Museum of Natural History. Claire was particularly interested in the different groups & the little houses. Saw the baby hippo. Rode down to Penn. station in 5th Ave. bus. on top, terribly jiggly. I don't like it. C.E. business meeting & it was business like. Will Weinrich is the new Pres. Fri. July 17. Let Dr. Mary V.S. squeeze me again. Sat. July 18. Mama is reading "Pollyanna" & enjoyed it. Sun. July 19. Had one boy in S.S. & so took Margaret Towers' boys. Church. C.E. Will led. "Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle". Geo. Susen borrowed Life of Helen Keller & stayed two hours. He likes to visit & is agreeable to talk to but;144 1914. two hours! Dr. Lester spoke in p.m. on Chile particularly the history of the work there. Mon. July 20. Dr. Lester here to lunch. Showed pictures of Dorothy Rolph Edwards & hubbie in his (Mr. L's) home. Told story of his daughter's (Serila's) marriage. Had a fine visit. I remember this remark about Roosevelt who was there last year. "Roosevelt is a man who has no dignity", & to illustrate when he came out from Dr. Letser's preaching service with the local American official he asked him how a Princeton Harvard came out & there on the church steps threw up his hands and gave 3 cheers. Dr. L. said on departing "I like to talk to good listeners". Tues. July 21. Ironed 4 hrs. M.V.S., downtown. Tried to go to prayer meeting but it poured at 7.45 so I left at 7.55 & found Mr. Littel at the church alone. Papa came & I walked home with him. Bought a low neck waist daisy pattern, $1.00 Bamberger. Wed. July 22. Altic Day. Sent out invitations to a Thimble Party, July 25, a surprise odd-china piece shower for Hazel Ludlow to Lois & Helen Edwards Laura Kemp Chloe & Marie Thielemann Ida Platts Irene Kemp Emma & Gertrude Wooner Elsie Kengott Mrs. Biederman Sarah & Clara Heilman Margaret Towers Bertha Aschenfelder Hazel Ludlow Bertha Pfeifer Tillie Aschenfelder Mrs. Geo. Darby Gretta Burgesser Sadie Morris145 1914. The whole family labored in the attic, Papa & I fixed the books, dusting & rearranging. The new shelves in the upper hall are very nice. Claire has her books on a shelf there now. We all called at Morrison's in the evening. Were treated to ice-cream. Claire staid there while we called at Cassedy's on Mr. Lemon who sails for Wales soon. They have a new piano. Were served with raspberry vinegar. Thurs. July 23. Dusted & fixed the 200 and 900 libraries. Claire read the shelf list. In p.m. Papa & Mama on porch said I ought to save $200.00 next year & put it in the bank. Fri. July 24. Papa & I finished dusting the books, 800 library & encyclopedias. He sorted the pamphlets in the cases, etc. Downtown to Lib. & market. Will Weinrich, Chloe, Tillie, Bertha & Ida here. Good visit with last two. Sat. July 25. Cleaned & dusted etc wore my new white waist. The girls came with their sewing and we had a good two hours sew on the porch. The girls here were Hazel, Bertha, Birdie, Ida, Tillie & Chloe. We were served about 5 p.m. with luscious chicken salad, pepper & cream cheese, olive & cottage cheese sandwiches, cheesed wafers, stuffed olives, for the first course. Then Mama's lovely ice cream (vanilla) 5 "delectable" little cakes & white cake with tutti146 1914. frutti frosting. The candelabra was lighted & the table bare except for doilies. [Laura Kemp wrote me her regrets, Sarah Heilman phoned me for herself & Clara, Chloe told me Marie couldn't come, Gretta said she couldn't & from the rest I heard nothing. How thoughtful, courteous & well bred some people are!!!!!!!!!] After refreshments Hazel was asked to play & I soon entered carrying a tray (Mama's molding board covered with white paper) bearing a huge thimble (papa's waste basket covered with silver paper. It was a dandy 18 in. high.) which I presented to Hazel and told her to see what was inside. She lifted it off & found several white packages which she began to undo with a very puzzled look. I wish you'd tell me what this means she finally exclaimed and when we said a china shower for you she said why I don't know what to say. The gifts (9) were very pretty. Hazel carried them home in the inverted thimble. Sun. July 26. S.S. I played & had Bertha Pfeifer's class, my boys going in Mrs. Block's class. I closed the dep't. & had them march out in two lines to get their papers & bulletins. Mrs. Frost said it was better. Church. Read up C.E. topic. Led C.E. 20 out all together. Chloe & Mr. Dunn answered the questions 147 1914. I gave them, the rest ignored them. Church. Mama said I led lovely. She noticed a great improvement over the last time & said I ought to be Professor of English in some Chinese or Japanese government college. Mon. July 27. Had 9th M.V.S. treatment. Alwena Kays was here to supper with Claire after playing with her in the afternoon. Tues. July 28. Ironed. Wed. July 29. Papa sent $3.00 to 170 Summer St. Boston for "Tripose". Wrote Ida a birthday letter for July 31. Thurs. July 30. Minor Lake and family were here to supper. A couple came here to be married in the evening. Will Weinrich called. Fri. July 31. Helped Papa print 225 pictures, mostly his Porto Rican views taken a year ago. I ran them through the hypo & helped wash them & dry them. Mama & Claire went downtown. Sat. Aug. 1. Mama & I went downtown. 10th treatment. Helped Papa print again in afternoon. Did 45, 148 1914. some of them college pictures of my room Senior year and those Papa took from the Lib. Sun. Aug. 2. Papa preached in Wequahic Pres. Ch. & John Dayton Axtell preached here. He spoke well to the Junior dep't & gave a good sermon. Is to enter the seminary this fall. Met him. Also met Mr. Nothstein's nephew. Papa left for Jasper at 7.15 pm. via Erie. Mon. Aug. 3. Mama left about 9.15 a.m. for So. Orange D. & L. for Auburn so Claire & I are alone. Claire washed (?)! Tues. Aug. 4. Claire & I downtown, 11th treatment M.V.S. Went by way of Clifton car line to Home for Crippled Children to see Elmer Smith who broke his arm. He was so glad to see us. Claire saw Barringer & Central high schools for the first time as we walked downtown from H. of C.C. Started to sort my stamps to get them in my fine album Percy game me. Miss Kilburn called. I called Will up on porch to name some of my stamps. Warren Ellis lost all his stamps in the fire at Manasquam. He is working now at Hahne's soda-fountain. Wed. Aug. 5. Claire & I worked hard at the stamps. We are having regular meals & doing our work up to-date. Claire wrote Papa & I Mama. 149 1914. Thurs. Aug. 6. Finished the stamp deal. Can't tell all the stamps & there is no place for some as the album was published some years ago. Fri. Aug. 7. Downtown with Claire. Went to library & saw the dolls dressed in foreign costumes. 12th treatment. Bought a tag for my suitcase, have long wanted one, saw a bargain & got one. Called on Mr. Chandler & on Dorothy Darby to see her baby. Sat. Aug. 8. Claire, I & a man who wanted to earn money enough to mail a letter & whom I paid $.07 mowed the lawn. I bought a needlebook from Jas. Ellis. Sun. Aug. 9. We two went to S.S. & then to Episcopal church, first time I have been in it. Mon. Aug. 10. Am mending underwaists & brassieres. Tues. Aug. 11. Sewed more. Wed. Aug. 12. Downtown with Claire 13th treatment. We have a secret. Made ready for Mama who arrived at 8 p.m. & found a nice supper awaiting her. She had a lovely time at the Northrups at Tully. They were so glad to see her. 150 1914. Thurs. Aug. 13. Helped mama do a big washing I ran the machine. Faced my black & white suit skirt. Fri. Aug. 14. Downtown for 14th treatment. Mama finished facing my yatching serge. Papa came home at 9 p.m. weighted with a package of negatives he took 30 years ago. They are clear & as good as if recently taken. I ironed over 3 hrs. in a.m. Sat. aug. 15. Mama & I packed 2 suit cases for Ocean Grove. Papa took us to Jersey central station & saw us off at $1.45 p.m. Had to hustle to change at Newark transfer for which we were not prepared. Took Asbury car & walked from its end to D.G. Amherst House, Mama purchasing E. tickets on way over. Our room is the size of mine here & Claire has a cot. Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Clark of Trenton & daughter Olive are at our table. Heard "The Elijah" in the auditorium in evening & it was wonderful. The soloists were fine, the chorus excellent, sometimes quite loud. Sun. Aug. 16. Cortland Myers preached in a.m. & in p.m. He has a strong personality & is unusual & quite an actor. He said to save society the individual units of society must be saved. He told many stories. 151 1914. OCEAN GROVE Attended North End Pavilion meeting at 4 p.m. & heard Dr. Miller & wife sing. After supper tried to hear at Sunset meeting brd between the booming ocean & the moving talking passers by gave it up & called at 80 Broadway for Shaws who went to service with us. Mon. Aug. 17. Mama hired bath house for a wk. $2.00 & we took our first dip at 11 A.M. with Shaws on the Bradley Beach side. Great fun. I floated & got my hair wet. Almost late for dinner. Heard C. Myers lecture in auditorium on "The New Woman & the Old Man". The gist of it was that justice should be done woman in the 1) business, 2) political & 3) ethical world. He told of the work of Frank Leslie, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Helen Keller to show avenues open to women. This with ref. to the single standard for men & women. When the young man asks you to become his wife turn the question on him "Would you marry me if my life had been the same as yours?" Tues. Aug. 18. In bathing. Read in Monroe's "Hist of Educ." Sat for 3 hrs. in sand trying to dry my hair. Olive Wheeler [V.C. 1912] was sitting in the sand & stopped me, I called her by name & had quite a visit while Claire played with her 152 1914. sister Virginia. I wish Olive had told me what she particulary meant when she said such great changes had come to her this last year since Thanksgiving. With Clarks, one of a party of 60 I went with the Amherst crowd in (3) autos to Deal Lake & around it in two launches. Our driver took us from the North End Pavilion down the boulevard to the South End P. before returning us to the Amherst. Wed. Aug. 19. I went to that "Florida Sunshine" lecture "bum". All about boarding places. People got up & left and one could not blame them. Thurs. Aug. 20. An old man came after supper & lectured on "The Human Face" telling how character may be read from the shape of the head, nose etc. He had a proper head, was inpatient with the children and very discourteous to the smokers. Fri. Aug. 231. Claire & I stole chances so she could work on her doily for mama's birthday, it is punch-work, solid embroidery & scallops, all in white. Sent cards to several. Miss Robinson, Mrs. Stone, Harriet White, Miss Helen Smith, Miss White, Aunt Mary, Miss Pequigney, Mr. Chandler, Cousin Dick, Mr. Rand, Ida, Miss Donahue, Marian H. Letter to Elizabeth St. John. Sat. Aug. 22. Papa came down at noon, Claire & I met him. He & I watched mama, Claire & the Shaws bathe then heard Sousa's Band. I discovered Madeleine Winter on the beach in a bathing suit. She has taken a course in Pedagogy at Rutgers where Helen Clark spent the153 1914. summer. Her brother-in-law held an important place in the summer school. Madeleine gave me the names of the books she studied. Packed & took suit cases to station. Lunched at north end pavilion. Then visited with Shaws while the band played. Took one long look at the ocean & came home that night. The week was jam full of good things. The Coronation of Queen Titania XIV in the auditorium with Sousa's Band was a wonderful display Fri. p.m. Mama has given Claire & me a fine time. Sharon, Connecticut pres. of [vass.] Bieman (?) visit Thurs Oct 1 Helen Smith Sept. 2. Wed Fair " 7 Mon. Rob Dakins Tues. Golden Wedding " 6(?) Dr. Thompson " 27 Refused Floss Dakin " 29 Tues. Mrs. St. J. birthday called on Mrs. St. John Oct. 2. Colgate's Bess Sept. 26. " Miss Gage " 27 Autoing to Pine Plains " 19. Millerton p.m. St. John Thurs. Called Miss Robinson's ride " 20 Tea room " 14 Mon. Frankfurter roast " 16 Wed. Moving Oct. 3. Morning walks Sept. 29 & Oct. 1. Teachers' meet Sept. 4 & 25 Mr. Stone's visits 10, 17, 25, Oct. 1 Mr. Strayer, visited Eng. comments. Tutoring (23) Mr.P [Bers] Fri. 2.20 Bal.$ 2.33 Sun. Oct. 4 ch. .10 .18 Oct. 20 postage 08 laundry 2.51 [many items crossed out] SS for Tithe $3.44 $6.00 3.44 2.56 33 23 2.33 28 $2.61 2.33 28 $2.05 Oct. 14. Amy's Party " 16 Floss " 18 Walk & picnic. Mr. Lake led C.E. " 19 Mrs. Hoag - poetry - Mama's pres. Mr. P. [Crouse] " 20 Myra & Miss Smalley. " 21 Canaan, Miss Roginson - finished Adv. in Cont. " 22 Walk 57 min. Eliz & Myrtle outlined walks for Mr. Rand. " 23 to Bache's " 24 Millerton with St. John's. H & T - sewed. " 25 Taught S.S. read N.L.O.G. - walked - C.E. " 26 I had good order today - p. stood - sent H. Brennan out. Sewed for soldiers - pictures - 2 hrs. - visit Mr. St. J. Sharon, Connecticut Birds seen May 3 catbird
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1894
Text: Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. X.Wea. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894 Ther. Rob Bliss called before we had had breakfast. He stayed until about eleven. He thought he would go home today, as I would be engaged tomorrow. I retired to bed half sick. Aunt Mary came from Conway. After tea, Willie took her to Howards. In the evening, Willie, Frank & I called on Louis. Saw her, John, & Mr. Freeman. Wea. Tues. Jan. 2, 1894 Ther. The day of Mr. Richardson's funeral. Aunt Mary came from Conway, but Louie &...
Show moreCornelia M. Raymond Vol. X.Wea. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894 Ther. Rob Bliss called before we had had breakfast. He stayed until about eleven. He thought he would go home today, as I would be engaged tomorrow. I retired to bed half sick. Aunt Mary came from Conway. After tea, Willie took her to Howards. In the evening, Willie, Frank & I called on Louis. Saw her, John, & Mr. Freeman. Wea. Tues. Jan. 2, 1894 Ther. The day of Mr. Richardson's funeral. Aunt Mary came from Conway, but Louie & John refused to let her see Mrs. Richardson or come to the private funeral. Will spent the afternoon talking to them. Dr. [Amistafe] preached a fine sermon. We all marched from the house to the church. Nearly 1000 passed by the casket. Dr. [Humpstone] & Mr. Dixin assisted. Wea. Wed. Jan. 3, 1894 Ther. Private funeral at the house. Then we went to the grave. In the afternoon, Will drove Aunt Mary to the grave. Ruth came today, [...] the funeral. I lost a call from Harrie Hyde. I do not feel well. Frank called to see Frankie, Ruth, Mother's [cousin] & me. Ruth has anaemia. Frank may have grippe. Wea. Thur. Jan. 4, 1894 Ther. Frankie in bed. Mother & I took lunch with Mrs. DeSaussure & Nannie [Schenck]. Wrote to Stella Hitchcock. Wea. Fri. Jan. 5, 1894 Ther. Helpful Aunt Mary [choose] her piano. Mother & I went to N.Y. & bought my cake at O'Neills. I feel miserable. I prayed to Mother instead of going to prayer meeting. Wea. Sat. Jan. 6, 1894 Ther. Mother & I called on Mrs. [Tayntor]. Then we went to Cousin Hattie's to lunch. Saw Fannie & Clara. At 3 we went to a Vassar Girl Society at Mrs. Hoagland Tangerman's. Mrs. Robinson played & Miss Lillian Wald talked about her work in the Tenement World. We met Susie Raymond, Lucy Bliss, Ayla Thurston, Belu Allen, Mrs. Babbott, etc. Evening - Played duets with Willie. Read aloud "Penelope's English Experiences" & Alfred Raymond's letters. Wea. Sun. Jan. 7, 1894 Ther. Communion Sunday. Mr. Dixon preached on Wm. Richardson: as I knew him. Horatio King came. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. I worried a good deal about riding in the horse cart, but finally went with Mother to prayers. [Re...] to supper at Aunt Susans. Talked up the Salvation Army. Wea. Mon. Jan. 8, 1894 Ther. Bought my ticket. Went with Minnie to a 3 o'clock meeting at the Lafayette Av. Church. Dr. Meredith spoke on The Holy Spirit. Aunt Mary came to tea & Mrs. Harvey called. This evening Mother & the rest of us went to a revival meeting in the Washington Av. Church lead by Mr. Wharton of Baltimore. We saw his wife. Wea. Tues. Jan. 9, 1894 Ther. Minnie came with me to N.Y. & I bought the London [S...] cape at O'Neills. Short call on Ruth. Took 11 A.M. train for Springfield. Ray met me at N. Haven. Annie Bosworth's father refuses to let her go to college. Went to bed with a headache. Vocal class.Wea. Wed. Jan. 10, 1894 Ther. Began school. Gertrude Heymond & Alice King are here. Minnie Clark has scarlet fever. Snowed. Rec'd music from Horatio. Wea. Thur. Jan. 11, 1894 Ther. Sick headache so could not attend Sewing [Battalion]. Slept the afternoon. Analysis class. Mr. Strong gave me second piano part to practice. He wants me to work for degree of music. Wea. Fri. Jan. 12, 1894 Ther. Better today head still aches a little. We walked for the first time since Christmas. Snow is blowing & it is bitter cold. Letter from Mother. Dr. Bowles prescribes Hypophosphites &Wea. Sat. Jan. 13, 1894 Ther. Music lessons. Read Outlook & Forum. Began this evening teaching Beatrix Smith her Bible lesson. I asked her to define a crisis, saying, "What do you mean when you say He is sick, the crisis, will come tonight?" The minister, she replied. Last night Pearl Lancaster & an usher of Christ Church went on a Cart to Cooleys Hotel & the [W...]. She staid at the hotel all night. They say he went home. Wea. Sun. Jan. 14, 1894 Ther. A.M. R. [Colton] Smith. On the Human who touched Christs garment. Faith is not Superstition. P.M. Mr. Hahn [Liprosy]. Fraulein went to church with me morning & evening. Rosie in the evening. I taught Rosie Bible after church. The Barteleys have rec'd farewell orders. Went to their farewell meeting. Took an ignorant Jew to penitent form. A good looking young man asked me a question & quite a number listened while I talked to him. Miss P. has found out that Marion, Isabelle, Catharine [...] flirted. Wea. Mon. Jan. 15, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Griffin. Isabella returned from Bermuda. Helena Whitman & Edith [Lenpheet] did not realize that they ought to protest. Wea. Tues. Jan. 16, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mother. Ruth worries about Harold. I spoke again to Charles. Frankie cut his ear, 1/2 inch from the jugular vein. Went to library to say good bye to Mrs. [Balteley]. She told me about Mary [Shuntiff]. Vocal & Analysis class. Miss Porter had the girls confers. Wea. Wed. Jan. 17, 1894 Ther. Louise Whitfield is here for a visit. I wrote to Harold. Wea. Thur. Jan. 18, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Packard still very ill. Feared pneumonia today. I went alone to prayer meeting! Reproach of Christ. Wea. Fri. Jan. 19, 1894 Ther. Louise Whitfield left. [Dancing] & singing in the studio. Wea. Sat. Jan. 20, 1894 Ther. Music lessons. Practiced this evening for Mr. Andersen. Taught Beatrix her lesson. Mrs. Webb. came. Wea. Sun. Jan. 21, 1894 Ther. Dr. Philip [Moxom] (in South Church) Heb. 10:36. They talk I think of calling him! Did not teach Rosie. S. Army . Heard Mr. & Mrs. Jolly for first time. There [baby] plays the drum. Called on Miss Hill & met her friend Miss Did not go to evening church. Miss P. read The Perfected Life. I read from Story of a Short Life. Wea. Mon. Jan. 22, 1894 Ther. Call from Mrs. & Miss Warren. Practiced for Mr. Andersen. Wea. Tues. Jan. 23, 1894 Ther. I did not go out. Vocal class. This A.M. I played for children. Miss Porter, [B...] [Thayer] went to Cong. [church], heard Miss [Jordan] & Dr. [Plummer].Wea. Wed. Jan. 24, 1894 Ther. Letter from Ray & from Mother. Mr. Richards has left $165000. Rained, so we played the chair game. Miss Porter thinks me [untidy].Wea. Thur. Jan. 25, 1894 Ther. Miserable day! I turned the steampipes last night & water flooded my room this morning. P.M. Went shopping & to Battalion. Mrs. Booth is coming Feb. 12. Prayer meeting. "Jonathan Edwards" state of talk by Mr. Hahn. Wea. Fri. Jan. 26, 1894 Ther. Harold sailed yesterday for Naples. Very blue. Yesterday Rose Dutton had a baby daughter. I told 2 ghost stories tonight. Wea. Sat. Jan. 27, 1894 Ther. I went to N. Haven at 1.45. Ray met me. Harlan, [Marg] & Anna came. No very warm reception. I refused invitation to Mrs. Prof. Phelps dinner & returned to Springfield on 5.52 train. Told my story to Lena & Miss P. Wea. Sun. Jan. 28, 1894 Ther. Prof. Patin of Hartford [Theo. Sem.] Luke [7:22]. Sound sleep. S. Army. Mr. [Maller] is here. Miss Porter read to us Drummonds Degeneration. Wea. Mon. Jan. 29, 1894 Ther. Snowy so the girls "amused me" in the study. I practiced Cantata with Alice King & Mary Geely. Wea. Tues. Jan. 30, 1894 Ther. Hard day. Played for Children's Cantata. Played heavenly for Vocal Class Cantata. Called on Gertrude [Curner]. She was sick at grandfathers [Pen...] class. Blue about Caesar class. Wea. Wed. Jan. 31, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Will about Mother's money. Wea. Thur. Feb. 1, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Brother from S. Africa talked. Music lesson. Practiced 2 pianos with Mr. [Strong].Wea. Fri. Feb. 2, 1894 Ther. Fancy dress party. I feel better today. Wea. Sat. Feb. 3, 1894 Ther. Went down town. Beatrix Smith is ill. Called with Miss Bradly on Mrs. Rising, [Cumio], [Blunt], [Bisworts], etc. Saw Rise Dultin's baby. Helen Filer's engagement is broken. Hot tea with the Jessups. Wea. Sun. Feb. 4, 1894 Ther. Communion at Bapt. Ch. [R...] at S. Army. Read aloud to girls!Wea. Mon. Feb. 5, 1894 Ther. Practiced for Cantata. Wea. Tues. Feb. 6, 1894 Ther. Gave Cantata. Letter from Mother about [Harlan] & her property. Mrs. Harrington from Worcester [school]. Called on Mrs. E. [Brewer] Smith. Wea. Wed. Feb. 7, 1894 Ther. Gave a good may [examination]. Letter from [Will] R. about Mothers money. Wea. Thur. Feb. 8, 1894 Ther. Examinations. Edith Brooks & Margery [C...] failed in Caesar. Analysis Class. I practiced my duets with Mr. Strong & played horribly. Prayer meeting. Subject Watchfulness. Went to see Capt & Mrs. Jolly. Capt. Jolly says Mr. Brooks was short with them, but Mr. Hahn lovely!Wea. Fri. Feb. 9, 1894 Ther. Mother is to receive 3% of her investment. She is anxious about Harold. Examinations. Sun Wea. Sat. Feb. 10, 1894 Ther. Prof. Geo. Harris 1 Cer. 3:23. "All things are yours & ye are Christs". The Christian owns all things & he alone. Prof. Harris hurt me by saying The same man may get [sp...] help from Phillip Brooks, [D L Morely] & perhaps even the Salvation Army. S. Army meeting. Staff Capt & Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. M. Gary Lee Holmes experience. I walked up with them to the [Waills]. Sat. Wea. Sun. Feb. 11, 1894 Ther. Isabelle passed in her "Archias".Wea. Mon. Feb. 12, 1894 Ther. Stormy day. Salvation Army meeting in City Hall addressed by Mrs. Ballington Booth. Mary Browar & Shiff Capt. Marshall were there. Also the So. Manchester [board]. I met Mrs. Booth & she is coming here tomorrow. Wea. Tues. Feb. 13, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Booth spoke in our parlors. 12 girls have become Auxiliaries. I drove to Mrs. Woods for her, & also took her & Mrs. Brewer to station. They & Mrs. Jolley took lunch with us. Wea. Wed. Feb. 14, 1894 Ther. Arranging new classes.Wea. Thur. Feb. 15, 1894 Ther. Beautiful prayer meeting. Practiced badly with Mr. Strong. The Nye baby died. Wea. Fri. Feb. 16, 1894 Ther. Very cold. Girls had game of questions. Wea. Sat. Feb. 17, 1894 Ther. Went down town P.M. Sleigh-ride to [...]. Gave Nellie Jame 1st music lesson. Hot tea with Bertha Ray at Mrs. Porters. Sallie Russel's mother is coming because of S. Army. Isabelle's Miss Smith is here. Wea. Sun. Feb. 18, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Matt 6:10. We did not much like him. Sallie & I met Mrs. Russell at 7.35 A.M. Afternoon Salv. Army with Miss Thayer. Mr. asked me whether I thought of him. S.A. officer. Walked him with Mrs. Jolly. Miss Porter read a sermon by Phillips Brooks. Miss Thayer & I called on Bertha Ray. Miss Thayer slept with me. Wea. Mon. Feb. 19, 1894 Ther. Call from [Milton] [L...] mother & Ann Buckland. [...] tonight Mrs. Russel left. Dr. Moxom will probably come to Smith Church. Wea. Tues. Feb. 20, 1894 Ther. Went for music, chem, vocals & to Mrs. Waite's. Played for vocal class. Wrote battalion notices. Wea. Wed. Feb. 21, 1894 Ther. Practiced for cantata. Ordered photographs of Booths.Holiday Wea. Thur. Feb. 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. Entertainment by school. Cantata, French play, essays, etc. P.M. Went down town, & to sewing battalion for few minutes. Evening. Washington party. Wea. Fri. Feb. 23, 1894 Ther. Mr. Brooks [Lenten] talk on Being a human being. Wea. Sat. Feb. 24, 1894 Ther. Very busy day. 5 music lessons. Heard Margery's & Edith's Caesar, gave Marion & Henrietta their geometry examination, cleaned out labratory. Miss Norton & me had our first sewing lesson; busting & buck stitching. Wea. Sun. Fe. 25, 1894 Ther. Dr. Harris Luke 14:11. Pride & Humility (beautiful). Called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. James [...]. At Salvation Army talked with young man of 22 who had been in reform school of past 10 yrs. The Jew is converted. Wea. Mon. Feb. 26, 1894 Ther. Mother sent a beautiful letter from Harold on the [...]. I hope my prayer is answered. Played our [duett] with Mr. [Strong], [badly].Wea. Tues. Feb. 27, 1894 Ther. Letters from Ruth Richardson & Rob Bliss. Very tired making up lessons. Played for Vocal class. Called on Miss Reed.Wea. Wed. Feb. 28, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter has put a stop to my hearing lessons so much. Free afternoon. I called on Mrs. [...] & we talked of Helen Whitman. Have 2 music lessons this evening. Wea. Thur. March 1, 1894 Ther. Rec'd Belle Hart's wedding card. Played [Mendellsoshn] Mendelssohn Serenada pretty well. I had been very nervous. Beautiful meeting. About 6 men & 1 woman [examined].Wea. Fri. March 2, 1894 Ther. Miss P. went to Hartford. Mrs. Chamberlain has had stroke of apoplexy. Wea. Sat. March 3, 1894 Ther. Only 4 music lessons. Studied 3 Outlooks. Gave Blanche her Geometry examination. Was vaccinated. Miss Slade came for the afternoon. She is depressed. I talked of my experience. Went to train with her. 2nd Sewing lesson. Wea. Sun. March 4, 1894 Ther. Communion in Bapt. church. Beatrix's first Blakesley lesson. Salvation A. I lent father's testament to French Catholic. At 7.15 he brought a man to "The [...]" to apologise for his mouth being so full of tobacco. Took some expense [league] cards. Miss Babcock will give [$1.00] [presents]. Fraulein & I tried to [find] French Service. Failed. Went to hear Mr. Hahn. He baptized 7 people. Wea. Mon. March 5, 1894 Ther. Isabelle will give $1.00 a month. Called on Mrs. Appleton, but she did not give. She discussed Dr. Moxom & The Bapt. Church. Wea. Tues. March 6, 1894 Ther. Periodical class. Read most of the afternoon. Wea. Wed. March 7, 1894 Ther. Had hair shampooed at Morris's Guild. Called on Mrs. [Cumier], Mrs. Scott (sick) & Mrs. Jolley. Eleanor Roy subscribed $1.00 a month to the Army. Gracie [Markins] brought .50.Wea. Thur. March 8, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. The Courage of Faith. Analysis class. Wea. Fri. March 9, 1894 Ther. [Mr.] Brooks talked to our girls on "Taste". After coming home I went to Mr. Porter's birthday party. He is 50.Wea. Sat. March 10, 1894 Ther. Took Carrie & Sallie to Northampton train. Met them in the afternoon. Miss Porter & I called to see Dr. Moxom at the Appleton's. Found only Jeannette. 3 sewing lessons. Hemming & top sewing. Wea. Sun. March 11, 1894 Ther. A.M. Mr. Brooks [Juo] 8:58. P.M. Dr. Moxom Phil. 4:13.14. I let Lena go to hear Dr. Moxom. At Salv. A. we fired a volley for Dr. Moxom. One boy [...] I saw I hope get saved. An old man told me his troubles. His wife has left him & he needs a companion. I went alone to the South Church this evening. Wea. Mon. March 12, 1894 Ther. Miss Thayer has the grippe. Wea. Tues. March 13, 1894 Ther. Miss Thayer still in ed. Vocal Class. Wea. Wed. March 14, 1894 Ther. Eleanor Ray passed in Cicero Cat. II. Wea. Thur. March 15, 1894 Ther. I did not go to prayer meeting. Snow-storm after lovely weather. Worked on counterpt. exam. Wea. Fri. March 16, 1894 Ther. Finished my counterpt. Girls read Merchant of Venice. Wea. Sat. March 17, 1894 Ther. Took Violet down town. Sewing class. Walked to P.O. Wea. Sun. March 18, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Dr. Moxom. S. Army. The old man says he will deny self. Hot tea with Celia & Grace. Sick headache. Wea. Mon. March 19, 1894 Ther. Music lesson. Sweet letter from Harold. Wea. Tues. March 20, 1894 Ther. Periodical class. Played for Vocal C. Wea. Wed. March 21, 1894 Ther. Went down town. Deposited $100 in Savings Bank. Wea. Thur. March 22, 1894 Ther. Last day of school. I came to N.Y. alone at 6.33 P.M. Man on car saw me reading S. Army book & spoke to me. Train 45 minutes late. Harold met me. Ruth is at Ithaca. Harold & Ralph are here. Minnie's girls are both gone. Mrs. Porter of Chicago wants me to teach James latin this summer. Wea. Fri. March 23, 1894 Ther. Went over to Dr. Ramsfords. Met Lena. Miss P, Mrs. Web, Mrs. Hughton, & Isabelle Adams. Went to 111 Reach St. but found it closed. Prayer meeting. Heard Miss De Brin of Paris. Wea. Sat. March 24, 1894 Ther. Went with Mother to Mrs. McCleans. Bought a dress & called on Aunt Susy. Slept hard this afternoon. Wea. Sun. March 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Gregg. Math. 28.6. P.M. Mr. Dixon. Juo. 11:25. I talked with Mr. Dixon about S.A. He said Commander Booth would neither help him nor advertise his meetings. Wea. Mon. March 26, 1894 Ther. Bought a batiste dress. Went 4 times to try & find Mrs. Dixon. Finally she came to find me. Went to 111 Reach St. Talked with Mrs. Booth with Ensign Marshall lieutenant, bought pin & ["Doctrines"].Wea. Tues. March 27, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. McLean's & to see Nannie Schenck's little Dorothy. Wea. Wed. March 28, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Dixon's & shopping. Hattie Bliss came to lunch. Estelle Worcester filled a tooth. Took tea with Lillie Healy. Frank saw me home. Their house is lovely. Wea. Thur. March 29, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Dixon's & Mrs. McLean's. Slept this afternoon & helped Bertha with her Latin. Rainy. Minnie went to Westfield to see Aunt Mary. Mrs. Dixon brought home my batiste dress. Wea. Fri. March 30, 1894 Ther. Mother & I went to Cousin Hattie's & strait to lunch. Clara was busy getting ready to leave for Japan on Sunday. Did not know of it till Wednesday. Fannie is very pale, thin, & sad, over Theo's sudden death. After lunch, we called on Mrs. Taintor. Ray came this P.M. Seems quiet & sad about home. We went to prayer meeting. I asked prayers for Charles. Wea. Sat. March 31, 1894 Ther. A.M. Played duetts with Ray. Read Cicero with Bertha. Ray went with me to buy ticket & we took a long walk & talked of wine drinking. P.M. Minnie, the girls Mary Sharpe, Will [Lordes] & her mother went to Proff. [Colby's] German lecture. Very interesting. He will take the [7] Richardson for $75. Usual price for 25 lessons is $15 each. Evening. Call from Mary Sharpe. Wea. Sun. April 1, 1894 Ther. All of Mother's descendants but Marge went to Hausen Rd. Church. A.M. Mr. Dixon Heb. 11: P.M. Mr. Dixon Heb. 11: Ward Warner called. Ray is anxious to get nearer Christ. Wea. Mon. April 2, 1894 Ther. Ray & I came away together. Miss Bradley, Beatrix Smith, Mr. Chamberlain & baby were on the train. Ray clung to me. Saw Dr. Judson in Springfield station. Dear Mr. Anderson died last night. Wea. Tues. April 3, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxon's Installation Speakers. Dr. Behrends [Ept.] 4: Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Geo. Gordon, Dr. [Burnham], Mr. Seldon. Miss Thayer & I sat behind Mr. Leckwine & Mr. Baldwin. Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard & Mr. Strong went to Mr. Anderson's funeral. Wea. Wed. April 4, 1894 Ther. Rainy day. Mother writes that Bertha nearly died of Asthma Monday after being vaccinated. Wea. Thur. April 5, 1894 Ther. Analysis class. Prayer meeting. Asked prayers for Ray. Wea. Fri. April 6, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Niles is very ill with pneumonia. Letter from Fannie Bleis, expressing gratitude for what I had done for her. Wea. Sat. April 7, 1894 Ther. Wrote on my S. Army essay. Lena went to see Mrs. Niles. Sewing class. Margaret Hastings came. Wea. Snow Sun. April 8, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Acts. P.M. Dr. Moxom Mat. 7:78. Went to church tonight with Mr. Maltice & the Porters. A drunkard gave me his bottle. We all prayed with him. Mr. "polo-cat" says he & I are just alike. [A...] is [...] with consumption. Wea. Mon. April 9, 1894 Ther. Worked afternoon & evening on essay.Wea. Tues. April 10, 1894 Ther. Read my paper on Salvation Army in last periodical class. Wea. Wed. April 11, 1894 Ther. Copied essay.Wea. Thur. April 12, 1894 Ther. Memorial service for Mr. Anderson. Mr. Frank & Miss King say Mrs. Howell was here. Prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. April 13, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter went to N.Y. We hear that Mrs. Ballington Booth is very ill. Games in the studio. Isabelle gave me $5.00 for Mrs. Jolley. Wea. Sat. April 14, 1894 Ther. My S. Army article is published in Moving Union. Jessica is coming to Springfield Wed. Went down with Charlotte Hastings & Emma Dressee. Also went to library. This evening I began Child's waist. Wea. Sun. April 15, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Relations of pastor to people. P.M. Dr. Moxom. Luke 18:10. Went to Army. Mr. [Da...] & Mr. Morse expressed great pleasure about my article. I helped lead a man to go to penitent form. The Jolly's are going this week. Saw the Moore baby. Mrs. Porter is here. Took tea with her & went to church. She will take Mother & me into her family. I have invited Cousin H to spend Tues. night. Wea. Spring Mon. April 16, 1894 Ther. Wrote Mother about Chicago. Called on Jeannie Barrons. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. for Porter [baby]. [Louise] Chapin [inhaled] [HCl]. Miss West the Union reporter writes that my article has been spoken well of. Wea. Tues. April 17, 1894 Ther. Cousin Lizzie came at 1.19. Jessica had gone on to Hartford. Miss Porter returned from N.Y. with Ethel for Mrs. Porter. Cousin L. approves of Chicago. Ev. We went to Y.M.C.A. & heard Dr. Moxom. Wea. Wed. April 18, 1894 Ther. Jessica took lunch & we drove to station. Saw Miss Cutter & Marg. McGrippy. Mother & Harold letter about Chicago makes me blue. Wea. Thur. April 19, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Mr. Hahn spoke beautifully on 91st Psalm. Music lesson. Legal holiday has been changed from Fast Day to this. We had no holiday. Wea. Fri. April 20, 1894 Ther. Birthday party for 4 girls. Went over & talked with Mrs. Ed Porter about Chicago plan. She seems doubtful. Wea. Sat. April 21, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Porter has almost engaged me. Ray wrote thanking me for my kind letter. Went down town. Miss King 1st vocal class. Wea. Sun. April 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom 1 Cor. 9:23 P.M. Dr. Moxom Juo 4:29. Beautiful sermon on Salvation & the Christians passion for Souls. Jolly's are gone. Staff Capt. & Mrs. Marshall. I went with them to Miss Waites. Mr. Porter went with Miss Thayer & me to church. Wea. Mon. April 23, 1894 Ther. Called on Rose [Files Dutton]. Saw Mrs. F. [Falen] & baby. Wea. Tues. April 24, 1894 Ther. The house is being [painted]. Wea. Wed. April 25, 1894 Ther. Went to library. Vocal class in afternoon. Mip King did not need me to play. Wea. Thur. April 26, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. "Heart Searching". Vocal class. Wea. Fri. April 27, 1894 Ther. Girls went to the woods. I went with Charlotte Hastings to the dentists. Read to girls about [Stabat Mater]. Bought Dr. Moxom's Aim of Life. Wea. Sat. April 28, 1894 Ther. Took Anne Smith & Mary Well down town. Anne brought a cape & veil to buy hat. Emma Whittman spent afternoon here. Sewing class. Wea. Sun. April 29, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. 4:10. P.M. Dr. Moxom Phil. 1:27. Wonderful S.A. meeting. Went out & talked to old man who seems to clear his heart. I saw my whiskey-friend. Walked way up State St. & hope helped a man to decide. He thought Raymond a pretty name. Mr. Porter, Miss Bradly & I went to church. Wea. Tue. May 1, 1894 Ther. Rec'd a letter from Mr. Baker asking me to meet him & hear a confession. So met him on Morgan Ave. at 7.15. Then went down town. Mary Hardie came. Miss Thayer is sleeping this week with me. Wea. Mond. Apr. 30, 1894 Ther. Took a music lesson. IWea. Wed. May 2, 1894 Ther. Festival began tonight. Emma [Juch-Hora] [Moissina] by Parker. Marion Peck is here. Mrs. Adams, Margaret & Miss Pierson. Wea. Thur. May 3, 1894 Ther. 2 concerts. Heinrich Davies. Emma Eames. Marion Peck told me about [Mistenitz].Wea. Fri. May 4, 1894 Ther. 2 concerts. Friedheim. Geraldine Morgan. "Messiah". Told Mary Thayer and Lena about Marion Peck. Wea. Sat. May 5, 1894 Ther. Marion Peck left in tears because I told on her. Sewing class. Played for vocal. Wea. Sun. May 6, 1894 Ther. Communion. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 1: Annie Bostwick formed the [Cong.] Church. Sang hymns this evening. Beautiful S.A. Talked with Mr. Baker. Talked with Mr. Smith who had given me whiskey, so kept him from going out to drink & he finally came to penitent [form]. I believe him [converted]. Dia Chapin has had slight [shock]. Wea. Mon. May 7, 1894 Ther. Mary Hastings went away. Miss Porter went to N.Y. for servants. I called on Miss Hill (out) & Celia [Merian].Wea. Tues. May 8, 1894 Ther. Wore my brown dress for 1st time. Letter from Mother. Miss Thayer's lesson. Wea. Wed. May 9, 1894 Ther. Letters from Rob & Mother. Esther Tourre's wedding cards. I went to see Mrs. Waite. Bought 3 testaments. Saw Mr. Baker, but he did not seem to see me. Played for vocal class. Miss Porter came home. Louise Chapin writes that her brother has scarlet fever. Wea. Thur. May 10, 1894 Ther. Mary Thayer & I went to a Hallelujah wedding. Staff-Capt. Marshall married Frank Morse & Ida Bruce. Did not really enjoy it. Wea. Fri. May 11, 1894 Ther. Rainy for a while. Sent Mother Dr. Moxom's Aim of Life. This evening worked in laboratory & told ghost stories. Wea. Sat. May 12, 1894 Ther. Went to Miss Robinsonwith Isabelle. Went to gas-works etc. Wea. Sun. May 13, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom Missionary meeting. S.A. Talked with Mr. Baker & others. Heard Mr. Hahn's class recite Romans 1-5. Talmage's Tabernacle lunch. Wea. Mon. May 14, 1894 Ther. Drove to Forest Park with Clara Reid. Call from Mrs. Jane. After Brooks. Bail came. Henry Mosley died. Wea. Tues. May 15, 1894 Ther. I have relaxed throat & can hardly speak. Dr. Bowles came. Lena addressed [Girls Fondly] & Miss P spoke to Y.W.C.A. in State St. Church. Wea. Wed. May 16, 1894 Ther. In bed all day, and not allowed to speak. Read part of "Heavenly [Voices]". Edith Swishert began reading Marcella this evening. Wea. Thur. May 17, 1894 Ther. My voice still gone. I staid in bed till music lesson, then took dinner & gave Beatrixes lesson. Saw Dr. Bowles. A am trying to be patient. I accept this as Girl's discipline. Wea. Fri. May 18, 1894 Ther. Voice still gone. Staid in school-room [until] [recess]. Did not teach much. I am asked to be [trait-master] at Reunion supper. Lily Raymond has had a dead 5 mos. baby girl. Wea. Sat. May 19, 1894 Ther. My voice has come back. Took electricity. Have a little falling of [...]. Sewing class. Rec'd slipper from Mother. Wea. Sun. May 20, 1894 Ther. Staid home all day. Damp. Gave [Char.] a Testament. Talked [...] [Sallie] & nursing. [Read Robt. Talcerein.] Wea. Mon. May 21, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter wants me to take electricity. I felt naughty, but she talked to me. Went to bed with sick headache. Wea. Tues. May 22, 1894 Ther. Waked up with sick headache, but felt better soon. Can not feel happy about electricity. Call from Mrs. Waite. Wea. Wed. May 23, 1894 Ther. 2nd electrical treatment. Feel tired & ugly. Wea. Thur. May 24, 1894 Ther. Drove down to meet Mrs. Prof. [Corsen]. As I started Lockwood & Raymond appeared & I took them into the carriage. Ray is going home sick. Victoria is 75.Wea. Fri. May 25, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Corsen] lectured us the evening on Spain. Sat with the Barrons. Wea. Sat. May 26, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Corsen] lectured on France, Petrarch [etc]. 3rd electric treatment. Miss Porter, Mrs. C. took tea with the Moxoms at Mr. Porters. I went over in the evening & heard Dr. M. & Mrs. P sing. Talked about Hamilton [Rich...] & Dr. Kendrick. Mrs. Ray was there. We talked over Chicago. Wea. Sun. May 27, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Took dinner with Lena & Miss Bradly at the Porters. Dr. Moxom came for [peregrine]. He knows [Rosselin]. Strange S. Army meeting. Mr. Smith was there. While I was talking, he drank whiskey. Later he smashed the bottle. I gave him a Testament, talked with two half-way men. Young man walked home with me who is [bucking] out of army. Wea. Mon. May 28, 1894 Ther. Took 4th electric treatment. They think my eyes are better. Called on the [Dornes] to give money to Lieut. Rogers. Mrs. Corsen went to Smith College & returned. Edith [Luystreet] had an operation. Wea. Tues. May 29, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Corsen went away. Took the girls to [Amusing] times. Memorial Day. Wea. Wed. May 30, 1894 Ther. Went to see Mrs. Waite about S.A. meetings. Wea. Thur. May 31, 1894 Ther. 11 young people examined at State St. Church. Mabel Cohn Russell etc. Circus day. We went to Dr. Bowles's office but did not see parade. After meeting took 5th electrical treatment. My back is a little [cursed]. It is very strong. Wea. Fri. June 1, 1894 Ther. Marion, Isabelle, Sallie, Violet went to N. Springfield. After dinner we walked to Crescent Hill. Wea. Sat. June 2, 1894 Ther. 6th treatment. Ordered new glasses. Wea. Sun. June 3, 1894 Ther. Mr. Hahn preached on Communion. S. Army Lieut. [Newcomb] & Staff Capt. Mrs. Marshall were here from N.Y. The new officers have come. Capt. Lieut. Mr. Maltise, Miss Bradly & I went to hear the S.A. officers from N.Y. in 1st Bapt. Church. I paid League money. Called on Jennie Barrons. Wea. Mon. June 4, 1894 Ther. I went to hear Mrs. Marshall & Lieut. [Newcomb] speak in a drawing-room meeting at Mrs. Bimie's. Mrs. Dr. Clark & Mrs. [C...] [g...]. Isabelle Adams has given me a beautiful bust of Dante. Wea. Tues. June 5, 1894 Ther. Miss Bartlett & I went to Dr. Moxom's reception.Wea. Wed. June 6, 1894 Ther. Tried to collect from Miss Chamberlain on Amherst St. Wea. Thur. June 7, 1894 Ther. 7th treatment this evening. At prayer meeting, Mr. [Lip...] professed consecration. The [Fai...] were their. Prof. Whitney of Yale died. Wea. Fri. June 8, 1894 Ther. [Invitation] from Mrs. Kendrick & Prof. Ely. Edith [Luystreet]. read Vassar examination. Rec'd Salvation A. pass.Wea. Sat. June 9, 1894 Ther. Went down town with May [Seely]. 12. book electricity 4. Lena & I went for dress & hat. Eve conductor & to see Merian. Wea. Sun. June 10, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 7:24-29 P.M. Dr. Moxom Luke 13:23.24 Children's Sunday. Sermon on House [Building]. Evening went with Mr. Maltise & Miss Thayer. Afternoon Staff. Capt. Marshall dedicated 2 babies. The Moore's & Sawyers. Walked down Main St. with Mr. Smith. He promised to try. Mr. [L...] friend apologised for smelling bad. Evening sermon. The [Re...] of the Bible. Wea. Mon. June 11, 1894 Ther. Lena & I went to Vassar. Met Florence Cushing on Main. Met Mother at Station. Tea at the Dwights. Concert. Slept at [Mothers]. Wea. Tues. June 12, 1894 Ther. Alumnae banquet. I spoke for Class [...]. Class day. Class reunion. Slept at Dwights. Wea. Wed. June 13, 1894 Ther. Breakfast at college. Met Mr. Deane & Dr. [...]. Came home only hearing a part of Commencement. Wea. Thur. June 14, 1894 Ther. 9th treatment after prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. June 15, 1894 Ther. Picnic to Mt. Holyoke.Wea. Sat. June 16, 1894 Ther. Went to Dr. Buckinghams for Roses. Very hot. Mother came from Albany. 10th electricity.Wea. Sun. June 17, 1894 Ther. Hot! Dr. Moxom. Service in Rect. Went with funny man to penitent form. Nice talk to Mr. Smith. Went with him to [Junior] meeting. This evening Mother & I called on Merriams & Aunt Susan. Wea. Hot! Mon. June 18, 1894 Ther. Very blue because [Lat. Prose] did badly. Wea. Tues. June 19, 1894 Ther. 11th treatment. Still working hard. Not quite so hot. Wea. Wed. June 20, 1894 Ther. Mother took tea with the Merriams and Aunt Susan. Miss Bradly & I called for her. Wea. Thur. June 21, 1894 Ther. 12th treatment. Had dress fitted. Isabelle passed her Lat. Prose. I took Mother to Dr. Moxom's prayer meeting. [...] of a music lesson Mr. Strong played to me. Wea. Fri. June 22, 1894 Ther. Blanche & Marion not yet passed in Lat. Prof Quillet left for Europe.Wea. Sat. June 23, 1894 Ther. 13th treatment. Girls college gave tea to the others. Called on Miss Hill. Marion & Blanche passed in Lat. P. Wea. Sun. June 24, 1894 Ther. Prof. Moon of Andover. Matt. 25:28. Mother went to Mr. Baldwins church. Found Mr. Reeves drunk at S.A. Mr. Smith sober for 2 weeks. Mr. -- says Mr. Hahn smokes. My latest convert says he is afraid he cannot understand the Bible. I lent him a Testament. Evening. Saw & heard a service by Phillip Brooks. Wore my new blue to church. My new gray at night. Wea. Mon. June 25, 1894 Ther. 14th treatment. Mother went with me. Sophie Swan is here. Pres. Carnet is dead. He was assassinated by Anarchist at Lyons. [Will] has resigned from the A.A.R.R. Call from Mrs. Waite. Mr. Layill & Frank Morse out of work. Wea. Tues. June 26, 1894 Ther. 15th treatment. Class Day Exercise. Prof. Corsen came in the A.M. He read to us in the evening "Wordsworth", "Lady of Shalott" etc. Prof. C. & I walked around Crescent Hill.Wea. Wed. June 27, 1894 Ther. 16th treatment. Last day. In the A.M. Prof. Corsen read "Saul". In the evening we had memorial for Mr. Andersen. Selections from M. [M...] & Music by Mr. Strong, Mr. [Gow] & Mrs. Scott. Wea. Thur. June 28, 1894 Ther. 17th treatment. Blanche Hastings is coming down for Latin every day while I am here. The girls went away. Prof. Corsen read from the Bible & Mrs. Waker. Mrs. Porter sent me check for $50.00 & asked me to wait till next Wed. Saw half [witted] man in library. Wea. Fri. June 29, 1894 Ther. 18th treatment. Prof. Corsen left. Blanche had Latin. Mae [Cross] went home. Went to sewing Battalion. Saw Mrs. Waite, Capt. Carrington & Mrs. Moore. In the evening Mother & I went to see the Randalls. Uncle Richard & Aunt Till. Saw May Randall's wedding presents.Wea. Sat. June 30, 1894 Ther. 19th treatment. went down town. Called on the Porter's. Wea. Sun. July 1, 1894 Ther. 20th treatment. Dr. Judson [Unanswered] Prayers. Hard Army meeting. Reeves & May both there but talking did no good. I also talked to Mr. Martin. I heard that my Mr. Smith was drunk last night. He works at [Merrits Lype]. [...] [...] of Tyler & Dwight. Mr. Maltice here all day. We sat out this evening. Wea. Mon. July 2, 1894 Ther. 21st treatment. Blanches lesson. Hot!! I went down to Merrils & hung around for about 1/2 an hour. Then I saw Mr. Smith & he promises that he would not drink. He said he was drunk Sat. night. I gave him my address. Played on piano this evening. Strike in Chicago still very bad. Wea. Tues. July 3, 1894 Ther. Blanche's lesson. 22nd treatment. Called on Capt. Carrington. She talked about Frank & Ida Morse. Mr. Maltice & "China" Mary Porter are here. I telegraphed Mr. Adams. Gave money to Mr. Foster. Called on Miss Hill. Fin. [Rob. Faleuser] Wea. Wea. July 4, 1894 Ther. Blanche Hastings passed Aeneid IV & VI & U.S. History. Finished Robt. [Feleuser]. Walked to Epis. Ch. with Jennie Barrons. Mrs. Porter wrote asking us to come Friday. Called on the Langells. Call from Celia Merriam. Mother not quite well. Mr. Maltice here all day. Wea. Thur. July 5, 1894 Ther. Went down town with Mother. Met Jennie Barrons. Slept. P.M. Called on Mrs. Frank Morse & Capt. Carrigan who feels discouraged over her crops. Evening. Lena & I went to Bethesda House. I to prayer meeting. After telegraphing Mrs. Porter that strikes prevented our starting to [...], I went to S.A. Mr. Smith was there & I professed conversion. He expressed great gratitude to me. He drank Tuesday & today. The Lord help him. I cannot. This afternoon I drove with Mr. Porter, Mr. [Lutpchen] & his little boy. Wea. Fri. July 6, 1894 Ther. Mother & I helped stern [...] all the A.M. Mrs. Porter telegraphs us not to come until next week. P.M. Mother & I left on the 4:00 o'clock train for N. Brookfield. Had a lovely talk with Dr. Burnham all the way to E. Brookfield. He had supposed me a ritualist & said he wished he could talk with me on my religious experiences; for said he "Writing Sermons does not make one spiritual". Mr. & Mrs. Porter met us at train. After supper we sat out-doors. Then I lay down & Mrs. P. read her college settlement paper.Wea. Sat. July 7, 1894 Ther. A.M. Drove to New [Branches]. Went ino the N. Brookfield church & [Hasten] library. P.M. Slept. Wrote prophecies. Came home. Met Hasting & Madeleine Reed on train. Found Mr. Maltice here. Bloodshed in Chicago. [Bottom of page updside down] preach on "The Love of Christ constraineth". He spoke about Professional Enthusiasm. Mother went into S.A. for a few minutes. I staid till 10. My man went to penitent form & when I left he was flat on floor. Afternoon & Eve. Talked with Mr. May. He wants to write. Wea. Sun. July 8, 1894 Ther. A.M. Prof Bingham of Colgate. [...] 26:3. Peace comes from being Sure of God. Mr. McGregory of Indianapolis was here to dinner. S.Army. Mr. Smith had come in the night before He had been drinking. Told Capt. that he thought of Miss Raymond when he drank for she was a good kind lady, but I did not save him. Had queer talk with man who had been educated for minestry. He could not conquer animal in him. Decided that his trouble was Pride & Live Sin. Said he would decide that night. Eve. Mother & I heard Mr. Harriman. Wea. Mon. July 9, 1894 Ther. 33 years old. [...] book from Esther. [Umbrella] from Minnie. Called on Capt. C. Went to s.A. Took Mr. Cameron to penitent form. Jesus save me & makes me pure. Mrs. P. telegraphed to come Wednesday. Wea. Tues. July 10, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Lanyell] will take Jennie's baby. Catalogued. Mr. Maltice helped. Sat up till one. Wea. Wed. July 11, 1894 Ther. Got up at 6.15 to catalogue. Went down town. Susy Allen is Associate of a College Mercenary. Miss Porter came with us to the train. We left for Chicago at 1.12. Took supper in dining area. Wea. Thur. July 12, 1894 Ther. Breakfast in dining car. No sign of [smoke] except soldiers at & near Chicago & burnt cars. Mrs. Porter & James met us at station. Mrs. Foster met us at the door. Saw Miss Marion & little Frances & Charlotte. Evening. Mrs. P. & James took me to park & to the lake. Wea. Fri. July 13, 1894 Ther. 1st lesson. Rather long, but James told his mother he enjoyed it. Ray writes that he graduated & though he lost 25% he was on Dissertation. Afternoon. Slept. Read Grux's Baby & began Les Miserables. Eve. Mother & I walked into park. Then read in the parlor. Wea. Sat. July 14, 1894 Ther. 2nd lesson. Mother & I went to see Stan & Helen 3319 Calumet Av. Stan drove us to Washington Park. He staid to tea. Minnie has sprained her elbow at Liberty. Wea. Sun. July 15, 1894 Ther. John Rusk Fullerton Av. Pres. Juo. 8:34. Miss [Klumke] came to dinner. I went with her to take pictures in the park. Eve. James took us over to the Adams [beautiful] home & played on [Aeoli's] Organ. Wea. Mon. July 16, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Porter, Miss Marvin, Charlotte & James left for Springfield & Maine. 3rd lesson. Then James showed me his cabinet. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Ida Moore all right. Carmen is kept. May Reeves & [Wilst] are converted. Eve. Mother & I walked to lake. Wea. Tues. July 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. Began a letter to Capt. Carrigan. 4th lesson. Slept. Mother down with Mrs. F. P.M. Went down town. Bought black serge & waists. Eve. Sat on porch. Read. Talked with James on lying & evil. Wea. Wed. July 18, 1894 Ther. 5th lesson. James showed me his mother's comforter. Wrote to Esther. Slept. Read. Evening. Talked on porch with Mother Mrs. F. James. Miss Klumke came over. James & I talked about suffering. Wea. Thur. July 19, 1894 Ther. 6th lesson. The Adams came home. Isabelle & Violet Cohen came over this afternoon. James spent evening out. Rained this evening. Wea. Fri. July 20, 1894 Ther. 7th lesson. Morning & afternoon. Cooler. Afternoon. Went down town shopping. Eve. James went with me & the Adams to see the waves on the lake. Then Isabelle & Mr. & Mrs. A. came in. Tricks with cards. Wea. Sat. July 21, 1894 Ther. 8th lesson. Afternoon. Mother & I called on Madge & Hattie Bliss. Eve. Went over to Isabelle's to a candy pull. Met Mr. Mr. Mrs. Sisson. James played while candy was being made. Wea. Sun. July 22, 1894 Ther. Pres. Stryker of Hamilton College preached at 4th Prs. Church on Rom. 13:10 Love Life. Saw Liberty. "Prof. Liberty is perfect obedience to perfect law". P.M. Bent my false tooth with a caramel. Talked about religion with James. Read. Evening. Read [...] to Mrs. Foster. Read Real Folks to myself. Wea. Mon. July 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. Went to Mrs. Adams dentist. He charged nothing for re-setting my tooth. 9th lesson. P.M. Slept. Call from Fannie & Katharine Bates. Eve. James went to Evanston. I read Parkman to Mrs. F., Mother, Mrs. Adams, Miss Klumke. Wea. Tues. July 24, 1894 Ther. A.M. 10th lesson & also in P.M. P.M. Call from Mary Phillips & Agnes Mygalt. Eve. Went with Ruth of Bryn Mawr, Isabelle, Margaret & James to see electric fountain. Wea. Wed. July 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. 11th lesson. James seemed more interested. P.M. Mother & I went to the Art Museum. Eve. Mrs. Foster told me that I made James talk. He went to call & I tried Old Curiosity Shop about. Mrs. Richardson is going to send Willie to Europe with Will. We have jolly times at the table. Wea. Thur. July 26, 1894 Ther. In the evening drove in the bus with Mrs. Adams, Isabelle, Mother, Miss Klumke, Mrs. Foster & James. Passed Mrs. Pottes Palmers. Saw gates from German department of manufactures building. Had lemonade. Finished Blithedale Romance. Began Pride & Prejudice. Wea. Fri. July 27, 1894 Ther. Hot! Went to the Bradleys to tea. Met young people in the evening. Mrs. Hawley, (Madeleine - Spanish) [Kuns] Clara [Aldridge]. Wea. Sat. July 28, 1894 Ther. A.M. 14th lesson. P.M. Wrote to Bessie. Slept. Read. Eve. After James had come back from paying on organ, we read & talked about death. Wea. Sun. July 29, 1894 Ther. A.M. Pres. Stryker. Heb. 1:1. Splendid sermon on Prophetical Succession. A prophet is a truth-declarer. When we have truth we must give it. P.M. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan. Slept. Read. Eve. Read Phillips Brooks to Mother & Mrs. Foster. James & I read after the others had gone to bed. Talked about religion. Wea. Mon. July 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. 15th lesson. Hot. P.M. Went down town with Mother. Bought buckle and shirt waist. Separated from Mother & went to hear the Aeolian Organ played. Eve. James took Mother & me to Brownie entertainment. I sat with him & Mother with Mip Klumke. Wea. Tues. July 31, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard & Anna Lathrop. Call from Mrs. [...] Bate & Fannie. James went to Brownie entertainment. I walked on the piazza & prayed & got a [...]. Wea. Wed. Aug. 1, 1894 Ther. A.M. 17th lesson. James has rec'd an excellent report & he encouraged me about the Latin. P.M. Wrote to Jessie & Edith Hohner. Call from Fannie Baker & Eve. [Gt. fire]. We saw the clouds all red. Threatened thunder-storm, but not much rain. I read Whittier & Old from Tolk. James came in from the Adams at 8.15 & read Jane Austin. Wea. Thur. Aug. 2, 1894 Ther. A.M. 18th lesson. Letter from Howard May telling of his conversion. P.M. Slept. Wrote to Mrs. Gibson & Mary Thayer, Mrs. Mac[Lush], and Mr. Aldridge. [Windy]. We sat & read James & I from 8.30 to 8.45. Wea. Fri. Aug. 3, 1894 Ther. 19th lesson. Mrs. Adams sent Miss Klumke, Mother & me to the Hull House & there we met Anna Lathrop, her brother, & sister. Eve. James took me over to hear him play on the organ. Wea. Sat. Aug. 4, 1894 Ther. 20th lesson. Mother & I left for [Muk...] on 1.27 train. Drove down in the coupe. Train jammed so got on 2nd section. Woman separated from children 3 & 5 yrs. old. Should have reached M. at 4.14 but were over an hour late. Rachel Sharpe met us. Found Uncle Wm., Aunt Kate, Uncle Richard, Aunt Till & Ray. Ray has a telescope from Frank. Wea. Sun. Aug. 5, 1894 Ther. Sleepy all day. Aunt Kate talked a good deal. Mrs. Foster is 86 yrs. old.Wea. Mon. Aug. 6, 1894 Ther. Came home at 11.20 A.M. Latin in afternoon & evening.Wea. Tues. 7, 1894 Ther. Hot & dry. A.M. 22nd lesson. P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Adams, Isabelle, Margaret, James & I drove to Mr. Ellsworth's beautiful house. Eve. Talked on piazza with James & Mother till after 8. One hour of Caesar. Then James & I talked about Christianity till bedtime. Wea. Wed. Aug. 8, 1894 Ther. Rec'd letter from Mr. Smith. 23rd lesson 2 hrs before lunch 1/2 hr. After We talked about narrow & broad education at lunch. P.M. Wrote to Esther & Belle Hart Herman. Evening. Presbyterian prayer meeting. When I am mad, then am I strong! James called at [M...] [...]. Wea. Thur. Aug. 9, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Porter asking me to hear James every day! I replied. 24th lesson. Wrote to Mrs. Will Porter & Nellie. Called on Mrs. Bates. Eve. James showed me jumping beans. Talked on piazza. Showed trick with umbrella. Took me to hear him play on organ. Wea. Fri. Aug. 10, 1894 Ther. 25th lesson. Letter from Bertha & money from Mr. Aldrich $30 & $12. P.M. The Adams family, James & I took [long] drive through West side & home via Fullerton Ave. Eve. Walked with Mother to the lake. Read. Wea. Sat. Aug. 11, 1894 Ther. 26th lesson. James seems tired. Wrote to Laura Mithcell, Fannie Bliss, Mrs. Griffin. Mother & Mrs. F. went over to Mrs. Adams. Eve. Mother, Mrs. Adams, Miss Klumke, a sister & cousin of Mr. Adams went driving. James started but suddenly left us!Wea. Sun. Aug. 12, 1894 Ther. A.M. LaSalle Ave. Bapt. Ch. Mr. Colwell Juo. 14:2 Not interesting perhaps what I needed. P.M. Miss Klumke came over & told me what was said about my talking. I guess it did me good. Fannie Bates called to ask us to tea at her sisters Mrs. Bates Saturday. Eve. James gave me a lecture on evolution & asked me to go to park tomorrow. Wea. Mon. Aug. 13, 1894 Ther. A.M. James seems brighter & had better lesson. In our hour recess we walked together to Park to see pond-lilies & annuals & flowers. P.M. Went over to read Vanity Fair & talk while Mrs. Adams sat for her portrait. Eve. Went with James to hear him play on the organ. Wea. Tues. Aug. 14, 1894 Ther. A.M. 28th lesson. A.M. & P.M. A.M. Walked to lily-ponds with Mother. Rec'd picture of Wm. Todd. P.M. Went down town. Bought shoes, beans, heard organ. Eve. James, Adamses, Ruth [Furness] & I went to [Burdox] concert.Wea. Wed. Aug. 15, 1894 Ther. A.M. 29th lesson. In our recess, James & I walked to the lake. P.M. Went down town. Went to roof of [Masonic] Temple, 21 stories. Met Dollie Rogers. Got [...] table at Auditorium. Heard Organ. Miss call from Anne Lathrop. Evening. Baldwin Ave. Bapt. prayer meeting. Invitation from Mrs. Bates. Wea. Thur. Aug. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. 30th lesson. Letter from Lena Bostwick. P.M. Mother & I went to Chicago University. Met Miss Bates at Cobbs Hall. Found Miss Reynolds at [Nancy Foster] Hall. We are to spend Sept. 2 with her. Eve. James & I called on Ruth Furness. Read Marcella later. Wea. Fri. Aug. 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. 31st lesson. Wrote to Lena B. P.M. Went with Mother & Mrs. Foster to Maurice Porter Hospital. Eve. We all drove to Electric fountain. Wea. Sat. Aug. 18, 1894 Ther. A.M. 32nd lesson. James was quite jolly. P.M. James went with the Adams family to share battle at Evanston. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Smith is doing well; feels hurt because he did wrong after writing. Eve. Mother & I took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. [...] Bates. Katharine & Fanny were there. Wea. Sun. Aug. 19, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Shinning] (Church of the Covenant) Acts 27. Sat with Mr. Bates. I staid to S.S. in Mr. Woodbridge's class. Juo. 1:35. [Two] [good] [...]. Juo. Baptist was not self-seeking. He pointed to Christ. We should pray. 1st for God's glory, 2nd his Kingdom. 2nd our own requests. P.M. Miss Klumke & I went to hospital. I wrote Mr. Smith & Capt. Carrigan. Eve. James went to Mrs. Adams. I read aloud sermon of Bishop Lawrences. Went alone to Fullerton Ave. Pres. church. Song of Sol. 2:15. James showed me Harvard pictures. Wrote Howard May.Wea. Mon. Aug. 20, 1894 Ther. A.M. 33rd lesson. James quite jolly. P.M. MOther & I called on Mrs. Phillips & Mary. Eve. Went to hear James play on the organ. They talked about going to the Univ. tomorrow. Wea. Tues. Aug. 21, 1894 Ther. A.M. Very restless night & fell blue. 34th lesson. P.M. James did not go to Univ. Eve. Called on the nurses at the hospital. After I came in we talked till late. Wea. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. 36th lesson. P.M. James went with Adams party to University & [Shuts]. [P...] at 11 P.M. Mother & I met to Columbian Museum & rode in boat. Met [Kellie] Hull on [car]. Eve. Read Colette to Mrs. F. Mother washed head. Wea. Wed. Aug. 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. 35th lesson. Eve. Went over to Mrs. A. James & I to play Mythology. So did not go to church. Wea. Fri. Aug. 24, 1894 Ther. 37th lesson. One part in the evening. Interuppted by Isabelle dressed in Margarets clothes. Call from Miss Bradley. Asked her to [return]. We watched Isabelle & James play then went over to Adams house. I played on organ. 10 grains of quinine. Wea. Sat. Aug. 25, 1894 Ther. 38th lesson. Mother & I went by 2.20 train to [...] to see Mrs. MacLeish. Returned at 7.34. Lily Day & husband came to dinner. Saw - 4. Archie 2. Baby is expected. Quite a little Hay fever. 10 grains of quinine. Wea. Sun. Aug. 26, 1894 Ther. A.M. Miss Reynolds called so I did not go to church. I drove with her & Mrs. Adams to the station. We took dinner with Mrs. Adams. P.M. I guess James & Isabelle went to see Ruth. First Mrs. A. played on organ. Then J. played. Eve. Read sermon to Mrs. Foster. Then went to Fullerton Ave. Pres. church. Jer. 3:1 Manliness. Wea. Mon. Aug. 27, 1894 Ther. James & Ruth went with the Adams family to Shaw battle at Evanston. In the P.M. I called on Marg Bradly (who is to return) & Emily Rollinson, Mrs. Mims Poucher 5826 Washington Ave. Saw Emily 8. & Rollinson 3 1/2. Saw Prof. [Denman] on the cable. Met him at Ill. Cent. Station. I had bought popcorn. Some hay-fever. 10 grains of quinine. Prof. Hinkel is dead. Mother met Wilkinsons at Newbury library. Wea. Tues. Aug. 28, 1894 Ther. 40th lesson. James spent most of the day in his room. Is he tired, sick or in love? Felt miserable with cold, quinine, & warmer weather. Called on the Pollocks in the evening. Talked about Mollie [Slirens] & Louise Braden. Wea. Wed. Aug. 29, 1894 Ther. 41st lesson. Miserable from hay-fever. James is more amiable. Lovely letter from Wm. Todd. Wea. Thur. Aug. 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. 42nd lesson. P.M. Mother & I went to take dinner with Katharine & Fannie Bates. Eades came in later. Wea. Fri. Aug. 31, 1894 Ther. A.M. 43rd lesson. James very amiable. P.M. Mother & I went to dinner at Dr. Wilkinsons. Met Edith Florence, Ethel Enline, Mrs. Barkin, Dr.?, Myra Reynolds. Introduced to Dr. Gow & Mr. Jackson. We missed seeing Bradly Davis at dinner. Letter from Ray which I answered. Wea. Sat. Sept. 1, 1894 Ther. James tried writing his transalations. Had a hard time at first. Not very amiable today. I have not hay-fever much for some days. I am taking aconite for Mother & going without fruit for James. Mrs. Adams & I drove to Station for Miss Reynolds & Miss Richardson. Mother & I invited to meet them at dinner. Mother drove to station in evening. I found James at home but he skipped out on piazza. Letter from Will C. Capt. [Emily] wrote that [Reeves] & [Wilde] have gone back. Smith wants me to return. Wea. Sun. Sept. 2 1894 Ther. A.M. Church of the Covenant. Dr. Breed. 2 Kings 20:8-11. Staid to Mr. Woodbridge's class. Cleansing the Temple. Did Christ drive out the people with [cords]. P.M. Went with James to hear him play organ. When Isa. said she had called on Ruth, he suddenly grew sullen. Pleasanter after talking with Mrs. Adams. Spent the evening out. Eve. Mr. Brainard Belden Ave. Bapt. Hosea 8:7. At dinner & before going to bed James & I had a discussion about Inspiration of Bible. He called it religious controversy. Wrote my capt. Wea. Mon. Sept. 3, 1894 Ther. 45th lesson. James very sober. He can be trying. First rainy day. P.M. We thought it had stopped, so called on Mrs. Fabian 1509 Ridge Av. Evanston. She sent us to cars in her carriage. Pored coming home & in evening. James went to Aunt A. came in amiable & talked. I read to Mrs. Foster & Mother. Wea. Tues. Sept. 4, 1894 Ther. 46th lesson. Mrs. Porter, Miss Marvin & children came home. Wea. Wed. Sept. 5, 1894 Ther. 47th lesson. I called on Hattie Bliss & heard of her intellectual flirtation. Bradly Davis came to tea. He knew Mr. Griffin. My hay-fever scarcely troubles me. I guess James called on Ruth. He has her picture. Wea. Thur. Sept. 6 1894 Ther. 48th lesson. In the evening I went to the hospital, & found Miss Marvin there. Afterwards, She & I walked & we talked about the family. She told me in the morning that she had lost her religion. The Bass boys came in. Wea. Fri. Sept. 7, 1894 Ther. 49th lesson. Mother & I went down to Starr's for the night. Very hot & I had my worst hay fever. Ray writes that he is coming to Chicago next week. Wea. Sat. Sept. 8, 1894 Ther. 50th lesson. Bad night with bugs. Nice lesson with James. Gertrude Bass Fisk came to lunch. James Bradley, Ruth & the Adams went to the Shutes. Then James & the Bass boys went out to Lake Forest for Sunday. Starr drove us to car, past Pullman house etc. Wea. Sun. Sept. 9, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Gifford Mark 9:24. Beautiful sermon. Then we went to Raymond Bliss to dinner. Raymond spoke scornfully of religion. Hattie confessed to me that she had lost faith in her religion. Came home to find Mrs. Foster & Mrs. Porter both sick. Wea. Mon. Sept. 10, 1894 Ther. Telegraph boy got me up in the night. 51st lesson. James slept so long in the morning that lesson was post poned till evening. Then the Phillips called & so we had but 1/2 hr, but it was good lesson. Mrs. Porter in her room all day. Wea. Tues. Sept. 11, 1894 Ther. 52nd lesson. In the evening James & I played cards at the Adams. Jennie McKinny is dead. Wea. Wed. Sept. 12, 1894 Ther. 53rd lesson. Belden Ave. Bapt. prayer meeting. I spoke. Miss Pollock gave me electricity. James went out to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Fabian & Ray Lloyd. Heard of Cousin Lizzies escape from fire. Wea. Thur. Sept. 13, 1894 Ther. 54th lesson. Ray & I called at Miss Mirreah's. Walked to Newberry Library, then home on the Lake Front. Gave James one lesson in the afternoon & he was very jolly. Wea. Fri. Sept. 14, 1894 Ther. 55th lesson. Call from Fannie Bates. In the evening I went to the hospital & Miss Pollock gave me electricity. I talked religion. Wea. Sat. Sept. 15, 1894 Ther. 56th lesson. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Mother went down to see about our taking limited train, but we decided not to. P.M. Ray came to take us driving in a buggy. We were gone about 4 hrs. Ashland Ave., Douglass, Garfield, & Humbolt Park. Eve. Took electric treatment. Wea. Sun. Sept. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. Prof. Irving Matt. 13:25 The Strikes. P.M. Read Carlyle. Went home to hospital. Saw Martin, Charlie, Johnnie, two Frankies. Frankie held my hand. I told them [strong] of [Offerus] & X. Eve. Heard James play Tannhauser-Batistes Offertoire Op. 23 & Mrs. Adams played Communion & Elevation. Fullerton Ave. Pres. got nervous because of [...] sermon. Miss Pollack walked home with me. She says I have helped her. Howard family in bed. Miss Marvin came into our room. Wea. Mon. Sept. 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. 57th & last lesson. James wouldn't stay for the last hour. This is the only hour that we have lost. I went twice to the hospital, to the lake with Miss Marvin & to the Adams. Mother & I left by the Penn. R.R. & 3.15. Wea. Tues. Sept. 18, 1894 Ther. Rainy, poured all day. Met two Chicago ladies on the train. Mrs. Pivney & Mrs. Ross. The latter has two sons, Warner & Charlie. She knows the Dickensons & Barkins. Arrived about one hour late. Train due at 9.38. Minnie met us at the Annex. Ray is here. We learned of Duncan McFarland's accident & death. Wea. Wed. Sept. 19, 1894 Ther. Will C. has brought me a card case, Will J. a [Cologne] spoon. This evening Dr. [Juo.] called. Wea. Thur. Sept. 20, 1894 Ther. I suppose James takes his examination today. Went down to order glasses. Called at Cousin Hatties & saw her Helen, Lizzie Ayres & Clara. Eve. [Hinted] to Dr. Juo's to see his European gifts. Afternoon. Went to Ruths new home on Oxford St. Ralph has on Cory pants. He studied the Easy Sat. Method by himself this summer. Wea. Fri. Sept. 21, 1894 Ther. Read old letters written to Hattie. Mother, Minnie & I went to Ruth's to lunch. Cousin Hattie called. I called on Lou Dickensen, but found her out. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Times reporter examined. Called at Mrs. [Tooths] to say good-bye, but she had gone to the steamer. Wea. Sat. Sept. 22, 1894 Ther. Read letters. Called with Mother at Cousin Sallie. No one home. Called on Aunt Susan. Kate expect No.4 in Nov. Rose Howard is failing. Afternoon. Went with Miss & girls in bathing at Coney I. Their old singing teacher was in the water. Eve. Took dinner at Harolds. Harold asked Grace. This would have been Mrs. Richardsons golden wedding day. Wea. Sun. Sept. 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Matt 5:3. Harold & Ralph came to church. Saw blind Fannie Crosby there. Mr. Dixon said. Children of devil are not children of Girl(?). They are not children of Girl till they are born again. Mr. Dixon The other side Juo.1:12,13 Gal.4:1-6 (?) Rom.8:14-17 Gal.3:26 Eph.1:5 1 Juo.3:1 Len & "Will" Dickerson called. Eve. Mr. Dixon Matt.5:4 Wea. Mon. Sept. 24, 1894 Ther. Ray returned but left in P.M. for Litchfield. Did not pay what he borrowed. Mother & I took lunch with Aunt Susan. Saw Miss Vail, Kittie, Regina, Dorothy, Clara Howard. Laura [Filerton] came in. She thinks Rose Jewitt can't [recover]. I called on Suzy Norton. Saw little Ernie asleep. Called to see Lily's baby but he was out. Wea. Tues. Sept. 25, 1894 Ther. Went shopping with Minnie. Ruth Ray came to lunch. Mary & Frank Sharpe called after lunch & told of their trip to Portland & the White Mts. I started off with Will & Mother & I bade good bye hurriedly & so cheerfully. I went up in the World Elev. after. Arrived in Springfield about 8. My trunk has not come. They have given my room to Franlein & Marion. I have the little room. Talked about James. Corella has returned & Edith from Florida is here. Wea. Wed. Sept. 26, 1894 Ther. Scholars came today, mostly. I went down to meet Maude Kellar. Marion went to 4th birthday of Mabel [Beroles's] boy. Played games & danced. Wea. Thur. Sept. 27, 1894 Ther. First day. Did not so much. [Elisha] Lewis came with Yale papers. Staid from little after 7 till about 11. Wea. Fri. Sept. 28, 1894 Ther. James has failed in his Latin! First my heart was broken but it may be what I needed. Miss P. & Lena think him to blame. Mother feels bad about my room. Eleanor Ray returned with Mary Mills. Her brother has disappeared. Girls had progression old maid party. Wea. Sat. Sept. 29, 1894 Ther. 1st electric treatment this fall. P.M. Went down to bring Grace McFarlane home. Met Mr. McGrand from Detroit. Father of [1st] J.C.Grand clubs Stanly McGraw. Wea. Sun. Sept. 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom 12:1 "Spiritual Service" Our motive is not fear or reward, but the mercifulness of God. The service is rational or spiritual. The consecration is total. Do not separate the secular from the spiritual, business from [religion], etc. P.M. Took girls to Smith Church Communion. I did not take mine. Mrs. Russel is spending the day here. S.Army [Carmen] has been going to bad. Went to penitent form & talked at not being a soldier. Scolded Smith! Reeves seemed hopeless. May was nice. Happy in spite of James. I am getting "instruction in trial" as Dr. Moxom prayed.Wea. Mon. Oct. 1, 1894 Ther. 2nd treatment at 8.30 this evening. Wea. Tues. Oct. 2, 1894 Ther. Vocal class met. I did not play. Will's "Uncle Abram" is dead. Letter from Emma Whittemore. Miss Bradly & I called on Miss Hubbard. Found a young man there. Wea. Wed. Oct. 3, 1894 Ther. Drawing class. 3rd treatment in the evening. Met Mr. Reeves in the car. MIss p. had bad cold. Wea. Thur. Oct. 4, 1894 Ther. Analysis class. Chas. & I drove for Maude Munsell. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn squelched Mr. Meynard (?) Mr. Hahn had a [...] bone yesterday. Prof. Swing died. Wea. Fri. Oct. 5, 1894 Ther. New girls gave a party to the old. Wea. Sat. oct. 6, 1894 Ther. Mabel Nassau & Miss Thayer came 4th treatment. Miss P.'s birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a button book. She is in bed today. Bladder trouble. Bought music. Mr. Lewis said Mrs. L. fraul Elesten would stay all night. Miss Thayer returned. Belle Nassau came. Wea. Tues. Oct. 9, 1894 Ther. Prof. Moore wants me to change from Harkness grammar. Miss P. is worse. Dr. Bowles says she must stay in bed. I staid out of periodical. Mrs. [DeGolyert] & Mr. Bowman are engaged. Wea. Rain Wed. Oct. 10, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter still in bed with grippe & catarrh of the bladder. Mary Thayer has returned from Hartford & leaves tomorrow. We have telegraphed for Fannie Bates. 5th treatment this P.M. Clarence Smith has Riding trouble. Wea. Thur. Oct. 11, 1894 Ther. Prayer. Mr. Ward of Dr. Gordon's church preached. Called on Cousin Helen. [Found] Cousin Sallie. Mary Thayer left. Miss Porter still sick. Wea. Fri. Oct. 12, 1894 Ther. Miss P. still ill. Girls gave Cotillon. Wea. Sat. oct. 13, 1894 Ther. I took Grace MacFarlane & Corella Taylor shopping, after giving 3 mucis lessons. Played in Gym. as it rained. Read latin with Margory Overman. 8.30 P.M. 6th treatment. Miss Porter is better. Wea. Sun. Oct. 14, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom Dent 6:7. [She] Sunday School. Nice S.S. class. Began Blakeslee lessons. Grace Macfarlane asked to join. Ther others are Julie Russell, Julia [Murkell], Beatrix Smith, Esther Mathers. P.M. S.A. Talked with Parson. Smith ways he has not drunk. Talked with 3 strange young men. Took a cup of tea with Capt. & [...] [Moores] & we prayed. The [Moores] are going on the field at [Worcester]. Eve. Sang he [...]. Read from Old [...]. Wrote Aunt Susan about the [Skinners]. Miss P. has [...] [fever].Wea. Mon. Oct. 15, 1894 Ther. 7th treatment at 8.30. Miss P. was kept quiet & so is better. Mrs. McLeish writes that her baby kenneth was born Sept. 19.Wea. Tues. Oct. 16, 1894 Ther. 8th treatment at 8.30. Miss P. not so well. Mrs. Overman called to see about Margery. Helen [Hriesdale] has begun teaching. Aunt S. wrote about Lucy Skinner. Went to library just before dinner. Walked home with Miss Woodman. Wea. Wed. oct. 17, 1894 Ther. Sat up late. Girls took apples on walk. Wea. Thur. Oct. 18, 1894 Ther. Lucy Skinner came today to see us. She is engaged to Allen Raymond. Jennie [Treling] called. I wrote letters for Miss P. Analysis class. Wea. Fri. Oct. 19, 1894 Ther. Miss P. was dressed today. Girls gave donkey party. Fannie McIntosh was married Oct. 17 to Mr. Roney. Live in Cazenovia. Anne Lloyd write Mother and "Sister Nell". Wea. Sat. oct. 20, 1894 Ther. We all drove to Indian Orchard. Mr. Rothschild was in Springfield. 9th treatment. Wea. Sun. Oct. 21, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Cousin L. & Fannie McIntosh Roney. S.Army time. Saw recruits swim for the 1st time. Read [D...] [P...] to girls. Wea. Mon. Oct. 22, 1894 Ther. Miss B's periodical class this afternoon. Changed from [Wed]. Miss Skinner came. 10th treatment this p.m. Florence Fisher began her treatments. The Severances have failed & left company. Wea. Tues. Oct. 23, 1894 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Parkinson & Marion Jones. Called on Mrs. Clark (out), Mrs. Dr. Chapin, & the Hodges. Saw Nellie's three children. Took tea with Mrs. Porter & Josie. I went in to periodical class at the end. Margery's 2nd lesson. Wea. Wed. Oct. 24, 1894 Ther. Rain. 11th treatment. Miss Louise Morgan married tonight. Miss Robison made me wear her fur cape. Wea. Thur. Oct. 25, 1894 Ther. Rain. Geo. Needham spoke on the 2nd Advent. Met Mrs. Nassau. 2nd letter from James. Wea. Fri. Oct. 26, 1894 Ther. Celebrated Hallowe'en. Went to library. Not feeling well.Wea. Sat. Oct. 27, 1894 Ther. Miss P. drove to N. Springfield. Went to S.A. Wea. Sun. Oct. 28, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom 1 Cor. 12:27 P.M. Called on Celia M. to see Junior Guild. S.Army. Talked to Eliza Parsons Smith & [...] Mr. Maltice, Miss Bradley, Miss Skinner & I went to South Ch. to hear Capt. Cummings. Wea. Mon. Oct. 29, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom called.Wea. Tues. Oct. 30, 1894 Ther. Letter from Cameron saying that he is "completely saved". I helped him. I called on Capt. Carrigan, but found that she was on rest. Saw Called on Jeanine Barrons. Met Mary Rayner & Miss Hogan. Called on the Dorns. Saw the Capt. & Lieut. Had prayer meeting. Wea. Wed. Oct. 31, 1894 Ther. 12th treatment. Sallie & Julie Russel are called home by their mothers illness. Wea. Thur. Nov. 1, 1894 Ther. Began teaching Phys. 9 eve. Prayer meeting. Subject "Truth". Pleasant talk going home with Miss Hastings. Wea. Fri. Nov. 2, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Cameron. Girls had letter game party. Wea. Sat. Nov. 3, 1894 Ther. Took Eleanor Ray & Mary Wells down town. Read the Forum. 13th treatment at 7 P.M. Wea. Sun. Nov. 4, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 8:1 Repentance & Forgiveness. P.M. Communion in South Church. I did not take mine. S.Army. Joe the [F...]. Went with Reeves to penitent form. He confessed his two sins to me. Promised to settle the question. Evening. Went to bed early. Wea. 1st snow Mon. Nov. 5, 1894 Ther. Letter from Fred Reeves which I answered. Clara Raymond has had a stroke of paralysis. 14th treatment this P.M. Wea. Tues. Nov. 6, 1894 Ther. Afternoon out. Read periodical & went down town. Periodical class. Clara Raymond has had a stroke of paralysis. Called on the captain. Wea. 1st snow. Wed. Nov. 7, 1894 Ther. 15th treatment. Calls from Grace Peckham & Mrs. Gaylord (Minnie Burdin.)Wea. Thur. Nov. 8, 1894 Ther. Too snowy to go to prayer meeting. Rose Howard Jewett died - aged 22. Wea. Fri. Nov. 9, 1894 Ther. Girls gave charades & tableaus. 1 Mr. Pickwick with Old Lady. 2 Charles of Light Brigade 3 Nick-kill 4 Sheet - Music 5 I am - many 6 Heavenly Twins 7 Lay of the Last Mistrel 8 4 Natives 9 Pair & Apple 10 Mary [Come] Kiss your Honey Bad 11 Ingraite 12 After the Ball Not the right [order] Beatrix Smith's little sister born this morning. Wea. Sat. Nov. 10, 1894 Ther. Easy day for my lessons were learned. Wend down town with Miss Skinner. Called to tell Celia Hunt I could not take the travel class. I took my treatment 6.30. Then went to library. Wea. Sun. Nov. 11, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom on Forgiveness a Social Duty. Preached in S. Army 1st time. Reeve was there all right. Wants to meet Mr. Hahn. Supper at the Mimans. Heard Mr. Frissell [...] of Hampton Ins. Wea. Mon. Nov. 12, 1894 Ther. Called on Mr. Hahn, but he was not in. Wea. Tues. Nov. 13, 1894 Ther. [Long] call on Mr. Hahn. Called on Miss Hastings. Electricity at 4.30. Miss Skinner walked. Sallie & Julie returned.Wea. Wed. Nov. 14, 1894 Ther. Hattie Bliss writes of her religious condition. Mrs. Weston is dead. Dr. Johnsen is bad nervous condition. Wea. Thur. Nov. 15, 1894 Ther. Electricity at 3 P.M. Analysis class. Met Reeve at prayer meeting & introduced him to Mr. Hahn & Mr. Newhall. He is to meet Mr. Hahn next Sunday P.M. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Capt. Moore. Wea. Fri. Nov. 16, 1894 Ther. Girls gave a hanging party.Wea. Sat. Nov. 17, 1894 Ther. 19th treatment. New furniture in my room. Wea. Sun. Nov. 18, 1894 Ther. Talked with Reeve about having malice. He is to talk with Mr. Hahn tonight. Met Julie Munhill at station. Wea. Mon. Nov. 19, 1894 Ther. Alex III of Russia buried. This is the day when Reeve was to work with a tough crowd. Wea. Tues. Nov. 20, 1894 Ther. Called on Mrs. [Lawyell] & Capt. Found Lieutenant in. [Lawyell] does not think Reeve perfect. Periodical class. Mrs. Beardley & Miss Porter called. Wea. Wed. Nov. 21, 1894 Ther. Rainy day. Could not scream as [E...] girl has fever. Mother writes that she has not heard from me. Mrs. Packard went to mass. meeting. Wea. Thur. Nov. 22, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Reeve was there. Beautiful talk with Mr. Newhall about him. Wea. Fri. Nov. 23, 1894 Ther. Practiced Kinder Symphony this evening. Took Esther down town. Wea. Sat. Nov. 24, 1894 Ther. Studied Latin. Football. Yale beat Harvard. 20th electricity. Wea. Sun. Nov. 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. Sermon by man on Church Building Society. I liked it, but Miss P. did not. In the Army I talked with Reeves. The reason he does not wish to speak is because he has left the Army. Then I saw Carmen, for the first time he wrote me. I had a talk with him on smoking & I hope I helped. I met two young men from Training School for Y.M.C.A. Reeve said he never was so happy as last Sunday P.M. He felt so at home. He likes Mr. Newhall. Wea. Mon. Nov. 26, 1894 Ther. I wrote to Mr. Newhall about asking Reeve to join the S.S. We practiced the Kinder Symphony. Czar Nicholas II Marries Princess Alix of Hesse. Wea. Tues. Nov. 27, 1894 Ther. 21st treatment. Attended for the first time the State St. ladie's prayer meeting. Mrs. Russell tells me that Reeve spoke last Sunday. I called on Capt. & talked about Reeve. Saw Callahan (?) on the street. He told me he experienced a change Thursday. His brother died & he is last of 13 children. Letter from Cameron. He has given up tobacco. Mrs. [W...] [Gretty] & Eleanor Holden came. Wea. Wed. Nov. 28, 1894 Ther. Miss Skinner & some of the girls went away. Went down town. Practiced Kinder Symphony. Wea. Thur. Nov. 29, 1894 Ther. Thanksgiving. Beautiful note about Reeve from Mr. Newhall. Miss Bradley, Mabel Taylor, Grace Macfarlane & I went to Union service at 1st Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Ps.33. The Champlains, Porters & Mrs. DeBenise here. In the evening we had Kinder Symphony, and Box of Monkeys. The last I did not attend! Miss Skinner & Beatrix returned about 11. Miss Porter hurt her foot this morning. Marion Bagy is here. Wea. Fri. Nov. 30, 1894 Ther. Terrible accident in Southbridge. Boys killed & dying. A train ran into a [bank] containing foot-ball team. Mary Wells & Ruth Chapin saw it. Snowy so girls danced. All went to bed early. Wea. Sat. Dec. 1, 1894 Ther. Took Violet & Sallie down to see Marion off. 22nd treatment at 3. Met Dr. Moxom. He stopped shook hands & introduced me to his son. I am to call on him Monday. [Blew] up the girls for gymnastics. Violets mother is hurt playing ball. Yale beat Princeton at football - 24 to 6. Wea. Sun. Dec. 2, 1894 Ther. Snowed so we couldn't go to church. Had service at home. P.M. Went to S.Army. Capt Carrigan expects to leave. Reeve said "Spit it out". Talked to poor ragged man, to Water man, Cameron. Evening. Miss Bradly & Miss Skinner came to my room. Wea. Mon. Dec. 3, 1894 Ther. I went to Dr. Moxom's at two & had a long talk. Told all about myself & Army work. He wants me to take him to the Army. Marie Keller returned. Wea. Tues. Dec. 4, 1894 Ther. Gave Leslie Chapin her 1st Latin lesson. 23rd Electric treatment at 4.30. Periodical class. Miss Mills was here. Mr. Newhall is not to be kept after April.Wea. Wed. Dec. 5, 1894 Ther. Girls were silent at breakfast because Miss Porter had said they were noisy last night. Wea. Thur. Dec. 6, 1894 Ther. Annual Baptist Bible School meeting. Interesting reports. Reeve not there 2nd lesson with Leslie. 24th treatment. Wea. Fri. Dec. 7, 1894 Ther. No entertainment tonight. [Ordered] my new dress of Hilton, Hughs. Wea. Sat. Dec. 8, 1894 Ther. Rec'd sad letter from Reeve which I [immediately] answered. He has gone back. Sweet letter from Fannie McIntosh Roney. She lives in Cazenovia. She says I led her to determine to be a Christian. [...] about Irene Rothschild! Latin examination. Lena & I attended a Smith Alumnae meeting at Christ Church parish to meet Anna Davies. Met Prof. Gardner & Tyler. Leslie Chapin's 3rd lesson at 9 A.M. 25th treatment 8 to 10. I went then to the Army & took Reeve out. He walked up to the [E...]. He is broken-up, but won't come back. Wea. Sun. Dec. 9, 1894 Ther. Snowy. Wonderful service by Dr. Moxom on Content. Phil. 4:11-13. Marion [Tress] is 3. I gave her 3 [carnations]. Went to Army. Geo. Tyler of the [Annual] [reconverted] after days [backsliding] from tobacco. One old man could not be a Christian because he could not believe a man lived 969 yrs. I sent Cameron to hunt up Reeves, who has not been there today. [Page] told me he heard Mary Whitlock. Wea. Mon. Dec. 10, 1894 Ther. No word from Reeves. Chamber Concert by Miss King, Mr. Severn, Mr. Strong. Wea. Tues. Dec. 11, 1894 Ther. Snowy disabreeable day. I went into gym with girls then down town. Met Capt. Carrigan. Leslies 4th lesson 4 P.M. 26th treatment 4.30. Cameron wrote me that he found Reeves with a young lady & Reeve said he would see me. Milo & Waterman were saved Sunday. Cameron thanks me for what I have done. Wea. Wed. Dec. 12, 1894 Ther. Rainy today. Did not go to the Brewer Sal. A. meeting. Wrote Mother. Brigadier Brewer here tonight & tomorrow. I am not going. Wea. Thur. Dec. 13, 1894 Ther. At noon I rec'd a lovely letter from Reeve and he is a Christian. He says he only stumbled, but did not drink etc. Leslie's 4th lesson. 27th treatment. Prayer meeting. Saw Reeve there & he talked with Mr. Newhall. Wea. Fri. Dec. 14, 1894 Went with Irene to Smith for her German with Fran Kapp. She failed. She talked to me about Jews & about Christ. I read. N. Am. in the Reading Room. Fran Kapp asked if I was her [mother]. Rec'd Helen Gillis wedding card. Wea. Sat. Dec. 15, 1894 Ther. Irene went to [Northampton] with Miss Skinner. Passed in Roman Hist., failed in Algebra. I went down town twice to walk to [...], to Miss [Robsin] & am not well. I am dead tired. [Letter] from Harlan & Mary Thayer. Wea. Sun. Dec. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 14:23 "The Still Hour". I think this the most helpful sermon to me, he even preached. I took Miss Skinner to see Mrs. Barron & talk over the Y.M.C.A. Miss Skinner & Bradly went to S.A. Smith was corrected & threw away his pipe with "Old Smith". Reeve was there winking at the girls but went to penitent form & I had a good talk with him. Miss S. read me her letter to Allen ending the engagement. Wea. Mon. Dec. 17, 1894 Ther. Mr. Shipley died at midnight. Allen has written an ordinary letter to Lucy Skinner. Wea. Tues. Dec. 18, 1894 Ther. Leslie's 6th lesson. 29th treatment. I could only go to the end of periodical class as Miss Porter went to Mrs. Porter's party for Josie. Wea. Wed. Dec. 19, 1894 Ther. Reeves writes me that he has Holiness. This evening I packed. Wea. Thur. Dec. 20, 1894 Ther. Leslie's 7th lesson. Analysis class. Miss P. would not let me go to prayer meeting. Did up presents. Retired at 11.45. Took doll to [Laryell's]. Wea. Fri. Dec. 21, 1894 Ther. Miss Skinner, Beatrix Smith, Anna DeBernise, Mabel Nassau & I came to N.Y. together. Ethel Skinner & the two Southern girls came to meet Lucy. I forgot to give my check to an express man. I arrived at 86 So. Oxford about 6.30. Found Mother. The others were at church-tea. Mother & I called on Ruth. Wea. Sat. Dec. 22, 1894 Ther. Finished Christmas shopping. Went to Mrs. Stevens. Ruth called with my hat. Eve. Call from Rosa Lossing Johnson & her husband.Wea. Sun. Dec. 23, 1894 Ther. Mr. Dixon Luke 2:11. Labor & capital meet at Christ's cradle in Wise Men & Shepherd. Some Philanthropists are ugly at home. Mother & I took dinner at Harolds's. Then I went down to Aunt Susans. She has a kind of "Shingles". Saw Cousin Sue & Hattie Bliss. Called on Lucy Skinner. Returned to Aunties to tea. Clara King is engaged. Hattie & I went to Plymouth Church & saw Hoffman's Life of Christ pictures. Wea. Mon. Dec. 24, 1894 Ther. Finished shopping. Went to Mrs. Stevens & Stella's. Went to the Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Met their boarder Miss Morrison. The ice cream had nine flavors. Rec'd [silver] [charm] from Will Todd. Letter from Reeve. He is very happy. Wea. Tues. Dec. 25, 1894 Ther. Christmas presents. Harold's family & Mary Sharpe came to dinner. Frank could not come. I had 32 presents. Wea. Wed. Dec. 26, 1894 Ther. Wrote letters of thanks. Had teeth filled by Estelle Worcester. Went to Mrs. Stephen's & Mrs. Dixons. Mrs. Palmer sewed for me. All but Mother & me went to Christmas entertainment. First I played to Mother. Then Ralph came & in & we played base-ball cards. Wea. Thur. Dec. 27, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Stephen's. 4th time. Snowy day. Wrote letters. Spent evening at home. Ruth hemmed my 2nd best [hat] for .59cts. Wea. Fri. Dec, 28, 1894 Ther. Wrote three letters. Called on Mrs. DeSaussure & Nannie Schenck & little Dorothy. Went to Mrs. Stephens (5th time). Lucy Skinner called while I was out & wanted me there to tea. Prayer-meeting. Afterward I talked with Mr. Robinson. Wea. Sat. Dec. 29, 1894 Ther. Went over to N.Y. to meet Miss P. & Lena & consult Dr. Kolles. He changes my glasses & gives me drops. He says I may do as I think best about wearing them. Called on Mrs. [F...] but found only Mr. F. Lunch at Pursells. Called on Minnie [Hurtel]. Found her very sad. Found a letter from Reeve. He is still "kept". Began to answer it. Minnie had a headache, but went with me to Choir [sociable]. Wea. Sun. Dec. 30, 1894 Ther. Mr. Dixon on Baptism. We all took dinner at Harolds. Call from Cousin [Johney]. This eve. Will [Benten] & I went to Chinese Mission & Joss. House in N.Y. China town. Wea. Mon. Dec, 31, 1894 Ther. Mother & I went shopping. Went for last time to Mrs. Stephens. Took dinner at the Skinners. Called on Aunt Susan. Heard, Ros read his story. Then went to Hausen Bl. Watch Night Service. Mr. Hadley [of] the Jerry McAuly Mission was the best thought. Charity Account. Letter Register Name Received Answered Jan. 1. 20.60 " 5 Poor boy .06 20.54 " 7 Hausen Bl. .35 20.19 " 10 Postals .16 20.13 " 12 [Sharm] Club .75 19.38 " 14 Epi.Church .10 19.28 " " State St. .10 19.18 " " S. Army .55 18.63 " 18 Build of Ass. 1.28 19.91 " 21 South Ch .10 19.81 " " S.Army .50 19.31 " 25 Battalion .85 18.46 Pencil .05 18.41 Ticket .10 18.31 " 28 Church .05 18.26 5 Pts. .10 18.16 S.Army .50 17.66 Cologne .25 17.41 State St. .50 16.91 S.Army .95 15.96 5 Pts. .05 15.91 Feb. 1 S.Army .50 15.41 " " .25 15.16 " 12 " " 1.25 14.91 " 14 Harlan 1.20 16.11 " 18 S.Army .50 15.61 Letter Register Name Received Answered 15.61 Feb.25. South Ch. .10 15.51 " " S.Army .50 15.01 13.81 Mar. 4. Bapt.Ch. 5.00 8.81 Eve. 8 S.Army .50 8.31 5 Pts. .05 8.26 " 8 Bapt. Ch. 2.00 6.26 " 11. Christ Ch. .10 6.16 5 Pts. .10 6.06 S.Army .50 5.56 Dress for Battal. .50 5.06 18 South Ch. .05 5.01 5 Pts .10 4.91 S. Army .50 4.41 21. Salary 13.00 17.41 Church seat 10.00 7.41 22. S.Army 1.00 6.41 Vassar [A...] 1.00 5.41 Maria Metch 5.00 .41 S.A. .30 .11 24 Dr. [R...] .10 .01 Miss DeBier .10 - .09 25 Church .15 - .24Adresses Ahead = - Name Residence April 1. - .24 " 1 [H...] Pl. chur. .15 - .39 " 8 S.Army .50 - .89 " 15 " " .50 1.39 " " S.Church .05 1.44 " " 5 Pts .10 1.54 " 22 " " .05 1.59 " " South Ch. .10 1.69 " " S. Army .55 -2.24 " " " " .50 2.74 " " 5 Pts .10 2.84 " " South Ch. .05 2.89 May 6. S.A. .55 3.44 " " 5 Pts .10 3.54 " " State St. 2.80 6.30 " 10 S. Army .25 6.55 " 20 5 Pts .25 6.80 " " S. Army .10 6.90 " 27 " " .50 7.40 " " Hospital .05 7.45 June 3 S. Army 5.75 13.20 Bapt. Ch. .50 13.70 5 Pts .05 13.75 June 4 S.A. 1.00 14.75 Adresses Name Residence June 9 Miss P. 5.00 9.75 " 10 S.Army .50 10.25 " " 5 Pts .01 10.26 " 24 South Ch. .05 10.31 " " S. Army .50 10.81 " " .40 11.21 Mrs. Laryell .50 11.71 Miss Thayer 2.50 9.21 Mrs. P. 5.00 -4.21 July 1 Bapt. Chr. .20 -4.41 " " S. Army .50 -4.91 " " Batt. .80 5.70 " 2 Miss P. 18.00 Owe 12.30 " 3 [B...] 16.00 -3.70 " 8 S. Army .50 4.20 " " 1st Batt. .10 4.30 " 21 [L...] 1.20 -3.10 " 22 Church .10 -3.00 " 29 " .10 -2.90 Aug.10 [R...] 1.20 -1.70 " 19 Church .10 -1.60 Sept.2 Church & SS .20 -1.40 " 9 " .10 -1.30 " 8 Sick child .05 -1.25 " 14 Mrs. P. 5.00 3.75 " 16 Church .10 3.65Visits Name Address 3.65 Sept. 20 Japanese .25 3.40 " 23 Hauson Pl. .20 3.20 " 30 South Ch. .05 3.15 Miss P. .20 3.35 Oct. 14 Smith Ch. .05 3.30 " 25 Mr. Hewham .10 3.20 " 27 & 28 .60 2.60 " 28 Smith Ch & sp .07 2.53 Nov. 4 S. Army .05 2.48 S. Army .50 1.98 11 " " .50 1.48 Hampton .50 .98 S. Church .04 .94 Miss P. .50 1.44 18 S.Ar. .30 1.14 5 Pts. .10 1.04 Smith Ch. .05 .99 25 " " .05 .94 " S. Army .50 .44 Mis 1.00 1.44 28 " 5.00 6.44 29 Boy's club .42 6.02 2 S. Army .50 5.52 Miss P. 1.16 7.68 Smith Ch. .10 7.58 Visits Reception Visit Received Visit Returned 7.58 Dec. 9 5 Pts. 1.00 6.58 " Army .80 5.78 " 11 " 16 " .50 5.28 " " Smith Ch .05 5.23 " " Layell .45 4.78 Soldiers .57 4.21 20 Miss P. 16.65 20.86 23 Colored people .25 20.61 " Hauson Pl. .10 20.51 Plymouth .10 20.41 30 Hauson Pl. .10 20.31 L.I.[A...] .25 20.06 Dec. 31. 853.78 773.32Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. 657.44 Nov. 3. Car fare 630.78 .05 " 4 Church .05 S.Army .50 " 5 Car fare .05 6 " " .05 Book 1.75 Notions 7 Car fare .05 Rubbers Miss Laryell .75 10 Chocolate etc .10 Bible .55 Cookies .12 Car fare .05 11 S. Army .50 Hampton Nest. .50 Church .04 13 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 Miss P. 5.00 Stamps .50 15 Car fare & Elect. 2.05 17 " " " 2.05 18 Church etc. .40 19 Mrs. Layell 1.00 3.17Memoranda 635.78 670.61 Date Dolls. Cts. Miss P. 10.00 23 [Lunches] .35 24 Ruths .60 Elec. & car fare 2.05 25 Army .50 South Church .05 27 Elec. & car fare 2.40 28 Car fare .05 Candy .25 [E...] .05 Miss Porter 30.00 Stamps .40 29 Boy's Club .42 1 Elec. & car fare 2.05 2 S. Army .50 3 Car fare .05 4 " " & elec. 2.05 5 Rubbers 2.00 6 Car fare & elec 2.05 7 Miss P. 11.55 Dress 11.55 8 Elec & carf 2.05 Carnations .08 9 Smith Ch .10 5 Pts. 1.00 687.33 700.91 Bills Receivable Date Name Dolls. Cts. 687.33 700.91 Dec. 9 Army .80 " 11 Gloves 2.00 Elec. & car fare 2.05 Mittens Dec.13 Elec. & carf. 2.05 " 15 " " 2.05 Calandar .50 Melody .50 Pins .08 " 16 Miss Ps carfare " " S.Army .50 " " Church .05 " 18 Electricity & carfare 2.05 Quiet Hours .80 Every Day Life .80 Doll .45 Soldiers .57 Blocks .50 4 boxes of paper .60 Tie .48 Handkerchief .25 "Christmas Scent" .75 718.74 Bills Payable Date Name Dolls. Cts. 687.33 718.74 20 Miss P. 166.45 Lena's book 1.50 21 Mrs. Porter 2.00 Mr. P. 1.63 Ticket 2.75 Lunch .15 Carriage .50 Car fare .10 Mittens .19 Hat 3.00 Stamps .06 Trunk .50 Purse 1.49 Will Todd 1.10 Games .24 Belt pin .49 Sliced [...] .18 Calendar .39 [C...] .98 23 Church etc. .45 Carf. .10 24 Stamps .25 Carf. .10 Candy .70 853.78 737.59Cash Account - January Date Received Paid 1 Orchard 6.98 2 Paper hairpins .03 " Cards 1.75 Bertha's hat. .39 5 Car fare .45 Mrs. Palmer .75 Shoes 3.00 Gloves 1.00 Cape 19.98 6 Car fare .10 7 " " .10 Church .35 8 " .10 Car fare .10 Gloves .89 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Church .10 Ribbon .04 2 Skirts 1.18 9 [E...] for cape 10.00 Car fare .45 Lunch .30 Paper .05 Carriage .40 Sharm Club .75 45.51 Cash Account - January Date Received Paid 6.98 45.51 Stamps & cards .22 14 Church etc. .75 16 Library .04 Street car .05 Stamps .10 Building Ass. 12.80 etc. .22 .03 .58 23 Stamps .28 Belt .49 25 Music Carfare .05 Battalion 1.00 [M...] Girls .10 [P...] .05 27 Carriage .40 N. Haven & return 2.50 Lunch .35 28 Church etc. .65 30 C. Union 2.00 Colored [S...] .25 [...] .05 Sticky [...] .20 Hat 1.13 Car fare .05 19.78Cash Account - February 19.78 56.25 Date Received Paid [F...] .25 Church .50 S. Army .95 5 Pts. .05 Mrs. Booth .25 11 S.Army .50 12 " " 1.15 " " song book .10 Car fare .05 16 Stamps etc. .86 [F...] [H...] 17 [N...] .50 18 List .05 S.Army .50 20 Car fare .10 22 Battalion .10 Candy .10 Ruth's present .55 25 Church .10 S. Army .50 Chas. .25 19.78 63.16Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 19.78 63.16 Car fare .05 Candy .10 4 Bapt. Church 5.00 5 Pts. .05 S.Army .50 Miss [...] .25 7 Hair dresser .40 Car fare .05 8 Bapt. Ch 2.00 10 Car fare .10 Music .80 " .34 11 Christ Ch .10 S. Army .50 Dress .50 5 Pts. .10 12 Stamps .30 17 Hair pins etc. .07 18 Church .05 S. Army .50 5 Pts. .10 21 Car fare .05 Miss P. 230.00 249.78 75.07Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 249.78 75.07 21 Spring to N.Y. 2.75 Music 25.00 Flowers .58 22 Stationary 7.12 Church seat 10.00 Vassar Aid 1.00 Alumnae Ass. 1.00 Maria Milch 5.00 S. Army [1.30] Carriage .40 23 Church .20 Car fare .25 Vigil 1.18 24 Car fare .10 Dress 1.74 [L...] 1.11 25 Church .15 26 Dress 1.25 Car fare .20 " " .05 S.A. pin .30 S.A. Doctrines .30 Canvas .12 Church .15 136.32Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 249.78 136.32 Dress 4.50 Paper .22 27 Findings .49 Car fare .10 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 27 Findings 1.83 Gloves 1.00 28 Silk 2.03 Tooth-powder .28 Velveteen .22 Steels .13 1/2 yd. canvas .07 Car fare .05 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Dentist 2.25 Velvet .18 29 Steels & tape .18 Car fare .20 [...] .26 Mrs. Dixon 4.50 Gloves cleaned .07 30 Glasses 2.25 31 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Dress making 26.70 249.78 189.28Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 249.78 189.28 Flowers for hat .55 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Findings 2.83 1 Church .15 2 Lunch 2.05 Carriage .75 5 Stamps for Magazine .05 6 Mr. Anderson's flowers 1.50 8 S. Army .50 Stamps .02 14 " etc. .50 [...] .16 Pins & thread .28 Messiah .60 Candy .10 15 5 Pts. .20 South Ch. .05 S. Army .50 18 [Ca...] .75 Car .05 [P...] .10 Newspapers .10 19 May Festival 6.00 Stamps .20 Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 249.78 206.52 21 Newsp. wraps .28 22 5 Pts. .05 Church .10 S. Army .55 25 Lime water .10 27 Aim of Life .75 [...] [...] .50 Festival book .25 S.A. .50 Church .05 5 Pts. .10 Sleeves .50 [Ch...] .08 Stamps .02 Lemon juice etc. .38 7 [P...] Life of [...] 1.00 16 S.A. .55 Church .80 5 Pts. .10 Benevolence 2.00 9 3 Testaments 1.05 Carfare .05 10 War [C...] .05 S.Army .25 249.78 216.58Cash Account - May Date Received Paid 249.78 216.58 12 Soda Water .10 Stamps .25 Gloves .69 3 Stockings 1.00 Homestead .05 19 Electricity 2.00 Carriage .25 20 5 Pts .25 23 Stamps .30 Rising entert. .10 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 26 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 27 5 Pts. .25 Church .05 S. Army .50 28 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 31 Electricity 2.00 249.78 230.52 Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 249.78 230.52 2 Car fare .05 Electricity 2.00 Music .35 3 Bapt. church .50 5 Pts. .05 S. Army .50 Sewing [...] .50 S.A. .50 Aux League 5.00 Mrs. A's pict. .35 4 S.A. 1.00 6 Glasses 3.45 Car fare .15 7 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 9 " " .05 Electricity 2.00 Shoes 4.00 Rubbers .60 [Quil] .20 Gloves 1.50 Music .40 [B...] .15 Stamps etc. .50 249.78 256.12Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 249.78 256.12 9 [...] .23 Car fare .05 [C...] 1.25 Hat Dress 11.25 Miss P. 50.00 10 S.A. .50 5 Pts. .01 11 Mileage Hudson to Pok. .82 Carriage .25 " .73 Barge .15 Trunk .50 Hudson .50 Mileage Ticket [Vassain] .85 Car fare .10 [Lu...] .30 Class fee 2.25 Carriage .25 14 Elect. 2.00 Car fare .05 278.16Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 299.78 278.16 16 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 5 Pts. .05 S. Army .50 Church .05 Carfare .10 19 " " .05 Electricity 2.00 21 " 2.00 Car fare .05 Photo .50 23 Car fare .05 Electrical 2.00 Candy & Soda .10 24 Church .05 S.A. .50 25 Car fare .05 Electricity 2.00 26 " 2.00 Carfare .05 S. Water .05 [Cong...] etc .40 Carfare .05 27 Elect. 2.00 299.78 294.81Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 299.78 294.81 28 Electricity 2.00 Carfare .05 28 Mrs. Porter 50.00 .50 Mary Thayer 25.00 Mrs. Laryell .50 29 Carfare .05 Electricity 2.00 Stylographic 2.00 Hat 9.75 Carfare .10 30 .10 Soda W. .05 Electric 2.00 1 " 2.00 Church .20 S. Army .50 Prof. Anderson [...] .25 2 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 Mother 9.94 Sewing Bat. .80 Lat. Prose 1.00 Mileage etc. 3.00 Stationary 1.35 334.35 Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 374.78 334.35 Century 3.75 Dr. Bowles 4.00 Brewers 1.45 Picnic .75 Miss P. 180.00 Lost 3.64 Soap etc. .10 Miss Tansley 30.00 Mutual Relief Alumnae Ass. Frank's present 1.00 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .15 Benevolence 16.00 Stamps .50 [Washing] .37 5 Hat trimmed .75 Waist & tie 1.50 [Studs] .38 Car fare .10 Telegram .30 6 Car fare .05 Washing .50 554.78 391.64Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 554.78 391.64 6 Lp - N. Brookfield .91 Telegram .50 7 NB - Lp .91 Carfare .05 8 Church .10 S. Army .50 Telegram .50 10 Carfare .05 Eye glass chain .05 Gold pen .35 Soap & box .33 11 Frank .70 Charles .25 Carriage .50 Tickets & Section 50.00 Papers .10 Driver & fee 1.10 12 Breakfast 1.15 Porter .50 Trunks .38 Telegram .50 14 Carfare .20 15 " " .05 14 [...] & book .30 554.78 451.68Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 554.78 451.68 14 Peanuts .05 16 " .05 17 Car fare .10 Dress 12.00 Silk waist 1.95 Shirt waist .50 Blacking 2 .10 Ink .05 Knife .35 20 Loan Ass. 12.00 Candy .20 Soda W. .10 Car fare .10 Shoes 5.00 Pin .10 Gate to Caesar .40 21 Car fare .20 22 Church .10 Car fare .10 23 " " .05 [Bentsa] pres. etc 1.80 25 Washing .75 Car fare .10 Catalogue .10 566.78 475.93Cash Account - July & Aug. Date Received Paid 566.78 475.93 27 Car fare .20 Fannie Als. 2.00 29 Car fare .10 Church .10 30 Waist 1.50 Buckle 1.45 Drawers .75 Car fare .10 1. Washing .85 Candy .25 Jessie's birthday 2.50 2 Ass. Alum. 1.00 4 2 tickets to [Mukwang] & Return 6.60 6 Car fare .20 Esther's present .50 Lunch .30 7 [Nash] .85 9 Stamps .88 Braid .05 10 Cone .25 Candy .20 Postal cards .11 566.78 496.47Cash Account - Aug. Date Received Paid 566.78 496.47 Envelopes .27 Am. Prof. 12.00 Gave Mother 12.00 Washing 1.15 Paper .30 Soda .10 Shoes & [home] 2.50 Ray's book 1.10 2 jumping beans .25 15 Car fare .25 15 [Mas...] [T...] .25 Music .20 Candy .25 Washcloths .21 Paper .22 16 Carfare .45 17 Dress .75 19 Church .10 20 Carfare .20 22 Tape & braid .10 Postal order .05 Washing .70 23 Trip to Fair 1.65 Pocket hand 12 1.50 578.78 521.32Cash Account - Aug. & Sept. Date Received Paid 578.78 521.22 Pen .75 Gloves .10 Carfare .10 Dried peaches .25 Tablets .20 Quinine pills .20 Gave Mother Drawers .80 Skirt .40 Carfare for M. 2.10 Ruching .68 Stamps .98 25 [...] & cars 2.10 27 Car fare .25 Soda & popcorn .10 29 Car fare .10 [Pell...] .50 Candy .20 [Aco...] .15 30 Car fare .40 31 " " .60 2 Collection .20 3 Car fare .40 4 Crackers & popc. .15 533.03Cash Account - October Date Received Paid 578.78 533.03 5 Carfare .30 7 " " .20 8 " " .10 Chocolate .08 Prunes .10 Soap bask .05 Menthol .25 [Ac...] .10 9 Car fare .40 Church .10 8 Sick children .05 10 6 Handkerchiefs .75 Envelope .10 Shoe-strip .05 Hair pins .05 Hat pins .05 Car fare .10 Campher ice .10 Belladonner .15 3 [Washup] 2.85 12 3 books .55 Car fare .10 Postal .10 Stamps .50 578.78 540.21 Cash Account - Sept Date Received Paid 578.78 540.21 12 Dish .90 24 Napkins .30 Vail .60 Car fare .10 Candy .20 Lemonade .10 Pin .15 Ticket & Section 50.00 Mrs. Porter 50.00 Car fare .10 Trunks .75 17 Car fare .20 Church .10 15 Soda W. .15 17 2 Servants 2.00 Washing .40 Current Topics .40 Porter .10 Supper 1.10 18 Breakfast & Din 4.20 Paper .05 Porter .25 Car fare .10 20 " " .05 602.51Cash Account - Sept Date Received Paid 628.78 602.51 20 Book .10 Glasses .60 Tablets .10 21 Car fare .10 Japanese .25 Mrs. Palmer 1.20 22 Car fare .20 1/2 Wills book 1.25 Bath house .15 Peanuts .10 Belt ribbon .44 Night gown 1.25 Hair pins .04 23 Church .20 24 Car fare .10 25 Minnie's present 1.50 Tooth powder .30 Soda .20 Ralph's present 1.00 Car fare .05 [M...] [...] .05 Lunch .15 Carriage .25 26 Trunk .25 612.34 Cash Account - Sept & Oct Date Received Paid 628.78 612.34 26 Car fare .05 Candy .20 Paper .25 29 Car fare .05 Electric treatment 2.00 30 Church .05 1 Car fare & Elec 2.05 Stamps .10 3 Car f. & Elect. 2.10 4 Postal .05 Stamps .26 Ladies H. Journal 1.00 [B...] book 1.00 5 Apples .10 Elect & Car f. 10.05 7 South Church .05 S. Army .50 8 Pin .26 Stamps .24 Bible Study .08 10 Car fare .05 " " .05 13 " " .05 Pins .05 628.78 632.98Cash Account - December Date Received Paid 628.78 632.98 Clock 1.00 Dressing & [...] .35 14 Church .05 Miss Porter 2.00 Carf. .10 Stationary .05 Music [...] 1.00 [B...] .89 20 Car fare & Elec. 2.05 21 Church etc. 2.45 22 Car f. & Elec. 2.05 24 " " " 2.05 25 " " .05 Mr. Needham .10 27 S. Army .35 28 " " .25 Capt. Cummings .75 South Ch. .05 5 Pts .02 30 Stamps etc. .50 30 Treatment & carf. 10.05 1 Soap .10 3 Pen .10 Cord .10 630.78 657.44 Sept. 84. I taught Arithmetic Albebra Grammar French Lat. Lessons Caesar Eng. Lit. Eng. Hist. Rhetoric Composition - 3 keysGrace Parsons 610 Worthington St. Mathers 20 Lessons to a [Reg...] (Music) Miss P. 2.00I owe Mother 2.20 Sept 25 37.31 3.15 Oct 17 38.20 3.55 38.39 4.15 4.75 Dec 22 28.39 4.25 26.39 4.55 .56 5.98 26.95 1.35 27.20 7.33 2.85 Dec. 26 22.20 22.35 10.18 " " 42.27 12.33 " 27 42.87 13.78 32.87 " 28 32.95 14.63 1.60 " 34.55 14.93 " 34.61 15.08 34.86 26.08 30 35.11 31 35.16 30.51 35.31 30.61 Jan 1 25.31 30.81 24.31 32.31 2 28.20 32.81 3.50 36.31 853.78 737.59 Dec.24 Calendar .25 " 26 Stamp .23 Mother 19.92 Car fare .20 Dentist 4.00 27 Hat .60 Mrs. Dixon's dress 3.00 28 Stamp .06 29 Car fare .50 [Tract's] .40 Dr. Koller 5.00 Lunch .30 30 Church .10 L.I.Ass. .25 853.78 772.42 853.78 772.42 Dec. 31 Car fare .20 Corn knife .25 Dropper .05 Medicine .35 Chocolate .05 853.78 773.32 Jan. 1. Car fare .15 [M...] .20 853.78 773.67 80.11 _______ 3.89 80.11 _____ 35.31 76.22 _______ 24.31 115.42 _____ 100.53Mr. Henry St. J. Hyde 210 East 18th St.Mr. Henry St. J. Hyde 210 East 18th St.Mrs. Boyd Parkinson Mrs. Khulocks 774 State St.249.78 199.32 ______ 50.46Presents 12 2/259 _____ 130 2/130 ____ 65 2.50 Mother 1.49 Will 1/2 Rug 2.00 Minnie 1.75 Ray .75 Marg. Will Todd ? 1.10 Bertha .75 Will 1.00 Winnie .59 Ruth .65 Frank .24 Harold 2.25 Ruth 2.00 Ralph .58 Servants 1.75 Miss P. Mrs. Packard .49 Mrs. Bent 1.50 ______ 21.86 12 2 10 10 21.86 Mrs. P 2.00 Mr. Porter 1.63 Edward .18 Fraulein Handk. .25 Marion .50 Aunt Carrie [Duet] H. .80 Captain Book .80 Layell Lab Doll .45 1 Paper .15 2 " .15 3 " .15 4 " .15 Charles Tie .48 Miss Skinner Miss Thayer .39 Miss Bradly Church Sec. .75 Esther .98 Stella .50 Mrs. Serf. .50 _____ 32.67
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1901
Text: Vol XVIIJanuary, TUESDAY 1. 1901. Harold, Ruth, Ralph, and Harvey came to dinner and Blanche Martin was here. Mother lay and slept all day so that I felt very anxious. While we were at dinner Agnes Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Kinney called. Harold & I took a walk in the morning. I rec'd letters from Mrs. Booth, Eliza Buffington and Mrs. Wm. Porter. Wrote to Marin Maltice, Eliza Buffington, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Frisbee, and Mr. Juemp. January, WEDNESDAY 2. 1901. Mother is better today. I...
Show moreVol XVIIJanuary, TUESDAY 1. 1901. Harold, Ruth, Ralph, and Harvey came to dinner and Blanche Martin was here. Mother lay and slept all day so that I felt very anxious. While we were at dinner Agnes Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Kinney called. Harold & I took a walk in the morning. I rec'd letters from Mrs. Booth, Eliza Buffington and Mrs. Wm. Porter. Wrote to Marin Maltice, Eliza Buffington, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Frisbee, and Mr. Juemp. January, WEDNESDAY 2. 1901. Mother is better today. I went over to New York. I met Miss [Cutting] and Alice [Poinier] Sandford on the cars. First I called on Mrs. Booth. Jennie Hughes is all broken down. Then I went to the Equitable, 120 Broadway and found Sadie Jones. Harry Coxe was too busy to see me! We had luncheon at [Naethings]. Went all over the Equitable. Harold called this afternoon. Wrote Miss Hour. Harold brought me tobacco for Joe. Frank went to Ithaca tonight. The girls began school today. January, THURSDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Dixon has rec'd a call to the Ruggles St. Church, Boston. We fear he will accept. I wrote to Raymond, Jessica, Cousin Sallie, Lena, Ruth Coe, Aid Society, Lillian Higgins. Lena wrote me about Mrs. Booth's asking me to make the Western trip. They can't spare me. I called on Mrs. Hollis Gibson and saw little Stanley the only one of the four boys living. Mabel [Healy] called on me, and in the evening she brought Geo. [Lunn] to call. January, FRIDAY 4. 1901. Mother and I went to take luncheon with Aunt Susan. We met Mrs. Capwell on the way. Took luncheon with Miss James, Auntie Dorothy, & [Regina]. I grew faint at the table. Coming home I stopped at Mrs. Backus (away) & Helen Smiths. Mother came home sick. She could not see Susie Raymond who called. When Mary Benedict called I took her up to see Mother. January, SATURDAY 5. 1901. This morning Estelle Worcester filled two teeth and cleaned my teeth. I bought my ticket. I went to ask Frank to come to see Mother and called on Mary Sharpe. Rec'd a beautiful letter from Lena telling of of three things that mar me. (1) carelessness in dress. (2) yawning in class. (3) asking questions. Paid two bills for Mother. Finished Sky Pilot to the family. In the evening Minnie, Will, Harvey, Winifred, Ruth, and I went to spend the evening with the Jones and Grangers. We had cocoa and wafers. Both Will Todd & Mr. Quick write of the birth of sons. The letter from Will was lovely. He is the same old Will. This is No. 2 [Will] Todd Jr. One year ago Harold was converted. Tonight Mr. Dixon meets trustees & deacons. January, SUNDAY 6. 1901. Mr. Dixon preached this morning from Juo. 14:6. "I am the life". It was a beautiful sermon & he seemed sad. At communion the individual cups were used for the first time. Then Mr. Dixon said he felt that the Boston call was a call or a temptation, he felt he could lead this church no further, he felt crushed & humiliated. "Pray that your pastor or the trustees be converted". We laid out Mr. Hague & Geo. Neidlinger. Harvey came to dinner. I slept & read & wrote Fannie Bates, Lena, Mr. Francis & Smith. After supper, Mr. & Mrs. Jacobs to [tell] of foot powder. I stayed home from church & read Ben Hur to Mother, Bertha & Will. Harvey came to dinner & supper. January, MONDAY 7. 1901. While I was washing dishes a telegram came "We are have a hard fight for baby's life. Pray for us. Marguerite & Rufus". I packed some, went down town, wrote letters, studied etc. Left for Springfield on the 4 oclock train. Helen Keyser, Eliz. Sherwood, Frances Booth, Eliza Buffington, Edana Collins, Bessie Danaday & Martha Boyd were on train. Met Deacon Dunlap & we talked about Mr. Dixon. Found a paper cutter from Mrs. Collins, a pincushion from Mrs. Griffin, a [Rubaiyat] from Esther. They all admire my clothes. Lena has lovely red suit. Highland church sends $40 for Mission. Dr. Hurlburt is dead. January, TUESDAY 8. 1901. All but Florence Barker returned. She is having terrible time with teeth. Miss King 25. This evening called on the Porters. Mathee Gillette was there. Edw. has had an operation on his nose. Letters from Harold and Rob Bliss. January, WEDNESDAY 9. 1901. Prof. Podgorski did not come. Mother rec'd telegram that Dorothy is better but condition critical. Jessica writes that Mr. Bamford spoke of me. Mr. Dixon has had a relapse. Florence Barker came tonight. January, THURSDAY 10. 1901. It snowed this afternoon. I took my afternoon out in my room. Slept a very little, began Origins of Species. Went to prayer meeting for the 1st time here in 10 weeks. Then called on Miss Hastings. I am to leave the school-room at 10 P.M. always. Mr. Story 25. January, FRIDAY 11. 1901 Miss King 26. We walked though it was very slippery. I studied all the evening. The girls ate sugar cane and read. They have spoken of Mr. Broughton if Mr. Dixon goes. He & Mrs. Dixon are ill with grippe. January, SATURDAY 12. 1901. I read Outlook reading nearly all day. Went down town this afternoon. Spent a long time at Johnson's reading Forgotten Children's Books, Mrs. Stetsons "Concerning Children" & talking with Mr. Schenck. Came home to find Miss P. distressed for fear I had been to Joe's. Harvey Haile has variolous & I must not go to Joe's for some weeks!January, SUNDAY 13. 1901. Dr. Moxom is quite ill with the grippe. Edw. Appletons friend preached. Juo 1:13 Sons of God not (1) by blood - heredity (2) will of flesh - strong will 3. will of man - education (4) but of God. I was re-vaccinated & I wrote again to Joe that I can't go probably for a month. Began Phillips Brooks Life. Slept. Long walk this evening. Edana was snappy when I said her dress was too high. January, MONDAY 14. 1901. Sassy letter from E.M.S. Outlook class. Dr. Moxom is nervously ill. Mr. Story 26.January, TUESDAY 15. 1901. We do not know where Prof. Podgorski is. Miss Gruyer made me go out of school room & Miss P. said I acted cross. Eve. We made chlorine gas. Nice letter from Joe. Harold called at Oxford St. Sunday night. Miss King 27. January, WEDNESDAY 16. 1901. Prof. Podgorski did not come. I took my day out & went with Miss Porter & Lena to College Club by Smith girls in Memorial Parish House. Miss Jordan spoke on Problem of College graduate. Told of Father's [Silent] Time & Miss Avery letting physicians experiment on her for [cancer]. [She] takes no anaesthetic. Came home with Laura [Malton]. January, THURSDAY 17. 1901. Mr. Story 27. Analysis class. Prayer-meeting topic. Answers to prayer. Saw Joe there. I had taken his tobacco to Mrs. Sweet's. January, FRIDAY 18. 1901. This evening Ethel Van Deusen came. The girls made candy. Their best was [Pinuche]. 1 cup cream, 2 cups sugar. When done stir in nuts. Miss King 28. January, SATURDAY 19. 1901 I read "Origin of Species" nearly all day. Bitter cold. January, SUNDAY 20. 1901. Prof Gening 2 Cor. 3:18. Spiritual Insight. Needed by all men. Adapted to all men. The [mirror] is Gods Word. We see our silent self & [Xt] Christ. By gazing we grow into that image. We brought him home to dinner. I slept & read Phillips Brooks. Queen Victoria is dying. January, MONDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story 28. Mr. Alexander writes that Joe is nearly starving & wants to give up mission. Mr. Dixon may stay in Brooklyn. January, TUESDAY 22. 1901. Miss King 29. I broke two Florence flasks today. Queen Victoria died this morning. January, WEDNESDAY 23. 1901. Mother sent a lovely letter from Marguerite. Dorothy had pneumonia. She had two doctors & two nurses. Dr Babcock came several times a day and once at 5 A.M. Ellen Whites sister Mrs. Hamm came. Some news about Dobbs Ferry. Miss P. has taken girls to hear [Lembrock]. January, THURSDAY 24. 1901. Rec'd from Mr. Buck a check for $190.16 for Meredith [Sharp]. $45 goes to Lena & $145.16 remains with me. Spent afternoon shopping. Long walk with Mr. Schenck. Good prayer-meeting. Joe was there & wants me back. Mrs. Martinsens mother Mrs. Adams is dead. Mr. Story 29. January, FRIDAY 25. 1901. Hilda Johnston went to New York, Florence Howland to New Haven, Marg. Carter, Mary Cutler and Miss Gruyer to Boston. We danced & played Crokinole. Miss King 30.January, SATURDAY 26. 1901. Finished Origin of Species & All the North Am. Miss Berensen gave her first fencing lesson. January, SUNDAY 27. 1901. Mr. Cooper gave and excellent Y.M.C.A. talk. I was the only teacher that heard it. Miss Porter disapproves. After dinner I went to see Mrs. Bartlett & Josie & we talked. Read Phillips Brooks Life and slept. January, MONDAY 28. 1901. Mr. Story 30. Outlook class. We discussed Darwin's "Origin of Species"January, TUESDAY 29. 1901. Miss King 31. We went to the cemetery & it was coated with ice. I thought I'd have to stay until spring!January, WEDNESDAY 30. 1901. An alarming letter from Minnie. Mother is having violent pain, [gravel], vomiting. Lizzie has come to Eaton. They thought Cousin Lizzie was dying. I went with Josie Bartlett to an Orpheus concert. The others went to a lecture on Paul Revere's Ride. January, THURSDAY 31. 1901. Mr. Fisher - violin (1). Mr. Story 31. He had an extra analysis class & answered questions. I spent about 1 1/2 hrs in library reading Eng. H. Very happy because Minnie writes more hopefully of Mother. She has had another attack of pain, but nurse gave a [hypertensive]. Harold came. Prayer-meeting. Saw Joe and Mr. Chamberlain. Gave Joe Mr. Reed's dollar. February, FRIDAY 1. 1901. Miss King 32. Minnie writes that Mother is much better but is not allowed to sit up or take solid food. The girls got mad because they were not allowed to take chem. exam. This evening the girls sewed on costumes for next Friday. February, SATURDAY 2. 1901. Miss Berensen (2). I walked up with Marion. Minnie writes that Juo says Mother's head is affected. Corrected papers all day. February, SUNDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Hahn. Communion. No word from Mother. Went back to Mission but did not lead. Joe got mad at Mr. English. Two men converted. Called on Mrs. Bartlett & met "Uncle [Milton]" & wife. February, MONDAY 4. 1901. Made very happy by a letter note from my darling Mother. Mr. Story 32.February, TUESDAY 5. 1901. Miss King 33. I went over to see Mrs. Bartlett & she told me of her courtship. February, WEDNESDAY 6. 1901. Last day of the term. We worked all the evening on reports & I got to bed at 4:30 A.M. Elizabeth went with Laura [Malton] to the Charity Ball. February, THURSDAY 7. 1901. Mr. Story 33. Mr. Fisher 2. Last day of term. We had essays, poetry & two French plays. I tried to work in the labratory but was not very succesful. February, FRIDAY 8. 1901. Miss King 34. Rec'd a dollar from Harold for Joe. Girls had masquerade historical ball. Florence Barker went to N.Y. February, SATURDAY 9. 1901. Miss Berensen (3). I walked up with Marion. The girls, Miss Gruyer & I went in a big sleigh to the Pierces. Had popcorn, nuts, chocolate, apples. I sat with Mr. Shaw coming home & we talked about his drinking, not being a [Xn] Christian, son, dead daughter, etc. February, SUNDAY 10. 1901. Dr. Moxom preached solemn sermon about salt losing its savor. Joe was ill. I had full charge, spoke of Alpha & Omega. Good meeting. I saw that Mr. Leach's brother-in law was converted. Took tea with Mrs. Bartlett. Didn't walk. Met Florence Barker. February, MONDAY 11. 1901. Mr. Story 34. Outlook class. Lena heard of her mother's death. February, TUESDAY 12. 1901. Miss King 35. Mr. Norton is dead. Martha Boyd took her first music lesson. Lena went to her mother's funeral. February, WEDNESDAY 13. 1901. Elizabeth is at the Nortons. Lieut. Gov. Haile dead. February, THURSDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story (35). Analysis class. Mr. Norton's & Mrs. Bostick [...] today. Mrs. Packard and I did not go to Lida Prescott Childs reception. Union Prayer-meeting. Mr. Fisher (3). Lena came back. February, FRIDAY 15. 1901. Reverse party at the [Brogins]. Very funny. Miss King 36. February, SATURDAY 16. 1901. Mr. Clark's ([Waverly]) house burned down. Miss Berensen (4). Read Outlook. Called to see Mrs. Porter about Edw's practising. February, SUNDAY 17. 1901. A.M. Miss Moffat spoke in the South Church for the Home Missionary Society. She told of work in cities & rural districts. I read Phillip Brooks & slept. About 40 or 50 at mission. I spoke on Jesus the Sin bearer. I Peter 2:24. Went to see Mr. Hubbell who is to lead tonight. February, MONDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Story (36) Went down town for music, rubbers, etc. February, TUESDAY 19. 1901. Gertrude Burleigh has an honor & Clara Reed honorable mention. Miss King 37. Miss Porter questioned the girls about communicating. February, WEDNESDAY 20. 1901. Lena and Marion went to Chatham & returned. Quite a discussion as to whether Eliz. or I should go to College Club to hear Mr. Turner read a story. Eliz. went. I studied "Pulleys" for nearly 2 1/2 hrs & now I do not understand them. Marg. writes that Dorothy weighs 10 lbs. 4 oz. February, THURSDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story 37 Mr. Fisher 4. Frank is conditioned in chemistry. Called on Berenice Taylor, Richard Quick and 1 mo. Mrs. Hubbell (out) & Laura [Malton]. Read Phillips Brooks. I went to prayer-meeting. February, FRIDAY 22. 1901. Miss King 38. Percy Barker came today to see Florence. Played letter-game. February, SATURDAY 23. 1901. Finished 1st vol. of Phillips Brooks & all my reading. Miss Berensen (5). Ruth Richardson is 24. February, SUNDAY 24. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom on Matt 5. The growing materialism in this age. Over 30 in the mission & collection of 2.17. A man half drunk who once boarded with Mr. [Odd] seemed converted. I walked alone with the girls. Called on Miss Emerson and Jennie Barrows. February, MONDAY 25. 19010. Mr. Story 38. Outlook class. I had read every word. I recited [very] fully on vol. 1 of Phillips Brooks. February, TUESDAY 26. 1901. Miss King 39. Rec'd a touching letter from Prof. Podgorski. His last request is that I will take supper with him Thursday night but I can't, & I had to write him so. February, WEDNESDAY 27. 1901. Wonderful concert by Harold Bauer. February, THURSDAY 28. 1901. Mr. Story 39. Mf. Fisher 5. [Adamowski] is ill so, the concert is postponed. Beautiful prayer-meeting. I am ashamed that I have thought so much of Tuesdays letter. I scared them by staying at the Sweets. Joe said to Mr. Ray "The Lord never sent me no [fa...], nor no man nor no wheel nor no crank to turn it." March, FRIDAY 1. 1901. Miss King 40. We attended Ernest [Seton]-Thompsons's lecture on Wild Animals. Bessie Canady has gone to N.Y. Florence Howland to Conway. March, SATURDAY 2. 1901. Miss Berensen (6). Studied all day. Eliz. & I went to Wellesley meeting at McDuffey school & met Katharine Lee Bates. Washed head & read Outlook in the evening. March, SUNDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Hahn "Faithful in little faithful in much". At South Ch. communion changed to A.M. also the Bible class again. About 50 in the Mission about 10 from Highland church sang & each spoke. One said he was like a thief & took more than he brought. Woman asked prayers & a man on his way to Boston. I hope Chandler will be baptized. Mr. Parsons, Miss Linch & I called on Mr. Brown dying of [d...] & we prayed with him. Met Mr. & Miss Bateman & Miss Merrill in the street today. March, Monday 4. 1901. Mr. Story 40. Mother writes that Minnie is at the point of breaking down with nervous prostration. Bertha has a bad throat. McKinley was inaugerated today, his 2nd term. Florence Howland returned from Conway. I took Ella White to Miss Mason's. March, Tuesday 5. 1901. Miss King 41. Chemistry in the afternoon. In the evening I met Bessie Canady & then called to see Mrs. Sweet about Joe & the S. [Amer]. Then I met the School at the High School concert by Gabrilowitch pianist. He did not specially please us. Elizabeth has gone to sleep at the Nathan Bills with Laura Malton. March, WEDNESDAY 6. 1901. Lena & I went to Miss Pierce's to a branch meeting of Intercollegiate Alum. Ass. Address by Miss Wooley Pres. of South Hadley on University life in England & Scotland. Miss Porter has gone to May [Craw's] wedding. March, THURSDAY 7. 1901. Margaret Carter and I went up to the Adamowski concert for Prof. Podgorski. Met T. Adamowski. He invited us to a Bohemian supper but we returned on the 10.10 train & ate crackers & bananas up stairs. Mr. Story 41. Mr. Fisher 6.March, FRIDAY 8. 1901. Miss King ill so did not come. I read this evening & played word game a few minutes with Hilda. March, SATURDAY 9. 1901. Miss Berensen ill & so did not come. It rained all day. A.M. Read Outlook P.M. Holyoke reception by Mrs. Merriam at Bliss St. home. Went to Johnsons & talked with Mr. Schenck about Mission etc. Eve. Studied. Miss Bower of Mt. Holyoke said she often went to Father's Life to see his picture. Eliz. Gruyer has told Miss P. she may not come back. March, SUNDAY 10. 1901. Dr. Moxom "Fitness for the Kingdom" Went again into the Bible class. Then took a hurried sleep. About 30 in the mission. Spoke on coming out boldly II Cor. 5:18. Took tea. Called on Mr. Brown. He wants people to pray. Ella White came back. We went to bed early. March, MONDAY 11. 1901. Miss Porter & Lena went to a lecture invited by Mrs. Ralph Ellis. It was on the Grand [Canon]. Outlook class. Mr. Story 42. Fanny has grippe. March, TUESDAY 12. 1901. I took Edana to the chiropodists. Miss King has grippe & did not come. March, WQEDNESDAY 13. 1901. [...] 1/2 [hours]. [Egglist] [Ref. Hat.] [Mudson] I [Great]. II March, THURSDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story 42. Mr. Fisher 7. Took tea with the Hahns. March, FRIDAY 15. 1901. Miss King 42. (?) March, SATURDAY 16. 1901. Miss Berensen (7). Florence Howland went to Amherst & Marg. Carter to Boston. Dr. Moxom's talk on Prayer. March, SUNDAY 17. 1901. A good meeting. Young people from smith St. there. One young woman converted. Called on my sick man Mr. Brown. Went to station for Florence Howland, but she was not there. March, MONDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Story 44.March, TUESDAY 19. 1901. Miss King 43.March, THURSDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story 45. Mr. Fisher 8. Lay on the bed & read Phillips Brooks. Prayer-meeting. Mr. [Maphister] spoke of [western] practices in India. March, Friday 22. 1901. Miss King 44. Played with Florence Howland & Marg. Carter & then played Crokinole with Helen Keyser. March, SATURDAY 23. 1901. Miss Berensen 8. Finished Phillip Brooks & read lots of Outlook. Took girls to Dr. Moxom's class but he forgot to come. March, SUNDAY 24. 1901. A colored women has small pox and I can't go to the Mission. Went to church to tell Joe but he wasn't there. I sent word by Mr. Leach. I read "Bishop's Shadow" & called on Miss Emerson who was ill & couldn't see me. Then called on the Hastings. Rained so we did not walk. March, MONDAY 25. 1901. Mr. Story 46. Last Outlook class. We discussed Phillips Brooks vol II. Mrs. Hubbell was here invited me to tea next Monday. March, TUESDAY 26. 1901. Rec'd good letter from Joe, (Mr. Alexander.) My young woman convert of Mar. 17 is doing well. Rainy day. Miss King 45. March, WEDNESDAY 27. 1901. Miss Berenesen 9. I took Bessie Canady to Library & Art museum. My first visit to the latter place. Mrs. Reeve writes they are expecting a little [stranger] in June. Winifred may be [named] in July. March, THURSDAY 28. 1901. My day out. I went shopping, staid at Johnsons. I called on Mr. Brown and found he had died at 10. As they did not want me to see Joe I went to Mr. Hubbell's prayer meeting. He outlined Passion [Week]. Sunday. Lovely letter from Harold. He thinks his salvation wonderful. Mr. Story 47.March, FRIDAY 29. 1901. Miss King 46. The girls made maple sugar. I went to a prize contest at the American French college. March, SATURDAY 30. 1901. Miss Berensen was not here. Hilda passed her examination on the [Maridian] Law. I do not feel well. Telephoned Dr. Stibbries & took paregoric. Took Ella White up on cars to her aunts. We went to hear Dr. Moxom in "Growth in Grace". Used the new hymn-book. Mary Cutler's mother came and I gave her my room. Elizabeth Gruyer is to stay with a salary of $700. Lovely letter from [Morsie]. March, SUNDAY 31. 1901. Dr. Moxom Luke 19:44. "Thou knowest not the time of thy visitation". Tragedy of Life. 1. Lost Opportunities 2. Blindness 3. Remained to Bible class. Mrs. Cutler left after dinner. I slept as I couldn't go to Joe's. Called on Miss Hastings. Laura [Malton] was here so we didn't walk. Call from Mr. & Miss Bateman. April, MONDAY 1. 1901. The college girls came to luncheon. I went down town, got money of Mr. Reed. Went to bank. Evening. Took supper at Mr. Hubbell's. We talked of Harold and of Joe. Mr. Story 48. April, TUESDAY 2. 1901. Miss King 47. Mrs. Boyd telegraphs Martha to go to Europe. April, WEDNESDAY 3. 1901. Martha Boyd is to go to Europe next week. I went to see Miss Mason. Packed. Sat up until two. April, THURSDAY 4. 1901. Nine of us came down to New York or N. Haven on the 2.22 train, Helen Keyser, Bess Canady, Martha Boyd, Frances Booth, Eliz. Sherwood, Florence Barker, Florence Howland, and Hilda Johnston. I found that Julia Richardson had been too ill to come. We began reading [Rienzi]. Judge Corning is to be married this month. Good Friday. April, FRIDAY 5. 1901. I cannot find a letter that came from Old Joe. Went to Estelle's. She filled two teeth and painted a dying tooth with iodine. Went to Mrs. Dunn's and orderd my hat. Call from Miss [Tullick] of Staten Island Acad. St. George's about a young girl. Harold came to luncheon. He is fired from the Journal, & may go on the Times. He is taking it beautifully. Mother and I went to a lecture by [Lim] Vincent on James Barrie. Met Carrie Ward. Ethel Van [Idersteine] has nearly died. Mr. Elliot led prayer-meeting. Mrs. McClean sewed for Bertha. Fred Reeve 304 Henry.April, SATURDAY 6. 1901. Pouring rain. We gave up the Eden Musee. I went out to the Art Museum and attended two lectures, one by Prof. McKay of the Parker on Air pressure, the other by Prof. [Gordipan] on Roman Ruins east of the Jordan. April, SUNDAY 7. 1901. Easter Sunday. I heard Dr. Jesse Thomas in the A.M. on Luke 24:35. Harvey came to dinner. Went to the Pentecostal Mission. Taught little girls. Went up to see the Jones. Staid to supper. Missed seeing Mr. Gaston. Met Frank & we went to Dr. Gregg's musical service. April, MONDAY 8. 1901. Called on Hattie Bliss (out), Mrs. Reeve (out), Mrs. Backus (out), Helen Smith's office. Made Vinegar candy. April, TUESDAY 9. 1901. Mother & I went shopping. Bought black cheriot skirt. Afternoon. Minnie, Bertha, Will, Ruth, Frank, & I went to the Eden Musee. Saw the Cinematograph 3 times. Evening. Read Rev. of [Reviews] aloud. April, WEDNESDAY 10. 1901. Got my two hats. Wrote letters. Miss Hastings called. We went to Leonard Smith's wedding. April, THURSDAY 11. 1901. I went to see Mr. Korn the tailor. Frank met me there & we went to N.Y. to see Ruth. I staid to lunch. H. has no position yet. Came home to find that Lucy Skinner had called. Eve. Read Rev. of Rev. April, FRIDAY 12. 1901. Went shopping this A.M. Afternoon. Wrote letters Slept. Finished [Cy...]. Read history. Took dinner at the Skinners. Went alone to Pentecostal Mission. I helped lead. April, SATURDAY 13. 1901. Went out bought pique dress. Called on Mrs. Reeve & saw her mother Mrs. Russell. She showed me her baby things. Mrs. McLean sewed for me. Went to let tailor take my measures. Harold came to lunch. He told us about leaving the Journal. He is to go on the Philadelphia North American. He says the lord has seen him through. Went to Aid Society at Mrs. Babbotts. Saw Miss Daine, Lucy Bliss etc. Went to Essie King's reception. Met Mother there. Harvey was at dinner. Calls from Mrs. [Smith] & Alice & from Mr. & Mrs. Kinney. Grace Canady invites me to lunch on Monday. April, SUNDAY 14. 1901. 147 5th Av. near 45th St. [Chace's] Studio? Mr. Dixon came to church & read II Cor. 4. but he was not able to preach. Mr. [Rhoads] preached on Peace through Risen Christ. Mr. Morris fainted. Harvey came to dinner. Long call from Fred Reeve. Harold, Ruth, & Ralph came to supper. Afterward I played & then read Lyman Abbott on Allen's Life of Phillips Brooks. April, MONDAY 15. 1901. I went over to take lunch with the Canadys in a pouring rain. Bought ticket. Went to tailor for my one fitting of my pique dress. Frank took night train. [Sadie] & Frances called. Letter from Mr. Juemp. April, TUESDAY 16. 1901. Minnie made me peanut cookies. Mother & I came to Marguerites & I took lunch & left Mother there. Little Dorothy is sweet. I heard all about Judge [Cowings] mother. Helen Keyser sat with me on train. April, WEDNESDAY 17. 1901. 1st day after vacation. May Cutler went to Vassar & so did not return till night. The other teachers went to a college club reception for Miss Wooley. Florence Howland has decided not to go to college. I have written Joe I can go back. April, THURSDAY 18. 1901. Did shopping. Called on Mrs. Tillingharte, Mrs. Schenck & the Quick baby. Mr. L. said he was helped at Joe's, for there was the spirit of power there. Good prayer-meeting. Mr. Porter was here on his way to Illinois. Mr. Story 49. Mr. Fisher 7.April, FRIDAY 19. 1901. 1st festival of Orations Society led by Mr. Cowell began tonight with The Creation. I attended rehearsal in afternoon. In the evening Mad. Juch was overcome & [Bernstein] took her out. [Rieger] also sang. Miss King 48.April, SATURDAY 20. 1901. Two music lessons & chemistry class. Two concerts. Heard Kreisler, [Burgmaster], Blauvelt, Roselle, Gummerman, [G...] [Miles], & Glen Hall. [...] Mars. Went for ice cream. April, SUNDAY 21. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 12:43-45. Spoke at Mission on Matt. 10:2-6. The Value of a [God]. Pouring rain but nearly 30 present. April, MONDAY 22. 1901. Mr. Story 50. Analysis class. I went to ask Mr. [Good] spend to speak a Joe's & I was refused. April, TUESDAY 23. 1901. Miss King 49. Rainy so we did not walk. April, WEDNESDAY 24. 1901. Rainy so we did not walk. Miss Porter spent the day in New York. April, THURSDAY 25. 1901. Mr. Story 51. Mr. Fisher 10. Rainy. I studied. Then went alone to Mrs. Day's reception. Then took my watch to Woods. As prayer-meeting was at Carew St. I went to Mrs. Sweet. Talked of the Lloyd. She put salve on my corns. April, FRIDAY 26. 1901. Miss King was ill and did not come. Pleasant at last. We went to water shops. Mrs. Packard went to Pittsfield. I suppose Mother has left Marguerites. Played for dancing & read aloud from Henry V. April, SATURDAY 27. 1901. Miss Berensen. 10. Hilda Johnston's father came & I took Florence Howland, Florence Barker, & Edana Collins down to take dinner at the Massasoit. I worked in the lab. in the morning, studied in the afternoon. Rec'd 2.00 from Ruth Coe. Most of the family went to see Richard Mansfield in Henry V. I sat up & slept with Aunt Carrie. Frank Beard is dead. April, SUNDAY 28. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom after hearing the man from Demarest changed sermon to Xn education. [II Lin]. 2:2. Mr. Johnston came to breakfast. I spoke on Quiet Wading. [Lam] 3:22-33. Lovely warm day. Mrs. Webb & Mrs. Packard came from Pittsfield.April, MONDAY 29. 1901. Mother writes that paper says Judge Cowings wife has been married twice. Too warm to walk. All but Ida, Lillian, May Cutler, Miss Bostwick Gruyer & I went to [Laylen] [Maude] Adams. Mr. Story 52.Rain. April, TUESDAY 30. 1901. Miss King 50. Edward is staying here & sleeping next me. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. for a few days. May Smith writes asking me to go to York Beach for July. May, WEDNESDAY 1. 1901. Miss Bostwick spent the day in N.Y. She went to her tailors. Rain. May, THURSDAY 2. 1901. Mr. Story 53. Mr. Fisher 11. I called on Cousin Helen Spring (out) on Alice & saw Geo. & his wife & James. Went to bookstore & visited with Mr. S. among the 2nd hand books. After prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn & I went into Mrs. Sweets. Mrs. Hahn has returned. Her mother & sister died. Margaret Carter has tonsilitis. May, FRIDAY 3. 1901. Miss King 51. Mrs. Kilroy took her 1st lesson. Miss Porter returned bringing Eliz. & me a box of Huyler's. I have written to May Smith, Mr. Lippitt, Mrs. McGregory & Frances Jones. The girls gave a heart & animal party for Hilda Johnston. May, SATURDAY 4. 1901. I went down to Mrs. [Stevries] Chiropodist with Bessie Canady. Miss P. objects to my short dress. Says I am dowdy. I went down town again alone. Read in my room this evening. Miss Berensen did not come. May, SUNDAY 5. 1901. Ida & I went to communion. I am troubled about my hat with pink roses. Mission, a dark man a stranger ( ) was converted. I spoke of "building character" I Cor. 3:9-17. Long walk tonight. May, MONDAY 6. 1901. Mr. Story 54. May Cutler still ill. Mabel Fals sent me 2.00. Mrs. Johnston is here for the night. May, TUESDAY 7. 1901. Miss King 52. Mrs. Johnston & Hilda left at 2.22. Mabel Healy & Geo. [Lunn] married. May, WEDNESDAY 8. 1901. Margaret Carter still ill. I took the girls to woods. Mr. Lippitt will save me a room. Mother has gone to see Marg. again. May, THURSDAY 9. 1901. Mr. Story 55. Mr. Fisher 12. I spent the afternoon shopping, corn doctors, etc. I am trying to get my pink hat re-trimmed. Margaret still ill. Discussed May meeting delegates tonight in church. May, FRIDAY 10. 1901. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. Marg. Carter still ill. I took Eliza Buffington to a confirmation lecture. Miss King 53. I have ordered two shirt waists of [Hans].May, SATURDAY 11. 1901. Miss Berensen 11. Looked over Physics exam. book. College Club in [M...] Club [Rooms]. Alice Wing is our next Pres. Laura Malton came home with me. Miss Porter returned tonight. Mrs. Penfield talked about Joe. May, SUNDAY 12. 1901. Mother's 61st anniversary. Dr. William [Multing] of Providence on the Place of Feeling on Religion. Fine. I staid to the class. Mission. Talked on Church the Bride of Christ. Rev. 21:1-9, 19:6-9. Joe said "If I said to Bro. Odd. I love you but your wife is an old frump, he would be [...]. So we mustn't [...] Church bride. O [D...] thine & happy. Long talk with McDonald just out of York St. jail. Walked with Bessie Canady. This A.M. Mrs. Porter gave me 2.00 for Joe. About 40 in the meeting. May, MONDAY 13. 1901. Mr. Story 56. Letter from Emma Dickerson. Marg. Carter began school, but she has not begun with me. This afternoon Miss Gruyer & I went down to get my hat fixed over. I saw Mr. Schenck about Mrs. Dickerson. Missed a call from Mr. Hahn. I sent another selection of samples to Hans. May, Wed. 15. 1901. Miss Porter & Mrs. Webb went Miss Wooley's inaugeration at South Hadley. I was dizzy all the P.M. (Mother fears she will lose her [sugar]).May, TUESDAY 14. 1901. Miss King 54. Mother fears she may lose her [sugar].May. THURSDAY 16. 1901. Mr. Story 57. Mr. Fisher 13. I took Frances to station. Called on Joe. Went to Johnstons. Had hair washed. Eve. I played for Ferry St. Gyms. Came back to Church & met Mr. McKinnon & Mr. [Roans]. Mrs. McKinley very ill. May, FRIDAY 17. 1901. Miss King 55. I took Eliza Buffington to her last confirmation lecture. Rain. May, SATURDAY 18. 1901. Worked all day long on Physics, Mirrors, Lenses etc. It rained but Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Curtis Jun. Dorothy & Constance came to see Elizabeth Sherwood. Miss Murphy came to register her niece Florence. Edw. says no one heard him say his prayers. My new hat has come that Miss Grant trimmed over. Very pretty, but I think it will be $5. Rain. May, SUNDAY 19. 1901. Maltbie Babcock is dead! Eliza Buffington was confirmed. I went to South Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Peace. Talked about Soldiers of Jesus Christ. One backslider asked prayers. Took tea with Mrs. Bartlett. Joe talks about going to Boston to work among the Irish. May, Monday 20. 1901. To hear that Dr. Babcock committed suicide he taken corrosive sublimate and slitting an artery. Frances Brute relieved Fed. Rein unites of the of the First Saturday I am day sitting. They have hymn May meetings. Mr. Story 58 Aloysius classMay, Tuesday 21, 1901 Report about Dr. Babcock relieved confirmed. I am killing oneself one the Plupies. Thesis King 56 May, WEDNESDAY 22. 1901. I sat up very late tonight to get ready for tomorrow. Mr. Hubbell telephones me that the Beamans are here. May, THURSDAY 23. 1901. Right after luncheon I went to find Fan. Found her at the Church. She has her husband and baby. Listened to an exciting discussion on Co-ordination etc. Brought Fan home to dinner. Went to meeting of Home Mission in City Hall. Stupid reports. Mr. Story 59. Mr. Fisher 14 (?) Rain. May, FRIDAY 24. 1901. The girls were to read Julius Caesar tonight but thunder-storm obliged us to postpone. Miss King 57. May, SATURDAY 25. 1901. Miss Berensen's last lesson 12. I took Ella White to station for Hartford. Then I went to Mrs. [Henripin] & bought my shirt waist & ordered my [divinity]. Dr. Fanee evidently forgot to come to luncheon. Letter from Harold and $1.00. May, SUNDAY 26. 1901. Baptist day. I heard Emory Hunt in the City Hall, grand! He preached on Life & Death. Mr. Cross spoke at the Mission & I led. In the evening I returned & heard Miss Burdette & Mrs. Reynolds. Joe wants to give me the Mission when he dies. May, MONDAY 27. 1901. Mr. Story 60. I did not go to any Baptist meeting. May, TUESDAY 28. 1901. Miss King 58. I think it was today that my Hans waists came. Woman knocked down & purse taken on High St. May, WEDNESDAY 29. 1901. Julius Caesar was read by girls tonight. May, THURSDAY 30. 1901. I was supposed to have my day out yesterday. Mr. Story 61. Prayer-meeting curtailed by dampness. Stopped at 1st Bapt. Church. Heard Mr. [Mesern] of Shaw. Mr. Holbrook gave us a dollar. Memorial Day. By going to cemetery I made Florence Howland lose her lesson. Met [cunning] little boy. Mr. Fisher 15.May, FRIDAY 31. 1901. Miss King 59. We went up to Mt. Holyoke for the night. It is grand here. Percy Barker has appendicitis & Florence has gone home. June, SATURDAY 1. 1901. Beautiful day. Read, wrote letters, walked. Wrote to Mother, Ruth Coe, Cousin Ros, & Mr. [Reed]. Came home so as to get here for supper. Went down to Johnsons, Woods & Library. Lottie Leach told me of her father & Mrs. Hasen. June, SUNDAY 2. 1901. I took Ida to Baptist Church. Mr. Hahn Matt: 28- Joe scared me by saying he might go to Boston. Mr. Hahn says put it under the Bapt. Union. After the meeting I went to see Mr. Quick & he said no. Mr. Russell wants Joe to come for food. I wrote him. I talked about darkness 1 Juo. 1. 5 raised hands. Highland Y.P. sang. Slept then walked with girls. June, MONDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Story 62. Last analysis class. I took a chair from parlor while the picture was being taken. June, TUESDAY 4. 1901. Miss King 60. Elisabeth Gruyer and I went to have my linings tried on at Miss Mason's.June, WEDNESDAY 5. 1901. I went down town but Mrs. [Henripin] was not ready for me. Mrs. Haskell Porter left Cousin L. $500. Miss Gruyer took the girls to have pictures taken. June, THURSDAY 6. 1901. I took invitations to Mrs. Hubbell, Miss Jacobs & Dr. Moxom. [Drumme] Evangalist spoke at prayer-meeting. Also Mr. [Maldron] whose Church was burned in Jacksonville. Mr. Story 63. Mr. Fisher 16. Florence Barker returned. Her cousin is expelled from West Pt. June, FRIDAY 7. 1901. Gertrude Knowlton came to spend Sunday. Miss King 61. I must play her accompaniment. Studied this evening. June, SATURDAY 8. 1901. Went down town to Mrs. [Henripin], Mrs. [Brorullas], etc. Went to Miss Mason this P.M. Marion McKnight married. I did not go to the wedding. Wore my Hans waist. June, SUNDAY 9. 1901. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom preached on War & Peace. I went to Joe's Mission. June, MONDAY 10. 1901. Miss Porter, Lena, Marg. Carter, & Edana Collins went to Vassar. Eliza Buffington had gone Saturday. Mr. Story 64. June, TUESDAY 11. 1901. Miss Gruyer went to McDuffey graduation. Miss King 62. Vassar Class Day. June, WEDNESDAY 12. 1901. The Vassar people came home. Edith Brooks, Edith Tourtelotte, Clara Reed, Eliza Buffington and Gertrude Burleigh graduated. June, THURSDAY 13. 1901. Miss Gruyer & I went to go try on my [Lemsdame]. I got my waist from Miss [Henripin]. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Parsons led. Mr. Story 65. Mr. Fisher 17.June, FRIDAY 14. 1901. Miss King 63. Girls studied this evening. June, SATURDAY 15. 1901. We went to Lilian Pierce's and had such fun. Ate berries & everything. They drove us back . Went to Mrs. [Breullads]. Mother & Mrs. Webb came. June, SUNDAY 16. 1901. Dr. Moxom preached to us on Culture & Religion. I went to Mission & talked on "Thou hast a name that then lived". Went right up & spoke at Park Church about Joe's Mission. Took a long walk to Dry Bridge. June, MONDAY 17. 1901. Afternoon tea for college club. My white dress did not come. Great surprise for my 40th birthday which comes July 9th. 40 carnations from Marion Maltice. 2 doz. roses " Mrs. Collins. Thackeray " Bess Canady. " " Bertha Smith "The Crisis" Mrs Packard & Webb Pin The girls Pearl pin Mr. & Mrs. Porter & Edana Silver velvet broach Miss Baillest Embroidery Mother Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Carter, Lucy Carter, Mrs. Holden, & the two girls are here. Mrs. Rodman came. Miss King sang. June, TUESDAY 18. 1901. The last school day. We went for daisies past the hospital. Lucy Carter & Miss Francis went. Under graduates had lawn party. Miss King. We made out reports.June, WEDNESDAY 19. 1901. Class Day & Graduation. Edana Collins May Cutler Florence Howland. Marg. Carter Elizabeth Sherwood Frances Booth Julia Hannan. Mrs. Rodman brought her daughter to class day. Prof. [Munsterburg] spoke on the Impressions of a Foreigner. I played Miss King's Accompaniments. My gray [laurdorne] was admired. June, THURSDAY 20. 1901. Girls went away except Edana & Margaret. Mrs. Carter staid. Did not go to meeting. June, FRIDAY 21. 1901. Taught the girls. Evening I called on Miss Emerson. Met Mr. Stoddard. Came home & found Miss Mix. Girls put on marks [reversed].June, SATURDAY 22. 1901. Taught all day. Edana took 4th Chemistry, Geometry & Virgil. Mrs. Webb took Mother & Aunt Carrie to Holyoke. Went down town. June, SUNDAY 23. 1901. Mother & I went to State St. Mr. Hahn preached on Constantine & Luther. Mr. Stoddard [twins] were there. 18 at Joes. I had my farewell. Frances was there. He has been drinking hard, but has stopped. Took Miss [Morton's] letters home & brought them away. Called on Mrs. Briggs. Read Miss [Morton's] letters aloud. Called a minute on Miss Emerson. Sect. Hay's son [Addbert] Hays, excused to Pretoria was found dead this A.M. outside his window in N. Haven. June, MONDAY 24. 1901. Taught Margaret Carter physics all day long. Went over to tell Mrs. Hahn we couldn't come. Went to library. Mrs. Collins and Edana left. June, TUESDAY 25. 1901. Margaret took examinations in Advanced German and French. Hot! I waited about two hrs. in Mr. [Rood's] office waiting for the circus. Exchanged my Thackerays. Call from the Burleighs & Carrie King. Mother and I took tea at Cousin Helen's. I had never been in her new house. [Pynchon] bank closed. Mrs. Packaard, Webb & Aunt Carrie went for the night to Mt. Holyoke. June, WEDNESDAY 26. 1901. Marg. took exams. in Ed., French and German & in Physics & Astronomy. Thinks she failed in P. & A. ! Boiling hot! I taught Greek, cleaned lab. Mrs. Barrons brought over [Emma]. Called on Maltons. Sat on hay. Called on Hastings. Mrs. Scott of Atlanta & Mrs. took luncheon here. June, THURSDAY 27. 1901. Margaret Carter went to N. Haven. I went down town, scrubbed brass scales, looked over letters, etc. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Hot!!! June, FRIDAY 28. 1901. Marg. took exams in Elem. Eng. & Advanced Greek. I cleaned closet. Went down town in A.M. Called on Joe. He told Leach he would have no [spanking] machine. Prayed for me. Eve. We made out certificates for the college girls. June, SATURDAY 29. 1901. Mother & I came to Hamilton. Started at 8.33. Mrs. Webb came to the station. Aunt Carrie came with us to Pittsfield. Nice [Sawin] boy whose father had been Prof. at North Western Univ. was on the train. [Dead head] parlor car to Albany. Dirty ride. Left Springfield 8.33. Arrived Albany 12.05. Leave Albany 12.15. Arrive Utica 5.00. Arrive Hamilton 6.08. Met Mrs Paine of Delhi in Utica & Mr. Fines on the train. Prof. & Mrs. McGregory & Mr. Juemp greeted us. We are at the same table. Met Mrs. & Mr. [Hornbinger]. Mr. Juemp was here in the evening. June, SUNDAY 30. 1901. Mother staid at home. I went to hear Dr. Este on "He could not be hid". Sat with the Burchards. Mr. & Mrs. Burchard, Mabel Bateman, & the Bosticks came to see us. I enjoy talking with Prof. McGregory. He wants Mr. Hahn here. I talked some on the piazza. Slept. Wrote to Joe and Harold. Prof. McGregory took me to Mr. Juemps [Jephe] Service on the Hill. It was beautiful. Henry Taylor played on his violin. Beautiful singing by Miss .... Mr. Juemp talked of the sky as a parable of God, its largeness. We have one little sky & one part of God, its generosity, its silent presence. Very warm. July, MONDAY 1. 1901. Call from Mrs. Judson and Elizabeth. Then I called there and at Mrs. Kilburn's. Mr. Lippitt will take us for $6. apiece. Mrs. Morse, Mund & Miss Thomas are here. Slept. Morning & Afternoon. Began The Crisis to Mother & the McGregorys. After supper I called at Mrs. Curtis's but Mrs. Schenck had not come. Met Marg. Judson & she came down & called. Then Mother, the McGregorys & I sat all the evening. Hot. July, TUESDAY 2. 1901. This was a hard day. The heat was intolerable, & I had a "state of mind". [...] M.Gregory took me to his laboratory. Then I went to the library & read Eng. Amer. History. [...] Afternoon. Slept. Evening. Got blue till Mrs. Harrington took me to get soda. Cooler. July, WEDNESDAY 3. 1901. Tried my bicycle with moderate success. Went to library & found my wheel needed blowing up. They did it at the store. Afternoon. Called on Judsons. Miss Bateman called & staid to tea. I went to prayer-meeting & sat with Miss Merrill & brought her to the hotel. Letters from Francis, Joe (not himself), Mr. Dwight of Park Church with $1.00, Mrs. Webb, Carrie King. Rather warm. Rain in eve. July. THURSDAY 4. 1901. Blue again tonight. I must get over this. I rode on my wheel, after reading to Mother, S.S.Times, Bible, Mr. Juemp's sermon & Merlin & Vivien. P.M. I heard Mr. Morse tell of his business life. Slept. Read "More Fables in [Slang]" to self, & "Crisis" aloud. Crochetted a little. This evening I couldn't stand things. After Mr. Morse & Mr. J. went off I walked past the Judsons, came back. Marg. & her caller evidently had gone. I called on Eliz. & Mrs. Judson. Came home. Mrs. [Ornsbee] & daughter called. The McGregorys, Mr. Hawkins & Mr. Morse talked. July, FRIDAY 5. 1901. Much happier today. Read Elaine to Mother. Went to library. Read Harpers. Rec'd letter from Joe, $1.00 from Mr. Quick, & 12 vols. of Browning from Marg. & Mrs. Carter. Read "Crisis" after dinner before supper, & after supper. Slept, took bath. Calls from the Judsons, Miss Lane, Clara Rogers, Misses Judson, & Mr. Juemp. Mr. Morse told funny stories. Met Mr. Rogers. Mr. Harrington has come. Cousin Lizzie writes they can have us at 4.00 apiece a week. July, SATURDAY 6. 1901. Read "Holy Grail" to Mother. Walked to library. Read part of "[Loved] the Widower". Called on Mrs. Nelson & we walked down together. After dinner, I read "The Crisis" aloud, took & a bicycle ride. Porter came in & found me in night dress. Slept, bathed. Eve. Miss Rogers & I took a walk. The Taylors called. July, SUNDAY 7. 1901. Dr. Lloyd preached on 1. Sam. 16:7. Communion. Sat with Burchards. Met Dr. Clarke. Found that a dog had killed a little kitten. Rained this P.M. Wrote letters. Read "Crisis". Mrs. Harrington, Mip Mercer & I went to hear Mr. Juemp "Through Peace to Light". Marg. Judson played in Trio. Sat in Mrs. McGregory's room & [...] Smith called. Rainy. July, MONDAY 8. 1901. Read to Mother, S.S. Times, & "Pellanc & Ettain" Laurier's [P...]. Went to library & finished "Loved the Widower". P.M. Read "Crisis". Rode wheel. The Morses, Ada & baby called. Annie Burchard called & took Mother driving. Eve. I read Crisis & Mrs. McGregory, Mother, & I talked. Wrote to Dr. Francis about Programms & to Mr. Quick. Cool. July, TUESDAY 9. 1901. I am 40 yrs. old. Rec'd letters from Harold, Minnie & Bertha. Harold sent a dollar which I think will help me buy [C.B.K.] Harold hopes to get back on The World. He had been to communion & to dinner at Min's; was very happy. I went to library, accomplished little. P.M. Anna Burchard came & we rode on wheels 5 miles, to her house & back. Missed call from the [Cormans]. Call from Florence Lombard & Maud Overbee. Read Crisis. After tea Mother & I called on Judsons. Mr. Juemp, Dr. Judson & [Cormans] were there. Sat & talked with Mr. Morse & the McGregorys & later with Mrs. Lippitts about [Marine's] [...]. Mrs. Bostick brought me flowers. July, WEDNESDAY 10. 1901. I went to library & studied Eng. History. P.M. Read "Crisis". Call Mrs. Shenck. Eve. Went to Citizen's Club with Mrs. Dayton to see boy on bicycle perform Then went to prayer-meeting led by Dr. Lloyd. What has church been to you. Sat & talked with McGregorys & Mr. Hawkins. Mrs. Harrington & Miss [Mercer] took me to get soda. Rain. July, THURSDAY 11. 1901. Letter from Mr. Francis. Went to library. Read Eng. History. Mrs. Harrington, Miss [Mercer], Mr. Morse, Miss Thomas & Muriel Morse went away. We finished "The Crisis". Pleasant. July, FRIDAY 12. 1901. Finished "Idylls of the King" to Mother & began Dr. Gordon's "Witness to Immortality". Started for the library but stopped at Mrs. Curtiss' & found Mr. Schenck there. He came back to the hotel with me & stayed about an hr. After dinner Mr. Juemp stayed a minute. I went to bank. Mr. Waite of Minneapolis called. Rode wheel, slept, bathed. Call from Mrs. Hamlin. [...] had tea. I did not go. After supper, Mother & I called on Mrs. Kilburn, Mrs. [Homberger] & Mrs. Curtiss. Visited with Mr. Kilburn, Louise [Homberger], Mrs. Schenck & Mrs. Beeber. Mr. McGregory brought us root-beer soda water. Mr. Colten called. Found Mrs. Wilson had called. Pleasantly warm. July, SATURDAY 13. 1901. A.M.. Read Gordons Witness to Immortality & [Hosea] to Mother. Read [Arthurian] Epic in Library. P.M. Read aloud "Helmet of Navarre". Got a badge on my wheel. Rode to Burchards. I left my flesh & sticking on barbed wired fence! You should have been Mrs. McGregory when I showed it. She told Mr. Hawkins & Mr. Juemp! Eve. Mother & I called on the [Cruyers] & Brownells. Lots of people have come to hotel. Visited with Prof. McG. & Mr. Hawkin's. Warm & pleasant. July, SUNDAY 14. 1901. A.M. Prof. Greene on the Church 2 Cor. 3:1-3. Mr. & Mrs. [Cotten] were there. Pleasant talk at dinner about theology with Mr. Juemp. P.M. Read Right of Way. Slept. Wrote to Joe & Fannie Bates.Hot. July, MONDAY 15. 1901. A.M. Read [Gordon] on [Immortality] to Mother. Went to library & read "Arthurian Epic". At dinner I met Mr. Juemps friend Rev. Mr. [Tweedy] once Dr. [Parthurst's] Assistant new a Utica pastor. After dinner we visited on porch. Mr. Juemp talked about when a soul is created, before or after birth. They left us for a [cause] ride. I could take but short ride for Libbie Gardiner appeared. Slept & bathed. After supper called on the Bosticks. Sat on the piazza with McGregory's, Mr. Hawkins & Mr. [Whitmarsh]. Hot. Some rain. July, TUESDAY 16. 1901. Mr. [Tweedy] had gone so Mr. J. came down to sit by us. He said I was not narrow for I was willing to open my mind to truth whatever my conclusions. I read to Mother. Walked to library. Came home with Mrs. Wilson. P.M. Read Monsieur Beaucaire to Mrs. McG. & Mother. Rode on wheel & called on Cormans. Slept. Wrote Miss Porter a [st...] letter. Slept. Bathed. After supper called with Mother at [Trardy] home & talked with Mrs. [Goodenough], Mrs. Bishop & Dr. Clarke. Called alone on Mrs. Kilburne. Sat on piazza. Wrote to Mrs. Harrington & for [QBK] [...]. Hot. July, WEDNESDAY 17. 1901. A.M. Read to Mother Bible & Gordon. Then took her to dentist Dr. Wallace Bardeen. On my way to library stopped to talk with Mrs. Judson & Elizabeth. Read Alex Smith's "Edwin of Deira" in library. Walked down with Mrs. Wilson. P.M. Asked Mr. Juemp about Christ's birth. He staid a good while on piazza. Mr. Lippits has bought a [giving]. Rode wheel to Burchards. Found it hard. Helped pick over currants a few minutes. Saw Mrs. [Darwin] Morse & Clara. Slept. Miss Couzer stopped a few minutes. Miss Bromwell took me to prayer-meeting. Mr. Juemp spoke on Phillips Brooks. Mr. Juemp, Miss Bromwell, Miss Rogers called. Joe has a room for 12 poor women over mission. Warm. July, THURSDAY 18. 1901. A.M. Read to Mother Gordon. Ironed best white dress. Rob Bostick went to library with me & sat in the window a few minutes. I translated Caesar V:1-22. Our pleasant times at the table [continue]. P.M. Dr. Wallace Bardeen put in a gold filling, rubber filling & cleaned teeth for $3.75. Slept & bathed. Marg. Carter has failed in physics & passed in Greek. After supper Mr. Juemp staid a very few minutes. Mrs. Reimer took us to Epis. ice cream social. Sat on piazza with McGregory's & talked about [c...]. Began Reign of Law. Cool. July, FRIDAY 19. 1901. In library read Harpers "Portion of Labor" & "Right of Way" & about Roman Britain. Walked down with Mrs. Willson & Mrs. Ashmore. After dinner Mr. Juemp sat a long time & talked about Gospels, Christ etc. Then I talked about Harold. Then he took me over to hear him play on the organ. I washed my head. Slept. Read Harold by Tennyson Act I. Read Reign of Law. After supper Mother & I called on Mrs. Ormsbee & Mrs. Willson. Rob Bostick called for about 1 1/2 hr. July, SATURDAY 20. 1901. A.M. Read Gordon on [Immortality] & Bible to Mother. (not at breakfast). Spent 2 hrs. in library. Began Freeman's Norman Conquest. Walked home with Mrs. Willson. Saw her mother's flowers. She will be 72 tomorrow & met her bachelor brother Mr. Lane. P.M. Began The Market Place by Harold Frederic to Mother & Mrs. McGregory. Rode wheel. Slept; bathed, finished "Reign of Law". Eve. Met Mr. & Mrs. Huntington. Miss Rogers called & I walked with her. Mr. Hawkins brought his brother & wife of Waterville & Miss Newbery of Chicago to call. Rec'd letter from Dr. Fancee about Brown Programme. Mrs. Lein brought me hot doughnuts. July, SUNDAY 21. 1901. A.M. Mr. Juemp Heb. 11:8. And he went out not knowing whether he went. The Future Life. All uncertain. Yet though we know not the [gral] we know our [Grude]. He is God over both models. Serve Him here & you will serve Him there. We sat with the Brownells. All silent at dinner. Marg. Judson was here & I went & sat on her porch. Then slept & read Outlook. Mr. Juemp was jolly at supper. Agnes the maid loves Mother. Miss Brownell & I went to Vesper Service. Mr. Juemp after Miss [Struyer] sang I know not where his islands life then founded palms, preached on God is Love. He cares for us; he helps us. We walked up the hill, then sat on Brownell's porch. Came home & visited with the people. A young man dropped dead on Utica St. July, MONDAY 22. 1901. I finished Gordon's Witness to Immortality to Mother. In library I studied Tacitus' "Agricola". Walked home with Mrs. Willson. ([Dum alum]) Read to Mother & Mrs. McGregory. Visited the Bank Vault. Slept. Bathed. Read Philistine. Read aloud till supper time. After supper Mr. Juemp oiled my wheel & fixed it all up. Calls from Mrs. Merrill, Eleanor Merrill, Mabel Bateman, Mrs. Ashmore & daughters. Joke about Cubans wanting to go to reception in their night clothes! July, TUESDAY 23. 1901. Read S.S. lesson & [Ceyler] to Mother. Studied in library Tacitus's Agricola. Went up on my wheel. Mr. Lane gave me cat tails. After dinner Mr. Juemp fixed wheel again & it now goes beautifully. I read aloud a good while. Then rode to the Burchards. Rode in all about 8 miles today. Bath. No nap. Miss Bateman took Mrs. McG. out & came to supper. Mrs. Ornsbee took Mother driving. I called on Mrs. Lewis. Then we told sea sick stories on the piazza. Later Mr. Hawkins came & smoked. Rain at night. July, WEDNESDAY 24. 1901. Read to Mother S.S. lesson & Act II of [Tennyson's] "Harold". On the way to library I started to take a man's wheel. Studied Tacitus for nearly 2 hrs. Mrs. Wilson & I came down together. Joe sent [her] to Mr. Juemp. He staid afterward & talked to me & especially Mother, threaded her needle for her. I have ridden about 11 miles today. Rode past Peeksport. Stopped and ate cookies at Mrs. Burchards. Slept & bathed. Went alone to prayer meeting. Dr. Maynard led. Prayer. Dr. Clarke prayed that we might realize Gods presence & have divine self [forgetfulness]. Sat on Mrs. Ashmore's steps. Talked about [Chinese] possession by [devil] & also bicycle. She has learned to ride bicycle & spit. Cool. July, THURSDAY 25. 1901. A.M. Read to Mother S.S. lesson & Dr. Clarke. Studied Tacitus 2 hrs. in lab. Mrs. J. came in & said I should try going down library hill. Walked down with Mrs. Willson. This afternoon Margaret Judson & I wheeled to [Brookville] a 10 miles ride. I had several falls, but a good time. Eve. Calls from Mrs. & Miss Willson & Miss Lane. Called with Mother on Mrs. [Hamden]. Read in Mrs. McGregory's room. Wrote to Bertha. She is 27 today. Mr. Francis writes he has decided to join the State St. Church. Cool. July, FRIDAY 26. 1901. At breakfast Mr. Juemp had moved down below Mother so as to leave his seat for "Tom" Bryan. I read Dr. Clarke to Mother & studied in the library Tacitus for more than two hours. Walked down with Mrs. Willson. "Tom" Bryan was at the dinner table. Mr. Hawkins told him I was dying to see him. I read aloud, slept, & sewed. We started to call on the Hornbergers but met Mrs. Wilson & Lane, so came back. Mr. J. did not come to supper. After tea, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Rowe & two daughters called on Mrs. McGregory. They are reading Father's Life & had been attracted to me! Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence called on us. He said Father could do anything with boys. I rubbed Mrs. McGregory's head till her husband came. Wheeled only a few minutes. [QBK per] came. Coolish. Bicycle 14 miles. July, SATURDAY 27. 1901. Very blue today. I read aloud to Mother Mr. Juemp's paper on the "History of Heaven". Result was "Spectator emotion" (?) Finished Tacitus' Agricola in the library. Rode down the hill. Called a moment at the Grants on the [Boonhauers]. After dinner Mr. Juemp & I talked about mother, heterodoxy etc. Then I rode alone to Bouchville stopping to see the Burchards. Herbert & wife are here. This evening Mrs. Reimer, Mrs. Bostick, Mrs. Price & I went to Congregational ice cream & phonograph sociable. About 11 oclock Mr. Bryan came over. Hot. July, SUNDAY 28. 1901. Dr. Clarke Juo. 14:22. Christ's manifestation is spiritual. I staid in Mr. Ashmore's class. He said James' accounting with oil is medicinal. Mr. Juemp staid one minute only after dinner. I had a blue afternoon. Mrs. McGregory, Prof. M. & Mr. Bryan went to the Merrills to supper. Dr. Clarke led Xn Endeavor. The [Meek] Strong Man. [Sa...]. I told of Harold's speaking in office. Caught in the rain so went into the Ashmore's to tea. They told about Dr. [Dorice] of Chicago. Came home & tried to work off blues by visiting Mrs. Lippitt. Hot & Rain. Bicycle 14 + 4 = 18. July, MONDAY 29. 1901. Said good bye to Mr. Juemp after breakfast. He goes with Mr. Tweedy to Maine. Read to Mother Dr. Clark & "Harold". On the way to library visited with Eliz. Judson. Studied Eng. Hist. At dinner & at supper found Tom Bryan great fun. Read aloud a little. Then rode up to see the [Boomhauers]. They were stuffing pillows in the barn. Dr. Grant is to take me bicycle riding. Drove with Mother & Mrs. Bostick to call on the Clarkes. Mrs. B. went home & we called on the Merrill's. Saw them all. Letters from Mrs. Webb & Mr. "Francis". Hot & Rain. Bicycle 18 + 11 = 29. July, TUESDAY 30. 1901. Read to Mother. Finished Tennyson's "Harold" & read Dr. Clarke & S.S. Times. Went to library & began Kingsley's "Hereward". Went to Merills with Fan. Saw Dr. Clarke there. Afterward thanked him for prayer for self-forgetfulness. After dinner went to let Mrs. [Vassar] fit me. Walter came in & talked about book. Mr. & Mrs. Ashmore, Miss Rowe & I wheeled for 3 hrs around reservoir. Very hard & came home in a shower. Mother & I called on Hornbergers, saw Adelaide Lawrence & at Judsons. Saw Dr. J. & Dr. Brockway of Bklyn. Sat a little while with McGregorys & "Tom" Bryan. Pleasant. Bicycle 29 + 14 = 43 July, WEDNESDAY 31. 1901. Read to Mother. Dr. Clarke & "Princess". Miss [Boomhauer] called. Read "Hereward" in library. Took Mr. Juemp's article on Dr. Clarke to Mrs. Judson. Read a little after dinner. Frank Ashmore came to ask me to ride & he fixed my wheel. Dr. Grant came & we rode 12 miles to Randallsville. Drank milk & later soda-water. After supper called on Mrs. Bostick & Kate Allen. Went to prayer-meeting. Dr. Grant asked me to sit with them. Came out with Mrs. Ashmore. Dr. Clarke read Juo. 15. & spoke of "I call upon not servants but friends". I feel worried about Harold. Cool. Bicycle = 43 + 13 = 56. August, THURSDAY 1. 1901. Read S.S. Times, Dr. Clarke & "Princess" to Mother. Ironed white dress. Read & studied in the library. After dinner I finished Harold Frederic's "In the Market". Frank Ashmore took [I] wheeling to East Hamilton, 11 miles, wheeling, up & dwon steep hills. Eve. The Burchards took Mother driving. Mrs. [Remier] took us to Baptist festival. Talked with Grants, Boomhauers, [Lanworthy's], Lawrences, Dr. Judson, Mrs. Skinner, etc. Call from May Smith. Cool. Rain at night. Bicycle 56 + 4 = 60. August, FRIDAY 2. 1901. Read to Mother. Dr. Clarke & "The Princess". Read "Hereward" in the library. Afternoon. Began "Uncle Terry" to Mother & Mrs. McG. Slept. Called on Mrs. & Martha Harmen. Eve. Call from Mrs. Judson, Eliz., Mrs. & Miss & Dr. Grant. & the Boomhauers. Called on May Smith. Ate ice cream after the [...] part in Mrs. McGregory's room. Met young Mr. Lewis. Pleasant Bicycle 60 + 2 = 62. August, SATURDAY 3. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times & Princess. In Library I finished Hereward & read other things. Met Mrs. Bishop of 2nd Ave. Bapt. Ch. Dr. & Mrs. Clarke left for Europe. Mr. Hawkins & Mr. Bryan went to Waterville. I read "Uncle Terry". Mabel Bateman brought ice-cream. Mrs. McGregory, Mother & I spent afternoon on Prof. Anderson's piazza. The Rowes were there. Prof. A. read Penelope's [...] [Esp.]. After supper I called on Mrs. Judson & Eliz. Cousin L. suggests on going with them to Pan America's. Cool & pleasant. August, SUNDAY 4. 1901. A.M. Mr. Fuller Gen. 8:1. Remained to Mr. Ashmore's class. This afternoon after my nap Mabel Bateman & I walked to the West Cottage. Met Mr. & Mrs. West, Belford, & Dr. & Mrs. Bardern. Went across the reservoir for our supper in the woods. Came home & wrote letters. Cool & pleasant. Bicycle 62 + 13 = 75. August, MONDAY 5. 1901. A.M. Read Princess, S.S. Times, & Dr. Clarke. Said good-bye to Prof. McGregory. On my way to the library my saddle came off. Went to Dr. Grant. Visited there about an hour. He invites me to ride tomorrow. Read History in library. At dinner Mr. Bogan roared when I asked whether the Skinners had a reg. wedding. Read to Mrs. McGregory & Mother. Slept. Rode on wheel nearly to Pine Woods & back (11 miles). Stopped at Burchards. After supper Mother & I called on Mrs. Grant & the Boomhauers. There was a concert outside hotel tonight. Mabel Bateman is to stay here tonight. Rainy afternoon & eve. Bicycle 75 + 2 = 77. August, TUESDAY 6. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times, & "Princess". Studied in library Eng. Hist. Rained so I could not ride with Dr. Grant but he called on me. Miss Rowe called to invite me. Dr. Peabody called. I finished Uncle Terry & slept. Spent evening with Mary & Henry Taylor & Dr. Grant at the Andersons. We made silhouettes, illustrated soup, & tried to write from looking-glass. Dr. Grant brought me home. I had to refuse invitation to make marshmallows with Eliz. Judson. Cloudy & some rain. Bicycle 77 + 2 = 79. August, WEDNESDAY 7. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times & Princess. On way to the library I stopped to see the Boomhauers. She kept me to play word-game with her & Dr. Grant. Dr. Peabody & Mrs. Skinner came in. The word was awful. I was in library but came home. Dr. Grant & I decided not to go wheeling. Mrs. Judson, Elizabeth, & Miss Lawrence came to take me to [Bunny] Hill. After tea I took Mother to see Miss Hastings. Then I went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Fuller on Clients Compassion for Multitudes. Dr. Lawrence says I received him of [Fathers]. The Ashmores came on the piazza. Dr. Peabody brought Mother home. I went in & talked to Mrs. McGregory who is blue because Tom Bryan leaves tomorrow. A.M. Rain P.M. Pleasant. Bicycle 79 + 12 = 91. August, THURSDAY 8. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke & Tennyson's Becket. Tom Bryan went away. Mabel Bateman came to dinner. Mrs. McGregory went to Howards for afternoon & evening. Mabel asked me to sleep with her tonight. I declined. The Merrills left today. I studied Eng. H. in the library. Rained while there. The Boomhauers left & S.S. went to Sylvan B. picnic. After dinner I read "Becket" to Mother. Miss Corman called. I rode to Burchards, & they asked us to come tomorrow. Slept. Read Richard Carvel. Call from Mrs. Bishop & daughter Mrs. Bishop. After tea Mr. & Mrs. Ashmore & I rode 5 miles. Eaton road. I found Mother at the Bosticks. Joe Bostick came. I had pleasant talk with Dr. Lawrence about Father & Mother & my experience on freight car with drunkard. He said he would use it. Pleasant. Poured at about 10 P.M. Bicy. 91 + 2 = 93. August, FRIDAY 9. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke & finished "Becket". Studied in library. Afternoon. We spent it at the Burchards. Herbert & wife are there. We worked. Came home after tea. May Smith & I went to party at Wilson-Lanes. Made bonnet, played [advert], servants, cake game & door panel. Poured, so [lesses] we [ordered]. I went up for the night with Mabel Bateman. Told Jim not to keep hotel open for me!Rain. August, SATURDAY 10. 1901. Came home from Batemans in the rain. Because of rain had a visit on piazza with Mrs. Willson, Mr. & Miss Lane & "Geo" Smith. Showed looking glass trick. Lucy came from Adelaide Lawrence. She had [thot] me 28 yrs. old! Read a little to Mrs. McGregory. Slept. Mabel came. Called on Andersons & Rowes. Eve. We called on the Ashmores. Rubbed Mrs. McG. head. Pleasant. August, SUNDAY 11. 1901. A.M. Prof. Jones in Bapt. church 1 Cor. 11:31. Self-examination. P.M. Dr. Lawrence in Cong. church Mat. 16:26. Mrs. McGregory spent day with Mabel Bateman. I staid to Mr. Ashmore's class. Afternoon. Call from Mrs. Bostick & Katie Allen. Slept. Read [Deacon] Bradbury. Walked to College Hill where I read Mark 9. In cemetery I found Mr. Lane & Mrs. Willson. Coming home I stopped to see Mrs. Curtiss. Mother went with me to hear Dr. Lawrence. Beautiful sermon. He came to hotel with us & talked about Fred etc. Mabel B. is to sleep with Mrs. McGregory. We went to Mrs. Smith & I was to [talk] off skirt but big [boy] opened door. Wrote to Joe & Mr. Frances.Cloudy. No rain. Bicycle 93 + 17 = 110. August, MONDAY 12. 1901. A.M. Read Dr. Clarke & S.S. Times. Began "Foresters". Went to library. On the way I met Dr. Grant & he asked me to go with the Grants to Madison. We started at 2.10 & reached home at 6.40. Rode 15 miles. Called on the bride Sophie Jones Tomlinson. Had quite a bad fall. At Madison Lake ate peanuts. Mother drove with Bosticks to the Cottens at [Eadville]. This evening Martha [Harnum] called. I treated her to root beer. The Roes left town today. Dr. Peabody called. Clear & Beautiful. Bicycle 110 + 12 = 122. August, TUESDAY 13. 1901. A.M. Took best white dress to the wash. Read Dr. Clarke, S.S. Times, & Foresters. Rode to the Grants for my glasses, & visited with Mrs. & Dr. Grant. Then I went for a bicycle ride with Lizzie as far as Mr. [Chuce's]. came home, slept, & read to Mother. Afternoon. Read "Little Sister to the Wilderness" to Mother & Mrs. McGregory. Called on Mrs. Smith & Harris with Mother. Went to Burchard picnic at [Chuce's] Glen. Met Franie Burchard. Evening. Mother & I called on Hornbergers. I went alone to Willsons. Mrs. Willson & Mr. Lane came with me far as seminary. I found Mother there. [Visited] with Miss Hastings, Mrs. Bishop, Dr. & Mrs. Peabody. May Smith was out. My strained ankle hurts some. Rubbed Mrs. MCG's head & had nice talk. Quite warm. Bicycle 122 + 8 = 130. August, WEDNESDAY 14. 1901. Read Dr. Clarke & via Cruces to Mother. Read in library. Afternoon. Finished Little Sister in the Wilderness to Mother & Mrs. McG. Judson girls called & asked us to tea. Lizzie Bostick & I rode to Burchards with book & Mother embroidery. We took Mrs. McG. up Dr. Judson's cellar door & had tea on the piazza. Went with May Smith to prayer-meeting & sat between her & Dr. Peabody. Dr. [Jones] led. "[Centuries] [...]". Returned with May to the Judsons. Missed call from Mrs. [Banning] & Mrs. Kilburn. Read Via Cruces to Mother. Harold writes from Nantucket. Miss Bateman & Silsbury called. I declined her invitation to Saturdays luncheon. Rainy. August, THURSADY 15. 1901. Read to Mother Dr. Clarke & ["Via Cruces"]. Walked to Mrs. Grants to say goodbye. Returned "Dr. Clarke" to library. Visited with May Smith & Dr. Estes. Talked of [QBK]. Came home with Mrs. Willson & Miss Wilson. Afternoon read to Mrs. McGregory & Mother two good short stories from [Aux.] Supper. [cott.] Dr. Bardeen filled another tooth. Mr. Peckham trimmed hat. It poured. Spent evening in Mrs. McG. room & we read all of the Turn of the Road. Mabel Bateman has changed her lunch to tomorrow. Pleasant. Bicycle 130 + 1 = 131. August, FRIDAY 16. 1901. Sneezed a very little. Had bicycle oiled. Did errands. Miss Batemen had lunch party for Miss Silsbury. Had a great rumpus because I had engaged Johnson & Frank had engaged Clark to drive us over. Mrs. Bostick drove over with us & Mr. White (studying law & engaged to Miss [Marlow]) was our driver. We reached here about 5. Broken hearted letter from Jennie Hughes. She has had to leave her work & take care of her parents. Sneezed a little. August, SATURDAY 17. 1901. Rec'd a bill from the library man for 3.50. If I don't pay he will sue me. Took my gray silk to Mrs. [Ricknell]. Called on Mrs. Morton & heard about Celestine's death. Slept in the afternoon. Sneezed a little. August, SUNDAY 18. 1901. A.M. Mr. Bamford. Heb. 3:3. P.M. Philip Strong "Wagner & a Ferry boat". Gen. 45:27, 28. 2 Sam. 19:18. It was on death. Slept in afternoon. I lef C.E. Dent. 10:12-14. God's requirements. Rain. Sneezed a little. August, MONDAY 19. 1901. Wrote letters. Rec'd bill from Anti Salom League. I did mending while Jessica read a story by Van Dyke. Afte. Calls from Mabel Bateman & Miss Tilsbury. Call from Mr. Bamford. He brought us [Carlbert] Hall's book & we talked about Philip Strong, Mr. Juemp, & the Lombards. Rain. August, TUESDAY 20. 1901. Mrs. Kilburn & Eddie did not appear. I took a bath. We felt stupid today. I darned stockings. This evening Mrs. Eaton called. Grace is to go to Hamilton High School. J. & S. called on Cousin June this afternoon. August, WEDNESDAY 21. 1901. We had given up Mrs. Kilburn's coming, but she & Eddie arrived for dinner. Nice letter from Fred Reeve about his little daughter Ruth. Mr. Cole led prayer-meeting. Rec'd [Will's] wedding cards. Tiny bit of hay fever. August, THURSDAY 22. 1901. Jessie & I went to Union S.S. picnic to Madison Lake. I cut cake, waited on table & washed dishes. Saw some of Mr. Bamford & [Relter] & Orion [Bunney]. Joe writes that Mr. Hubbell is ill in Paris. Little more hay fever. August, FRIDAY 23. 1901. A man on the health board called to see Morsie. Said the smell was a nuisance, he was not competent to say it was unhealthy. He thought Dr. Chase would come in the afternoon, but he didn't. Patched my nightgown. Call from Francilia Morton. Letter from Minnie saying Frank had been [...] with typhoid fever & for 2 days they feared they must pospone the wedding. Ros & Sallie sent Min a check for $100. Little more hay fever. August, SATURDAY 24. 1901. A.M. Mrs. Rockwell tried on my gray silk. P.M. We went down to see Field Day Sports. Went to Francelia Morton. Called on way home on Cousin Celeste & Mrs. Marsh. I have finished patching night gown, & have worked on cape. Hay fever about like yesterday. August, SUNDAY 25. 1901. A.M. Dr. Maynard Luke 11:1, 1 Cor. 12:4 2 Cor. 12:3. Beautiful sermon on diversities of religious experience, ability to pray etc. P.M. Mr. Banford led Xn End. Daily Prayer Ps. 34. Mr. Banford preached in Methodist Church, Nautiful sermon. Solomon's & Paul's [Estimate] of Life. Ecc. 1:9. 2 Cor. 5:17.Cool & pleasant. Almost no hay fever. August, MONDAY 26. 1901. Call from Cousin Celeste and Mrs. Marsh. I wrote inviting Miss Hastings & the Coats here this week. Morsie seems quite exhausted. Letter from Jennie Hughes & she says Mrs. Booth does not feel as she does. Jessie & I called on Cousin Hattie & read some of Cousin Franks 58th birthday letters. Called on Mrs Scram. Mother & Morsie called on Mrs. Davis. Minnie writes that Frank is better. John has come home for an operation on swelling of his neck. No hay fever to speak of. August, TUESDAY 27. 1901. Helped get dinner & supper. Calls from Mrs. Scram & Miss [Midbury]. Called on Mrs. Lombard, & Mrs. Saunders (out). Declined invitation to Mrs. Cotton's on Friday. Miss Brown called. Jessica & I go there to tea on Thursday. Mrs. Rockwell fitted my gray silk this afternoon. Took bath. A little hay fever at breakfast only. August, WEDNESDAY 28. 1901. I went to Mrs. Rockwell's. Coming home Cousin Celeste called me in to talk with her, Mrs. March & Mr. Banford. Jessica has heard through Chicago Agency of a library in [Iron] Mt. Michigan. Washed my hair. Harriet Mine called & told us her father has typhoid fever. Slept. Mr. Banford Ralph Conner's picture. Cousin Jane called. We called on Fannie Whiting & took her to meeting. Mr. Inman led. Lovely meeting. "Can we [become] Christ like?" Cousin Darien has lain in a stupor. We are most anxious. Considerable hay fever. August, THURSDAY 29. 1901. I helped get dinner. Cousin Lizzie, Mother, & I went to [Albenaa] [Browns]. Jessica staid home & saw to [...]. Miss Hastings & May Smith called. Hay fever on [cure]. Not very bad. Bicycle 131 + 2 = 133. August, FRIDAY 30. 1901. Mother & I came to N.Y. via Utica. Made the best way. Cost 72 cts & trunk at Utica. Felt rather miserable with hay fever. But got over it before reaching home. Saw Min's presents. She has already rec'd 56. Almost no hay fever. August, SATURDAY 31. 1901. Winifred has rec'd 13 more presents today. I hemmed for her. Louisa Richardson came twice. Winnie went to New Rochelle & met Mr. & Mrs. Dobson. She likeds them very much. Minnie went to have her dress fitted. Augusta [Choate] called. Almost no hay fever. Almost no hay fever. September, SUNDAY 1. 1901. Clarence Barbour of Rochester at the Emmanuel Bapt. Church Phil. 4:4. Excellent sermon. Mr. & Mrs. Dobson came to dinner & we liked them. Harold came to call. He is going housekeeping at corner of Hicks & Pineapple. Afternoon. Read, slept, wrote Joe. Evening. I alone went to church. Mr. at Lafayette Ave. Church [gave] sermon on Matt. 22:41,42.More hay fever. September, MONDAY 2. 1901. Busy day of preparation. Labor Day so few presents came. Lots of people called & we all felt distracted. Eve. Put cake in boxes. Augusta Choate spent the day. Bertha took us to [there] new unfinished house. Little hay fever. September, TUESDAY 3. 1901. Minnie had attack of heart failure & Mother fell the whole length of stairs without serious hurt. Presents, letters, & callers have poured in. I went to Miss [Grabrow] for Min. Ruth & Harvey bought silver. They had the rehearsal tonight. Bertha's green, & Ruth's pink came. Harold bro't me $25 for Mother's board. No hay fever. September, WEDNESDAY 4. 1901. Winifred & Harvey were married. Cablegram from "Elvis" London. No hay fever. September, THURSDAY 5. 1901. We were all sick. It may be the lobster. Mrs. Jacobs made a long call. Uncle Wm. Sharpe, & the Jones came in the evening. Will returned to Islip. Almost no hay fever. September, FRIDAY 6. 1901. Bertha returned to work. Ruth & Mother sick all day till evening. Annie has gone, & Minnie hopes to get Julia. I made beds, washed dished, waited on the sick, entertained Helen Smith, Helen Tuttle & Marguerite Tuttle. Wrote long letter to Cousin Lizzie to be sent to Angelica & to Harlan. Went alone to prayer-meeting. McKinley shot at Buffalo by an insane man. Rec'd two wounds. Almost no hay fever. September, SATURDAY 7. 1901. Washed dishes. Ruth went riding with Dr. Sharpe. Went to N.Y. met Mother & we exchanged carving set. Call from Mrs. Lane. First letter rec'd from Winifred. She was having a fine time in Hotel [Lorraine]. This evening we sat around. I read old letters & bathed. Bad hay fever. September, SUNDAY 8. 1901. A.M. Clarence Barbour. 2 Cor. 3:18. P.M. " " Luke 23:42,43. Harold, Ruth & Ralph came to dinner. Miserable with hay fever. I met Miss Bliss & Mother who are staying at 261 Ryerson St. Hay fever worst of any. Bicycle 133 + 17 = 150. September, MONDAY 9. 1901. Mother sick in the night. We are all sick with colds. Harold took me riding wheel. We met Ruth near Bensonhurst. I fell once. Came home & slept about two hrs. Ruth began her 2nd yr. of school. Hay fever better. September, TUESDAY 10. 1901. Washed breakfast dishes & ironed handkerchiefs & made beds. P.M. Ironed towels. Slept.Hay fever better. September, WEDNESDAY 11. 1901. Washed dishes & made beds. Frank went to Conway going to N. Haven with Mary Dixon who enters Mt. Holyoke. Mother has diarrhea again. I feel mean. Slept soundly till Mrs. Tainter & Mrs. [Beach] called. Later, Cousin Hattie called. Eve. I played a little on piano. Harold is 44. He and Ruth called in the A.M. Jessica writes they may go for [leaves] to [Nashville]. Hay fever better. September, THURSDAY 12. 1901. Took luncheon with Harold & Ruth in their new home. [Hicks] & [Pineapple]. Called on Mrs. Reeve & found her & Ruth going out. She asked me to dinner Saturday. Washed breakfast & dinner dishes & made beds. This evening the Choates called. Hay fever better. September, FRIDAY 13. 1901. President McKinley has had a change for the worst. After prayer-meeting Minnie, Ruth & I walked to the Eagle office & learned that he was dying. Lucy Bliss came to dinner. We showed her the wedding gifts. Hay fever better. September, SATURDAY 14. 1901. President McKinley died at 2.15. After 10 P.M. oclock yesterday he said to his wife "God's will be done, not ours". He said to those about him "Good-by all, good-by. It is God's way. His will be done, not ours." Then "Nearer my God to Thee, e'er thought it be a cross, is my constant prayer". President Roosevelt has taken the oath of office. I took dinner with Fred and Cora Reeve. Met her grandfather. Little Ruth is not 4 months. Sub-fresman Whitcomb called to talk with Frank, & Bertha & I entertained him. Harold called this A.M. Brought letter & 1.00 written & misdirected [...] 29. A little hay fever. September, SUNDAY 15. 1901. McKinley's body lay in state. Dr. Gallagher preached on the promises to him that overcometh. I called on Agnes Jones & was not asked to stay to tea. I met there Sallie Barrons, Sadie, & Jessie Perkins. Went alone to Dr. Gregg's to the memorial service. Chopins Funeral March. [Lizah] Hamlin sang "Rest in the Lord". We sang the Presidents two favorites "Lead Kindly Light" & "Nearer my God to Thee". Geo. & Mabel [Lerner] were there. Very little hay fever. September, MONDAY 16. 1901. I went to take luncheon with Mrs. [Ta...] & Mrs. Beach. Saw "Dove" one minute. The Choates called & Augusta will stay all night. Mrs. Whyckoff came with Mrs. Dixon who leaves tomorrow for Boston. Pres. McKinley's body taken to Washington today. Dreadful hay-fever. September, TUESDAY 17. 1901. Went to see Lillian Higgins. Left South Ferry, Whitehall St. about 9 A.M. Mr. Higgins & Lillian & Lloyd (2 1/2 yrs) met me at Somerville. Dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Struyer at [Rantan]. Drove past Mr. Duke's place. Had terrible hay fever all afternoon. Helen is 8 & Ruth is 6. They have taken a little boy, Fred. Pres. McKinley's body has started for [Canton]. Geo. Stowe was killed by cars. September, WEDNESDAY 18. 1901. Came from North Branch to Orange. Met Miss Ricker & Mr. Mrs. & Miss [Dinick]. Took luncheon with Jennnie Hughes, Father, Mother, brother-in law, & the dear little children. I feel that Mrs. Booth has been cruel to her. Coming home I found that May Smiths brother had accidentally killed a man. Ruth & I went over to [town] Hausen Place Church. Rode up Broadway to see the mourning. President's body is in Canton. Mr. Mattice will give Marion wholly to Lena. Little hay fever. September, THURSDAY 19. 1901. Today Pres. McKinley was buried at Canton. Memorial service at Dr. Gregg's. Beautiful prayer by Mr. Jacobs. We rode up Broadway & saw the mourning. At 3.30 every thing stopped, cars, boats, etc. This was never done for anyone before. Hay fever better. September, FRIDAY 20. 1901. I mended gloves, sewed labels on collars, etc. Eve. Went to Memorial meeting at Plymouth prayer-meeting. Horatio, Will Beecher, etc. spoke. September, SATURDAY 21. 1901. Sewed morning & afternoon. Bertha & I called on Mabel & Geo. Lunn. Went to invite the Choates. They came this evening to make fudge. Played [lip] Jinkins, [P...], the State of Life, Kissing, [S books], etc. Frank came from Conway & Chatham. September, SUNDAY 22. 1901. Mr. Gallagher "Gospel according to Luke". Dr. & Mrs. Walker were there. Prof. Froelich came to dinner after walking with me in Park. Slept & Read. Eve. Laymen meeting in Lafayette Church. Mr. Orgden, Elliot, Dr. Walsh. September, MONDAY 23. 1901. Called on Mrs. Backus & shopped. P.M. Made fudge for Lena. Call from May Sharpe & Mrs. Richardson. Eve. Read Jacob Riis. Made Peppermint drops. September, TUESDAY 24. 1901. Left for Springfield on 4 oclock train. Found Dr. Moxom & Mrs. Porter celebrating Lena's 44th birthday. We are to have 12 including Marion. Czolgosz found guilty of murder of Pres. McKinley. September, WEDNESDAY 25. 1901. Awful day. Joe telephoned from livery stable that he had been drinking. I went to him & he was in a sad state. Went to the Mission with him. P.M. Took Mrs. Scott to Holyoke car & went again to see Joe. Took Mrs. [Swague] to Library & Art Museum. Took Mrs. Rodman to car. After supper met Helen [Keeper]. Mr. Quick called & feels hopeful about Joe. Took Mrs. [Swague] to her [boarding] place. Miss Gruyer is here. September, THURSDAY 26. 1901. School began. This evening I went down to find Joe with "convert" in a terrible state. Returned to prayer-meeting. Mr. Francis was shocked. Mr. Cross thinks the Mission must be closed. Mr. Story (1).September, FRIDAY 27. 1901. I rec'd a letter from Mr. Kraus saying that he & Mr. McKinnon had persuaded Joe to go to the [almshouse] to stay awhile under restraint. He has given up keys, bank book & money to me. I took the girls to Forest Park. Eve. Salamagundi party. Crokinole, needle threading, picking up hairs on back of knife. We also wrote in looking glass & had trick "Bread is the staff of life". Miss King (1).September, SATURDAY 28. 1901. Did a little studying. Eve. Called on Mrs. Porter & read list of wedding gifts. Misses Gillette & Miss Baker (French teacher) called. September, SUNDAY 29. 1901. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 5:5. Church should be [virile]. Staid to Bible class. Mark 1. Spent afternoon with the McKinnons at the Krauses. Took tea there. The Mission is to be sold, that is the [coal] etc. to pay rent & Joe urged to work. I have told Miss Gruyer, Lena & Miss Porter. September, MONDAY 30. 1901. Letters of sympathy from Winnie & Ruth. [Aymar] has entered Harvard. Bertha lost the boat to Cold Spring by one minute. So she lost the anticipated day. Florence Murphy came. Mr. Story (2).October, TUESDAY 1. 1901. Miss King (2). I went to bank, Brewers & library. october, WEDNESDAY 2. 1901. Eliz. Sherwood came to call. Ruth Elmer has begun staying to luncheon. Violet Coen's old man sent her a big box of Huyler's. I slept about 10 minutes today. October, THURSDAY 3. 1901. Mr. Story (3). I went to see Mr. Kraus & together we visited the Mission & Mrs. [Burchard]. Her story & Joe's do not jibe. I then went to the almshouse & saw poor old Joe. He does not seem very repentant, but he thinks God will make him clean & he can begin again in two months. He must tell God wants him too. Mr. McKinnon led church. I walked up with Mr. & Mrs. [Reaves]. October, FRIDAY 4. 1901. Miss King (3). Mrs. Booth came tonight on her way to Harford & we talked about Jennie. I played Parchesi with the children. October, SATURDAY 5. 1901. Mrs. Booth told me about Capt. Carrigan. Is everyone goint to fail? I gave 3 music lessons. I went down town & gave papers to Mr. Kraus. Read a little. October, SUNDAY 6. 1901. Communion & beautiful sermon by Dr. Nathan Wood on Christ perfectly human & divine. "I am Alpha & Omega". He knew me. Went out to [almshouse]. Talked with Mr. Sexton & saw Joe. I fear his mind is affected. [...] in hospital & visited patients. Went to bed about 8.30. Miss Gruyer & Violet walked.October, MONDAY 7. 1901. 1st Outlook class. Had a great time straightening out the money. Kneisel concert at High School. Mr. Story (4). Bicycle 150 + 6 = 156. October, TUESDAY 8. 1901. Miss King (4). Rode 6 miles on wheel. Met Carrie King. Went to library. Bicycle 156 + 3 = 159. October, WEDNESDAY 9. 1901. First evening Outlook class. The Mipes Newell, Marjorie Overman, Clara Reed & Mrs. Packard were in it. We 3 teachers took Marjorie home. October, THURSDAY 10. 1901. Called on Dr. & Mrs. Sweet. Went to [almshouse]. Joe comes out tomorrow but won't promise to go to church. Called on Cousin Etta. Ned Griffith goes at [Forester] to the Phillipines. Prayer-meeting. A man said he was a Christian. Mr. Francis was there. Mr. Story (5). October, FRIDAY 11. 1901. Miss King (5). Played Parchesi in the evening. October, SATURDAY 12. 1901. Mrs. Sweet telephones that Joe was seen going into a Salon last night, yet Mr. Francis writes he left him at Volunteers. P.M. I took Hilda to South Hadley & I saw Eliz. Sherwood, Abbie Tillingharte, Mary Dixon, Mrs. Purington & Emily. Eve. Elizabeth Gruyer went to country club. I began Minister's Moving to the Gods. Mrs. Stowe called to say that she had heard Geo. was a Christian before he was killed. October, SUNDAY 13. 1901. Mr. Clarke from Bulgaria. Rom. 10:1,2. He knows Miss Stowe & expects her to be spared. I went to Volunteers & talked on Acts. 4:1-14. Saw Mr. Francis, Sandford, Waite & Smith. Went twice to Sweets & to the livery stable, Ivers. We can't find Joe. He hasn't been seen since Friday night. We are all discouraged. Smith waited on the street to offer sympathy & "make up". Read Ministers Moving to the Gods & then went to the Overmans to get Violet. "Cousin" Edward Williams came to dinner. October, MONDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story (6). Analysis class (1). Mother writes that Dr. Jon. Richardson has cancer & Alfred Raymond typhoid fever. Ruth Coe sends me 5.00. I dread [returning] it. Violet rec'd love-letter from [May] [Jenncy]. I read Century this evening to girls. October, TUESDAY 15. 1901. Miss King (6). I called on the Sweets but he had not found Joe. Tonight he telephoned that Mr. Ivers telephoned that Joe appeared with black eye. Call from Mrs. Burleigh. She told of Gertrude at Greenwich. I went to the library. October, WEDNESDAY 16. 1901. This afternoon we had a college club tea with Miss Wing as Prsident. Harvey is to vote for [Tammany]. October, THURSDAY 17. 1901. Had head shampooed. Supper with Miss Rock & Leonard at Children's Home. Saw their 6 children. Talked of Emily Carrigan & [Jadene] of Volunteers. Prayer meeting [Fordyce] Parks led "Prayer". Joe has been taken by Dr. Sweet back to [almshouse]. Mr. Story (7). October, FRIDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Hubbell telephoned me so sweetly about Joe. New girls gave me a party. Books, advertisements etc. Miss King (7). October, SATURDAY 19. 1901. Call from Miss [Shallies]. Called on Mrs. Burleigh & Gertrude. Met Miss DeLong & Bigelow (High School) there. Read Ministers Moving aloud this evening. Mabel Lunn expecting a baby. Beulah bagan lessons on the violin with Miss Holmes.October, SUNDAY 20. 1901. Dr. Faunee Juo. 1:14. "The Word dwelt among us". Fannie Bates writes applying for a position. Spoke in Volunteers. Called at almshouse. Joe cries now. Called on Mr. Hubbell. Walked with girls. October, MONDAY 21. 1901. Mother writes that Alfred Raymond cannot live. Miss Porter went to Miss Dickinsons' funeral. Hadley, Eliz. & I managed Outlook class. Mr. Story (8).October, TUESDAY 22. 1901. Outlook class. Mrs. Starr does not believe in Expansion or Missions. No time to discuss Right of Way. Miss King (8). October, WEDNESDAY 23. 1901. Josephine Wright married Mr. Gill. We went to the South Church & to [Mass...]. I did not go to Mrs. Merrick's musicale. October, THURSDAY 24. 1901. Miss Berensen (1). I heard from Smith! Mrs. Sweet & I called on Joe & found him intractable. Took tea with Sweets. Mr. Howe led prayer meeting. Subject: Temptation. Mr. Story (9). October, FRIDAY 25. 1901. Miss King (9). I played in the gym with the children & Eliz. & Violet went to country club. October, SATURDAY 26. 1901. Music lessons. Read Outlook. P.M. We all went to hear Jacob Riis on [Tony's Hardship]. He spoke before Mass. [Federation] of Women's Clubs. Mrs. [Swague] has come. Letter from Jennie Hughes. Went down town this evening. October, SUNDAY 27. 1901. Dr. Moxom Luke 5:20. Forgiveness of Sins. Discussed Miracles in S.S. Led Volunteers Jno. 14:1-10. "Jesus the Truth". Saw Joe. He was nice, but [Resper] thinks him insane. Called on Mrs. Quick. I didn't walk, but began paper on Sin. October, MONDAY 28. 1901. Mr. Story (10). I began "The Eternal City" by Hall Caine. Called on Mrs. Sweet & went to library. October, TUESDAY 29. 1901. Miss King (10). Miss Berensen (2). I walked. Mother writes that Alfred Raymond died yesterday. I wrote Ros & Sallie. Czolgosz executed. October, WEDNESDAY 30. 1901. Edith Brook's coming out party. We all went but Mrs. Packard came home early. Mrs. Starr (1). October, THURSDAY 31. 1901. Mr. story (10). Miss Berensen (2). I met Joe at Mrs. Sweets. He left almshouse today. I went to his dreary room. He prayed. Then I took tea at Volunteers. Joe went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Russell led. He said "God has forgiven. I ask forgiveness of my church. I would rather [free] a [canine's] [mouth]."November, FRIDAY 1. 1901. Miss King (11). Letter from Jennie Hughes. Miss Porter went to N.Y. Celebrated Hallowe'en. November, SATURDAY 2. 1901. Went down town this P.M. Went to Joe's room 469 Main. He prayed [hauhpilly]. He is working. November, SUNDAY 3. 1901. A.M. Mr. Hahn Acts 2:42. Beautiful sermon on [Centurians]. He [plead] for evening service. Dear old Joe was there with me, but left before communion. I got Joe to go to Volunteers. I spoke from Eph. 3:14-21. God able to do etc. Called on the Sweets. Long walk this evening. Mr. [Swague] was here. November, MONDAY 4. 1901. Outlook class came this afternoon. Mr. Story (11). November, TUESDAY 5. 1901. Outlook class. [Bunnie] Green came, & Miss Warner a grand daughter of Mr. Skinner. Called on Mrs. Sweet. She felt anxious about Joe. I found his door locked. Miss King (12). Mother went to Montclair. Low is made Mayor of N.Y. Mrs. Starr (2).November, WEDNESDAY 6. 1901. I went to College Alumnae at Northampton with Jeannette Appleton. She says I look as if I were just [tidied] up always, that all the girls like me. Called on Mrs. Behrends. Met Miss Cavanagh-Smith, Miss Rumsey & others. November, THURSDAY 7. 1901. I staid in today. The family went to see Richard Mansfield in Monsieur Beaucaire all but Mary Porter & the three children. In the evening Florence Murphy woke up vomiting. Joe spoke in meeting nicely but was mad at me for suggesting that he write to his son. I drank chocolate with Mrs. Sweet at drug-store. Met Dr. Moxom & he looked ill. Made Sweets a long call. We are disgusted at Joe. Mr. Story (12). November, FRIDAY 8. 1901. Mary Porter's mother came tonight. Miss King (13). The girls began rehearsing play. Mrs. Geog. Henschel is dead. November, SATURDAY 9. 1901. Miss Berensen (3). In the afternoon I took Roberta Scott by trolley to call on the [Leomises] of Holyoke. Miss Eleanor Warner and Marjory [Overman] came to dinner. Mrs. Porter came to lunch. Mrs. Webb came tonight. November, SUNDAY 10. 1901. Dr. Moxom on Race Problem in the South. He said in S.s. that Miracle of Leaves was Tradition. Called for Joe & we went to Volunteers. Spoke on Body the House of the Soul. He acts blue about getting work. Called on Mrs. Sweet. I walked. Violet went to the Overmans. Eliz. staid home. Miss P. kept me up to talk about Bessie Thayer's Latin. November, MONDAY 11. 1901. Mr. story (13). Analysis class (2). Call from Laura [Malton].November, TUESDAY 12. 1901. Miss King (14). Mrs. Webb went home. Mrs. Starr (3). November, WEDNESDAY 13. 1901. Violet Coen was ill and I walked for her. It is very cold. November, THURSDAY 14. 1901. Mr. Story 14. Mr. Kraus has got steady work for Joe at his place. Called on Mrs. Sweet & Joe (briefly). Called on Celia Merriam. She read me lovely letter from Susy about Mother's visit. Miss P. & Lena talked very appreciatively to me. Roberta Scott began her music. November, FRIDAY 15. 1901. Miss King (13). Evening was devoted to rehearsing the play. Dr. [Stibbries] wife died. November, SATURDAY 16. 1901. I finished every word of my Outlook reading. Miss Berensen (4). I took Mary Porter to the dentist. It took the whole afternoon. Came home & I went right back to get ribbon. We celebrated Eliza Buffington's 18th birthday with heart party and cake. Louise Redman's father & sister [Marnie] came. Dr.November, SUNDAY 17. 1901. Dr. Moxom preaached to Young Men. 1 Jno. I staid to Bible class. Joe went with me to Volunteers & is happy. Wants to open Mission. I talked on Christ the Life. Called on the Hastings. Did not walk. Went to bed but got up put dress over night gown & played humns. November, MONDAY 18. 1901. Mr. Story (15). Helped get names in Outlook class. November, TUESDAY 19. 1901. Miss King (16). Vocal class. Mrs. Starr (4). I went to library. Evening. We went to the Baernstein concert. Outlook class postponed. Lovely letter from Agnes Jones. Sadie had met Harold & he spoke [hauhgtilly] haughtily of his new life. November, WEDNESDAY 20. 1901. No one but Mrs. Starr came, so we had no Outlook. November, THURSDAY 21. 1901. Mr. Story (16). I called on Joe, blue he can't do the work. Spent some time in Johnson's reading, shopping, called on Hastings. Joe spoke well in meeting. November, FRIDAY 22. 1901. Miss King (17). College Club. Prof. Leach came. I met her & talked with Mr. Dana at depot. I fear he must leave Springfield for Newark. We went to the ground ball at Pauline Days. I didn't get settled for the night till 10.40. Mrs. Packard & I went & staid together at the ball.November, SATURDAY 23. 1901. Sleeped all day. Took Miss Leach down to Dr. Clark's & stopped at Mrs. Sweets. Mr. Kraus will find him easier work. Isabella (Morse) Thomas here today. Miss Berensen (5). Pouring rain. November, SUNDAY 24. 1901. Miss Leach left on 1.10 train. Dr. Moxom Prov. 11:11. Church and Civic Righteousness. Too tired to stay to S.S. Very few at Volunteers. Joe has gone back to work. Called on Miss Rick. Also on Mrs. Sweet. Evening. Read, slept, played hymns. Mr. [Glenn] is dying. November, MONDAY 25. 1901. [Dean] Slocum, Mrs. Morris & Miss Bigelow are dead. Violet recd box of candy from her old man. Mr. Story (17). November, TUESDAY 26. 1901. Miss King (18). Vocal class. Mrs. Nancy Forster has broken her hip. Went this evening to library. Mrs. Starr (5). November, WEDNESDAY 27. 1901. Edana Collins came. Miss Porter & I took dinner at Mrs. Porters. Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Bartlett & Josie were there.November, THURSDAY 28. 1901. Thanksgiving Day. I sat between Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin & heard Mr. Mudge of Carew St. Good dinner. Played with children. November, FRIDAY 29. 1901. Went down town. Thanksgiving play "Which is Which" "Scene in Burley's Room". Large number of guests. Miss King (19). Florence Howland, Bettie Sherwood, Francis Booth, Marg. Carter, Mary Cutler returned & Florence Barker. Florence Howland went away. November, SATURDay 30. 1901. Miss Berensen did not come. I gave 5 music lessons. P.M. Walked, slept, went down town. Feel sick. Found Joe at home sick. December, SUNDAY 1. 1901. Sick with cold. Went to church, but did not go to Volunteers. In bed all afternoon & eve. Read in "Woman of Yesterday". December, MONDAY 2. 1901. Mr. Story (18). Dawn Morse must probably die. Cousin Clara Raymond & Mrs. Foster dead. Outlook class. December, TUESDAY 3. 1901. Miss King (20). Mrs. Starr (6). Nice letter from Mr. Juemp about Joe, from Capt. Rick & a note from Harold. Hard snow storm. No one came to Outlook, so Miss Bostwick had Violet, Eliz. & me. Discussed Hall Caine's "Eternal City". December, WEDNESDAY 4. 1901. Taught Chem, Virgil & 3 music lessons from 3.30 to 6. Went to library before that. I saw Dr. Stibbries about my cold. December, THURSDAY 5. 1901. Mr. Story (19). Did Christmas shopping. Took tea at Mrs. sweets. Called on Joe but he was out. Did not go to church as it was S.S. Annual meeting. Lena in her room with a cold. December, FRIDAY 6. 1901. Miss King (21). Felt [wretched] all day & Gizzie walked & I lay down. Evening. We played Compliments & Gossip. Lena quite ill with cold. In her room all day. December, SATURDAY 7. 1901. Miss Berensen (6). Took Roberta to Mrs. Haskins. 4 music lessons. Read Outlook. Talked about Caesar with Miss P. Violet quite ill with laryngitis. Gizzy is 27. I gave her 3 roses. Saw Mr. Warner working on a house on High St. He thinks Mrs. Hazen was the cause of Joe's fall. James Porter has his first son, Elliott. December, SUNDAY 8. 1901. Dr. Moxom Jno. 12:32. Advent Sermon. I staid to S.S. & we talked about Parable of Sorrows. Half sick but went to Volunteers. A crosseyed young man seemed almost converted. I then went to Joe & he denied having anything to do with Mrs. Hazen. Tonight we did not walk or sing. My talk Jno 1:35-43. How to make The Kingdom Come.December, MONDAY 9. 1901. Mr. Story (20) Analysis class (3) Eliza Buffington is in bed with sort of grippe. Dr. Stibbries also has it. December, TUESDAY 10. 1901. Miss King (22). Mrs. Starr (7). Eliza Buffington & Hilda are ill today. No Chem., Virgil, Geom., or Hilda's music. Called on Miss Hastings & we talked of Mr. Hahn. I told her about him & Mr. Quick. Went to Dr. Stibbries for Eliza tonight. December, WEDNESDAY 11. 1901. Eliza still ill. Chemistry & Virgil omitted. Gave 4 music lessons in the afternoon. Read all the evening. December, THURSDAY 12. 1901. Mr. Story (21). Did Christmas shopping. Prayer-meeting devoted to pledging ourselves to support Mr. McKinnon as Supt. Joe sat by me. Mr. Kraus says he keep things cleaned up well. Stopped in at Mrs. Sweets. December, FRIDAY 13. 1901. Carrie Ward writes of the death of Lucy Skinner's mother. Lena & I sent flowers. Went to hear Josiah [Floyd] Willard on [Tramp] Life. Mrs. Gruyer came. Miss King (23).Rain. December, SATURDAY 14. 1901. List of [Misses] [...] gifts. MIss Berensen (7). Hilda & Eliza still miserable. Violet & then Mrs. Gruyer & Gizzie went shopping. I read. Spent afternoon & eve in my room. Read & slept. Letter from Capt. Carrigan relating to her marriage. December, SUNDAY 15. 1901. So rainy that few went to Church. Luther [Willard] raised pledges for Am. Board. Volunteers officers were at Mr. Glover's funeral. I spoke on "the Sower". Joe is very blue. Says his clothes were stolen. I went to tell Sweets. No walking or singing. Very sudden change to cold. December, MONDAY 16. 1901. Mr. Story (22). Afternoon Outlook class. Mrs. Gruyer & Eliz. took supper with Miss Berensen. Harold writes me to buy a gift for Joe (1.00). Bettie Sherwood writes she passed her Geom. at college. Laura Rice's mother very ill with pneumonia. December, TUESDAY 17. 1901. Mrs. Starr (8). Miss King (24). Laura Rice's mother died yesterday. I went twice for Miss Porter to library. Outlook class, discussed Prof. [Munsterberg's] "American [Toasts]". Rec'd Ethel Van Deusen's picture. December, WEDNESDAY 18. 1901. Carried toys to 35 Central St. Did a little shopping. Hurried home. Called on Mrs. Porter. Mrs. [Mallorn] came & gave some of her monologue. December, THURSDAY 19. 1901. Taught Chemistry for 2 hours & gave Johnston music lesson. Finished shopping; began packing before dinner. Did not go to prayer-meeting. Retired. Miss Porter & Lena gave me [Murillo's] Holy Family in gold [frame]. Mr. Story 23. December, FRIDAY 20. 1901. Mrs. Gruyer, Eliz., Mrs. Packard, Helen Keyser, Eliza Buffington, Louise Roman, Roberta Scott, Beulah Flesh, Florence Murphy, Ida Swague, & I came by 2.20 train to New York. A girl vomited on train. Found all well here. Miss King 25. December, SATURDAY 21. 1901. Went shopping. Met Lucy & Bess Skinner. Afternoon called on the [Gulicks]. Engaged my [trailor] to make me a dress. Began Right of Way. Agnes & Sadie called. Spoke of Harold's being called perfectly well by Life Insurance examiners. A.M. Went to see Winifred in her new home. December, SUNDAY 22. 1901. Heard Henry M. Saunders twice. Took dinner at Harolds. He asked the blessing & everything was lovely. Called on Essie. Horatio is 64 today. Went to hear [Ros] read her story. Called on Lucy Skinner. She had gone to Pawling.December, MONDAY 23. 1901. Went shopping. Will Frank & I attended Christmas entertainment at Ruth's school. Mrs. Booth telephoned me how ill She was, the old trouble. December, TUESDAY 24. 1901. Went over with Bertha to distribute toys. Met Miss McCarty & Mrs. Page at the office. Got very tired mounting tenement house stairs. Looked about the stores for waists etc. Luncheon at Wanamaker's. Evening Winifred came in. We got the presents ready. [Bright. [Woman] in E.] [Henry VII . [Corrine] Hat. Short NC]December, WEDNESDAY 25. 1901. Very happy Christmas. Ros & Sallie sent mother $25. We rec'd lovely gifts. Harold, Ruth & Ralph called. We played [dominoes]. Harvey & Winifred took dinner. Harvey & Will went to New Rochelle. Calls from Charley Richardson, Frank & May Sharpe, Miss [Sperl] & Augusta Choate. We went over to see the Richardson gifts. John seems very feeble and old. December, THURSDAY 26. 1901. Went with old hat to Miss Dunn. Mr. Korn fitted my green dress for first time. Went shopping. Played dominoes with Frank & Walter [McCount]. Slept. Eve. Some of the family went to Christmas entertainment. I read 2 stories from "Ruling Passion" to Mother, Minnie, & Bertha. Professor sent me box of candy from the church. Rec'd Stella Heath's photo. December, FRIDAY 27. 1901. Rec'd "Making of an American" from Marg. Carter & handkerchief from Mrs. Griffin. Wrote letters. Went for my hat & for second fitting at Korn's. Ruth called. Minnie & Winifred received at Mrs. Germonds missionary tea. Mother, Ruth & I went. Harvey & Min came to dinner. Prayer & business meeting. Miss Dunlap said she was to be married in February. December, SATURDAY 28. 1901. Mended stockings. Mother & Minnie took luncheon with Helen [Carnwana]. Calls from Harold and from Sadie Jones. I shopped & called on Lucy Skinner. Frank spent the day in N.Y. sight-seeing with some girls. After dinner I called on Mabel Lunn, out. Read "Right of way". Mr. Korn sent home my green dress. December, SUNDAY 29. 1901. Rainy so Mother could not go with me. I went over to the Madison Ave. Bapt. Church. Heard Dr. Lorimer on Position & Perils of Protestantism Gal. 3:1-4. Met Dr. Lorimer. Went with the Boomhour's to dinner at the Blind Asylum. Talked, ate popcorn & nuts. Went up to Marguerite's on 71st St. Saw Mr. Rufus, Harlan & Dorothy. She can walk & say words. Harlan came home to supper. [M...] had to get a fresh supper. He talked till after ten. December, MONDAY 30. 1901. Read "Right of Way". Bertha went to Monday Club but could not stay because of asthma. Ruth went to prayer-meeting. Mary Jones & Mrs. Clapp called. December, TUESDAY 31. 1901. Mother & I went to call on Aunt Susan. Saw Aunt Mary Ann Bliss, Susy Merriam, Celia M., George Howard, Maude Beard, Honor Leeming (2 wks old). Called on Mrs. Niles & saw Edward's baby. Took dinner with Winifred & Harvey. Mother, Frank, Will & I went. Watchnight services 8 - 9.20 & 11 - 12. Mr. [Tenn] on [Size] of Peking (fine). Rev. Mr. Parsons of [Bulford] Ave. & Cap. Parsons of Sab. A. both [poor]. calls read in Hamilton. MEMORANDA. June 29. Mr. Juemp " 30 Mabel Bateman. " " Mrs. Bostick. July 1. Mrs. Judson & Elizabeth. Mary Judson " 4. Mrs. Ornsbee & Maude. " 5. Mrs. Wilson, Adelaide, Miss Lane. " " Clara Rogers " " Marg. & Eliz. Judson. " " Mr. Juemp. " 8. Walter & Celeste Morse, Ada Mott. " 9. Misses Cormans. " " Florence Lombard & Maud Ornsbee Mrs. Schenck 12 Mrs. Schenck Mr. [Waites] Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. Wilson Mr. Colton 15 Mr. Tweedy & Juemp. Libbie Gardiner 17 Mr. Juemp 2. Miss Brownell Miss Rogers 19 Mr. JuempMEMORANDA. July 19 Rob Bostick 22 Merrells & Miss Bateman Mrs. Ashmore & daughter Mr. Juemp fixed wheel 23 " " " " 24 " " " " 25 Mrs. & Miss Willson & Lane. 26 Mrs. Willson & Mrs. Lane. Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Aug 1 May Smith 2 Mrs. Judson & Eliz. The Grant & Boomhauers 6 Dr. Grant Miss Hattie Rowe 7 Ashmore family 8 Miss Corman Mrs. & Mrs. Bishop 10 Mrs. Wilson, Mr. & Miss Lane " Miss Lawrence 11 Mrs. Bostick & Kate Allen. Dr. Lawrence 12 Martha Harmon. 14 Mabel Bateman " Mrs. Baning " Mrs. KilburnPresents given MEMORANDA. Mother $5.00 Winnie Table cloth 2.35 Harold "Dr. Babcock" 1.00 Ruth Raymond 6 spoons 3.00 Ralph " Gloves 1.00 Bertha Thackeray "Christmas Books" 1.35 Will Racket - one part 1.00 Winifred "Romeo & Juliet" .44 Harvey Julius Caesar .44 Ruth Richardson Muff - one part 1.00 Frank Cornell Stationary 1.00 Ray Lloyd Review of Rev 1/2 1.25 Miss Porter Riis [Anthology] 1/2 1.00 Mrs. Porter Briggs "School College" etc 1.00 Edward Porter Boys Odyssey .90 Marion Maltice "Peasant & [Page]" .45 Lena Bostick "Booker Washington" 1.35 Eliz Gruyer "Ruling Passion" 1.00 Mrs. Packard Handkerchief case .40 Delia Apron .23 Matilda Apron .22 Emma Handkerchief .30 Elizabeth Ribbon 1/2 .50 26.18 Januray - Cash. Rec'd. Paid. 16.18 John Cravat .50 Mrs. Griffin Lion of Luce. .40 Esther Tape measure .29 Stella Handkerchief Rob Bliss Blotter .45 Cousin Lizzie "Lily of France"1/2 .40 Jessica Handkerchief .50 Miss McGregory " .50 Mildred - servant .50 Ruth Reeve .25 29.97 Volunteer children 1.75 Bertha pin .90 32.62 Korn baby toy .10 32.72 Presents rec'd February - Cash. Rec'd. Paid. 1.Mother Pink shawl. 2.Minnie Writing paper & dic. 3.Bertha R. Coat hanger. 4.Will Valice marker 5.Winifred Bridal photo 6.Harvey Crane "Gt. Battles" 7.Ruth Raymond Rich. Diary 8.Frank Nail file 9.Harold Silver comb 10.Ruth Raymond Silver shoe horn & [...] 11.Ralph Raymond Sandal wood perfume 12.Mrs. Griffin Handkerchief 13.Esterh Patchen " 14.Estell Heth H. Photo 15.Mip Porter & Lena Murillo's Holy Family 16.Mrs. Porter "Right of Way" 17.Mrs. Packard Vol. Thackeray 18.Marion Maltice " " 19.Eliz. Gruyer "Circumstances" 20.Hilda Johnston & Eliza Buffington Dr. Babcock's "Thoughts" 21 Mary Porter Card 22.Helen Myrick Card 23.Rachel Lawton CardMarch - Cash. Rec'd. Paid. 24.Margaret Carter "Making of an Amer." 25.Rob Bliss Bookmark
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1902
Text: January, WEDNESDAY 1. 1902. Read "Right of Way" Rec'd a call from George Lunn. The whole family went to Harolds for New Years dinner. He ... so very happy. He & I talked about Jr. He feels happy that one good year has passed. After coming home I called on George & [Mahl] Lunn. Read Van Dyke while Harvey, Winifred, Ruth & Bertha played games.January, THURSDAY 2. 1902. A letter from Miss. Linet says she is much displeased because he has started the [Mission]. About...
Show moreJanuary, WEDNESDAY 1. 1902. Read "Right of Way" Rec'd a call from George Lunn. The whole family went to Harolds for New Years dinner. He ... so very happy. He & I talked about Jr. He feels happy that one good year has passed. After coming home I called on George & [Mahl] Lunn. Read Van Dyke while Harvey, Winifred, Ruth & Bertha played games.January, THURSDAY 2. 1902. A letter from Miss. Linet says she is much displeased because he has started the [Mission]. About finished "Right of Way" Mother, Minnie, & I went over to take luncheon with Marguerite. Evidently she had forgotten, for she & Harlan were out. The maid gave us luncheon & we played with Dorothy! I left my dress with Mme .... Bright white silk waist at [Nuttings], called to see Winifred. Called on Aunt Kate. Took dinner with Agnes Jones. Miss Linet writes again that Jn has given up [Mission]. She enclosed nice letter from him. Helen [Caruwana] sent Mother [$5.00]Mother rec'd a contrite letter from Marguerite which I .... Wrote letters, began "Circumstances" Mother and I took luncheon at the Sharpes. Miss S... and I played. Aunt Kate is here for treatment. I called on Lily .... They soon go to Europe & Egypt for a year. Minnie & I called on Mrs. Reen. She has a dear little baby. Went to prayer-meeting. Mr. [Henson] did not appear. Two years ago to-night Harold & I spent in the parlor! January, SATURDAY 4. 1902. Right after breakfast I went down to call on Ruth. Harold had gone to the office. Came home and read. Wrote to Jennie Hughes explaining silence. Mended stockings. Effie Sullivan called also Louie Richardson. Minnie went to Miss Grahams. Will & I started to call on Kittie Howard. Met Mrs. ... who said she was out. I went to Lucy Skinners (out) Will met me & he went to Mahls (out). Came home & read. After dinner, Will & I went to call on Kittie. He talked of the Babcocks. Came home & read. We are reading "Circumstance". January, SUNDAY 5. 1902. A.M. Dr. H... began his pastorate. Preached about Paul II. L... 3:10, Phil. 3:13, 14. Harold & Ralph came but could not stay to communion. Harold was converted 2 years ago tonight. ... & Harvey came to dinner. I read awhile. Mother taken with kind of chill so Will took me to prayers. L... A.. said: Uncle A was like Jesus Christ. I don't want to praise him above his level. He couldn't heal the sick or raise the dead, but if he could he would have done it. "He was ... of when you can't remember anything that was not pleasant. Some people you have to try to forget what isn't pleasant." ... a letter to Lily, you C... son & brother Alfred Raymond B. Heard Geo. [Lunn] for first time Jno. 19:22. The [Record] of Life.January, MONDAY 6. 1902. Bought ticket. Harold comes to say good-bye. Call from Mrs. Miles & Louis Cadmus. Wrote letters. Frank left this evening. We played Russian Patience. Minnie made me a nutcake.January, TUESDAY 7. 1902. Did a few errands. Wrote letters [etc.] [Came] with the girls on the 4'oclock train. Bernice Taylor had a civil [ceremony] on Friday to Lawrence Chamberlain. Dr. Moxom married them Sunday. Found a paper here from Mr Jessup.January, WEDNESDAY 8. 1902 Miss Gruyer & Hilda Johnston came to-day. Went to library. Letter from Jennie Hughes; Min has called in Mrs. Taylor. They are [down] on Dr. Moxon. Miss Emerson has had an operation to-day. They are all very anxious. Unpacked to-night.January, THURSDAY 9. 1902. Went down town. Went first to see Mrs. .... She says Jn has given up [the place] of a mission & of regular work. [Lives] anywhere. I ordered bookcase sent up. Had corns removed. They are having week of prayer. Good meeting to night. Jn spoke well. We feel very anxious about Miss Emerson. Mr Story 24.January, FRIDAY 10. 1902. My bookcase came. Sent Ray a letter of introduction to Mrs. Collins. This evening called on Mrs. Porter. Played letters and Romance. Miss King. 26.January, SATURDAY 11. 1902. Read Outlook & magasines [sic] Letter from Mrs Griffin Miss Berensen.(8)January, SUNDAY 12. 1902. Dr. Moxom Psa. 33:11. Volunteers Mark 10:28-34 Jn was there. Violet is to read one hr. to club. ... & Lizzy & I alternate walking. I walked to night.January, MONDAY 13. 1902. Will writes asking my advice about teaching in High School or College. Outlook class. Mr. Story.25.January, TUESDAY 14. 1902. Blue, confidential letter from Rob. Miss King (270 Mrs. Starr (9) Evening Outlook class. I went to library. My dress came from Madame .... Miss Jacobs says that Miss Emerson has - cancer.January, WEDNESDAY 15. 1902. Wrote to Will about high school & college. Grace MacFarlane's [wedding] cards.January, THURSDAY 16. 1902. Mr. Story. 26 Went to hospital with Mrs. Carmichael. Saw Mrs. Williamson & little boy about to be operated on for ear. Called on Laura Rice (out) then Maxine & Jacob. Mrs. M. was away but I saw Edith, Dr M. & others. Did a little shopping. Good prayer meeting. There is unusual interest.January, FRIDAY 17. 1902 Five girls & I went to hear Prof. Story's Cantata "The Admiral" at Northampton. I felt helped spiritually. Then got ice-cream at B.... Miss King (.28)January, SATURDAY 18. 1902. Wrote Mr. Strong. Letters from Mother, Cousin Lizzie, & Mrs. ... 5 music lessons. Want dinner time. Exam... papers. Read Outlook ... ency. ? Miss Berensen (9)January, SUNDAY 19. 1902. [Adeleson] P. Foster. Sec. for new [Engl for S.S. Union ... gru.10:25. 3 Pres. have ... a division in U.S. Washington estabished U.S. ... for .... McKinley for foreign relations. How shall M meet our responsibilities. I. City e... II. Village " have Mission ... III. Country. Am. S.S. Union. The country, population is sparse, foreign & different .... So S.S. Union is needed. Good meeting at [Volunteers] Lottie ..., Mr. P..., Jr & Mr. LeClare were there. Talked on Receiving Kingdom as child. Miss [Guyer] walked to night. Amy Gillette was here before breakfast on the way to train.January, MONDAY 20. 1902 Mr. St... .27 Analysis class (4) Rec'd from Mrs. S... E.... Hubbant's Mendelssohn limited edition. Gladys explained "the pony". She did not use .... ... this was a piece of her [uncles]. Marion is ill. Aline Underhill returned to school. January, TUESDAY 21. 1902 Beulah Fleck is 15. Mrs. Starr (10) Miss King.(29) Rec'd letters from Fannie, Balis, Esther [Patchen] & Raymond.January, WEDNESDAY 22. 1902. Rolly club at Dr. ... "...in Medicine" papers by Drs. Parsons, White & .... We saw Roentgen rays. Miss Gruyer asked to join a whist club & she and Miss Porter have discussed it. - [cussed] it too. Helen [Keiper] returned from the wedding.January, THURSDAY 23. 1902. Mr. Story.28 Lively prayer meeting. I spent a long afternoon in the library reading up Henry VIII's reign.January, FRIDAY 24. 1902. Miss King. (30) Beulah Fleck gave a peanut party. Hunted for peanuts - [raced] with peanuts - pinned peanut bag on elephant. I won booby prize in last. - a plaster medallion. Gizzy was ill.January, SATURDAY 25. 1902 Miss Berensen.(10) Minnie writes that Mother has gastritis & ... she has a trained nurse. She is better now. I went down town morning & afternoon to get [s]ight names in Mrs. Hunt's musical programme. Miss Price called. I took Florence Murphy to get head shampooed. ... [Matthew] spent the day here.January, SUNDAY 26. 1902. Dr. Moxom Prov.11:11. Sermon on the Church & Civic Righteousness preached again by request. Did not stay to S.S. The girls sympathised [sic] with ... when Hilda & Eliza reproved her for being selfish about her chair. Very small meeting at Volunteers for H.. was at Y.M.C.A. Rained this ev. so no walking. No word from Mother. Called on Mrs. [Linet].January, MONDAY 27. 1902. Mr. Story.29 He gave me a peanut! Outlook class. Terrible explosion in N.Y. Mother is better. Francine Bates is coming on Saturday.January, TUESDAY 28. 1902. Mrs. Starr ... Miss KIng 31 Outlook Class. We discussed Shuler's "Individual" & left Fiske's Life Everlasting & Briggs "School College & Character undiscussed.January, WEDNESDAY 29. 1902. Minnie writes that Mother is doing nicely. Violet sick to-day. Virgil examination.January, THURSDAY 30. 1902. Called on Miss [Parsons] at the hospital & then on Mrs. .... Her daughter Mrs. Smith is home & the husband in the ... Retreat Hartford. Then took Supper at Volunteers & attended Annual Meeting. Mr. Allen, & Hunt & Mrs. Smith & some of [Willimansett] came. Mr. Story 30January, FRIDAY 31. 1902. Miss King 32. Eliz. Gruyer has gone to N.Y. We do not know why. Ida Swayne broke her arm sliding down hill. February, SATURDAY 1. 1902 Miss Berensen (11) Read Outlook & magazine. Florence Murphy & I went down & had our heads shampooed. Then I met Fannie Bates. Mrs. W... came to-night.February, SUNDAY 2. 1902. Dr. Moxom. Splendid sermon on Education. It should not be easy. It should not be Elective ... ... Education. 1. Cultivate the mind. 2. Make us capable of service. 3. Discipline the mind. 4. Train the mind. Very rainy but we had a meeting of .... Talked of Christ the Bread of Life Jn 6:22-35. Gizzy came home to night. We sang hymns then visited in Gizzies room. She brought us H....February, TUESDAY 4. 1902. Mrs. Starr, 12. Miss King, 33. Fannie Bates went home.February, WEDNESDAY 6. 1902. I went with Miss Porter to hear her read a paper before the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Hudson said I remind her of Mrs. Gen. Armstrong. Wrote to Dr. Moxom about his Sermon for Education & the help it had been to [Bertha Smith] & me. February, THURSDAY 6. 1902. Had no day out because of yesterday. This is Amy Gillettes wedding day. I went with Lizzie & played for Ferry St. gymnastics. The came to prayer meeting to see Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Chandler were there & seemed very glad to see me again. They had a long talk with Mr. Kraus. February, FRIDAY 7. 1902. Miss King 34. Lovely letter from Dr. Moxom. Girls made candy to-night. Miss Porter says I talk too much about family.February, SATURDAY 8. 1902. Miss Berensen (12) I read the Outlook [then] worked the rest of the day finishing reports at 12 P.M. In the afternoon I took Florence Murphy to have her head shampooed.February, SUNDAY 9. 1902. Dr. Moxom spoke Jno.8:32 (...) on Freedom. I stayed to S.S. At volunteers I spoke on Matt.8:23-24. A Y.M.C.A. young man raised handds for prayers. ... was with a man ... I followed in the street. He seemed impressed. Called on .... Jr has ... accus.. Mrs. S. J writing that letter. Read for my S.S. paper this evening.February, MONDAY 10. 1902. Outlook class in the evening because of the party ... night. Mr. Story 32.February, TUESDAY 11. 1902. Mrs. Starr & Miss King were not here. Last day of term. We had no holiday in A.M. but gave out no lessons. Miss Guyer's sister-in-law is very ill. Re... party this evening.February, WEDNESDAY 12. 1902 New term began this A.M. Mary Porter is 20. Florence Murphy is 15.February, THURSDAY 13. 1902. Called to see the Moxoms about meeting Prof. Bracq, ... Laura Rice, & ... ... 10 Hunt [home]. They had ... that Jr .... I f... from Mrs. [Linet] it was Austin Jn McDonald. Went to Mrs. ... ... to ... & m attended Union meeting at Belmont. ... Volunteers till 1 A.M. Mr. Story. 33.February, FRIDAY 14. 1902. Miss King didn't come. Miss Murphy came to see ... My valentines were handed around at luncheon. Took the girls to fire house. D... a little in ....February, SATURDAY 15. 1902. The family went twice to the theatre. ... in Merchant of Venice and Louis XI. I went down town. Got ... - present from C... - corns removed - flowers for Miss Emerson. Eliza, Mary Porter, 3 children, Lena, Violet & I staid home this evening. [Violet] finished her story. Miss Berensen. 13. ...finished her story "The Atonement"February, SUNDAY 16. 1902. Prof Bracq. Acts.17:30. He & Prof. Guillet came to dinner. The Volunteers I spoke on the 3 parables Matt 13:44-50. The Chandlers were there & asked me to write to their daughter. Copeland says he isn't a [Christian] because he .... Smith very last Sunday's friend, came .... Afterward we had a personal talk. Called on Miss Hastings. Took nice long walk. Mr. [Bostind] is in the Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie] asylum.February, MONDAY 17. 1902 Mr. Story 33. Analysis class (3) Dreadful Snow-storm & few came to school.February, TUESDAY 18. 1902 Miss King. 35 Mrs. Starr. 13 I went to library. Did not go to S... concert .... I rec'd complimentary ticket.February, WEDNESDAY 19. 1902. Miss Porter & Lena went to hear Florence Kelley. I feel very tired to-night.February, THURSDAY 20. 1902. Mr. Story 34. S... -- shopped -- prayer-meeting. Mr. Rollins ... S.S. .... Decided not to go to Quality Street February, FRIDAY 21. 1902. I went to Wellesley. Left at 3.18, but train was so late that I missed connection at Worchester. I was met by a cab at Wellesley Hotel & went in a snow-storm to the cottage. I found Mrs. Bates, Fannie [Rathmore] & Kath. Singleton there.February, SATURDAY 22. 1902. Very sunny. Katherine, Fanny and I went to Boston. Many stores were closed. Got luncheon & candy. Visited Museum of Art & Public Library. Heard a woman Say to a man. " Let me alone you violent [pupper]. Came home about 4. Slept. Wellesley Glee Club Concert in the evening. Met Miss McN... of Oxford.February, SUNDAY 23. 1902. Long sleigh ride through grounds. Went to Wellesley Chapel. I heard Mr. Clark (?). on ... up your .... Met Pres. Hazard. Got 5:51 train home, [reaching] hf at 8.27. February, MONDAY 24. 1902. Mr. Story 35. Ida broke her arm again in two places. Hilda returned from Vassar. Miss Porter, Lena & I went to [Braid of Grade] dinner. Thank Pres. .. & Rev. Mr. Anderson.February, TUESDAY 25. 1902. Miss King did not come. Mrs. Starr 14. All [but] Lena, Gizzie, Aunt Carrie, Florence Murphy, Ida Margie & me went to see Maude Adams in Quality St. Harold writes that he is on M...y's paper The News. John Richardson will probably soon die.February, WEDNESDAY 26. 1902. I went to library.February, THURSDAY 27. 1902. Mr. Story 39. Called on Rose Dutton (out) Mrs. [Cooper] (out) Miss Young & ... Mattie .... Cousin Helen (in H...) & Celia. She kept me to tea & she got it. [Talked] with Clare Howard. Mrs. ... & Mrs. Sprague were there. At prayer-meeting. Mr. [Matthews] relates his experiences. Mr. ... said he wants to join the church. February, FRIDAY 28. 1902. Miss King. 37. She comes ... [Now twice] a week. children played Parlor Tennis. I played "hanging" with them.March, SATURDAY 1. 1902. Miss Berensen didn't come. [Violet] went to N.Y. to talk with Gillettes. I went to library & downtown. P.M. Walked - finished Vol. I of Huxley & took 4 .... Rec'd this evening.March, SUNDAY 2. 1902. A.M. Very rainy. I went to State St. & sat with Jr. No Service. Anna Jacobson & [Henry] Matthews were baptized. Communion. To South Church, Dr. Selden preached. Very small Volunteers meeting. I ... about Thoughtfulness Ps. 34. Red-headed Smith gave long testimony. I called on Jr in his room 475 Main & gave him a dollar. ... walked up the other side of State, crossed over & went as far as Dr. Sweets. I didn't find them in, so I called on the Hastings. Instead of going to walk we sang hymns. Violet returned from the Gillettes.March, MARCH 3. 1902. Mr. Story 40. Miss Porter found that most of the girls had been whispering.March, TUESDAY 4. 1902. I went to library. Rec'd a card from Geo. [Lunn] Jr. Mrs. Starr 15March, WEDNESDAY 5. 1902. Almost a blizzard. Helen ... Matthews has a baby son.March, THURSDAY 6. 1902. Miss Porter ... let me give up my afternoon so Violet could go to dress-rehearsal of College Club. I called on C... King & Ethel Merriam & did shopping. Prayer meeting. Sat between Jr and the Chandlers. All took part. I was introduced to Mr. [Wheeler]. Mr. Story 41 Florence Murphy is to be dropped back to Aline's [Latin].March, FRIDAY 7. 1902. Miss King 38. The College Club gave "The ..." at Bright.... I took up the tickets. I went in a carriage with Mrs. Ma..., Laura, Gizzie, & Margaret Calhoun. Came home by car. Gizzie was Nadine. Miss Madeleine Camp came to spend the night with Hilda Johnston.March, SATURDAY 8. 1902 Mrs. Rodman came this P.M. In the A.M. I took Ida Swayne & Florence Murphy down to hairdressers. In the afternoon we went to meet Mrs. R. Beulah & I went with Louise but returned by cars. Gizzie & Violet took some of the girls to [watch] gymnastics & in the evening Gizzie & Violet went to Bright... to see Teacher' Club give ... the Cricket. I read all I could yesterday. Felt too tired to go out. March, SUNDAY 9. 1902. Dr. Moxom Gen.3:12 Woman & the Well Being of Society. In Bible class ... of his ... at Chicago. I call him a Unitarian. I brought him home to dinner. volunteers. I spoke on Jesus [Love] and Patience Luke 15:1-10. Mr. Smith (red-haired) had [drunk] last night. A drunken man let us pray for him. I called on Jr who took me to see Jennie ... Then ... met me & [joined] me to Dr. Sweets. I repeated my remarks. The [Sweets] howled when I told them. Wrote on my S. S. paper that evening after I had walked.March, MONDAY 10. 1902. Mr. Story 42. Madame Pedro came for [Corrie] & it took her over 2 hrs. This evening I got chilled.March, TUESDAY 11. 1902/ Mrs. Starr 16. Outlook class. Marjory & Pauline do not read. Call from Mrs. Cooper.March, WEDNESDAY 12. 1902. I went to the library.March, FRIDAY 14. 1902. Miss King 39. Miss P. wants Eliz if she returns to be a missionary. She says she won't come back.March, SATURDAY 15. 1902. I worked all day on my Seminar paper on "Sin" Miss Porter & Lena have talked with me about Gizzie & Violet. Miss Berensen 15.March, SUNDAY 16. 1902. Just about sick on this trouble with Gizzie & Violet. Retired at 8. Did not read my paper. Dr. Moxom - fine sermon on the evolution of the Soul. Luke 21:19. In patience possess ... your soul - In [sweet] [pastures], gain your soul. Very few at Volunteers. I talked on Sin. Mark 7:1-9, 17-23. Red-headed Smith not there. I called on Jr & the Sweets. Jr wants to join a church which will back him.March, MONDAY 17. 1902. Mr. Story 44. Analysis class. This evening Lena talked with Violet & reduced her to tears.March, TUESDAY 18. 1902. Mrs. Starr 17. Henry [R...] has had a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. G... is dead. Gizzie & I took Hilda & Louise to Elsa [Morrison's] Monologue. Grace [Morrison] ... sang & we thought her beautiful. Lena not well.March, WEDNESDAY 19. 1902. Eliz. Gruyer hears that Charlie's wife has stroke of paralysis. Lena is sick to-day.March, THURSDAY 20. 1902. Mr Story. 45. I spent my afternoon (out) reading Huxley in bed. At prayer meeting, 8 names were presented by standard committee. Mr. lee was prayed for. Stopped in at Mrs. Sweet's. Lena held classes upstairs. March, FRIDAY 21. 1902. Miss King 40. Violet went to Vassar to visit Clara Russell. Children played ping-pong.March, SATURDAY 22. 1902. Miss Berensen did not come. I finished Huxley & read N.Am.. Outlook, Scribner's & part of Cent. Called for the first time on Miss Emerson since her operation & Mr. Hahn came in. Dr. Moxom, Hahn, Quick & [Giliam] have all been good. All day a married woman hung around the house wailing for a married man. I talked with her. First she was [bad], then partly acknowledged her ... then rushed off to meet him. Helen [Keeper's] cousin, Mrs. T... called.March, SUNDAY 23. 1902. Dr. Moxom. Palm Sunday sermon on Children Heredity Environment: Home, School, Society, Church, God. Individuality. I read my paper on Jesus' Doctrine of Sin in Gospel Of Mark. We had a lively discussion. Hilda Johnston & Mary Porter staid & spoke in Volunteers on [Slavery]. II. Peter 2:9-19. Luke 4: 16-18. Violet came back from Vassar. I retired at 8. Gizzie walked. I went so see Mr. Hahn. Talked about Chandlers & my paper. Dr. John Richardson died.March, MONDAY 24. 1902. Last afternoon Outlook class. [Mother] writes that Dr. John died yesterday. Miss Porter does not want me to go to the funeral. Mr. Story 46.March, TUESDAY 25. 1902. Mrs. Starr did not come. Last Outlook class. Discussed Huxley. Eliz. Gruyer hears that Charlie's wife is worse.March, WEDNESDAY 26. 1902. I came down to N.Y. on the 222 train. Hilda Johnston and L... Rodman were in one car, Beulah H..., Florence Murphy, Eliza Buffington and I (and R... ...) in .... Laura Richardson was here as Dr. John's funeral was this morning. Harry & Winifred came in.March, THURSDAY 27. 1902. I met Ruth Raymond & we ... my checkered silk dress. I went to Miss Dunne's. She then came home to dinner. She trimmed my last year's hat. I called to see the Lunn baby. Went to see Mr. Kim. Called on Mrs. Gulick (out). Went to Lucy Skinner's. She is in Baltimore but I visited with the housekeeper. Ev. ... to make peanut candy. The Dobson's came in & we played "Artists".March, FRIDAY 28. 1902. I began reading "Cromwell's O..." Al... Rained. This afternoon, I went to shirtwaist place to K...'s & to ... shirtwaist .... Harold called & brought me candy. Evening. At prayer meeting, Mrs. H... was ill & Minnie had to go out with her. 9 were [brought] before the church.March, SATURDAY 29. 1902. Rainy day. I went up to ... measured for shirtwaists. Read "Cromwell's O...". Wrote letters. Mended gloves. Winifred came to luncheon. Slept. Read "Circumstances". Rec'd cards from Mrs. Holbrook to Minister's ... reception. This evening ... & Harry came in & we played games with the Artist cards.Easter Sunday. March, SUNDAY 30. 1902. Dr. H.... I Cor. 15:57 "Victory". Mother & I went to Harold's for dinner. Ruth & Ralph had been to Plymouth Church & Harold to Holy Trinity. Harold asked the blessing. I expected to call on [Reens], [but] went with Salvation Army. There I saw a man ... ... who had been Deacon in Memorial Bapt. under Halsey R.... He was drunk, but went forward. Met Mother at prayers. We took supper at C... Callie's with R..., Susy, Lucy, & Hattie Bliss Charlie Ray. Went to hear Paul preach on Pictures of ... Paul. Carfare 10 Mother owes 10 Plym. 5 C... E... 25 S.A. 25 March, MONDAY 31. 1902. Dr. [Strane's] Bible cless. Went up to tailor. Slept. Read Absalom & [Achilles] phil. Blanche Martin came. I made peanut candy & we played games with Artist cards. [Pelluval] silk 2.69 D. Story 25 Peanuts Tailor ... 05 Mother 2.79 Carfare 05April, TUESDAY 1. 1902. I met Ruth & [in bright red] vest [hat] all [trimmed] white crown. Took luncheon at Ruth's. Went to tailors & Miss Dunne. Read Cromwell's [Oeuvres]. En. Ruth & Ralph called. I sewed. Then Mother, Hill & I played ...-game. Jennie Hughes wants me though her mother is very low. Met Hollis Gibson on [cars].April, WEDNESDAY 2. 1902. I read Cromwell's [Oeuvre}. Wrote to Mr. Jessup. Mother & I called on Mabel King Brown. I say Alice & her Howard & little Mary. We called on Cousin Rachel Raymond, Susan Howard (out) & Bertha [Backus] Brown. Saw her little Helen aged 22 months. Evening. Read Cromwells [Oeuvre]. Then Harvey & Min came in & we played games. Bertha has [follicular] .... Mr. L... is dead. My black broadcloth & gray skirt came from the tailor. Pay ... Strap 55 Owe Mother 55 Ribbon 15 Car fare 10 Buttons 6 Tailor 37.00 Gloves 20 Owe Mother 35 Ties 50 Owe Mother 50April, THURSDAY 3. 1902. I met Miss Minnie Wade at the [Grand Union] & we talked about the chandlers & Grace Darling. Then I went out to O.... Anna Hughes has left C... B.... They say all at Headquarters R... ... which they won't tell me. Evening home. I saw by the paper that Atlantic City is in flames. Will went down to-day. Martin M... & I took dinner at Peter Howards & spent a pleasant evening.April, FRIDAY 4. 1902. A terrible day. Just before breakfast Mother fell on the stairs & broke her hip. Kittie Howard, Susie Raymond, Hattie Bliss, Lucy Skinner, & Cousin Sue Howard called. Susie Raymond brought $25 Mothers leg is 2 /12 inches shorter.April, SATURDAY 5. 1902. Very hard day. I cared for Mother all night & it was a restless one. Miss Kingsbury a pretty little nurse from Ottawa came. Laura Richardson sent $50.00, Bertha brought a pot of pansies, Ruth Raymond, roses, Harold violets Harvey stawberries & chicken, Walter & Fred Al... whiskey & port wine. Lena & Miss Porter sent 2.00 for flowers. The hardest moment was when I waked & thought "it is time for Mother to get up." Calls from Cousin Hattie, nancy, Dr. & Mrs. Hanson, Ruth, Harold, Mabel Lunn, Aunt Kate. This evening I tried to play "26" with Harvey. ... & Ruth ... was so exhausted I kept falling asleep. Julia has taken the ... - & comes back ... paper 20April, SUNDAY 6. 1902. Much encouraged. Mother's leg is now only 3/4 of an inch shorter & she has been better to-day. She saw Harold. I staid with her this afternoon while Miss Kingsbury was out. Calls from Marguerite & Belle Richardson, Lucy Bliss, Lucy Skinner (with jonquils) & Ralph. This evening Russell, Frank & I talked about [girls].April, MONDAY 7. 1902. I went to ... ... place & to Miss Dunn's. Calls from Cousin Hattie & Susie Raymond. Aunt Kate spent the afternoon here. I took care of Mother through the afternoon. She is better but feels very bad. Cousin H. postpones her ... visit 2 ... Frank Sharpe expects to give up trip to Luke .... Played 26 this evening. Will hears there is to be no math exam for High School.April, TUESDAY 8. 1902. Very rainy day. Mother tried to read Outlook a minute. Sadie Jones called. Bertha stayed home with cold. Afternoon. Took car of Mother. Ev. Played to Mother. Read to Will. Mrs. Starr did not come.April, WEDNESDAY 9. 1902. Geo. Lunn brought carnations. I took centerpiece to Kittie Howard. Got my shirtwaist. Had last fitting at Mrs. Dunn's. Frank is very much afraid of bed sores. Mother went to sleep while I sat by her this afternoon. She kissed me good-by before she slept, but waked before I went. I thought my heart would break. Came up on the train with lots of Smith girls. Miss Grace Hubbard I knew. Carfare 15 M... 10 Mrs. M... 80 Trunk 25 ...mark 2.78 Key 35 ... & ... ... Fall of Stuarts April, THURSDAY 10. 1902. Half sick with a cold. I called on Mrs. Porter & the Sweets. Dr. Sweets thinks mother will get pretty well but can't leave her room for six months. I did not go to prayer-meeting. Violet & Eliz. went to rehearsal. Lena & Mrs. P to ... musicale. Mr. Story 47 Mrs. Jno Leach Wellesley St. 70 Main Dr. ...April, FRIDAY 11. 1902. Rec'd letters from Fannie Bates, Ros Bliss, Cousin Lizzie, Minnie. Mother had bad night after I left. Said she didn't want to die. Yesterday she said was her best day. She has broken the femur where it joins the hip-bone. Gay C... took luncheon & prays for us. Miss King 41.April, SATURDAY 12. 1902. Music lesson. Miss Berenson 16. Finished correcting papers to-night. Went down town to get money from bank, & have ... ... corns cut by Mrs. S... Told Mr. Schenk about Mother. Slept ... afternoon. Mary Porter returned.April, SUNDAY 13. 1902. Mr [Mesein] preached for Dr. Moxom who sat in the pulpit but has bronchial trouble. Mrs. Russell was there. I walked to D..., with her, went back to lunch. Very few at Volunteers. Went home with Miss ... & Lena. They think Volunteers is dying. Called on Jr. & Sweets. Walked with girls.April, MONDAY 14. 1902. Mr. Story 48. All [but] the three children. Helen Keeper, & Mary Porter, Violet, Eliz. & self went to see Otis Skinner in Francisco De R....April, TUESDAY 15. 1902. I feel so used up to-day. I think ... ... feeling the reaction. Mother is doing well but, Minnie's letters make me blue. I took the girls a long walk as it was ... day out 1-- Eliz had to go out about the play. Mrs Starr 18 Miss Porter & Lena have gone to a Collegiate Alum. lecture.April, WEDNESDAY 16. 1902. I was dressed in cap & gown & gave out programmes in the open house for College Club play "The Amazons". It was for the Young Muses's Guild and Ferry St. Club. I saw very little of the play. I went to Johnstons & read, called on Jr. came home & studied. After dinner, I called on Miss Emerson. She is suffereing, but hopes to be well in 2 .... My silk dress has come from Miss Dunn & they all like it.April, THURSDAY 17. 1902. Lovely letter from Min. l... me not to worry about her. Miss P. says I have not taken Mother's accident right. Went to library, but staid ... the rest of the afternoon as I had to have .... Good prayermeeting. Francis was there. Krauses & I went to the Sweets when Jr came in. Mr Story 49April, FRIDAY 18. 1902. Miss King. 42 I had 1 1/2 hrs. Chemistry ... Elizabeth walked with the girls. 1st Festival Concert. Legend of St. Elizabeth. Mr. Cornell. Conductor Sara Anderson B...stein Soprano Rosa L... Contralto Daniel B... Baritone Frederic Martin BassoApril, SATURDAY 19. 1902. Miss King & I went to the morning rehearsal. Miss C... is fine. No fencing. Minnie writes that Harold sent $25. they had a scare about Kidney trouble & ... keep the nurse another week. Afternoon concert. Mr. Mollenhauer Conductor Miss Augusta C... Pianist Ray Carson Contralto Ice cream with girls. Evening Concert. Gounod's Faust. A... Rio Marguerite Janet Spencer Siebel & Martha ... Van ... Faust Guiseppe Campanari Valentino Joseph Baernstein Mephistopheles I [tripped] & sat in the aisle.April, SUNDAY 20. 1902. Dr. Moxom. 2 ... 1:12. Col Robt. Gardner did the [homilies]. He is brother of Mrs. Maj. Taylor formerly of the A.... Jr thinks he must give up his room this .... He says he thinks of me all the time. He thanked God for my motherly & sisterly love. Called on Sweets. Did not walk tonight. April, MONDAY 21. 1902. Letter from Minnie. Mother improves slowly. Mr. Story 50 Analysis class. Took supper with Col. Robt. Gardner at Volunteers & reception later. He told a thrilling story of his experience in a whaler.April, TUESDAY 22. 1902. Mrs. Starr 19 I got to bed early to-night. Miss B... took girls to the .... Mr. [Baem] of [Luymeadow] died.April, WEDNESDAY 23. 1902. Did not go to E... Holbrooks College Club musicale. ... Ellison is dying of blood poisoning. Did not to lecture on Victoria. Minnie writes that Mother has discovered that [Dee] can't come here but says she must go to Hamilton.April, THURDAY 24. 1902. Ethel Van Deusen took luncheon here. Mr. Story 51. I called at the Hastings & told about Mother. Nell ... ... hopes soon to visit Miss H. Called on the Sweets & learned that the deacons had paid Jr's rent till June 1st. Head washed. Shopped. Gertrude Elson is dying. At prayer meeting I saw the Chamberlains & Mr. Frances. Called in at the Sweets.April, FRIDAY 25. 1902. Miss King 43. Hilda Johnston went to N.Y. Ethel Van Deusen came to spend Sunday. We ... off to-night. Minnie writes that Mother grows more nervous & Miss Kingsbury is a little impatient. Will has accepted a position to teach Greek at the Horace Mann School. He receives $800 and his instruction at Columbia.April, SATURDAY 26. 1902. Miss Berensen 17. Miss Gruyen's sister-in-law died this morning & she has gone to Goshen. Ethel Van Deusen left with her. Spent the day cleaning my room & mending. Writing letters to night.April, SUNDAY 27. 1902. Everett [Stetson] from [Pittsfield] came as agent of West Mass Bible Society. Not good speaker. I slept. Wrote Mother. No letter from Minnie. At mission the two Smiths were there. E. Smith was drunk. His little brother has been hurt. I took tea at the Volunteers [Union] with Hilda Johnston.April, MONDAY 28. 1902. Mr. Story 52. Better news from Mother. R... has sent another $100. & a patient of Frank's [was in invalid] chair. I called on the Sweets.April, TUESDAY 29. 1902. Mrs. Starr 20. I took the girls to [Nigersall farm] for May flowers. Minnie writes that Mother is about the same. April, WEDNESDAY 30. 1902. Elizabeth returned from her sister-in-law's funeral. Lena took girls to Park.May, THURSDAY 1. 1902. Mr. Story 53. Mrs. Sweet telephoned me to come there to supper. I went first to call on Mrs. Weston who used to be at W... and H.... I also did errands. Eliz. Gruyer has had a long talk with Lena.May, FRIDAY 2. 1902. Miss King. 44. Eliz Gruyer has positively decided not to return. This evening we had dancing and charades.May, SATURDAY 3. 1902. Miss Berensen. 18. Cousin Charlie Raymond sends Mother $50. I called on Miss Emerson & found Mr. Hahn there.May, SUNDAY 4. 1902. Mr. Hahn Col. 3:3. Slept. Jr & Smith were at Volunteers. I read Ananias & Sapphira & talked of the sin of lying. Smith says he won't drink for one year. I went to see the Chandlers & they got supper for me. They are to come before the standing committee tomorrow. We walked to-night went out St. James An. across the ....May, MONDAY 5. 1902. Mr. Story 54. I feel blue because Minnie wrote me a blue letter. Miss Seaman says she can't get up so much Mother & Mother want two nurses & to send for Sue. Mrs. ... [Hadley] home ... 90 ct Bible Rec'd lovely photo of Mrs. Reen & Ruth. Call from Miss [Muslin] the white shield High School teacher.May, TUESDAY 6. 1902. Mrs. Starr 21. Very cheerful letter from Minnie. Mother seemed to profit by her bath & did not require so much attention the next night. I went to the library. Rec'd Sallie Chapin's card. Miss King 45May, WEDNESDAY 7. 1902. Finished letter to Edith Ball. Read a good deal of history.May, THURSDAY 8. 1902. Mr. Story 55. The day has been changed until Friday & yet I have to return on time for 5:30 Vigil! Thursday I can out at 5. I called on the Hasting & in the evening went to prayer-meeting. Jr wants me to squelch Smith. Stopped in at Sweets & ate ice-cream. Minnie writes Miss Seaman is .... She thinks the bones have not .... Paul Leicester [found] shot by his brother. May, FRIDAY 9. 1902. Miss B... took the girls to West Sp. I went out called on Mary Randall & found Aunt Till there. Called on the Chandlers & saw Mr. C & his visitors. We talked of swearing & smoking. Went down town. Bought Chandlers' Bible.May, SATURDAY 10. 1902. Miss Berensen came & gave a fencing exhibit before the mothers. I went out a little way on ... wheel & there called on Miss Berensen. Wrote to Fred Reen & Miss Hattie ... Lena's mother's nurse. Lena says I am to have very ... class at 2 on Friday. Mary Porter, Bertha Smith & I went to Library & Science Building. College Club elected Alice Wing is re-elected. Read History this evening.May, SUNDAY 11. 1902. Dr. Ballantine a review of Jn Lukes' 4 religious books. Went down to Dr. P... & he removed a small cinder from my eye. Relieved & went with Mr. Hahn's S.S. class on Saul & David. I wanted to ask him about the Chandlers. Then I came home. Did not go to volunteers (small [pox next] ...) Went down town to meet Mrs. [Booth] at 4.24 train from Boston. She spoke in Mr. [Tuthill's] church to a rather small audience.May, MONDAY 12. 1902. Mrs. Booth has three readings all day. She says she will take me to D... & L... this summer. Mother has begun to have her head [social] a little. Violet & Eliz. took the girls to the [Driscolls]. May, TUESDAY 13. 1902. Miss King 46. Mrs. Starr 21. Mrs Booth spoke at Smith [Haillier] & Miss Porter went with her.May, WEDNESDAY 14. 1902. Mrs. Booth spoke beautifully in her drawing room meeting. She left before dinner.May, THURSDAY 15. 1902. I met Jn on the street & he went with me to take supper at the Chandlers. We had a fine time. Then we went to prayer-meeting & the Chandlers & three Matthews related their experience. Miss hastings asked me whether there might be a place for Nell Irwin. Mr. Story 57May, FRIDAY 16. 1902. I had [vigil] at 2 P.M. Then I went calling on ... ..., Mrs. [Ravel] (out), Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Quick, & library. This evening Hilda & I played ... and ..., the letter game.May, SATURDAY 17. 1902. Read Ency. History morning & evening. In the afternoon Mary Porter, Bertha [Smith], Roberta Scott, Beulah [Fleck],Ida. ... & I went on trolley to Warehouse Point. May, SUNDAY 18. 1902 I went to my own church to see the Chandlers baptized. In the afternoon we had about 4 in the Volunteers (Smith was one) so after hymns & prayers I Joined Jn & we went to the Chandlers. Wonderful little meeting. ... Mrs. Chandler read & prayed God be merciful to [me] a sinner. Walked & played for ....May, MONDAY 19. 1902 Mr. Story 58. Analysis class. Minnie writes that Mother can't hold herself up without support. We attended event by ... Y... Violet in great pain to-day.May, TUESDAY 20. 1902. Mrs. King 47 Miss Starr 22. I found Chandler painting. His mother has not spoken to him but he thinks her ....
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